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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

Lyn Coaldwell | lyn.coaldwell@lifestylepubs.com George Zorrilla | george.zorrilla@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

We Salute the Men of South Charlotte AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS LETTER IN LATE APRIL, MY HOPE IS THAT BY THE TIME THIS ISSUE REACHES YOU, WE, AS A COMMUNITY AND A COUNTRY, HAVE STARTED TO RETURN TO NORMAL. This month, we present our 'Gents' Issue, celebrating the men of distinction in our community. Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 21, but there are so many more reasons why it’s great to be a guy this month.

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Melissa Latin, Emily Shea, Melinda Burris Willms CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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With the summer season underway, the longer, sunnier days are often filled with fishing excursions, backyard cookouts, traveling abroad, taking on home improvements and so much more. This issue spotlights some of our local 'heroes' that have been exercising their profession while serving Charlotte amidst the outbreak of the novel coronavirus – health professionals facing their charge to overcome their usual medical operations only to be faced with the invisible enemy, restaurateurs adapting to industry-wide challenges due to the statewide Stay at Home order yet continuing to craft delicious meals day-in-and-day-out so their loyal patrons could purchase takeout, etc. We've also featured a delicious and healthy recipe as well as a few other surprises within these pages.

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18 Sustaining the American Dream Charlotte's Movers & Shakers Talk Simplifying Life Amid COVID-19

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24 Man of the Year Meet Emmanuel 'Manny' Ohonme

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Sustaining the American Dream

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EXPERIENCED IN RECENT YEARS, SOUTH CHARLOTTE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE HAS PROFILED THE CAREERS OF THREE INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Marc Habbouche Marc Habbouche came to Charlotte seven years ago and began working with Burtons Grill & Bar in 2016 to develop the area market for the unique blend of a chef-driven custom menu the upscale restaurant offers. Special care is taken to uphold the brand’s high standards of consistency, integrity and passion that can be found at each of the 17 company-owned locations across the United States. Marc, Burtons Grill & Bar’s area director of operations, explains that as part of the chain’s mission to “Delight every Guest“ one at a time, the restaurant has a strong, continued commitment to a gluten-free, allergy-friendly menu prepared in its scratch kitchen. This means that unlike many eateries today, every component of every recipe prepared at Burtons is made fresh, often from local food sources, in the restaurant’s kitchen. This is particularly important to Marc and his approach to food and life, as it allows him to use foods sourced from local vendors and farms to bring a “hyper-local” freshness to customers’ tables. The local component is vital because, as Marc points out, it is all about interconnectivity: “We are really in the relationship business; we just happen to sell food.” 18

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BURTONS AREA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM

travel writer, Jon R. Sundra, often under the auspices of

Marc describes himself as a “prime example of the

Safari Club International, a group committed to ethical

American dream,” having moved to the states from

hunting and wildlife conservation. Marc explains these

Beirut, Lebanon at the age of 13 due to the country’s civil

trips and articles, “feed his passion and continue his per-

war and the persecution of Christians, including his fam-

sonal development.”

ily. He credits his upbringing in Lebanon, where being

Marc’s commitment to customer service of the highest

self-sustaining was required for survival, with his cook-

quality is evidenced in his decision to take on the duties of

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chef at Burtons’ Park Road location where they are now offer-

to use seasonal ingredients and do our part to nurture

ing takeout and delivery options in response to COVID-19.

Mother Earth. For more information, visit BurtonsGrill.com. ETHICAL HUNTING

CONTINUED >

As part of his dedication to living off the land, for 25 years Marc has gone on hunting trips with his friend and

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SUSTAINING THE AMERICAN DREAM (CONTINUED)

D r. E r i c M . Deshaies

Internationally renowned cerebrovascular, endovascular, and skull base tumor neurosurgeon, Dr. Eric M. Deshaies, recalls that his interest in the delicate intricacies of brain surgery and the ability to offer patients minimally-invasive procedures began at an early age. After joining Novant Health in 2018, Dr. Deshaies has served as the Senior Vice President and System Physician Executive of the Novant Health Neuroscience and Psychiatry Institute since 2019. Currently, Dr. Deshaies spends a minimum of three days a week building the Novant Health program throughout North Carolina, Virginia and other regions of the Southeast, and two days a week treating patients. COMPETITION SPARKS INNOVATION Dr. Deshaies explains that the premier healthcare offered at Novant Health in the Charlotte, Winston Salem and Brunswick communities creates healthy competition and enables Novant Health to deliver excellent, uniquely innovative care to all patients. Dr. Deshaies has chosen to put his talents to work for Novant Health because the organization is “dedicated to delivering the best neurosurgical, spine, neurology and psychiatric care in the region.” Dr. Deshaies credits Novant Health’s data, informatics and technology teams and the long-standing partnerships with artificial intelligence companies for the highly advanced technology and research development that has put its Neuroscience and Psychiatry Institute “on the leading edge, nationally.” According to Dr. Deshaies, it’s this type of creativity, forethought and resiliency that has allowed Novant Health to “rapidly deliver medical telecommunications services to [their] patients in their homes to promote social distancing and adherence to guidelines that protect patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.” TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19 Dr. Deshaies warns that psychological and behavioral health experts expect a substantial increase in depression, anxiety and addiction disorders as a consequence of the government-mandated ‘stay in place’ orders that have been appropriately issued to halt the spread of COVID-19. The telecommunication services that have been particularly helpful to neurosurgical, neurology and behavioral health patients will be provided beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Reiterating his unwavering commitment to providing patient care of the highest quality even in the face of the unprecedented challenge of the current pandemic, Dr. Deshaies asserts: “If we

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cannot commit to delivering excellent care to every patient every day, then we shouldn’t be in healthcare.”

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Dr. Stuart Burri is the Chairman of Radiation Oncology of the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health and President of Southeast Radiation Oncology Group. A career in medicine appealed to Dr. Burri’s nature, as he has had a lifelong love of science and is a people person.

KEYS TO BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL HEALTHCARE TEAM Dr. Burri outlined essential elements for giving patients premier healthcare: According to Dr. Burri, “In the field of radiation oncology,

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cine. In fact, he believes Charlotte is an “amazing medical community that can be underappreciated.”

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GIVING BACK

MAN OF THE YEAR MORE THAN 30 YEARS AGO, IN LAGOS, NIGERIA, A NINEYEAR-OLD AFRICAN BOY WAS APPROACHED BY A MISSIONARY FROM WISCONSIN WITH AN INVITATION TO ENTER A CONTEST TO WIN A PAIR OF SHOES. The young boy won his first pair of shoes that day, a luxury that until that moment, as is true for so many in impoverished Africa, was beyond his wildest dreams. The winner of that competition was Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme and he credits receiving that pair of shoes with changing his life. While Manny acknowledges how much owning his first pair of shoes meant to him, it was the words of encouragement the missionary imparted, giving him the faith to believe in himself and his dreams and to never give up that would have a lasting effect on his life. For Manny, the missionary’s support and reassurance amounted to a “gift of hope” that motivated him to work hard to develop his talents, skills and confidence. Manny’s hard work and dreams would eventually bring him to America where he attended college on a full basketball scholarship. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the fields of economics and business and began a successful career in the technology industry. A return trip to his Nigerian homeland reignited his passion for philanthropy and inspired the vision that would become Samaritan’s Feet. Manny returned to America determined to make a difference for the children in his homeland and across the globe. With his wife, Tracie, Manny founded Samaritan’s Feet in 2003. Through this nonprofit organization, Manny has seized the opportunity to share with millions of others the legacy of love and hope he received when he won his first pair of shoes so long ago. SAMARITAN’S FEET: FOCUS AND IMPACT Samaritan’s Feet concentrates on giving the gift of hope through the gift of shoes, the act of washing feet and offering encouragement to individuals who need it most. The organization is founded on the belief that providing a person with a new pair of shoes and the act of foot-washing can offer a tangible foundation of hope and the opportunity for a better life. These acts of kindness can inspire children to focus 24

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MEET EMMANUEL 'MANNY' OHONME

“Our legacy should be created based on what we do for others, not on how much money we make or how many material things we acquire. We will never know the impact of the ripple effect of our actions and obedience if we sit on the sidelines as spectators.” on their education and the development of their unique talents so they can seek a better life, just as Manny did. Some may question the focus of charitable endeavors on shoes and foot hygiene. The fact is, this is important work: 1.5 billion people are infected with foot-borne diseases that could be prevented if shoes are worn. Here in the United States, shoes are the fifth most needed item by students. The promotion of proper foot care and shoe wear decreases the possibility of getting a foot-borne disease. A donation of just $20 gives someone the gift of a pair of shoes and a life-changing message of hope. Ninety percent of the organization’s expenses go directly to that mission. Since 2003, Samaritan’s Feet and its partners have distributed over seven million pairs of shoes in 108 countries and 395 U.S. cities. MANNY OHONME’S LEGACY Today, Manny has earned recognition as an established businessman, philanthropist and author of the book, Sole Purpose. Manny is also in demand as a popular inspirational speaker and storyteller. Although he has achieved success on multiple levels, he is clear on what he wishes to be remembered for: “Our legacy should be created based on what we do for others, not on how much money we make or how many material things we acquire. We will never know the impact of the ripple effect of our actions and ARTICLE MELINDA BURRIS WILLMS

obedience if we sit on the sidelines as spectators.” CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

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Samaritan’s Feet is celebrating its 17th anniversary on May 5, with a Cinco de Mayo themed virtual celebration on Zoom. OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Despite the pandemic, Samaritan’s Feet has been able to continue its mission, shipping out shoes to points around the world: 170,000 pairs have been sent out as of late April 2020 even though the organization is being staffed with fewer warehouse employees, as they implement social distancing safety protocols. Charlotte is home to Samaritan’s Feet International’s Worldwide Headquarters. To help recipients cope with the stress and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, Samaritan’s Feet is sending ‘Hope Notes’ with each pair of shoes. In light of how important the words of the ‘Good Samaritan’ missionary uttered to young Manny proved to be in shaping his life, we are asking our readers to visit the organization’s website and send a ‘Hope Note’ of encouragement and support to those in need around the world during this pandemic. To send your ‘Hope Note’ and learn how you can help inspire optimism and confidence in children by providing them shoes as a foundation to building a spiritual and healthy life, visit SamaritansFeet.org or call 980.939.8150 today.

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GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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ASIAN

DRESSING

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

SOUTH CHARLOTTE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Eastover

$3,250,000

$3,035,000

93%

Myers Park

$2,650,000

$2,575,000

97%

Longview

$2,200,000

100%

Cotswold

$2,100,000

100%

Pellyn Wood

$1,450,000

$1,325,000

91%

Longview

$1,095,000

$1,040,000

95%

Foxcroft East

$899,999

$925,000

103%

Montibello

$875,000

$925,000

106%

Ballantyne Country Club

$850,000

$876,500

103%

Kingswood

$675,000

$665,000

99%

*DOM=Days on Market

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