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MONROE – Detectives with the Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested Logan Ibele on charges of second-degree murder. Detectives determined that Ibele provided street-pressed pills containing Fentanyl to Margaret Jakiela, 31, of Indian Trail, according to the sheriff’s office. Jakiela died shortly after ingesting the pills. Ibele was served with the second-degree murder charge March 15 at the Union County Jail where he was already in custody for a charge of trafficking in opium/heroin. His bond is at $2.75 million. “The criminal investigation conducted in this matter involved nearly every division of this agency working together diligently and efficiently and I could not be prouder of their results,” Sheriff Eddie Cathey said in a statement. “Thanks to the dedicated efforts of UCSO deputies and investigators, Mr. Ibele will no longer be a threat to our community. We hope that this arrest helps bring some level of closure to the family of Ms. Jakiela and we will continue to keep them in our prayers.” The office reports a significant increase in trafficking arrests and narcotics-related deaths in the past year. The office cites a lack of border security as the primary factor. It vowed to aggressively identify, investigate and arrest narcotics traffickers. It also encouraged people to call 704-283-3789 if they need help with addiction.

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Veterinarian joins public health team MONROE – Union County has welcomed its first county veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Broadaway, on March 14. Broadaway brings 13 years of veterinary experience in both private and public sectors. In this new role, Broadaway will work as part of the county’s public health team. His focus will include zoonotic and vector-borne diseases as well as other relevant public health animal-related functions. Broadaway will also work with Union County Sheriff’s Office An-

imal Services to provide veterinary care for animals in the shelter and support for law enforcement canines. He will also provide consultation and expertise to the Union County Cooperative Extension. “I am excited to be in this unique position,” Broadaway said. “And I look forward to further developing the position to enhance animal health and public health in my home county.” County officials said the veterinarian service is not open to residents, but the new role will enhance

the effectiveness of animal services and other programs that involve animal well-being, management and public health impact. “This position will be a huge asset for our organization,” Deputy County Manager Michelle Lancaster said. “With a cross-departmental focus, the management team looks forward to seeing the opportunities develop. We are proud to introduce a position like this into local governments in North Carolina.” Broadaway most recently served as a veterinary medical officer with

the N.C. Department of Agriculture, where he has worked with agencies and groups impacted by animal diseases and Broadaway veterinary medical treatment. A graduate from Piedmont High School, Broadaway earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and poultry science as well as a doctorate in veterinary medicine from N.C. State University.

Union Academy breaks ground on new ballfield complex MONROE – The Union Academy Foundation broke ground recently on the Ken Stanley Memorial Ballpark in memory of a teacher and coach who passed away in January 2021. Stanley was a middle school baseball coach for the Cardinals during the school’s early years and helped build a solid foundation for the athletic program. Members of the UA Foundation, school board and administration were present for the groundbreaking as well

as the high school baseball and softball teams. Stanley’s daughter and son-in-law participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. “Taking a look back at what all has been accomplished over the last 20 years has me in awe of the hard work, dedication and community support we’ve had to be able to make our dreams and the dreams of our founders come to life,” said Jenna Westbrook, executive director of the Union Academy Foundation.

”Everything we do at UA and through the UA Foundation, we do it for the students.” The on-campus baseball and softball fields are a much-needed addition for the Cardinals after years of borrowing fields across the county for practice and games. “We are beyond excited to see this project unfold,” Athletic Director Michelle Phifer said. “Union County and the City of Monroe have worked with us gra-

ciously over the years when we have not had our own fields, but being able to have a true home field will allow our players to take ownership of each of their seasons and take pride in the hard work that they do both on and off the field.” The land is being cleared to begin construction of the fields. Westbrook anticipates the project will be complete by the end of the summer. “This is the start of a new era for UA athletics,” Phifer said. “The on-campus fields

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Candidate filing for the 2022 election ended March 4. Here’s a look at who has filed for select races that will appear on ballots (incumbents for particular races are designed by (I):

NC Senate District 38 Democrat: Mujtaba A. Mohammed (I) Republican: N/A NC Senate District 39 Democrat: DeAndrea Salvador (I) Republican: Mark Robeson NC Senate District 40 Democrat: Joyce Waddell (I) Republican: Bobbie Shields

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NC Senate District 41 Democrat: Natasha Marcus (I) Republican: Bonni Leone

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Sheriff Democrat: Aujiena (Gina) Hicks, Garry L. McFadden (I), Marquis D. Robinson Republican: N/A

NC House District 105 Democrat: Wesley Harris (I) Republican: Joshua Niday

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NC House District 104 Democrat: Brandon Lofton (I) Republican: Don Pomeroy

NC House District 106 Democrat: Carla Cunningham (I) Republican: Karen Henning

Board of Commissioners At-Large Democrat: Leigh Altman (I), Trina V. Boyd, Patricia (Pat) Cotham (I), Jennifer De La Jara, Arthur Griffin Jr., Yvette Townsend-Ingram Republican: Tatyana Thulien

NC House District 102 Democrat: Becky Carney (I) Republican: Cynthia Eleanor Clementi NC House District 103 Democrat: Laura Budd, Ann Harlan Republican: Bill Brawley

Union County Board of Education District 6 Democrat: Steve Martin Republican: Jessica Cook, Kathy Heintel (I) Union County Board of Education District 1 (unexpired) Democrat: John J. Kirkpatrick IV (I) Republican: Colleen Kamolnik

Charlotte City Council District 5 Democrat: Curtis Marvin Hayes Jr., Liz Millsaps Haigler, Marjorie Molina, Vinroy Reid, Mark Vincent Republican: N/A

N.C. Superior Court Judge District 20B Seat 02 Democrat: N/A Republican: Matt Smith

Charlotte City Council District 6 Democrat: Stephanie Hand, Rob Hillman, Nancy Wiggins Republican: Tariq Scott Bokhari (I)

Board of Commissioners District 5 Democrat: Laura Meier (I) Republican: Matthew Ridenhour

NC House District 101 Democrat: Carolyn G. Logan (I) Republican: Steve Mauney

Union County Board of Education District 4 Democrat: Jodi McConkey Republican: Sandra Greene

Charlotte City Council District 4 Democrat: Cedric Dean, Darlene Heater, Renee Perkins Johnson (I) Republican: N/A

Board of Commissioners District 4 Democrat: Mark Jerrell (I) Republican: Ray Fuentes

NC House District 100 Democrat: John Autry (I) Republican: N/A

Union County Board of Education District 3 Democrat: Maria Palacios Republican: Gary M. Sides (I)

Charlotte City Council District 3 Democrat: Tiawana Deling Brown, Victoria Watlington (I) Republican: James H. Bowers

Board of Commissioners District 3 Democrat: George Dunlap (I) Republican: Dianna Benson

NC House District 99 Democrat: Nasif Majeed (I) Republican: Elsa Karman

Union County Board of Education At-Large Democrat: Weston Burroughs Republican: Jimmy H. Bention Sr. (I)

Charlotte City Council District 2 Democrat: Kendrick Cunningham, Malcolm Graham (I), Amar Johnson Republican: Mary Lineberger Barnett

Board of Commissioners District 2 Democrat: Angela White Edwards, Vilma D. Leake (I) Republican: N/A

NC House District 98 Democrat: Christy Clark Republican: John R. Bradford III (I)

Union County Board of Commissioners Democrat: Kevin Daniels, Kimberly Morrison-Hansley, Gina Palandri Republican: Edwin Elam, Steven Engel, Terrence J. Glesias, Brian W. Helms, Melssa Merrrell, Parker Mills, Dennis Rape (I), Stony Rushing (I), Jonathan Thomas, Travis Wilson

Charlotte City Council District 1 Democrat: Dante Anderson, Charlene Henderson El, Billy Maddalon Republican: N/A

Board of Commissioners District 1 Democrat: Elaine Powell (I) Republican: Gary Leone

NC House District 92 Democrat: Terry Brown (I) Republican: Mario J. Robinson Sr.

N.C. House District 69 Democrat: Leigh Coulter Republican: Dean Arp (I)

Charlotte City Council At-Large Democrat: Dimple Ajmera (I), Patrick D. Cannon, Larken Egleston, James Mitchell, LaWana Slack-Mayfield, Braxton David Winston II (I). Republican: Kyle J. Luebke, David Merrill, Charlie Mulligan, Carrie Olinski, David Michael Rice

NC House District 112 Democrat: Tricia Cotham, Jay Holman, Rodney Moore, Yolanda Holmes Republican: Tony Long

NC House District 88 Democrat: Mary Belk (I) Republican: Anne Marie Peacock

N.C. House District 68 Democrat: N/A Republican: David Willis (I)

Charlotte Mayor Democrat: Vi Alexander Lyles (I), Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel, Tae McKenzie, Lucille Puckett Republican: Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao, M. Moustafa

NC House District 107 Democrat: Kelly Alexander (I), Vermanno Bowman Republican: Mark Alan Cook

NC Senate District 42 Democrat: Rachel Hunt Republican: Cheryl Russo, Scott Stone

N.C. House District 55 Democrat: N/A Republican: Mark Brody (I), Brandon Smith

Union County District Attorney Democrat: N/A Republican: Trey Robison (I)

Board of Commissioners District 6 Democrat: Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (I) Republican: Jeremy Brasch, Desiree Zapata Miller

Charlotte City Council District 7 Republican: Ed Driggs (I) UNION COUNTY

Union County Clerk of Superior Court Democrat: N/A Republican: Wendy Maynard, Rodney Pierce, Sandra Smith, Charles (Chuck) Teague

Clerk of Superior Court Democrat: Elisa Chinn Gary Republican: N/A

N.C. Senate District 35 Democrat: N/A Republican: Todd Johnson (I)

Union County Sheriff Democrat: N/A Republican: Terry Boag, Eddie Cathey (I)

Unaffiliated North Carolina voters pass Democrats in voter registrations by Victor Skinner Contributor

(The Center Square) – Unaffiliated voters are eclipsing Democrats in North Carolina for the first time in recent memory, a trend driven by slower growth in Democrat registrations. The most-recent data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections shows out of 7.2 million registered voters in North Carolina, 2,493,084 identify as Democrats,

2,186,410 are Republicans and 2,492,985 are not affiliated with any party. Pat Gannon, spokesperson for the board, told WRAL-TV when “temporary” voters are included in the totals, unaffiliated voters eclipse Democrats by 492 – 2,496,580 unaffiliated to 2,496,088 Democrats. “If an unregistered person submits a Federal Post Card Application or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, that person is registered with a voter status of ‘Temporary,’ “ Gannon

told the news site. “This applies to military and overseas who submit a FPCA or FWAB.” The development continues a decade-long decline in the proportion of Democrat voter registrations in the Tar Heel State compared with the numbers of Republican, unaffiliated and Libertarian voters. The oldest available data on the Board of Elections website, from January 2004, shows that out of the more than 5 million registered voters, nearly 2.4 million were Dem-

ocrats, 1.7 million were Republican, 891,563 were unaffiliated and 10,101 were Libertarian. Total voters has since increased by nearly 2.2 million, with Democrat registrations increasing 100,928, Republicans increasing by 453,621, unaffiliated increasing by 1.6 million and Libertarians increasing by 38,326. The change marks a 44% increase in total voters since 2004; a 4.2% increase for Democrats, a 26% increase for Republicans, a 179% increase in

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It's time we start breaking machines Editor initiates first salvo against suspected machine plot to turn humans into batteries Justin Vick Managing Editor Several of our 50 Most Dynamic Women posed for a group photo at the reception. Visit us on social media (@mmhweekly, @ucweekly & @southcltweekly) for more photos. Jonathan McElvy/CMG photo

Charlotte Media Group celebrates dynamic women in the community Charlotte Media Group recognized winners of our 50 Most Dynamic Women of 2021 at a reception March 10 at Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark. The company put out a call to the readers of South Charlotte Weekly, Union County Weekly and Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly in November 2021 to nominate women in the community they would describe as dynamic. The community responded with 173 nominations. Publisher Adrian Garson said that we tend to toss out words like influential and powerful, but dynamic is a word encompassing activity, change and progress, which are necessary to survive the challenges of today.

ABOVE: Ericka L. McKnight and Jacinda Jacobs inject energy into the festivities. They pose in front of a Pop Charlotte Balloons display. BELOW: Adrian Garson introduces Jacobs as host. Justin Vick/CMG photos

am John Connor. I am the subject of a prophecy from the 1984 film, “The Terminator.” I am the one who will inspire mankind to win a war against machines. And that war starts now. I am here to tell you, dear readers, not to be afraid of artificial intelligence. Why? Because every machine breaks down – the vacuum cleaner, the microwave, the coffee maker, the printer, the air conditioning unit and my damn work computer! Nothing annoys me more than losing all my work the day before production of a newspaper. I was really excited to launch this week another year of Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork, but our beloved restaurant-themed bracket challenge will have to wait a week because I have to redo all the seedings. While I’m redoing all the work

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Nursing homes score well CHARLOTTE – Two Atrium Health skilled nursing facilities in the region have been recognized among the “Best Nursing Homes” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Atrium Health Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe and Atrium Health Sardis Oaks in Charlotte were recognized by the publication. Sardis Oaks achieved a rating of “high performing,” the highest possible rating, in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care and was one of just 27 from North Carolina’s pool of 428 nursing homes to receive a five-

star rating. Jesse Helms’ “high performing” rating was achieved in short-term rehabilitation. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home to homes that reach quality measures. “We are grateful for the expertise and experience of our teams who care for our patients and residents, especially in light of the significant challenges of the last two years,” said Dr. John Barkley, chief medical officer of continuing care services at Atrium Health. “The credit for this distinction lies with our care teams – including our physicians,

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nurses, certified nursing assistants, nutritionists and other specialists – who have worked tirelessly to provide the best possible to some of the most vulnerable in our communities.” U.S. News & World Report evaluates nearly 16,000 skilled nursing facilities across the U.S. annually. The organization creates a calculation that rates the best skilled nursing facilities at 4.5 to 5 stars. This rating is based on each facility’s performance over time, calculating key quality care measurements, in conjunction with therapy hours and nursing staff to patient ratios.

Upset people speak from the brokenness of their lives

ave you ever asked yourself, why do you do what you do? Why do you react or overreact to situations where you say or do things you later regret? Before working at Charlotte Rescue Mission, I was a pastor. In fact, one of the churches I planted was out of a funeral home (but that’s another story). Let me take you into my first pastorate. I was young and inexperienced. I was learning as I went along. The church had some significant debt. In order to reduce our heating bill and save some money, we moved the Sunday services from the sanctuary that had a high ceiling into the fellowship hall that had a normal eight-foot ceiling. We held both Sunday morning and Sunday night services there for the months of January and February. Sunday night church services were more casual. It was after one of those services I was talking to a group of parishioners. We were joking and telling stories about the TV show “M.A.S.H.” A few minutes into the conversation, another member of the church came up to us and got in my face. He wasn’t kind. In fact, he was upset. With a rather loud voice, he said to the group, “How can you talk about that show “M.A.S.H?” All it’s about is sex. I can’t believe you are discussing it.” With that, he stormed off. I was shocked. We quickly changed the topic of the conversation. That was January. In May, he and his wife met with me. She was hysterically upset. She was confronting him about having an affair with his sister-in-law. I immediately flashed back to the January conversation when he confronted me about the TV show and his description of it. Was he feeling guilty for violating his marital vows? Fast forward and I am in my third pastorate. It was a church plant so we were meeting in temporary quarters. It was Valentine’s Day. While I don’t remember the sermon, I do remember it was perhaps the most unconventional sermon I had ever preached. Before I said the “Amen” in the benediction, a parishioner bolted from her seat to the pulpit where I was standing. She confronted me with a rather stern tone and got in my face saying, “That was the worst sermon I have ever heard in my life.” Remembering my experience a few years before, I wondered to myself how long it would take for me to find out the truth of her life. It was two months later when I was driving her to the hospital where her husband was. She was in her mid-60s. They never had children. She confessed to me that marrying her husband was the biggest mistake of her life. It’s too easy to do and say things from a position of pain in our lives. We respond with something harsh to protect us from the truth. Instead of pausing to find out what button got pushed, we snap at the person, verbally attacking them. It protects us from confronting the brokenness in our life, but we don’t get healthy. There will be another situation that presses our buttons. We will repeat the process over and over. I paraphrase a Scripture verse that says, ‘Why do I do the things I shouldn’t do and not do the things I should do. Wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death.’ Healing begins when we are both honest which buttons got pushed and why they exist. We also need to have the willingness to be vulnerable and admit we have a problem. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend.

Despite the toll Alzheimer’s disease continues to have on people across the country, both patients and caregivers express optimism that new treatments to combat it are on the horizon. Photos courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association

Report distinguishes early Alzheimer’s development from ‘normal aging’ CHARLOTTE — The Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report unearthed challenges both doctors and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment, which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking. It is estimated 10% to 15% of people with MCI go on to develop dementia each year. And as the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow (from 58 million in 2021 to 88 million by 2050), so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias given increased risk of dementia with advancing age. The 2022 Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers. This year’s report also includes a new section on dementia care workforce. New disease-related statistics for North Carolina revealed the following: • Number of North Carolina residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s: 180,000 • Estimated number of North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s in 2025: 210,000 • Percentage change: 16.7% • Statewide deaths from Alzheimer’s disease (2019): 4,508 • Number of North Carolina residents serving as unpaid family caregivers: 356,000 • Total hours of unpaid care provided: 514 million • Total value of unpaid care: $7.3 billion

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“The new Facts and Figures report clearly outlines the burden that many North Carolina families are going through,” said Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter. “These findings drive home the fact that at the Alzheimer’s Association, our mission is clear – we must continue to support all those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia with our local care and support services and continue to fund critical research.” An accompanying special report, “More than Normal Aging: Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment,” for the first time examined both public and primary care physicians’ understanding of real-world awareness, diagnosis and treatment of MCI and MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. “Mild cognitive impairment is often confused with ‘normal aging,’ but is not part of the typical aging process,” said Maria Carrillo, Ph.D., chief sci-

ence officer with the Alzheimer’s Association. “Distinguishing between cognitive issues resulting from normal aging, those associated with MCI and those related to MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease is critical in helping individuals, their families and physicians prepare for future treatment and care.” It is estimated 12% to 18% of people age 60 or older have MCI. While some individuals with MCI revert to normal cognition or remain stable, studies suggest 10% to 15% of individuals with MCI go on to develop dementia each year. About one-third of people with MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease develop Alzheimer’s dementia within five years. Identifying which individuals living with MCI are more likely to develop dementia is a major goal of current research, potentially enabling earlier disease intervention and treatment.

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Lack of awareness Despite the prevalence among aging Americans, the new report found more than 4 in 5 Americans (82%) know very little or are not familiar with MCI. When prompted with a description of MCI, more than half (55%) say MCI sounds like “normal aging.” When MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease is described, almost half of respondents (42%) express worry about developing it in the future. Despite these concerns, a large majority (85%) would want to learn about Alzheimer’s disease early in its development, either during the MCI phase (54%) or mild dementia stage (31%). Challenges in diagnosis Additional findings illuminate why individuals exhibiting MCI symptoms are reluctant to discuss them with their doctors, who face persistent challenges in diagnosis

of their patients. Among the findings: • Fewer than half of respondents (40%) said they would see a doctor right away if they experienced MCI symptoms, while the majority (60%) would wait or not see a doctor at all. • Nearly 8 in 10 respondents (78%) expressed concerns about seeing a doctor for symptoms of MCI, citing reasons such as fear of receiving an incorrect diagnosis (28%); learning they have a serious problem (27%); fear of receiving an unnecessary treatment (26%); or believing symptoms will resolve in time (23%). • 75% of PCPs say they are on the front lines of providing care for patients with MCI. However, just two-thirds feel comfortable answering patient questions related to MCI (65%) and/or discussing how MCI may be related to Alzheimer’s disease (60%). • PCPs are committed to learning more about MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease and see clear benefits of making a specific diagnosis

(90%). Yet, more than three-quarters of PCPs (77%) report MCI due to Alzheimer’s being difficult to diagnose, and half (51%) do not usually feel comfortable diagnosing it. “Understanding and recognizing mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease is important because it provides an earlier opportunity to intervene in the Alzheimer’s disease continuum,” Carrillo said. “While currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, intervening earlier offers an opportunity to better manage the disease and to potentially slow progression during a time when individuals are functioning independently and maintaining a good quality of life.” Early intervention Of survey respondents who wanted to learn about Alzheimer’s disease during the MCI phase, more than half (70%) noted the need for planning and opportunities for treatment. Early diagnosis gives families time to make legal,

According to the report, there were 44,729 more deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in 2020 compared with averages during the previous five years (17% increase). Photo courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association

financial and care decisions for the future, based on a patient’s concerns and priorities, and is associated with lower overall health care costs. Additionally, the vast majority of PCPs (86%) said early intervention can slow progression of cognitive decline. Yet, only 1 in 5 PCPs (20%)

report being familiar with clinical trials available to their patients with MCI, and only 1 in 4 PCPs (23%) say they are familiar with new therapies in the pipeline to address MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease. When MCI is detected, PCPs most often recommend lifestyle changes (73%).

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Peanut butter is an American classic. And this decadent, delicious dessert is one of the best and an ideal makeahead dessert if you’ve got company coming. Peanut butter was in our sandwiches at school, in our milkshakes in summer, and on our pancakes at breakfast. And peanut butter pie is just as good, combining rich peanut butter with a chocolate crumb crust, with no baking at all. What’s more, YorkTest understands many peanut butter fans won’t be able to eat peanut butter pie in its original form as they’re lactose intolerant, so it created a dairy-free recipe. Ingredients Chocolate Base: 1/4 cup pure cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup of maple or agave syrup Pinch salt 3 Tbsp coconut oil (melted) Pie Filling: 3/4 cups water 1 cup of a good smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup maple or agave syrup 1/3 tsp salt 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted) Chocolate Topping: 3 Tbsp coconut oil (melted) 3 Tbsp maple syrup 3 Tbsp cocoa powder Chopped nuts, like pistachio nuts for topping (optional)

• Hop Feng II, 9229 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill – 88.5 Violations include: Employee handled trash can and continued food prep without washing hands in between; unwashed produce (oranges and ginger) were stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler; raw chicken and broccoli cooked with chicken didn’t reach required temperature; and two soups weren’t held hot enough. • U-Sav, 3609 Matthews-Weddington Road, Stallings – 90.5 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t available; raw shell eggs were stored over cooked foods in cooler; potato wedge cutter had food debris; and steak and chicken patties, bologna and fried eggs weren’t held hot enough in display case.

Serves 12 Prep time: 30 mins Freeze time: 3 hours Total time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Method: 1. Coat a springform pan with a little melted coconut oil. 2. To prepare the base crust, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, syrup of choice, coconut oil and salt, and stir well to allow to bind together. 3. Press the base evenly to the bottom of the prepared pan, then place in the freezer. 4. To make the filling, combine the peanut butter, syrup of choice, coconut oil, water, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. 5. Take the pan from the freezer and pour the peanut butter filling on top of the base crust. Return the pan to the freezer with the filling added. This will take 3 hrs to set. 6. To prepare the chocolate topping, in a small bowl combine the coconut oil, cocoa powder, and syrup of choice. Whisk until smooth. 7. Remove the pie from the freezer and carefully remove it from the springform pan. Pour or drizzle the chocolate topping over the top. 8. Slice and serve with a few chopped nuts on top if desired.

ALL SCORES Charlotte (28209) • Harris Teeter (deli), 5030 Park Road – 97 • Harris Teeter (seafood/meat market), 5030 Park Road – 98.5 • Little Spoon Eatery, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 97.5 • Reid’s Fine Foods, 4331 Barclay Downs Drive – 94.5 • Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark, 5501 Carnegie Blvd. – 93.5 Charlotte (28210) • Hilton Garden Inn Grille, 4808 Sharon Road – 95 • McDonalds, 6428 Fairview Road – 97.5 • Salsaritas Fresh Cantina, 8400 Park Road – 96.5 • Sam’s Mart, 10222 Johnston Road – 99

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Charlotte (28227) • Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9705 Mintworth Ave. – 95 • Chili’s Grill & Bar/It’s Just Wings, 2521 Sardis Road N. – 96.5 • Sunrise Restaurant, 8923 Albemarle Road – 94.5 Charlotte (28270) • Circle K, 9726 Monroe Road – 100 • Murphy Oil USA, 2010 Galleria Blvd. – 98 • Strudelteig, 1640 Sardis Road N. – 99 • Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020 Monroe Road – 98.5 Charlotte (28277) • Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 95.5 • Big View Diner, 16637 Lancaster Hwy. – 94.5 • Burton’s Grill And Bar, 9816 Rea Road – 96 • Co Restaurant, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96 • Einstein Bros. Bagels, 13736 Conlan Circle – 96 • Hilton Garden Inn, 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. – 100 • Link & Pin, 8128 Providence Road – 94.5 • Pei Wei Asian Diner, 13855 Conlan Circle – 96.5 • The Q Shack, 10822 Providence Road – 100 • Starbucks, 9820 Rea Road – 99 • Starbucks, 13855 Conlan Circle – 99.5 • Tabla Indian Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 98 • True Crafted Pizza, 7828 Rea Road – 97.5 • Whole Foods Market (produce bar), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 100 • Whole Foods Market (specialty), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96.5 Indian Trail • Hungry Howie’s Pizza, 553 Indian Trail Road S. – 99.5 • Johnny K’s Restaurant, 138 N. Indian Trail Road – 97.5 • Mia Famiglia, 7870 Idlewild Road – 97 • The Trail House, 6751 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Viva Chicken, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 100

Mint Hill • Happy’s Grill, 9229 Lawyers Road – 97 • Hop Feng II, 9229 Lawyers Road – 88.5 • New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive – 93 • Publix (deli and cheese), 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97 • Publix (seafood), 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 99.5

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Monroe • Broome Street Burgers, 1951 Dickerson Blvd. – 99.5 • East Frank Superette and Kitchen, 209 E. Franklin St. – 97.5 • Food Lion (meat market), 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 99 • La Herradura Mexican Restaurant, 1701 Morgan Mill Road – 91 • Ron’s Grill, 3621 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 94 • Taqueria Veracruz Mexico, 1228 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Waffle House, 1229 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92 • Wow Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96

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Pineville • Auntie Annes Pretzels, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98 • Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, 10015 Lee St. – 95 • Machu Picchu, 310 N. Polk St. – 95.5 • Ruby Thai Kitchen, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99.5

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Charlotte (28226) • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 7725 Colony Road – 95 • Great Harvest Bread Company, 6420 Rea Road – 94 • Harris Teeter #30 Starbucks, 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 100 • Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 • Outback Steakhouse/Tender Shack, 8338 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5 • Umami Pokerito, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99

Matthews • International Truck of Tacos/Red Radish Catering, 10734 Monroe Road – 96 • Mingfu Chinese & Sushi, 115 W. John St. – 94.5

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DeMARZO

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Tony DeMarzo

Over 20 years experience | All work is guaranteed

Phone: (803)287-1971 | ptear50@gmail.com

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38 Years of Experience

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Insured - Binded • 29 Years Experience • Senior Discount Member of the BBB

704-254-5381

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THE HOLY PAINTER Interior, exterior, residential only. Wall paper removal, popcorn painted fixed or removed, dry wall and kitchen cabinets. 30 years experience. Empty properties 20% off. Discount DeX painted sealed or stained. License and insured excellent reference available!

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Piano Instruction Pat Moehring 704-564-4275

•Beginners thru college level •Creative and innovative techniques •Development of performance skills including performing opportunities

WE PAINT INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND CABINETS

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March Madness CAMERA EXPO

Kurt’s Gone Mad!

3 DAYS ONLY! March 25-26-27

Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Kurt Seelig

85 years in business

3 DAYS ONLY! MARCH 25-26-27

CA$H FOR CAMERAS

OPEN SUNDAYS

Since 1937

CHARLOTTE ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER

next to Harris Teeter

3351 Pineville Matthews Rd. Suite 100 Charlotte

www.cardinalcamera.com

704-541-7488

SONY Madness With Sony Rep, Jason Itzel

Jason will be on hand demonstrating the latest in Sony gear! 2 DAYS ONLY! MARCH 26-27

BRING IN YOUR USED CAMERA GEAR PLUS YOUR USED APPLE PRODUCTS

Bring in your old gear and get CASH or an additional 10% in CARDINAL CREDIT when buying a new camera or lens.

TAMRON Madness

With Tamron Sales Rep, Patty Gregitis Patty from Tamron will be handing out extra bonuses rebates on Tamron lenses! 2 DAYS ONLY! MARCH 26-27

FREE Weekend

Camera Clean & Check Event

Seminars

Taught by Melanie Saturday 11am - Basic Photography 101

Sensor Cleaning $50 per body Lens Calibration $25 per lens 3 DAYS ONLY! MARCH 26-27-28

Saturday 1pm - Light it Up Learn how to improve your photography by using Flash Saturday 3pm - Off Camera Lighting

gh6 BODY ONLY! 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-Bit Unlimited Recording 5.7K 60p, 4K 120p HFR, FHD 300p VFR ProRes 422 HQ, V-Log and DR Boost

Specials on all Godox

$2197.00

Sony Madness Rebates 3 Days ONLY!

90D BODY ONLY! 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor DIGIC 8 Image Processor UHD 4K30p & Full HD 120p Video Recording 3" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD

$1199.00 NEW!

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BODY ONLY! 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC X Image Processor 8K30 Raw and 4K120 10-Bit Internal Video Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization

Alpha A1 BODY ONLY! 50MP Full-Frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor Up to 30 fps Shooting, ISO 50-102400 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video in 10-Bit

$99 Tape transfers

Done In House!

to DVD

One Tape $24.99

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$2499.00

SPECIALS ON SONY LENSES THIS WEEKEND!

$6499.00

5 TAPES FOR

a7 IV

Place on Flash Drive for Additional Cost Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 4/30/22.

a7 III Mirrorless BODY ONLY! 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor 693-Point Hybrid AF System UHD 4K30p Video with HLG 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF

Scan Slides to DVD

59¢

EACH

Minimum 200

35mm only. Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 4/30/22.

CALL FOR KURT’S MAD DEAL!

10% OFF Reel to Reel Movies to DVD

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 4/30/22.