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Welcome to the October issue. The seasons are shifting, and fall is finally starting to settle in across the Carolinas. Mother Nature rarely disappoints, and the beautiful array of colors splashed across the leaves in our area, and the mountains, will be spectacular! Peak viewing season in the Blue Ridge is usually about the third weekend in October. Carolina Balloonfest in Statesville, Oktoberfest in Hickory, and Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville are three family-friendly, major events happening all around our area this month. Check the dates and times for these events on their Facebook pages. For those who dress up and indulge their sweet tooth, we wish you a fun and safe Halloween. Remember to be extra vigilant and look out for smaller kids who may be so excited they forget about their own safety. Until next month, enjoy October, and thank you for reading the October issue of Iredell Living Magazine!

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• Hello October!

• The Joy Of Baking

• KM Electrical Heating & AC Reliability, Workmanship, Satisfaction

• Four Must-See Wineries & Vineyards To Visit This Fall

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• The Volume Of Love

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I am so excited! October is one of my favorite months and fall my favorite season. The weather is cooling off and leaves transform our area into scenic views with beautiful colors of red, yellow, and orange. Kids dress up for Halloween and visit neighbors whose pumpkins, mums, jack-o’-lanterns, and scarecrows decorate their front porches. Fall festivals are in full swing, and farmers are celebrating the end of harvest. October is full of family events and celebration.

the mass ascension as hot air balloons take flight. Saturday and Sunday will feature a morning launch from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a weekend filled with music, food vendors, North Carolina wine and craft beer, shop the Artisan Village and Marketplace, and book a balloon ride! Visit www.carolinaballoonfest.com for more information on tickets, parking, camping, and festival schedules.

Fun Things To Do This Month In October, head to the Appalachian Mountains for gorgeous fall views. Pack a picnic and have lunch at a lookout on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or spread your blanket at Julian Price Memorial Park at the foot of Grandfather Mountain. There is nothing more breathtaking than the fall colors in all their glory spread across the valley below or driving on the Parkway under a blanket of colorful trees.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Market, located at 16445 Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville, is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in October and November. The festival features a 25-acre re-creation of a 16th century European marketplace. Relish in the atmosphere with over 500 costumed characters, 14 stages of entertainment, daily knights jousting, and artisan demonstrations. For ticket and festival information, visit www.carolina. renfestinfo.com

Carolina BalloonFest is held at the Statesville Airport Friday, October 19th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Saturday the 20th from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., and Sunday the 21st from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Each day between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., weather permitting, you can experience

Visit the Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill located at 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville. Daytime mazes are Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and flashlight mazes are Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Ticket information can be found on www.ruralhill.com.

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Oktoberfest is the main annual event in Hickory, with entertainment and activities for all ages. Friday, October 12th through Sunday the 14th, downtown Hickory will be filled with music, food, commercial vendors, amusement rides, and a juried craft show. The festival will feature three stages with live entertainment and two beer gardens. Friday, the festival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www. hickoryoktoberfest.com for the festival lineup and plan a fun weekend! We end the month with Halloween. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you may want to purchase your treats at the last minute. For me, I wait until the night before, otherwise, I eat all the candy and have to buy more for the trick-or-treaters! Let’s keep our children safe this year. Use LED candles instead of real candles in your jack-o’-lanterns, and put reflective tape on costumes. Avoid masks that inhibit vision. Watch for children when driving. They are excited and may not be paying attention to traffic. Keep a well-lit path to your door, free of obstacles they could trip over. And have plenty of treats, so you don’t get the TRICKS! Enjoy October!

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By Lauren Davidson

omething you may not know about me is that I work to maintain a reputation. It’s not that of a contributing writer to this publication, or of a stellar copywriter, or that of a community volunteer. Mine is that of a hit-or-miss baker, and it’s a reputation that is well-earned and one that I uphold proudly. When I’m feeling stressed, I find baking to be very relaxing. It’s a soothing exercise to measure out ingredients, set timers, and best of all, conduct taste tests. My mother had trouble boiling water, but thanks to a few helpful relatives, I learned how to bake at a young age. When I was in college, I really hit my stride. During exams, my friends could look forward to all kinds of sweets. Things changed Thanksgiving of 2013. Thanksgiving 2012 wasn’t a total disaster, but I burnt the turkey. It was the first Thanksgiving my boyfriend (now fiancé) and I spent together. We were snowed in at my apartment in Boone, and despite the turkey, my baked 10

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macaroni and cheese dish was perfect. Thanksgiving 2013 was spent with his family, and I was determined to make a good impression with what I brought to the table. That year, I made a pecan pie to end all pecan pies. The pie had been the cover feature in Southern Living. I made my own crust, and four practice pies. I was a pie queen, and everyone raved over this pie. This, dear reader, was not good for my ego. I immediately started looking for the perfect recipe for Thanksgiving 2014. Lo and behold, I finally found what I was looking for—a pumpkin pie smothered in homemade cinnamon whipped cream and topped with toasted almond toffee. It wasn’t as beautiful as the previous year’s offering, but man, was it delicious! 2015 saw a standard pecan pie. Still good. 2016 began the downhill descension. It was the year I started to get cocky. That’s right, folks…I made a Bundt cake. Emboldened by my previous successes and excited to use a pan my future mother-in-law had given me, I was ready for a new challenge. No need to make any practice cakes. That

was for the novice. I think you know where this is heading…Straight to my loss of juju. The chocolate Bundt cake turned out as dry as a desert day in August, and the frosting was runny. It didn’t even fit in my cake carrier. It was nothing short of a disaster. But it still didn’t come close to last year’s debacle. Maybe, I reasoned, I could venture out of the realm of desserts and bring a side. So what did I decide to make? Cheese straws! If you’ve ever made cheese straws, you’ll recognize this was an awful idea. I allotted time for practice runs, but each time, they were cakey and fat and more or less inedible. With no time left, I finally settled for store-bought cheese straws. That was also the year that we somehow got lost on the way to the same destination we go to every single year. This year, I’m reverting back to pies. Inspired by a recent binge-watching of The Great British Baking Show, I’ve decided to make a honey-apple-brie savory-andsweet creation. Let’s hope I get my juju back. If not, I may hang up my oven mitts for good!

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Reliability, Workmanship, Satisfaction By Kristie Darling

The seasons are changing. Temperatures fluctuate, and we are either too hot or too cold—outdoors and indoors. Indoors, we can fix it—outdoors, not so much. When our heating and air conditioning systems need replaced, fixed, adjusted, or maintained, we want someone on speed dial who can make it right again. I recommend you put Kent Moore at KM Electrical Heating & AC in your smart phone now. It’s easy…704-876-6279. Come the really cold weather next month, you’ll be glad you did. 12

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Kent is president and owner of KM Electrical Heating & AC, and he follows a code of ethics he learned from his dad. “We take pride in the quality of our work and our products. Our highly trained team is trained to make certain your needs are met in a timely, trustworthy fashion, no matter what it takes,” Kent told me. “I’m proud to say we’re a Christian-based company. We hand pick our employees—we have very little turnover—we keep their training up-to-date on the new technology in our industry, and we treat customers with respect in everything we do. In fact, most of our employees are people I’ve known for years. I know their families. You might know them, too.” Kent’s long list of residential, commercial, and industrial customers reflects the confidence he and his company have earned over the last 20 years. QUALITY SERVICE ACROSS THE BOARD “Ever since the housing market slowed down, we’ve been doing more commercial work,” Kent said. “We’re still very much in the residential market, but new construction and system maintenance in churches, office buildings, doctor’s offices, strip malls, and restaurants, have expanded. Preventive maintenance in any setting is critical. We take care of many old and new heating, air conditioning and electrical systems.” Kent explained that sometimes, in churches, for instance, no one really knows anything about their system or where things are. Maybe the pastor has only been there a year, but the equipment was installed 20 years ago— or more. Kent’s team will help figure out what’s going on, what maintenance should be performed, what needs to be replaced or repaired. He can research warranties and advise next steps to ensure continued comfort in the building. “This is a value add that some people don’t think about, but it’s important, especially when the budget is tight or the situation is critical,” Kent continued. “We start over with a new preventive care schedule to keep things running smoothly. We’ll send reminders so you can keep everything running, no matter who’s in charge.”

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On the cover–Kent and Vicky Moore, owners of KM Electrical Heating & AC (Photo by Heather Edmunds) Opposite page–The KM Electrical Team (Photo by Heather Edmunds) Above, left to right–Jason Sprinkle, install manager; Eric Harrington, service manager; Robin Hill, office manager; Josh Tomlin, general manager; John Mitchell, electrical manager (Photo by Heather Edmunds) Below, left to right • Kent Moore and Bill Abel trouble shooting a panel • David Craft installing a ceiling fan • Daniel Balog (left) and Tim Dolinger servicing equipment (Photos below provided by KM Electrical)

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KM’s SATISFIED CUSTOMERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS “I want to say thank you for your recent service call on a busy Friday night. The service man was so kind and quickly took care of our problem,” Francis Beeson wrote. “Please know I speak often of your good service to others I know.” Francis is just one of many folks who share positive comments about having KM work in their home. You’ll find more rave reviews on the website, www.callkm.com. Industrial clients include heavy manufacturing and can encompass multiple-unit HVAC installations, as well as electrical for the plant, warehouse, and offices. “We do a lot of repairs, upgrades, replacements, inspections, and maintenance. We hook up a lot of machinery,” Kent told me, “and many years of successful experience managing industrial jobs is apparent. Our efficient workmanship and reliability as an electrical and HVAC contractor with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating are appreciated at busy manufacturing plants and businesses who need it right the first time.” Current commercial jobs that KM Electrical Heating & AC are proud to work on include Pisgah United Methodist Church’s new Family Life Center and Trinity Fire Department’s beautiful new building on Wilkesboro Highway. “Kent is as honest as the day is long,” Rev. Mike Duncan said. “If he says he’ll do something, he will. Our church is grateful to have him in charge of the electrical and HVAC work.” Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, and Iredell Memorial Hospital are customers. “I think our reputation for quality, honesty, and a job well done has grown over the years,” Kent said. “We stand behind our work, our pricing is fair and competitive, and we’re grateful for continued and expanding business in this community.”

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KEEPING EVERYONE HOOKED UP Many of Kent’s customers are families building a new house. They need installation of their electrical systems—wiring, lights, and power in place for appliances and technology—as well as one or more new heating and cooling systems. Older homes are often ready for an HVAC system upgrade or repairs for continued operation. The KM team’s approach is comprehensive. After an evaluation of what’s in place, the house is measured, and a load calculation is done to determine recommendations on unit type and size. Installing the right system is critical. KM’s technicians are all certified in Trane heating and cooling systems: heat pumps, furnaces, and air conditioners, and they can service all other makes and models. When remodeling or building an addition, like a bonus room or sunroom, KM can install a quiet, ductless heat pump that is very efficient and suitable for spaces where there are no ducts in place. Annual maintenance plans keep equipment running longer.

A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS Kent’s life is full in many ways. He’s been married to Vicky Moore for 23 years, and they have three daughters: Kendra, 22; Faith is 19; and Haley is 16. Robin Hill knows everything that’s going on at KM. As office manager, she’s the voice on the end of the phone when you call. “We couldn’t do all we get done without her,” Kent said. Robin takes your information, passes sales inquiries to Kent or Josh Tomlin and repair calls to Eric Harrington, service manager. Jason Sprinkle was Kent’s first employee, and lead electrician John Mitchell has been with the company for 18 years. Over the last five years, KM has grown from 16 to 22 employees. Kent Moore has been involved in emergency services since 1982. He’s the former deputy chief and a current fire fighter at Trinity Fire and Rescue. In his role over the years at Trinity, Kent has worked with extraordinary people, and he’s hired some of them. “These men have a sense of integrity and a Christian work ethic that I respect,” Kent shared, “I know they can be trusted when they’re working in someone’s home or business.” Kent and his family are active in their church where he’s trustee chairman. His support of the community is well-known. “My concept of work started with my dad,” Kent shared. “When I was growing up, if you had to be asked to mow the grass, you were already late. If you borrowed something you returned it in better condition than when you borrowed it. Those lessons guide me every day.” KM Electrical Heating & AC is a company you can depend on. Take a moment to visit their website, www.callkm.com, or get in touch at info@kmelectrical.com and learn more about their services and products. Whether you’re looking for a new heating and cooling system, maintenance, repair, or electrical work at home or business, you will be well served working with Kent and his professional team at KM Electrical Heating & AC.

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Wineries & Vineyards To Visit this Fall By Becky Bergman

Fall’s cooler temperatures make it the best season to visit North Carolina’s wine region. While it was only three weeks into the new school year when I decided to explore local vineyards, for this day-tripping wine enthusiast, the fact this month ends in “BER” is reason enough to celebrate. By the time you read this, it will be golden leaves, pumpkin spice and sweatshirt weather. Rejoice and sip up! A California native who grew up just a hop, skip, and a jump from Napa Valley’s Wine Country, I always start my local winetasting adventures at the 72-acre Childress Vineyards in Lexington. The winery’s breathtaking sights remind me of home, as its panoramic views of the sweeping vineyards against a backdrop of majestic Yadkin Valley lures me in. I could almost visit this place for its grand décor and warm ambiance and not actually drink the wine. Almost. North Carolina is home to the country’s first grape and today, every major type of grape is grown here. The state’s wine story is as compelling and flavorful as the vino its wineries serve. Whether it’s the Tuscany-inspired vineyard or a fun treehouse winery, there’s much to savor in our region.

Childress Vineyards 1000 Childress Vineyard Road in Lexington, NC 27295 Like all vineyards in the state’s re-emerging wine industry, Childress plays a pivotal role in making this area a top-five destination for wine travelers and enthusiasts. The humid climate, long growing season, and red clay soil are key natural ingredients to the enormous success found within the walls of its wine-making facilities. 16

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If you go: Group tours and tastings are available daily, and there is a tasting fee that ranges from $12-15 for a variety of wines; visitors can dine at the bistro and stay at nearby accommodations. Cauble Creek 700 Cauble Farm Road in Salisbury, NC 28147 This 36-acre gem is located a short drive from Iredell County and worth mentioning as a must-see winery and vineyard to visit this fall. Founded in 2006, Cauble Creek specializes in raising and producing the native Muscadine varieties of grapes. The farm uses natural, clear spring water from its 2.5 acre farm pond and area creeks. In addition, they provide environmentally safe agricultural products. If you go: The winery is open Thursdays through Sundays.

Treehouse Vineyards 301 Bay Street in Monroe, NC 28112 Who says adulting has to be so serious? Visit this vineyard for the chance to experience a childhood ritual (hanging out in a treehouse) while sipping your favorite wines. The vineyard has all the makings for ambiance, fun, and deliciousness in its winery tours, tastings and Saturday night concerts. Coming up: Events vary; visit their website at treehousevineyards.com for a calendar of events, or call the winery for more information at 704-283-4208 If you go: Group tours and tastings are available daily, and there is an $8 tasting fee required. Visitors can also rent Date

Nite Treehouse for a romantic picnic for two or experience a gourmet snack basket with wine among friends. The Date Nite Treehouse can accommodate up to six adults. Visit: treehousevineyards.com/treehouse-rentals/ for more information.

Raffaldini Vineyard and Winery 450 Groce Road in Ronda, NC 28670 Deeply rooted in a respect for the land and an appreciation for history, Raffaldini Vineyards has uncorked enormous success with its Tuscany-inspired winery in Ronda, North Carolina. If you go: Vineyard walking tours are available Wednesdays through Sundays for $5; tastings are available daily (closed Tuesdays) for $12 per person; the vineyard is often used to host weddings and other special events. For more information on North Carolina wineries, visit: www.ncwine.org

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Going through a divorce or child custody battle can cause families a lot of stress. Daly Family Law attorneys have the expertise to guide clients to the best outcome in all areas of family law. They are the only law firm in Iredell County dedicated solely to the practice of family law and family related issues. The boutique firm chooses to focus only on family law so they can develop a deep level of experience in each area of practice. The attorneys are ready to listen and come alongside you and help navigate your situation to a positive outcome. Judith Daly opened the practice in 2006 and has watched the firm grow to now include four attorneys and three paralegals. 18

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Judith, along with attorneys Meg Stacy and Torrey Lomas, and paralegals Terri McKesson, Wendy Smith, and Sara Moore, handle all the family law cases. Areas of expertise of the all-female attorney team include adoption, child custody, divorce, guardianship, power of attorney, name changes, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, and actually, anything related to family relationships. The team works closely to compare cases and discuss different scenarios. “I spend an inordinate amount of time with our attorneys going over their clients and their strategies,” Judith said. “We discuss different options and outcomes. We look back at similar cases.

We really do a lot of team analyzing and exchanging information with one another. I believe our associate attorneys can provide a higher quality of service with me behind them instead of being a sole practitioner. I want our clients to know that while they may be the client of just one attorney, they are getting the expertise of our entire team of professionals.” Throughout Judith’s work with many clients over the years, she has noted a particular area of need regarding estate planning and estate administration. She created a position in 2016 to offer help to clients needing estate services. At-

torney Eric Baker takes on the financial needs of the clients. “We are happy to be able to offer a higher level of service by providing not only wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, but also offering services in succession planning for the family business, in obtaining guardianship of a client’s elderly relative, and in the administration of a loved one’s estate,” Judith said.

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I used to think that love was held sacred because I supposed it never changed. Once your heart opened and decided to treasure something, I assumed it was safe forever, like being placed in highlevel security lock down. It was strange to consider love as something alive, with its own cycle of growth and dormancy. You see, it must be alive, because we are ever-changing and because our lives are multi-volume sets. Through one chapter, the sparks may lay dormant, underground and resting during a season of harsh frost. Then, through another, it bursts alive like the buds on a fruit tree, ready to bear and flourish, giving us what we need. Over the course of dating the wrong person for a few years, my heart experienced a whirlwind of beginnings and endings. After parting ways, I felt an overwhelming anxiety that I would never be able to move on or love again.

There was a force feeding the root of my pain; the refusal to push beyond the moment. I was stuck in a state of despair, because it made my heart ache to imagine moving on from what I’d grown so comfortable and accustomed to. I didn’t want to close the door and face forward, because it frightened me. Blinded in the thick of things, I didn’t realize love was alive and would return if I trusted the process.

But, I pushed myself over the edge. And I flew.

Eventually I found myself standing on the brink of a cliff, eager to fly. But I held on. My friends and family noticed my self-destruction. They told me, “Fly!” But I kept holding on. Slowly, I was losing pieces of myself. I searched frantically for another way off the edge. Instead, I learned self-love can be a form of freedom, requiring great drive and courage. Letting go would crush my entire being. My body would physically ache. I mourned the ending like a death.

Fairy tales end after “happily ever after,” love does not. To love means to embrace, and at the same time, weather many endings and many beginnings— all in the same lifetime. When you find the right person, they will withstand the endings with you, and leap forward into a fresh chapter with you. Treasure the moments given in the present, and seek the prospects of the future with the assurance that love has a heartbeat as steady as the ocean waves, ready to write your next volume.

Even though one chapter ends in ruins, there is always another awaiting us—and then another. There are continuously more opportunities to get it right, to transform our lives in the ways we deserve to have them. Don’t waste your time regretting a failure. Failure is a better teacher than success.

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Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Prep time: 15 minutes • Servings: 1-2

7 2 ½ 1

cups arugula ounces goat cheese cup pecans, toasted cup mixed berries (such as blackberries or strawberries)

Directions

Dressing: 2 1 1 ¼ ¼

tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice tablespoon finely minced shallots tablespoon honey teaspoon kosher salt cup extra virgin olive oil

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HELLO fall! The kids are finally in their back-to-school routines, football season is in full swing, and our fall events are kicking into high gear. Hopefully, the summer’s heat has faded away, and the days are filled with the vibrant colors and that fresh, fall smell.

A WORD FROM

Statesville’s October Events

Marin Tomlin Executive Director Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

This is a wonderful time in Statesville. Our community offers a plethora of events for visitors and residents to enjoy—everything from a craft beer & music festival to a hot air balloon festival, 5Ks to Statesville Ghost Tours, Halloween festivities to Pumpkin Fest. Here’s a peek into things to come! The 3rd annual Hops & Harmony Craft Brew Fest happens on Saturday, October 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event features craft beers and ciders from 25+ craft breweries and a great lineup of bands, right in the heart of Downtown Statesville. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. In addition to great beer and delicious food, there will be awesome entertainment! Eli Yacinthe, a local favorite, will start the day at 1 p.m. Next up is Coddle Creek, a high energy creekgrass band, playing at 2 p.m. Striking Copper, a vocal harmony-driven roots rock band from Wilmington that’s fronted by redheaded twin sisters will finish off our day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. On October 19-20 & October 26-27, Haunted Statesville guided walking tours, through the dark alleys and cemeteries within the historic district, showcase the myths and legends of Statesville. Step beyond beautiful Statesville and discover its true haunted history, where tales of spirits, scary creatures, mysterious deaths, and creepy alleys become real. Tours run every half hour between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10+ tax and reservations are required. An amazing 50 hot air balloons, plus live music, Kids’ Zone, Eat Street,

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Artisan Village & Marketplace, Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Garden will fill the weekend of October 19-21! 2018 marks the Carolina BalloonFest’s 45th anniversary—Statesville has the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the country. Every third weekend in October spectators are astounded by the beauty of dozens of hot air balloons in morning flyovers, mass ascensions, and an evening balloon glow. Over the years, the nonprofit organization has generously gifted over $500,000 to charities in our local community. Mark your calendar for the 16th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At this fun-filled community festival, you’ll enjoy artists and craftsmen, yummy festival food, kids’ activities, and three lively stages showcasing a variety of music and entertainment. Performances include demonstrations of dance, gymnastics, and martial arts on the Community Stage and musical entertainers on the Acoustic Stage. Kids will be entertained in the Publix Kids’ Zone where they can smash pumpkins, paint pumpkins, bowl with pumpkins, or compete in the pumpkin pie-eating contest—it is Pumpkin Fest, right? For grown-up kids, Pumpkin Fest’s Classic Cornhole Tournament happens on West Broad Street along with the Taste of NC Craft Beer Garden. The Classic Car Cruise-In transforms Court and South Meeting Streets into a parking lot of classic cars, 1993 and older. Make plans now to join us at these fabulous events. To find out everything that’s going on, visit downtownstatesvillenc. org, visitstatesville.org or facebook.com/ pg/cityofstatesvillerecreationandpark.

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A WORD FROM

Mooresville’s Leadership Programs

ow do you define a leader?

their business community, and the

Is it someone who inspires

needs of their neighbors. Whether it is

others into positive action?

Life Span, the Dove House, the Chris-

Maybe a leader is a resource for infor-

tian Mission, or the Mooresville Soup

mation who is willing to share it with

Kitchen, these nonprofit’s needs are met

others.

with a combined government, business, and community commitment. Our new

Each year at this time, the Mooresville-

potential leaders come face to face with

South Iredell Chamber of Commerce

people in need. They look into the face

defines and identifies new leaders

of poverty. They look into the face of

within our community. We do this

the disabled. They look into the face of

through our leadership programs for

the elderly, and they do not turn away;

adults and high school students. This

each face looks familiar. The common-

year, our adult leadership class is made

ality is their humanity. Apathy quickly

up of the Mooresville Young Profes-

dissolves into empathy. Empowered

sional Group. The program’s purpose is

by fearlessness and a warmed heart,

to help prepare and build new com-

new leaders see the need and resolve to

munity leaders by developing leader-

solve these problems.

ship skills, instilling self confidence, and building team awareness. The

Is a leader a problem solver? Maybe it

students learn to overcome obstacles by

is just someone who helps others reach

communicating and working together

their goals. They say if you help enough

toward a common goal. This is done by

people reach their goals, you will reach

destroying the two great impediments

yours. Potential leaders are all around

to leadership and success in any field of

us. I do not know who they are but I

endeavor: fear and apathy. Fear comes

do know there are a lot more people

in many forms. We might experience

who are capable and willing to help—

fear of failure, fear of success, fear of

they just don’t know how or where

the unknown, and the most primal is

to start. They don’t have the informa-

the fear of survival.

tion needed to do so. The Mooresville Chamber Leadership Program will help

Apathy is described as indifference, an

you get there. And once you have seen

“I don’t care attitude.” But in reality,

what our past leaders have seen, you

apathy comes from a belief that what

will be inspired and motivated just like

you do does not matter. It’s a feeling of

they were.

powerlessness, often brought on by a

Kirk Ballard President and CEO Mooresville - South Iredell Chamber of Commerce

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lack of knowledge or incorrect informa-

It is said, “a mind once expanded

tion. We combat this with education.

beyond its original size can’t go back.”

Each month, the class participants learn

The same can also be said of the human

about their government, their schools,

heart.

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