South Charlotte Weekly Sept. 10, 2021

Inside: See which homes sold in your neighborhood • Page 4A

Brought to you by Charlotte Media Group Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 • Vol. 21 • No. 36

Nursing Foot Care

Dianne Nguyen, RN, CFCS

Trimming toenails Reducing thick toenails Reducing corns and calluses

$10 OFF FOR NEW CLIENTS Cell/text: (704) 957-5458 Web: www.TheraTouchFootCare.com 165 S. Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105 (Inside Studio 165 Salon and Spa)

thecharlotteweekly.com

CMS builds schools amid pandemic

by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools continues to work on projects approved by voters in 2017 as COVID-19 puts increased pressure on supply chains across the construction industry.

A future school that will relieve crowding at Elon, Hawk Ridge and Polo Ridge elementary schools will

be bid out differently to account for delays in steel, according to Don Cave a program director for CMS’s capital program services.

The steel piece of the project will be bid out earlier so the school opens by its August 2023 deadline.

The school, located at 11000 Beau Riley Road in Charlotte, is currently in the design development phase.

Delays go beyond steel. Cave said they may come with LED lights,

metal decking or installation roofing.

“We’re working through those challenges day-to-day and so far, we are being able to conquer those challenges,”Cave told CMS’s bond sight committee Aug. 26. “Don’t know what hits us tomorrow, but we continue to play that out and come up with different ways to mitigate those challenges every day.”

Such challenges may ultimately

27283 Waxhaw Parkway Saturday 9am - 12pm

www.waxhawfarmersmarket.org

ABOUT US P.O. BOX 1104 Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 849-2261 justin@cmgweekly.com charlottemediagroup.org

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Several breweries from the Charlotte region put their best beer to the test at the NC Brewers Cup. Judges evaluated 803 entries. Photos courtesy of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild

Who are the best sports mascots?, 2A

Battle of the

BEERS

Second-year brewery dominates state competition

Access granted Get to know Stumptown AC defender, 2A

Sweet rides Region offers places to talk cars, 1B

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild recognized Lower Left Brewing Company not only for winning NC New Brewery of the Year, but also claiming NC Brewery of the Year.

The Charlotte brewery, which is making plans for its two-year anniversary celebration, swept the competition by winning three firstplace medals and a second-place medal during the NC Brewers Cup. Lower Left won for American Pale Ale (Edge of Precipice Pale Ale), Specialty Fruit and Fruit & Spice (Three Hour Tour); and

Smoked Beer (Cemetery Gates Smoked Porter). It placed second for New England/Hazy IPA for Juicy McJuiceFace.

The brewery, located at 4528 Nations Crossing Road, will celebrate its two-year anniversary Sept. 17 and 18 with music from The Whisky Pennies, Thompson Brothers and My Favorite Accident. Plus, it plans on rolling out seven new beers.

NC Brewers Cup judges evaluated 803 entries from 110 independent craft breweries in North Carolina.

see BUILD, Page 5A

Harris: Get vaccinated Mecklenburg County shares latest COVID data

Like state education leaders, CMS cautioned people against comparing these results to previous years due to the “atypical

CHARLOTTE – Heading into Labor Day Weekend, Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said she was most worried about the thousands of people coming to town for the Clemson-Georgia football game at Bank of America Stadium.

“We’re talking about people coming from out of town – not being familiar with our mask mandate,” Harris said Sept. 3, noting it’s not like a Carolina Panthers game Harris where the county has a relationship.

Around this time last year, community transmission was low to moderate and children weren’t in school. Harris described the COVID-19 outlook as a tipping point that could see COVID-19 trends up or down.

Deputy Health Director Raynard Washington said COVID-19 trends were stablizing after a period of rapid increases.

In the two weeks leading up to Sept. 3, Mecklenburg County was averaging about 536 cases per day with a percent positivity rate of 13.1%. He mentioned that hospitals

see SCORES, Page 5A

see VACCINE, Page 5A

see BEER, Page 5A

while the pandemic tries to keep a tight grip around our lives, we must find innovative ways to help our students reach their full potential,” Superintendent Earnest Winston said. “We will improve student outcomes by focusing on individual student needs because every student arrives at the start of this school year in a much different place than pre-COVID.” CMS highlighted some

“

CHARLOTTE – Queens University senior Hannah Aspden captured gold medals in the 110-meter backstroke and the 4x100m medley relay at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Aspden won her individual gold medal on day six of the Games after recording a time of 1:09.22 in the 100m backstroke- S9. She advanced to the finals in the Aspden top spot after clocking a time of 1:09.83 in heat two of the prelims.

“It’s absolutely incredible,” said Aspden, who also won the 100-meter backstroke S9.

“I came into the Games just being so thankful I had this opportunity to be able to compete. I didn’t think I would be going home with a medal, nevermind two gold medals.

To be able to stand here with these amazing girls is incredible. I’m so proud of them.”

Aspden competed in the 4x100m medley relay along with Mikaela Jenkins, Jessica Long and Morgan Stickney. Aspden was first off the block recording a time of 1:10.04 in the backstroke portion of the race to give see GOLD, Page 5A

CMS vows to improve lower state test scores CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attributes lower end-of-course performance among all demographic subgroups in nearly all grade levels and subjects during 2020-21 to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“After more than a year of disruption to public education in our community, these results are not unexpected, but they must serve as a signal that even

affect the bottom line.

“Through these supply chain issues, there’s a still a lot of unknowns,” Cave said. “I talked to a lot of our [construction managers] and I think everyone’s in the same boat. We’re all trying to figure out what’s going to hit next and what it does to pricing. We feel that there’s some predatory pricing out there

Student wins gold in Tokyo

NEW LOCATION

Plush patrol

@southcltweekly

We believe in our strategic plan and in the ability of our teachers, support staff and administrators to help our students accelerate learning.

• Superintendent Earnest Winston

bright spots, including many subgroups performing better on Math 3 assessments and improvement in the percentage of students scoring 17 or better on the ACT exam.

unioncountyheritagefestival.org

Page 2A • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

TOP SPORTS MASCOTS STAY CONNECTED • Twitter and Instagram: @mmhweekly. @ucweekly, @southcltweekly, @weekly waxhaw and @itncweekly • Like us on Facebook • E-edition: issuu.com/ carolinaweeklynewspapers

CONTACT US PUBLISHER Adrian Garson adrian@cmgweekly.com MANAGING EDITOR Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com ART DIRECTOR Kylie Sark art@cmgweekly.com ADVERTISING Charlotte Conway charlotte@cmgweekly.com Kate Kutzleb kate@cmgweekly.com SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR Aspen Earley aspen@cmgweekly.com

NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our free email newsletter to stay on top of everything we are publishing in print and online, as well as what we’re sharing across our social media platforms. Visit one of our websites for a link to subscribe.

Publisher Adrian Garson gives WCCB anchor Derek James the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly reader’s choice award for Best TV Personality. Justin Vick/CMG photo

BAM HUNTER: The Gastonia Honey Hunters mascot isn’t ferocious but kids will hug him.

LUG NUT: He’s not a sharp tool, but he reps Charlotte Motor Speedway well.

HUGO: Hugo has been rockin’ the hive and greater Charlotte Hornets community since the late 1980s.

HOMER: His zany antics are another reason to watch a Charlotte Knights game.

AAA: Gas prices climb after Ida CHARLOTTE – Following Labor Day weekend and the remnants of Hurricane Ida, gas prices in the Carolinas have climbed after the storm took about 13% of U.S. refinery capacity offline.

“Usually demand starts to decline during the fall which leads to less expensive gas prices, but motorists can expect to see some fluctuation at the pump this month,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas.

“Although no re-start dates have been confirmed, refineries are expected to be back online this month.”

North Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $2.96, seeing a 6-cent increase on the week. This is 3 cents more expensive than a month ago and 88 cents more expensive than last year.

The national gas price average has stabilized at $3.18, which is just 3 cents more expensive on the week. This average is the same as last month, but 96

cents more than a year ago.

Gasoline stock levels are currently at 227.2 million bbl, which is a healthy level. However, stock levels could tighten until refineries resume normal operations. Typically, a constraint on stocks would mean higher gas prices, but with demand expected to decrease going into the fall, price fluctuation should be minimal.

Although crude prices ended the day lower, on the week crude prices were boosted by a weak dollar and the release of data that showed weekly unemployment claims had fallen to the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, crude prices could continue to climb.

Eighty-four percent of Gulf of Mexico oil production (1.526 million b/d) remains shuttered in the wake of Hurricane Ida, according to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

On the web: https://gas prices.aaa.com/.

SIR PURR: Carolina Panthers players may not realize he’s a panther, but we know the deal.

BOOMER: The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers mascot is bringing mustaches back in style.

NORM: No matter how many times UNCC alters its identity, this pioneering Niner is a constant.

Access Granted

Franky Martinez • Age: 26 • H/W: 6’1” 183lbs • Position: Defender • Hometown: New York, New York • Favorite part of playing in Matthews: The stadium at the Sportsplex at Matthews. It’s a beautiful grass field and it doesn’t get any better than that!

• Fun Fact: I have a twin.

• Advice for younger players: Never give up, even when the odds are stacked against you. It’s hard to get to the top but even harder to stay there. I was the second player in my school’s history to be drafted in 2019 to Sporting KC (Kansas City).

• Karaoke Song of Choice: Hey there, Delilah • Instagram Handle: w0rldwide.franky • Twitter Handle: frankadelic5

NOTABLE DATES • Sept. 10: Hip Pocket play at the next Rock’n & Reel’n concert series at 7 p.m.at Pineville Lake Park.

• Sept. 10: Next Level Band performs at the next Matthews Outdoor Concert Series event from 5 to 9 p.m. at Stumptown Park.

• Sept. 11: Delta Fire headlines the latest installment of Mint Hill Family Fun Nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mint Hill Veterans Park.

• Sept. 11: Stumptown AC hosts Maryland Bobcats FC at 7 p.m. at Matthews Sportsplex. Stumptown is looking for its second win of the season after finishing in a 1-1 draw to Maryland Bobcats FC on Sept. 4.

• Sept. 10-11: Promenade on Providence continues its Music on the Green outdoor concert series with Old Man Mafia (Sept. 10) and Stepside Deluxe (Sept. 11) from 7 to 10 p.m.

SOCIAL MEDIA During the weekend, we'll be posting some of the best stories and photos from previous Sept. 11 observations.

We do this in honor of the tragedy's 20th anniversary. Check out some of the ways area towns are observing 9-11 on the next page.

Every school has a story...Welcome to Ours.

At Carmel Christian School we offer an excellent education built on biblical truth, which equips students to reflect Christ to the world. Our students participate in a challenging college preparatory curriculum taught through the lens of a biblical worldview. We are a community in which academic excellence, artistic expression and athletic distinction are marked by intentional discipleship. We partner with Christian parents to nurture and challenge the potential of each student. Join us for an Admissions Open House and discover Our Story!

Now Accepting applications online for the 2022–2023 school year.

Call us today to receive a complimentary market analysis of your home. Sign with us and receive a $500 credit at closing.

Text SCWEEKLY to 980-553-1530 for details!

KIMBERLY BUDD & HOLLY DANNEKER

OPEN HOUSES • GRADES K-12 October 20 • 9:30 am November 16 • 6:30 pm

980-553-1530 - Call or Text keytothecarolinas@gmail.com www.keytothecarolinas.com

Each Keller Williams Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021 • Page 3A

How to Avoid 9 Common Buyer Traps BEFORE Buying a Charlotte Home

A diagnosis is never easy.

When your child is the one receiving the diagnosis, it is absolutely heartbreaking. Your world is completely flipped upside down, and fighting for your child’s life becomes your immediate priority.

A life-altering illness not only affects the child with the diagnosis and their parents but the entire family. Many times the child’s siblings are overshadowed by the diagnosis since everyone’s focus is on treatment and what they can do for the sick child. To the outside world, it doesn’t appear that the diagnosis is directly affecting them, but it does—very much.

For healthy siblings, the diagnosis can cause fear and anxiety along with many other feelings and emotions. Why is their sibling sick? Will they also become sick? Will their sibling die? They can become very sad that everything has changed and grieve the loss of a “normal” life.

Many experience feelings of jealousy and resentment due to all of the attention their sick sibling is receiving and time they get to spend with Mom and Dad. From their perspective, the sick child doesn’t have to go to school or do chores but receives gifts while they’re at the hospital; it doesn’t seem fair. These feelings of anger can cause siblings to act out or perform poorly at school. They may throw tantrums and attempt to start fights.

Isolation and the feeling of being left out are also very common. Healthy siblings may not understand why they cannot spend the night at the hospital with their sibling and parents.

They also may have to miss ball games or birthday parties if their parents cannot take them due to their sibling’s treatment schedule or an emergency hospitalization. Their friends may not be able to come over if it would be disruptive to their sick sibling. After feeling as though they’ve lost so much, losing their social life is extremely difficult to cope with.

A diagnosis teaches siblings compassion and empathy; they are taught early on to put others’ needs before their own. They become strong, selfless, and resilient. Some go above and beyond to make their parents proud and to relieve family stress and worries. They rarely complain when a parent misses their games or school plays. They may provide life-saving bone marrow extractions and kidney transplants for their siblings, all while being forced to grow up too fast.

That’s where The Sandbox can be tremendously helpful.

—Stacy Case, Colin & Adelyn’s Mom

The Sandbox hears and sees the sadness and frustration our families experience, not only for their child who is fighting the medical battle, but for the siblings who must navigate these diagnoses as well. It’s not an easy road, but there is hope!

Stacy nailed the feelings on the head: fear, guilt, and feeling ignored are the big three struggles siblings face in not just The Sandbox families, but any family who is walking this path.

To combat the fear, we’ve provided resources, fun activities, normal activities for all to engage in, and information.

• Our Signature Sandbox Events The Weekend of Believing The Evening of Believing • Social Gatherings • The Sandbox Cookout • Golf FORE CARRE where Sandbox families are hosted to golf with players • Respite • Parental Resources • Hero Celebrations For Honorees Who Have Gone Before Us • Fellowship & Fun To fight the isolation and feelings of being ignored, we plan ways to support the siblings’ responsibilities and include them in spontaneous surprises.

Charlotte - Buying a home is a major investment no matter which way you look at it. But for many homebuyers, it’s an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the many common and costly mistakes which trap them into either paying too much for the home they want, or losing their dream home to another buyer or, worse, buying the wrong home for their needs.

A systemized approach to the homebuying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs, but also buy the home that’s best for you. An industry report has

This report is courtesy of Cynthia Knight, KW Realty. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright 2021

Residential and Commercial • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

a24/7 Emergency

Service Available. aWe Service All Makes and Models. aFREE 2nd Opinion on Major Repairs* aFREE Estimates on New Equipment. *Restrictions apply, call for details

And our battle against guilt and shame is designed to provide encouragement, information, and support that shows siblings these life turns are not their fault. Honest and vulnerable conversations are critical, but so is external therapy and support. The Sandbox directs families to whatever resource may be most beneficial.

We have always held a special place in our hearts for children, those who are facing the illness and those who are the siblings of children battling the illness. We use a whole-family approach, tackling physical, emotional, and relational needs while inspiring everyone to live life to the fullest.

And to our Sandbox Families, you got this!

We’re behind you every step of the way.

- Mara Campolungo, Executive Director & Co-Founder Of The Sandbox GotSandbox.org

This photo, first published in the Sept.

16-22, 2011, edition shows Covenant Day School students connecting with Mint Hill police officers during a Community Heroes Celebration. Photo courtesy of Covenant Day School

Towns reflect on Sept. 11, 2001

They said it

• The Mint Hill Fire Department holds a flag-lowering ceremony at the fire department at 7:30 a.m.

• The Town of Indian Trail observes the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Garden.

• The Town of Waxhaw commemorates Patriot Day with a ceremony from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Military Wall of Honor.

• The City of Monroe holds a Patriots Day ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. at Dowd Center Theatre.

"Our country is in turmoil right now, and we are more divided than ever. I ask that you remember back to those weeks following Sept. 11 and how united we were. Let’s get back to that point and come together once again.” – Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez

Visit Our Website For

Money Saving

s & Discoun n o p u ts Co www.McClintockHVAC.com

McClintock

Heating & Cooling 704.321.5207

AN EVENING WITH THE

CANDIDATES

10

• Reading to a sibling who needs companionship • Transportation to siblings’ events and appointments • Tickets to attractions and favorite pastimes for siblings • Meal planning and preparation • Cards celebrating their special occasions • Surprise gifts

just been released entitled “Nine Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them”. This important report discusses the 9 most common and costly homebuyer traps, how to identify them, and what you can do to avoid them.

To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-877-821-5640 and enter 1218. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to learn how to avoid costly buyer mistakes before you purchase your next home.

0 6 Wednesday

21

Moderated by Laura Budd and hosted in partnership with The Matthews-MintHill Weekly Q&A from Matthews Residents in Attendance

Submit your questions to the Candidates!

Email your questions to Justin@cmgweekly.com LEVINE SENIOR CENTER IN MATTHEWS, NC DOORS OPEN AT 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Page 4A • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

August 2021

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

28105 28105 Annecy 9633 Newby Ln. Aug. 5 $420,000 Brandywine 2308 Chateau Ct. Aug. 12 $345,000 2025 Brandywine Dr. Aug. 10 $375,000 Brightmoor 1217 Cindy Carr Dr. Aug. 18 $380,000 900 Sunnyview Circle Aug. 13 $435,000 Chestnut Hills 11037 Chestnut Hill Dr. Aug. 20 $465,000 Coachman Ridge 200 Manor Ridge Dr. Aug. 20 $683,000 Elizabeth Place 809 Grand Provincial Ave. Aug. 17 $706,800 732 Swancroft Ln. Aug. 2 $695,000 Greygate 300 Quill Ln. Aug. 12 $750,000 Greylock 7710 Taconic Place Aug. 20 $458,710 Habersham 11127 Berkley Square Ln. Aug. 3 $310,000 Hearthstone 10217 Rocking Chair Rd. Aug. 24 $455,000 Mallory Manor 1109 Mangionne Dr. Aug. 26 $670,000 906 Mangionne Dr. Aug. 24 $685,000 Matthews Estates 322 Matthews Estates Rd. Aug. 13 $416,000 818 Clearbrook Rd. Aug. 13 $358,000 429 Gilchrest Circle Aug. 13 $505,000 Matthews Grove 7347 Lamplighter Close Dr. Aug. 23 $420,000 7523 Carrington Forest Ln. Aug. 10 $388,000 Oakcroft 14625 Buckton Ln. Aug. 20 $342,000 Providence Hills 1303 Hillshire Meadow Dr. Aug. 19 $555,000 Sardis Forest 405 Scarborough Ln. Aug. 20 $380,000 9600 Riddick Place Aug. 6 $401,500 Sardis Grove 440 Bubbling Well Rd. Aug. 27 $550,000 316 Bubbling Well Rd. Aug. 2 $530,750 Southwoods Village 2800 Pearwood Ct. Aug. 31 $390,000 Thornblade 1809 Thornblade Ridge Dr. Aug. 31 $433,500 1720 Walnut Crest Ln. Aug. 27 $458,000 1810 Thornblade Ridge Dr. Aug. 20 $460,000 1801 Gatebrook Ct. Aug. 16 $497,000 Williams Station 3027 Cross Tie Ln. Aug. 5 $360,000 Windrow Estates 14100 Creekside Dr. Aug. 2 $343,000

28227 28227 Brighton Park 5336 Soaring Eagle Ln. Aug. 20 6537 Old Magnolia Ln. Aug. 12 Davis Trace 14935 Davis Trace Dr. Aug. 31 Ellington Farm 6538 Robin Hollow Dr. Aug. 26 Fairington Oaks 5642 Turkey Oak Dr. Aug. 5 Farmwood 8216 Arlington Church Rd. $356,000 5420 Barnsdale Ln. Aug. 12 7422 Timber Ridge Dr. Aug. 10 7641 Timber Ridge Dr. Aug. 4 Heathfield 3320 Winter Heath Way $470,000 Olde Sycamore 7015 Olde Sycamore Dr. $515,000Details 10923 Sycamore Club Dr.

$408,000 $385,000 $711,500 $632,000 $560,000 Aug. 20 $350,000 $391,500 $535,000 Aug. 17 Aug. 17 Aug. 16

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

$404,800 Oxfordshire 5700 Sugarcane Ct. Aug. 11 Pleasant Valley 7809 Silver Maple Ln. Aug. 4 Stonebridge 8042 Talcott Dr. Aug. 24 Summerwood 8420 Early Bird Way Aug. 26 8638 Raven Top Dr. Aug. 25 9418 Minnie Lemmond Ln. $605,000 Telfair 11512 Brangus Ln. Aug. 6

SALE PRICE

$448,500 $730,632 $675,000 $535,000 $489,782 Aug. 20 $505,000

28134 28134 Bridlestone 14911 Bridle Trace Ln. Aug. 17 $447,500 Cardinal Woods 12224 Pinegate Ct. Aug. 26 $365,000 11905 Harmon Ln. Aug. 2 $390,000 Carolina Village 14140 Green Birch Dr. Aug. 23 $450,000 Danby 13901 Dannemara Dr. Aug. 27 $300,300 13937 Dannemara Dr. Aug. 27 $275,000 McCullough 11814 Stirling Field Dr. Aug. 23 $565,000 11823 Stirling Field Dr. Aug. 16 $580,000 13839 Jacks Ln. Aug. 13 $430,000 13607 Jacks Ln. Aug. 9 $585,000 15606 Weeping Valley Dr. Aug. 2 $540,000 Traditions 417 Marie Way Aug. 18 $367,000 Winghurst 14808 Bergerac Ct. Aug. 27 $401,500 28210 28210 Park Crossing 10311 Johns Towne Dr. Aug. 30 10329 Kilmory Terrace Aug. 18 10000 Hanover Hollow Dr. Aug. 17 10343 Foxhall Dr. Aug. 12 9827 Warwick Circle Aug. 12 9901 Foxx Oak Place Aug. 10 10149 Foxhall Dr. Aug. 6

$392,500 $735,000 $590,000 $635,000 $830,000 $850,000 $725,766

28226 28226 Challis Farm 8813 Covey Rise Ct. Aug. 27 $1,100,000 5516 Challis View Ln. Aug. 10 $843,900 Kingswood 3931 Braxton Dr. Aug. 30 $745,000 3322 Elstree Dr. Aug. 3 $797,500 Montibello 5500 Mcalpine Farm Rd. Aug. 5 $1,035,500 Rea Woods 8624 Edgewood Grove Trail Aug. 26 $782,500 Rockbridge 4001 Bridgewood Ln. Aug. 6 $645,000 Sturnbridge 4521 Pendock Ct. Aug. 12 $450,000 5826 Chapel Creek Ct. Aug. 6 $410,000 Wessex Square 4600 Bournewood Ln. Aug. 30 $525,000 4704 Carberry Ct. Aug. 30 $535,000 5013 Macandrew Dr. Aug. 23 $352,000 4604 Ovington Circle Aug. 13 $538,000 4751 Truscott Rd. Aug. 6 $405,000 Windswept 4719 Binfords Ridge Rd. Aug. 16 $945,000

28270 28270 Bellemeade 1226 Weymouth Ln. Aug. 2

$763,200

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

Beverly Crest 7713 Rathlin Ct. Aug. 31 $500,000 7710 Cashel Ct. Aug. 25 $525,000 2818 Saintfield Place Aug. 19 $476,000 7100 Chameroy Ct. Aug. 5 $660,000 7804 Compton Ct. Aug. 5 $635,000 Crofton 6711 Brookfield Place Aug. 12 $536,000 Hampton Leas 2300 Hamilton Mill Rd. Aug. 3 $450,000 McKee Woods 6258 Falls Lake Dr. Aug. 6 $495,000 Sarah Hall 10314 Lady Candice Ln. Aug. 12 $597,300 28277 28277 Allyson Park 10116 Allyson Park Dr. Aug. 9 $690,000 Ardrey Chase 10312 Paxton Run Rd. Aug. 4 $711,000 Ardrey Woods 8605 Burnside Ln. Aug. 4 $565,000 Auburn Place 10231 Threatt Woods Dr. Aug. 10 $355,000 Ballantyne Country Club 14284 Nolen Ln. Aug. 25 $1,130,000 15623 Frohock Place Aug. 12 $866,000 14831 Jockeys Ridge Dr. Aug. 4 $863,000 14723 Rudolph Dadey Dr.Aug. 2 $1,460,000 Ballantyne Meadows 10907 Mcalpine Valley Ct. Aug. 16 $467,000 11251 Blue Cedar Ln. Aug. 4 $309,500 Berwick 10801 Megwood Dr. Aug. 17 $500,000 Bridgehampton 16303 New Providence Ln. Aug. 31 $930,000 Cady Lake 4815 King Arthur Dr. Aug. 17 $623,000 5315 Sir Lionel Ct. Aug. 3 $585,000 Highgrove 8701 Highgrove St. Aug. 5 $925,000 Hunters Gate 6725 Lyndonville Dr. Aug. 30 $514,000 Kingston Forest 8402 Headford Rd. Aug. 6 $560,000 Lake Providence Estates 10234 Crestwood Dr. Aug. 31 $588,000 Landen Meadows 9121 Fairbridge Rd. Aug. 13 $425,000 Piper Glen 4212 Stewart Ridge St. Aug. 31 $737,000 4701 Piper Glen Dr. Aug. 27 $2,220,000 7122 The Greens Dr. Aug. 11 $556,000 4210 Shepherdleas Ln. Aug. 11 $777,000 6408 Seton House Ln. Aug. 10 $1,000,000 4247 Old Course Dr. Aug. 5 $904,000 5601 Fairway View Dr. Aug. 2 $703,000 5132 Piper Glen Dr. Aug. 2 $912,500 Providence Country Club 12509 Pine Valley Club Dr. Aug. 25 $1,400,000 12028 Olympic Club Dr. Aug. 25 $1,200,000 6535 Lundin Links Ln. Aug. 19 $1,125,000 12516 Portmarnock Ct. Aug. 16 $945,000 11400 Glenn Abbey Way Aug. 6 $830,000 Providence Pointe 15814 Sullivan Ridge Dr. Aug. 17 $523,000 12309 Chesley Dr. Aug. 10 $525,000 Providence West 8711 Houston Ridge Rd. Aug. 4 $425,000 Raeburn 11726 Charnwood Ct. Aug. 12 $361,026 8605 Ducksbill Dr. Aug. 9 $365,000 8729 Totteridge Dr. Aug. 6 $400,000 9029 Gamesford Dr. Aug. 6 $310,000 Raintree 10235 Whitethorn Dr. Aug. 18 $625,000 10000 Swan Lake Ln. Aug. 6 $480,000 3000 Shallowood Ln. Aug. 4 $410,000 Reavencrest

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

8709 Barrelli Ct. Aug. 25 $535,000 8515 Dennington Grove Ln. Aug. 20 $525,000 7721 Raynor Rd. Aug. 16 $531,000 12125 Humboldt Dr. Aug. 11 $485,000 11303 Nevermore Way Aug. 4 $436,303 Rosecliff 8617 Brownes Pond Ln. Aug. 27 $705,000 4717 Pineland Place Aug. 24 $781,000 Southampton 9550 Scotland Hall Ct. Aug. 31 $348,000 9912 Empire Woods Ct. Aug. 27 $480,000 17215 Baldwin Hall Dr. Aug. 11 $450,000 9911 Southampton Commons Dr.

Aug. 2 $455,000 Southampton Commons 10826 Sedgemoor Ln. Aug. 20 $538,000 16520 Kettlewell Ln. Aug. 2 $365,000 Stone Creek Ranch 6715 Springs Mill Rd. Aug. 25 $700,000 6036 Cactus Valley Rd. Aug. 20 $532,900 6428 Manitoba Ln. Aug. 20 $475,000 10617 Round Rock Rd. Aug. 4 $475,000 Stonebriar 11622 Stonebriar Dr. Aug. 24 $645,000 11604 Stonebriar Dr. Aug. 13 $580,000 Thornhill 6404 High Creek Ct. Aug. 26 $430,000 6603 Charter Hills Rd. Aug. 16 $439,000 6918 Wolf Run Dr. Aug. 6 $550,000 Vanderbilt at Providence 11660 James Richard Dr. Aug. 20 $715,000 White Oak 6204 Oak Glen Ln. Aug. 2 $460,000 28079 28079 Annandale 2003 Sedgewick Rd. Aug. 31 1008 Terrapin St. Aug. 13 1023 Potomac Rd. Aug. 4 Bonterra 1015 Preakness Blvd. Aug. 30 2201 Bonterra Blvd. Aug. 27 1055 Preakness Blvd. Aug. 19 9018 Ladys Secret Dr. Aug. 9 Brandon Oaks 7001 Honey Tree Ln. Aug. 26 2030 Farmingham Ln. Aug. 16 3005 Linstead Dr. Aug. 11 5011 Fountainbrook Dr. Aug. 6 7021 Honey Tree Ln. Aug. 3 5001 Fountainbrook Dr. Aug. 3 2006 Envoy Ln. Aug. 3 Crismark 3003 Cloud View Ln. Aug. 20 2003 Cornflower Rd. Aug. 18 1002 Jeweled Crown Ct. Aug. 9 Fieldstone Farm 2019 Blue Range Rd. Aug. 26 1006 Dawn Light Rd. Aug. 24 1005 Gwinmar Rd. Aug. 20 1025 Yellow Bee Rd. Aug. 20 Holly Park 2101 Foster Ct. Aug. 11 Lake Park 3607 Bessant St. Aug. 31 4103 Alden St. Aug. 31 4006 Alden St. Aug. 30 3911 Lincoln Ct. Aug. 30 6710 Mimosa St. Aug. 26 6120 Trevor Simpson Dr. Aug. 20 5928 Hoover St. Aug. 20 7208 Conifer Circle Aug. 12 4305 Sages Ave. Aug. 9 5800 Hoover St. Aug. 5 4502 Sages Ave. Aug. 2 Sheridan 1001 Tolka Rd. Aug. 12 1002 Clover Hill Rd. Aug. 11 2009 Clover Hill Rd. Aug. 4

$550,000 $377,500 $451,900 $362,750 $409,000 $355,000 $380,000 $347,000 $355,203 $384,000 $380,000 $340,000 $380,000 $376,500 $462,000 $428,800 $465,000 $446,000 $362,000 $445,000 $343,000 $320,000 $507,500 $415,000 $408,000 $343,000 $335,000 $315,000 $338,000 $405,000 $340,000 $299,000 $285,000 $448,000 $475,000 $451,000

Patents 101 What is a patent?

A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to an inventor, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and enforceable in Federal court.

Experience. Integrity. Humanity.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

We are set up to handle all client needs remotely and safely during this crisis.

• Estate Planning & Administration • Civil Litigation • Corporate Law & Contracts • Divorce & Family Law • Appellate Law

704-841-0760 www.WeaverBuddLaw.com inquiries@WeaverBuddLaw.com 352 East Charles St. | Matthews, NC 28105

Why are patents important?

A patent gives the owner the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, selling, or importing the invention. Simply stated, patents are rights to stop others from stealing your ideas.

Are there different types of patents?

Yes. Utility Patents – inventions or discoveries or any new and useful processes of a product, process, or machine.

Design Patents – inventions of discoveries for products with distinct configuration, distinct surface ornamentation, or both.

Plant Patents – inventions or discoveries of newly invented strains of asexually reproduced plants.

Should you use a patent attorney to file your application?

Although the USPTO does not require a patent attorney to file a patent, there are several reasons why inventors choose to hire a patent attorney.

The inventor’s intellectual property can be critical to business success, and patent drafting and prosecution is a potential minefield—numerous rules, statutes, deadlines, and case law. Use a knowledgeable guide to help tell your story. Cutting too many corners (intentionally or unintentionally) can have a lasting and negative impact on the patent’s value and thus on your business.

Additionally, there is a sense in which your patent application becomes “frozen” when you file it, and adding new or different information later will be complex, or expensive, or both, or even downright impossible.

What is patentable?

Under U.S. patent law, “any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof,” is patentable. In general, this means the invention must satisfy at least the following three requirements: • The subject matter must be one of the “process, machine (etc.)” categories.

• The invention must be novel.

• The invention must not be obvious.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY It’s yours, your competitor’s, or everybody else’s.

Summa PLLC protects yours.

To learn more, visit www.summapllc.com 704.926.3756 501 West John Street, Matthews, NC 28105

The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021 • Page 5A

VACCINE (continued from page 1A)

have roughly 450 patients with COVID-19.

“We are continuing to see that the majority of those folks who are in the hospital have not yet been vaccinated,” he said. “Many of those individuals are younger adults and much younger than they had been compared to earlier versions we’ve had him in the pan-

demic.”

Getting vaccinated, he said, helps to avoid severe complications from the virus.

Mecklenburg County had six deaths in June, 18 deaths in July and 65 deaths in August. Over the past month, adults 20 to 59 years old accounted for more than 40% of deaths, compared to less than 20% prior to that time.

Four of the deaths were between 20 to 39, with the

SCORES (continued from page 1A)

teaching and learning for most of the past 18 months,” but the district offered some solutions to improve scores.

Action steps include: • Using as much as $50 million of American Rescue Plan funding to provide additional teaching and support for students in 42 low performing schools.

• Ensuring all schools have adequate social and emotional learning support staff to help students as they process

BEER (continued from page 1A)

Charlotte breweries fared well in the competition: • Divine Barrel Brewing won the Historical Beer category for The Big Lubelski and placed second in American Lager for Beer Flavored Beer

GOLD (continued from page 1A)

Team USA an early lead. Team USA finished the relay in 4:52.40 to take gold ahead of the Russian Paralympic Committee (4:55.55) and Australia (4:55.70).

“I have run out of tissues! Hannah has become our beacon of hope,” said Jeff Dug-

youngest being 23. Some have had underlying health conditions, but the common risk factor was that they weren’t vaccinated.

Health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated.

About 57% of residents have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine and 53% are fully vaccinated, according to Washington, “We’ve got to make sure everybody in our commu-

the effects of disrupted education and other impacts of the pandemic; this includes having school-based mental health centers at 130 schools.

• Focusing additional staff on support for students and families for whom English is not the first language.

This includes 34 bilingual advocates and five full-time translators at schools where such needs are greatest.

• A dedicated effort to combat chronic absenteeism, with expansion of programs at three high schools.

• A continuous improvement ap-

• Town Brewing Company’s Barrel Aged Varsity won for Wood-Aged Beer and placed fourth for NC Home-Grown Beer.

• Pilot Brewing Company’s Maibock won the Malty European Lager category.

• Free Range Brewing placed second in Double IPA for You Know What

dale, Queens associate athletic director for strategic planning and leadership development/director of swimming operations.

“Her passion and persistence are unwavering and steadfast.

I watch with joy and feel so blessed that her experience was captured via the media so that the world can see what diversity looks

Mecklenburg County releases the latest COVID-19 data every Friday.

proach to teaching and learning, reviewing the success of actions implemented and revising course as necessary to help improve outcomes.

“We believe in our strategic plan and in the ability of our teachers, support staff and administrators to help our students accelerate learning,” Winston said. “We know getting back on track to make sure our students are ready for college and careers is going to take a multiyear effort, and we have already begun implementing actions to help us get there.”

Makes Me Feel Good.

• Legion Brewing Co placed third in the Stout category for Slainte, an Irish variety.

• NoDa Brewing Co. placed third in International Lager for Lager Days.

• Olde Mecklenburg Brewery placed third in the European Amber Lager for

like and even more important what inclusion looks like. Her post-race interviews showed empathy to all participants and the countries they come from knowing the struggles all endured.

Mindset not classification is what level sets all humans. The Queens community cannot wait to welcome her home!”

nity knows that the data is really overwhelming and vaccines are one of the most important things we can all do at this point to protect us ourselves and our family members and loved ones from the impacts of this virus,” Washington said.

Mecktoberfest.

• Birdsong Brewing Company placed fourth in Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Jalapeno Pale Ale) and Fruit Beer (Key Lime Kisch).

• Lenny Boy Brewing placed fourth in International Pilsner for Czech Please, a pale lager.

A native of Raleigh, Aspden was born without a left leg and began her national team career at age 13.

At age 16, she became the youngest U.S. swimmer to medal at either the Olympics or Paralympics in Rio in 2016, where she took home two bronze medals finishing third in the 100-meter back-

stroke- S9 and the 4x100m medley relay34 points.

She joined the Queens swim team in 2018. The multimedia storytelling major will return to Queens following the Paralympic Games to complete her senior year of competition with the Royals.

Diorio, Harris win history award CHARLOTTE – Dena Diorio and Gibbie Harris will be presented with the National Society Daughters of American Revolution “Women in American History Award” on Sept. 9.

The award is based upon on their longtime public service, leadership and significant contributions to the community. Particularly, both women are being honored for their exemplary leadership of Mecklenburg County residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Halifax Convention Chapter will recognzie them.

“Dena Diorio and Gibbie Harris have dedicated their lives to improving this community, and that dedication was even more evident during the COVID crisis. These awards are recognition of that lifetime commitment to service,” according to Katharine Arno, Regent of the Halifax Convention Chapter, NSDAR. Diorio is the first woman to serve as county manager, a position she has held since 2014. As county health director, Harris became the face of government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BUILD (continued from page 1A)

quite honestly. People take advantage of the situation, but hopefully we can get these packages lined up and maybe we’ll start feeling some relief by the time we do those next year.”

Dennis Dreyer, a member of CMS’s bond sight committee, said that CMS is not alone in dealing with these issues.

“We’re all dealing with these spikes and trying to figure out how to adjust our budgets to still make our long-term play,” Dreyer told Cave.

Future schools Here are some updates on bond projects in the south Charlotte area: • CMS added a 16-classroom wing and expanded the cafeteria at Sharon Elementary School by the opening of school.

• South Pine Academy opened at 2541 Sandy Porter Road. The 45-classroom building relieves crowding at Nations Ford, Sterling and Steele Creek elementary schools.

• Career technical educa-

tion improvements continue at South Mecklenburg High, as well as Harding and Olympic. South Meck will get a new culinary arts lab and classroom. These projects are scheduled for January 2023 completion, but CMS is experiencing delays with materials.

• A new high school that will relieve crowding at Ardrey Kell and South Mecklenburg in August 2024 is in the rezoning phase.

Community meetings are taking place this month to discuss the project at 12218 North Community House Road Land acquisition CMS is having “promising” conversations regarding potential sites for a new school that would provide relief for Community House Middle School, according to construction consultant Dennis Lacaria.

The project may not be in this bond cycle, but he told the bond sight committee that it’s a badly needed site in south Charlotte that may be obtained from savings reserved through a recent land swap.

LEXINGTON FALL FURNITURE EVENT 50% OFF MSRP BEDROOMS AND DINING ROOMS* SHOP

50% OFF MSRP

*BEDROOMS & DINING ROOMS by LEXINGTON, BARCLAY BUTERA, TOMMY BAHAMA HOME & TOMMY BAHAMA OUTDOOR LIVING

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SEATING! LUXURY AND CASUAL DINING AND STYLISH BEDROOMS!

NOW - SEPT 30 SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.

12 MONTHS

SPECIAL BrandSource Credit Card Citi MERCHA ProgramFINANCING NT PORTAL E NHANCEME BrandSource Credit Program NTS JulyCard 2019 Lau

This commun nch ication prov PORTAL ENHANCEMENTS Citi ides notifica 1) MERCHANT Invoice Num tion of

enhancemen 2) Promo Se ber Inclusion 07/17/ ts to the Free 19 arch Functio dom Pay Po nality 07/24/ launch rtal which in 19 launch clude: 1) The settlem FAMILY OWNED FINANCING en t re po rt willof This communication provides to the Freedom Pay Portal which include: inform noenhancements w include an ation. Thnotification e ‘Invoice nu launch ‘Invoice num 1) Invoice Number Inclusion letters mber’ field is ber’ column or numbers 07/17/19 a requ for be in that field. num 2) Promo Search Functionality launch When transac irement at the point of sa tter reconciliation of sales ber from that 07/24/19 le transactio tion settles, particular sa n and can in the settlemen le. clude t report will NEW nowof show 1) The settlement report will now include an ‘Invoice number’ column for better reconciliation sales invoice

July 2019 Launch

AVAILABLE

50% OFF MSRP Sligh Desks and TV Consoles.

DESIGN SERVICES

voice number’ Column field is a requirement at the point of sale transaction and can include information. The‘In‘Invoice number’ letters or numbers in that field. When transaction settles, the settlement report will now show invoice number from that particular sale.

NEW

‘Invoice number’ Column

Great Values! *12

7/16/2019

goodshomefurnishings.com FOLLOW US

11735 Carolina Place Parkway 704.910.4045

Hickory Furniture Mart 828.322.910.3471

Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 7 pm 1 Sunday noon - 6 pm

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6 pm Sunday Closed

Months Special Financing available for qualified buyers with $1,500 or more purchase. Call or see store for details. Some items may vary by location.

7/16/2019

1

Page 6A • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

Announcing a Partnership between Atrium Health and Union County Public Schools Connecting UCPS student athletes with top-tier sports medicine and wellness services

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Atrium Health’s mission statement inspires its work every day, and those last two words are crucial. For all. They mean that healthcare shouldn’t stay in hospital rooms and doctors’ offices. It’s why Atrium Health brings care to neighborhood associations, places of worship and even homes.

It’s why it partners with groups like The United Way and Girls on the Run. And now, Atrium Health will bring its award-winning care to twenty schools and athletic fields throughout Union County.

Atrium Health is excited to announce a new partnership between Union County Public Schools (UCPS) and Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI). For the next ten years, Atrium Health will provide sports medicine, as well as health and well-being services, for student athletes in ten high schools and ten middle schools throughout Union County Public Schools.

“The relationship between our health system and the UCPS system demonstrates our leadership’s commitment to provide the absolute best care to our community,” says Claude T. Moorman, III, MD, President of MSKI. “Atrium Health now has the largest high school and middle school outreach program in the United States.”

UCPS student athletes devote so much time and heart to their sports, and they deserve the support of a top-tier sports medicine program. MSKI will offer them the services of regional and nationally recognized physicians and connects them to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, named a U.S. News and World Report Best Children’s Hospital for Orthopedics.

These students will gain access to MSKI’s lauded athletic training services, with a certified athletic trainer assigned to each high school. Trainers educate UCPS student athletes and their coaches in the prevention of athletic injuries. If an injury does occur, these trainers will likely be the first provider on the scene to help – and they’ll continue to guide the student through the management and rehabilitation of that injury through recovery.

The goal is to keep student athletes safe on the field, and – should an injury occur – to restore their health so they can return to the sports they love as quickly and safely as possible.

“Having the opportunity to work with one of the state’s largest and most successful school systems is a source of pride more than ever, as we look to further support Union County,” says Michael Lutes, president of the South Market at Atrium Health.

A Team Approach Just like the athletes it serves, Atrium Health believes in a team approach.

MSKI athletic trainers collaborate with physicians across the health system. They tap into resources available through Atrium Health Urgent Care, Primary Care and Sports Medicine facilities, as well as Carolinas Rehabilitation, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center that was named a U.S. News and World Report Best Rehabilitation Hospital. Trainers even work alongside registered dietitians to support UCPS students’ wholebody health.

“I’m truly honored to be part of this joint venture with UCPS and to expand Atrium Health’s exceptional musculoskeletal services into the Union County Public Schools systems to ensure athletes, students and faculty can be seen by nationally recognized medical experts such as Dr. Dermot Phelan, team cardiologist to the Carolina Panthers and a consultant cardiologist to the NBA, and Dr. Eric Kropf, who recently joined us after serving as the head team physician at Temple University and a consultant to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers,” says Dr. Eric Warren, a sports medicine physician at MSKI. As part of this partnership, UCPS student athletes can attend Heart of a Champion Day each year. On this day, Atrium Health provides each athlete with a general medical evaluation, an orthopedic exam and heart tests. These comprehensive exams are available at no charge to these students.

Return to Play Amid COVID-19 This year, a major concern for families of student athletes who’ve had COVID-19 is the safe return to their sports. Early reports last year showed that the virus could lead to cardiac complications, including myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that causes 10 to 20 percent of sudden deaths in young athletes. How common these cardiac complications are – and how best to prevent or reduce them – has been an active area of research.

Atrium Health has been on the leading edge of this research since the beginning. Dr. Phelan co-authored a publication in a prestigious journal, JAMA Cardiology, that identified the risks of COVID-19 to athletes’ hearts and created a plan to help athletes return to play safely through cardiac screenings. Research has shown the risk of cardiac complications in young athletes to be lower than initially feared, but the importance of proper screening remains.

MSKI athletic trainers have access to the latest research and understand the risks, as well as the crucial role of heart screenings each year – but especially this year.

Concussion Education Concussions among student athletes continue to rise, and recent numbers have challenged assumptions about which athletes are at risk. The three high school sports that have the highest concussion rates are boys’ football, girls’ soccer and boys’ ice hockey. Girls’ volleyball has shown the largest increase in the rate of concussions in recent years.

This is a risk Atrium Health takes very seriously. Atrium Health has long provided education to players and coaches in preventing, as well as effectively managing, a concussion. In addition, Atrium Health offers Immediate Post-Concussion Assessments and Cognitive Testing, as well as concussion baseline testing.

Atrium Health has brought concussion education to middle schools, high schools, athletic associations and soccer clubs throughout the Charlotte area. Now, due to this partnership, even more students will have this important training and care so they can enjoy their sports while minimizing their risks.

Continuing a Long Relationship with Union County For more than 25 years, Atrium Health has collaborated with the leadership of Union County to elevate healthcare and to reduce health disparities. This county is a special priority of Dr. Warren, who has a long history with UCPS. “I’m extremely excited to again be serving as the medical director for the Union County Public School athletics programs and for all that Atrium Health can provide the student-athletes and community,” Dr. Warren says.

By bringing healthcare into schools and onto athletic fields of Union County Public Schools, Atrium Health can more fully achieve its mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

“This exciting partnership with UCPS is another example of our vision to be the first and best choice for all,” Lutes says. “Over the next decade, this exclusive relationship will allow us to carry out our mission, and we could not be prouder.”

Arts Entertainment The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021 • Page 1B

Benny Arce showcased The Highlighter, a modified 2019 Chevy Camaro that is not easy to overlook in a lot full of cars. Justin Vick/ CMG photo

Car shows and groups • Charlotte Auto Fair: The Monkeemobile from the 1960s show “The Monkees” and the Dodge Charger from “The Fast & The Furious” headline the Charlotte AutoFair. The car show and swap meet span the 1.5 oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway from Sept. 9 to 11. www.charlotte -autofair.com/

CLASSIC RIDES Matthews Alive may have been canceled this year due to COVID-19, but residents still had something to do on Labor Day thanks to the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. The chamber held its 30th annual Matthews Auto Reunion & Motorcycle Show on Sept. 6 around the Matthews Town Green.

• Waxhaw Coffee Cruisers: This group of enthusiasts formed two years ago. They meet on the second Sunday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Cureton Town Center in Waxhaw. www.waxhawcoffeecruisers.com/ • Queen City Corvette Show: Queen City Corvette Club holds what it bills as the Southeast’s largest Corvette-only show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 at Hendrick Motorsports. This one is the 10th anniversary, so expect to be floored. www.queencitycorvette.com/ • Classic Cruisers of Monroe: You can find this informal group at cruise-ins at the Poplin Place Shopping Center in Monroe as well as special events across the region. www.facebook .com/ClassicCruisersofMonroe/

Indian Land veteran Michael Melton brought Til Valhalla, a 2015 Dodge Challenger Shaker that serves as a tribute to America’s fallen heroes. Justin Vick/ CMG photo

TOP: Rob and Sylvia Smeltzer showcased a 1968 Chevy Camaro SS and a 1989 Porsche 944 S-2 Cabriolet. ABOVE: Sylvia Smeltzer entered this 1989 Porsche 944 S-2 Cabriolet. RIGHT: Rob Smeltzer entered a 1968 Chevy Camaro SS. It was right beside a Porshe. Justin Vick/CMG photos

One of the advantages of a car show is that you can pop your head under the hood or through the window to see nice touches. Paul Figiel added some fun touches to his 1972 AMC Javelin, including miniature cars, 8-tracks (any Jethro Tull fans?) and a classic car magazine.

Justin Vick/CMG photo

THRIVE OUTSIDE

MicroExpo

2021

SEPTEMBER 24TH • 10am - 12noon

CHESTNUT SQUARE PARK • INDIAN TRAIL, NC Browse multiple senior related businesses and services while connecting with the community, again! Swag bags, prizes and a to-go lunch will be provided to attendees.

- REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND -

Tickets are free, but mandatory for entry. Register now at https://bit.ly/2ULtTL7 or call 704-849-2261.

Page 2B • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

Pet foundation awards heartworms grant CHARLOTTE – BISSELL Pet Foundation has awarded the Humane Society of Charlotte a lifesaving grant that will treat numerous shelter dogs diagnosed with heartworms in the coming months.

The Healing Heartworms grant will help with expenses related to identifying, treating and preventing this deadly disease in dogs in the Charlotte community and beyond.

Thousands of heart- grant will provide funding worm-positive dogs enter that will allow the Humane shelters every year.

Society of Charlotte to The Humane Society of transfer a larger population Charlotte, which follows a of heartworm-positive dogs no-kill philosophy, partners to the shelter where they with 22 municipal shelters will begin treatment prior to to transfer animals to the adoption.

Toomey Avenue shelter, in“Hear tworm-positive cluding those that are heart- dogs are just like any other worm-positive, to reduce dog, and they deserve the The York Times Sales Corporation the riskNew of euthanasia dueSyndication to same chance at a new life 620 Eighth N.Y.pet, 10018 overcrowding, lack Avenue, of adopt- New as York, any other and that is For Information Call:why 1-800-972-3550 ers and medical cost barriers. we are thrilled to proFor Release Tuesday, August 10, 2021 The Healing Heartworms vide much-needed resources

Crossword ACROSS 1 Land with coasts on both the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf 5 Spaces between teeth 9 Slightly drunk 14 Like a wholecooked fish, say 15 Not much 16 D-Day beach name 17 All that a greedy businessperson thinks about?

20 Venus de Milo, e.g.

21 Bendable body part 22 President pro ___ 23 Hotshot guy, informally 25 Brood 26 Relaxing soak before bed, maybe 30 Stroller, to a Brit

32 Felipe, Matty or Jesus of baseball fame

61 Particularly enthusiastic cry at the altar?

33 2012 Ben Affleck 64 Most gerunds film 65 Prefix with technology 36 Self-evident truth 66 Ski slope 39 Demand made conveyance with hands outstretched?

67 College sports channel 42 Harry Potter’s potions professor 68 Secluded valley 69 Pop group with 43 Arise (from) the hits 17-, 3944 “99 Luftballons” and 61-Across band, 1984 45 Poker giveaway 47 Caves

49 Baseball great who was once engaged to J.Lo 51 Texas border city

54 “___ Misérables” 55 Eye problem

56 2003 animated film subtitled “Legend of the Seven Seas”

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE B A S S O

A T E I N

D R A P E

H O T E L S A F E

A B I L I T I E S

R E A L N A M E S

P R I A C U C N A A C R W H Y R Y Y G C O I B E D S A I N S E Y W O S N

M O U S E Y O P R Y E L I

A J O R L I V A M B E R A R E P C A B A O U L I T W E L T L D S B E T O T A D O R T O Y O S O N S I N T H E F E O D T S P U

B E A A R T H U R

B A R C E L O N A

B U C K T E E T H

T A S E R

A N K L E

S T Y L E

DOWN 1 Some old PCs 2 Plant part that most herbicides attack 3 “___ Karenina” 4 3-Down’s “no” 5 User name on an Xbox 6 Blood classification system 7 Cold War era epithet 8 Lead-in to -graphy 9 “The way I see it …”

10 “The way I see it …,” online 11 Staples of British Christmastime theater 12 The first cloned mammal 13 “Aren’t I great?!”

18 Arizona city and county seat 19 Website where you go to see the stars?

to shelters,” said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Cost and care for infected dogs can be extensive, but together with these partners, we can make a difference in the community and help these wonderful pets lead long, happy lives.”

BISSELL Pet Foundation and the Humane Society of Charlotte will also provide educational materials to both adopters and pet owners about heartworms.

Edited by Will Shortz 1

2

3

4

5

14

6

10

24

34

35

40

36

43

51

54

38

59

60

44

46

50

37

31

41

42 45

13

25 30

33

39

12

22

29

32

11

19

23

61

9

21

28

We are collecting the cutest photos of pets in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties for Charlotte Media Group’s Pet Hall of Fame. Unlike other Hall of Fames, we plan on adding to it frequently.

Email photos of your cute pets to justin@ cmgweekly.com or tag us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for consideration. We’ll recognize new inductees each week!

Our social media handles are @mmhweekly, @southcltweekly, @ucweekly, @itncweekly and @weeklywaxhaw.

16

20

49

8

18

27

Pet Hall of Fame

No. 0706

15

17

26

7

Charlotte Media Group's

47 52

48

53

55

56

62

57

58

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

Sirius is a 5-year-old, 90-pound softy who is continually bossed around by his two human siblings (ages 4 and 2). He was named for Sirius Black in Harry Potter. Photo courtesy of Nina Clemmons

PUZZLE BY KATIE HALE

24 One of the Hemsworth brothers 25 Congresswoman Waters 26 Witches 27 Actor Ken or actress Lena 28 Common grilled cheese sandwich go-with 29 Knocked off the schedule 31 Unreliable source of news 34 Hrs. at the prime meridian

35 ___-3 fatty acids 37 Prefix with present 38 Signify 40 Sinuous fish 41 Discharge, as of gas 46 Jared of “Dallas Buyers Club” 48 Most of outer space 49 Skirt style 50 Second efforts 52 “You aren’t ___!”

53 Sewing machine part

55 Southern California sch.

57 The “N” of N.B. 58 Lettuce type

59 Not much, as of cream

60 Kids’ TV character with a talking map 62 Quaint place to stay

63 Word before “More Night,” “More Try” and “More Chance” in Billboard hits

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.

Fifi may be fluffy, but this cute pooch is not one to miss some rays. Photo courtesy of Shellye Crawley

Now is the moment to make your move

MATTHEWS, NC

Formerly Plantation Estates

There’s never been a better time to move to Matthews Glen, a premier Acts Retirement-Life Community in Matthews. Homes in this area are selling fast at high prices. And with the latest discounts, you can sell your home for more than you dreamed and choose a lovely Matthews Glen residence for less than you planned to spend. That means starting the next chapter of your life with a bigger nest egg, more money for travel and a legacy for your children. The current market won’t last forever. Now is the time. Call us today.

(704) 285-1673 | AboutActs.com/Weekly-News

Living life and looking ahead

The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021 • Page 3B

JazzArts Charlotte brings back popular stage show CHARLOTTE – JazzArts Charlotte kicks off season 15 of its monthly series, THE JAZZ ROOM @ The Stage Door Theater, on Sept. 10 and 11 with a Special Edition: Trumpet Summit.

This show features jazz classics performed

by New Orleans-based Trumpet Mafia and an assortment of the Southeast’s top jazz trumpeters to signal the relaunch of the JAZZ ROOM. There will be two shows each evening at The Stage Door Theater, part of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, at the corner of 5th and North College Streets in Uptown Charlotte.

Season 15 officially begins in October, sharing the music of both classic and contemporary jazz giants: • Oct. 15-16: Melissa Morgan sings Billie Holiday • Nov. 19-20: John Chin plays McCoy Tyner • Dec. 9-10: Holiday Edition: Preservation Hall All-Star Christmas • Jan. 14-15: “Bird Lives!” at the JAZZ ROOM • Feb. 18-19: Milton Suggs sings the Great Jazz Composers • March 17-19: Women in Jazz “After this unexpected hiatus, we are blown away by our audience’s excitement for the return of The JAZZ ROOM,” said Lonnie Davis, president and CEO of JazzArts Charlotte. “Our jazz community can’t wait to be back to support the musicians and hear

SENIOR GUIDE POST INSURANCE AGENCY LE B A L I A V A S T N OLLME R N E L A U T R I COVID SAFE V JazzArts Charlotte is a nonprofit dedicated to the promotion, education, preservation of jazz and related art forms. Photo courtesy of JazzArts Charlotte

the music that they love. This will be one of the most memorable JAZZ ROOM seasons yet.”

The JAZZ ROOM @ The Stage Door Theater spotlights some of the Charlotte region’s most gifted musicians re-imagining the works of jazz legends in a casual, intimate setting with cabaret tables and a full bar.

Limited tickets start at $20. Buy them at www.blumenthalarts.org or by calling the box office at 704-372-1000.

The JAZZ ROOM returns to the stage after an abrupt cancellation of all area venues in March 2020. Since then, JazzArts Charlotte pivoted to reach audiences digitally with educational and performance content.

On the web: www.thejazzarts.org

State lawmakers introduce plan to legalize video gaming

by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

(The Center Square) – A group of lawmakers has proposed a plan to legalize slot machines and other video gaming machines in North Carolina.

House Bill 954 authorizes and spells outs regulation for video lottery games in North Carolina. It allows select licensed providers to offer video lottery terminals, while a percentage of the revenue goes to the state.

North Carolina would use its portion of the funding to support historically Black colleges and universities, provide scholarships and regulate the industry.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission would oversee the video gambling industry. The machines would not dispense coins, cash or tokens. Players could receive free games or credits redeemable for cash.

The bill directs the commission to use up to $10 million from the North Carolina State Lottery Fund to launch operations. It must repay any money withdrawn from the fund within 24 months after the bill becomes law.

Licensees would be required to pay fees to the state. The lottery commission must decide the price tag for the license fees. Licensees also would be required to pay an annual privilege tax to the N.C. Department of Revenue.

Under the current version of HB 954, man-

ufacturers must pay $50,000 in privilege tax each year. Video lottery operators would be required to pay $25,000 plus $150 for each video machine licensed to the operator. Video lottery merchants must pay $1,000 plus $150 for each retail location.

Up to 32% of the total net revenues from the machines would be transferred to a new North Carolina Video Lottery Fund. Up to 8% of total annual net revenues can be used for administrative expenses. Operators would get 35% of net revenues. Merchants would get 25% of the revenues from machines.

The commission must transfer unused revenue to the North Carolina Video Lottery Fund. The General Assembly would be required to allocate money from the new fund each fiscal year for forgivable loans for community college students.

The measure also sets aside $2 million from the fund annually to support and improve graduation rates at Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State, North Carolina Central and Winston-Salem State universities.

The bill was introduced by Reps. Harry Warren, R-Rowan; Timothy Moffit, R-Henderson; Howard Hunter, D-Hertford; and Michael Wray, D-Northampton.

Opponents of legalized gambling say it can increase gambling addiction, crime and other social costs.

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT STARTS OCTOBER 15TH LICENSED AGENTS

AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY OFFERING MOST MAJOR PLANS

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PLANS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS, AND PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS CALL LEE SHORE FOR MATTHEWS, MINT HILL, SOUTH CHARLOTTE

704-575-6680

CALL DARRYL BRYANT FOR MONROE, WAXHAW & LANCASTER COUNTY, SC

704-258-6126

1811 SARDIS RD NORTH, SUITE 207, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270

www.seniorguidepost.org

A+

DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2:

thews Road – 94 • Harris Teeter (seafood/meat), 7823 Colony Road – 95.5 • Jade Dragon, 7741 Colony Road – 92.5

Lowest Scores • Umami Sushi & Grill, 200 E. Matthews St., Matthews – 78.5 Violations include: Inspector described “overall lack of control over food-borne illness risk factor;” employee handled ready-to-eat cooked peppers with bare hands; raw chicken skewers were over raw shrimp and whole beef in cooler; metal pans had food debris inside; some food was missing or had incorrect date marking; Yutari bowls didn’t have consumer advisory; and spray bottles didn’t have labels.

• Tienda Mexicali, 10403 Park Road, Charlotte – 86 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; employee washed hands and touched faucet with bare hands; foods in walk-in cooler were not held cold enough; and pico de gallo inside cold display case was held too long.

• Zoe’s Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road, Charlotte – 87.5 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; inspector said staff wasn’t aware of reportable illnesses and symptoms; sink didn’t have paper towels; raw chicken was stored over cooked steak and raw salmon; pans of rice, cooked chicken skewers, and lentil rice weren’t held hot enough; and pomodoro sauce was dated Aug. 24.

• Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St., Matthews – 88 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t available; employee drinks and food were stored above facility drinks in cooler; items in prep unit weren’t held cold enough; pasta salad, potato salad and clam chowder were held past the seven-day date marking requirement; and temporary paper menus were printed without consumer advisory for hamburger and cheeseburgers.

All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Greystone Restaurant, 3039 South Blvd. – 90.5 • Harris Teeter (seafood/meat), 5030 Park Road – 96.5 Charlotte (28210) • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 10707 Park Road – 96.5 • Palm Restaurant, 6705 Phillips Place Court – 93.5 • Tienda Mexicali, 10403 Park Road – 86 • What The Fries, 10707 Park Road – 94.5 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 87.5 Charlotte (28211) • Subway, 3039 South Blvd. – 95 Charlotte (29226) • Carmel Place, 5512 Carmel Road – 94.5 • Chili’s Grill & Bar/Its Just Wings, 8302 Pineville-Mat-

Charlotte (28227) • China Fun, 5716 Wyalong Drive – 94 • Food Lion (produce), 9848 Monroe Road – 96 • Hong Kong Bakery,7323 E. Independence Blvd. – 96 Charlotte (28270) • Cinemark Movie Bistro, 9630 Monroe Road – 95.5 • City BBQ, 514 Galleria Blvd. – 97.5 • Food Lion (deli), 9848 Monroe Road – 98.5 • Nourish, 1421 Orchard Lake Drive – 97 Charlotte (28277) • Arbys, 9923 Sandy Rock Place – 95 • Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 95 • Bagel Bin & Deli, 16709 Orchard Stone Run – 98 • Big View Diner, 16637 Lancaster Hwy. – 95.5 • Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 9820 Rea Road – 90 • Buona Vita, 3419 Toringdon Way – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 15007 John J. Delaney Drive – 100 • Harris Teeter (meat), 11135 Golf Links Drive – 97 • Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, 8420 Rea Road – 96.5 • Improper Pig, 9855 Sandy Rock Place – 97 • Oggi Ristorante Italiano, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 95.5 • Red Sake, 8410 Rea Road – 94.5 • Smashburger. 7804 Rea Road – 94.5 • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 94 Matthews • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 88 • Costco (deli), 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Costco (food court), 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy.

– 98 • Costco (market), 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Dilworth Coffee, 3016 Weddington Road – 98 • Food Lion (market), 9848 Monroe Road – 98 • Fullwood Market, 131 E. John St. – 90 • Mingfu Chinese & Sushi, 115 W. John St. – 96 • Pepero Oriental Foods, 10920 Monroe Road – 90 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 97 • Que Onda Tacos & Tequila, 3022 Weddington Road – 94.5 • Umami Sushi & Grill, 200 E. Matthews St. – 78.5 Mint Hill • Circle K, 9201 Lawyers Road – 95 • Earp’s Amoco, 7930 Fairview Road – 97 • Harris Teeter (deli) 7036 Brighton Park Drive – 96 • Harris Teeter (Starbucks), 7036 Brighton Park Drive – 98.5 Union County grades were not available.

Tickets $14-16 September 17 & 18, 2021 In the day leading up to the Black Wall Street Massacre, a mysterious stranger exposes a couple’s secret. Will their love survive the night?

100 McDowell Street E. Matthews, NC 28105 704.846.8343 www.matthewsplayhouse.com

Page 4B • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

Churches partner on back-to-school service

by Ali Losser Contributor

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Throne of Grace Ministries partnered together to benefit local school children. While divisive school board meetings and bickering social media posts filled the air this back-to-school season, These congregations focused on making a difference by uniting the community through service.

Local Latter-day Saint congregations hosted a back to school service drive and fair at their church building and invited members of Throne of Grace Ministries to join them.

They cleaned book donations, filled backpacks with school supplies, made sight word note cards, created bookmarks, threaded pencil pouches and assembled weekend food bags for kids in need.

“I am so grateful for our dear friends at Throne of Grace for collaborating with us to help the children in our community,” said Jason Mattingley, an area Latter-day Saint leader. “Our com-

Tony Marciano Reverend

ABOVE: Members of Throne of Grace and the Church of Jesus Christ serve the community. LEFT: Latter-day Saint women thread pencil pouches for Pencils with a Purpose. Amy Lewis/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

mon desire to love God and to serve our neighbor allowed us to provide more help to school children by working together rather than separately.”

The week after the service fair at their building, Latter-day Saints returned the favor. They helped Throne of Grace Ministries as they handed out backpacks to kids in east Charlotte.

“Living in times as these, we are grateful to have people come together from different faiths to serve our community,” said M.H. Russell, pastor of

Throne of Grace Ministries.

Together these congregations of different faiths contributed to the following local organizations: Promising Pages, Classroom Central, Pencils with a Purpose, Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry and Briarwood Elementary, who partners with International House.

On the web: www.justserve.org.

This story was provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Students return to school deal with anxiety Back-to-school supplies were a bit different this year for Mint Hill Middle School student Eden Gray.

Along with a day planner, an array of pens and a thick notebook, Eden added face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Like many students returning to in-person learning after a year using a virtual platform, Eden is facing multiple stressors at once.

“We moved this year. So, I am starting middle school in a new place. I’m just not sure what to expect,” Eden said.

“What pandemic restrictions will there be? Will I be able to find my classes? Will I make new friends?”

Children around the country are feeling this added anxiety.

“As students prepare to return, they will be facing a host of intensified challenges,” said Anthious Boone, an elementary school principal

A tale of purple hair and a smoke detector

in Pennsylvania.

He cited mask wearing and learning how to socialize again with peers as some of these challenges.

Eden’s mom, Ivy, agrees.

“Kids are facing learning gaps from a year of being out of the classroom,” she said. “As parents, it’s important that we help meet their educational needs. But we can’t ignore their emotional health. Our kids are feeling more anxiety than ever.”

Anxiety is not limited to only those returning to in-person learning. Abner and Rosanna Perez, who live in the University City area of Charlotte with their sons Jordan (14) and Ethan (12), opted to enroll them in a private virtual school.

“I was anxious about what to do if I didn’t understand something,” Ethan said.

“When you are in-person and can’t figure something out, it just makes you feel good to

know someone else is struggling to find the answer, too.

Sometimes virtual learning is stressful just because you are alone.”

But parents can help prepare their children for what may be a tough transition.

Educators emphasize that parents must play a vital role in helping their kids cope with anxiety.

“Eden and I discuss potential challenges before they happen, such as bullying or simply what to do if someone is coughing around them,” Ivy said. “I try to help her know that feeling anxious is normal.”

Abner and Rosanna Perez realized early on that they would need to be proactive to face the challenges of homeschooling their boys.

“Change, the unknown, uncertainty, the prolonged stay at home, these are all factors that cause anxiety in children,” Abner said.

The Perez family look for practical Bible-based advice to help with any issues or concerns. They are able to find it on JW.org, the website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“The ‘How to Succeed at Distance Learning’ article was especially helpful,” Rosanna said. “It emphasized that children thrive when they have a schedule and anxiety levels go down. Simple things like getting up at the same time every day really help.”

Ivy Gray also found JW.org to be helpful, specifically the whiteboard animations designed for teenagers. “The ‘Virus Outbreaks: What Can You Do?’ animation really helped me balance talking to Eden about pandemic safety precautions without giving so much information that I created more anxiety in her.”

While coronavirus variants have stoked anxieties, parents are trying to not overlook other challenges their children are facing.

“The Help for Teenagers section of JW.org is really helpful,” Jordan said. “It deals with so many subjects, from loneliness and anxiety to video games and electronic devices.”

Other topics covered in the whiteboard series on JW.org include “What’s a Real Friend?” and “Beat a Bully Without Using Your Fists.”

“What I learn at JW.org helps me to be confident about returning to school,” Eden said. “I think anyone who feels stressed about going back should check it out.”

This story was provided by the Jehovah’s Witnesses United States of America.

A few weeks ago, my daughter came over to my house so my wife could touch up her purple hair.

Yes, I said purple hair. Maria has had her hair that color for several years.

I didn’t understand everything she and my wife were doing. At one point, I think they had to bleach the dark roots. Then, they would turn the “white hair” purple. We should have thought about this when my mother’s hair went gray. We could have had a grandmother and a granddaughter with purple hair living together.

After several processes, Maria decided to take a shower. I forgot two things: First, how hot she likes to get the shower in the bathroom, and second, she doesn’t turn on the exhaust fan.

There’s a twist to this story. Recently, we installed a home security system. I’ll call it VerySafe.

Besides the basic door and window alarms, I purchased two smoke detectors. I placed them within six inches of the original smoke detectors when the house was built 24 years ago. Smoke detector placement is key to this story.

After Maria was done showering, she opened the bathroom door. Suddenly, the upstairs smoke detector goes off. Then the downstairs smoke detector goes off and we didn’t know what was causing it. At that point, I get a call from VerySafe. In a moment of panic, I pressed the wrong button and hung up on them. Their call went to voice mail. Next, they called my wife, but she had her phone turned off.

VerySafe then called my daughter’s phone. Fortunately, her husband Will answered the call. They were calling to tell us the smoke detector was set off.

We informed them it was a false alarm. They were able to notify the fire department. I was relieved

– that is until the doorbell rang. There were three firefighters and one fire truck parked in front of my house. They explained they had received the false alarm report but still had to come to make sure there was no fire. I was so embarrassed. Twice I asked if I was in trouble with them and they said no.

I looked at Maria and asked why didn’t she turn on the fan? She replied, “But you lose all that great hot steam.” How do you argue with that?

The original smoke detector that is hard wired into the electricity of the house never went off. It was six inches away from the VerySafe alarm. The VerySafe alarm was so sensitive, steam, not smoke, set it off.

I’m not sure what the problem is with my original smoke detectors. They may be dusty, and I probably need to remove the covers and vacuum them.

Had I relied just on them, and it was a real fire, it could have been disastrous.

Sometimes our hearts become just like these two smoke detectors. We can be like the VerySafe detector that responded to steam and have an open heart that is sensitive to others and is welcoming to trying new things and experiencing new adventures. Or we can be like the original smoke detector and have a closed heart that has been hardened by the challenges of life. Our heart becomes jaded, and we become bitter. There is a scripture verse that says God will remove our heart of stone and replace it with a heart of flesh.

I pray your heart never gets hardened. I pray that living in this world doesn’t close your heart and make you a jaded person. I hope your heart always feels, always gives and is always a heart of flesh.

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 your group.

Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.

Find daily news updates for our newspapers at thecharlotteweekly.com

The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021 • Page 5B

Wanting to run a classified ad? CALL 704-849-2261 Monday - Friday. We accept credit cards.

MISCELLANEOUS Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-888927-8649 SAVE BIG on HOME INSURANCE! Compare 20 A-rated insurances companies. Get a quote within minutes. Average savings of $444/year! Call 855993-0514! (M-F 8am-8pm Central) DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote.

FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices.

Call today! 1-855-419-7188 Donate your car, truck or van. Help veterans find jobs or start a business. Call Patriotic Hearts Foundation.

Fast, FREE pick-up. Max tax-deduction. Operators are standing by! Call 1-844982-2392 Become a published author! Publications sold at all major secular & specialty Christian bookstores. CALL Christian Faith Publishing for your FREE author submission kit. 1-877-484-4025 HughesNet Satellite Internet - 25mbps starting at $49.99/mo! Get More Data FREE Off-Peak Data. FAST download speeds. WiFi built in! FREE Standard Installation for lease customers! Limited Time, Call 1-855-942-3256 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now!

Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-866-694-6148 www. dental50plus.com/southern #6258 GENERAC Standby Generators. The weather is increasingly unpredictable.

Be prepared for power outages. FREE 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!) Schedule your FREE in-home assessment today.

Call 1-833-953-0224 Special financing for qualified customers.

SERIOUSLY INJURED in an AUTO ACCIDENT? Let us fight for you! Our network has recovered millions for clients! Call today for a FREE consultation! 1-888409-1261 Guaranteed Life Insurance! (Ages 50 to 80). No medical exam. Affordable premiums never increase.

Benefits never decrease.

Policy will only be canceled for non-payment. 1-866915-2530 VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150. FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-866863-0142.

The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-855-913-2156 Applying for Social Security Disability or Appealing a Denied Claim? Call Bill Gordon & Assoc. Our case managers simplify the process & work hard to help with your case. Call 1-844408-7325 FREE Consultation. Local Attorneys Nationwide [Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL (TX/ NM Bar.)] A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!!

FAST FREE PICKUP. Maximum tax deduction. Support United Breast Cancer Fdn programs. Your car donation could save a life.

855-701-6346 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 877-925-9682

SENIOR MOVE MANAGEMENT

Kelly’s Painting

Professional Interior Painting and Handyman Service

Organizing & Delivery Local & Long-Distance Moves Packing & Unpacking Junk Removal Veteran Owned & Operated We will do the packing and cleaning for you!

Assistance with storage and organization.

Affordable Prices • Outstanding Customer Service Attention to Detail • Quality Workmanship “Affordable” Custom Moldings Picture Hanging Drywall Repairs Light Electric & Plumbing Storage Solutions

(704) 619-0253

Licensed & Insured Call today for a Free Estimate

Veteran owned and operated

A+ BBB | DOT:A2998402 | NCUC: 4646 CALL TODAY FOR QUOTE! (704) 907-1777

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED

Paul Tant

Gutter Cleaning • Gutter Guard Pressure Washing • Tree Work • Polished Gutters

DeMARZO

HOME REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS Repair & Replacement of: • Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Deck & Patio Repair/Paint • Carpentry • Rotten Wood Repair

Fully Insured

Tony DeMarzo

Over 20 years experience | All work is guaranteed

704-918-6248 • mctoolmanservices@gmail.com www.mctoolman.com Roof to Floor and SO MUCH MORE...

Phone: (803)287-1971 | ptear50@gmail.com

Experienced s Insured s Reliable • PAINTING • ROT REPAIR • PLUMBING • FLOORING

• ELECTRICAL • CERAMIC TILE • KITCHEN/BATH RENOVATIONS

CALL ANYTIME FOR FREE ESTIMATES

980-253-9496

Your Home CONCRETE WORK •••I G W T ••• Exterior Specialists

THE HANDY MAN

n

od

e

rusT

Stamped Concrete • Decorative Concrete Driveways Basements • Carports • Patios • Sidewalks Concrete Repair • Slabs • Block and Brick Work Renovations • Roofing • Room Additions • Decks

Drywall • Painting • Decks • Windows • Doors Framing • Roofing • Gutters • Siding • Painting Pressure Washing • Water Damage & All Types of Flooring Tile Work • Plumbing • Electrical • House Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

38 Years of Experience

Call Anytime!

Jerry Dunlap (Dunlap Brothers)

Insured - Binded • 29 Years Experience • Senior Discount Member of the BBB

Jerry@dunlapconcrete.com www.dunlapconcrete.com

704-254-5381

980-622-7833

THE HOLY PAINTER Interior, exterior, residential only.

Wall paper removal, popcorn painted fixed or removed, dry wall and kitchen cabinets.

30 years experience. Empty properties 20% off.

Discount DeX painted sealed or stained.

License and insured excellent reference available!

Call the expert 980-258-4148

• Trail Building • Light Grading FREE ESTIMATES • Tractor • Small Dump Truck • Skid Loader 980-240-7358 • Trachoe • Concrete Demo 704-622-6460 • Bush Hogging • Small Trees Cut **We are licensed and insured** • Footings **We have been in business for 20 years**

BF Construction Services

or call Betty Call Bill

Blank and Load Clean Up Upgrades Repairs Sales Service Calls

- Quality, highly experienced teacher and performer - Ballantyne & Indian Trail

randyscomputersllc@gmail.com www.randyscomputersllc.com 3312 Highway 21 Suite 108, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Piano Instruction Pat Moehring 704-564-4275

•Beginners thru college level •Creative and innovative techniques •Development of performance skills including performing opportunities

WE PAINT INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND CABINETS

980-312-0258

ukiepainting.com

ukiepainting

ukiepainting

HELP WANTED Property Asset Manager (Job ID: PAM0609) sought

by Panorama Holdings, LLC in Charlotte, NC: Carry out anlys & interpr of revenue, demand generators, finan rprt, & mgmt data regularly to assess perfm of hotels & evolve short & long-term strategies to enhance perfm. Perf propty inspections & spot deficiencies in cleanliness, svc lvls, & propty condition.

Make sure mgmt & other agrmts are c/w. Rev & anlz qtly rprt & annu operating bdgt, & provide asstc to fin & acctg teams on mthly, qtly, & annual rprt. Conclude reviews on ongoing & detailed loss & profit stmt rpts on assigned assets.

Participate in mrktng develp of hotel strategic plans w/ exec ldrshp teams. Record, track, & speak regularly to ensure perfm of assigned assets or/and portfolio.

Req: Bachelor’s in Mgmt, Mrktng or rel fld; 12-mth wrk exper in Hotel mgmt position; Assist in propty proj mgmt & travel to China 2/3 times a year, each travel lasts about 2 wks.

Apply: Mail CV w/Job ID to Jane Wu, 14819 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277.

Che outck us on

NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers!

For our Union County Routes.

Weekly Routes Available.

Contact us at adsales@cmgweekly.com for details.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Burial Plots at Sharon Memorial Section 11D, Last Supper, Lot 211 Space 1 Only Section 11D, Last Supper, Lot 212 Spaces 1 & 2 Current rate at cemetery is $4,595 per space, Willing to sell for $2,000

Great reduced rates for Classified Garage Sale ads

Entombment rights at Sharon Memorial Park Section E, Crypt BB/605 1/2 BB (Tandem Crypt) Current Rate is $18,995 Willing to sell for $8,000 Deed Transfer of $295.00 to each new purchaser.

Contact Gary at 704-661-7781

Contact ads@cmgweekly.com or call 704-849-2261

@mmhweekly @ucweekly @southcltweekly

Page 6B • The Weekly • Sept. 10, 2021

s o i r a M

+

e c a l P s n h o J

er x i m os r p g n di d e w r u o o t u o y e t i inv DO YOU DO WEDDINGS ? PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEET AND GREET OF OTHER WEDDING PROFESIONALS FROM THE CHARLOTTE AND SURROUNDING AREA . SAMPLE THE MARIOS CATERING MENU AND HAVE A DRINIK WITH US !

MONDAY SEPT. 13TH 2021

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2945 MATTHEWS WEDDINGTON RD , MATTHEWS NC , 28104 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

SCAN CODE FOR REGISTRATION

NG I R I H W NO rs, e v r e S , s r e Driv s, k o o C e n i L and Hosts e.

Tim t r a P r o l l Fu

Just drop in and complete an application.

2945 Matthews Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28104 Call us at 704-847-4884

2945 Matthews-Weddington Rd. | Matthews, NC 28104