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Ellmers campaigns on healthcare reform by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – The day before heading to Greenville to attend a rally hosted by President Trump, Dunn Republican Renee Ellmers swung by Charlotte for a series of stops in her campaign to become North Carolina's next lieutenant governor. Ellmers began her day talking with former Gov. Pat McCrory on his WBT radio show before heading to a Charlotte Rotary Club meeting. She later visited
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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's office to discuss her vision for the state. “I want to run because someone has to take charge of the healthcare solutions in North Carolina,” she said. “I realized that the lieutenant governor's office would be the perfect place to really be the champion to bring people together for solutions.” Ellmers can speak authoritatively about healthcare. She worked as a registered nurse prior to politics, spent six years
Stumptown Athletic’s first official hire brings decades of experience to the new professional soccer club. Mark Steffens will serve as head coach, adding expertise in player identification and development, mentoring young Steffens coaches and players, leadership and a history of winning to the team, which is part of the new National Independent Soccer Association. Stumptown Athletic is based in Matthews and will play its first-ever game in September. Media and Stumptown Athletic fans are invited to meet Steffens at 6 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Seaboard Brewing, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews. “Mark is an incredible addition to the Stumptown Athletic crew,” said Casey Carr, Stumptown Athletic president and general manager. “He knows professional soccer inside and out, from recruiting and developing strong players to helping build a brand-new team from the ground up.” The club is building that new team right now, accepting registrations for open tryouts that will take place on Aug. 5-6 at the Matthews see STUMPTOWN, Page 4A
drafting legislation in Congress and served as a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She believes North Carolina should embrace technology and innovation when it comes to healthcare. “One of our biggest problems is not whether or not someone has a health insurance card, but whether they have access to care,” she said, noting that telehealth services could help struggling rural hospitals bridge the gap. With her experience at the state and federal level, she believes she can bring stakeholders to the table to discuss solutions see ELLMERS, Page 6A
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Watch out for common servicemember scams by Josh Stein N.C. Attorney General
As we celebrated Independence Day this month, we also remember the sacrifices and service of members of our military who protect us and safeguard our democratic values. July is Military Consumer Month, and I want to highlight some of the ways my office is dedicated to protecting servicemembers from harmful scams. Because servicemembers are often stationed away from home in new communities, they and their loved ones can be vulnerable targets for scammers. Here are some ways to avoid common scams that target military families and veterans. Servicemembers and their families face a very different set of financial experiences as a result of their service. They often have to make large purchases away from local retailers they know and trust. When servicemembers are deployed, military spouses may have to make significant financial decisions alone. As a result, servicemembers and their loved ones looking to sign a loan or get a credit card are often targeted by lenders with high-interest rates or illegal fees. Remember that in North Carolina, it is illegal for loan brokers to charge advance fees for a loan or credit card, and you should never pay up front for a broker’s help. Also, do your research so you’re not paying for a financial service, like retirement planning or investment advice, that you could be getting for free or at a reduced cost through existing military resources. Servicemembers are also
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often targeted with vehicle scams – don’t get taken for a ride when you purchase a vehicle. In North Carolina, we see flood-damaged cars go on sale after natural weather disasters like last year’s hurricanes. The damage to these cars is not disclosed and the cars are marketed as being in good condition. Research a car’s history carefully and make sure a mechanic you trust looks at it before you buy it. Always take a step back and evaluate whether or not the deal is fair. Don’t let yourself be rushed into making such a significant purchase. Watch out for people who try to exploit military connections through affinity fraud scams. Scammers might pretend to be members of the same service group or have loved ones in the military to build a bond
with you and appear trustworthy. Always be careful about sharing personal or financial details with anyone, and don’t let salespeople use your military service to pressure you into purchasing a product or making an investment. Servicemembers’ families are often the victims of imposter scams. Scammers pretend to be a servicemember in trouble and contact a family member to emotionally manipulate them into giving away their money. If you get a call like this, hang up the phone and call someone you trust to verify the claim rather than acting right away. Stay calm and don’t act out of fear to protect your hard-earned money from an imposter. Military servicemembers protect us every day. I’m grateful for their service and committed to doing everything in my power to protect them and their loved ones from scams and frauds. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam because of a military connection, or if you have any questions about a possible scam, please call my office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or file a complaint online at ncdoj. gov/complaint. You can also review the Military Consumer Guide my office released last year, which helps servicemembers navigate common financial situations and potential scams. Thank you to all of our servicemembers and their families for your service.
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Resale store has great finds CHARLOTTE – Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church launched a resale store early this year in the Spanish Trace Shopping Center to support local, national and international missions. Great finds can be had inside the Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store. Manager John Duncan has accepted donations from parishioners that include a $300 pair of jeans, a $500 dress and jackets ranging from $1,700 to $4,000. Popular brands can be found from the racks of gently used clothing. “I've tried to do as much as I possibly can to make sure I got a lot of everything for everyone to come in and buy," said Duncan, noting he'd like to tweak the layout a bit to get more furniture in. The store carries children's, women's and men's clothing, as well as books, household goods and other finds. Duncan also spends an hour or two a day posting some of the most unique finds on Poshmark.com, as well as apps like OfferUp and Letgo. “You're never going to catch any fish if you don't cast a line,” he said. Proceeds from the store support Child of God Academy, which provides education, food and water for children in Kenyan slums; Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society, which provides a free medical and dental clinic at the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Char-
lotte; and Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Nektarios, a women's auxiliary that helps dozens of charities like the Matthews HELP Center and Thompson Family Services. The community can support the store in three ways: donate new or gently used items, make tax-deductible financial donations or buy merchandise. Pricing is kept low to entice bargain shoppers. “We just want to make a little bit of money to help people out,” he said. Want to go? Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store is located at 9010 Monroe Road, Charlotte. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The store is holding a clearance sale on Aug. 16 and 17. Call 704-443-7083 for details.
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CISAA announces all-conference, all-state teams
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The Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association announced its all-conference athletes for the 2019 spring sports season. In conjunction, the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association named the all-state teams for each sport. Below is a list of recipiants in all sports.
Sportsplex. The process is open to eligible college seniors, qualified free agents and talented amateur players who are seeking a professional contract. “This is an opportunity for players to join the club for its inaugural season, building a team from the ground up and setting the tone for years to come,” said Carr. “There is amazing talent available, and Mark is looking forward to putting together this new team.” Steffens knows the game. He was a starter all four years at The King’s College in New York City, then signed with the New York Apollo of the American Soccer League. Shortly after ending his career as a professional player, he started coaching, first at the high school, then college level. Steffens moved into the professional coaching realm when he joined the Major Indoor Soccer League’s New York Arrows, then the New York Express. In 1997, he moved to Charlotte, accepting the head coaching role with the Charlotte Eagles, a position he held until 2014. Under his leadership, the club won two USL-2 championships. Steffens was twice named USL-2 Coach of the Year, and in 2007, was inducted into the USL Hall of Fame. In 2014, he was hired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. He’s currently the assistant coach for the Women’s Premiere Soccer League Lady Eagles. “I’m excited to work with Stumptown Athletic, building the first team while also being part of a different type of club,” Steffens said. “Soccer is all about building a sense of community, from ensuring the players feel part of a team to creating a feeling of unity within our fans. That’s important to me. I live here, and I’m personally committed to developing a true hometown club.” Carr agrees. “Stumptown Athletic is focused on youth player development and community investment. We want our players and staff to be a big part of that. I’ve followed Mark’s coaching career for a long time, and I’m excited to bring not only his professional experience to the club, but also his focus on our local towns.” Steffens is already building the team roster and will be adding more players during the open tryouts, Aug. 5-6 at the Matthews Sportsplex. Visit www.stumptownathletic.com/ open-tryout-registration/ for more details.
Girls soccer
Conference champ: Providence Day (state champions) Player of the Year: Marissa Hart, Providence Day First team all-conference Providence Day: Marissa Hart, Louisa Bynum, Morgan Hart, Katerina Peroulas and Kennedy Jones; Charlotte Latin: Ruthie Jones, Sully Williams and Mary Gale Godwin; Covenant Day: Sedona Dancu; Country Day: Cameron Grainger Second team all-conference Covenant Day: Katherine Ashley; Country Day: Adriana Thompson and Harper Shaw; Charlotte Latin: Brooke Bellavia, Anna Calloway and Katie Sanger; Providence Day: Maggie Carrabell, Taylor France and Ashyln Richards; Charlotte Christian: Taylor Holbrooks NCISAA all-state: Charlotte Latin: Ruthie Jones, Mary Gale Godwin and Sully Williams; Providence Day: Marissa Hart, Morgan Hart, Kennedy Jones and Katerina Peroulas; Country Day: Cameron Grainger
Boys Tennis
Conference champ: Country Day (state champions) Player of the Year: David Saye, Country Day First team CISAA: Country Day: David Saye, Bennett Turner, Kaelan Van Cleeff; Providence Day: Alex Bitter and Alex Sandoval; Charlotte Latin: Aathreya Mahesh Second Team CISAA Country Day: Will Coburn and Tarun Prakash; Providence Day: James Kurani; Charlotte Latin: Smith O’Leary NCISAA all-state tennis: Aathreya Mahesh (Charlotte Latin); Alex Sandoval (Providence Day); David Saye (Charlotte Country Day) and Bennett Turner (Charlotte Country Day)
Boys Lacrosse:
Conference champ: Providence Day Player of the Year: Connor Hoben, Charlotte Latin First team CISAA: Providence Day: Nolan Fauchier, Mac Hale, Cole Jessey, Connor Lewis; Charlotte Latin: Connor Hoben and Connor Mackey; Charlotte Christian: Adam Gilmartin; Country Day: Sean Krupa, Graham Mitchell and Phelps Thompson Second team CISAA: Country Day: Jarratt Bell, Ian Firth, Ford Hiller, Taylor Lafar and Burke Logan; Charlotte Latin: Ryan Bonner and Will Zwetolitz; Providence Day: Tylter Campbell and Will Mann; Charlotte Christian: Will Newsom NCISAA all-state lacrosse: Providence Day: Nolan Faucier, Mac Hale and Cole Jesse; Charlotte Latin: Connor Mackey and Collin Hoben; Country Day: Sean Kupra, Graham Mitchell and Phelps Thomas
Girls Lacrosse
Conference champ: Charlotte Latin (state champions)
Marissa Hart (No. 8) won the CISAA Player of the Year and was named to the first team of both the all-conference and all-state soccer teams. Hart was also the N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year and led the Chargers to the state championship. She’ll play next season at Princeton. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
Player of the Year: Sadie Charles Calame, Country Day First team CISAA: Country Day: Sadie Charles Calame, Blake Burnam, Emily Cory, Jordy Miller, Evelyn Palmer, Taylor Riley and Addie Riley; Charlotte Latin: Carter Barlow, Zoe Claytor, Cece Colombo, Gracie Colombo, Emily Harris, Megan Klingenburg, Paige Klingenburg, Casey Thomsen and Virginia Troutman; Providence Day: Cassidy Doffermyre NCISAA all-state girls lacrosse: Charlotte Latin: Carter Barlow, Cece Colombo, Gracie Colombo, Megan Klingenburg and Casey Thomsen; Country Day: Sadie Charles Calame, Emily Cory, Jordy Miller and Addie Riley
Baseball
Conference champ: Charlotte Christian (state champions) Player of the Year: JT Killen, Charlotte Christian First team CISAA baseball: Charlotte Christian: JT Killen, Brett Adams, Matthew Siverling; Providence Day: Owen Tappy and John Miralia; Covenant Day: Phillip Abner and Robert Stone; Charlotte Latin: Britt Fuller; Country Day: Will Jeffries Second team CISAA: Covenant Day: Zach Brighton; Providence Day: Jack Linder and Colin Raven; Country Day: Christopher Manzano, Henry Merchant, Huck Wathan; Charlotte Christian: Matt Mayers and Shane Russell; Charlotte Latin: Nathan Samii NCISAA all-state baseball Charlotte Christian: JT Killen, Brett Adams and Matthew Silverling: Providence Day: John Miralia and Owen Tappy; Covenant Day: Phillip Abner; Country Day: Will Jeffries
Gallis; Charlotte Christian: Anna Barnett; Charlotte Latin: Tiana Sullivan; Country Day: Katie Batten; Covenant Day: Taylor Houseton and Sadie Evans; Second team CISAA Providence Day: Amanda Cruz, Katie Hollowell; Charlotte Christian: Wynne Gore and MC Eaton; Country Day: Lindsay Batten; Charlotte Latin: Meredith Reese and Chloe Ciucevich NCISAA all-state softball Providence Day: Jala Wright and Marian Gallis; Covenant Day: Taylor Houseton; Charlotte Christian: Anna Barnett
Golf
First team all-state Charlotte Latin: Collin Adams, Jack Dannermann and Wilson Thrift; Providence Day: Spencer Turtz Second team all-state: Country Day: Timmy Gannon and Max Jacobson; Charlotte Latin: Will Gray: Charlotte Christian: Thomas Maye and Ben McCartney; Covenant Day: Kyle Kufic
NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING ON JULY 25TH FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF IDLEWILD RD IN MECKLENBURG AND UNION COUNTIES.
STIP Project No. U-4913 The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen Idlewild Road to a multi-lane, median-divided roadway approximately 500 ft west of Barney Drive to Rockwell Drive, modify the existing I-485 interchange with a “Diverging Diamond” interchange (DDI), and construct a roundabout at the intersection of Idlewild Road and Stallings Road, in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. The purpose of this project is to provide additional traffic carrying capacity along Idlewild Road, provide accommodations for bicycles
Softball
Conference champ: Cannon School Player of the Year: Jala Wright, Providence Day First team CISAA Providence Day: Jala Wright, Marian
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CRIME SCENE
Jerry Jordan, chairman of trustees for Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, and Joyce Ford, president of the board of directors for Christian Adoption Services, sign the memorandum of understanding to make the partnership official between the two non-profits. Photo courtesy of BCHNC
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privileged to serve.” The collaboration between the two nonprofits goes beyond supporting children and families. Their efforts are also about providing quality placement options to the state’s child welfare system that is removing children from families at an alarming rate. In North Carolina, there are 3,000 more children in foster care than in 2011. “A major factor is parental substance abuse which involves the growing opioid crisis across our state and nation,” explained Keith Henry, chief operating officer at Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina. “These addictions by parents and guardians often result in the abuse and neglect of their children. For the children’s safety, the state is forced to take custody.” The N.C. Departments of Social Services
removed 16,796 children from their homes in 2018, resulting in a lack of quality placement options. “The state’s child welfare system is doing the best it can, but its resources are stretched too thin,” Qualls said. “Identifying not only new options, but the best options, will help the state and ultimately benefit the children long term. “This why both CAS and BCH see our partnership as imperative and an integral part of providing that solution.” Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, based in Thomasville, oversees ministries for children, families and adults throughout North Carolina, as well as orphans in Guatemala. “Without question, the clear winner of this alliance between BCH and CAS is the children and families of North Carolina,” said Michael Blackwell, president/CEO of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.
The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents June 17-23: Alcohol • 7000 block of Wilson Grove Road: DWI. June 20 • 11900 block of Idlewild Road: DWI. June 18 Assaults & Threats • 4400 block of David Drive: Simple assault. June 21 • 7900 block of Pinewood Circle: Assault with a dangerous weapon. June 22 • 10500 block of Clear Creek Commerce Drive: Simple assault. June 23 Break-Ins • 9600 block of Ravenglass Lane: Breaking and entering and injury to real property. June 19 Fraud/Forgery • 7400 block of Olde Sycamore Drive: Wire Fraud. June 23
Murder • 7900 block of Pinewood Circle. First-degree murder. June 23 Property Damage • 4700 block of Lebanon Road: Destruction, damage or vandalism to property. June 23 • 4700 block of Lebanon Road: Destruction, damage or vandalism to property and theft from vehicle. June 23 • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint hill Road: Hit and run. June 19 • 7200 block of Lebanon Road: Destruction, damage or vandalism to property and burglary. June 21 • 7300 block of Canterway Drive: Destruction, damage or vandalism to property. June 18 • 7700 block of Kuck Road: Destruction, damage or van-
dalism to property. June 20 Stalking • 7100 block of Lancashire Drive: Stalking. June 17 Thefts • 4300 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Larceny. June 20 • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Vehicle theft and felony larceny. June 20 • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Vehicle theft. June 23 • 7000 block of Brighton Park Drive: Larceny. June 21 • 9700 block of Idlewild Road: Larceny & flee to elude. June 21 Other • 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: Order for arrest. June 20 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Order for arrest. June 19
DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants July 12-18: Matthews • Bojangles', 11137 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Comfort Inn, 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive – 94 • Corporate Caterers, 1544 Matthews Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • Courtyard Bistro, 11425 E. Independence Blvd. – 96 • Ev's Organic Fruit Infusions, 12701 Idlewild Road – 99 • Firehouse Subs, 1808
Windsor Square Drive – 97 • Go Go Empenada, 11229 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • McDonald's, 9607 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 Mint Hill • Bojangles', 11420 Beaver Farms Road – 98.5 Charlotte (28227) • Bojangles, 6915 Albemarle Road – 94 • Sunrise Restaurant, 8923 Albemarle Road – 96 Indian Trail • Bojangles', 13812 E. Inde-
pendence Blvd. – 91.5 • Bojangles', 6550 Old Monroe Road – 95.5 • DJ's Diner, 88 Dale Jarrett Blvd. – 94 • Dunkin, 6405 Old Monroe Road – 98 • McDonald's, 6501 Old Monroe Road – 95.5 • Pizza Hut, 6732 Old Monroe Road – 93 Stallings • Enzo's Italian Market, 4420 Potter Road – 92.5 • Quality Inn and Suites Kitchen, 12047 Guion Lane – 99.5
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for problems, such as expensive prescriptions, mental illness or opioid disorder, without picking winners and losers. “Healthcare should not be a partisan issue, and I think it, overtime, it became partisan,” Ellmers said. “When President Obama was putting forward his healthcare initiative, I think it became very political. I'm not putting blame on either side. I think we all contributed to that.” It was Obama's Affordable Healthcare Act that motivated Ellmers to run for Congress in the first place. Though she wasn't able to repeal the act during her time in Congress from 2011 to 2017, she takes pride in other accomplishments, such as passing the 21st Century Cures
Act, which was designed to expedite production of medicine. She also helped pass the doc fix bill that ensured physicians would be reimbursed for Medicare. Ellmers also takes pride in drawing attention to what she described as the “immigration crisis” at the border. “When I was in Congress, I learned early on, serving in the 2nd District, that immigration was an issue that we needed to address,” she said. “That there were many things that needed to be updated and reformed, whether we were talking about illegal immigration, legal immigration or border security. “It's very interesting to me, because I had political opposition because of the position I was taking on immigration, which was, 'We got to fix this.' It wasn't about amnesty, and that's, of course, what I was being accused of. It was about
fixing a problem that I knew was possible to fix.” Redistricting had Ellmers running for reelection against fellow incumbent George Holding in the 2016 primary. Ellmers lost that race, but she rebounded by joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As a regional director, she oversaw eight southeastern states, including North Carolina. “I really became familiar with what other states were doing on healthcare initiatives and how they were working through some of the same issues that we have here in North Carolina,” she said. “Again, rural health being one of those, and how you can bring together community leaders to really focus on the issues and help your hospital be that center of a community.” During hurricane season, her staff reached out to mayors in
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“American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken launched a congressional campaign in Ellmer's district in 2014, generating national media exposure. Ellmers defeated the pop singer. Two years later, she made national headlines when she became the first female congresswoman to support Trump's presidential campaign. Trump would return the favor with an endorsement. “What really opened my eyes to the fact that President Trump was going to win and be our next President, was the reaction that I saw from the people of North Carolina to him,” she said. I listened to all of the candidates, and many of them had great policy positions that I agreed with, yet I saw this interaction, this relationship, that Trump was building with the American people and definitely with North Carolinians.”
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harlotte Media Group highlights people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on enhancing the lives of senior citizens, whether through work or service. Here are 15 people who deserve a pat on the back.
Tracy McGinnis
Erin Barbee
Phil Mowery
She has served as director of philanthropy at Southminster since 2014. She's been involved with groups like Council on Aging, Shepherd's Center and Volunteer Transportation Services.
As director of advancement for Aldergate Retirement Community, Barbee engages the community on senior-related issues. She's involved in the Charlotte Museum of History, Habitat For Humanity, YMCA of Greater Charlotte and civil rights groups.
The Matthews resident has worked to broaden the membership and community awareness of American Legion Post 235 through engagement and marketing.
Liz Strachan & Myra White
Both keep the Hearing Loss Association of America's Charlotte chapter going. White is one of the association's charter members.
W. Beatrice Colson
The Wingate resident has served Union County in various capacities over the years, including leadership roles with Union County's AARP chapter and the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature.
Nick DeVenuto
Since moving from New York to the Charlotte area, the Department of Veteran Affairs volunteer has been helping brave men and women who serve, particularly those who fought in World War II.
Karla Ennis
The Matthews Human Services Council recognized Ennis with the Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award for her contributions, which include overseeing the community health and wellness program at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and chairing the board of directors for the Levine Senior Center.
Kathy Streng N.C. Sen. Natasha Marcus chats with legislator Wesley Harris and Gov. Roy Cooper on the campaign trail in south Charlotte. MMHW file photo
Stuart Goldstein
Rampi Hijazin
Angie Harmon
Rachel Hunt
The managing partner with Cadwalader's Charlotte office received the 2019 Award of Excellence in May for his advocacy with the Alzheimer's Association's Western Carolina Chapter. The actress has attended Alzheimer's Association's Western Carolina Chapter events in support of her grandmother. These include the Walk to End Alzheimer's and the Memory Gala.
She has owned BrightStar Care franchises that have provided in-home care in Charlotte and Union County since 2011, as well as led an Alzheimer's support group in the SouthPark area. Hunt serves on the N.C. House's Aging Committee. She has sponsored bills that enhance protections for residents of long-term care facilities.
Marcus Jones
About $1.5 million of the Charlotte city manager's budget for fiscal year 2020 will support an Aging in Place Program, designed to help seniors with increasing property taxes to stay in their homes.
Actress Angie Harmon shared her connection with the Alzheimer’s Association during the Memory Gala. Jay Galloway/ Jayway Photography
Natasha Marcus
During her first term in the N.C. Senate, the District 41 legislator has sponsored bills designed to provide relief to caregivers and cost-of-living adjustments to retired teachers and state employees.
Streng is executive director for the Charlotte office of the Arthritis Foundation, which holds events like Jingle Bell Run and Walk to Cure Arthritis across the region. Previously recognized champions • March 2018: April Barnes, Peter Brunnick, Beverly Earle, Nate Huggins, Dahn Jenkins, David Lacy, Katherine Lambert, Vilma Leake, Linda Miller, Julian Montoro-Rodriquez, Trena Palmer, Suzanne Pugh, Renee Rizzuti, Linda Smosky & Jim Weiland. • September 2018: Michael Alvarez, Arthur Barlett, Cindy Berrier, Kathleen Shelby Boyett, Pat Cotham, Barry Edelman, Les and Roberta Farnum, Wayne Felton, Andrew Friend, Lynn Ivey, Kathy Joy, Michael Olender, Colleen Puceta & Scott Stone. • March 2019: Tom Bartholomy, Larry Berg & Harry Watkins, Carla Cunningham, Iris Devore, Susan Didier, Harris High, Jill Lipson, Michelle Marcano, Lance Nelson, Monica Smith, Josh Stein, Thom Tillis, Shannon Tucker and Joyce Waddell.
WHAT’S INSIDE: >> Home Instead Senior Care owner John Hawk explains how millennials are drawn to helping seniors, Page 2B >> SYNERGY HomeCare is celebrating Senior Selfie Month, Page 3B
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Hawk spots opportunity with senior care franchise by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – John Hawk employs 275 caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care, but he encourages his staff to be picky when it comes to hiring. He doesn't want employees. He prefers caregivers. “One just wants the paychecks and one wants to make a difference,” Hawk said. “I'd love to have as many caregivers as possible, but we're going to be picky and bring true caregivers that align with our company's mission. Our company's vision statement is, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'” Millennials, by nature, tend to fall into the caregiver category. Nearly 30% of the company's caregivers are under the age of 40. Aside from the flexible hours, Hawk finds millennials are driven more by passion than money. Hawk would know. He is a millennial. Hawk learned a lot throughout his career working in acquisitions for a Manhattan billionaire, but he felt the need to help people. “I wanted to be involved in something where I really felt like I was making a difference,” Hawk said. He thought back to the time when his grandmother moved in with his parents, changing things dramatically for his family. His mother grew exhausted working with Grammy. The family decided she needed help. Hawk realized more older adults are moving in with their children. People in their 40s and 50s find the non-medical care offered by Home Instead valuable because they are working fulltime jobs while supporting aging parents. “If they're able to change my life so dramatically and I'm not even a client, I want to be in-
volved with a company that's just changing the world so dramatically,” Hawk remembers thinking at the time. He researched the opportunity to acquire a Home Instead franchise. While Hawk was wellversed in acquisitions, he had never put his own money on the line. Being a man of faith, he asked God not to leave cracks in the doors if the opportunity was not worth taking. He preferred slammed doors. Instead, doors were flung open. Hawk and his wife were prepared to move their family of three young children if necessary to own and operate a Home Instead franchise. Turns out, the Charlotte franchise was available. “Every step along the way, things like that happened,” he said. “I do feel like this was just a perfect fit. It was part of destiny for my wife and I to be involved here. And then every step since then, it's been a great transition.” Hawk purchased the Charlotte franchise in January from Les and Roberta Farnum, the couple that opened it in 2000. He credited the Farnums for buttoned-up financials. He communicates with them weekly. “This was their baby,” he said. “They want to see it succeed.” The franchise has been trending upwards recently, achieving some of the highest months in firm history in terms of service hours. Home Instead recently began targeting nursing schools for potential caregivers. Nurses in training can build experience working with an aging population, becoming more attractive candidates to hospitals. One of the skills that caregivers develop over time is a sense of situational awareness – the ability to pick up on things happening in the room and to address the sit-
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John Hawk and his wife were prepared to move for the opportunity to own a Home Instead Senior Care franchise, but they were able to buy the one in Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Home Instead Senior Care
uation properly. Hawk said these are not only skills that can easily be transferred into other industries, but are also going to make you a better person. Some seniors, in turn, are looking for a companion-type relationship – someone they can pass on knowledge to. Guiding younger caregivers help gives clients a greater sense of purpose, he said. Want to know more? Call 704-755-4410 or visit www.homeinstead.com/303 for details about Home Instead Senior Care.
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I do feel like this was just a perfect fit. It was part of destiny for my wife and I to be involved here. And then every step since then, it’s been a great transition.”
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Extreme temperatures during the summer months can pose health risks for seniors. The CDC notes adults 65 and older do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature, making them more vulnerable to heat-related health problems. Home Instead encourages families to take the following steps to help keep their loved ones safe: • Make sure your aging loved one takes preventive health measures – like preparing for summer heat exposure by choosing protective clothing. Mayo Clinic recommends wearing loose-fitting, lightweight clothing to allow the body to better cool itself naturally. Adding a broad-brimmed hat or cap can also help keep internal temperatures low and protect from sunburn. • Plan ahead to avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day. Many activities such as running errands or visiting friends and family members should be scheduled for the morning or evening hours, when temperatures are lower, and the sun is less intense. • Pay attention to symptoms of heat-related health problems. The University of Connecticut found that older adults are the most susceptible demographic to dehydration due to reduced kidney function that occurs naturally as we age, as well as the frequent use of diuretics often taken for high blood pressure. Be aware of muscle cramps, dizziness, headaches, constipation or impaired memory or concentration function, which can signal dehydration. • Take action to cool someone experiencing heat-related symptoms. Once a symptom is identified, immediate action is critical to treat the senior and prevent escalation. Mayo Clinic shares three steps: get the person in the shade, indoors and out of the heat, remove any excess clothing to help the body breathe and cool the person with whatever means available. • Monitor and/or assist with medications. According to a survey conducted by Home Instead, many seniors taking five or more prescription medications admit challenges in managing their medications. Education is key to managing medications more efficiently and avoiding any mishaps. This is particularly important during the summer months. Visit www.caregiverstress.com/ for additional resources.
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Thrive Over 55 Fall Senior Expo Older adults get financial advice from the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo on March 29 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. The next expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte. MMHW file photo
The 5 hidden financial risks in retirement Being well-prepared for retirement is wonderful, but there is no fail-safe plan. Things can unravel due to many inherent post-retirement risks. “Once you have a retirement plan in place, it’s not set in stone,” says Clayton Alexander, an investment adviser and founder of Teton Wealth Group. “Things change. You may add or lose family members, your retirement goals may change, the economic environment may create new considerations and financial innovations may present new strategies. Once per year is a minimum in terms of making sure your retirement plans (and beneficiaries) are constantly up-to-date.” Alexander says retirees and those making retirement plans should be aware of these five risks: • Longevity. Running out of money before they die is one of the primary concerns of most retirees. This worry is heightened by the fact that the average life expectancy has increased. “A pension or an annuity can lessen the risk, but carefully investigate any company where you’d place an annuity and be cautious of fees and interest rates,” Alexander says. “It’s best to tailor your plan to run to life expectancy plus five years.” • Loss of income. “Make sure both you and your spouse are protected from the unexpected,” Alexander says. “Consider the financial impact of the loss of one spouse. Remember that your surviving spouse will only get the highest of your two Social Security checks. A spouse’s death can bring additional financial burdens, including lingering medical bills and debts. Life insurance and estate planning are important vehicles to protect survivors.” • Health care costs. Longer life expectancy could lead to high costs in a long-term care facility. “It’s estimated that approximately 50%
of people over 65 will need long-term care,” Alexander says. “Do not overspend on policies that may be subject to drastic premium increases. And surprising to some, Medicare is not free – your premiums for coverage are usually deducted from your Social Security check. Medicare doesn’t cover dental, hearing or vision, is subject to deductibles and doesn’t cover long-term care. Long-term care insurance is advisable.” • Negative return risk. “A 50% gain does not allow a portfolio to recover from a 50% loss,” Alexander says. “In fact, a 100% gain is required to restore a 50% loss. The ‘buy and hold’ strategy that works when you are young – where you wait for the markets to come back up after a downturn – does not apply in retirement as we saw in 2008, when many people’s retirements were wiped out. Common stocks have substantially out-performed other investments over time and thus are usually recommended for retirees as part of a balanced asset allocation strategy, but the rate of return you earn can be significantly lower than the long-term trends.” • Inflation risk. “You should plan on prices for food, goods and services getting higher during retirement, reducing your buying power incrementally as you are living on a fixed income,” Alexander says. “Your retirement plan has to factor that in. Ways retirees can curb the effects of inflation include annuity products with a cost-of-living adjustment feature and investing in equities, a home and other assets.” “Understanding what the potential post-retirement risks are and considering them in the retirement planning stage,” Alexander says, “can help to ensure that they are mitigated and properly managed.” Clayton Alexander is an investment adviser and founder of Teton Wealth Group. Visit www. retireteton.com for details.
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THINGS TO DO July 26
Monopoly Tourney Youth, ages 12-18, become tycoons in a Monopoly tournament at the Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Trunk Show Dar-Lynn's Bridal & Formal Wear hosts a Lillian West Trunk Show. The show continues through July 28. Schedule an appointment. 704847-2116 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 12134 Stallings Commerce Drive, Matthews Family Storytime Families with children up to age 5 enjoy stories and songs that build early literacy skills at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704416-5000 10:15 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Reading Buddies The Mint Hill Library allows children, ages 5-11, to read to a volunteer for 30-minute sessions. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 3-4 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Food Trucks The Town of Matthews presents Food Truck Fridays with a performance by KRVE at Stumptown Park. The festival includes food trucks, craft beer, wine and kids activities. 5-9 p.m.; South Trade Street, Matthews Pokemon game Your Local Game Store hosts games with Pokemon trading cards. 704-729-4547 6-10 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
July 27
Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the 4 Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews
Farmers Market The Matthews Farmer's Market offers homegrown foods next to Renfrow Hardware. This weekend's event includes a tomato tasting competition. 9-11 a.m.; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Family Storytime Families with children up to age 5 enjoy stories and songs that build early literacy skills at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704416-5000 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Birthday Bash Pour 64 celebrates its second anniversary with music by Kris Anderson and Jaxx & Jacks and food from Chilaka Taco Lab. Find the event at www.eventbrite.com to register for the cornhole tournament. 3-11 p.m.; 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill Vinyl Night Mint Hill Roasting Company invites coffee-drinkers to bring their favorite vinyl record to enjoy. 980875-9584 8-10 p.m.; 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
July 28
Cruise In Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Matthews North End Cruise In. 1-3:30 p.m.; 930 Park Center Drive, Matthews
July 29
Paws to Read Children, ages 5 to 11, read to a certified therapy dog at the Matthews Library. 704-416-5000 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Team Trivia Team Trivia Charlotte entertains the crowd at Stumptown Station. 980-267-3580 7-9 p.m.; 107 N. Trade St., Matthews
Trivia Night Eklipse Entertainment holds a Trivia Night at Seaboard Brewing Taproom Wine Bar. 704-246-8323 7-9 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews
Bike Night Kristopher's Sports Bar & Restaurant holds Biker Night with drink specials and DJ. 704- 8456200 7-9:30 p.m.; 250 N. Trade St., Matthews
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Tech Tutors The Mint Hill Library offers oneon-one technology tutoring for 60-minute sessions. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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First Thursdays The First Thursdays downtown crawl resumes in downtown Matthews with face painting, live music by Trip Rogers and other activities at local restaurants and bars. 4-11 p.m.; downtown Matthews
Summer Break Amy St. Aubin leads a mixed media art activity with teens at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 2-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
ESL Tutoring The Matthews Library offers free ESL tutoring on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Register in advance. 704-416-5021 6-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Run Club Carolina Beer Temple's run club takes on 1, 3 or 5 mile routes throughout downtown and meets back for beer. 704-847-2337 6:45-9:45 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Poetry Workshop The Matthews Library holds a Wild Word Poetry Workshop, in which adults discuss poetry. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 6-7 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Book Club Carolina Beer Temple's book club discusses Cate Lineberry's “Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero” over craft beers. 704 847-2337 8-9 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Bike Night Delta Fire rocks Bike Night at Harley-Davidson of Charlotte. The event includes food trucks and vendors. 7-9:30 p.m.; 9205 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews
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Frontline Puppeteers The Frontline Puppeteers perform a puppet show at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000, ext. 2 3-4 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Pajama Storytime Families can engage in stories and songs designed to build literacy skills at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000, opt 2 7-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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July 27 • Beantown Tavern: Jody & Joanna • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Josh Morningstar; Ashley Health and Her Heathens & Emily Musolino Band • Fillmore: Eric B & Rakim • Franklin Court Grille: Matt & John • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Moochies Tavern: Opa-Locka • PNC Pavilion: Florida Georgia Line • Pour 64: Kris Anderson • Queens South: Nick Hunter Band • Stooges Pub: Smilin’ Dogs • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Treehouse Vineyards: Groove Machine
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Grand Opening Steve Carpou holds a grand opening event for his State Farm Agency. Visit www.mysfagentsteve. com/ for more information. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 3601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews
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