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Currents The Cope twins have double vision when it comes to racing Davidson’s Il Bosco offers a new take on Italian A Cornelius renovation goes from ranch to fabulous

On the FastTrack Trevor Bayne takes NASCAR by storm and he’s just getting started

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10 The Main Channel 16 Porthole What’s hip at Lake Norman

Lake Norman in the Springtime! and Gala of Honor

18 The Captain’s Chair John Vance Washam, Jr. wants people to remember

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21 Smooth Sailing Checkered Dreams gives kids their very own victory lap

26 Rip Currents — Sports

Meet Trevor Bayne, America’s Youngest Daytona 500 Champion

28 Meet the Natives

Nancy Hucks continues her family’s legacy

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32 Tom’s Jobs

Being a cop is more than tickets and doughnuts

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36 The Galley

Il Bosco brings a fresh take on Italy to Davidson

40 Grapevine

Grüner Veltiner; little known and very delicious

43 Around the Track Twin truckers Amber and Angela Cope are breaking into racing their way

44 Game On

An epic bike race will test a team of local cyclists

50 Home Port

Rodney and Kathy Kiser gave their Cornelius home a modern makeover

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61 Currently Davidson Town Day celebrates 40 years

64 One More Thing

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he other day I was tossing rocks into the lake when I noticed a female mallard waddling along the shoreline. In a matter of seconds, I knew exactly who she was and what she was looking for.

You see, years ago our neighbor, Lin Taylor, used to feed mallards from his lakeside home, which was near where I was.

The ducks would come up to him and eat directly from his hand. He named one of them Mary, and for years she and later generations of her family would seek out Mr. Taylor looking for a treat.

Unfortunately, Mr. Taylor died several years ago, and his home has since been torn down and replaced with another. I guess this particular mallard hadn’t heard about that and was simply hoping to find something familiar.

As I watched her paddle away, I thought about how she’s not any different from the rest of us. We all need to return to places that are comfortable and welcoming. We all need roots.

I’m a local girl (born and raised in Concord), and I married a local boy who graduated from North Mecklenburg High School.

When folks discover we’re natives, they’re amazed. In this transient world where people move every four to five years to climb another rung on the corporate ladder, it’s rather a novelty to find anyone who stays put.

Maybe that gives us a leg up on having roots but I don’t think so. I think the Lake Norman area is the kind of place where everyone can plant roots whether they know 8

what a fish camp is or not. But I also think it’s important to appreciate and learn from the natives, the people who built the foundation for what the lake area is today.

That’s why this month we’re starting a new department in Currents called Meet the Natives. We’re not going to run this department every month, but we are going to run it when we meet someone who’s lived here most of their life and has contributed to this place we all call home.

Our first installment features Iowa native Scott Graf writing about Nancy Hucks, a woman who has lived in either Mooresville or Davidson in all but nine of her 64 years. Hucks’ parents (Dora and Claude Little) used to own an upscale steakhouse called The Little Kitchen in Mooresville, long before places like Chili’s and Lone Star set up shop.

Although the restaurant closed in the 1980s, Hucks and her husband, Cliff, recently started making and selling her mother’s salad dressings from the restaurant.

This is their way of sharing their tasty roots with a new generation.

I hope you’ll take a cue from the Hucks and figure out a way to share something from your past with our community’s future. Whether you moved here from Los Angeles or Lenoir, you should be able to find something familiar here, something that makes you want to plant some roots.

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Main Channel Movers, Shakers, Style, Shopping, Trends, Happenings and More at Lake Norman Armed with an associate’s degree in pastry from Johnson & Wales University coupled with a bachelor’s in food service management, Rochelle Courey opened The Baker’s Joint in Cornelius this past March.

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Rochelle Courey opened her own place in Cornelius

This year Rochelle Courey decided to celebrate her birthday in a big way. A week after she turned 25 this past March, she opened The Baker’s Joint in Jetton Village in Cornelius.

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“I went to Johnson & Wales [University]. I was working full time at a couple places, 60 to 80 hours, and I figured that if I wanted to work that many hours, I wanted to do it for myself,” explains Courey, owner

and executive pastry chef at The Baker’s Joint.

Armed with an associate’s degree in pastry from Johnson & Wales coupled with a bachelor’s in food service management, Courey says she just needed a space where she could do her thing. “I loved this location, love Cornelius, love this area,” says the Ohio native, who now resides in Cornelius. In addition to her education, Courey’s experience involves cooking with her mother, a professional kitchen manager, and two grandmothers.

At The Baker’s Joint, with its brightly painted walls of lime green, tangerine orange and berry fuchsia, Courey offers custom cakes and model cakes for all occasions plus homemade biscuits, croissants, cupcakes, muffins, sticky buns and cookies (three flavors daily). Also keep your eyes open for ghraybeh, Lebanese butter cookies.

“I’m half Hungarian and half Lebanese,” explains Courey when she talks about the international influences on her bakery selections and lunch menu. “We do some Mediterranean food.

Rochelle Courey offers custom cakes and model cakes for all occasions plus homemade biscuits, croissants, cupcakes, muffins, sticky buns and cookies (three flavors daily).

We do Fatayer, spinach pie and meat pie. We do homemade focaccia pizzas. We do Tabouleh and hummus every day. I do specialty orders for grape leaves.”

As of press time, Courey had two employees working with her, but she thinks she might need to add more staff soon. “Our motto is if you can dream it,” she says, “we’ll create it.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Glenn Roberson www.LNCurrents.com

Shop & Tell Making wakes, fancy shoes, decadent fudge and pampering for pre-teens If you’ve driven by what used to be IcyWaves in Cornelius, you might have noticed the “v” is now a “k”. That’s right, IcyWaves is now IcyWakes. Owners Jammi Allen and Shannon Smith were forced to change their name because the store was sued by a surfboard shop called Icy Waves in Yakutat, Alaska. “We had to change our name so we didn’t lose our business,” explains Smith.

As for another change at IcyWakes, the store now carries Liquid Force’s full line including apparel, wakesurf boards, wakeskates and wakeboards. Looks like the surf is definitely up.

— www.icywakessurfshop.com Lisa Moyer recently opened The FaSHOEnista at Ashley Carol Home & Garden in Cornelius. Her swanky boutique space features a hot pink décor and a sassy black chandelier, as well as designs by Bruno Menegatti, Jeffrey Campbell, Matisse, Old Gringo, Rosegold, Sergio Zelcer, Vince Camuto and a summer favorite, Scandalous Designs (flip-flops featuring Swarovski crystals sewn on — all hand made).

“I really only purchase two to three styles per designer per season, so it’s truly a boutique feel,

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Anyone who’s ever strolled Main Street in Blowing Rock knows just how intoxicating the smell from Kilwin’s can be. Well that sweet-smelling scent just got closer to home as Kilwin’s has opened a location in Birkdale Village. Now you can indulge your sweet tooth with hand-paddled fudge (10 flavors), handdipped caramel apples, homemade brittles, caramel popcorn and 32 flavors of ice cream.

Don’t forget to order your ice cream on a waffle cone for the highest level of decadence. Yum! — www.kilwins.com Simply Sassy Kids Spa in Magnolia Estates in Cornelius takes playing dress up to another level. Worn out from soccer or cheerleading practice? Stressed out over your EOGs? Simply Sassy might just be the pampering you need. This day spa for girls offers manicures, complete with bubble gum soaks, and pedicures with cotton candy foot soaks. Make-up sessions, facials, updos and ear piercings are also on the menu if your girl wants to tap into her glamour side even more.

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ville. Dove House is a nationally accredited facility that provides support and services to child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members. Last year’s show brought in 200 cars and trucks, covering every decade from the 1920s to the present day. For 2011, Galaxies will be the featured vehicle. There will be a DJ providing classic tunes, car-accessory booths, lots of raffle and door prizes, 6th Annual Family Care Fair (May 7) Presbyteand “goody bags” for the first 200 vehicles. Free. 8 rian Hospital Huntersville and the Town of Hunta.m.-4 p.m. Mooresville Ford, 139-151 East Plaza Dr. ersville host this fun-filled event that provides your (Hwy. 150), Mooresville, 704.796.7380, family with health and safety information and www.foacarolinas.com. resources. There will be a valuable hands-on apRace City Festival (May 14) This annual festival is proach to learning with numerous health, fitness and prevention activities. Other activities included a celebration of Mooresville’s arts and culture scene in addition to the town’s NASCAR roots. This is the are a moon bounce, pony rides, giveaways and food on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free. 10 a.m. 29th anniversary of the festival, which is held along to 1 p.m. Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, 10030 Main and Broad Streets in Mooresville’s historic downtown. Look for local arts and crafts, a children’s Gilead Road, Huntersville, www.huntersville.org. play area with games and rides, vendor booths, and 7th Annual Blue Oval Classic Car Show (May a vast variety of food options. There’s also a Miss 14) The Ford Owner’s Association of the Carolinas Race City USA Scholarship Pageant. Free. 9 a.m.-3 brings this car show to Mooresville to benefit Dove p.m. Downtown Mooresville, House Children’s Advocacy Center in Stateswww.mooresvillenc.org.

School PTO’s annual Cake Walk, the Library Book Sale and many other activities sponsored by local organizations. Davidson-area restaurants will also have food available for purchase, and the Davidson Farmer’s Market will be open during its regular hours from 8 a.m. to noon. Free. Downtown Davidson, 704.940.9622, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

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2011 Art on the Green (April 30-May 1) This enormously popular event brings thousands of people to Davidson to enjoy art, live music, and food. This juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Artists from the Community Art Project and the juried show will be on hand demonstrating their talents. The weekend will also include musical performances by a variety of local talents. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12-4 p.m. Free. Davidson Village Green, 704.596.0342, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

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From left, Debbie McMillan and Patty Spencer created www.weeklyadshopper.com to help folks create low-cost meals.

The grocery stores included in the meal plans are Harris Teeter, Bloom, Food Lion and Bi-Lo. Each meal, such as the lemon pepper chicken, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus, includes a protein, vegetable and starch.

They’ve also created a Facebook page for the site that offers fans other daily saving tips.

McMillan says she doesn’t necessarily believe in “dumpster diving” for coupons, but strategically aligns which coupons she gets in her newspaper with what the grocery stores have on sale. She estimates she spends less than $100 a week on groceries, including cleaning products and toiletries, and says she cooks at home “all the time.”

Spencer, who entertains at home a little more on the weekends, spends about $150.

“Groceries are your third biggest bill behind the mortgage, transportation and gas,” says Spencer. “We’re trying to help people cut back on that.”

Both women work outside of the home — McMillan works in retail product development and Spencer in information technology — but they estimate they each put in about five to 10 hours a week on www.weeklyadshopper.com, particularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when all the circulars come out.

The site is still in its developmental stage, but the two are already discussing ways to expand their original idea in the coming months.

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Jack Gregorian is a championship snow skier, and he lives…here Ask Jake Gregorian about his first memory of skiing, and he’ll tell you it came when he was 2 years old.

“I was skiing behind a four-wheeler…on water skis…in the snow,” the 17-year-old Sherills Ford resident remembers.

His first competition? That came about five years later.

“I threw up because I was so nervous.”

And so began a skiing career that’s continues today. Now, Jake skis against some of the nation’s top young talent. And the junior at Bandys High School is more than holding his own.

Despite the fact North Carolina isn’t known for producing elite skiers, Jake won his division at a prestigious national ski competition last year.

This year, he moved up two classes to face some

Jake Gregorian of Sherills Ford reaches speeds of 40 MPH when he snow skis.

of the stiffest competition in the country. He still managed to finish seventh.

Jake’s talent as a skier may be genetic. His father, Jon, grew up skiing in Michigan and helped stoke Jake’s interest in the sport. Jon recently won his division in his age group at the same national event where Jake placed seventh. So how do the two compare?

“He absolutely blows me away,” Jon says of his son. “No comparison.”

Jake says his best event is the giant slalom but that his favorite is the slalom. (Jon says he’s used

GPS to measure Jake’s speed and his son can reach 40 MPH.) Jake’s goals include skiing in the Junior Olympics. He admits the Olympics are probably a long shot simply because so many other skiers in snowier parts of the country get more time on the slopes.

“Some kids out there go to a ski academy and they can ski a half day every day for school,” says Jake. “And I only go 20 to 30 days a year.”

But Jake is considering skiing in college. He says that might take him to a place like Vermont — and a long way from skiing behind a fourwheeler in North Carolina.

— Scott Graf, photography by Sarah McGraw The Scoop Both Jake and Jon Gregorian are members of The Charlotte Ski and Snowboard Club. The group is one of 12 such clubs in the Southeast. Together they make up the Crescent Ski Council, which holds six races each winter at five different southern ski resorts. For more information on the Charlotte club, contact Director Mike Dunn at 704.408.8050 or visit CharlotteSkiandSnowboard.com.

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On April 10 Lake Norman merchants and businesses joined together for Lake Norman in the Springtime! at Latitude 36 Restaurant & Raw Bar in Cornelius. The afternoon featured a spring fashion show, as well as music and a silent and live auction. All proceeds went to Paralyzed Veterans of America and its MISSION ABLE program.

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Lorraine Smith, owner of Brand Name Consignment Volunteers from Vets Next Step attended the event. in Cornelius, talks with a customer at her booth.

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On April 7, the Gala of Honor was held to benefit the Cornelius Veterans Monument. Guests enjoyed dancing to live music, as well as cocktails, dinner, and a silent and live auction. Held at the Havana Banquet & Ballroom in Cornelius, the event featured special guest John Washam, commander of The American Legion Post #86 in Cornelius, as well as the Color Guard with the 82nd Airborne Division. Lake Norman’s own Paul Cameron, WBTV News Anchor, served as the emcee for the evening.

WBTV’s Paul Cameron, left, emceed the Gala of Honor.

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The 82nd Airborne Color Guard from Fort Bragg displayed the American flag during the event.

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The Gala of Honor drew a large crowd, with the proceeds benefitting the Cornelius Veterans Monument.

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As the commander of American Legion Post 86, John Vance Washam, Jr. has spent the last year working alongside the Town of Cornelius to select a site plan, gather names and raise funds to help make the Cornelius Veterans Monument a reality.

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John Vance Washam, Jr. wants people to remember

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itting in the Cornelius optician’s office he opened in 1978, John Vance Washam, Jr. holds a photo album overflowing with weathered snapshots and old newspaper clippings of hundreds of the Lake Norman-area soldiers and veterans who served in America’s military throughout history. As he slowly flips the pages, Washam

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shares a story about nearly every soldier, sailor, airman and Marine contained in the keepsake. He speaks their names and describes their personalities. He recalls their faces and describes where many lived. He remembers the days when some left for battle and laments learning that others were not coming home.

Thanks to the efforts of citizens like Wash-

am, 78, a Korean War infantryman who was born and raised in Cornelius, those veterans (living or deceased, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, received an honorable discharge and lived in Cornelius at some point) will soon have a more public, permanent plaza where their service will be remembered.

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What put the wheels in motion for the Cornelius Veterans Monument?

At one time many years ago, the town had a little plaque to remember some of our veterans, but I think it became misplaced when the Town Hall was being built. In 2010, Harold Little [former mayor] met with the town board, and they decided to do something more permanent. They invited four of us to serve on a committee to represent the town.

Our main objective was to come up with a design that fit their idea, and the town would start the process by donating the land and some funding.

How did you select the final plan?

Will you share a story from your military service?

Well, the draft was in effect, and I remember boarding a bus for Fort Jackson after we were inducted in Charlotte. When we got to Fort Jackson it was drizzling, and the drill instructor took all of us off the bus and said, “Men, it doesn’t rain in the Army, it rains on the Army.” That was my welcome. Boot camp was one thing, and then I went to a special school for communications. I thought I’d have it made

when I got over to Korea, but I wound up in an infantry rifle squad. Infantry wasn’t the best outfit to be in if you know what I mean. LNC More on www.LNCurrents.com Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.

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The list of names is now approaching 900, and we have allowed for growth in the future.

As for how it fits into the town, I noticed that since September 11 [2001], schools and children have become more aware of veterans. There have been more patriotic events in schools, and I certainly hope school children will visit the monument and meet Cornelius’ veterans as part of their programs.

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ue Ziegler has two children who followed their racing dreams, and now she wants to help ill and special needs children in the community follow theirs too, even if only for a day.

Ziegler, a Sherrills Ford resident, started Checkered Dreams, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, in 2007 after working for a similar organization in Pennsylvania. The goal of the charity is to hold at least a dozen events at area racetracks each year throughout the racing season from May through October, with at least two children at each event. In 2010, Checkered Dreams hosted kids at the East Lincoln, Hickory, Concord and Carolina Speedways.

The sport of racing is clearly a passion for the entire Ziegler family, with Sue’s daughter Jackie, who began racing quarter midgets at the age of 9 to Sue’s son, Jake, who started his racing career even earlier at age 5. Ziegler and her husband run a construction company as their primary business and work on raising money and awareness for Checkered Dreams, as well as coordinating the events, in between working and attending their children’s races.

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Let’s go out to the speedway Ziegler says to qualify for a Checkered Dreams event, a child has to have special needs or an illness, which doesn’t necessarily have to be terminal, and must be a racing enthusiast.

Children should be between the ages of approximately 6 to18.

Each family gets to pick which racetrack they want to go to and which night works best.

Sue Ziegler, a Sherrills Ford resident, started Checkered Dreams, a 501c3 nonprofit organization for ill and special needs children, in 2007 after working for a similar organization in Pennsylvania.

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Against Cancer for its Track Walk at the East Lincoln Speedway. Proceeds will benefit Checkered Dreams and Racing Against Cancer, as well as other charities.

“Every penny that we raise goes directly back to the kids,” says Ziegler. “We don’t have any administrative costs.”

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From left, Joshua, Jenna, Sally and Britton Yates attend a race at Concord Speedway with their brother, LJ, center.

The entire family gets into the track for free, including parents and siblings.

“The day is about the child,” says Ziegler.

“They don’t have any expenses while they are there. They get a hat and a T-shirt, are announced at the driver’s meeting, and get to ride in the victory lap with the checkered flag.

We also try to get used helmets donated from the drivers.”

Ziegler raises money for the organization with grassroots fundraising efforts and networking. On August 7, Checkered Dreams will be partnering with the group Racing

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Although Ziegler says juggling the details of the organization often requires careful planning and a lot of persistence, she hopes to continue the group’s mission for many years to come.

“These kids are amazing kids,” she says.

“We just want to give these kids one day where they don’t have to think about hospitals and doctors. That’s what we’re all about.” LNC

table. She explained the organization to them and suggested they set up an event in honor of LJ, their 10-year-old son who has cerebral palsy.

By August, the family, which includes four other children, attended a race at the Concord Speedway, which was LJ’s first race ever, and Kim now says her son has “been bitten by the racing bug.”

Initially, Kim wasn’t sure how hands on she Above and left: Children who attend races through Checkered Dreams get a hat and a T-shirt, are announced at the driver’s meeting, and get to ride in the victory lap with the checkered flag.

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would have to be heading into the event, but soon realized all the little details were taken care of. LJ received his very own helmet for the other drivers to sign, and one of the drivers even gave him one of his trophies after a big win on the track.

“LJ got special attention from everyone,” she says. “This is something he will remember for years.”

To learn more about the August 7 event at the East Lincoln Speedway, visit www.racingagainstcancer.com or www.elspeedway.com.

Renee Roberson is a freelance writer who has called the Lake Norman area home since 2003. She specializes in writing about health and fitness, parenting and pop culture. She lives in Huntersville with her husband and two children.

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hen you win the Daytona 500, it’s fair to say you pretty much have free reign to do whatever you want on the grounds of the Daytona International Speedway. Trevor Bayne celebrated his historic win by breaking out the long board. “My friends and I cruised around the infield all night after the 500,” recalls Bayne.

That’s a pretty cool way to let the racing world know how the new champ likes to roll.

It’s also fair to say that a win in just your second cup start on the day after you turn 20 can lead to a few changes in plans. A fan of long road trips, Bayne drove his truck to Daytona thinking he’d also be the one driving it back to his home in Mooresville after the race. A private jet and a two-week national media tour took precedent. What happened to the truck? “My dad drove my truck back to Charlotte after the 500,” jokes Bayne.

Climbing back into the car in the weeks that followed was a challenge for the driver

catch him instead of staying on the track. I did what dad told me to do.”

These days, Bayne sticks to the rules on the track but still allows himself some liberties when he’s out of his fire suit. “Everybody knows I am an extreme sports enthusiast. I wakeboard, kite board, snowboard and rock climb,” he says. “The list goes on and on.”

Is there anything he can’t or won’t do?

“The only thing I’m not allowed to do is bungee jump or sky dive,” he jokes.

Bayne knows that one win, even a win in NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl, does not make a season. “There will be peaks and valleys throughout the year, and we just have to manage our expectations,” he says.

“If we finish top 20 we should be okay with that and learn from that experience and get better the next race.”

He also knows that sudden fame won’t change him. “I still do the same things I did

of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford. “I found myself trying way too hard at Phoenix and Las Vegas instead of being patient,” Bayne recalls.

On top of the self-imposed pressure, you’d think the Knoxville native might catch some slack in the garage for becoming the youngest winner of the Great American Race, but Bayne says the attention and support he’s received is quite the opposite. “All the guys have been very supportive of me,” he explains. “They constantly give me great advice for the future.”

But Bayne says listening to others isn’t always the best bet. “My first go-cart race as a kid was a disaster,” he explains. “My dad told me to do whatever I had to do to keep up with the leader of the race. So, I was a ways back and saw the leader from across the track, I cut across the middle of the track to

before the 500, but I do get recognized a lot more these days. Sometimes it catches me off guard if we are in a non-race city, and someone asks for an autograph,” he says.

“It’s so cool and very humbling to me that people want my autograph.”

With warm weather approaching, Bayne says he’s looking forward to getting out on the water. “I wakeboard on Lake Norman as much as I can in the summer,” he says, “always jamming out on the lake.” Keep your eyes peeled, as Bayne says he’s working on a Raley, Scarecrow and Toe-Side 3.

And what about those times when this champ just wants to chill?

“If I have free time, I love playing my guitar and listening to music,” he says. “It’s so relaxing, and I just zone out.”

Fair enough. He’s certainly earned some quiet time. LNC

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Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 this year — the day after he turned 20.

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“If I have free time, I love playing my guitar and listening to music,” says Trevor Bayne. “It’s so relaxing, and I just zone out.”

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Nancy Hucks continues her family’s legacy

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hange has been constant around Lake Norman over the last five decades.

And Nancy Hucks has had a front row seat for the transformation.

The Mooresville native has lived all but nine of her 64 years in Mooresville or Davidson. In 1952 her mother, Dora Blaine Little, opened a lunch counter in downtown Mooresville. The business served those who lived and worked in the downtown area with foods like hamburgers and hot dogs. Then in 1968, Dora and her husband, 28

Nancy Hucks has lived all but nine of her 64 years in Mooresville or Davidson.

Claude, opened The Little Kitchen across from the old hospital on Statesville Road.

Hucks describes her family’s restaurant as an upscale steakhouse. It quickly became known for two things.

“We served the best prime rib anywhere,” she says. “We had homemade salad dressings. Those were my mother’s recipes.”

Hucks says those recipes were the work of a truly southern cook.

“It was just good country food,” says Hucks, who is a Realtor with Lake Nor-

man Realty in Davidson. “All of her recipes were homemade. Mother never had a mix. Everything was made from scratch. It was made from the best ingredients money could buy.”

Locals made up a big chunk of the family’s business. Hucks says they came to know the Littles for serving good food at a fair price. But as the region grew, so did the restaurant’s reputation. Mooresville’s Little Continued on page 31

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Kitchen soon became a destination for hungry residents from Statesville, Concord and Kannapolis. Hucks says the restaurant was also very popular with Davidson College students.

The family moved the restaurant in 1974 and sold it in 1984. It closed a few years ago.

Over the years Hucks watched Mooresville and surrounding areas change from a series of small regional towns into a bustling community located a stone’s throw from a major metropolitan area. Before the creation of the lake, Hucks says towns like Mooresville and Davidson really didn’t share a commonality.

“It used to be separate,” she says. “Now we’re all together. That’s the biggest thing I

see. If you were going to Davidson, that was 11 miles down the road. To go to Charlotte you had to go down Statesville Road. It took you forever.”

As a Realtor the last 10 years Hucks has worked with clients who come to the lake in search of a lifestyle. She says she’s been fortunate to capitalize on the region’s growth — but also acknowledges it’s created more congestion on area roads.

“I think there are pros and cons about

all of it,” she says. “But it’s progress. And if you don’t like progress, then you’re not going to like living in Mooresville, Davidson, Lake Norman, Cornelius — anywhere. But there have been a lot of good things that have come out of the change.” LNC Scott Graf is a Corneliusbased broadcaster and freelance writer. A native of Iowa, he has lived in the Lake Norman area since 2006.

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Nancy Hucks is carrying on her family’s tradition of good food with a line of salad dressings just like those served at her family’s Little Kitchen.

“Everybody said ‘What are you going to do about those salad dressings that your mother made that you all were famous for?’ ” Hucks recalls.

So, Nancy and husband, Cliff, first re-created Dora Little’s bleu cheese and thousand island dressings and soon the Kathryn’s Cottage Kitchen brand was born. “The name Kathryn is a family name from my grandmother, myself and my daughter,” says Hucks.

The couple also makes ranch dressing, chicken salad and several cheese spreads. The products are available for purchase in several local stores and on the Internet. Hucks says they’ve shipped the products to places like New York and Florida, to customers who remember eating at her family’s Mooresville steakhouse.

Nancy has also developed a new cookbook that features a number of her mother’s recipes. The cookbook is called A Southern Lady Cooks and is for sale online. For more information, visit www.kathyrnscottagekitchen.com. — Scott Graf

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fficer Jay Stokes and I were prepared to handle any crime that might occur one evening last month in Davidson; he had his pistol, shot gun, rifle, Taser, bulletproof vest, radios, radar unit, flashlight and police car.

I had a bag of Dunkin Donuts.

Being invited to “ride along” with Officer Stokes, a nine-year veteran of the Davidson Police Department, was actually a fantasy for me because even though I’ve spent my entire working career in the automobile and auto-racing industries, my degree is in criminal justice.

I was invited to join Stokes to work our “beat” beginning at 7 p.m. until the wee hours of the morning.

Before departing from the police station that evening, Stokes introduces me to the two other

onto Jackson Street and drive to the parking lot of The Brickhouse restaurant. Because it’s his dinner hour, Stokes thought we could discuss his police duties over a meal before hitting the road. The department has made healthy lifestyles a priority for its officers, so Stokes doesn’t consume a greasy cheeseburger, but instead orders a salad. Donuts were definitely not on this police officer’s diet.

After dinner, Stokes and I climb back into his squad car and begin driving up and down Davidson’s many streets. The town is a lot larger than you would imagine. The extreme dimensions extend from the Davidson Landing condos at Exit 30 near North Harbor Club all the way out Highway 73 at the intersection of Stanley McElrath Road, approaching Poplar Tent Road.

I ask him what’s his favorite part about being

Lived on and off the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey for three years. A hell-raiser who knew all the answers. But thankfully, just as his life was about to become a statistic, he decided to change.

“I moved with my mother to a little town in upstate New York, and I went back to high school,” he says. “At 18 years old, I started ninth grade.

“Everybody said I wouldn’t last; that I was too old. But that just made me more determined to graduate. I didn’t want a G.E.D.” Stokes graduated high school at 21, went to work in construction — which brought him south — then joined the police department, first in Cornelius, then Davidson.

When Stokes councils troubled youths, he can empathize with what they are going through.

“I look at these kids who drop out of school and want to tell each of them what a major mistake they are making,” he explains. “I was once in their shoes.”

Two speeding tickets punctuate our conversation. Stokes writes one for 42 MPH in a 25 MPH zone on Griffith Street and the other for 39 MPH in a 25 MPH zone in River Run. He’s fairly liberal with the speeds he’ll allow motorists to drive on Davidson’s streets, but when his radar Left: From left, Tom Cotter and Officer Jay Stokes, a nine-year veteran of the Davidson Police Department, prepare to patrol the town.

Below: Cotter checks out Stokes’ police cruiser as they work their beat.

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police officers on duty that evening: Joe McClellan, 32, a career officer with nine years on the Davidson force; and Phillip Geiger, 40, who became a police officer just two years ago after a 20-year career as a golf pro.

“I took a 70 percent pay cut, but I wouldn’t trade this job for the world,” says Geiger. “I love it.”

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a police officer. “The best part for me is knowing I am changing lives,” he says. “That I am part of improving the quality of life in this community.”

Stokes knows first-hand about changing lives. He tells me that as a teenager, he was headed down the wrong path. As we cruise the neighborhoods, condo and apartment complexes, and trailer parks, I learn about Officer Stokes’ early life.

Troublemaker as a child. Quit school at 15. www.LNCurrents.com

“It’s when I’m a first-responder to the death of a family member, and I’m too late to make a difference,” he says.

Stokes is proud to be a Davidson resident.

He shops at Harris Teeter and buys his coffee at Summit. He enjoys the community activities that he and fellow officers participate in over the holidays.

“At Christmas we take underprivileged kids shopping, and we deliver food to needy families in the Davidson area,” he says. “I feel so fortunate to live and work here.”

For me, it was a quiet evening. Even though Stokes’ shift wouldn’t end until 6 a.m., I started yawning and called it quits at 2 a.m. Fortunately, I didn’t need to put any of my criminal justice techniques to use.

And fortunately I remembered to bring the doughnuts LNC The Scoop Many police departments in the Lake Norman area have police “ride along” programs for citizens. If you are interested in participating, visit the police department headquarters in your town to make an appointment.

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ly false alarms and traffic accidents. He says the number-one complaint he hears at Davidson community meetings is about cars speeding through neighborhoods.

During the evening Stokes and I patrol some of those neighborhoods and visit some of the residents. This part of Stokes’ job is more public relations and less law enforcement.

“Public relations is a vital tool in my law enforcement career,” he says. “It’s important for police officers to have an open line of communication with the community we patrol. The community is our eyes and ears when we are not there. …The streets talk, and as police officers, we need to listen. Having that partnership with citizens sends a message to criminals.”

In one of those neighborhoods, we visit Bernice Houston, a wonderful woman who lives on Park Drive. Houston recently underwent surgery, so Stokes stopped by her house to see how she was recuperating. Later we visit a woman in the Oakhill apartments near Ingersoll-Rand to make sure her family is doing well after some recent domestic violence issues.

I ask Stokes about the worst part of his job.

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unit displays a speed that is far above the posted limit, he must write a summons.

He carefully approaches each car, quickly scans the backseat, passenger seat and floor for anything that might be suspicious. “I’m always looking at the driver’s hands for weapons and looking for baggies or open containers,” says Stokes. “And I’m paying attention to the driver’s breath to see if they might have been drinking.”

Aided by his police car’s built-in computer, Stokes can usually write a summons and be back on patrol in about seven minutes. After each ticket, he verifies calibration on his radar unit before proceeding.

He assures me that the Davidson Police Department has no quota for officers to issue speeding tickets.

Stokes says the same crimes that happen in larger cities like Charlotte, New York and Chicago also happen in Davidson. “But because of our small population, about 10,000 residents, those crimes happen less frequently,” he says.

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hat is surprising at the new Italian restaurant in downtown Davidson is what isn’t on the menu.

Since it opened on February 1, Il Bosco has been bringing a taste of Italy to the area through authentic regional dishes that go beyond heaping plates of spaghetti. With a refreshingly simple menu inspired by the cuisine of Naples, Sicily and Tuscany, the restaurant is proud to be different, and customers couldn’t be happier.

“A lot of people, they see it [the menu] for what it is rather than what it’s not,” says Jimmy Hermann, who opened the restaurant with business partner Patrick O’Leary.

“We will always have simple, good food,” says Hermann’s son, Joe. “It’s not going to be what everyone else has, and we’re okay with that.”

Since it opened on February 1, Il Bosco has been bringing a taste of Italy to the area through authentic regional dishes that go beyond heaping plates of spaghetti. With a refreshingly simple menu inspired by the cuisine of Naples, Sicily and Tuscany, the restaurant is proud to be different.

Fresh Pasta A restaurant industry veteran, Jimmy was drawn to the town’s atmosphere and named the restaurant Il Bosco, which means “the woods” in Italian, for the many old trees that line the roads in Davidson near the restaurant.

Intimate and inviting best describe the space. If you have to wait for a table, the small lounge is a cozy area with a white leather sectional, flat-screen TV, built-in bookshelves displaying wine bottles that flank a fireplace and eye-catching ironwork. A small bar shares the space. In the simple, yet elegant dining room, 11 tables are covered in two layers of beige and white linens. Throughout the restaurant, work from local artists adorns the neutral colored walls. Outside, a covered patio offers the chance to dine al fresco.

For starters, tempting selections include Prosciutto e Melone, sliced prosciutto served with fresh cantaloupe and a balsamic sauce; Calamari Fritti, fried calamari served with a marinara sauce; and Caprese, homemade fresh mozzarella, sliced vegetables and basil with an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic sauce.

With an appetizer or dinner, enjoy a glass of Italian wine. The wine list represents every region in Italy, and selections are available by glass, split and bottle.

More interested in starting your meal with a salad? There are several to choose from, including a new one that features warm goat cheese encrusted with nuts served on greens with a strawberry vinaigrette.

Pasta dishes are available in two sizes, which is a nice option. Joe makes the fettuccini each morning and ravioli on special occasions.

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He will add spaghetti to his list this spring.

“He does so many orders, and when it’s gone, it’s gone,” Hermann says. “People understand that fresh pasta is special.”

For the spring and summer, pasta dishes will include penne in a pesto sauce, fettuccini with grilled vegetables and linguine with clams in the shell.

Homemade potato gnocchi with shredded beef in a Neapolitan sauce is another seasonal addition to the menu.

Specialty meats Seafood specials are offered every night.

One evening it might be flounder with raisins, pine nuts and caramelized onions. Another night it could be shrimp and grits, with pancetta-wrapped shrimp served in Parmesan cheese grits.

Entrees include chicken cacciatore and veal marsala. The lone beef item on the menu, filet mignon, comes from River Taw Farms, which is owned by O’Leary. The Cherryville farm raises

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As with the homemade pasta, a limited number of desserts are prepared by Joe. Past sweets have included crème brulee, cannoli, sorbet and gelato. Pignoli, sesame seed and other Italian cookies have also been offered.

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’m constantly on the prowl for great wines at great prices. And, when it comes to wine, I have a little quirk. I believe that wines that are hard to pronounce tend to give better value than wines with a name that rolls easily off the tongue. Tongue twisters tend to be avoided by people who may be hesitant to try a name they could easily mispronounce — less demand, better pricing.

So, let me introduce you to Grüner Veltliner (GREW-nuhr Felt-LEEN-ehr). Not that difficult to pronounce but even easier when you use its nickname, Gru-Vee — or, better yet, “Groovy.”

Grüner Veltliner hails from Austria and is far and away the most planted grape in that country. The grape hasn’t strayed far from its roots. Unlike other white wine grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, which are suc-

clue that it is a good value. Years ago, in 1985, a bunch of wine-making blockheads decided to make more money by adulterating their product to make it taste like an expensive, lateharvest wine. By some stroke of sublime idiocy they laced their wine with diethylene glycol, the primary ingredient in anti-freeze. Charming.

The discovery of this fraud had a couple of effects. In the short term it caused a complete collapse of Austrian wine exports and the total destruction of the Austrian wine industry’s reputation. It was like a Big Bang, the distant ripples of which exist to this day. On the good side, the scandal was like a dope slap for Austrian winemakers. They had to get serious about quality and value pricing in order to get their market back.

A definitive measure of the quality of Grüner Veltliner is found in the results of a number of

Above: Terraced vineyards looking down on the Danube River in Wachau.

Left: Grüner Veltliner — a little known wine but well worth seeking out.

cessfully produced all over the world, Grüner Veltliner hasn’t really left home. There’s a little in Hungary, a little in Germany and a little here, in the United States. But few countries have truly adopted it. Pretty well every Grüner Veltliner you taste will be an embodiment of Austrian wine culture and customs.

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Grüner Veltliner produces crisp clean wines that are refreshing — just the thing for sipping on a warm afternoon beside or on the lake. They’re tangy wines with a little white pepper taste that goes along with citrus flavors and maybe a little dill thrown in for good measure. And, unlike many white wines, Grüner Veltliner wines can age. As they do, they pick up richer and warmer flavors like peaches and tropical fruits.

All of this neat stuff comes from the grape’s own intrinsic qualities because the great majority of the wines, unlike Chardonnays, see no new oak. They are generally fermented in stainless steel and aged either in stainless steel tanks or very old, large casks.

What to look for on a label Most of Austria’s wines are grown in the large wine region known as Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), along the Danube River north of Vienna. Austria’s single largest wine-growing area is the Weinviertel, and there’s a whole lot of Grüner Veltliner grown there — most of it pretty ordinary. The best regions to look for on the label of a bottle of Grüner Veltliner are three smaller,

adjoining districts along the Danube river: the Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal.

There’s a smidgen of difference in the wines from these three regions. Grüner Veltliner is a little bit like a chameleon; it soaks up the characteristics of its environment. The Wachau region is primarily comprised of rocky slopes that face south down onto the river. And that shows up in the wine. They are strongly flavored wines that are big with mineral flavors — like drinking liquid stone.

More elegant and softer wines hail from the Kremstal and Kamptal regions. Here the soil is lighter and loamier. It’s actually a densely compacted glacial dust that has blown in over many thousands of years. Wines from all of these regions will age very nicely. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t quaff a glass or two when the wines have just a couple of years under their belt, they will be delicious and refreshing. But, buy a few and let them sit for a few years and you’ll have a much deeper experience.

it goes really well with food. It pairs well with traditionally tough foods like a plate of asparagus as an appetizer. Really peppery Grüner Veltliners can hold their own with meat dishes, and loamy ones are a great accompaniment for seafood dishes. A neat thing to do would be to have a complete meal with maybe three different Grüner Veltliner wines. Admittedly a little on the wine geek side, but great fun.

So, here we are with warmer weather. To me that means a couple of things. First, it’s the time to be thinking of a crisp, clean wine to be sipping on as an aperitif, and Grüner Veltliner certainly fits that bill. Second, it’s the time for one of the favorite activities at our place — eating dinner outside, by the lake. Maybe we’ll try that three different Grüner Veltliner thing. It’s always good to get your groove back. Enjoy! LNC Trevor Burton of Mooresville is certified by the International Sommelier Guild, he is founder of SST Wine Experiences and, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, conducts wine education and tasting tours to wine regions throughout the world.

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fuel dragsters; your father, Darren, sat behind the wheel of a late-model racer and your uncle, Derrike, just happened to win the Daytona 500, it’s safe to say that racing is in the family genes.

The twins, now 27, got their start racing go-karts and super-late models in Puyallup, Washington, before relocating to Charlotte at age 21 to learn under their Uncle Derrike. In the past few years they raced a limited schedule on the ARCA and tested Nationwide cars before making their first national start in identically painted trucks.

Securing funding for a two-truck operation in a difficult economy has been a challenge for the Cope sisters, but they believe their unique marketing appeal and increasing popularity may attract an entirely new type of sponsor to the sport and help them succeed in securing the required funding to field a competitive team.

“Money translates to good equipment, and without good equipment, there’s no way you’ll be up front,” explains Amber. “It’s as simple as that.”

“It’s a learning process but Amber and I are more committed than ever,” adds Angela. “The last few years have made us more determined to make this happen. There is no doubt that this is a dream, and this is a passion of ours. We are dedicated to doing this together, so we work tooth

and nail to secure the extra funding it takes to run two trucks as opposed to one.”

Working tooth and nail means tuning their unique niche while also respecting history and tradition. The twins say that racing comes first and that they are building a brand that crosses industries. Both Amber and Angela work parttime jobs as hairdressers at LaChique Salon in Cornelius, run an online clothing retail store and have signed with a Hollywood agent to manage new aspects of their career. They are in talks to shoot the pilot for a reality show focused around their lives on and off the track.

“We are proud of the people we have become and try to project a sense of positive self worth to girls and women who like to look good and pursue their goals with passion,” says Amber.

But being two girls trying to make it in the historically male dominated sport comes with challenges. “Sometimes people don’t take us as seriously because we are girly girls,” says Angela. “Sure, the name is in our family, and everyone knows our uncle, that’s an honor and that’s fine with us, but we want to carry the name out ourselves, and it has been a dream of ours to do it our way. We are serious girls with a serious task.” LNC 43

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hen Amber and Angela Cope competed in a Camping World Truck Series race last fall in Martinsville, Virginia, they became the first set of twins to race together in a top NASCAR national series event.

What makes them different from what the sport has seen before is that they are self-proclaimed girly girls who not only thrive on competition but also love fashion, clothing, makeup and projecting a positive sense of self.

“Every girl has a dream, and every guy has a dream,” says Amber, who lives in Mooresville.

“Ours just happens to be about racing while also being true to who we are. You can wear makeup, be proud of yourself and do what you want as long as you believe in who you are and know what you want to achieve.”

“You have to open your own doors and make your own opportunities no matter what comes your way,” adds Angela, who lives in Cornelius.

“It’s not easy for anyone, let alone two girls, to break into top-level racing. Right now, we are just starting out, and our goal is to get the experience we need to get approved to race and build our team, get sponsors and run with the best of the best.”

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Eight veteran cyclists from Cool Breeze Cyclery in Mooresville are training for the Race Across America, an epic 3,000-mile adventure billed as the most respected and longest-running endurance sports event in the world.

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The Cool Breeze for Heroes RAAM Team is composed of five women and three men and will compete as an eight-person co-ed relay.

en and three men and will compete as an eightperson co-ed relay.

If you are trying to put the distance and time in perspective, RAAM is 30 percent longer than the Tour de France and has a strict nine-day time limit. Relay teams average between 350 to

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n theory, it’s a pretty straightforward task.

Start at the Pacific Ocean, point your bike east and start pedaling. Take a few photos along the way and be sure to slow down enough to enjoy the sights. When you reach the Atlantic Ocean, climb off, stretch your legs and pat yourself on the back. Congratulations. Mission accomplished. Nice ride.

Here’s the issue. This isn’t simply a ride; it is the Race Across America, an epic 3,000-mile adventure billed as the most respected and longest-running endurance sports event in the world. And it’s what eight veteran cyclists from Cool Breeze Cyclery in Mooresville are about to undertake. During this race there won’t be any sightseeing or slowing down. Their goal is to get from the Pacific to the Atlantic as quickly as possible. There are no breaks or rest days. This race is about maximum heart rate and threshold riding.

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Peddling it to the limit “Our training goal is to get ourselves to the point where we can ride multiple times in a row on near threshold,” explains team member Sarah Matchett of Davidson. “In everyday terms, that means each cyclist will be pushing themselves almost as hard as they can every time they begin a shift.”

The Race Across America (RAAM) first caught the public’s eye in 1982 when four individual cyclists raced each other from the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to the Empire State Building in New York City. As the race gained international popularity, organizers added relay teams in 1994. The 2011 edition RAAM offers categories for individuals and two-, four- and eight-person relay teams. The Cool Breeze for Heroes RAAM Team is composed of five wom-

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The Race Across America is 30 percent longer than the Tour de France and has a strict nine-day time limit. Relay teams average between350 to 500 miles a day, cycling in shifts around the clock.

500 miles a day, cycling in shifts around the clock. The Tour de France lasts three weeks, and riders typically cycle an average of 10 to 150 miles each day.

“The challenge of doing RAAM, of course, involves riding the bike many miles, but in my mind the greatest challenges are the mental and emotional hurdles that each rider will face,” says Randy Catron, the Cool Breeze for Heroes RAAM Team coach who is affiliated with Peaks Coaching Group based out of Bedford, Virginia. “They will be required to ride at night, and possibly in horrible conditions such as snow, strong wind, and rain….conditions they would not normally want to ride in.”

Karen Wandel, a self-proclaimed latecomer to endurance sports who lives in Cornelius, first had the idea to enter a relay team after reading a short article about the

experiences of a four-person relay team.

“My Mom died unexpectedly of cancer in 2009, and it really made me realize that there are no guarantees in life. If you have the ability to do something, the time to do it is now,” explains Wandel. “I shared the idea of entering a team with a few friends at a summer party, and everyone supported it wholeheartedly. I guess you might say it

is something we all had on our bucket lists but weren’t ready to talk about yet.”

“I think that sentiment rings true for a lot of the other team members, too,” adds Matchett. “We all have had life experiences that have made us realize that something like this won’t come again.”

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Safety first Organizing racer logistics is an additional challenge. Two vans will rotate in six-hour intervals and provide close rider support to the four cyclists who have been assigned to each van. Each cyclist will complete a scheduled series of either one-hour or 30-minute solo race intervals before taking a six-hour break in either the team’s RV command center or at a hotel. The team’s support crew includes van captains, navigators, logistics coordinators, a mechanic and a cook. Matchett anticipates the riders will sleep between two and three hours during each nonrace period.

Randy Catron says the safety of the racers is a primary concern. Throughout the training phases, he has scheduled several practices both during the day and night for the riders to perfect exchanges and become familiar with the unique style of racing. He also says the RAAM organization emphasizes safety and that teams must adhere to stringent safety rules or risk time pen-

Follow the Racers Across the Country

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The eight riders of the Cool Breeze for Heroes RAAM Team will begin the 30th Anniversary Race Across America at the Oceanside, California Pier on Saturday, June 18 and will finish when the team arrives at the City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland. The 3,000-mile cycling event includes 170,000 feet of climbing through 12 states, 88 counties and 350 communities.

Follow the Cool Breeze for Heroes RAAM Team’s progress on Facebook or by visiting www.cb4heroes.org or www.raceacrossamerica.org. The team has also committed to raising money for the Wounded Warriors Project, a national non-profit that provides advocacy, benefits counseling, caregiver retreats, support services and peer mentoring for injured servicemen and their families. — Mike Savicki

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Above: Each cyclist will complete a scheduled series of either one-hour or 30-minute solo race intervals before taking a six-hour break in either the team’s RV command center or at a hotel.

Below: The team’s support crew includes van captains, navigators, logistics coordinators, a mechanic and a cook.

alties or possible disqualification.

“It only recently hit me how big a deal this really is,” says Matchett. “I have done a lot of racing and usually know how to get out the door to train after working all day, but I was really tired recently and just stopped in my tracks thinking about the magnitude of RAAM. This race is altogether different from anything any of us have ever done.

“In the end, this comes down to each of us doing our jobs and trusting everyone else to do theirs. There is a lot of responsibility on everyone whether we are on the bike or working support.”

RAAM gives no awards to finishers. Sometimes racing on a team with a responsibility and a purpose is reward enough. LNC

Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.

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Above: Now the Kisers enjoy living by the lake in a Mediterranean villa.

Left: The Kisers’‘70s-style ranch home.

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ou know that spring is officially here when you go to Davidson’s Town Day celebration. And this year it’s extra special, as Town Day celebrates its 40th anniversary. To honor this monumental mark, the town is taking the one-day festival back to its roots.

When Town Day first began in May 1971, the mayor of Davidson, Tom Sadler, issued a proclamation designating that May 8 through 15 serve as an official clean up week for the town. The mayor wanted to support the Davidson Community Council in its efforts to clean up trash and debris around town, improve the aesthetic appearance of Davidson and promote a sense of self-betterment, as well as foster closer ties among its citizens.

While this year’s Town Day, scheduled for May 7, promises to feature all of its familiar activities (a 5K race, fun run, games, entertainment, food and more), it will also have a larger focus. In honor of the hard work of the Davidson Community Council and the numerous other residents, merchants, and Davidson College representatives who worked to make Town Day such a meaningful event, the town felt it was important to return the celebration to its original intent.

“We’re going to recapture the spirit of community service that Town Day promoted at its inception,” says Kim Fleming, Davidson’s Downtown Manager. Fleming adds that citizens will have the opportunity to work on several Davidson’s Town Day celebrates community projects such as spreading mulch and plantits 40th anniversary this year by ing flowers along Main Street. Volunteers can also pick up promoting community service.

by Lori K. Tate trash and work in the Davidson Community Garden to The Scoop provide fresh produce for the Ada Jenkins food bank. You Davidson Town Day (May 7) The 40th Annual Davidson Town Day begins with the Davidson don’t have to sign up in advance, as interested citizens can Cornelius Child Development Center’s 5K race and Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Games, entertainment simply show up to the festival between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and food will be provided on the Village Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including the Davidson “It’s going to be a great way for all of us to demonstrate Elementary School PTO’s annual Cake Walk, the Library Book Sale and many other activities sponsored by local organizations. Davidson-area restaurants will also have food available for how much we care about this wonderful community,” says purchase. Free. Downtown Davidson, 704.940.9622, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Fleming. “We encourage everyone to participate.” LNC 61 www.LNCurrents.com

Time for Town Day

Photography by Bill Giduz

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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Davidson’s Town Day

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CHILDREN Preschool Movie Time (May 4) Come see a movie with your favorite preschooler. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free. Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main Street, Mooresville, NC, www.mooresvillelib.org.

CONCERTS Concert on the Green (May 1) The first of the live concert series will showcase the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Bring a picnic and enjoy. 6 p.m.

Free. Davidson Village Green, 704.596.0342, www. ci.davidson.nc.us.

Music at St. Alban’s (May 1) Fill your senses as the dynamic musicians of the Seicento String band brings to life Antonio Vivaldi’s vivid musical paintings.

3 p.m. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, 704.941.0650, www.musicatstalbans.net.

Alexander Community Concert Series (May 8) Jessica Sherer, a classical flutist hailed for her “versatility and depth of understanding” performs. Reception to meet the musician follows the concert. 3 p.m. $15, $10, children under 12 free. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249 Cornelius Concert Series (May 22) Michael Reno Harrell, an award-winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer, performs. Michael’s natural knack for storytelling, in print, song and spoken word has earned him praise from not only the music community but from the literary and storytelling worlds as well, having had the honor of being featured teller at the National Storytelling festival and to be Teller in Residence at the International Storytelling Center, as well as performing at major music events like MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival. 3 p.m. Free will offering. Front lawn of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Avenue, Cornelius, www.mtzionumc.net.

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2011 Art on the Green (April 30-May 1) This enormously popular event brings thousands of people to Davidson to enjoy art, live music, and food. This juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Artists from the Community Art Project and the juried show will be on hand demonstrating their talents. The weekend will also include musical performances by a variety of local talents. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12-4 p.m. Free. Davidson Village Green, 704.596.0342, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Let’s Go to the Matinee (May 3) The Mooresville Public Library’s resident history expert kicks off this film series, which features an afternoon of classic and historical movies at the library. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

Mooresville Public Library, 304 South Main Street, Mooresville, www.mooresvillelib.org.

Charity Ride (Poker Run) to Benefit Cornelius Veterans Monument (May 7) Join Cornelius’ American Legion Post 86 for fun and friendship. Whether you ride a motorcycle or drive a car, all are welcome to come help raise funds for the Cornelius Veterans Monument. Registration 8 a.m., poker run begins at 9 a.m. $20 per bike/car, $10 per additional passenger or hand. Ride starts at the future site of the Cornelius Veterans Monument, near the intersection of Catawba Avenue and Hwy. 115 in Cornelius, and will

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end at Mac’s Speed Shop, 19602 Liverpool Parkway, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Davidson Town Day (May 7) The 40th Annual Davidson Town Day begins with the Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center’s 5K race and Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Games, entertainment and food will be provided on the Village Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including the Davidson Elementary School PTO’s annual Cake Walk, the Library Book Sale and many other activities sponsored by local organizations.

Davidson-area restaurants will also have food available for purchase, and the Davidson Farmer’s Market will be open during its regular hours from 8 a.m. to noon.

Free. Downtown Davidson, 704.940.9622, www. ci.davidson.nc.us.

6th Annual Family Care Fair (May 7) Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville and the Town of Huntersville host this fun-filled event that provides your family with health and safety information and resources. There will be a valuable hands-on approach to learning with numerous health, fitness and prevention activities.

Other activities included are a moon bounce, pony rides, giveaways and food on a first-come, first-serve basis. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville, www. huntersville.org.

3rd Annual Jetton Park Triathlon (May 7) Hundreds of athletes, volunteers and spectators will gather at Jetton Park in Cornelius for the 3rd Annual Jetton Park Triathlon, a multi-sport race consisting of a 750-yard swim followed by a 20-kilometer bike and a 5-kilometer run. Proceeds benefit The Hope House Foundation and The Charlotte Community School for Girls. Online registration closes May 4 and onsite registration may be available during regular packet pickup hours through race morning. The race is capped at 500 participants. 8 a.m. Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius, www.jettontri.com.

Tennis Fun Day (May 7) Join the Cornelius PARC Department and the Lake Norman Tennis Academy for a Tennis Fun Day for youth and adults. Participate in a free tennis clinic, compete in games and register for prizes. Tennis racquets and balls will be provided as needed. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, www.corneliuspr.org.

Movies on Main (May 13) Bring your family to see Toy Story 3. 8 p.m. Free. On the lawn at Mooresville Town Hall, 413 North Main Street, 704.662.3334, www. downtownmooresville.com.

7th Annual Blue Oval Classic Car Show (May 14) The Ford Owner’s Association of the Carolinas brings this car show to Mooresville to benefit Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center in Statesville. Dove House is a nationally accredited facility that provides support and services to child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members. Last year’s show brought in 200 cars and trucks, covering every decade from the 1920s to the present day. For 2011, Galaxies will be the featured vehicle. There will be a DJ providing classic tunes, car-accessory booths, lots of raffle and door prizes, and “goody bags” for the first 200 vehicles. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Mooresville Ford, 139-151 East Plaza Dr. (Hwy. 150), Mooresville, 704.796.7380, www.foacarolinas.com.

North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival (May 14) This 10-hour day of fun is complete with performances by Chatham County Line and Eric Lindell, plus The New Familiars, The Mantras, Sol Driven Train, Do It To Julia and The Moonshine Racers. You can also enjoy all the handcrafted ales and lagers you can savor. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $45 per person, under 21 or designated driver tickets are $30 per person. On May 4 prices increase to $60 and $40. Onsite camping available by

online reservation. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.NCBrewsMusic.com.

North Mecklenburg Hershey Track and Field (May 14) Join Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius Parks and Recreation Departments for this free program introducing children between the ages of 9 and 14 to physical fitness through basic track and field events.

Winners move onto sectionals with the opportunity for advancement to the national event. Birth certificate is required for registration. No track shoes with or without spikes allowed. 9 a.m. Free. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius. org/parks.

Race City Festival (May 14) This annual festival is a celebration of Mooresville’s arts and culture scene in addition to the town’s NASCAR roots. This is the 29th anniversary of the festival, which is held along Main and Broad Streets in Mooresville’s historic downtown.

Look for local arts and crafts, a children’s play area with games and rides, vendor booths, and a vast variety of food options. There’s also a Miss Race City USA Scholarship Pageant. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.org.

Cool Breeze Multisport Challenge (May 15) Featuring a combination of running, biking and swimming events, the new Cool Breeze Corporate Multisport Challenge is the result of local major companies Newell-Rubbermaid, Lowe’s Corporation, Ingersoll Rand Company and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center coming together to support employee wellness while making significant contributions to three area charities. The format for the competition was conceived and implemented by Cool Breeze Cyclery of Mooresville and the Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte.

The challenge begins with a 5K run. The event is open to the public. To register, visit www.coolbreezecyclery.com. Time TBA. Newell-Rubbermaid corporate campus next to Birkdale Village.

Lag B’Omer (May 19) Beth Shalom of Lake Norman invites the community to a one-of-a-kind event featuring Israeli music, free kosher hot dogs and a fireside talk featuring Mor Green of the Israeli Defense Forces. Free. 4:15-6:15 p.m. St. Alban’s Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson.

World War II Reenactment (May 21-22) Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Latta at this event held in honor of veterans. See the Allied and Axis forces recreate a battle of the French countryside. World War II veterans will be admitted free and all other veterans and active duty military will receive discounted admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7, ages 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704.875.2312, www.lattaplantation.org.

Barium Springs Give Them Hope Fundraising Luncheon (May 24) This annual fundraising luncheon benefits Barium Springs Home for Children.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations encouraged. The Cove Church, 197 Langtree Road, Mooresville, www. bariumsprings.org.

Living History Fundraiser (May 28) Support Historic Latta Plantation’s living history efforts at this living history extravaganza. See demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities across the plantation, including open-hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, beekeeping, dancing around the maypole, woodworking, fire starting, old-fashioned games and craft activities to name a few. Also enjoy a hot meal and listen to live music. All proceeds benefit the historic site and enable Latta to continue educational programming for all ages. Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 students, ages 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704.875.2312, www.lattaplantation.org. www.LNCurrents.com

GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery Spring Show featuring work by Dottie Farrell, Mary Luke, LC Neill, Carroll Rempe, Sue Zylak and more. Through June 30.

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. 148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, andrechristinegallery.com.

Carolina Art Garden Various exhibitions. Tue-Sat Noon-6 p.m. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Suite 3, Cornelius. www.lknart.org.

Christa Faut Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 19818 North Cove Road, Suite E3, Jetton Village, Cornelius, 704.892.5312, www.christafautgallery.com.

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-Noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.corneliusartscenter.com.

Depot Art Gallery Various exhibitions. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville.

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 Evening with the Artist features Ellen Patterson, abstract watercolor, and John Hildebrand, photography. Through June. 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.

Landmark Galleries The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmarkgalleries.com.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Various exhibitions.

MONTHLY EVENTS The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Friday Night) 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. www.theartisanmarket.net.

Monday Morning Movies (Monday Mornings) Watch a movie with your little one. Free. 9:30 a.m. War Memorial Building, Mooresville.

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.

At the Corner of Art & Main ArtWalk (Second Friday

Night) Downtown Mooresville shows its artistic side with its monthly Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, 704.664.2414, www.artworksonmain. com.

Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In (First Saturday) The cruise-in is a chance to show off your car in downtown Mooresville. To enter the show parking area, cars must be from the years 1979 or earlier. 3-7 p.m.

Free. North Academy Street and West Moore Avenue, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenccruisein.com.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Saturday mornings) 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.davidsonfarmesmarket.org.

Huntersville Market (Saturday mornings) Sponsored by The Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department, the Huntersville Market offers citizens wonderful local fresh produce, delicious baked goods, jewelry and charming crafts. 7 a.m.-noon. Free.

103 Maxwell Street, Huntersville.

Gallery Crawl at Oak Street Mills (Fourth Friday) Visit artist exhibits in each shop, along with the Carolina Art Garden. 6-10 p.m. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius.

THEATRE Student-Directed One-Act Plays (April 30, May 1) The Davidson College theatre department invites the public to performances of student-directed one-acts plays. $3. 7:30 p.m. The Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu/ tickets, 704.894.2135.

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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.

Mooresville Artist Guild Various exhibitions.

103 West Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704.664.0236.

Van Every/Smith Galleries, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center The Big Picture(s) features large-scale works from the Davidson Permanent Art Collection.

Call for summer hours. Davidson College, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, 704.894.2519, www.davidson.edu/ art/galleries.

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Cici Jansen filmed all of her new video (When You’re With Me) in the Lake Norman area.

by Lori K. Tate PThotography by Glenn Roberson

Cici Jansen’s new music video is as local as it gets

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ornelius’ Cici Jansen has all the makings of a country music superstar. She’s a pretty girl, she’s a hard worker and she has an amazing voice beyond her years. And now the Bailey Middle School eighth grader also has a professional music video. Glenn Roberson, a photographer in Cornelius (you’ll frequently see his work in Currents), recently shot and edited a video of Jansen singing her ballad When You’re With Me. We recently spoke with this creative duo to see how this video came to be.

How did the video come about?

Cici: Well, we’ve known Glenn for a while now. He offered to do it for us, and we said, ‘Of course.’

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Glenn, have you ever shot a music video before?

Glenn: No, but I always felt like I could or that I had the skills to do it. I made a student movie in college, but that type of editing is different.

You actually cut it and glue it and that sort of thing. I’ve always been interested in cinematography, just never got into the equipment until recently. …We needed another camera because some of our cameras we’re getting some age on them, so I purchased one that had video capability.

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Cici, did you have a video before this?

Cici: I had a few, but they’re not nearly as professionally done as this one. …This is my first one without braces.

What is the concept of this video and how did you come up with it?

Glenn: Initially, I approached Cici about which song they would want me to do off of her CD. Cici: At first we were going to do a more upbeat one, but I said I liked When You’re With Me. That’s probably my favorite one on the album.

Glenn said, ‘Okay, we’ll do that one.’

Glenn: I listened to the CD a lot with my wife, Lynn, and my son, Connor. We sort of discussed it because the song doesn’t tell a specific story like a lot of songs do. If it told a story then it would have been fairly easy to know where to go, but with this song it can have different connotations depending on the listener and what they bring to it. We all sort of saw that it can be kind of spiritual.

Most teenage girls go straight for the romantic aspect of it, and some people can see the spiritual side. I even thought after listening to it that she could be singing to her audience, to her fans — When you’re with me, you make me stronger.

I asked Cici what she felt when she sang it. I also got input from other people in her demographic.

Then I just decided that the video would start in kind of lonely and blue place, literally and figuratively.

Then it would kind of grow a little bit more so you could view it several ways. One is she’s lonely at the beginning. She’s at home in her bedroom. Then she’s kind of walking to her performance, and then she gets to the performance. I’m not hammering that in. It’s simply suggested in the video.

Where was this shot?

Glenn: All of the bedroom scenes were shot at Bebe Gallini’s in Cornelius. The outdoor part was at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson, and the performance was at Just Baked Cupcakes at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.

The folks at these places were all very helpful and generous with their time and space.

How long did it take you to do all of this?

Cici: A total four days I think.

Glenn: Four shooting days. There were a few real days in between those.

What was challening about this?

Glenn: Well, I knew that some aspects were going to be fairly easy for me, basically the photography part of it. I knew all of that wasn’t going to be a problem. I knew I didn’t

have to deal or worry about sound because the sound was all prerecorded. Primarily, the hardest thing was learning the software. I’m using the same video software that people use to make movies and TV shows.

Cici: I guess it wasn’t really that hard. I didn’t have to do much but stand up there and sing the song that I’ve sang for so long. I thought it was fun all together. The most fun was the hair and make-up. I like looking pretty. …The singing part was fun, too.

Did you enjoy the process?

Glenn: Yes. Even while I was working on this one, I was thinking about what the next one could be. I would love to do some for other artists as well.

Cici: It was very, very fun. LNC

From left, Glenn Roberson and Cici Jansen debut Cici’s video at Just Baked Cupcakes in Cornelius.

The Scoop To see Cici Jansen’s video, visit our Web site at www.lncurrents. com or Glenn Roberson’s Web site at www.glennroberson. com. To listen to more of Cici Jansen’s music, visit her Web site at www.cicijansen.com. www.LNCurrents.com

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