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CHARLOTTE – A volunteer at the 19th annual Camp SOAR said June 12 it takes a village to run the Special Olympics Athletic Retreat at the Levine Jewish Community Center. Camp SOAR offers Special Olympics athletes a place to attend summer camp. They participate in a variety of sports, as well take part in such activities as dancing, bingo, music, arts and crafts. The free camp was held June 10 to 14 and

was broken into two sessions for campers 12 to 25 and campers 26 and older. Several of the campers are in their 60s. About 400 volunteers are needed to pull off the week-long event. Volunteers come from local schools, churches and businesses. But a whopping 106 of those volunteers are either current or former Charlotte Catholic High School students. Many of the volunteers at the camp are buddies, in which they are paired with campers. Camp SOAR director Bob Bowler thought having high school students as volunteers see SOAR, Page 6A

Former Charlotte Catholic High School student Maria Yarussi enjoyed volunteering as a buddy to Desmond at Camp SOAR. Paul Nielsen/SCW photo

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MATTHEWS – Former NBA star Muggsy Bogues was in town June 17 to host his annual coed developmental camp, but the opening day was a special experience for Reco Truesdale. Truesdale, 16, is a junior at Lancaster High School with big aspirations of becoming a sports reporter like his idol, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith. Bogues helped him achieve that first over the NBA All-Star Weekend, which was held in Char-

lotte earlier this year. There, Bogues used his connections with the Hornets to set up an interview with Portland Trail Blazer Seth Curry, who played collegiately at Duke after starring at Charlotte Christian. Now Truesdale got a chance to interview the campers, finding out their names and what drew them to the camp with Bogues. Truesdale and South Charlotte Weekly sports editor

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CHARLOTTE – Tracey Harrill encouraged graduating seniors that when they feel nervous about new challenges to think back to how they felt when they arrived at Providence High School four years ago. The principal reminded them of that uncertainty they felt finding their way around such a large school and the anxiety related to where they would sit and who they would eat with at lunch. “See how much you’ve learned since then?” Harrill said. “I encourage you to let that be an example for the rest of your life. You might have some anxiety about leaving Providence and growing up. Some of you will move away from home. Some of you will go to new experiences, new jobs and new sets of friends but with the skills you learned, you are ready and you can do a great job.” Providence High recognized more than 450 graduates June 12 at Bojangles’ Coliseum. About 83% of the class will attend four-year colleges or universities, while 11% will enroll at community college and 6% will go on to the military or employment. The Class of 2019 earned 200 scholarships, totaling $10.2 million. They have committed to

CHARLOTTE – For the Providence girls 4x400 relay team, the rise to the top of the state this year began with a near miss a season ago. Senior Ariana Rivera said the image is imprinted in her mind and something she still thinks about to this day. The Panthers were in the

2017-18 indoor track and field championship and running with Southeast Raleigh for the state title. The teams were the two clear favorites, and the Panthers even had a lead for part of the race before Rivera got caught and Providence settled for a runner-up finish, just 0.3 seconds away from their first see TRACK, Page 3A

The Providence 4x400 relay team of (from left) Nimeesha Coleman, Ella Mainwaring Foster, Amanda Watson and Ariana Rivera won every event they competed in during the regular season. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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attend 87 colleges in 26 state and three countries. “Considering this is the last time all of us will be together, it seems fitting to use this time to reminisce on some of the memories we shared,” Valedictorian Jeffrey Harding said. His memories were

tongue-in-cheek, such as witnessing a world record 100-meter dash during halftime of a football game or surviving moldy conditions. “But after our challenging and inspiring years at Providence perhaps the most important thing we learned is that car insurance is worth our money,” he said.

Years from now, he said, graduates won’t remember studying, but the moments shared with each other. Salutatorian Margaret Wu used the words of Serena Williams and Kanye West to inspire her classmates. Her message: Life almost always gives us a second chance – it’s called tomorrow. Follow your futures.

Retiring principal says goodbye to South Meck by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Maureen Furr began her tenure as principal at South Mecklenburg High School the same year the Class of 2019 started kindergarten. The commencement ceremony held June 13 at Bojangles’ Coliseum marked the final day for Furr and her seniors as South Meck Sabres. Since starting work at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 1992, Furr has opened South Charlotte and Jay M. Robinson middle schools, as well as won leadership awards at the local, state and national levels. Before handing out diplomas, Furr drew parallels between Robert Fulghum’s classic book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” and lessons graduates learned at South Meck. But it may be her advice on time that may leave a more lasting impact with graduates. “Living a balanced life is challenging at times – I have struggled with it all my life – if you try to handle school, a job, family responsibilities, you already understand it isn’t easy. It is important though to include time for yourself, your family, your friends, your studies and your interests as you move toward more independence and have more options before you.” Furr said she plans to take advantage of her retirement. She advised graduates not to wait. “The quality of life rests not only on what you do but how you do it and with whom,” she said.

Valedictorian Beckett Stillman thanked Furr for being a “caring and strong principal.” “Dr. Furr has certainly left a legacy here that will never be forgotten,” Stillman said, noting the Class of 2019 will leave its own legacy of laughter, kindness and relationships. Stillman had a 4.7333 grade point average, earning him a Park Scholarship at N.C. State University. “It’s OK to say, ‘I don’t know,’” Stillman said. “It’s OK to be unsure or feel like you’re clueless when everyone else seems knowing. However, the next step is to realize South has already gifted us the tools we need to conquer any obstacle – thinking for ourselves, courage and kindness.” Marvin Zetina-Jimenez mentioned how the more than 600 graduates had a different story to tell about how they got there and how it’s important to help others because you don’t know the secret battles they are going through. “I realize that we each have our own story and battles in life as we have worked hard to get here,” Zetina-Jimenez said. “I personally had a life-changing event last summer that continues with me to this day. I fight that battle every day, as I know others in this room have had to do so with their very own for much longer than I have.” For Zetina-Jimenez, that battle has been recovering from a spinal cord injury. Despite such adversity, he earned the designation of salutatorian for earning a GPA of 4.6935. He’ll head to MIT in the fall on full scholarship.

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CHARLOTTE – The 2019 class of Susan G. Komen Charlotte “More than Pink Women” will spark the conversation about women’s health, education and resources in the nonprofit’s 13-county service area. They were recognized for their support of the Komen Charlotte mission: To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our community and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Eight women are chosen annually to represent the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. This year’s class includes Ann Caulkins, Novant Health; Alisahah Cole, Atrium Health; LaToya Evans, Ally Financial; Rocio Gonzalez, Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte; Tricia Ory, Flexential; Katie Robbins, Charlotte Radiology; Neel Stallings, retired bank VP; and Kristin White, Bank of America. “We look forward to partnering with them to spread the message of women’s health issues in our community, and we thank them for their personal and corporate support of the Komen Charlotte mission,” Executive Director Stamie Despo said.

Rising Ardrey Kell High School Harvick looks for first NASCAR student wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ CHARLOTTE – Teagen O’Sullivan, a rising Cup Series win of 2019 sophomore at Ardrey Kell High School, won her first round match-up in the Jeopardy Teen Tournament. Teagen went into Final Jeopardy with $19,300 and a $6,700 lead over the next closest competitor. The clue was “Neighborhoods in this city include Federal Streets, O’Sullivan Gallows Hill & Witchcraft Heights.” Teagan correctly answered “What is Salem,” putting her winning total at $25,201. Teagan advances to the semi-finals next week. The tournament awards $100,000 to

CHARLOTTE – Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick is still looking for his first win of the 2019 season and the Sonoma Raceway has been a good venue for the 2014 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion. Harvick has nine top-10 finishes in 18 starts on the track. Harvick won at Sonoma in 2017 and has finished sixth or better in the last four races there. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 starts at 3 p.m. June 23. So far this season, Harvick has 10 top-10 finishes through the opening 15 races and is ranked fourth in the standings.

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title together. That team featured Rivera, Ella Mainwaring Foster, Nimeesha Coleman and Zaria Dunlap, a senior at the time and now a freshman outfielder on the University of Illinois softball team. The girls would get their revenge, however, winning their first state title at last year’s outdoor track and field season. That win was by nearly seven seconds over the field and prepared them for a huge offseason. “For me, it felt so relieving because I was the last leg and I got caught during outdoor,” said Rivera, an Appalachian State commit. “Winning outdoor was a big deal for me because I got so hungry after that loss. I really wanted that state championship because even to this day if I look back on that race it still bothers me. So when we won states last year it was like a light bulb went off and it was like, ‘OK, we know we’ve got this and we know we can run with anyone.’ That set the spark because we knew we were fast.” That foursome finished seventh at New Balance Nationals last June with a time of 3:49.20 and placed sixth in the Swedish relay, an event where one runner runs the 100, another the 200, a third the 300 and the final leg is the 400. With Dunlap gone this year, the Panthers turned to Amanda Watson, a Clemson signee for the 400, and the results have been terrific. “It was really entertaining to watch them do really well last year and I knew I wanted that so I trained so much harder,” Watson said. “I was a distance runner before this so I transitioned and did more sprint work to get back on the team.” The four clicked instantly. Mainwaring Foster specializes in the 400 and is a big-time college recruit after winning the 400 open state and regional titles. She said during the sea-

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The Providence 4x400 team holds the state’s fastest time. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

son they choose to focus more of their in-season efforts on their individual events, but once it’s time for them to step up and run the relay it’s a seamless transition made easy by their closeness off the track. “I love the 4x400 because it’s a team effort and we’re always pushing each other to go faster,” she said. “In the 400 open it’s just you so you have to push yourself on a different level but in the relay, I know I have a team that can make it up or help balance it out. And we have fun out there. We’re always yelling, She’s right behind you so you better speed up’ or something to try to push each other. And it works.” The foursome has certainly worked well together all season. Watson, Mainwaring Foster, Coleman and Rivera ran the event four times during the regular season and won every one taking championships at the Queen City Relays, Bojangles’ meet, Class 4A Western Regional and at the 4A state championship. “We are all so close and we get along really well,” Rivera said. “When we run together, we’re able to be hard on each other, but we understand it’s nothing personal. We expect each other to do our best, and we’re here to support each other. That’s why we’re

able to do so well.” From the start, the girls held the fastest time in the state, which is currently 3:50.21 after the foursome placed 11th at the New Balance Nationals in the 4x400. With Holly Klug replacing Watson, the Panthers were also ninth in the Swedish relay capping a great run. “Four years and 11 seasons of running is a lot, and states was already emotional, so I’m sure it will be emotional and especially if we do really well,” Watson said days before running at New Balance Nationals “It’s going to be great, but sad because it’s our last race together and we’ve had so much fun this year and accomplished so much between us.” With Watson and Rivera gone, the Panthers aren’t ready to concede their dominance in the 4x400 over the past two seasons. Mainwaring Foster returns as the state’s top 400 runner and Coleman placed second in the state in the 300 hurdles and is also back to partner with some newcomers the Panthers have high hopes for. “We’re going to continue our 4x400 streak next year,” Mainwaring Foster said. “Coach always says we don’t reload we just retool and that’s the plan for next year.”

When we run together, we’re able to be hard on each other, but we understand it’s nothing personal. We expect each other to do our best, and we’re here to support each other. That’s why we’re able to do so well. • Ariana Rivera Providence High School student-athlete

CHARLOTTE – Jessica Spicer and Alexis Sudjianto fired first round scores of 1-under-par, 71 during the 93rd Carolinas Women’s Amateur Championship on June 19 at Ballantyne Country Club to tie for first place. Sudjianto, of Charlotte, carded one birdie and eight pars in her opening nine. She made bogeys on Nos. 13 and 16, but made a bounce back birdie on No. 17 and finished the round strong with back-to-back birdies on Nos. 17 and 18. “Today I was a little nervous just because I was playing with girls that were a bit older than me and had already started college,” Sudjianto said. “I just tried to stick to my game plan and

be confident in myself and know that I belong here, too.” Sudjianto graduated from Charlotte Latin. She will attend college at Carnegie Mellon. Spicer, of Bahama, had two birdies on her first two holes. “It really helped that I got off to a good start,” said Spicer. “That was a good way to build momentum and I just kind of stayed steady from there.” Spicer had a busy scorecard making four bogeys and five birdies in round one. The Carolinas Women’s Amateur Championship annually crowns the women’s amateur champion of the Carolinas.

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Thompson helps families heal by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Thompson Child & Family Focus has called Saint Peter’s Lane off Margaret Wallace Road home for nearly 50 years, but most people don’t even know it’s there. Tucked away on 60 acres, the nonprofit has a long history of impacting the lives of families and children across the county and state. Today, it’s offering a fresh start to teen girls who have been through immense trauma. Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage in uptown Charlotte. Part of the campus included St. Mary’s Chapel, which still stands today in Thompson Park between 3rd and East 4th streets. It is the only remaining structure of the original orphanage. Thompson moved to Saint Peter’s Lane in Matthews in 1970. It has since grown from its early beginnings as an orphanage and children’s home into a leading provider of clinical and prevention services across the Carolinas. Each location provides comprehensive education, therapy and care for families and children in need. Thompson now provides services to clients from almost half of the state’s 100 counties and employs more than 300 people. Much of that growth is thanks to President and CEO Will Jones. He arrived at Thompson in spring 2017 with nearly 23 years of human services experience. Fifteen of those years were in senior and executive-level leadership in public and private agencies. In his first two years at Thompson, Jones cultivated growth across all areas of service within the organization, resulting in the additional impact of 900 children daily. He helped expand family education services to Union and Cabarrus counties and worked with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to open an alternative middle school called Turning Point Academy on the St. Peter’s Lane campus. The school just wrapped up

Staff stand outside Smith Cottage, which houses teen girls through immense trauma, abuse and mental illness. Visit www.thompsoncff.org for details. Karie Simmons/SCW photo

its first academic year. Jones’ involvement has also lead to an 80% increase in foster care services – including an expansion to Asheville – and increased utilization of Thompson’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), which is Thompson’s most intensive level of care. It’s a clinical setting for children and teens who have been severely abused and diagnosed with mental illness. Up until this year, the program was only for boys. Thanks to funding from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare’s Community Reinvestment Initiative, Thompson was able to open a new residential services program for adolescent girls in April. The program, housed in Smith Cottage on Thompson’s St. Peter’s Lane campus, is for girls with a variety of traumatic backgrounds, such as human trafficking, abuse, sexual assault, family drama, drugs and alcohol. It is the highest level of treatment outside a hospital setting. Smith Cottage is a partnership among Thompson, Mecklenburg County and Cardinal and was created in response to the gap in residential and mental health serves found and discussed in the report “Navigating the Maze.” The report – published in 2017 and commissioned by the Foundation for the Carolinas, the Children’s Medical see HEAL, Page 5A

Martin Chipman has five children and six grandchildren. Photos courtesy of Waltonwood Cotswold

Military career didn’t stop him from being a father CHARLOTTE – Dr. Martin Chipman is a retired neurologist who spent a lot of time traveling during his time in the Army, but he always made sure his family and children were his top priority. Chipman, 89, has four children from his first marriage and one son with his current wife of 45 years. He also has six grandchildren. Although balancing work and family time wasn’t always easy, he tried to stay involved in his children’s lives as much as possible. Divorce is one of the hardest things a family can face, and despite his busy schedule, Chipman did his best not to let it impact his children and their relationship with him. “One of my favorite memories is when all of us moved to Jerusalem for my assignment and stayed there for about two years,” Chipman said. “We had a wonderful time together. I may have been a busy father, but my children knew that I cared about them. Today, I am

proud of the people they’ve become, and even though they live all over the country, we still remain close.” Dr. Joseph Chipman, Martin’s youngest son, followed in his father’s footsteps and is a neurologist in Charlotte. He remembers his dad teaching him how to play tennis as a child, and when he would visit from college and on the weekends, they would play a game or two. Joseph is now a father and believes he has learned a lot more from his father than tennis. He also makes his children his priority. “Fathers have a big influence on children’s lives, and I believe it is important to honor them and the lessons we have learned from them,” Joseph Chipman said. “Now that I am a father, I realize even more how important it is to celebrate dads and all they do. I believe I wouldn’t be the dad I am if it wasn’t for the relationship I have with my father.” Martin Chipman lives at Waltonwood Cotswold, a

Martin Chipman with his youngest son, Joseph.

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Fund and Mitchell’s Fund – noted there were no group homes for girls 13 to 18 years old with around-the-clock supervision in Mecklenburg County. Providers were referring teen girls to programs in other states, some more than 200 miles away. “It wasn’t really helpful,” said LaDell Josey, program director for Smith Cottage. “You can’t really reengage them with their families when they’re in another state.” Josey said the PRTF girls are a “tough population to serve.” They don’t see themselves as victims and don’t really want to be helped. They think they’re successful because they’re making their own money and choices and are unaware they’re headed down a dangerous path. Thompson aims to change that way of thinking, Josey said. Smith Cottage holds up to eight girls and the average stay is 90 to 120 days. The program has 13 direct care staff, an inhouse mental health therapist, a nursing staff and a recreational therapist who does art-based therapy. During their stay, the girls might learn life skills like nutrition, cooking, conflict resolution, coping, budgeting, independent living, gardening or drivers education, depending on their goals. They also attend family therapy sessions and go to school on-site with private teachers. They can either get credit for their classes to transfer back to regular school or work toward their GED. “We’re showing them there are other ways to feel successful,” Josey said. Another big thing for the girls is internal motivation – wanting to change on their own – mindfulness, yoga and meditation, as well as processing and regulating their emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps them identify and change negative

thinking patterns, Josey said. “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” added Anthony Jones, Thompson’s chief operating officer. “Just because you’ve had a high level of trauma in the past, doesn’t mean you can’t get past that.” Josey said girls track their progress in the program by moving up the “five tiers of royalty.” Each girl starts as a “lady” and becomes a “countess,” “princess,” “queen” and finally “empress” as she meets certain behavioral and emotional goals. In the end, there is a graduation ceremony, and girls are discharged back to their families or to a stable home setting. A direct care staff member and case manager helps each girl throughout that transition. “Our goal is to step the children down into lower levels of care,” Anthony Jones said. “That doesn’t mean they won’t need any type of care.” Josey and Anthony Jones said they’re seeing progress with some of the girls already. A few are showing an interest in school and positive behavior changes, and some who are known to run away aren’t pushing back as much. “With the population that we serve, small steps are actually huge steps,” Anthony Jones said. “If you gloss over the small steps, you may miss an opportunity.” The state of North Carolina has been in the top 10 in the nation for human trafficking, and Charlotte is known as one of the major cities were it occurs. Josey said without Thompson, these teen girls are at a high risk of being trafficked, assaulted or murdered, going to jail, contracting AIDS/HIV and having an overall shorter life expectancy. Without Thompson, they might never break the cycle on their own. “Intervention can be a lifesaver for some of these ladies,” she said. “This is life-changing work that we’re doing,” Anthony Jones added.

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Andrew Stark sat down with Bogues to ask a few questions of what the beloved former Charlotte Hornet is up to and why it’s important to host the camp every year at Crews Recreation Center. Reco Truesdale: What was the main thing that helped you persevere during your career? Muggsy Bogues: The thing that helped me persevere was confidence and believing in myself. Where I came from in the inner city of Baltimore there were a lot of challenges I was faced with and a lot of adversity I had to overcome, as well. The main issue was believing in me, seeing what I wanted out of life, how to pursue it and how to go about it. It’s mainly understanding what it meant to prepare myself and learning all of the elements that came along with it. RT: You’ve done a lot during your career, but what was your main accomplishment? MB: My main accomplishment to me is raising my family. I was able to give them a proper platform and opportunity and give them a life that I didn’t have in the beginning of my early childhood. Just being able to give them what life has to offer and instilling the proper values and principles and make them proper citizens. My biggest accomplishment was being able to provide for them but still give them that good upbringing. RT: What makes you want to give back to the community and help with the youth with your camps? MB: I felt like where I came from and not having much and having help to get me where I’ve gotten it’s my duty and my nature making sure that if I’m in the position to help others than I’m all for it. Being able to be in the position and to see that you have an impact and you can make a difference that’s a gratifying feeling to have and very humbling to be in that position. Andrew Stark: Reco, why do you want to be a sports writer? RT: I looked up Stephen A. Smith and I saw that was one of the first things that he did. That’s what I want to be and I know Muggsy is a great person to start with. AS: Muggsy, you were in Toronto recently during the playoffs getting honored. What was that like for you to be a part of that? MB: It was great. Any time you have some type of involvement with the organization in the past – and I have worked blood, sweat and tears with the guys – but all of a sudden after it’s all said and done, they’re in a position to put some delightful things in their city. For Toronto to be in the position to have the opportunity to win a championship was a fine feeling. I know the owner and a lot people involved, so it was a special time for me even though I was only there for two years. AS: The fans in Toronto seemed to be a raucous group who really supported their team. How do fans in Canada compare to those from Charlotte? MB: Fans are fans. In Charlotte when I was here and still today, it’s been unbelievable. The hospitality is unreal and it’s still surreal for me knowing people appreciate what you’ve done and support you. They did it for me and my family throughout. Toronto did, too. They supported me and even to this day, I’m still one of the few alumni who continues to do stuff with them. It’s a good feeling. Dell (Curry) and I were fortunate enough to play nine years in Charlotte and two in Toronto. It’s a good feeling and I’m happy for that franchise because they have

Muggsy Bogues once coached a WNBA franchise. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

some good folks running it. AS: You’ve been running these camps (There is also a Muggsy Bogues Back to School Basketball Camp, Aug. 5-9) for a while now. Why is it important to have these camps, and especially so locally in Matthews? MB: The camps are important to me because it’s the youth. You’re dealing with the youth and you’re trying to get them to understand a platform and how to go through it. Some folks are more confident than others, but through my camps I’m able to try to build one’s self esteem. Some of the kids come to camp just interested in the game of basketball, but really not fully committed to it. The parents probably know of me and they send the kids over, and that’s what I love about it. It’s not just about basketball, and that’s what I love because it’s building ones confidence and making them feel good about themselves. We do it through basketball, but I’ve just been blessed to give back and make sure kids have a place to go that’s safe and it’s positive and uplifting. Of course you’re going to get a good meal from my wife, but more importantly it’s about being respectful and being in a good cultural atmosphere to excel. AS: You get another platform to help Reco be a sports writer for a day. Why was that important to you? MB: When I found out his aspirations and wanting to be a sports writer and have that driving force burning in his stomach, I wanted to help. I know some people in the industry, and asked if it was possible. We got the opportunity at the All-Star Weekend. I told them there was a young man with a burning desire to be a reporter and got the opportunity for him to take part in it. That’s what it’s all about. We all don’t do it by ourselves, and we have people helping us out along the way. AS: I can’t let you leave without one Hornets question, so the big one is what are we going to do with Kemba Walker? What are your thoughts on that? MB: Everyone wants to know about Kemba this summer. It is dicey. He had a great run in Charlotte, and I hope it continues, but there’s a lot of things and a lot of questions that have to happen. Our payroll isn’t favorable toward his salary, so they have to make some moves, make some changes and try to build. Mitch Kupchak has his hands full no question. He’s behind that phone trying to make some things happen. AS: I first met you when you were the coach at United Faith. Is there any thoughts of you getting back into high school coaching? MB: No. My grandson is coming up and he’s about to be in high school so I’m going to take part in him doing it, but do it from the sidelines. I’ll be in the stands watching, not from the bench.

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would be good for the camp. He approached schools like Charlotte Catholic with his idea of a buddy system as the camp grew from several dozen campers to this year’s total of over 350 campers. “I see so much bonding, and barriers are dropped,” Bowler said. “They realize that they are making a difference in the campers’ lives, but it is also making a difference in their own lives. It’s great to see the acceptance and the respectability and how they bring everybody together.” Bowler said the camp attracts several volunteers who want to become special education teachers or occupational therapists. Maria Yarussi, of Waxhaw, is one such volunteer. Yarussi, a recent Charlotte Catholic graduate, will head to Mars Hill University in the fall to major in occupational therapy, as well as play soccer and run track. She just finished her second year as a volunteer at Camp SOAR. “The campers just love to be here, and they love to work together and find new friends,” Yarussi said. “There is so much happiness. They

Camp SOAR provides opportunities to engage in sports, like baskeball, as well as arts and crafts.

always have smiles on their faces, and the volunteers always have smiles on their faces.’’ Yarussi got involved with Camp SOAR thanks to Al Tinson, a substitute teacher at Catholic. Tinson also serves as media relations coordinator for Camp SOAR. “I talk about Camp SOAR all year long,” Tinson said. Yarussi said she sees herself volunteering at Camp SOAR for many summers to come. She’s been interested in special education since the seventh grade. Her best friend has autism. Grace Flanagan, a 2010 graduate of Myers Park High School, has been volunteering at Camp SOAR for 15 years. Flanagan said Camp SOAR changed her life. She is a special education teacher

at Ballentine Elementary in Fuquay-Varina. “I take the week off from teaching and come down to camp,” Flanagan said. “I came (the first time) purely just to check some boxes to get some service hours. I was here 10 minutes that first year and I was hooked. I went to school and got my undergraduate degree and my master’s degree in special education. I can truly say camp changed my life and gave me a purpose.’’ Want to know more? Visit www.sonc.net to learn more about Camp SOAR and other programs offered by Special Olympics North Carolina. There’s also opportunities to become a volunteer and coach, as well as to donate to the cause.

Faith

I had to say no to my drug of choice: speaking in public Tony Marciano Reverend

’ve been ordained for almost four decades. Public speaking has been part of that responsibility, but in 2001, something changed that part of my life. Somehow, I was invited to participate in a public speaking workshop. Our leader was Lou Solomon. She gave me a gift of public speaking that changed my life. Suddenly, speaking at churches or service clubs wasn’t just part of my job description. Instead, it became my love. In fact, can I say it was my “drug of choice.” If you know me, you know I love to eat. If you’ve seen me, you know I need to lose at least 50 pounds. But if you gave me a choice between a bowl of macaroni and cheese or a microphone, I don’t have to think twice. Not only will I choose the mic, I also don’t eat before I speak. I recognize I am a shy person. Send me to a networking event and if I speak to three people, it was a good night for me. But, ask me to speak in front of that same crowd with two minutes notice and I come alive. I love the unspoken dialogue between the audience and me. I watch faces and body lan-

guage and am constantly in my mind rewriting my talk as I assess if I am engaging with the audience or not. I also know when I speak I am drained, sometimes for several days after the event. I recently had a Sunday where I preached at one church and two hours later did a workshop on addiction at another church. I loved it. But when Monday came along, I was catatonic. I knew my adrenaline was depleted. When that happens, I tend to be short with people. That is never good. Fast forward to my saying no. Two leaders from a church I was mentoring came to speak to me. They had just lost their pastor of 6 months and was trying to figure out next steps. We discussed church leadership, elders, etc. I asked about the vetting process for the pastor who had recently resigned. Then, one of the leaders look at me and said, “We’d like to ask you to help with pulpit supply on Sundays. Can you help?” Without missing a beat, I said, “No. I will consider it but at this juncture, I have to say “no.” I am just getting my life back since I am no longer HOA President. I will only consider it.” That wasn’t the answer they were expecting. We discussed various ways to fill the pulpit on Sundays. I could see the desperation on their face. Yet, I had to stand firm on my “no.”

I knew what I would be committing to if I said yes. It would be a long search, probably over a year. I would be saying “yes” to preaching most of the Sundays. I would also be depriving myself of the opportunity to be fed at the church I attended. I would be giving of myself six days a week, both at the Rescue Mission and at this church. I would not get filled up in order to give to others. Soon, my own tank would be empty. I would be no good, for the residents at the mission, for the congregation at the church, and for my family. I’ve learned to say “no” to the good, so I can keep my calendar open to say “yes” to the excellent. Invite me to come speak at your church or civic club. I’d love to do that. I also know it is a one-time event and I can handle that. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is president and CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission.

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Novant Health injects $9B into state WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health generated more than $9 billion of economic activity in North Carolina last year, according to an economic impact analysis conducted by FTI Consulting’s Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy. Part of that included nearly $340 million in economic activity in North Carolina by investing in new construction projects such as Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. “Novant Health has significantly invested in the state of North Carolina for more than 20 years by offering

quality health care services, products and community outreach programs to state residents and businesses,” CEO Carl Armato said. “We are proud that our mission to improve the health of our communities, one person at a time, includes a focus on the economic vitality in the areas we serve. Novant Health is a driver of North Carolina employment and economic activity with 12 medical centers, nine outpatient surgery centers, 26 diagnostic imaging centers, eight outpatient rehabilitation centers and more than 530 physician clinics.

“While the pace of change continues in state and federal regulations, Novant Health remains dedicated to investing in North Carolina’s economy,” said Fred Hargett, chief financial officer.

Novant Health Matthews held a Memorial Day ceremony on May 23. Roland Bibeau (right), president of the hospital, stands with veterans Carl Gamble and Tommy Rieman (a retired Army staff sergeant who was named 2013 Veteran of the Year by the U.S. Veterans Corp). Photo courtesy of Novant Health

Region attracts Andy's Frozen Custard

Sidestep scams as you travel this summer by Josh Stein N.C. attorney general

Cold treat won't give you brain freeze by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

TOP: Andy’s Frozen Custard has located its first shop in the Charlotte area. ABOVE: An employee dishes up “brain-freeze free” custard. Paul Nielsen/SCW photos

WAXHAW – Andy’s Frozen Custard has finally come to the Charlotte area as the quick-service frozen dessert business recently opened on Rea Road near the Union-Mecklenburg county line. It is the third Andy’s franchise in the state, with the other two being in Concord and High Point. The store, which opened May 22 after breaking ground in February, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Union County Chamber of Commerce on June 13. Andy’s Frozen Custard is a free-standing restaurant, with drive-through and walk-up service windows. It exclusively sells frozen custard treats. Andy’s has a wide variety of desserts from simple vanilla or chocolate cones, to seasonal favorites like Pumpkin Pie Concretes and Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes.

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The Charlotte blends Southern charm, city living CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Assisted Living and Memory Care opened this month in south Charlotte. It offers assisted living and memory care villa apartments, where members enjoy a retirement lifestyle rooted in wellness. Senior Living Communities, an industry-leader in retirement living based in Ballantyne, owns and operates The Charlotte. Its goal is for members to live longer, healthier and happier lives. “We believe that anyone at

any age, in any condition can improve the quality of their life,” said Ashley Parrish, The Charlotte’s executive director. The community is excited for members to enjoy award-winning wellness programs, unique dining options and a social calendar while receiving the care services that they need. Living options include maintenance-free living which encompasses housekeeping, 24-hour security and transportation services. Online: Charlotte-Living.com.

Ashley Parrish, executive director of The Charlotte, is excited for her caring staff to welcome and handle the needs of members. Photo courtesy of Senior Living Communities

hope many of you are looking forward to some relaxing travel this summer. But whether you’re planning on enjoying Stein the heat or evading it, nothing will ruin your vacation faster than a travel or rental scam. Here are some things to consider when you’re vacationing this summer. Travel scams can often be disguised as too-good-to-be-true offers. Scammers may call to offer you a free vacation or tell you that you’ve won a trip in a contest. Be suspicious if you’re asked to share personal or financial information at the outset. You can look up the business and owners online to see if they seem legitimate. Check if they have complaints against them at www.bbb.org. Call my office to check them out at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. If you’re planning a trip on your own or with the help of a travel agency, be diligent. Have any promises from the agency or vendors in writing, and read all contracts before signing. Always pay with a credit card instead of cash so you can dispute a transaction or get a refund if the company goes out of business. When third parties are involved in your trip, like a hotel that your travel agency has arranged through a coupon or voucher, contact the third party directly to make sure your reservation will be honored. Beware of vacation clubs that offer excessively high upfront membership costs. Shop around before you commit to one so you can get a better idea of the price you should be paying. Research the company to find out if the membership is easy to use, where the travel club places its members, reviews from other members and if the membership will actually save you money. If you plan to rent a residential property in North Carolina for fewer than 90 days rather than stay in a hotel, you are protected by North Carolina’s Vacation Rental Act. The law requires landlords to specify your rights and obligations as a tenant, along with their obligations as a landlord, and to include details about the price of rent and the security deposit. Landlords are required to keep the property safe and habitable after the rental agreement is made. We’re already in hurricane season, and you may have to cut a trip short due to weather. If you are forced to leave a rental property because of a mandatory evacuation order and the landlord failed to offer you travel insurance, you may be due compensation for the lost time. Find details at www.ncdoj.gov/disastersand vacation.

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DINING SCORES

Summer tech tips for parents

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants June 7-13: Lowest Score • Curry ‘N’ More 8624 Camfield St. – 91 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; employee didn’t wash hand property; raw chicken was stored less than six inches from floor in walk-in cooler; knife was wedged between prep table; and dumpster lids left open.

Summer officially begins June 21. It’s a great time for families to reconnect, relax, travel and enjoy the sunshine. Here are some tips from T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile on using wireless technology to make this summer the best yet. 1. Taking a summer vacation? Don’t forget your smartphone. If you’re planning on traveling, make sure you have a wireless plan that will help you, or your family, stay connected. Your rate plan might already work great if you’re traveling domestically, but it’s never a bad idea to check with your wireless provider to make sure you’re getting the best deal. If you’re taking a trip outside the country, check your wireless provider’s international rate plans. They may have a variety of international plans with different data allotments or roaming fees, while some operators provide minimum data/texting in certain countries for free. Figure out what plan or add-on is

28209 • Pasta & Provisions, 4700 Park Road – 97 28210 • Asian Wok, 10715 Park Road – 94 • Rusty Bucket, 4810 Ashley Park Lane – 92.5 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 94.5

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active and set expectations with your kids about technology usage.

2. Staying at home? Don’t let your devices keep you away from the sunshine. Wireless technology has its benefits – we can stay connected with anyone at any time and we can find anything we want with a couple swipes (or clicks). But too much wireless connectivity can also have some drawbacks. Children and teens are spending more and more time on their devices. We know too much screen time has consequences but above all, it can take away from enjoying the most beautiful months of the year. Be pro-

3. Teach your kids about internet safety. While summer officially begins in June, it’s also National Internet Safety Month. With less time in a classroom during summer break, kids are likely going to use their electronic devices even more. Talk to your kids about how to stay safe on the internet and put content restrictions in place. Lifehacker has a great list of rules to help teach kids how to stay safe online, including not sharing personal information, being nice online and being wary of potential scams.

Recognizing the best companies Pick up next week’s edition to find out which company’s won our Best of the Weekly readers choice competition. Charlotte Media Group honored many of the companies during a reception June 18 at The Portrait Gallery Restaurant & Bar in Matthews. SCW staff photos

28211 • 7 Eleven, 801 N Wendover Road – 91.5 • Baku, 4515 Sharon Road – 96 • Chick-fil-A, 4431 Randolph Road – 97 • Hunan Express, 901 N. Wendover Road – 96 • Maggianos Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Road – 93 • Mezzanotte, 2907 Providence Road – 92.5 • Smashburger, 4400 Randolph Road – 96 28226 • Harris Teeter, Market 4100 Carmel Road – 99 • Wild East Pan Asian Bistro, 6420 Carmel Road – 93.5 28270 • Yaki, 1431 Sardis Road N. – 96 28277 • Cantina 1511, 7708 Rea Road – 91.5 • Chick-fil-A , 11530 Waverly Center Drive – 97.5 • Circle K, 9620 Rea Road – 95 • Co Restaurant, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 94 • Courtyard By Marriott Ballantyne, 15635 Don Lochman Lane – 97 • Curry ‘N’ More, 8624 Camfield St. – 91 • Eggs Up Grill, 6414 Rea Road – 96.5 • Firehouse Subs, 16049 Johnston Road – 95.5 • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road – 93.5 • Jade Villa Asian Bistro, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 96.5 • Jamba Juice, 6432 Rea Road – 97.5 • Smoothie King, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 99 • Sprouts Farmers Market deli, 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 95 • Tabla Indian Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 96

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Pike Nurseries offers six summer entertaining tips

ATLANTA – The season of outdoor entertaining is officially here. To help homeowners looking for simple, last-minute ways to build a picturesque backyard landscape, Pike Nurseries offers ideas to take that barbecue to the next level. These tips will allow homeowners to turn backyards to entertaining destinations: • The Basics – Create structure and give guests a comfortable place to sit, sip and stay a while with stylish, durable patio furniture. When deciding what furniture is best, the experts recommend taking the sizes of both the outdoor space and guest list into consideration. Dining sets are great for larger parties, while a cozy, over-sided seating group is ideal for small get-togethers. If the goal is to create a nook to read and sip coffee, a hanging basket or Adirondack chair are great additions. Finally, a grill will complete the ultimate entertainment space, and don’t forget to add a side table for coffee or cocktails. • Fill large voids – Once the patio furniture is in place, homeowners should step back to see if there are large areas of the landscape, deck or patio that beckon for more. Consider the addition of shrubs, fountains or a walkway to fill those voids. • Vertical interest – Dazzle guests with elements of interest at every viewpoint. Add vertical highlights to any outdoor space by incorporating colorful hanging baskets, climbing vines or shady trees. • Functionality – The Pike Nurseries experts recommend adding personal touches to outdoor spaces for increased functionality. For example, culinary enthusiasts can

Brixx presented its donation June 19 at Seacrest Studios inside Levine Children’s Hospital. In attendance were Isabella Santos Foundation staff members, Brixx partners and Charlotte-area store managers. Photo courtesy of Brixx

Brixx gives $10,000 to Isabella Santos Foundation Pike Nurseries recommends using decor to refresh space. Photos courtesy of Pike Nurseries

incorporate herb containers, veggies or even a potted dwarf citrus tree for quick garden-to-grill meals, while nature-lovers should consider adding pollinators such as salvia, lantana or a butterfly bush to bring fluttering friends to the garden. • It’s all in the details – Refresh and renew any space with additional decor. Homeowners can add pops of color with decorative throw pillows and tabletop planters with blooming flowers or easycare succulents. Create special evening ambiance with the addition of string lights, garden stakes or ornamental globes. • Not sure where to begin – or want to leave the work to the pros? Pike Nurseries offers both landscape design and installation services to help make garden dreams a reality. Visit bit.ly/PikeNurseriesLandscapeDesign to book an appointment.

CHARLOTTE – Brixx Wood Fired Pizza pledged to donate 100% of kid’s meal sales May 20 to 26 to the Isabella Santos Foundation. Brixx raised $10,000 during the fundraiser – almost 2,000 pizzas – which will go to improving pediatric cancer research and treatment options. “Every child should have the chance to grow up healthy, live their lives and make their dreams come true,” said Barbara Morgan, partner and chief financial officer for Brixx. New South Pizza owns Brixx.

Car washes will support USO CHARLOTTE – All 83 Autobell Car Wash locations in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia and Maryland will donate $1 from every sale of its Rain Repellent Special car wash from June 17 to 30 to local USO charters. The USO serves U.S. military members and their families during their active service. Nearby locations include 5606 Park Road, 3820 Monroe Road and 9112 Monroe Road. Visit www.autobell.com for details.

Cardno rewards Cash, Lalone Want to go? Pike Nurseries is located at 12630 North Community House Road, Charlotte. Visit www.pikenursery.com or call 704-3417453 for details.

CHARLOTTE – Cardno appointed Robert Cash and Eric Lalone as senior principals in the Charlotte office as part of its Technical Excellence Program. Cash leads the civil engineering team in Charlotte and has a strong background in

project design and management. Lalone leads the landscape architecture team and is involved in projects through the Southeast.

Alvis to talk about retirement CHARLOTTE – Tommy Alvis, of Elevated Financial & Tax, presents ways to maximize your retirement income, strategies to protect your savings, what to do if market volatility is stressing you out and more at a no-cost educational workshop. The workshop, “Maximizing Retirement in Today’s Economy,” takes place 6 to 7 p.m. June 25 at Raintree Country Club, 6800 Raintree Lane. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Call 980-949-6011 to RSVP or register via email to myteam@elevatedft.com.

FWD summit arrives in city CHARLOTTE – Black Enterprise has brought the FWD summit here from June 19 to 22 at the Charlotte Convention Center with a lineup of entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. “FWD: Business on Your Own Terms,” brings together more than 1,200 entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and founders of color with a special focus on tech-driven innovation. The summit will allow attendees to access the connections, financing, resources and strategic insight they need to launch and grow their dream businesses. Media personality Wendy Williams was scheduled to serve as the keynote speaker.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSE IN JUNE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO I-485 BETWEEN I-77 AND U.S. 74 (INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD)

STIP NO: I-5507 The North Carolina Department of Transportation and Turnpike Authority will hold a pre-construction open house public meeting to display and explain design features of the I-5507 project. Thursday, June 27 Noon to 7 p.m. Endhaven Elementary School 6815 Endhaven Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 The project will add one express lane in each direction on I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 74 (Independence Boulevard), providing travel time reliability and improving traffic flows on this critical transportation corridor. This project will also add one general purpose lane in each direction between Rea Road and Providence Road, and a new interchange at Weddington Road. In coordination with other projects in south/southeastern Mecklenburg County, this project would serve as part of a larger network of express lanes offering drivers the option of more reliable travel times. Updated information regarding noise walls will be available at another public meeting later this year. Representatives from the design and construction team will be available in an informal, open house-style setting to provide information and answer questions regarding upcoming construction. Citizens may attend at any time between noon and 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. Project maps and other information can be found online at: www.ncdot.gov/projects/i-485-express-lanes.

Keep a Balanced Life.

For more information, contact Carly Olexik, of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority at caolexik@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-2671. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this public open house. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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Shealee releases debut album with encouragement from father CHARLOTTE – A Charlotte bartender Shealee, who is 10 years removed since bewho lives in a 300-square-foot house with a ing a Jehovah’s Witness, blends country, folk 60-pound pit/lab rescue has released her first and soul, with a little jazz and blues in her full length album, “Head to the Stone.” debut album. Shealee, who sheds light on love, life and “From now on, I will sing to release and loss, is following her father Craig Cousino’s relate. I have a lot to say and it’s been bottled encouragement: “Give this your all, with no up for way too long,” Shealee said. “Grantdistractions – let’s put life on hold until you ed, I am much better at telling others’ stories do what you were destined to do: shine.” than my own, yet I communicate through “My dad gets me and my music matches my music and I truly believe there is hope me,” she said. “It’s easy to see that and joy inSyndication this album.”Sales Corporation TheI am NewanYork Times independent and inherent caregiver. I 620 give Eighth a Opening Avenue,with New“Susanna,” York, N.Y.Shealee 10018paints a For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 million percent in order to get five in return, poignant tribute to songwriting. The second For Release Tuesday, Julyinto 17,the 2018 and it is reflected in my songs.” song leads the listener galloping and

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Andy’s Frozen Custard was founded in 1986 in Missouri by John and Carol Kuntz. The company is named after their son, Andy. The Waxhaw location employees around 30 people. Andy’s Frozen Custard operates around 80 stores in 13 states. “We like the area,” said Waxhaw operating partner Daniel Schick. “It’s a great neighborhood and great family area. We want to be in the community. We specialize in frozen custard, we don’t do hamburgers or fries or other food. Our machines are what really makes the big difference. What makes custard different from ice cream is there is less air whipped into it. We also only use quality ingredients.’’

There is also another big difference between frozen custard and ice cream. “When you eat it, you don’t get brain freeze,” Schick said. Schick said that the location was also picked because of its close proximity to several schools. “One thing that Carol pushes in Springfield, Missouri where they started out, every kid will get a free mini-cup at the end of the school year,” Schick said. “She believes that every child should have Andy’s at least once a year. We plan on doing that here.’’ Want to go? Andy’s Frozen Custard is located at 9921 Rea Road, Waxhaw. Its hours are 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

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