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MONROE – Union County intends to add two school bond referendums to the 2022 election ballot: $134,405,000 for Union County Public Schools and $32,725,000 for South Piedmont Community College. Commissioners have to complete a few steps to get the bonds on the ballot, including holding a public hearing on Aug. 1 to get feedback from the public, according to Beverly Liles, county finance director. County commissioners trimmed
a combined $20,615,000 from UCPS and South Piedmont’s requests during their June 6 meeting. UCPS had requested nearly $149.3 million to move forward on eight projects, including the construction of replacement schools for Forest Hills High and East Elementary. Commissioners were fine with the Forest Hills High and East Elementary projects but were not so keen on financing the other projects at this time. Those included design work on four buildings, including repurposing Forest Hills for a replacement
school for East Union Middle, Parkwood High School, a new career and technical education school, and administrative and warehouse facilities. UCPS also wanted to use bond money to design and build fieldhouses and central plant additions for Marvin Ridge and Porter Ridge high schools. School board member Gary Sides encouraged commissioners before the June 6 decision to “let the people decide.” Sides said the district approached the county with the same bond proposal in 2020, but commissioners
instead formed an ad hoc committee to create a 10-year capital plan UCPS and South Piedmont. Sides said the plan hadn’t received much feedback from commissioners about individual projects. “We will continue investing in areas of this county that have older inadequate facilities of an age that approaches as old as me,” Sides said. “So I ask for you to vote yes to place this on the ballot this November.” Commissioners had already appropriated $4.9 million toward design costs of Forest Hills High and see BONDS, Page 5A
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Collins Aerospace opens manufacturing center MONROE – Collins Aerospace has opened a new additive manufacturing center as well as expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities at its Monroe campus. The company completed a $30 million expansion of the site in 2021 and has invested an additional $15 million as part of incentives from Monroe and Union County. The new facility will join the company’s network of additive production centers in Iowa, Minnesota and Singapore, and additive research centers in Connecticut and Poland, to support the next generation of aircraft with state-of-the-art systems and optimized designs. “Through a process of joining materials layer upon layer to make parts from 3D model data, additive manufacturing offers several key benefits compared to traditional manufacturing,” said Kevin Myers, vice president of operations for Collins Aerospace. “By using additive manufacturing to produce aircraft parts and components, we can help reduce weight, cost and time to market, and provide more sustainable solutions for our customers.” Collins maintains a global network of 75 maintenance, repair and overhaul sites.
Monroe Mayor Marion Holloway said the city is excited about the success of the firm, its local investments and its commitment to residents. Photos courtesy of Collins Aerospace
Its 160,000-square-foot Monroe site serves more than 300 customers across the aerospace and defense industries. The site repairs more than 6,500 unique part numbers for commercial and military aircraft, including actuation systems, helicopter rescue hoists and air management systems. It also provides aircraft-on-the-ground services. “Our Monroe site is one of Collins’ largest MRO facilities in the world, and the repairs we provide are essential to keeping our airline and military customers’ aircraft in service,” said Mary DeStaffan, general manager for the Monroe site. “We’re proud to call Monroe home, to continue to invest
and grow in the community here, and to support the region’s growing aerospace cluster.” Collins has added advanced manufacturing equipment to streamline operations, improve quality control and enhance employee safety. Collins has also increased the size of Monroe’s workforce, bringing on more than 70 new employees in the past year. The company continues to hire. “Collins Aerospace is a vital corporate partner and a cornerstone of our aerospace cluster here in Monroe and Union County,” Monroe Mayor Marion Holloway said. “
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WAXHAW – Principal Matt Lasher said the Class of 2022 is the largest in Marvin Ridge High School’s 14-year history with 472 graduates. Lasher said this class earned more than $15 million in scholarships and helped contribute to an environment that ranked in the top 3% of all high schools in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. “You were responsible for bringing back the Maverick spirit that COVID clouded over the past two years,” Lasher told graduates June 8. Senior Class President Katherine DeMore said she couldn’t give a commencement speech without mentioning COVID-19 at least once, considering it consumed so much time. “This class lost two years of normal high school and faced uncharted territories of learning,” DeMore said. “In all honesty, COVID made most of our classes a thousand times easier for all of us but still it restricted our social lives and created new difficulties that we had to navigate.” Senior Class Vice President Sota Asano said the past two years have taught him to value what you have because it can be taken away from you unexpectedly. Asano said COVID-19 also gave graduates the ability to appreciate good health, family and the importance of making the most out of every circumstance and day. “My greatest wish for all of you is to live fully,” Asano said. Student Body President Andrew Walford said commencement represents a new opportunity to start fresh by creating a new reputation, meeting new friends or making new memories. Senior Class Secretary Tatum Beard announced that the Class of 2022 will be giving the school new flowers and seats in the senior garden. Class Historian Shivani Kotikalapudi detailed highlights of the previous four years, including getting lost on the way to the bathroom as a freshman and her last day as a sophomore made memorable by an E. coli outbreak, prompting the nearby grocery store to sell out of bottled water. “Although our inability to effectively plan our senior skip days and our senior prank is concerning, I am more than confident we will embody the Maverick spirit of collaboration, resilience, enthusiasm and leadership for many many years to come,” she said.
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Stein: Steer clear of home repair scams this summer by Josh Stein Contributor
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ummer can be a great time to make home repairs and improvements. But this summer, contractors may need to raise their prices to keep up with higher costs from supply chain issues and worker shortages. Reliable and trustworthy contractors will raise prices only as much Stein as they need to. You need to be on the lookout for scammers who take advantage of the situation by charging high costs without cause or do shoddy, unreliable work that leaves you in the lurch. Here are some tips to save your hard-earned money. Always do your research about a company before you decide to do business with them. Don’t be fooled by a salesperson’s promises or a flashy website. Look up their services online to view customer reviews and ensure that the company is legitimate. Check with the Better Business Bureau and our office’s Consumer Protection Division to learn if consumers filed complaints about the company. Also, check to make sure the contractor is licensed – by law, a contractor must be licensed if a project costs $30,000 or more. Get written estimates from at least three companies before doing business. Gathering multiple offers will help ensure that you aren’t getting ripped off with unfair prices.
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Always insist on a written contract and know about your right to cancel. Under state law, you can cancel a contract up to three days after you sign, and the contract must provide instructions on how to cancel, if: (1) the contractor or representative personally solicits you; (2) the agreement takes place somewhere other than the contractor’s place of business; and (3) you did not initiate the contact and ask the contractor to visit your home to do the
work. If you have the right to cancel, and if you change your mind or spot a red flag about the contract within three days, you must notify the contractor in writing. Also, if a contractor or appliance company asks you to sign a contract on an electronic tablet, you should insist on getting a printed copy of the contract then and there, especially if the three-day right to cancel applies. Beware of anyone who shows up at your house and offers to fix a problem you weren’t aware of. Scammers often offer a quick fix for what they claim are needed repairs of your roof, driveway, or something else for a great price. They will also start work on one repair and then claim they spotted other urgent problems that need fixing. Never fall for these tricks. Instead, you should always get a second opinion from a company you trust before starting work. Do not pay for work before it is completed. Bad actors often convince people to pay for work but never complete it. If a down payment is required to buy materials, use a credit card to make the payment. You can dispute the charge if the job isn’t finished. Then pay on a schedule as the work is completed, and do not make the final payment until the work is completed to your satisfaction. Last year, our office received more than 800 reports of home improvement issues. Many people are having trouble finding a contractor due to increased demand – and scammers will look to take advantage of people’s desperation. If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, report the incident to the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Division. Call our office at 877-5-NO-SCAM or file a complaint online at https://ncdo. gov/complaint. Josh Stein serves as attorney general of North Carolina.
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Rape, Sides argue over UCPS budget at meeting by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Fireworks came three weeks early in Union County as commissioners approved County Manager Mark Watson’s FY 2023 budget recommendation with some back-and-forth between Commissioner Dennis Rape and school board member Gary Sides. Commissioner David Williams made a motion to approve Watson’s budget with one exception, move $1 million from the operating budget of Union County Public Schools to fund additional school resource officers, including four deputies and one sergeant, to serve in elementary schools. The motion passed 3-2 with Rape and Stony Rushing voting against the measure. Before casting his vote, Rape said, “I was appalled to find out about the un-
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East Elementary last year. “I have no problem with presenting the bonds to the public,” Commissioner Richard Helms said. "I understand East Elementary and Forest Hills are tied together so that they would be one line item bond issue. But my personal opinion is that I’d like to see each additional item listed as a separate votable line item for that bond and let the people decide.” Commissioner David Williams preferred only
allocated fund balance of $29.2 million with the schools. We’ve always funded what you need and it appears we’ve overfunded. And that’s off of your last meeting. Also the $23.9 million of unencumbered capital improvement money, so I just wanted that in the record – $29.2 million of fund balance and this came from unpaid teacher salaries and supplements that have been accumulated over the last few years.” School board member Gary Sides said from the gallery, “It’s not true.” Rape replied: “Well, Mr. Sides, it is true and if you speak –”” “You are incorrect,” Sides interjected. Rape grabbed his gavel, pointed it at Sides and said, “I will have you removed if you don’t be quiet.” “I want to show for the record that your information is incorrect,” Sides con-
to support the issuance of bonds for Forest Hills and East Elementary, citing concerns about the amount of debt issued, long-term rates, the current economic environment and inflation. South Piedmont Community College had initially asked for nearly $38.5 million to build phase one of a Center for Entrepreneurship as well as training centers for aseptics and public safety. The county decided only to pursue the entrepreneurship center through a bond referendum. The county will use ARPA funding for design and land
tinued. Rape hit his gavel and gestured for someone to go in Sides’ direction. Then Rape and Sides had a back-and-forth about how the school board and commissioners weren’t able to meet to discuss the budget. Rape said they tried to meet with the school board twice but there was reluctance on the other side about recording minutes. Rape then said he wanted to meet on a Friday but Sides said that was requested with less than three days notice. Some nudging by his colleagues prompted Rape to end the exchange with Sides and move the meeting along.
Pandemic can’t stop Porter Ridge grads INDIAN TRAIL – Porter Ridge graduate Audrey Ansel estimates that if she had a dollar for everytime she heard the word “unprecedented” during the pandemic, tuition at Ohio University would be paid. “We were living in unprecedented times, experiencing an unprecedented pandemic and trudging forward through unprecedented circumstances,” Ansel said. “Unprecedented quickly became synonymous with ‘we don’t really know,’ as it seemed to be the answer given whenever questions were asked.” But Ansel reminded classmates during the school’s
June 7 commencement ceremony that they learned new skills, such as adaptability, communicating in new ways, patience, compassion and not taking anything for granted. “We had to get used to not having all the answers and not always knowing what would come next,” Ansel said. “But here we are two years later and what comes next is up to us.” Principal Kim Fisenne said that Porter Ridge’s 369 graduates earned $8.1 million in four-year scholarships. Half of them are attending four-year colleges, 35% are off to two-year colleges, 12% are beginning
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Useful Father’s Day gifts for aging dads He read to you at bedtime, tossed a baseball with you in the backyard, and took a front row seat at your dance recital. But now you’re grown, your father is near or past retirement age, and Father’s Day once again is looming on the horizon. Unfortunately, he already has more ties than he will ever wear, and he can pick up his own cologne anytime the bottle gets close to empty. What to do? “There are alternative, and perhaps more practical, gifts that adult children can give their aging fathers, especially if those fathers are starting to show signs they are slowing down physically and mentally,” says Chris Orestis, president of Retirement Genius and an authority on retirement planning, long-term care and financial health. A few gifts that Orestis recommends are: • Identity protection: Seniors are often a target o scammers who try to steal their sensitive personal information to use for financial theft. Orestis notes that this identity theft also can damage their credit rating. So providing your father with an identity-theft protection service could be a great gift, he says. Among other things, these services can monitor whether any of your father’s sensitive information such as his Social Security number or driver’s license number, is showing up on the dark web, social media sites, orders for new utility services, or other places that raise red flags.
•Alexa systems and hands-free home controls. Voice-controlled smart home systems are a valuable tool that can make people’s lives easier, Orestis says. With a simple command, your father can check on weather and traffic updates, add to his shopping and to-do lists, ask for sport scores and schedules, and double check on recipes, he says. These systems also can provide hands-free control of things such as thermostats, lighting and appliances, and can be used for security and monitoring. Orestis suggests hiring a professional to install and set up the systems, unless you are particularly skilled at such things. • Prepared meals. Another excellent Father’s Day gift would be a subscription to prepared foods that can be delivered to the home, Orestis says. These meals typically require only simple assembly and heating. “No matter anyone’s age, we all love great food and it always tastes better when it is prepared for us,” Orestis says. If the budget allows, you might even take it to the next level and have a local cook come to the home and prepare and serve fresh meals. • Travel insurance, rescue and security plans. Many retirees like to travel. If that’s the case with your father, travel insurance, rescue and security plans could make for a practical gift for when something goes awry on a trip. “If there is an accident of a health event, they will have medical coverage,” Orestis says, “and if it becomes necessary to get someone home quickly from a faraway location, these
plans will make it happen without breaking the bank.” •Physical trainer. As people age, it often becomes easier to avoid exercise. But regardless of age, exercise remains important for good health and longevity, Orestis says, and that’s where finding a trainer for dad could come into play. “There are trainers who specialize in working with seniors,” Orestis says. “They can work with your loved one at a gym, a park or could come to the home.” • Medicare and Social Security benefits review. If your father is in his 60s, he’s facing plenty of questions. At what age should he start collecting Social Security? What is the right Medicare plan for him? Should he be considering Medicaid in the future? “Hiring a benefits expert to review his needs and advise him on how to understand and get the most out of his entitlements is a gift that will keep on giving for the rest of his life,” Orestis says. “As people grow older, their needs change,” Orestis says. “A Father’s Day gift that helps your dad navigate one or more of the challenges of aging has the advantages of being both thoughtful and useful.” About Chris Orestis Chris Orestis, president of Retirement Genius, is a retirement and long-term care planning expert. He has more than 25 years experience in the insurance and long-term care. On the web: www.retirementgenius.com
Truliant donates $25,000 to The Males Place WINSTON-SALEM –The Truliant Foundation will donate $25,000 to The Males Place mentorship program in Charlotte. The donation will help support their program for boys who are Black, ages 12-18, who are building life skills by developing and managing a community garden. The Males Place offers a holistic curriculum that incorporates educational, spiritual, agricultural, social, civic, recreational and cultural enrich-
ment education opportunities. “The Males Place mentorship program works to grow more than plants,” said Reggie Singleton, the founder and executive director of The Males Place. “We’re growing men. We want to ensure that participants in our program grow up to be producers and not just consumers. Community gardens aren’t just a way to beautify cities; they foster relationships and teach life skills. “We believe in preparing our boys to live holistically. They
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orty-four years ago, I got a job working as a chief counselor at a Christian camp in upstate New York just outside Lake George. As I arrived at the camp, a cute blonde named Dot offered to help me carry my luggage to my room. I told her I could carry it myself. That evening, she told me she was going to be a Salvation Army officer to which I responded, “That’s because you don’t know what you want to do with your life.” She rightfully labeled me a “snob.” She was a senior counselor for a cabin of girls. Her junior counselor, Loralyn, came from the church where I was the youth leader. She kept telling Dot that we were perfect for each other. Dot said she would never date that “stuck up” snob. We did go out on a date, but it was on the second date that I knew this woman was different from anyone else I had ever dated. I could be myself with her. I wasn’t judged or criticized. I was accepted. This had never happened before. I could tell this was serious. On the third date, I opened up to her and she did the same. I found myself in love. We’d marry three years later. This June, we will celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary. I am always quoting Proverbs 31 to her which says, “A good woman, who can find. She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and she does him good and not harm all the days of her life.” We don’t think a lot about trust. Simon Sinek asked Navy Seals what makes a great team member. On the left side of the chart is the vertical line meaning performance – your accomplishments. On the horizontal line is trust. Performance says I trust you with my life. Trust says I trust you with my money or my wife. The Navy Seals explained that we all want the high-performing, high-trust individual. The most toxic person is the high-performing, low-trust individual. In fact, they would prefer a medium or low-performing person with high trust. Proverbs says, “the heart of her husband trusts in her…” I trust my wife. I trust her implicitly. I have told her over and over that if I could hand her my soul, it would come back to me in better condition than when I gave it to her. Trust means I don’t have to have the password for my wife’s phone to see who she is texting or calling. As I write this, we were preparing for a Memorial Day cookout. A few weeks before, I learned the propane tank was empty. I needed to get it filled but didn’t have time. I didn’t ask her. She knew the need. To her, family time is so very important. She loves having a cookout with her adult children. It brings her joy. I never asked. She just got it filled. Proverbs says, “… and she does him good, and not harm, all the days of his life.” The hormones of being in love only last 18 to 24 months. Then begins the hard work of making a long-term relationship work. Love may start off as a feeling. Today it is that and so much more. It is also an act of will where I choose to love my wife each and every day. If I had to choose her again, I would choose her with no questions asked. I got this right. I married the right person for me. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to groups. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from June 3 to 9: Lowest Score • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 90 Violations include: Pico de gallo wasn’t cooled fast enough; raw chicken breasts and beef in the cool drawers weren’t held cold enough; pans of chile rellenos didn’t have date marks; and inspector saw a couple of flying bugs in the kitchen’s prep area. All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 2810 South Blvd. – 99.5 • Harris Teeter (deli & wine bar), 4101 Park Road – 97.5 • Moosehead Grill, 1807 Montford Drive – 96 • Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark, 5501 Carnegie Blvd. – 96 • Seoul Poke Bowl, 3609 South Blvd. – 96 • Sir Edmond Halley’s, 4151 Park Road – 97.5 • The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. – 95.5 Charlotte (28210) • The Bistro, 6023 Park South Drive – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (seafood/market), 8538 Park Road – 97.5 • Hilton Garden Inn Grille, 4808 Sharon Road – 93 Charlotte (28211) • Bayou Betty, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Bit By Seoul Food, 721 Governor Morrison St. – 96 • Brueggers Bagel, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 98 • Bulla Gastrobar, 4310 Sharon Road – 97 • Copain Catering Kitchen, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 96.5 • Cousins Maine Lobster, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Dunkin Donuts, 4920 Old Sardis Road – 96 • Eddie’s Place Restaurant, 617 S. Sharon Amity Road – 92 • Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96.5 • The Pizza Peel & Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 98.5 • Red Rocks Cafe & Bakery, 4223 Providence Road – 97 Charlotte (28226) • Chili’s Grill & Bar, 8302 Pineville-Matthews Road – 91.5 • Taqueria Los Dos Carnales, 7731 Colony Road – 96.5 • Trio Restaurant, 10709 Mcmullen Creek Pkwy. – 91 Charlotte (28227) • Perry’s Deli, 6727 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • Taco Bell, 8812 Albemarle Road – 97.5
Charlotte (28270) • 220 C Banh Mi & Coffee, 10020 Monroe Road – 94 • Community Culinary School/Encore Catering, 9315 Monroe Road – 98.5 • Cook Out, 1815 Sardis Road N. – 95 • Lee Signature Salads, Smoothies, Fruit Bowls & More, 1640 N. Sardis Road – 98 Charlotte (28277) • Amazing Wok, 16049 Johnston Road – 98.5 • Bamboo 7 Asian Cuisine, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 97.5 • Big View Diner, 16637 Lancaster Hwy. – 95 • Buffalo Wings And Rings, 16715 Orchard Stone Run – 97 • Co Restaurant, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95.5 • Courtyard By Marriott Ballantyne, 15635 Don Lochman Lane – 98.5 • Farley`s Pizzeria, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 96.5 • Fresh Market (deli/cheese), 10828 Providence Road – 96.5 • Fresh Market (meat/seafood), 10828 Providence Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (bakery/deli), 10616 Providence Road – 93.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 10616 Providence Road – 97.5 • Hickory Tavern, 12210 Copper Way – 90 • La Victoria, 16139 Lancaster Hwy. – 93.5 • Ma Ma Wok, 11914 Elm Lane – 94 • Midwood Smokehouse, 12410 Johnston Road – 97.5 • Papa John’s, 9805 Sandy Rock Place – 92 • Penn Station East Coast Subs, 9805 Sandy Rock Place – 91.5 • Pio Chicken, 9816 Rea Road – 98 • Quiktrip, 10910 Golf Links Drive – 97 • Red Robin, 3415 Toringdon Way – 97 • Smashburger, 7804 Rea Road – 98 • Staybridge Suites Charlotte Ballantyne, 15735 Brixham Hill Ave. – 99 • Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe, 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. – 94 • Tokyo One Express, 8634 Camfield St. – 100 • True Crafted Pizza, 7828 Rea Road – 99.5 • Vicious Biscuit, 8200 Providence Road – 96 Indian Trail • BP, 7805 Idlewild Road – 100 • Charanda Authentic Mexican Eatery, 6437 Old Monroe Road – 92 • Mcdonald’s, 303 Unionville-Indian Trail Road – 95.5 • Subway, 7802 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 96 Lake Park • Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 6120 Creft Circle – 98.5 Marshville • Kate Clyde’s Catering Creations, 1023 Unarco Road – 95 • The Little Red Pig, 1023 Unarco Road – 93.5 Matthews
• Appetite European Market, 1544 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97.5 • Holiday Inn Express, 9420 E. Independence Blvd. – 96 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd. – 90 • Thai Taste Matthews, 131 Matthews Station St. – 98 • The Loyalist Market, 435 N. Trade St. – 97 • Tropical Brazilian Bakery, 11100 Monroe Road – 97
• Food Lion (deli), 8118 Blair Road – 99 • Food Lion (meat market), 8118 Blair Road – 99.5 • Mint Hill Rock Store Bar-B-Q, 7032 Brighton Park Drive – 97
• Fit You Meals, 115 W. Sunset Drive – 98.5 • Hathaways, 1310 Roosevelt Blvd W. – 99.5 • Little Country Kitchen, 2526 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 94.5 • New China Restaurant, 1684 W. Mineral Springs Franklin St. – 96.5 • subway/Circle K, 5905 Waxhaw • Oasis Of Monroe, 116 S. Main St. – 98 Hwy. – 95 • Olive Garden, 2983 Monroe Way – 97.5 The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Monroe • Stonebridge Golf Club, 2721 SwilEighth Avenue, N.Y. 10018 • Birrias 620 Y Tacos Casa Vieja, 723 N. New canYork, Burn Drive – 99.5 For Information Call:• 1-800-972-3550 Charlotte Ave. – 94.5 The Smoke Pit, 1507 W. Roosevelt • Broome Street Burgers, 1951 DickBlvd.February – 97 For Release Wednesday, 2, 2022 erson Blvd. – 99.5 • Tienda Y Taqueria Romeros, 405 1/2
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graduations Ovens Auditorium Area high schoolHigh School: May 26, 1 p.m., • Levine Middle College s Coliseum June 11, noon, Bojangle • Butler High School: Bojangles Coliseum School: June 13, noon, s Coliseum • Independence High June 13, 8:30 a.m., Bojangle Coliseum • Providence High School: p.m., Bojangles School: June 15, 12:30 Athletic Center • Rocky River High May 27, 9:30 a.m.; Mosack • Providence Day School:
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