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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hopes to convince county leaders to put a bond referendum on the November 2023 election ballot. To get there, CMS has launched a capital needs assessment, in which the district will outline potential construction projects. CMS will use feedback from district and county leaders as well as the public to create a capital investment plan. “The whole point of this process is start early, engage the communi-
ty, revise the product and move forward with the community’s plan,” according to CMS construction leader Dennis LaCaria. CMS is not starting from scratch. It has a wishlist of 125 potential projects that could be completed over the next 10 years at a cost of $5.3 billion. “That sounds like a lot – and it is – but a billion dollars also doesn’t go quite as far as it used to,” LaCaria told CMS’s bond oversight committee. “We delivered Rocky River and Hough High schools in 2010 for $52 million apiece. We are delivering substantially the same high
school at Endhaven and Johnston Road for $130 million. Nothing has happened but time and the cost of things.” CMS is looking at construction from an equity lens. Schools with classrooms or buildings that negatively affect learning, staff morale or community perception may get priority, LaCaria said. Factors include a lack of outside air quality and natural daylight, as well as ambient noise, impacted lines of sight and insufficient core capacity. Some of this was spurred by COVID-19. LaCaria said a project considered
for a renovation or addition in 2017 may now be designated as a replacement school based on that equity lens. Adrianne Johnson, a member of the bond oversight committee, expressed concern that relief for Community House Middle School was within five projects away from being included in the 2017 bond package. Now it ranks 19th. “Whether or not the Community House relief is No. 5 or No. 19, if it is above the line relative to the CIP – that’s the goal,” LaCaria said. see BOND, Page 5A
Grads ready for new challenges by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Artist Kim Shepherd stands with family in front of the new mural she created at Matthews Veterans Memorial Park. She was tasked with creating a piece that was gender and ethically diverse while respecting each branch of the military. Justin Vick/CMG photos
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American Legion post holds Memorial Day event in Matthews by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Mark Tofano passed the torch of leadership as commander of the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 to Vice Commander Stephen Wilfong during the group’s annual Memorial Day observance May 30 at Stumptown Park. The post’s crowning achievement under Tofano’s tenure was the cleanup and restoration of the war memorial at Stumptown Park and the designation of that Tofano area as Matthews Veterans Memorial Park. The town plans to invest tourism funding to upgrade it. “It takes a lot of energy,” he told the large Memorial Day crowd. “It takes a lot of time see LEGION, Page 5A
CHARLOTTE – School board member Sean Strain shook the hands of every graduate at the Levine Middle College High School commencement – except one. When daughter Caroline Strain’s name was called, he switched places with Principal Brian Bambauer so he could present her with a diploStrain ma and a big hug. This was one of several highlights of the ceremony May 26 at Ovens Auditorium. Not only was former CMS Teacher of the Year Kimberly Tuttle recognized along with several other faculty members for their work in preTuttle paring graduates for this day, but she also had the opportunity to watch her daughter, Morgan, receive a diploma. Morgan, who will study nursing at Winston-Salem State University, kicked off commencement by thanking those in attendance for their impact on graduates as they’ve faced challenges over the past two years. Other student speakers addressed those same challenges in their speeches. “For many of you, it may be your first time seeing me – I’m pretty sure y’all know the reason why,” 12th-Grade Valedictorian Archer Liu told classmates. “Junior year, everyone was online. So many faces squeezed onto one screen. Everything was on Zoom or some kind of variation of it. “Learning at home might not have been the best experience for some of y’all. … It would be so easy to lose motivation while doing all this high school and colsee GRADS, Page 5A
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The Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 held a laying of the wreath ceremony in which the names of the fallen were read aloud. This was followed by a 21-gun salute by the Matthews Police Department Rifle Squad and Taps by the Matthews Concert Band. Singers from Opera Carolina also performed during the ceremony. Those attending the observance learned how the Legion helps the community as well as the significance of Memorial Day.
These CMS graduations are held at Bojangles Coliseum. June 11 • Butler: noon June 13 • Independence: noon • Providence: 8:30 a.m. June 15 • Rocky River: 12:30 p.m.
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Congress considers gun control measures by Casey Harper
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(The Center Square) – A group of bipartisan senators set a meeting May 31 over Zoom to discuss gun control measures. The issue has been thrust back to the forefront after the mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, grabbed national attention. The House Judiciary Committee also scheduled a hearing on the Protecting Our Kids Act, a bill that could implement a range of gun control measures and would likely become a key vehicle for any efforts at a legislative gun control push in the House in the near future. So far, legislative action in Congress has not gotten traction. As Congress considers potential gun control laws, President Joe Biden raised eyebrows over the weekend with his own comments on firearms, hinting at a ban for certain high-capacity firearms.
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“I know that it makes no sense to be able to purchase something that can fire up to 300 rounds,” Biden said. “And so there’s only one reason for something that can fire, you know, 100 shots.” Biden referenced the recent violence as well as a conversation with a doctor during his time in the Senate who told him that more people were dying because guns had become more lethal. Biden made the comments to reporters after exiting Air Force One on May 30. “So the idea of these high-caliber weapons is of – there’s simply no rational basis for it in terms of thinking about self-protection, hunting,” he said. “ I mean, I just ... and remember, the Constitution, the Second Amendment was never absolute. You couldn’t buy a cannon when the Second Amendment was passed. You couldn’t go out and purchase a lot of weapons.” “But the pain is palpable,” he
added. “And I think a lot of it is unnecessary. So I’m going to continue to push, and we’ll see how this works.” Biden’s remarks sparked controversy, with critics arguing proposed gun laws would not stop these kinds of shootings and would only affect Americans who actually follow the law, not criminals intent on breaking it. Critics also pointed out the Second Amendment allowed for militias, which were not prevented from using cannons. Politifact rated Biden’s cannon claim “false.” “Why do politicians advocate for policies they know won’t stop these horrific crimes?” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said. “It’s because their goal is disarming America.” Biden’s remarks come after Vice President Kamala Harris called for a ban on “assault weapons.” “We know what works on this. It includes … let’s have an assault weapons ban,” Harris said May 28.
5 times when you should call a lawyer DALLAS, Texas – Many people fear the idea of calling an attorney. They have seen many legal cases play out on television, and they don’t want to be a part of a lengthy legal battle. While it’s understandable that nobody looks for reasons to work with an attorney, there are times when it is an absolute necessity. While nobody wants to call an attorney, there are times when people must protect themselves and their loved ones. Knowing what those times are is crucial to keeping people protected. “As an attorney, I realize that I often see people at their worst, and they didn’t want to have to call me in the first place,” explains Candice Bond, managing partner and founder of Bond Legal. “Despite that, I’m always ready to help my clients every step of the way.” As the old saying goes, pain is
inevitable, but suffering is optional. There will be times when people have painful experiences in their lives. The pain can turn into even more misery depending on how the issue is addressed afterward. When there are accidents, injuries, and other such problems, they can lead to a great deal of suffering in the form of a loss of earnings, massive medical bills, funeral expenses, and more. While attorneys often get a bad rap, one of the leading roles they help to play when bad things happen is to lessen the suffering. They can help with negotiating with insurance companies, helping to get accident expenses paid for, recovering lost compensation, etc. Here are five times when people must consult with an attorney: • Serious personal injuries. Depending on the damage, it can lead
to a loss of work or be life-changing. If something was attributed to the harm, it needs to be explored so there is financial assistance to help with the outcome. Premise Accidents such as a fall or dog bite on private or public property are important to address. Owners of premises are required to have insurance to cover the instance that someone is injured on their property. Nobody should not have to face the injuries alone. An experienced personal injury attorney knows what to look for in a technical premises liability case. They will know how to document the cause, how the injury could have been prevented, and assist with all the questions people may have in this terrifying scenario. • Auto and motorcycle accidents.
Poll: Americans blame mental health more than guns for mass shootings by Richie Malouf Contributor
(The Center Square) – Americans blame mental health issues for mass shootings more than access to firearms, a new poll shows. Rasmussen Reports released the poll May 31, which found “40% of likely U.S. voters believe mental health is more to blame for mass shootings by young men in America,” whereas 30% blame “access to firearms.” After two recent mass shootings, one at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and another at an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the issues surrounding gun control and school security have become the center of national discourse. Democrats have largely focused on pushing for new gun control measures while many Republicans have pointed to mental health problems, arguing proposed gun control laws would not stop criminals. According to the poll, 10% “think family problems are more to blame for mass shootings,” while another 10% “blame social media.” “Only 4% think school problems are more to blame,” the report said. The national survey of 1,000 people was conducted May 25-26. The poll has a margin of sampling error of +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% confidence level.
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CHARLOTTE – After more than 35 years since its first life-saving heart transplant, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has performed more than 700 heart transplants for patients from around the world. Since its inception, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has repeatedly earned national and regional recognition. “Our mission is to help people live longer and allow them to feel better and have an enjoyable, functional life with their family and friends,” said Dr. Sanjeev Gulati, chief of adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant physician. Heart transplant patients are those who are suffering from advanced heart failure, either from a severe, acute illness or long-term heart disease. They have reached the point where medical therapy and support devices can no longer keep their heart working effectively and they have a high risk of dying without a heart transplant. “With a new heart, patients feel better almost immediately, and they continue to improve,” said Gulati. “I tell
Accidents of this type can be costly. Not only can they lead to challenges with insurance companies, but there may be medical bills that need to be paid. An attorney can ensure that people are receiving the financial assistance they deserve. When in a car accident as the driver or the passenger, or a ride share vehicle, bus, or train - and you are injured your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company will often reach out right away to get a recorded statement at the moment you are scared, confused and often medicated. In these scenarios it may seem like the insurance company is on your side, but in reality, they have a duty to protect the bottom-line numbers of the insurance company, so their priority is to help you less in order to make more money for their employer – the insurance company. A personal injury attorney knows their tactics of deny, delay and defend - and will be able to take the burden off of your shoulders, protect and advise you so the only thing you have to worry about is getting better. A personal injury attorney helps with all things in this situation even getting your vehicle repaired or totaled so you do not have to worry about that either. • Insurance bad faith. It can be devastating when an insurance company doesn’t live up to its obligation. Always consult with an attorney to see if something can be done. • Wrongful death. This is emotionally devastating, but it can be financially so as well. An attorney can help lessen the financial burden and ensure that responsible parties are held accountable. • When unsure. Often, people are not sure if their injury, accident, or other situation requires the assistance of an attorney. They may feel their case isn’t something worth contacting an attorney over. During these times, it’s best to get a free case evaluation, to be sure. “Working with an attorney when certain things happen can help ease the suffering,” added Bond. “Nobody wants to need my services, but I’m ready for them when they need me. I offer a free initial case consultation, making it simple for people to get the ball rolling and see how we can help.” Additional accidents that should be evaluated by an attorney include boats, Jet Ski, pools, water parks, and ATV’s. Remember “accidents” do not happen without someone not following the rules, where there is an “accident” a good lawyer can point out the negligence that caused it and guide people during this tragic event. Bond Legal specializes in individual injury cases. The firm focuses on providing representation for auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, bad insurance faith, clergy abuse, etc. On the web: www.CandiceBond.com.
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I tell patients that several months after their transplant, they are going to feel like a new person. It's truly amazing to see people go from being bedridden to being active and living life without limitation. • Dr. Sanjeev Gulati
patients that several months after their transplant, they are going to feel like a new person. It’s truly amazing to see people go from being bedridden to being active and living life without limitations.” The first heart transplants in Charlotte took place in 1986, after cardiac surgeons and co-founders of the Sanger Clinic, Dr. Francis Robicsek and Dr. Harry Daugherty decided to train in heart transplantation to help the local community. Their hope was to give patients another option so they would not have to travel far to another medical center for their transplant and follow-up care. Over the years, surgical techniques and medications have continued to advance and improve the outcomes for heart transplant recipients. Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has one of the best one-year survival rates in the nation. Sanger has
a 97% one-year survivability rate following a heart transplant, compared to the nationwide average of 91%. Once approved for a transplant, each patient meets with a personalized team that helps with screening, medication management, transplant education, along with a comprehensive psychosocial evaluation, to ensure they remain physically and mentally healthy after the transplant. “Surpassing this significant milestone of 700 heart transplants, combined with our high survivability rate, truly demonstrates the incredible expertise and dedication of Sanger’s entire multidisciplinary team. I am very proud of Dr. Gulati and the entire heart transplant team of how they ensure each patient receives some of the best care possible in the nation,” said Dr. Geoffrey Rose, enterprise heart and vascular leader and president of the institute.
The team at Sanger continues to bring innovative techniques and advancements in cardiac care that will continue to benefit numerous patients, including a new method that can help preserve a heart from a donor longer outside the body. “We will be incorporating a new technique in the coming weeks to expand the number of suitable donor hearts so, hopefully, patients will spend less time on the waiting list,” said Gulati. “By preserving the donor heart better, patients will have an even better prognosis following their transplant.” Even with the fact that Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has now surpassed 700 transplants – the team is deeply invested in each case. “Every time we do a transplant, it’s like the first one. The feeling doesn’t go away,” said Gulati.
Gas prices hit new high for second straight day by Casey Harper Contributor
(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit another record high May 31, the latest in more than a dozen record high days this month. Gas prices had hit record highs every day for two weeks during May before dipping down slightly. Now, with two consecutive record days, another run of record highs may be on the way. The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline topped $4.62,
up from an average of $3.05 at the same time last year, according to AAA. Every U.S. state is well over $4 per gallon on average, with several states topping $5, namely Alaska, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. California is the only state to top an average price of $6, with unleaded gas selling for $6.17 in the golden state. Diesel gas prices have been much higher as well, though slightly down from the record set earlier this month. The current national average for diesel gas is $5.52 per gallon, up from $3.19 per gallon at
the same time last year. Americans felt the pain at the pump while traveling for the Memorial Day weekend. Recent polling shows many Americans plan to cancel or modify their summer vacations because of higher prices. Meanwhile, Republicans have blasted President Joe Biden for the prices, saying his policies limiting oil drilling and pipeline development are to blame. “Reminder – soaring gas prices are a direct result of Joe Biden’s anti-energy agenda,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.
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The Korean war began when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel, the boundary between the Soviet-backed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the north and the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south. The Korean War ended in July 1953. In all, some 5 million soldiers and civilians lost their lives in what many in the U.S. refer to as “the Forgotten War”. Almost 40,000 Americans died in action in Korea, and more than 100,000 were wounded. Today, they are remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Battle of Normandy, which lasted from Allied liberation of Western Europe from
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lege work. I’m glad we all survived through that, and it’s not an easy feat to accomplish.” Liu recalled how classmates had to relearn names and faces in 12th grade as they returned to school wearing masks as well as going through safety screenings and answering questionnaires before each class. He congratulated classmates for overcoming such adversities. Bambauer shared an Arthur Ashe quote that he thought captured the essence of commencement: “Start where you are, use
what you have, do what you can.” Bambauer shared that the graduating class of 100 students had been offered $2.3 million worth of scholarships. He encouraged them to use the skills picked up at Levine to further their journeys while being better human beings. ”Small acts of kindness multiplied by 100 graduates can have a major impact on our community. Being kind, being compassionate, being humble and expressing gratitude are all powerful characteristics. If every one of us truly did what we could to help others, we would create a much kinder, more inclusive and peaceful world.”
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in order to do the things we do. I couldn’t have done it obviously without the incredible support of the officers of the post.” Locally, the American Legion sponsors 17U and 19U baseball teams, oratorical speakers and high school students attending Boys and Girls State. The Sons of the American Legion also works with children of veterans. “These are the types of things we’re trying to instill in young people,” Tofano said. “ We’re trying to instill a sense of honor, a sense of gratitude, a sense of respect.” Tofano became emotional a couple of times during the ceremony, including when he mentioned Kim Shepherd, the local artist who recently finished a mural at Matthews Veterans Memorial Park honoring each branch of the military. He recalled chatting with Shepherd before she had started on the mural. He said many other artists passed on the project due to its patriotic theme. “It was an emotional experience sitting there because she said she wanted to do something to pay America back for what it has given
her,” Tofano said. Shepherd had escaped Vietnam on a barge at age 14, floating in the middle of the ocean for days without food or water. Her father was put in a concentration camp in Hanoi. Eventually, the family reunited in the U.S. Shepherd later started her own family here. Described as a private person, Shepherd asked not to be honored during the Memorial Day ceremony though she did take pictures with her family and the mural afterward. Wilfong also shied away from recognition. Wilfong became a member of the American Legion 52 years ago after serving two tours in Vietnam. He was honored as Matthews Veteran of the Year two years ago. The Matthews Concert Band performed patriotic tunes prior to the event. Members of Opera Carolina performed the National Anthem. Providence High School NJROTC Color Guard presented the American flag. George Washington III and Col. Margaret Draganac spoke about the meaning of Memorial Day symbols. Mayor John Higdon served as keynote speaker, using his time to highlight two veterans that died from injuries sustained many
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“The goal is to get it accomplished and we know it needs to be accomplished. The reason why it’s not quite so high is because we did really emphasize explicitly that equity piece and we looked at things that were really to your point the result of COVID. We always knew indoor air quality was an issue and something that we needed to address but that really drove home the fact we have to address classrooms without windows, nonoperable windows, no way to introduce fresh air, noisy fan coil units.” Simply put, a school may have overcrowding but not as many problems from a building standpoint. Schools want to be in the top 44 projects, which would amount to about $2 billion to $2.3 billion. Another member asked LaCaria if the likelihood existed that the loudest communities had the power to catapult schools up the rankings. Schools will be run through a scored rubric with factors such as educational environment, classroom utlization, condition, life cycle, external mandates/district initiatives and continuity with other projects. Schools within Huntersville and Mint Hill are penalized slightly based on their leaders’ support of a municipal charter school bill signed into law a few years ago. Straight from the presentation Below is an initial ranking of school construction projects presented to the school board this month. Rankings may change after feedback from school leaders and the public: 9 South Mecklenburg: Onsite replacement of balance of campus, including athletics (unless regional athletics are adopted) 10 Beverly Woods: Onsite replacement; consider adjusting boundary 14 Sedgefield MS: Convert to PK-6 Montessori IB to house relocated Park Road Montessori; replace offsite 15 Starmount Academy of Excellence: Onsite replacement with 45 CR baseline ES; adjust boundary to provide relief to Huntingtowne Farms
years after they served in the military. “War it seems is a cruel mistress claiming victims long after victims have ceased,” Higdon said. Roger Thomas, who was exposed to smoke from burning oil wells in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm, struggled to breathe later in life as his lungs were irreparably damaged. He died in 2019. Tom Workman, who was featured in the book, “Ghost Warriors,” suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome after serving in Vietnam. His immune system was also damaged by biological agents. He died in 2021. Higdon remembers going to the store with his dad at the end of the Vietnam War. He met someone who returned from serving in the war. Higdon asked him if he was scared while in Vietnam. “You better hope you never have to go to war, kid,” the man told him. “Those of us that have never served can not begin to know the reality of being on a battlefield or adrenaline running amok, seeing death and destruction at arm’s length,” Higdon said. “So today we honor those that answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice.”
16 Park Road Montessori: Relocate program to converted Sedgefield MS; replace with baseline school (potentially Sedgefield MS) 19 New MS #1: To relieve Community House MS at Site TBD 34 Albemarle Road MS: Onsite replacement 35 Albemarle Road ES: Onsite replacement 39 Olde Providence: Onsite replacement at rear of site; colocate new MS #3 42 Providence: Onsite replacement, to include athletics (unless regional athletics are adopted) 47 Matthews: Onsite replacement 50 Myers Park HS: Final phase of addition/renovation work, to include kitchen/ cafeteria, auditorium, and athletics (unless regional athletics are adopted) 51 Lebanon Road: Onsite replacement 53 Crown Point: Onsite replacement 56 South Charlotte: 10 CR addition and comprehensive renovation 58 McKee Road: Onsite replacement 68 Huntingtowne Farms: Onsite replacement; connected to Starmount Academy project 71 Independence: Final phase of work, to include auditorium and athletics (unless regional athletics are adopted) 74 Crestdale: Comprehensive renovation 76 Smithfield: Onsite replacement 78 East Regional Athletic Complex: New multi-sport regional athletic competition complex with gymnasium; natatorium; stadium; fields; ancillary spaces potentially at Albemarle Road campus 81 Bain: Demolition of old school building if not repurposed by Town of Mint Hill 86 McAlpine: Onsite replacement 88 Clear Creek: Onsite replacement 98 Elizabeth Lane: 10 CR addition and comprehensive renovation 112 Hawk Ridge: 10 CR addition and comprehensive renovation 123 New MS #3: 10 To be co-located at Olde Providence
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Neighbor wins Backyard Paradise CHARLOTTE – Danny Lipford and Chelsea Lipford Wolf, hosts of the Emmy-nominated “Today’s Homeowner,” will transform a Charlotte homeowner’s backyard into an outdoor oasis. Courtney Claugus won Homeowner Media’s 2022 Backyard Paradise Contest. “We moved into our house about a year and a half ago and one of the things we still haven’t gotten around to tackling is the backyard,” she said. “When we saw the Instagram post about the competition, we both joked about how great it would be to win, but never thought it would happen.” Receiving the call from Danny was a welcome surprise, Claugus said.
“Winning the ‘Today’s Homeowner’ Backyard Paradise competition is so exciting!” she said. “We still can’t believe that we will get to meet Danny and Chelsea and have them help us make our backyard beautiful! We can’t wait!” The contest draws thousands of entrants from nearly every state. As the winner, Claugus will receive expert design services to create the backyard of her dreams, labor and installation of a variety of project materials from Pavestone and Quikrete, valued at $10,000. Courtney and her husband, Adam, will also appear on an episode of “Today’s Homeowner” showcasing the makeover.
Lipford is excited to take his crew on the road to North Carolina for this special project. “It’s always rewarding to work with people who have a vision for their home, but aren’t quite sure how to get started,” he said. “We get a chance to teach them some DIY skills and give them confidence! Chelsea and I look forward to working with Courtney and her husband on their outdoor area — I think they and our audience will love how it all turns out.” The “Today’s Homeowner” team will coordinate the backyard makeover this spring, with the episode set to air in late July.
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Family Fun Day brings a carnival-like atmosphere to Indian Trail. Visit itsparksandrec.com for more information about the festival, Indian Trail’s Parks and Recreation Department and future events. Photos courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
Family Fun Day returns INDIAN TRAIL – After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Indian Trail is bringing back its biggest event: Family Fun Day. The event will take place June 4 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. at Crooked Creek Park. Family Fun Day includes free rides, games and entertainment, food trucks, vendor tents and a fireworks show. “We are so excited to bring Family Fun Day back to the community,” said Hayden Kramer, Indian Trail’s parks and recreation director. “It will be an afternoon filled with lots of fun for people of all ages to enjoy. We’d like to send a big thank you to Capital of Indian Trail for sponsoring the event and the fireworks show, helping make this event possible. It’s our biggest event of the year, and we hope to see you there!” Due to limited parking at Crooked Creek Park during the event, those attending will need to take a shuttle from one of the following locations: • Sardis Baptist Church • Sardis Elementary School • Poplin Elementary School • Union Prep Academy • Metrolina Church Office/Whitson Athletic Complex on Faith Church Road Shuttles will begin running from 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. The shuttles will make a continuous loop and are expected to run between each location every 15 to 20 minutes. No dogs, except for service dogs, will be allowed on the shuttles. Handicap parking will be available at Crooked Creek Park for those with the appropriate state-issued handicap permit. In addition to the park’s splash pad and
playgrounds, families will be able to enjoy several rides and attractions, including a giant Ferris wheel, giant swings, spinning cups, a rock wall, American Ninja Warrior Warper Wall and a trackless train. There will also be free carnival games and prizes, as well as a free balloon artist and face painting. Guests can also be a part of a community mural, where the community can create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. A dozen food trucks will be on site serving everything from Southern favorites and fresh-squeezed lemonade to fair favorites and sweets and treats. Captain Jim is Magic and SkyHigh Skylar the Stilt Walker will be providing magic tricks and entertainment throughout the day, along with the Natty Boh Duo band who will play from 2 to 6 p.m. Guests will also be able to enjoy Steel
Drums by Nate Brown from 6 to 8 p.m., which will be provided in partnership with the Union County Community Arts Council and the NC Department of Cultural Resources. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin around 9:15 p.m. In preparation for the event, Crooked Creek Park will be closed June 4 until 2 p.m. when the event begins. “Family Fun Day is a wonderful event and one our residents should be proud of,” Mayor David Cohn said. “It’s my favorite event of the year, and I’m thrilled we can finally host it again. I think the best part is the fireworks show, and I look forward to watching the display with my family, friends and neighbors. Thank you to our Parks and Recreation Department for your hard work in putting on such a great event.”
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few years ago, I was at a church service when the pastor asked the congregation to commit to a special project to serve other people. He asked us to stand up and raise our hands as a statement of our commitment. I stood up and started humming a hymn in the back of my mind. But I wasn’t singing, “All to Jesus I surrender.” Rather, I was singing the theme song from the Mighty Mouse cartoon whose words were, “Here I come to save the day.” I quickly realized I was singing the wrong song. I lowered my hand. I sat down. I realized I was about to serve people in my power and my strength and not in God’s power and strength. It was from my need to be needed instead of impacting someone’s life. I prayed God would raise up the individual he had called to serve. It wasn’t me. Since that time I’ve used the “Mighty Mouse” theme song as a test to see if I’m responding to God’s invitation to impact another person or am I operating from my own codependency. We don’t like the word codependency. It’s a need to fix broken, hurting individuals. It makes us feel better about ourselves. As long as we are focusing on other people, we don’t have to focus on ourselves. Healing from trauma says the following, “It is learning interdependence while challenging rigid independence and dysfunctional codependency and enmeshment with others. It is learning to not take other people’s behavior personally. Is it my responsibility It is being OK with say- to fix everyone on ing “no,” draw- this planet who I feel ing your own is doing something lines in the wrong? Which end sand while set- of the pendulum do ting limits and I want to live on? boundaries with Isolation or yourself.” enmeshed That quote codependency? has two extremes of a pendulum swing. On the one far end, I live independent of other people. I’m in isolation. But I am created as a social being. So I throw the pendulum to the opposite far end which is not into healthy relationships. I become enmeshed with the brokenness in someone’s life. Yet it is in the middle God invites me to live my life The middle is an interdependent life. I don’t live alone yet I don’t live to fix other people’s problems. Is it my responsibility to fix everyone on this planet who I feel is doing something wrong? Which end of the pendulum do I want to live on? Isolation or enmeshed codependency? Neither is a solution to healthy living. I choose interdependence. I received an invitation to speak to some college students. The dates conflicted with other things. I would have to reshuffle some appointments but gain the approval from the person who invited me to speak. I asked for another date. Hopefully, I am singing fewer verses of the Mighty Mouse song. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend.
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CAMPS FOR AGES 6-8 • COST $185/SESSION SESSION 1 • JUNE 13-17 SESSION 2 • JULY 18-22 CAMPS FOR AGES 9-12 • COST $235/SESSION SESSION 1 • JUNE 20-24 SESSION 2 • JULY 25-29 All camps held 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday
June 4 June 4 • Auto Pour: Johnny Suspect • Evening Muse: Kendall Marvel • Fillmore: Chvrches • Franklin Court Grille: Spicy Jane Lane • Hawthorne’s (Rea Road): Jessica Yates • Hickory Tavern (Providence): Jukebox Rehab • Home Brew: CJ Sunshine Band • Southern Range: Nibiru • Stooges Pub: Bad Boz • Trail House: Ultimate Rock Machine
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June 10 June 10 • Evening Muse: Mariah Counts and Courtney Lynn • Get Me Some Green: Brad Thomas • Hickory Tavern (Copper): Coconut Groove • Home Brew: Birds of a Feather Duo • Neighborhood Theatre: Chatham Rabbits • Southern Range: The Stark Reality Trio • Steady Eddy’s: Johnny Suspect • Stooges Pub: House of Hair • Sweet Union: RC Acoustic
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June 11 June 11 • DB’s Tavern: Roy Daye Jr. • Evening Muse: Airpark • Franklin Court: The Little Blues Band • Hickory Tavern (Providence): High Fidelity • Home Brew: Rick Hesprich • Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: Rock Onyx • Pineville Tavern: BAD Generation • Southern Range: Bradley Wik & the Charlatans • Trail House: Groove Machine • Waxhaw Taphouse: Losing Jenny Venues Charlotte • Auto Pour: 5033 South Blvd. • Charlotte MCU Ampheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • DB’s Tavern: 8155 Ardrey Kell Road • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Hawthorne’s (Rea Road): 5814 Highland Shoppes Drive • Hickory Tavern (Copper Way): 12210 Copper Way • Hickory Tavern (Providence): 11504 Providence Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: 4150 Yancey Road • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Get Me Some Green: 3555 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Independence Harley: 9205 E. Independence Blvd. • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Home Brew: 215 S. Main St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Waxhaw • Cork & Ale: 113 E. N. Main St. • DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. N. Main St. • Queen South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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CALENDAR June 3 Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe hosts the Mint Hill Cruise In at Mint Hill Festival. https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCruisersofMonroe 6-9 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Jammin by the Tracks Andrew Beam performs live music under Waxhaw’s Water Tower as part of the Jammin by the Tracks concert series. www.waxhaw.com 7-9 p.m.; 116 McDonald St., Waxhaw Stage Theater Blumenthal Performing Arts presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at Belk Theater. Tickets start at $25. Showings start at 8 p.m. June 3, 2 and 8 p.m. June 4, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. June 5. https://www.blumenthalarts.org/ 7:30 p.m.; 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte June 4 Yoga & Mimosas During Yoga & Mimosas at Ballantyne’s Backyard, focus your breathing and limit distractions with DropSound, noise-isolating headphones every Saturday. Sip on mimosas after the workout. Guests must be 21+. Registration is required. General admission costs $15. SweatNET members pay $5. https://sweatnet.com/goballantyne/ 10 a.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte (parking) Pop-Up QC Socialite Events hosts a small business pop-up market at Carolina Place Mall. https://www.qcsocialite. com/ 11 a.m.; 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy., Pineville Paws to Read Children read to volunteer therapy dogs during Paws to Read at SouthPark Regional Library. Sign up for one of 15-minute sessions. www.cmlibrary.org 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7015 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte Sour Beer Carolina Beer Temple serves up six wild beers during an event dubbed Funk. http://carolinabeertemple.com/ Noon-10 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews June 5 Author Talk Park Road Books holds an author event in which Judy Golman (“Child”) and Robin Hemley (“Oblivion”) Kevin Winchester talk about their new books. They’ll also sign copies. www.parkroadbooks.com 1-2 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte June 6 Family Storytime Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents Family Storytime for toddlers and preschool students outside at South County Regional Library. www.cmlibrary.org 1010:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte June 7 Family Storytime Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents Family Storytime for toddlers and preschool students outside at South County Regional Library. www.cmlibrary.org 1010:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte Town Hall Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas leads a town hall forum at Forest Hill Church. www.waxhaw.com 6:30-8 p.m.; 8120 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw Comedy Night Tyrone Burston and Julie J perform stand up comedy at Stumptown Station. Tickets cost $20 to $30. Get them at www.eventbrite.com. 7 p.m.; 107 N. Trade St., Matthews
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Trivia Night Cappitoff Entertainment hosts a general knowledge trivia night at Small Bar Matthews. http://www.cappitoffentertainment.com/ 7 p.m.; 4320 Potters Road, Matthews
Lowest Score • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail – 86.5 Violations include: Opened raw chicken tenders were stored on top of ready-to-eat foods in walk-in freezer; pork, cooked peppers and onions didn’t cool fast enough; onions and peppers on steam table weren’t hot enough; queso wasn’t held cold enough; and cooked burgers and cooked pork lacked date marks. • Bonchon Charlotte, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road, Charlotte – 87.5 Violations include: Employee turned off water at sink without a barrier; employee spread out ready-to-eat wings with bare hands; raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat salad dressing on walk-in shelf; and raw pork and cooked chicken weren’t held cold enough.
Trivia Night Middle James Brewing holds a trivia night. https:// middlejamesbrewing.com/ 7-9 p.m.; 400 N. Polk St., Pineville Music Trivia Big Pop Trivia holds Music Trivia on Tuesdays at The Trail House. https://www.thetrailhouseindiantrail.com/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail June 8 Car Seat The Matthews Police Department checks car seats for safety at its headquarters. www.matthewsnc.gov 8 a.m.; 1201 Crews Road, Matthews
Metro Diner is rolling out burgers like The Holy Davoli, Hawaiian Burger and Italian “Bada Boom!” Burger as well as scramble bowls in honor of Father’s Day. Photo courtesy of Metro Diner
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Family Storytime South County Regional Library presents Family Storytime for toddlers and preschool students outside at Lake Park. www.cmlibrary.org 9:30-10 a.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville
Charlotte (28209) • Bonchon Charlotte, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 87.5 • Chick-Fil-A, 3015 South Blvd. – 96.5 • Portofino Italian, 5126 Park Road – 97.5 • Reid’s Fine Foods, 2823 Selwyn Ave. – 96.5 • Waterbean Coffee, 4701 Park Road – 97
Toddler Storytime Barnes & Noble holds a Toddler Storytime at its Morrison Place location. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com or 704-364-0626 11 a.m.; 4020 Sharon Road, Charlotte
Charlotte (28210) • The Auto Pour, 5033 South Blvd. – 100 • Cherry House Restaurant II, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road – 95 • Food Lion (bakery/deli), 10120 Johnston Road – 94
Author Talk Jeanne Bandolina talks about her new Christian fiction novel, “Long Journey Back” at Park Road Books. www. parkroadbooks.com 7-8 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte
Charlotte (28211) • Liltaco, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 100 • Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 96.5 • Whats Up Dog, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 100
Matthews • Costco (market), 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Cracker Barrel, 9330 E. Independence Blvd. – 94
Charlotte (28226) • Fresh Market (produce), 7625 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5 • Hungry Howies Flavor Factory, 8334 Pineville Matthews Road – 97.5 • J Cafe, 5007 Providence Road – 94.5 • Jack In The Box, 7725 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Queen City Tea Bar, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 • Three Amigos 2, 7741 Colony Road – 93 • Umami Pokerito, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5
Trivia Night Hickory Tavern holds trivia Wednesdays at its Sun Valley location. www.thehickorytavern.com 7-9 p.m.; 6455 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail June 9 Power Afterhours Power Afterhours, the after-work fitness series, will focus on approachable high-intensity exercises led by local instructors at Ballantyne’s Backyard. General admission costs $15. SweatNET members pay $5. https:// www.goballantyne.com/ 6 p.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte (parking)
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Live Music Ballantyne Village presents Ballantyne Live Music Series on Thursdays. Bring a chair. /www.ballantynevillage. com/events/ 6-9 p.m.; 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte
Charlotte (28270) • Rios Steakhouse, 1605 Galleria Blvd. – 94.5 • Taco Bell, 1910 Sardis Road N. – 98.5 Charlotte (28277) • Another Broken Egg Cafe, 11324 N. Community House Road – 94.5 • Cava Waverly, 6307 Providence Farm Lane – 93.5 • Courtyard Charlotte, 6319 Providence Farm Lane – 98 • Harris Teeter (market), 15007 John J. Delaney Drive – 98 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 11135 Golf Links Drive – 96.5 • Hilton Garden Inn, 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. – 99 • Inizio Pizza Napoletana, 10620 Providence Road – 99.5 • Panera Bread, 14835 Ballantyne Village Way – 98.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 14021 Conlan Circle – 99 • Showmars, 10612 Providence Road – 97 • Starbucks Target, 7860 Rea Road – 99 • Tabla Indian Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 95 • Taco Bell, 8000 Providence Road – 98 • Tony’s Pizza, 14027 Conlan Circle – 95.5 • TPC Piper Glen Grill And Cafe, 4300 Piper Glen Drive – 91
Bike Night Mac’s Speed Shop holds its weekly bike night with drink specials. https://macspeedshop.com/matthews/ 6-10 p.m.; 142 E. John St., Matthews Stage Theater “Charlotte Squawks: NC-17” bills itself as “snarky, offensive and foul content but not as bad as school board meetings or the Carolina Panthers.” Tickets start at $24.50. Showings start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 7 p.m. Sundays at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Matinees start at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.blumenthalarts.org/ 7:30 p.m.; 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Indian Trail • Jimmy John’s, 6405 Old Monroe Road – 99 • Marco’s Pizza, 14035 Independence Blvd. – 96 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 86.5 • Waffle House, 13727 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • Wendy’s, 13810 E. Independence Blvd. – 98
Mineral Springs • gordon’s Gas-N-Grill, 5720 Hwy 75 – 100 Monroe • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 99 • Best Western Inn & Suites Breakfast Bar, 2316 Hanover Drive – 100 • Chili’s Grill & Bar, 2861 W. Highway 74 – 96.5 • Claws, 812 N. Charlotte Hwy. – 96.5 • Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Logans Roadhouse, 2336 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 93.5 • Mr. Gs Grill, 427 Morgan Mill Road – 94.5 • O’Charleys, 2412 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 • Papa Johns, 6701 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Quincy’s, 502 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Scooter’s Coffee, 1306 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • Starbucks, 2937 Monroe Way – 97 • Target Food Avenue, 2901 W. U.S. 74 – 98.5 • Zaxby’s, 2232 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 Pineville • Pintville Craft Beer, 329 Main St. – 96.5 • Sbarro Italian Eatery, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 97 • Taco Bell, 10917 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99 Stallings • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chesnut Lane – 98.5 Waxhaw • G.R.I.T.S. Home Cookin’, 7909 Lancaster Hwy. – 92 • Jersey Mike’s, 8105 Kensington Drive – 97 • Ming Fu, 8139 B Kensington Drive – 96 • Papa John’s Pizza, 8139 Kennsington Drive – 92 • Waxhaw Rock Store BBQ, 2538 Cuthbertson Road – 98 Wesley Chapel • Target Pizza Hut/Starbucks, 6350 Weddington-Monroe Road – 98.5 • Chick-Fil-A, 6390 Weddington Road – 98
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