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Contents

10 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman

18 Porthole

Iredell Health System’s Mooresville Facility Opening

20 Captain’s Chair

Bill Goodwyn pursues his passion at Discovery Communications

23 Live on Purpose

Focus on what you’re here to do

24 Rip Currents — New Beginnings

Three Lake Norman-area residents set our for new adventures this year

Contents 36 The Galley with Lynn and Glenn Pinky’s Westside Grill comes to the lake

38 Grapevine Magnificent Malbec

42 Game On

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The Garage Gurlz bond through working out

44 Lake Norman

Home Builders 28 Rip Currents Association 2013 — Style Best of the Lake Bling in the New Year Award Winners

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33 Blair’s Bits 60 Home Port

Local foundations join together to bring Gabby Otero’s family together one last time

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35 Thoughts from

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Mike Savicki researches how to be an athletic superstar

Ron and Karen Brown worked with Jim Phelps to design their Mooresville home exactly the way they wanted it

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Three ways to start 2014 off right

80 Lori’s Larks Editor Lori K. Tate taps into her inner painter with an art class

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Currents About the Cover:

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Send us your name, address, phone number and a check made payable to Lake Norman CURRENTS at the address below and we’ll start your subscription with the next available issue.

Lake Norman CURRENTS is a monthly publication available through direct-mail home delivery to the most affluent Lake Norman residents.

It also is available at area Harris Teeter supermarkets, as well as various Chambers of Commerce, real estate offices and specialty businesses.

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At The Helm Lori K. Tate

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take time to be creative Exercising your creativity

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he other night my friend and I took a craft painting class. The objective was to depict members of our families in snowman form. For two hours, my biggest concern was what type of hats to put on my snow family, and whether or not all four of us should wear scarves. I loved it.

As our instructor led us through the project step by step, she asked what attracted us to the class. We simply said we just wanted to spend time together doing something creative (away from our families). She replied, “More adults should take time to be creative.”

While that’s a simple statement, it stayed with me for a few days. As I thought about it, I looked at my life to see what I was using for a creative outlet. Sure, my job is creative, but what am I doing that’s creative aside from writing stories for the magazine?

I looked at my friends to see what they did to express creativity.

My children’s music teacher enjoys scrapbooking. Some of my friends sing in church choirs. Some act in plays when their schedule allows it. But for

reaps all sorts of rewards most of my friends, designing an Evite is about as creative as it gets.

As I thought about how much fun I had painting my snowman family and how relaxed I felt doing it, I promised myself that I would take time to be more creative in 2014.

While most folks pledge to lose weight, quit smoking or save money, I’m going to search out ways to be creative and best of all, I’m going to make time to follow through with them.

Most of us schedule time to work out, go to dinner, catch a movie or visit the dentist for a cleaning, but how many of us set aside time to do something creative? Hardly any of us.

With that in mind, I’d like to introduce a new department in the magazine — Lori’s Larks (see page 80).

This department will run on our back page each month detailing me trying something new in the Lake Norman area. And you can bet that most of the time it will be a creative endeavor of some sort. The hope for this new piece is that it will inspire you to try something new while flexing your

creative muscle. I’ll do all the homework for you and let you know what it’s really like, so you’ll be able to try the activity without any trepidation.

For my first adventure, I took Painting with Paul Keysar at The Community Arts Project in Cornelius. (Yes, I see the painting theme that’s emerging here.) Although I was terrified and a bit intimidated by the level of talent in the class, I enjoyed seeing what I could do and learning the initial mechanics of painting. Again, it was nice to just focus on the task at hand instead of running in my standard scattered-brain mode.

Every time I left the class, I felt renewed and inspired to take on the rest of my day. Seeing as how the class was on a Monday morning, that says something about the power of creativity.

So as you write down your resolutions for 2014, leave a slot for creativity. This might just be a resolution you can keep.

Happy New Year!

Mission Statement: Lake Norman CURRENTS magazine will embody the character, the voice and the spirit of its The magazine by and for the people who call Lake Norman home

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Main Channel Movers, Shakers, Style, Shopping, Trends, Happenings and More at Lake Norman

Comic Dreams Eric McConnell enjoys a childhood fantasy come true

Cornelius resident Eric McConnell draws comic trading cards for Written House, Perna Studios and Cryptozoic.

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By day, Eric McConnell is a fraud prevention analyst. By night, he makes superheroes and mythological characters come to life on paper. A freelance illustrator, McConnell’s specialty is drawing comic trading cards. His artwork has appeared on cards for some of the top names in the comic industry, including Written House, Perna Studios and Cryptozoic.

Each card takes a couple of hours to create, and the more detailed drawings can take five or six hours.

“Most companies will send comic artists special blank cards that they can commission out and sell, too,” he says.

The Cornelius artist has no formal art training. His passion for drawing comics began at age 14 when he picked up his first comic book. “I was really attracted to the art. I wanted to figure out if I could do something like it. I bought a copy of How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way and devoured it,” he says.

McConnell pursued his art as a hobby until three years ago. He connected with comic artists, many who were already big names in the industry, via Facebook and traveled to Greensboro for monthly meetings. There, he learned about sketch cards and sent samples of

his work to Written House. Just before Thanksgiving two years ago, he received an email from Written House with his first freelance project.

“It was a childhood dream come true.

We want you to draw X-Men and Thor,” recalls McConnell. “You could have knocked me over with a leaf.”

— Holly Becker, photography by Ken Noblezada THE SCOOP To see Eric McConnell’s latest work, The Women of Marvel, visit www.jedidad.deviantart.com or visit his page on Facebook.

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Denise Addison’s class at Davidson Elementary offers 21 stability balls for students to sit on throughout the day.

Movers & Shakers

Denise Addison is on the ball When you walk into Denise Addison’s K-1 class at Davidson Elementary, you’ll notice her classroom is different than most. Due to a grant from the school’s Healthy Schools Initiative, students sit on stability (exercise or therapy) balls instead of chairs.

Research has shown that stability balls aid children in focusing, learning, developing core strength, and fulfilling sensory and motor needs within the classroom; thus, meeting their instinctual need to move. “I thought that it would at least help them focus,” says Addison, who has been teaching for 21 years (15 of those at Davidson). “The day we got the balls, a child who was already having trouble focusing did better.”

Addison has 21 balls filled with air from 45 to 75 cm for students, plus two teacher balls. “Most of them sit on the balls all day. …The parents are really excited about it,” says Addison, adding that the students always have the option of sitting in a chair. “There are dos and don’ts for the balls, and if you don’t follow the rules, you lose your ball for the day. That’s only happened twice.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Ben Sherrill

And the Winner Is…

Lake Norman CURRENTS goes platinum with a golden anniversary Last month Lake Norman CURRENTS was awarded a 2013 Platinum MarCom Award for its July 2013 issue. The July issue celebrated the 50th anniversary of Lake Norman with a collection of stories and photos detailing the lake’s history.

The MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals. This creative competition is for any individual or company involved in the concept, writing and design of print, visual, audio, and web materials and programs. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers.

We’re extremely proud of this accomplishment, but the best reward is the support of our community. Thank you!

Photography courtesy of Elke Talbot

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins/Bread It’s a New Year and a great time to start fresh with a delicious and healthy out-the-door breakfast muffin.

These are one of my go-to, take-away favorites that whip up in a snap, are a great way to use up old bananas, are very nutritious, and no one will guess they are healthy and also wheat-free.

Ingredients 3 medium very ripe bananas, skins removed 1/2 cup (4 ounces) plain Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) extra virgin coconut oil 2 large organic or free-range eggs 3 dates, pits removed 3/4 cup (3 ounces) oats 3/4 cup (3 ounces) blanched whole or slivered almonds 2 teaspoons baking powder (non-aluminum) Dark chocolate mini pieces or dried blueberries (no sugar added) (optional) Instructions Place oats and almonds in a blender and blend on high until flour-like consistency. Remove and place in a bowl and mix in baking powder. In the blender, place eggs, dates, bananas, yogurt, vanilla and oil, and blend on high until thoroughly combined. Mix this in with the oat mixture until combined and add in blueberries or chocolate if desired. Pour into lined muffin cups or a greased loaf pan and bake. For muffins, bake at 375 F/180 C for 18 to 20 minutes, and for a loaf, bake at 350 F/170 C for 35 to 40 minutes, remove and enjoy. Makes 12 muffins or one large loaf.

Jill Dahan lives in Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. She also teaches cooking classes at Earth Fare in Huntersville. You can learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com.

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As the owner of Lake Norman Antique Mall in Mooresville, Ozzy Ojito sees his customers give new life to pieces of furniture every day. With this in mind, he wanted to carry a line of paint for customers. That’s when he discovered Paint Couture!, a line of paint, glazes and finishes created by Charlotte’s Great Walls Supply.

“I wanted to work with a company that was local,” explains Ojito. “I also wanted to give my customers a paint that was easy to use.”

Paint Couture! is a self-priming, décor, furniture and cabinet paint. In most cases, no sanding is needed. When Ojito first heard about Paint Couture, he pushed to become a retailer of the collection. In February 2013, Great Walls Supply began selling through a few local retailers. Lake Norman Antique Mall is the only retailer within a 30-mile radius of the lake to carry the line. As of December 1, there were 54 distributors of Paint Couture! across 20 states.

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Making a Market

Davidson’s Eden Street Market offers an eclectic experience A year ago this month David Meeks moved his business (Flying Fish Seafood & Company) into the front corner of a 4,000-square-foot building in Davidson.

Accustomed to selling his seafood on the side of Presbyterian Road north of town, Meeks recalls the unheated building feeling like The Radisson in comparison.

The building now known as Eden Street Market is much warmer now because it’s filled with an eclectic mix of tenants including Ceramics & Garden Art, Freedom Absolute Yoga, The Hoop Booth, Feeling Groovy Body Care Co. and more.

One of the largest tenants in the space is The House of Green Couture, which offers a vast selection of vintage clothes and accessories.

Owned by Debbie Leazer, The House of Green Couture is not new to the area, as Leazer used to lease a space in Downtown Mooresville. She’s been at Eden Street Market for almost a year and also sells on

eBay. As she walks around her 500-squarefoot space at Eden Street Market, she pulls out a black speakeasy gown from the 1920s. Later she reminisces about a pair of platform shoes that she sold to a shoe museum in Russia.

“I’ve been into vintage for about 25 years,” explains Leazer, who is also an accountant. “I get the neatest experiences by doing this.”

Leazer says that not everyone is into wearing vintage. A lot of people stop by her booth just to remember what they used to wear. For those who do wear it, Leazer has a dressing room set up in her booth.

“Vintage is something you have to try on,” she says. “When you put it on, you can tell if it feels right.”

From cardigans to dresses, brooches to clutch purses, shoes to faux fur coats, Leazer has it all. She even has cufflinks. “When I travel, I always go to thrift shops, yard sales and auctions,” she says. “When people step

Happy New Year!

Debbie Leazer stands among her vintage finds at The House of Green Couture at Eden Street Market.

out wearing one of my vintage pieces and get complimented on it, I love that.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Ben Sherrill THE SCOOP Eden Street Market is open Thursday through Saturday, hours vary; 106 Eden Street, Davidson, look for Eden Street Market on Facebook. The House of Green Couture follows the market’s hours and also takes appointments. For an appointment, call of text 704.575.9369.

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Iredell Health System’s Mooresville Facility Opening

photography by Sharon Simpson

Iredell Health System welcomed community leaders on December 11 at its new 10,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville. Guests toured the facility, met the physicians and enjoyed a festive reception. Located at 544 Brawley School Road in the Mooresville Town Square, the facility houses Dr. Emily Nabors of Iredell Family Medicine and Dr. Jason Batley of Iredell Orthopaedic Center.

Iredell Health System includes a variety of corporate and community wellness programs, Iredell Home Health, Iredell Hyperbaric Wound Care Center, a physician network and Iredell Memorial Hospital, which is 60 years old this year. Iredell Health System is owned by the citizens of Iredell County, is non-profit and is the largest hospital in the county.

Ed Rush, CEO of Iredell Health Systems.

Mooresville Chamber Executive Director Kirk Ballard draws for door prizes.

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From left, David Marsh, John Wheeler and Jeff Dugdale.

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by Renee Roberson photography courtesy of Bill Goodwyn

orth Carolina native Bill Goodwyn says he always wanted to work in television, but he had to take a bit of a detour on his career path in order to do it successfully. After starting out in sales and marketing, he took a job working with Discovery Communications 27 years ago and now serves as the President/CEO of Discovery Education and Strategic Distribution. Goodwyn says he has been fortunate to grow in a career with a company that he is still passionate about today. He holds a long list of accolades and awards from his career in television.

Although the headquarters for Discovery Communications is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Goodwyn and his wife decided to make the move to the Charlotte area in 2000 so they could raise their family here. He works from a satellite office in Charlotte.

At the recommendation of Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Mark Edwards, Goodwyn will be the featured speaker at the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon on January 31. We recently spoke with him about his job, his plans for the January speaking engagement and his biggest goal for the New Year.

the pursuit of

passion and profitability

Bill Goodwyn shares key lessons learned from his career at Discovery Communications with the MooresvilleSouth Iredell Chamber of Commerce

Can you tell us a little about your duties as President/CEO of Discovery Education and Strategic Distribution?

What I do is oversee the content distribution of our channels. We have 13 channels in the U.S. We also have a couple of joint ventures, such as the OWN Network and Hasbro [The Hub Network]. We ensure that they are carried by all the distributors. I make sure all the channels oversee the content distribution and marketing.

I took over education responsibilities in 2007.

Bill Goodwyn, President/CEO of Discovery Education and Strategic Distribution, speaks on January 31 at the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon.

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We are an educational company that also has a digital company. I work in school districts all across the country to accelerate student achievement in grades K-7. Really, we’re trying to get districts across the country to become Mooresville [Graded School District]. We hope to impact student achievement. We use digital content and digital resources. We look at the success in Mooresville.

What do you plan to speak about at the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon on January 31?

Discovery is the largest nonfiction media company in the world. I want to tie in this concept of shared value. It’s really sort of balancing the concept of driving profitability while still making a positive impact on society. It’s something a number of companies are beginning to embrace, and I want to highlight some of those examples. I spoke at the national chamber of commerce meeting in Washington, D.C. this past year and also at the Clinton Global Initiative this year, and people are very interested and fascinated by this concept.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

I get to go to work for a company where you can make a positive impact on society every day in your job.

People want to have passion in their life and make an impact. I’ve been at Discovery for 27 years, and that’s what I really enjoy. I felt like the reason I was attracted to the company was that I fell in love with the founder’s vision. Now in education, you really are impacting the way teachers teach and students learn. The net for me is to work for a company where you get to impact society in a positive way. Whether it’s through television or through digital content. That’s something that’s always driven me.

In 1987 I was responsible for helping get Discovery Channel distributed throughout the country. So it became a channel that was widely available.

Then I had to help build a revenue stream around that content. In 1987 it was $0. Now it’s about a billion and a half dollars every year. Watching that develop and build — that’s how my role has evolved. I had to sell

the vision and have a channel that people gravitated toward and became intellectually engaged.

You received your degree in journalism and mass communication from UNCChapel Hill. Did you always plan to work in television?

[Laughs] Well, I planned to work in television until I got my first job offer making about $10,000 a year. Instead, I went to work for Xerox in Atlanta in a sales position. I figured out if you can learn how to really communicate with people, it will give you a lot more latitude to work into the sector you want to work for. Sometimes, you just have to go through another path to get where you want to end up.

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions you’d like to share with our readers?

For 2014 — I guess I would have to say it’s the same as I’ve had for the past five years. I’d like to figure out a way to travel less and spend more time with my family.

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Step 1: Embrace self-acceptance

Step 2: Pay attention

When have you become so absorbed in doing something that you lose track of time or feel a rush of good emotions? Those are passion points, and you need to notice when they happen as they help you get more clear about what you are meant to be offering the world right now.

Step 3: Give your gifts

by Rosie Molinary

Inner peace must precede living on purpose. Develop a healthy relationship with yourself that emphasizes self-awareness.

Embrace who you are, what you care about and how you are in the world without judgment. Self-acceptance means you have decided to not have an adversarial relationship with yourself and that you understand you have worth just because you exist.

But to not play small or scared means we must do the work that allows us to slide into our best selves. Because when we arrive there, what we have is not just self-acceptance. What we have is the ability to pull off one of the many miracles this world needs. It is not by cosmic accident that we are here, right now.

But it will be a tragedy if we don’t realize it.

Excited about living on purpose? Join me here every month to explore more philosophies and strategies for your intentional life.

About The Writer

un a marathon. Lose 20 pounds. Quit smoking. This year, I want to challenge you to greet the New Year with an entirely different resolve. I want to challenge you to live on purpose.

The world is riddled with needs. Over the course of human history, many people have met those needs in some way — making life easier and kinder for humanity, nurturing the beautiful creatures that walk, slither or swim beside us, and caring for the Earth. Not one of us is here by accident. We are, each one of us, the living embodiment of a unique solution this world needs. We each have a purpose that is uniquely ours. We each have a solution — or multiple solutions — we are meant to offer. And our life is meant to be the realizing, creation of, and expression of those solutions.

Yet, so many of us are paralyzed by how we feel about both our physical and emotional selves. So many of us are never able to do the work of our lives because we are distracted by what we have been told by the media or society or ourselves that we need to have or be in order to make a difference. If we are consumed by these distractions, then we are taking valuable time away from the work we are meant to be doing, and the gifts we are meant to be giving to this world, from our purpose. When we get sidetracked, we are taking away from the time and energy we can invest in our purpose and passion.

But how do we begin living on purpose (note that our purpose can change throughout our lifetimes) and with passion in this new year?

Live on Purpose

Sharing Your Gifts

Rosie Molinary empowers women to embrace their authentic selves so they can live their passion and purpose and give their gifts to the world. The author of Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance and Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina, Rosie teaches courses on body image at UNC Charlotte and offers workshops and one-onone retreats for women who wish to live on purpose. She lives in Davidson with her husband and son. Learn more at www.rosiemolinary.com.

Pay enough attention and you will discern what you most want to give the world and how. Perhaps it is a career option for you, or perhaps it is something that you do in your free time. Maybe it’s just a short-term expression of your passion and purpose, or maybe it will last for life. At the very least, for right now, it is the way you are meant to touch and heal the world. Don’t hesitate to get started.

The world is too precious, its needs too real, for any one of us to play small or scared.

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Rip Currents — New Beginnings

What’s in Store for 2014?

by Lori K. Tate photography by Ben Sherrill

Michelle Street of Chocolate Pizza

Joy Warner of Community School of Davidson

Three Lake Norman-area E residents set our for new adventures this year

Alyce Mayors-Sminkey of MSC Industrial Supply Co.

veryone has different hopes, goals and even dreams for 2014. We looked around the Lake Norman area to find people who are at the brink of something new and exciting. Our search

rendered a new business owner, a new North Carolinian and a first high school graduating class.

Read on to find out what these individuals are searching for in the New Year.

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Choosing chocolate

Michelle Street’s Chocolate Pizza in Cornelius offers chocolate pizzas infused with butter toffee.

For 17 years, Michelle Street owned a software development company with her family in Statesville. When her dad sold the company, the Huntersville resident wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, but she was sure she wanted to work for herself.

While she was contemplating her next career, her father had open-heart surgery.

A family friend happened to be passing through town from upstate New York with a bag of goodies and a road sign from fate.

“My mother’s best friend came in the waiting room with a bag of pizza boxes,” recalls Street. “It was 10:30 in the morning, and she’s passing out pizza boxes.” Turns out the boxes were full of Chocolate Pizza, her grandson’s business in upstate New York. By the next day, Street’s family had devoured the pizzas and was disappointed that they couldn’t be purchased in the area.

The next week Street flew to upstate New York to meet with Ryan Novak, the owner of Chocolate Pizza. “We just clicked. The chocolate is good. There’s no machinery,” explains Street. “It is literally women and men standing around making chocolate in a

very old fashioned way, forming everything by hand, pouring everything by hand.”

In November Street opened Chocolate Pizza in Cornelius’ Kenton Place. All of the chocolate is made in Upstate New York, and Chocolate Pizza only has three other stores in the country — all of the others are up North.

“One of the most pleasant things about doing this is that I’m getting to know my community,” says Street, who traveled at least 40 weeks out of the year as president of her family’s software company. “I figured if I was going to make a clean break and do something new, I was going to do something that didn’t involve me being on the road.”

These days you can find her selling and shipping chocolate pizzas in all varieties.

Infused with butter toffee, the pizzas sell themselves, and yes, you can buy by the slice.

“You just find the goodness in people when you deal with chocolate,” says Street.

“It was just kind of like providence how it all lined up and worked out.”

Smell the roses In spring of 2012, MSC announced to its employees that it was opening a co-headquarter location in Davidson.

Employees were given the chance to stay in Long Island, New York or move to North Carolina. “My family and I pretty much jumped at it,” says Alyce Mayors-Sminkey, a Long Island native who works as a cooperative advertising account coordinator at MSC, one of the largest industrial equipment distributors in the world.

Though Mayors-Sminkey loves where she grew up and the time she lived in New York City, she and her husband were ready for a change. The fact that they have a 6-year-old son simply solidified the deal. In August 2013, they made the move and now own a house in Mooresville.

Mayors-Sminkey says she moved to the South with an open mind. “Not to knock New York, but the people there are just in ‘go’ mode all the time,” she explains. “Here, it’s just the opposite. It’s open and friendly and laid back, and things still get done. It’s

a ‘feel good’ kind of place to be.”

She and her family have been pleasantly surprised by the area’s sense of community, as all of the fun family activities during Halloween “blew them away.” “This area reminds me a lot of what Long Island was like when I was growing up, and I love that,”

says Mayors-Sminkey, who performed in Davidson Community Players’ production of Miracle on 34th Street last month.

As for 2014 goals, Mayors-Sminkey just wants to get settled with her family and company. She says, “This is the year to stop and smell the roses.”

Alyce Mayors-Sminkey moved to the Lake Norman area in August 2013 with her employer, MSC Industrial Supply Co.

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Greater than a graduation

Joy Warner (center) stands with students who have gone to Community School of Davidson since kindergarten. Back row from left: Jake Bernardini, Scott Krabath, Matt Piselli and Brooks Clark. Front row from left, Chase Loomer, Zoe Warner and Katelynn Beam.

Although you might not know what you’ll be doing during the first week of June this year, Joy Warner already has plans. She’ll be attending her daughter Zoe’s graduation. While this is a normal rite of passage for parents, this graduation is extra special because Zoe is a member of the first graduating class of the Community School of Davidson, the school Joy founded with Leslie Tomko in 2000.

Now the executive director of CSD, Joy has watched the charter school grow from 18 kids in a trailer at Lake Norman Baptist Church in Cornelius to two campuses in Davidson serving 1,300 students. “It will be a blubbery day,” predicts Joy of graduation, “but we’re so proud.”

Joy, a former elementary school teacher who has also served as adjunct faculty at UNC Charlotte, decided to open a school because she wasn’t happy with the educational options for her daughter. “I always wanted to open a school as an educator, but I opened it when I did because of being a mommy,” recalls Joy. “When those 18 students got out of the car, I had my 1-year-old [Zoe’s brother, Eli] on my hip.”

Joy and CSD’s goals for 2014 include: graduating the first senior class and making sure they get into colleges that are right for them individually; stop growing (the wait list for the school is currently at 3,400) and work on tweaking the high school; and impacting educational change.

“We want to work with local schools and even the district to see if we can be of support in our community in providing any help in maybe duplicating our efforts down in Charlotte,” says Joy. “There are a lot of teachers here who have a heart for kids who live in poverty, and we’d love to have the opportunity to take what we do and move forward with it. It’s forever been our plan at CSD to take our vision and our mission to kids who live in poverty. I’m 100 percent sure that what we do is right for them. We’d love the opportunity to do it.”

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Rip Currents — Style

1 Gray glitzy cuff bracelet, $25, The Olive Branch, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.theolivebranchlkn.com.

2 Art deco earrings, $25, The Olive Branch, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.theolivebranchlkn.com.

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3 Multi-acrylic stone necklace in gold, $88, Lipp Boutique, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.lippboutique.com.

4 Multi-stone earrings, $40, Lipp Boutique, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.lippboutique.com.

5 Colorful beaded bangles in gold and silver, $36 each, Poppies, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.poppiesgifts.com.

6 Tortoise and gold necklace, $34, Poppies, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.poppiesgifts.com.

7 Silver and gold statement ring, $28.99, Jeanelle Sorenson Jewelry at BLACKLION, NorthCross Shopping Center, 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, www.blacklion.com.

8 Handmade crystal/stone pendant on neckwire by Jeanelle Sorenson, $64.99, Jeanelle Sorenson Jewelry at BLACKLION, NorthCross Shopping Center, 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, www.blacklion.com.

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9 Crocodile brooch/pendant, $30, Coco O. at The Shoppes at Ashley Carol, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for Ashley Carol on Facebook.

10 San Benito Cross by Virgins Saints &

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by Blair Miller photography courtesy of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation

GABBY’S WISH

Local lake foundations join together to bring Gabby Otero’s family together one last time

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t’s hard to measure the love for a child and perhaps even more so when that child is a stranger, yet clinging to life. Gabby Otero is that child. At 11 years old, she’s gone through more than most people ever will or could ever even imagine. The little girl with a big and contagious smile has been at the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte for eight months.

Gabby Otero, center, and her family. A pediatric cancer patient, Gabby made a wish to have her sister and brother flown to Charlotte from Puerto Rico for a visit.

She came here from Puerto Rico with her parents to get the help she needed.

Unfortunately, it’s not her first time at the hospital. Facing a second bout with cancer, Gabby had a bone marrow transplant from her father, hoping it would be the answer.

Then in October, the cancer came back with even more persistence and vengeance.

Doctors told her family they had done all they could do and that Gabby likely would never leave the hospital again.

Finding funds

Little Smiles, a non-profit group based in Cornelius that helps children in need achieve some of their dreams, heard about Gabby’s struggle from Mary Guecia with the Ronald McDonald House. Gabby had one last desire — to see her brother and sister who were in

Puerto Rico. “She had not seen her siblings for over six months, nor had her siblings seen their parents,” explains Guecia. “I think it became more difficult for Gabby’s mom and dad to be away from their other children.”

The founder of Little Smiles, Margi Kyle, reached out to several local individuals and groups to see who could quickly help bring Gabby’s brother and sister to Charlotte.

“This was a request that was bigger than most of the requests we receive,” says Kyle.

Immediately, NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. and his foundation in Mooresville stepped up to help pay the thousands of dollars in flights.

“Time was of the essence, and we have a fund already set up at Levine Children’s Hospital for families that have financial needs outside of their medical treatment

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the hospital to see their ailing sister, and their mom and dad.

“It was absolutely incredible to see them reunited first at the airport and then at the hospital,” says Guecia. “Seeing Gabby’s reaction when she first saw her siblings was so touching and great. I feel so lucky to have gotten to know this family and honored that they let me share this very personal experience with them.”

And although doctors didn’t expect Gabby to ever leave the hospital, since the visit with her siblings, she’s been able to go to the Ronald McDonald House and spend some time with her family. Unfortunately, she’s now back in the hospital and fighting to stay alive. But it’s Gabby’s heart that prompted so many people to help. Yet, so many others benefited because of this young girl’s endless love for her family and the wish to see them one last time.

Gabby’s sister and brother surprised her at Levine Children’s Hospital.

and help a family in the most desperate time of need is a feeling I can’t quite explain,” says Truex. “It makes me so proud of what we are doing through our foundation, but most importantly, it gives Sherry and I a feeling of hope that we can make a difference in these families lives when they need us most.”

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costs,” explains Sandy Plemmons, executive director for the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation.

“In this particular instance, the travel costs were going to prevent immediate family from being together; the opportunity for siblings to spend final days together, the sense of closure and healing that can come from this reunion is immeasurable.”

Truex and his girlfriend, Sherry Pollex, have helped so many families before at Levine Children’s Hospital and felt compelled to get involved in Gabby’s wish.

“For our foundation to be able to step in

Reunited at last

Then days later, the “reunion” happened, and little Gabby had no idea it was coming.

Her brother and sister made it to Charlotte.

They were picked up in a limo and taken to

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Dunk a basketball At 6’4”, Davidson College sophomore Jordan Barham isn’t much taller than you or I. But give him a basketball and a lane to the hoop, and marvel at what happens next. He has the gift. He can fly. His thoughts on dunking?

“I think that ultimately dunking is athleticism combined with timing. To be a good dunker you have to be able to react quickly and be able to explode off of either foot. The great ones are able to do that, and that’s why you see some of the spectacular dunks in the NBA and college,” he says.

Welcome to Thoughts from the Man Cave Aaahh, the hallowed man cave.

In basic terms, the man cave is commonly defined as that physical location where guys go for safe haven to escape the world, pursue a hobby, develop a talent, watch a game, or just rest and relax away from general stress. It manifests as a structure likely surrounded by walls, windows and doors adorned with everything from athletic memorabilia and team tributes to beer signs, event banners and old, dusty trophies. And it typically lacks female influence and presence.

But to those “in the know,” the man cave exists on higher ground.

It is more than a physical space. The man cave is an approach to life. A mindset you might say. It enshrines our history of victories on and off the fields of our youth, and it keeps and protects those memories that are personally significant in our lives. It is the place we go in our minds to be ourselves. It is a place that helps fuel our greatness.

Welcome to a column geared to guys. Welcome to the man cave. More specifically, welcome to a column created to take guys to those places, events, items, pastimes, pursuits and hobbies that make us great. And welcome to the mindset that I hope will drive you to be, yes, awesome.

purpose. It’s about being mentally tough and confident,” Billy shares. “You’ve got to be athletic, skilled, accurate and fast.” So try it in the garage or take a pit class before it’s your turn to fly out of the driver’s door to change your right rear in morning rush hour traffic on I-77 south.

Get your own six-pack Bodybuilder and Cornelius native Tim Caldwell, says, “Our abs are built in the kitchen not the gym.” Ditch the junk food (and the old school sit-ups) and start some serious core work after eating a full serving of vegetables.

Change a tire in less than 5.3 seconds

Throw a perfect spiral Davidson Day grad and University of Florida recruit Will Grier does it better than almost anyone in the nation. The all-everything quarterback says of a perfect spiral, “It is almost like swishing a three. You see it come off your hand, and you know it is going to be good. It feels right before you actually see it fly.”

As for tips on how to throw a perfect spiral, the all-everything quarterback adds, “It starts with the hips. You motion towards the receiver, step just to the left of your target, point and throw. Let the ball roll off your hand. The ball should touch all your fingers and leave your pointer finger last.” Touchdown!

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Detroit, Michigan transplant and Cornelius dad Jonathan Billy has changed rear tires for guys named Harvick, Busch, Kahne and Riggs, and knows the skills needed to make it happen.

“First and foremost, go with

Will Grier prepares to throw the perfect spiral.

Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for nearly two decades.

His interest in athletics and love of sports journalism spans from racing to rugby and anything in between.

by Mike Savicki photography by Ken Noblezada

ports and lists? They complement each other like wings and ranch dressing. Like beer and brats. Sports are what typically serve as our fuel for competition and drive. And lists? Well, let’s just say giving a guy a list is like handing a schoolboy a pass to start recess just a few minutes early on an empty playground. Lists are our tickets to action.

In an effort to motivate you to be the best athlete you can be (and, at the same time, give you the true satisfaction of checking your way through a list you might actually enjoy completing), I offer an athletic challenge of sorts. As the New Year begins, why not expand your athletic excellence by trying a few new undertakings, while also getting better at what you currently do?

Herewith, four ways to expand your athletic awesomeness….

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Expand Your Athletic

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nspired by grandma’s recipes, ethnic cuisine, and food from diners, drive-ins and county fairs, the distinctive Pinky’s Westside Grill offers a diverse menu that defies pigeonholing.

Its slogan signals its irreverent spirit: Lowbrow eats & drinks. Fresh and delicious eclectic grub for vegans and carnivores.

The eye-popping red and yellow décor and quirky staff provide more proof of the eccentric nature of this Torrence Village restaurant in Huntersville, which has a sister restaurant, the original Pinky’s on Morehead Street in Charlotte.

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While the restaurant’s vibe is tonguein-cheek, the four co-owners agree that they’re serious about at least one thing.

“When you come to Pinky’s, we want you to have fun and leave it all at the door,” co-owner Andy Cauble says.

They’re also not joking about the food, despite the irreverent

From left, owners Greg Auten, Matt Blank, Andy Cauble and Dave Rhames.

names given to the dishes.

“I look at what I like to eat and what influences me, and I try to take several different cultures and put them together,” explains co-owner Greg Auten.

The Kinda Fried Turkey Salad, for example, features herb-coated poached turkey on a bed of mixed greens topped with shredded provolone, red onion, tomato and arugula.

A shrimp basket further illustrates the twists the chefs take with the food. They dip the shrimp in corn dog batter, before deepfrying and serving the shrimp with waffle fries, southern slaw and dipping sauce. Crab puppies provide an inventive change from

standard pups, with crabmeat folded into a baker’s dozen of golden fried hush puppies.

For a vegetarian choice, the Nature Boy offers a pinto bean- and chickpeabased patty, deep fried and topped with roasted red peppers, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo.

Of course, any spot that is inspired in part by carnival food must include burgers and hot dogs. Diners can order the burgers White Trash Style with provolone, fried pickles, onion rings and spicy ranch sauce or Ding Dong Style with crunchy peanut butter, honey-cilantro slaw and hot sriracha sauce.

In addition to the Viking Corn Dog,

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the Weiner Wonderland part of the menu includes the Reuben Dog, the Stray Dog (veggie) and the Pinky Dog — topped with pimento cheese and chili.

Fried is not a bad word around here, as guests can find waffle fries, fried pickles and other delicacies. When it comes to desserts, homemade banana pudding made from Auten’s grandmother’s recipe tops the list. Judy Sigmon, owner of Homemade Southern Sweets, provides many of the other desserts on the menu.

From the bar, guests can expect 2-ounce pours. Non-alcohol drinks include fresh ginger limeade, cherry limeade, Dr. Brown’s root beer, regular and spicy Blenheim Ginger Ale, and pink lemonade, as well as more standard sodas, Novus hot tea and bottomless Rainforest Blend coffee.

Delicious diversity Auten first learned about food standing by his father’s side at the Mecklenburg County fairgrounds making barbecue. “I can remember barely being able to reach the flattop [grill], but that, I think, instilled in me that I could do this for a living and

While the food is a major draw, the owners also know they must create a distinctive mood. “People want to push the boundaries just a bit, with a little edginess and interest,” Rhames says. “When they go out to eat, they want a little more than just the food. You have to have the experience.”

Cauble and his wife tracked down paintings and other decorations that matched the funky feel of the space. They hung huge red, round lanterns from the ceiling to help the space feel smaller.

The team will spend the first few weeks gauging the aspects that can be translated from the Morehead Street location to the lake. For the new restaurant to repeat the success of the first Pinky’s, consistency will prove key, say the owners.

Consistent, yes. Predictable and boring — never!

The banana pudding is made from co-owner Greg Auten's grandmother's recipe.

that it might be pretty cool,” Auten recalls.

Each of the four partners boasts diverse restaurant and bar experience that adds to the strength of the team.

“It’s a mish mash of all of us,” Auten says. “I spent a lot of years in fine dining. I worked in fast food, and I owned a hotdog cart uptown.”

During his days at The Penguin Drive-in, Auten appeared on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and has stayed connected with the show’s host, Guy Fieri.

He has the courage to explore new opportunties.

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by Trevor Burton

albec is a grape that comes from a very humble beginning. In its home country of France, it was confined to just a couple of regions. It was, and still is, the grape used to make the wines from the Cahors region and it plays a small role in the blended wines from Bordeaux.

Chances of achieving individual greatness were slim.

Like so many Europeans in the past, Malbec decided to move across the Atlantic to chase its dreams. (Actually, it was winemakers who made the decision, but that gets in the way of cute storytelling.) Continuing on with the immigrant saga, Malbec set down its roots in the Mendoza region of Argentina in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains. At first it didn’t get a great deal of respect. It was

High altitudes (Gran Altura) create Malbec wines that can be stunning.

An immigrant’s journey to stardom presents a stirring travel tale with a very tasty ending

winemakers came to the same conclusion.

Capital poured into Argentina and, more importantly, so did a good amount of high-level winemaking expertise.

A lot of the expertise was practical and technical — the blocking and tackling of making good wines. What’s wonderful for us is that some of the expertise was poetic, a group of winemakers really understood the potential of Argentina and wanted to do what Old World winemakers had been doing for centuries, make a wine that was a true expression of the place where it came from. They wanted to express the unique terroir of Argentina’s regions.

Making wine in Mendoza in the early days had been relatively easy. The soil is fertile, and it’s logistically easy to get wines to market. But, to produce truly great wines, winemakers had to reach for greater heights, literally. Winemakers headed for the hills in search of the benefits that sunlight brings to grapes but also for soils that were a little less fertile. To make truly great wines, grapevines have to struggle to get their nourishment. Roots have to dig deep, and along the way they pick up all kinds of goodies from

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Malbec known, simply, as uva Francesca — the “French grape” — and was used in the production of low quality plonk.

Gradually, as its roots took hold, Malbec emerged as a grape that could produce pretty good wines. It had established respectability, and its wines were beginning to be exported to other parts of the world. That’s when a confluence of events came together to launch the grape to greatness.

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In the 1990s many winemakers back in the Old Country wanted to expand their businesses but found that to be virtually impossible.

There is only so much wine-growing land in France, and the inexorable law of supply and demand had pushed prices to ridiculous levels. So, having tasted the wines coming from Mendoza, several French winemakers saw a great opportunity. A number of American

the earth. Those goodies flow through into the wines to produce complexity and character.

The vines pick up the essence of where they’re planted.

Vinous poetry in action This vinous poetry comes together in a couple of places whose wines are readily available in the United States. They are Salta and the Uco Valley. Both regions sit at lower latitudes and higher altitudes than most of the world’s other wine-growing regions. Latitude and altitude balance each other out. They actually work in harmony to do some great things for grapes.

Cold temperatures associated with high altitude are mitigated by the high temperatures found at these latitudes. The combination creates a unique climate for growing high Continued on page 40

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How it all turns out The end result is a Malbec that’s complex but beautifully balanced. It’s a full, deep wine.

There’s an avalanche of cooked fruit tastes like

Malbec set down its roots in the Mendoza region of Argentina in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains.

stewed plums, blackberries and cherries with some licorice thrown in for good measure.

The texture in the mouth is almost chewy.

There is no sense of harsh tannins due to the magic of altitude and that swing between day and night temperatures. The good news; you can find a great Malbec wine for around $20.

This humble immigrant has found its place on wine’s world stage. Wines from

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quality grapes. Goody for us.

The Uco Valley is as close to the equator as is Casablanca in the northern hemisphere.

Salta is even closer. And, just to keep things even, the closer to the equator, the greater the altitude in the Andes. Altitudes in the Uco Valley go up to 1,000 meters (3,600 feet); in Salta they can reach 3,000 meters (9,800 feet).

Soils in both locations are a free-draining mix of clay and rock with a stony, sandy surface.

They stress vines, leading to decreased vigor and lower yields — just what’s needed for a higher concentration of flavor.

As mentioned before, altitude plays a big part. It keeps grapes cool so they take a longer time to ripen — more time to build up a large portfolio of flavors. There’s also a big temperature swing between day and night. That allows grapes to maintain a level of acidity.

Mendoza are really good, but it’s wines from smaller areas at high altitude that truly shine.

Last February found my wife, Mary Ellen, and I at a steakhouse in Buenos Aires. A glass of Uco Valley Malbec and a ridiculously superb piece of meat is something that should be on everyone’s bucket list. If that’s too far to go, try pairing these Malbecs with some of our steaks back here at home — an activity that occurs regularly at our house.

Something that’s fun as well as pleasurable is to compare wines. Try a flight of wines to see what the differences and similarities might be. Try a Malbec from the Uco Valley or Salta, one from the wider region of Mendoza, and one from back in the Old Country, a Cahors from France. It’s interesting to see how well this immigrant has done in its new home.

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The Garage Gurlz of Davidson discovered five years ago that moms could add exercise to their lists of duties without sacrifice.

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This group of moms sweats for more than fitness

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hen Davidson’s Donna Reynolds invited a few neighborhood moms to join her for a simple Saturday morning workout in her garage five years ago, she had no idea what would happen next. One simple session of sweating in her McConnell home in Davidson while the kids played nearby became two then three and four. Saturday mornings in her home soon had a new component. The Garage Gurlz was born.

As word spread, and more moms brought their weights, bands and exercise mats — not to mention their kids — to her yard, it soon became apparent to Reynolds that she was onto

something special. She had discovered that busy moms could, in fact, add exercise to their long lists of duties without sacrifice. She learned that camaraderie could thrive, competition could be empowering and friendship could grow.

“You might think we are all about working out but, that’s actually never been the main point,” Reynolds begins. “It’s more about camaraderie and companionship and building a bond of friendship than anything else. Moms know it, and moms get it. We share a bond that is so different. It’s almost like our group has extra layers to it.”

A perfect match One of Reynolds’ first calls was to fitness trainer, Jeff Heal, aka Coach Rock, who was quick to embrace the group for what they were trying to achieve. Their goals matched his. Heal’s complete health and wellness programs that skillfully combine cardio, nutrition, strength training, sleep, stretching and mobility, and supplementation fit the group’s personality perfectly.

“Sometimes trainers are afraid to do something a client doesn’t want to do, but more often than not, those things they don’t

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want to do are exactly what they need,” explains Heal, who has a studio in Cornelius. “In a group like this, I saw from the very beginning that these girls got together for fitness but left with so much more. Everyone has been through so much, not just working out but in life. The energy just fed every time we got together.”

With a core group of nearly a dozen, each member keeps the diverse energies strong.

Davidson’s Kristin Marsh, one of the group’s original members, values the weekly workouts for more than their health benefits.

“There is a social component to what we do that makes this the one thing I don’t want to miss every week,” Marsh says. “Just to be able to talk through problems, especially

are so different,” she says. “The challenges we do together, the workouts we begin together, well, knowing everyone is doing it together makes you want to try that much harder.”

Accountability also fuels results. Mother of four, Davidson’s Carrie Seeber, says, “It’s simple.

If you don’t come, and you run into your girlfriends, you will be held accountable and that’s not a bad thing. It helps you remember that people are relying on you to help make their experience the best for them, too.”

Looking back, Reynolds smiles as she recalls the lessons she has learned since the first session in her garage.

“I have great girlfriends that I might otherwise never know if it weren’t for the Above: Jeff Heal, also known as Coach Rock, spots a Garage Gurl during a workout.

Left: The Garage Gurlz help Coach Rock celebrate his birthday post workout.

Below: Coach Rock consistently comes up with creative exercises to work all of the muscle groups.

Right: The group says they get so much more than fitness from their workouts.

mom to mom, makes it so much more than just about fitness. It’s motivating to want to come and work out when you know you will be with a group of people who have so much in common and are going through so many of the same things on the outside.”

Gretchen Greene, another original member from the McConnell neighborhood and mother of three, still values the physical as well as mental benefits. “At the end of each workout I’m refreshed and feel great,” she says. “The mental and physical parts matter the most. I feel like I’ve done something for myself, and that’s important because, as a mom, you can’t really say you get that too much.”

A strong community Liz Faubert’s interest piqued when she saw a workout in progress. “We moved to the neighborhood [McConnell] when our two kids were younger, and when I was doing laundry and looking out the window, I’d see these girls exercising sometimes on the hottest days of the summer. For a while, I wondered what they were doing and when school started,

I connected and haven’t stopped since.”

A track runner in college, Huntersville’s Diane McLaine, a mother of three, knows the camaraderie of the group helps build a unique type of bond. “After college, what I missed was not having that close group of friends to work out with. There are connections you make with people in an environment like this, when you are doing something hard, that

group. I get mental strength that helps me through the day, a bit of therapy sometimes, too, and I have a collection of friends that want nothing more than the best for each of us.”

Ultimately Heal believes a community can learn many lessons from a group like the Garage Gurlz.

“You might say my thing is about building a healthier community, and these girls really exemplify the good that comes with hard work and persistence. They are more than about getting healthy and in shape,” he says.

“They are about being there for one another through hard times, illness and even lifechanging events. They motivate one another and keep each other moving on the same path. Having worked with the girls for five years, I know them well and know how deep their connections go. When someone needs something, the group steps up. Relationships like theirs help a community thrive.”

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t is time once again to salute the winners of The Best of the Lake design competition, an annual contest sponsored by the Lake Norman Home Builders Association, the area’s preeminent professional association dedicated to the enrichment of the Lake Norman Community and its housing industry.

The renowned competition celebrates its 10th year and affords designers, builders and trade craftsmen with the opportunity to showcase their extensive creative talents.

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This year’s event sponsor was Queen City, partnered with Electrolux. Having Queen City as a home town favorite and Electrolux, whose U.S. headquarters is based in Charlotte, partnering with this esteemed showcase seemed the perfect fit.

Other Elite Sponsorships and supporters of the Best of the Lake were Silver Sponsors Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery in Mooresville and BB&T Mortgage with two Mooresville locations. Metro Greenscapes was the centerpiece sponsor and Media Sponsor was CURRENTS Magazine.

The event honored the builders, designers and craftsmen who entered new custom homes, whole house renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, outdoor living spaces, and interior design projects for consideration by the judges. As in years past, entries were kept anonymous, ensuring that all of the professional and well-qualified judges were unaware of which entrants provided which entries.

Judging is based on a set criteria formed around design originality, construction accomplishments and challenges, and solutions to those challenges.

As we celebrate these successes, we look back on the humble beginnings of the LNHBA and look forward to 2014. The HBA was formed in the mid1980s at a time when the Lake Norman community was beginning to be developed from its weekender lifestyle — just a couple of grocery stores and gas stations, and very little retail presence.

The association grew through the years as the communities blossomed and is now emerging from the recession that hurt this industry more than most.

While not booming, the market has greatly improved for the home building association members as they see home inventories shrinking and their labor force — one of the largest segments in the Lake Norman area — stretched with the increased workload once again.

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B EST LANDSCAPING LESS THAN 20K Overview: Living in an older, more established

community, this homeowner wanted to bring more appeal to the home and make the back yard space more usable. With a lovely shady back yard, the homeowner wanted to add a seating area and create additional shade with a decorative pergola.

WINNER METRO GREENSCAPES, INC.

B EST LANDSCAPING PROJECT MORE THAN 20K Overview: This very unique property has been an

all-career highlight. Meeting a client who owned 40 acres and was building a custom three-story log cabin does not come around very often. The homeowner wanted to keep the very natural and mountainous feel of the home and the property.

WINNER METRO GREENSCAPES, INC.

B EST EXTERIOR MAKEOVER MORE THAN 30K Overview: Located on a beautiful lake front property,

this home was the perfect place to live and vacation all at the same time. The home had already been renovated on the interior to fit the homeowner’s needs and tastes.

However, the overall “curb-appeal” and functionality on the exterior was lacking. They wanted to add more design and beauty to the exterior, as well as more usable outdoor living space to enjoy the lake property to its fullest.

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B EST OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT LESS THAN 50K Overview:This project began with its own set

of challenges. Working off plans drawn by another contractor that the homeowners did not want to alter, we set forth to construct the covered outdoor living space. The homeowners wanted to achieve a covered space that would allow for enjoyment of the outdoors during all four seasons.

WINNER METRO GREENSCAPES, INC.

B EST OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT 51K-100K Overview: The goal was to create a unique and

comfortable raised outdoor living area to include a screened porch, a deck with a covered cooking area and an open deck area with a fireplace. The team also built a barrel roof to accent the existing radius window and used stone and stucco to enhance the existing house, blending as if built at the same time.

WINNER STROM CONSTRUCTION, INC.

B EST OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT MORE THAN 100K Overview: The site was a lake point with 270 degrees of view with a passive shoreline yard. This project doubled the size of the already added and renovated residence and added many accessory structures and amenities for lakeside pleasure. Because the owner selfrelegated absolute and complete veto of his proprietary domain, its completion followed full-house renovations, all additions except guesthouse up-fit, most finish installations and even half of landscaping. The tweaking process of the cabana spanned the nearly three-year project with built revisions and program changes to achieve his perfected objectives

WINNER ANDREW ROBY

B EST REMODELING PROJECTS KITCHEN RENOVATION LESS THAN 50K Overview: Picture a 1970’s house that hasn’t been

touched. Picture robin’s egg blue cabinets, white laminate counters and yellow floral wall paper. My client came to me with a challenge. Several areas of this home needed to be completely redesigned. This particular kitchen renovation came with the constraint of not moving any walls, yet the homeowner wanted to create a more inviting “heart of the home” for her busy family.

The previous home and kitchen I designed for them had a large central island for serving and eating — while that worked well for them then, it was time for something a little different.

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WINNER ROGER LAYMAN ARCHITECTURE

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Overview: The owners of this home are avid preservationists.

While living in the home for 10 years prior to renovating the kitchen, they had plenty of time to contemplate the ways they would redesign the most demanding and most-used room in the house.

For these preservation-minded owners, the major challenge was how to accomplish their objectives with minimal alterations to the home’s historic character.

WINNER ANDREW ROBY

EST REMODELING PROJECT-BATH B RENOVATION 31K-50K Overview: A cramped and unmemorable master bathroom is

transformed into an elegant space that is inviting and tranquil. The main challenge of the design was to create an open and inviting space within the narrow length of the room.

Best of the lake Design Winners Sponsored by the Lake Norman Home Builders Association

EST REMODELING PROJECT-KITCHEN B RENOVATION -50K-100K

WINNER INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH!

ROJECT EXISTING HOME RENOVATION P 76K-175K Objective: This single family home was built in 1990. This home

was in foreclosure for a third time and had been abandoned since September 2012. As a result the property suffered serious neglect in the last five to seven years. An entire home renovation was needed from top to bottom. We wanted to take a distressed home in a desirable neighborhood and renovate the home to an upgraded state not only to sell but to help increase the neighboring home values.

WINNER HENDERSON BUILDING GROUP

EST REMODELING PROJECT-EXISTING B HOME RENOVATION 176K -276K Overview: This home is an upscale urban townhouse with

traditional architecture. It is composed of three stories and was built in the early 1980s. The main walls between the town home units are the main structural supports, allowing optimum space planning of the interior spaces.

WINNER ANDREW ROBY

EST REMODELING PROJECT-EXISTING B HOME RENOVATION 276K-500K Overview: How do you turn a house around without picking it up and moving it? This home faces a busy street with no front access. The standard floor plan of a front entrance foyer with the formal rooms to the front of the home did not work with only rear access for its residents and guests. Built in the 1980s, the floor plan was very boxy and needed to be redesigned with today’s lifestyle in mind.

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B EST REMODELING PROJECTEXISTING HOME RENOVATION MORE THAN 500K Overview: In 2010 a new buyer of this property

wanted an enlarged estate manor for extended family visits, especially for the holidays. There was to be guest quarters for all siblings and a composite suite for all grandkids. Although the client liked the house(s), he disliked the two different joined houses appearance inside and out. Naturally there would be many amenities added to entertain the whole family when together, as well as ample diversions for the owner couple when alone and for entertaining private guests.

WINNER ANDREW ROBY

B EST NEW HOME SPECULATIVE PROJECTS LESS THAN 350K Overview: The builder had a goal to construct

a home with the following objectives in a highly competitive market where production builders are nearby: Construct the home to facilitate pricing for $350,000 or less and increase heated square footage from approximately 3,300 to approximately 3,800.

WINNER PRINCETON BUILDERS

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Best of the lake Design Winners Sponsored by the Lake Norman Home Builders Association

EST NEW HOME SPECULATIVE B PROJECTS 350K-500K Overview: The “Bay Harbour” plan was built in a nearly

completed upscale planned community with large lots. The goal was to create a niche product that met the challenges of today’s economy and still offered buyers the custom qualities they desired in an upscale home. We targeted a price point below $500K, knowing that most competing products, both new and resale were selling in the mid $500K to $700K range. This was accomplished by reducing the square footage to just under 3400 square feet. At the same time, it was important to provide livability and room design to meet the family’s needs.

WINNER LAKEMIST HOMES

CUSTOM NEW HOME 350K-500K Overview: The goal was to create a niche product that

met the challenges of today’s economy and still offered the buyer the custom qualities they desired in an upscale home. We targeted a price point of just under $400K, while maintaining the finishes of homes typically priced much higher. This was accomplished by reducing the square footage to approximately 3000 square feet. At the same time, it was important to provide livability and a room design to meet the client’s needs.

WINNER LAKEMIST HOMES

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Hats off to our Lake Norman Home Building Partners from your friends here at BB&T. Congratulations to you on your well deserved recognition as Best of the Lake 2013. We are proud to be a trusted partner you rely on as you continue moving forward with distinction. Your example enriches our community and inspires us all.

Steve Alexander, 704-664-2445 SSAlexander@BBandT.com Dennis Cowardin, 704-662-0795 DCowardin@BBandT.com

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C USTOM NEW HOME -501K-700K Overview: An executive with a major appliance brand, our client and his wife were savvy homebuilders.

Selecting their top-of-the-line appliances was just the jumping off point for creating the perfect home for them and their three children. They wanted their home to be beautiful and functional. They also needed a space in which their kids could grow up and enjoy time with friends, and they also needed an attractive place to entertain other executives.

WINNER PLATTNER CUSTOM BUILDERS

C USTOM NEW HOME-701K-999K Overview: This home was built in casual elegant

style with an emphasis on creating a residence that was warm and inviting and able to provide the family a place they could truly call home. This home sits on a beautiful lot that has towering hardwoods behind the outdoor living area and was finished with extensive landscaping throughout. An inviting covered rear porch is complete with seating to pass the day by the pool or to entertain for that memorable party.

WINNER ARTHUR RUTENBURG HOMES MONTEREY BAY CHARLOTTE

C USTOM NEW HOME $1 MILLION TO $2 MILLION Overview: The client wanted a clean, timeless,

yet classic home that was based on Nantucket architecture. The home has white crisp paneling that resonates throughout the home, details that you would find in a Classic Nantucket home. The kitchen has gorgeous beaded inset cabinets that are crisp white to match the trim. There is a sunroom that mimics what someone would find in an older home with the porch being framed in.

WINNER KINGSWOOD CUSTOM HOMES & JIM PHELPS COLLECTION

B EST IN SHOW Overview:The Brown residence is a wonderful

Nantucket-style masterpiece that was constructed to give the client a clean, neat and relaxed atmosphere.

The major design element of the home is for it to appear that it has been built since the early 1900s.

In essence, this home is designed to appear as if it has existed for 100 years. You can see that this was accomplished as soon as you enter the home.

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Ron and Karen Brown worked with Jim Phelps to design their Mooresville home exactly the way they wanted it

Designed by Jim Phelps, Ron and Karen Brown's home won first place for Best Design (Custom Home $1-2 million category) at the 2013 Lake Norman Home Builders' Association's Best of the Lake Awards.

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hen Ron and Karen Brown built their home at The Point, winning awards was the furthest thing from their minds.

Even so, their Nantucket-style home made a splash at the 2013 Lake Norman Home Builders’ Association’s Best of the Lake Awards, winning first place for Best Design (Custom Home $1-2 million category), as well as Best in Show.

Accolades or no, this home’s quietly elegant styling and spacious, comfortable interiors are tops with the Browns. “I just look around and think, ‘Wow! It’s so beautiful!’ ” says Karen.

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A detailed process Start to finish, the process of building took the Browns two years to complete, from 2009 to a June 2011 move from their home in Ohio. In preparation for Ron’s retirement from his management career, the couple combed listings to find an existing home here, but nothing had the wide footprint, large rooms and relaxed elegance they loved. They reluctantly came around to the idea of building.

“I’d had a bad experience with a

builder back in Ohio,” Karen says of a home she built prior to marrying Ron, “I was builder paranoid.”

Their fears evaporated when they found Charlotte-based luxury home designer Jim Phelps. The Browns even brought him to Ohio so he could see for himself exactly what they liked and didn’t like about their home there. Phelps, who has designed numerous homes at The Point, listened to his clients with a keenly tuned ear and melded their desires with his expertise. “The Browns were great to work with because Ron established the team and then respected them,” he says.

Along with builder Peter Leeke of Kingswood Custom Homes, Phelps acted as the Browns’ eyes and ears on the job site. “It was nice to be a part of this project from beginning to end,” Phelps says, “I can draw these homes all day long, but sometimes they don’t get executed that way.”

Just under 7,000 square feet, the home is loaded with details but reads as effortlessly elegant rather than fussy and overdone. Abundant millwork inside and out adds visual interest and creates continuity. Dramatic touches such as a curved hallway wall and a double barrel-vaulted ceiling are Jim Phelps’ artistic calling cards. The extra-wide staircase came from Karen’s wish list, and the stone fireplace in the family room was a compromise that ended up being a just-right earthy touch in an otherwise refined space.

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As homeowners who like to consider all options carefully before making decisions, the Browns relied on Phelps and Leeke to educate them about every aspect of the design: the choice of windows and doors; the right look and durability in a roofing material; factory finished cabinetry or pieces painted on site; copper vs. zinc for a roof detail; and even resolving Karen’s concerns over a large dresser jutting out into the master bedroom (Phelps created a bump out for it to nestle into.) “Jim and Pete both made everything seem like it was no big deal,” Karen recalls.

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Above, details that make up the home’s live-ability abound.

Right, the downstairs master suite features a lux dressing area, as well as a sitting area where the Browns take in the lake view together each morning.

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Just under 7,000 square feet, the home is loaded with details but reads as effortlessly elegant rather than fussy and overdone. Abundant millwork inside and out adds visual interest and creates continuity. Dramatic touches such as a curved hallway wall and a double barrel-vaulted ceiling are Phelps’ artistic calling cards. The extra-wide staircase came from Karen’s wish list, and the stone fireplace in the family room was a compromise that ended up being a just-right earthy touch in an otherwise refined space.

Details that make up the home's live-ability abound, as well. Heated tile floors (marble in the baths, slate in the sunroom) add coziness no matter the weather, and the oval windows Phelps ingeniously added high on the wall between the sunroom and laundry and powder rooms pull natural light deeper into the home. In the dining room, it’s the scullery, complete with prep sink and dual wine fridges that make the space a dream for entertaining.

The downstairs master suite features a lux dressing area, as well as a sitting area where the Browns take in the lake view together each morning. Generously sized guest rooms and an upstairs family room outfitted with a snack bar ensure the Browns’ grown children bring the grandkids to visit often.

In the end, Phelps, Leeke, and the Browns created an award-winningly well-designed home for the couple to enjoy.

“We have absolutely no regrets,” says Ron, “We’re officially North Carolinians now.”

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Waterfront, 2 Covered Verandas, Add’l 1,000 sqft Rec Room, Master on Main, Great Outdoor Living #2191217

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Full Brick, Gated Community, Master on Main, Cabarrus County #2181943

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Full Brick, Cul-de-sac Lot, Beautiful Hardwoods on Main, Mature Landscape #2183039

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Luxury Home The Reserve at River Run

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8948 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 MLS#2195242

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4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Sq Ft. 2801

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Marketed by Builders Services 704-892-9898 www.arhomes.com

DETAILS: Main channel view from 1.3 acre point lot over 500 feet waterfront & a park-like setting.

Hardwoods, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, study, elevator to private office on 3rd floor. Private gated community.2190402. cbcarolinas.com The Hecht Team Nicole Hecht & Bob Hecht

DETAILS: Looking for location, location, location and a drop dead gorgeous kitchen? Look not further your dream home awaits! Large center island w/ granite, 3 sinks, 6 burner range & pantry! Soaring ceiling in the Great Rm with cozy fireplc & a Luxuroius Master Suite.

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4601 Gold Finch Drive, Denver, NC 28037 MLS#2196821 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths Sq Ft. 3470 DETAILS: Your dream home awaits! This exquisite home is located in a gated community & is better than new with a fabulous gourmet kitchen chefs will adore.

Relax in the screen porch w/ wooded privacy.First floor master suite, open great room w/fabulous custom built ins. Custom craftsmanship throughout. Community boasts locked boat storage,ramp & 8 day slips. Don't miss fabulous home on a fabulous wooded lot.

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The Big Three Literature, theatre and cycling help start off 2014 the right way

All the Great Books (abridged) If you’re a literary fan, this show is for you. The Reduced Shakespeare Company comes to Davidson College on January 24 to perform All the Great Books (abridged).

Part of the Smith Artist Series, this production takes you on a 98-minute roller coaster ride through the world’s greatest books. No one is safe, including Confucius, Thoreau, Swift, Tennyson and more.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company (a three-man comedy troupe) performed on a recent PBS special and can often be heard on National Public Radio. London’s longest running comedy troupe, these three guys have broken box office records at the Kennedy Center, Seattle Repertory Theatre and the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. By the end of this performance, you’ll be completely caught up on everything you didn’t read in school.

Smith Artist Series — All the Great Books (abridged) performed by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, Friday January 24, 8 p.m., $20, $15 faculty/staff, $8 students, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

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If January temperatures turn you into a coach potato, resist the urge to lounge and hop on a bike for the Polar Bear Metric Century. Last year’s ride attracted 660 riders and allowed the Rocky River Road Club to donate $10,000 to Ada Jenkins Center, as well as help sponsor other non-profits like Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats.

The ride takes place on January 11. You can sign up for either a full metric century or a half (50K). The ride begins and ends at Ingersoll-Rand on Beaty Street in Davidson, while taking participants into parts of Rowan County. Weather is a big factor for the event, as it can be freezing or unseasonably warm. No matter what, SAG vehicles cruise the course to support cyclists.

The Rocky River Road Club is a USCF (United States Cycling Federation) sanctioned club based in Northern Mecklenburg County. The club consists of racing and social riders whose primary goal is to promote the sport of cycling by encouraging safe and responsible cycling.

So what are you waiting for? Go ride a bike!

The 16th Annual Rocky River Road Club Polar Bear Metric Century, January 11, registration 8:30 a.m., ride begins at 10 a.m., $25 per person day of ride, $20 per person with pre-registration (minors ride free with parent), 800 Beaty Street, Davidson, www.active.com.

he 3rd Annual T 10 Minute Comedy Playfest!

Two years ago Warehouse Performing Arts Center put a call out to North and South Carolina writers to submit themed comedies for competition in its 10 Minute Comedy Playfest. This year Warehouse opened it up nationally and received 78 short script entries.

The festival’s theme involves a 10-minute or less comedy with five or less actors situated in Eunice’s Beauty, Barber & Bait Shoppe. A panel of five blindly reviewed all of the scripts and narrowed it down to seven for production. Those are the ones you can see January 23 through February 9.

“We might read some of the other ones if time allows,” says Marla Brown, founder and managing director of Warehouse, which is located in Cornelius. “Four of the seven finalists are from the Carolinas. One is from Seattle, and they’re coming to see the playfest.”

Vito Abate is directing with Sarah Provencal codirecting several pieces. Some of the titles include My Dear Cousin Starla, a comic look at family secrets; Changing Chairs, which takes a closer look at the trauma changing hairdressers can cause; and Forbidden Love, where the saintly come clean in unexpected ways.

The 3rd Annual 10 Minute Comedy Playfest, January 23-February 9; Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun (February 2 and February 9) 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors, students and groups; Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area Date Night

Children New Years Art Party (January 2-3) Welcome in the New Year with arts and crafts for all ages. Students will enjoy a variety of art projects and a cool photo booth. Parents must accompany students 7 and under although parents are encouraged to partake in the fun with their kids. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

King Day for Kids (January 20) This is a day of service based around three areas of focus: literacy, social justice and community engagement. During the event, area youth grades kindergarten through 6th will take part in small group readings, arts and crafts, storytelling, and personal expressions of their dream.

Children will receive literacy-based goodie bags at the end of the afternoon.

Must register prior to Monday, January 13 at http://tinyurl.com/kingdayforkids.

9-11:30 a.m. Free. Davidson College Athletics, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson, www.davidson.edu.

Concerts Organ at Davidson (January 14) Myers Park United Methodist Church Music Associate and Organist Patrick Scott performs. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations are encouraged. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, www.davidson.edu.

Davidson College Musical Interludes (January 17) This mid-day concert features members of the Davidson community performing. 12:30 p.m. Free.

Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

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Davidson College Jazz Ensemble (January 31) The Davidson College Jazz Ensemble performs with guitarist Dustin Hofsess and trumpeter Bill Lawing, Milner Professor of Music.7:30 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson. edu.

Events First Footin’ Walk and Five Mile Trail Run (January 1) If you enjoy the holidays a little too much, this event will get you back on the straight and narrow.

This Scottish tradition is a celebration of good will and good fortune. First Footin’ Five Miler Trail Run, 10 a.m.; step off for the First Footin’ Walk around the farm grounds, 11 a.m.; Stone Soup Blessing and Gathering, noon; Historic Rural Hill Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting & Scottish Festivities. Free, but all are encouraged to bring something for the luncheon: fresh or canned vegetables for soup, bread, dessert, beverages, paper products, etc.

Rural Hill, Center of Scottish Heritage, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www. ruralhill.net.

Civil War Winter Quarters and Homefront (January 4-5) See how Civil War soldiers survived brutal winters encamped with the armies, how families survived at home and more. Learn about Civil War mourning customs in the house and see a Mathew Brady Portrait collection.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Davidson College Piano Recital (January 21) Artist Associate in Piano

16th Annual Rocky River Road Club Polar Bear Metric Century (January 11) This annual ride benefits Ada

Cynthia Lawing performs a piano concert titled The Russians Are Coming! featuring works by Russian composers.

7:30 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www. davidson.edu.

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cycling. Registration 8:30 a.m., ride begins at 10 a.m. $25 per person day of ride, $20 per person with pre-registration (minors ride free with parent). 800 Beaty Street, Davidson, www.active.com.

indies + docs cinema (January 1112) Many of us have experienced the excitement and awe of watching 8,000 pound orcas, or “killer whales,” soar out of the water and fly through the air at sea parks, as if in perfect harmony with their trainers. Yet this mighty black and white mammal has two sides. Blackfish, a film by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of notorious performing whale Tilikum, who — unlike any orca in the wild — has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. 7 p.m. Cornelius residents $8, non-Cornelius residents $9. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.indiesplusdocs.com.

Galleries Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Mixed Media features the work of various artists, including Mary Luke, Annie Glacken, Sandie Bell, Ellen Sutherland and more. Through January.

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www. andrechristinegallery.com.

Cornelius Arts Center Homegrown: A Celebration of local arts and crafts.

Through January 3. Opening reception November 8, 6:30-9 p.m.. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-Noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie.

Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www. landmark-galleries.com.

Depot Art Gallery The Winter Juried Art Exhibition features work from various artists in the area. January 14 through 75 lake norman currents | January 2014 | www.lncurrents.com

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February 27; opening reception January 17, 6-8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.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. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, wwwfcfgframing.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.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 463 S. Main Street, Davidson, 704.895.1213, www.merrilljennings.com.

Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

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. 704.664.0236.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries State of Emergency features the work of contemporary artists in visualizing disasters ranging from hurricanes to financial crises. In conjunction with that exhibition, the Smith Gallery will feature an installation by internationally acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei. Artist reception January 23, 6 p.m. 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, behindthe-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.

The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing,

embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www.facebook. com/artisanmarketnc.

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour.

Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ ci.charlotte.nc.us to schedule a tour.

Eden Street Market (Every Thursday and Friday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. 3-6 p.m.

106 Eden Street, Davidson.

2nd Friday Art Crawl (January 10) Every Second Friday, Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites the community to experience downtown Cornelius in style! Hosted by Bella Love, this monthly art crawl features some of the area’s most talented and innovative artisans as well as live performances, food trucks, and special events at local businesses. 5-9 p.m. Free.

Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.bellalove.org.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (First and third Saturday) Farmers sell a bounty of seasonal vegetables; pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www. davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday)View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville. com.

Open Air Market at the Crossing (Every Saturday) Buy local flowers/ plants, jam/honey, soap, candles, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m.1 p.m. Free. 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive, Huntersville.

Sports Davidson College Men’s Basketball North Carolina is basketball country so come out and support your local team.

College of Charleston (January 1, TBA), Appalachian State (January 25, TBA), Elon (January 16, TBA), Georgia Southern (January 25, TBA), Chattanooga (January 30, 7 p.m.). Davidson College, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats are poised for a fantastic season. Elon (January 11, 2 p.m.), UNCG (January 13, 7 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Theatre Third Annual 10-Minute New Comedy Festival: Eunice’s Beauty, Barber & Bait Shoppe (January 23-February 9) Enjoy seven 10-minutes or less comedies featuring five or less actors situated in Eunice’s Beauty, Barber & Bait Shoppe. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20; seniors, students,groups $15.

Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www. warehousepac.com.

Smith Artist Series (January 24) The Reduced Shakespeare Company features a three-member cast performing All the Great Books (Abridged), a rapid-fire 98-minute review of the world’s great literature. 8 p.m. $20, $15 faculty/staff, $8 students. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Cinderella (January 31-February 2) Adapted by the late Rupert Barber, this play proves that the right shoe can change your life. Shy and romantic Cinderella is made a servant in her own home but still has a positive outlook on life. This timeless story is perfect for children and their families. Time, price and location TBA. Produced by The Connie Company of Davidson Community Players, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Saturday. 9 a.m.noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

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Lori's Larks

by Lori K. Tate photography by Sarah Elizabeth Borst

this artist’s way I

Okay, so I’m not Georgia O’Keefe, but I do love to paint

Lori learned that mixing paint is one of the most difficult parts of the process.

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Lori works on her masterpiece titled, Planet Orange.

love to paint. In college, I would draw and paint to relieve stress. In my 20s I turned to my paintbrushes for the same reason, plus it was cheaper to paint pictures for my apartment than to buy them.

Unfortunately, as I grew up, which I admit I am still in the process of, I lost touch with painting. Adult responsibilities like cooking dinner and raising children landed slots further up the docket.

But during the last two years, I’ve had the intention of hitting the canvas again.

I’ve purchased Groupons to art studios that have yet to be used. I’ve even tried twice to set up makeshift studios in my home only to have them sit there and collect clutter.

When the CURRENTS’ staff was thinking about what to do with the back page this year, I thought I might as well be selfish. There are a lot of things I want to try in the Lake Norman area that I simply don’t have time to sample. I thought that if I merged these experiences with work, not only could I do these things, but I could also not feel guilty about it. And most importantly, I thought our readers might be struggling with the same problem.

So this month, I took Painting with Paul Keysar at The Community Arts Project in Cornelius. First of all, congratulations to the center on its new space on N. Main Street. It’s a spacious environment filled with sunlight and creativity. Secondly, congratulations to me for landing in Keysar’s class.

An award-winning plein air painter and studio artist, Keysar studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. He focuses on classic, representational oil paintings of landscapes, still lifes and portraits. In addition, he has a wonderfully dry sense of humor, which is essential in trying to teach me anything with the exception of CPR and first aid.

During my first class we simply watched him paint a pear and an orange.

Though I say simply, there was nothing

simple about it. Sure, he made it look like it was as easy as writing a grocery list, but, as he kept reminding the class, he’s been doing this for a long time. Watching him paint, I felt as relaxed as I do during my annual massage.

The next week I came to class inspired (and terrified). I’m someone who has no trouble speaking in front of hundreds of people and talking to strangers. As I looked at the blank canvas in front of me, I was almost shaking. My assignment involved painting two oranges in a shadow box. How hard can that be? Hard, I tell you — excruciatingly hard.

For the first part of class, my sketches looked like two orange baseballs floating in space. Eventually, with Keysar’s help, they began to look like fruit, not produce because that seems like too fancy a word for my work. I didn’t finish the piece because painting still lifes is not about instant gratification. It’s about looking at something and trying to recreate it perfectly through a course of decisions and solutions. That takes more than a two-hour class.

Although I didn’t finish what I now call Planet Orange, I began another painting in the next class. This time I chose a landscape shot from a pile of photographs Keysar shared with us. The picture I selected was of a boat going across the lake. While this was still difficult for me, it was a bit easier because there’s more leeway with a landscape. You don’t have to exactly reproduce each ripple in the water or each individual leaf.

However with both pieces, the key elements were light, shape and color. In the brief time I was in the class, I began to look at things differently. An orange wasn’t just an orange. It was a sphere that shimmered in some spots, while it was dull in others. And any flaw that it might have only added character to its appearance.

I left Keysar’s class with incredible admiration and respect for what he and other artists do every day. Keysar has a gift, and I’m glad he was able to share it with me.

THE SCOOP For more information on The Community Arts Project, visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

For more information on artist Paul Keysar, visit www.paulkeysar.com.

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You are holding an award winning publication … again.

Throughout 2013, we celebrated Lake Norman’s 50th Anniversary in each issue of CURRENTS by highlighting historic events and landmarks that have occured since the day Duke Energy filled the lake in 1963. Our July issue of CURRENTS featured a look back at the past 50 years of Lake Norman and celebrated the people, the places and the progress of this area we all call home. Your outpouring of thanks and praise for our 50th Anniversary commemorative issue has been overwhelming and we thank all of you — readers, advertisers and community leaders — for supporting this very special edition of CURRENTS.

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As if all this recognition weren’t enough, we received an even bigger surprise this past December when we learned this very special issue of CURRENTS won national attention by earning a Platinum Award from the International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals (MARCOM).

Platinum is the highest honor you can receive so I had to share our excitement with all of you. A special thank you to those who shared their research, their photos and their memories with us and allowed us to share them with our readers.

Being honored nationally by a panel of journalistic professionals is obviously huge for a small, locally owned business like ours, but being honored by the community who supports our efforts month after month is priceless, and there are no awards that can top that. CURRENTS was also named the 2013 Small Business of the Year by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, an honor that we will cherish for years to come.

Yes, it’s been an award-winning year for the CURRENTS Magazine team, but it’s the

Lake Norman community that deserves the applause. For more than 50 years, you’ve shown the world how people can work together to create an enriched environment full of progress and growth, yet keeping the spirit of community always at the forefront. Those are the elements of keeping small business alive, and no place does it better than the Lake Norman community. That’s what makes our “hometown” a true award winner and a wonderful place to live, work and play….at least in my book!

Wishing each of you a year filled with success, happiness and true fulfillment.

Sharon Simpson, Publisher

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