OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP

WINTER 2017 EDITION

GROVEPARKGAZETTE

Neighbors helping our schools

East Charlotte has an opportunityfor a real spark

Meet your new block captains

The Charter School across the street

Much More!

What’s Inside?

www.Grove-Park.org

Photo courtesy of Lindsey Wolfe

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

BY: Mimi Davis

I'm very excited about the soon-to-be-announced groundbreaking for the new park at Linda Lake and Williams Rd.  Though we don't have a date for it yet we do have a name.  

If you look on a map you can see a creek running through the park which could, in the future, be lovely with ferns and shade- loving plants.  It comes from Delta Lake and is labeled on at least one old map as Delta Creek.  A committee was formed of neighbors from both Grove Park and Ravenwood to name the park and a most obvious name was chosen: Delta Creek Park.  It will look beautiful on the new signage.  Parks & Rec was hoping for a February groundbreaking, but whenever this happens we'll be posting photos on Grove Park's Facebook page.  

Another new event that affects us is that we have a new city council District 5 representative.  Dimple Ajmera was chosen by a council vote to be our representative.  She will be the first Asian-American to be on the council and will serve as interim until next December when an elected council person will fill that position. We congratulate her on this new job and will be seeing more of her in the future.

I hope to see you all around the neighborhood in the coming year. Give a thought to joining our book club, garden club, afternoon or evening crafters, or, if you speak Spanish really well, the Hispanic Women's Group which would be delighted to have you.

TREASURER’S REPORT

We’d like to thank the following neighbors who have recently paid their voluntary dues:

$ 4.616.01 Starting Balance as of 12/31/15 +$19,403.10 Receipts (Dues, Newsletter Ads, Grant Projects, etc)   $24,019.11 - $19,041.62 Expenses (Printing, Meetings, Grant Projects, etc.) $4,977.49 New total balance as of 1/17/17

FredBelcher ArmyCorpsofEngineers

JerryBell Marines

BarryDeGrappo Army

ErinKlopfenstein Navy

GaryMoe Navy

LaurinMangum AirForce

LesterSuber Marines

JimmyTaylor Navy

KeithTrask Army

BobbieWilliams Army-Airborne

RickWright Marines

Thank You Grove Park Veterans WhilewemissedthedeadlinefortheNovembernewslettereditionintimeforVeteransDay,wewanttotakethisopportunitytoacknowledgeALLoftheveteranslivinginGrovePark.Forservingourcountryandprotectingourfreedom,wesincerelythankyou.

ThefollowingGroveParkneighborsareamongthosethathaveservedourcountry.

WewouldalsoliketoapologizeforhavingincorrectlythankedRichard&SandraShawwhenwemeanttothankRichard&SarahShaw.Sorryforthemixup,andthanksalotforyourpatience.

Trudy&DennisHerrBettyNunnDustin&LauraO'Neil

CarolynPattersonJudy&AlanWolf

MORE NEIGHBORS VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUR SCHOOLS

GROVE PARK GAZETTE

GPNA BOARD PRESIDENT: MIMI DAVIS, 704.499.3918

VICE PRESIDENT: EMILY WU, 704.568.0633

SECRETARY: GAIL WHITCOMB, 704.568.8073

TREASURER: SHERIDAN VICKERY, 704.641.8614

SOCIAL CHAIRMAN: MARY ELLEN JONES, 704.975.0295

WEBMASTER: RICHARD SHAW, 704.568.0633

Editor: Debbie Tipton

Managing Editor: Mimi Davis

Newsletter Designer: Tara Tipton Howie

Staff Writer & Calendar Editor: Cheryl Jesitus

Spanish Translator: Claudia Gomez

ToanevergrowinggroupofGrovePark,Ravenwood,andChestnutCommonsneighborssupportingourchildrenandourschoolsisacalling.Knowingthatwhatwedowhenwehelpinalibrary,orsitwithastrugglingchild,orputupabulletinboard,oranythingelsethathelpsteachersandstudentsissoworthit...morethanworthit...itisasupremeuseofourtime.

WearethankfultoRavenwood'sAliceFabreaworkingatGrierSchool;ChestnutCommons'KarahnYates-Harris,workingatGrier;GrovePark'ssixschoolvolunteers:MaryEnglish,workingatHickoryGroveSchool,HeleneHilgerworkingatbothGrierElementaryandNorthridgeMiddle,andMaryannWilliams,RosemarieBelcher,MimiDavis,ClaudiaGomez,andYvonneCurtis,allworkingatGrier.

SpringtestingisnotfarawayandGrierurgentlyneedsthreeorfourmoretutorsforthe1st-3rdreadingprogram.ContactMimiDavis,davisxyz@hotmail.comifyoucanbeavailableacouplehoursaweekandI'llhelpyougetstarted.

GROVE PARKGENERAL MEETING

Tuesday,February21,6:30pm

HickoryGroveRecCenter6709PenceRoad

Wewillintroduceournewcitycouncilrepresentative,DimpleAjmera.DimpleistakingformercouncilmanJohnAutry'splaceuntiltheelectionsnextfallandshewillgiveherviewsontheprogressat

EastlandMall,plusothereastCharlotteprograms,bringingusuptospeedonallof

them.Wethankherforcoming.

WINTERFEST

Itwasafabulouseveningwithnearlyeveryseattaken.There'snothinglikehavingdinnerwithsomeoneyou’venevermetbeforeandtodiscovertheylivejustdownthestreet.

ThefoodwasincredibleaswasthelivemusicfromBillFochtandJonathanMoe.Doorprizeswereplentifulandhappilyreceived.Ifyoumisseditbesuretoputitonyourcalendarfornextyear.It'salwaysthefirstTuesdayinDecember.

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Licensed electrician, interior and exterior painting, carpentry, plumbing, drywall,

decks, light hauling.

Seven years experience with Grove Park homes and many Grove Park references.

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WE DO IT RIGHT.

704-430-8340Jill Moore

We Specialize In:

BY CUSTOMER DEMAND WE NOW OFFER

NEW SERVICES FOR WOODEN DECKS:

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Preserve YourInvestment!

ConcreteSignificance

• New Concrete & Pavers • Decorative Concrete

(Sealers in garages, driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks)• Overlays on old worn Concrete: Looking like stone,

bricks or travertine • Pressure Washing

SAVORY BEET AND GOAT CHEESE TART(This recipe was a big hit at theGarden Club brunch)

• 1 T. olive oil • 1 huge thinly sliced onion (about 2 cups) • Single pie crust of some sort

(bought or home-made) • 15 oz jar pickled beets, drained • 4 oz herbed goat cheese, dried thyme or

other favorite green herb

Preheat oven to 450 degrees (very hot oven).  Slowly sauté onion in oil until it caramelizes. Put the pie crust in the pan or on an uncreased baking sheet for a more rustic pie. Arrange onions over crust and then beets over onions.  Dot with goat cheese and sprinkle with thyme. If doing a rustic look, fold the edge of the crust back over the filling to make an edge. Bake 20 minutes.

Mimi Davis

OurneighborsatRosecrofthave,forseveralyears,organizedaThanksgivingdinnerforHickoryGroveofficerswhohavetoworkonthatday.ThisyearSusanLindseyfromRosecroftphonedtosaythattheycouldn'tdoitandcouldwehelp.Anemailquicklywentouttotheneighborhoodandtheresponsewasfantastic.

FirsttostepupwasGroveParkerLindseyWolfe(picturedwithHickoryGroveofficers)whoofferedtoorganizethewholeproject.Shealsoofferedtohelpwithourblockcaptainprogramandisnowourofficialsubstituteblockcaptainwhenweneedher.Sheimmediatelybeganemailingwithothervolunteersarrangingmenusandfooddeliveryandkeepingeveryoneintheloopsotherewouldbefewduplications.FoodoffersandoffersofhelpbeganpouringinfromGrovePark,Ravenwood,Rosecroftandeventhemen'sgroupatTheGroveChurch.

Ourthankyoulistislong,andwehopeweacknowledgeeverybodyfromthethreeneighborhoods,plusTheGrove.We'resoproudofallwhocontributed.

Thanksto:MaryEnglish,GailWhitcomb,ClaudiaGomez,LinVickery,YengXiang,ErikaCramer,SusanLindsey,MariePowell,KathyKeller,AnaAlegria,FrancineGreen,ReginaSmith,TheGroveMen'sGroup,andespeciallyLindseyfortheextraeffort.

WehopetheHickoryGroveofficers,whocouldnotbewiththeirfamilieshadahappyThanksgiving.

RECIPES

GROVE PARK ORGANIZES TO MAKE SURE OUR POLICE OFFICERS HAVE A BETTER THANKSGIVING

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN POT PIE This recipe is especially great for working parents

2 frozen pie shells 1 large can boned chicken (or 1 - 1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken) 1 can mixed vegetables 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 Tbsp. butter Salt and pepper to taste

Thaw pie shells.  Mix chicken, drained vegetables with chicken soup.  Use a little water or milk if too thick.  Pour into shell and do with butter.  Top with second pie shell.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Debbie Tipton 

February 11, 6 pm WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION $8 for members; $10 for public; $5 for ages 6-12; Free for under 6. Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

April 29, 8:30 am-3 pm CIVIL WAR SYMPOSIUM $10 Registration Fee, Additional $10 for Lunch

Please register before April 22 Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY 3500 SHAMROCK DR. 704-568-1774

CALENDAR

February 4Sat., from 1 pm-3 pm

REEDY CREEK ADULT NATURALIST CLUB 

Jul 31, 2017 to Aug 4

REEDY CREEK EXPLORERS Each Mo 9 am to 4 pm Each Tu 9 am to 4 pm

Each We 9 am to 4 pm Each Th 9 am to 4 pm Each Fr 9 am to 4 pm

How would you like to be come a Reedy Creek Explorer? We are looking for kids that really like to get outside. Our goal is

to hike trails, eat outside, climb hills and follow where the creek leads us. Who knows what we will see.

REEDY CREEK NATURE CENTER &

PRESERVE 2900 ROCKY RIVER RD.

CHARLOTTE, NC (980) 314-1119

Thursday, February 9, 11 am TECHNOLOGY TUTORS: 1-on-1 Support Session, Teen Media Room

Thursday, February 9, 11 am CREATING WITH BOOKS, Children’s Programming Room

Saturday, February 11, 11 am LISTEN & MOVE, Children’s Programming Room

Wednesday, February 15, 10:30 am BABY STORYTIME, Children’s Programming Room

Monday, February 27, 6 pm URBAN BOOK CLUB, Community Room

HICKORY GROVE LIBRARY 5935 HICKORY GROVE ROAD (704) 416-4400

Hours of Operation

    Monday - Thursday:  8am-9pm     Friday:  8am-7:30pm     Saturday:  9am-5pm     Sunday:  CLOSED

Features and Amenities

    Full-Size Gymnasium with synthetic wood floor     Multi-purpose Rooms (4)

    Computer Lab     Kitchen

METHODIST HOME

RECREATION CENTER/

SHAMROCK SENIOR CENTER

3200 SHAMROCK DRIVE

(980) 314-1123

• El Club de Jardinería a estado muy activo y hemos disfrutado de un almuerzo durante las pasadas fiestas en casa de Mary-Ellen y Barry Jones.

• Nuestra comunidad tuvo una gran fiesta que llamamos Winterfest (Festival de Invierno) en la Iglesia Grove. Cerca de 100 personas asistieron.

• Nuestra vecina de Grove Park Joanne Ometz nos ha estado ayudando a ejercitar a nuestros perros.

• Nuestra vecina también de Grove Park Lindsey Wolfe, ayudó a organizar una grandiosa cena de día de gracias para la División de Policía de Hickory Grove.

• Tenemos cuatro vecinos que se ofrecieron para ser capitanes de block y ayudar a distribuir los folletos de noticias de la comunidad.

• Otro de nuestros vecinos de Grove Park Chris Mau esta trabajando en la remodelación de un gran edificio sobre la avenida de Independence Blvd. En el lugar habrá plantas que podrán crecer sin tierra.

• El centro comercial cruzando Harris Blvd. tiene una escuela charter con mas de 300 niños desde kindergarten hasta el Octavo grado.

• Nuestros granjeros locales ubicados en Rocky River Rd. estarán abiertos durante todo el año. Tienen una gran cantidad de frutas y verduras a la venta.

• Nuestra escuela primaria Joseph Grier Academy necesita desesperadamente traductores al español. Para voluntariar o para cualquier otra pregunta porfavor llame a Claudia Gómez al (704)968-7772

• Todas las actividades en nuestra comunidad están abiertas para nuestros vecinos hispanos y les invitamos a ser parte de los eventos y talleres que se ofrecen. En verdad apreciamos su presencia en la comunidad.

Traducción por Claudia Gómez.

EAST CHARLOTTE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A REAL SPARK…THANKS TO GROVE PARK NEIGHBOR CHRIS MAU!

We have all seen the blight on the corner of Independence Blvd. and Albemarle Road around a building known as the Varnadore.  It has served as an anchor in the east Charlotte community for 50+ years. The neglected and undesirable property now has a chance to improve the quality of life for all Charlotteans.  A group called Our Local (spearheaded by our local neighbor Chris Mau) is currently fostering an initiative to redevelop the property. The redevelopment of the Varnadore property will support:

• Beautifying the property without destroying its history • Decreasing crime and eliminating waste dumping at the property • Eliminating neglect, creating a positive beacon for the City of Charlotte • Facilitating easy access to affordable, fresh, organic food • Creating amenities including coffee shops, local organic grocery stores, restaurants, office space, and community-oriented spaces • Attracting grass-roots based, cutting edge technology • Promoting gardening, the arts, and education.

A lot of good publicity for east Charlotte would come from this, encouraging more development. People would see how a community can work together with civic mindedness, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent. This privately funded project could be a major win for east Charlotte. Our Local is a for-profit humanitarian initiative interested in the economic, social, and environmental benefit of society. Their mission is to lead by example, developing systemic changes through economic and social empowerment; to incubate and accelerate ideas, inventions, organizations, and help redevelop communities.To learn more, go to our ourlocal.com.

¿Qué esta pasando en Grove Park?

A New Idea For Grove Park Dogs! JoanneOmetzisanewGroveParkneighborwithagreatidea.Wouldn'titbecooliftheneighborhoodhadasortof"dogsdayout"programfordogsneedingalittleenrichmentandexcitementintheirlives?Abonusisthattheirownersgettomeeteachotherwhilethedogshaveablast.Joannewhoisneveronetojustsitonagoodidea,hasofferedtoorganizesuchaprogram.

Firstofall,JoanneisalicenseddogtrainerandwasinthefirstAmericanclasstostudywithinternationallyknowntrainerTuridRugaasatheryear-longprograminAsheville.Rugaasusesgentlehumanemethodstohelpdogsunderstandwhatisexpectedofthemandemphasizedcalmness.

Joanne'splanforushasathreeparts:

1.Helpdogsthataren'tsofondofotherdogs,butwouldbenefitfrombeingsomewherenewandsafejusttorunandsniff.

2.Helpdogsthatloveotherdogsandwanttoplaytogetherinanewenvironment.

3.Findneighborswhohavebackyardsthatcanbeusedforeithergroup.

GroveParkneighborLinVickeryhasalreadyvolunteeredheryardasadogplaygroundwiththeunderstandingthatguestswillcleanupafterthepoochesandthatownerswouldstaywiththeirdogs.

Everybodywhodoescrafts,wholovescrafts,wholikeschattingwhiledoingcraftsmeetatMimi's,6700LindaLakeDr.onbothThursday,February2andThursdayMarch2at2pm.

Coffee,teaandahappytimepromised.FormoreinfocallMimiat704-499-3918.

Afternoon Crafters' Group Is Changing Location For February & March Meetings LinVickery,ourfearlessafternooncrafterleader,ishavingkneereplacementsurgeryandthecrafters'groupismovingtoMimiDavis'housewhilesherecovers.

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SPHOTOS FROM THE FABULOUS GROVE PARK/RAVENWOOD HOLIDAY BRUNCH

Dec. 17, 2016 at the home of Mary-Ellen and Barry Jones

YardoftheMonthAlthoughwedidn'tgetaphoto,theDecemberhonorgoestoNorma&FredRodriguezat7401LindaLakeDrivefortheiramazingChristmasdisplay.Remember,anyonecannominateaneighborforourYardoftheMonthawards.

We Learned to Divide Plants at the November Meeting Itwasalittlechilly,likeitisformanyofourlatefallandwintermeetings,butthegardeningneverstops.AttheNovembermeetingWegatheredonthedrivewayofMimiDavis'housetohearMasterGardnerPatLyketeachushowtodivideandrepotplantsforlateruseinthegardenandwehadaplantexchange.Thereisanarttodividingplantsproperlyandthesuccessrateismuchhigherwhenit'sdonewell.We'regratefultoPatforthehelp.

NeighborhoodGardenTourThedateisSunday,May20forthislargeeventandwe'rebeginningourarrangementsnow.Abigpartofthetourisourspringplantsale.Ifyouwouldliketodonateplantsforthesalewewouldbegrateful.

OurGardenClubEventsJanuarytendstobechilly,butwehadalovelytimeatourmonthlymeetingdrinkingteaatHileneHilger'shouseandwatchingaDVDofEngland'sHighgroveEstategardens.Itwasgreatinspirationforourownyards.WatchforannouncementsaboutlatewinterandspringeventswhichcanincludeafieldtriptotheLomaxIncubatorFarmandaprogramabouttheButterflyHighway.

5450 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215www.hickorygroveanimalhospital.com

704-563-5858email: hgah1@bellsouth.net

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HICKORY GROVE

• Physical Exams• Vaccinations• Pet Identification (Microchips)• Laboratory Services• Anesthesia and Surgery Services• Ultrasound/Internal Medicine Consults• Radiology Services (X-rays)• K-Laser Therapy• Dentistry and Dental X-rays• Pharmacy• Nutrition and Behavioral Consulting• Boarding• Bathing and Grooming

5 MINUTES FROMGRRROVE BARK!

“We Are Here For You and Your Pet and Will Provide the Best Veterinary Care”

EL GRUPO HISPANO DE MUJERES HA CAMBIADO DE DIA Y HORARIO!

Elpróximoencuentrodelgrupohispanoparamujeresseráeldíajueves,Febrero23conunhorarionuevoalas7:00pm

SeránbienvenidasencasadeClaudiaGomez,7000LindaLakeDr.

Ahíseráellugarendondemujereshispanaspodránformaramistades,buscarconsejosparaelhogar,aprenderunasdeotrasyrelajarse,paraquienesdeseenpracticarelespañoltambiénseránbienvenidas.

ConfirmatuasistenciaconClaudiaal(704)968-7772óaclaudialg05@gmail.com

Porfavorsinniños,perosinohayquienpuedacuidarlosestabientraerlos.

NancyNewtonanddaughterDebbieZufellpridethemselvesonofferingonlylocallygrownproduceattheirNewellFarmer'sMarketat1704RockyRiverRd.Buthowdoesafarmer'smarketoperateinthefreezingcoldofJanuaryorFebruarywithoutimportingveggiesfromoutoftheregion?

"Wecandoit",saysDebbie."OurharvestseasonislongandwehaveourownproducewellintoDecember.InJanuaryitslowsdown,butproducethatcanbestoredisstillavailableinquantity.We'llhaveplentyofbeets,carrots,squashes,cabbages,collards,turnips,potatoesandsweetpotatoesandwegetourtomatoesfromBaucom'sNursery,growningreenhouses.OurapplescomefromtheNorthCarolinamountainsandcanbestoredformonths.Otherlocalfarmsgrowlettuceandgreensundercover,sowe'rewellsupplied."

Themarketalsooffersbeef,pork,andchickenandgoesthrough30-45dozeneggsaweek,plusprovidinghome-cannedjams,jellies,pickles,chow-chow,andhotsauce,andbreads.

SaturdaymorningisstillbuzzingonRockyRiverRd.,nomatterhowcold.

Givingusevenmorechoicesneartheneighborhood,andagreatnewtenantforEastTownMarketisTheAmericanDelilocatednearthemiddleofthecenter,justnextdoortothegreatlyexpandedDTLRshoestore.

OwnedbyacompanyinGeorgia,itismanagedbyNickKim(ontheleftinthephoto),thebrotheroftheowner,andhasGroveParkneighborKalvinMaldonado(ontheright)takingyourorderandgreetingyouasyoucomeinthedoor.

Therestaurantisreallyaverypleasantplacetoeat.Thedecorisbrightandopenandthemenu,thoughnotextensive,isquitethoughtfullyplanned,by-passingthestandardlistofburgersandchickensandwiches.Theyofferexcellentgyros,fishplatters,severaltypesofsalads,agood-lookingreubensandwich,andthePhillysandwichwhichtheysayistheirbestseller.Theirfrenchfriesaresuperandcostsarelow.

HoursareMonday-Friday11-9,Saturday11-10,andSundaynoon-7.Giveitatry.

Eating Within 3 Miles NewRestaurantinEastTownMarket

The Farmer’s Market in Winter

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We are a private, donation funded, no kill rescue. Our mission is to help endpet overpopulation, abandonment, abuse, and neglect. We provide care and

find homes for dogs of any breed, age, or medical need.

We have found homes for over 3,000 dogs in the last 13 years! We hope to have this number keep growing as we strive to save these sweet souls.

Thank you for your support, as we couldn’t do it without you!

SAVING one dog won’t change the WORLD,but the WORLD will surely change for that ONE DOG…

For more information about adopting, fostering, or donations go to:

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North MeckAnimal Rescue

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AmyWeeks-LakesideDriveAmyWeekshaslivedonLakesideDrivesince2012.OriginallyfromChicago,shemovedtoCharlottein2001withhusbandDavidanddogToby.

WhenAmyisnotworkingatherjobatapediatricoffice,sheandDavidareeitherkayaking,hiking,campingorbackpackingintheNCMts.InJuly,shehiked30milesintotheAppalachianTrail.GroveParkisa"hiddengem"andsheissogladthatshediscoveredthiswonderfulneighborhoodandlooksforwardtomeetingmoreneighbors.ThankyouAmyforvolunteering.

MEET YOUR BLOCK CAPTAINS

CaseyReaves-WilliamsRoadCaseyReavesisnostrangertoGrovePark.Sheandhusband,Robert,havelivedherefor30years.SoyoumaysaythatGroveParkisaspecialplacefortheReavesfamily.

WhenCaseyisnotworkingatMallardCreekAnimalHospital,sheisenjoyingherfamily,especiallyherfourgrandchildrenandcaringforherdogsandbird.Shealsoenjoysgardeningandreading.

ThankyouCaseyforvolunteeringtohelpmakeourneighborhoodevenbetter.

LydiaElliott-LisaCircleLydiaElliottisanewblockcaptaininGrovePark.Lydiaisagrouphomemanagerandyoumayseeherintheneighborhoodwalkingwithhercustomers.Sheisveryeagertobegingettingoutdeliveringandmeetingnewpeople.

LydiahaslivedinGroveParkforaboutthreeyears.Becomingablockcaptainwillgiveheranopportunitytointroduceherselfandhercustomerstoneighbors.

WhenLydiaisawayfromherjob,sheenjoyscooking,exercisingandwateraerobics.Shealsoisamemberofherchurchchoirandwantstolearntoplayguitarandpiano.

LydialovespeopleandI'msureasneighborsgettoknowLydia,theywillloveher.Thankyou.

TheCharterSchoolAcrosstheStreetManyofyouhaveseenthesignsatEastTownMarketontheothersideofHarrisaboutanewschool,theCharlotteChoiceCharterSchoolandwonderedwhatitwas.Asitturnsout,it'saprettysizableenterprise.

Thereareover300kidsinthatshoppingcenter,someonthegroundfloor,moreontheupperfloorreachingfromkindergartento8thgrade,allstudyingSTEAM(science,technology,engineering,arts,math),alongwith37certifiedteachersandasupportstaff.Spanishclassesarebeguninkindergarten,roboticsisoffered,aswellasmusic,charactereducation,andsports.Theyevenhaveacafeteria,thoughmealsarebroughtin,notcookedonsite.About50%ofthestudentsqualifyforfreeorreducedlunch.

DirectorLindaCruz(pictured)hasbeenwiththeschoolsincetheywerefounded3yearsago."WefirstopenedinAugust2013atafacilityonThePlazaandstayedthereourfirstyear,"shesaid."WeownlandonRobinsonChurchRd.andwilleventuallybuild,butfornowwe'refinehere."

Mrs.Cruzhastaughtfor25yearsinplacesasdifferentasNewMexicoandGermany,establishingtutorialprogramsinmanyschools.SheisfinishingaPhDineducation.

Additional Specialties: Leaf-Proof Systems,Gutter Cleanouts,Vinyl Siding,Soffit & Facia Board Repair,Pressure Washing & Roofing

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Holistic Dog Training Effective force-free solutions to behavior problems Deepen your relationship with your dog

Charlotte's premiere dog trainer right in your neighborhood offering groupclasses, and in home private lessons including puppy, obedience,  K9 fitness,CGC, behavior modification, service dog and therapy dog training

Carol Lynn Fox is a member of the Pet Professional Guild andAssociation of Professional Dog Trainers, Therapy PetsUnlimited evaluator, American Kennel Club AKCapproved Canine Good Citizen evaluator andS.T.A.R. puppy instructor.

Blue Ribbon K9 Academy“From Puppy Dog to Good Dog”

7110 Demil Lane Charlotte, NC 28215

704-659-6748www.blue-ribbonk9.comblueribbonk9academy@gmail.com

Open Mon. - Thurs. 11 am - 8 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11pm - 9 pm,

Sun. noon - 6 pm

In East Town Market, Harris Blvd. & Milton Restaurant faces Sharon Amity

Lunch Specials $5.95 

704-900-5605

TY’S

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TINGS

RESTAURANT

Excelling in Jamaican and Caribbean Cuisine Also a full service American menu

BLUE RIBBON COMPUTER GUY

25 years using PCs

Free 30-minute phone consults

Grove Park and Ravenwood housecalls@ $15/hour

Hardware and software repairs

W/95 to W/XP a specialty

Purchase advice, apps ideas, network setup

Training sessions

Call Richard Shaw at 704.568.0463, M-F/9-5

5820 East W.T. Harris Blvd.

704.563.1323

Open 7 days a week for breakfast,

lunch, dinner. Carry-out available.

DAILY SPECIALSServed with two vegetable or one vegeable and a garden salad,

yeast roll or cornbread.

SUNDAYRoasted Chicken w/dressing $8.50

Homemade Chicken & Dumplings $7.95

Country Style Steak over Rice $8.75

Fried Chicken Filet w/dressing $8.50

1/4 Fried Chicken $7.50

1/2 Fried Chicken white & dark $9.75

Baby green limas, macaroni & cheese, cut corn, candied yams,

fried okra, green beans, greens, creamed potatoes, rice & gravy

MONDAYHamburger Steak w/onion & gravy $7.95

Country Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Spaghetti w/meat sauce (salad & bread only) $8.95

1/4 Baked Chicken over rice w/gravy $7.95

Black-eyed peas, steamed cabbage, fried okra, greens, stewed okra

& tomatoes, green beans, rice & gravy, creamed potatoes

TUESDAYCountry Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Stewed Beef Tips over Rice $7.95

Fried Chicken Tenders $8.50

Parkway Penne Pasta (salad & bread only) $9.50

Meatloaf w/tomato sauce $8.25

Northern beans, cut corn fried okra, rice & gravy, greens, creamed

potatoes, green beans

WEDNESDAYCountry Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Hamburger Steak w/onions & gravy $8.50

Fried Chicken Livers $7.25

Homemade Lasagna (salad & bread only) $9.25

Stuffed peppers $8.25

Homemade Chicken & Dumplings $7.75

Pinto beans baby green limas, fresh fried squash, creamed

potatoes, rice & gravy, green beans, greens, candied yams

THURSDAYMarinated Chicken Strips over Rice $8.50

Country Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Chicken Spaghetti (salad & bread only) $10.95

Baked Pork Chops $8.75

Fried Chicken Filet w/dressing $8.25

Black-eyed peas, stewed apples, fried okra, rice & gravy, creamed

potatoes, green beans, greens

FRIDAYSalmon Patties $8.25

Country Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Fried Flounder (one piece) Calabash $11.95

Chicken Parmigiana (salad & bread only) $11.25

Baked Chicken w/oven potatoes $7.95

Meat Loaf w/tomato sauce $8.25

Macaroni & cheese, pinto beans, fresh fried squash, creamed

potatoes, rice & gravy, green beans, greens

SATURDAYGrilled or Deep Fried Pork Chops $9.25

Country Style Steak over Rice $8.50

Teriyaki Chicken $9.50

Homemade Lasagna (salad & bread only) $9.50

Cut corn, northern beans, fried okra, stewed apples, creamed

potatoes, rice & gravy, green beans, greens

Sliced tomatoes

Potato salad

Cole slaw

Sliced peaches

Pineapple slices

Pickled beets

Applesauce

Cottage cheese

RESTAURANTPARKWAY

We prepare all our specials fresh daily,

using only the best quality ingredients,

no prepackaged, processed foods

or additives. Our vegetables are

prepared using no animal fats. We

pride ourselves on serving quality,

wholesome, made-from-scratch foods.

Daily vegetables