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Legislator opposes solar farm by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – N.C. Rep. Mark Brody has emerged as the biggest opponent of Blue Star Solar’s attempts to develop a solar farm on about 600 acres three miles south of Mineral Springs. Brody was the sole person to speak out against the project during the Feb. 7 rezoning hearing. Brody explained he was not there in a legislative capacity but as a private citizen. “The large capacity solar-gener-
Hot Rod Shop seeks expansion
ating industry that creates these solar-farm projects are heading for the chopping block as we are forced as a nation to cut back expenses,” Brody told commissioners. “The simple reason is because they require subsidies – federal, state and rate-payer – in order to survive.” County staff and planning board are recommending approval of the rezoning. While its scale is out of character with surrounding area and will remove large amount of agricultural land, it will not increase noise or traffic or decrease property values,
according to Senior Planner Bjorn Hansen. The biggest selling point from the development team was that the solar farm will increase the tax base over 40 years from $280,000 to $2 million without the need for water, sewer and county services. “If the solar farm isn’t there ... the land will be developed otherwise,” said Logan Secord, project manager for Pine Gate Renewables. “And those developments … will also pay taxes, but they will also increase the see FARM, Page 5A
Placing a priority on faith
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MONROE – Gary Studley would like to rev up the Hot Rod Shop by developing three mini-storage buildings next-door. Studley, who restores classic cars and builds hot rods at the shop, has applied for rezoning through Union County to convert the 6.4 acres of residential property along U.S. 75 in the Monroe area. “Mini warehouses would actually help our existing business,” Studley told commissioners Feb. 7. “Right now, I’m having to store cars in a work area and I’m waiting on parts.” The mini-storage units will replace land Studley has used for car shows. Those will no longer happen onsite, he said. Bjorn Hansen, a senior planner with Union County, told commissioners that the highway is mainly residential with spots of business. “It’s an expansion of an existing business that is already there, but it’s not zoned business,” Hansen told commissioners. “It had some special use permits and was grandfathered in before zoning took effect. This cleans up the zoning for the property as well and will rezone the existing business.” Staff and planning board recommended approval. While the proposal allows commercial uses next to large lot residential uses, it brings the existing business into compliance with zoning and is consistent with the land use plan, Hansen said.
Brittlyn Anderson is a senior-level figure skater with the Carolinas Figure Skating Club. She is taking time off to go to Minneapolis, Minnesota to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo courtesy of Kristen Anderson
Figure skater steps off ice to volunteer as a missionary Brittlyn Anderson, a 2020 graduate of Providence High School, is headed to Minneapolis, Minnesota for 18 months to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be joining the approximately 53,000 other missionaries of the Church, between the ages of 18 and 25, who are voluntarily serving in 404 missions located in the United States and throughout the world. Latter-day Saint missionaries do not choose the location of their missionary assignment when submitting their
Recent College Signings Cuthbertson • Avery Hawk: Mars Hill, softball •Gianna Tamburello: Lenoir-Rhyne, softball •Kiana Termine: Queens, softball • Emma Skibble: West Georgia, volleyball • Trevor Tate, Air Force, football • Rylee Coyne: GWU, diving • Alyssa Heffelfinger: UVA, swimming Porter Ridge • Makayla Wheelock: Catawba, soccer • William Hart, Wingate, football • Malachi Howell: Lenoir-Rhyne, football •Myles Carroll: Washington and Lee, football •Montele Burton: Johnson C. Smith, football
Online extra Visit www.unioncountyweekly.com to read about a rezoning request that is recommended for denial by both county staff and the planning board.
application. Although raised in the temperate weather of North Carolina, Brittlyn was delighted to learn she would be heading to Minnesota and its sub-zero winter temperatures because, for the last 10 years, an ice rink has been her second home. Brittlyn is a member of the Carolinas Figure Skating Club, which trains at the Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail. She is a U.S. Figure Skating Triple Gold Medalist, which means she has earned the highest testing distinction available in see SKATER, Page 5A
Finding the love of your life can happen by chance Tony Marciano Reverend
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didn’t date a lot in high school. College was better. I dated my freshman year, but no spark got ignited. In my sophomore year of college, I was hanging out with a girl just as friends. Everyone said we needed to date. We tried and it didn’t work. We broke up both
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as boyfriend/girlfriend as well as friends. There were a few other women, but it never went past two dates. At college, I was involved with the campus ministry. Since we were not chartered by the Student Government Organization, we needed to apply for membership by submitting our constitution and by-laws. I remember the day I submitted them to the secretary. There sat Joan, in a turquoise blouse with white piping. I was smitten. She would be the mother of my children.
One problem was that we moved in different circles. While she hung out in the campus pub and was often seen in campus newspaper photos partying, I never went to a party. But I was convinced we could make this work. That was the last time I spoke to her. I never forgot her during my junior and senior years of college. I never ran into her again. She was this woman that I had said one sentence to and had no idea how to get her attention. That is until … I was on
the four-and-a-half-year plan at college. I declared my major late and added being a high school teacher to my major. Teaching took so many credit hours. I found myself approaching graduation with 150 credit hours, even though I only needed 120 to graduate. But I was 18 credit hours short in sociology. I signed up for six courses my last semester and convinced the department chair to let me graduate with the minimum credit hours see FAITH, Page 5A
The location of the proposed solar farm is south of N.C. 200 as well as east and west of South Rocky River and McManus roads. The site covers 600 acres. Photo courtesy of Union County
Nonprofit tries to keep people in housing
MATTHEWS – The Matthews HELP Center is working to help residents avoid eviction and utility disconnection as prices increase and resources for financial assistance dwindle. The nonprofit provides short-term crisis assistance to neighbors in five zip codes: 28104 (Matthews/Stallings), 28105 (Matthews); 28226 and 28270 (Charlotte), and 28079 (Indian Trail). It provided more than $1.4 million in assistance to 11,000 residents from the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 to December 2021. “Over the past two years during the pandemic, we have seen the need nearly double,” Executive Director Sandra Conway said. “Thanks to the community and their support, we have been able to meet approximately 85% to 100% of the need, but with inflation and the increases in everything from gas to food to rent, there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. The cost of living continues to rise and wages are not. Individuals and families need a livable wage that will provide a decent standard of living.” Development Director Susan Ross said the Matthews HELP Center’s financial assistance program provides support for rent, utilities, daycare and transportation. Non-financial assistance includes three days of emergency food, clothing/shopping vouchers in its thrift store and referral resources. Ross said the community allowed for the center last fiscal year to provide $864,169 in financial and non-financial support services to 2,101 households impacting 5,662 individuals. “As the pandemic continues and individuals are having to be out of work due to quarantining, the request for financial assistance also continues,” Ross said. “During the month of January, the organization has provided more than $75,000 in financial assistance to the community on a budget of $35,000. That is significant and unsustainable without the continued support of our community. “We have also just learned that resources such as RAMP Charlotte have stopped taking applications for rent, hotel and utility support, which will add an additional strain to our resources and social work team.” People in need of help can apply at www.matthewshelpcenter.org. “Our social work team is very busy with families seeking help,” Conway said. “We will continue to support as many families as possible with available funding and small staff.”
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28079 28079 Annadale 1012 Dunbarton Rd Jan. 10 Bonterra 1407 Belmont Stakes AveJan. 6 5101 Alysheba Dr Jan. 5 Crismark 5002 City Lights Dr Jan. 19 3112 Less Traveled Tr Jan. 14 4004 Guardian Angel AveJan. 13 Fieldstone Farm 1012 Gwinmar Rd Jan. 14 10014 Farm Pond Rd Jan. 4 Holly Park 2008 Cadberry Ct Jan. 4 Lake Park 3617 Iris St Jan. 31 3907 Etheredge St Jan. 27 3612 Denise Dr Jan. 14 5403 Frederick St Jan. 7 6009 Amber Ct Jan. 4 Sheridan 2032 Clover Hill Rd Jan. 7 28104 28104 Bromley 2007 Fernhurst Terr Jan. 25 Cambridge Oaks 5072 Cambridge Oaks Dr Jan. 18 Curry Place 1017 Jessica Ln Jan. 4 Fairfield Plantation 15821 Fairfield Dr Jan. 10 Hunley Creek 5008 Olde Stone Ln Jan. 31 Providence Woods South 2600 Greenbrook Pkwy Jan. 4 Shannamara 6160 Abergele Ln Jan. 28 Shaver Farms 706 Evans Manor Dr Jan. 18 1401 Highland Ridge Ct Jan. 14
28105 28105 Annecy 2217 Tanfield Dr Jan. 5 Brightmoor 2655 Brightmoor Ridge DrJan. 28 1501 Dalwen Green Ct Jan. 12 1513 Dalwen Green Ct Jan. 5 Coachman Ridge 9431 Hunting Ct Jan. 10 Elizabeth Place 615 Swancroft Ln Jan. 13 Hampton Green 921 Evian Ln Jan. 31 Matthews Grove 2102 Savannah Hills Dr Jan. 5 Matthews Plantation 1402 Holly Ridge Dr Jan. 4 Surburban Woods 11305 Torino Rd Jan. 6 Weddington Ridge 3929 Cameron Creek DrJan. 25 Winterbrooke 2350 Winterbrooke Dr Jan. 24 28134 28134 Cardinal Woods 12159 Autumn Winds LnJan. 27 The Cottages 13040 Park Crescent Cr Jan. 27 12409 Hampton Row Dr Jan. 7 McCullough 2227 Lochview St Jan. 13 Woodside Village 14200 Diorite Ct Jan. 7 28173 28173 Anklin Forest 4101 Hoffmeister Dr Jan. 19 Briarcrest 5302 Radcliffe Dr Jan. 13
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$495,000 $510,000 $341,500 $386,000 $400,000 $510,000 $480,000 $475,000 $375,000 $349,900 $414,500 $375,000 $400,000 $356,000 $515,000
$1,450,000 $615,000 $350,000 $320,000 $389,900 $675,000 $500,000 $650,000 $600,000
$335,000 $450,000 $415,000 $340,000 $595,000 $921,000 $410,000 $431,000 $477,900 $315,000 $425,000 $599,000
$420,000 $350,000 $350,000 $599,900 $305,000
$586,000 $474,000
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1405 Wynhurst Dr Jan. 6 Bridle Path 101 Stonehurst Dr Jan. 20 Chimneys of Marvin 2109 Monarda Way Jan. 14 Cureton 2706 Dombey St Jan. 31 8508 Willow Branch Dr Jan. 14 3107 Arsdale Rd Jan. 10 Demere 1716 Jekyll Ln Jan. 18 1312 Mallory Ln Jan. 11 Hollister 519 Chase Prairie Ln Jan. 14 Hunter Oaks 909 Coachman Dr Jan. 27 Lawson 2004 Deer Meadows Dr Jan. 31 2124 Ashley River Rd Jan. 18 MillBridge 3217 Bridgewick Rd Jan. 24 4080 Henshaw Rd Jan. 24 6002 Fallondale Rd Jan. 20 5024 Millbridge Pkwy Jan. 20 200 Jude Ln Jan. 14 4005 Lydgate Dr Jan. 14 3035 Deep River Way Jan. 10 2497 Creekview Dr Jan. 7 3013 Deep River Way Jan. 4 5004 Lydgate Dr Jan. 4 1001 Linn Cove Jan. 4 Providence Downs 8801 Victory Gallop Ct Jan. 7 8800 Victory Gallop Ct Jan. 6 Providence Downs South 1102 Lookout Circle Jan. 19 Providence Glen 8300 Avanti Dr Jan. 12 7806 Montane Run Ct Jan. 6 Quellin 8409 Dunton Ct Jan. 14 Silver Creek 1225 High Brook Dr Jan. 28 Somerset 107 Alnwick Ln Jan. 21 221 Tyndale Ct Jan. 10 Stonegate 1910 Crestgate Dr Jan. 12 Weddington Chase 7506 Meadowgate Ln Jan. 11 Weddington Trace 7118 Yellowhorn Tr Jan. 27 1116 Crooked River Dr Jan. 6 Willow Creek 8912 Nellie Ln Jan. 31 28210 28210 Cameron Wood 2915 Polo Ridge Ct Jan. 7 3218 Silver Pond Ct Jan. 3 Park Crossing 10307 Johns Towne Dr Jan. 4
28226 28226 Candlewyck 6802 Candlewyck Ln Jan. 20 Stallworth 5429 Kathryn Blair Ln Jan. 13 Wessex Square 4301 Truscott Rd Jan. 21 28227 28227 Ashe Plantation 10107 Saffir Ct Jan. 4 Brighton Park 10109 Misty Moss Ct Jan. 18 Country Woods 14236 Maple Hollow Ln Jan. 31 Davis Trace 14315 Nancy Ruth Ln Jan. 24 Fairington Oaks 6432 Northern Red Oak DrJan. 14 Farmwood
SALE PRICE
$610,000 $1,100,000 $727,500 $805,000 $541,000 $555,000 $458,000 $501,500 $715,000 $690,000 $560,000 $420,000 $625,000 $625,000 $475,000 $554,344 $760,000 $612,500 $449,099 $568,500 $512,579 $603,000 $503,000 $1,200,000 $1,425,000 $1,398,540 $555,000 $575,000 $663,000 $685,000 $540,000 $475,000 $670,000 $935,000 $820,000 $663,000 $745,000
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ADDRESS 4912 Dayspring Dr 9901 Spring Harvest Dr Healthfield 6906 Heath Glen Dr Oxfordshire 5524 Crown Hill Dr Summerwood 10516 Sable Cap Rd 8204 Early Bird Way
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28270 28270 Bailwick 1504 Hugh Forest Rd Jan. 28 Beverly Crest 8020 Hawk Crest Ct Jan. 4 Hampton Leas 2021 Lynbridge Dr Jan. 28 McKee Woods 6404 Gatesville Ln Jan. 18 Providence Plantation 2721 Brook Hollow Rd Jan. 20 2706 Peverell Ln Jan. 18 3306 Rhett Butler Place Jan. 18 Willowmere 2814 Thornbush Ct Jan. 14
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28277 28277 Balmoral Park 8829 Balmoral Park Dr Jan. 11 Cady Lake 10640 Knight Castle Dr Jan. 31 10619 Stallions Glen Ln Jan. 12 High Grove 8055 Pemswood St Jan. 28 Landen Meadows 8418 Newton Ln Jan. 28 8732 Castlebay Dr Jan. 20 8654 Walsham Dr Jan. 13 Mitchell Glen 9411 Mitchell Glen Dr Jan. 14 Piper Glen 5536 Piper Glen Dr Jan. 19 Providence Country Club 11426 Pine Valley Club DrJan. 28 5436 Prov Country Club DrJan. 4 Raintree 8001 Rising Meadow RdJan. 12 10701 Par Cove Ln Jan. 7 Reavencrest 8033 Marie Roget Way Jan. 4 Rosecliff 4308 Rosecliff Dr Jan. 7
$810,000 $625,000 $419,000 $430,000 $505,000 $562,500 $565,000 $535,000
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Jan.28 to Feb. 3: Lowest Scores • Waffle House, 1229 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe – 85 Violations include: Employees didn’t wash hands between taking orders and cleaning dishes; multiple multiuse pans were stored soiled; multiple foods kept for over 24 hours were not labeled; and bleach was unlabeled in storage area. • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd., Charlotte – 85.5 Violations include: Inspector saw multiple hand-washing violations; cerviche needed documentation from supplier; pans and utensils had build-up; chicken leg wasn’t reheated hot enough; and items inside reach-in unit weren’t held cold enough. • Dakshin Indian Grill, 16640 Hawfield Way Drive, Charlotte – 86 Violations include: Items in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer didn’t have coverings; potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, goat, yogurt sauce, cubed cheese, chicken, chick peas weren’t held cold enough; and vegetable sauces, yogurt sauce, fried cauliflower, chicken, goat and chick peas didn’t have date labels. • Cava, 6307 Providence Farm Lane, Charlotte – 87 Violations include: Sinks in kitchen and men’s restrooms didn’t have paper towels; meatballs weren’t held hot enough; 10 to 15 metal pans had visible food residue; and pans of arugula and lettuce at salad wall cooler as well as yogurt dill, lemon herb tahini and tahini Caesar bottles weren’t held cold enough. All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Harris Teeter (produce), 5030 Park Road – 99 • Lai Lai Express, 1607 Montford Drive – 96.5 • Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, 1730 Abbey Place – 95 • Mocco Bistro, 4004 South Blvd. – 98.5 • Pasta & Provisions, 4700 Park Road – 98.5 • Starbucks, 4425 Park Road – 98.5 • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 85.5 Charlotte (28210) • Bentley’s Restaurant, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – Charlotte (28211) • Magpies, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Subway, 3039 South Blvd. – 95.5 • Wolfman Pizza, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 94 Charlotte (28227) • Blackfinn Ameripub, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 96 • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 2530 Sardis Road N. – 98 • C Town Express Meat Market, 7012 Albemarle Road – 96 • Chick-fil-A, 9010 Albemarle Road – 95.5 • Circle K, 7208 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 • Food Lion, (deli), 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 97 • Karmale Quorum, 7520 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Tazikis Mediterranean, 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. – 93 Charlotte (28270) • Harris Teeter (deli), 1621 Sardis Road N. – 97 • Harris Teeter (market) 1621 Sardis Road N. – 99.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 1621 Sardis Road N. – 100 Charlotte (28277) • Cafe Moka, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 98 • Cava, 6307 Providence Farm Lane – 87 • Chaat N Dosa, 8624 Camfield St. – 94 • Cinebarre, 8008 Providence Road – 98.5 • Dakshin Indian Grill, 16640 Hawfield Way Drive – 86 • Firehouse Subs, 8020 Providence Road – 99 • Flying Biscuit, 7930 Rea Road – 96 • Island Thyme, 8129 Ardrey Kell Road – 98
AAA: Gas prices in the Carolinas increasing CHARLOTTE – Gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to jump by leaps and bounds since last week, with state averages rising another 6 to 9 cents on the week as the price of oil is nearly $30 more now than in August. “Unfortunately we aren’t going to get any immediate relief at the pumps just yet,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – Auto Club Group in the Carolinas.
• Jimmy Johns, 9848 Rea Road – 99 • Providence Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 97 • Publix (produce), 11222 Providence Road W. – 100 • Publix/Starbucks, 11222 Providence Road W. – 100 • Springhill Suites, 12325 Johnston Road – 99.5 • The Ryal At Ballantyne Resort, 10100 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 99.5 • Veltree Soufully Vegan Food, 14825 Ballantyne Village Drive – 93.5 Indian Trail • BP, 7805 Idlewild Road – 100 • Little Caesars, 325 Unionville-Indian Trail Road – 95 • N.Y. Pizza & Pasta, 624 Indian Trail Road – 95 • Subway, 7802 Idlewild Road – 100 • Taco Bell, 13710 E. Independence Blvd. – 97.5
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“With the price of crude oil rising $6 last week, that’s a major factor that could continue to lift gas prices even higher in the coming weeks.” North Carolina’s gas price average sits at $3.21 per gallon, having a 6-cent increase on the week. This is 15 cents more than a month ago and 92 cents more than last year. South Carolina’s gas price average sits at $3.18, having a 9-cent increase on the week.
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three disciplines and competes at the senior level. “I have never worked harder or dedicated more time and energy to something,” she said. Balancing schoolwork, training and other activities hasn’t been easy. It has meant giving up other hobbies, not participating in after-school clubs and completing homework at night after tiring practice sessions. There is also no sleeping in during the summer or other school breaks, as training often begins at 6 a.m. “One of the things I’ve always admired in Brittlyn as a skater is her persistence in acquiring difficult skills,” said Michele Subbot Sobehart, Brittlyn’s head skating coach. “She tackles everything presented to her with enthusiasm and shows resilience in challenging situations. “When most other people would give up on new skills or accept work less than their best, she is willing to be coached forward. She consistently asks what she can do better and how she can reach her goals.” As she finished high school, Brittlyn wanted to
for my major. That fall, I walked into one of my six sociology classes. Guess who was sitting in the class? Joan. We struck up a brief conversation. Two hours later, I walked into another sociology class. Again, you won’t believe who was in the class. It was Joan. By now, you are assuming she became the mother of my children. There is a wrinkle in this story. Three months before my final fall
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sewage and also increase the schools. “It is a heavy burden that this land will bear if it is not solar,” he said. Pine Gate Renewables will operate the farm, which will include 300 acres in panels to create enough energy to pow-
Brittlyn Anderson will spend three weeks in training – some online and some in person at the Missionary Training Center in Utah – before heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Kristen Anderson attend a university with a skating club. That led her to Utah State University, where she continued to train and compete while double majoring in kinesiology and psychology. But she is putting school and skating on hold for eighteen months as she makes a different kind of sacrifice and begins a different kind of training – that of becoming a full-time missionary. A typical missionary’s schedule begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Young missionaries live and work with a companion of the same gender and spend
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YMCA gets a $30,000 boost
CHARLOTTE – The Regions Foundation announced a $30,000 grant Feb. 7 to support the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. The grant will be used to cover costs associated with the YMCA’s Afterschool program at the Morrison Family, Keith Family, Lake Norman and Lowe’s YMCAs. Encouraging students to “excel after the bell,” the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s Afterschool program offers three- and five-day options providing students with a place to play, learn and grow through educational and imaginative activities encouraging them to explore who they are and what they can achieve. “Access to safe, nurturing and affordable childcare provides parents with a peace of mind that is priceless while providing children with new opportunities to learn and excel,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “The YMCA of Greater Charlotte delivers this and much more to families through Afterschool, an environment that broadens students’ horizons, promotes creativity and encourages them to connect socially. Founded in 1874, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte serves more than 300,000 people each year through a variety of programs, services and events. Its Afterschool program provides engaging educational, physical and social-emotional activities that support holistic development for youth.
Camps YMCA of Greater Charlotte continues offering two overnight options: Camp Harrison in Boomer and Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie. A variety of day camps can be found at several of the organization’s branches, including Brace Family YMCA, Morrison Family YMCA, McCrorey YMCA as well as the Ballantyne Arts Center. Like sports? They have it. Enjoy swimming. You got it. Weeklong camps span from April 16-22 to Aug. 22-28. On the web: www.ymcacharlotte.org
In Depth The Morrison YMCA, for example, offers a wealth of specialty camps. Some of the options available for children ages 5 to 8 include American Girl Camp, Classic Arcade Games, Cooking Camp, Flag Football, LEGO Camp, Mad Scientist Camp, Nickelodeon Days Camp, Pokemon Camp and Jedi in Training.
Science/Tech Camps Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte https://youth.cpcc.edu/ Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte www.nature.discoveryplace.org
Project Scientist-certified teachers lead girls divided by age in STEM learning and hands-on science during after-school and summer programs. Photos courtesy of Project Scientist
Project Scientist earns $1M grant CHARLOTTE – Project Scientist will receive a grant of $1 million from Trane Technologies, payable over three years. The grant includes funding for Project Scientist to add a new mentoring program and expand internationally into Mexico. The Charlotte-based nonprofit offers a virtual after-school STEM Club and virtual summer STEM camps for girls ages 4 to 12 in three time zones. STEM Club this spring will explore machine learning, climate change in national parks, and the chemistry of medicine and pharmacology. Eighty-five percent of Project Scientist girls come from under-resourced communities and receive financial aid from Project Scientist to attend.
Trane Technologies’ collaboration with Project Scientist will support nearly 800 girls between the ages of 4 and 12 each year of the three-year commitment. Trane Technologies employees will mentor girls and give them a behind-the-scenes look at STEM careers and workplaces. Trane Technologies has pledged $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours to build sustainable futures for underrepresented populations. “Children exposed to STEM education are not just learning new skills in problem-solving, computational thinking and collaboration - they are absorbing the signals they see,” said Steve Hagood, who chairs Project Scientist’s board. “That’s why just a glimpse of people, especially women, in STEM careers can unlock new dreams for what they can be.”
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JazzArts offers one-week program CHARLOTTE – JazzArts will offer a summer music camp from June 20 to 24 at UNC Charlotte. The JazzArts Music Camp is an exciting one-week comprehensive music training program for students, grades seven to 12, devoted to America’s original art form. Students will be immersed in an intensive jazz curriculum and have the opportunity to interact and play with other motivated young musicians from across the Charlotte region. The JazzArts Music Camp curriculum includes a small combo performance, jazz improvisation, faculty concerts (each afternoon), jazz history and listening, jazz theory (basic to advanced), composition, master class instruction on bass, drums, guitar, piano, saxophone (all woodwinds), trombone and trumpet, and student jam sessions. All instruments are welcome, including vocals. There will be a culminating community concert performance on Friday evening, the last day of camp. Registration is open. Register at https://www.thejazzarts.org/education/jazzarts-summer-music-camp/. Scholarships and financial aid are available.
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Things to consider heading into summer Preparing for camp can be daunting during the slow pace of summer. Here are some things to keep in mind amid the frenzy. • Housing – Whether your overnight camp involves cabins or college dorm rooms, there’s a good chance your children are going to have roommates. Remind them about that sharing rule you told them years ago. • Independence – Some kids
are eager to leave home. Others are clingy. Summer camp provides a gentle nudge toward independence. • Knowledge – Enrolling your children in academic or arts camps early in the summer could be just the trick to minimizing summer brain rust. They may spend the rest of the summer expanding their expertise or fine-tuning techniques. • Overnight camp – They may be pricey, but overnight camps build
confidence in your children. They also give parents a true vacation. • Packing – Preparation is the key to a pleasant packing experience. A pleasant packing experience prevents a lack of clean underwear. • Questions – It’s not only important to ask camp organizers plenty of questions about the upcoming experience, but it’s also good to quiz your children when they return home to see if they had fun.
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Learning to swim just got easier LOUD&LIVE CHARLOTTE – Former competitive swimmer Robert Yeager has opened The Swim Studio at 1630 E. Woodlawn Road across from Park Road Shopping Center. The studio offers one-onone weekly lessons in 30and 60-minute clips. It also provides drop-in lessons and 10-day boot camps. Children as young as 16 months old can learn the basics while older swimmers can gain a competitive edge. www.theswimstudios.com
Casual swimmer? YMCA branches like Brace Family in Matthews and Simmons Family in Charlotte not only offer aquatics-themed camps but also embed daily swimming in select specialty camps.
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HELP WANTED ANALYST (GLOBAL CONTROLLER’S GROUP) Position available in Charlotte, NC. Contribute to the monthly close process, which includes validating trial balances from the custodial administrator, calculating any accruals/ adjustments, install systems of recording cost, reporting of financial and budgetary data, and posting journal entries. Support various business processes including forecasting, financial risk management, operational accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning along with ad-hoc financial analysis. Assist in the approval process of intercompany cash transfers and invoice payments. Maintain monthly reconciliations for account balances, and partner with the tax department for tax provision entries. Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records to prepare unaudited and audited financial statements and footnote disclosures. Maintain auditable documentation of prepared financial statements, as well as evaluate statements prepared by external auditors during interim and year end. Direct applications to: ATTN: TF-DS, Barings LLC, 300 South Tryon Street Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC 28202 ALLY BANK SEEKS A MODEL VALIDATION ANALYST IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments. Requires: Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or Data Analytics plus one (1) year of experience in data modeling and model validations in the financial services industry. May telecommute. Send with reference number J-L500486 to Marlyn D. Mangual at recruitment@ally.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. ALLY BANK SEEKS A SENIOR API ENGINEER IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Drive the end-to-end design and development for system components (Services/ APIs and applications). Conduct and enforce development practices such as Design and Code reviews. Create technical designs (Activity Diagrams/ Sequence Diagrams, API service specifications, and message models) by working closely with Technology and Business partners. Own design alignment to the overall solution and application architecture. Perform root cause analysis, efficient production support, and maintenance/enhancements for existing applications. Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related and Five (5) years of postbaccalaureate progressive experience in the job offered or in the software development field using Java, Node. js, AWS, Go, ApiGee, SOAP, and Rest. Will accept foreign or U.S. Bachelor’s degree. May telecommute. Send with reference number J-L-520206 to Marlyn D. Mangual at recruitment@ally.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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ALLY BANK SEEKS A SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Design, build, and maintain appropriate data models and structures in support of analytics, data profiling, data rules and data lineage. Design and develop quality process and procedures to ensure effective availability, definition, and integrity of data assets. Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networks, or Computer Information Systems, or related and 5 Years of progressively responsible experience working with software development and data management for large data integration projects using experience with Hadoop, SQL, and API. May telecommute. Send with reference number J-L490654 to Marlyn D. Mangual at recruitment@ally.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. SLALOM’S CHARLOTTE, NC office has multiple openings for TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS various types/levels): Identify & develop technology solutions for clients. TO APPLY: Go to www.jobpostingtoday.com, search for job code 57299 & submit resume.
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CAROLINA TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. (CTE) SEEKS IT BUSINESS ANALYST IN CHARLOTTE, NC to support SAP FICO. Apply @ https://jobs.jobvite.com/ cte1926/jobs/alljobs. MISCELLANEOUS BURIAL PLOTS AT SHARON MEMORIAL Section 11D, Last Supper, Lot 211 Space 1 Only Section 11D, Last Supper, Lot 212 Spaces 1 & 2 Current rate at cemetery is $4,595 per space, Willing to sell for $2,000 ENTOMBMENT RIGHTS AT SHARON MEMORIAL PARK Section E, Crypt BB/605 1/2 BB (Tandem Crypt)
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TO: Marwa N. Salih Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action on January 25, 2022. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than March 21st, 2022, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 11th day of February, 2022. Elizabeth C. Dantism, Attorney 1018 East Blvd., Suite #1, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Additional Furniture Arriving Weekly From Local Factories And Immediately Available To Take Home FROM CHARLOTTE: I-77 North to I-40 West to Hickory, Exit 126. Left off ramp, then right onto Hwy. 70. Mart is on the left. 800-462-MART (6278) • www.hickoryfurniture.com I-40 West, Exit 126 • 2220 Highway 70 SE; Hickory, NC