Union County Weekly Oct. 4, 2019 by Charlotte Media Group

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MONROE – The Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging presented the Council on Aging in Union County with the 2019 Positive Images of Aging Award for its Next Door Group Respite Program. “We are honored and thrilled to be recognized in our nine-state region with this prestigious award,” said Andrew Friend, executive director of Council on Aging in Union County. Conveniently located “Next Door” to the Council on Aging office in Monroe, Next Door Group Respite is a day program for older adults with memory loss. “Next Door is more than just a place to

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13 people fighting for seniors

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Charlotte Media Group highlights people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on enhancing the lives of senior citizens, whether through work or service. Here are 15 people who deserve a pat on the back.

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MARVIN – After a busy, stressful day at school or work, some children and adults find solace in riding horses at Shea Rose Farm. Carol Land owns the farm. She has been riding horses since she was 6 years old and understands the comfort they provide. Land grew up in upstate New York and started teaching people how to ride horses when she was in high school. After attending Cornell University and starting an equestrian program at Houghton College, she started her farm in Marvin, where she teaches horse riding and vaulting. Land said after so many years of teaching, she has watched her clients grow just from spending time around the horses at her farm. “Horses are so therapeutic,” Land said. “They help a lot of people. Not only kids, but also adults. And I use that component to help them overcome many issues.” Carolyn Seaton is one of Land’s adult students. She first met Land four years ago at

Mike Cochrane – Cochrane is serving in his first term as a Mint Hill commissioner, but he has a much longer legacy when it comes to the banking industry and community service. His service involves coordinating the Mint Hill Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Lara Cole – Cole took on the role of associate state director of AARP North Carolina’s Charlotte region last year. Much of her experience is tied to legislative affairs, including working on two congressional campaigns. Peter Ford – Ford, of Vascular Solutions in Charlotte, trains surgeons across the region in a specialized treatment for venous reflux, which is the backup of blood in the veins. He also explains his procedures at senior expos.

Moses the horse is 38 years old. He is retired, but was once one of Carol Land’s best vaulting horses.

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Getting to the gym and establishing a workout routine can be intimidating and off-putting. Luckily, there are Fishel other options that are just as healthy for seniors. “Seniors do not all need to go

out and get a gym membership unless that is something that appeals to them,” said Dr. Jason Fishel, an internal medicine physician with Atrium Health. “A brisk walk in the community absolutely counts as exercise.” Fishel said the recommended amount of cardiovascular exercise for adults, including seniors, is 150 minutes a week total. Along with walking, there are

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MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office arrested one man and is looking for his step-brother after an alleged drug deal ended in a robbery and shooting Sept. 26 near Fairview. Elijah Tyler Thorne, 21, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested on charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Joshua Franklin Stewart, 32, of Monroe, remains at large. Stewart is wanted for armed robbery and a probation violation. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Lake Park home at 9:14 pm Sept. 26 in reference to an assault. The victim reported his girlfriend drove him to a home in the 9400 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road, where he was supposed to buy marijuana from an acquaintance, Josh Stewart. Once inside the home, Stewart’s step-brother, Thorne, confronted the victim about a dispute that occurred in prison. The victim told deputies that Stewart and Thorne robbed him. As the victim walked back to the car, he heard gunshots. One of the shots grazed him in the arm, officials. The car was struck several times. EMS treated the victim, but he did not suffer serious injuries. Stewart was released from prison in March after serving several years for convictions of robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, officials said.

MARVIN – David Willis, a Marvin resident and small business owner, is running for N.C. House District 68. Craig Horn, a retired food broker, is serving his fourth term in the District 68 seat. “I want to represent the hard-working families in western Union County,” Willis said. “As a husband and a father of two children in our public schools, I know firsthand the issues our families face every day. I want to make sure our schools are adequately funded and that funding gets where it needs to be, in the classroom! I want to make sure our roads are safe as we travel back and forth to work and to school. I want to make sure our sheriff's office, police departments, district attorney's office and our first-responders have the tools and support they need to continue to keep our community safe.” Willis serves on the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges and Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club. He has been involved in the Union County Republican Party for several years. He founded the Western Union County Leadership Forum. He spent the first 16 years of his career in manufacturing, corporate finance and banking before having a family and starting a business. Willis and his wife, Shannon, have three children, ages 12, 11 and 3. They are members of Calvary Church. His campaign team has already raised $50,000. Visit www.VoteDavidWillis.com for details.

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tives to support family caregivers. A memory café will meet at the Next Door building monthly beginning in October. The memory café is a safe and comfortable space where caregivers and their loved ones can socialize, play games and enjoy other activities that are not part of their typical daily routine. Council on Aging is partnering with Wingate University’s School of Mu-

sic to form the ReUnion Chorus. The chorus is comprised of those with memory loss, their family caregivers, students and volunteers who gather to relish in the beauty of signing in harmony. “Music is one of the last things that those with memory loss hold onto,” said Amanda Thomas, family caregiver support specialist at Council on Aging. “Memories of music are preserved in an area of the brain that are usually unaffected by dementia.” At the Memory Café and

the ReUnion Chorus, family members can provide mutual support and exchange information while enjoying the company of other family caregivers. “It’s important for family caregivers to know Council on Aging is here to support them and we encourage them to become involved and reach out for support,” Thomas said. Want to learn more? Call 704-292-1797 to get more details about Council on Aging’s family caregiver support programs.

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Photos courtesy of The Charlotte Not only do the residents have daily input in both the menu and the activities they take part in, once they are ready to settle down for the night, their rooms offer a great sense of security. Every room is single occupancy, Parrish said, unless there are married couples. That way residents don’t have the added stress of sharing a room with a stranger. Inside each one-bedroom suite is a large, fully equipped bathroom and spacious bedroom area, an additional sitting room and a dining nook space. Each unit is large and fully renovated. As nice as the rooms are, residents are encouraged to visit with friends and family often and take part in the other amenities that include a workout room, and many areas around the facility to socialize, read a book or talk with other residents. For Alzheimer’s and other memory care residents, Reflections has its own wing. All of the rooms and amenities are newly renovated. Parrish said most Alzheimer’s and memory care facilities will get a few top managers specific patient training for memory care patients, but at The Charlotte, it’s a prerequisite for all staff to becoming hired. That’s just one example of the thoroughness Parrish and her staff exudes on every aspect of The Charlotte. Another huge selling point is no-haggle pricing. Unlike most facilities, Parrish said the price that is set today is the price residents will pay for the length of their stay regardless of changes in their needs, medications or living arrangements. “It’s just the peace of mind,” Parrish said. “You know if you are taking two meds or 100, the price will always stay the same. That’s comforting.” Want to learn more? The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 9120 Willow Ridge Road, Charlotte. Call 704-275-5336 or visit them on the web at https://charlotte-living.com.

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Page 4A • Union County Weekly • Oct. 4, 2019 Carol Land practices horse vaulting in the barn at Shea Rose Farm. She started the first vaulting team in North Carolina. Kayla Berenson /UCW photo

serves as CEO of Maxwell Group, has spent around four decades ensuring seniors have a great quality of life. His company, which donated more than $150,000 toward the Alzheimer’s Association last year, entered the Charlotte market with The Charlotte.

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well as issues involving guardianship and Medicaid. Garrity is involved with the Senior Resource Coalition and Alliance for Charlotte Elder Services.

Lisa Wallace – Wallace a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration in Charlotte, works to bring awareness to retirement issues and increase assess to agency resources.

Ruth Helms – Helms, the first female elected to the Union County Board of Commissioners, has represented the region as a delegate in the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature for more than 10 years.

Juliette Weiland – The Waxhaw resident serves as the president of SCORE Charlotte, an organization that allows retired or semiretired business executives to give back via mentoring to small businesses. The chapter dates back to 1965.

Mark Pippenger – Pippenger, a neurologist with Novant Health Neurology and Sleep, has treated patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for over 20 years. He recently joined the board of directors for the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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John Potter – Potter literally fights for seniors … in the court of law. He opened Potter Law Firm’s Charlotte office in 2012. He specializes in estate planning and elder care.

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Shea Rose Farm’s annual horse show and immediately knew it was the place she wanted to learn how to ride horses again. Land’s program has helped Seaton overcome the issues she suffered with. Land also took Seaton and other riders on a competitive trail riding trip to New Zealand recently. “It just takes me out of my problems for hours,” Seaton said. “I feel better for days after I’ve been here working with the horses. I know a lot of my fellow adult riders had traumatic things in the past or we’ve ridden in the past, but we’ve maybe had an accident and become fearful. But Carol is really good at working with adults and building our confidence step by step until we can approach horses from a place of joy again and she helps us overcome our fear, and a lot of that has to do with being around the horses.” Though Land does not technically have a therapeutic riding program, she also uses her patience and passion to help children with special needs. Recently, Land has seen one of her students with anxiety make big strides toward improving her self confidence. She recalled a time that a student had barely spoken when they first met, and after riding for a

few months, decided to sing in front of her whole school at their talent show. “I just work with what God brings me and try to do the best I can and help them on their journey in life,” Land said. The horses at Shea Rose Farm also have stories and personalities of their own, which helps riders develop a strong connection with them. “We just have a really good group of horses,” Land said. “They’re awesome and they help people. Some of our horses have been abused in the past and sometimes people can relate to them.” On top of running the farm, training and teaching, Land also has a summer program for kids. She also trains riding teachers and has traveled around the country assessing teachers’ skills. However, she said this will be her last year at the farm before she moves to the mountains to start a horse farm with her daughter. She does not have a set moving date yet, but this will be the last year Charlotte residents can ride with her. She hopes Shea Rose Farm will stay a horse farm after she leaves. Land said the connection kids and adults form with the horses is a special part of her job. “This is their favorite part of the week, to come riding,” Land said. “This is their happy place.”

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“Clearly, exercise protects the body from heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure by improving the condition of the heart and blood vessels,” Fishel said. “Exercise also improves lung capacity and bone density in a positive way … Exercise also improves walking speed, which has a positive impact on the risk of falling. Likely due to an amalgamation of all of these effects, there is actually study data showing that seniors who exercise regularly live longer.” Additionally, Fishel said there is a correlation between exercise and men-

tal health, which includes a lower risk of depression in seniors who exercise regularly. While there are many benefits of exercising, there are also some risks involved that seniors should keep in mind, according to Fishel. “The incidence of arthritis in large and small joints clearly increases with age, and this can result in an inability to tolerate the recommended movements for some types of exercise due to pain,” Fishel said. “If a senior has been inactive, they may find that their heart and lungs become deconditioned more easily than when they were younger.” Seniors can also experience balance problems due to neurological issues or fear of falling, Fishel said. Additional-

ly, he said some medications taken for bladder or memory problems can have a negative effect on seniors’ ability to exercise. Nutrition also plays a role in seniors’ exercise routines. “Nutritional intake often declines in amount and variety with age for a number of reasons, and without healthy fuel in the body exercise can be a challenge,” Fishel wrote. Though there are risks, physicians can tell seniors what the best exercise plans are to fit their needs. “If a senior is unsure how to start or wants advice on exercise safety, they should meet with their physician and they can collaborate to design a safe and effective plan,” Fishel said.

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Vascular Solutions treats varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, early leg fatigue, leg cramps, FREE VEIN leg swelling, leg discoloration and leg wounds CHARLOTTE – A large segment of the population with aching, throbbing and tired legs may have no idea they have a common vein condition, known as venous reflux. People who have bulging varicose veins are usually aware that there may be a problem, but for people without visible veins at the skin surface it is difficult to recognize that underlying veins problems could be the culprit. Circulatory problems can present in a variety of ways. The leg veins are a network of pipes that carry blood back to the heart. Within the leg veins small flaps of tissue act as one-way valves, allowing blood to flow in the right direction and preventing blood from flowing in the wrong direction. When these valves in the leg veins are not working properly it can create a back-pressure effect, resulting in a variety of leg symptoms. Common symptoms include painful varicose veins, aching/tired legs, and ankle swelling. Over time some people will get staining and discoloration of the skin in their lower legs, and in advanced cases wounds can develop, typically in the ankle area. “If someone is living with leg symptoms that are anything more than mild or intermittent, they may be living with those symptoms needlessly,” says Dr. Peter Ford, of Vascular Solutions. Dr. Ford has owned and operated Vascular Solutions, a vein practice located at the Arboretum in south Charlotte (corner of Providence Road & N.C. 51), since 2014. Dr. Ford isn’t just a board-certified vascular surgeon, but he’s also an expert in the field, having been published in surgical journals and textbooks. He served as an assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s surgery department and continues to train physicians across the region on advanced procedures. The most common condition Dr. Ford treats is venous reflux, which is caused by dysfunctional valves in the leg veins, and results in blood backing up within the affected veins. He routinely redirects blood to working veins in one of three ways. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as Closurefast procedure, involves sealing off the bad veins using a catheter that is temporarily inserted into veins. The procedure is performed in the office, involves a small amount of local anesthetic and typically

takes 20-30 minutes per vein. Dr. Ford offers alternatives to cauterizing veins, including the use of a polymer glue (VenaSeal) and microfoam (Varithena) to seal them. Another group of potential patients may be aware they have issues with their veins, but may be reluctant to get the veins treated. “People are sometimes concerned it’s going to be painful when in fact there are now multiple painless non-invasive methods for fixing the veins that were not previously available,” Dr. Ford said. He commonly gets questions from patients: How serious is this? Do I need to have something done? When does it need to be done? Dr. Ford believes that anyone who is experiencing leg symptoms, such as aching, throbbing, early leg fatigue, leg cramping, leg swelling, and anyone who has symptomatic bulging varicose veins are appropriate candidates for getting their leg veins evaluated. “We typically invite patients with leg symptoms to attend a “new-patient consultation”, says Dr. Ford. The new patient consultation takes about 90 minutes. During the new patient visit a detailed ultrasound of the leg veins is performed, which allows identification of vein problems, and provides a “road-map” of the vein anatomy. The provider then reviews the findings including the pros and cons of any procedural options. In addition, they review any requirements that might be required to obtain insurance coverage. Vein procedures are typically covered by insurance, provided a patient has symptoms and certain findings on the vein ultrasound. By combining the diagnostic ultrasound and the new patient consultation in one visit, patients leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan. For people “on the fence” about whether they would benefit from vein treatment Vascular Solutions also offers free “vein screening” visits. These brief (10 minute) screening visits allow the doctor to preliminarily examine your legs, review symptoms, and determine whether additional workup / evaluation is appropriate. During vein screening visits a limited ultrasound is often used to get a “sneak peek” at the great saphenous vein, which is one of the most commonly affected veins in the legs.

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704-544-7535 7800 Providence Road, Suite 209, Charlotte www.vasc-solutions.com/vein-screening Reminders of home A walk through Vascular Solutions offers subtle hints of Dr. Peter Ford’s roots in Melbourne, Australia. There’s photography of kangaroos and koalas framed on the office walls. Katie Ford the practice manager, incorporated the aboriginal symbol for “journey” into the company’s logo to reflect her husband’s path toward becoming a vascular surgeon.

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• Join the Charlotte Senior Amateur Tour For more serious golfers, joining a tour is a great way to stay competitive and stay social . This tour ended its 2019 season on Oct. 1, but there will be events for 2020. Last year, the tour made 20 stops in and around the Charlotte area, playing at places such as Ballantyne Country Club, Northstone Country Club, The Palisades, Firethorne Country Club and Monroe Country Club. They typically play two to three rounds a month, and a oneyear membership costs between $80 and $100. Details: www.senioramateurgolf tour.net, or contact Tour Director Phil Van Geersdaelen at Charlotte@Ama teurGolfTour.net or at 704-608-6705.

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Golf is one of the few “lifetime” sports seniors can actually enjoy well into retirement. With our beautiful weather and climate, golf is a yearround sport in Charlotte save for the occasional snow day or rainstorm. But with over 300 golfable days on the calendar, it may be hard to figure out all of the things seniors can do with the game of golf. Here’s just a few of the many ways golfers can get their game on in the Charlotte area.

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• Play with fellow seniors on the CGA Tour For the competitive golfer, the Carolinas Golf Association holds men’s and women’s tournament brackets. This season’s tour culminates with its 58th running of the Carolinas Senior Amateur Championship that will be played at Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club in Morganton. The cut line for the most recent tournament was 5-over par and the winner shot an even 72, so this is for the serious golfer only.

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Merriam Webster added more than 530 new words to its dictionary in September, normalizing many words previously considered as slang. Inspo, sesh, dad joke and vacay are just some of the words added. But Generation-Z seems to have its own secret dictionary of terms they use in everyday conversation. It can be hard to communicate with Gen-Zers when it feels like they are so hard to relate to. Luckily, we have the definitions of some key terms you can use to surprise your grandchildren in conversation. It will mean a lot to them that you even took the time to try and understand their lives and their culture. Just don’t try to “flex” too hard.

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• Amos’ Southend: Ride the Lightning • AvidXchange: Future, Lil Baby & Fisher • Belle Grille: Band Clazz • Bojangles Coliseum: Erykah Badu & Goodie Mob • Coyote Joe’s: Jon Langston • Evening Muse: Jordy Searcy; Courtney Gibson • Fillmore: Taking Back Sunday • Franklin Court: Traxx Duo • Goodtimes Bar: Ginger & TARGeT • Mac’s Speed Shop: Unknown Artist Band • Moochies Tavern: Rod Caillouet/ Darrell Harwood • Neighborhood Theatre: Perpetual Groove • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Sweet Union: The Marshall Brothers • Trail House: Lipstick on a Pig

• Amos’ Southend: Just Friends • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: Maggie Rogers • Evening Muse: The Bundys w/ Stephen Babcock • Fillmore: Maggie Rogers • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia • Mac’s Speed Shop: Michael Tracy Trio • Neighborhood Theatre: Karl Denson’s Tiny’s Universe • Trail House: Jade Moore • Underground: Witt Lowry

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Charlotte • Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • AvidXchange: 1210 AvidXChange Ln. • Bojanges Coliseum: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • Maggiano’s: 4400 Sharon Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St.

• Amos’ Southend: Whitey Morgan • AvidXchange: Illenium, Kaskade, Chelsea Cutler, Bryce Vine & Ekali • East Coast Wings: The Marshall Brothers • Evening Muse: Dan LaMorte; MoonLander • Extreme Ice: Traxx Trio • Knight Theater: Najee & Alex Bugnon • Mary O’Neill’s: Palmetto Road • Moochies Tavern: Soakin’ Wet • Neighborhood Theatre: Jimmy Herring Band & The 5 of 7 • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Jettison Five • Queens South: Nick Hunter Band • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Underground: Kero Kero Bonito

Oct. 6 • Evening Muse: Dan Rodriguez • Fillmore: Andy Grammer • Maggiano’s: Jonathan Fritzen • Neighborhood Theatre: Tobi Lou • PNC Pavilion: ZZ Top

Oct. 7 • Neighborhood Theatre: Justin Townes Earle

Oct. 8 • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Neighborhood Theatre: Ian Noe • Underground: Built to Spill

Oct. 10 • Evening Muse: The Terence Young Experience w/ Arsena Schroeder • Fillmore: Dean Lewis • Seaboard Brewing: Abbey Elmore

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Matthews/Mint Hill • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Rd. • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Union County • Extreme Ice: 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Rd. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road • Franklin Court: 232 E. Franklin St. • Goodtimes Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. • East Coast Wings: 8121 Kensington Drive • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

SHALEAK KNOTTS MONROE FOOTBALL The Monroe receiver had a busy week in recruiting as he picked up his 11th (Charlotte 49ers) and 12th (Tennessee) offers. Knotts, still just a sophomore, has 15 catches, 237 yards and five touchdowns this season for the Redhawks. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com

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• Yeet: To throw something fast. Sentence: I’m going to yeet this water bottle into the trash. Can also be used as an exclamation. For example, if you get an A on a test, simply saying “yeet” is an appropriate response. If the Gen-Z teen in your life says you’re using these phrases incorrectly, an appropriate response is, “oof.”

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After long and successful corporate careers, Ric and Lucinda Sheer decided they would spend part of their retirement years giving back to a community they have called home for over 15 years. The couple lives in the Weddington area and volunteer at the Wells Fargo Championship at the Quail Hollow Club. UCW file photo

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County and outside of town. Most rounds offer savings of around 20%, but there are bargains to be had that can save up to 70% off your round. And, the best part is with the selection of courses, you can always find a deal that suits your budget and skill level.

• Visit Topgolf Charlotte The newest and most exciting craze in golf has come to Charlotte with Topgolf. Try fun games like Top Golf, Top Scramble, Top Chip or the Quick Nine. Most games involve hitting stationary targets to accrue points while trying to beat your high score, your playing partner or the whole group. Topgolf Charlotte offers over 100 hitting bays and is equipped for all skill levels from novice to the pros. There is also a full-service restaurant and bar, golf leagues and lessons available. Details: Topgolf Charlotte is located at 8024 Savoy Corporate Drive. 704-6124745, or https://topgolf.com/us/charlotte

• Get a lesson from the best Golf is such a complicated and mental sport that the last thing I need is a voice in my head telling me what I’m doing wrong. But if a lesson would do you some good, all courses have head pros that will give lessons at varying costs and intervals. But if you want to go all in, why not shoot for the best? Charlotte is home to the Dana Rader Golf School. Rader is the best in the business, and her school is rated as one of the top 25 best in America by Golf Magazine. She’ll get your swing fixed. Details: 13404 Ballantyne Corporate Place, (704-542-7635

• Buy some new equipment There are many options when choosing where to buy a dozen balls, a bag of tees or that putter or driver you’ve been eyeing. Dick’s in Pineville in fully renovated with their own golf store inside that’s definitely worth checking out, but Dick’s has locations in south Charlotte, Union County and Matthews. Also in Pineville is Greater Golf Express, which competes with the box stores and has one of the biggest lefty departments around. Academy Sports and Golf Galaxy also have large selections of clubs and apparel.

• Volunteer at the Wells Fargo Once a year, Charlotte hosts the Wells Fargo Championship, one of the premier non-major tournaments in the country at Quail Hollow Country Club in south Charlotte. The tournament has been attended by some of the world’s top golfers, and past winners include Jason Day, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and the tournament’s only two-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Volunteers can serve food, become an usher or work the driving range alongside the stars. Details: https://www.wellsfargochampi onship.com/volunteers/volunteers

• Play a round on the cheap There are many ways to search for your next tee time, but unless you’re a member somewhere you’re doing yourself a disservice by not using an online discount tee time finder. Sites like Teeoff.com, GolfNow.com and SupremeGolf.com offer rounds in south Charlotte, Mint Hill, Matthews, Union

• Get out and play Charlotte and its surrounding towns are home to dozens of golf courses to choose from. There are package deals for playing at Ratcliffe Golf or Carolina Golf Trail courses, or you could play somewhere you’ve never been with many other exciting options under an hour drive from the city.

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Who will inherit my IRA? "Dear Attorney, When I die, who inherits my IRA? Do I have to have a beneficiary? What happens if my beneficiary dies before I do? Will there be tax penalties?” – Giving IRA Away in Matthews Dear Giving, There are many rules and regulations applicable to the disposition of an individual retirement account (IRA) after one’s death. In short, the person(s) you have named as your primary beneficiary or beneficiaries when you set up your IRA account will inherit your IRA. You may have also named secondary beneficiaries or contingent beneficiaries in case your primary beneficiary/beneficiaries predecease you. In my estate planning practice, I often see substantial IRA account balances. Since it is difficult to make business decisions which may involve significant value when a loved one passes away, it is important to know that there are many laws and regulations associated with IRAs. A mistake could result in a huge tax bill and the loss of the opportunity to take advantage of tax-deferred growth. As in the case with all general discussions regarding tax related issues, you should consult with your tax/financial adviser in the event you are faced with the distribution of a deceased person’s IRA. Many people inheriting an IRA desire to defer the receipt of the IRA account because of the opportunity for tax-deferred growth. For example, you are 25 years old and have just inherited Uncle Charlie’s IRA. You elect to withdraw all the IRA account. The taxes associated with that withdrawal are immediately due and payable. On the other hand, you can treat your inheritance as an “inherited IRA,” thereby deferring taxes while the IRA grows until you reach retirement or 70 1/2, when you are required to begin withdrawals (Note: There are required minimum distributions (RMDs) beginning with your inheritance of Uncle Charlie’s IRA, but the withdrawal rate would, in most cases, be based upon your age.). The laws and regulations governing IRAs have some very basic ownership and distribution rules that must be adhered to. A spouse of a deceased person is entitled to a tax-free transfer of the IRA of his/her deceased spouse into the surviving spouse’s new or existing IRA. Different laws apply to non-spousal IRAs, and there are important election dates associated with RMDs which should be carefully followed to avoid penalties or the loss of tax-deferred growth. For example, the failure to take an RMD could result in a penalty equal to 50 percent of the RMD.

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By leading USA back pain expert: Dr. Mostafa Salama Charlotte, (NC): For people who’re aged 45 or above • Are you currently suffering from or know someone who’s suffering from chronic back pain? • Have you been told that back pain is part of aging? • Or you’re taking some pills and wondering why the pain isn’t going away? • Is your pain getting worse every day and you’re worried about losing your inde pendence?

F. Lee Weaver, Esq. is an estate planning and corporate law attorney at Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. To schedule a consultation with him, call 704-841-0760.

If your answer is YES read further I had a conversation with one of my patients and her main concern was that, she was worried about being burden on her family as she said:

The primary beneficiary of your IRA, or if applicable, your secondary beneficiary or beneficiaries named in your IRA account agreement will control the ownership and distribution of your IRA after your death. You need to identify the beneficiaries you have named by reviewing this with your IRA account administrator and by reviewing these beneficiary decisions when you have life changes, e.g., family members may be born or pass away, your marital status has changed, or your feelings about a beneficiary have changed. If you’ve failed to name beneficiaries, your IRA will be distributed according to your will. If there is no will, then your IRA will be distributed according to state laws applicable to persons dying without a will. These situations may result in the loss of the opportunity for tax-deferred growth as discussed above. You are encouraged to consult with your tax/financial adviser on a timely basis in the event you’re faced with the inheritance of an IRA and/or to make sure that your beneficiary designations reflect your present wishes covering the transfer of your IRA account at death. Schedule a consultation with F. Lee Weaver to discuss your estate plans or if you need help with your legal situation when losing a loved one. 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.

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