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Artist aims to provide hope for those with autism by Lee Noles Contributor

MATTHEWS — Amanda Hebert Hughes has a word to explain her feelings when dealing with her high functioning autism: stuck. She feels that way when anHughes swering questions on the spot or when too much information comes at her at one time. It’s what she feels when expressing herself to a stranger, or even family and friends.

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Margaret Marshall acknowledges there are a lot of questions that are not yet answered as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launches a new remote learning experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We're all working to make the most unusual beginning of school we've ever had to work as smoothly as it can, given the circumstances,” said Marshall, who represents south Charlotte on the school board. “Every community in the country is dealing with the same problems we are.” As CMS and Union County Public Schools prepare for

New faces Here's a look at incoming principals and their former schools (in parenthesis): • Ardrey Kell High: Jamie Brooks (Community House Middle) • Carmel Middle: Jared Thompson (Carmel Middle) • Community House Middle: Brian Slattery (Endhaven Elementary) • Lansdowne IB Elementary: Tracey Hager (Mallard Creek Elementary) • Matthews Elementary: Penelope Crisp (Lansdowne Elementary) • Starmount Academy of Excellence: Troy Moore (Outside CMS) • Weddington High: Jeff Kraftson (Porter Ridge High)

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Amanda Hebert Hughes uses straight lines and cooler colors to help express how she feels. Photo courtesy of Amanda Hughes

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“Feelings are very difficult for me to convey because I am often not even able to define them myself much less to others,” Hebert Hughes said. “It takes me a lot of time to process feelings and put them into words and oftentimes I am not successful with this no matter how much time I have.” But Hebert Hughes and her autism are never stuck when it comes to her artwork. The straight lines, placid colors and abstract approach allows the married mother of two a way to express

A recap of summer 2020 A lot happened since the last day of classes at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County Public Schools. Here's a quick review of both districts: • June 9: Ardrey Kell and Butler were among high schools kicking off a series of virtual graduations at CMS. • June 15: Union County puts off a potential school bond until at least 2022, citing too many variables to do it in 2020. • June 22: UCPS defies state mass gathering restrictions by holding a week of in-person graduation ceremonies. • June 23: CMS formally launches the process to rename Vance High School due to its

namesake's connection to slavery. • June 24: Corey Mitchell, of Northwest School of the Arts, wins a national theater teacher of the year award. • June 29: Travis Kiker resigns from the UCPS school board after racially insensitive social media posts. • July 7: Union County Public Health announces 16 COVID-19 cases among people attending Marvin Ridge graduation. • July 8: Area media reports Ardrey Kell High School Principal David Switzer is reassigned after a lot of bad press. • July 14: UCPS approves a see SUMMER, Page 5A

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The table is set for learning My dining room looks a lot like a Dollar Tree version of a classroom. My kids are 6 and 10. Thankfully, the 10-year-old is smarter than I am, so he can pretty much handle his assignments on his own. The 6-year-old, however, is a miniature version of me and that makes things quite dicey in my household. I come from a family of educators. My grandfather was a teacher turned principal. He was actually the principal of my elementary school and that gave me enough stories to share with my children for a lifetime. I am also certain that’s where my particular brand of delightful rebellion first started. I also have a few teachers on one side of my family as well and I have the greatest respect for what teachers do in this world. One great teacher can really change your life. I genuinely believe that. I think that is why I am so disheartened by the news that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools won’t be having in-person instruction this fall. Children need an education but they also need to be in a school setting, in my opinion. I am not a teacher by trade see GARSON, Page 5A

19-year-old follows dream of opening dance studio by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

MONROE – Ever since she was a little girl, Natalie Fritz knew she wanted to have her own dance studio, but she wanted it to be different. Now, at 19 years old, the Sun Valley grad from Stallings has made her dream come true. Fritz opened Tenth Talent in Monroe in June after months of renovations and a delay due to the coronavi-

rus pandemic. She serves as the choreographer and studio owner, while her mom, Linda, handles the advertising and marketing. She also helped Fritz start the company and secure the space. Tenth Talent offers a variety of dance classes for ages 2 to 18 years old, including acro (tumbling and aerial work), ballet, baton, cheer, combination, contemporary, hip-hop, improv, skills, jazz, lyrical, tap and heels — a high energy dance class

done in high heels. Fritz said heels classes help improve ankle strength and stability, which is a must for dancers. Registration is open and Fritz said she’s taking coronavirus precautions seriously. Class sizes are small and there is tape on the floor to ensure social distancing. She is also wiping down high-touch surfaces, offering hand sanitizer and taking temperature checks. In addition, the studio offers summer camps, profes-

Tenth Talent in Monroe offers a variety of dance classes and camps. Students perform two showcases a year. Photo courtesy of Tenth Talent

sional photography services and a Virtual Learning Day Camp for K-12 students doing remote schooling this fall. Tenth Talent was sup-

posed to open in the spring, but COVID-19 threw a wrench in those plans. Fritz see DANCE, Page 2A

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had to pause renovations and then she lost her job at B.Good in Ballantyne, which had been helping fund her lifelong dream. Despite every reason to give up, she kept pushing forward. “I didn’t want to allow myself to be so excited about something for so long and then let something out of my control ruin that excitement for me,” Fritz said. Fritz was a tomboy when she was younger. She was into basketball and said dance never even crossed her mind until she learned about the competitions. At 7 years old, she was drawn in by the idea of winning trophies and began taking hip-hop classes. Since then, Fritz has won countless awards for her dancing and choreography, which she’s been teaching since eighth grade. She even trained at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. Their exclusive certification program attracts dancers from around the world. Fritz said she knew early on she wanted to own a studio and has been learning the business ever since. Some of her teachers and studio owners even gave her advice and showed her the ins and outs. “Had I not had those opportunities, there’s no way I’d feel comfortable running my own business,” Fritz said. But she also noticed the faults of the studios where she grew up dancing and made note of what she would do differently. With Tenth Talent, she said her main goal is to show dancers

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herself without feeling boxed in or cornered. And now the Mecklenburg County resident is displaying her talent at the Comfort Footworks in Matthews that runs through November. Her artwork also allows Hebert Hughes a chance to make a statement about her autism. “If word gets out that I am an example of a thriving, successful and happy adult with high-functioning autism, I just know that this will create more hope for those adults who live with this diagnosis,” said Hebert Hughes of the showing, which is her first. According to the Center of Disease and Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States with the first signs usually appearing between 2 and

there is another way to learn and the environment can be different than what they’re used to. One of the key differences at Tenth Talent is affordability. Class prices are among some of the lowest in the area and that’s for a reason. Fritz said dancing was not only an outlet for her growing up. It also taught her self-confidence, poise and how to speak clearly, carry herself and be a team player. “I don’t want any child who could potentially have so much talent and passion to not be able to dance because money is an issue,” she said. “Dance can open up an entire door that they had no idea was even an option of them.” Tenth Talent is also big on student choreography and improv, or the body’s natural reactions to music. Dancers are encouraged to find their own style and create original routines, which in turn fosters confidence, self-expression and creativity. The studio performs two showcases a year – one choreographed by Fritz and the other choreographed by the students. “I always tell them, ‘Don’t show me what you’ve learned in class. I want you to make new shapes and try something new,’” Fritz said. Another key difference is the emphasis on students’ social-emotional health. On the first Monday of every month, Fritz gathers her students to talk about an important topic, such as the importance of positive friend groups and surrounding yourself with good people. Fritz said she wants to be a mentor, role model and someone her students feel comfortable talking to. She also wants them to view Tenth Talent as a safe space where they’re listened to.

3 years old. The CDC also stated more than 2% of adults in the US are on the spectrum. Hebert Hughes wasn’t diagnosed until two years ago. By that time, she had developed coping mechanisms to deal with the disorder, which included handling social interaction with humility and kindness. “This means that I don’t always have to understand where people are coming from to show that I care,” she said. Although autism brought challenges, art was never one of them. She dabbled here and there as a child but fell in love with it in high school in Saratoga, New York. Ceramics, pencil, charcoal, acrylic; if there was a class, Hebert Hughes was there. Her passion grew in college, but one median that wasn’t offered was oil painting. Everything changed a few years ago when she came across some oil

Natalie Fritz, 19, designed Tenth Talent in a clean and contemporary way. Karie Simmons/CMG photo

“It helps them in so many ways other than dance,” Fritz said. “I don’t care if you’re not the best dancer in the world, but I want you to feel welcome and appreciated every time you come in here.” Learn more Tenth Talent is located at 3016 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe. Visit www.tenthtalentdance.com for details about dance classes, photography services and virtual learning day camps. Stay connected by following @tenthtalent on Instagram.

paint at her house during a move. She bought a package of small canvas frames and proceeded to paint the planets in the solar system. “There were nine frames in the packet,” Hebert Hughes said on why she decided on her planetary subjects. Her art grew to include straight lines and symmetrical shapes washed in darker tones. One piece is an eight-foot wide painting with elongated brown, black and white rectangles, and a curving path meandering through the shapes. Hebert Hughes calls it “Striving.” “It is like flowing water, which is people,” Hebert Hughes said. “And the lines are barriers. And we are going through the barriers every day.” The abstract approach has Hebert Hughes taking objects in everyday life and filtering them through her mind before painting how she sees them. Other times, she paints the objects and colors in her imagination.

“I can’t paint them fast enough,” she said. The prolific output had Hebert Hughes getting in contact with Tim Ricket at Comfort Footworks. The family-owned store has previously displayed artwork. “I would love for it to result in making my art available to as many arenas as I can,” Hebert Hughes said. “Because with my art, it is my story. Not a lot of people struggle with autism, but there are a lot of people who know people who do. So, I hope it does that as well.” Want to know more? The exhibit opens with the opportunity to meet Hebert Hughes from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Comfort Footworks, 924 Park Center Drive, Matthews. The exhibit will continue until November. Visit www.amanda heberthughes-americanartist.com to learn more about her work.

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NEWS BRIEFS Arrest made after shooting MATTHEWS – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested a suspect wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation in Matthews. Officers with the Matthews Police Department responded to a shooting at 5:56 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Matthews Festival Center parking lot to find a female sitting in her vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. MPD identified the suspect as Benjamin Maurice Bruce, 37, of Charlotte, and obtained arrest warrants on charges of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. Police say Bruce was the woman's ex-boyfriend.

Earthquake wakes residents CHARLOTTE – A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Sparta on Aug. 9 could be felt 100 miles away in the Charlotte region. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake happened at 8:07 a.m. Meteorologists across the Charlotte region sprang into action, sharing interesting tidbits about the natural phenomenon. “This was a historic earthquake,” marveled WCNC meteorologist Chris Mulcahy on Twitter. “Looks like the third strongest in NC history. Others like this was a 5.5 magnitude quake around Asheville in 1916 and a 5.2 in Mitchell County in 1926.”

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Mecklenburg County hires social services director CHARLOTTE – Davie County Manager John Eller will begin his new role as Mecklenburg County's social services director on Oct. 12. Eller has over 20 years of experience in public service, including stints as the social services director in Catawba County and division director for Mecklenburg County DSS Services for Adults Division. His department is comprised of over 1,300 employees.

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MONROE – Union County achieved a milestone to provide a long-term, sustainable water supply for residents. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved last month a plan to allow Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery to serve residents in the Yadkin River Basin as part of the Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project. Duke Energy, Union County and Norwood are developing an easement and withdrawal agreement. Once signed, Duke Energy can issue approval to start construction. The project is expected to take 30 months to complete.

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum would like to create a database of those buried at Roseland Cemetery. The cemetery, located off Monroe Road, was the burial place of slaves and free people of color. It will soon undergo preservation efforts. The museum would like to hear from those whose relatives are buried there. Staff would like to know the person’s full name, their birth and death dates, your name, your relationship to that person, and a phone number in case the museum has questions. Email information to info@matthewsheritagemuseum.org. The museum plans to post the information to its website, minus any contact information.

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MONROE – The Union County Board of Education is accepting applications through Aug. 21 to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity for the 2020-21 school year. The committee will promote a school community that embraces acceptance as well as denounces and takes action against prejudice and discrimination. The committee will include a rising junior

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Town gives restaurants more flexibility to serve patrons by Justin Vick

“I think it would be a help to businesses that are struggling,” Higdon said during the Aug. 10 council meeting. “I can not come up with a logical argument that says you can eat at a table if you socially distance, but you can’t sit at a bar if you socially distance.” Frank La Fragola Jr., managing partner of Jekyll & Hyde, explained to the town council Aug. 10 that restaurants generally operate at a 5% to 10% profit margin. La Fragola noted how COVID-19 restrictions are already affecting his business by requiring restaurants to operate at 50% capacity. Losing the entire bar on top of that is extremely rough, La Fragola added. He described Jekyll & Hyde as a cocktail bar, not a rowdy bar, with most of the customers between the ages of 35 and 45. They also serve families. “I feel like the Matthews restaurants are being pun-

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MATTHEWS – Matthews has joined Mint Hill and Pineville in allowing restaurants to serve food at bar areas as long as customers follow social distancing and other safety guidelines. Mecklenburg County’s restrictions on alcohol and food sales went into effect July 23 after videos of crowded nightlife venues in Charlotte were shared on social media. Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson signed on to the agreement. Mint Hill and Pineville have since amended proclamations to allow eating at bar areas. Matthews Mayor John Higdon believed the intent was good with the original proclamation, but he said there were unintended consequences for restaurants with large bar areas, such as Beantown Tavern and Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill.

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ished by something that happened uptown,” he said. He encouraged Matthews leaders to pass an ordinance similar to what Mint Hill did. But Commissioner Dave Bland had some reservations. “I feel we have a responsibility to look after the safety, health and well being of the citizens, yet if we don't put in some kind of enforcement measure, I don’t know what in the world to do,” Bland said. “It puts a lot of responsibility on these business owners to enforce the rules. That’s tough for them to do.” Matthews Police Chief Clark Pennington said violating the restrictions is a second-degree misdemeanor. “This is all complaint-driven obviously, but we are going to educate, reinforce and then cite,” Pennington said. Higdon asked if council members had any major heartburn with him amending the proclamation, but no one else had any concerns.

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and I know my child’s best bet is on having a teacher who understands their individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. I certainly do not agree with the notion that teachers are babysitters. I actually don’t know anyone personally that believes that either. But, I know the narrative has shifted to that message and I hate to see it. This remote learning debate has caused me to think a lot about how

my own childhood would have looked different if we had to do virtual learning growing up. Mind you, when I was younger we didn’t have a computer or internet because it wasn’t around just yet. But this has made me think about the fact that my life could’ve gone in a different direction if this had been on my mom’s plate. My mother was a single mom for the first decade of my life. She had to work two jobs at the local hospital just to keep a roof over our heads. And, often, we were left home alone when she didn’t have

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the first day of school on Aug. 17, here are 10 storylines we'll be following during the 2020-21 school year. Education quality CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston believes teachers can keep students engaged through remote learning due to preparation. “I am confident that all of our students will be challenged and have opportunities to learn and develop,” he said Aug. 11. High school athletics CMS is behind other districts in terms of fall sports practice, but it may not matter. Fall sports may potentially be canceled or postponed to spring. It doesn't help that college conferences, like the Big Ten, are canceling football seasons.

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any other choice. School became a second home for my brother and me. We knew we were in a structured environment, we’d be fed, and we would feel “normal.” We could’ve both taken very different paths in life had we not had the positive experiences we did in school. Hearing the news of the virtual learning decision immediately took me back to being a 7-year-old little girl, with an 8-year-old brother at home, alone. My heart breaks for the kids that will be left at home with little to

Working together COVID-19 has enriched our vocabularies with phrases like pandemic pods. Companies, organizations and neighborhoods are providing the means for students to get remote learning to allow parents to continue working. Avoiding layoffs Sean Strain, who represents Matthews and Mint Hill on the CMS school board, has urged administrators to have a plan for in-person learning to avoid losing staff to layoffs. School funding School districts have had to budget blindly given the inability of the governor and legislators to agree on a budget. That may change with November elections. There's no telling how remote learning could affect the budget requests to each county. County relations Union County is going to have to break

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no structure or supervision. Make no mistake, there will be kids home alone. Let’s not sugarcoat it. This isn’t an article about my opinion on whether or not kids should be going five days a week or no days a week. But, I can understand the repercussions that will come from either scenario, and they aren’t positive. What I hope will come from this situation is that everyone will pay closer attention to who they elect to represent them on a local level. Whether it be town councils or the school board, these are the

bread with the UCPS school board after shooting down its 2020 bond request. It will be interesting to see how receptive Mecklenburg County will be to CMS's spring budget request. Superintendent performance CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston enters the second year of a three-year contract. Every decision he makes is being heavily scrutinized. Two school board members expressed disappointment Aug. 11 about the lack of a staffing update. Enrollment fluctuations The state logged 7,251 home schools in Mecklenburg County and 3,371 home schools in Union County during 2019-20. Those numbers could accelerate this year as parents with the means seek some stability with education. November election Two at-large seats are up for grabs in the Union County school board race. Incumbent Todd Price, of Monroe, faces Waxhaw challengers Claudia Sandoval and Sarah May. Christina Helms, of Monroe, will leave the board. Constructing buildings The need for social distancing may require districts to look at school construction through a different lens, especially if it appears COVID-19 has real staying power. Do we abandon traditional buildings for big-boxes with movable walls?

elections that really affect our daily lives and I think we need to ensure the folks representing us are actually representative of us. Take a closer look at the ballot and research the person you are going to trust with your future. In the meantime, I’ll be setting up shop in my dining room and trying to keep the frustrations low. However, I won’t be entertaining the Queen of England anytime soon unless she wants to eat Goldfish crackers and string cheese off of our paint-by-numbers homework.

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reopening plan that incorporates in-person and remote learning. • July 15: CMS decides to open with two weeks of in-person orientation before shifting to remote learning. • July 21: CMS OKs a redistricting plan that affects Providence Spring and McKee Road elementary schools in 2021-22. • July 30: CMS changes course, opting for full-remote learning due to having more than 200 staff vacancies. • Aug. 3: Teachers hold a “motor march” in front of UCPS headquarters to urge leaders to make classes virtual. • Aug. 4: The Rev. Jimmy Bention Sr. fills the UCPS school board vacancy left by Travis Kiker. He'll serve through 2022. • Aug. 6: The N.C. High School Athletic Association delays the start of sports until at least Sept. 11. • Aug. 11: CMS launches CMS Eats at Home, allowing families to preorder meals for delivery or pick-up at 40 sites.

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State requires biweekly COVID-19 testing at nursing homes by Yustin Riopko Contributor

RALEIGH – The NC Department of Health and Human Sciences now mandates COVID-19 testing every two weeks for all nursing home staff. Previously, DHHS guidance only recommended biweekly testing. None was required unless a facility had already seen a positive case. The state will leverage federal CARES Act funding to help pay for this mandate through November, according to NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen.

“As we have come to understand, a person can have the virus and not know it," Cohen said at an Aug. 7 press briefing. “Thus testing all staff proactively every two weeks allows us to identify asymptomatic cases early and prevent spread to residents who are at high risk.” This mandate is part of an ongoing effort to protect a demographic Cohen said is threatened most by this pandemic. “Many are elderly, and many are medically frail with multiple chronic medical conditions, putting them at higher risk for severe illness and worse outcomes,” Cohen said. "We also know that the virus spreads most efficient-

ly when people live in group settings and are gathered together in one place. The communal nature of nursing home facilities can make it difficult to control a COVID-19 outbreak.” Throughout July and early August, the state has tested more than 49,000 residents and staff in NC nursing homes. NCDHHS requires facilities promptly report new COVID-19 cases to local health departments, so the state can provide technical assistance containing and controlling outbreaks. NCDHHS has distributed protective

Follow the 3 W's NCDHHS secretary Mandy Cohen suggests these three W's for slowing the spread of the coronavirus: • Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth • Wait 6 feet apart • Wash your hands often

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Why cosmetic surgery is popular during pandemic Cosmetic surgery was on an upward trend for several years before the pandemic, and the outbreak of the coronavirus hasn’t hurt its popularity. Since the lifting of lockdown and shelterin-place orders across the country, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has reported an increased demand in patients considering cosmetic enhancements. People have had extra time to dwell on their physical dissatisfactions and also to actually address them, said Dr. Scott Miller, a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon. “Working from home, being seen a lot (and seeing themselves) via company video conferences, and having mask-wearing bring increased focus to certain facial features, I think a lot of people have had a tremendous amount of time to be super-critical of themselves,” Miller said. “They pick up on things they want to improve about their appearance. “With people being cooped for a long time, across the country you are seeing pent-up demand. We have seen an increase in consultations and surgeries across the board. In particular, people seem to be noticing their necks and jowls. In many cases, they bring in screenshots from their Zoom calls.”

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Miller said some of the more popular cosmetic procedures people are having done during the pandemic are: • Facial rejuvenation. With considerably more face time required as companies work remotely, facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid and brow lifts are keeping cosmetic surgeons busy. “On Zoom with your boss and co-workers, you can’t help but stare at your face, neck and crow’s feet,” Miller said. “And with people wearing masks in public, there’s no better time to hide the neck and lower face during the healing process from cosmetic surgery. That’s probably why we’re doing more lower-face and neck lifts than ever before.” • Body contouring. Liposuction, in which excess fat is removed to contour the body, is annually one of the most frequent cosmetic procedures. That and abdominoplasty – better

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Plastic surgeons are seeing patients for facial rejuvenation, body contouring and other procedures to look younger and more physically fit. CMG file photo

id you ever have a really bad day? I wasn’t having a bad day. Stretch that 30 times. I was having an exceptionally bad month. It started off bad with two conversations. I was overwhelmed. I was broken. I felt devastated. I was trying to make sense of life and couldn’t get 1 plus 1 to equal 2. A week later, my sister was visiting from Virginia. She came because we all thought my 90-plus-year-old mother was in her final days. She’s not. While Lucille was visiting with me, we sat down and began to discuss everything that happened over the previous many days. As the conversation continued, and without using a filter (which if you know me is always operating) I looked at her and said, “Why does God hate me?” I couldn’t believe that sentence came out of my mouth. Without missing a beat, I said to her, “I know He doesn’t hate me but why am I going through what I am currently experiencing?” I felt like Job hearing reports that his livestock had been destroyed and his children had all been killed. The only one who lived was his wife who said, “Curse God and be done with it.” I decided life was so bad, I would read the Book of Job. His friends accused him of sin resulting in the bad things he was experiencing (if that’s what you call a friend). Then Job decides to take on God. He’s almost like a seventh-grader saying, “Bring it on.” But my favorite part is chapter 38. If you ever need an illustration of assertive behavior, read Job 38. God is not passive, which can be described as “lose/win” He doesn’t say, “Oh Job, life has been so hard. Come here and let me hold you see FAITH, Page 3B

Pandemic changes priorities for pro organizer by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Prior to the pandemic, the bulk of Candi Ruppert's business involved organizing cluttered closets, kitchens and pantries. Post-pandemic, estate cleanouts have shifted from 30% of her business to 75%. “In those situations, the homeowners passed and families are dealing with an empty house,” Ruppert said. “People don't have the fear of face to face contact.” Ruppert, who owns SAGE Organizing

and Estate Cleaning, also works with a lot of families that are downsizing. They may have lived in the same house for many years and they are preparing to move in with the kids or senior living. Such clients may have given away possessions to their children or have sold the majority of the things that have value, but they are still left with a house full of stuff they no longer need. Ruppert meets with clients in-person or on Zoom to go over the logistics of the organizing. She'll also tour the home, taking a peek at every drawer, cupboard and closet to figure

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known as a “tummy tuck” – ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, in the recent ASPS survey. “Being overweight is an epidemic in our country,” Miller said, “and sitting around at home quite a bit now, people are more aware of it and tired of it. The body contouring aspect of cosmetic surgery has boomed due to dissatisfaction with diet- and exercise-resistant figure faults. Also, there is newfound time to address this situation definitively with safe, state-of-the-art procedures.” • Lip injections. Fillers like Juvéderm are as popular as ever, despite masks being pervasive and supposedly lessening one’s concern with how their lips look. “You’d think due to face coverings extending from the nose to the mouth that people would only be concerned about their eye areas,” Miller said. “While they are noticing (and seeking treatment for) their eyes more because of mask-wearing in public, many people are on Zoom, where they are mask-less and noticing their lips and jaw lines in full high definition! They definitely get passionate about filling and shaping them.

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equipment like masks, gloves and face shields to every nursing home in the state, as well as made efforts to keep facilities staffed by making employee referrals and providing training support. Cohen reported that when outbreaks occur now at a nursing home in North Carolina compared to earlier in the pandemic, they last fewer weeks and infect fewer residents. "Our strategy and hard work is helping on a number of

And again, with masks, you can cover up any swelling and bruising from lip injections.” • Breast augmentation and reduction. The ASPS reports breast augmentations were the most common cosmetic surgery procedure in 2019, and while conducting telemedicine appointments during lockdown, surgeons received many requests for both breast augmentation and breast reduction. “Breast improvement consults can be easily initiated by taking all the measurements and photographs from the patient’s home,” Miller said. “During the video consultation, while looking at the photographs, doctors can explain how the procedures are done and what the post-up situation will be. “More people want to be the best version of themselves. The pandemic has caused people to think more about what they want out of life and how they want to live it, and many are deciding now is the time to make changes they’ve long wanted.” About the doctor: Dr. Scott Miller is a board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon and founder of Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center. Visit www.MillerCos meticSurgery.com for details.

fronts," Cohen said. "We have fewer cases [in nursing homes] than many many states, but there is still more work to do." Cohen believes everyone plays a role in protecting nursing homes, not just caregivers. "I want to highlight that every COVID-19 infection that reaches a nursing home started somewhere else," Cohen said. "Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities means that those who work in nursing home settings are less likely to be exposed to the virus, and thus less likely to bring it back to a nursing home where they work."

DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected several restaurants from July 31 to Aug. 6. Here are the lowest scores: • Marcos Pizza, 11218 Providence Road W., Charlotte– 88.5 Violations: Food protection manager wasn't available; employee didn't wash hands properly; foods in prep top unit weren't held cold enough; pizza sauce wasn't marked by time; and drying racks needed cleaning. • Cook Out, 13703 U.S. 74, In-

dian Trail – 90 Violations: Open milkshakes, drinks and partially consumed bowls of food were on table with chopped chicken stored on table; some foods were not held cold enough; raw bacon and chorizo didn't have time marks; spray bottle labeled hand sanitizer was on clean drainboard of sink; and inspector spotted flies during inspection. • Red Sake, 8410 Rea Road, Charlotte – 90.5 Violations include: Sheet pan with washed peppers was stored below boxes of

unwashed mushrooms; metal insert pans had stickers and residue on them; fried chicken in walk-in cooler wasn't held cold enough; and there weren’t written procedures for sushi rice. • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road, Charlotte – 90.5 Violations: Trash can was in front of hand sink; food in grill drawers (raw salmon, raw chicken, raw burgers and deli meat) wasn't held cold enough; and inspector spotted dead insects under equipment at bar area.

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) IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ) NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON ) Case 2020-DR-10-1772 JOHN ROE AND MARY ROE, ) Plaintiffs, ) -versus) NOTICE OF ADOPTION JANE DOE (DOB: 2-2-2016), a ) minor under the age of fourteen (14) years, ) Defendant. ) ----------------------------------------------------- ) TO: JACOB DAVID COCHRANE, ALLEGED PUTATIVE FATHER OF BABY GIRL TO: DOE:JACOB DAVID COCHRANE, ALLEGED PUTATIVE FATHER YOUGIRL ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to the provisions of South Carolina Code Ann. OF BABY Sec. 63-9-730 (B), that the Plaintiff, John Roe, seeks to adopt the Defendant, Baby Girl Doe, a DOE: female Caucasian child born on February 2, 2016 at Novant Medical Center, Matthews, North Carolina.YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to the provisions of YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that an adoption action is pending in the Family Court for South Carolina Code Ann. Charleston County, South Carolina; Sec. 63-9-730 that the Plaintiff,thatJohn Roe, to adopt the DeYOU ARE(B), FURTHER NOTIFIED within thirtyseeks (30) days of receiving this Notice, you shall respond in writing by filing with the Family Court for Charleston South fendant, Baby Girl Doe, a female Caucasian child born on County, February 2, Carolina notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond in the pending adoption action; 2016 at Novant Medical Center, Matthews, North Carolina. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Court must be informed of your current address and YOU inARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that and an adoption action is of any changes address during the adoption proceeding; YOU FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Plaintiffs in the South above captioned Notice are not pending in ARE the Family Court for Charleston County, Carolina; named for the purpose of confidentiality; however, the Court knows the true identity of the Plaintiffs YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that within thirty (30) days and in responding to this Notice, you are required to use the number 2020-DR-10-1772. of receiving thisFURTHER Notice, you shall respond by filing YOU ARE NOTIFIED that failurein to writing file a response withinwith thirty (30) days of receiving Notice constitutes consent to County, adoption of the child and forfeiture all rights and the Family Court for Charleston South Carolina notice ofand obligations respectintervene to the child.or otherwise respond in the pending reasons towith contest, BE SO NOTIFIED. adoption action; EMILY M. BARRETT for Plaintiffs YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIEDAttorney the Court must be in44-B Markfield Drive formed of your current address and of any changes in address during Charleston, SC 29407 the adoption proceeding; and (843) 723-1688 Charleston, South Carolina YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Plaintiffs in the Dated: captioned July 28, 2020Notice are not named for the purpose of confidentiabove NOTICE: A Summons and Complaint for Adoption were filed with the Family Court for the Ninth ality; however, the Court knows the true of the Plaintiffs Judicial Circuit, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, Southidentity Carolina under Case No. 2020-DR-10-1772 on July in 17, responding 2020. and to this Notice, you are required to use the number

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