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Matthews leaders have not decided whether they endorse a proposal out of Charlotte to fund billions of dollars in city transportation projects through a countywide one-cent sales tax increase, but the town has much to gain from the effort. Charlotte leaders are still debating internally whether to support the recommendation from a citizens task force. The effort would not only require legislative approval but also a favorable citizen vote via a ballot referendum.
Matthews Mayor John Higdon said he and other Mecklenburg County mayors have discussed the idea. “There's not a lot of support,” he told town commissioners Jan. 11. “There's not a lot of the mayors saying, 'Yeah, this is awesome. Let's have this one-cent sales tax. It's a great idea.” Outside of Charlotte, Matthews stands to benefit the most from the one-cent sales tax due to it funding the LYNX Silver Line, the much-anticipated light rail project spanning from Matthews to Gaston County. Then you have a community like
Mint Hill that has few transit options and doesn't appear to benefit from the tax increase. Some of the discussion among Charlotte leaders has been how to build buy-in for a sales tax that benefits Charlotte projects. Matthews leaders said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has asked towns for lists of their transportation needs Town Manager Hazen Blodgett said his staff pulled projects related to the Silver Line as well as projects outlined in the town's capital improvement plan and downtown studies. There are still many variables
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that exist just in the local portion of funding. The problem is compounded when you take into account the state and federal funding needed to match the local portion. One thing is for sure, Higdon says, leaders are going to be asked a lot whether they support a sales tax increase. “At the end of the day, it's not our decision,” Higdon told commissioners. “The voters are going to vote. I think Raleigh should allow the locals here, again it's local control, let the people who live here decide if they want to pay the sales tax for this purpose.”
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tivals, including Matthews Alive, BeachFest and Food Truck Fridays. “Recognition of veterans is not simply limited to this one space,” King told the committee Jan. 13. “There are forms of public art planned, art murals and other ways we plan to celebrate veterans throughout Matthews.” After assuming command of the Hooks-Orr American Legion
Students from Spotlight Players in Mint Hill won national awards from Jan. 15 to 17 at the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza. The event served as a pivot from iTheatrics’ flagship in-person festival event, the Junior Theater Festival Atlanta, which is traditionally held during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in Atlanta. Spotlight Players has had success at the festival in the past, winning the Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work in 2016. Each group joined a pod to support and learn from each other’s pre-recorded 10-minute performance of a Broadway Junior or Online Edition musical. Performing groups received live feedback on their performance from adjudicators. Spotlight Players students presented selections from “Thoroughly Modern Millie JR” for actor Jennifer Locke (“Hamilton”); music supervisor, arranger and composer Dan Mertzlufft (“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Concert”), and Nina Meehan, executive artistic director of Bay Area Children's Theatre. “The Spotlight Players' small but mighty nine-person cast is proof of musical theater magic,” Mertzlufft said. “No sets, costumes or 40-person ensemble is needed to bring us into the thrilling world of 1920s New York City.” Spotlight Players won a Freddie G Excellence in Ensemble Work award, student Jason Porter received a Freddie
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A proposal to add "veterans memorial" to Stumptown Park has generated points about preserving history and honoring the military. CMG file photo
Residents weigh in on Stumptown Park name change by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Corey King told the Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Advisory Committee that town staff believes Stumptown Park should not be renamed. Hooks-Orr American Legion Post #235 approached town leaders recently about calling the attraction Stumptown Veterans Memorial Park after it refurbished the mili-
tary-inspired portion of the space. King, who directs the parks and rec department, said a veterans memorial conveys a somber, quiet place where veterans can reflect and appreciate the sacrifice of those who served. However, Stumptown Park as a whole is more celebration-oriented. Stumptown Park has a strong regional brand with over 30 years of activities, King added. It's home to several of the town's largest fes-
Virtual event nets $42K for pediatric cancer 24 Foundation’s inaugural virtual fitness event to take “Big Steps for Small Heroes” brought together 289 participants who completed more than 25,000 miles over two days and raised more than $42,600 for Charlotte’s pediatric cancer community. Participants of all ages tracked miles Jan. 9 and 10 for the 24,000 Mile Challenge. These were logged from fitness activities – such as running, walking, swimming and bike riding – and steps taken while shopping or doing errands. There were also opportunities to double mileage by visiting “double-dip” locations throughout Charlotte. “We set out to collectively log 24,000 miles and raise $24,000 in the course of one weekend, and we blew away our goals,” said Katy Ryan, executive director of 24 Foundation. “Huge thanks to our amazing participants and generous sponsors for raising big dollars for small he-
roes in our pediatric cancer community.” Charlotte Running Co. led the team miles and 24 Foundation Founder Spencer Lueders led the individual mile count. Orangetheory Fitness led team fundraising and Matt Doran was the highest fundraiser. Lydia Holloway was the highest child fundraiser. All net proceeds from fundraising and a portion of proceeds from event T-shirts will benefit 24 Foundation’s pediatric cancer partners: Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, Pinky Swear Foundation and Claire’s Army. In addition to TowneBank, other sponsors included Orangetheory Fitness, Charlotte Running Co. and Bishops Cuts/Color. Right: The 24,000 Mile Challenge allowed people to raise money for charity anywhere, including Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews. Photo courtesy of 24 Foundation
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RALEIGH – Less than a year after an audit of the N.C. Department of Transportation found massive overspending, a blue-ribbon panel is recommending the department get a 40% budget hike. The N.C. First Commission recently suggested that state transportation should get an additional $2 billion annually to deal with crumbling infrastructure brought on by time and a growing population. North Carolina transportation spending is now more than $5 billion annually, combining state and federal funds. The panel said the best way to find the additional money is through raising taxes and fees at the state and local levels. The report suggests that a boost of the Highway Use Tax from 3% to 5% would add $6 billion to state coffers over a decade. It also proposed increasing the state sales tax by one-half or three-quarters of a cent, putting the extra money toward transportation. Suggestions also include implementing “road impact fees” on online retailers such as Amazon that have boomed during the pandemic, taxing ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, building more toll
roads, and increasing registration fees for electric vehicles. The committee indicated it was thinking outside the box on standard transportation funding because of the paradigm shift in travel. Electric and hybrid vehicle use is increasing and standard automobile engines are becoming more fuel efficient. “Our transportation investments rely on just a few revenue sources, each of which is tied to long-standing assumptions about how many of us drive, how much we drive, what kinds of vehicles we drive, and how we purchase goods and services,” the committee wrote in the report. “Those historic assumptions are now quickly becoming obsolete.” A House committee received the report as the next two-year session begins. Republican lawmakers will have to support the recommendations, but GOP members have been leery of raising taxes. The suggestion to increase funding for NCDOT comes eight months after an audit found that the department overspent its budget by $742 million in 2019. State Auditor Beth Wood’s office found that NCDOT intended to spend $5.94 billion in 2019, but overshot that number by 12%. The report blamed NCDOT officials for not basing their spending plan on
actual cost estimates for projects. The department also didn’t monitor how the spending plan was enforced in its 14 highway divisions, the audit said. Wood said then that the NCDOT managed billions of dollars without external controls and lacked legislative oversight on its spending plan. She said department officials knew they had money issues in 2018, but didn’t slow down spending to compensate. The audit spurred lawmakers to act last summer. A funding bill for the department added more oversight, including requiring more transparency in spending and restructuring its governance board. Wood said this week she’s optimistic NCDOT funds will be better spent based on the controls put in place by the legislature. For example, the lack of divisional oversight resulted in much of the overspending. NCDOT divisions will start receiving their money quarterly rather than all at once and must report spending each quarter. The bill also requires Wood to conduct a comprehensive annual audit of NCDOT to ensure the department doesn’t repeat its spending missteps. “If there are holes in what the General Assembly required them to do, I will find those sooner rather
than later,” she said. A report by John Locke Foundation Senior Vice President for Research Brian Balfour said the General Assembly needs to tighten oversight of NCDOT spending before giving the department more money. “Rewarding [NCDOT] with yet another form of a taxpayer bailout would serve to enable their irresponsible behavior,” Balfour said. Joe Coletti, a JLF senior fellow, said since the NCDOT needs to learn to live within its means before receiving more money. It no longer can simply create a spending plan. “It seems premature, to say the least, to say we need to spend another $20 billion over 10 years on transportation,” he said. Legislators cut half a billion from the NCDOT budget in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coletti said the long-term effects of the pandemic should be studied before increasing transportation funding. He pointed out that even after the health emergency subsides, more people will likely work from home, which means less commuting, but online commerce will likely continue to boom, which means more deliveries. “What does that mean for roads? What does that mean for congestion? We don’t know,” he said.
Former Panthers star becomes advocate for re-opening schools by Andrew Dunn Carolina Journal News Service
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A former Carolina Panthers star has now become an advocate for re-opening North Carolina schools for in-person instruction. Greg Olsen, who spent nine seasons with the Panthers at tight end, sent a series of tweets this week urging Gov. Roy Cooper and other state political leaders to allow students back in the classroom. He cited a study from Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill doctors that found “extremely limited” COVID transmission in schools, as well as comments from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Robert Redfield that schools aren’t major spreaders of the disease. “Parents need to start being their children’s best advocate. These public officials are doing damage to our kids they may never bounce back from,” Olsen wrote. “Schools need to be open. Period … Our community leaders need to wake up and make decisions that are in the best interest of ALL children. We are leaving thousands of children behind who need to be in school.” Olsen has arguably become the high-
est-profile advocate for re-opening North Carolina schools. Cooper ordered schools to close in March as the coronavirus began spreading in the state, and students began attending classes online. Later in the summer, he loosened restrictions to allow elementary schools to bring students back in some circumstances. But a large percentage of the state’s school districts remain in fully remote learning. Some school districts, such as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, briefly reopened for part-time schooling before returning to completely digital instruction. Some state leaders, including Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, have pushed for schools to allow parents to opt-in to fulltime instruction. Olsen is currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks, but he maintains his home in south Charlotte. He is also the founder of Receptions for Research, which helps families with children suffering from congenital heart disease, and has a long-standing partnership with Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. Olsen has three school-age children.
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N.C. governor pushes multibillion-dollar bond for a major debt issuance. He said the debt study “is a ‘can,’ not a ‘should,’” and that prudent financial management will be espeRALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper is again cially important in the coming year. “It’s a credit card limit based on a fantastic pushing for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure bond, but Republican leaders caution credit score,” he said. “I can certify as N.C. that North Carolina’s still-unsteady econ- Treasurer and the keeper of the purse that omy makes it impossible to tell whether it our ability to maintain North Carolina’s solvency during these economic lockdowns is would be prudent. In remarks to the N.C. Association of directly related to the conservative budgeting County Commissioners on Jan.14, Cooper and bonding decisions made before anyone said “now is the time” for such a bond. He heard of COVID.” He pushed back on Cooper for using low listed a number of places he’d like to spend the money – including construction at pub- interest rates as a rationale for borrowing now. “There are many needs that need to be lic schools and community colleges and universities, water and sewer lines, and other properly evaluated without the simplistic seduction of low interest rates,” Folwell said. infrastructure needs. Among those needs are the potential to “You’re never going to find better interest rates,” he said. “Our economy needs the bolster core government functions in an money, and this is the time for North Caro- uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic lina to move forward with a significant in- has thrown traditional budget planning into disarray. frastructure bond. I’m hoping The Fiscal Research Diviwe can work together with the “Our economy needs the money, sion had hoped to have a new legislature to do that.” Cooper’s comments on a and this is the time forecast in August, but still has not published an updated prebond appear similar to his pre- for North Carolina diction. vious bond proposals. In last to move forward The available numbers are year’s $25 billion recommend- with a significant ed budget, Cooper asked for a infrastructure bond. troubling: Last year’s tax revenue was $900 million less than $4.3 billion bond issuance to I’m hoping we can the year before, after several include $2 billion for public work together with years of steady increases. schools, $1 billion for colleges This leaves leaders in the and universities, $800 million the legislature to General Assembly in wait-andfor water and sewer infrastruc- do that.” • Gov. Roy Cooper see mode. Senate leader Phil ture, and $500 million for afBerger, R-Rockingham, hasn’t closed the fordable housing. The year before, Cooper called for $2 door on a bond issuance, but he isn’t willing billion or more in bonds. The General As- to commit to pursuing one, either. He does, sembly instead opted to fund capital projects however, appear to anticipate capital spendthrough a pay-as-you-go fund. That budget ing in this year’s budget. “We don’t know what the revenue forecast never made it past the governor’s veto. Voters would need to approve a bond issu- will be for this year,” said Berger spokesman Pat Ryan. “If the outlook is much better ance of the size Cooper is proposing. It’s true that interest rates across the board than anticipated and the state has a substanare at historic lows as the Federal Reserve tial surplus, then pay-as-you-go could still be tries to boost a still-struggling economy. In the right path forward. If the state’s revenues October, the state issued $400 million of take a big hit, then a bond may make sense bonds under the Connect NC program at for one-time expenditures like infrastructure 1.48%, which State Treasurer Dale Folwell projects. The Senate will consider the options described at the time as likely the lowest rates once our revenue picture becomes clearer.” The last major bond, known as the Conseen in a century. Folwell’s latest debt affordability study also found that the state could nect NC Bond, was championed by thenbear additional bonds of roughly $1 billion Gov. Pat McCrory before the legislature passed it in 2015 and voters approved it in per year for the next decade. But Folwell isn’t so sure it’s the right time 2016. by Andrew Dunn
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Post #235, Mark Tofano presided over its Memorial Day ceremony, in which the veterans memorial consisted of a tattered and torn American flag obstructed by a tree. “The area designated as the veterans memorial had been left to literally decay to an absolutely disgraceful state,” Tofano said. “We couldn't even lay the wreath on the memorial wall because there was nothing but dirt and mud there. The names on the wall were so encased with algae that you could not even read some of the names.” Tofano set out to restore the memorial. The American Legion post did it without any funding from the town. The effort was supported through donations from residents and businesses. Following the restoration, the post approached town leaders about renaming the park Stumptown Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor John Higdon placed the item on the commissioners agenda only for members of the Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Advisory Committee to call for the process to slow down so they could get public input. The committee organized a pair of two-hour sessions Jan. 13 to get feedback. During each session, town staff explained the park and Tofano explained why the name change was important to veterans. Tofano said the intent behind the name change was not to alter the purpose or function of the park. He also pointed to the Matthews Parks and Recreation Master Plan, where the word “veterans” is referred to once in the document. “Stumptown has historical value and we should be proud of it, but veterans were dying for this country over a hundred years before the
Some say adding the words "veterans memorial" would conflict with the park's fun atmosphere. CMG file photo
words Stumptown Park ever passed through a human's lips,” he said. “It doesn't get more historical than this.” Ten people spoke during the public input session. All of them, including four former mayors, opposed renaming Stumptown Park. “Stumptown Park is a tribute to the settlers and families who came here to build homes, plant crops and raise their families,” said Paula Lester, who has led the Matthews Historical Foundation. “These early settlers are the roots of our history that grew and became Matthews. Renaming Stumptown Park is not justified and worthy of diminishing a part of Matthews history.” Constance Sarris agreed the veterans memorial doesn't quite fit the fun nature of the park. “As my daughter said when I read her my speech, with a name like Stumptown Veterans Memorial Park, it would be like stomping and dancing and playing on a grave,” Sarris said. “That's just not right.”
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There were some tense moments during the public input session. Zach Thompson, who serves in the Army, said veterans who support the name change dishonor the fundamental values of the military, which include selfless service and putting the needs of the community before your own. “These veterans demand respect because they yearn for nothing more than personal glory,” said Thompson, whose grandfather Ted Kiker served as a town commissioner. He suggested people send a care package or donate to a Gold Star Family if they want to support veterans, but leave Stumptown Park's name alone. Later on, Tofano said the word “veterans“ was spoken more in the past couple of weeks than in the past two decades. “This town has ignored veterans for so long,” Tofano said. “Anything that happens in this town in terms of the Memorial Day ceremonies or
great sound with control. “Spotlight Players were all the rage in this fun time hop into the 1920s,” Meehan said. “Their energy packed a punch with strong acting throughout. They are bringing the Charleston back into fashion.” The event united students and educators from 43 groups, 34 states and six countries.
the Veterans Day ceremonies – those are all done by the American Legion post. There has nothing been done in this town to truly, truly honor veterans in an enduring way.” Tofano's criticism rubbed some leaders the wrong way. “I'm not going to get out of hand here, but I am offended by the fact somebody said we have ignored the veterans in Matthews in this call,” Lee Myers said. “That is absolutely false. It is disingenuous and I take personal offense at that.” Myers served in town government for 22 years, including the role of mayor from 1991 to 2009. He mentioned that during Roland Bibeau's tenure as president of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, the hospital organized a memorial event to honor veterans. Myers said he attended every single one of those events while some of the people behind the effort to change the name of Stumptown Park were never there.
The last in-person event, the 2020 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta, attracted 7,000 students and educators from 128 educational musical theater groups. “This past year, we’ve seen students and teachers pivot to online rehearsals, turn storytelling limitations into opportunities, lean on each other for emotional support, and
Myers talked about how town leaders purchased the land that became Stumptown Park in an effort to preserve its identity. “We were losing our history in the late 1980s and early 1990s,” Myers said. “It was gone. We were going to become nothing but a suburb of the City of Charlotte. We said, 'no, we're not going to do it.'” Paul Bailey, who served as mayor from 2017 to 2019, said he was also offended by Tofano's remarks, but he didn't dwell on them. He said the namesakes for Purser-Hulsey Park on Phillips Road were both World War II veterans and could be recognized there for their military service. He said town leadership has worked to preserve plenty of other parks in town. Jim Taylor, who served as mayor from 2009 to 2017, said he received an award from the American Legion post and formed the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee. He suggested the town could name an area of Stumptown Park after veterans while also incorporating the landmark into its marketing materials or the Matthews Heritage Museum's walking tours. But adding two words to the name, he said, can change the look, feel and atmosphere of the park. Citizens can continue submitting written comments at www.matthewsnc.gov/stumptown through Jan. 30. The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Advisory Committee will discuss the input received at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10. The committee will then make a recommendation to town commissioners, who'll decide whether to rename the park. Doug Rose, who co-chairs the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee, said his group will make a recommendation to commissioners, too. Rose said they've received emails in support of the name change.
through it all keep a light burning at the end of a very long and dark tunnel,” said Timothy Allen McDonald, CEO of iTheatrics and Junior Theater Festival. “I’m proud that we spent three full days encouraging young people to make this world a better place in every way that they can.” On the web: https://itheatrics.com
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NEWS BRIEFS Shelter prepares for Souper Bowl of Caring MONROE – The Community Shelter of Union County is gearing up for the Super Bowl by participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring,which benefits programs that provide emergency shelter, food and rehousing to Union County residents. Last year’s campaign raised more than $35,256, with combined donations from Union County Public Schools totaling $21,604 through individual school campaigns. “Every year, individual schools in the UCPS system host fundraising drives for our Souper Bowl of Caring, typically raising $25,000 to $28,000 to feed the hungry and house the homeless in Union County,” said Melissa McKeown, CEO of the shelter. “Even last year, when schools were fighting the impact of the COVID virus, they stepped up, honoring their commitment to raise funds.” Souper Bowl runs through March 15. Any organization, school, business or family can participate. Contact Jeff Rogers at 704-261-3083 or Jeff.Rogers@ UnionShelter.org to learn how.
ers to make donations since it has had “little to no income over the past two years.” A portion of donations will go to the Alzheimer's Association.
MARA wins impact grant MATTHEWS – Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association was among 15 nonprofits sharing nearly $30,000 raised by Incenter employees to bolster them during COVID-19. Incenter, a family of companies serving lenders and mortgage bankers, gave the grants to organizations where they do business. The firm provides financial relief to staff members facing personal hardships, as well as nonprofits focused on human services, youth and veterans.
Matthews announces facility closures
MONROE – Union County Public Schools says several students and staff members may have been exposed to COVID-19 after four students at Stallings Elementary tested positive. UCPS closed the school for students and staff from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2. They'll work remotely until the school reopens Feb. 3. UCPS staff is working with the individuals and Union County Public Health to determine close contacts.
MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews urges residents to stay home as much as possible and follow the Mecklenburg County Public Health directive, which puts in place new guidelines to help protect people from COVID-19. “We are asking the people of Matthews to continue being good neighbors and follow Mecklenburg County’s recommendations to stay home,” Town Manager Hazen Blodgett said. “As COVID-19 continues to spread at a much higher rate than we’ve seen during the pandemic, it is critically important that we take action to protect ourselves and our community from the virus.” The town closed the Crews Recreation Center and the Matthews Community Center to the public through Feb. 2. Remote learning at Crews Recreation Center will continue to operate.
Steeplechase will continue without in-person audience
'Married at First Sight' groom releases book on personal growth
Stallings Elementary moves to Plan C
MINERAL SPRINGS – The Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation has decided to hold the 2021 Queen's Cup Steeplechase on April 24 without an in-person audience. The race will be livestreamed instead. “The choice to run at all was based on giving horsemen and horses in training an opportunity to compete, bolstering a sport which continues to suffer from the loss of opportunities due to the ongoing pandemic,” the foundation wrote to supporters. The foundation encourages support-
CHARLOTTE – Keith Manley II has released “Life is Just: A Walk Within,” his first literary project since marrying a stranger on Lifetime's reality TV series, “Married at First Sight.” The novel dives into personal subjects like his upbringing, romantic relationships and unaired moments of his TV marriage. “'Life is Just' essentially started as just a journal that I was using to vent about different things that I was going through,” he said. “But it transformed, as I wrote, into something that I felt could prove
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Charlotte Symphony revises concert schedule CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Symphony will suspend rehearsals, recordings and live virtual concerts through Feb. 2 in light of the county's new COVID-19 directive. All four previously announced virtual concerts – “Mozart Night Music,” “Holst + Elgar,” “Mozart + Wirén” and “Beethoven Symphony No. 1” – have been rescheduled for Feb. 6 to April 24. Classical Series subscribers will also receive free access to a bonus concert, previously recorded at Symphony Park. Visit www.charlottesymphony.org/ classical for ticket information.
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Fifth Third Bank supports Atrium Health Foundation CHARLOTTE – Fifth Third Bank and Atrium Health Foundation partnered in 2020 for Atrium Health’s COVID-19 Feeding Program to ensure people could safely quarantine without hunger or hardship. The bank recently committed to additional support of Atrium Health’s continued Coronavirus Mobile Testing Center efforts with a $10,000 donation. The mission of the center is to address the needs of underserved and minority communities.Atrium Health is improving access to care by adding coronavirus testing sites using GIS data to determine where they are needed most.
Charlotte participates in national memorial for lives lost to COVID-19 CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte participated Jan. 19 in the national memorial for lives lost to COVID-19. The memorial feature the lighting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.as well as the illumination of buildings and ringing of church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance. Several buildings in Uptown Charlotte lit up, including Truist Center, Bank of America Tower at 620 South Tryon St. and Bank of America Stadium. “As we reflect on 2020, we must recognize that unity and empathy will hold this country together,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said. “We must protect ourselves by protecting others so that we are able to not just survive, but thrive.”
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Christmas snow inspires painting
An artist will help make this butterfly sculpture pop. Photo courtesy of Town of Waxhaw
Waxhaw launching rotating art contest
Kent Paulette painted “Charlotte Reflections” after he was inspired by the beautiful fall colors at his home studio in the North Carolina mountains. There was a magical snow on Christmas Day as Paulette was working on the painting. He went outside and stuck his face in the snow to wake up his spirit and senses. He also added some snow directly to the paint to stain the canvas. The five-foot-wide painting will be auctioned off Jan. 30 during the 2021 Dream Gala. The event raises money for Dream on 3, a nonprofit allowing kids with a disability or life-altering
condition to live out their ultimate sports dreams. “I donated this painting to Dream on 3, because I think they're really helping to make dreams come true and bring joy and magic to the Dream Kids' lives,” Paulette said. Last year's black-tie event in Founder's Hall drew 700 people and raised $676,185 for Dream on 3. Paulette's painting, “Charlotte's Dreams” sold for $11,000 during the live auction. Paulette, who grew up in Hickory, has fond memories of visiting Charlotte to go to Discovery Place, Neighborhood see SNOW, Page 3B
Kent Paulette incorporated creek water and Christmas snow into his painting “Charlotte Reflections.” He's auctioning off the piece during the Dream Gala. Photo courtesy of Kent Paulette
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The Waxhaw Parks and Recreation Department is calling on artists to enhance the butterfly sculpture located across from David G. Barnes Park. Dena Sabinske, parks and recreation director, said the Waxhaw Public Art Selection Jury has been conducting an inventory of the town's art and thinking of ways of reimagining it. They came up with the idea of a rotating art contest to engage citizens and visitors similar to the giant rocks you see on school campuses. “There's many different ways that we can help promote art for the town and different ways to actually see it and have interaction,” Sabinske said. “It gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling of coming down into Waxhaw and to have that interaction and pops of color we all know that provokes happiness.” Schools, scout troops, civic groups, businesses that promotes art or local artists are eligible to apply. The application outlines all the rules. The process includes interviews with the artists and town commissioner approval. The artwork would be complete around June and remain intact until the next contest the following year. Sabinske sought feedback from the commission during their Jan. 12 meeting. Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas suggested upgrading the sculpture's aluminum base so that it better enhances the art. He also proposed elevating it off the ground a bit so it looks like it is taking flight. Sabinske sees the opportunity to move the butterfly sculpture into the park planned for downtown. She also envisions the potential of expanding the project to lure artists from outside of Waxhaw so the town has its very own museum in downtown, the park system or along its trails. “I love this idea and it sounds so much fun,” Commissioner Anne Simpson said of the rotating art contest. “Just the thought of how this can even continue to grow as we grow and the applications of it is amazing.”
Evolving inspiration Creativity proves pandemic-proof for artist by Heting Liu Contributor
Attracted by the characters and heroes that he saw in cartoons and comic books, Nicholas Stewart started drawing. He later enrolled in an art school, thinking he wanted to pursue a career in animation. “After experimenting and trying out different things, eventually I fell in love with fine art and became a painter,” Nicholas said. He was influenced by many other painters, sculptors and the nature around him. He developed a unique way of using texture. “There’s a master who said that there are three basic things of art – the artist, nature and materials,” he said. “The important thing for artists see INSPIRATION, Page 3B
Nicholas Stewart's recent series of work, “Prometheus Collection,” was inspired by his son, Charlie. It explores the figurative horizon. A Prometheus figure is in every painting. Photo courtesy of Heting Liu
About this series: Helen He, director of Junior Art League, coordinates this series, which allows youth in eighth through 12th grades to interview artists throughout the Charlotte region. She sees this as an opportunity for students to learn from artists while giving artists more exposure in the community.
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Char-Meck Library surpasses 1M E-book and audiobook checkouts in 2020 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library reached a record-breaking one million digital book checkouts in 2020. The library system has been providing readers 24/7 access to e-books and audiobooks for several years through OverDrive and its Libby reading app. Reader interest and usage has grown Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s infrastructure allows patrons to continue every year. reading even during reduced hours due to COVID-19. CMG file photo “The library is committed to keeping our community engaged and ed- cludes biographies, romance and chil3. “White Fragility” by Robin Diucated by providing equitable and dren/young adult. Angelo free access to both physical and digital 4. “Talking to Strangers” by Malmaterials,” said Caitlin Moen, chief Top 5 E-book titles borrowed in colm Gladwell customer officer and library director 2020: 5. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Stone” by J.K. Rowling “We're proud to be a part of the mil- Delia Owens lion digital downloads and prouder 2. “White Fragility” by Robin DiWant to get a book? that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg com- Angelo Readers in Mecklenburg County munity sees the value in their library 3. “Educated” by Tara Westover need a valid library card to access digiand uses our free resources to such a 4. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Ce- tal books from Charlotte Mecklenburg great extent.” leste Ng Library's OverDrive-powered digital The highest-circulating title Char5. “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes collection. Sign up for a library card at lotte Mecklenburg Library readers https://www.cmlibrary.org/getacard. borrowed through OverDrive in 2020 Top 5 audiobook titles borrowed Readers can use any major device, inwas “Where the Crawdads Sing” by in 2020: cluding Apple, Android, Chromebook The New1.York Times Syndication Delia Owens. The top-circulating “Becoming” by Michelle Sales ObamaCorporation and Kindle. Visit https://plcmc.overEighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 genre, thrillers, represents the most 620 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 drive.com/ or download the Libby popular in a vast catalog that also in- For Delia Owens Wednesday, March 4, 2020 app to get started. Release
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Lowest Scores • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road – 80 Violations include: Person in charge wasn’t ensuring food safety and handling guidelines were met; hand sink didn’t have hot water; opened/ unpackaged/unwrapped raw chicken, raw shrimp and raw fish mixed together in pan in walk-in freezer; can opener with build-up on blade; some foods weren’t cooling fast enough; some foods weren’t held cold enough; foods in prep coolers or walk-in cooler didn’t have date marks; and two spray bottles of chemicals didn’t have identification. • Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 87 Violations include: Employee used bare hands to wash soiled dishes; paper towels weren’t at hand sink by sushi station; employee wiped debris off gloved hands and continued with food prep without washing hands and changing gloves; shrimp tempura and rice didn’t cool fast enough; and restaurant didn’t place time stamps on some food when items were prepped and removed from temperature control. All Scores Charlotte (28209) • AMC Park Terrace 6, 4289 Park Road – 99 • Brawley's Beverage, 4620 Park Road – 99 • Harris Teeter (produce), 2717 South Blvd. – 99.5 • Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Park Road, 4203 Park Road – 99 • The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. – 98.5 • The Traveling Comida Show, 4151 Park Road – 97 • Zack's Hamburgers, 4009 South Blvd. – 98.5 Charlotte (28210) • Burger King, 4709 Sharon Road – 98.5 • Domino's Pizza, 8510 Park Road – 97.5 • JC Tacos, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 94 • Taipei South, 10106 Johnston Road – 95.5 • Waffle House, 501 Westinghouse Blvd. – 96.5 • Wolfman Pizza, #18504 Park Road – 98.5 Charlotte (28211) • American Girl Charlotte Bistro, 4400 Sharon Road – 98 • Earth Fare (meat/seafood), 721 Governor Morrison St. – 95.5 • Felix Empanadas, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Five Guys, 4400 Sharon Road – 98 • Gigi's Kitchen, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Harris Teeter (seafood), 6701 Morrison Blvd. – 97 • McDonald's, 1035 N. Wendover Road – 98.5 • Nori Japan, 4400 Sharon Road – 91 • Renaissance Patisserie, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 97 • Showmars, 4400 Sharon Road – 97 Charlotte (28226) • Chuck E Cheese, 7701 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (deli), 4100 Carmel Road – 96.5 • Harris Teeter (market) 4100 Carmel Road – 98 • McDonald's, 7721 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 87 • Wingstop, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 Charlotte (28227) • American Deli, 7309 E. Independence Blvd. – 94 • Earp's Express (food Stand), 7020 Brighton Park Drive – 100 • Gong Cha, 7808 Rea Road – 96.5 • K's Asian Xpress, 10102 Albemarle Road – 94.5 • La Luna 2 (restaurant), 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 93.5 • La Luna 2 (meat Market), 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 98.5 Charlotte (28270) • Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd. – 91 • The Southern Gourmet, 9101 Monroe Road – 95 Charlotte (28277) • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road – 80 • Akropolis Cafe, 8200 Providence Road – 98.5 • The Blue Taj, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 97.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11619 Wa-
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Hunting trip reinvigorates disabled veterans by Ashley Skinner Contributor
6,000 acres. Four veterans. A lifetime of memories. The Independence Fund, SMG Inc. and Duke Energy recently gave wounded veterans a chance to connect and experience independence through outdoor activities at a hunting event in Inglis, Florida. The event, Hunting for Independence, is an initiative started three years ago by The Independence Fund, an organization dedicated to helping catastrophically wounded, injured or ill veterans, caregivers and their families. “I’ve been a recipient of The Independence Fund for a couple of years now, and I’ve been on a few trips with them,” Army veteran Daniel Selbee said. “They’ve impacted and changed my life greatly, helping me through some of the treatment programs and getting me out of the house. I rarely get out, so these opportunities mean so much to me.” As part of The Independence Fund’s Mobility Program, the goal of Hunting for Independence is to get veterans to participate in the activities that they love and can no longer do. With the support of mobility equipment like The Independence Fund’s all-terrain
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to do is how we tie all three together.” Inspiration is very important for an artist. His visual inspiration usually comes from objects like stained-glass windows, altars and shrines, but aside from that, small things that make up our everyday life are also sources of inspiration for him. “I get excited about different things around the world,” he said. “I always look around to find things that can spark something for me to work off of. I usually carry a sketchbook along with me when I’m out to catch the ideas and inspirations that suddenly come to me.” Since the pandemic started, flowers became the perfect life models for him. He is always excited about the beauty of flowers, using color, rhythm and texture to capture floral arrangements is satisfying and can brighten up his quarantine.
trackchairs, these American heroes can bond with other veterans through meaningful experiences. “Being able to get veterans out of their homes and together for a hunting trip is really amazing,” said Phil Limauge, mobility program manager for The Independence Fund. “We’ve also taken veterans to South Carolina a few times. It’s always a really good time.” While the veterans spent their three-day respite sitting in blinds waiting for their prime shot, their caregivers and families enjoyed the experience of a lifetime: swimming with manatees. “My husband usually doesn't participate in veteran overnight events because of his seizures. With his unpredictable evenings and mornings due to seizure activity, it makes it hard to be away from home and me and even harder to do early mornings,” said Heidi Selbee, caregiver program contractor for The Independence Fund and Selbee's caregiver. “Meanwhile, our daughter and I were able to enjoy some quality time together making memories with the other family who attended. I was able to organize our caregivers and families the amazing opportunity to swim with manatees. It was a memory none of us will ever forget.” Hunting for Independence was made
possible in South Carolina and Florida by Duke Energy. As the landowners to the hunting grounds, Duke Energy has allowed The Independence Fund the opportunity to provide a special hunting experience to the organization’s wounded veterans. SMG handles the lease for the hunting ground in Florida, providing the hunters with guides, meals and equipment, preparing the blinds and positioning the hunters for the best potential outcome. “During these trips, wounded veterans are partnered with experienced hunting guides to participate in the hunt,” said Sam Johnson, executive vice president of The Independence Fund’s Charlotte office. “Ultimately, it’s Duke Energy’s decision that allows us to make this event possible, and SMG goes above and beyond to give our veterans a firstrate experience.” Throughout the three days of hunting, veterans were able to connect, relax and take time away from the stresses of daily life. In a special appearance during the last lunch, the Citrus County Sheriff and Army veteran Mike Prendergast presented the veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Award. “When I retired from active duty, I started working with the Florida governor at the time, Rick Scott, and we created the Gov-
ernors Veterans Service Award,” Prendergast said. “When he retired as the governor and went on to work in the Senate, he gave me the last of these medals to pass out to the veterans who manifest all those things that are about duty, honor, country and the reason why we served in the first place. These guys here today have earned this award.” The Independence Fund’s Mobility Program is geared toward helping catastrophically wounded, injured and ill veterans get back outside by providing them with all-terrain trackchairs. These all-terrain trackchairs help veterans, like Air Force veteran James “Tip” Tipton, regain the ability to do the things they love and transform their lives for a better future. “I received my trackchair on-stage at a Florida Georgia Line concert in 2019; it and The Independence Fund have given me the freedom, knowledge, courage and power to believe I can be normal again,” Tipton said. “I owe them the biggest gratitude for taking me into their programs, and I truly believe what they do is so important. Before I met them, I was feeling like life was over and I was doomed. If it wasn’t for them and trips like Hunting for Independence, I don’t think I would be around today. I’m still around because of them and what they do.”
What also brightens up Nicholas’ life is his 3-year-old son. The role of a father has influenced his art career. “The work-life balance has flipped upside down since the birth of my son, Charles,” he said. “Classes and studio time are all structured around sleep and preschool.” Since the birth of his son, Nicholas started to paint with brighter colors, which he describes as “color that glows.” “My son is always inspiring me with his strength and curiosity,” he said. “He is also the sun in our family – the center of our system – and can always warm the people around him.”
Theatre and Charlotte Hornets games. He brought those warm memories along with a bit of nature to “Charlotte Reflections.” In addition to the snow, Paulette also collected water from the creek in his backyard to mix with the paint. He used a large palette knife to paint the thick texture in “Charlotte Reflections,” with rough texture on the top half of the painting for the trees and buildings and a softer texture on the bottom for the water's reflection.
Want to learn more? Nicholas Stewart serves as lead instructor for Braitman Studio in Charlotte. Visit www.braitmanstudio.com/ nicholas-stewart to learn more about the studio and www.nicholasmstew art.com for details about the artist. Photo courtesy of Heting Liu
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FOX Nation's 'Monsters Across America' makes stop in Charlotte FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s subscription-based streaming service, debuted the second season of the series “Monsters Across America” on Jan. 19. Kacie McDonnell hosts the three-episode season that follows the platform’s lifestyle personality as she travels across the United States in search of people and places connected to monster sightings. Mysteries explored in this installment include the New Jersey Devil, the Pennsylvania Thunderbird, and a series of inexplicable events in Charlotte. Here's a preview into each episode: • Episode 1: The Jersey Devil – McDonnell follows the trail of the legendary Jersey Devil, often thought of as a flying biped with hooves, into the state’s Pine Barrens. Many claim that within the forest lies the origin of
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through GoFundMe, a platform where people donate to various causes. His fundraiser generated $2,710, which helped pay for building materials. “I put in a lot of work and I hope
the creature, which can be traced back to a monstrous local birth. • Episode 2: The Pennsylvania Thunderbird – A set of clues lead McDonnell to Williamsport, Pennsylvania – home of the Little League World Series – where she learns the legend of a savage, giant bird. • Episode 3: Charlotte’s Web of Mysteries – McDonnell travels to Charlotte, where she investigates a trio of mysteries involving a lake monster, a beast in the hills and the high frequency of performing conjoined twins. Where to watch: FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for fans. It costs $5.99 a month/$64.99 a year.
my product lasts for a while,” Kee said. “I just want to make sure it is high quality and looks good out there for years to come.” Sabinske recognized Kee during the Jan. 12 town commission meeting. Mayor Ron Pappas asked the young man what he hoped to do as a career.
Kacie McDonnell will explore some of the Queen’s City’s biggest mysteries in the third episode of the series, “Monsters Across America.” Photo courtesy of FOX News
Kee hasn't picked a college yet but he plans on becoming an architect. He said the project, from the planning to keeping everything within budget, was good preparation for that career. “Becoming an architect also leads to becoming a developer too, so be careful with that,” Pappas
joking warned. Being an Eagle Scout mom, Commissioner Tracy Wesolek said she knows how hard Kee worked on the project. “I have been to several Eagle ceremonies and this is the first one I've seen of a project like this,” Wesolek said.
Commissioner Jason Hall said seeing such projects takes him back to the days when he was an Eagle Scout. “It's going to offer just a tremendous amount of value to our community,” Hall said. “I can't wait to get out and see it myself.”
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