Lake Norman Currents Magazine

August 2018

BEST OF THE LAKE

Current Award

A weekend

wonderland in

Mooresville

SABOR

takes Lake Norman to the streets Bob McIntosh’s

passion for service

Joy Warner

makes space to create

Back to School

Everything you need to hit the books

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Christopher DiPietro, an industry professional, recently joined Fink’s Jewelers as Store Manager Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC.

Chris brings a decade of jewelry and timepiece expertise to his new appointment after working at Tiffany & Co. for several years throughout the southeast region. During Chris’ time at Tiffany & Co., he earned ‘Store of the Year’ in multiple locations.

Chris also worked for a well-known watch brand in Jacksonville, FL, and most recently as General Manager of their flagship boutique in Aventura, FL. His passion for jewelry and timepieces, coupled with his dedication to building meaningful relationships with his clients by delivering exceptional client service will serve him well in his new role.

Chris and his wife, Brooke, along with their three children, recently relocated to Cornelius, NC. They are looking forward to becoming active members of their new community.

We are thrilled to have Chris join the family at Fink’s Jewelers. For an appointment with Chris, please contact the Birkdale Village location: 704.927.4888 or send him an email at christopher.dipietro@finks.com.

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Contents

About the Cover:

August vol. 11 No. 8

24 Make a Mess Joy Warner empowers teachers and students

26 Thoughts from the Man Cave Mike Savicki’s take on winning

74 Out + About The Peninsula Yacht Club’s Hands Across the Water

76 On the Circuit What’s happening at Lake Norman this month

78 Lori’s Larks Editor Lori K. Tate eats AUGUST 2018

her way around Davidson with Tour De Food

Cover design by Kerrie Boys.

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Movers, shakers and more at the lake

15 Walls of Books comes to Cornelius 16 For the Long Run — Bob

McIntosh’s passion to serve

18 Live Like a Native — A round-up of Lake Norman-area charter schools

19 Take 10 — Creating CURRENTS’ Best of the Lake Contest

20 Karen Smith helps folks move to the next chapter

Lake Spaces

32 The Best of Lake Norman

These are the champions

How we live at the lake

48 Dwellings

New England prep meets southern charm lakeside in Mooresville

Dine + Wine

6

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

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68 Wine Time

Mestizo’s tango of tastes

70 On Tap

40 T rends + Style The best of the best

Ahoy, Jolly Roger Brew

71 In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan Berry Wonderful Muffins

72 Nibbles + Bites

Sabor brings Latin America street food to the lake

Back to School

Everything you need to hit the books

60 Aimee Symington’s tips on how to temper back-to-school anxiety

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42 G ame On

Justin Best has what it takes

64 La Escuelita San Alban Bilingual Preschool has a big heart

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Between the Beacons Charting Your Course to Retirement

Medicare Planning 101

’ve had numerous people ask me to write an article about basic Medicare insurance planning.

Having a good Medicare plan is an important part of any overall retirement plan. Once you reach the age of 65, you become eligible for Medicare and some important decisions must be made. Please be aware, Medicare does not pay for nursing home or Long Term Care expenses! Long Term Care planning is a whole separate issue retirees must address. Check out last month’s article for some ideas on how to tackle Long Term Care planning.

Medicare has four parts, and each part has certain charges and deductibles: Part A is hospital insurance, and covers inpatient care, limited skilled nursing, limited home health care, and hospice. Most folks (or their spouse) have worked long enough (40 quarters) to get Part A for free. If you or your spouse don’t have enough credits earned, then there will be a premium for Part A. Part B is medical insurance

Plans are lettered A through N. Each lettered plan covers a different combination of benefits. As with most things, there are advantages and disadvantages to a Standardized Supplement versus an Advantage Plan. Standardized Supplements give you more freedom to choose your hospitals and doctors, because you’re not limited to a network and can see any doctor who accepts Medicare patients. With an Advantage Plan you must stay within your network or get a referral for care outside of your network. Advantage plans often have cheaper premiums than Standardized Supplements, but there are co-pays and out of pocket charges to consider.

Also, Advantage Plans may not pay for a medical emergency if you’re traveling and outside of your network.

Advantage Plans often include drug coverage in some form, while Standardized Supplements do not.

There are a multitude of ways that Advantage Plans and Standardized Supplements differ from each other, and there’s no perfect plan that works best for everyone.

We tend to prefer the Standardized Supplements. Plan G is usually our go-to recommendation, because we feel it is the most cost effective way to get the most coverage compared to the other plans. There is one very important thing to remember when it comes to Standardized Supplements.

Since these are standardized plans, the coverage is the same no matter which insurance company you choose. What can change drastically between companies is the monthly premium. Don’t pay more than necessary. A lot of the plans with commercials all over TV are going

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If you’d like to learn more about Medicare and your options for supplemental coverage, then you can check out www.medicare.gov and www.ncdoi.com/shiip. SHIIP stands for (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Or you can just get in touch with us and we can get you some educational resources about Medicare.

As always, if you would like more information, any of our free reports, a free consultation, a quote, or a copy of my book “Finding Safe Harbor in Retirement”, then just let us know. At JDS, everything we do is designed to take the worry out of your retirement.

If you’d like to set up a visit to discuss your retirement and get your own Chart Your Course Retirement Plan, then give us a call.

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and covers doctors and health care providers, outpatient care, medical equipment, and some preventative services. The 2018 premium for Part B is $134 per month, but increases for individuals with income over $85,000 or couples with income over $170,000. There is a Part B deductible of $183 for 2018. Most preventative services are covered for no cost.

Original Medicare (refers to Parts A & B) covers approximately 80% of Medicare approved charges. There are a few options for supplemental coverage to pick up all or part of what Original Medicare doesn’t cover, including Part C Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Drug Plans, and Standardized Medicare Supplement Plans. The type of supplemental coverage you choose depends on several factors, including your health, where you live, and how you plan to access or utilize healthcare.

Part C is for Medicare Advantage Plans. If you enroll in an Advantage Plan, then you will opt-out of Original Medicare and enroll in a contracted hospital network that provides benefits similar to Medicare.

Medicare pays the hospital network a certain amount per month for each contracted patient.

Part D is for prescription drug coverage. This may or may not be needed, depending on whether you are on prescription medications. The plan that’s best for you will vary based on your medications.

Lastly, there are Standardized Supplement Plans or Medigap Plans, which are insurance policies purchased through insurance companies, not the government.

from Where I Sit

The magazine by and for the people who call Lake Norman home

Publisher

Here’s Home

MacAdam Smith Mac@LNCurrents.com

THE BEST OF LAKE NORMAN IS EVERYTHING Advertising Director

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he Best of Lake Norman issue is always challenging for me.

As a staff member, we’re not allowed to vote for our favorite restaurant, boutique or anything else for that matter. All we do is create the categories and compile the data for you (page 32).

While it’s fun to come up with categories, we inevitably miss some. My apologies to the coffee shops out there, as I accidentally left off Best Coffee Shop. Anyone who knows me knows how ironic this is because coffee is one of my food groups. Next year, I promise.

All of that aside, I find this issue complicated because it’s hard for me to pick favorites in the Lake Norman area. It’s not because I’m not supposed to be partial as an editor; it’s because there are so many contenders — and that’s mostly a good thing. I’m grateful to live in an area that’s filled with innovative people brimming with good ideas. However, sometimes I worry that we’ve become so blindsided by the new that we’re forgetting the old.

Maybe that’s why I enjoyed interviewing Bob McIntosh, founder of The McIntosh Law Firm, so much for this issue (page 16). Full disclosure, Bob is my neighbor, and he’s one of the first people I heard about when I moved to the Lake Norman area 15 years ago. The McIntosh Law Firm sponsored every event

Photo by Glenn Roberson

by Lori K. Tate

I attended, so I soon realized these folks cared about our community.

Like me, Bob is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His southern accent is intoxicating, as is his affinity for regional colloquialisms. (I can say “fine as frog hair,” and he knows exactly what I mean.) You never have to worry about where you stand with Bob because he’s going to let you know, and I also like the fact that his desk is as messy as mine.

Bob’s ancestors on both sides go back to the 1700s in this area, so he is the ultimate unicorn as far as being from here. When I interviewed him he told me that he could have gone anywhere to practice law but that he chose here “because here’s home.” I know how he feels.

When I was in college, I dreamed about going to a big city and making my mark on this world. But when the time came to do that after graduation, it didn’t feel right to

leave a state that had believed and supported me so much. I attended its public schools from kindergarten through journalism school. I wore my “I like calling North Carolina home” T-shirt as a kid of the ‘70s, and I was honored to spend a summer at the Governor’s School of North Carolina almost 30 years ago.

There was no way I could leave a place that had given so much to me.

Looking back I’m glad that I didn’t leave, and I’m glad that my path led me to Lake Norman. With a beautiful lake, a top-notch college and vinegarbased barbecue at the ready, you really can’t complain about living here. That’s why when you ask me what I think the best of Lake Norman is, my answer is everything. With the exception of the current traffic experiment on I-77, which is another story entirely, most everything about living here is good, and it’s good because it had a fantastic foundation to build on.

So congratulations to all of the winners in our Best of Lake Norman contest. You certainly have reason to celebrate. But when you look at how lucky we are to live here, we all have something to be happy about.

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It will connect the people of Lake Norman through inspiring, entertaining and informative content, photography and design; all of which capture the elements of a well-lived life on and around the community known as Lake Norman.

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Bringing Books Back Walls of Books offers a cozy spot for avid readers

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elinda Humphreys always wanted to open a bookstore.

However, she never thought it was a practical dream until her husband’s job brought them to the Lake Norman area. “Little bookstores seem to be making a comeback, so as soon as I had the opportunity, I jumped on it,” says Humphreys, who opened Walls of Books in Cornelius’ Shops on the Green on May 19. “I think people are reading more. I think people are wanting to go back to a real book in their hand.”

Humphreys, who previously taught high school English in Midlothian, Virginia, is an avid reader. Elizabeth Kostova,

Pat Conroy, Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Edward Rutherfurd are just a sampling of her favorite writers.

When she discovered Walls of Books, a small franchise with 13 locations across the country, she knew she had found the right fit. While the store carries some new books, it mostly focuses on used books. “I wanted to open a used bookstore because there are so many good books in the world and to limit yourself to what came out this week, I think it’s a shame,” says the mother of five, “even if it isn’t great literature.”

Customers are welcome to bring in their books to see if

they qualify for store credit.

You can use store credit for up to 50 percent off in-stock used book purchases. If you return the books you purchased at the store with the store’s yellow sticker on the back, you also receive 50 percent store credit.

Humphreys started with 14,500 books in her cozy 1,200-square-foot space floored with colorful rugs. “I have no idea how many we have now,” she says. “More books come in all the time.”

In addition to books, Humphreys offers storytime for children on Fridays at 11 a.m. There’s also a toy section, complete with the latest from Melissa & Doug, as well as book-

themed gift items. Who’s game for a Great Gatsby pencil pouch?

To make the store complete, Humphreys’ cat, Calliope, a Dilute Calico, lives in the space full time, making sure customers find the books they’re looking for.

“There are so many things that are great to read,” Humphreys says, “and to know that someone else loved them and wanted to share them is great and exciting.” — Lori K. Tate, photography by Anthony Rikansrud

Walls of Books 20920 Torrence Chapel Road Suite B-6 Cornelius www.wallsofbooks.net

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Melinda Humphreys opened Walls of Books in May at Shops on the Green in Cornelius. She has more than 14,500 books in her store.

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For the Long Run

A Passion to Serve

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Bob McIntosh’s goal of helping people in this area hasn’t wavered in 21 years

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ob McIntosh wears a casual button-down shirt and khakis as he sits in his Davidson office. Stacks of papers cover the Mecklenburg County native’s desk, as the founder of The McIntosh Law Bob McIntosh Firm explains how his practice began 21 years ago.

“I spent one morning in traffic on I-77. It took me 45 minutes to get from Exit 28 to just north of Exit 16, and what had traffic stalled was a very large boat had come off the trailer and was sitting in the median in the interstate,” explains McIntosh, who was commuting to Charlotte to practice law at the time. “Everybody was stopped to look at a boat sitting in the median, and I said, ‘This is shortening my life for no reason.

I’m going to move the office to Davidson.’ ” McIntosh says leaving his partners he had worked with for about eight years was the Bob McIntosh serves the community in all sorts of ways through The McIntosh Law Firm in Davidson. hardest thing he’s ever done Regardless of the location, where they can come in and time to the University of North professionally, but he was McIntosh says that service has be successful.

We can have Carolina School of Law, his committed to making things always been the mission of the referrals back and forth to alma mater. work in Davidson. He and two firm.

“We’ r e not your standard one another and support each “I could have gone anywhere associates started working law firm.

Some people would look other’s practices. ” to practice, but I wanted to in 900 square feet in Heritage at us and say, ‘That’s not what Being part of The McIntosh come back here because here’s Plaza by Carolina Cones.

I would expect in a lawyer,’ and Law Firm also means being home. Ninety percent of my “We had five people in two I can understand that,” he says. part of the community, and family either lives or is buried rooms, and we were working “We believe in getting down in the McIntosh sets the bar high by off fold-up tables because within 25 miles of where you’re weeds with a client and getting being involved with all sorts that was the only office space sitting, and it’s been that way the job done. We’re not about of nonprofits in the area. He available at the time,” says since the 1700s,” says McIntosh. billable hours here. …We look at recently wrote the forward to McIntosh, who focuses on “There’s just something special the problem and try to fashion a Nancy Snell Griffith’s book, Ada civil litigation, collections, about this area that attracts resolution that they’re going to be Jenkins: The Heart of the Matter trust administration, law firm me and gives me the passion to about Ada Jenkins Center in management, and business and satisfied with and happy to have.” serve the people of this area.”

There are nine attorneys, Davidson and attends many of transactional law.

— Lori K. Tate, photography by After moving to a bigger office including McIntosh, in the firm, the book signings. He’s active Allison Hinman as well as 40 staff members. “I with Historic Rural Hill, as his at Davidson South Main near tend to let people do their own ancestors on both sides date Fuel Pizza, he eventually set

The McIntosh Law Firm thing. I don’t micromanage the back to the 1700s in this area. up shop in his current location 209 Delberg Street, #203 practice,” explains McIntosh. “I He’s a Freemason and an Eagle at Davidson Cotton Mill, a Davidson building he now owns. try to provide an environment Scout who devotes a lot of www.mcintoshlawfirm.com

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The magazine covers a lot of topics relevant to the area. This magazine is about people and for people.

Within each issue there is a lot of personal input from different folks in the area about everything from boats to dogs. My own personal experience has been twofold. First, I am a customer, and they always fulfill my needs. Secondly, as a vendor of services, we are often called upon to partner with the magazine for different photo shoots, which our employees love to do. It is my opinion that they should continue doing what they have been doing so I can write another little nugget in 10 more years. Congratulations, ya’ll!

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Charter schools are one of many educational opportunities in the Lake Norman area for children.

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f you’re new the area and have school-age children, education is an important topic in your home. As you research educational opportunities, you’ll discover that the Lake Norman area offers many charter schools.

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools independent of local boards of education and school districts. Enrollment is not restricted

by county; however, you must be a resident of North Carolina to attend a North Carolina charter school. While charter schools receive state, local and federal money to educate students, they do not receive money to pay for school buildings, and admission is based on a lottery system if demand exceeds supply. Here’s a roundup of charter schools in the area. — Compiled by Lori K. Tate

Community School of Davidson

Lake Norman Charter School

Lincoln Charter School

565 Griffith Street (K-7) 404 Armour Street (8-12) Davidson www.csdspartans.org

10019 Hambright Road (K-4), 12435 Old Statesville Road (5-8), 12701 Old Statesville Road (9-12) Huntersville www.lncharter.org

7834 Galway Lane Denver 133 Eagle Nest Road Lincolnton www.lincolncharter.org

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Take 10

CURRENTS first Best of the Lake issue was published in August 2014.

Simply the Best While it went well, we ran into one big kink, which was how to properly count the votes in a timely manner. I was vacationing at the beach when we received the data, and Sharon Simpson, co-founder and now advertising manager of the magazine, graciously offered to tally the votes so as not to disrupt my vacation.

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Karen Smith of Next Chapter Moves has moved more than 10 times as an adult and knows what to pack or toss.

luxury in life is knowing there’s someone there to help when you need it; especially during one of the toughest times to find a friend… moving day. Whether it’s a millennial move or a move toward retirement, a truckload of carboard boxes is often packed with anxiety and exhaustion.

Karen Smith has moved more than 10 times as an adult, so she knows a thing or two about what to pack or toss, as well as how to maneuver a stress-free transition. That said, she turned her knowledge into a business to help others. Based

in Cornelius, Next Chapter Moves services the greater Charlotte area as it makes moving easier.

“The most common remark I hear during an initial call is, ‘I’m overwhelmed,’ says Smith.

Moving is more than changing your address with the post office, making sure your pets’ chip ID is updated, and that the utilities are switched off at the old place and switched on at the new place.

“There’s a psychological aspect to parting with items and decision fatigue that occurs during a move,” says Smith.

While Next Chapter Moves

focuses on senior transitions, Smith also gets requests from what she refers to as “those in the fast lane.” “There are differences, including the pace of the move, why the move is occurring and future expectations, but one thing is for sure, there are a lot of moving pieces and unknowns,” she explains.

Smith studied courses on aging, the brain and senses, and hoarding, and has used that information to develop a fullservice support menu for her clients that includes appraising, eliminating, categorizing and organizing to new home

systems. Next Chapter Moves can even set up the new residence to closely resemble the previous place if need be.

“While some people may not have wanted to turn the page, I help and advocate for them so their next chapter starts off right,” says Smith. “The name of my company was chosen purposefully in that it’s the customer’s story. We’re just here to help them turn the page.” — Bek Mitchell-Kidd, photography

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Making and Interpreting Meaning Joy Warner empowers teachers and students through Community School of Davidson

by Rosie Molinary | photography by Lisa Crates

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As the founder and executive director of Community School of Davidson, Joy Warner believes in holistic teaching for children by empowered professionals trusted to do their job.

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or many Lake Normanarea parents, Community School of Davidson is the ideal school for their children.

For Joy Warner, the founder and executive director of the school, Community School of Davidson is the realization of the professional experience she most wanted educators to have and the educational atmosphere she most wanted children to experience.

A dedicated public elementary school educator who had risen into curriculum and service learning leadership, Warner found herself at

a crossroads in the late 1990s when her daughter’s nanny moved away and the administration at her school changed. A significant philosophical shift impacted the educational environment, and Warner chose to resign.

“I was teaching courses at UNC Charlotte as an adjunct staff, and I was doing consulting so I thought I would take a break [from teaching elementary school] and figure out what I wanted to do long term,” Warner recalls.

Soon, it was time for her daughter to start kindergarten,

but as Warner visited schools, she was struck with how things had changed.

“The pendulum in education was in the big swing to high stakes testing and scripted teaching. It swung far away from my educational philosophy. I would go see schools, and I saw a lot of unhappy teachers. That made me sick to my stomach because the things that I believe most in are holistic teaching for children by empowered professionals trusted to do their job,” she explains. “If great teachers aren’t allowed to do what they know is best

for children, you are wasting a great resource. I saw things happening not because teachers thought they should happen but because of how education had been politicized.”

Like any parent, Warner wondered what to do for her daughter. She had spent her career doing what she believed was best for the children in her care, and now she was struck by the fact that she couldn’t find that opportunity for her own child.

“I woke up in the middle of the night and said to my husband, ‘Honey, I think I am going to open a school.’ I wanted

Warner opened Community School in Davidson in 2000 with the help of her husband, Rogers, and Leslie Tomko, a fellow teaching friend.

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a place where kids were the center — they were the why and the what — and a place where great teachers were empowered to do what they knew they needed to do,” says Warner of her vision to use her education and experience to create an ideal school environment.

With her husband, Rogers, and Leslie Tomko, a young teaching friend on board, the small team conceived Community School of Davidson, opening its doors in 2000 and adding a grade every year as it grew. Now, Community School of Davidson serves as a creative laboratory for its students, staff, families and the community.

“One of my great education role models said that ‘To be truly literate, you must be literate in words. You must be literate in numbers and symbols. You must be literate in the arts.’ Creativity is about making meaning and interpreting meaning,” she says.

“This is a basic premise in our school. Authentic interaction with our world requires that intent.”

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To the Victors Go the Spoils…

Winning may be great, but it’s even better with a cool award

by Mike Savicki | photography by Mike Savicki

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or the longest time I thought I knew pretty much everything about winning. I have the memories of great athletic performances dating back years and years to a three-legged race I won as a child at a summer fair.

My favorite sports teams have started winning those long elusive championships and, even as a writer, I am fortunate enough to interview my fair share of notable actors, athletes and even politicians whose names regularly appear in the win column on the biggest stages.

But lately, when I hear the word “winning,” my mind has begun going to strange places. Winning just isn’t what it used to be. Sure, winning means fame, fortune and glory, but it also comes now with controversy, divisiveness, question, doubt and sometimes flat-out disbelief. Simply put, when I think about winning, I’m not as happy as I used to be.

When I suggested the idea of writing about winning for this magazine’s annual “Best of ” issue, I began thinking I had bitten off more than I could chew. On the surface, I could share a word or two about those categories I knew about and gloss over those categories in which I lacked expertise, but my reasoning was dead wrong.

What if I chose to interview nominees from a handful of categories and none of them won? My column would end right about here, short on content and word count.

So, I chose to take a different

path and reached out to someone who is surrounded by winning and winners every day. As the long-time owner of

Huntersville’s Awards North, a family-owned trophy and custom award shop, Crystal Moss knows more about winning than anyone at the lake. She’s the person that leagues, clubs, teams, top corporations, individuals, schools, churches and, yes, even actors, athletes and politicians go to for anything related to winning. If she couldn’t set me straight on winning, I figured, no one could.

“What’s great and what I love best about what we do here are the people and the stories,” Moss tells me as we chat surrounded by more display trophies, medals, plaques, awards, ribbons and crystal than I’ve ever seen in my life. “When you recognize someone for something they have done, you are not only making them feel better about their efforts, you also feel better yourself as you work to pick

Huntersville’s Awards North carries all sorts of awards for all kinds of achievements.

out that perfect award. People just love tokens, recognition for something they did. It’s almost universal.”

Moss says that when a customer leaves, she and her brother-in-law, Josh Carder, and sister, Jessica Carder, who work in the store with her, talk about their stories.

“It’s so fulfilling on many levels,” says Moss. “We have the great opportunity to share the joy that comes with winning, and we help give it that personal touch.”

If more people saw winning the way Moss and her team do, our society would be a better place. As we were finishing our discussion, a customer walked in with her young son to pick

up an award. Moss focused her attention on the boy.

“Do you play any sports?” she asked.

“Baseball and basketball,” the boy answered.

“Do you try your best?” Moss followed.

“Yes, but sometimes it’s hard,” he replied.

“Hold on, I might just have something for you,” Moss said as she walked to the back of her shop. She returned carrying a medal adorned with a red, white and blue ribbon and gave it to the boy. His eyes lit up, and his posture straightened.

And after they left, she told me that as special as winning is, for some it’s even better with a cool award.

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e asked you to vote for your favorite Lake Norman establishments and you didn’t disappoint.

We all know how lucky we are to live in such a vibrant area filled with creative restaurants, quaint shops and a slew of recreational opportunities. Now we know where to find the best of those things. Congratulations to CURRENTS’ 2018 Best of the Lake winners.

The Pimm’s Cup at Kindred is one of the reasons the Davidson restaurant won Best Cocktail.

Photography courtesy of Dance Davidson.

Voted Best Dance Studio, Dance Davidson performs a winter and spring show at Davidson College’s Duke Performance Hall each year.

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LangTree LIVE, a free 22-week concert series that takes place on Thursday evenings, won Best Place for Live Music.

Best Family Night » Birkdale Village Birkdale Village is the small town square reinvented. Located in the heart of Huntersville, this mixed-use shopping center offers fun stores, scores of restaurants for every age and palate, as well as a movie theatre. During the holidays, it’s the place to visit Santa, and during the summer, you can’t

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Best Date Night » Epic Chophouse Driving to Charlotte for a good steak used to be an option before construction nixed that idea. Turns out that’s not a big deal because you can score a great date night with the best steaks around at Epic Chophouse in Downtown Mooresville. Try to sit in the center booths to maximize the ambiance of this charming establishment with a big city feel. 104 S. Main Street, Mooresville, www. epichophouse.com.

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Best Dance Studio » Dance Davidson Dance Davidson owner Terilynne Knox grew up dancing with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and later danced professionally with Bristol Ballet and Roanoke Ballet Theatre.

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Best Place for Girls Night » The Corkscrew Time to paint your nails, blow dry your hair and put on your best outfit because it’s Girls’ Night at The Corkscrew. Plant your crew on the patio at this Birkdale Village establishment for an evening of frolicking and fun with your favorite wine, or beer, as The Corkscrew offers more than 30 beers on rotation. You go, girls! Birkdale Village, 16916 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, www. thescrewcrew.com

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Best Place to Take Your Kids on a Rainy Day » Discovery Place KIDS Based on an “I can” theme, Discovery Place KIDS offers all kinds of imaginative play for kids up to 8 years old. Your little ones can pretend they work at the Town Market, help make a deposit in the facility’s play bank, change the oil in a car or pretend they’re rushing to an emergency in an ambulance. Live shows and a large open art studio round out this fun experience.

105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, www. discoveryplace.org Best Place for Live Music » LangTree LIVE This is the fourth season for LangTree LIVE, a free 22-week concert series that takes place on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville. Some folks arrive as early at 5:30 p.m. to secure a good spot for the show. If you’re lucky, a DJ might be on hand to get the party started beforehand. The series takes place May through September and features a variety of music genres.

LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, www.langtreelkn. com Best Place To Work Out » Pure Barre A lot of sculpting takes place at Pure Barre even though there’s not a chisel in sight. At this studio, the transformation takes place with classes that begin with a warm up and then progress to light weight work, barre work for your thighs and

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beat its free live music series. Add various festivals and events throughout the year, and it’s obvious why this is the place for families to hang out. 8712 Lindholm Drive, Suite 206, Huntersville, www. birkdalevillage.net.

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seat, and then abs. The flow of this class produces fantastic results that will keep you coming back to the barre. Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Suite A, Huntersville; Morrison Plantation 129 Market Place Drive, Suite C, Mooresville, www.purebarre.com Best Marina » The Peninsula Yacht Club If you want to feel like you’re on vacation without leaving town, The Peninsula Yacht Club is for you. Complete with a pool, restaurant, bar, boat slips and rentals, gas dock, special events (Poker Run anyone?), and plenty of other recreational activities (think kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing), this is the place to have fun on the water. 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, www.peninsulayacht.com Best Golf Course » NorthStone Country Club Set on 237 landscaped acres in Huntersville, NorthStone Country Club offers a P.B. Dye signature golf course.

This is a quintessential North Carolina Piedmont golf course with its rolling terrain, strategically placed bunkers, Mini Verde Bermuda greens and Meyers Zoysia fairways. One look as this emerald oasis and you’ll be asking when tee time is.

15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville, www.northstoneclub.com Best Wine Selection » The Corkscrew Ambiance and wine are a great combination, and that’s exactly what The Corkscrew at Birkdale Village offers. With more than 30 wines by the glass and more

than 200 by the bottle, you’re sure to find the right one for your occasion. You can sit inside at the cozy bar or enjoy people watching at its best on The Corkscrew’s quaint patio. Either way, this is the place to unwind with your favorite glass of vino.

Birkdale Village, 16916 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, www. thescrewcrew.com Best Asian Restaurant » eeZ Fusion & Sushi Known for its fresh and innovative sushi, this Birkdale Village spot offers sashimi, nigiri and basic rolls, as well as specialty rolls featuring “non-traditional” fresh meats and vegetables. If sushi is not your thing, you can dine on Thai Coconut Curry, Mongolian Beef or design your own stir-fry creation. Every dish, including sushi, is customizable, and your dining experience will only be enhanced by eeZ’s patio seating, top-notch service and daily drink specials. Birkdale Village, 16925 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Suite F, Huntersville, www.eezfusion.com Best Bakery » Patisserie Café Natives of Bogota, Colombia, Elsa and Manuel Medoza began selling pastries out of the back of their van after church. Now they have two cafes in Mooresville that sell their baked goods, including specialty cakes such as Three Milk, Peanut Butter Dream, Strawberry Batter, Marble Delight and more. You can also enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Patisserie Café. Be sure to check out the crepes! 627 North Main Street, Mooresville; 631 Brawley

Best Beer Selection » Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse Rob Duckworth opened the first location of Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse in 2004 in Mooresville. His philosophy was and still is the “to create simple, non-pretentious menu items that taste great and offer superb beer selections that contain unique and rare beers that can’t be found just anywhere.” The Huntersville location features more than 110 beers on tap, while Mooresville offers more than 40.

You can even join The HopMan Beer Club to earn rewards for continued patronage at Duckworth’s. We’ll drink to that. 16609 Statesville Road, Huntersville; 560 River Highway, Mooresville, www. duckworths.com

Best Burger » Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar If you want a burger, this is the place to go. But we’re not talking a patty, cheese, lettuce and tomato burger. Sure, you can get that at Bad Daddy’s, but you can also get the Sam I Am with American cheese over an easy fried egg, rosemary ham and

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pesto; the Mama Ricotta’s Burger with fresh mozzarella, pesto, vine ripened tomatoes, pepperoncini and extra virgin olive oil; the Pastrami Reuben Burger with Boar’s Head thinly sliced pastrami and Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut on rye toast; and the list goes on and on. All you need to do is come hungry. Birkdale Village, 8625A Lindholm Drive, Huntersville; 279 Williamson Road, Mooresville, www. baddaddysburgerbar.com

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Best Breakfast » Famous Toastery If you’ve been around the Lake Norman area for a while, you know that Famous Toastery’s roots go back to a small house in downtown Huntersville. Back then

it was known as Toast.

Today Famous Toastery is a culinary staple of Davidson’s Main Street, and it also has three other locations (one in Huntersville and two in Mooresville) in the Lake Norman area. Whether you opt for Banana Nut Flapjacks, The Avocado Omelet or its Famous Hash, Famous Toastery will get your day off to a tasty start.

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Best BBQ » Lancaster’s Eastern NC Style BBQ The Lancaster family began Lancaster’s Eastern NC Style BBQ in 1986 in a small gas station. Now there are two locations in the Lake Norman area that serve delicious barbecue, as well as Redneck Fries, Redneck Nachos, Firecracker Shrimp and Fried Pickles. If you’re a transplant, Eastern NC Style barbecue is vinegar - and pepper-based, as there are no tomatoes involved. That said, Lancaster’s offers barbecue pork dinners and trays with your choice of two sides — think Brunswick stew, barbecue beans, fried whole okra, collards, mac and cheese, and more. 9230 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville; 515 Rinehardt Road, Mooresville, www. lancastersbbq.com

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Pellegrino’s Trattoria is home to the “Biggest Meatball in North Carolina,” and it also won Best Pizza/Italian and Best Desserts in our Best of the Lake Contest.

Best Cocktail » Kindred Owned by Joe and Katy Kindred, Davidson’s Kindred was named “The South’s Best Restaurant in North Carolina”

by Southern Living in 2018. It was ranked eighth on Bon Appetit’s list of best new American restaurants of 2015. As if that isn’t enough, Kindred was also named a

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James Beard Award Semifinalist in 2016. Part of its charm is its swanky cocktails. So next time you’re waiting for a table while seated at Kindred’s marble bar, be sure to order a Pimm’s Cup or an Oaxaca Flocka. Cheers! 131 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.kindreddavidson.com Best Dessert » Pellegrino’s Trattoria Thank goodness Robert Pellegrino uses his talents for good.

The New Jersey transplant studied chemical engineering and morphs that knowledge into baking the best desserts around.

In particular he’s known for his 30-pound coconut cake. Brother Giovanni says that once he touts it on Pellegrino’s Facebook page, half of the cake is gone in five minutes. Other favorites include Roberto’s chocolate cake and his cheesecake with sauces like blueberry and peach. That’s amore! 275 N. Main Street, Troutman, www.pellegrinostrattoria.com.

Best Mexican Restaurant » La Unica Mexican Restaurant This family-owned Mexican restaurant is popular with the lunch crowd, as well as the dinner crowd — and for good reason.

Serving authentic Mexican food fast is never a bad thing, and that’s exactly what you’ll get here. Soft corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions are standard for La Unica’s tacos, while breakfast is served all day. Huevos Rancheros anyone? 16203 Northcross Drive, Huntersville, www.launicarestaurants. com Best Pizza/Italian » Pellegrino’s Trattoria The Pellegrino brothers are quick to tell you that Pellegrino’s Trattoria is an Italian restaurant that serves pizza — very good pizza. If you don’t believe us, order its Detroit Style Pizza. This almost-no-crust pizza is baked on a pan with downward facing slanted sides, resulting in the carmelization of the cheese in the

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Best Lakeside Dining and Best Outdoor Dining » North Harbor Club You don’t have to be a member to come to this club; you just need to be able to enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful setting.

Nestled in a cozy Lake Norman cove off of Davidson’s shore, North Harbor offers a large patio, complete with couches for cocktails, live music, boat slips for parking and half-price wine by the bottle every Tuesday night. If that’s not enough to tempt you, North Harbor’s Cornmeal Crisped Catfish paired with an asiago-basil potato cake, green-chile tartar sauce and Carolina Coastal-style slaw will. 100 N. Harbor Place, Davidson, www. northharborclub.com

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Best Ice Cream » Kilwin’s If you can resist the scrumptious scent coming from this Birkdale Village establishment, you’re stronger than most people.

Aside from its amazing fudge, Kilwins also offers 32 flavors of ice cream — Salted Caramel, Toasted Coconut and New Orleans Praline are the top favorites. You can count on your sweet treat to be served on a warm waffle cone, as the cones are made inhouse and kept warm under a heat lamp. Birkdale Village, 16926 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Suite A, Huntersville, www.kilwins.com

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crust. Brother Giovanni had to stop eating it because he gained 25 pounds in three months.

Pellegrino’s is also known for serving the “Biggest Meatball in North Carolina.”

Think one huge, round 29- to 33-ounce ball (before cooking) stuffed with mozzarella cheese, garlic and parsley, breadcrumbs (soaked to add juiciness), grated cheese, balsamic, Worcestershire sauce, a couple of spices, and, of course, a “secret ingredient.” It’s not on the menu, so watch Pellegrino’s Facebook page to find out when it’s being served.

275 N. Main Street, Troutman, www. pellegrinostrattoria.com Best Salad » Fresh Chef Kitchen Owners Brad Blumer and Mel Funk were not messing around when they put the word “fresh” in the name of their restaurant, and one of the best ways to experience Fresh Chef Kitchen’s freshness is to eat one its salads. While they are all good, the kale salad here has a cultlike following in the area and with good reason. Featuring Parmesan cheese, crushed croutons and a red pepper lemon vinaigrette dressing, this salad is fit for royalty, which might explain why its newest location is in The Queen City.

The Shops at Fresh Market, 20609 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius; 645 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, www.freshchefkitchen.com Best Sports Bar » Jack’s Corner Tap With more TVs than you can count inside and outside of this gastro pub, this is the place to while away an afternoon and or/night watching sports. And what’s better than bonding with fellow fans over wings and beer, which are staples at Jack’s Corner Tap. In addition to watching your favorite team, there’s Margarita Mondays, Trivia Wednesday, brunch on the weekends, live music every Friday and Saturday night, and more. Go Jack’s!

Magnolia Plaza, 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius, www. jackscornertaplkn.com Best Boutique » Poppies Just look for the pink awning at Birkdale Village, and you’ll discover the monogram oasis of Poppies. Owner Kate Kazmer began making her mark more than 10 years ago, and her preppy boutique simply gets better with age. Whether you’re

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searching for shower gifts (bridal and baby), graduation presents, a pink ukulele or a colorful treat for yourself, you’re sure to find it here. Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Huntersville, www. poppiesgifts.com Best Men’s Boutique » Hampton’s Men’s Clothing The mother and son team of Tyler and Jan Hampton originally opened Dixieland Clothing in Davidson in 2014. When they decided to expand, they moved their luxury menswear boutique to LangTree Lake Norman and changed the name of their shop to Hampton Men’s Clothing.

Here you’ll find classic designs by Hickey Freeman, Samuelsohn, Alden, Stenstroms, Peter Millar, as well as a Bald Head Blues section. Hampton’s even has a putting green for guests to enjoy. This is where the sharp-dressed men of Lake Norman go to stock their closets. LangTree Lake Norman, 120 Langtree Village Drive, Suite 105, Mooresville, www. hamptonsmens.com Best Home Decor Shop » The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul Two years ago Interior Designer Lori Savio opened The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul in Old Town Cornelius, and she’s constantly adding products and services to make home design easier for her customers. This past spring Savio combined her design business with Lindsay Foess of Montrose LLC to create Home, Heart & Soul Design and Renovation. In addition, you’ll find all sorts of items in her shop to make your house a home. From Magnolia Home Candles to fabric to serving pieces to art, The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul will

Photography by Brant Waldeck.

Savvy Salon & Day Spa in Cornelius offers all the services you need to feel gorgeous. That’s why it was voted Best Salon/Spa.

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Best Salon/Spa » Savvy Salon & Day Spa Pat Helmandollar started Cornelius’ Savvy Salon & Day Spa in 1995 with two full-time and two part-time hairdressers and a nail technician. Now she

has more than 40 employees who are intent on pampering you to pieces. Whether you’re getting your hair foiled, nails painted, face exfoliated or muscles massaged, you will leave Savvy feeling beautiful, refreshed and rejuvenated.

20430 W. Catawba Avenue, #2, Cornelius, www.savvysalonanddayspa. com

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1» Johnnie-O Prep-Formance Pants, $125; Peter Millar Shirt, $115; Samuelsohn Coat, $1,095; L.E.N. Belt, $195 — Hampton’s Men’s Clothing,120 Langtree Village Drive, Suite 105, Mooresville, www.hamptonmens.com.

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2» Ecco Golf Shoes, $240 — Hampton’s Men’s Clothing,120 Langtree Village Drive, Suite 105, Mooresville, www.hamptonmens.com.

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3» Canvas Pouch, $20; Monogram, $8 — Poppies, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.poppiesgifts.com and Facebook.

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4» Martin Dingham Loafers, $250 — Hampton’s Men’s Clothing, 120 Langtree Village Drive, Suite 105, Mooresville, www.hamptonmens.com.

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5» Cornelius Notepad, $18.99 — The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.homeheartandsoul.com.

6» Pure Gloss by Jane Iredale in Snow Berry, $26 — Savvy Salon & Day Spa, 20430 W. Catawba Avenue, #2, Cornelius, www.savvysalonanddayspa.com.

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7» Set of Alexander Jars, $179 — The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.homeheartandsoul.com.

10» Fondant Extentioniste, $40; Bain Extentioniste, $33; Serum Extentioniste, $51 (All by Kerastase) — Savvy Salon & Day Spa, 20430 W. Catawba Avenue, #2, Cornelius, www.savvysalonanddayspa.com.

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11» Workout Hair Don’t Care Hat, $22 — Pure Barre, Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Suite A, Huntersville; Morrison Plantation, 129 Market Place Drive, Suite C, Mooresville, www.purebarre.com.

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12» Loren Seamless Bra by Pure Barre, $39 — Pure Barre, Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Suite A, Huntersville; Morrison Plantation, 129 Market Place Drive, Suite C, Mooresville, www.purebarre.com.

13» Monogrammed Lunch Bag, $20 — Poppies, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www. poppiesgifts.com and Facebook.

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14» Navy Tartan Tight by DYI, $90 — Pure Barre, Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Suite A, Huntersville; Morrison Plantation, 129 Market Place Drive, Suite C, Mooresville, www.purebarre.com.

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9» Monogrammed Melamine Platter, $42 (special order) — Poppies, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.poppiesgifts.com and Facebook.

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8» Distressed Lamp, $249 — The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.homeheartandsoul.com.

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Justin Best’s goal is to one day play college baseball and make it to the Major Leagues. For now, the rising eighth grader at Langtree Charter Academy plays for the Dirtbags, an elite travel team that plays Perfect Game and Triple Crown events mostly in the Southeast.

During summer break, Best spends his mornings practicing at the Westmoreland Athletic Complex in Cornelius.

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by Holly Becker | photography by Ken Noblezada

any 13-yearold boys like to spend their summer break sleeping in, but not Justin Best. The Cornelius teen rises with the sun and arrives at Westmoreland Athletic Complex between 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. five mornings a week. There, he spends the next few hours practicing his swing.

Justin’s father, Rick Best, is right by his side. A retired Army war veteran, Rick is Justin’s swing and practice coach. The father-son team is committed to pursing Justin’s baseball dreams.

“If you want to be really good, you have to train, and if the opportunity comes, you have to be ready,” says Justin.

Swinging toward success An avid golfer who played on the mini tour, Rick had dreams of his son becoming a golfer.

That all changed as soon as Justin picked up a bat and glove and began playing Little League Baseball at 5 years old.

Rick realized Justin might have a special talent around age 9 but knew his son needed

to train harder if he wanted to stand out, especially since he would be transitioning to a larger field.

“He was getting overlooked because he needed to be bigger and stronger,” remembers Rick.

Justin began lifting weights and practicing an hour before school each morning.

The family transformed their basement into a training facility so Justin could practice yearround rain or shine.

“We have it set up so he can take ground balls. We have a net so he can hit balls inside,” says Rick. They also

use Diamond Kinetics, a smart device used to collect and track data regarding swing speed.

A 12-month span between the ages of 11 and 12 really began to show the benefits of Justin’s commitment to training.

“He had two grand slams and 46 homeruns. He had eight games where he batted 1,000 without getting out,” recalls Rick.

Justin’s goal is to one day play college baseball and make it to the Major Leagues. For now, the rising eighth grader at Langtree Charter Academy plays for the Dirtbags, an elite

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travel team that plays Perfect Game and Triple Crown events mostly in the Southeast. Justin plays shortstop, second base and centerfield. At 6 feet tall and 149 pounds, Justin is now a powerhouse when he’s at bat.

“My favorite thing about baseball is hitting because you get to hit bombs all day,” explains Justin.

He’s quickly becoming a rising star on the baseball field with each tournament he plays. Perfect Game recently identified Justin as an Elite National Player, and he was selected for the 2018 Perfect Game 13U East Championship All Tournament team. He was also named to the Under Armour National Team.

“Justin did an awesome job for his first ever workout with us, especially at bat, and with continued hard work, the sky is the limit for him,” says Chris Brown, development director for the Under Armour Baseball Factory.

Turning point at LakePoint This spring Justin caught the eye of Coach Bert Strane, a former pro baseball player turned scout. Justin was playing at a tournament in LakePoint, Georgia, where some of best amateur baseball tournaments in the country are

held. Strane recognized Justin’s potential and wrote to Major League Baseball.

“This is the type of player MLB should embrace. He is one of those people we’ll talk about.

He reminds me of [Gregory] Polanco with Pittsburgh [Pirates],” says Strane, in his letter.

This twist of fate landed Justin an opportunity of a lifetime this summer. He was invited to attend the Elite Development Invitational camp in July in Vero Beach, Florida. Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association and USA Baseball sponsor the camp. The invitation is an incredible honor, as only 150 baseball players, ages 13 to 16, from across the country are selected for this prestigious, all-expenses paid camp. More than 30 former professional baseball players have served as instructors at the camp, including Maury Wills, Marquis Grissom, Lee Smith, Endy Chavez, Jerry Manuel and Tom Gordon.

Says Justin, “I’m grateful for the opportunity because a lot of kids wish for it.”

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“New England prep meets southern charm.” That’s how Interior Designer Jody Kurtz describes one of her recent projects, a 5,400-square-foot lakeside home in Mooresville. The owner of Kathryn Lilly Interiors worked with brothers Mike and Jim Shalvoy of Patrick Joseph Distinctive Homes to bring this weekend retreat to life for a family of seven, and the result is an oasis of casual coastal elegance.

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It all began with a lakeside spec home by Patrick Joseph Distinctive Homes in Cornelius. When a father of five saw the house, he contacted Mike to see if they could build the same house in Iredell County.

Luckily, Mike had a lakeside lot for sale in Mooresville, but the plans for the house needed to be modified to work with the lot.

With the help of JJ Barja, owner and president of Elite Design Group, they designed a home that captured the feeling of the spec home, as well as breathtaking views of the lake.

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The entrance of the home was strategically placed so that guests get a wonderful view of the main channel upon entering.

The lot’s 180-degree lake view served as a design beacon throughout the project, as it dictated the placement of the front door.

Nestled in the middle of an L-shaped design you’ll find the entrance to the home flanked by a two-car garage and a one-car garage.

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“I just love the relaxed feel when you walk into the house.” — Jody Kurtz the main channel you can have. … Typically in our waterfront houses there’s a few money shots, and opening the front door is one of them.”

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“There’s a chaise on one end of it. That’s the spot everyone fights for.”

The living room also features a coffered shiplap ceiling, as well as a walnut mantel with shiplap underneath. The surround of the fireplace is made of soapstone, and accordion doors open to the covered veranda, allowing the space to expand for entertaining.

In the kitchen, the family, who prefers to remain anonymous, wanted a large island that could seat everyone. “It was too big for a countertop slab without having a seam, so we went with a black walnut top,” says Jody. “It

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Off of the kitchen, the dining area curves to accent the view of the lake even more. “This is the best view in the house,” says Mike. “It looks down on the infinity edge pool and the lake.”

Appalachian Antique Hardwoods custom made the round table, and Kurtz found chairs for the table from Dutchmans in Cornelius. The chandelier designed in a distressed lantern style was also made from a wine barrel like the fixture in the foy-

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The home’s cigar room has a patriotic feel, as it features blue grasscloth by Phillip Jeffries.

er, while beams of French oak stained to match the floors bring even more warmth to the space.

Kurtz found the perfect sideboard for the space at Market. “We had another piece planned for that space, and when I went to Market I saw that piece and thought it was perfect because it was an oversized large piece that has a honed granite top with a raw edge,” she explains.

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A stunning sphere chandelier from Restoration Hardware and large framed prints of divers from Wendover Art Group add just the right amount of punch to the top of the staircase. “I just thought the diving prints were great for a lake house,” says Kurtz.

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Upstairs you’ll find a guest room with framed 1950s vintage swimsuits, adding to the lake house feel even more. The youngest son and daughter of the family have rooms that flank the game room. Both bedrooms have doors that lead out onto the balcony, a cool hangout spot for the younger set.

The exterior’s mix of Tennessee fieldstone and wood coupled with a cedar shake roof gives the home the appearance of history, something this family plans to make lots of in the coming years.

“Jim and I strive to just do cool exteriors. When you drive by our houses, you can’t tell if they’ve been there a year or 20 years. We try to blend them in,” says Mike. “I just love the relaxed feel when you walk into the house,” adds Kurtz.

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Back to school used to mean sharpening a pencil and grabbing a notebook. These days there’s a lot more to it than that — think tutors, computers, after school activities, medical check-ups and the list goes on. We’ve put to together a Back to School section to help you and your children prepare for the big day. And don’t worry, there’s not a quiz at the end.

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hether your second grader is nervous about his new teacher or your sophomore is a little panicked about her AP class load, social anxiety is common when kids head back to school. The good news is that there are things you can do to help your child temper those anxieties for the new school year.

As the CEO of Finesse Worldwide Incorporated, Davidson’s Aimee Symington teaches social skills and etiquette to children and adults worldwide and knows firsthand how these skills can ward off social anxiety. The mother of two is quick to point out that she deals with mild social anxiety where kids get anxious in social situations, won’t look people in the eye, talk quietly and avoid being the center of attention. In more severe cases of anxiety, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy are in order.

One of the main contributors to social anxiety these days is the advent of social media and cell phones. “While technology helps us in a lot of ways, what is happening is that people are not learning how to communicate one on one,” says Symington.

“I think we also need to look at our lifestyle and our parenting lifestyle. I think generally people are so busy. We overcommit our kids, and we as parents aren’t really taking

Davidson’s Aimee Symington teaches social skills and etiquette to children and adults worldwide.

the time that we need to sit down and teach our kids some of the things they need to know.”

Symington says it’s important to teach basic social skills to children so that they will be more prepared for their middle school and high school years when parents are not setting up play dates and volunteering at school.

“When you teach kids to say ‘please,’ what you’re really teaching them is that people have options of whether to do something for you or not and that you need to use polite words,” she explains. “Using the term ‘thank you’ shows gratitude and that feeling and behavior of gratitude is so important as you go through life.”

During play dates, you can teach kids to be a polite host by having them invite

guests in and share toys. You also need to teach them that when they go to someone else’s house they need to follow their rules.

“With all of these things you’re setting up the foundation of them being a caring and respectful person,” says Symington.

Later in kindergarten through fifth grade, kids need to know how to make friends. Smiling at other children and doing kind things for fellow students help tremendously. “If you see a kid and they drop their backpack, help them pick it up. If they need a crayon to color, share yours,” she says. “It’s teaching kids to be empathetic. …You’re teaching kindness and respect, but also what happens is the feedback that they get is very positive.

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Symington suggests roleplaying with your child before school starts.

those things, and that helps to increase their self-confidence.”

Symington says people are attracted to people who seem confident. She says you can teach kids how to interact in these different situations by roleplaying with them. Pretend they’re going into a new classroom and that they’re meeting kids for the first time. Better yet, if you know some of the kids who are going to be in their class, invite them over for a play date before school starts so they can get to know each other. Symington invented a board game called Blunders that helps kids figure out these situations.

“If kids start feeling really confident, then they get this positive reinforcement from kids and adult teachers and coaches.

It starts to build on itself, and they see that whatever situation they’re in that they can handle it,” says Symington.

In middle school and high school social media comes into play. “If they are confident in themselves, then maybe they won’t be led down that wrong path of meeting the wrong people,” says Symington. “I think teaching kids at that

age how to interact appropriately in person and through texting and social media is really important.”

Symington teaches Impressions: Social Skills for Success to students in fifth through seventh grades.

Impressions is a new form of cotillion that covers etiquette, social skills and communicating via technology. “One of the most important things to teach kids is literally conversation skills, how to talk other kids and adults with ease and confidence,” explains Symington, who likes to play the game Conversation Catch. “You get a ball, and the idea is that you want kids to learn that they need to ask questions of other people. … This game is simple. You throw the ball, and you ask them a question. They answer it and then ask a question and throw the ball back.”

Symington says that kids who aren’t able to handle themselves in different situations often lose opportunities. “Every parent wants the best for their kid,” says Symington.

“It’s more than reading and writing and all of that, it’s also social skills.”

Top Five Tips to Help Reduce Children’s Social Anxiety

by Aimee Symington 1. Teach the basics and practice, practice, practice.

Teach children as soon as they’re able to talk the basics of good social skills: Look people in the eyes when talking to them, smile, listen, ask questions, say “please” and “thank you,” shake hands and show respect.

2. Encourage confident conversation skills. Teach your children how to make polite conversation with adults and with peers in order to make friends and build the relationship. Teach them to ask questions of others, listen, and show interest and empathy and then practice this often.

4. Practice on your home turf. In the safe environment of your home, have your children have friends over starting at an early age so they can practice their social skills and manners in a comfortable environment.

Invite new classmates over even before school starts.

5. Set expectations then praise and reinforce.

Teaching and roleplaying with your children how to behave in all social situations (in restaurants, at school, on the playground, at grandma’s) are the essential first steps. Try not to give excuses for your kids, “Sorry, Emma is so shy,” or give them electronic devices where they should be interacting and socializing with adults and/ or other kids. Then, praise your children when they do something well and continue to reinforce those confident new social skills.

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3. Have positive body language. According to research, the two most “likable” traits in a person are warmth and confidence. So, children who greet others with a smile, give eye contact, have confident posture and are not looking at an electronic device will make a great first impression, which will

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A Little School with a Big Heart La Escuelita San Alban Bilingual Preschool helps Hispanic children prepare for kindergarten

by Renee Roberson photography courtesy of La Escuelita San Alban Bilingual Preschool

he start of school is right around the corner, and for some area Hispanic families, there is often an added layer of navigating the public school system with a language barrier firmly in place. Several years ago a Davidson resident and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church member, who wishes to remain anonymous, recognized the need for an early intervention bilingual program and helped set the wheels in motion.

In 2014, the church founded the La Escuelita San Alban Bilingual Preschool designed to serve primarily low-income Hispanic families in the Lake Norman area with the goal of providing first-generation Spanish-speaking children the chance to enter the public school system on equal footing with their English-speaking counterparts. The preschool was modeled after a similar program at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Charlotte.

“Spanish-speaking children can face unforeseen challenges when they enter public schools,” says Pat Shaw,

one of the founding board members for the preschool. “Often, young Hispanic children, who have learned only their native tongue, are launched into an unfamiliar, English-speaking environment where they can find themselves left behind because of cultural differences. Teachers lament that the achievement gap slows the pace of instruction throughout the class.”

The early-learning program is literacybased with an emphasis on processfocused art and hands-on science.

Students have the opportunity to work in a large garden where they can water plants and help harvest vegetables throughout the year. And while language immersion is one of the tenets of the program, Shaw points out that it also includes a full range of skills necessary for kindergarten preparedness — such as fine motor skills, socializing with peers and managing the contents of a school lunch.

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importance of providing community resources to the Spanish-speaking parents of the children with ESL classes, health and nutrition information, and early intervention services such as speech assessments and special education screenings.

Volunteer family liaisons also share professional knowledge and help families effectively advocate for their children’s needs.

La Escuelita San Alban Bilingual Preschool serves 3 to 4-year-olds in its half-day program Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The school follows the CharlotteMecklenburg Schools’ schedule and operates out of two large classrooms in Davidson’s Ada Jenkins Center. It has a low student-teacher ratio of two teachers per 12 students for the

3-year-old classroom and 14 students per two teachers for the 4-year-olds. Tuition is offered on a sliding scale, and with instruction in both English and Spanish, non-Spanish speaking families can also enroll their children in the program for an immersion experience.

“Sometimes our biggest hurdle is realizing these little people need a bridge,” says Shaw. “This is a beautiful way to help them to develop a love of learning.”

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here’s a difference between a great novel and a wine list. Read a novel a second time and you might discover something new that interests you, but the novel is still the same as it was originally. Read a wine list a second time and you may also find something new that interests you, but that’s because the wine list has changed — at least if it’s a good wine list.

This naturally brings me to good Mexican food and Latin wine. I love Mexican food, but I’m put off when the main beverage that accompanies it is beer. Wine, if it’s available at all, is usually low quality and has generally been stored for a long time in a warm spot. Not for me.

There’s one place that doesn’t fit this mold. One Saturday my wife and I wandered into Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Davidson for lunch and a review of their updated wine list.

Mestizo has an extensive wine list, and the wines are well cared for. I’ve always liked the fact that Mestizo kept a couple of good Mexican

wines on its list. Mexican food with Mexican wine seems like the right thing to do. However, Mestizo’s Mexican wine had become difficult to procure and a complete revamp of the list was in the works.

My request and my hope was that they could come up with a wine from Chile, Carmenère. The Carmenère grape has suffered a near death experience. It faded away in its native France, but it has found a home and is thriving in Chile.

Despite its French roots, it has taken on a Latin character, truly expressing the soil and climate of regions in Chile. I opened Mestizo’s wine list, and there was my Carmenère.

For me, wine is an integral part of a meal at this restaurant.

The two of us start with a glass of another wine from Chile, a Sauvignon Blanc. It’s dry and crisp, and it’s a great way to clean off the palate. I sip it along with the chips and salsa that come to the table — my wife prefers a bowl of pico de gallo.

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Mestizo’s wine list pairs well with its menu Trevor Burton favors a flavorful burrito and a glass of Carmenère that truly displays its Latin origin.

and look at the menu.

I’m pretty predictable at this restaurant, I consistently order a Chile Relleno. But my glass of the new Carmenère got me into exploring mode. I settled on a Burrito Mestizo — chicken, chorizo (Mexican sausage) and a host of other goodies.

Mestizo is unlike what you think of when you think of a Mexican restaurant. Its dishes are described as “contemporary Mexican cuisine,” and that’s exactly what is delivered. There is not a shred of ground beef or ground chicken in the place.

These are authentic dishes that

you would find in Mexico.

I miss the Mexican wine that used to be on Mestizo’s wine list, but a glass of Chilean wine as an alternative definitely hits the spot. A flavorful burrito and a glass of Carmenère that truly displays its Latin origin is a great way to while away a Saturday lunchtime, or lunchtime any other day of the week for that matter. Color me contented.

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On Tap Ahoy, Beerlovers!

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ucked away in a nondescript business park located off Williamson Road on Mooresville’s west side, sits an oddity in today’s brewing landscape. It’s a brewery without a taproom, a sprawling biergarten or a food truck parked outside.

Instead, it’s a brewery that’s just, well, a brewery. And, with a capacity of less than one barrel, it also happens to be North Carolina’s smallest brewery.

“I do everything,” begins Jolly Roger Brew’s affable founder and only employee, Tony Philipp.

“With craft beer, the number one thing people ding you on is consistency. Since we only make one thing, it’s not that difficult,” explains Philipp. “I put my grains in there, turn it on and it does the exact same thing every time.”

And, how about that beer?

Jolly Roger’s offering, a tropicalinspired double IPA, checks in at 7.5 percent ABV, placing it at the lighter end of the DIPA spectrum.

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Eschewing the now-common brewery and taproom model, Jolly Roger Brew keeps things simple by design. “Our business model is all about getting fresh beer out there.”

“It’s kind of been in my blood,” says Philipp, who was raised in Bavaria by his German parents, and developed a passion for the beer-making process at a young age. In the spring he’d work on the farm helping them spin up hops, and in the summertime they’d harvest the crop together.

Disappointed by the beers he found upon moving back to the United States as a young adult, Philipp began experimenting with home brewing. However, it wasn’t until he took courses in Appalachian State University’s fermentation science program years later, that things got serious.

Borrowing a page from local German brewers, Philipp produces only one beer. It’s this approach applied to a 50-liter internet-connected Speidel braumeister system that enables Jolly Roger Brew’s sole proprietor to produce a consistent product.

beer that is not as bitter as your typical west coast IPA. The pineapple citrus aroma lingers, eventually giving way to a nice malty finish.

Philipp welcomes visitors to his brewery on Thursdays and Fridays between 3-6 p.m. to fill their growlers and talk brewing technology. But be forewarned, aside from a small sample, by law patrons may not imbibe on site. If sitting down to enjoy a pint is more your interest, Philipp suggests visiting Blu Star Grill, The Kilted Buffalo, Lake Norman Tavern or Miciah’s Tavern, where Jolly Roger Brew’s Tropical DIPA holds a permanent tap position.

“We’re edgy, niche, fun,” says Philipp. “As you can tell by the Jolly Roger theme, it’s really about having a good time around the lake.”

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Vibrant, fast-paced Sabor Latin Street Grill offers Latin American cuisine.

atin American flavor hit the streets of Lake Norman this summer with the opening of Sabor Latin Street Grill. The Huntersville location opened at Rosedale Shopping Center in June, and a Davidson location at Davidson Commons is coming soon.

Dalton Espaillat launched the fast-growing Charlottebased restaurant chain, serving authentic Latin American cuisine, in 2013.

Sabor Latin Street Grill will

boast 11 locations in the Charlotte metro area by the end of the summer.

Fast, casual street food A Dominican Republic native, Espaillat says street food is an integral part of Latin American culture, as it is sold from portable carts in the street or in public spaces.

Most of the food can be hand held and eaten on the go, though most guests at Sabor Street Grill enjoy sitting at

tables, booths or the outdoor patio.

“In Latin America, it’s very common to eat from food carts,” explains Espaillat.

“I wanted to replicate the food style in a fast, counter service concept.”

Sabor Latin Street Grill’s street food is not tied to one particular Latin American country. Instead, the menu is a melting pot of cuisine representative of countries like Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, El Salvador,

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Other crowd favorites include Elota loco, also known as Mexican street corn, and Yuka fries, a root vegetable starchy like a potato.

The menu is highly customizable, with vegan and vegetarian options. Patrons have the flexibility to mix and match proteins, including tofu. The restaurant also accommodates gluten-free diners with a separate fryer for gluten-free foods.

The salsa bar features seven types of house-made salsas — pineapple salsa and the green monster, both with a little kick, are local favorites. Two of the salsas change seasonally, and chips are made fresh each day and fried in-house.

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Grill is best known for its cocktails and margaritas.

“We’ve been voted one of the best margaritas in Charlotte,” says Expaillat. “All of our cocktails are made with fresh juices.”

Drink options also include local craft beer, as well as Mexican sodas and Mexican Coke.

Latin vibe, local charm Sabor’s interiors are bright and colorful, reminiscent of the vibrancy of Latin America, and create a warm, inviting atmosphere for dining. Each restaurant location has a wall mural celebrating an aspect of Latin American street

food culture. The focus of the Huntersville mural is a street vendor from Espaillat’s childhood in Santiago. He also ties something from the neighborhood or town into the interiors. Old black and white town photos are creatively used to spell out “Huntersville” on a wall behind the counter.

“We like to become part of the neighborhood we are in and support the community,” says Espaillat.

Sabor Latin Street Grill 761 N. Main Street 14230 Reese Boulevard, Huntersville 704.727.0018 704.727.0018

624 Jetton Street, Davidson 980.689.2687 www.saborcharlotte.com Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Dominican Republic and Mexico.

“We’re not your typical burrito joint. We do it authentic and make it all in house. We have high quality food at affordable price points in a fun, fast-casual environment,” says Espaillat.

Of course, staples like tacos, quesadillas and burritos are on the menu, but many of its most popular items include streets foods not widely found in Mexican-style chain restaurants. Bestsellers include empanadas, an Argentinean fried pastry filled with cheese, a protein or vegetables; and arepas, a Venezuelan white maize cake filled with a protein, cheese, tomatoes, onions and rosada sauce.

Out + About

Hands Across the Water Photography courtesy of The Peninsula Yacht Club n Saturday, June 17, The Peninsula Yacht Club held its 18th Annual Poker Run titled Hands Across the Water. The event included a silent auction with 117 donations from local businesses and Peninsula Yacht Club members.

The silent auction raised almost $14,000 for Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. A fish fry capped off the evening, followed by live music performed by Midnight Allie on the lawn of the club.

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For more information regarding The Peninsula Yacht Club, visit www. peninsulayacht.com.

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TREATING HOT DOGS & COOL CATS ALL SUMMER LONG

In Addition To Traditional Veterinary Care We Offer: Acupuncture Eastern Medicine Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Chiropractic Care Cold Laser Therapy Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment

Call 704-948-6300 to schedule an appointment.

Tom Hemstreet, DVM, RSO Donna Warren, DVM

Jean Tuttle, DVM, CCRP, CVSMT Lauren Kappers, DVM

Kay Wahl, DVM, CVA Gretchen Burke, DVM

Treating Pets Like Family For 20 Years

704.948.6300 • www.LakeCrossVet.com 106 Parr Drive, Huntersville, NC

In The Big Yellow House Off Of Hwy. 73

Carolyn Ives, DVM Kari Hyatt, DVM

at the Lake

a month of things to do at the Lake Date Night

LangTree LIVE Concert Series (Every Thursday) Enjoy live music every Thursday night at LangTree Lake Norman. 7-9 p.m. Free.

LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, www.langtreelkn.com.

Mingling on the Greens Concert Series (Through August 25) Come hear live music every Saturday and Sunday night throughout the summer. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.net.

The 2018 Music on Main Concert Series (August 3) The Stranger, a Billy Joel Tribute performs. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Mooresville Town Hall Lawn, www.ci.mooresville.nc.us.

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Davidson Concerts on the Green (August 12) Chunky Daddy performs.

6-8 p.m. Free. Davidson Village Green, www. concertsonthegreen.com.

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Lake Norman Big Band (August 20) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $20 cover (includes buffet dinner). Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant at George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org.

EVENTS

Cornelius National Night Out (August 7) Join Cornelius PARC and the police department for this fun event promoting community safety and crime prevention. Bring school supplies for CPD’s annual “Pack the Patrol Car.” Free. 6-10 p.m. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Davidson National Night Out (August 7) The Davidson Fire Department, North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers and other community groups who will hand out information for adults and children.

Citizens are encouraged to

Family Fun

Me Time

walk or ride a bike to the event. 5-7 p.m. Roosevelt Wilson Park, Davidson, www.townofdavidson.org.

Photography courtesy of Ed Longino.

CONCERTS

Girls’ Night Out

Huntersville National Night Out (August 7) The Huntersville Police Department is teaming up with Target and the Northcross Shopping Center to provide a night of fun and public safety-related information to citizens.

5-8 p.m. Free. Huntington Green, 12000 Tuscaloosa Road; Northcross Shopping Center, 9751 Sam Furr Road; and Waymer Park, 14200 Holbrook Road, Huntersville.

Mooresville National Night Out (August 7) Celebrate safety and community with the Mooresville Police Department, Mooresville Fire Department and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. 5-8:30 p.m. Free.

Downtown Mooresville, Park in the Dark (August 10) This family event will focus on the nightlife surrounding the Lake Norman area, especially the diverse moth population.

Activities will include a short nature walk listening to and identifying night sounds, as well as a moth observation station. Cornelius PARC Department, Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department sponsor this event. 8 p.m.

Free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www. cornelius.org/parc.

Miss May’s Garden Tea (August 12) Enjoy a tea party honoring Miss May Davidson, benefactress of the Rural Hill Cultural Center.

Dress in your tea finery (hats are encouraged, gloves are optional.) 2-4 p.m. $30 for adults, $15 for well-behaved and supervised children.

Seating is limited. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.org.

The Arts & Science Council’s (ASC) First Culture Bites (August 16) The ASC is partnering with the Town of Davidson, to offer a father of family friendly food

The Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show takes place August 25 at Trump National Golf Club. and entertainment. Local restaurants will feature small bites for purchase, while Music at St. Alban’s participates in the festivities. 6-8:30 p.m.

Free. Davidson Town Green, www.townofdavidson.org.

8th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause (August 18) Cruisin’ For A Cause is a special event benefitting local nonprofits in Lincolnton. Join the hundreds of folks who enjoy classic cars, good food, good music and just plain cruisin’.

5 p.m. $15, downtown Lincolnton. Look for Cruisin’ for a Cause on Facebook.

Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show (August 25) Come see some of the most beautiful antique boats around. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Trump National Golf Club, Mooresville, www.charlotteantiqueboatshow.com.

FILM

2018 Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series (August 7) Bring your family to see a movie under the stars. On August 7, Justice League will be shown at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, and on August 25, Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be shown at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba

Avenue. The movie is shown on a state-of-the-art inflatable “blimp,” and families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Children’s activities will begin at 7 p.m., and concessions will be available for sale throughout the evening. Weather permitting, the movie will begin at dusk (approximately 8:45 pm).

Free. www.cornelius.org.

GALLERIES

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750.

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 148 N. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www.fcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s,

704.664.5022, www. lakecountrygallery.net.

Mooresville Arts Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri noon4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Variousexhibits. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m.

Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

MONTHLY EVENTS

Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month.

Visit carolinaraptorcenter. org for more details.

2nd Friday Street Festival (Every second Friday) This event features many of the

Photography by Brant Waldeck.

Streets, Huntersville, www.huntersville.org.

Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Denver (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon.

Rescue Squad Park, 7835 Galway Lane, www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.

Lincoln County Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m. – noon. Giles L. Martin, Sr. Shelter, 225 West Water Street (downtown Lincolnton), www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.

Mooresville Farmers Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.noon. Liberty Park, 255 East Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.org.

The Davidson College men’s soccer team plays College of Charleston on August 15.

The Evening Farmer’s Market of Statesville (Every Thursday) 3:30-6 p.m. Pecan Park in historic downtown Statesville, www.theeveningfarmersmarket.com.

Troutman Farmer’s Market (Every Tuesday) 4-7 p.m. Troutman ESC Park Pavilion, 338 North Avenue, Troutman, Facebook.

Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Lincolnton (Every Thursday) 8 a.m.-

noon. Department of Social Services, 1136 West Main Street, www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www. davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Huntersville Growers’ Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.- noon., corner of Main and Maxwell

SPORTS

Davidson College Football Get ready to tailgate for some Wildcat football.

Brevard (September 1, 7 p.m.). Davidson College, Richardson Stadium, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Men’s Soccer If watching the World Cup has you in the mood for soccer, you’re in luck. College of Charleston (August 15, 4 p.m.), High Point (August 27, 7 p.m.).

Davidson College, www.

Davidson College Women’s Soccer The Wildcats are ready to dominate the pitch this season. Campbell (August 11, 7 p.m.), Coastal Carolina (August 17, 7:30 p.m.), USC-Upstate (August 20, 7 p.m.), Mercer (August 31, 7 p.m.) Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

Sex with Strangers (August 23-September 1) In this play by Laura Eason, Ethan is a hot millennial writer whose online journals of “sexcapades” are the buzz of the blogosphere. Olivia is an attractive Gen-Xer whose own writing career is fizzling.

Ethan tracks down his idol to find that they each crave what the other possesses.

As their relationship unfolds, both most confront the dark side of ambition. Sex with Strangers explores how we invent our identity – online and off – and what happens when our private lives become public domain. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun (August 26) 2 p.m. $20, seniors/students $15. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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area’s most talented and innovative artists and craftsmen while showcasing a fabulous lineup of entertainment including local bands, performance groups, live art demonstrations and much more. Area businesses will be out to impress, offering special sales and incentives to event guests, who can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks from local breweries and food. 6-10 p.m. Free.

19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.oldtowncornelius.com.

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Third from right, John Tate and Editor Lori K. Tate enjoy delicious samplings at The Soda Shop during Tour De Food.

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Editor Lori K. Tate eats her way around Davidson with Tour De Food

by Lori K. Tate | courtesy of Lori K. Tate

ne of my favorite things to do is to try to see the Lake Norman area through the eyes of a tourist or newcomer. As a native of the North Carolina Piedmont, it’s easy to take our gracious way of living and our delicious way of cooking for granted. I’m sure my heart has been blessed more times that you’ve had hot meals.

It’s just our way.

Years ago I heard about Tour De Food’s Davidson tour, and I put it on my eventually-I’lldo-that list. This past June, I finally e-mailed Lisa Schnurr, who started Tour De Food in 2012, and made a reservation.

There are seven food tours offered throughout North Carolina, including three in nearby Charlotte. I opted for the Davidson one, which was the

first tour she started.

We began our food journey at 1:30 p.m. on a Saturday at Brickhouse Tavern. Our tour guide, Teresa Blake, had a table waiting for our group, which included four people from Charlotte and one from Cornelius. Moments after sitting down and clipping on our Tour De Food badges, a server brought us a glass of Bold Rock Hard Cider and a plate with one large rib, slaw and bread.

Nick Lyssikatos, the owner of Brickhouse, came over to share the history of the restaurant and its historic building.

We then walked to Famous Toastery for raspberry walnut pancakes, breakfast potatoes and bacon followed by a stop at The Soda Shop for a sampling of its pimento cheese and egg

Tate with Teresa Blake, a tour guide with Tour De Food.

salad sandwiches, cottage fries, fried green beans, and its famous black and white milkshake.

As my stomach was enjoying what can best be described as a gastro version of Disneyworld, we walked over to Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse for Springer Mountain Farm Chicken Wings and edamame hummus and pita bread. Then it was on to Fuel Pizza for a slice of its Riviera Pizza (garlic, spinach, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella and garlic cheese). Even though we were all stuffed at this point, there’s always room for dessert, so off we went to South Main Sweet Shop for chocolate.

Throughout the 2.5-mile tour, Blake, who’s been leading the Davidson tour for six years, shared interesting tidbits about the town’s history and its

architecture. I now know what a dead man’s door is.

The tapas-sized portions are more than plenty to eat, so you won’t leave hungry, and the tour makes accommodations for dietary restrictions and vegetarians. It also makes accommodations for strollers and wheelchairs. In addition, a portion of every ticket sold is donated to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks.

This tour would be fun to do with a group of people you know, but we lucked out on our tour as we scored some new friends. The next time you have a Saturday afternoon free, this is a tasty way to spend it. Bon appetit!

Tour De Food wwww.tourdefood.com

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140 Gateway Blvd.

Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-664-9638

Cardiology Piedmont HealthCare Gary K. DeWeese, MD, FACC Jips Zachariah, MD

359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-235-1829

Dermatology PHC – Mooresville Dermatology Center Naomi Simon, MD Scott Paviol, MD Kristin Prochaska, PA-C Lauren Wilson, PA-C 128 Medical Park Road, Suite 201 Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-235-1827

PHC – Wolfe Dermatology Steven F. Wolfe, MD Jennifer Bender, PA-C

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Ears, Nose and Throat Piedmont HealthCare Keith Meetze, MD Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP

140 Gateway Blvd.

Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-664-9638

Family Medicine Piedmont HealthCare Timothy A. Barker, MD Heather C. Kompanik, MD Bruce L. Seaton, DO Amanda H. Bailey, DO Sherard Spangler, PA

357 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-664-7328

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206 Joe V. Knox Ave. Suite J Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-360-4801

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435 East Statesville Avenue Mooresville, NC 28115 • 704-663-5056

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150 Fairview Road, Suite 210 Mooresville, NC 28117 •704-235-0300

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544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-360-5190

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Lake Norman Offices: 13808 Professional Center Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 115 Commerce Pointe Blvd.

Mooresville, NC 28117 Appointment Line: 704-377-0246 www.charlottegastro.com Locations also in Charlotte, Matthews, and Ballantyne

Piedmont HealthCare Carl A. Foulks, Jr., MD Chi Zuo, PA-C

359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-878-2021

Piedmont HealthCare Vivek Trivedi, MD Tiedre Palmer, FNP-C

359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-878-2021

Neurology

Orthopedic Surgery – Spine

Piedmont HealthCare Dharmen S. Shah, MD

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Piedmont HealthCare Andrew J. Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig D. DuBois, MD Douglas Jeffery, MD Roderick Elias, MD

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9735 Kincey Avenue, Ste 203 Huntersville, NC 28078 • 704-766-9050

Neurosurgery Iredell NeuroSpine Peter Miller, MD, Ph.D.

544 Brawley School Road 28117 Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-954-8277 Petermillermd.com

Piedmont HealthCare Manish G. Patel, MD Julie Abney, PA Andrea Brock, PA-C

128 Medical Park Road, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-658-1001

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548 Williamson Road, Suite 6 Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-660-5520

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Piedmont HealthCare Jacqueline Zinn, MD

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Occupational Medicine Internal Medicine

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128 E. Plaza Dr., Unit 3 Mooresville, NC 28115 • 980-444-2630

Orthopaedic Surgery Piedmont HealthCare Scott Brandon, MD Byron E. Dunaway, MD Brett L. Feldman, MD Alex Seldomridge III, MD Kim Lefreniere, PA-C Sherry Dawn Repass, FNP-BC

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Meet Yuriy

Special Feature

NAME: YURIY VAYNSHTEYN POSITION: Owner/CEO 16745 Birkdale Commons Parkway Huntersville, NC 28078 704-765-4265 lakenorman.evusa.com

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What made you decide to open a Lake Norman office?

Having previously opened offices in South Charlotte and Uptown Charlotte, progression north was very natural, allowing us to easily service clients north of Charlotte.

We were also attracted by the lifestyle which is so compatible with the Engel & Völkers brand.

The area offers exceptional real estate at price points easily supported by Engel & Völkers and our lifestyle concept. Engel & Völkers prides itself on doing business in premiere locations worldwide. When seeking a specific location for our office at Lake Norman, Birkdale Village was our top choice due to the beautiful setting, its proximity to the interstate, walkability and compatibility with the vision of Engel & Völkers.

What are the most important things for the people in the Lake Norman area to know about Engel & Völkers?

Our international reach is second to none! This allows us to market our properties all over the world.

Charlotte and the surrounding areas are increasingly multinational, and we are ready to accommodate clients and customers from all over the globe. We hire top real estate professionals to affiliate with our team and service our clients. Our brand is built on three core values: passion, competence and exclusivity.

We are cultivating clients for life, not only to assist them with their current transactions, but to help guide them down the road to building wealth through real estate.

Our core values and our focus on clients and their real estate portfolios is why we consider ourselves to be a “lifestyle” real estate firm.

What is your favorite quote?

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. — Thomas Edison

Tell us about your family.

My parents immigrated to Charlotte back in the 1990s from Ukraine with me and my sister. We all still live and work here. I have a wife and three sons. We enjoy the many activities the area has to offer and enjoy contributing to the area’s economy. We all work hard and play hard. My wife and I share a passion for the real estate industry, and we work together in our firm. We enjoy family vacations and gatherings. We also share many athletic interests such as skiing, biking and hiking.

Do you have pets?

One cat, Sara How did the Engel & Völkers (the whole company) originally get started?

Engel & Völkers was founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977.

The brand specializes in the sale of premium residential and commercial real estate, yachts and aircraft. The brand later expanded to Mallorca, Spain and

now operates out of 33 countries with more than 800 locations and approximately 10,000 advisors worldwide.

What was the primary goal in bringing Engel & Völkers to Charlotte and the Carolinas?

The primary goal is to expand the real estate industry, enhance the quality of real estate service and expertise for home sellers and buyers in our market, and start viewing the world on a global level.

As the world becomes smaller via means of communication and travel, it is important for providers to expand to incorporate worldliness into their everyday businesses as well. Not only can we help a client relocate from California or Florida to Canada and the Bahamas, but we can also assist clients in securing a weekend yacht rentals in Italy for their vacation. It’s these “add ons” and extras that make the brand stand out and thrive.

We are where our clients are. In the best locations.

Now serving Lake Norman.

From a small boutique shop in Europe to more than 800 shops in the best locations around the world, we’ve delivered quality service and personal attention to the clients who’ve welcomed us. Wherever you find beautiful properties, premium service, and extraordinary living, you will find Engel & Völkers. If you’re thinking of selling your home, find out how we can help connect you with the right buyer.

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