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a publication for and by the residents of foxcroft, morrocroft & carmel park
SouthPark Life
2nd Anniversary Issue
April 2015
Celebrate Spring with the Blanchats & Chet with
tons of neighborhood news and photos inside…
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HAYES
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Preschool/Daycare Centers
www.charmeck.org
www.ncchildcare.net
Emergency - 911
(Police/Fire/Ambulance)
Charlotte Police Department
(704) 336-8535
UTILITIES:
PROUDLY SERVING SOUTH PARK FOR 30 YEARS...
Duke Energy
704-594-9400
Outages
1-800-POWERON
(800-769-3766)
duke-energy.com
Piedmont Natural Gas
704-525-3882
Water & Sewer - Charlotte
Chris Black
704.578.7818
Leigh Cottingham Corso
704.650.0063
Linda Davis
704.904.6777
Jim Fagan
704.975.6799
Bridget Graves
704.560.2311
Win Register
704.651.5683
Sara Roche
704.516.3888
Lisa Spear
704. 907.2416
Kathryn Thigpen
704.904.1264
www.cchrealtors.com
Peggy Peterson
704.904.6279
Julie Tucker
704.756.6345
Public Information
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Voters Registration
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AD COORDINATOR Julia Riddle
cltads@n2pub.com
ADVERTISING SALES Zane Odom
zane.odom@n2pub.com
EVENT PLANNER cltevents@n2pub.com
CONTENT COORDINATOR Delia McMullen
spleditor@n2pub.com
Division of Motor Vehicles
www.ncdot.org/dmv
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Animal Control
704-336-3786
– Morrison Regional
704-416-5400
Co. Waste Management
Queens University of Charlotte
1-800-927-8362
704-337-2200
Telephone/AT&T
The Mint Museum
1-800-288-2020
704-337-2000
877-776-242
Eric Locher
704.517.7600
MISCELLANEOUS:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Telephone/Cable – Time Warner
Chip Jetton
704.608.1661
and state ratings.
704-336-2211
www.att.com
Linda Henley
704.621.8694
lists childcare centers by zip code
Mecklenburg Utilities
Garbage Pickup – Mecklenburg
Sheryl Hallow
704.907.1144
This is a state operated site which
AREA DIRECTOR Zane Odom
zane.odom@n2pub.com
Nature Museum
704-372-6261
Phillips Place Stadium 10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
704-643-3456
CMS - Mecklenburg County
SouthPark Mall
www.cms.k12.nc.us
704-365-3111
Student Placement
Phillips Place
980-343-5335
www.phillipsplace.info
Welcome Center
Morrison SouthPark
980-343-6260
704-362-5628
DISCLAIMER: N2 Publishing is not affiliated with or contracted by the Foxcroft East Homeowners Association or Morrocroft
Estates Property Owners’ Association (the “Associations”). This publication, including the content of articles and advertisements contained herein, is not authorized or endorsed by the Associations. Any articles included in this publication and/or
opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of N2 Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s).
The paid advertisements contained within SouthPark Life magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or
the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of
these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event
and they may be used in this publication.
CONTENT ASSISTANT Christy Hall
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Victoria Putnam
RESIDENT REPORTERS Marinn BengelLiz McIntosh
Eliza CannAnne Teague
Prince WittLiza Barnes
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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a
trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself
with the businesses sponsoring SouthPark Life.
These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhoods to
make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank
them for supporting Foxcroft, Morrocroft & Carmel Park!
ARTISTS / GALLERY
Angela Nesbit Fine Art
(704) 560-1338
Heidi Kirschner Fine Art
(704) 236-3961
Sam Rankin
AUTO DEALERSHIP
Land Rover Charlotte
(704) 536-4270
A 2015 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisor
For the fifth year in a row, Sam Rankin has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the top Financial Advisors
in the country.
A testament to his continued dedication and commitment, this award acknowledges the real difference Sam
makes in the lives of his clients.
Sam Rankin
Managing Director–
Wealth Management
Mason Rankin
Vice President–
Wealth Management
Rick Verdone
Senior Vice President–
Wealth Management
Clay Scholand
Vice President–
Wealth Management
Bill Wynn
Senior Vice President–
Wealth Management
Joe Zentner
Vice President–
Wealth Management
Ellen Rankin
Vice President–
Wealth Management
Rankin Wealth Management
UBS Financial Services Inc.
6100 Fairview Road, 9th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-362-8282
rankin.group@ubs.com
ubs.com/team/rankin
BANKS
Paragon Bank
(800) 837-1059
Wells Fargo
(704) 442-6442
BOAT CLUB
Freedom Boat Club
(704) 659-1294
BODY SCULPTING
Cool Renewal Spa
(704) 543-2800
CARPET / FLOORING
Hall's Flooring
(704) 376-8501
Mike Gould
Investment Associate
Caroline McGuire
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
CLOSETS &
STORAGE
Closet & Storage Concepts
(704) 525-6515
GIFTS AND
ACCESSORIES
John Dabbs, Ltd.
(704) 334-5040
DANCE STUDIOS
Jami Masters School of Dance
(704) 525-6555
HAIR SALON AND SPA
Euphoria Salon and Spa
(704) 367-9112
DENTAL
Burley Dentistry
(704) 364-7832
HOME FURNISHING /
CONSIGNMENT
Classic Attic
(704) 521-3750
Robert Lowe DDS
(704) 450-3321
William Linger, DDS, MAGD
(704) 364-2510
DESIGNERS
MARKETPLACE
Cotswold Marketplace
(704) 365-3331
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Rankin Wealth Management
(704) 362-8282
Rinehart Wealth Management
(704) 374-0646
INTERIOR DESIGN
Beverly Allen Interiors
(704) 375-5957
Diel Design & Interiors
(704) 609-4883
INTERIORS /
FURNISHINGS
B.D. Jeffries
(704) 364-4004
Circa Interiors & Antiques
(704) 332-1668
JEWELRY
Benjamin Private Jeweler
(704) 552-2311
Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine
Gems
(704) 365-4400
LANDSCAPING
C&D Landscapes
(704) 562-8960
LEGAL
Burt & Cordes, PLLC
(704) 332-3282
Sodoma Law
(704) 442-0000
MASSAGE / SPA
Massage Envy
(704) 970-4444
MEDICAL
Carolina Healthspan Institute
(704) 333-4817
Charlotte Skin & Laser
(704) 333-9113
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different laws and separate contracts. For more information on the distinctions between our brokerage and investment advisory services, please speak with your Financial Advisor
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North Carolina Headache Center
(704) 412-9029
NAIL SALON
NUE' Brows to Brazilians & Nail
Lounge
(980) 335-0000
PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY
Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
(704) 377-3687
PET SITTING
Little Friends Pet Sitting
(704) 340-8102
PLASTIC SURGERY
Voci Center
(704) 333-8300
REAL ESTATE
Cottingham Chalk Hayes
(704) 364-4400 x448
REMODELING /
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
Clark Hall Doors
(704) 987-0777
RIDING LESSON
ACADEMY
Cedarhill Farm
(704) 843-5944
cedarhillfarminc.com
Frenzel Properties
(704) 560-0117
RETAIL
Candy Girl Confections
(704) 733-9453
SKIN CARE
Miramae
(704) 817-9330
HM Properties
(704) 552-9292
Po's Point Needlepoint
(704) 553-8777
REAL ESTATE Ð LAND
& PROPERTY
Lake James, a Crescent Community
(828) 584-2863
Tiny
(704) 900-5667
Dickens Mitchener and Associates
(704) 342-1000
REMODELING
Urban Building Group
(704) 307-4606
RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
Waltonwood Cotswold
(704) 234-5198
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SouthPark Life is your neighborhood publication.
Break out your cameras and share your pictures
with us for our May 2015 issue.
Please send pictures to Delia at spleditor@n2pub.com by the 5th of the month in time for our
next issue (April 5 for the May issue, May 5 for the June issue). Pictures need to be 1MB or
larger to be of good print quality.
Here are a few good suggestions for photos:
April Fools’ Day – A great day for pulling legs, practical jokes
and pranks of all kinds. Show us your hilarious April Fools’
Day moments!
Easter – From egg hunts and chocolate bunnies to family gath-
erings and religious services, we invite you to share your Easter
and Passover celebrations with us.
College Acceptances – Your kids have worked hard, and it’s
finally paying off. Send us a picture of your high school senior
displaying his or her college acceptance letter, sporting a sweatshirt or holding a school flag.
Wells Fargo Championship – This community is practically a
ghost town when the Wells Fargo Championship comes to the
Queen City. With residents spending the week at Quail Hollow
Club enjoying the tournament, there are plenty of great photo
ops with friends, amateurs and professional golfers. Share your
favorite golf tourney photos with us.
CUSTOM WOOD & WROUGHT IRON ENTRIES
SPECIALIZING IN REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ENTRIES & ONE-OF-A-KIND DESIGNS
Spring Sports – Baseball, lacrosse, track and field, swim team,
tennis, soccer, baseball…courts, pools and fields are alive with
activity this spring. Whatever spring sport you enjoy, we’d love
to see your best action shots.
704-987-0777 | www.clarkhalldoors.com
307-G W. Tremont Avenue
Cinco de Mayo – This festive Mexican holiday is a great time to
sport a sombrero and gather for margaritas and mojitos! Show
us how you celebrated the rich culture and traditions of Mexico
on this special day.
Digital X-rays
-Low Radiation Exposure for your safety
Intraoral Camera
-see what the dentist sees in your mouth
Clubs! – Book clubs, cooking clubs, garden clubs, supper clubs,
Invisalign
Milestone Birthday Celebrations – Do you or a loved one have a
Tooth-Colored Fillings
bridge clubs. We want to hear from your club!
milestone birthday coming up? Send us a memorable photo!
Family and Neighborhood Gatherings – SouthPark Life is all
about family and community. Our favorite photos are those of
kids playing, birthday parties and neighborly gatherings.
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-no need to return for a second visit nor
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Don't forget to Like us on Facebook:
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Classic Attic is! From planters to porch furniture, we
have everything to make your outdoor space a little cozier.
Check out our newest arrivals on our Facebook page and website.
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A VERY SPECIAL
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
CONTRIBUTORS THIS MONTH!
We are always looking for residents to share ideas, submit photos
and write stories! Let’s celebrate the great things happening in our
neighborhood! No contribution is too small!
Email Delia at spleditor@n2pub.com with suggestions, photos or
an interest in being a part of the SouthPark Life team! Tell us what
you want to see in your neighborhood publication!
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donati
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grier
missy
highsmith
kathy
lancaster
heather
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mitchener
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pappas
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roberts
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rydell
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You depend on us & we deliver real results.
Put your trust in our market-leading team
to make your real estate dreams come true.
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704-562-8960
Scott@CDLandscapes.com
Design Time • Spring Planting • Color Change-Out
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annual color change outs, pest management, drainage, lighting and irrigation
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By: SPL Content Coordinator Delia McMullen
As I sat down to write this note, we had just ended a week
of March weather extremes. The Queen City’s temperature dropped from 68 degrees during the day to a low of 36
degrees by evening. As a strong “backdoor” cold front moved
in, the temperature fell 22 degrees in just 19 minutes! While
we can’t complain like Boston and other northeastern cities, Charlotte has had its share of wintry weather this year.
Snow days, delayed openings, canceled events – you name it –
I for one am ready to get back to normal!
6700 Fairview Road, Suite 106
Charlotte, NC 28210
I recently noticed the daffodils in my backyard peeking up out
of the icy grass. Charlotte’s Bradford pear trees are beginning to
bud, and pansies provide a burst of color throughout our beautiful area.
Po's Point carries a large array of hand painted
canvases and threads, supplies and accessories.
We provide all skill level classes too!
Po's Point - you'll find everything you need, want and love!
Laura B. Burt*º • Stacy C. Cordes
Tonya G. Smith* • Ashley C. Foley
*Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
ºNC DRC Certified Family Financial Mediator
704-553-8777
Family and Collaborative Law
Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy and Litigation
www.charlotteposneedlepoint.com
www.burtcordeslaw.com | Phone: 704.332.3282
122 Cherokee Road, Suite 1 | Charlotte, NC 28207
Monday - Saturday 10:00-4:00
Additional 10% off Lee Custom Upholstery Orders
This April, I am looking forward to spring break, Easter, soccer
games and more. When the weather is mild, we love to walk
or bike to the Morrison Regional Library, Harris Teeter, Dairy
Queen or Earth Fare.
As Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying,
‘Let’s party!’” So whatever spring means to you, get out there
and enjoy it along with the beautiful SouthPark area and the
city we all love to call home.
--Delia
Spring Upholstery SALE!
Take advantage of an extra 5% or 10% off our customer
discounts of 20-30% off retail, we proudly offer all year long.
April 15 – May 15, 2015
circainteriors.com • 2321 Crescent Avenue / 704 332 1668
Additional 5% off Hickory Chair Casegoods and Upholstery
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Kathryn Byron with her father, Bill Byron
(L to R): Foxcroft neighbors William Byron, Jr., sister
Kathryn Byron and cousin Alex Byron at the Charlotte Guild Debutante Ball on February 21 at Quail
Hollow Club
town
around the
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Paige Johnston, Christina Caldwell and Sydney Caldwell enjoying
Inspiration and Impact, Couture for a Cause, benefiting Autism
Charlotte on March 5 at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation
(Photo courtesy of PPT Photography)
Neighborhood Snapshots
To share your pics with SouthPark Life, please submit to Delia at
spleditor@n2pub.com.
Anna Rogers sledding in Foxcroft
Daniel McIntyre and Christopher Rogers sledding down
the sidewalk on Foxcroft Road
Sound Advice Leads to Smart Decisions.
AT FRENZEL PROPERTIES,
we know that SouthPark is a great place to
live. Whether you’re buying or selling a home
in the area, you can trust that we understand
the lifestyle and properties that make
SouthPark so special.
Fourth graders Julia Perkins (L) and Wynne Russell (R) at the SouthPark Mall food
court with the Carolina Panthers’ Greg Olsen
Please contact one of our exceptional
Brokers if we can provide assistance or advice
on the current market.
704.560.0117
www.FrenzelProperties.com
Lori Schleicher, Marjorie Serralles-Russell, Michelle Nebrig and Isabel Owen at the
Inspiration and Impact fundraiser. Photo courtesy of PPT Photography
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Hormones -
Who Can You Trust?
Charlotte Means Business
Photos courtesy of Stephen Wilfong Photography
He Wrote the Book!
Sodoma Law announced its Business and Appellate
Practice on February 18 at its Morehead Street office,
the Galloway House. Despite the weather, it was a
great and spirited turnout.
(L to R): Nicole Sodoma, Sammy Hood, Jane Hood and Ron Sodoma
Ronald L. Brown, MD
Author of
The Youth Effect
... on bio-identical hormone
replacement therapy. Over 10
years ago, Carolina HealthSpan
Institute was one of the first
clinics in the country to specialize
in BHRT. Since that time, over
10,000 patients agree that their
quality of life has been drastically
improved. Dr. Brown is passionate
about pursuing the most advanced
approach to wellness including
bio-identical hormone replacement
therapy, nutrition, fitness,
supplements and more.
Dr. Brown cuts through the confusion and offers
a clear, concise view of bio-identical hormone
replacement therapy.
Nelson Casstevens and McRae Courage
Dianne Bailey and Nicole Sodoma
Rinehart Wealth Management’s
30th Year Anniversary Gala
Sodoma Law attorneys who are leading the Business and
Appellate Practice were honored at the event by Nicole
Sodoma. (L to R): Matt Villmer, Scott Branam and
Edward Garrett
Clients, professionals and friends gathered at Charlotte Country Club in February to honor 30 years of outstanding achievement
and philanthropy by RWM’s CEO Mary Rinehart as well as the current direction and leadership of President and CIO Daniele
Donahoe. RWM is a boutique Registered Investment Advisor and a leader in the Charlotte area wealth advisory services business.
New patients receive a free copy during
their initial consultation. Book your
appointment today! 704.333.4817
Carolina HealthSpan Institute
423C S. Sharon Amity Rd. | Charlotte, NC 28211
www.carolinahealthspan.com
704.333.4817
Tired of Waiting?
How much is your time worth?
Where your neighbors are riding!
(L to R) Megan and Andrew Savant (CFP); RWM’s Senior Client Services Representative Lorri Tomlin with husband Bob Tomlin; Director of Research Elliott VanNess
with fiancée Alana Linn
Charlotte’s First Concierge Dental Office Offers:
• On-time Appointments
• Same-Day Emergency Care
• Personalized Care
• First Class Amenities
• Doctor Access 24/7
(L to R) Caroline Griffin, Josh Hall, Neal Deaton and John Switzer
Call us for more information
Check out our website for Cedarhill’s Summer Camp dates
Neighbor and friend Cynthia Gass with CEO
Mary Rinehart
RWM’s Advisory Board (L to R): Charles H. Conner Jr., Daniele Donahoe, Mary Rinehart, Anne Leggett and Ken Thompson
• High tech facility
• Surgery and IV Sedation
• Written Dental Warranty
• Complex dental
problems treated
www.Cedarhillfarminc.com | 704-843-5944
2620 Waxhaw Marvin Road • Waxhaw, NC 28173
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P
ainter and local artist Heidi Kirschner has
been wielding a paintbrush almost her entire
life. By the time she was five years old, she had
already developed the ability to put onto canvas or
paper whatever she happened to be looking at. At
age 11, she received her first award recognizing her
talent for fine art. However, it wasn’t until years later
that she was able to present the skills she’d practiced
and honed in her own voice. “I guess that just takes
time and patience,” she explains, “not to mention
letting go of expectations and ego!”
Originally from New York—Long Island, to be exact—Heidi
is one of a family of six. After graduating from high school,
she was granted a scholarship to study art at New York State
University at Geneseo. While there, she majored in Fine Arts
and presented her first solo exhibit showcasing her work.
Heidi describes her unique style as “a combination of highlytexturized pallet work, atop layers of blended brush work,”
and notes that her chosen genre is often referred to as “contemporary landscapes with an ethereal quality.” Looking at
her work, it’s easy to see why ethereal immediately comes to
mind. The combination of contrasting and complementary
colors, while abstract, evokes imagery of wide-open plains,
shadowy forests, otherworldly waterscapes and other eerily
beautiful scenes out of nature.
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In the long-term, Heidi hopes to keep increasing her gallery
representation and also hopes to keep growing personally:
“That means taking the time to honor the steps that need to
be taken in order to move forward, because, as we know in
life, we are ever changing. And if we can find the beauty in
those changes, that’s art!”
She notes that her success wouldn’t be possible without the
community’s growing desire to support talented local artists.
For details on her studio’s grand opening, visit www.heidikirschner.com or www.jwvartists.com to view current works
or submit commissions.
To have your business featured in an upcoming issue of SouthPark Life, please email
Zane Odom at zane.odom@n2pub.com.
HEIDI KIRSCHNER
F INE ART
Heidi draws a great deal of inspiration from light. She finds
that it can transform even the simplest subject matter into
something visually beautiful. She says, “It’s almost like putting a spotlight on something mundane and magnifying its
gorgeous simplicity.”
Artist Spotlight
Heidi Kirschner
By: Contributing Writer Victoria Putnam
Photos courtesy of Megan Kemper Photography
About 13 years ago, Heidi decided to make the move to
Charlotte, where she is currently renovating a new studio
after moving from her previous location on East Boulevard.
This new space is large and open-concept, giving her the
space she needs to paint her larger works—which also happen
to be her most sought-after pieces—and to continue teaching,
something she has come to find extremely rewarding.
Her new studio will celebrate its grand opening in May, and
Heidi will showcase her new works, have live music and provide plenty of wine to go around. If wine got your attention,
Heidi is also currently teaching her Tipsy Canvas classes at
Petite Philippe, a wine shop on Selwyn Avenue, while her
new studio is undergoing renovations.
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704.236.3961
HeidiKirschner.com
resident
recipe
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Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry
Buttercream Frosting
By: Foxcroft Neighbor Beth Otto
Yield: 12 cupcakes
I
now accepting
2015 commissions
n g r e d i e n t s
:
1 2/3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup fresh strawberry puree
1/4 cup whole buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of beet powder, optional (for coloring)
3/4 cup diced strawberries (dice into about 1/4-inch pieces)
Diced and whole strawberries for topping (about 1lb. small
strawberries)
F
r o s t i n g
:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry puree*
1/2 cup unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature
1/4 cup salted butter, nearly at room temperature
2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
angela
nesbit
angelanesbit.com 704-560-1338
ATLANTA | RALEIGH | PALM BEACH | GREENSBORO | CARMEL | CHARLOTTE
D i r e c t i o n s :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift cake flour into a mixing bowl
then add baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk 20 seconds, set aside. Beat in granulated sugar until pale and fluffy
(occasionally stop and scrape down bowl throughout entire
mixing process if not using a paddle attachment that constantly scrapes bowl). Mix in large egg, and then mix in egg whites
one at a time. In liquid measuring cup used to measure buttermilk, whisk together the buttermilk, 1/3 cup strawberry puree
and the vanilla extract. Working in three separate batches,
beginning and ending with flour mixture, add 1/3 of the flour
mixture alternating with half of the buttermilk mixture and
mixing just until combined after each addition. Fold in the 3/4
cup diced strawberries. Divide batter among 12 paper lined
muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full (nearly 1/3 cup in each). Bake
in preheated oven 20-23 minutes until toothpick inserted into
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center of cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool in muffin tin
several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
before frosting.
F o r t h e S t r a w b e r r y
B u t t e r c r e a m F r o s t i n g :
Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry puree to a small
saucepan. Heat mixture over medium-low heat, and simmer,
stirring occasionally until reduced by about 2/3 to 3 tablespoons,
about 10-14 minutes. (Measure and if it isn’t quite 3 tablespoons then return and continue to simmer; if it’s not reduced
to correct amount it will make frosting runny.) Pour reduced
puree into a small bowl, then freeze until cool (stir occasionally
for even chilling; it will chill quickly in the freezer since it’s such
a small amount). In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted
with the paddle attachment, whip unsalted and salted butter
until very pale and fluffy (nearly white). Stop and scrape down
bowl occasionally throughout entire mixing process if not using
the paddle attachment that constantly scrapes bowl. Mix in 1
21
cup powdered sugar, then blend in 3 tablespoons reduced strawberry puree, vanilla extract and optional red food coloring. Add
remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and continue to mix until
frosting is pale and fluffy, adding in an additional 1/4 cup powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
Place a small mound of small diced strawberries on top center
of cupcakes. Pipe frosting around and over berries then decorate
with a whole small strawberry. Store cupcakes in an airtight
container.
*To make the strawberry puree, puree strawberries in a food processor
then measure out amount needed. For both the puree for cupcakes and
frosting it was about 10 medium strawberries, but that amount will
vary depending on the size of your strawberries.
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Long before I met Marcy Gregg, I had always heard
her name. We had mutual friends, both lived in
Foxcroft and were Southern Methodist University
graduates. Strangely enough, we both had exotic
parrots. Definitely not the usual things you have
in common with someone! When our paths finally
crossed, I felt like I had known her long before. We
officially met at a Bible study class where Marcy
shared her story about how she was given a second
chance at life—but more on that later.
Marcy and her husband, Dev Gregg, are both Texas natives and
met while Marcy was studying studio art at SMU in Dallas. They
got married in 1980 and relocated from Dallas to Charlotte in
1988 with their two young sons, Cason and Conner. They settled
into their first home in the Cotswold neighborhood.
It was in 1990 that their world changed. Marcy gave birth to
their precious baby girl, Callie, but before leaving the hospital
Marcy spiked a dangerously high fever and within hours was in
a coma and on a ventilator to remain alive. She had had a sinus
infection at the same time she delivered Callie, and she blew
bacteria into her brain causing severe bacterial spinal meningitis. This condition resulted in the loss of much of Marcy’s
memory. She had to rebuild her identity as a mother, wife,
daughter and friend.
She slowly put the pieces of her life back together again. In
1993 Marcy started her own successful corporate consulting
business, empowering business professionals based on her own
experiences. As their family outgrew their Cotswold house,
they searched for the perfect neighborhood in which to raise
their three children. They had many friends in Foxcroft and
joined the Foxcroft Swim and Tennis Club. The Greggs loved
the feel of the neighborhood and the fact that their children
could ride their bikes to the swim club. They bought their
home on Silver Bell Drive in 1995. Marcy said it was the best
place to raise her family. All three of her children graduated
from Myers Park High School and are now off leading busy
lives of their own. Cason, their oldest son, graduated from the
University of Georgia and is now an attorney living in Atlanta.
Conner, their second son, graduated from Elon University and
is a personal trainer here in Charlotte. Their daughter, Callie,
graduated from Ole Miss and is now a wine consultant living
in Austin, Texas.
Marcy, who was determined to make the most of the life that
had been restored to her, sold her consulting business in 2006
and returned to her true passion, art. Marcy’s artwork has quickly
gained attention in the art world. Her paintings are multifaceted
explorations of the intrinsic beauty of form and color through
her chosen medium of fine oil paints. Her work, which is mostly
abstract, reflects her love of color and texture and won her the
2013 Charlotte Art With Heart Emerging Artist Award. You
can find her most days at her studio in the Artisan Building in
the South End area, and her artwork can be found at Anne Neilson Fine Art (Charlotte), Huff Harrington Fine Art (Atlanta)
and Gallery 1404 (Chattanooga).
Marcy’s own words best describe her gratitude in God’s healing
power and the way she feels when she paints: “I experience great
joy when I stand in front of a canvas. In my miraculous healing,
God gave me a second chance at life, and each day that I paint
I have a second chance to pursue my love of art. I am motivated
by color and texture. It is what inspires me. It is my goal in each
painting to leave something to the imagination…lines lost or an
unexpected perspective found. I want my viewer intrigued.”
Well, Marcy, we are all intrigued by you, your story, your will to survive, your dedication to your family and by your beautiful artwork
which inspires us all to live in the present and with much gratitude!
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From the invention of electricity to the introduction of the Apple
iPhone, many of the greatest things this world has ever known
began simply as one person’s dream. The same can be said for
Tiny, the latest dream turned retail venture for longtime Charlotte
business owner and retailer Carolyn Hotham. Carolyn had long
dreamed of finding a tiny space where she could showcase an
assortment of beautiful, tiny things. This dream, paired with her
being the mother of three grown daughters, led her to realize that
the one thing the Charlotte shopping scene had always seemed to
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available. Not only was this the perfect space to showcase
designer children’s wear, but its location in the heart of Eastover (one of Charlotte’s most sought-after neighborhoods)
truly made securing this space a dream come true. Carolyn
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the Queen City, including lines from well-known designers
such as Chloe, emile et ida, Louise Misha, Stella McCartney,
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By mid-September, the walls of our tiny space had been
splashed with fresh coats of lavender paint, and each of Carolyn’s tiny treasures had found the perfect place to be showcased
among the racks of designer children’s clothes. The time had
finally come for “Spotty Dog” to assume his post out front,
offering a friendly welcome to all who cross Tiny’s threshold.
In the days since our grand opening, we have received a warm
welcome from the neighborhood and Charlotte consumers,
many saying to us, “I am so glad a store like this is finally here,
for we have struggled for so long to find high-end designer
children’s clothing in the Queen City.” We are thrilled by
the warm welcome and appreciate the feedback, and have listened to what you have to say. From what you have shared it is
quite clear: Tiny will best serve the Charlotte community by
using every inch of our space to offer a full range of clothing
(boys and girls), accessories, gifts and specialty items for all
those 0-12 years (instead of stopping at age six as originally
planned). We hope that forevermore when you are looking for
high-end children’s and early teen fashions, accessories, shoes
and gifts, you will think of Tiny as Charlotte’s one-stop shop
for everything for your tiny ones to teens.
If you have not yet made it by the store, we invite you to stop
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a Spring Fling discount too! Spring Fling will be held on
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Road, Suite G4, Charlotte, NC 28207. For more information
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MATTERS
Eat Your Broccoli!
By: Sodoma Law Attorney Nadia Margherio, Principal
Parents often struggle with the decisions they make
every day when raising children. They contemplate
and consider the ramifications of each decision to
ensure they are making the best one, the right one. So
what happens when parents separate and divorce, and
parenting out of one household quickly changes to
co-parenting out of two households?
Sodoma Law Attorney, Nadia Margherio
Whether parents work tirelessly to compromise and reach a parenting agreement or have to fight it out in the courtroom, the
end result is often the same – an order is entered that ultimately
sets out a parenting plan that is determined to be in the best
interest of the children. Big question: What happens when your
child says, “You can’t make me go to Mom’s house!” or “I am not
going to Dad’s house!” Even where there is not physical abuse or
other domestic violence, or abuse of drugs or alcohol, your child
suddenly (or over time) refuses to spend time with the other
parent. The child may have overheard a parent say negative
comments about the other parent. The child may be naturally
aligned with one parent based on his age and gender at the time.
Regardless, that child takes a hard and firm stance, digs his feet
in the sand and refuses to go. Now what?
There are usually two choices: support your child’s position
and don’t force him to go, or tell your child there is no choice
and, as his parent, you encourage and, if necessary, force him
to go and spend time with the other parent. While the former
choice is the easy way out, it may be the choice that will cause
more problems down the road. The latter choice, while clearly
the more difficult, is most likely and more often the right
choice to make. We teach our children the difficult lessons that
in turn teach positive morals and values. Outside of extenuating circumstances, allowing a child to make the choice to not
see one parent is not a healthy choice or one that is in that
child’s best interest.
Sodoma Law practices in all areas of Family Law, to include Assisted Reproductive Technology, as well as Estate Planning, Business and Bankruptcy.
Just as we parents teach our children to “eat their broccoli,” to
respect their elders, to give back to the community and to help
a friend in need, we too must ensure that they spend time with
the other parent. Children should not be shouldered with the
responsibility of making that decision or feeling like the decision is theirs to make. Emotions run high during the divorce
process, not only for parents but also for children. Often,
regardless of age, children are forced to navigate tumultuous
times, based on circumstances completely out of their control,
while they are also likely going through the daily pressures of
childhood, adolescence or puberty. Parents must make the right
decision even when children express resistance. As is often
said, “decisions are hard to make, especially when it’s a choice
between what you want and what is right.”
Nadia A. Margherio is a practicing attorney and principal at Sodoma Law, P.C. in the Family Law and Assisted Reproductive Technology practice areas. She is a member of both the North Carolina
and Pennsylvania (inactive) state bars and is a certified Parenting
Coordinator and Guardian ad litem. Nadia holds a Bachelor’s degree
from Binghamton University, State University of New York, a
Master’s in social work from University of Maryland at Baltimore,
and a J.D. from University of South Carolina. For more information about Nadia, www.sodomalaw.com or email
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Loving something so lively positively creates the strongest
connection; when that connection is broken, it may very well be
one of the hardest things to go through in a lifetime.
Months after the devastating loss of our beloved Annie, whom
we had adopted as a puppy from the Humane Society in Klamath
Falls, OR, we were still so sad and felt such a void in our lives.
Weeks went by this last summer, and we would long to hear her
scampering across the backyard, tongue hanging out, panting
from her long runs; her Greyhound blood obliging her to do so.
We decided we couldn’t dwell on the past any longer. We had
to move forward and consider introducing another pet into our
family because our house was going to be empty soon. You see,
my older sister, Mary Claire, and brother, Hunt, were going back
to college, and I would be the only one left at home…with my
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with whom my mom had been in communication for several
weeks. Her house was located in Lula, GA (about 45 minutes
from Athens), so we decided to take a look at the puppies to see if
one might be a good fit. Mary Claire followed my mom and me,
and upon pulling up to the house, we saw two puppies anxiously
trembling behind the gate, craving some social interaction. Our
eyes locked on one of them: a small brindle-colored puppy sitting in the corner with his ears perked up in attention. Right then
and there, we knew we had found our next dog. We brought him
home, big ears and all, and he is now our friend.
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We struggled to find a name for him. We had lots of Valencia Terrace neighbors that helped us: the McIntoshes, the Walters, the
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which is short for “Chesty Puller,” one of the most decorated
Marines in American history. He said that Chet walked with such
importance, and “he thinks that he is a big dog.” (Here is a little
history for you: Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller was a United States
Marine Corps lieutenant general and one of the most decorated
members of the Marine Corps. Puller is one of two servicemen
ever to be awarded five Navy Crosses. Chesty Puller owned an
English bulldog, and was also awarded the Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Service
Cross and Air Medal.)
Chet has quickly become a part of the Valencia Terrace neighborhood. He is friends with Murphy, the McIntosh family’s golden
retriever, and he loves to play soccer with the Walters girls, Branson, Stewart and Kemp. He also loves to go on really long walks
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Kyla Weathers
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Senior Varsity Cheerleaders were honored at
halftime of the East Meck game on February
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David and Janel.
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Congratulations to Coach Nelson and the Myers Park Women’s Varsity basketball team
repeating as Western Regional Champions in March. The team defeated previously
unbeaten and nationally ranked Northwest Guilford, 58-38, in Winston-Salem. The
team went on to win the state championship for the second year in a row.
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Memories Of Mauritius
By: Contributing Writer Missy Erwin Highsmith
Huntington Park residents Mark and Joan Erwin
have enjoyed traveling the world during their 46
years of marriage. When Mark was appointed by
President Clinton as US Ambassador to Mauritius,
Seychelles & Comoros in 1999, they embarked upon
a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Erwins recall
their time in Mauritius:
It was a big decision to move overseas for two years and leave our
daughters (then 20 and 22), family and friends, pets and home,
but it was an opportunity we knew we could not turn down. In
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Mauritius is an African island nation located in the Indian Ocean about 1,200 miles
from the southeast coast of the African continent. It is about the size of Mecklenburg
County, with a population of 1.3 million. Formerly a Dutch, then French, then British
colony, Mauritius gained its independence in 1976. It has the highest per capita income
and highest literacy rate in Africa. The population is about 68 percent Indian, plus
French, Creole, Chinese, English and South African. Residents speak English, French
and Mauritian Creole.
June 1999, we embarked on the 21-hour flight to our new home
almost 10,000 miles away from Charlotte. We shipped 12 crates
of furniture and possessions by sea and set up home in the American Ambassador’s residence, McCarty House, a sprawling white,
Florida-style, hurricane-resistant concrete home on five acres
with a guest house, tennis courts, gardens, a full staff of seven and
even a chicken coop. We kept our Eastover home and came back
for visits three to four times a year.
Our goal for our adventure was to “make a difference, do
good and have fun." We did our best and accomplished
all three goals during our time in Mauritius, helping to
strengthen relationships between these three small countries
and the US. It was an honor to represent our country and the
President. We also made many dear friends and have lifelong
memories to cherish.
Joan Erwin and a friend hosted Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown and their daughter
for a day of shopping in the city. Other high-profile guests included Secretary of
State Madeleine Albright and actor Larry Hagman.
Mauritius is known for its amazing deep sea fishing (marlin, tuna and bonefish). Joan’s
cousin, Doug Taylor, and daughter, Missy Erwin Highsmith, are shown with a recordsetting tuna.
Mark and Joan Erwin took a photo with every group of
visitors to the residence in front of a Peter Max painting
on loan to the embassy. The Erwins have a print of the
painting in their Charlotte home today.
Many friends from Charlotte came to visit including John and Claudia Belk and M.C. and Jeff Pilon (pictured), Bernie and Patsy Farmer,
Bill and Harriet Barnhardt, Billy Wireman and Fountain Odom.
Mark’s sister Pam Morrell and the Erwin’s daughter Missy visited
most often.
The US Ambassador’s residence in Mauritius
Mark at his desk in the US Embassy
Joan and Mark dancing at their first official event, a 4th of July celebration at the
Ambassador’s residence (1999)
Diplomacy is the art of the possible. During our time there, we
helped make Mauritius the gateway to Africa. We put on the
largest trade fair between America and any country in Africa,
and helped Mauritius gain a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
We founded the Mauritius-American Chamber of Commerce
and the equivalent of Habitat for Humanity there.
We returned home in 2001 and decided we liked the privacy
and feel of the residence, so we eventually ended up building a
house on two acres on Huntington Park Drive—complete with
chicken coop!
Joan is happy to be home in Charlotte for good and enjoys spending time with her three granddaughters, Della, Lila and Virginia.
Mark has settled into his latest vocation, writing, and has published
several books including The Practical Ambassador and his memoir,
An Unlikely Journey, which shares further details about their time
overseas. He co-authored two books with famed local artist Bob
Timberlake, Life’s Lessons and Headed Home (all available on
amazon.com).
Mauritius is known for its perfect white sandy beaches with crystal
clear blue water of the Indian Ocean. It also features mountains,
amazing wildlife, breathtaking scenery and almost year-round
sunshine and warm weather. It is often called “The Hawaii of the
Indian Ocean.”
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Charlotteans Brian Richards and John Langston served as interns in the US Embassy in Mauritius
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“She turned to the sunlight and shook her
yellow head, and she whispered to the
neighbor: Winter is dead.” (When We Were
Very Young by A.A. Milne
Springtime in Charlotte is one of my favorite times of the year.
Not only does the colorful blooming of unique flowers immediately brighten your day, but the array of adventure and activities that
await right outside of your back door brings constant excitement.
For sports fanatics, nature lovers, museum enthusiasts and busy
families, Charlotte offers activities for everyone. One of my
family’s new favorite adventures is going uptown to the Knights
Stadium for a ball game. Whether we pick up dinner uptown, or
indulge in a hot dog with chili on top, the smell of peanuts and
city skyline never disappoints.
One of the perks of springtime is the beautiful weather that it
often brings. The US National Whitewater Center offers enjoyment for the whole family. Hiking, biking, walking, zipping,
eating and hey - even dancing! From May to September, the
Whitewater Center has its annual River Jam concerts, which are
fun for all ages. April 17- 19 is Tuck Fest, an outdoor competition with live music. To kick off the summer season, don’t miss
the Memorial Day Celebration with corn hole competitions,
live music and fireworks.
Charlotte is lucky enough to have many safe, free and clean
parks including Freedom Park and Bearden Park (one with an
exceptionally good skyline view). Picnics, ladder ball and locals
performing live music create a relaxing evening for a date night
or even a family gathering. Although Charlotte is a booming
banking district with the hustle and bustle of a big city, there
are places where you can easily slip under the trees like the 700+
acre Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. Or take a short drive west
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lives on. With the Sprint All Star Race approaching, the
buzz and commotion will continue through the springtime.
If NASCAR isn’t your ideal activity, maybe Carowinds is!
The “Thrill Capital of the Southeast” is back and ready for
warmer weather. New in 2015 is the “World’s Tallest and
Fastest Giga Coaster,” Fury 325. This 325-foot ride will be
the newest attraction and summer hit. Summer passes and
discounts are available online.
One of my favorite qualities about Charlotte as a city is the
different niches there are. The city’s historic South End neighborhood is a hip place to live and play. Between the museums,
farmers’ markets and food trucks, local cafes and booming galleries, this community brings culture, color and life to a big time
city and delivers endless springtime adventures.
As much fun as it is getting outside and exploring Charlotte,
sometimes there is nothing better than taking a walk through
the neighborhood before the pre-summer heat. The paths
through Foxcroft neighborhood take you under the trees and all
around—you can even go through the tunnel under Fairview
Road and over to Ben & Jerry’s!
So whatever it is, get outside! Enjoy the abundance of opportunities that are right outside your doorstep.
Eliza Cann is a senior at Myers Park High School. She enjoys fashion, traveling, shopping and being with friends.
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Creating Wealth Using Tax
Bracket Optimization
In the past, deferring the recognition of income for as long as possible has
been an effective strategy. Today, with a greater number of tax brackets,
higher rates, itemized deduction and personal exemption phase-outs, as well
as a sur-tax, the deferral strategy can be a lesser attractive option if future
income recognition will push individuals into a higher tax bracket.
Most Roth conversion strategies involve tax bracket arbitrage; reporting
income when your tax rate is lower. For example, if you file your income tax
return as Married Filing Jointly and are in the 25% marginal tax bracket, you
might be better off converting a portion of your IRA to a Roth each year to
completely fill up the 25% bracket. Taking more income and paying taxes in
the present allows you to take less income in the future when Required
Minimum Distributions ("RMD's") might propel you into the next higher tax
bracket. The optimal result can be a “flattening” of your cumulative tax rate
over your lifetime and a significant increase in your portfolio value due to
tax savings. In addition, Roth IRA’s grow tax-free and do not require any
RMDs at age 70 ½, which can allow for greater long-term net worth
accumulation.
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Who Should Convert?
You will want to consider this strategy if you meet the following criteria:
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How to Convert
If you decide you could benefit from a full or partial Roth conversion in any
given year, consider following this strategy:
• Convert only partially to maximize income in your current tax bracket.
A wealth advisor can work with you to figure out the maximum amount you
can convert without pushing you into the next marginal tax bracket. As
income can vary from year to year, you should do this calculation on an
annual basis.
• Pay any tax owed from your taxable accounts. It is important that you
don’t withdraw funds from your converted IRA to pay taxes on the conversion, as you will lose most of the benefit of the conversion. Make sure you
have enough money to pay the estimated tax on the conversion outside of
your IRA account.
Paying taxes now might actually help save on taxes in the future, as well as
allow for additional wealth creation. At Rinehart, we realize that each client’s
situation is unique, and we can assist with deciding if a Roth IRA conversion
is the best option for your situation.
Sandy Carlson has over eighteen years of wealth management experience including
income taxation, retirement planning, executive compensation planning, insurance,
banking, trust administration and estate planning. She is a Certified Divorce
Financial Analyst™ (CDFA) and also holds the QKA designation by the American
Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries. She is President-Elect of the Financial
Planning Association, a Tax Instructor in the CFP Program at Queens University,
and is a member of the Charlotte Estate Planning Council. Sandy values getting to
know her clients and providing creative, integrated solutions for accumulating,
• You are currently retired or are otherwise in a low
income tax bracket. When you convert to a Roth IRA, the
amount that you are converting will be taxed 100% at
ordinary income rates. Therefore, it is best for you to initiate a
Roth conversion in years that you are in a low income tax
bracket.
• You are not yet 70½. Once you turn 70½, your retirement
accounts (traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.) are subject to
RMDs. This means that you are forced to take a specific
amount out of your retirement accounts each year. This often
forces retirees into a much higher tax bracket and unfortunately, the RMD cannot be converted to a Roth IRA.
• You have funds outside of your retirement accounts to
pay for the additional taxes. If you don’t have excess cash
outside of your retirement accounts to pay the tax due on the
Roth conversion, you are not a good candidate for this strategy.
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By RWM Wealth Advisor Sandy Carlson CFP®, CPA, CDFA™
Prior to 2010, converting all or part of your IRA to a Roth IRA was only an
option for those with adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. Now, the IRS
allows everyone to convert their IRA to a Roth IRA. Unfortunately, most people
shy away from a Roth conversion due to the upfront tax that must be paid on the
IRA funds that are converted.
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preserving and transferring wealth.
Join UMAR on Tuesday, April 14 at Providence United Methodist Church for the
22nd annual Friends of UMAR Luncheon.
The fundraising event begins at 11 a.m.
with an art sale and silent auction and ends with lunch and a
special presentation. All proceeds support UMAR, a nonprofit
that provides housing, vocational and other quality-of-life
opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. To attend, contact Cameron Hunter, UMAR
Director of Development, at CameronH@UMARinfo.com or
704-659-7624.
KinderMourn’s Hope Floats Duck Race – April 26
Join KinderMourn on Sunday, April 26th for
an afternoon of live music, children’s activities and the quackiest race in town—the 11th
Annual Hope Floats Duck Race! Come cheer
on over 15,000 sunglass-wearing rubber duckies as they take to the Whitewater Center’s
rapids and race to the finish line! The first ducks to be plucked
out of the water at the finish line will be prize winners, including the Luckiest Duck—winner of $2,500! A quack pack of
six ducks can be adopted for $30 by visiting www.kindermourn.org or calling Duck Central at 704-376-2580.
JDRF One Walk – April 18
JDRF One Walk has
a single goal: creating
a world without Type
1 Diabetes (T1D).
Take steps to raise funds and awareness for JDRF and T1D
research. JDRF holds more than 200 walks across the country
every year to raise money for JDRF—the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D. Participate
in either a 5K or one-mile family fun walk on the grounds of
Carowinds Amusement Park on Saturday, April 18 at 8:30
a.m. For more information, please visit, www.gwc.jdrf.org.
5th Annual Kings Drive Art Walk – April 25
The Kings Drive Art Walk returns to the
Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Charlotte’s
Midtown, marking the fifth year for the free,
family-friendly fine arts event presented by
the nonprofit organization Festival in the
Park. More than 35,000 patrons attended the
event in 2014, enjoying an amazing two days of fun and culture.
The Art Walk will again feature fine arts for sale in a variety of
media, including paint and drawing, sculpture, pottery, as well
as metal, stone and glass works. A continued focus area for the
event is local emerging artists. More than 82 pre-qualified and
juried exhibitors are participating this year. Join us Saturday,
April 25 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday, April 26 (11 a.m.-5
p.m.). To learn more or to volunteer, visit www.festivalinthepark.
org, follow on Twitter: @KDArtWalk or visit the Festival in the
Park’s Facebook page.
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Grace
In The Midst Of Suffering
We Often Find
By: Foxcroft Neighbor Beth Purdy
We all have stories to tell. Each of our lives is a journey, and the
things we experience, think and feel all help to give us our stories.
We each have gifts to share. Some might seem bigger because
they are more public, more easily seen…but the private ones,
which might touch fewer people, are definitely just as vital. I think
it’s really important to listen to these gifts and put them to work.
One of the biggest ways we experience God is through other
people. When we are willing to share ourselves, we in turn share
God. Here is part of me.
To the outside eye it looked like the world was my oyster. I had
lots of friends, was outgoing, enjoyed and did well in school,
was a great athlete and had a real love of life. But in high school
I was also in the beginning stages of a mental illness, and not
until many years later would I be able to look back and recognize it. I didn’t look the part, but it was there.
By my freshman and sophomore years in college it had grown a
bit worse. I even casually asked for some help, but because I still
didn’t fit the picture of what a depressed person would look like,
I kept on going and thought things might settle down. At the
time I didn’t know much about depression and certainly didn’t
know what it could look like. Again, I can’t stress enough that I
didn’t look the part. Like in high school, I still had lots of wonderful things going on in my life.
I went abroad for my junior year and traveled to St. Andrews,
Scotland. Soon after I arrived I could feel myself slipping.
Unlike before, I was no longer teary; now I was numb. The mental pain that had gripped me in years past had simply stopped
and was replaced by nothingness.
I lived in a beautiful flat overlooking the sea, and I would sit for
hours staring out the window. I heard God then. He was telling
me to hang on and that He hadn’t forgotten me. He told me to
trust Him and keep walking. I felt dead. I wanted to die and I
was ready to go. I was utterly exhausted. On good days I wondered how I was going to escape from the pain. On bad days it
was so dark and hopeless that I felt frozen in a black cloud.
That Christmas I wasn’t able to come home, and I ended up in
France for my break. As I was walking around Paris on Christ-
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mas Eve, I heard this beautiful music at a nearby church. I went
in and stood at the back. It was breathtaking in its size and
grandeur, and candlelight was everywhere. It was warm, cozy
and peaceful, and I can remember my heart aching for the first
time in months. I was actually feeling something and was no
longer numb. A couple of tears started down my cheek. I stood
there and let my surroundings soak in. I realized in a helpless,
hopeless voice I was saying, “I simply can’t do this any longer. I
can’t keep going.” I was ready to be gone, leave the pain and be
home with God in a majestically peaceful place like the church I
was in right then. I whispered again, “I can’t go on.”
I was looking at the front of the church this whole time and
hadn’t noticed a man holding a young girl—she was maybe
three or four years old. They were about 10 feet in front of me.
The man was facing the front of the church with his back to me,
and the girl was looking over his shoulder.
All of a sudden I met her gaze, and we just stared at each
other for a few seconds. And then, with the slightest gentle
smile and softened eyes, she waved to me. I think of that little
girl as my angel. She helped show me that I wasn’t alone, that
God was with me and that I had to keep fighting. It wasn’t my
time to go yet.
That was over 25 years ago. Little did I know that not only did
that precious little angel save me that day, she would go on to
save me many times over and is saving me still. She helped
shepherd me home that night in Paris, and she continues to
remind me of where home is today.
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Charlotte Welcomes Popular
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The Future Of Bodyshaping
Fitness has become very popular among both men and women.
Everybody knows that if you want to be “cool,” you have to be fit.
Yet, what if being “cool” happened first – and then you were fit?
Most of us would like that plan much better.
The great majority of people dread extra weight gain as one of
the worst things that can happen to us. It may be from lack of
exercise, poor diet, having a baby, or that one inescapable challenge – getting older. No matter how extra fat comes, it can be
very hard making it go.
When businessman John Keen learned of the exciting new
technique of CoolSculpting, he immediately knew it would
be a popular way to drop excess weight. John is the owner of
Cool Renewal Spa, located at the corner of Carmel Road and
Hwy. 51. The spa offers a revolutionary new way to remove
unwanted fat.
The concept of CoolSculpting is very simple, though it was only
developed a few years ago. The process targets specific areas of
unwanted fat, then lowers the temperature of that area, and the
results are phenomenal. Fat cells and lipids crystallize and freeze
faster than other cells. Subjecting them to very cold temperatures causes them to wither up and then be passed out of the
body. No other cells are damaged in the process.
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“CoolSculpting is totally non-invasive,” said John, “And it
doesn’t take long to do. In some cases, a person will come in
on their lunch hour, get a treatment, and then go right back
to work. There are no major side effects, no drugs, no surgery,
no needles, and no pain. Yet we achieve results that formerly
required at least a day in the hospital with anesthesia, pain killers, and a team of surgeons.”
help them identify the areas of their body that need sculpting.
“Before pictures” are taken and a time is set up for their
CoolSculpting procedure.
The idea of losing unwanted fat in such a simple and inexpensive way has been very appealing to Charlotteans as well as
others. Some patients come in from Greensboro, Davidson, and
other areas because of what they find at CoolRenewal Spa.
A treatment takes about an hour for each part of the body that
needs attention. Most people do 2 – 4 areas. A single treatment
can bring results. Typically, it takes about three weeks to see any
real change, but then the results become more and more obvious
so that, after 10 – 12 weeks, the difference is very noticeable.
“Our specially designed CoolSculpting rooms are very hospitable,” says John, “We have massage chairs, wide screen TVs,
and we even serve them lunch. We want every person to have
the most pleasant experience possible.”
The spa is staying very busy since the word got out six months
ago. While most of their clients are women, about 30 percent
are men. The ideal candidate is the person who, after trying
many diets and exercise plans, still can’t get rid of their “muffin
top, love handles, or spare tire.”
The most common area of the body treated is the paunch that
swells out over the abdomen. It’s one of the hardest areas of fat
to get rid of for many people.
“There are other clinics that offer CoolSculpting. Yet, our
spa is unique in several ways,” John explained, “First, because
CoolSculpting is the only treatment we offer, our technicians
are experts in the process. In addition, we have several sculpting
machines to minimize our patients’ wait time.”
A common treatment procedure begins with a person making
an appointment for a free assessment. At that time, the staff will
“Happy women come back to tell us they dropped a dress size.
Men can wear the pants they were wearing years before. We
enjoy seeing the results and how they affect people,” smiled
John, “So we take ‘After photos’ and let them see the difference
in themselves.”
“The facility is beautiful and the staff at CoolRenewal really
made me feel relaxed during my CoolSculpting treatments.
They know their stuff. My results are amazing. I’ve dropped a
dress size and the fat areas they treated are gone. This was well
worth it for me,” shares Lisa.
To make the process affordable for anyone, CoolRenewal Spa
even offers an interest-free financing plan. And from now until
the end of May, patients can receive an additional 20% discount
off any treatment.
With all they offer, it appears Cool Renewal Spa is becoming
one of the “coolest” new places in Charlotte (pun intended)!
Visit www.coolrenewalspa.com or make your appointment
today at 704-543-2800.
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first romance of your life. The Fantasticks is that story. It is about a
boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall. The original off-Broadway production holds the distinction of being the world’s longest running
musical! With a fun and gorgeous score by Tom Jones and Harvey
Schmidt, and memorable songs such as “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” and
“Plant a Radish,” this classic American romantic-comedy will lift
your spirits and remind you that the best things in life are often the
most simple.
For more information: www.blumenthalarts.org
Monday, April 20-May 17
Taste of the Carolinas
Where: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC
Sample culinary art from nine Carolina regions – from wild boar
ravioli of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains to Calabash
seafood of the coast – along with recommended pairings of local
craft beers and wine. What’s more, Carowinds will treat you to
Carolina-grown entertainment and special activities.
For more information: 704-588-2600
Thursday, April 23
The Big Picture
Where: McGlohon Theater, 345 N College Street, Charlotte, NC
When: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Big Picture is an innovative health education tool, written and
performed by adolescents, that addresses the most pressing and
relevant issues faced by our community’s youth. The performance
highlights health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading
causes of death and disability among youth and adults. The goal
of The Big Picture is to increase awareness of the health and safety
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Thursday, April 23-25
Charlotte Ballet’s Contemporary Fusion
Where: Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
When: 7:30 p.m.
Contemporary Fusion merges three unique ballets into one entertaining performance, celebrating the versatility of the dancers and
offering varying styles for you to enjoy. Experience Jean-Pierre
Bonnefoux’s “Danses Brillantes” and Mark Godden’s “Angels in the
Architecture” and a World Premiere by Resident Choreographer
Dwight Rhoden that merges his signature contemporary style with
house music performed by an onstage DJ.
For more information: 704-372-1000
Friday, April 24
The Price is Right
Where: Ovens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard,
Charlotte, NC
When: 7:30 p.m.
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives
eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes
may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play
classic games from television’s longest running and most popular
game show from Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™, and
even the fabulous Showcase.
For more information: www.ovensauditorium.com
Saturday, April 25
Under the Big Top Gala
Where: Hilton Charlotte Center City, 222 East 3rd Street, Charlotte, NC
When: 7 p.m.
This fundraising event brings together 400 professionals, community leaders and healthcare advocates in the mission to empower
individuals with limited resources to establish and maintain good
health. It will showcase Care Ring’s three service lines: the Low-Cost
Clinic for the working poor, Physicians Reach Out for the uninsured
and Nurse-Family Partnership for low income, first-time parents.
For more information: www.careringnc.org
Friday, May 1& 2
Pops: Pink Martini
Where: Belk Theater, 130 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
When: 8 p.m.
The 8-piece Pink Martini is a “little orchestra” unto itself, and brilliantly combines elements of classical, jazz, world music, and
timeless pop that The Washington Post describes as “rich, hugely
approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious... it seems to speak to just about everybody.”
For more information: www.charlottesymphony.org
Saturday, May 16
Let Me Run Spingfest 5K
Where: Blythe Elementary School, 12202 Hambright Rd., Huntersville, NC
When: 1 p.m.
It is an afternoon race benefiting Let Me Run, a program that
inspires boys through the power of running to be courageous
enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to
live an active lifestyle.
For more information: www.letmerun5k.racesonline.com
Saturday, May 16
Charlotte Symphony: Peter and the Wolf
Where: Knight Theater, 130 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
When: 11 a.m.
Prokofiev’s timeless musical tale of boy vs. wolf comes to life in this
fully-staged, vaudeville-inspired solo performance hailed by the
Philadelphia Inquirer as “immensely like-able” and “using simplicity
as a form of genius.” Join the orchestra and celebrate animals of all
kinds!
For more information: charlottesymphony.org
Tuesday, May 19-24
Pippin
Where: Belk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey
to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple
life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?
For more information: www.blumenthalarts.org
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We are proud to introduce our new Physician Assistant, Diana Roetting.
Diana is currently accepting new patients and available to see patients of all
ages for your medical dermatology needs.
Diana received her Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the
University of Texas before going on to complete her Masters degree in
Physician Assistant Studies at East Carolina University. She is fully licensed
by the North Carolina Medical Board and nationally certified. Her
professional memberships include the North Carolina Medical Society,
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician
Assistants, and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, she enjoys jogging, shopping,
and being a local foodie. Diana lives in Elizabeth with her husband and
goldendoodle named Ling Ling.
Charlotte Skin & Laser
130 Providence Road, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28207
www.charlotteskinandlaser.com
Catch Light Studio
issues faced by our community’s adolescents every day and to give
audience members the tools to combat these risks and encourage
healthy and safe decisions.
For more information: 704-384-5740
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Data is based on information from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CMLS).
Properties may be listed or sold by various participants of the CMLS.
All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.
Supplied by HM Properties
Address
2215 Cortelyou RD
4023 Foxcroft RD
2400 Red Fox TR
2228 Sedley RD
4101 Aborway RD
2439 Red Fox TR
2027 Sharon LN
1937 Clematis DR
3933 Silver Bell DR
2710 Lemon Tree LN
4201 Columbine CR
3719 Abingdon RD
4012 Columbine CR
4335 Arborway RD
2416 Warburton RD
4035 Abingdon RD
2109 Marryat CT
4067 Abingdon RD
AVERAGES
Neighborhood
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
Foxcroft
List Price
$1,395,000
$1,699,000
$1,100,000
$995,000
$2,840,000
$1,098,000
$1,195,000
$799,000
$660,000
$1,850,000
$884,900
$760,000
$899,000
$885,000
$2,000,000
$995,000
$1,995,000
$725,000
$1,265,272
Sale Price
$1,236,250
$1,565,000
$970,000
$915,000
$2,616,500
$1,105,000
$1,178,800
$730,000
$637,500
$1,750,000
$845,075
$631,500
$855,000
$905,000
$1,825,000
$988,000
$1,915,000
$650,000
$1,184,368
Sold Date
02/27/15
02/19/15
02/13/15
01/23/15
12/30/14
12/03/14
12/01/14
11/21/14
11/20/14
10/29/14
10/16/14
10/14/14
08/28/14
08/06/14
08/01/14
07/17/14
07/14/14
07/11/14
DOM
44
283
93
170
74
5
24
35
108
228
57
109
101
3
9
18
28
87
82
Beds
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
4
3
6
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Baths
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.1
6.2
3.2
4.1
3.1
2
5.2
2.1
3.1
3.1
2.1
3.2
3.1
5.2
4
3
SqFt
4,247
5,308
3,356
3,366
7,992
3,928
4,770
3,269
2,435
5,745
3,417
3,804
4,411
3,521
5,524
4,445
6,686
3,283
4,417
Sp Sq Ft
$291.09
$294.84
$289.03
$271.84
$327.39
$281.31
$247.13
$223.31
$261.81
$304.61
$247.31
$166.00
$193.83
$257.03
$330.38
$222.27
$286.42
$197.99
$260.76
Great Investment In southPark!
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Automotive Window Tinting
$10 OFF Any in-store
purchase over $50
Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.
Valid at I.C. London with coupon. Expires March 31, 2015
Village at SouthPark
4310 Sharon Road | 704.377.7955
www.ICLondon.com | facebook: ICLondonCharlotte
SUNBLOCK for
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CAR
Not to mention
the people inside
Your Car Our Passion
704.525.5225
4913 Chastain Ave. #32 | Charlotte, NC 28217 | www.exclusivedetail.com
Luxury Spa Treatments
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Located in the Foxcroft East
Shopping Center
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Free Teeth Brushing
On Your Next Visit
Just Mention This Coupon!
• Haircuts
• Baths
• Nail Trims
• Teeth Brushing
and more!
704-366-3553
the Lofts at morrIson
Whiskers Dog Spa
$169,000
Babysitting Charlotte for
Over 30 Years
3920 Sharon Road, Unit 206
Interior & Exterior Detail •
Hand Wash & Wax •
Mini Detail •
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Fastest turnaround time!
Gallery Quality at Warehouse Prices!
$2000 OFF
Spend $100.00 or more and receive $20.00 OFF your purchase.
Requires coupon. Offer is valid only on pre-sales tax total.
Not to be combined with any other offer.
4626 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28209
4100 Carmel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
Visit us online at www.framewarehouse.net!
New to the Area? Your sitter cancels last minute?
Tired of calling around?
Give us a call...we can help!
Upscale consignment boutique
specializing in brands such as Milly,
Tory Burch, Trina Turk, and more!
Now accepting Spring appointments!
Meredith toMascak
Broker/Realtor® & Top Producer
FoxcroFt resident
704-806-7650
meredith@hmproperties.com
www.hmproperties.com
Immaculate 1BR/1BA condo in the desired Lofts of Morrison. Up-to-date kitchen with
stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash and beautiful countertops. Private terrace just
off the living room. Spacious walk-in closet. Community features include access to the
fitness center, pool, and common areas. Walk to restaurants and shopping!
704-335-0501
www.charlottecareservices.com
child care • pet sitting • & more...
310 East Blvd Ste 7
Charlotte, NC 28203
Fully insured • BBB Accredited A+
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704-375-1334 | www.jtposh.com
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Bruce Stribling
Myers Park High School
Sports Photographer
JB Music Studio
OFFERING PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR,
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704 366-3769
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