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UCPS nurse administrator earns state recognition When schools closed in March, Wendy Nielsen helped develop and manage the Union County COVID-19 hotline. She and several school nurses staffed the hotline weekly for eight hours a day and answered questions from citizens. Nielsen, a school nurse supervisor for Union County Public Schools, also coordinated the UCPS COVID Helpline for employees and developed strategies and protocols to support staff as schools and offices reopened. These actions contributed to Nielsen winning 2020 School Nurse Administrator of the Year from the School Nurse Associa-

tion of North Carolina. Nielsen has worked in UCPS for 17 years. “She is extremely passionate about her job and she leads with integrity, humility and confidence,” Superintendent Andrew Houlihan said. “We are very fortunate to have her on our team.” UCPS nurses collaborated on Nielsen's nomination, which highlighted her management, communication, community involvement and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nielsen said winning the award was a reflection of UCPS's team of nurses. “Wendy deserves this award and we are

extremely proud of her achievements,” said Jarrod McCraw, assistant superintendent for student support services. “I know the sacrifices she makes for our students and staff.” Nielsen is a member of the School Nurse Association of North Carolina and the National Association of School Nurses. She chairs UCPS's School Health Advisory Council and serves on the district's safety committee. Nielsen is also a member of Thrive, an organization that brings awareness to poverty in the community. She serves on several committees to identify gaps in health care, transportation, green space and access to fresh food.

Wendy Nielsen has worked as a school nurse and school nurse supervisor at Union County Public Schools for 17 years. Photo courtesy of UCPS

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ral areas, flexibility to cluster lots in rural areas and conditions for new school sites. • New programs: Voters will have the opportunity to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax that could increase transportation investments from $100,000 to up to $5 million. Other programs will work to

Miscommunication is costly Parkwood High School will be known as the Wolf Pack, but the new identity will come at a cost. The school board made a wise decision to rid Parkwood of its Rebels roots, but members hoped students would select a replacement that would still incorporate the non-offensive sword and shield logo. That way, uniforms and facilities would not necessarily need wholesale changes costing upwards of $192,000. Students considered names like the Raiders and Patriots, however, they yearned to be known as wolves, which don't use swords or shields. The district's attorney cautioned the school board's Strategic Planning, Technology and Transportation committee in September that students were leaning toward an animal, where most members reiterated their desire to keep the logo. But Jimmy Bention told the attorney that he'd prefer the school not be hampered by the board. While the school board quietly approved the new identity (it was included in the Nov. 5 consent agenda), there was a lot of confusion at one of the preceding committee meetings.

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Union County is seeking feedback on an update of its comprehensive plan with the potential of increasing stormwater regulations, closing zoning doughnut holes and funding transportation projects. A plan with such lofty goals has an epic name to match it: Union County 2050. “Union County in 2050 is a place defined by connections, where local governments work together on targeted issues,” said Archie Morgan, the plan's committee chairman. “There are clearly communicated plans for growth and infrastructure improvements, and resources are committed to their implementation.” Morgan updated county commissioners Nov. 17 on the plan. He broke it down into three parts: • Revised land-use map: The map reflects more focused higher-density areas, offers provisions

Union County leaders are putting together a plan that manages growth while maintaining the character of 14 municipalities. CMG file photos

for preserving rural character and identifies commercial and employment nodes. The map identifies pockets of county-regulated land for annexation if owners want to develop their property for higher density uses. • Upgraded regulations: Regulations for new development would include higher stormwater standards, increased open spaces in ru-

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Frank Aikmus shared parting words in what he described as the autumn of his political tenure with Union County. His second term with the Union County Board of Commissioners came to a close on Nov. 17. “When I was approached in 2011 and asked to run for commissioner, I never thought it would be as fulfilling and rewarding as I have found it to be,” Aikmus said, thanking his wife, employer and others for their support over the years. He said holding office in Union County is no different than it is elsewhere. “Many good things are accomplished – some folks are satisfied, some are happy and yet others are completely disgusted by any action taken,” Aikmus said.”In every de-

cision I made, there was one factor that weighed on every vote that I cast: what is in the best interest of Union County.” He credited the staff at Union County as professional. His time with them was productive while trying at times, though always focused on moving forward and ensuring every citizen was represented fairly, he said. Commissioner Richard Helms commended Aikmus for his professionalism while County Manager Mark Watson and staff inducted him as a charter member of the Order of the Heelsplitter. Commissioner Jerry Simpson evoked “Turn! Turn! Turn!” a song by the folk rock group The Byrds in emotional remarks. “Tonight is a time for both sadness at the end of a see AIKMUS, Page 5A

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Cooper isn’t ready to take North Carolina back into COVID-19 lockdown by John Trump Carolina Journal News Service

Gov. Roy Cooper says he won’t take North Carolina backward. Cooper says he isn’t ready to levy another lockdown because of COVID-19. Still, he intimated Nov. 17 that added restrictions remain in bounds. The governor in a news conference announced the implementation of a County Alert System. It pinpoints counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offers specific recommendations to bring numbers down. Counties will be coded as red, orange and yellow, with red classified as “critical.” They’re assigned respective colors according to the rate of cases – the number of new cases in 14 days per 100,000 people – the percentage of positive cases, and impacts to hospitals. That last metric takes into account the number of hospitalizations, staffing and available beds. The map will be updated every four weeks, a news release says. Cooper called the county metric system a starting point. These are recommendations, he said several times Tuesday. People in counties designated as red or orange should work to limit social activities and reduce public interaction, restrict travel to essential activities, and to work from home when possible. Ten counties were red Tuesday. “We have to take strong steps now,” Cooper said. The Raleigh City Council, in “yellow” Wake County, voted Tuesday to cancel all fairs, festivals, races and other official gatherings through March 31. Should the number continue to increase, according to the state’s science and data, Cooper says he would consider statewide or local requirements to compel compliance, through another executive order, for example. “We will do what we need to do to protect the health and safety of North Carolinians,” Cooper said

Map of N.C. counties coded by severity of COVID-19 outbreak. (NCDHHS image)

Tuesday. Cooper last week tightened restrictions on indoor mass gatherings, dropping the maximum allowed gatherings from 25 people to 10. The current executive order, moving the state into Phase 3 of reopening, expires Dec. 4. Bars, closed since March, reopened only for limited outdoor seating. And it’s getting cold outside. The new limits, which took effect just in time for Thanksgiving, don’t apply to schools or churches. The state health department’s website on Tuesday says 1,501 are hospitalized with COVID-19, though hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. Cases are up, state statistics show, and though 4,852 people have died — from causes related to the virus, the state says — 81% were 65 or older. Nevertheless, Cohen said, hospitals are strained. Cooper again Tuesday discouraged larger families from celebrating Thanksgiving, encouraging smaller gatherings and referring to his 10-person limit. The measure, though, is tough to enforce and many local law agencies have been reluctant to buy in. State residents remain anxious over another COVID-19 lockdown, and worries exist about neighbors informing on neighbors, alerting authorities to illegal gatherings.

Cooper and state health secretary Cohen say they’re counting on increased cooperation from local authorities. “If this does not happen, we may have to do more,” said Cooper, also referencing a pair of promising vaccines, which could be available to some by year’s end. Still, it could be months before an approved vaccine is widely available. Cooper said it would be foolish to let down our collective guard, with the vaccine so close. Like punting at your opponents’ 10-yard line, he said. The health department late last month wrote 36 counties asking officials “to consider additional local actions to improve compliance.” Suggestions included shuttering bars, tightening restrictions on restaurants and gatherings, and fining businesses for not enforcing Cooper’s mask mandate. Carolina Journal reached out to all 36 counties, and officials from 19 counties said they’re unlikely to reverse economic reopening. Many of the targeted counties are rural, and dominated by Republicans skeptical of Cooper’s lockdowns. “Instead of pushing local governments to bully the citizens of North Carolina, the governor should enhance efforts to protect those most at risk,” said Lauren Horsch, spokeswoman for Senate leader Phil Berg-

er, R-Rockingham. Cooper has held the virtual news conferences since March, as well as his monthly meetings of the 10 elected members of the Council of State, which he continues to bypass. The Council of State holds some authority over gubernatorial emergency powers. The General Assembly has passed multiple bills to strengthen the Council of State’s ability to check Cooper’s emergency powers. Cooper vetoed them. COVID-19 is surging globally, news outlets report. States that in the past weeks and months have slowly reopened are closing down again. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, announced that the state was “pulling the emergency brake” on its reopening plan, reinstating broad restrictions across much of the state, the New York Times reported. Governors in Rhode Island and Massachusetts issued stay-at-home orders, and Philadelphia is prohibiting most indoor gatherings through Jan. 1, NPR reports. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, is sticking to one of the most permissive approaches to the pandemic — allowing bars, restaurants, theaters and theme parks to operate at full capacity, the Wall Street Journal reports. DeSantis has vowed the state would never again implement lockdowns, the newspaper says.

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Election: Newby holds slim lead in chief justice race by Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service

Fewer than 400 votes. That’s how much N.C. Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby leads Chief Justice Cheri Beasley as county elections boards completed their canvasses earlier this week. The State Board of Elections website showed Newby, a Republican, leading the incumbent Democrat Beasley by 366 votes as of 11:48 a.m. Nov. 17. With more than 5.4 million ballots cast, the margin is within the 0.5% threshold allowing Beasley to request a statewide recount. In a letter to the board, campaign lawyer John Wallace did. Beasley has an uphill climb. Of the 27 statewide recounts from 2000 to 2015, only three races were reversed, according to the election group FairVote.org. The average margin swing was 282 votes. Since North Carolina’s 1971 Constitution was ratified, no recount has overturned a statewide election. In 2016, incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory asked for a recount in his race against Democratic challenger Roy Cooper. Cooper led by roughly 5,000 votes on Election Day. The state elections board allowed a recount of 90,000 ballots cast in Durham County that weren’t tabulated correctly.

The Supreme Court of North Carolina hears appeals from lower courts, like the Union County Judicial Center (above). CMG file photo

After the recount, and weeks of state canvassing, Cooper’s lead grew to more than 10,000 ballots. McCrory conceded Dec. 5. But the Beasley campaign isn’t satisfied with merely running the ballots through voting machines. In a statement, Beasley campaign manager Benjamin Woods said, “Our team … will be filing protest petitions across the state to ensure over 2,000 absentee

and provisional ballots that were wrongfully rejected are included in the final tally. This race is far from decided. …” The State Board of Elections and the 100 county elections boards have Democratic majorities. Earlier Tuesday, state Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley congratulated Newby.

“Justice Newby will serve with honor and distinction as our next Chief Justice and will faithfully uphold the rule of law,” Whatley said in a statement. “Justice Newby understands the role of the judge is to say what the law is – not what it should be.” Whatley added that Newby was outspent by a 7-1 margin. The GOP would sweep statewide judicial races if the Newby victory stands. Conservatives chalked up wins in all five Court of Appeals contests and two other Supreme Court races. If Newby wins, the Supreme Court will have three Republicans and four Democrats. The chief justice is the state’s top judicial administrator, appoints the chief judge of the Court of Appeals, picks judges for the Business Court, and handles other duties outside the courtroom. A memo from the election board Monday explained how any recount would play out. It will take place in all 100 counties, starting as early as Thursday. The process — during which local elections officials run ballots through scanners in batches — must finish by the end of the day Nov. 25. The counts will be held in public meetings requiring 48hour notice. Each tabulator will be assigned a two-member bipartisan team to oversee the recount. Some counties will stream the recounts online.

Moore declares mandate for GOP lawmakers, previews redistricting by Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service

Redistricting could prove contentious in next year’s legislative session. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, previewed the 2021 legislature at a news conference at N.C. Republican Party headquarters in Raleigh on Nov. 16. Along with redistricting, the speaker discussed fiscal issues, a potential federal COVID relief package and Medicaid expansion as issues lawmakers will confront. The General Assembly will have to draw new maps after results from the decennial census come in. Moore said he liked the transparency the legislature used to draw

maps last year. Expect to see a similar process, he said. Several left-leaning groups brought lawsuits challenging the maps Republicans had drawn after the 2018 election. Courts forced Republicans to redraw maps using court-approved templates. The process was done in the open, with the public able to watch over a livestream. Moore said census data probably won’t arrive until mid-year. That leaves plenty of time to decide which maps to use as a starting point for the legislative and congressional districts. Moore was unanimously renominated for a fourth term as speaker by the Republican House caucus, which gained four seats in the re-

cent election. The caucus gathered virtually and in-person to choose leaders. A formal vote will come early next year. The entire leadership team won unanimous re-election: Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-Surry (speaker pro tempore); Rep. John Bell, R-Wayne (House majority leader); Rep. Brenden Jones, R-Columbus (deputy majority leader); Rep. John Szoka, R-Cumberland (conference leader); Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford (majority whip); and Rep. Pat Hurley, R-Randolph (joint conference leader). A blue wave expected to sweep out GOP legislators never materialized. Instead, Republicans maintained a hold on the General As-

sembly with 28 seats in the Senate and 69 in the House. “We have a mandate to legislate,” Moore said. But voters also re-elected Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to lead the executive branch. Legislative Republicans and Cooper rarely see eye-to-eye on major policy issues, including Medicaid expansion and school choice. Cooper has shown he isn’t afraid to use his veto powers, and Republicans no longer have supermajority status to challenge his vetoes. Republicans would need the votes of two Democrats in the Senate and three in the House to override if all members are present. The upcoming legislative session

will test each side’s willingness to compromise. Moore said he’s spoken with Cooper about areas of common ground. The House speaker doesn’t want a repeat of the budget stalemate that dominated the past legislative session. Moore said Cooper shouldn’t hold up the legislative agenda over one issue, a reference to Cooper’s ultimatum to expand Medicaid as a condition of passing a budget. Moore said any proposal to expand Medicaid without conditions would have failed in the House and the Senate. He suggested Cooper would get more cooperation if he were more flexible on the issue.

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Public transit could be safer The Charlotte Area Transit System should require people to wear masks or face coverings on buses and light rail, particularly during peak hours and on overcrowded routes like Monroe Road. The Centers for Disease Control put out new recommendations last month that "strongly recommends" people waiting for or using public transportation to cover the mouth and nose. In my mind, it makes more sense to wear a mask on a bus that you're sitting in for 30 minutes to an hour than the five minutes it takes going in and out of a Walmart for essentials. People should cover their mouths Much of the advocacy and education about stopping the spread of COVID-19 has been focused on wearing masks and facial coverings, but I think we have to broaden that to include considerate etiquette. People are not self-aware about how they are spreading germs. People just don't cover their mouths when they cough. As we go deeper into flu season, I hope we see more public awareness about staying home if you feel sick. I realize that a persistent cough or sneezing fits aren't necessarily COVID-19 symptoms but you can spread COVID-19 without symptoms if you're not covering your mouth. You also spread anxiety. Charlotte should stick with two-year terms The Charlotte City Council recently received a recommendation from a committee to consider extending terms from two

to four years, increasing elected leaders' pay, making elections non-partisan and converting an at-large seat to a district seat. I am strongly opposed to four-year terms for any local elected office, particularly in the fast-growing Charlotte region. I've seen people leave elected office before their terms expire because they move out of the region, take on more responsibility at work, have health scares, do something stupid that causes distraction or get elected to a higher office. Voters don't get to choose the replacement. Elected leaders need to interact with their constituents. Holding elections every two years is a great way to ensure that interaction happens. Hornets should pursue a superstar There are rumors the Charlotte Hornets are interested in pursuing former MVP Russell Westbrook in a trade. Many fans worry acquiring the 32-year-old Westbrook and his $40 million per year salary would derail the team's long-term future. Is there such a thing as long term in the NBA anymore? Teams should think in four-year increments at the most unless you have a young superstar on the roster. Notice I said superstar, not just an all-star. We're entering an era in which a team's most important position is general manager as guys like Daryl Morey, Sam Presti and Danny Ainge are continually retooling their rosters and winning. The pandemic will put financial pressure on the league, which will hurt small-market teams even more next season. The Hornets need to do something to inject excitement into the fan base as soon as possible. They must win now (unlikely) or acquire a big name like Westbrook.

People can look on their county's websites to find if their home is located in a flood plain. This is a low-lying area located near a stream/creek/river/pond/lake. These bodies of water can overflow their banks/borders when rain falls more quickly than the ground and bodies of water can move the water away from the area. Properties and homes also can flood when water from roads flow onto low-lying areas rather than going into storm drains or swales and drainage ditches. This happens when swales fill with debris like leaves, branches, grass clippings and other yard waste. In the same way, leaves, branches, grass/weeds growing into gutters, and other yard waste can cause puddles on the sides of roads and at blocked storm drains. These puddles can

go over the curb and flow to the low-lying homes. In the freezing weather, these puddles become ice rinks. Both people and cars can slip on the ice causing accidents. The community can help prevent these accidents and floods by spending a few minutes a week clearing leaves from the roadway gutters, storm drains and swales. The leaves can be swept/raked/kicked onto the grass side of the curb, into bushes beyond the curb, put into bags/containers to be collected as yard waste, or put into a compost pile. For outdoor pets, these items also make bedding where they can stay warm when the ground is hard and/or cold. Most cities and towns sweep the streets a couple times a year, but they can't collect every leaf from every road. They can use the help of those citizens able to help – especially those whose trees drop their leaves.

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A guidance counselor works with a student at Union Academy (prior to the pandemic). Photo courtesy of Union Academy

Union Academy recognized as Top Workplace Union Academy was among 56 companies recognized in the Charlotte Observer's Top Workplaces for 2020. The school has earned the honor four times (2016, 2018 and 2019) based on employee reviews and feedback gathered through a survey. Head of School John Marshall said the recognition is a testament to Union Academy's core values. “UA has always been a mission-driven school, and our teachers prepare young people for higher education and for lives of purpose and service,” Marshall said. “This recognition is fitting for a national school of character. At UA we aspire to treat both employees and students with dignity and respect. This award reinforces that we are on the right path, creating a community consistent with our core values.” Chief Financial Officer Lynn Kroeger said the academy strives to create a competitive benefits package to attract the highest quality applicants and retain top talent. “I want to thank all our employees who contribute to such a positive workplace culture,” Kroeger said. “Their feedback is invaluable in helping us receive this award again this year.”

Elementary school moves to remote learning Union County Public Schools has closed Wesley Chapel Elementary for students and staff from Nov. 17 to 27 after three students tested positive for COVID-19. Several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus, according to the district. Students and staff will work remotely until the school reopens Nov. 30. The district is following guidance from the Union County Health Department to address the cases. UCPS is also following cleaning protocols and will properly disinfect and sanitize the impacted areas of the building according to recommendations from the

99.1, The Fun One is partnering with the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry to present the Fun One Food Drive on Nov. 20 from noon to 7 p.m. Listeners and members of the community are invited and encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items (such as canned fruits, vegetables, protein, boxed food items, dried beans). “With the holiday season right around the corner, we feel it is important to continue to support our community with our second annual Fun One Food Drive,” said John Griffin, president and on-air personality. This event directly supports our friends and neighbors in Monroe and Union County. A live, on-air food drive seems like the perfect way to accomplish our goal, engage our community partners, and have fun while doing so.” Contact Chris Melton at 704-641-2320 or chris@wdzdfm.org for more information.

Union Academy 4-H AG teams win hardware contest The UA 4-H Livestock Skillathon Teams won two state championships from the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon Competition. Union Academy fielded two senior teams, one middle school team and a fifth-grader who competed individually. The team of Kaleb Pope, Cade Stegall, Gracie Williams and Isaac Williams won UA’s third state championship in North Carolina’s 4-H Livestock Skillathon Competition after placing first in identification, quality assurance and evaluation. The team of Ethan Arguello, Samantha Fronczak and Trey Howey placed third. Individually, Gracie Williams was recognized as the highest scoring senior in the state. Howey placed second, followed by , Isaac Williams (third), Pope (fourth), Stegall (fifth, Arguello (ninth) and Fronczak (13th). The middle school team of Kaylee Keeter, Aubrey Mekus, Clinton Mills and Elijah Williams was the highest scoring team in the middle school division, winning the school’s first state championship. The team won all three of the individual divisions (evaluation, quality assurance and identification). Elijah Williams was the highest scoring individual overall in the state, winning all three categories, followed by Mills (second), Mekus (third) and Keeter (ninth). Fifth-grader Lacie Alexander competed individually in the junior division. She was the highest scoring individual in the state after winning all three individual categories (identification, quality assurance and evaluation).

Changes coming to Indian Trail trash pick-up Indian Trail residents will see a change to their solid waste pickup schedule starting Nov. 30 due to a rerouting plan developed in partnership with God Bless the USA, the solid waste service provider. Through this rerouting, the level of solid waste service will remain the same. Trash will be picked up every week and recycling and yard waste picked up every other; however, all residents will see a change in their yard waste pick-up day. Instead of putting recycling and yard waste out on the same day, residents will put them out on alternating weeks. This means that one week, trash and recycling will go to the curb, and the next week, trash and yard waste will go to the curb. The goal of this change is to increase efficiency and

reduce the amount of traffic in the town’s neighborhoods. Some Indian Trail residents will also see a change to the day their solid waste is picked-up during the week. Residents should have received a postcard from GB USA and a letter from the Town of Indian Trail detailing the changes in service for each household. “The Town of Indian Trail, along with GB USA, wants to provide the best service possible for our residents,” said Adam McLamb, Indian Trail’s public works director. “By rerouting, we will be able to balance the days by equalizing the number of houses that are picked up each day. This will create efficiencies and reduce the number of early morning or late evening pick-ups that are occurring.” According to McLamb, Indian Trail has never done

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expand broadband internet, address unsafe drinking water and reduce litter. A draft of the plan will be released to the public on Nov. 24. The county will accept feedback through Dec. 18. The county has booked the following forums to review the plan with the public:

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board that has worked so well together but also a celebration for the service and commitment to Union County given by Commissioner Frank Aikmus over the last eight years,” Simpson said. “I can say without a doubt that Frank has had an honest devotion to the growth and prosperity of our county and has served unselfishly.” Aikmus said he wouldn't do anything different. He cast votes based on the facts as he knew them and after careful consideration. “My votes were not political in nature but

a rerouting before, and with the amount of growth that has happened over the last decade, it was time. The town accounted for both current and future growth when planning the new routes to minimize route changes in the future. “We understand this is going to be a learning curve for everyone,” McLamb said. “Please be patient as this will ultimately result in better solid waste service for all. And keep an eye on your mailboxes in November for how this change will affect you specifically.” Want to learn more? If you have any questions, contact GB USA at 704-708-5872 or the Town of Indian Trail at 704-8215401. Visit www.indiantrail. org/574/Solid-Waste-Pickup-Changes for details.

• Dec. 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., virtually. • Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Union County Agricultural Center, 3230-D Presson Road, Monroe. • Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail. • Dec. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Waxhaw Police Department's community room, 3620 Providence Road, Waxhaw. rather grounded in doing what I believe was best for this county,” he said. Aikmus campaigned for a third term on the commission, but he was edged out by political newcomer David Williams in the Republican primary in March. Williams went on to get elected this month. He'll likely join the board next month. “I want to implore voters to learn about local candidates and be an informed voter,” Aikmus said. “As Plato said, 'One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.' I depart with a clean conscious knowing I served you well and in doing so was true to who I am.”

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1. Six-year-old Chloe Lewis walks in Indian Land in memory of PawPaw. Chloe raised $1,000. 2. Katharine Fuchs, team captain of Krewe BB, walks in south Charlotte with her family in memory of her mother, Barbara. 3. Team Timer Chase Walkers gather with neighbors on a trail in Lancaster, S.C. 4. Hott Trotters members eat at City BBQ after their walk where the restaurant donated a portion of its sales to the team. Photos courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter

Alzheimer’s walk raises $577,000 despite COVID-19

I Every Day is a New Day holds a private team event at Grace O’Malley’s in Matthews. Team captain Eileen Murphy walks for her family affected by Alzheimer’s, including her mom, three aunts and a cousin. The team has raised over $13,000.

Egbe Monjimbo, team captain of Team Lizzy walks in her Concord neighborhood in honor of her mother whom died in 2012 while still living in Cameroon in Central Africa. The team raised over $7,600.

Helen Wright’s Memory Team raised over $2,300 in memory of Helen Henrietta Wright.

nstead of a large group gathering, participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte walked as individuals and small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across the region on Oct. 17. They raised more than $577,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Many thanks to our walk participants, volunteers, sponsors, and the Charlotte community for their hard work and efforts in making this year’s event a success in spite of the obstacles this year has brought to our community,” said Katherine Lambert, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter. “We appreciate everyone creatively taking their own steps against Alzheimer’s disease and to raise critical funds for Alzheimer’s research and local support services.” Team UnKnown was the top fundraising team, raising more than $82,000. The team was led by Katie Church, who walked in memory of her father, David Moore. Other top fundraising teams were Team Cadwalader ($51,200) and Sharon Towers Walkers ($40,929). “Together, we are showing the 180,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s that we care and we will never give up in the fight to end this disease,” Lambert said. Despite COVID-19 altering this year’s walk, time-honored parts were replicated. An online opening ceremony, hosted by Brigida Mack of FOX 46 Charlotte, featured a presentation of promise flowers to honor the reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association created the promise garden in a “view only” format that participants drove by on walk day at Forest Hill SouthPark in Charlotte to honor all those impacted by Alzheimer’s. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease with at least 16 million family and friends providing care for them. North Carolina has at least 180,000 people living with the disease and 479,000 caregivers. Want to help? Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter continues to raise money and awareness with a goal to raise $631,000 by the end of the year. The chapter encourages people to still register, watch the opening ceremony, walk in their neighborhoods and raise money on their own. Registrations and donations will be accepted through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/charlotte.

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How one man shut up and started listening Meet a man who actually listens to women. Stuart Watson, an award-winning investigative journalist in Charlotte, tells poignant stories in his new memoir, “What She Said & What I Heard: How One Man Shut Up and Started Listening.” Each story reveals a profound moment when a woman said something that Watson actually heard, transforming his life for the better. Watson spent his first career talking. His whole identity was wrapped up in being an investigative reporter. Then he turned 55 and got fired. He began to doubt himself. He flirted with suicide. To escape such dark thoughts, he began a five-year odyssey conducting interviews about his life for a memoir and a documentary film. Increasingly, those interview subjects were women. But too often, Stu-

art interrupted or “mansplained” or flatout argued. He had to learn how to stop talking over women and really listen to them. In “What She Said & What I Heard,” Watson combines the narrative skills of a fiction writer with the dogged research of a career investigative reporter. His distinctive voice carries you along for the ride as he shares unforgettable tales about growing up an adoptee in small town Georgia. They include: • How to live as a recovering alcoholic whose father died alone with three bottles of Smirnoff. • Learning from a 40-year marriage and getting schooled about women by his three daughters (and sometimes his son, too). • Even about the time his therapist flat out told him, “Stop talking. You’re wrong.”

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Does giving back at the holidays fit into your retirement plan? by Patrick Rush

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When the holidays approach, Americans feel moved to open their wallets a little more to help the needy. And for retirees, that seasonal urge can fit neatly into their overall retirement plan – if they’re intentional about how they go about it. “Charitable giving is a frequently neglected area of financial planning, but it’s important for one’s financial health and spiritual and emotional well-being,” said Patrick Rush, CEO of Triad Financial Advisors and the ForbesBooks author of “Gain Big and Give Back: Financial Planning with Intention.” “I think it’s a valuable thing to do at any stage of life, and just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you have to cut back. You can combine your passion for a cause with smart tax and investment advice.” Adding a charitable-giving component to someone’s financial plan isn’t always simple, though, and not just because everyone has different amounts of money they potentially could set aside for such largesse. “Every person comes into my office with a unique set of experiences, values, wants, needs, fears, hopes and desires,” Rush said. “Consequently, you could give five people $1 million each and they’re all going to respond to it in a myriad of different ways. Each financial plan must account for these emotional and personal nuances.” That said, Rush has suggestions for those who want to satisfy their urge for charitable giving – and take advantage of deductions the tax laws allow before Dec. 31: Donor-advised funds These are personal charitable accounts opened in the name of one or more donors and held in custody by a nonprofit organization, such as a community foundation, university or other IRS-qualified charity. Here’s how it works: Let’s say someone has $50,000 in a stock. They can sell that stock and, instead of paying the capital gains tax, place the money in a donor-advised fund and claim the full $50,000 as a charitable deduction. But they don’t have to donate the money all at once. The money remains in the fund and can be donated bit-by-bit over a period of years. In the meantime, it draws interest. “You save money and benefit a worthy cause,” Rush said. “That’s a win-win for all parties.”

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Qualified charitable distributions This tax strategy is available to investors over the age of 70½, and can be especially helpful to those 72 and older who must take IRS-mandated required minimum distributions from their IRA or 401(k). “If you’ve accumulated a lot in these accounts, this often means you’re forced to withdraw way more than you actually need,” Rush said. “But an option is to write a check to a favorite charity from the retirement account. In that way, the distribution is not taxed, but still counts as your required withdrawal. The donation also lowers your taxable income.”

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A coronavirus relief bill exception Generally, if you take the standard deduction rather than itemize when you file your income taxes, you can’t deduct charitable giving. But an exception was created as part of the coronavirus relief bill passed in March, Rush said. For 2020, you can count up to $300 as a charitable deduction when you file your taxes in 2021, even if you take the standard deduction. That’s worth remembering as Dec. 31 nears and you’re feeling the holiday spirit. “Those charities and nonprofits certainly could use the money,” Rush said. Even with the potential for tax savings, Rush said it’s important to remember that charitable giving and community volunteering have meaning beyond money. “Each December, you can find our employees ringing bells for the Salvation Army,” he said. “Some of our clients get involved, too, and my family turns out as well. It’s important to me to inculcate these values in my children. It’s never too early to learn to be grateful for what you have and to express that gratitude by giving something back.” About Patrick Rush Patrick Rush, the ForbesBooks author of the Amazon Bestseller “Gain Big and Give Back: Financial Planning with Intention,” is the CEO of Triad Financial Advisors. He is a Certified Financial Planner and NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. Visit www.patrickrushtfa.com for details.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Nov. 6 to 12:

Lowest Scores • Catracholand, 3500 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte – 88.5 Violations include: Employees didn’t wash hands properly; employee removed seeds from chili peppers with bare hands; multiple rags were stored in hand sink; raw beef was stored over pickled vegetables and sour cream in prep unit; chicken soup and rice weren’t held hot enough; raw pork, salsa, raw beef, pico and cheese were not held cold enough; hot pickled vegetables weren’t marked by date. • El Vallarta, 1890 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe – 90 Violations include: Knives, pans, metal containers and can opener had residue on them; queso cheese and chicken weren’t cooled fast enough; and refried beans weren’t held hot enough. • Restaurante Y Pupuseria Genesis, 7012 Albemarle Road, Charlotte – 90.5 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; cooked chicken, cheese pupusa mix and cooked beans weren’t held hot enough; foods in flip-top/ reach-in cooler weren’t held cold enough; and foods prepared more than 24 hours ago didn’t have date markings.

Charlotte (28209) • Cantina 1511, 4271 Park Road – 96.5 • Chick-fil-A, 1540 E. Woodlawn Road – 98.5 • Midwood Smokehouse, 540 Brandywine Road – 96 • Waterbean Coffee, 4701 Park Road – 94

Charlotte (28210) • Baoding, 4722 Sharon Road – 96 • JC Tacos, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 92 • Southern Pecan, 6706 Phillips Place Court – 96 • Whole Foods Market (meat), 6610 Fairview Road – 96 • Whole Foods Market (produce), 6610 Fairview Road – 97

Charlotte (28211) • Aqua E Vino, 4219 Providence Road – 97.5 • Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4020 Sharon Road – 98 • Breakfast Catering Company, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Catracholand, 3500 La-

trobe Drive – 88.5 • Cordre, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Ernie’s Smokehouse BBQ, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 6701 Morrison Blvd. – 99 • K&N Barbeque, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97.5 • Maggianos Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Road – 96 • Nordstrom’s E-Bar, 4400 Sharon Road – 96.5 • Rollicious Ribs, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Starbucks, 4450 Randolph Road – 98.5 • Sweetpeas Smuggles & Cakes, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5

Charlotte (28226) • Barrington’s, 7822 Fairview Road – 98.5 • Circle K, 9716 South Blvd. – 97

Charlotte (28227) • Circle K, 4921 Independence Blvd. – 98 • Food Lion (deli), 8100 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Little Caesars, 9009 Albemarle Road – 97.5 • Perry’s Deli, 6727 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road – 99.5 • Restaurante Y Pupuseria Genesis, 7012 Albemarle Road – 90.5

Charlotte (28277) • Anzi Pizzeria & Pasta, 8133 Ardrey Kell Road – 92 • Harris Teeter (deli/Starbucks), 16625 Lancaster Hwy. – 96 • Sprouts Farmers Market (meat market), 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 99.5 • Target Food Avenue/ Starbucks, 9870 Rea Road – 99.5 • Zinicola, 14835 Ballantyne Village Way – 98

Indian Trail • Biscuitville, 13703 U.S. 74 – 96.5 • Dunkin, 6405 Old Monroe Road – 97.5 • El Cafetal, 4409 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Jimmy John’s, 6405 Old Monroe Road – 94.5 • McDonald’s, 6501 Old Monroe Road – 99.5 • McDonalds, 303 Unionville-Indian Trail Road – 100 • Sileo’s NY Deli, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 97.5 • Sub Express, 4303 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Tap And Vine, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 96

Matthews • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill,

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1909 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Dilworth Coffee, 3016 Weddington Road – 98.5 • Red Radish Catering Co, 10734 Monroe Road – 97.5 • Subway, 9623 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Target (Pizza Hut/Starbucks), 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Thai Taste, 131 Matthews Station St. – 95.5

Monroe • The Country Grill, 4002 Concord Hwy. – 96.5 • Crooke’s Fresh Market, 1620 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • El Vallarta, 1890 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 90 • Hardees1, 503 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Little Country Kitchen, 2526 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 99 • Los Pepe’s, 1702 Walkup Ave. – 97 • Poppyseeds Bagels, 5124 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 96 • Publix (deli), 5132 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 100 • Publix (seafood), 5132 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 100 • Sonic Burger, 1243 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 90

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France Jodoin is a Canadian contemporary artist known for her maritime scenes. She has been exhibiting her paintings for more than 15 years in museums and galleries in Canada, the United States and Europe. Thanks to modern technology, I was able to interview an artist who is so far away, living and working in the Canadian province of Quebec. “I didn’t choose to be an artist actually, I think art chose me,” said France on why she chose to become a painter. Before her career in art began, France Jodoin had been an English to French translator for 25 years. In 1996, one of her sisters, who is also an artist, invited France to come to her art class in Montreal. France was shocked because she never painted, but she went anyway under her sister’s ardent invitation. On that Wednesday night, even though she had never been to that class before, the atmosphere of art felt almost familiar to her. She forgot all the stressful things in her life; she even forgot about time and herself. She found the experience so appealing that she attended the class every Wednesday night for three more years. Slowly, France began to enjoy translation less. She used a room in her apartment as an art studio and worked on her art one day a week, which soon became two days a week. Later, she took a whole month exclusively to paint, with no translation work. She didn’t make any money from her art until one day in 2005. On that day, she brought one of her new paintings to a framer. A gallery owner saw her work and wanted to meet her. She was still a translator at the time, and the gallery owner knocked on her door and asked to work with her to sell her work. That was the starting point of France's art career. Later through her website, a number of galleries expressed interest without her having to send her portfolio to them. “I was not so confident with my art career, because I started very late, plus I’m a self-taught artist who has no formal degrees in art, and there are so many good artists in the world already,” France said. “I was not sure if I would be successful and earn a living with my art; but as they started coming to me, it dispelled my self-doubt

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About this series Helen He, director of Junior Art League, coordinates this series, which allows youth in eighth through 12th grades to interview members of the Waxhaw Arts Council. She sees this as an opportunity for students to learn from artists while giving artists more exposure in the community.

and let me become more confident with myself. I’m really grateful for that.” This confirms a statement: If you are good enough, the beautiful things would come to you automatically. Like a Chinese poem says, “if the flowers bloom, the butterflies come.” On the journey of developing her art style, France has tried painting realistic portraits, but she did not find the results satisfactory. After exploring and practicing, her style was developed as a semi-abstract and impressionist style. “I believe that art is meant to be intuitive and instinctive,” France said. “I would let my feelings guide me when I paint. I usually start my painting with a very abstract landscape, when I see a mark on the painting I would turn that into something such as a boat, a figure in a dress, or a port city architecture. That’s why I call myself an abstract-figurative painter, you can recognize the main subject of the painting, but at the same time, it’s also abstract enough.” She never forces anything to happen on her canvas. That’s probably why she continues to enjoy painting after about 20 years. Every day is new and every painting is a new experience to her. France has faced challenges as an artist. In addition to knowing when to stop painting and to take time to think, she believes the biggest challenge and the most important thing for an artist is to keep a beginner's mind. “It’s necessary to go back to the place I was, where I went to that first art class that took my breath away and allowed me to truly enjoy myself.” Most of her paintings are about water and ocean, but surprisingly, she is very terrified of water. “I almost drowned twice in my life. However, for some reason I love water,” she explained. “70% of our bodies are made up of water anyway. We are born with water. We know water. To me, it is one of the most unpredictable

elements. It can be very violent, but it can also be very gentle and peaceful.” There isn’t a specific reason for her to have water in her paintings, it’s just there. As France develops her semi-abstract art style, she often starts her paintings with two elements – the sky and the water. Then, other elements and objects come in between the sky and water. France told me that this is where the idea of her paintings, “above and below,” comes from. The reflection of the sky in the water creates a spacious feeling in her paintings, as well as an atmosphere of the painting as a whole. Every other year, France leaves her home for one month to live in a different place, and it has to be near water. During this time of exploring, she brings many art supplies and leaves everything else behind. This year, she was supposed to go to Scotland, but unfortunately, she was forced to cancel her plans because of the coronavirus. “When I travel, I rarely take any pictures,” France said. “I just use my heart to feel and think. And when I come back from the trip, some of the memories and feelings come out again years later, and affect the style of my painting. “For example, many years ago I went to India. On that trip I rode an elephant and went to a jungle. The most impressive part of it was not the elephant, it was the height. I was so high, and everything was so small. “You see, we all have a head and a heart. When I have too much in my head, I don’t do the best, but when I go deeper in my heart, to where my feelings and happiness are, unexpected surprises will happen. Artists are very sensitive beings, some are over-sensitive. However, it’s very important because emotions and feelings are our spiritual sustenance, our food and a source of inspiration and creativity.”

I usually start my painting with a very abstract landscape. When I see a mark on the painting, I would turn that into something such as a boat, a figure in a dress or a port city architecture.”

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