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Stallings native serves aboard floating airport by Jesse Hawthorne Contributor

NORFOLK, Va. – A Stallings native and 2005 Piedmont High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Lt. Tyler “Shipwreck” Dunn is an operations administration officer aboard the carrier homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. As a Navy operations administration officer, Dunn is responsible for supporting the administration side of the operations department and is a bridge watchstander by being the commanding officer's direct representative on the bridge in charge of safe navigation and operations of the ship. Dunn credits success in the Navy to many

of the lessons learned growing up in Stallings. “I learned to be resourceful,” Dunn said. “Being able to work through mission accomplishment with a limited set of tools at your disposal.” Commissioned in 2017, Ford, or ‘Warship 78’ as she is known by the crew, is 1,106 feet long; longer than three football fields. The ship, a true floating city, weighs more than 100,000 tons and has a flight deck that is 256 feet wide. Powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship. The planes land aboard the carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft. The ship is named after the 38th President

of the United States, and U.S. Navy veteran, Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ford enlisted in the U.S. Naval reserve, serving from 1942 to 1946. While serving at Navy Preflight School in 1942 in Chapel Hill, he taught seamanship, ordnance, gunnery, first aid and military drill. At sea, Ford served aboard the light aircraft carrier, USS Monterey, which saw action in the Pacific throughout World War II. After the war, Ford left naval service, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander. Though there are many ways for sailors see NAVY, Page 6A

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COUNTY ATTRACTS NEAR RECORD CAPITAL INVESTMENT Union County’s pipeline of potential commercial and industrial projects has grown throughout the past 12 months to near record numbers. UCW file photo

Aerospace, agri-business spur economic develop.

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MONROE – Union County has incentivized or announced 11 commercial and industrial projects accumulating more than $277 million of capital investment, making 2018-19 the second best year for economic Platé development efforts. The county has had a targeted strategy to grow its aerospace cluster since 2002; and it sustains North Carolina’s largest geographic cluster of such companies. The cluster has grown from three industries to 24, employing 4,500 people and generating an annual payroll approaching $300 million. “Union County remains a leader among aerospace and agri-business, with significant investments coming out of these sectors in the last year,” said Chris Platé, executive director of Monroe-Union County Economic Development. Further proof of the county’s growing economy is reflected in an increase in the local labor force of 3.7% over the last year. With this increase, the economy has provided career opportunities for 4,523 more people over the same time frame. “The ever-growing number of families choosing to live in Union County provides a consistent source of qualified people to support our significant industrial-based growth,” County Commissioner Frank Aikmus said. Aikmus serves as the commission's liaison to the economic development advisory board.

Union County ranks fourth among North Carolina’s 100 counties for the value of agricultural products sold. This position results from Union County ranking in the top 10 for nearly every commodity raised or harvested in the state. County Manager Mark Watson credited Monroe Union County Economic Development and the City of Monroe for their efforts in recruiting these companies. “Those are some impressive numbers, and by all accounts, this momentum is not slowing down,” Watson said during the July 15 board meeting. “There are a number of projects that are in the works.”

MONROE – Union County is taking steps to improve child support enforcement. County leaders agreed to a $2 million two-year Lantz contract, beginning Sept. 1, with Veritas HHS LLC to oversee the child support enforcement program. Attorneys Tracy Regan and Erin Hucks cautioned county commissioners before the vote about entering into a contract with Veritas during the informal comments portion of the July 15 meeting. Their firm, Hucks & Regan LLP, has been contracted to serve as the county's child support attorneys through YoungWilliams since 2011. Both were concerned Veritas would replace them with people from out of state. Regan offered letters of support from district court judges that recommend them stay on as counsel in child support enforcement courts. “We've built relationships with everybody from deputies to clerks in the courthouses to the judges and other attorneys we work with in Union County,” Regan told commissioners. The decision to approve the contract had been part of the meeting's consent agenda, which is usually a bundle of routine items approved at the same time. After hearing the objections from Hucks and Regan, Commissioner Stony Rushing wanted to pulled out the item from the consent agenda to discuss further. Ashley Lantz, Union County’s Director of Social Services, said they ultimately went with Veritas because Union County ranks 84th out of North Carolina's 100 counties when it comes to see LANTZ, Page 2A

County welcomes innovator, TV reporter MONROE – County Commissioner Richard Helms jokes how Hyong Yi is setting the standard for department managers when it comes to Yi fashion. More important, Union County is getting a proven innovator with its new public works administrator. Since joining the county last month, Yi has gotten to know the staff from the manager's office to

the people in his department working in rain and putting in pipe. “There are just fantastic people working in Union County government,” Yi told commissioners July 15 while wearing a bow-tie and a blazer. “I am so pleased I can be a part of it to bring planned progress to this community.” Yi brings more than two decades of experience in local government and organizational improvement. He most recently worked with the City of Charlotte as the director

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of organizational innovation. Before that, he was assistant city manager, overseeing engineering, water, storm water, sewer, solid waste and environmental sustainability services. He also served as Mecklenburg County’s director of management and budget, responsible for strategic planning and organizing the county’s $1.5 billion budget. “I think Hyong brings us some strategic planning that we think will be very important to how we

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move forward with public works,” Assistant County Manager Brian Matthews said. TV reporter joins county staff Liz Cooper, known by television audiences as Liz Foster, left WSOCTV to become public relations manager for Union County. “One thing we don't do in Union County well is we don't communicate our achievements out to the see STAFF, Page 2A

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Trey Williams, of Monroe, was among nine NASCAR Technical Institute grads to visit the White House for helping Penske drivers Joey Logano win the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title and Simon Pagenaud win the Indianapolis 500. Following the Indianapolis 500, Williams was able to kiss the bricks of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s famous Brickyard. D. Myles Cullen/Official White House Photo

MOST POPULAR STORIES • Mother killed in home invasion • Quilting group creates ‘healing blankets’ • Pro soccer team planting roots in area • Mavs dethrone Warriors for Wells Fargo win • Area baseball, softball players earn recognition

TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “With over 1,500 children served in Union County, the Back to School Bash is returning August 4. To register for this event being held at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail visit: https://unioncountyb2sb.org/“ – Union County Schools‫‏‬ (@UCPS_MonroeNC) • “This amazing partnership is GROWING! Pun intended! Excited about the changes to our Wake Up To Ag program providing students with deeper educational experience in Ag!” – Union County NCCES‫@( ‏‬Union_NCCES)

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McCready caps off affordable healthcare tour MINT HILL – Dan McCready recently concluded his eight-county affordable healthcare tour with a fish fry in Wadesboro. Other stops included speaking with voters about lowering healthcare costs at Mt. Calvary AME Church in Monroe and Mint Hill Roasting Company in Mint Hill. “This week, we visited all eight counties to hear directly from voters about the issues most on their mind, specifically healthcare. No matter where I am in the district, affordable healthcare is the top issue,” said McCready. “Our campaign is working hard to talk to as many voters as possible in every county in this district about our plans to lower healthcare costs, strengthen public schools and cut taxes for the middle class.”

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CHARLOTTE – N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop described attempts by House Democrats to move to consider articles of impeachment against President Trump as a “disgraceful political stunt.” Bishop called on Dan McCready, his Democratic opponent in the N.C. 9 congressional race, to join him in condemning the actions. “While President Trump will be in North Carolina touting our nation’s great economic success story, House Democrats will be busy in the Washington swamp with their political agenda trying to baselessly impeach him,” Bishop said.“Congressional Democrats are engaged in full-blown presidential harassment and it needs to stop..”

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Union amoung top digital counties in U.S.

Stallings resident goes to space camp

MONROE – Union County is being recognized as a national leader in implementing the best technology practices among more than 3,000 U.S. counties. The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties awarded Union County 10th place in its population category in the 17th annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey analyzes innovative initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and contribute to disaster response recovery efforts. “Our team has worked hard to constantly evolve Union County’s technology programs and plans; enabling us to continue providing residents exceptional access to important services,” said Carl Lucas, director of information systems. Contributing factors for the county receiving this award include upgrading audio and video systems for livestreaming commission meetings and plans for an analytics program that will store more documents digitally. In similar cost-saving measures, moving to paperless systems has saved up to $15,000. “Union County will continue implementing strategies that improve transparency and boost resident engagement,” County Man-

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MONROE – The Monroe Police Department is investigating a home invasion involving the death of Lucero Sosa Capote. Police said two males forcibly entered the residence of 1603 Tower Court at 4:40 a.m. July 12 to commit a robbery. During the robbery, Capote was killed from a gunshot wound. Her five children were home at the time. Two were treated with minor injuries that occurred during the altercation. Police described the suspects as one black male and one white male. Both wore gray jogging pants and some type of cover over their faces. The black male wore a black hoodie. The white male wore a green hoodie. Contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4700 or the Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600. Information will remain confidential and callers may be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.

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ager Mark Watson said. “These technologies improve our efficiency and lower the cost of providing public services.”

child support enforcement, citing federal measures that include late payments and how much money is collected. “We know that we can be better than that,” Lantz said of the 84th ranking. “Our county, although it is some-

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public,” Helms said, noting Cooper will play a crucial role in disseminating information. Cooper has been a jour-

MONROE – A sanitary sewer overflow occurred within the Union County sanitary sewer system on July 14 as a result of construction debris accumulated in the pipes. The overflow was not of the magnitude to cause immediate danger to human health or the environment. All pipes, pumps, and equipment were operating properly prior to the overflow. The overflow of 8,500 gallons occurred behind 5012 Lydgate Drive out of a sanitary sewer manhole at 9:20 p.m., lasting until 3 a.m. July 15. The overflow has been reported to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Call the public works department at 704296-4210 for details.

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Jacob Crowley, of Stallings, recently attended Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math, while training students and with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving. This program is specifically designed for trainees who have a passion for space exploration. Jacob spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to the International Space Station, the moon or Mars. The crew participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular activity or spacewalk. Jacob and crew returned to earth in time to graduate with honors.

CORRECTION: The June 28 edition of Union County Weekly published a photo of a woman at a Sold in the Carolinas booth at the Union County Expo and incorrectly identified her as Robin Mann. Mann was not the woman in the photo. Mann won best real estate agent in the Best of the Weekly competition. She helps people buy and sell homes.

what divided in the amount of money folks make depending on where you live, we are a pretty well off county compared to others in North Carolina. I think we can do much better than 84 of 100.” Veritas submitted an incentive plan based on whether they can move the county up the state rankings. Lantz said the firm

helped Buncombe County move up several spots to second in the rankings. Lantz said Veritas will use an attorney on staff solely focused on child support enforcement in Union County. That attorney currently lives in Waxhaw. Commissioners accepted Lantz's explanation of why they went with Veritas and approved the contract.

nalist for 11 years. Four of those years have been spent in the Charlotte region. She told county commissioners on July 16 that the county is implementing new practices to its public communications approach, especially when it comes to

storytelling. “We're very excited to show some of the awesome things, people, places, events, programs, services in Union County,” Cooper said. “I'm very blessed to be here.”

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The Fine Print

Reader wonders what counts as a Will and what doesn't? Dear Attorney, A relative recently passed away leaving a significant number of personal assets and property. Since his passing, my family has been fighting over who should get what. We found a document in which he listed everything he owned along with who should receive it. Would this document count as his Will? – Where There's No Will, There's A Fray Dear Fray, When most people think of a Will, they think of what's called a Last Will and Testament. This document will be in writing, signed by the testator (the one who makes the Will), and signed by two witnesses. An alternative to the testator's signature is for someone to sign on his or her behalf, in the presence and at the request of the testator, and witnessed as discussed above. The document you are describing will need to meet at least the above requirements to be considered an attested Will. Most attorneys take an extra step to make the Will "self-proving." This is done by using an affidavit, signed by the witnesses, and then having the affidavit properly notarized. The advantage of the self-proving Will is it allows the beneficiaries to skip the part of probate which requires verification of the Will's authenticity. If the document you found doesn't meet the above requirements, it may still be considered an unattested Will depending on the circumstances. North Carolina also recognizes two types of unattested Wills: holographic Wills and nuncupative Wills. A Holographic Will must be written entirely in the testator's handwriting in order to be valid. The testator must also sign the Will or include his or her name, in his or her handwriting, within the Will. Finally, the holographic Will must be found in a safe place following the testator's death. That can include: • A safe deposit box • Among the testator's valuable papers and effects • In the possession of an individual or company where it was placed for safekeeping The last type, a nuncupative Will, won't apply in your case because it's an oral Will. It's still worth knowing about though. The nuncupative Will is made by someone experiencing their last sickness or who is about to die. To be valid, the testator must not survive the sickness or imminent death. There must also be two competent witnesses who have

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been specifically requested by the testator to bear witness to the utterance of the testator's final wishes. However, nuncupative Wills can only dispose of personal property. These Wills do not dispose of real property. If the document you located qualifies as a Will, it likely falls into either of the first two categories. The circumstances surrounding this document will be relevant to determining its status. You should speak with an experienced probate or estate planning attorney who can properly advise you. Your relative's case also illustrates the importance of having a well-drafted, properly signed and executed, comprehensive Last Will and Testament. Work with an attorney to prepare your Will so it accurately reflects your final wishes. By executing a Will, you can reduce the likelihood that upon your death your family will experience the same disputes you're going through now. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and F. Lee Weaver or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com

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Summer is one of the most active times of the year. Whether you’re already in shape or working toward the “dad bod” of your dreams, there are plenty of summer workout and activity guides out there for people looking to get fit. And your smartphone can help you every step of the way. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile offer tips on how smartphones can help us get fit and stay healthy. 1. Fitness apps are all the rage … There are hundreds of apps out there for managing and tracking everything from running and relaxing to weightlifting and weight watching. Apps can keep you on track to reach your fitness goals and give you a little extra motivation when you need it. And with so many fitness apps, there’s one that’s right for you. T-Mobile surveyed its employees and found that almost a third use a calorie counter like MyFitnessPal to track those summer calories and progress toward their fitness goals. Check out the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store for more options. If you’re looking for something a bit more robust, Apple, Samsung and Fitbit have all-in-one health apps. In T-Mobile’s survey, more than 60% of respondents said they use a health app like Apple Health or Samsung Health to keep track of their activity, steps, nutrition, sleep and heart rate. Apple Health can even store your health records including lab results, immunizations and medications.

2. Make sure you’re also getting enough sleep and drinking enough water. Staying active and eating right are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle, but just as important is getting enough sleep and drinking enough water. A consistent seven to nine hours of sleep each night will leave you well-rested and energized for all your summer activities. Both too little or too much sleep can be detrimental to your health. If your sleep habits are out of whack, you’re in luck— Lifehack has a list of the best apps for tracking sleep. It’s also important to drink enough water – especially during the hottest months of the year. Healthline has a list of apps that can help you calculate the right amount of water for you and remind you when you need to hydrate. 3. Tired of carrying around a big phone? Try a smartwatch. If you don’t want to carry a phone around while on the go, smartwatches like the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch or Fitbit might be perfect for you. In fact, all three devices are made to work with the apps mentioned above and are built with fitness-forward people in mind. With a smartwatch you’ll have all your health and fitness tools right on your wrist: calorie counters, workout monitors and GPS location – not to mention all your music, podcasts, and texting and calling needs.

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 and pedestrians, and provide improvements for the intersections at Stallings Road, Steven Mills Road, and the I-485 interchange. The meeting will be held at Poplin Elementary School at 5627 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, on Thursday July 25th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or may be done by phone, email or mail no later than August 8th. As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the U-4913 project website: https://publicinput.com/Idlewild-widening For additional information contact: NCDOT Project Consultant, James Voso, PE, Project Engineer (Mattern & Craig) by phone at (828) 254-2201 or via email at jbvoso@matternandcraig.com or Carl Gibilaro, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 by phone at (980) 229-4091, or via email at cgibilaro@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Kayla Weber by phone at (919) 707-6061 or by email at knweber@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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Stretch Lab offers instant health benefits for all by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Husband and wife duo Steve and Stacey Hitezmann have brought one-on-one assisted stretching to the region with the opening of Stretch Lab in the Strawberry Hill Shopping Center at the corner of Providence and Sardis roads. And the couple plans on opening more locations in the near future, with a second store opening in Dilworth this August and future locations planned in Lake Norman, Ballantyne and Fort Mill, S.C. So what exactly is Stretch Lab? Assisted stretching is a concept that began quite recently, popping up around California in 2015. It has gained popularity ever since. Within the past year or so, it has picked up even more steam after studies have been released on the health benefits of assisted stretching which include increases in circulation, sports performances and injury recovery, increases in flexibility and range of motion, reduced pain and muscle joint discomfort, improved posture. “We’re excited to introduce people to assisted stretching,” Steve said. “It’s for the athletes who need recovery or injury prevention, older people who are staying active to the UNC Wilmington soccer player who getting stretched in here right now and really everyone in between. It really is for anybody.” Steve got interested in stretching on his own a few years ago. He said like a lot of others after he turned 40, he started feeling stiffer, less mobile and flexible. Steve said he went to chiropractors who would give him temporary relief but they usually advised him to stretch on his own, which he did in his home for nearly two years. One day while reading the newspaper, Steve saw an article penned on the benefits of assisted stretching in general. He was hooked on the concept from then on and talked with Stacey about maybe opening a business. “He talked about stretching a lot,” said Stacey with a laugh. “I would have to stop him at parties because he was so excited about it. Now, since opening this, we talk about stretching even more.” Steve took a leap and opened a Stretch Lab franchise. The headquarters are based in California and there aren’t more than 30 locations in total yet, but the Hitezmann’s plan on changing that soon. What can you expect at Stretch Lab? I was contacted by a public relations professional about possibly doing a story on this new assisted stretching concept coming to our area. I remember glancing at the email and thinking to myself that I was interested but there were so many questions going through my head. I saved the email, but still wasn’t really sure what it was. Plus, there were about four or five people getting simultaneous stretches in a picture on their website and I thought that may be strange.

Top: A Stretch Lab employee stretches a patient. There is a special offer where a 25-minute stretch is $29 (regularly $49) or a 50-minute stretch is $49 (regularly $95). Below: Stretch Lab owners Steve and Stacey Hitezmann pose inside of their SouthPark location. Andrew Stark/UCW photos

When the PR pro contacted me again, I said what the heck. After all, I’m in Steve’s camp. I’m in my 40s and have horrible posture. I also sit most of the day typing on a laptop at my desk which makes my back hurt most of the time. Worse, since my cancer recovery in early 2018 I have done very little physical activity after being an avid runner before that. Anyway, I wanted to check it out. I walked in and was greeted by Steve, his general manager and my flexologist, Chris Fernandez, a former physical therapist who moved to the area from New York. The first thing I noticed was how clean and bright the inside was. And it was busy, even at 9:30 on a Friday morning. Fernandez sat down with me at first and explained what he was going to do and made it a very personalized experience by asking for my injury history, where I had any pain or areas of concern and was more than friendly. Personally, I’m not allowed to get my neck area massaged or worked on, and he was more than cognizant on the stretches that have the capability to even remotely involve that part of my body. The goal is to get to a seven on a 1-10 scale of pressure – but never pain – on the lower-body stretches and a five on the same scale on the upper-body ones. But there is never pain. And Fernandez and the other flexologists can sense when it reaches that point before I could anyway. Even though there were probably three other people occupying the six custom-made stretch tables inside the business, it wasn’t uncomfortable at all. In fact it was quite the opposite. The first thing I had to do was stretch and try to touch my toes from a seated position. Sadly I couldn’t do it, falling about a hands-length short. Fernandez worked me through a 25-minute session focusing mostly on my legs, back and shoulders. During each stretch, flexologists

make sure you are comfortable and spell out each step of the process. Each new stretch seemed to feel better than the last and when my session ended, I could totally feel a difference. Steve commented that I looked taller, and I certainly felt it. Aching areas no longer hurt and, after just one 25-minute session, I could now not only touch my toes, but go about a hands-length past. “One-on-one stretch is kind of the sweet spot for us because it’s one on one and you can kind of customize it to fit your needs,” Steve said. “That’s where you can really have it customizable.” How does it work? Stacey said there has been a lot of foot traffic coming through the door since they opened the SouthPark location on May 30. “It’s a totally new concept in Charlotte, so there is a lot of curiosity surrounding this place,” she said. Stacey is a licensed dietitian by trade. All of the flexologists are either physical therapists, athletic trainers, yoga instructors and/or stretch therapists. All must have accredited licenses and flexologists

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go through 70 hours of training specific to Stretch Lab and an additional 20 hours of going through the routines to totally master them. People may come for their first stretch out of curiosity, but both of the Hitezmanns said most come back due to the benefits of the trained staff. The one-on-one stretches are offered in 25- and 50-minute sessions. You can customize your experience by picking your flexologist online beforehand and scheduling a time and day to come. All of that can be accomplished on their website. The Hitezmann’ are also getting into group classes where up to six people can stretch with one flexologist, but bands and other props are used more in the group setting. There is also one-on-one yoga stretching that is very popular. What’s the future? The future in now for Stretch Lab, which has gained much support in the short time they’ve opened. Steve said word-of-mouth advertising was spread with pop-up stations around town while waiting a few months on their SouthPark

store to open after bad weather and rain delayed construction for several months. He said many people approached him about opening in the Lake Norman, Fort Mill and Ballantyne areas, each heavily populated centers the thinks the concept will work in. “I think if people come once they can already start to see the benefits,” Steve said. “But once they get on a plan and come once or twice a week, they can really, really see the benefits. But it’s a help to anyone because it’s a compliment to any workout routine that’s out there. It really is for everyone and it can help anyone. I think we’re just starting to pick up our momentum here.” Want to go? The SouthPark location is in a brand-new strip near the Fresh Market at Strawberry Hill. The address is 4914 Old Sardis Road, Unit C3. Also call them at 704585-8941, and their website at https://local.stretchlab.com/location/southpark is customizable. Their new location, opening in August, is in Kenilworth Commons, 1235 East Blvd.

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Tips for selecting the right wedding photographer A lot of people don’t know where to start when they think of looking for a wedding photographer. A great starting place is to figure out what style you like and want for your wedding photos. There are so many styles of photography out there, from bright and airy to dark and moody. There isn’t one style that is best, but you do want to make sure the style you pick is something you would want to see for years to come. These photos are what you will have to look back and remember this special time, so you want to make sure you truly love them! You also want to determine if you are more interested in posed, formal moments or candid, emotional moments. Another important factor to think about in your early planning stages is your budget. If you are going to pick an area to spend money, we always recommend investing in the photography. When you start narrowing down your top picks for photographers, look at the different packages they offer and what they include in their packages. Important things to look for when you are pricing out your photographer are whether they include a second photographer in their packages, if they include engagement sessions, and how and when they deliver the photos. Like most things in life, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be sure to ask to see full galleries that your photographer has delivered, not just highlights. You should always be able to see a representation of how they capture the entire day. Looking at a full gallery will show you the quality of their photos, their editing style, the amount of photos they typically deliver and a similar product to what you would receive. It also helps to look at a full gallery of an engagement session or bridal session if you plan to hire them for these, as well. Another important factor when selecting your wedding photographer is to look into the reviews they have received. This will give you a good idea of their customer service level and how their clients feel about the value of the investment they made. Once you have narrowed down your list of photographers that match your style,

STYLE DOESN’T COME CHEAP: Average wedding gown: $1,750; Average bridal accessory: $560; Average groom attire: $267; Brides who buy a custom, special order or custom made-from-scratch gown: 25%; Brides who buy gowns in-store: 89%; Brides who buy gowns online: 7%; Average bridesmaids dress: $143; Average groomsmen attire: $193. Source: The Knot 2018 Wedding Attire Study

your budget and have great reviews and quality galleries, it is always a good idea to have a phone meeting or in person consultation. This will give you a chance to get to know them on a personal level and make sure you click. Your photographer will be with you most of the wedding day, so be sure to pick someone that has the type of personality you would like to work with. Other things to keep in mind: If you have a photographer that you know you want to hire, you should definitely reach out to them 12 months prior. Couples tend to book their photographer in the early stages of planning. Make sure your photographer is on top of responding to your emails and calls. With the exceptions of being out of town or working an event, you should generally have a response within 24 to 48 hours. If they are great about responding early on, that should mean they will be great about responding during the whole process. – Alyssa Frost is the owner and lead photographer of Alyssa Frost Photography based in Charlotte. She specializes in bright and airy, fine art and wedding photography. See more of her work at www.alyssafrostphotography.com and on Instagram @alyssafrostphotography.

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Copeland: Medicaid expansion could help boost state’s economy by Tony Copeland Contributor

North Carolina is on the verge of the biggest boost in economic activity ever. It would mean 38,000 new jobs, nearly $12 billion in direct flow from the federal gov- Copeland ernment, a safety net for rural hospitals and an infusion of cost savings to thousands of businesses. In fact, the following counties, and nearly all 100, would see impressive job growth, many at local hospitals, and the boost could even save some rural hospitals from closure: Guilford (3,160), Forsyth (2,058), Buncombe (1,502), New Hanover (1,025), Robeson (706), Randolph (596), Rockingham (313), Cleveland (446), Henderson (381) and Onslow (179). And if those stats aren’t enough to convince you – there’s no state incentive package to pay or new state dollars needed. When Amazon was considering bringing 50,000 jobs to North Carolina over 15 years, that deal would require taxpayers millions in grants and financial incentives. This opportunity won’t cost the state anything. The opportunity is called Medicaid expansion and the time is now. If this investment was coming from business, the deal would have been long done. If it was from federal investment in infrastructure projects or disaster relief, we would have gladly accepted and asked for more. So why aren’t we clamoring to say yes to expanding Medicaid? As North Carolina’s Commerce secretary, my job is to improve the economic well-be-

ing for all North Carolinians. To achieve that, North Carolina must continue to create new, good-paying jobs. I’m not going to sugarcoat it: if we don’t have a healthy workforce, that becomes nearly impossible. With the closure of rural hospitals, prospective companies see yet one more strike against the rural areas of our state. No company is going to expand into an area without proximity to a hospital. Consider the juxtaposition of these numbers. In 2018, Forbes rated North Carolina as best in the nation for business. In 2019, United Health Foundation ranked the state an embarrassing 33rd in overall health and called out our high rate of people without health insurance – only eight other states are worse. A strong workforce is rooted in a healthy workforce. Healthier employees are more productive and absent less. Good health and health insurance go hand in hand. People with health insurance are more likely to see a doctor when they’re sick and have better overall health. If North Carolina expanded Medicaid, a half a million working North Carolinians would have access to affordable health insurance. The benefits of expanding Medicaid are not a mystery. We can look to the 37 states that have already done so to see to the impact. A 2018 review by the Kaiser Family Foundation of over 200 studies on the impact of Medicaid expansion found that expansion strengthened access to health care services, increased low-income families’ financial security, improved health outcomes, reduced uncompensated care costs and created no major cost increases for state. What does all of this mean for business? • Lower premiums. Who doesn’t want to

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spend less on health insurance? In states that expanded Medicaid, premiums are 7% lower on average. That’s because they’ve reduced the rate of uncompensated care. Those without insurance often have little choice but to rely on emergency rooms, which must treat them regardless of ability to pay. Those costs are passed on through higher insurance premiums and medical costs. • An investment in rural economic development. Big employers won’t consider a location if there isn’t a hospital. Without expansion, 40 percent of North Carolina’s rural hospitals are operating in the red and five have closed since 2014. That’s not the case in states that have expanded Medicaid. Eightythree percent of rural hospital closures since 2014 have been in states that have not expanded. It’s a triple whammy as hospitals are often among the largest employers in rural communities. • Economic stimulus. Just like a new factory or construction project, Medicaid expansion would stimulate the local economy. If North Carolina expanded Medicaid, more than 38,000 more jobs would exist than would if we don’t expand Medicaid, according to a report by the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University. We would also gain $11.7 billion more in federal funding. It’s time to stop ceding the competitive advantage and sending our tax dollars to other states to stimulate their economies, create jobs and to provide affordable health insurance to residents. It’s time to say yes to expanding Medicaid in North Carolina.

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COMMUNITY Union County Weekly • July 19, 2019 • Page 1B

10 food franchises we’re missing in Union County

Donatos, Checker’s among eateries

can just taste the opportunities as I scan the list of Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500.

While many of the companies on the list can be found in western Union County, there are some fast food and fast casual franchises that haven’t ventured into our community just yet. Unfortunately, I chose the starving artist path in life, depriving me of the capital to launch such a venture. That doesn’t mean I can’t inform entrepreneurs of these delicious opportunities. Even if none of these franchises interest you, I recommend you check out the Franchise 500 to find one that fits your budget and tastes. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Ranking: 51 of 500 Closest location: 9612 Redstone Drive, Indian Land, SC. Brothers co-founded the fast-casual concept in 2002, naming it after their father, a World War II veteran. The decor pays homage to the 1940s and 1950s. The menu includes cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and a special fry sauce. Potbelly Sandwich Shop Ranking: 71 of 500 Closest location: 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte The concept dates back to 1977 when an antique store began serving sandwiches. Antique potbelly ovens can be found in its restaurants. The menu includes deli-style subs, soups, salads and shakes. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Ranking: 77 of 500 Closest locations: 2225 Mathews Township Pkwy., Matthews or

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9805 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte You can find plenty of options when it comes to tacos, burritos, nachos and quesadillas. The fast casual restaurant also offers plates that come with choice of sides, like beans, rice and fried potatoes. Ben & Jerry’s Ranking: 80 of 500 Closest location: 7800 Fairview Road, Charlotte Not only can you buy tubs of the socially conscious, super premium ice cream brand in grocery stores, but you can also devour spoonfuls of fun flavors at scoop shops. Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia are among the most popular. Checker’s Drive-In Ranking: 88 of 500 Closest location: 938 Grove St., Shelby Here’s another drive-in concept that’s not as widespread in North Carolina. The menu consists of low-priced burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Taco John’s Ranking: 105 of 500 Closest location: 601 Broad St., Elizabethton, Tennessee The Fresh Taste of West Mex first opened 50 years ago in Wyoming, but has yet to enter the Carolinas. Tacos, burritos and potato oles are the backbone of the menu. Restaurants serve breakfast burritos, too.

Above: Ben & Jerry’s offers socially conscious ice cream with fun names. Photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s Below: With a Sonic in Indian Trail, residents may not crave another drive-in concept. Photo courtesy of Sonic

Vick’s Picks Here are five entries from the Franchise 500 that have our editor licking menus on his computer screen: • Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (ranked 196): The Horn of the Bull promises a Charlotte location opening soon. • L&L Hawai'i (ranked 221): Dishes like Kalua Pork and Loco Moco could spice up our culinary scene. • Koache Factory (ranked 236): They serve cute rounded rolls, filled meats, sweets and other eats. • The Melting Pot (ranked 253): The fondue restaurant is already in uptown Charlotte and Lake Norman. • Pho Hoa (ranked 348): This Vietnamese restaurant allows you to add proteins and veggies to its signature noodle soup.

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DINING SCORES Lowest Scores • Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail – 84 Violations include: Six employee drinks were on or over prep areas; hand sink didn’t have paper towels; slaw stored uncovered inside walk-in; employee didn’t wash pans properly; some foods were maintained below 135 degrees; slaw not date-marked in prep unit and walk-in; rolling pin had deep crack; shelving, ovens, tables and counters needed cleaning; and restroom sinks and toilets needed cleaning. • Waffle House, 13727 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail – 86.5 Violations include: Flies landed on plate surfaces; grits weren’t held hot enough; unit needed repairs to maintain foods at 41 degrees or below; restaurant instructed to keep back door closed; bags of ice were on floor of walk-in freezer; broken unit from previous inspection wasn’t maintaining foods at least 135 degrees; and clean shelving and inside reachins, as well as ceilings and walls. • Moe’s Southwest Grill, 8133 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw – 90 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; numerous multi-use pans, dressing bottles and lids had food residue; roasted corn wasn’t cooled fast enough; quinoa was not hot enough on steam table; and queso fresco, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and lettuce weren’t held cold enough.

Indian Trail • Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road – 84 • Domino’s, 1310 Wesley Chapel Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter Starbucks, 6610 Old Monroe

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Road – 99 • Harris Teeter deli, 6610 Old Monroe Road – 94 • Harris Teeter meat/seafood, 6610 Old Monroe Road – 99 • Harris Teeter produce, 6610 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Waffle House, 13727 E. Independence Blvd. – 86.5

Matthews • Azteca Restaurant, 9709 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Best Wok II, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96.5 • Somi Sushi, 3104 Weddington Road – 93

Monroe • Bojangles’, 555 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Rocky River Crossroads, 1002 Rocky River Road S. – 95 • Showmars, 2398 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 93.5 • Sunset Tacos, 1113 Sunset Lane – 94

Stallings • Lucy’s Bakery, 4522 Potter Road – 97.5 • Smoothie King, 15080 Idlewild Road – 99

Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio, 3909 Providence Road – 95 • Blue Lagoon Cafe, 203 N. Broome St. – 97 • Bojangles, 1325 N. Broome St. – 90.5 • Circle K, 601 E. N. Main St. – 96 • Moe’s Southwest Grill, 8133 Kensington Drive – 90 • Taco Bell, 2517 Cuthbertson Road – 98.5

Municipal election ballot continues to grow longer Candidates have until noon July 19 to sign up at the Union County Board of Elections. Here’s a look at some of the candidates added to the ballot so far:

• Town Council: Charles Bowden, Valerie Coffey, Lundeen Cureon & Peggy Neill.

Fairview

• Mayor: Bobby Kilgore. • City Council: Gary Anderson, Tony Autry, Debra Duncan, Lynn Keziah & Myles Kuly.

Monroe

• Mayor: Phillip Thomas. • Town Council: John Alan Biggers Jr. & Gary Wilfong.

Stallings • Town Council District 4: Heather Grooms & Shawna Steele. • Town Council District 5: Billy Birt Jr.

Hemby Bridge • Town Alderman: Chris Baker, Kim Belk & Dennis Dorton.

Unionville

Indian Trail • Mayor: Michael Alvarez. • Town Council:Todd Barber, Kortekaas & Marcus McIntyre.

• Town Commission: Gene Price. Roger

Waxhaw • Mayor: Edwin Elam & Ericka McKnight.

Lake Park • Mayor: David Cleveland. • Village Council: Bruce Barton, Jeremy Russell & Joe Scaldara. • Village Council (unexpired term): Pam Jack.

Weddington

Marshville

Wesley Chapel

• Mayor: Elizabeth Callis. • Town Council District 2: Scott Buzzard & Anne Pruitt. • Town Council District 4: Janice Propst.

• Mayor: Larry Smith Jr. • Town Council: Margaret Bivens, Nancie Mandeville, Jim Rowell & Ernestine Station.

• Mayor: Brad Horvath. • Village Council: David Boyce & April Campagna.

Wingate

Marvin

• Mayor: Gary Hamill. • Town Commission: Bart Farmer, John Lowery & Max Wolfe III

• Mayor: Christopher Smith.

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FRANCHISES

Music Festival The Legacy Motown Revue performs at the City of Monroe’s Music on Main series 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Downtown Monroe

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Rosati’s Pizza Ranking: 135 of 500 Closest location: 3605 Davis Drive, Morrisville Rosati’s roots can be traced back to 1890s New York; however, the restaurant as we know it was founded in 1964 in Chicago. The Chicago Deep Dish is the main attraction.

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July 20 Anti-Bullying Bright Star Theatre performs “Maximus Mars: An Intergalactic Anti-Bullying Adventure” at Union West Library. The event is for ages 9 to 12. 704-821-7475 2 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Ribbon Cutting Jeannie and Ken McCoy hold a ribbon cutting with the Union County Chamber of Commerce for their new venture, Waxhaw Escape. 4-4:30 p.m.; 3901 E. Providence Road S., Waxhaw

Apollo 11 NASA Solar System Ambassador Jack Howard talks about the space race and Apollo 11 at the Union West Library. 704-821-7475 3 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Which Wich Ranking: 146 of 500 Closest locations: 9831 Rea Road, Charlotte and 930 Park Center Drive, Matthews Customers are empowered to build superior sandwiches by grabbing a bag, marking options with a sharpie and absorbing the positive vibes.

Space Station The Monroe Library allows children, ages 6-12, to take a virtual tour of the International Space Station. 704-283-8184 5:30 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

July 21 Music Festival The Winestock Music Festival will include performances by Chad Powell and The Gal Friday Band, as well as wine tastings and food, at Treehouse Vineyards. Admission costs $5. 1-7 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe

Penn Station East Coast Subs Ranking: 150 of 500 Closest locations: 9805 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte A Philly cheesesteak is what catapulted this restaurant concept into success, but there’s plenty more grilled and cold subs available on the menu.

Marvel Trivia TriviaTainment hosts Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia at Growler USA. 704-494-9445 7 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

July 23

Trivia Night Big Pop Trivia holds Tuesday Trivia at The Trail House. 704-7764655 8-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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Constellations The Monroe Library allows people to embroider a constellation while supplies last. 704-283-8184 2 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

Rocket Blast Children, ages 3-5, learn the parts of a rocket at the Union West Library. 704-821-7475 2 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Escape Room The Marshville Library offers a space-themed escape room. Come as an individual or team. 704-624-2828 6 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville

July 27 Music Festival The Village of Wesley Chapel organizes a car show and music festival as part of The Rock & Roller Party at Dogwood Park. 2-7 p.m.; 121 Lester Davis Road, Wesley Chapel

Literary Knitters Knitting and crocheting enthusiasts convene for needlecraft and conversation at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 2-4 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

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July 30 Book Club The book club at Monroe Library discusses “The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware. 704-283-8184 Noon; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Stellar Animals Live animals presented by the Schiele Museum help students in grades 3-6 explore the link between animals and the stars at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 2 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Book club The Final Draft Book Club discusses Peng Shepherd’s “Book of M” at Southern Range Brewery. 7 p.m.; 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe

July 31 Manga club The Union County Public Library Manga Club discusses sportsthemed manga and anime at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 4 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Book Club The book club at Marshville Library discusses “Angel Harp” by Michael R. Phillips. 704-624-2828 4 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville

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July 29

• Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Evening Muse: SCR; Frederick the Younger, Grace Joyner & Modern Moxie • Hinson’s Drive In: Mark Starnes and the Boys • Mac’s Speed Shop: Monkeytime Band • Moochies: Old Man Mafia • PNC Pavilion: Dave Matthews Band • Pour 64: Kris Atom • Stooges Pub: Black Glass • Stumptown Station: Mark & Brian • Sweet Union: RC Acoustic • Visulite: Abbey Road Live!

July 20 • Charlotte MCUA: Greensky Bluegrass • Evening Muse: The Unlikely Candidates & Lovely World & Ted Marengos • Extreme Ice: Act II • Fillmore: Sebadoh • Growler USA: Gene Duvernell • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Moochies: The Marshall Brothers; DeCarlo • Southern Range: Stark Reality • Stooges Pub: Next O’ Kin • Trail House: Kids in America • Treehouse Vineyards: RJ Adams

July 21 • Beantown Tavern: Jade Moore • Evening Muse: Natalie Royal • Fox & Hound: Karaoke • Moochies: Steve Long • PNC Pavilion: Third Eye Blind & Jimmy Eat World

July 22 • Milestone: Fogman w/ Racket Man • PNC Pavilion: Iron Maiden

July 23 • Carolina Beer Temple: Stray Local Band • Pintville: Open Mic • PNC Pavilion: Blink 182 & Lil Wayne

July 24 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Jake La Botz • Fillmore: Carly Rae Jepsen • Knights Theater: Kirk Franklin • Mac’s Speed Shop: Pursey Kerns

• Maxwell’s Tavern: Tanner Long • PNC Pavilion: Mary J Blige & Nas • Trail House: FireByrd

July 25

• Belle Grill: Open Mic • Fillmore: Teyana Taylor • Lake View Grill: Ryan Brooks • Seaboard: Nate Randall • Small Bar: Open Mic

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Faith

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If you’ve every felt like you were trapped in life or at work, you have the power to fix it through some honest realizations. UCW file photo

Stop making excuses 5 ways to take charge of your life Everyone makes excuses on occasion. Late for work? “The traffic was killer.” Passed over for a promotion? “It’s office politics.” But to be successful – in a career or in life in general – people need to put aside their reliance on excuses and instead strive for an excuse-free life, says John Collopy, a successful businessman and author of the book, “The Reward of Knowing.” “Excuses may make us feel better about what does or does not happen to us, but they never help us move closer to our goals,” Collopy says. “Just the opposite, in fact. Excuses hold us back. They make us stagnate.” Collopy knows something about how seductive excuses can be – and also about making the most of opportunities life sends your way. He overcame a troubled youth and an addiction to alcohol on the way to achieving extraordinary success as a real estate broker. Now he is dedicated to helping others take the right steps to achieve their dreams, a theme he explores in his book. “There are plenty of things in life you can’t control,” Collopy says. “Where you’re born. The family you’re born into. The opportunities you’re given.” Ultimately, though, as your life unfolds, how you handle each situation you face remains up to you. “I’ve had plenty of failures,” Collopy says. “I’ve had business failures, relationship failures, legal failures and moral failures. But do you know whose fault every one of those failures was? Mine. It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t because I was cheated by someone, or because of any other bad break I had along the way. It was me.” To move past making ex-

Stuck in a room full of people? Find that inner confidence to network. The next person you meet could help you advance your career. UCW file photo

cuses and to learn to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves, Collopy says people should: • Look forward. People often use past mistakes to justify current failures, but that’s a bad habit to get caught up in, Collopy says. “Certainly, it’s important to learn from the past, but then your focus needs to be on moving forward,” he says. • Be conscious of your “fallback” excuses. People often have “fallback” excuses, which serve as their go-to rationalizations for when things go wrong. They might say: “I don’t have enough time” or “I don’t have enough money” or “I’m too old (or young) to do that.” The key is to put aside those excuses and seek solutions, Collopy says. “You need to be aware of what your fallback excuses are,” he says. “Then you need to ask yourself how to move beyond them.” • Have confidence. “It can be scary to take the leap and claim an opportunity that’s outside of your comfort zone,” Collopy says, “but the more you do it, the more your confidence will grow.” • Decide what you really want in life. Sometimes it’s easier to see opportunities when you’re looking for

them, Collopy says. “For example, if you’ve relegated yourself to staying in an unsatisfying career,” he says, “you’re less likely to see opportunities for change.” But make sure your goals are clear, he says, so you can take actionable steps toward achieving them. • Stop comparing yourself to others. There’s no need to dwell on how your accomplishments measure up to others, Collopy says. “That does nothing more than give you fodder for disappointment – and give you an excuse to come up with more excuses,” he says. “Overcoming the urge to make excuses is almost like beating an addiction, and it can be just as powerful, “ Collopy says. “If you want to live your best life, you’ve got to start by believing you can and stop telling yourself all the reasons you can’t.” About John Collopy John Collopy, author of the book “The Reward of Knowing,” is the owner and broker of RE/MAX Results and its 38 offices across Minnesota and Wisconsin. With annual sales of more than $5.3 billion, RE/MAX Results is now one of the largest RE/MAX franchises in the world. Visit https:// johncollopy.com for details.

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Saturday : July 27th 10:00 am - 6:00pm Sunday: July 28th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Worrell Building, CPCC 1228 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC

hen I was a kid, I swam underwater more than on top of it. To this day, I am more at home below the surface than above it. With that in mind, you can understand that one of my life goals has been to swim in blue water. I was considering the Gulf Coast of Florida. My wife and I would go the last week in June. Every time I went to make the reservation, something said to me, “Don’t go.” I put it on hold. Months went by and I was concerned I wouldn’t find a place to stay. I contacted a friend who told me about a spot on the Gulf Coast that was beautiful. He raved about the experience he and his family had there. He even told me what community to rent a home. But again, as I got closer to making those reservations, something told me not to go. Months later I was running out of time. Would I fly or drive? I looked at various airlines while comparing the costs of renting a car vs. driving there. Again, there was that still small voice that said, “Don’t go.” At the same time, a church asked me to preach the Sunday of my vacation. I agreed. We would leave right after church. But again, that quiet voice said, “Don’t go.” A week before my vacation, I learned my son-in-law needed gallbladder surgery. We didn’t know what day he would be scheduled for surgery. Let me tell you how the week unfolded. Someone asked my wife to be friends on Facebook. Through that connection, I learned his wife had a heart attack on Friday night. Saturday of my vacation I am at the hospital, comforting her and her husband. I also learned that their niece died in a car wreck two nights before. Sunday night, our church had an ice cream social for baby boomers. At the last minute, I was asked to speak. Monday, we went to the zoo. We almost didn’t make it. My middle sister was scheduled to come to my house and watch my mother who has Alzheimer’s (she lives

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with me). As she was leaving her driveway in Virginia, her car broke down. She had to borrow someone else’s car to come. Also, I messed up the schedule for watching my mother. My older sister thought she was leaving Monday at 11 a.m. and not 7 p.m. She agreed to stay longer. My middle sister wouldn’t arrive until Tuesday afternoon. My son-in-law was scheduled for surgery very early Tuesday morning. We planned to stay overnight at his house. Now, neither sister was available to watch my mother overnight. I agreed to stay with my mother on Monday night while my wife slept over my son-in-law’s house the night before the surgery. When the home health aide arrived at 10 a.m., I left for the hospital. One more thing, Wednesday we had a staff appreciation event. I couldn’t have gone to Florida and missed it. Here is the question. Explain to me how six months before that last week in June, God knew that my friend would have a heart attack, her niece would get killed in an accident, my son-in-law would have surgery on Tuesday, my sister’s car would break down, I would mess up the schedule for caring for my mother and we would have a staff appreciation event on Wednesday? Explain it to me. Maybe I’m not supposed to understand it. Instead, I am called to walk by faith and not by sight. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/ CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit to www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.

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