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Best of the Weekly We at the Weekly are excited to announce 2017’s “Best of the Weekly” readers’ choice awards. This is a chance for our readers to recognize their favorite local businesses. Not only will it honor businesses in our community providing top-tier services, but it also will serve as a resource for new families moving into town. Voting will run through June 17.

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly | June 16, 2017 | Page 3

Cut the politics, we need solutions

County plans to expand resources

by Richard Reese Contributor

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio proposed opening six new Community Resource Centers that would make public assistance and health services more accessible.

Diorio has outlined $170.8 million of her proposed $1.6 billion 2018 Capital Improvement Plan toward 14 government facilities, including new Community Resource Centers in the east and southwest parts of Mecklenburg County. Both centers will be completed by 2023.

“Doing this effectively will improve economic conditions for those most in need while doing so in facilities that reflect dignity and respect for those we serve,” Diorio said.

Some residents have to travel longer distances to multiple locations to receive the health and human services they need. The centers will offer one-stop shopping for various services, according to Diorio.

Centers will offer public assistance benefits, including food and nutrition services; Medicaid for families, children and adults; Work First cash assistance; social work services; veteran’s services; and child support enforcement assistance. Accessible health services include WIC, family planning and immunizations. Upon arrival, customers

will experience electronic check-in, crossservice coordination, no waiting lines and an expedited process for simple transactions.

“Our goal is focused on strengthening families, promoting wellness and building community,” Diorio said.

Public assistance services traditionally meet an existing need, but Community Resources Centers will go beyond that. By combining resources, centers will focus on identifying the root economic and social causes that lead to health challenges in the community, while assisting individuals and families with their well-being, Diorio said.

The budget will create a new community resources department that will transfer 110 positions from several health and human services. Three new positions are expected to open as well, having potential to create jobs, according to Diorio.

Diorio plans on locating the Community Resource Centers in the northeast, east and southwest areas of the county. Funding for land acquisition and design for future centers in the west areas of the county are included in the budget.

“Mecklenburg County continues to experience significant growth in its population,” Diorio said. “It is imperative that we manage this growth through the provision of the necessary infrastructure the community deserves today, and in years to come.”

I am writing in response to Robert Pittenger’s column published June 9 in the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly referencing health care.

Mr. Pittenger is correct. Obamacare is far too expensive and requires extensive changes. Though Mr. Pittenger makes a strong argument regarding the cost of health care, he does not mention the most important aspect of the debate: the quality and availability of health care itself.

As a three-time cancer survivor and a local business owner, I have lived the nightmare of trying to secure insurance for myself, my family and my employees.

Before Obamacare, insurance was just not available for me. I gained insurance through my wife’s work. This changed in 2008 when my wife lost her job, and our insurance.

We could either pay the insurance rates for the North Carolina high-risk pool, which was $78,000 per year, or we could put ourselves into bankruptcy, lose our home and business, and declare ourselves indigent to qualify for Medicaid. Luckily my wife secured a new job before our insurance expired.

Obamacare, with all of its issues, gave us a lifeline. We gained a level of security though it came at a cost. Our premiums

and out-of-pocket costs rose. Health care is our family’s largest expenditure. It is not easy, but much better than it was.

Mr. Pittenger, I ask that if you want to politicize the healthcare debate, then let’s not miss the most important issue: health care. If you are a true fiscal conservative and you are committed to ensuring that Americans receive quality health care , then describe a more efficient method of insurance than universal health care.

Universal Health care spreads the cost among us all. You want insurance companies to be able to sell their policies over state lines to include as many people as possible. Tell me a pool that would be larger than everyone. The cost of insurance would drop precipitously.

At some time in their lives, all Americans will need health care. Health care reform that costs less but does not cover the people who need it, or supplies coverage that is ineffective, is not a reasonable solution. It is time we stop this political debate and provide health care for all Americans in the most efficient way possible.

Remove the burdensome cost of health care from our business community. Remove the uncertainty from our economic and social systems. Health care for all, paid for by all, for the benefit for all is the most effective and efficient answer. Anything else is just playing politics.

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Crime Blotter The Matthews Police Department reported the following incidents from May 29 to June 4:

The Mint Hill Police Department reported the following incidents from May 29 to June 4: Assaults • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Simple physical assault on a female and assault in front of a child under 12. June 2 Break-Ins • Metro PCS, 9229 Lawyers Road: Forced entry break-in and vandalism. May 29 • 11500 block of Albemarle Road: $500 jewelry and $10 ceramic bowl stolen. May 31

Break-Ins, Vehicles • 700 block of Barington Place: $500 clover machine, $110 reciprocating saw, $150 power drill and $80 cash stolen from vehicle. May 29 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd.: Vehicle break-in reported. May 29 • Hibachi Buffet & Grill, 9925 E. Independence Blvd.: Vehicle break-in reported. May 29 • 200 block of Matthews Crossing Drive: $300 cash, $10 wallet, $10 driver’s license and debit and credit cards stolen. June 3 • 13500 block of Five Galt Court: Break-in involving door jamb, driver window and $400 tires. June 3 • 100 block of South Trade Street: Larceny from vehicle. June 4

Break-ins, Vehicles • 5100 block of Markay Street: Gun stolen. June 2

Driving While Impaired • 9900 block of East Independence Blvd. June 4.

Communicating threats • 10400 block of Surry Court: Communicating threats. May 29

Fraud • 5100 block of Morningwood Drive: Unauthorized use of conveyance. May 29 • 10800 block of Casetta Drive: Obtaining money/ property by false pretenses. May 30 • 1500 block of Cameron Matthews Drive: Credit card fraud. June 1 • 100 block of George Clay Lane: Obtaining money/ property by false pretenses. June 3 Property Damage • Intown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Damage to tree. May 29 • Once Upon a Child, 9623 E. Independence Blvd.: Glass door damaged. June 1 • 1400 block of Matthews Plantation Drive: Damage to cast iron mailbox and post. June 1 Thefts • Infiniti of Charlotte, 9103 E. Independence Blvd.: $3,000 wheels and tires stolen. May 29 • 9000 block of Crusaders Court: $3,000 car stolen.

May 29 • Griffin Roofing & Construction, 1135 Four Lakes Drive: Theft and vandalism to property involving the business mailbox. May 30 • Once Upon a Child, 9623 E. Independence Blvd.: $20,000 car stolen. May 30 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: $100 cash, $75 purse, debit cards and credit cards stolen. May 30¸ • Sam’s Club, 1801 Windsor Square Drive: $1,049 computer stolen. May 31 • Golden Corral, 11025 E. Independence Blvd.: $369 gas weedeater stolen. June 1 • McDonald’s, 9600 block of E. Independence Blvd.

June 4 • 2700 block of Royal Commons Lane: $325 cash, $25 wallet and debit and credit cards stolen. June 4 Vandalism • Lark Golf Design, 300 E. John St.: Damage to window and sign. May 30

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from June 2 to 8: Lowest scores • MingFu, 115 W. John St. – 88 Violations include: Several members of the wait staff hand soiled dishes through the dish window and then attempted to plate food on receiving side or prepare drinks; food employee removed glove, placed in flip-top and reused when another order came up; canned hoisin sauce and oyster sauce was held under prep tables in the kitchen when packaging called for refrigerating after opening; products in sushi case weren’t date-labeled; tightly wrapped cooked rice, cut cabbage and cut lettuce wedges in walk-in and reach-in; food employees didn’t wear hair restraints; pot without handle was used for scooping; cups were stacked wet; hood and dry-storage shelving had food

Communicating Threats • 10200 block of Overland Court: Communicating threats. June 2 Counterfeiting • 8000 block of Blair Road: Counterfeit $10 bill. June 2 Forgery • 5600 block of Whitehawk Hill Lane: Forgery involving $351.78. May 30 Hit & Run • 4400 block of Kemper Lane: Hit and run. May 29

Drug Possession • 4500 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of cocaine, Xanax and paraphernalia. May 30 • 4400 block of Bainview Drive: Possession of heroin.

June 2 Possession of Stolen Property • 7100 block of Brighton Park Drive: Possessing stolen property. May 30 Miscellaneous • 7400 block of Forrest Rader Drive: Possession of a firearm by felon and possession of a controlled substance on jail/prison premises. June 4 Thefts • 13100 block of Idlewild Road: $2,500 car stolen.

May 30 • 9500 block of Buckskin Lane: $35 wallet, $18 cash, ID, Social Security Card, debit card and pictures stolen. June 2 • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: $20 laundry detergent. June 3 • 15000 block of Ron Allen Court: $12,000 motorcycle, $700 helmet, $5 gas can, $5 soda and $3.50 orange juice stolen. June 4 • 10900 block of Brandonwood Lane: $400 flatscreen TV and $265 binoculars stolen. June 4 Assault • Zaxbys, 6911 Brighton Park Drive: Simple physical assault. May 31 • 11900 block of Canter Lane: Simple physical assault. June 3 • 10200 block of Hanging Moss Trail: Assault on a female. June 3 Vandalism • 7400 block of Apple Creek Drive: Damage to driver’s side window and assault on a female. June 2 • 5300 block of Richmond Road: Damage to two sapling trees. June 3

residue or debris; pre-rinse of dish machine had leak; and vent in women’s restroom had buildup.

• Comfort Inn, 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive – 91 Violations include: Food protection manager didn’t have food safety certification; employee rinsed hands in three-compartment sink; sausage was not fully heated to 135 degrees; apples were wrapped without being washed prior; and a violation involving sanitizer.

All scores 28105 • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • China Express II, 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94.5 • Comfort Inn, 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive – 91 • Dorians Deli & Grill, 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • IHOP, 9253 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • MingFu, 115 W. John St. – 88 • Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar, 213 N. Trade St. – 97.5 28227 • GM Food Mart, 9256 Albemarle Road – 98 • La Luna 2, 8829 E W.T. Harris Blvd. – 96.5 • Taco Bell, 8812 Albemarle Road – 98

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly | June 16, 2017 | Page 5

Opinion

Baboons consider mussels very tasty

I

was enjoying my semidaily summer bubble bath while reading the April minutes of the Matthews Environmental Advisory Committee when my eyes stumbled upon a familiar foe.

The name nearly made me spit out my mimosa and choke on my steak and eggs.

“The federally protected Carolina Heelsplitter has been found in the waters of Justin Vick Matthews,” I read aloud.

“F--- you, heelspiller,” I yelled as I immediately jumped out of the Jacuzzi, ran to my study, hit the secret lever that opens the hidden passageway in my bookcase, lifted the glass dome encasing a small red button and slammed it like I had a clever answer on “Family Feud.”

The red button summons a roundtable of mysterious international leaders to Matthews World Headquarters, which many of you know is located in an undisclosed location in the clouds.

The Carolina Heelsplitter is an endangered mussel, whose presence has added environmental hoops for Mint Hill to develop anything around the Goose Creek basin. Environmental hoops could potentially prevent large skyscrapers from being erected in Matthews, thus eliminating any potential for the town to become Charlotte’s twin city.

In other news, I’m lobbying world leaders to allow me to bring a large troop of baboons to Matthews. No, not to find and eat the mussels, because that would probably violate the U.S. Endangered Species Act. But I want to create a baboon habitat … for the children of Matthews.

I have reached out to the Matthews Environmental Advisory Committee for more information about the mussel mention and maybe get good ideas of where to put my baboon zoo.

Veterans continue doing good Speaking of committees, I’ve been very impressed by the initiative of the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee.

The committee has gone beyond giving town leaders recommendations by venturing into programming.

The committee partnered with the Matthews American Legion Post 235 to organize a Vietnam War Exhibit last month at the Matthews Community Center.

Lately, members have been preparing a free breakfast for veterans at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Mount Moriah Missionary Church to address their needs.

I applaud their outreach.

Justin Vick is editor of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly.

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Mint Hill Arts greets summer MINT HILL – “Summer Celebrations” will serve as the theme of next month’s Mint Hill Arts exhibit.

Intake for the show, which is open to all artists regardless of membership, will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 23, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 24, at the gallery, located at 11205 Lawyers Road.

Guests are invited to enjoy local art, conversation and wine at the opening reception 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 30.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Bus system joins Clean Commute Challenge CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Area Transit System, Charlotte Air Awareness and Sustain Charlotte will co-sponsor the Clean Commute Challenge through Way2Go CLT. The initiative is a collaboration to encourage community groups, organizations and individuals to embrace sustainable mobility through walking, biking, taking public transportation, telecommuting or car-pooling.

The goal of the free, region-wide sustainable transportation challenge is to reduce air emissions from commuter traffic during the height of ozone season, which takes place throughout the summer.

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Second phase finished for Sportsplex at Matthews

by Yustin Riopko Contributor

MATTHEWS – Saturday, June 17, will mark the second grand opening of the Sportsplex at Matthews.

Since its first grand opening in October 2013, the sportsplex has acquired four synthetic turf fields, two grass fields and a 2,500-seat grass stadium, all of which can be used for a variety of sports like soccer, lacrosse and rugby. There is also a new playground, roughly two miles of paved trails and a two-story fieldhouse with locker rooms and a rentable 90-person conference room.

The newly finished sportsplex is the new home field of the Division II United Soccer League team, the Charlotte Independence, who will play against the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday just five minutes after the grand opening ceremony ends.

The Charlotte Independence was founded in 2014, when they acquired their USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles.

Until this year, the home field of the Independence was at the volunteer-operated not-for-profit Ramblewood Soccer Complex in Charlotte.

Independence owner Jim McPhilliamy said that even though the field at Ramblewood was one of the best fields in Charlotte, the move to Matthews is an upgrade for both the team and players.

“Parks and recreation from Mecklenburg County and Matthews did a great job,” McPhilliamy said. “The pitch is gorgeous and the grass is growing in great. It’s one of the top surfaces we’ll play on all year.

“Ramblewood’s drawback, despite the great pitch, was that there’s nothing

Construction started at the SportsPlex at Matthews in June 2012. Saturday's grand opening marks the project's completion.

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Grand opening schedule 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Queen City 7’s rugby tournament 5 TO 6:30 P.M. Live music and food trucks 6:30 TO 7 P.M. Opening ceremonies 7:05 P.M. Charlotte Independence vs.

Harrisburg City Islanders soccer match Fireworks start 10 minutes after the game.

The Sportsplex at Matthews is located at 1505 Tank Town Road.

around from an entertainment standpoint,” McPhilliamy said. “Soccer fans are very social; they enjoy meeting and tailgating. I think the town of Matthews is a better environment for that sense of soccer community.”

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Fullwood Lane sees increased activity

by Yustin Riopko Contributor

MATTHEWS – The area surrounding Fullwood Lane is emerging like new from its time as one giant mud puddle.

Through construction, development and expansion, the road bridging Matthews Township Parkway and South Trade Street almost seems to have been rebuilt from scratch. Projects in the area include the construction at the big church, the development of a new subdivision, the expansion of an existing retirement community, and the installation of a new traffic signal.

The campus of Christ Covenant Church has surfaced from heavy construction, sporting its new Community Life Center, which consists of a large meeting space, break-out rooms, chapel and commercial kitchen. The construction also rendered playgrounds, a new sports field and a new high school building for the students and staff of Covenant Day School, which enrolls more than 840 students.

Christ Covenant communications consultant Stelle Snyder believes the upgrades are needed and will increase the value of the church campus as a tool for ministry.

“We’ve had to be really ingenious in the past,” Snyder said. “I remember a spring luncheon where someone was making

New residents of Plantation Estates visit their newly constructed apartment units for the first time in February. The community is helping give Fullwood Lane an identity.

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mashed potatoes with a giant cement mixer.

Our new kitchen will be a great help to us going forward. We’re ready for a new phase and to see how God will use us in the community.”

Across the street from Christ Covenant is the new neighborhood of more than 55 townhomes, Encore at Eden Hall. Built

by David Weekley Homes, Eden Hall was approved in 2014 and has since changed beyond recognition. The Four Mile Creek

Greenway walking trail system will connect the new development with the adjacent retirement community, which underwent expansion at the same time as Eden Hall’s construction.

That retirement community is called Plantation Estates. In 2015, the Acts Retirement-Life community began construction on its $75 million expansion, which includes 20 villas and 126 courtyard apartment residences, as well as a two-story club-

house, a fitness and indoor aquatic center, multiple dining venues and a performing arts center.

During the development at Plantation Estates, a new traffic signal appeared on Fullwood Lane, where there is now an entrance and exit to the community. For now, Picciocchi the lights are bagged and the signal is unused, but Plantation Estates Associate Executive Director Patrick Picciocchi said the company’s goal is to have the signal in effect by Aug. 1.

“We need to make sure all four directions of the light can be accessed,” Picciocchi said.

“Where the light sits on the expansion property, we’re still building two apartments.”

He explained that once more progress has been made on construction at those apartments, they should be able to turn on the light.

“The lights are there for convenience and safety,” Picciocchi said. “We want people to be able to make a right or a left without a problem. We want the residents to be able to cross the street safely.”

As Fullwood Lane evolves, it exemplifies the town’s growth as a bustling suburb.

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15 Tap Takeover

Ass Clown Brewing, based in Cornelius, takes over the taps at Carolina Beer Temple. Buy flights and discounted drafts.

Call www.carolinabeertemple.com or call 704-847-2337 for details.

6 to 9 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

16 Ribbon Cutting

The Matthews Chamber of Commerce helps the Siskey YMCA celebrate the grand reopening of its lobby. Visit www. ymcacharlotte.org for details.

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews

17 Farmers’ Market

The Matthews Community Farmers’ Market features fresh produce and other goodies from local food producers. Catch the new section for tailgate vendors or the new cooking demonstration patio. Visit www.mat thewsfarmersmarket.com for details.

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Taylor Winchester performs live music at Seaboard Taproom & Wine Bar. Call 704-246-8323 or visit www.seaboardbrewing. com for details.

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20 Write Yourself

Maureen Ryan Griffin helps teens explore creative writing. They’ll learn fun, easy tools to help words flow. Call 704-416-5000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for details on the event, dubbed “Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Write Yourself! with Maureen Ryan Griffin.”

2 p.m.; Matthews Branch, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

20 Beer Run

The Carolina Beer Temple Run Club takes on routes ranging from one to five miles Tuesdays through downtown Matthews. Finish the run with water or a Belgian beer. Call www.carolinabeertemple.com or call 704847-2337 for details.

6:45 to 9:45 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

22 Tap Takeover

Gizmo Brew Works, based in Raleigh, takes over the taps at Carolina Beer Temple. Buy flights and discounted drafts.

Call www.carolinabeertemple.com or call 704-847-2337 for details.

6 to 9 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

23 Ribbon Cutting

Synergy Med Spa, Medical Aesthetics & Laser Center celebrates its grand opening with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Cheer the cutting of the ribbon. The company offers services such as Botox, laser hair removal and skin tightening.

1:30 to 2 p.m.; 7928 Council Place, Matthews

23 Outdoor Concert

Pam Taylor headlines the latest Food Truck Fridays & Concert Series. The singer-songwriter from Lancaster, S.C. is known for blues and rock music. Visit www. matthewsnc.gov or www.pamtaylormusic. com for details.

5 to 9 p.m. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

23 Outdoor Concert

Tyris performs at Indian Trail’s Sunset Series Concerts in the Park. Tyris is a keyboardist and vocalist from Chicago. Visit www.indiantrail.org for details.

6 to 9 p.m.; Crossing Paths Park, 120 Bythe Drive, Indian Trail

23 Outdoor Music

The Charlotte Symphony performs the next installment of Pineville’s Rockin’ & Reelin’ music series. Visit www.pinevillenc. gov for details.

7 p.m.; Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

24 Wine Bar

Grapes Wine Bar hosts a White Wines Party on its patio. The venue encourages patrons to come dressed in white. Reservations are preferred. Call 704-845-0524 for details.

4 p.m., 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews

26 Women in Business

The Matthews Chamber of Commerce invites women to a drop-in breakfast that includes a waffle bar. Register in advance for this Women in Business event, so the chamber can anticipate food.

7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; 344 W. John St., Matthews

Ongoing Stage Show Matthews Playhouse presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” directed by Billy Ensley. Tickets cost $19 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. The show takes place 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 25 at the Matthews Community Center. Visit www.mat thewsplayhouse.com or 704-846-8343.

8 p.m.; 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews

Art Exhibit Mint Hill Arts invites artists to submit work for its Fifth Annual Binders Judged Art Show.

Prizes in the form of gift certificates from Binders Art Supplies and Frames will go to Best in Show ($200), first place ($150), second place ($100), third place ($75), and four honorable mentions ($25). The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Saturdays through June 21. Visit www.minthillarts.org for details.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 11205 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

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Education Briefs

Graduating seniors in the Career Leadership Academy for Youth program at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont pose with their certificates of commitment. Photo courtesy of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Goodwill’s College Signing Day showcases student growth

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Sex: Spayed Female Date of Arrival: 5/9/17 (Abandoned) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations.

Calista, a lovely brown brindle of mixed breed, is 3 years old, spayed and weighs 38 pounds. She arrived in early May and the staff has noticed improvements in her behavior due to the care and attention that volunteers and staff have given her. She has been out in groups with dogs many times and this interaction has been helpful in getting her to be more friendly toward other dogs, and has helped to lower her stress level. She does not show aggression when walking past other dogs, eases up with verbal cues, is sensitive to handlers and responds to special pressure. Handlers have found her to be friendly, likes attention, is a bit wiggly. Calista is doing so much better and we feel she will make a good companion. She’s one of our VIP dogs which means her adoption is free and you only need to pay the mandatory $10 CMPD pet licensing fee. A visit to the kennels to meet Calista may turn out to be the best visit you ever made.

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LILY Lily is a quiet, timid girl but likes to play and cuddle. She would probably do best in a quiet home. She should go to a home with kids over 10 years old.

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CHARLOTTE – Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont celebrated graduating seniors in its Career Leadership Academy for Youth on Wednesday, May 24, at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus.

Sixteen high school seniors unveiled their college selections, including UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro and N.C. Central University, as part of College Signing Day. CLAY works with high school and college students facing life challenges.

The program provides resources such as tutoring, financial aid and college application assistance, SAT/ACT prep and college tours.

Graduating seniors are enrolled in nine high schools, including Butler, Independence and Myers Park.

2 win National Merit awards EVANSTON, Ill. – More than 3,200 students, including two from the Matthews and Mint Hill area, won National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

Winners include: • Alyssa Gutierrez, a Matthews student attending Providence High School, received an award from University of Alabama. She’s interested in microbiology/immunology.

• Timothy O'Brien-Pifer, a Mint Hill student attending Independence High School, received an award from University of Central Florida.

The awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years.

Student receives Air Force Academy appointment WASHINGTON – Lelyand Cathey, a homeschool scholar from Matthews, received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to Congressman Robert Pittenger.

After receiving a nomination in 2016, he was not appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy. He spent the past year preparing himself and applied again.

“I believe it is my calling to serve my country and its people. I cannot recall a time where I was not inspired by servicemen and women, and the duties they perform,” Cathey said.

Cathey is the son of Elise and Charles Cathey.

“Lelyand’s perseverance is inspiring,” Pittenger said. “In life, we will often face setbacks. Those who are successful get back up and try again.”

Cathey is one of 17 students to receive U.S. Service Academy appointments for the 201617 school year. Students interested in applying for next year should call Pittenger’s office at 704-362-1060.

BBB: Don’t fall for a scholarship scam CHARLOTTE – High school seniors around the area will be getting their diplomas soon and for those starting college in the fall, the question of how to pay for tuition is looming.

A sudden offer of a grant or scholarship can look like a dream come true. But it’s not uncommon for scammers to try to take advantage of a situation like this by requiring upfront “fees” that never materialize into the actual funds needed.

Not surprisingly, the Better Business Bureau starts to receive more reports of college scholarship scams this time of year. The details vary, but the gist is usually the same: Someone claims to represent the government, a university or a non-profit organization and they offer you money that they don’t intend to pay out. They use words like “National” and “Federal” in an attempt to sound more official and pose as a financial aid representative. In one version of this scam, they claim you’ve won a scholarship or grant and ask for a “one-time processing fee” to secure the funds. In another, they pressure you into applying for a “guaranteed” scholarship or grant, which requires an application fee. In these cases, you might

pay the fee, but you never receive the promised money.

In yet another scenario, you receive a check for the scholarship and are instructed to send payment for taxes or fees. The check turns out to be fake and again, you’re out the money you provided. Be aware that a check can bounce even after your bank allows you to withdraw cash from the deposit.

It sometimes takes weeks for it to be detected as fake, but you will almost certainly still be on the hook for any funds drawn against the amount.

It’s not hard to spot these types of scams if you know what to look for. It’s generally free to apply for scholarships so any request for an upfront fee should be seen as a red flag.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the only application that determines eligibility for all federal programs and you can complete and submit it for free.

Additionally, unsolicited offers should also raise a red flag. You typically can’t win a scholarship or grant that you didn’t apply for. When in doubt, ask how the organization got your name and then verify it directly with the source.

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly | June 16, 2017 | Page 13

Compassion is among new Habitat leader’s tools

by Charlotte Smith Contributor

MATTHEWS – Natisha Rivera-Patrick was unprepared for her first meeting as executive director of the Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity with a family in need of housing. She cried over their story, but forgot the tissues.

But the family’s need is why Rivera-Patrick has been involved with nonprofits for 16 years.

“It’s my way of being able to give back,” she said.

A Georgia native, her father’s military position moved her family to Michigan, where she became the coordinator of special projects and community programs for two nonprofits until 2007. She and her military husband moved to Charlotte 10 years ago, settling in Matthews. The mother of two worked for the United Negro College Fund and was the director of development and marketing communications at Right Moves for Youth and the Ada Jenkins Center for eight years before becoming executive director of Habitat for Humanity.

Rivera-Patrick’s professional success is a result of communication skills she acquired in her youth by traveling the world with her family.

“What it allowed me to do as a profes-

Executive Director Natisha Rivera-Patrick (right) and volunteer Keith Cruan (left) staff the Habitat ReStore on Thursday, June 8. Grant Baldwin/MMHW photo

sional (is to) quickly adapt to a new environment,” she said. “We have to be fluid.

Needs are changing. Staying on top of it (is necessary).”

Building relationships and collaboration is another skillset Rivera-Patrick has, which helps with her fundraising and advocacy endeavors. She said a failure of nonprofits is they don’t put out a call to action after raising awareness, a communication failure that

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“Words matter,” she said.

This is why she is halfway through earning her master’s degree in communications from Liberty University, after already earning degrees in liberal arts in 1996 from West Shore Community College and health administration in 2007 from the University of Phoenix. Rivera-Patrick is unsure whether she will pursue further education, but she

will not stop educating the community. A lifelong learner, she doesn’t believe in being stagnant.

“We all have a responsibility to do what we can to help move people forward.”

Rivera-Patrick finds this is her purpose.

“This has solidified that this is my place,” she said. “This is it, the opportunity to impact someone else’s life. It’s at the heart of who I am.”

She now impacts the Matthews, Mint Hill and Stallings areas by providing affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity has built 109 houses since its beginning in 1989. It builds three houses each year, funded by ReStore, donations and sponsors. This year, construction for one house is complete, a second house is almost finished, and a new project will start in July. Rivera-Patrick will be present for its groundbreaking.

Although she is still formulating a plan to move the organization forward, she said her goal for Habitat for Humanity is greatness.

She is very driven to make it happen.

“We do the best we can to provide the resources to impact the people in our community,” she said. “Because we can (make it happen). We just have to be willing to step up and do it.”

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Business

Estate sales lead to antiques store

by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Julie and Phil Timmerman moved to Matthews nearly 30 years ago, but they feel an even greater connection to the town after opening Vintage Keepers.

The antiques store fits well in downtown Matthews, where one can find throwbacks to simpler times, such as the Matthews Train Depot and Renfrow’s Hardware.

Vintage Keepers boasts 12 vendors, as well as a 500-square-foot space upstairs full of estate sale remnants.

When shoppers go upstairs, Timmerman jokingly tells them they may run into Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from the History’s Channel’s hit antiques show, “American Pickers.”

“This is what Julie hopes will be the fun place for people to explore and rummage” Timmerman said.

There’s a little bit of everything, including Vietnam helmets, an encyclopedia of jokes and a classic Teddy Ruxpin talking bear.

Estate sales are how the Timmermans have accumulated so much stuff over the years.

The couple always enjoyed finding bargains at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo.

Two years ago, they were driving back home

Hickory Tavern plans to serve fathers a feast CHARLOTTE – Hickory Tavern will honor dads this Father’s Day (Sunday, June 18) at all 27 locations with a feast.

The feast includes a 10-ounce sirloin steak with a loaded baked potato, Tavern Salad, a Brownie Sundae and a soft drink for $26.50. Dads will also receive a $10 coupon for his next visit in July.

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Phil Timmerman shows off one of the unique finds inside Vintage Keepers.

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from the expo when they noticed an estate sale. They’ve been hooked ever since.

Timmerman recalls telling his wife, “We have a two-story brick colonial with a 1,400-square-foot addition. Why are we renting seven storage areas?”

Just as Julie enjoys repurposing and salvaging wood, the Timmermans breathed new life into a building that housed swimming pool and spa supplies.

Inside, several items come with stories.

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Vintage Keepers is located at 100 W. Matthews St., Matthews. Call 704-619-6288 or email vintagekeepersdecor@gmail.com for details.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Adams Hunger Coalition sponsored its second quarterly meeting of the year to discuss increased community engagement and the need for ongoing economic development in impoverished areas of Mecklenburg County.

Meeting participants highlighted the work their organizations are doing to combat food insecurity in Mecklenburg County and asked for continued support from local elected officials.

“Across our county, community organizations are working hard to combat food insecurity and educate neighborhoods about healthy lifestyle choices,” Adams said.

BBQ eatery opens third site bly table to reveal an inscription, dating the piece back to Christmas Day 1910.

“If you saw it at a sale, you probably wouldn’t give two bucks for it,” Timmerman said. “If you turn it over, it’s priceless.”

CHARLOTTE – City Barbeque will open its third location in Charlotte at 8948 J.M. Keynes Drive on Monday, June 19.

The restaurant opened its second store earlier this year at 1514 Galleria Blvd.

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly | June 16, 2017 | Page 15 economically disadvantaged students to succeed in school and achieve in life.

“This is such an easy way for anyone in the community to support the students and schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg who need us most,” said May Johnston, community relations director with CIS. The restaurant is located at 3335 Siskey Pkwy.

Visit www.cischarlotte.org for details.

Burger joint offers rewards

More than 10,000 of Walmart’s licensed pharmacists will offer immunizations in select stores. Photo courtesy of Walmart

Walmart anticipates exceeding 1M free health screenings BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart will offer free health screenings at more than 4,600 locations across the country.

Walmart Wellness Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17.

Free screenings will include blood glucose, blood pressure, vision (select locations) and body mass index tests. Product samples will be available.

“We’re more committed than ever to serving as an open door to affordable, accessible healthcare, and our Walmart Wellness Day program is a key piece of that,” said George Riedl, senior vice president and president, Walmart Health & Wellness.

Comfort joins Windsor Run MATTHEWS – Windsor Run has named George Comfort as its first executive director.

Comfort will provide operational leadership for the 60acre campus under construcComfort tion. It’s scheduled to open in spring 2018.

Sixty-five percent of the apartment homes in its independent living neighborhood are already reserved, and 125 future residents have joined the priority list this year.

“Having worked for both medium-sized and Fortune 500 companies, George has a well-rounded background in business as well as the nonprofit sector,” said Kerry Jones, vice president of corporate operations for Erickson Living.

Since 2014, Comfort has served as the associate executive director of Ann’s Choice, a sister community in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Erickson Living, he was the executive director of NorthBay LLC, a residential environmental education center.

Visit www.ericksonliving.com/windsor-run for details.

Midwood Smokeshack pitches in for Communities in Schools MATTHEWS – Midwood Smokeshack is among 84 restaurants donating a portion of their proceeds Tuesday, June 20, to Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

The 18th annual Dine Out For Kids offers area restaurants and their patrons the opportunity to support public education and help

MOUNT OLIVE – Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries relaunched its rewards program.

All Hwy 55 fans that download an app will receive a coupon for a free Hwy 55 milkshake.

“We may be a retro burger brand but we are uniquely aware of our guests’ needs for the latest in technology and we really wanted to thank our members for being Hwy 55 fans,” President Kenney Moore said. “This is a complete overhaul of our loyalty program and is designed to be easier and better for our valued fans.”

The nearest restaurant is located at 7800 Stevens Mill Road, Stallings.

Truliant targets bank mergers WINSTON-SALEM – Truliant Federal Credit Union wants its members to know that it has no plans to merge, unlike many community banks within its footprint.

The credit union announced May 31 the launch of a marketing campaign targeting residents in the Triad and Charlotte who may have been affected by a recent or upcoming community bank merger.

Chief Marketing Officer Karen DeSalvo said bank mergers create uncertainty for customers.

“At Truliant, everything we do is guided by our commitment to our members,” DeSalvo said. “Unlike publicly owned banks, we’re not driven to increase shareholder value. Rather, our mission is to improve members’ lives by providing trusted financial guidance and many benefits banks simply cannot provide.”

Visit www.truliant.org for details.

Corporations form in region RALEIGH – Registered agents filed these new corporations with the N.C. Secretary of State from June 2 to 8: Matthews • BB Designs LLC – Bryce Brewer.

• CF ITBP LLC – John Couchell.

• Ibis Services L.L.C. – Bryan Harris.

• Jon Courville Photography LLC – Jon Courville.

• Mercerew LLC – Sandra Rew. • Shepherd Wealth Partners LLC – Charles Terry.

• Vohden Properties LLC – Joanne Linker.

• Baked Well LLC – Ellison Peters.

• DNA Affairs LLC – Amelia Henderson.

• Grove Manor LLC – Michael Iagnemma.

• L Calla Enterprises LLC – Luciano Calla.

• Normshop LLC – Austin Norman.

• Tortilleria La Fe LLC – Sussman Law Firm PLLC. Mint Hill • AAA House Buyers LLC – Daniel Brunk.

• Aggie's Restaurant Inc. – Young Lee. • Enoch 7 Services LLC – Sasha Glisson.

• Quality Operations LLC – Andrew Slattery.

• Red Hills Quality Auto Inc. – Andrew Slattery.

• Rosewood Salons LLC – John Robertson.

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Opinion

Economic opportunity for all, bailouts for none

by Congressman Robert Pittenger Contributor

Obamacare for your community bank and credit union. That's the easiest way to explain President Obama's financial regulation legislation known as Dodd-Frank.

Pittenger Both include complex webs of laws and regulations while operating from the assumption that Washington knows best.

Unfortunately, this top-down, bureaucratic approach has directly resulted in fewer choices and limited opportunity for hardworking American families. Similar to how Obamacare took away your doctor, DoddFrank took away your community bank.

House Republicans joined me in passing the Financial CHOICE Act, which I cosponsored and helped introduce, to properly regulate the financial industry while ending taxpayer bailouts, increasing accountability and supporting economic growth.

Dodd-Frank exacerbated the very problem it promised to solve. Simply, DoddFrank made “too big to fail” banks even bigger. Rather than creating accountability for America's largest banks, Dodd-Frank enshrined bailouts into official policy and even

created a special “big bank bailout fund.”

Just look at what has happened in the financial services industry since Dodd-Frank was passed into law. In 2010, there were nearly 7,100 community banks nationwide.

Now, after Dodd-Frank imposed Wall Streetstyle regulations on local community banks, we have only 5,521 open for business, a major loss for small towns.

North Carolina has been hit particularly hard, losing nearly 50 percent of our banks over the past seven years. At the beginning of 2010, North Carolina was home to 105 banks. Now, our state is home to only 60 banks. Within the 9th Congressional District, Anson Bank & Trust has been acquired by a larger bank, as have Park Sterling and Capital Bank.

Making community banks particularly susceptible are the thousands of pages of paperwork required by Dodd-Frank. The topdown, Washington-first approach has bound community banks to the same rigid requirements of Wall Street banks. Local bank leaders tell me they now hire more compliance officers than loan officers.

This is detrimental to our local economy, as small business owners rely on affordable credit to finance their operations and create good paying jobs. Dodd-Frank prioritizes

filling out forms for bureaucrats over growing the economy.

Prior to serving in Congress, I was a board member for a local community bank. We knew who was creditworthy. We knew who we could trust. No amount of paperwork can replace the assurances provided by being engaged within the community and building lifelong relationships. The Financial CHOICE Act will return the focus of local community banks back to the community to reflect the value of these personal relationships.

Another troubling aspect of Dodd-Frank was the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Despite the idealistic name, even the liberal D.C. Court of Appeals calls the CFPB "unconstitutional" and a "threat to individual liberty." The CFPB was given broad authority to write rules for your checking accounts, the fees on your mortgage or car loan and what type of credit card offers you can receive, yet the agency lacks any sort of accountability or oversight, not even from the President or Congress.

The Financial CHOICE Act reforms the CFPB so that the agency can be focused on protecting consumers, while operating under appropriate oversight.

Novant Health opens orthopedic clinic MINT HILL – Novant Health is continuing to grow in Mint Hill with the recent opening of Novant Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine.

The clinic is located inside the Mint Hill Medical Office Building at 8110 Healthcare Loop. Dr. Larry Martin Jr. staffs the clinic 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays Martin through Fridays.

Before joining Novant Health, Martin practiced as an orthopedic and sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon with Carolinas HealthCare System.

His interests include pathologies around the shoulder and knee. He is highly trained in ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, rotator cuff repair, glenoid labrum surgery, and shoulder and knee arthroplasty.

Martin attended medical school at Meharry Medical College and completed his orthopedic surgery training at Indiana University.

He completed his sports medicine fellowship and the University of Cincinnati and Wellington Orthopaedics. While there, he worked with collegiate and professional athletes, servicing as one of the team physicians with the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The office building offers primary, women’s health, pediatric, orthopedic and urgent care services in one location.

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Independence a melting pot on the pitch

by Ben Doster ben@cmgweekly.com

Soccer is often referred to as the beautiful game, because of the grace and skill some of the sport’s finest athletes show when they play. Another reason for its beauty is its diversity. It’s a universal sport that is embraced by the world. The culture and style of play changes from country to country. It brings people together regardless of their nationality and background.

That has been the case for the Charlotte Independence.

The franchise’s 21-man roster includes players that speak five languages and who are from nine countries on five continents. “It is interesting how players, based on clubs they’ve trained with or areas of the world they’ve grown up in, all have different styles and slightly different philosophies,� coach Mike Jeffries said.

Players from Spain often had more of a technical upbringing, while guys from Cameroon had a greater emphasis on athleticism.

Jeffries said the language barrier occasionally arises when he might need to explain something. Fortunately for him and the rest of the team, all of the players have been playing soccer at a high level for some time, so they are often able to figure things out by reading the game. Goalkeeper Kyle Renfro said body language can be just as important as verbal communication, at times.

Aside from coaching, the most important responsibility Jeffries has been given is creating and maintaining a positive culture for the players, coaches and everyone else involved with team activities on a daily basis.

His role is to set an inclusive environment, where the standard is everyone treats one another with respect.

Jaime Siaj, a forward from Spain, has been in the United States for a while. He spent two and a half years at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, before he came to Charlotte in December 2016. Siaj wasn’t a

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Upcoming home games The Charlotte Independence makes its debut at the Matthews SportsPlex on Saturday, June 17. Here’s a look at upcoming home games they’ll play at the venue: • June 17, Harrisburg City Islanders. • July 1, Rochester Rhinos. • July 8, Saint Louis FC. • July 26, Richmond Kickers. • Aug. 5, Louisville City FC.

stranger to America before attending Pfeiffer. He studied abroad in Miami while in high school. However, life in South Beach is different than a rural North Carolina town.

Siaj said being around people from different places has helped him grow personally and open his mind.

Being a part of the Independence has pushed him to get to know his teammates who are literally from all over the world.

• Aug. 16, Bethlehem Steel FC. • Aug. 19, Orlando City B. • Aug. 26, Toronto FC II. • Sept. 2, Richmond Kickers. • Sept. 16, Ottawa Fury FC. • Sept. 29, FC Cincinnati. • Oct. 14, Charleston Battery.

Visit www.charlotteindependence.com for ticket details.

“If someone doesn’t speak your language you learn from how they look at you, how they want to say something and struggle,�

Siaj said. “I would tell them how important it is to be able to communicate with someone from a different place.�

Midfielder Lewis Hilton, who is from a small town in southwest England, arrived in the United States in August 2012.

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attend Young Harris College was a gamble since he didn’t know where Georgia was. It was a bit of an adjustment for Hilton when he arrived.

Hilton joined the Independence in December 2015. It has been good for him to be surrounded by other international players, because they relate to one another. “We’re in the same boat,� Hilton said. “Most of us are away from families. We stick together a little more, I suppose.�

The seating arrangement of the team’s locker room reflects its great diversity. To Hilton’s left is Renfro, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. French midfielder Yann Ekra, Japanese midfielder Jun Marques Davidson and Bilal Duckett, a product of Atlanta, are to the left of him, while Ugandan defender Henry Kalungi and Uruguayan midfielders Alex Martinez and Enzo Martinez also sit nearby. “Every morning, the conversation is always different,� Hilton said. “We are learning about different things and Jun has played all over the place. We get to learn about different cultures. It’s a real enjoyable environment.�

Hilton added everyone’s mentality is the same despite their personal differences.

They are all competitive and passionate about winning, which brings them together as a team.

Renfro said he has taken elements from each one of those soccer cultures and implemented it into his game.

Playing with a bunch of different guys from all over the world has taught Renfro that everyone has a story and is here for a reason. “Everybody in the league can play,� Renfro said. “It’s just having the confidence to play, trust yourself and your teammates that they’re going to get the job done.�

That’s what ultimately unites the Independence, which is one of the ways soccer works to bring people together from everywhere. Diversity, that’s what makes the beautiful game beautiful.

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