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INDIAN TRAIL – A townhome project proposed for downtown may have people thinking they're in Charlotte, and that bothers Indian Trail Morse Councilman Jerry Morse. The Moser Group has introduced its vision for Town Center North, a project with up to 65 townhomes on 2.96 acres at the old town hall site on Indian Trail Road. The firm has not applied for rezoning
yet, opting to get preliminary feedback on their idea during a developers workshop held prior to the Jan. 28 town council meeting. “The goal would be to create an opportunity to live in downtown Indian Trail – a walkable neighbohood,” said Mackenzie Moser, a broker with The Moser Group, told the council. Four-story buildings will consist of a garage on the first floor, three floors of living space and a rooftop patio. The townhomes will have two or three bedrooms that may
The site of the Town Center North townhome project is outlined in red. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
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UCPS rolls out plan to stop bullying by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – Union County Public Schools has traditionally relied on schools to develop their own anti-bullying plans, but the district is Houlihan rolling out a more consolidated approach. Tracy Strickland, student support director, provided an overview of a uniform K-12 bullying prevention plan Jan. 30 to members of the Union County Board of Education's curriculum committee. Strickland said the push for consistency across the district will have schools using the same terminology and practices, so students don't have to learn anything new when they move from one school to the next. The district began the process by looking at how schools define bullying. Strickland said the terminology should be more student-friendly. “In its most simple forms, bullying is verbal, it's physical, it's social, it's anything done through technology,” Strickland said. “It has a three-prong definition. First of all, bullying is on purpose, Secondly, it's repeated. Thirdly, the student or person being bullied has a hard time stopping the bullying behavior.” UCPS will adapt Safe & Civil Schools as its bullying prevention curriculum. It has already been deployed in high priority schools identified in the district's Educator Performance Incentive and Career Pathways program. Strickland and Tracey Carney, a social emotional learning coordinator, have also developed a presentation, Bullying Prevention 101, to explain at a series of community forums to be held this month at five high schools: Cuthbertson, Forest Hills, Parkwood, Piedmont and Sun Valley. Each will be open to residents across the county. Superintendent Andrew Houlihan
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Sun Valley sophomore wrestler Andrew Macchiavello has jumped 25 pounds in weight since last season, and is thriving with a 35-8 record in 220 pounds.. Andrew Stark/ITW photo
Groundhog Day Does this butterball see spring ahead?, 2A
bigger, faster and stronger Macchiavello carving own path to success by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Influential Highlighting African American leaders, 1B
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INDIAN TRAIL – As a freshman last season, Sun Valley wrestler Andrew Macchiavello won 30 matches, but it was the two that he lost at the end of the year that have stuck with him. Wrestling at 195 pounds last year, Macchiavello had a great first season with the team. But then he lost his match at the western regional and later finished fifth in the state, one spot from advancing on. “It is my motivation,” he said. “I was very disappointed when I lost that match at states. It has me working harder and more focused this year on everything.” The losses have changed Macchiavello’s mindset and his workout routine. Through lifting and eating right during the football season, he’s put on 25 pounds of
Macchiavello poses with his coaches after winning the Southern Carolinas conference title on Feb. 1. Photo courtesy of Joshua Metcalf
mostly muscle. This winter, Macchiavello has already won more matches than all of last year and is flourishing at 220 pounds with a 35-8 record that already includes the Southern Carolinas Conference title he won Feb. 1 by going 3-0. In
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Future homes Poplin Grove breaks ground, 2A
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Marci Lambert, of Farm Bureau Insurance, talks about her business at Indian Trail Newsmakers Network's Jan. 30 meeting at The Trail House. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo
INDIAN TRAIL – With so many businesses in Indian Trail and no networking opportunities, Charlotte Media Group’s newest employee Julie Foras sought a way to meet that need in the community. The Indian
Trail Newsmakers Network was born. The network serves as an opportunity for local business owners, employees and representatives to showcase their services, partner with others, advertise in the Indian Trail Weekly and its sister newspapers, and schmooze over coffee and pastries.
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INDIAN TRAIL – M/I Homes has broken ground on the model home at Poplin Grove, a new community off Unionville-Indian Trail Road West. Poplin Grove will feature ranch and two-story homes from 2,100 to 3,564 square feet. Prices start in the $300,000s. Interior spaces will include formal dining room, study, rec room, loft, main floor guest suites and open family gathering areas. Exteriors will combine James Hardie ColorPlus Siding with stone or brick accents. Home buyers will be able to choose from a variety of outdoor living options, including a screened patio and covered porch. Poplin Grove’s model home will open in early April and will showcase the Sonoma, one of M/I’s most popular home plans. Visit www.mihomes.com/poplingrove or call 704-251-7571 for details.
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MONROE – One-stop early voting for the March 3 primary election spans Feb. 13 to 29 at seven locations in Union County. Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 22 and 29; and 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 23. One-stop early voting locations include Hemby Bridge Volunteer Fire Department (628 Mill Grove Road), Monroe Public Library (Griffin Room) (316 E. Windsor St.), Stallings Volunteer Fire Department (4616 Old Monroe Road) Union County residents who are not registered to vote can register at one-stop sites during the early voting period. Upon completion of registration, the newly registered voter can immediately vote at that same one-stop site. Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof of residence. The identifying document must be a valid N.C.
MONROE – Union County Public Schools will open kindergarten registration Feb. 3 for the 2020-21 school year. Union County parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 are encouraged to visit the school their child will attend to register for kindergarten. Schools are hosting open houses and tours. Parents can find more information about what is needed to sign up for kindergarten, a list of frequently asked questions and other resources at www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/2760.
UCPS communications team wins state awards MONROE – The Union County Public Schools communications team won 11 Blue Ribbon Awards as well as the coveted Best of the Best Award for Digital Media Engagement from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association. Blue Ribbon Awards are the highest honor a school district can receive from the state’s leading organization for school communications and public relations professionals. UCPS received awards for digital media engagement, electronic media, excellence in writing, marketing, publications and special events and programs.
Union Academy wins state PR awards MONROE – Union Academy earned six North Carolina School Public Relations Association Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Communications. It was among 36 school districts in North Carolina to win Blue Ribbon Awards. Communications Director Jennifer Sutton Smith accepted awards for six categories: digital media (gold), photography (gold), graphic design (gold), publications (silver), excellence in writing (bronze) and marketing (bronze). “I am proud to represent Union Academy and pleased to know our communication to stakeholders has earned statewide recognition,” Smith said.
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said the forums will educate stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students and community members, about bullying and social-emotional health similar to its forums on opioid abuse in 2018. “Our staff and partners can come together and really educate our community about what is bullying and what it is not,” Houlihan said. Jarrod McCraw, assistant superintendent of student support for Union County Pubic
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Schools, said the education series will help the community better understand the differences among aggressive behaviors, harassment and bullying. “I'm excited to hear this,” school board member Travis Kiker said. “I think this is a big problem we need to address.” Houlihan said he's incredibly proud of the school district's efforts around safety. “In my conversations with superintendents and others, UCPS, for good reason, is renowned in this state for leading the efforts around safety – not just physical safety, but social, emotional and mental safety,” Houlihan said.
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big guy, which is really helping him at the 220 pound weight class,” Spartan coach Joshua Metcalf said. “He’s just getting bigger, faster and stronger. He’s just a sophomore, but the dude is 222 pounds and there is no flabbiness on him. He’s also gotten a lot better technique-wise. He was at times just a ‘I’m a big, strong freshman and I’m going to power you.’ Now, he’s more controlled aggression with opening and moving his attacks. He’s starting to put it together.” Macchiavello credits his growth this season to paying more attention to detail in regards to his on-the-mat skills, but also by thinking less when he gets out there. “My motivation and my mentality is totally different when I go in there,” he said. “Last year I used to overthink things too much. If I was going against a kid that was big I would wonder if I could beat him, but now I’ve changed it and I don’t even think about the kid. I get there, warm up and handle my stuff.” Macchiavello has turned into a leader by example for a Spartan team that needs one, with 12 of the 17 team members listed on Trackwrestling.com either freshmen or sophomores. And Macchiavello isn’t stopping with a 38-win season or a conference title. He has bigger, yet attainable, dreams. “He sees himself already as a state champion at some point,” Metcalf said. “He says he plans on winning states and he wants to at least by his senior year. He leads by example, but he’s getting a little more vocal. Once he gets that, I’m blessed to have
him for the next two and a half years to mold my freshmen and my middle-schoolers.” While Macchiavello is certainly on the road to success, he comes from a family that has tasted it first hand. His brother, Michael, is a 2018 NCAA national champion while at N.C. State and a highly decorated United States National Team member. “It’s known everywhere,” Metcalf said. “Everywhere we go people know, but he’s actually really fine with it. I don’t think he cares. He cares in that he loves it and is glad of the fact he won it, but he’s not like caught up in it. He’s not like that and his brother’s not like that at all either.” It has to be tough to be the brother or son of an icon, but by all accounts Macchiavello is handling it just fine. “I take it pretty cool, but also it’s my new stepping stone to get past where he ever did here,” Macchiavello said. “It’s motivation for me. Sometimes it can get tiring hearing people talk about it, but it also makes me want to set a new goal and push past what he has accomplished.” The younger Macchiavello has the one-upper. For as much success as his brother has experienced in college and beyond, the highest he ever finished in a state tournament at Sun Valley was third. With three tries including later this month, Macchiavello has the chance to do something even his famous brother didn’t. “It would mean a lot to me and it would show a lot of appreciation to him as well so that’s my new goal,” he said. “That’s what I’m focused on. I need to keep working hard, keep paying attention in the wrestling room and keep my focus.”
Julie Foras, of Charlotte Media Group, welcomes attendees to the first Indian Trail Newsmakers Network meeting on Jan. 30 at The Trail House. Kayla Berenson/ITW photos
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ing Jan. 30 with attendees representing a variety of industries, including a massage therapist, photographer, lawyer and realtor. Each member was given one minute to share their story and what brought them to the meeting. Many hoped to get the word out about their business and collaborate with others to achieve their goals. “Connecting with local business owners is the key, rather than trying to spread yourself thin,” said Tenha Patel, who owns Massage Envy in Indian Trail. “When you’re focused, here and part of the community, I think it’s awesome.” Through ITNN, Patel hopes to connect with local gyms and fitness centers to collaborate. “I feel the audience that we cater to is primarily the same, but we
approach it in two different ways,” Patel said. “We have a great synergy that we can provide to people, whether it’s the clients who visit a fitness center or vice versa.” Every meeting, business owners introduce themselves and share their stories for one minute with the entire group. One business will get 10 minutes to give a presentation. Foras will lead each meeting. She plans to set up more ways for these business owners to connect. “Indian Trail is so underserved that this was not in the community before,” Foras said. Want to join? Email julie@cmgweekly.com for more information about the Indian Trail Newsmakers Network. Left: Christy Miller, of Mnemosyne Studio, talks about her business at the Indian Trail Newsmakers Network meeting.
Bohler Engineering created this layout of how 60 to 65 townhomes could be oriented on the site of the old town hall. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
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be for sale or rent. The concept is based off townhomes that can be found at the corner of South Boulevard and I-277 in Charlotte, Moser said, noting they have “a really pretty look.” “I didn't move out here to be Charlotte,” Morse said after Moser's presentation. “I'm just going to be upfront. On the surface, this is something I would be totally opposed to the way it is presented right now. It's just a massive amount of townhomes.” Morse wasn't aware of any other property in Indian Trail zoned for 22 units per acre. He said the “sardine effect” bothers him. “It looks like it is just jammed in there,” Morse said. “Again, when I go down to Charlotte I see those massive high-rises. If that's what Indian Trail wants, OK, but I just know that when I ran for council one of the things that I hear is this high-density development being (put) into tight spots.” He also took issue with another 40-plus townhomes that have been approved in downtown but not yet built. Indian Trail Councilman Todd Barber was concerned about the traffic that'll be added to Indian Trail Road. He's was also hoping to see more of a mixed use for the property and downtown. “If everyone just builds townhomes, there's nothing to walk to,” Barber said. However, The Moser Group came into the discussion thinking they were adding to the mixed use by adding residential. Michael Theberge, senior project manager with Bohler Engineering, worked with town
staff to develop the project. He explained the town's comprehensive plan talks about adding more height in areas where it's not going to impact neighbors, such as along the rail line. One of the challenges for developers is that Indian Trail is in between versions of a Unified Development Ordinance, which may have differing development philosophies. “It is good to have feedback of what y'all's vision for the downtown area if it is different from the current plan or what the new UDO will be,” Moser told the council. “Personally, I'm 25. I think this would be a really cool place to live where people can have ownership in downtown. It does kind of look like an apartment but it allows for ownership versus renting one unit.” Moser asked the council if they would be open to commercial fronting the road with residential in the back. Councilman Marcus McIntyre brought up the idea of ground-floor shops with residential above them, which Moser interpreted as something akin to downtown Matthews. The Moser Group also informally presented a second townhome project, dubbed Uptown Trail, on 3.7 acres at Indian Trail Road next to Indian Trail Elementary. This project includes up to 55 for-sale three-bedroom units with first-floor garages. Theberge told the council they thought townhomes would be more appropriate use than commercial for being next to the school. This drew concerns about how the project would affect the queuing of parents in the school's parking lot. Morse asked if there was something more conducive to a school that could go there, like a daycare.
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NCDOT gathering feedback for U.S. 74 upgrades by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Congestion on U.S.74 could soon be alleviated, but not before a large-scale construction project by N.C. Department of Transportation. NCDOT has finished its preliminary design and environmental assessment for the project. It has begun the public comment portion of the plan to widen 6.4 miles of U.S.74 from west of Idlewild Road to I-485 in Matthews. After public comments are done, the design and analysis process will continue. Construction is set to begin in 2022. Plans for improving traffic flow include removing traffic signals, building bridges and grade separations, adding a general-purpose lane on each side and adding an auxiliary lane on each side for right-in and right-out access. NCDOT also plans to add an express lane to each side of the road, which will serve as a toll road to decrease traffic. NCDOT is taking pedestrians and bicyclists into consideration with this project. Before working on Independence Boulevard, NCDOT plans to first build out the parallel road network, including Independence Pointe Parkway, Northeast Parkway and Krefeld Drive. If everything goes according to schedule, construction on the parallel road network would begin in 2022. “The basic gist is to convert this to help move traffic more efficiently because there’s routine congestion and bottlenecks on 74,” NCDOT Communications Officer Jen Thompson said. “The purpose of this project is to provide a more reliable travel time for drivers.” Thompson said feedback from the public is essential to the process of widening U.S. 74. She said all comments from the public carry the same weight, whether they are emailed, mailed or submitted online. Maps can still be viewed online and NCDOT will still be able to answer questions. Thompson said the public comment period ends toward the end of February. “We can’t always know every
minute detail of everything that’s going on,” Thompson said. “Someone might know something that we had overlooked or missed and they can say, ‘Don’t forget about this,’ and if it fits in with the needs and purpose of our project, which is to provide that reliable travel time, it’s something we could possibly incorporate into the design. These are not final plans, so it’s still very fluid right now.” Thompson said the addition of express lanes has become more common throughout the country. When NCDOT and the city of Charlotte conducted a fast lane study in 2007, U.S. 74, I-485 and I-77 were found as the roads that would benefit most from express lanes. “This is a project that has the support of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, so it’s not something that’s happening at random,” Thompson said. “It has the full support of the local metropolitan planning group.” Because NCDOT is widening U.S. 74, some businesses and residences will be affected. Right-ofway agents will contact those affected and arrange a meeting in which they will advise them. NCDOT will hire professionals to appraise the properties so the right-of-way agents can make them an offer. NCDOT also plans to provide additional assistance to those affected in the form of advice and compensation. Matthews resident Greg Icenhour attended a public meeting Jan. 28 at the Levine Campus of Central Piedmont Community College. He thinks the project is ambitious and residents will need to adjust to a significant amount of change in the traffic flow. Icenhour said his immediate concern was the parallel road network around Independence. “Assuming everything goes as planned and they’ve got all these feeder roads completely constructed, can they handle the diversion of traffic that’s going to happen when they start construction on Independence itself? Because a lot of people will try to avoid it, myself included,” Icenhour said. “Will
The public had opportunities to view planning maps and speak with NCDOT officials in person on Jan. 28 and 29 at the Levine Campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Kayla Berenson/ITW photos
these feeder roads, with all the traffic lights and the roundabouts, be able to handle the volume of traffic that’s likely to be diverted off of Independence, especially when you’ve got bridge construction?” Despite his immediate concerns, Icenhour said he thinks the project will be good in the long-run. He especially looks forward to the project alleviating the traffic between Margaret Wallace and Sam Newell roads along Independence Boulevard. “I think the concept to make this more of a freeway with rightins and right-outs will improve the traffic flow in the east and west directions, which I think is a good thing,” Icenhour said. “I just don’t have any idea of what it will do to the businesses. You can see they’ll be losing access to their properties, but I’m assuming it will all get worked out.” Want to share your input? Citizens can submit comments and concerns, view maps and watch videos explaining the project online at www.publicinput.com/I-485_ US-74_Charlotte.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is interested in getting feedback for projects along the U.S. 74 corridor from the people who drive it daily. After all, there may be something planners missed in the design of the projects.
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How connecting children to nature is good for both
School board skips breakfast
Plenty of older Americans hold fond childhood memories of climbing trees, catching frogs and engaging in endless hours of tag or hideand-seek with friends. Most children today, though, spend much less time outdoors, with their recreational hours instead devoted to TV, video games and computers, a trend that has nature advocates concerned. “If they don’t feel a connection to nature, they aren’t going to feel it’s important,” said Clyde Butcher, a nature photographer who since the 1980s has helped bring national awareness to the Everglades through black-andwhite photographs. “The question is, how do we get them to make that connection. The answer is that the responsibility lies with you and me. I think it’s important to educate both kids and grownups about the world’s environmental wonders.” Advocacy groups are trying to do just that. The National Wildlife Federation, for example, has a Green Hour program designed to encourage parents, grandparents, schools and others to adopt a goal of an hour per day for children to
MONROE – Morgan Purr, a student at Sun Valley Middle School, was among three people urging Union County Public Schools during the Feb. 4 school board meeting to convince the state to pass an education budget. “As a student, I experience the lack of money is our school system pretty much daily,” Morgan said. “From art classes with no art supplies to fundraisers for choir music, it's just something that affects students and teachers alike.” Her dad, Stuart Purr, echoed an idea that school board member Gary Sides mentioned during the board's Jan. 30 finance committee meeting, which was to organize a legislative breakfast with members of Union County's state delegation. Claudia Sandoval, a Waxhaw resident running for school board, also supported the idea of a legislative breakfast. “It's my understanding that the lack of state budget has left UCPS with a hiring freeze and making tough decisions,” Sandoval said. “I understand also that some teachers have been moved to different schools and some students have had to shift to different classes. Please understand that I do not blame the board for any of this, but rather, I'm asking the board to advocate for UCPS as Mr. Sides suggested last week.” Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled General Assembly are in a stalemate over the state's school budget, prompting UCPS to use 2018-19 as a guide. “The value of the dollar has changed from one year to the next,” Superintendent Andrew Houlihan said. “We have increased costs. We have increased staff.
play and learn outdoors in nature. Butcher said he tries to bring nature to people through his photography in the hopes they will be inspired to experience it for themselves. “My goal is for them to say, ‘Wow, I want to go there. I want to see the real thing,’ ” he said. Introducing children to the great outdoors is about more than just building extraordinary memories. Butcher and other nature proponents say benefits include: • Time outdoors can equal happiness. “Nature is one of those things that can really bring your spirits up,” Butcher said. Indeed, studies show that spending time outdoors is good for your mental health, and those who manage to do so are generally happier than those who stay cooped up inside. • Time outdoors makes children healthier. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to children being overweight, which in turn increases their risk for a number of diseases, such as asthma and diabetes. When children spend time outdoors, they are almost certain to get more exercise, reducing those risks. Health
professionals also say that, while over exposure to the sun can be harmful, some time absorbing the sun’s rays is helpful in such ways as boosting your body’s vitamin D. • Time outdoors makes children better stewards of the earth. It’s important to protect the environment, and to preserve natural wonders for future generations, but it’s difficult to truly appreciate nature without venturing out into it, Butcher said. Children who take the time to explore what nature has to offer, he said, are more likely to become advocates for protecting it. “Sometimes, in the abstract, it’s difficult to understand why nature is so important,” Butcher said. “But when children step into it, and see it firsthand, they can fall in love with it. Then they begin to understand.” About Clyde Butcher Clyde Butcher is an acclaimed nature photographer who is best known for his striking black-and-white images of the Everglades in Florida. Visit www. clydebutcher.com for details.
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We have increased and absorbed a lot of additional services.” Houlihan said the legislative stalemate has prompted the district to analyze its spending. Staffing has been reduced through attrition. He has told principals that UCPS faces challenges but the district is not in a crisis. “We have a solid financial plan to end the school year,” Houlihan said. “We're making some really hard decisions and gathering stakeholder input for the next year in case there is not a state budget then as well. We take this very seriously.” Houlihan has personally spoken to elected officials, advocating on behalf of the district. He encouraged the community to also reach out to elected leaders in support of a resolution. Melissa Merrell, who chairs the school board, said she's not sure spending money on a breakfast is a good use of dollars considering the lack of a budget. She assured the community that the board has had a lot of communication with legislators. “Just because we're not having a breakfast and doing a dog and pony show and spending lots of money that could go into the classroom doesn't mean that we're not talking to our state representatives for our incredible teachers and administrators,” she said. Merrell and Sides said the governor shouldn't use education as leverage to advance his agenda. “I think we need to continue to encourage, support, appreciate and thank our representatives who are continuing to come up with everything they can to support our schools, which they always have,” Merrell said. “I think we need to be leaning on the governor to stop holding our schools and our teachers hostage for Medicaid reform. It is not fair. It is not right.”
Greek celebration highlights School Choice Week MATTHEWS – Students at Socrates Academy, a National Blue Ribbon charter school where children from all backgrounds study Greek language and culture, brought their education roaring to life on Jan. 30 as they filled their gymnasium with traditional song and dance to celebrate Greek Letters and International Greek Language Day. At the celebration, 18 Socrates scholars were honored with internationally recognized Certificates of Attainment in Modern Greek for their achievements on the 2019 official Ellinomatheia Exam, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Education. The students, as well as other non-Socrates scholars who were successful on the exam, will receive college credits for their achievements. Greek is living language, currently spoken by more than 11 million people in mainland Greece and several million Greeks spread throughout the world. A celebration of this order shows how the Greek language and culture provides an unbroken link between modern-day Greeks and their ancestors. “The purpose of this day,” said Matthaios Stamoulis, director of Greek studies at Socrates, “is to express our eternal gratitude to all who elevated the study of our Hellenic letters, culture and language.” It also serves as a reminder of the
continuity of our Greek culture throughout the centuries, she added. Scholars in fifth through eighth grades, as well as teachers, parents, friends and community members, came together to express the knowledge and values embodied by the Greeks, using music and arts to deliver their message. The scholars performed the dances and presented poems and songs in both English and Greek. At Socrates, it was the highlight of National School Choice Week, which recognizes the myriad educational choices parents have for their children. The week offered the chance to show pride in the unique opportunities that Socrates offers its 740 scholars. Socrates Academy is a partial immersion Greek language school where particular emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics both in English and Greek through the use of the Socratic Method. Scholars in every grade spend one hour each day learning Greek language and one hour learning math in Greek. The students who received the certificates of Attainment in Modern Greek included Socrates alumni from the class of 2019 as well as current seventh- and eighth-graders. They were honored by the Socrates Academy Board President
Larry Peroulas, the leadership team, their teachers and school benefactors, among them keynote speaker Jim Tasios, a local businessman and supporter of Socrates Academy. Tasios also presented each of the scholars with a 760-page book by Matina Psyhogeos titled “English Words Deriving from the Greek Language,” as well as the book “Hellenic Civilization.” In addition, Tasios presented the Socrates Board of Directors with a $20,000 check to sponsor the current seventh-graders on their two-week educational trip to Greece this summer. His sponsorship is in partnership with Ilias Tomazos, a professor of archeology and president of the Hellenic Society, “Paideia” at the University of Connecticut. This marks the third consecutive year that Tasios, a philanthropist, has sponsored the trip for Socrates scholars. The recognized scholars’ achievements in Greek Language are the culmination of their education at Socrates. The academy's mission is to work in partnership with parents and community to encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills and become self-confident in a high achieving, multicultural, disciplined environment. Sandra Brighton, principal of Socrates Academy, said in her opening remarks Greek Letters Day honors “the contributions of the Greek lan-
guage to our world and celebrates the creation of art through this language.” But it’s not just words on a page. "At Socrates, we understand that language is an experience and our teachers create a multidimensional reality,” she said. “Our teachers ensure that our scholars see Greek not just as the language, but as an experience that is alive.” And come alive it did. Students locked arms and danced in unified circles, with their Vans, Adidas and Converse shoes tapping the ground to a time-honored rhythm. An intriguing line from one of the Greek songs (“I Have a Secret,” by Manos Hatzidakis), hinted at the intangible quality that makes Socrates so extraordinary: “I have a secret that has changed my entire life, but I am never going to tell you what it is.” Families say the secret is that Socrates feels like a family, with an unbreakable bond of community that will travel with scholars even after they graduate. Academy is growing The Socrates Academy board of directors announced that ninth grade will be added, beginning in fall 2021. Each year thereafter, another high school grade will be added. Socrates Academy will become a K-12 school by the year 2024.
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Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on the past, but these 27 leaders provide hope for the future. They are in positions that allow them to shape Union County for years to come. Business • Jesse Cureton: The Waxhaw resident works as chief consumer officer for Novant Health. He's served on several boards, including Charlotte Center City Partners, Foundation of the Carolinas and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. • Eric Dixon: The general manager for ATI in Monroe has served on boards for the Union County Chamber of Commerce and the South Piedmont Community College Foundation. • Jeff Duke: He's a profit center manager at Assa Abloy in Monroe. He also provides strategic oversight to Monroe-Union County Economic Development. • Althea Richardson Tucker: She not only specializes in family law at Richardson Law Firm in Monroe, but she's also running for the N.C. District Court Judge 20D seat. She serves on the board of the Community Health Services of Union County and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. • David Smith: He works as a financial advisor for Edwards Jones in Monroe. He also serves on board for the Union County Chamber of Commerce and the Atrium Health Union. Politics • Surluta Anthony: She was the first African American woman elected to Monroe City Council in 2013. She serves on the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee for the National League of Cities alongside leaders from Los Angeles, Cleveland and Chattanooga. • Valerie Coffee & Lundeen Cureton: Each has provided more than a decade of leadership to the Mineral Springs Town Council. Mayor Rick Becker tells voters during campaign season they work as a unit, which isn't as common as you'd think in Union County. • Angelia James: She successfully ran for Monroe City Council in 2019 on a platform that involved strengthening the neighborhood's ties with police, as well as giving youth more opportunity. Prior to that, she helped build recreational programming. • Franco McGee: He's serving in his first term in a Monroe City Council seat he won in 2017. He chairs the city's Public Enterprise Committee, which advises the council on issues related to water, stormwater and solid waste. • Marcus McIntyre: The Indian Trail Town Council appointed the senior financial analyst to fill the vacancy left by Monty Keisler's resignation in 2018. After getting elected back to the council in 2019, his peers appointed him as mayor pro tem. • Brenda McMillon: Waxhaw's mayor pro tem was one of three fresh new faces elected as town commissioners in 2017. Prior to politics, she was involved in her HOA, Union County Public Schools and nonprofits. Education • Kim Chinnis: Chinnis has served as a principal in Union County Public Schools since 2008, where she led Parkwood Middle.
She's led Prospect Elementary in Monroe since 2013. • Elenia Daniels: She worked as a guidance counselor and assistant principal before joining Walter Bickett Elementary School in Monroe two years ago. • Camela Ford: She serves as the first principal of Monroe Charter Academy, which opened in August 2019 serving kindergarten through third grade. • Kasha Giddins: She became principal of the Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School in 2019. Prior to joining the district last year, she was a high school principal in New Jersey. • Maxie Johnson Jr.: Since becoming the first African American to win Union County Public Schools Teacher of the Year in 2012, he's served as assistant principal of East Union Middle and principal of Wingate Elementary. • Vicki Merritt: Merritt has served as a principal in Union County Public Schools since 2012. Her tenure here began at Sun Valley Middle School. She transitioned over to Central Academy of Technology and Arts in 2018. • Tahira Stalberte: She works in Union County Public Schools Superintendent Andrew Houlihan's cabinet. She's led public relations for Mecklenburg and Union county's school districts. • Candice Sturdivant: She's served on the Union County Board of Education since 2016. She also works as assistant director of vocation, internships and career services at Wingate University. Community • Gloria Barrino: She's worked more than 30 years helping Union County people in crisis. She's led organizations like Turning Point of Union County and the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry. • Jim Black: He documents the great things happening in the Waxhaw community through the Land of the Waxhaws public Facebook group. • W. Beatrice Colson: The Wingate resident has represented older adults in leadership roles with Union County’s AARP chapter and the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature. • Nathel Hailey: He's provided years of leadership for the Union County NAACP. He was the first African American to serve on the Wingate Town Council. • Mary Lindsay-Barber: She has taken on the leadership mantle of the Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, one of the most giving groups in the county. • Gwendolyn Perkins: This former Union County Woman of the Year (2008) has served as medical director for Community Health Services of Union County. • Steve Smith Sr.: A lot of famous people live in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties, but the NFL Network analyst is one of the most active in the community. He has spoken out about mental health and worked with area youth.
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Superintendent Andrew Houlihan recognized Vicki Merritt on Jan. 5, 2017, with the Team UCPS Leadership Award. She was principal at Sun Valley Middle School at the time. Photo courtesy of Union County Public Schools
Academy Sports + Outdoors and Steve Smith Sr. took 20 local children on a $200 shopping spree to shop for backpacks, apparel, footwear and sports equipment in August 2019. Photo courtesy of Academy Sports + Outdoors
Jesse Cureton stands with Michael Jordan and Novant Health CEO Carl Armato during the opening of the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in October. Photo courtesy of Novant Health
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Massey named Man of the Year by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
Monroe resident George Massey has been named Union County Man of the Year in honor of his time and energy toward volunteering to make the county a better place. The award is based strictly on nominees’ volunteer work that is not part of their jobs. It also recognizes leadership in volunteer organizations. Massey has volunteered with several organizations in the county, serving leadership roles in the majority of them. As a member of the board of directors for the Hospice of Union and Anson counties, Massey helped raise more than $150,000 in funds. He also serves as vice president of the Union Symphony and a member of the board of directors for Charlotte Safety and Health School. Additionally, Massey is the treasurer of the Winchester High School Alumni Association, which awards five scholarships to Union County high school students each year. He is a founding member of A Few Good Men, Inc., which also gives out five
scholarships. Massey is a chairman and chairperson for the Health Ministry and the Monroe Board of Adjustment, respectively. He is also a member of the North Carolina Grand Lodge Medical Staff and a member and lecturer at Ramses Shrine Temple, contributing to Shriners Hospital for Children. In the past, Massey has held other leadership positions and has sat on various boards of directors in the county. He said there are many wonderful ways to volunteer in Union County and he knows many who take advantage of the opportunities. He enjoys volunteering because it makes him feel fulfilled. “When you help people and you see the joy in their faces when something is good,” Massey said. “That’s why I volunteer.” Massey said he was honored and humbled to receive the award. He sees it as an opportunity to honor past winners in the county and inspire others to volunteer moving forward. “It’s a chance to reflect on past winners and stand on their shoulders,” Massey said.
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Denise Milliken has been named the Union County Woman of the Year in recognition of her volunteer work with many county organizations. Milliken was nominated by Kathy Bragg, who serves as the CEO of the Community Shelter of Union County. Milliken has also volunteered with Friends of the Library, First Presbyterian Church and Union Symphony. Representatives from each organization endorsed Milliken’s nomination. Bragg nominated Milliken for her commitment to the shelter, especially as decoration committee chair for the shelter’s Boots and Bow Ties event. Bragg wrote in her nomination that Milliken is among a handful of volunteers who are first to offer help when it is needed. Milliken has helped provide services in the shelter’s kitchen or pantry along with her work for Boots and Bow Ties. Sometimes, Milliken has had a budget of less than $250 for the Boots and Bow Ties event, which hosts between 300 and 400
people. Bragg said Milliken decorates the venue beautifully regardless, making sure to be aware of every dollar spent. “Rather than sacrifice the experience for the guest, she pours hundreds of volunteer hours into her projects to find ways to repurpose, craft, beg and borrow from others to create venue experiences that are award and magazine worthy,” Bragg wrote. Because of Milliken’s commitment to putting on an extravagant fundraiser, Bragg said the shelter has doubled its net proceeds from Boots and Bow Ties. The money has allowed the shelter to increase the number of moves back to independent housing for families experiencing homelessness. “I enjoy giving back to the community and I enjoy seeing the faces of the kids that I help,” Milliken said. “When we volunteer at the shelter, it is such an honor to help out those that are in need.” Milliken has lived in Union County for 25 years. She said the people in the area inspire her to volunteer more. “It’s just a wonderful area,” Milliken said. “There’s a wonderful, giving atmosphere in this county.”
The Marvin Ridge swim team dominated at the 3A regionals, taking the West with ease. The defending state champs will try to retain their title at the state meet looming this weekend. Photo courtesy of Marvin Ridge High School
Marvin Ridge boys swim to 3A West title by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
The Marvin Ridge boys and Charlotte Catholic girls, both defending 3A state champions, each flexed their muscles as they swam to regional titles on Jan. 31 Charlotte Catholic’s Olivia Rhodes and Marvin Ridge’s Boyd Poelke both won a pair of individual gold medals and starred on winning relay teams to help spur the wins. In the girls meet, Rhodes took first in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle to pace the Cougars, who also got a win in the 500 freestyle from Leyla Sleime. The Cougar girls also won the 200 freestyle relay (Rhodes, Alina Stout, Abigail Parks and Kendra Johnson) and the 400 freestyle (Victoria Dichak, Stout, Madeline Menkhaus and Parks). Cuthbertson won the 200 medley relay with Jordan Browning, Alison Thome, Avery Murray and Leah Sandock combining on the win. Weddington’s Ashley Martinson claimed first in the 200 freestyle; Piedmont’s Ava Yandle won the 100 butterfly; Marvin Ridge’s Susan Mumford won the 100 backstroke and Parkwood’s Kaylee Hamblin took gold in the 100 breaststroke.
Overall, the Cougars finished with 458 points, which put them ahead of Marvin Ridge (321, seconds), Weddington (279, third), Cuthbertson (261, fourth), Parkwood (81, tied for seventh), Sun Valley (80, tied for ninth) and Piedmont (49, 13th). North Carolina commit Poelke won the 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly and was joined in the winner’s circle by fellow Mav Ryan Wilson, who won the 100 freestyle. Poelke, Wilson, Kian Constantine and Nicholas Piscitelli later teamed to take gold in the 200 freestyle relay Charlotte Catholic boys placed second behind big swims from John Gehrig and Jack Meehan, who each won two events and were on a pair of regional championship relays. Gehrig won the 200 and 400 freestyle while Meehan took first in the 200 IM and the 100 backstroke. The Cougars also won the 200 medley relay as Gehrig, Meehan, Clickner and Patrick Duffy swam to victory and the Cougars won the 400 freestyle relay with Gehrig, Meehan, Jude Denton and Bryson Mrzygod. Marvin Ridge scored 417 points and was followed by Charlotte Catholic (289, second), Weddington (212, fourth), Sun Valley (43, 14th), Cuthbertson (41, 15th) and Piedmont (8, 25th).
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If everyone were to grab some friends and do something that benefits the community, it would incrementally add up to major good. UCW file photo
Next, consider what resources you have at your disposal. Maybe you, personally, have the skills or the funding to fix something that's broken. If not, you may know someone who does. If you need proper permission, try to get it. There are always potential reasons why something "can't" be done, but it's often amazing what can happen when we just ask. Maybe your way of showing your community some love is to serve on the school board, to head up a "housing for the homeless" committee, or to spend a day at your local food pantry or animal shelter. Not only will this single action serve a great practical need (everyone is desperate for volunteers!), it may inspire you to get involved on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity for a group to work together on a project, but you don't have to join an organized effort. Individual acts of love and kindness are meaningful, too. You can offer to clean up a cluttered yard or place a bench under a tree at the park. Once you start looking, you'll find lots of simple things you can do to make things better. Also, think about how
you might use your time and skill set to bring opportunity to others. Could you train entrepreneurs to better manage their finances or market themselves? Mentor someone inside your company? Think broad and then narrow your scope: It's usually more impactful to pick one or two big things and go deep rather than try to tackle five big things. Finally, we can all express our gratitude for what's right in our community. We can write a letter to the editor that celebrates the bright spots in our community or we can send a heartfelt thank-you note to the hospital that took care of our loved one. Positivity and gratitude are contagious. Making the decision to love our community is a powerful first step. It's a mind shift that truly changes the conversation around what's possible. Quint Studer is author of “Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America.” Visit www.thebusy leadershandbook.com, www. vibrantcommunityblueprint. com, and www.studeri.org for details.
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CHARLOTTE — Imagine the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance,” but the contestants are dogs, not people. That’s the premise behind So You Think You Can Bark, a competition happening live at the Knight Theater on Feb. 21. Seven dogs and their owners will take to the stage to perform a routine they’ve learned with the help of a force-free dog trainer. Cora Dillard, a fifth-grader at Providence Springs Elementary in south Charlotte, is the youngest contestant at just 11 years old. She and her rescue dog, Domino, hope to wow the crowd with a rodeo-themed routine set to the song “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton. So You Think You Can Bark serves as a fundraiser for Stand For Animals, which operates three non-profit clinics in Charlotte, Pineville and Lake Norman. Clinics are staffed by licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants and provide spay neuter services and affordable veterinary care such as annual vaccines and checkups, sick visits, x-rays, ultrasounds and prescription medication. All proceeds from the event, including fundraising done by the contestants and ticket sales, go toward Stand For Animals' medical fund. This fund underwrites the cost for spay neuter surgeries, vaccines and other medical care for those in the community who need help caring for their pet. Cora signed up to participate in So You Think You Can Bark after attending the show last year. She was excited to see if she could train Domino, her three-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, to do the complex tricks she saw on stage. But since he was a rescue, she wasn’t sure. Cora’s father, Chad, adopted Domino from the Charlotte Humane Society in October 2018 as a surprise for Cora, who had been begging for a dog. The two quickly bonded and now, Domino is Cora’s constant companion. She described him as a bundle of energy who likes to sleep in her bed and snuggle under the covers. “He’s really fun to just watch,” Cora said. “The stuff he does and the noises he makes are really funny.” Domino and Cora were paired with Piper Novick, owner of Happy Dogs Training, to practice for So You Think You Can Bark. They started small with basic tricks to see where Domino was at and then slowly increased the difficulty over the last six months using praise and “high-value treats,” like cut up hotdogs and pieces of chicken. “We didn’t know if he was even trainable, but as soon as we started working with Piper, he caught on really quick,” Chad Dillard said. Novick is an Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer with
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Cora, 11, and her three-year-old dog, Domino, have a special bond that has strengthened even more throughout the six months they’ve been training for So You Think You Can Bark. Karie Simmons/UCW photo
over a decade of experience. She is also a successful agility competitor having trained and titled five of her own dogs. She said the key to learning a routine — like the one Domino and Cora are set to perform at So You Think You Can Bark — is to break each trick down as much as possible. For instance, when Domino was learning to go through Cora’s legs, they started by teaching him to press his nose to Cora’s hand. Eventually, Cora brought her hand behind her back, then through her legs and Domino learned to follow it. “It’s all about very small behaviors that piece together to become a bigger sequence or more complex trick,” Novick said. Despite being a rescue, Novick said Domino hasn’t been difficult to train because he’s “really smart and really motivated.” The hardest part, she said, has actually been teaching Cora and her father how Domino thinks. They need to understand his learning process because the majority of the training is done at home. Novick only meets with Domino once a week, so it’s up to Cora to stay consistent when she’s not there. That’s a lot for an 11-yearold who is also balancing school, piano and tumbling lessons. Cora has to know the sequence of the tricks, give Domino the correct cues and pay close attention to the timing of rewards. “That’s really important to getting a trick down,” Novick said. “If we’re trying to teach him to touch his nose to our hand and we reward him five seconds after he touches his nose to our hand, then he’s going to think he’s being rewarded for whatever he was doing at that time.” Cora said it’s been fun to see Domino learn new tricks and come out of his shell, as well as become more comfortable with people and
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Matthews (Union) Dog trainer Piper Novick works with Cora and Domino to learn new tricks for their upcoming performance. Photo courtesy of Monicka Weymouth
other dogs. She said his favorite trick is “sit pretty,” when he lists on his back legs and puts his paws up in the air. Her favorite is when Domino walks through her legs and the hardest trick is “the bridge,” when she bends her body backwards and Domino crawls underneath her. “I’m surprised he could learn so fast, but it is really hard to do it over and over again,” Cora said. So You Think You Can Bark is just around the corner, which means it’s crunch time for Cora and Domino. Recently, Novick said they’ve been working on stringing the individual tricks together with transitions to form a routine. They’ve also been practicing the tricks with distractions so Domino doesn’t get sidetracked when he’s in front of a live audience at the Knight Theater. “I’m stoked to see them do it on stage because they’re going to do amazing and I’m really excited to see everybody else’s routines too, so it’ll be kind of the reveal to see what everyone else has been doing,” Novick said. In addition to training their dogs, all of the contestants partic-
ipating in So You Think You Can Bark raised money for Stand For Animals' medical fund. As of Feb. 4, Cora had raised $3,115.74. The group as a whole raised $48,520.49. “It makes me feel really happy because I know these dogs are going to be safe and it’s going to help them a lot,” Cora said. She hopes her performance at So You Think You Can Bark inspires more kids to participate in the event and brings awareness to the importance of pet adoption. “There are so many dogs out there that don’t have any homes and they’re lonely and they don’t have a family to go to who loves them,” Cora said. Want to go? So You Think You Can Bark begins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, located at 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Buy tickets at www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/ so-you-think-you-can-bark-1 or call 704-372-1000. To donate, visit https://app.mo bilecause.com/vf/BARKS.
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THINGS TO DO Feb. 8 Genealogy Intro The Monroe Library presents an Introduction to African American Genealogy in the Griffin Room. 704-2838184 2 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Movie Screening The Monroe Library screens the PG-13-rated film “Harriet” in the Griffin Room. 704-283-8184 4 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Movie Screening The Marshville Library screens the G-rated film “Brian's Song,” which follows the friendship between NFL teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. 704-2838184 2 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville Yappy Hour Sweet Union Brewing invites people and their pups to Yappy Hour, where you can meet adoptable dogs and participate in a raffle for the Carolina PAWS. 704-628-5211
2-5 p.m.; 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail
Feb. 9 Wine & Chocolate Treehouse Vineyards offers a wine and chocolate pairing for $20. Sample six pairs. Reservations are required. 704283-4208 2-3:30 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe Charity Fundraiser Mary O'Neill's hosts the third annual charity fundraiser benefiting Autism After 18. The event includes a performance by Vinyl Tones and head shaving. 704-256-7800 2-6 p.m.; 116 W. N. Main St., Waxhaw
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the early 1900s. A light lunch will follow during the Council on Aging in Union County event. 10:30 a.m.; 113 S. Johnson St., Monroe
Comedy Night JD Colwell, Andre Copeland, Beau Johnson, Chris Monds and Jonathan Williams provide stand-up comedy at the Trail House's Comedy Night. 704-776-4655 8 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Book Club The book club at Monroe Library discusses Susan Orlean's “The Library Book.” 704-283-8184 5:30 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
Feb. 12 Coding Club Children, ages 6-12, engage in Coding Club activities in Monroe Library's STEAM Lab. 704-283-8184 5-6 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
Feb. 10 Voting History Wingate University professor Aaron Culley talks about voter suppression, inequality and black suffrage during “The History of the African American Vote” at the Monroe Library's Griffin Room. 704-283-8184 5 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
Feb. 13 Advance Directives The Council on Aging in Union County hosts “Make Plans to Document Your Healthcare Choices in an Advance Directive,” a free opportunity to create a living will and healthcare power of attorney. An advance care planning facilitator and notary from Atrium Health will assist with completion documents. Call 704-292-1797 to register. 10 a.m.; 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe
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Wildlife Program Wildlife biologist Rupert Medford discusses deer at a free Union County Wildlife Chapter program at the Union County Agricultural and Conference Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe
Feb. 15 Paws Awhile Children, up to 12 years old, read to a therapy dog in the program, “Paws Awhile to Read,” at the Indian Trail Library. 704-283-8184
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• Cork & Ale: Scarlet Lemonade • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Tony Lucca & Rebecca Correia; C.Shreve the Professor & DJ Jet • Fillmore: Cold War Kids; Loumuzik • Fox’s Alley: Kendall Knight • Moochies Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Neighborhood Theatre: Big Something + Andy Frasco & The UN • Pour 64: Julie Dean • Queens South: Palmetto Road • Southern Range: The Stark Reality Too • Stooges Pub: Porter Blue • Trail House: Groove Machine • Visulite: Indecision
Feb. 9 • Boardwalk Billy’s (Crown Point): Kevin Marshall & Joe Middleton • Evening Muse: The Barefoot Movement • Mary O’Neill’s: Brian Coughlan
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Movie Screening The Marshville Library screens the PG-13-rated film “Selma,” which follows Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign for equal voting rights. 704-2838184 2 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville
Feb. 18 Book Club The Final Draft Book Club discusses “The Bromance Book Club” by Lyssa Kay Adams at Southern Range Brewery. 7 p.m.; 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe
March 30 Senior Expo Charlotte Media Group presents the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo at Christ Covenant Church. The free event features more than 60 vendors, free food and opportunities to connect with community resources and agencies serving older adults. Register through www.eventbrite.com or by calling 704-849-2261. Email adrian@cmgweekly. com to become a sponsor. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 800 Fullwood Drive, Matthews
• Trail House: Jade Moore
Feb. 7 • Evening Muse: Eliot Bronson; Arson Daily & Holy Roller • Fillmore: Saint Motel; Fannie & Friends • Goodtimes Bar: TARGeT • Heist Brewery: Brown Eyed Women • Mac’s Speed Shop (Matthews): Rayen Belchere • Moochies Tavern: Shotgun Saints • Neighborhood Theatre: Davy Knowles • Spectrum Center: Andre Boceli • Vintner’s Hill: Tony Eubanks • Visulite: Town Mountain w/ Coddle Creek
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• Evening Muse: Open Mic & Sunrise and the Smoke • Fillmore: Poppy • Neighborhood Theatre: Dale Watson
Feb. 11 • Evening Muse: Open Mic & Spencer Bland
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Feb. 13 • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Evening Muse: The Sea The Sea & Sarah Burton • Free Range Brewing: Magnolia Boulevard • Heist Brewery: Music Bingo • Moochies Tavern: Galentine’s Karaoke • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Music Bingo
Venues Charlotte • Boardwalk Billy’s: 1636 Sardis Road N. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Free Range Brewing: 2320 N. Davidson St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Goodtimes Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • Cork & Ale: 113 E. N. Main St. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
• Evening Muse: Szlachetka & Bryan Elijah Smith
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Beauty and the Beast. These two are EXTREMELY bonded to each other. They are not fans of “outsiders” (other dogs) so they need a castle that they can call their own together. Sorry, these two don’t come with servants. They are friendly to with people, been around kids, and house trained. These two MUST be adopted together but their fees are waived.
Name: Beast ID: 5251094 Age: 3 years Weight: 81 lbs Sex: Neutered
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