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CHARLOTTE — Imagine the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance,” but the contestants are dogs, not people. That’s the premise behind So You Think You Can Bark, a competition happening live at the Knight Theater on Feb. 21. Seven dogs and their owners will take to the stage to perform a routine they’ve learned with the help of a force-free dog trainer. Cora Dillard, a fifth-grader at Providence Springs Elementary in south Charlotte, is the youngest contestant at just 11 years old. She and her rescue dog, Domino, hope to wow the crowd with a rodeo-themed routine set to the song “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton. So You Think You Can Bark serves as a fundraiser for Stand For Animals, which operates three non-profit clinics in Charlotte, Pineville and Lake Norman. Clinics are staffed by licensed veterinarians, veter-
inary technicians and assistants and provide spay/neuter services and affordable veterinary care such as annual vaccines and checkups, sick visits, x-rays, ultrasounds and prescription medication. All proceeds from the event, including see BARK, Page 3A
Above: Dog trainer Piper Novick works with Cora and Domino to learn new tricks for their upcoming performance. Photo courtesy of Monicka Weymouth
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CHARLOTTE – At first glance, Anessa Powell does not look like someone with a medical condition. But every day, Powell deals with the ups and downs of Addison’s Disease, a rare, autoimmune condition in which her adrenal glands do not function properly. Powell, a south Charlotte resident, will represent North Carolina at the annual Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C from Feb. 25 to 28. She will have the opportunity to meet other advocates, legislators, pharmaceutical companies and doctors to increase awareness of rare diseases, like Addison’s. Only one in 100,000 people have Addison’s Disease. The disease prevents Powell’s adrenal glands from producing hormones equivalent to cortisol and aldosterone, which are both necessary in see DISEASE, Page 5A
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CHARLOTTE – Ardrey Kell High School's theater department will perform at the International Thespian Festival from June 22 to 27 at Indiana University Bloomington. The department earned one of the highly coveted spots after its mainstage show, “Puffs (Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic),” earned exemplary scores in the adjudication process this fall. Only 11 shows will be invited to per-
form at the festival. For director Terry Gabbard, this is a personal and professional goal he has been working toward his entire career. “This is a big win for all of us, for everyone who loves and supports AK Theatre,” Gabbard said. The program has enjoyed tremendous growth and success in the past several years. Gabbard recognizes the program wouldn’t Ardrey Kell's production of “Puffs” will be performed on a national stage. Photo courtesy of Ardrey Kell High School
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Nonprofits to gain deeper understanding of equity CHARLOTTE – A dozen nonprofits across the region will join United Way of Central Carolinas’ new Racial Equity Learning Community, which is designed to provide best practices for applying an equity lens to their work. “Every member of our society who struggles to realize their full potential should have access to the supports they need, but different people might need different things,” said Kathryn Firmin-Sellers, chief impact officer at United Way. “The Racial Equity Learning Community will
help organizations understand how to step back and analyze why and how to tailor services to the needs of different communities of color.” Presented in partnership with Leading on Opportunity, the Racial Equity Learning Community consists of three full-day training sessions at United Way’s uptown office. The first session is Feb. 12, with the second and third sessions in April and July. “Data clearly emphasizes Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s profound segregation by race, income and zip code and how significant a barrier
it is to opportunity,” said Brian Collier, executive vice president at Foundation For the Carolinas and co-author of the Leading on Opportunity Task Force Report. “Segregation stands apart as a cross-cutting factor largely at the foundation of systemic economic barriers in our community. Leading on Opportunity supports this training because it incorporates our framework for systems change and helps social service organizations to rethink the way they interact with their clients and institutionalizes these changes
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fired their service weapons, striking the man. Medic transferred the suspect for treatment. He was later released. No one else was injured. Roberts and Griffin were put on administrative leave as standard procedure. They have a combined 10 years of law enforcement experience. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Timothy Rochell Caraway. They served him with warrants for four felony counts of assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer, one count of going armed to the terror of the public, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of resist, obstruct and delay law enforcement officers.
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CHARLOTTE – February is always a busy month for Carolinas Matchmaker, Laurie Berzack, as singles flock to her in hopes that she can help them find their forever Valentine. She has coordinated two singles events that have a twist, which is the opportunity to give back to the community: • Philanthrodating Young Professionals Singles Mixer takes place Feb. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Resident Culture Brewing Company, 2101 Central Ave. Register at https://philan throdatingfeb12.eventbrite.com. • Single Fit, Fun, and Fabulous 40s and 50s Group Meetup takes place Feb. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Divine Barrel Brewing, 3701 N. Davidson St. Register at https://catchcupidsar rowsinglesevent.eventbrite.com. Although there is no cost to attend, Berzack encourages a minimum donation of $15 which will go toward nonprofits. “Dating, singles events, meet and greets all cost money. Why not put that money toward a philanthropic cause?” Berzack said. “The best way to meet someone you really click with is to meet someone with similar interests. Being philanthropic is a way of life for many, so finding a partner who values and supports that can make a difference.”
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be what it is without the continued support of the administration, the school community and the community. “The community supports us in every way, whether it’s showing up for set building days, supporting us financially or by simply attending a theatre event,” Gabbard said. “We are very grateful.” Everyone involved in “Puffs” knows taking the show from Charlotte to Indiana is going to be what Gabbard calls “a massive undertaking,” so the students and the Royal
CHARLOTTE – The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services wants to help residents stay warm this winter by disbursing Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds to eligible households. The federally funded program assists residents with heating costs so they won’t have to choose between heating their homes and other necessities. Less than 15,000 people applied for LIEAP funds last year. Data shows as many as 171,000 residents are eligible. Households can apply through March 31. Applicants aren't required to be at risk of disconnection or delinquent to take advantage of this one-time, direct vendor payment in the amount of $300, $400 or $500. Visit https://www.MeckNC.gov/LIEAP for details.
County receives $1M grant CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County’s Criminal Justice Services is the recipient of a $1 million grant by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue building on efforts to advance local criminal justice system reform and safely reduce Mecklenburg County’s jail population. The grant is part of the Safety and Justice Challenge, a $217 million national initiative to reduce over-incarceration and address racial and ethnic disparities in local criminal justice systems by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails. The award brings the foundation’s total investment in Mecklenburg County to $3 million to date.
National Lutheran Choir to perform in Charlotte CHARLOTTE – The Minneapolis-based National Lutheran Choir will make a stop in Charlotte later this month as part of a Southeast tour. The 60-member choir, which has more than 30 recordings to its credit, will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4519 Providence Road. The concert is open to the public, with no admission charge. About 150 members of choirs from several Charlotte-area churches will join the national choir for three selections. The National Lutheran Choir maintains a YouTube channel and performs a variety of classic hymns, contemporary works and spirituals.
Theatre Patrons have mounted a donation campaign to help with expenses. “We’ve never done anything like this before,” Gabbard said, “but I feel confident that the greater AK family will be there for us like always.” Want to learn more? If you’d like to contribute to the AK Theatre Campaign, visit the WeFund4U website at https://wf4u.org/K9tsyN or mail a check to Ardrey Kell Theatre Department, 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 c/o Terry Gabbard. Visit www.ardreykelltheatre. com for details.
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back, then through her legs and Domino learned to follow it. “It’s all about very small behaviors that piece together to become a bigger sequence or more complex trick,” Novick said. Despite being a rescue, Novick said Domino hasn’t been difficult to train because he’s “really smart and really motivated.” The hardest part, she said, has actually been teaching Cora and her father how Domino thinks. They need to understand his learning process because the majority of the training is done at home. Novick only meets with Domino once a week, so it’s up to Cora to stay consistent when she’s not there. That’s a lot for an 11-yearold who is also balancing school, piano and tumbling lessons. Cora has to know the sequence of the tricks, give Domino the correct cues and pay close attention to the timing of rewards. “That’s really important to getting a trick down,” Novick said. “If we’re trying to teach him to touch his nose to our hand and we reward him five seconds after he touches his nose to our hand, then he’s going to think he’s being rewarded for whatever he was doing at that time.” Cora said it’s been fun to see Domino learn new tricks and come out of his shell, as well as become more comfortable with people and other dogs. She said his favorite trick is “sit pretty,” when he lists on his back legs and puts his paws up in the air. Her favorite is when Domino walks through her legs and the hardest trick is “the bridge,” when she bends her body backwards and Domino crawls underneath her. “I’m surprised he could learn so fast, but it is really hard to do it over and over again,” Cora said. So You Think You Can Bark is just around the corner, which means it’s crunch time for Cora and Domino. Recently, Novick said they’ve been working on stringing the individual tricks together with transitions to form a routine. They’ve also been practicing the tricks with distractions so Domino doesn’t get sidetracked when he’s in front of a live audience at the Knight Theater. “I’m stoked to see them do it on stage because they’re going to do
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fundraising done by the contestants and ticket sales, go toward Stand For Animals' medical fund. This fund underwrites the cost for spay neuter surgeries, vaccines and other medical care for those in the community who need help caring for their pet. Cora signed up to participate in So You Think You Can Bark after attending the show last year. She was excited to see if she could train Domino, her three-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, to do the complex tricks she saw on stage. But since he was a rescue, she wasn’t sure. Cora’s father, Chad, adopted Domino from the Charlotte Humane Society in October 2018 as a surprise for Cora, who had been begging for a dog. The two quickly bonded and now, Domino is Cora’s constant companion. She described him as a bundle of energy who likes to sleep in her bed and snuggle under the covers. “He’s really fun to just watch,” Cora said. “The stuff he does and the noises he makes are really funny.” Domino and Cora were paired with Piper Novick, owner of Happy Dogs Training, to practice for So You Think You Can Bark. They started small with basic tricks to see where Domino was at and then slowly increased the difficulty over the last six months using praise and “high-value treats,” like cut up hotdogs and pieces of chicken. “We didn’t know if he was even trainable, but as soon as we started working with Piper, he caught on really quick,” Chad Dillard said. Novick is an Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer with over a decade of experience. She is also a successful agility competitor having trained and titled five of her own dogs. She said the key to learning a routine — like the one Domino and Cora are set to perform at So You Think You Can Bark — is to break each trick down as much as possible. For instance, when Domino was learning to go through Cora’s legs, they started by teaching him to press his nose to Cora’s hand. Eventually, Cora brought her hand behind her
amazing and I’m really excited to see everybody else’s routines too,” Novick said. In addition to training their dogs, all of the contestants participating in So You Think You Can Bark raised money for Stand For Animals' medical fund. As of Feb. 6, Cora had raised $3,115.74. The group as a whole raised $51,144.06. “It makes me feel really happy because I know these dogs are going to be safe and it’s going to help them a lot,” Cora said. She hopes her performance at So You Think You Can Bark inspires more kids to participate in the event and brings awareness to the importance of pet adoption. “There are so many dogs out there that don’t have any homes and they’re lonely and they don’t have a family to go to who loves them,” Cora said. Want to go? So You Think You Can Bark begins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, located at 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Buy tickets at www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/ so-you-think-you-can-bark-1 or call 704-372-1000. To donate, visit https://app.mo bilecause.com/vf/BARKS.
Top: Piper Novick and Cora Dillard have been training with Domino for over six months. Photo courtesy of Monicka Weymouth Above: Cora said one of Domino’s favorite tricks is to “sit pretty.” Karie Simmons/SCW photo
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Hickory Tavern serving Elvis Burger, Carolina Hot Mess CHARLOTTE – Hickory Tavern has launched several limited time menu items at all locations. Hickory Tavern unveiled the new Santa Fe Power Bowl, a savory dish consisting of spring mix, roasted corn, black beans, pickled onions, sliced avocado and blackened chicken over sticky rice and drizzled with a chili lime dressing. The restaurant’s seasonal limited time offers include the following chef-inspired dishes: • Chicharrones: Lightly tossed in jerk seasoning with fresh lime. $6.99 • Elvis Burger: Fresh ground beef, a smear of peanut butter, bacon and fried bananas. $10.79 • Taco Salad: Served in a crispy tortilla bowl with an iceberg and romaine lettuce mix, topped with black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, jack and cheddar cheese, Texas chili and sour cream. $11.99 • Carolina Hot Mess: Fried chicken served on Texas toast topped with sausage gravy and a fried egg. Served with a side of gouda mac and cheese. $11.99 Visit www.thehickorytavern.com for details.
Hickory Tavern launches new lunch specials CHARLOTTE – Hickory Tavern has rolled out new Lightning Lunch specials, featuring three items for $10.99. Customers can order the soup of the day and a Tavern Greens salad, paired with choice of a loaded baked potato, half of a flatbread or half of a sandwich. The option is available from opening to 3 p.m. weekdays at all locations. “The Lightning Lunch special menu is designed for our guests who are on a tight time schedule,” CEO Paul Baldasaro said. “Having a menu that can be executed quickly, with a variety of mix and match options and still provide the quality that Hickory Tavern is known for is what we are most excited about.” Visit www.thehickorytavern.com for details.
CHARLOTTE – Frampton Construction Company has completed work on a new building for Adams Outdoor Advertising. “We’re excited to hand the keys over on this project and deliver a sleek new facility to the Adams team, which we’re sure will serve to foster their creativity and growth for many more successful years to come,” Project Manager Don Skinner said. The 19,000-square-foot building, which houses the company’s flagship Charlotte operations, sits on a six-plus acre site along I-85 and consists of a 9,044-square-foot shop and a 10,098-square foot office. “Our new building is a dream come true,” said Jeannine Dodson, general manager of Adams Outdoor Advertising.
Forget roses … try giving a dozen heart-shaped bagels DENVER – Bruegger’s Bagels will serve up authentic, New York-style bagels in the shape of hearts from Feb. 10 to 14. Available in plain, blueberry and cinnamon raisin, the bagels can be purchased individually or by the dozen at participating bakeries. Guests can also preorder dozens by stopping by or calling their local bakery beginning Feb. 3. “No matter the shape, they are always prepared in the traditional way, with just five simple ingredients of flour, water, malt, yeast and salt and then kettle-boiled and stone-hearth baked to perfection,” said Michelle Martin, director of national promotions and media. Shops are located in Matthews (1905 Matthews Township Pkwy.), Pineville (8706 Pineville-Matthews Road), as well as the Charlotte communities of Park Road (4237 Park Road) and Cotswold (106 S. Sharon Amity Road). Visit https://locations.brueggers.com for details.
Northwood Office reports leading activity CHARLOTTE – Northwood Office signed renewal, expansion and new leases from July through December 2019, totaling 251,000 square feet at Ballantyne. Renewals and expansions totaled 201,000 square feet. YourOffice Ballantyne renewed 21,000 square feet at Ballantyne One. Select Bank & Trust Company leased 12,000 square feet at the Harris Building. Hyosung USA expanded to over 11,000 square feet at Brixham Green One. The GEO Group renewed 10,000 square feet at Ballantyne Two. New leasing activity totaled 50,000 square feet. SEGRA leased 30,000 square feet at the Woodward Building. “We’re pleased with the continued momentum of activity and thank our customers and
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture completed the design for the building. Photo courtesy of Frampton Construction Company their brokers for selecting Ballantyne as their workplace of choice,” said John Barton, president of Northwood Office. Northwood Office had a strong year in 2019, leasing 630,000 square feet, up 15% over the previous year. Construction is underway at 13146 Ballantyne Corporate Place, a 328,000-square-foot, 11-story Class A office building, as well as an adjacent 16-story residential tower. The office portion will arrive in March 2021.
Novant Health gives $75K to Susan G. Komen CHARLOTTE – Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation recently granted $75,000 to Susan G. Komen Charlotte to study community-level gaps and opportunities in breast cancer care delivery. The two-year study, funded in part by Novant Health, has a long-term goal to reduce breast cancer mortality by addressing disparities and health inequities in underserved communities. “This partnership naturally ties into the work we’re already doing at Novant Health to increase mammography screenings in populations where we have identified a health equity gap, specifically in Asian and Latina-Hispanic women,” said Ann Caulkins, senior vice president of Novant Health and president of Novant Health Foundations. “We know that by focusing on closing the gap, we can improve health equity for all.”
Atrium Health bumps up minimum wage by $1 CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health said 10,000 hourly workers will benefit from an additional
increase to its minimum wage in the Charlotte region from $12.50 to $13.50 per hour. The system has invested more than $200 million in its employees. “I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible team at Atrium Health who deliver on our mission of improving health, elevating hope and advancing healing – for all, whenever they are needed … 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” President and CEO Eugene Woods said. “This is why we are excited to recognize and invest in our teammates.” This most recent increase represents an investment of over $10.8 million into more than 10,000 employees. Since 2012, Atrium Health has raised its minimum wage by 86%, from $7.25 to $13.50 per hour. Atrium Health has additional plans to increase to minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2021 in the Charlotte region.
ONE Charlotte Health Alliance names charter board members CHARLOTTE – Six executives from Atrium Health and Novant Health will join the board of directors for ONE Charlotte Health Alliance, a non-for-profit organization designed to improve access to health services and resources. The board includes Dr. Alisahah Cole, Dr. Gary Little, Steve Burr, Dr. Jerome Williams Jr., Raki McGregor and Betsy J. Walsh. Cole will chair the board. Williams will serve as vice chairman. ONE Charlotte Health Alliance recently launched two mobile food pharmacies to address food insecurity in partnership with Loaves & Fishes. They join two mobile health units, which deliver health services to areas with high health disparities.
Hughes: North Carolina is a solar energy success story by Mike Hughes Contributor
North Carolina and Duke Energy have been leaders as solar power has grown as a portion of our energy mix. But in conversations around the state, one impression is hard to shake: Many people don’t know the Hughes whole story about solar energy in North Carolina. So allow me to share good news that everyone can appreciate. North Carolina is second in the nation for solar energy, producing
more solar power annually than every state in the nation – except for California. In less than four years, Duke Energy has more than tripled the amount of solar we’ve connected to the grid, with more than 10,000 solar projects now connected – a majority of these projects owned by others. And, on top of growing the third-party market, Duke Energy is continuing its own development, with about $1 billion invested in 40 company-owned solar facilities in the state. Duke Energy is also making solar more affordable for everyday customers through our $62 million rebate program, designed to en-
courage rooftop solar for residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations. So far, we’ve distributed more than $17 million in solar rebates to 3,500 customers for private rooftop solar projects. In two years, the number of customers with private solar has doubled in North Carolina to more than 12,000. Those numbers will only get bigger as the program continues through 2022. The company has also launched a program for large energy users to secure additional solar power – without extra costs being added to customer bills. It’s our way of expanding renewable energy while keeping customer rates below the
national average. Legislative changes made in 2017 are already making solar more affordable for customers, through a competitive bidding process in which all companies are free to bid. A third-party administrator – working with the N.C. Utilities Commission – sorts through the bids and selects the winners. The independent, competitive nature of the process means customers pay much lower prices for solar energy than they did a few years ago. Last year, 600 megawatts of solar capacity (about the size of a new natural gas plant) was awarded. More than half of North Car-
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Novant Health launches campaign to strengthen hearts CHARLOTTE – Novant Health announced a yearlong wellness campaign, challenging participants to take their health to heart in 2020. Three out of four U.S. adults are living with a predicted heart age that is older than their actual age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means they are at a higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. Yet, about 80% of heart disease is preventable with diet and lifestyle changes. This statistic can be especially eye-catching when you bring into focus that virtually all of your body’s organs and systems depend on a healthy heart. Novant Health’s “Vision 2020: A new lens for a healthier future” is designed to help participants tackle some of the biggest risk factors leading to a higher heart age: physical activity, unhealthy diet, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. “We live busy lives, and many of us don’t think about our health until we’re sick,” said Dr. Gary Niess, senior physician executive of the Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute. “It’s critical that people understand the choices they make now have a lifetime effect on their health and wellness. This campaign not only brings awareness to the healthy habits we should prioritize, but it gives a
playbook for how to incorporate them into our everyday lives.” Throughout the year, Novant Health will guide participants through a series of challenges designed to be fun, manageable and sustainable. Each challenge will begin by asking participants to calculate their predicted heart age, which they will work to lower throughout the year to reduce one or more risk factors that are known to have a direct impact on heart health. The campaign includes these highlights: • Made to Move: A 12-week challenge that launches in March and helps participants increase their level of physical activity. Participants will learn strength-training exercises, fitness tips and “life hacks” to incorporate more movement into daily life. • Sugar Shutdown: Over the summer, Novant Health will help participants focus on cutting out added sugar from their diet and replacing it with healthy alternatives. The 10-day challenge is a re-set for the body. • Live in the Moment: Novant Health will task everyone to live in the moment for 12 weeks with purposeful challenges. Enjoying everyday moments rather than being tied to a device affects your heart health by reducing stress. Visit www.NovantHealth.org/Vision2020 to sign up for the program.
their bags back into their car, drive home and then they have to get their bags out of the car (continued from page 1A) and into their house. This could be the only outing that person has for the entire week.” Because she often has energy and a posidaily life. She takes medication throughout the day to offset the hormones. Additionally, tive attitude, she said many do not assume Addison’s Disease can make those affected she lives with an autoimmune disease. But get dehydrated very easily as it prevents the there are days in which she feels tired and fatigued. Powell said just because she can acbody from retaining salt. Every day, Powell and the few others living complish something one day does not mean with Addison’s Disease must heavily sched- she can do it the next day, which is a result of ule their day-to-day activities. Powell said as Addison’s Disease. When she was first diagnosed in 2013, a result of the disease, she does not recover quickly from illnesses. There is no way to Powell felt very alone in her condition. At monitor the disease at home, so many living Rare Disease Week, she will also represent Auwith Addison’s have to use their instincts to toimmune Sisters, a new, online community determine the severity of the illness. Pow- for women living with autoimmune diseases. “Unfortunately, there’s so many of us who ell said sometimes people can misinterpret, which causes them to end up in the hospital. feel isolated when you’re first diagnosed,” This year will be Powell’s first time attend- Powell said. “We don’t know where to turn ing Rare Disease Week. She was one of three because oftentimes, there’s not information North Carolina residents to receive a stipend out there. When I was diagnosed and you from the EveryLife Foundation to attend. only have one in 100,000 people who have Powell sees Rare Disease Week as an oppor- your condition, you feel very alone.” Autoimmune Sisters aims to give women a tunity for those affected by rare diseases to network, come together and make sure their community to turn to where they can discuss their condition, get tips and tricks from others voices are heard by congresspeople. Julia Jenkins, who is the executive director and watch webinars with experts. The organiof the EveryLife Foundation, said patients in zation’s website launched in October and has attendance could ask their state representa- gained a big following on social media since. Powell said she hopes to get the word out tives to join the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus. They also could lobby for funding re- about Autoimmune Sisters to those in atquests and appropriation from the Food and tendance at Rare Disease Week. Ideally, she Drug Administration and National Health said, when a woman is diagnosed with an Institutes, as well as emergency response acts. autoimmune disorder, a doctor will explain her diagnosis and progIn the past, advocates nosis, then hand over a at Rare Disease Week pamphlet for Autoimhave prompted congresmune Sisters so she can sional representatives to Unfortunately, there’s so draft bills that would many of us who feel isolated connect with others, get involved and feel less help other patients with when you’re first diagnosed. rare diseases. Jenkins We don’t know where to turn alone. With so many getting said examples of these because oftentimes, there’s diagnosed with autoiminclude the Smile Act, mune diseases on a daithe Creating Hope Act not information out there. When I was diagnosed and ly basis, Powell wants and the Fast Act. “The ability for a pa- you only have one in 100,000 congresspeople to become more aware of the tient to raise a million people who have your dollars or to actually condition, you feel very alone. effects these conditions develop the science • Anessa Powell have on the country. She believes many of themselves is a high bar, but when they come to Rare Disease Week, the congresspeople she speaks to will be able a parent advocate or patient advocate can ac- to identify at least one person in their lives tually get a lot of power back over their dis- living with a rare or autoimmune disease. “We have an epidemic or a public health ease and really make a difference on behalf of themselves, their families and other patients crisis, whatever you want to call it,” Powell said. “It’s rampant and it’s growing. There with rare diseases,” Jenkins said. Though some will push for state bills and are various reasons for that; it’s not just one congressional action at Rare Disease Week, thing that they can pinpoint and say it’s the Powell said she is just attending the conven- reason. My main focus is bringing awareness tion as a voice for people with rare diseases. to that because if we think we have major, She said many diseases go unnoticed because major medical costs in this country now, it’s their symptoms are not outwardly noticeable. just going to continue to get worse if we don’t “I guarantee that there are people you know get an idea of what’s coming down the pipes.” After Rare Disease Week, Powell plans to that have something that they are dealing with,” Powell said. “It could be anything from first schedule time for her body to rest as her thyroid disease, which is rampant with women Addison’s Disease will require her to. She over the age of 40. There are things that peo- also hopes to continue speaking to organizaple are dealing with on a daily basis that they tions and companies in the Charlotte area to don’t talk about. I’m just more vocal about it spread disability awareness. “A person who comes in a wheelchair and because it is my passion to raise awareness.” Powell spends her time giving talks to a person who just walks in could each equalvarious companies and organizations about ly be disabled,” Powell said. “You just can’t “invisible” disabilities. She said she often always see it.” uses the example of seeing someone park in Want to learn more? a handicapped spot at the grocery store who For more information about Powell’s looks completely normal. “You’re not seeing what it could possibly work, visit www.anessapowell.com. Rare on have taken for this person to get out of the the Road is coming to Raleigh on March 28 house that day,” Powell said. “This person for patients and advocates who cannot atcould have been in bed for the past week tend Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill but but was having a good day, which sometimes want to learn how to advocate and get inonly happens once in a blue moon for some volved in the community. Julia Jenkins said of us that are living with rare or autoimmune EveryLife has small travel stipends available diseases. You don’t know what it takes for that for those outside of Raleigh. For more inforperson to walk around the grocery store, get mation, visit www.raretour.org.
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influential African American leaders in the region
Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on the past, but these 24 leaders provide hope for the future in education and government. Next week, we’ll highlight leaders in politics.
Education
Clay Armbrister He recently completed his first full year as president of Johnson C. Smith University.
Government
Angela Charles After running Charlotte Water, she earned a promotion to assistant city manager.
Frank Barnes He serves as chief equity officer for CMS and was key in developing the Breaking the Link study.
Taiwo Jaiyeoba The assistant city manager is the point man for building the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Thelma Byers-Bailey The retired lawyer has been on the CMS school board since 2013. She’s the vice chairperson.
Leslie Johnson She’s an assistant county manager with expertise in sustainable communities.
Akeshia Craven-Howell She’s CMS’s guru on student assignment and school choice – a hot topic for many. Arthur Griffin Jr. The Central Piedmont Community College trustee advocates for closing CMS’s achievement gaps. LaTarzja Henry She’s held multiple positions in CMS’s exec cabinet, including communications director and chief of staff. Ruby Jones The CMS school board member’s career has many layers, from teaching to reviewing low-performing schools. Mark Reed He’s been at the helm for over a decade at Charlotte Country Day, one of the state’s largest private schools. Lenora Shipp The retired principal is one of two new faces to join the CMS school board following the 2019 election. Glenn Starnes He leads one of the largest high schools in the state at South Mecklenburg. 3,000-plus students … whoa! Kimberly Tuttle The Levine Middle College High School staffer has an elevated platform as CMS Teacher of the Year. Earnest Winston CMS promoted him as superintendent over the summer after an abrupt departure of his predecessor.
Reginald Johnson He’s overseen the Charlotte Fire Department for nearly two years. Victoria Johnson Her promotion to assistant city manager came after innovative ideas directing solid waste services. Marcus Jones The city manager is responsible for a $2.6 billion budget. W. Lee Jones Prior to becoming the county’s parks and rec director in 2018, he was already planning major projects. John Lewis The CATS CEO is in the driver’s seat of the region’s bus and light rail options. Garry McFadden Mecklenburg County’s sheriff had a police career so compelling, he was the subject of a TV show. Kerr Putney He became police chief in 2015 and plans to retire after the Republican National Convention.
Pamela Wideman She’s the city’s affordable housing guru as director of the housing and neighborhood department. Remember to check back next week for a rundown of African-American leaders in politics.
Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones (right) shares initiatives and priorities with the community during Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs’ coffee meeting in August 2018 at The Ballantyne hotel. SCW file photo
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Anthony Trotman The assistant county manager became the chairman of the Young Black Leadership Alliance in 2019.
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AMBER JACKSON ARDREY KELL TRACK AND FIELD The junior set a new school record and personal-best 37 feet, 10.5 inches in the triple jump on Feb. 1. The distance is the third-best in N.C. and among the top 30 in the country this indoor season. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com
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Show your community some love by Quint Studer Contributor
Most of us love our community and want the best for it. It's our home. It's where we live, work, learn, play and raise our families. And yet, it's easy to go about our daily lives without ever stopping to think: What can I do to make my community better? I get it. We are all busy. And it's easy to assume that someone else will do what needs doing. But if there's one thing I've learned from my work with communities across the U.S., it's this: We are all owners. We don't need an official title. We don't have to be assigned a task. We don't have to be wealthy. We all have gifts to share and the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. My dream is that, in honor of Valentine's Day, every citizen would do just one small thing to make their community better. We all know random acts of kindness have positive ripple effects that reach far and wide, often unexpectedly so. Could you imagine the amazing results if everyone took part in a mass outpouring of love and positivity? I'm not talking about big, complicated
If everyone were to grab some friends and do something that benefits the community, it would incrementally add up to major good. SCW file photo
improvements. If you're a homeowner, you know something as simple as a fresh coat of paint can be a "quick fix" that makes a huge difference in how a room looks. The same is true of a community. You might start by taking a slow drive
around your community. What do you see that needs to be repaired or replaced? Do flowers need to be planted? Is there an empty lot that needs trash hauled away, or a dangerous road in need of a crosswalk? Next, consider what resources you have at
your disposal. Maybe you, personally, have the skills or the funding to fix something that's broken. If not, you may know someone who does. If you need proper permission, try to get it. There are always potential reasons why something "can't" be done, but it's often amazing what can happen when we just ask. Maybe your way of showing your community some love is to head up a "housing for the homeless" committee or to spend a day at your local food pantry or animal shelter. Not only will this single action serve a great practical need, it may inspire you to get involved on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity for a group to work together on a project, but you don't have to join an organized effort. Individual acts of love and kindness are meaningful, too. You can offer to clean up a cluttered yard or place a bench under a tree at the park. Once you start looking, you'll find lots of simple things you can do to make things better. Quint Studer is author of “Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America.” Visit www. vibrantcommunityblueprint.com for details.
HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING
Chargers, Hawks, Cougars, Sabres swim to titles by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – In the NCHSAA 4A West Regional, the South Meck boys held off a spirited Myers Park squad to win the boys meet, but Myers Park had the top all-around team effort as the Mustangs finished a close runner-up in the girls as well, coming just 17 points short of Hough. The win for South Meck, on the heels of their eighth straight conference championship last week, is their fifth regional title in the past six years. The season the Sabres didn’t win the regional, they came back to win the state title in 2017. South Meck’s Garrett Moore, despite being sick prior to the race according to Sabres coach Leslie Berens, still won the 100 and 200 freestyle relay. Fellow Sabre Katie Rauch doubled up in the 200 and 500 freestyle while Myers Park standout Liza Whitmire took gold in the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley. The following girls finished in the top
two in their individual events: 200 freestyle: Rauch, South Meck (1); Makenna Wozny, Providence (2); 200 IM: Whitmire, Myers Park (1), Kiley Wilhelm, Myers Park (2); 100 butterfly: Whitmire, Myers Park (1); 100 freestyle: Teresa Ivan, Ardrey Kell (1); 500 freestyle: Rauch, South Meck (1), Laura Davis, Providence (2). Myers Park won the 200 medley relay with Claire Russell, Whitmire, Wilhelm and Sophia Lindauer while South Meck took gold in the 400 freestyle relay with Molly Donlan, Haley Robinson, Rauch, and Martinson. Boys who finished top two in their events included: 200 freestyle: Garrett Boone, South Meck (1), Gaige Ryan, Ardrey Kell (2); 200 IM: Conall Monahan, Providence (1); 50 freestyle: Tiesyn Harris, Butler (2); 100 Freestyle: Boone, South Meck (1), Ryan, Ardrey Kell (2); 100 backstroke: John Sapp, Myers Park (2): and 100 breaststroke: Monahan, Providence (2). Myers Park won the 200 freestyle relay with Rocket Primm, Sapp, Graham Hohn-
baum and Hamlin Williams-Tracy. Overall in the boys race, South Meck won with 356.5 points, followed by Myers Park (341.5, second), Providence (246.5, fourth), Ardrey Kell (122, seventh) and Butler (65, 10th). The girls meet was won by Hough (331.5), who was followed by Myers Park (314, second), Providence (214.5, fourth), South Meck (235, fifth), Ardrey Kell (197, sixth) and Butler (78, 10th). Charlotte Catholic Cougars The defending champion Charlotte Catholic girls team continued to gain momentum with a convincing win in the 3A regional behind double championships from Olivia Rhodes. The Cougars boys placed second behind big swims from John Gehrig and Jack Meehan, who each won two events and were on a pair of regional championship relays. The girls who placed top three included: 200 individual medley: Madeline Menkhaus (2); 50 freestyle: Rhodes, (1), Abigail Parks, (2); 100 butterfly, Menkhaus (3); 100 freestyle: Rhodes (1), Parks, (2); 500 freestyle: Leyla Sleime (1) and Sophia Gornet, (3). The girls won the 200 freestyle relay (Rhodes, Alina Stout, Parks, Kendra Johnson) and 400 freestyle (Victoria Dichak, Stout, Menkhaus and Parks). They were second in the 200 medley relay The boys had a handful of top-three performances including: 200 freestyle: Gehrig, (1); 200 IM: Meehan, (1): 1-meter diving: Alec Hubbard (2); 100 freestyle: Charlie Clickner (3); 500 freestyle: Gehrig, (1); and 100 backstroke, Meehan (1). The Cougars also won the 200 medley relay (Gehrig, Meehan, Clickner and Patrick Duffy) and 400 freestyle (Gehrig, Meehan, Jude Denton and Bryson Mrzygod). They placed second in the 200 freestyle relay. Charlotte Latin Hawks At the CISAA conference championships, Charlotte Latin dominated the boys behind Stephen Kim, Andy Dorsel and Kwame
Thornhill who all won dual titles. The Hawks set new meet records in the 200 and 400 freestyle events. Providence Day claimed the girls title, holding off runs from Cannon, Latin and Country Day. In the girls meet, Providence Day got an individual win from Sophie Bambauer (100 breaststroke) and won two relays, taking the 200 individual medley (Morgan Allison, Bambauer, Reagan McKeown and Paige Sherrill) and claiming gold in the 200 freestyle relay (Bambauer, Sutton Nichols, McKeon and Mary Alice Hubbard). Covenant Day’s Lawson Bentley won the 500 freestyle by nearly 17 seconds over the field and also took gold in a stacked 100 backstroke field. Charlotte Latin’s Lindsay Flynn was also a double winner, taking first in both the 200 IM and 200 butterfly. Hannah Baumgartner led Charlotte Christian by taking gold in the 200 freestyle. Dorsel (200 IM and 500 freestyle), Kim (100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke) and Thornhill (200 freestyle, 100 butterfly) dominated their individual events, but the Hawks also swept all three relays, making meet history along the way. Kim, Thornhill, Leo Tutovani and Ethan Bershad broke a 2006 meet record set by the Hawks in the 200 freestyle relay, swimming 1:28.99. The boys also broke a 2007 Hawk meet record in the 400 freestyle relay (3:17.67) with Dorsel, Thornhill, Jackson Davis and Bershad. Davis, Kim, Dorsel, Davis and Tutovani rounded out the sweep by claiming the 200 medley relay. The Hawks won the boys meet with 366 and were followed by Providence Day (278, Cannon (231), Covenant Day (186), Country Day (140) and Charlotte Christian (28). Providence Day won the girls with 270 points, followed by Cannon (261), Charlotte Latin (261), Country Day (237), Country Day (225), Charlotte Christian (149) and Covenant Day (126).
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Rare bump in road not slowing Mustangs girls by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Myers Park coach Barbara Nelson wasn’t very happy with her team following their 46-41 loss at Butler on Jan. 31, and her many reasons were quite justified. First, the loss was a big one. Not only did it end the surging Mustangs’ six-game win streak. It also snapped their 9-0 start to the conference season and tied Myers Park with Butler atop a tightly contested three-team Southwestern 4A race. The turning point in the game came when Mustang star Taylor Henderson, who had poured in eight of the Mustangs’ 10 first quarter points, had to sit late in the first half after picking up her second foul. With their star out, Butler went on an 8-2 run that turned a 14-14 tie into a 22-16 lead Myers Park would never get back. The final straw for Nelson was the way her team handled not only the Bulldog pressure during the fateful run, but also how they handled the box-and-one defense they employed on a visibly frustrated Henderson, who finished with a hard-earned 16 points but didn’t score in the third quarter when the Mustangs were most out of sync. “This is the first time we’ve seen (the boxand-one on Henderson) this year,” Nelson said. “I think we’ll see it from here on out. It’s a good game plan, but we thought we were prepared for it because they did it to us last year. Obviously, we weren’t. But the box-and-one had nothing to do with beating the full-court diamond press. We were awful against that. We threw it right to them. We tried to dribble the ball to beat the press, so we reverted back to early December tonight.” In early December, the Mustangs were 1-3 and struggling to find an identity. Aside from a 2-3 record at their Christmas tournament against some very quality opponents, the Mustangs have gone 11-1 since after getting back on track at Hickory Ridge with a 59-44 win on Feb. 4 doing something Nelson said after the Butler loss. “If (Henderson) has 10 assists, they have to get out of that defense,” she said. “But we
come down and take bad shots, don’t share the ball and don’t get the rebound, then the defense works and they’re not going to get out of it. We’re going to have to do a much better job with that.” Against Hickory Ridge, they did. Henderson led a balanced attack in the most recent win with 15 points. Naya Clamp added a career-high 13, Mia Xerras scored 11 and Nia Nelson chipped in with eight points. The balanced scoring and nightly contributions from a number of girls is what has this team playing so well. Henderson leads the team in nearly every offensive category as the junior guard averages 21 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.8 steals, all numbers which leads the team. She’s not much of a 3-point shooter (8-of33), but shoots 48% from the field and gets to the line with regularity. When they’re on, like they have been so often of late, the Mustangs are getting help from everyone. Nelson (7.9 points, 5.1 rebounds), Xerras (7.6 points) and Clamp (6.1 points) have been the biggest other scoring threats, but 11 girls play in the regular Mustang rotation. They enter the final stretch with winnable games against East Meck (2-17) and Porter Ridge (7-13) coming up, but the big test will be the finale against upstart Independence (16-5). Myers Park already beat the Patriots 7158 behind Henderson’s 34 points and 11 rebounds. No matter how the conference shakes out, even with a co-championship, Nelson has her girls playing some good basketball. Nelson, who won her 700th career game last December, has had a lot of teams over her time, but this one is coming together as a very special one capable of doing big things come conference tournament and playoff time. “We were certainly not picked to be where we are,” she said of pre-season media polls. “I love this team. They play really hard for us, they’re coachable and they’re good to each other. It’s one of my favorite teams. I love them and I really enjoy them as a group.”
Mustangs boys still in SW4A hunt after loss by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Through three quarters of play in a critical Southwestern 4A battle on Jan. 31 at hostile Butler, Myers Park was struggling to overcome the Bulldogs size. They had trailed much of the way to that point, although they did a pretty decent job on Butler’s 7-foot sophomore center Patrick Wessler. Wessler finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, but he needed 20 shots to do it and he was the only Bulldog in double figures. “His ability to face up is really difficult,” Myers Park coach Scott Taylor said of Wessler. “He does a really nice job of facing up, and you can’t affect his shot. On the block, if he gets deep position he’s going to score on most people just because of his size, so he’s a tough match-up.” With Wessler and the Bulldogs controlling the pace of play, Taylor and the Mustangs went small against Butler in the fourth quarter, a decision that turned a one-point deficit to start the quarter to a comfortable 62-54 win that kept the Mustangs tied with Independence and Hickory Ridge atop the crowded Southwestern 4A race. “We knew their size was hard to guard, so we decided to make them guard us and it gave us more options. The best thing it did was let us pressure the ball,” Taylor said. “We needed to be able to spread the court, so we went a little smaller than we usually play just trying to create a match-up problem somewhere along the way.” The strategy worked as the Mustangs outscored Butler 25-15 in the decisive final frame. Drake Maye had 18 points and 12 rebounds, but is always hustling and getting his hands in the passing lanes.
The big story of the night, and for a large chunk of the Mustangs success this year, is the play of junior Xavier McKelvy. He scored a game-high 25 points to go with five rebounds and two blocked shots. McKelvy is averaging 15.3 points and five rebounds per game this season after averaging 4.9 points as a sophomore. “He’s got a new level of confidence,” Taylor said. “He’s been starting to have success, and he’s starting to believe in things. He’s a good player. He has a way of being able to sneak through some tight gaps and his athleticism and ability to finish at the rim are pretty tough.” Maye leads the team with 16.4 points and 11.1 rebounds, but the Alabama football commit looks effortless on the court and is a very long and athletic defender who checked Wessler part of the game. “Drake plays hard and has a good time,” Taylor said. “He loves competing and I’m enjoying the opportunity to have him with us.” While the Mustangs looked great against the Bulldogs, they broke their seven-game win streak on Feb. 4 with a 63-56 loss at Hickory Ridge. McKelvy had 27 points and Maye added 20 in the losing effort, but the Mustangs were outscored 29-17 in the second and third quarters, proving to be the difference. The loss was costly. It drops Myers Park (15-6, 8-3 conference) from a first-place tie with Hickory Ridge (17-4, 9-2) and Independence (14-7, 9-2). The Mustangs will get their shot at redemption on Feb. 14 when they travel to Independence. “Here we go,” Taylor said. “It’s what we expect. We have two more weeks with two of them on the road, so none of them are going to be easy.”
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Character first, then chemistry
Rev. Tony offers some wisdom heading into Valentine’s Day Tony Marciano Reverend
When I was in high school, my father wanted me to be an engineer. He was accepted to the Stevens Institute of Technology, a premier engineering school. In spite of a fullride scholarship, he chose not to attend. I think he was vicariously living his engineering career through me. The only time he attended parent’s night was in my junior year. He met with my physics teacher who explained that by the end of the school year, we would be able to design a washing machine. I don’t know why he said a washing machine. We never did design one. The class did not come naturally to me. Off to college I went, and it was not Stevens. In my junior year, I declared my major. Since my college did not have a social work major, I majored in sociology thinking it would roll over into a career in social work (you can tell no one was advising me). Although I accidentally chose sociology as my major, perhaps it chose me. Early in my career, I enjoyed studying psychology. But as I have gotten older, I enjoy studying how groups work together. Psychology looks at the individual. Sociology looks at the re-
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lationship between two or more individuals. When it comes to relationships, I’ve learned that “hurt people hurt people.” Someone who is broken will hurt someone who is also broken. I’ve added a few works to it to say, “hurt people are attracted to hurt people.” Let me explain. I was at our women’s division, Dove’s Nest, discussing relationships and not being in an abusive one. A woman explained her boyfriend blackened her eyes and broke her nose. He held her while she cried. She stayed in the relationship because he held her. Puzzled, I looked at her and said, “He blackened your eyes, and broke your nose and you stayed in the relationship because he held you while you cried. She looked at me with an “of course” look. I repeated the story one more time and got the same response from her. In the brokenness of her heart, she felt that she was only worthy of abusive relationships. As she progressed through Dove’s Nest, I saw the change in her. Next weekend we celebrate the ultimate relationship holiday, Valentine’s Day, the day we say to that special someone in our life if I had to, I would still choose you again. Here’s the catch: The early stages of a relationship are driven by hormones. They take over and
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make us do and say things we normally wouldn’t do except that we have found the love of our life. I remember my first girlfriend loved John Denver (now I am dating myself ). Guess who owned two John Denver records? Guess who threw them out after she broke up with me? I believe you must have chemistry in a relationship. There has to be that physical attraction for the other person. But in my opinion, it is not number one. It is number two. The first thing you have to look for is character – that is the moral qualities of an individual. Character involves being honest, having a pure heart, hardworking, trustworthy, putting the needs of others before their own needs (selfless) and family-oriented (if that’s what you are seeking). I’ve seen too many people put chemistry first and character as a far distant trait. Then they wonder why this person is cheating on them or deceiving them about household finances. That happens because the character wasn’t there in the first place. Have a crazy, fun Valentine’s Day. Remember, character first; chemistry second. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend.
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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Jan. 24-30: Lowest Scores • The Fresh Market (deli), 4207 Providence Road – 90 Violations include: Staffer touched hair and trash bin without washing hands before attempting food prep; foods in cheese case, salad bar & around deli prep section weren't holding cold enough; and cheeses date marked for more than seven days were still for sale in customer grab and go case. • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road – 90.5
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