News Around the Lake

from Lake Norman CURRENTS magazine February 2022

by Lake Norman Currents

On the Circuit

Top from L to R: Don Bowman, Jayden Crowell, and Carolyn Bowman.

NEWS

Bottom: Alton’s Kitchen Cocktails will relaunch as Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse.

Around the Lake compiled by Renee Roberson

UrgentVet opens in Huntersville

UrgentVet, the first dedicated urgent care clinic for pets, has opened at 102 Statesville Road in Huntersville in the Huntersville Square Shopping Center. The new clinic is UrgentVet’s 13th nationally, joining the existing clinics in Belmont and Fort Mill, S.C. Founded in 2015, UrgentVet also has a clinic in Chapel Hill, and nine locations in Florida. UrgentVet fills the widening care gap that exists between traditional daytime veterinary practices and specialized 24-hour emergency hospitals, providing affordable after-hours relief on weeknights, weekends, and holidays year round. UrgentVet clinics routinely treat vomiting, diarrhea, lacerations, wounds, and skin and ear problems among other presenting complaints.

On average, an UrgentVet bill is about 40 percent less than what a pet parent might pay for comparable services at a veterinary ER, no appointments are necessary, and pet parents who check in online can request that the clinic send a text message when it’s time to come in. The clinic itself is 2,764 square feet with a total of six exam rooms, two for large dogs, three for small dogs and one exclusively for cats—in addition to a separate comfort room. Learn more at UrgentVet.com.

Woodlawn School announces first recipient of new scholarship

Woodlawn School, an independent PreK-12 school noted for project-based learning and academic excellence, has named Jayden Crowell as its first recipient of the Mayre Jorges Bowman Scholarship, which is awarded to one 9th grade student applicant each year.

Mr. Don Bowman created the Mayre Jorges Bowman Scholarship to honor the life, values, and love of learning held by his late wife, Mrs. Mayre Jorges Bowman. Mrs. Bowman’s life embodied the values and ideals expressed in Woodlawn’s mission; she was known for her compassion, tolerance, and respect for others. She was a lifelong learner who cultivated in her children those habits of mind—intellectual curiosity, diligence, and the search for truth—that are essential elements of independent lifelong learning.

“Jayden Crowell is a fantastic student who represents everything Woodlawn stands for, understands the meaning of hard work, the importance of learning, and the impact of kindness,” says Elizabeth Obando, Upper School History teacher and member of the faculty selection committee.

Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails to relaunch as Peninsula Prime

Cambridge Hospitality Group has purchased Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails in Cornelius and plans to relaunch in March of this year as Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse, the group’s interpretation of a modern southern steakhouse. An estimated $300,000 renovation will include new furniture, lighting, acoustics, and sound system.

Along with this new relaunch, CHG partner Rad Bennett oversees the daily operations at the group’s four concepts, Jack’s Corner Tap, Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, and Tropicana Sports Bar, all located in Cornelius.

Original Alton’s owners Al Updike and wife Heather Clark opened the concept in 2010 and continue to own and operate Table 31 in Mooresville.

The restaurant is currently hiring front and back-of-the-house positions, and offers competitive wages, insurance benefits to qualified candidates, and dining discounts for team members.

To learn more, visit cambridgehospitalitygroup.com.