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CHARLOTTE – Getting ready for Halloween is a scary fun time. The best part of the holiday is all the amazing events that we are surrounded by. Whether you need a family-friendly activity or a night of scares, we’ve got you covered!

Matthews Playhouse presents Halloween Haunted Trail. This event includes a “Not So Spooky” and a “Full Fright” version taking place from Friday, October 28, to Sunday, 30. It is a trail on Four Mile Creek, located behind the Matthews Community Center at 100 McDowell Street. During the three days, both events will take place daily. The “Not So Spooky” trail is a Halloween-themed family-friendly event that takes place before the sun goes down from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Interactions with the characters and dressing up are encouraged. After the sun goes down, the “Full Fright” Trail is a dark walk through the woods designed to frighten you. It is recommended for ages 10 years old and up. This is a guided tour and all outdoors; the tours take place each night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 at the start of the tour, and both cash and credit will be accepted. Find more information at https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail.

The Speedpark at Concord Mills will be celebrating with a Boo Bash on Saturday, October 29, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Activities include a DJ dance party, special guest appearances, Halloween crafts, and wicked fun carnival games. This year they will even be bringing back, by popular demand, the Pirate Revenge Swing. Along with all that fun, one of the most unique activities is the Reverse Trick or Treating; this is where attendees are asked to bring a canned food item or a non-perishable to be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The event is free and information can be found at their website https://www.thespeedpark.com/.

Bass Pro Shop at Concord Mills and Cabela’s in Fort Mill, SC will be hosting a free trick-or-treating and costume parade. Events will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday, October 30, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. They will also be offering free Halloween activities along with the costume parade and tricking or treating. The parade will start each day at 3:00 pm. Each department within the store will carve a pumpkin, and attendees have the chance to vote on their favorite. This family fun event is sure to have something for all.

The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall returns for its 18th year in 2022. This is a much-loved tradition that not only has been enjoyed by Elizabeth residents for many years but also by the community. The giant pumpkin display is an absolutely stunning sight to see. On October 30 at 6:30 pm, the ceremonial Pumpkin Wall Lighting will occur. Everyone is welcome to add a carved pumpkin to the wall. The wall will remain lit until Halloween night, so make sure to plan your trip to 2017 Greenway Avenue.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is hosting Jack O’Lantern Jamboree on Sunday, October 30, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The location of the garden is 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. The event is full of Halloween and Fall Festival activities. In the Lost Hollow, there will be carnival games like Mummy Bowling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, and much more. At the Levine Pavilion, art and crafts will be offered, and a big hit with the family is always the Paint Your Own Pumpkin table. During the event, carnival foods like Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, and Shaved Ice will be available. The cost is $14.95 for adults; children ages 2 to 12 years are $7.95, and seniors (60+) $12.95. More information and details on the event can be found at their website https://dsbg.org/event/jack-o-lantern-jamboree/.

The Mint Hill Times wishes the community a very Happy and Safe Halloween 2022!

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MINT HILL, N.C. — A person who was trapped in a grain silo near Mint Hill is now recovering after being rescued Wednesday.

According to Medic, multiple agencies responded to the scene along Arlington Church Road around 10 a.m. Rescue efforts were attempted by firefighters who responded, with the Mint Hill Fire Department leading on-scene operations with Charlotte Fire and Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department also aiding.

Crews with the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department were called in to help since they had a specialized rescue tube, which Medic reported was placed around the person to keep them from sinking further in.

Medic and Mint Hill Fire said the person was safely rescued and showed no apparent signs of injury, but was still transported for evaluation.

Atrium Health's MedCenter Air was also called into the scene.

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MINT HILL, N.C. — This is the sound of victory: cyclists from all across the country coming together to face the realities of cancer and its impact while still remaining hopeful for a cure.

Mint Hill native Joe Brown knows the cancer journey well after losing his mother to ovarian cancer when he was a child.

Then most recently a close friend and colleague named Christy was also diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer. Thankfully she managed to beat it.

"As christy always says whenever she encounters a problem ‘hey Joe, it’s not cancer.' I try to keep that mindset. she inspires me so much," Brown said.

Now, Brown and over 120 of his colleagues from Bristol Myers Squibb are committing to cycling hundreds of miles as part of Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer.

"This is for the patients," Brown said. "We’re riding for patients like Christy, like my mom, and raising funds and our goal is to raise $1 million dollars to fund cancer research through the V Foundation."

The ride begins in September starting from the west coast to the east coast and will be divided into nine segments.

Brown and his group will cycle the final leg from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in just three days.

"It’s a lot of training, it’s a big commitment and fortunately, I have people that have done this ahead of me, so I have a lot of great coaches and counselors," he said.

Five months of training to help pay it forward in support of those battling a much bigger burden like cancer.

"To just wake up and have my health and go out and actually ride a bike and train hard I’m really grateful for that,” Brown said

If you’re not a rider you can still donate to help out. Bristol Myers Squibb Company will match donations dollar for dollar up to $500,000.

Learn more about how you can donate to the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer journey at www.cancerbikeride.org.

MINT HILL, NC – Now that the school year is over, a lot of families are looking to find uniquely entertaining, interesting and educational ways to fill their summer hours. To answer this need, The Mint Hill Times would like to introduce its readers to Tetnika Williamson with Poise, Inc.

Williamson is a Certified Etiquette Consultant and Style and Branding Management entrepreneur and small business owner. She found her niche while teaching etiquette courses. “I’ve always had a ‘hustle’ mentality,” she explains. “When I left the corporate world to become a middle school teacher, I recognized that I wanted to extend my classroom so that I could continue to work with the kids and mentor them. Etiquette is such an important element to both workforce skills and life skills – plus it’s a personal passion of mine – and most people have either forgotten its elements or have never learned them. However, we all need it in case we find ourselves in a situation where we have to use it.”

In order help achieve her goal, Williamson first wrote the book Modern Day Etiquette for Everyday Living. It is a practical guide to the rules of social behavior and can be found on Amazon, in Barnes and Noble, or even at the local public library. Next, under her brand, Poise, Williamson runs Cutie Pie Pampering. This company provides spa parties for girls ages 4-14.

Williamson says the parties are always a success. “The girls choose a theme and a party package for up to six friends. Throughout the event, we focus on three principal ideas. First, we talk about manners, behavior, and what it looks like. Then, we discuss how these two skills can empower us in other areas of life. Finally, after the girls are all dolled up, we talk about how these elements of etiquette can create confidence in who we are and how we carry ourselves. But mostly, we just have a whole lot of fun!”

Williamson also has a deep heart for philanthropy. “I’m so grateful that my for-profit business allows me to also run several nonprofit charity programs,” Williamson shares. “I started with the Prom Project to collect dresses for girls in need. I partnered with families, local dress stores and bridal shops to collect donated dresses. By the second year, I received almost 3000 dresses for the girls to choose from.”

Williamson also realized that girls aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the confidence of life skills. “The past two years, I partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to create Ties to Tomorrow, a nonprofit that collects neckties and bowties,” she says. “Then, it pairs local leaders in the community with a young man to mentor. The gentlemen attend five workshops with me to learn manners and etiquette and how to properly wear a necktie. We conclude with a meal to illustrate the skills the boys have learned, and they each wear their newly donated tie around their neck.”

Williamson also hosts a coed event, the Charlotte Children’s Business Fair. “This event is more closely related to my small business side,” she explains. “I organized an activity where kids can set up their own pop-up shop and sell things they make. Two or three times a year, we host about fifty or sixty child vendors. We took a break during COVID, but we are looking forward to bringing it back soon.”

Williamson also runs a workforce development program for special needs students within Meck Ed Charlotte. She hosts a Mother’s Day event, Empower Her, for girls who have lost their mothers. She works with the Girl Scouts to offer a badge for her pamper parties. She has also organized Poise Entrepreneur summer camps with the Matthews Parks and Rec department.

Williamson shows no signs of slowing down. “I have so much passion and drive. That’s what happens when you’re an educator who truly cares about people,” Williamson smiles. “I do hope to scale my business and begin to hire a team. I can’t do it all myself, and know that balance is important in life. I don’t know what the next thing to come my way will be, but I’m excited and looking out for it.”

MINT HILL, NC – Union Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center is a long-standing institution in Union County, where they not only better the lives of individuals through unparalleled oral surgery procedures but also enrich and support the community at large through education and public service projects. They have recently opened a new location at 10801 Woodland Beaver Road, Suite 103, in Mint Hill. Read on to hear more about the doctors, the practice, and the mission of Union Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center.

Meet The Doctors And Staff

The Doctors at Union Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center are all certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. They have each completed extensive schooling, post-graduate work, and continuing education seminars to stay up to date on the latest techniques and technological breakthroughs in dental implants and oral surgery.

Dr. Steven Patty is a highly experienced and well-respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 7,000 completed dental implant procedures. He is passionate about patient care and designed Union Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center to be a welcoming and stress-free environment. Dr. Patty founded the Union Oral Surgery so that patients wouldn’t have to face the stress and anxiety of traveling to Charlotte traffic to get needed oral surgery care.

Dr. Kelley Lybrand is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, bone contouring, bone and tissue grafting, facial trauma surgery, corrective jaw surgery, and pathology. Originally from Union County, she takes the time to get to know her patients personally, and her warm disposition and thorough explanations put patients at ease. Dr. Lybrand is also an assistant professor and director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Jesse Ricciuti is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose father is a dentist. For him, relieving pain is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an oral surgeon. Dr. Ricciuti has the training and expertise to help patients with tooth infections, swelling, abscesses, and other dental issues requiring an oral surgeon’s assistance. He also enjoys helping patients reclaim their smiles by replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Dr. Ricciuti knew he wanted to help others after watching his father, a dentist, care for patients. Seeing how grateful patients were for his father’s personalized and compassionate care cemented young Jesse’s desire to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Staff assistants are also highly trained and attend continuing education training classes and workshops to stay current with the highest levels of care. Nicole Honeycutt is a registered dental hygienist and the practice dental implant coordinator who always uses kindness, compassion, and education to help patients become comfortable with their procedures and post-procedure care.

The Practice

Dr. Patty wanted to bring preeminent oral surgery care and dental implant treatments for adults and children to the Union County area when he opened the first office of Union Oral Surgery in Monroe in 1995. Since then, the practice has grown to regional leaders in oral healthcare, receiving the 2019 Small Business Of The Year award from the Union County Chamber Of Commerce. The Monroe office was built to feel as if you’re walking into a good friend’s home. The décor is welcoming, friendly, and comforting, and the staff is trained to help put you at ease. There is even an anesthesiologist available to ensure that patients, should they choose it, have the ultimate stress-free care during their procedure.

Both the Monroe and Mint Hill offices have the most up-to-date technology and the very best practices when it comes to oral surgery healthcare. In addition, this independent, doctor-owned practice offers superior quality and personalized service, a priority that sets them apart from similar practices in the area.

As stated by Dr. Lybrand, the mission at Union Oral Surgery is to provide excellent quality care to the people of the communities they serve with compassion and education. They have helped to contribute to a dental exhibit at the Monroe Science Center to help educate children and the public about proper dental care—and how dental care is nothing to fear. All of the doctors at Union Oral Surgery are well-trained and experienced in all oral surgery procedures. They focus on patient care and put the individual first. Everyone comes from different experiences, so the goal of the practice is to put even the most intimidated individuals at ease.

Union Oral Surgery differs from other practices because they use cutting-edge imagery and technology to provide minimally invasive procedures for dental implants with the best results. From dental implants to wisdom tooth extractions, and even including care for infants with issues preventing them from eating correctly, Union Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center does it all, with respect and patient comfort at the forefront of their endeavors.

Beautiful Teeth And A Beautiful You

Not only does Union Oral Surgery provide their clients with the absolute best in oral surgery care, but Dr. Ricciuti also provides cosmetic botox treatments, fillers, and microneedling. In addition, there will be some holiday specials for botox treatments coming soon, so please visit their website for current information on promotions for the upcoming holiday season.

If you want additional reassurance, please visit their website at unionoralsurgery.com to view videos of actual patients who have received surgery. You will be amazed at how happy and comfortable they were with the procedures and how dental implants have genuinely changed their lives. You can also follow their story on social media via Facebook at Union Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center or on Instagram @unionoralsurgery.

Interested in an appointment, or do you have additional questions that staff can answer for you? Please reach out to them via phone at (704) 291-7333. The doctors at Union Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center are ready to help you with the utmost care and compassion!