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Several area towns are holding Fourth of July events. Mint Hill is holding a patriotic concert on June 3, while Matthews and Indian Trail are holding parades on July 4. Flip to page 4A for a regional roundup of Fourth of July events.

Books You may know James S. Murray as Murr on the TV show “Impractical Jokers,” but the prankster will be showing a different side at Park Road Books. He’s there June 30 to promote his new horror fiction book. See page 4A for details.

Food In July, Duckworth’s Kitchen & Taphouse is offering a $5 taphouse burger with side on Mondays and a $10 craft burger and brew on Wednesdays. It’s test feature of the month will be Nashville Hot Chicken, which are hand-breaded tenders.

Shopping Sur La Table, a store that sells culinary tools, offers up to 75 percent on merchandise during its Sur La Table Star-Spangled Summer Open House from noon to 4 p.m. June 30. The SouthPark Mall store is also offering samples and prizes.

Movies “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” may lead the box office for the second week in a row, considering “Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado” is its biggest competition.

Television Netflix is adding the latest seasons for several CBS prime time procedurals to its roster on July 1, including “Blue Bloods,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “NCIS.” Will the crime fighters be able to solve the mystery within an hour?

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PINEVILLE – I could barely hear my partners as the roaring helicopter airdropped our gyrosphere into the dense jungle. I wasn’t exactly sure what we were doing or where we were going, but I knew I had at least one job: scan all the dinosaurs. We rolled down a hill to an abandoned camp, pointing and clicking our devices at some flying Pterosaurs and a long-necked Brachiosaurus that leaned in so close, I honestly got a lit-

tle scared. Next, following an agile Velociraptor, our vehicle emerged into a wide-open plain. Our vehicle teetered onto the abandoned railway in the station and began to roll – right toward a gap in the track. A dot appeared in the sky and grew until it took the shape of a quadrotor helicopter coming to our rescue. It reached us just as we fell off the broken track and a giant razor-teethed Mesosaur exploded from the murky

original “Jurassic Park” soundtrack swelled in our ears and we were congratulated for our hard work.

CHARLOTTE – The National Civic League recognized Charlotte with the All-America City Award for its response to the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police in 2016 and accusations of economic inequities. The NCL noted how the city engaged residents in one-on-one meetings and community meetings,

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depths. Jerked upward by the helicopter’s clutches, we barely escaped the jaws of the 15-ton sea monster. The world faded to white as the

Filiault moved atop school's lacrosse record books by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

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CHARLOTTE – When former Providence Day School lacrosse player Will Filiault was getting ready to sign his national letter of intent to play lacrosse at Jacksonville (Fla.) University in February, Chargers coach Bobby Thompson jokingly told him that he would need to have a special senior year to become the all-time leading goal scorer and points scorer in school history. Filiault had a special senior season for the Chargers. Filiault scored 55 goals to tie for the top spot as the school’s all-time goal scorer

and his 83 total points made the 6-foot3, 185-pound midfielder the top total points leader in school history, as Providence Day advanced to the NCISAA state championship game in May. Those impressive numbers earned Filiault All-Conference, All-State and All-American honors. For his efforts, Filiault is the South Charlotte Weekly Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. “Obviously, a great year,” Thompson said. “I told him he could potentially break those records and he ended up tied in career goals and as the all-time leader in points scored. It was a pretty big number see FILIAULT, Page 2A

Providence Day's Will Filiault scored 37 goals this past season while helping the Chargers to the state championship game while being named an All-American. Photo courtesy of Providence Day

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Grant Abrams, Providence Day Abrams was a four-year starter for the Chargers and helped ignite a run to the NCISAA title game. The All-State long stick midfielder locked down the opposing team’s best player and was instrumental in a defense that allowed just eight points per game.

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Cade Caggiano, Ardrey Kell Half of a sensational freshman tandem, Caggiano burst onto the scene for the Knights. He scored 73 goals, which according to Maxpreps.com ranks 38th in the nation and the third-most by a freshman this year. Caggiano also dished out 33 assists for the 16-5 Knights.

Seaman Shelby Henke, from Charlotte, looks through binoculars aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook on June 26. Alyssa Weeks/U.S. Navy

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I took off my headset and looked around Dave & Buster’s restaurant and arcade to readjust to the real world. Dave & Buster’s locations around the country opened up their first virtual reality experience, “Jurassic World VR Expedition” on June 15. And it feels very real. The “ride” is a stationary four-seat cart that tilts, rumbles and rocks to immerse you in the 360-degree 3D video and audio you see and hear through the attached HTC Vive headset. You can’t see the others on the ride with you, but you can see their headsets and wands used to aim and scan dinosaurs moving in real time. You can get your hands on a similar headset and play VR games on an Xbox, PlayStation or computer. But Pineville D&B’s General Manager Jim McGann thinks technology like their company-exclusive “Jurassic World” is more immersive. “I don’t think you can put that platform at home,” McGann said. “And that to me feels more like real life. A lot of our clientele are gamers, so they play at home all the time – but they still yearn to come to a place like this where they have everything at their fingertips and it’s a bigger, better version.” Although it’s currently the only VR title, “Jurassic World” isn’t the only one of Dave & Buster’s roughly 150 that’s more immersive than home gaming. “The Luigi’s Mansion” vacuum controller physi-

TJ Cusick, Butler The senior dominated the ball all season long. The Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Player of the Year was an all-conference selection after winning 254 of 334 faceoffs, which amounted to a 76 win percentage. Cusick also scored 18 goals and added 165 ground balls and 15 assists.

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cally clatters when you suck up coins, the “Dark Escape” horror shooter booth features surround sound jump scares, and the multiplayer-enabled Mario Kart machines feature mechanical steering wheels and separate pedals for gas and brakes. However, Special Events Manager Yarie Maldonado believes the point of Dave & Buster’s goes beyond fun and immersive games though. “People can go to any arcade, but when they come here, they’re looking for that overall experience we provide,” Maldonado said. “Everything from our food, our drinks, our games – we like to unify it and give people the full Dave & Buster’s experience.” “Jurassic World” may be the first Dave & Buster’s VR game, but amusements manager and machine operator Roger Henry said it won’t be the only one. Henry said the company designed the machine to be updated with new software, so the pieces are in place for new immersive and exciting experiences. He also confirmed future games will be associated with movie releases. As far as what’s next, Henry made this guarantee: “I don’t know what movies are coming up, so I wouldn’t be able to tell exactly, but it’s going to be something exciting, I know.” The new movie, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” hit theaters June 22.

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Will Filiault will play college lacrosse at Jacksonville (Fla.) University. Photo courtesy of Providence Day

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to hit to reach those milestones. It was his determination that allowed him to do that. His strength is his athleticism, and he has tremendous drive to do well. Will is a competitor.” Filiault, who also earned All-Conference football honors for Providence Day last fall as a safety, finished his career with 185 goals, including 98 his junior and season seasons while he was also a team captain both seasons for the Chargers. He was a fouryear letterman in lacrosse during his high school career. While his individual accomplishments stand out, Filiault is most proud of the fact that he was part of a team that advanced to the state championship game. Christ School, of Arden, defeated the Chargers 18-8 to win the state title for a second-consecutive year. “I was really grateful that I got to compete in the state championship with my teammates,” Filiault said. “We had such a young team, and that was a really great thing. It took a team effort. We were also in the state championship game in football as well.” Thompson said that Filiault played his best lacrosse in the playoffs after classmate Ryan Heffes suffered a season-ending hand injury in the regular-season finale that required surgery. “Will put the team on his shoulder in the play-

offs,” Thompson said. “We didn’t know if we were going to make it as far as we made it without Ryan. I think Will welcomed the responsibility and he played outstanding lacrosse the last couple of weeks of the season.” Filiault, who will be taking honors classes at Jacksonville, is also active off the field, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and Everyone Loves Lacrosse. “Our players volunteer at ELL twice a week in the fall to teach younger kids the game,” Thompson said. “He was a big part of that as well.” Filiault said he is looking forward to taking his lacrosse game to the collegiate level. Filiault will be one of 24 freshmen on the Jacksonville roster. “I’m really excited about going to Jacksonville and I can’t wait to get down there and start changing lacrosse in the South,” Filiault said. “We have a really good freshmen class.” Jacksonville lacrosse coach John Galloway said he expects Filiault to compete for playing time as a freshman. “Will is a multi-sport athlete with unlimited potential,” Galloway said. “Will is a star football player that utilizes his athleticism on the lacrosse field. He will immediately impact our midfield on both sides of the ball. Will is also going to be in the honors program here at JU.”

Will Filiault, Providence Day The two-time all-state midfielder helped fuel Chargers run to NCISAA title game. The Jacksonville commit was an all-American after a standout season during which the South Charlotte Weekly Player of the Year had 37 goals, 22 assists and played a crucial role in the Charger defense. Ryan Heffes, Providence Day Heffes earned all-state honors while helping the Chargers march all the way to the NCISAA championship game. He scored 20 goals and piled up a CISAA-high 51 assists, which ranked 33rd in the country according to MaxPreps. com. He also collected 33 ground balls. Collin Hoben, Charlotte Latin Hoben had a tremendous season for the Hawks, earning himself all-conference and all-state honors for his work in the midfield and on faceoffs, where he shined brightly. The junior is a High Point commit and this season won 216 faceoffs at a 76 percent success rate. Michael Horgan, Charlotte Catholic The all-conference defender was great at locking down the back of the Catholic line. The Washington and Lee commit made the Cougars transition to Conference 14 a smooth one and caught the admiration of many opposing coaches for his strong play. Andrew Kelly, Myers Park The Mustangs went undefeated in conference play and 13-5 overall behind an offense that averaged 12 goals per game. Look no further than Kelly as the reason why as the Army commit proved to be one of the state’s top attackers and playmakers. Jackson Price, Ardrey Kell Price is the second half of the Knights' brilliant freshman pair. Price scored 59 goals, the fourth-highest total from a freshman this season, according to Maxpreps.com. He piled up 43 assists, which was the second-most for a freshman this season, and he topped 100 points in his sensational debut. Brad Thompson, Charlotte Catholic Thompson spearheaded a very good Cougar offensive attack. The Rutgers commit was just as dangerous leading the break, making the key pass or beating the goalkeeper himself. He was the key to an offense that put up 12 goals per game.

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Mecklenburg Swim Association dives deeper into Union County by Yustin Riopko Contributor

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which resulted in partnerships that built a more skilled workforce, reduced teen crime and invested in infrastructure and neighborhoods in need. Assistant City Manager Debra Campbell nearly lost her composure when telling the Charlotte City Council about the award on June 25. “The reason I’m so proud is because of all the good work going on in this community,” Campbell said. “Not just by the City

of Charlotte, but the entire community – public and private sectors and nonprofits. It really enabled us to just simply tell a story of all the great things we are doing.” Charlotte’s presentation focused on three programs: • Project P.I.E.C.E. (Partnership for Inclusive Employment and Career Excellence), which connects people to training for construction jobs. • LEVEL UP – a partnership with the YMCA to connect with youth. • Efforts to build infrastructure in the North End community.

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Reader wonders if client can legally abandon bill Dear Attorney, I sell personalized organic pet food meal plans and the ingredients to make them. I have a contract clients sign stating what I do and how much my services cost. Recently, a client refused to pay his bill of $5,000 because he claims I took too long and that because he never signed the contract, he’s not responsible for paying me. I did not take too long and he agreed to the terms of the agreement in an email even though he never signed the actual contract. Can he really not pay me or is he just being stingy? Submit your questions to inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com Pet food or shower curtain rings, a written contract helps the parties understand their rights and obligations to one another as well as determine what to do if one party to the contract fails to do his part. In North Carolina, certain types of contracts must be in writing and signed by the person/company against whom enforcement is sought. A contract for the sale of items, such as a car or refrigerator, must be in writing if the sales price is $500 or more. Similarly, a contract for the sale of land must be in writing as is the case for residential lease. The requirement for a written contract, however, is substantially more complicated than just saying “in writing.” What qualifies as a “writing,” and how is the requirement for a “signature” satisfied in today’s world? Finally, what are the rules if people who signed it disagree about how the contract was to be performed? First, you have a contract with your client. The writing and signature requirements are satisfied if you sent him the terms of the agreement and he sent an email to you agreeing to those terms. The more complicated issue is how do you interpret the contract if the two of you do not agree on when and how it was to be performed. You do not mention what the contract said regarding the time frame to perform, but if the contract is silent about the time to perform, this is essentially a question of reasonableness and each side’s interpretation of that. Could you have been late in performing? If so, does this affect what your client owes you? It may not, if your client received the full benefit of what was promised to him and was not damaged by the delay, then he should be responsible for the full amount. In short, it’s a complicated question which will potentially require looking outside what is known as the “four corners” of the contract to see what you and your client intended the time to perform to be or thought the time to perform was. This can be found in communications

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between you and your client as well as written correspondence, such as emails. My recommendation is to look at your contract. Does it say when you had to deliver the meals? If not, did you and your client discuss the time period for you to do your work? Be honest with yourself. Were you slow to perform? If so, was the client harmed from this delay? Is your client being unreasonable in his expectations or just stingy, not wanting to pay? Honesty in the self-analysis by both parties may help the two of you reach an agreement to resolve the contract dispute. If you cannot reach an agreement, consulting an attorney to assess your claim would be worth it so you can determine if it is worth pursuing in court. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Laura H. Budd or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law.

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A roundup of Fourth of July events across the region Charlotte the fireworks from Romare A SkyShow Fireworks Bearden Park. There will also Spectacular will follow the be a free street festival from Charlotte Knights and 2 to 10 p.m. in front of the Durham Bulls minor league ballpark. There will be live baseball game at BB&T Ball- music, carnival rides, bounce park in uptown. The first houses and other attractions. pitch is at 6:05 p.m. and the There’s a charge for some acgame usually a sellout. tivities at the festival. York Times For Syndication Sales Corporation TheisNew Corporation Avenue, York, N.Y. 10018 those not attending game, NewThe Charlotte Museum of 620 Eighth the Information 1-800-972-3550 For be people should able to seeCall:History’s annual 4th of July

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3 and ends July 4. The festival includes live music followed by a fireworks display each night. Live music on Wednesday by Sam Morrow and Colter Wall. Admission is free, but parking is $6. The 18th Annual Plaza Midwood Pig Pickin’ will be July 4 from 4 to 11 p.m. in Plaza Midwood. It includes BBQ, bands and brews. Mint Hill Mint Hill will hold its annual Patriotic Concert featuring Charlotte’s Queen City Brass Band on July 3 on the lawn of town hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane. The Mint Hill Fire Department will raise a giant American flag. In addition to the concert, there will be giant inflatables, giant Jenga, cornhole and face painting among the many activities. The event is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Matthews The Matthews Fun Family 4th Celebration will be on July 4. Bounce houses, kids’ activities and food trucks will

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Author Event Simba Sana, leader of Karibu Books, discusses his memoir “Never Stop” at Park Road Books. Visit www. parkroadbooks.com or call 704-5259239 for details. 7 to 8:30 p.m.; 4139 Park Road Live Music The Russell N' Woods Band performs during the Music on the Green series at the Promenade at Providence. Visit www.promenadeon providence.com for details. 7 to 10 p.m.; 10844 Providence Road

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Children’s Storytime Barnes & Noble holds a children’s storytime, featuring James Dean’s “Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate” at its Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road), Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road) and Carolina Place Mall (11025 Carolina Place) locations. Visit www.barnesandno ble.com for details. 11 a.m.; Various locations

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Author Event Amy Gray-Cunningham Sana discusses her inspirational book “Daring to Believe” at Park Road Books. The story explores how faith moved her to donate a kidney to a childhood. Email events@parkroadbooks. com to RSVP. Visit www.parkroad books.com or call 704-525-9239 for details. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4139 Park Road Book Club The Book to Film Club at South County Regional Library discusses “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Register in advance. Call 704-4166600 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for details. 1 to 3:30 p.m.; 5801 Rea Road

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Elsewhere Kings Mountain celebrates Independence Day on July 4 starting at 5 p.m. at the Deal Park walking trail, 211 N. Cleveland Ave. Festivities include a live band, food vendors and a scene performed from Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama about the Battle of Kings Mountain. There will also be fireworks. The event is free. The Charlotte Motor Speedway 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will be on Tuesday, July 3. Drivers’ autographs and fireworks follow the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout. The shootout starts at 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $8. Kids under 13 get in for free. Every July 4, it is free to fish in all public bodies of water in North Carolina. No fishing license is required. Many locations will have loaner equipment.

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Live Music Indefinite performs the next installment of the Blakeney Summer Concert Series at the shopping center. Visit www.shopblakeney.com. 7 to 10 p.m.; Blakeney at Ardrey Kell and Rea roads.

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Author Event James S. Murray, best known as Murr on the “Impractical Jokers” TV show, talks about his horror book,

“Awakened” at Park Road Books. Imagine the opening of a new subway line and the ceremonial first train ride is full of murdered people. Visit www.parkroadbooks.com or call 704-525-9239 for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 4139 Park Road Film Series Morrison Regional Library screens four obscure movies in the Summer Film Noir Series. Call 704416-5400 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 7015 Morrison Blvd. Live Music The Inlaws Band performs during the Music on the Green series at the Promenade at Providence. Visit www.promenadeonprovidence.com for details. 7 to 10 p.m.; 10844 Providence Road Live Music Borderlyne performs the next installment of the Blakeney Summer Concert Series at the shopping center. Visit www.shopblakeney.com for details. 7 to 10 p.m.; Blakeney at Ardrey Kell and Rea roads.

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Downtown Crawl The Red Brick Partnership invites the community to the First Thursday Downtown Matthews Crawl. Look for specials from merchants, as well as entertainment. Visit www.redbrick partnership.org for details. 5 p.m.; Downtown Matthews

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Film Screening Morrison Regional Library screens the PG-rated film “Coco” for ages 5 to 11. Call 704-416-5400 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 7015 Morrison Blvd.

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DINING SCORES The county inspected these restaurants June 15 to 21: 28209 • Jet’s Pizza, 1607 Montford Drive – 90.5 • Lai Lai Express, 1607 E. Montford Drive – 94 • Rock Salt, 512 Brandywine Road – 93 28210 • Cherry House Restaurant II, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road – 92 • Salsaritas Fresh Cantina, 8400 Park Road – 94 28211 • Carolina Commercial Kitchen, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95 • Chick Off the Block, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Chick-fil-A, 4431 Randolph Road – 96 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2921 Providence Road – 96 • Firebirds, 3920 Sharon Road – 97.5 • The Improper Pig, 4422 Colwick

Road – 96 • Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Road – 92 • Mandarin Express, 4400 Sharon Road – 93.5 • Mi Barrios Halal Food Carts Fish & Chips, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Namastay Kitchen & Hangout, 274 S. Sharon Amity Road – 90 • Nori Japan, 4400 Sharon Road – 90 • Pizza Peel & Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 96.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 3920 Sharon Road – 93.5 • Shun Lee Palace, 4340 Colwick Road – 94.5 • Value Mart (Krispy Krunchy Chicken), 1116 McAlway Road – 97 • Wolfman Pizza, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 95 28226 • Carmel Place, 5512 Carmel Road – 96.5 • Chili’s Grill & Bar, 8302 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • KFC, 8800 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96.5

• Outback Steakhouse, 8338 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Thai House, 8706 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 28277 • Cajun Yard Dog, 8036 Providence Road – 94.5 • Carolina Ale House, 7404 Waverly Walk Ave. – 90 • Cherry Blossom, 8206 Providence Road – 94 • Jamba Juice, 6432 Rea Road – 96.5 • Lotus Café, 8610 Camfield Street – 90.5 • New South Kitchen & Bar, 8140 Providence Road – 96 • Pio Pio Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 96.5 • Smoothie King, 9405 Bryant Farms Road – 94.5 • Tabla Indian Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 95.5 • Tropical Smoothie Café, 5349 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 98.5 • Wendy’s, 7712 Rea Road – 94 • Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 96

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From breakfast to advocacy Ballantyne leaders becoming more active in infrastructure by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Since 2001, Ray Eschert has been inviting city and county leaders to engage with neighbors at Ballantyne Breakfast Club meetings. In recent months, the “Mayor of Ballantyne” has become more of an advocate for the south Charlotte region. He left his role as chairman of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club last year to take on more responsibility with the South Charlotte Partners, a new group working to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses in the region. Eschert penned a letter May 30 to Mayor Vi Lyles and the Charlotte City Council, on behalf of South Charlotte Partners, thanking leaders for including in their budget $20 million in funding for the extension of Bryan Farms Road and $5 million for public safety projects. Eschert asked the council for an additional $5 million for other projects. He followed the letter up by asking the council in person on Jan. 11. “The ability to identify things that need to be looked at and then bringing some weight behind them definitely gets attention,” Eschert said. Tim Morgan and Victoria Nwasike have not only taken over the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, but they also work with Eschert on the volunteer board of the South Charlotte Partners. While the Ballantyne Breakfast Club will continue to serve as a communications network between residents and elected bodies, the South Charlotte Partners will be focused more on policy issues, Morgan said. Both groups are working together to bring more infrastructure to the community. “For years, it's always been recognized that as a donor district, we were providing a lot of funding and getting very little of it in return,” Eschert said. The dynamics changed when Smoky Bissell and his Bissell Companies sold Ballantyne Corporate Park to Northwood Investors last year. Ballantyne leaders credit Bissell, not the city, for many of the road improvements around the 535-acre park. One of the perks of having Eschert and

Nwasike on the South Charlotte Partners board is their experience on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. This allows them to work with developers on bringing better projects to the region. “From my experience serving on the planning commission, you start to realize the hostility toward the developers has been based on the fact that there's been no up-front conversations,” Eschert said. Developers looking to invest in the Ballantyne area have traditionally depended on city staff for rezonings, but city staff doesn't necessarily have the strongest pulse of the community. They now know to give Eschert a call. “We obviously are not trying to tell somebody what their project has to look like, but it's providing an opportunity for those folks to get some information to know what they're stepping into,” Morgan said. “So when they have their community meetings, they are better prepared.” Such dialogue could help increase the amount of buffers or decrease the number of housing units in a given project. Eschert has advocated on behalf of the South Charlotte Partners beyond the city limits. He recently encouraged the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization to go ahead and widen Lancaster Highway. He's also written Gov. Roy Cooper to advance construction of managed lanes for Interstate 485, a project that could alleviate traffic congestion coming from Matthews and Union County. The group said it has received favorable feedback from the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. Nwasike envisions South Charlotte Partners overseeing a Municipal Service District, similar to Center City Partners or University City Partners. They are taxing districts that improve quality of life in a commercial area. For example, the University City Partners completed a study a few years ago outlining how the community would like to see light rail stations develop along the LYNX Blue Line Extension. With enough funding, the South Charlotte Partners could have paid staff supporting the volunteer board's efforts. As for the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, Morgan and Nwasike have been able to pick up where Eschert has left off with programming. Their next event is the annual back to school panel on Aug. 11, featuring Superintendent Clayton Wilcox and school board members Mary McCray and Sean Strain. Visit www. ballantynebreakfastclub.com to learn more about both groups.

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Above: Miller Street Dance Company provides a great avenue for children to learn dance and make friends. Photo courtesy of Miller Street Dance Company Below: Carmel Christian School gives students exposure to fun, hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of Carmel Christian School

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outh Charlotte Weekly launched its Best of the Weekly readers' choice competition April 27. Since then, readers have been voting for their favorite companies via paper and online ballots. In previous years, the winner of each category was determined by votes from readers of all three of our newspapers, including Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and Union County Weekly. Heading into this year, we decided to give each weekly its own set of winners. This made it more fair to companies in south Charlotte. Some of the winners have done an exceptional job in positioning themselves as the most recognizable companies in their respective industries, while others have asked customers to cast votes on their behalf. Either way, I congratulate all of this year's winners. May the awards give you some momentum heading into the summer and fall. I pity the fool that tries to contact me and engage in jibba jabba about how they should have won because of blah blah or yada yada. It's wonderful that you have a superior product or service compared to the winner. I'm sorry if you didn't know about the voting or you think the contest is dumb. Bottom line: This was a readers' choice competition.

Best Day Care: Sardis Presbyterian Wee School The school is registering children from infants to transitional kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. The ministry of Sardis Presbyterian Church has been caring and educating students for several generations.

Best Private School: Carmel Christian School Carmel Christian's mission is “to provide an excellent education, built on biblical truth, which equips students to reflect Christ to the world.” It is strong academically, athletically and artistically.

SPORTS&FITNESS Best Dance Studio: Miller Street Dance Company The dance company offers summer camps and showcases, while its dancers win awards. Owner Michelle Rogers has participated in charitable initiatives like Dancers Against Cancer. Best Golf Course: The Golf Club at Ballantyne It's unusual to find a golf course on the property of a hotel, but it works at The Ballantyne Hotel and Resort. It has a practice area, pavilion and golf academy. Best Park: Marvin Efird Located in the Village of Marvin, this six-year-old park serves as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has a large barn that can be

rented out for parties, as well as walking trails and playground. It's also home to community events.

Dick’s Sporting Goods has athletic gear that attracts youth as well as the occasional pro athlete, like Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey. SCW file photo

Best Sporting Goods Store: Dick's Sporting Goods The national sports goods retailer has a presence in SouthPark, Pineville and Matthews. You can find equipment for most sports, including hiking, biking and camping. There's also pro team apparel. Best Gym: YMCA The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has locations throughout the city, including the Morrison Branch on Bryant Farms Road and Sara's Branch at Brixham Hill Avenue and Harris Branch on Quail Hollow Road. Each provides fitness and children's programming.

AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Dealer: Hendrick Honda This dealership, which opened in 1991, tries to build relationships with customers and the community. Earlier this month, staff held a blood drive at the dealership on South Boulevard and fed people at homeless shelters.

Best Auto Repair: Tire Engineers Tire Engineers is the place to go to get tires, brakes, alignments, shocks, struts and mufflers looked at. There’s locations on Park Road in Charlotte and Pineville. see AUTOMOTIVE, Page 2B

YMCAs are scattered throughout the county, but most offer access to quality children’s programming. Photo courtesy of YMCA of Greater Charlotte

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Best Car Wash: AutoBell Car Wash Since its founding in 1969, the car wash has grown to more than 80 locations, including ones at Park Road, South Boulevard and Monroe Road, as well as Pineville. The company has partnered with nonprofits to raise more than $9 million over the past 20 years.

BEAUTY Best Day Spa: Voci Spa Elaine Voci opened her medical spa in 1991. Aside from facials, massages and pedicures, customers can get laser services, micropigmentation and Botox injections. That's just tip of the iceberg though.

Above: Sonny’s BBQ won best caterer, best barbecue, best wings, best lunch spot and best service in the area. Photo courtesy of Sonny’s BBQ Below: Amélie’s, voted best bakery in south Charlotte, is known for their French macaroons. Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, on the other hand, has carved out the pizza market in the area. Karie Simmons/SCW photo

Best Hair Salon: Planet 21 A nine-chair salon has grown into three larger spaces in The Arborteum, The Fountains and The Arlington. Customers can get cuts, styles, coloring and textures. Best Nail Salon: Aloha Nails Whether you're looking for a manicure or gel polish, this independently owned salon in Blakeney has got you covered. You can get chocolate, champagne, lavender and pumpkin spice manicures. Best Stylist: Nikki Bourgeault (Brush’d Salon) Bourgeault operates Brush'd Salon within the Lenox Salons location in Blakeney. During her 12 years in hair and makeup, she's worked at New York Fashion Week, TV shows and with an NFL cheerleading team.

FOOD&DINING Best Bakery: Amélie’s Since opening in 2008, the French bakery and cafe has opened locations at Carmel Commons and Park Road. The salted caramel brownie and macaroons are legendary, but so is the effort put into crafting each seasonal menu. Best Barbecue: Sonny’s BBQ Sonny's takes its barbecue seriously, holding a Pitmaster in Training Academy to educate employees on the meats, sauces and equipment necessary to make barbecue lovers squeal with delight. Best Caterer: Sonny's BBQ Tell your boss to forget the rubbery chicken and bland salad for the next boardroom meeting in favor of Sonny's. Also, advise the executives before the meeting to take off their jackets, loosen their belts and start digging into a tray of barbecue.

Best Breakfast: Le Peep Charlotteans can enjoy Le Peep’s eclectic breakfast menu, which includes classic breakfast options, griddle goods, benedicts, skillets, omelets, crepes and healthy menu options. Best Asian Food: Taipei South This Chinese restaurant on Johnston Road consistently receives high marks from reviewers on Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor. People rave about the price and service. Best Date Night: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill With locations at SouthPark and Stonecrest, Firebirds has many of the elements for a romantic night out, including an attractive atmosphere, high-end entrees and wine. see FOOD&DINING, Page 3B

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Best Burger Joint: Five Guys The burger chain has several Charlotte locations. They attract patrons that appreciate its commitment to using fresh ground beef. The fries and shakes complement the hand-formed burgers.

Best Italian: Riccio's Italian Restaurant Talk about Italian traditions – this beloved restaurant in the Touchstone Village Shopping Center has been serving Charlotte families since 1962. There's plenty of dishes to be had here.

Best Wings: Sonny BBQ When pulled pork is in the air, it's hard to concentrate on the rest of Sonny's menu. But the wings are an appetizer to try. You can request them smoked, dry-rubbed or enhanced with barbecue sauce.

Best Lunch Spot: Sonny's BBQ No need to feel guilty if you skip breakfast. You'll leave full from Sonny's. One of the most appealing features of eating here is all-you-can-eat chicken, pork and ribs for just a few bucks more than the regular menu price.

Best Ice Cream: Bruster's Ice Cream The ice cream franchise boasts slow-kettle processing and a large variety of premium flavors that cool people down during the summer months. One of its

Best Mexican: La Unica Mexican Restaurant The Lancaster Highway restaurant has brought authentic Mexican cuisine to the Ballantyne community since opening last year. The menu includes all-

day breakfast and lunch specials. Best Pizzeria: Brooklyn Pizza Parlor The Colony Road restaurant offers gourmet and stuffed pizzas. Nonna's Pizza conjures up memories of grandma and includes a special sauce. Best Sandwich Shop: Jimmy John's Since Jimmy John Liautaud founded the sandwich shop in 1983, it has become one of the fastest-growing food chains in the country. The company prides itself on fast delivery of its fresh, all-natural sandwiches. Best Seafood: Captain Steve's People on a voyage for fried fish will want to dock their transport at Captain Steve's on Monroe Road. Fried seafood platters may have baby shrimp, catfish, flounder, tilapia and deviled crab, along with slaw, hushpupies and a side.

Best Steakhouse: Longhorn Steakhouse The smell of the restaurant's legendary grilled steaks continues to lure travelers along Independence Boulevard and in the Carolina Place Mall area. The steak menu offers variety, from the modestly priced Renegade Sirloin to The Longhorn. Best Sushi: Ru San's The Park Road restaurant offers a wide variety of sushi rolls for any palate, as well as “Power House Specials,” available for appetites of any size. Each roll is packed with authentic Japanese flavors. Best Service: Sonny's BBQ Sonny's has won its fifth award in this year's Food & Dining category. The national brand is celebrating “50 years of smoke,” a testament to its winning formula of serving mouthwatering barbecue.

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DRINKING Best Bar: Buona Vita Opened in 2009, this pub gives back to the community through fundraisers and an annual golf tournament. It's name translates to “good life.” Best Coffee Shop: Rush Espresso The coffee at this Ballantyne stop is crafted by Brooklyn-based Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists. Aside from coffee, you can order a latte, cappuccino, mocha, vienesse and espresso. Cold coffee drinks are available. Best Happy Hour: Growlers Pourhouse This is a craft beer destination, where the food is designed to enhance the beer. Owner Jeff Tonidandel is a certified cicerone, while the bar even offers beer education nights. Best Wine Bar: Vitner’s Arboretum The market boasts more than 1,500 wines. You can buy wine by the glass as well as cheeses to pair with it. The menu also has flatbread dishes and craft beers. Best Sports Bar: Duckworth’s The grill and taproom has five locations, including Ballantyne and Park Road. The bar has a quality menu with many taps and TVs throughout the bar.

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Best Pest Control: Killingsworth “The Big Green K” takes on the most persistent pests, such as bed bugs, mosquitoes and termites. The firm, which has served the region since 1993, also handles squirrels, snakes, birds, raccoons, rodents and other critters.

Best Landscaping Company: Ladam Landscaping Lou Damiano, of Waxhaw, owns this eight-year-old landscaping company, according to the Better Business Bureau. The company has an A-plus rating.

Best Interior Design: Sardis Marketplace The Charlotte consignment shop has more than 60 vendors spanning 20,000 square feet. The variety of home décor inventory, ranging from lighting to throws, makes for

Best Heating and Cooling Service: Helms Brothers HVAC No one wants to live or work in discomfort. This 35-year-old Indian Trail company prides itself on customer service when it comes to repairing heating and air systems.

Best Hardware Store: Lowe's The home-improvement retailer has invested a lot of time and effort into enriching the customer experience. It has five stores in Charlotte.

Sit, Stay, Play Dog Training is owned by Camille Asmer, who has trained over 700 dogs in the area. Photo courtesy of Camille Asmer

Best Veterinarian: Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital of Charlotte Dr. Trish Johnson, a veteran of the industry since 1995, owns the hospital. It provides preventative services, surgical procedures and end-of-life care. Best Pet Store: Pet People Pet People is a place where pet owners can buy their loved ones natural and nutritious food. The store has a reputation for helping nonprofits that focus on animals. Best Groomer: Charlotte Mobile Pet Spa How's this for the lap of luxury? Grooming and hydro-massage therapy that comes straight to your home. The company serves southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties. Best Dog Trainer: Sit, Stay, Play Dog Training You don't have to be mean to a dog for it to listen. Camille Asmer uses force-free methods to train your pooch. She also can work on addressing less desirable behaviors, such as aggression or anxiety. Best Boarding Service: Social Pet Hotel

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Best Community Theater: Theatre Charlotte The theater group maintains a thorough schedule of productions. Upcoming shows coming to the main stage include “Peter and the Starcatcher” in September, “The Philadelphia Story” in October and November, and “A Christmas Carol” in December. Best Live Music Venue: The Filmore This venue not only attracts a lot of talented bands, but also has great lighting and sound, as well as stadium-style seats. The Indigo Girls and Tory Lanez are among artists performing soon.

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Best Art Gallery: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art One floor of this museum contains works, such as Claude Monet's “Water Lilies,” spanning from 1880 to 1950. It also features edgier art exhibits, like one commemorating the work of director Reza Abdoh that's now on display. Best Historical Site: James K Polk President James K. Polk State Historic Site is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Outside the museum, visitors will find structures and gardens designed to show how families lived during Polk's life.

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HEALTH Best General Practitioner: Peter Justis Dr. Justis works at Charlotte Medical Clinic. Atrium Health publishes reviews. Justis has tallied an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars and 774 ratings. Best Assisted Living: Sunrise Senior Living Sunrise Senior Living offers assisted living, Alzheimer's and memory care, and short-term stays at its south Charlotte locations: Sunrise on Providence and Brighton Gardens of Charlotte. Best Chiropractor: Carolina Sports Clinic Sports chiropractic care is available at the company's Blakeney and SouthPark locations. Aside from correcting alignment, they help clients learn how to manage injuries and prevent future issues. Best Dentist: Cedar Walk Dentistry Incisal Edge magazine named

Best Massage Therapy: Carolina Sports Clinic The clinic has four locations, including SouthPark and Blakeney. Staff offers massages, physical therapy and nutrition, as well as acupuncture and cryotherapy, to get athletes back on track. Sports-specific training room at Blink Eyecare and Eyewear. SCW file photo

Prashant Rao and Yelena Brikina among America's best young dentists. They lead a staff that is involved in the community. They've supported Omni Montessori School and The Cleft Out Foundation. Best Dermatologist: Dr. Donald Fraser Dr. Fraser, of Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, has quite the track record, having practiced in dermatology since 1984. He’s also well-respect-

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Best Bridal Salon: Couture Bridal by Jablonska The boutique, located in The Fountains Shopping Center, combines gowns from David Tutera, Paloma Blanca and Sophia Tolli with custom veils and accessories. Custom fitting and alterations are available.

niture and décor at Sardis Marketplace and its pop-up markets. Ruth Purrazzella has experience working in antique malls. Best Home Decor: Sardis Marketplace Whether you're trying to outfit a room in your home with glass art, wood pieces, candles or frames, you'll find some inspiration from the various vendors at Sardis Marketplace. Best Jewelry Store: Sardis Marketplace You don't have to go to a high-end store to find attention-grabbing jewelry. Vendors are constantly introducing new inventory, such as leather and suede earrings, to help women make a statement.

Best Antiques: Sardis Marketplace You're likely to stumble upon antique fur-

Best Mattress Store: Mattress Firm Mattress Firm has stores in the Arboretum,

Best Bookstore: Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble has three bookstores in southern Mecklenburg County, including Morrison Place, The Arboretum and Carolina Place Mall. Stores host storytimes for children and author events.

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Best Pediatrician: Arboretum Pediatrics This clinic employs a team of doctors that works with newborns, tots and teens. Whether your kids are sick or need immunizations or sports physicals, Arboretum Pediatrics is here to help. Best Weight Loss Facility: Carolinas Natural Health Since 2005, Carolinas Natural Health Center has been advocating holistic, natural therapies for families in the Charlotte region. The office conducts quite a bit of outreach, ranging from dinner seminars to Facebook Live events.

Carolina Pavilion, Carolina Place, South Boulevard and SouthPark. The company makes it easy to shop for a mattress, offering options for the budget or comfort-conscious buyer. Best Music Store: Sam Ash Music Stores You can find guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and other equipment to produce your next hit. Lessons and repairs are available. Best Consignment Store: Sardis Marketplace Sardis Marketplace celebrated its second anniversary last month. As you can see from the five Best of the Weekly shopping categories the store won, the outlet offers a variety of items, including furniture and fashion. Best Toy Store: Toys “R” Us That rainy weather we've been getting lately are actually tears from Toys “R” Us kids that never wanted to grow up, as the brand closed the last of its stores since filing for bankruptcy. Readers gave the store sympathy votes. Best Women’s Boutique: Sardis Marketplace You can find women's clothing, shoes, and purses at Sardis Marketplace. Jennifer Purrazzella has a fashion marketing degree.

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Best Mortgage Company: Quail Hollow Financial Services The company dates back to 2001. Scott McQuay, who serves as president and owner, has worked more than 20 years in the mortgage industry. Best Attorney: Brad Bailey Bailey partners with Peter Carlino to run Bailey & Carlino on Fairview Road. They specialize in residential real estate law. Bailey has been practicing law in North Carolina since 2000. Best Bank: PNC PNC has two branches along Randolph Road. The Cotswold branch has a sun-lit lobby with iPads and customer-enhanced ATMs. The bank also performs a lot of outreach in terms of financial literacy. Best Cleaning Service: Maid Brigade Maid Brigade of Charlotte cleans apartments and houses. Their staff sanitizes kitchens and bathrooms, vacuums and mops floors, performs dusting, as well as extra touches, with green techniques. Deeper cleaning options are available. Best Dry Cleaner: 2ULaundry 2ULandry is a services that allows onthe-go clients to choose where their laundry is picked up. Dry cleaning only takes a day and clients have the option of tracking each step of the process. Best Florist: Providence Florist The firm offers floral arrangements and bouquets for a variety of occasions. Whether your trying to convey admiration, gratitude, sympathy or romantic feelings, Providence Florist can help. Best Funeral Home: McEwen The funeral service can help families plan ahead or adapt to the unexpected loss of a loved one. The company dates back to the early 1900s. Best Photographer: South Charlotte Images The company offers packages for maternity, bridal, family and outdoor photos, as well as shots commemorating children's milestones. Check out its work on Instagram (southcharlotteimages). Best Insurance Agent: Rob Honeycutt Honeycutt is part of Honeycutt Insurance Agency. The firm recently won an award for life insurance sales and service. The company considers Honeycutt their “resident commercial authority.”

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