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CMS raises pay for bus drivers CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted at its Oct. 12 meeting to increase hourly rates for bus drivers. The new starting pay for drivers will be $17.75, intensifying the district’s efforts to attract and retain qualified drivers. Driver pay rates will increase between $2 and $3 per hour, based on experience. The district will contin-
ue to provide $1,000 signing and retention bonuses for new drivers. Neighboring Union County Public Schools offers starting rates at $16.75. Drivers can earn up to $18 with bonuses. “We are glad to have found a way to provide a more competitive pay scale for the employees who have the responsibility of taking children to and from school,” said Elyse Da-
shew, board chair. “This new pay structure will make us more competitive with CATS and surrounding school districts, and should alleviate the bus-driver shortage. Getting kids to school on time for a full day of learning is more important than ever.” The district currently has about 50 vacant bus-driver positions, with another 50 or so out on leave and
30 or so absent on a daily basis. “We are basically covering 140 vacancies every day,” said Adam Johnson, executive director of transportation. Chief Operating Officer Brian Schultz said that the change in bus-driver salaries would be funded with transportation funds freed up by lower ridership and increased efficiencies in routes.
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Charlotte Christian School celebrated the topping out of its middle school building. After that is done, construction will begin on updating the older section of the Upper School Building with a new twostory facility to open in August 2023. Photos courtesy of Charlotte Christian School
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Charlotte Christian School hosted a topping out ceremony Oct. 6 along with Rodgers Builders for the new middle school building that is slated to open in August 2022. The two-story, 23,000-square-foot structure will include 13 classrooms, a STEM/ Innovations Suite with a robotics room and a STEM fabrication lab; learning space and offices for the Academic Services Program; open space for collaboration; and office space for lower and middle school administration. Construction on the new area began in June.
The ceremony celebrated the topping out or installation of the final piece of structure to the roof of the building. Charlotte Christian students and community members have signed the beams that will be included. “The Graham Middle School Building was the center of campus and our longest-standing building and one that served us well for just under five decades," Head of School Barry Giller said. "Our students are excited for this new building that will provide space for innovative learning in the middle school.”
Bank of America boosts minimum wage
CHARLOTTE – Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. The company announced in May that all of its U.S. vendors are now required to pay their employees dedicated to the bank, at or above $15 per hour. This builds on the company’s history of being a leader
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CHARLOTTE – Members of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners have an imaginary friend named Ella Scarborough. Scarborough is listed as a commissioner on the county's website, but she seldom adds anything to discussions. Supposedly, she is on the line during virtual meetings, but when Chairman George Scarborough Dunlap calls her name to vote -- sometimes you hear silence. WSOC-TV's Joe Bruno reported the county was investigating whether it was Scarborough's voice they heard on a recent roll call vote. Several months ago, I wrote that Scarborough should participate in meetings or resign. I believe the stakes are too high for one of three at-large commissioners to mail it in. This is a regional issue. Scarborough is one of nine people to approve a $2 billion fiscal year budget. Plus, commissioners serve as the de facto public health board for the county. I applaud Commissioner Laura Meier for introducing a motion at the Oct. 5 meeting requiring the board to turn on their computer cameras during introductions, votes and when speaking during virtual meetings. "For me, this is a trust issue between the public and us," Meier said. Vice Chair Elaine Powell supported the motion. "We can not endorse and have behind-the-curtain Wizard of Oz-type meetings where you only hear a voice during a vote that will impact more than 1.1 million people," Powell said. Commissioner Mark Jerrell said the motion proposed by Meier may prevent people with legitimate issues from participating in meetings. This rationale convinced the board to table the discussion. Commissioner Vilma Leake took offense to the motion, since she often participates in meetings without video. "There is no law saying you can make me cut on a camera," Leake said. Commissioner Pat Cotham said the motion seemed personal against two living legends in Charlotte politics – Leake and Scarborough. Anyone who has been paying attention knows the motion is targeting Scarborough because she isn't engaged. While I agree that Scarborough has made massive contributions to our region, we can not allow her to put the county at risk. What happens if there is a close controversial vote? Chairman George Dunlap said voters, not colleagues, must hold commissioners accountable. The problem with that is the public is not aware of how Scarborough has become a liability. And even if they were, there isn't another vote until 2022.
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s The Sandbox prepares for one of our biggest fundraising events of the year, the Golf Fore CARRE tournament on October 18th, I am thinking about what it means to truly CARRE for others, particularly in times of heartache, loss, or illness. Caring for others is the special sauce of The Sandbox. It’s what we do. But sometimes, I do believe it’s a learned blessing, perhaps even an art form. How can we learn to go the “hole” way for others in their times of need?
about how they could help, but rather, they wanted to acknowledge that while my heart was weary, theirs were holding space for me. What a gift—like oxygen to starving lungs! Even in our hurting, it’s nice to know we matter. After the loss of my brother, my friend and business partner, Chris, jumped on an airplane and flew to be by our side for his burial. He didn’t ask. He didn’t give me all the details, expect me to host him, or need anything from me, such as transportation or even gratitude.
Through the years, The Sandbox family has learned that how we offer C.A.R.R.E. (Caring About Real Relationships Empathetically), is more important than the desire to offer CARRE. For example, how many of us say, text, or type, “Let me know if there’s anything I can do” as a way to offer CARRE without knowing exactly how to help or what to do? I wonder if this phrase has become a kneejerk reaction that doesn’t hold much weight, and the CARRE never comes to fruition.
He just showed up, and we will never forget it. It meant the world to my husband and I.
In times of our own need, few of us are willing to answer that question honestly. We don’t want to put anyone out, or perhaps, it’s that we don’t have the energy or capacity to think of something we need. We’re in the middle of a raging battle, and it’s taking up all of our emotional and physical resources. CARRE-ing for others means taking initiative. It means allowing those who are grieving, suffering, or struggling to catch their breath, rest, and just be. So how can we offer the best CARRE and build or grow that relationship? When I was going through a difficult season, several friends reached out to say they were thinking about me. These sincere check-ins meant a lot. I felt important and valued. They didn’t try to make me feel better or ask me to think
So I encourage you today. Send the thoughtful text. Make the dinner. Handwrite the note and mail it. Sit on someone’s front porch in silence. Visit the lonely. Feed the hungry. Support the hurting. Become involved in some way. Make it an actionable connection, one that builds the relationship rather than places a burden on the one who is already struggling. Inside The Sandbox, our CARRE services are provided by a CARRE Team, which empowers families on their healthcare journeys by providing evaluations, education, resources, connections, and opportunities. We don’t ask; we just do. And we’re so grateful to all those in the community who DO with us—who go the HOLE way, including those who are participating in our Golf Fore CARRE Tournament.
You are a BLESSING and know how to CARRE well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You matter.
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NC school officials wait on state to address safety by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor
(The Center Square) – North Carolina school safety officials are waiting on the state’s budget to see whether more funding will be set aside for school safety, weeks after a school shooting in the state. As of Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper and legislative leaders had not reached a compromise on the details of the state’s spending plans for the next two years. Cooper met with members of the Center for Safer Schools Task Force, law enforcement and other school safety leaders Tuesday morning to discuss keeping the state’s schools free of tragedy. Cooper said the state could prevent school violence with key investments in mental health services, higher teacher pay and law enforcement collaboration. “I remain committed to our public schools and the best we can during this long budget negotiation to make sure that we invest in education, and that we steer as much of our tax dollars toward investment,” Cooper said. “That’s what it is, investment in our children and our public schools, the people who teach them the staff who are around them.” A 15-year-old student at Mount Tabor High School was shot killed Sept. 1 on school grounds. Authorities arrested a fellow classmate on murder charges for the incident. While school officials are responding to the aftermath and the traumatic effects on students, Cooper said more should be done in schools to prevent similar incidents, bullying and suicide. “We want to prevent violent events from happening to start with,” Cooper said. “When you look at what our Constitution requires, a sound basic education for all children. Their mental health, their safety is all a part of that.” Cooper told members of the task force hir-
ing and paying teachers with more degrees, hiring more counselors and school psychologists and paying for more wrap-around services could help students in crisis. The task force is the advisory board for the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools. The state center focuses on school emergency preparedness and discipline and other school safety concerns. The House and Senate approved separate budget proposals in August, but lawmakers have not voted to approve one final version. Leaders of the General Assembly agreed to a compromise budget late last month, and sent it Cooper first to review before calling for a final vote. Cooper’s office did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday on the status of the state budget. Details of the compromise budget have not been made public. Educators would see a 3% pay increase under the current published Senate plan. The published House plan provided 2.5% raises for most state employees, and teachers would see step raises around 5.5%. Other school personnel would receive $13 an hour in pay during the first fiscal year and $15 an hour pay during the second fiscal year under the House plan. The Senate plan provided $13 an hour over the two years. The House also restored advanced degree supplements for the first time. The General Assembly’s current published budget proposals included $10 million each of the next two fiscal years for a new School Safety Grant program for mental health in schools, school safety training and school safety equipment. “As is everyone else, we are waiting on the state budget,” North Carolina Center for Safer Schools Executive Director Karen Fairley said.
General Assembly approves state energy transition plan by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor
(The Center Square) – The North Carolina Assembly has approved a plan to transition to clean energy that lawmakers said ensures the smallest burden on consumers. Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to sign the bill, which was a result of negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders. Lawmakers said it redirects rate decisions from politicians to industry professionals. Critics, however, said the bill prioritizes corporations over people. House Bill 951 requires the North Carolina Utilities Commission to find the least expensive but reliable way to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The House approved the measure, 90-20, on Thursday after it cleared the Senate, 42-7 on Wednesday. “This bill sets in stone the requirement that North Carolina’s electricity be generated using the lowest-cost option available,” Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, said after the bill cleared the Senate. “Whatever that option is – including nuclear, the cleanest form of
energy generation known to man – energy producers must adopt it. It’s a big win for families and businesses.” Blair Reeves, co-founder of progressive think tank Carolina Forward, said the bill would increase consumers’ energy prices and widen the benefits for one of the state’s biggest utility companies, Duke Energy. “At the same time that Duke Energy is demanding consumer rate increases, the company is also raising its shareholder dividend and has spent close to $3 billion buying back its own stock just in the last year,” Reeves said. HB 951 requires 45% of solar power to come from a competitive bidding process among independent power producers and 55% from public utility units, which lawmakers said would help reduce costs and encourage innovation. It directs public utility units to use securitization at 50% to retire coal-fired power plants, which lawmakers said also would reduce cost. It also directs the Utilities Commission to develop multiyear rate plans and performance-based incentives on rate making and make accommodations for low-in-
come consumers. Rep. Larry Pittman, R-Cabarrus, voted against the bill Thursday. He said the measure is centered around hysteria over climate change and its goals to reduce carbon dioxide are “foolish and unjustifiable. “The very idea of anthropogenic climate change is a farce and a fraud,” Pittman said. “Our climate runs through cycles of warming and cooling that are caused by our planet, varying relationship to the sun and sunspots quite independent of our presence and activity, or our absence.” NASA scientists said they made direct observations on and above Earth’s surface that show the planet’s climate is significantly changing, primarily because of human activity. Rep. Marcia Morey, D-Durham, said she wished the House took more time to review the measure. Morey estimated the bill could cost North Carolinians’ more than 13% more on their energy bill over the next three years. She fears it will have the biggest effect on low-income ratepayers as current assistant programs have low approval rates.
Atrium Health recognized for efforts to combat work-related stress CHARLOTTE – The American Medical Association announced Atrium Health is one of 44 health systems named to the 2021 Joy in Medicine Recognition Program. This distinction recognizes the Atrium Health enterprise – including the greater Charlotte area – for preserving the well-being of health care team members by combating work-related stress and burnout. “This recognition is a testament to Atrium Health’s dedication to its clinicians’ well-being, especially during the pandemic,” said Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief physician executive for Atrium Health. “By encouraging multidisciplinary teamwork, promoting innovation and fostering emotional resilience, our physicians and advanced practice providers can continue to provide outstanding care for our patients every day. We are honored to
be named among the best in the nation for our commitment to our colleagues’ professional and mental health.” A national study examining the self-reported experiences of physicians and other providers who worked in health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic found that 38% experienced anxiety or depression, 43% suffered from work overload and 49% had burnout. “Since early last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed extraordinary stress on health care professionals,” said Dr. Kevin High, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. “Health systems have experienced unprecedented challenges. It is more important than ever to focus on the well-being of care teams and to combat higher rates of work overload, anxiety and depression."
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How did we all get so miserable? Simple habits can bring balance and peace to your life (and restore broken relationships in the process) It’s been a tough year and a half. It’s not just all the stuff that’s happened (a bitter election and a deadly pandemic), it’s the dismay you feel over friends and family who see these events very differently than you. If you’re not arguing with them, you’re griping about them to anyone who’ll listen. The rifts and the bad feelings that result make a terrible time worse. Elaine Parke suggests trying something new: instead of trying to change their attitude, focus on uplifting yours. “Trying to convince others to change not only doesn’t work; it makes you angry and miserable,” says Parke, author of The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America…one citizen at a time (Outskirts Press, 2021, ISBN: 978-1-9772-4276-1, $21.95, www.12habits4allofus.org). “It would be easy to just cut people off—and many have—but these relationships matter,” she adds. “In hard times especially, we need our friends and family in our
lives.” Parke isn’t saying we shouldn’t have political convictions. She’s saying we can find a way to disagree with those on the “other side” while treating them with dignity and respect. We can still love and value them. And making that shift starts with the man or woman in the mirror. Parke – who’s distressed by what she sees as a complete lack of concern for cooperating, connecting, and treating others with dignity and respect – is on a mission to reunify America. That will happen when we master the “get along” skills we should have learned as children. Her book gives readers a simple, doable framework for uplifting themselves and practicing unity that simultaneously improves their mental health. Her big goal is to get everyone focused on the same branded behavior each month. The idea is that the sheer force of all that concentrated positive energy sparks a unity revolution that rises
from the ground up and sweeps the nation. Yet, until that happens, we can leverage the power of The Habits of Unity on a personal level by absorbing the book’s 365 “one-magic-minute-a-day” motivationals to form one good habit per month: January: Help Others February: You Count March: Resolve Conflicts April: Take Care of Our Environment May: Be Grateful June: Reach Higher July: Become Involved August: Know Who You Are September: Do Your Best October: Be Patient and Listen November: Show a Positive Attitude December: Celebrate Community, Family, and Friends Those who’ve tried it say the plan is easy to put into practice. It feels good, so you’ll want to keep doing it. And you’ll be shocked by how fast your “difficult” relationships improve.
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“It reminds me of the saying about how prayer doesn’t change things for us, it changes us for things,” says Parke. “Adjusting our own attitude makes us more centered and peaceful. We’re just happier. We’re no longer so desperate to get others to come around to our way of thinking.” And here’s the irony, says Parke: that’s precisely when they might. The less you beat your head against the wall trying to sway people, the more influential you become. “The bigger your attitude shift, the more others will be drawn to you,” she says. “When they actually enjoy being around you they’re far more likely to listen to what you have to say.”
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Charlotte releases draft of critical growth document
Lowe's was among partners of an initiative to spruce up the Lakeview community. The company was represented by many volunteers. Photo courtesy of Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together Firms revitalize Charlotte’s Lakeview neighborhood CHARLOTTE – National nonprofit Rebuilding Together, Lowe’s, Wells Fargo and Evolve partnered to rebuild 25 homes for neighbors in need in Charlotte’s historic Lakeview neighborhood. Hundreds of volunteers have come together to make free critical home repairs during the two-day Building a Healthy Neighborhood initiative on Oct. 7 and 8. Neighbors received critical health and safety repairs, including new roofs, updated plumbing, flooring installation, kitchen upgrades, window replacements, a wheelchair ramp and other accessibility modifications. Volunteers also spruced up the community garden, installed a fence and prepared the garden beds for fall. Building a Healthy Neighborhood focuses on creating safe and healthy communities across the country and
is one of the many initiatives Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte brings to the community. Since its founding in 2010, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte has worked with more than 5,000 volunteers to repair over 200 homes. “Through Building a Healthy Neighborhood, we are working to fill the urgent need for healthy homes and communities throughout the country,” said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. “Partnering with Lowe’s, Wells Fargo and Evolve has allowed us to reach even more neighbors in Charlotte who should be given the opportunity to live in safe and healthy environments, a need made all the more critical given the ongoing pandemic.” “Charlotte is our hometown, and we are proud to serve our neighbors in Lakeview through volunteer-
ism and activities that promote safe, affordable housing,” said Todd Bleckley, Lowe’s senior vice president and general merchandising manager for hardlines, and Rebuilding Together board member. “Lowe’s believes that the meaning of home extends beyond four walls, and we are a longtime partner of Rebuilding Together because we understand the importance of having safe and healthy communities.” Since 2011, Building a Healthy Neighborhood has brought volunteers from around the country together to rebuild homes and revitalize neighborhoods through meaningful community engagement. It is made possible through the support of Lowe’s, Wells Fargo, Evolve, Red Ventures, First National Bank and in-kind sponsors. On the web: https://rebuildingtogether.org/bahn.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department released the first draft of the Unified Development Ordinance on Oct. 7. The UDO will update and combine into one document the regulations that guide growth and development in Charlotte. Specifically included are all ordinance requirements related to zoning; streets, sidewalks and infrastructure; trees; drainage/stormwater; subdivisions; floodplain; and soil erosion and sedimentation control. “The UDO is an important and exciting update to the current ordinances that were written at different times over the last 30 years,” Deputy Planning Director Alyson Craig said. “It’s an effort to consolidate the regulations and provide better predictability in the development process.”
The UDO serves as a critical tool in implementing the community’s vision for growth, as set forth in the adopted Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It expands how the city advances community priorities, including affordable housing, public open space, the environment, and support for small businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women. “I’m proud of the several years of work the Ordinance Advisory Committee has contributed to the first draft of Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance,” said Tony Lathrop, chair of the Ordinance Advisory Committee and board member of the N.C. Department of Transportation. “We’ve had a high level of committee engagement in a very inclusive and transparent process that has involved neighbor-
City of Charlotte announces reopening of government center CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte on Oct. 8 announced updates to the attendance policy for meetings held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Beginning Oct. 18, the public can attend meetings of Charlotte City Council, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and quasi-judicial board meetings in-person. During this time, the building will open 30 minutes prior to these meetings and close 15 minutes after the conclusion of these meetings. A mask mandate remains in place at CMGC. Beginning Nov. 1, the building will reopen to the public during regular business
hours and when there are meetings of the Charlotte City Council, county commissioners, school board and quasi-judicial board meetings. Between Oct. 18 and 31, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center will only be open to the public for city council business meetings, strategy sessions, and zoning meetings, public meetings held by the county commissioners , public meetings held by the school board and quasi-judicial board meetings. City council meetings and committee meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city’s Facebook and YouTube pages, the GOV Channel on television, and the GOV Channel’s page.
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Families can track sex offenders The Union County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals and N.C. Department of Public Safety to do 61 compliance checks on registered sex offenders. Operation Swipe Left resulted in the arrest of three offenders relating to complying with restrictions, such as keeping the sheriff’s office updated on where they live. Usually, a good time for parents to check the whereabouts of registered sex offenders is around Halloween, which is when children
traditionally knock on doors in hopes of getting handfuls of candy. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation maintains a registry that allows users to see where registered sex offenders live, as well as photos and conviction information. You can type in an address to see where offenders live within one, three or five miles. Not counting incarcerated people, Mecklenburg County has 1,042 offenders, including 934 in Charlotte, 17 in Matthews, 10
in Pineville and two in Mint Hill. Among south Charlotte zip codes, 28210 has 19, 28226 has 19, 28211 has 17, 28277 has 16, 28209 has five and 28270 has five. Union County has 264 sex offenders, including 143 in Monroe, 28 in Indian Trail, 24 in Marshville, 23 in Waxhaw, 15 with Matthews addresses, 14 in Wingate, three in Stallings and two in Mineral Springs. Visit https://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/ for details.
Sustain Charlotte has advocated for the city to add bike lanes. Charlotte has responded. David Flower/City of Charlotte
Heading in the right direction Charlotte continues building out bicycle lane network
CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte celebrated the grand opening of new, separated bike lanes Oct. 8 along Parkwood Avenue. “As a city that values freedom of movement and the importance of providing a multitude of mobility options, this is another fantastic step forward,” Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt said. “The Parkwood Avenue separated bike lanes will give our city more options to move around, exercise and spend quality family time in a safe, controlled area.” The 0.8-mile bike lanes improve safety and mobility within the Belmont, Villa Heights and Optimist Park neighborhoods. The project is designed to: • Implement a dedicated space for cyclists by using an existing travel lane. • Provide additional mileage to the City of Charlotte’s existing
bike network. • Provide adequate separation of cyclists from traffic. • Allow for safer conditions for all modes of transportation, including pedestrians. “This segment of Parkwood has been transformed from a dangerous road for moving cars to a complete street that will be safer for all users: pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and drivers,” said Shannon Binns, Sustain Charlotte founder and executive director. “We are thrilled that the city has responded to the community’s plea for safety as we know it will result in a dramatic reduction, if not elimination, of lost lives and serious injuries on this road. We will continue to partner with residents and the city to bring safer streets like this to all neighborhoods.” The Parkwood Avenue route and other bike routes can be found at www.bikecharlotte.org.
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Clean sheet for goalkeepers results in Stumptown draw by Cooper Budd Contributor
MATTHEWS – Stumptown AC’s Saturday night game versus the LA Force resulted in 0-0 draw with some exceptional goalkeeping on both parts. It was a very physical game with a total of nine injuries. One of which was in the first two minutes when an LA Force player went down. Both sides had multiple chances in front of the goal and
a lot of unlucky plays. Stumptown AC performed well especially given the number of first-time starters on the team. There were also lots of fouls, including two or three yellow cards. Stumptown AC should have won as they outplayed the LA Force, but not being able to capitalize on the opportunities in front of the opposing goal hurt them. A great example is the beautiful cross late in the game that could have given them the
win if the shot on the open goal had not gone wide. Post-game interviews with two players and the head coach showed the team to be in high spirits after the game. As a new team in its inaugural season, they are playing well and have a chance at making the playoffs. To do this, they will have to capitalize off of open goals and bad defensive positioning to finish in the top three see SOCCER, Page 2B
Cooper Budd interviewed players after the game. Adrian Garson/CMG photo
Tony Marciano Reverend
A stressful oil change
On Saturday morning, I set my alarm for 6:12 a.m. but then fell back asleep after it went off. I woke up and looked at the clock. It was 6:14 a.m. I was exhausted, but I was on a mission that morning. I needed to be the first person in line to get the oil changed. Fortunately, the shower woke me up. I loaded some boxes into my car that I was taking to the community shred event. I’d get my oil changed, go to the shred event and be home in record time. I arrived at the oil change shop at 7:17 a.m. I was first in line. The manager arrived a few minutes later. He unlocked the door, let himself in and relocked the door. It’s now 7:30 a.m. and I waited outside the shop. Over the next 30 minutes, car after car arrived to be serviced. Seven people lined up behind me. This was going to be a busy day. At 8 a.m., the manager unlocked the door. I explained I needed the oil changed, tires rotated, and the air cleaner replaced. I commented that since I was first in line, I would be out by 8:30 a.m. I had to be at the shred event, at 9 a.m. He informed me there were two cars from the night before ahead of me and he had only one mechanic doing oil changes. I asked if it would be done by 9:15 a.m.. He said no. How about 9:30 a.m.? “I’ll try,” he said. I went for coffee and breakfast and came back an hour later. The car was still inside the shop. The oil had been changed and the tires rotated, but there it sat. The air cleaner had not arrived. In fact, it didn’t arrive by 9:30 a.m. I spoke to the manager. He was frustrated that it had not come in yet. The shred event was from 9 to 11 a.m. I checked my phone, and it was a two-minute drive away. If the car was done at 10 a.m., I’d have plenty of time. 9:45 a.m. came as did 10 a.m. The car still sat in the bay. At 10:10 a.m., it rolled out. It was finally finished. I got in my car and headed to my next destination. But when I arrived, there was no shred event at that address. In fact, it was a Sonic drive-through. I turned around and went in the other direction. I stopped at a church and then a firehouse. Still, no shred event. I double-checked the address I had plugged into my phone. It was correct but there was no event at any of those locations. By now, it’s 10:30 a.m. Would I miss this year’s shred event? I googled it and found an event from a few years ago. It said it was behind the Arby’s. Ironically, that was a few hundred yards from the oil change shop. I found it and went through the cones that were set up. When I got to the point where the shred event was taking place, three men unloaded the boxes from my trunk. I thanked them and drove off. As I left the shred event, I thought the car felt lighter. It was as if the rear tires were not on the ground. I knew none of that was true. What happened? I got rid of some baggage that had been hanging around the house way too long. Not only was my car lighter, but my heart felt lighter as well. I encourage you to get rid of some of the things you are carrying and unload the baggage that is burdening your heart. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.
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THIS WEEKEND Oct. 15 Musica Matthews The Town of Matthews hosts the Musica Matthews concert at Stumptown Park. The free event includes artists, inflatables and games. Performers include Flute Praise Latin Band (6-7 p.m.), Rumbao Latin Dance Troupe (7-7:30 p.m.) and West End Mambo Band (7:30-9 p.m.). https:// www.matthewsnc.gov/ 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
See Chase Garson (left) and Budd Cooper’s interview clips on Twitter (@mmhweekly). Adrian Garson/CMG photo
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of the 10 NISA teams. At the moment, Stumptown AC is ranked fourth in NISA play and the LA Force is ranked third with a difference of one goal between the two teams. In one week, Stumptown plays the No. 2 ranked California United Strikers and the LA Force will play the No. 6 ranked New Amsterdam Football Club.
Overall, Head Coach Rod Underwood thinks the team needs to focus on improving their shooting skills and goalkeeper Kevin Gonzalez needs to be more communicative to the rest of the team from the goal. All of the players I interviewed said they just want to work hard and continue to try their best to make the playoffs. With this attitude, they are sure to make it.
Fall Fest Pineville Fall Fest won’t have carnival rides, but it will have food, music, petting zoo, beer garden and fireworks. Rivermist will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. The event takes place at Pineville Lake Park. 5-10 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville Magic the Gathering Your Local Game Store holds a Booster Draft for Magic the Gathering. Entry costs $18. These drafts are held weekly. 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Trap & Paint Queen City Urban Art Showcase hosts Trap & Paint at Fiesta Wings Sports Bar. Tickets cost $20. Get them in advance at www.eventbrite. com. Supplies are included. 8-10 p.m.; 11329 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews Oct. 16 Police Event The Matthews Police Department interacts with the community
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Pet Hall of Fame
Fall Fest Pineville Fall Fest won’t have carnival rides, but it will have food, music, petting zoo, chili cook-off, pie-eating contest, beer garden and fireworks. Smokin’ Gunn (noon2 p.m.), Jake Haldenvang (2:30-4:30 p.m.) , Love Tribe (5-7 p.m.) and Decarlo (7:30-10 p.m.) are hitting the stage. The event takes place at Pineville Lake Park. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville Kids in Nature HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers) hosts Kids in Nature Day a Squirrel Lake Park. Activities include nature walks and a scavenger hunt. www.matthewsnc.gov/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews
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.
Halloween Happenings Halloween Happenings will have plenty of candy as well as arts, games and inflatables. www.monroenc.org 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Downtown Monroe Fall Festival The Matthews Chamber of Commerce presents a mashup of its Business Expo and Artwalk at Town Green Park. The event, Fall for Matthews, includes arts and crafts, live music, petting zoo and a pumpkin patch. Www.matthewschamber.org 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Romance novel details ‘Risky Obsession’ with the past CHARLOTTE – Author E.F. Dodd’s debut novel “Risky Restoration” satiates romance genre enthusiasts who crave an exciting read. Beginning with an impulsive online search, a spur of the moment road trip takes a turn when main character Kez Welsh is presented with an unexpected attraction. The tale is filled with twists
and turns as well as sarcastic humor. Dodd was inspired by the fact that every person has looked up an ex whether they admit it or not. “We’ve all done it, for better or worse, so I feel like it’s a relatable theme. Fiction offers an escape, but it’s not a total departure from reality. We’re not perfect people and I think characters who
reflect that, warts and all, are key to a believable story,” says Dodd. An avid reader her whole life, Dodd emulates authors whose books were turned into screenplays, desiring to create a source of entertainment and escapism for her readers. On the web: www.warrenpublishing. net
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Film tells story of Queens University rugby coach CHARLOTTE – A new docu- the ground up and, in just two for change when it comes to social mentary by award-winning director years, becoming the first Black col- mobility, diversity, equity, and inThomas Morgan tells the inspira- lege rugby coach to win a national clusion.” Queens added men’s rugby and tional real-life story of Queens Uni- championship. “There is so much more to this named McKinney head coach in versity of Charlotte’s national championship-winning Rugby Coach story than teamwork and athlet- 2017. The first varsity men’s rugFrank McKinney. icism,” said Queens University by team established in the state of Presented by Square Zero Films, President Daniel Lugo. “This film North Carolina, they won their first “SCRUM” is an emotional film offers viewers a glimpse of what national title in 2019 defeating the that follows McKinney, one of the privilege looks like and the sacrifice University of Wisconsin-WhitewaYork Times Syndication Sales Corporation first Black college rugby coaches The in New it often takes to achieve success. I ter, 74-8, in the USA Rugby Divi620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 the U.S., as he resolutely confronts hope viewers will walk away unsion II 15s National Championship For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 obstacles and overcomes challenges derstanding game. the true value of mainFor Release Monday, August 9, 2021 while building a rugby team from taining dignity while also fighting “Looking to the beginning of our
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DINING SCORES Mecklenburg County inspected these restaurants from Oct. 1 to 7:
All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Green Brothers S.E., 2725 South Blvd. – 99.5 • Harris Teeter (deli), 2717 South Blvd. – 97.5 • Kabab 2 Go, 4200 South Blvd. – 98.5 • Velvet Taco, 1601 E. Woodlawn Road – 94 Charlotte (28210) • Harper’s Restaurant, 6518 Fairview Road – 90 • Taste of Shu, 8418 Park Road – 93
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men’s rugby program, what stands out to me most was my first conversation with Frank McKinney. I instantly knew that he was not only going to lay the foundation for our rugby program but that he was going to do it in a manner that brought young men to this campus to truly do great things,” said Queens Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout. “Fast forward to today, and he has done that and so much more. This documentary speaks to how important diversity in sports
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Charlotte (28211) • Chick-fil-A. 4400 Sharon Road – 92 • Domino’s Pizza, 4350 Colwick Road – 97 • The Dumpling Lady, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97.5 • Harris Teeter, 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – (produce) 98, (wine) 99.5 • Magpies, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Mister Greek, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • The Fresh Market (meat market/ seafood), 4207 Providence Road – 95
Charlotte (28270) • Cook Out, 1815 Sardis Road N. – 96.5 • Domino’s Pizza, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Pizza Hut, 9614 Monroe Road – 96.5 Charlotte (28277) • Amazing Wok,16049 Johnston Road – 98.5 • Cava Waverly, 6307 Providence Farm Lane – 90.5 • Earth Fare (meat and seafood), 12235 North Community House Road – 99.5 • Eggs Up Grill, 6414 Rea Road – 95 • Panera Bread, 11630 Waverly Center Drive – 95 • Viva Chicken, 11641 Waverly Center Drive – 94 • Whole Foods Market (prepared foods), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 97 • Zeitouni Mediterranean Grill, 3419 Toringdon Way – 98.5 Matthews • Applebee’s, 9616 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 • Carolina Beer Temple, 195 N. Trade St. – 100 • Go Go Empanadas, 11229 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Li’s Noodles Asian Kitchen, 10915 Monroe Road – 99.5 • Picadeli’s Deli, 1600 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 93 • Tasty Crab House Matthews, 1826 Windsor Square Drive – 94.5
Charlotte (28226) • Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 7814 Fairview Road – 92.5 • Caribou Coffee, 7804 Fairview Road – 97.5 • Fresh Market (deli), 7625 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (deli/bakery), 7823 Colony Road – 97.5
Mint Hill • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – (deli) 98, (meat) 99 • Harris Teeter, 5706 Wyalong Drive – (market) 98.5, (produce) 100 • Harris Teeter (produce), 5706 Wyalong Drive – 100 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 7036 Brighton Park Drive – 99.5 • J Birds Burger Jointe, 7920 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94
Charlotte (28227) • K’s Asian Xpress, 10102 Albemarle Road – 95.5 • McDonald’s, 9150 Lawyers Road – 94 • Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe, 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96.5
Pineville • Sarku Japan, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 97 • Sbarro Italian Eatery, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 95
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LEGAL NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix for the Estate of Robert Frederick Cordell AKA Robert Frederic Cordell, File No. 21-E-1140, this is to notify all persons having claims against Robert Frederick Cordell, deceased late of Union County, North Carolina, to file an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before December 23, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This the 24th day of September 2021. Bobbie Stidd Arrants aka Bobbie Sue Arrants, 1914 Timber Lane Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 Executrix for the Estate of Robert Frederick Cordell.
HELP WANTED SPX Corporation seeks a SAP Basis Administrator in Charlotte, NC to provide technical support working closely with SAP Functional, ABAP, and IT Infrastructure teams. BS + 5 yrs. Duties may be performed remotely. To apply, Visit: https:// www.spx.com/careers/ career-opportunities/ reference: SAP Basis Administrator.
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