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CHARLOTTE – On a party line vote on July 22, the Charlotte City Council approved a resolution condemning recent remarks President Donald Trump made against four minority Democratic congresswomen. Charlotte will host the 2020 Republican National Convention next August where it is ex-
pected the party will nominate Trump for a second term. In a series of tweets and public remarks, Trump Bokhari stated the four congresswomen should “go back to the totally broken and crime infested places where they came from.’’ Trump also made statements that the four hate the United States and
that they hold racist views. The four Democratic freshmen members of Congress — Michigan Rep. Rashida Driggs Tlaib, Minn. Rep. Ilhan Omar, N.Y. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mass. Rep Ayanna Pressley — are all U.S. citizens and all but Omar were born in this country.
On July 17, Trump supporters at a rally in Greenville chanted “send her back,” which was a reference to the Somalian-born Omar. The resolution stated the city “strongly condemns all of President Donald Trump’s racist and xenophobic social media tweets and comments.’’ The resolution also mentions past controversial statesee TRUMP, Page 4A
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CHARLOTTE – Myers Park quarterback Drake Maye ended speculation when he announced on Twitter that he had committed to Alabama and its legendary coach Nick Saban. “Committed to The University of Alabama! Roll Tide,” he wrote July 25 on his Twitter account. Maye had at least 21 scholarship offers on his 247Sports.com page, including from North Carolina where his father, Mark, was a quarterback after starring at Independence. Maye’s brother, Luke, was an all-American on the Tar Heel basketball team. The “Crystal Ball” recruit projector on 247Sports.com had the 4-star recruit 100% headed to North Carolina, but other factors, including former Sun Valley all-American Sam Howell attending the school, may have contributed to him looking out of state. When he narrowed his choices down
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CHARLOTTE – The day before heading to Greenville to attend a rally hosted by President Trump, Dunn Republican Renee Ellmers swung by Charlotte for a series of stops in her campaign to become North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor. Ellmers began her day talking with former Gov. Pat McCrory on his WBT radio show before heading to a Charlotte Rotary Club meeting. She later visited
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s office to discuss her vision for the state. “I want to run because someone has to take charge of the healthcare solutions in North Carolina,” she said. “I realized that the lieutenant governor’s office would be the perfect place to really be the champion to bring people together for solutions.” Ellmers can speak authoritatively about healthcare. She worked as a registered nurse prior to politics, spent six years drafting legislation in Congress and
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CHARLOTTE – Clayton Wilcox has agreed to resign as superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after the school board suspended him for undisclosed reasons. Wilcox will remain under suspension until he officially resigns Aug. 2, according to an agreement released July 19. The school board named community relations director Earnest Winston as acting superintendent. “We are in a time of leadership transition within our school district, but our focus on student remains clear because they are what matter most,” Winston said in a video released by CMS on July 19. “As your acting superintendent I am committed to providing stability, to steady leadership and to making sure our work in CMS continues without any interruption.” Winston mentioned he has worked with CMS for 15 years, including roles as teacher and administrator, but as a parent, his expectations are to keep moving forward and meet expectation. Wilcox’s tenure as superintendent began in 2017.
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Ally Financial helps soccer bid CHARLOTTE – Ally Financial announced that it is a founding and lead partner of a potential Major League Soccer team in Charlotte, signing a multi-year agreement with the Charlotte Soccer Bid Team led by David Tepper. "We're humbled to be the first partner alongside David Tepper in his quest,” Ally CEO Jeffrey Brown said. “In addition to expanding our presence in the market, we're excited about the positive economic impact an MLS team will have in the region." Among the benefits of being the lead partner, Ally will receive front-of-jersey branding.
Company collecting gently used cell phones CHARLOTTE – Join Mark Antonich, of Ameriprise Financial, and national nonprofit, Cell Phones for Soldiers, help troops call home by donating gently used cell phones throughout July. Residents can support the collection drive by donating their used cell phones Drop-off hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays throughout July at Ameriprise Financial, located at 8832 Blakeney Professional Drive,
CHARLOTTE – Ballantyne’s 12th annual Color the Park School Supplies Drive will be held Aug. 1-15 to help Classroom Central. The community can donate money, as well as pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers and highlighters. Drop off physical donations in the collection bins located in Ballantyne building lobbies through noon Aug. 15. The community is also invited to the Ballantyne Social Hour on Aug. 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Brixham Tent. Enjoy food, drink specials, live music and free SkillPop class. A percentage of food and drink sales will be donated back to the cause. Visit www.goBallantyne.com for details.
Young Professionals get career advice CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals will hold its second annual YP Leader Convergence with the theme of “Navigating the Career Jungle Gym.” Chelsea Phillips, vice president of marketing beyond beer brands at Anheuser-Busch, will give the keynote presentation. Dontá Wilson, chief digital and client experience officer at BB&T Corporation, will give a keynote fireside chat. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. Ninth St. Registration costs $150 through July 31 and $195 on the day of. Register at www.charlotteregion.com
Red Ventures sponsors 5K/10K race for kids cancer CHARLOTTE – Red Ventures will the presenting sponsor of the 12th Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer, according to The Isabella Santos Foundation “I am excited for two organizations I support to partner for the Isabella Santos 5K/10K,” said Jacob Virgil, senior associate at Red Ventures. “Red Ventures’ support of the Isabella Santos Foundation speaks to what I love about the Red Ventures culture—supporting employees’ efforts to leave the wood pile higher than we found it.” The race and post-race celebration will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at Ballantyne Corporate Park, 15801 Brixham Hill Ave. The family-friendly event includes brunch; silent auction and raffle; and Kids Zone with games, face painting, slides, jump house and photo booth. Register at https://isabellasantosfounda tion.org/annual-5k-for-kids-cancer/.
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This past season, Maye threw for 3,201 yards and 36 touchdowns against just five interceptions. Those numbers helped the Mustangs reach their first regional final and win a school-record 13 games. With Texas A&M commit Muhsin Muhammad III, N.C. State commit Porter Rooks, Country Day transfer Twan Flip, sophomore Jordan Bly and Division I tight end Logan Mauldin all in the mix, Maye should put up big numbers for a team expected to excel.
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Resale store has great finds CHARLOTTE – Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church launched a resale store early this year in the Spanish Trace Shopping Center to support local, national and international missions. Great finds can be had inside the Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store. Manager John Duncan has accepted donations from parishioners that include a $300 pair of jeans, a $500 dress and jackets ranging from $1,700 to $4,000. Popular brands can be found from the racks of gently used clothing. “I've tried to do as much as I possibly can to make sure I got a lot of everything for everyone to come in and buy," said Duncan, noting he'd like to tweak the layout a bit to get more furniture in. The store carries children's, women's and men's clothing, as well as books, household goods and other finds. Duncan also spends an hour or two a day posting some of the most unique finds on Poshmark.com, as well as apps like OfferUp and Letgo. “You're never going to catch any fish if you don't cast a line,” he said. Proceeds from the store support Child of God Academy, which provides education, food and water for children in Kenyan slums; Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society, which provides a free medical and dental clinic at the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Char-
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ments made by Trump and stated the council opposes all forms of discrimination. The resolution passed on a 9-2 vote with south Charlotte Republicans Tariq Bokhari and Ed Driggs opposing the measure. The resolution was authored by council member Justin Harlow and supported by the eight other Democrats on the council. Bokhari said he opposed in the strongest possible way phrases like “send her back,’’ saying such phrases were unconstitutional and tyrannical. “If you are out there and you think that is something that is OK to say, don’t associate yourself with my Republican Party,” Bokhari said July 22. “Don’t associate yourself with the form of government that we have here and what is OK. So, for those of you looking for someone to call out and say this is not OK, let me be the first to say it, this is not OK. I oppose all forms of hate speech, racism, xenophobia and bigotry.’’ Bokhari was also critical of the council wading into presidential politics when the city has so many other local issues to deal with. Bokhari specifically mentioned the city’s 64 murders so far this year and the lack of progress on several other issues. “I’m not sure that this what the voters of Charlotte asked us to do when we ran for city council,” Bokhari said. “What bothers me the most of all of this is how we decide to spend our time as a council. Let me give you a couple of examples for the folks who say, well you can do more than one thing at once. We have three direct reports that report to the city council. One of those is the city clerk. Twenty-five percent of the people on this dais (council members) couldn’t take the time to do a 10-minute survey for her
annual review. Twenty-five percent. Yet this council decided to spend an entire weekend crafting and negotiating this. We are 50 out of 50 in upward mobility yet we have spent zero time, almost, for the last year focusing around this dais talking about workforce development. We spent hours over the weekend wordsmithing these items.’’ Driggs said he doesn’t endorse Trump’s comments about the four congresswomen and other controversial statements the president has made but he added that the council should stay out of national partisan politics. Driggs also said he continued to support the President. “I don’t think we have really good behavior on either side and I am not prepared to lay the blame for the situation that we are in that none of us likes entirely at the feet of one man,” Driggs said. “We should all look inside ourselves. Listen to the anger here tonight (July 22), racist, bigot, racist, bigot. We are here to express our hatred of a guy that we consider to be hateful. Look at yourselves. It takes two. It really takes two. I think those of you who know me realize that I’m kind of in the mold of a Reagan Republican. I don’t conduct myself this way, I wouldn’t want to be measured by that behavior. I do believe the President has pursued policies that will benefit our country, which is why I continue to support him in spite of my disagreement with some of his utterances.’’ Earlier in the meeting, several residents urged the council to back out of its deal to host the RNC next August, but city attorney Patrick Baker told the council that the city would probably be sued if it took such action. In a series of tweets following the adoption of the resolution, the Mecklenburg County Republican Party said that hosting the convention would benefit the city and that the city council should focus its energies on local issues.
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Steffens to lead new Stumptown Athletic team by Cynthia Shah-Khan Contributor
Stumptown Athletic’s first official hire brings decades of experience to the new professional soccer club. Mark Steffens will serve as head coach, adding expertise Steffens in player identification and development, mentoring young coaches and players, leadership and a history of winning to the team, which is part of the new National Independent Soccer Association. Stumptown Athletic is based in Matthews and will play its first-ever game in September. Media and Stumptown Athletic fans are invited to meet Steffens at 6 p.m. on Aug. 1 at
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opioid disorder, without picking winners and losers. “Healthcare should not be a partisan issue, and I think it, overtime, it became partisan,” Ellmers said. “When President Obama was putting forward his healthcare initiative, I think it became very political. I’m not putting blame on either side. I think we all contributed to that.” It was Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act that motivated Ellmers to run for Congress in the first place. Though she wasn’t able to repeal the act during her time in Congress from 2011 to 2017, she takes pride in other accomplishments, such as passing the 21st Century Cures Act, which was designed to expe-
Seaboard Brewing, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews. “Mark is an incredible addition to the Stumptown Athletic crew,” said Casey Carr, Stumptown Athletic president and general manager. “He knows professional soccer inside and out, from recruiting and developing strong players to helping build a brand-new team from the ground up.” The club is building that new team right now, accepting registrations for open tryouts that will take place on Aug. 5-6 at the Matthews Sportsplex. The process is open to eligible college seniors, qualified free agents and talented amateur players who are seeking a professional contract. “This is an opportunity for players to join the club for its inaugural season, building a team from the ground up and setting the tone for years to come,” said Carr. “There is amazing talent available, and Mark is looking forward to putting together this new team.” Steffens knows the game. He was a start-
dite production of medicine. She also helped pass the doc fix bill that ensured physicians would be reimbursed for Medicare. Ellmers also takes pride in drawing attention to what she described as the “immigration crisis” at the border. “When I was in Congress, I learned early on, serving in the 2nd District, that immigration was an issue that we needed to address,” she said. “That there were many things that needed to be updated and reformed, whether we were talking about illegal immigration, legal immigration or border security. “It’s very interesting to me, because I had political opposition because of the position I was taking on immigration, which was, ‘We got to fix this.’ It wasn’t about amnesty, and that’s, of course, what I was being accused of. It was about fixing a problem that I knew was possible
er all four years at The King’s College in New York City, then signed with the New York Apollo of the American Soccer League. Shortly after ending his career as a professional player, he started coaching, first at the high school, then college level. Steffens moved into the professional coaching realm when he joined the Major Indoor Soccer League’s New York Arrows, then the New York Express. In 1997, he moved to Charlotte, accepting the head coaching role with the Charlotte Eagles, a position he held until 2014. Under his leadership, the club won two USL-2 championships. Steffens was twice named USL-2 Coach of the Year, and in 2007, was inducted into the USL Hall of Fame. In 2014, he was hired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. He’s currently the assistant coach for the Women’s Premiere Soccer League Lady Eagles. “I’m excited to work with Stumptown Ath-
to fix.” Redistricting had Ellmers running for reelection against fellow incumbent George Holding in the 2016 primary. Ellmers lost that race, but she rebounded by joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As a regional director, she oversaw eight southeastern states, including North Carolina. “I really became familiar with what other states were doing on healthcare initiatives and how they were working through some of the same issues that we have here in North Carolina,” she said. “Again, rural health being one of those, and how you can bring together community leaders to really focus on the issues and help your hospital be that center of a community.” During hurricane season, her staff reached out to mayors in coastal cities and towns to assure them
letic, building the first team while also being part of a different type of club,” Steffens said. “Soccer is all about building a sense of community, from ensuring the players feel part of a team to creating a feeling of unity within our fans. That’s important to me. I live here, and I’m personally committed to developing a true hometown club.” Carr agrees. “Stumptown Athletic is focused on youth player development and community investment. We want our players and staff to be a big part of that. I’ve followed Mark’s coaching career for a long time, and I’m excited to bring not only his professional experience to the club, but also his focus on our local towns.” Steffens is already building the team roster and will be adding more players during the open tryouts, Aug. 5-6 at the Matthews Sportsplex. Visit www.stumptownathletic.com/ open-tryout-registration/ for more details.
they had the department’s support. HHS also helped coordinate the relocation of patients in danger of hurricanes or flooding. Ballots for the lieutenant governor’s race won’t be determined until December. The primary is scheduled for March 3, 2020, followed by the general election on Nov. 3, 2020. Running for a statewide race, Ellmers hopes to spend more time in the main centers of commerce, such as Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Asheville. She hopes to visit as many of the state’s 100 counties as possible. “I feel very strongly that the more folks you can reach out to and the more discussions I can have, the better I can share my vision,” Ellmers said. She’s been pleasantly surprised that people recognize her name. There’s a few reasons for that.
“American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken launched a congressional campaign in Ellmer’s district in 2014, generating national media exposure. Ellmers defeated the pop singer. Two years later, she made national headlines when she became the first female congresswoman to support Trump’s presidential campaign. Trump would return the favor with an endorsement. “What really opened my eyes to the fact that President Trump was going to win and be our next President, was the reaction that I saw from the people of North Carolina to him,” she said. I listened to all of the candidates, and many of them had great policy positions that I agreed with, yet I saw this interaction, this relationship, that Trump was building with the American people and definitely with North Carolinians.”
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Marissa Hart (No. 8) won the CISAA Player of the Year and was named to the first team of both the all-conference and all-state soccer teams. Hart was also the N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year and led the Chargers to the state championship. She’ll play next season at Princeton. Andrew Stark/SCW photos
CISAA announces all-conference, all-state teams The Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association announced its all-conference athletes for the 2019 spring sports season. In conjunction, the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association named the all-state teams for each sport. Below is a list of recipiants in all sports.
Girls soccer
Conference champ: Providence Day (state champions) Player of the Year: Marissa Hart, Providence Day First team all-conference Providence Day: Marissa Hart, Louisa Bynum, Morgan Hart, Katerina Peroulas and Kennedy Jones; Charlotte Latin: Ruthie Jones, Sully Williams and Mary Gale Godwin; Covenant Day: Sedona Dancu; Country Day: Cameron Grainger Second team all-conference Covenant Day: Katherine Ashley; Country Day: Adriana Thompson and Harper Shaw; Charlotte Latin: Brooke Bellavia, Anna Calloway and Katie Sanger; Providence Day: Maggie Carrabell, Taylor France and Ashyln Richards; Charlotte Christian: Taylor Holbrooks NCISAA all-state: Charlotte Latin: Ruthie Jones, Mary Gale Godwin and Sully Williams; Providence Day: Marissa Hart, Morgan Hart, Kennedy Jones and Katerina Peroulas; Country Day: Cameron Grainger
Blake Burnam, Emily Cory, Jordy Miller, Evelyn Palmer, Taylor Riley and Addie Riley; Charlotte Latin: Carter Barlow, Zoe Claytor, Cece Colombo, Gracie Colombo, Emily Harris, Megan Klingenburg, Paige Klingenburg, Casey Thomsen and Virginia Troutman; Providence Day: Cassidy Doffermyre NCISAA all-state girls lacrosse: Charlotte Latin: Carter Barlow, Cece Colombo, Gracie Colombo, Megan Klingenburg and Casey Thomsen; Country Day: Sadie Charles Calame, Emily Cory, Jordy Miller and Addie Riley
Baseball
Conference champ: Country Day (state champions) Player of the Year: David Saye, Country Day First team CISAA: Country Day: David Saye, Bennett Turner, Kaelan Van Cleeff; Providence Day: Alex Bitter and Alex Sandoval; Charlotte Latin: Aathreya Mahesh Second Team CISAA Country Day: Will Coburn and Tarun Prakash; Providence Day: James Kurani; Charlotte Latin: Smith O’Leary NCISAA all-state tennis: Aathreya Mahesh (Charlotte Latin); Alex Sandoval (Providence Day); David Saye (Charlotte Country Day) and Bennett Turner (Charlotte Country Day)
Conference champ: Charlotte Christian (state champions) Player of the Year: JT Killen, Charlotte Christian First team CISAA baseball: Charlotte Christian: JT Killen, Brett Adams, Matthew Siverling; Providence Day: Owen Tappy and John Miralia; Covenant Day: Phillip Abner and Robert Stone; Charlotte Latin: Britt Fuller; Country Day: Will Jeffries Second team CISAA: Covenant Day: Zach Brighton; Providence Day: Jack Linder and Colin Raven; Country Day: Christopher Manzano, Henry Merchant, Huck Wathan; Charlotte Christian: Matt Mayers and Shane Russell; Charlotte Latin: Nathan Samii NCISAA all-state baseball Charlotte Christian: JT Killen, Brett Adams and Matthew Silverling: Providence Day: John Miralia and Owen Tappy; Covenant Day: Phillip Abner; Country Day: Will Jeffries
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Conference champ: Providence Day Player of the Year: Connor Hoben, Charlotte Latin First team CISAA: Providence Day: Nolan Fauchier, Mac Hale, Cole Jessey, Connor Lewis; Charlotte Latin: Connor Hoben and Connor Mackey; Charlotte Christian: Adam Gilmartin; Country Day: Sean Krupa, Graham Mitchell and Phelps Thompson Second team CISAA: Country Day: Jarratt Bell, Ian Firth, Ford Hiller, Taylor Lafar and Burke Logan; Charlotte Latin: Ryan Bonner and Will Zwetolitz; Providence Day: Tylter Campbell and Will Mann; Charlotte Christian: Will Newsom NCISAA all-state lacrosse: Providence Day: Nolan Faucier, Mac Hale and Cole Jesse; Charlotte Latin: Connor Mackey and Collin Hoben; Country Day: Sean Kupra, Graham Mitchell and Phelps Thomas
Girls Lacrosse
Conference champ: Charlotte Latin (state champions) Player of the Year: Sadie Charles Calame, Country Day First team CISAA: Country Day: Sadie Charles Calame,
Conference champ: Cannon School Player of the Year: Jala Wright, Providence Day First team CISAA Providence Day: Jala Wright, Marian Gallis; Charlotte Christian: Anna Barnett; Charlotte Latin: Tiana Sullivan; Country Day: Katie Batten; Covenant Day: Taylor Houseton and Sadie Evans; Second team CISAA Providence Day: Amanda Cruz, Katie Hollowell; Charlotte Christian: Wynne Gore and MC Eaton; Country Day: Lindsay Batten; Charlotte Latin: Meredith Reese and Chloe Ciucevich NCISAA all-state softball Providence Day: Jala Wright and Marian Gallis; Covenant Day: Taylor Houseton; Charlotte Christian: Anna Barnett
Golf
First team all-state Charlotte Latin: Collin Adams, Jack Dannermann and Wilson Thrift; Providence Day: Spencer Turtz Second team all-state: Country Day: Timmy Gannon and Max Jacobson; Charlotte Latin: Will Gray: Charlotte Christian: Thomas Maye and Ben McCartney; Covenant Day: Kyle Kufic
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people fighting for seniors
SENIOR LIVING
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harlotte Media Group highlights people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on enhancing the lives of senior citizens, whether through work or service. Here are 15 people who deserve a pat on the back.
Tracy McGinnis
Erin Barbee
Phil Mowery
She has served as director of philanthropy at Southminster since 2014. She's been involved with groups like Council on Aging, Shepherd's Center and Volunteer Transportation Services.
As director of advancement for Aldergate Retirement Community, Barbee engages the community on senior-related issues. She's involved in the Charlotte Museum of History, Habitat For Humanity, YMCA of Greater Charlotte and civil rights groups.
The Matthews resident has worked to broaden the membership and community awareness of American Legion Post 235 through engagement and marketing.
Liz Strachan & Myra White
Both keep the Hearing Loss Association of America's Charlotte chapter going. White is one of the association's charter members.
W. Beatrice Colson
The Wingate resident has served Union County in various capacities over the years, including leadership roles with Union County's AARP chapter and the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature.
Nick DeVenuto
Since moving from New York to the Charlotte area, the Department of Veteran Affairs volunteer has been helping brave men and women who serve, particularly those who fought in World War II.
Karla Ennis
The Matthews Human Services Council recognized Ennis with the Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award for her contributions, which include overseeing the community health and wellness program at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and chairing the board of directors for the Levine Senior Center.
Kathy Streng N.C. Sen. Natasha Marcus chats with legislator Wesley Harris and Gov. Roy Cooper on the campaign trail in south Charlotte. SCW file photo
Stuart Goldstein
Rampi Hijazin
Angie Harmon
Rachel Hunt
The managing partner with Cadwalader's Charlotte office received the 2019 Award of Excellence in May for his advocacy with the Alzheimer's Association's Western Carolina Chapter. The actress has attended Alzheimer's Association's Western Carolina Chapter events in support of her grandmother. These include the Walk to End Alzheimer's and the Memory Gala.
She has owned BrightStar Care franchises that have provided in-home care in Charlotte and Union County since 2011, as well as led an Alzheimer's support group in the SouthPark area. Hunt serves on the N.C. House's Aging Committee. She has sponsored bills that enhance protections for residents of long-term care facilities.
Marcus Jones
About $1.5 million of the Charlotte city manager's budget for fiscal year 2020 will support an Aging in Place Program, designed to help seniors with increasing property taxes to stay in their homes.
Actress Angie Harmon shared her connection with the Alzheimer’s Association during the Memory Gala. Jay Galloway/ Jayway Photography
Natasha Marcus
During her first term in the N.C. Senate, the District 41 legislator has sponsored bills designed to provide relief to caregivers and cost-of-living adjustments to retired teachers and state employees.
Streng is executive director for the Charlotte office of the Arthritis Foundation, which holds events like Jingle Bell Run and Walk to Cure Arthritis across the region. Previously recognized champions • March 2018: April Barnes, Peter Brunnick, Beverly Earle, Nate Huggins, Dahn Jenkins, David Lacy, Katherine Lambert, Vilma Leake, Linda Miller, Julian Montoro-Rodriquez, Trena Palmer, Suzanne Pugh, Renee Rizzuti, Linda Smosky & Jim Weiland. • September 2018: Michael Alvarez, Arthur Barlett, Cindy Berrier, Kathleen Shelby Boyett, Pat Cotham, Barry Edelman, Les and Roberta Farnum, Wayne Felton, Andrew Friend, Lynn Ivey, Kathy Joy, Michael Olender, Colleen Puceta & Scott Stone. • March 2019: Tom Bartholomy, Larry Berg & Harry Watkins, Carla Cunningham, Iris Devore, Susan Didier, Harris High, Jill Lipson, Michelle Marcano, Lance Nelson, Monica Smith, Josh Stein, Thom Tillis, Shannon Tucker and Joyce Waddell.
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Hawk spots opportunity with senior care franchise by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – John Hawk employs 275 caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care, but he encourages his staff to be picky when it comes to hiring. He doesn't want employees. He prefers caregivers. “One just wants the paychecks and one wants to make a difference,” Hawk said. “I'd love to have as many caregivers as possible, but we're going to be picky and bring true caregivers that align with our company's mission. Our company's vision statement is, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'” Millennials, by nature, tend to fall into the caregiver category. Nearly 30% of the company's caregivers are under the age of 40. Aside from the flexible hours, Hawk finds millennials are driven more by passion than money. Hawk would know. He is a millennial. Hawk learned a lot throughout his career working in acquisitions for a Manhattan billionaire, but he felt the need to help people. “I wanted to be involved in something where I really felt like I was making a difference,” Hawk said. He thought back to the time when his grandmother moved in with his parents, changing things dramatically for his family. His mother grew exhausted working with Grammy. The family decided she needed help. Hawk realized more older adults are moving in with their children. People in their 40s and 50s find the non-medical care offered by Home Instead valuable because they are working fulltime jobs while supporting aging parents. “If they're able to change my life so dramatically and I'm not even a client, I want to be in-
volved with a company that's just changing the world so dramatically,” Hawk remembers thinking at the time. He researched the opportunity to acquire a Home Instead franchise. While Hawk was wellversed in acquisitions, he had never put his own money on the line. Being a man of faith, he asked God not to leave cracks in the doors if the opportunity was not worth taking. He preferred slammed doors. Instead, doors were flung open. Hawk and his wife were prepared to move their family of three young children if necessary to own and operate a Home Instead franchise. Turns out, the Charlotte franchise was available. “Every step along the way, things like that happened,” he said. “I do feel like this was just a perfect fit. It was part of destiny for my wife and I to be involved here. And then every step since then, it's been a great transition.” Hawk purchased the Charlotte franchise in January from Les and Roberta Farnum, the couple that opened it in 2000. He credited the Farnums for buttoned-up financials. He communicates with them weekly. “This was their baby,” he said. “They want to see it succeed.” The franchise has been trending upwards recently, achieving some of the highest months in firm history in terms of service hours. Home Instead recently began targeting nursing schools for potential caregivers. Nurses in training can build experience working with an aging population, becoming more attractive candidates to hospitals. One of the skills that caregivers develop over time is a sense of situational awareness – the ability to pick up on things happening in the room and to address the sit-
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John Hawk and his wife were prepared to move for the opportunity to own a Home Instead Senior Care franchise, but they were able to buy the one in Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Home Instead Senior Care
uation properly. Hawk said these are not only skills that can easily be transferred into other industries, but are also going to make you a better person. Some seniors, in turn, are looking for a companion-type relationship – someone they can pass on knowledge to. Guiding younger caregivers help gives clients a greater sense of purpose, he said. Want to know more? Call 704-755-4410 or visit www.homeinstead.com/303 for details about Home Instead Senior Care.
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I do feel like this was just a perfect fit. It was part of destiny for my wife and I to be involved here. And then every step since then, it’s been a great transition.”
• John Hawk
Extreme temperatures during the summer months can pose health risks for seniors. The CDC notes adults 65 and older do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature, making them more vulnerable to heat-related health problems. Home Instead encourages families to take the following steps to help keep their loved ones safe: • Make sure your aging loved one takes preventive health measures – like preparing for summer heat exposure by choosing protective clothing. Mayo Clinic recommends wearing loose-fitting, lightweight clothing to allow the body to better cool itself naturally. Adding a broad-brimmed hat or cap can also help keep internal temperatures low and protect from sunburn. • Plan ahead to avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day. Many activities such as running errands or visiting friends and family members should be scheduled for the morning or evening hours, when temperatures are lower, and the sun is less intense. • Pay attention to symptoms of heat-related health problems. The University of Connecticut found that older adults are the most susceptible demographic to dehydration due to reduced kidney function that occurs naturally as we age, as well as the frequent use of diuretics often taken for high blood pressure. Be aware of muscle cramps, dizziness, headaches, constipation or impaired memory or concentration function, which can signal dehydration. • Take action to cool someone experiencing heat-related symptoms. Once a symptom is identified, immediate action is critical to treat the senior and prevent escalation. Mayo Clinic shares three steps: get the person in the shade, indoors and out of the heat, remove any excess clothing to help the body breathe and cool the person with whatever means available. • Monitor and/or assist with medications. According to a survey conducted by Home Instead, many seniors taking five or more prescription medications admit challenges in managing their medications. Education is key to managing medications more efficiently and avoiding any mishaps. This is particularly important during the summer months. Visit www.caregiverstress.com/ for additional resources.
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Seniors support Alzheimer's charity by sharing selfies CHARLOTTE – SYNERGY HomeCare is celebrating Senior Selfie Month by donating $5 to the National Alzheimer’s Association for every selfie people share in July on Facebook (@SynergyHomeCare). The campaign is designed to help seniors connect with their loved ones on social media. Seniors are encouraged to use the hashtags #SeniorSelfie and #EndALZ on their posts. “In the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, people lose the ability to smile,” said Cara Stein, a spokesperson for Synergy HomeCare. “ SYNERGY HomeCare wants to save their smiles and their memories by raising awareness and money for continued research into this growing epidemic.” The company offers personal care to seniors throughout the Charlotte region, including Matthews, who need help with daily activities. Photos courtesy of SYNERGY HomeCare
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The 5 hidden financial risks in retirement Being well-prepared for retirement is wonderful, but there is no fail-safe plan. Things can unravel due to many inherent post-retirement risks. “Once you have a retirement plan in place, it’s not set in stone,” says Clayton Alexander, an investment adviser and founder of Teton Wealth Group. “Things change. You may add or lose family members, your retirement goals may change, the economic environment may create new considerations and financial innovations may present new strategies. Once per year is a minimum in terms of making sure your retirement plans (and beneficiaries) are constantly up-to-date.” Alexander says retirees and those Older adults get financial advice from the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo on March making retirement plans should be 29 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. The next expo takes place from 9 aware of these five risks: a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road • Longevity. Running out of money Charlotte. SCW file photo before they die is one of the primary concerns of most retirees. This worry that approximately 50% of people over ed for retirees as part of a balanced is heightened by the fact that the av- 65 will need long-term care,” Alexan- asset allocation strategy, but the rate erage life expectancy has increased. der says. “Do not overspend on policies of return you earn can be significantly “A pension or an annuity can lessen the that may be subject to drastic premi- lower than the long-term trends.” • Inflation risk. “You should plan on risk, but carefully investigate any com- um increases. And surprising to some, pany where you’d place an annuity and Medicare is not free – your premiums prices for food, goods and services getbe cautious of fees and interest rates,” for coverage are usually deducted from ting higher during retirement, reducing Alexander says. “It’s best to tailor your your Social Security check. Medicare your buying power incrementally as plan to run to life expectancy plus five doesn’t cover dental, hearing or vision, you are living on a fixed income,” Alexis subject to deductibles and doesn’t ander says. “Your retirement plan has years.” • Loss of income. “Make sure both cover long-term care. Long-term care to factor that in. Ways retirees can curb the effects of inflation include annuity you and your spouse are protected insurance is advisable.” • Negative return risk. “A 50% gain products with a cost-of-living adjustfrom the unexpected,” Alexander says. “Consider the financial impact of the does not allow a portfolio to recover ment feature and investing in equities, loss of one spouse. Remember that from a 50% loss,” Alexander says. “In a home and other assets.” “Understanding what the potential your surviving spouse will only get fact, a 100% gain is required to restore the highest of your two Social Securi- a 50% loss. The ‘buy and hold’ strategy post-retirement risks are and considty checks. A spouse’s death can bring that works when you are young – where ering them in the retirement planning additional financial burdens, including you wait for the markets to come back stage,” Alexander says, “can help to enlingering medical bills and debts. Life up after a downturn – does not apply sure that they are mitigated and propinsurance and estate planning are im- in retirement as we saw in 2008, when erly managed.” The York Timesretirements Syndication Sales Corporation many people’s were wiped portant vehicles to protect survivors. ” New Eighth Avenue, N.Y. 10018Clayton Alexander is an investment adout. Common stocksNew haveYork, substantially • Health care costs. Longer life ex- 620 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 other investments over viser and founder of Teton Wealth Group. pectancy could lead to high costs in a out-performed Release Thursday, September 13, 2018 and thus are usually recommendVisit www.retireteton.com for details. long-term care facility. “It’s estimatedFortime
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July 26 • Beantown Tavern: Mark Starnes & the Boys • Evening Muse: Stranded Bandits & Emanuel Wynter; Ally Venable Band & The Cody Blackbird Band • Fillmore: Genessa & The Selena Experience • Fox & Hound: Michael Tracy • Milestone: Hallow Point & East Viridin • Moochies Tavern: Cloud9 • Neighborhood Theatre: American Aquarium • PNC Pavilion: Nelly, TLC & Flo Rida • Southern Range: Longleaf • Stooges: Shotgun Saints • Sweet Union: Crystal Fountains • The House That Rocks: Tyris • Treehouse Vineyards: The Cosmetic Collective • Underground: Chicago Rewired & Reo Survivor
July 27 • Beantown Tavern: Jody & Joanna • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Josh Morningstar; Ashley Health and Her Heathens & Emily Musolino Band • Fillmore: Eric B & Rakim • Franklin Court Grille: Matt & John • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Moochies Tavern: Opa-Locka • PNC Pavilion: Florida Georgia Line • Pour 64: Kris Anderson • Queens South: Nick Hunter Band • Stooges Pub: Smilin’ Dogs • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Treehouse Vineyards: Groove Machine
July 28 • Charlotte MCUA: Sublime w/ Rome • Fox & Hound: Karaoke • Treehouse Vineyards: Joe Donelan
July 29 • Evening Muse: Open Mic
July 30 • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: FlecHaus & Mink’s Miracle Medicine • Milestone: The Pink Spiders • Pintville: Open mic • Underground: Mozzy
July 31 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo
• Evening Muse: Maya Beth Atkins & Electric Mud • Fillmore: I Prevail • Milestone: Mephiskapheles
Aug. 1 • Milestone: Run Engine • Pizza Peel: Music Bingo • Seaboard: Mike Waters • Small Bar: Open mic w/ Jeremy Mohr • Trail House: Music Bingo
Venues Charlotte • Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road • Milestone: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Indian Trail • The House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Kristopher’s: 250 N. Trade St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potter Road Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Pintville: 329 Main St. Waxhaw • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants July 12-18: Lowest Scores • Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 88.5 Violations include: Multiple metal bowls, plastic containers, plastic lids and other utensils had food debris; items in reach-in units, fridge and cold drawers were held above 41 degrees; two containers of in-house made poblano mayo expired; inspector observed foods in ice baths without time labels; gnats were in the kitchen; bowls and pans were stacked wet; and heavy food debris was on floors and accumulated on equipment. 28209 • Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 4327 Park Road – 95.5 • Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 1730 Abbey Place – 97 • Wendy's, 4335 Park Road – 95.5 28211 • Adeline's Indian Cuisine (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Auntie Anne's (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Bojangles', 4435 Randolph Road – 96 • East Coast Tasting (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5
• Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant, 911 N. Wendover Road – 94.5 • Momo Truck (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • New Wrap Order (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Subway, 901 N. Wendover Road – 97 • Thai Orchid, 4223 Providence Road – 95 28226 • Skrimp Shack, 8328 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 28277 • B Good, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 97.5 • Buffalo Wings and Rings, 16715 Orchard Stone Run – 98.5 • City Barbecue, 11212 Providence Road W. – 99 • Domino's Pizza, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 95 • Nothing But Noodles, 7530 Rea Road – 97 • Portofino's Italian Restaurant, 8128 Providence Road – 94.5 • Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, 9941 Rea Road – 94.5 • Sushiya Japan, 8200 Providence Road – 94.5 • Terrace Cafe, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 93.5 • The Veranda at Ballantyne Resort, 10100 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 96.5 • True Crafted Pizza, 7828 Rea Road – 97
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SUMMER CAMERA BLOWOUT EXPO Cardinal Camera will pay your
SALES TAX August 1st-4th
Cardinal Camera will pay your sales tax on all camera and lens purchases in the form of store credit.
Since 1937
WE’LL BEAT ANYONE’S PRICE!
CHARLOTTE
OPEN SUNDAYS
ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER
next to Harris Teeter 3351 Pineville Matthews Rd. Suite 100 Charlotte
Third Generation Family Owned & Operated
Kurt Seelig
www.cardinalcamera.com
WE BEAT AMAZON & INTERNET PRICING!
AUGUST 1-4
CA$H FOR CAMERAS
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BRING IN ANY AD WE WILL BEAT THEIR PRICE!
Special pricing all weekend on lenses!
KEH - Worlds largest buyer of used cameras will be here!
Free Class, Tamron Reps on hand demostrating the latest products!
Bring in your old gear and get CASH or an additional 10% in CARDINAL CREDIT when buying a new camera or lens.
FREE
Saturday Seminars August 3rd TAMRON LANDSCAPES & GARDENS WITH KEN HUBBARD 2 SESSIONS: 11-12PM & 2-3PM
Photo Meetup at the Botanical Gardens August 4th • 12-3pm
6500 S. NEW HOPE RD. BELMONT, NC
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Tape transfers to DVD
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Scan Slides to DVD
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Canvas Prints
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Done In House!
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