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Contents

10 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman

16 Porthole

CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Search

18 Captain’s Chair

Contents 32 Thoughts

from The Man Cave

Toni Shope wants you to Puppy Up

A feline’s take on adding a pet

Celebrate “Love Your Body Day” every day

Precise wine from Jones Von Drehle Vineyards and Winery

20 Live on Purpose 37 Grapevine

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42 The Galley 22 Blair’s Bits with Lynn

Respite at Ryan and Krissie Newman’s Rescue Ranch

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24 Rip Currents

The next stage for Restaurant X

Treats for your feet

Anthony Famiglietti inspires runners to push beyond limits

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44 Game On

26 Rip Currents 48 Home Port — Shop Dogs

A closer look at Lake Norman’s working dogs

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Kimberly and Andrea Sutton create spaces with heart

66 Currently The Denver Art Trail, Carolina BalloonFest and Fernando Varela

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72 Lori’s Larks

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Our Annual Pet Issue

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love the colors of fall —orange, brown, red, yellow and pink. Yep, pink.

Look around and you’ll find pink on just about everything from blenders to screwdrivers to sunglasses. I haven’t seen any pink leaves yet, but I suppose anything is possible with spray paint.

Pink reminds us that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October I pull out a fuchsia rubber bracelet that reads “Imagine a world without breast cancer.” I wear it the entire month in memory of my cousin, Jackie, who died of breast cancer at the young age of 32.

Her birthday is also in October. This year was different. This year I pulled out my bracelet in March, as soon as I heard that my friend, Tara, died of cancer — at 39.

I wore it to her funeral and planned to wear it a few weeks after to honor her. A few weeks came and went, and I couldn’t take it off. During that time, another cousin, who is a breast cancer survivor, was diagnosed with lung cancer, and Betty, a woman who was like a mother to me, began to succumb to ovarian cancer.

How could I take my bracelet off when they couldn’t take their cancer off?

Though it’s a small thing to do and

THE COLORS OF FALL Pink is the most important color of all wearing a bracelet is nothing at all like battling cancer, keeping it on seemed right to me. I know there are different colors for different types of cancers.

Lung cancer is white, and ovarian cancer is teal. If I wore bracelets for every type of cancer, I wouldn’t be able to move my arm, so I wear my fuchsia bracelet, and in my mind it represents everyone.

When I look at it, I think of all the people I’ve known who have either had this disease or loved someone who had it. The list is long, and it is growing.

Sometimes my bracelet annoys me when it tickles my wrist, sometimes it makes me sad, but more than anything it gives me perspective. One time when I was at a doctor’s appointment, I asked my doctor what the bright green bracelet he was wearing represented. He said it stood for a child at his church who was battling cancer. “When I’m having a bad day, I look at that bracelet, and things don’t seem so bad,” he explained. That’s how I feel about my fuchsia bracelet.

So what if every mother on Facebook seems to be a better mom than me. So what if I haven’t published a book — yet.

So what if my carpal tunnel is acting up.

Those things seem so trivial compared to someone who is fighting to live.

At Betty’s memorial service, her daughter, April, spoke about how her mother’s cancer diagnosis forced her to slow down and really take in every moment. Suddenly going to Carowinds on a weeknight with her daughters seemed imperative rather than crazy.

As I’ve written before, I’ve lost a lot of people who were special to me during the last couple of years. Though there is sorrow in their absence, the optimist in me always tries to extract something good from the loss. Whether it’s playing in the front yard with my kids when I’m on deadline or stopping to smell flowers during a walk, I try to honor these folks by relishing every minute I have.

In the last issue I challenged you to be kind to one another for the month of September. I hope that you were, and I hope that you’ll continue to be so because being kind shouldn’t be challenging; it should be a way of life. Enjoy the fall.

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Reproducing Results Dr. Jane Barber helps dogs deliver Veterinary Specialties at the Lake is located in a small town, but make no mistake. The Sherrills Ford practice is anything but your ordinary small town vet’s office. Dr. Jane Barber, owner of Veterinary Specialties at the Lake, not only provides services to pets locally but also across the country and around the globe.

In addition to routine pet care, Barber specializes in reproductive medicine called theriogenology. Barber is the equivalent of an OB/GYN and an andrologist because she works with reproductive issues for both male and female companion animals.

Some clients seek help with infertility in cats and dogs, but most come to her practice for managed breeding of show dogs or purpose-bred dogs for hunting, rescue, service or police work.

“When it comes to managed breeding, the canine you want to breed with may not be two streets over. They may live all the way across the country in California or even Sweden or Germany,” explains Barber.

Timing is crucial when using fresh chilled sperm or frozen sperm for artificial insemination. Barber oversees the hormonal testing of her furry patients to determine when the female ovulates and exactly when insemination procedures should be done.

“You can freeze sperm cells for 100 years, but once they are thawed, they only live for 12 to 24 hours,” she says, adding that canines also have vastly different reproductive cycles from humans. Most breeds only come into season twice a year.

Reproductive medicine for pets can be costly, and most pet insurance does not cover elective procedures. Breeding management costs roughly $500 to $2,000 depending on the amount of testing needed and the type of insemination procedure used.

Barber, who decided to become a veterinarian at age 11, says her work is rewarding. “People often forget the benefit of purpose-bred dogs that can be the eyes and ears for the blind or the deaf or pull someone in from a water rescue,” she says.

“It’s wonderful to play a small role in the lives of these dogs that do wonderful things for humans.”

— Holly Becker, Photography courtesy of Dr. Jane Barber

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Dr. Jane Barber is a veterinarian in Sherrills Ford who specializes in reproductive medicine.

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

The Wall of Fame

Charlie Marshall makes sure each dog has its day There are only three dogs on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame — Strongheart, Rin Tin Tin and, of course, Lassie. But at Charlie’s — The Coffeehouse LKN in Cornelius’ Oakhurst neighborhood, there are more than 30 dogs on its dog wall of fame.

“These are the dogs of all the regulars who come in,” explains owner Charlie Marshall. “I even have a friend’s dog on there who lives in South Africa.” Note that Marshall is originally from South Africa.

Customers started texting her photos of their dogs about six months ago, and she began printing them out and displaying them. “I’m a dog person,” says Marshall. “I have three of them [toy poodles] at home.”

Though she doesn’t bring her dogs to work with her, you can occasionally find her sister Samantha’s dog, Kobe,

We Just LOVE!

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Jack O’ Lantern Dip Charlie Marshall and her sister’s dog, Kobe, sit in front of the dog wall of fame at Charlie’s — The Coffeehouse LKN.

greeting customers and taking naps.

In addition, the coffee shop was given a four dog bone ranking by www.BringFido.com, a pet friendly hotel and dog travel directory.

Marshall says that her customers keep their dogs outside on her patio when they stop in for coffee. “There’s one dog named Sasha who comes every morning,” she says. “She always has the biggest grin on her face.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Ben Sherrill

Halloween Tumblers Halloween is no longer just for the kiddos. Whether you opt to wear a costume or a cute Halloween T-shirt, these Halloween tumblers are a must for the season of tricks and treats. Fill them with Witch’s Brew and the ghosts and goblins are sure to stay away.

You can purchase these Halloween Tumblers for $14 each at 2 Chix Monogramming at The Shoppes at Ashley Carol, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for The Shoppes at Ashley Carol on Facebook.

One of the highlights of October for me is the arrival of pie pumpkins at the local farmers market or grocer.

I can’t resist dazzling my family and friends with this delicious Jack O’ Lantern dip that is such a doddle to make. Pumpkins are packed with vitamins A, C, and E and are rich in fiber, antioxidants and minerals. They are also recommended for controlling cholesterol and weight loss. Goat’s cheese has less fat molecules than cow’s cheese, is easier to digest, and often contains more vitamins and minerals. This recipe only has four ingredients and literally bakes itself in the oven, so it is the ultimate trick and treat this autumn.

Ingredients 1 fresh pie pumpkin 1 cup packed (8-ounces) garlic and herb goat’s cheese ¾ cup (6 ounces) boiling filtered water 4 tablespoons fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and/or sage 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Wash the pumpkin outside. Cut the top off and reserve. Clean out the seeds and gunk inside, and reserve seeds. Seeds can be dried and roasted for munching later. Mix goat’s cheese and hot water until smooth.

Add in herbs and Parmesan, and pour into the empty pumpkin. Place the reserved top on a baking sheet and bake at 375F for 40 to 45 minutes until the pumpkin is lightly browned on the outside and softened. Remove from the oven and take the top off and let sit for 15 minutes to thicken the dip. Stir the dip, and serve warm with crackers and/or veggies for dunking. Be sure when helping your guests that they spoon out a little of the pumpkin flesh inside with the dip. Makes one pumpkin dip bowl.

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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Your Guide to

Fall Festivals (and Halloween) at Lake Norman ■ The 2014 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (Through November 2) The 2014 Amazing Maize Maze is honoring agriculture with its farm theme. The Maze has been cut to include a barn, windmill and tractor within the labyrinth. The Maze is an imaginative use of a cornfield, so comfortable shoes are suggested.

Water stations are onsite, and visitors are permitted to bring in their own food and beverages. Vendors will be onsite with snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and water available for purchase. Hayrides and additional children’s activities are available for a small charge on select days. Additional experiences include Living History demonstrations in open-hearth cooking, blacksmithing and cabin building.

Fri, Sat and Sun 10 a.m. -5 p.m. $10, youth ages 5-12 are $7 and children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Visit website for Flashlight Maze information. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival (October 4-November 23) The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, an 11-stage theater, a 22-acre village marketplace, an interactive circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast — all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $22; $19 for seniors 60 and over; $19 for active and/or military personnel and their spouses (must show military ID); $9 for child dependents of military personnel; children $12; children under 5 free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $1 more. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, www.royalfaires.com.

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Ada Jenkins Center FIRE 2014 BBQ (October 4) Enjoy eating barbecue, a barbecue competition, a corn hole tournament and a lot of activities for children. 3-7 p.m. rain or shine. $10. Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson, www.adajenkins.org.

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The 6th Annual Lake Norman Folk Art Festival (October 4) Sixty artists from across the Southeast show off their wares while the bands Still Pickin’ and The Campground Critters play blue grass music. The Duck Tape Bus will also make a stop on its national tour. Sponsored by The Hickory Museum of Art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 3630 Drum Campground Road, Sherrills Ford, www.lakenormanfolkartfestival.com.

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The 14th Annual All American Dog Show (October 4) Watch the area’s dogs strut their stuff for an evening of fun. 5-8 p.m.

Free. Bailey Road Park Track & Field, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

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■ Carolina BalloonFest (October 17-19) Enjoy one of the most colorful festivals around, as hot air balloons take to the skies three days in a row. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society — Relay for Life of Statesville. Ticket prices vary. Friday, October 18, 3-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 19, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 20, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, www.carolinaballoonfest.com.

■ LaketoberFest (October 18) Enjoy art and craft vendors, as well as live music and hayrides. 4-9 p.m. Free admission and parking. Bailey Road Park, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org/parc.

Stumptown Tractor Show (October 18-19) Come see a variety of tractors from the past and present at this tractor show sponsored by Stumptown Tractor Club and Rural Hill. Saturday 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

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■ Huntersville United Methodist Church Fall Community Extravaganza (October 25) The 14th Annual Fall Community Extravaganza features live music, local vendor sales, barbecue, car show, silent and live auction, bake sale and children’s activities such as face painting, a bounce house, games, and trick or treating. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, www.humconline.org.

■ Folk Life Festival (November 8-9) This family fun event features entertainment

by Southern Express, in addition to arts and crafts vendors selling everything from jewelry to pottery. Local food and beverage vendors will also be on hand with beer, barbecue, funnel cakes and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children will enjoy storytelling, crafts, games and face painting. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for students, ages 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

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Festival (November 8-9) This festival features the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Carolina Dock Dogs, the Greater Charlotte Shetland Sheepdog Club and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices TBA. Rural Hill, Center of Scottish Heritage, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

Halloween Festivities ■ All Hallow’s Eve (October 18) Look for Frankenstein, Dracula and other goblins during this event at Historic Latta Plantation.

You’ll also learn about some of the plantation’s famous characters throughout history.

Children can trick or treat, participate in costume contests, make crafts and participate in other activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students, ages 5 and under free.

Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

■ Town of Davidson Halloween March (October 24) March through downtown Davidson in your Halloween best. Businesses give out candy. 5 p.m.

Free. Downtown Davidson, www. davidsoncommunitycalendar.org.

■ Ghost Walk (October 24-25) Travel through Historic Latta Plantation at night as you venture past an explosive Civil War battlefield, survive a soldiers’ cemetery, escape a ghostly prison camp and enjoy being frightened in the spirit of Halloween. This haunted trail is not for children. 7-10 p.m. $10. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

■ Downtown Trick or Treat (October 31) Enjoy tons of children (all dressed up) and their parents having a great time in Downtown Mooresville. Businesses even hand out candy. 3-5 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

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And the Winner Is….

Meet Ace, the 2014 CURRENTS Commodore Cover Search Contest Winner Lucky for us, Tudorose Ace of Duses CGC took time out of his busy schedule to enter the 2014 CURRENTS Commodore Cover Search Contest on August 23 at

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Langtree Plantation in Mooresville. Born on Valentine’s Day 2013, Ace is a Standard Poodle who works as a medical alert service dog for his owner, Jenni Lough Watson.

“He [Ace] is specially trained to alert me to changes in my blood sugar, as well as other changes which lead to disorientation,” explains Watson. “Ace’s dad, Duse, was my former service dog who was selectively bred with a poodle from Canada. Ace was then specifically selected from the litter of seven.”

Ace has studied all of the basics for service dog work, such as completing a Canine Good Citizen test and undergoing intense exposure to society so that he is conditioned to blend in, rather than call attention to himself. Watson acquired Ace in April 2013, and he is with her 24/7.

“I entered Ace in the cover contest last year as a 14-week-old puppy. I wanted people to learn about Ace and the work he does in hopes that his story can help others become more aware of the value and importance of service dogs,” explains Watson. “Many people recognized him from last year. It was an amazing experience.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Sarah McGraw

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A rendering of The 2015 Build for the Cure home that will be built in River Run.

Construction for a Cure

E.S. Johnson Builders creates a show home to benefit Susan G. Komen Chances are that breast cancer has touched your life or the life of someone you care about.

In many cases, early detection means all the difference in terms of treatment and outcome.

Locally, Susan G. Komen Charlotte works to raise funds that will provide free mammograms to underinsured and uninsured women in our area. Eric Johnson, a local builder and president of E.S. Johnson Builders, has created a unique way to raise money for the cause.

A Lake Norman custom homebuilder, E.S. Johnson Builders builds in communities such as River Run, The Point (Trump National), Eric Johnson Springfield, The Farms and The Peninsula. About six years ago Johnson formed a charity specifically using his set of skills to help raise money for breast cancer. Now called “Build for the Cure,” the charity builds show homes to raise awareness and funds for the Susan G. Komen Charlotte affiliate.

The 2015 Build for the Cure home, a 4,232-square-foot home featuring products and design elements that reflect today’s lifestyles, had its groundbreaking at the end of August in the River Run community.

As part of the build, Johnson requests building materials and appliance donations from companies such as KitchenAid and Pella, among others.

Members of the community form a committee to organize events geared to raise money for fundraising purposes. The home will be open for tours and fundraising events (such as a black-tie kickoff event) for three weeks in May. All money raised from the tours and other events will be donated to Susan G. Komen Charlotte.

“When I started this back in 2007, every single person I had working with me either had a family member or knew someone affected by the illness,” recalls Johnson. “Susan G. Komen wants to set screenings up to be accessible for anyone who doesn’t have health insurance. That’s what we’re really trying to help out with.”

— Renee Roberson, photography courtesy of Eric Johnson THE SCOOP For more information on The 2015 Build for the Cure home, visit www.esjohnson.com.

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Porthole photos by Sarah McGraw of McGraw Photography

From left: 1st Runner Up Maureen Woodward with her dog “Boo” (Great Dane); 4th Runner Up Rachel Johnson with her dog “Charlotte” (mix breed); 3rd Runner Up Ronald Tasker with his dog “Achilles” (Golden Retriever); Cover Dog Winner Jenni Lough Watson with her dog Ace (Standard Poodle); and 2nd Runner Up Jenni Lough Watson with her dog “Fledge” (Border Collie).

The 2014 CURRENTS Commodore Cover Search Contest

Winner, Owner/Pet look-a-like: Anna Dula with her dog “Charlie” (Boykin Spaniel).

1st Runner Up Maureen Woodward with her dog “Boo” (Great Dane), also our Cutest Eyes Winner.

N.C. Governor Pat McCrory was on hand for the festiivities.

Pageant Pup founder Deborah Bell and Emcee Paul Cameron.

CURRENTS Publisher Sharon Simpson explains the rules of the competition.

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Last years’ winner, Coco The winner takes the crown!

Chanel, takes her final walk.

Paul Cameron and Rick Howard of the Langtree Group welcome the crowd.

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Emcee Paul Cameron with his daughter, Andrea.

The 2014 CURRENTS Commodore Cover Search Contest took place on Saturday, August 23 at Langtree Plantation in Mooresville. Dogs of all shapes and sizes came out to compete for the October cover of CURRENTS Magazine.

The event also featured a visit from Governor Pat McCrory, a self-proclaimed dog lover. Paul Cameron of WBTV emceed the festivities.

Tudorosa Ace of Duses CGC, also known as Ace, won the event. His owner is Jenni Lough Watson. Other winners of the day include: Owner/Pet look alike — Charlie and owner Anna Duala; Cutest Eyes — Boo and owner Maureen Woodward; 4th Runner Up — Charlotte and owner Rachel Johnson; 3rd Runner Up — Achilles and owner Ronald Tasker; 2nd Runner Up — Fledge and owner Jenni Lough Watson; and 1st Runner Up — Boo and owner Maureen Woodward.

Our distinguished panel of judges.

Patrice Reynolds, executive director of Friends of the Animals.

Allie Devine, winner of our National Anthem Contest opens the festivities.

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Captain’s Chair

After losing her dog, Bailey, and her best friend to cancer, Toni Shope began volunteering for 2 Million Dogs. In this picture she’s with her new dog, Lincoln.

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ast fall was difficult for Toni Shope.

In September the Cornelius resident’s chocolate lab, Bailey, died of cancer. In November, Shope’s best friend died of breast cancer. Battling grief on all fronts, she began doing research on how these tragic experiences could somehow result in something positive.

When she discovered 2 Million Dogs, she knew it was the right fit.

A nonprofit based in Memphis, Tennessee, 2 Million Dogs’ mission is to “bring awareness to canine cancer, its similarities to human cancer and fund education and research that benefit pets and people.” The organization holds Puppy Up! Walks across the country to raise money.

Since its founding in 2010, there have been more than 110 walks, and the organization has contributed more than $200,000 to cancer research. One comparative oncology study involves Princeton University in

collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania. The project treats shelter dogs with mammary tumors and then studies tissues to understand how breast cancer metastasizes in women.

Next month the Puppy Up! Lake Norman Walk takes place on November 8 at Jetton Park. We talked with Shope to find out more about 2 Millions Dogs and her passion for canines and cancer research.

What is your role in 2 Million Dogs?

I’m a volunteer and walk coordinator.

When Bailey had cancer, my friend Julie Baker’s dog, Jake, also had cancer. After Julie lost Jake we began doing this together.

How many years has the Puppy Up! Lake Norman walk existed?

How would you describe 2 Million Dogs?

I would describe it as a group of passionate individuals trying to raise money to fight cancer both in humans and in dogs. The organization funds studies for comparative oncology, so it’s not just for pets.

What is comparative oncology?

It’s basically studying and looking at cancer in dogs and determining what that means for humans.

That sounds like a win win situation.

It is. At the same time my dog had cancer, my best friend was fighting breast cancer.

So when I found this, I thought, ‘Wow, it is a win win because it’s not only Bailey and other dogs, it’s helping humans as well.’

This is the second year, and it’s the only Puppy Up! Walk in North What does the Puppy Up! Carolina. Last year we had more Lake Norman Walk involve? than 120 dogs and 140 humans. We We walk one loop around Jetton Park, raised $13,000. We’re planning for and there will be various booths there.

200 people this year, and we’d like to We’re looking for a breakfast vendor. see around 150 dogs.

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the Cornelius K-9 unit is coming this year.

We do a balloon release in memory or in honor of those who have suffered from cancer, both humans and dogs.

We have two grand marshals — Marta Howe and King. Marta is a Denver resident who is currently fighting breast cancer, and King was our canine grand marshal last year as well. He has successfully completed his cancer treatments.

Why is this so important to you?

It’s important not just to honor Bailey but just because so many dogs and people are impacted by cancer. What I’ve realized is that we can learn so much from our pets that we don’t even think about it because they get cancer so much faster than we do because their lifespan is so much shorter.

We can learn much faster from studying their stories than we can from our own.

THE SCOOP The Puppy Up! Lake Norman Walk is November 8 at Jetton Park in Cornelius. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 11 a.m. The festival takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at www.2milliondogs.org.

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by Rosie Molinary

esterday, you looked in the mirror, and, instead of your inherent greatness, you saw flaws. You saw things you wanted to change and not everything that makes you uniquely you.

This morning, you walked past someone and compared your body to her’s. Your body, a body that has worked so hard, that has allowed you to experience every good thing you have known, a body that has kept you going through all the difficulties that have been thrown at you.

Every October, the National Organization of Women sponsors Love Your Body Day. This year’s celebration is on October 16th and, yet, Love Your Body Day is really something we should celebrate daily as we learn to quiet our inner critic, so we see the fabric of which we are made, recognize our worth, and embrace the idea that what the world most needs from us is not our trappings but our longings made manifest.

I wrote The Body Warrior Pledge as a way to remind each of us how to have a healthier relationship with our whole selves. It reads: Because I understand that my love and respect for my body are metaphors of my love and respect for my self and soul, I pledge to do the following: •T o stop berating my body and to begin celebrating the vessel I have been given. I will remember the amazing things my body has given me: the ability to experience the world with a breadth of senses, the ability to perceive and express love, the ability to comfort and soothe, and the ability to fight, provide, and care for humanity.

•T o understand that my body is an opportunity not a scapegoat.

•T o be the primary source of my confidence. I will not rely on or wait

for others to define my worth.

•T o let envy dissipate and allow admiration to be a source of compassion by offering compliments to others.

•T o gently but firmly stand up for myself when someone says to me (or I say to myself) something harmful.

•T o change the inner-monologue in my head to one that sees possibility not problems, potential not shortcomings, blessings not imperfections.

•T o give my body the things it needs to do its work well: plenty of water, ample movement, stretches, rest and good nutrition, and to limit or eliminate the things that do not nurture my body.

•T o see exercise as a way to improve my internal health and strength instead of a way to fight or control my body.

•T o understand that my weight is not good or bad. It is just a number, and I am only good.

•T o love my body and myself today. I do not have to weigh 10 pounds less, have longer hair, or have my degree to have worth. I have worth just as I am, and I embrace that power.

•T o recognize my body’s strengths.

•T o no longer put off the things I wish to experience because I am waiting to do them in a different body.

•T o understand that a body, just like a personality, is a fingerprint: a wonderful embodiment of my own uniqueness.

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Today, thank your body. Celebrate its place in your life and its willingness to do what you ask. It is your access point to the world, and it is honored to be your vehicle for living. As your day proceeds, gently thank your body for allowing you to do what you do and love what you love. Give it tender regard.

If you slip for a moment, know you are not bad, you are simply learning a new way of loving yourself, a new way of making room to really engage your world because you are moving past yourself and your old woes. Then return to this way of honoring yourself so you may honor everything else in your life as you enjoy this journey only you were meant to have.

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Ryan and Krissie Newman with their daughters, Brooklyn (left) and Ashlyn.

by Blair Miller photography courtesy of Ryan and Krissie Newman

Respite at Rescue Ranch

Ryan and Krissie Newman share their passion for animals on 87 rolling acres in Iredell County

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ure, the NASCAR world is fast paced but not just on the track during any given race weekend. From the media interviews to the sponsor appearances, from the team meetings to the fan requests, it’s a constant schedule with little time to slow down. But NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and his wife, Krissie, have found their ideal world far from the track and in the quiet of Statesville. It’s called Rescue Ranch.

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Care and compassion

Animal welfare has always been close to Ryan and Krissie. When the Ryan Newman Foundation started early on in Ryan’s NASCAR career in 2005, the couple focused on educating and encouraging people to spay/neuter their pets and to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters. But then Krissie, who has always been the driver of the foundation, decided they could

do more. After years of donating millions of dollars to animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue agencies across the country, Krissie felt like they could do something in their backyard, almost literally.

“We have had a very positive reaction from our community,” says Krissie.

“The partnerships and networking we have done in just a year have taught us a lot about what our mission here at the ranch needs to be and how we can grow to fill a need in our community.”

Rescue Ranch is a quick drive from the Newman’s home, and it stretches across more than 87 acres of rolling land. In October 2012, Rescue Ranch opened with its Humane Education Center, where the focus is educating people about how to have compassion for animals and how to care for them. Since then, groups of students, Boy Scouts and other groups have come to

the ranch. “We are both very involved with every aspect of Rescue Ranch,” says Krissie.

“We will be out on our CAT equipment digging trenches and setting obstacles for the run, as well as moving the hay bales for the hay art and painting. We don’t ever mind rolling our sleeves up and getting dirty.”

It may be a much different pace than how most people perceive NASCAR drivers and their families, but it’s just how Ryan and Krissie like it — making a difference right at home at Rescue Ranch. “I am the type of person that will not be happy until everything on our list is complete,” says Krissie. “We have a long way to go.”

Rescue Ranch so they can learn hands on.

Kids love to get up close and personal with Otis, the resident cow, who’s not afraid to be friendly with visitors. “As we’ve opened our doors, our programs have developed, and it’s way beyond typical dog/cat rescue and compassion for domestic animals,” explains Krissie. “There’s a great need to teach wildlife conservation, and environmental and agricultural education. We are now including all animals, domestic, farm, exotic and wild.”

A dream come true

One year after its opening, there are countless animals on the ranch. It’s a dream come true for Krissie and Ryan. “A lot of hard work has gone into getting it this far,” says Ryan. “It’s nice to see the community embrace it. Our programs have had good responses.

Krissie has dedicated a lot of time and effort.

It is nice to see the positive results for her.”

And the dream continues, as Krissie is still fine-tuning the next phases of Rescue Ranch. She plans to eventually include a memorial garden, nature trails, vet clinic and an equine riding center. On October 25, the Newmans’ charity will host the second annual Fall Festival. Last year’s event kicked off the

Krissie gives Rescue Ranch’s resident cow, Otis, a kiss.

opening of the ranch. This year’s event is expected to draw even more people. The event will start with “Run the Ranch,” a 5K mud run on the property, followed by a festival with food trucks, bounce houses, trails and hayrides.

Whether it’s getting ready for the festival or just general maintenance of the facility, it’s not uncommon to find Ryan or Krissie doing the hard, physical work that’s required on

He has the courage to explore new opportunities.

Every member of the Newman family is dedicated to the mission of Rescue Ranch.

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Rip Currents — Shop Dogs

Paisley works for The Comfortable Couch Company in Cornelius, where she serves as the Chief Couch Tester.

by Lori K. Tate photography by Ken Noblezada, Glenn Roberson and Ben Sherrill

Working for a Living

There’s something about a business that has a pet — especially a dog. Instantly the atmosphere is more welcoming and friendly. We scoured the Lake Norman area to find some of the hardest “working” shop dogs around. Some take it easy during office hours while others would be happy to work overtime. After talking with their owners, we’re convinced that it’s always a good day to be a dog.

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Blackie

Business: Lakeside Country Gallery, Mooresville Owner(s): Brenda Vanhoy Age: 8 Breed: She’s a rescue. She showed up at my house when she was a puppy. I think she was abandoned. No one claimed her. My neighbor’s little girl named her Blackie, and now she sleeps on the couch and comes to work with me.

Office hours: She works a couple of days a week.

Office work: She mostly lies around and sleeps. She also greets customers now and then.

Customer relations: She’s a little shy but warms up the more I talk to them.

Favorite treat: Pork chews. She will play with her treat by throwing it around.

Favorite activity on the job: Sleeping and watching people from our windows.

Reason for working: She’s good company to have when no one is in the gallery, and it gives her a break from staying in the house all day. She has a sister named Petey. She’s a Chihuahua and a little too rambunctious to be in the gallery. She’s everybody’s friend.

Blackie warms up to customers once her owner, Brenda Vanhoy, begins talking with them.

Barrie Tabor rescued Sugar from Start Over Rover when the Newfoundland was 7 weeks old.

Sugar

Business: Kids Emporium, Cornelius Owner(s): Barrie Tabor Age: 4 ½ Breed: She is a Newfoundland. I rescued her from Start Over Rover when she was 7 weeks old. She came from a hoarding situation.

Office hours: Sugar’s office hours vary. When I’m here; she’s here.

Office work: Sugar likes to greet customers; sleep on the cold, cement floor; and play with her beloved tennis ball.

Customer relations: Sugar is very patient with my young customers. Since I’m a children’s store, we have a lot of young shoppers. They sit on her, snuggle up to her, play ball with her, and she puts up with them sticking fingers in her nose and putting hair clips in her fur — everything a kid does to a dog. If she gets tired of attention, she walks behind the counter to where the kids are not allowed to go. She treats my customers with respect and loves every one of them.

Favorite treat: Her favorite treat is anything with peanut butter in it. Or bacon. Bacon will do the trick.

Paisley

Business: The Comfortable Couch Company, Cornelius Owner(s): Steve Sechrest Age: 3 1/2 Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Office hours: Paisley comes to work every day (Monday through Saturday) from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Office work: Paisley is our Chief Couch Tester. She spends much of the day relaxing on various couches. She looks most forward to visits from customers with small children, whom she adores. She is very gentle with the smallest of children.

Customer relations: Paisley is a great office companion and a terrific “official greeter” who trots to the front of the showroom to greet anyone who comes in the door. Her most valuable work is entertaining the children of customers.

Favorite treat: She is not very selective when it comes to treats. Almost anything will do.

Favorite activity on the job: A rousing game of tug-of-war with a visiting child makes her very happy.

Reason for working: We are a family business, and she is part of our family. We enjoy having her around, and I think, for the most part, our customers respond well to her presence.

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Vickie and Cotton Ketchie celebrate Christmas with Gigi.

Gigi the Wonder Dog

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Business: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation — Andrea Kindley Team, Mooresville Owner(s): Andrea Kindley Age: 1 Breed: Morkie (Yorkie-Maltese Mix) Office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

Office work: Greets clients and sleeps quite a bit.

Customer relations: Martin loves people, so he always makes them smile. His kindness also makes clients feel more comfortable when they come in the office. We enjoy him as well. He’s just a sweet presence around the office, and it makes our office feel like home.

Favorite treat: He may only weigh five pounds, but he will eat anything!

Favorite activity on the job: Just being around people.

Reason for working: I enjoy his company, and I love to watch the way he brightens other people’s day. He makes them feel good.

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Cotton Ketchie remembers the ball of fur that stole his heart

by Cotton Ketchie

I still remember with clarity the many times my mother-in-law was telling, or asking my wife, Vickie, to take care of her dog after she passed away. And, I remember saying to my wife, “We’re not having a dog in our house.”

That was 12 years ago…since that time, Gigi the Wonder Dog has not only lived inside our house but also slept between our pillows on the king-sized bed that she claimed as her own.

That little, white ball of Maltese fur wormed her way into our hearts, and very soon, we became dog people. Of course, we could not leave that little dog, with those big, soulful eyes at home all by herself all day long, so we brought her to work, where she soon became a valuable addition to our staff.

Gigi became our watchdog and alarm system. If I just happened to fall asleep, which I often did late in the afternoon on the sofa in back of the gallery, Gigi would leap off the back of the sofa and run out to the front of the gallery, barking as if she

Photography courtesy of Cotton Ketchie

Andrea Kindley says Martin loves to make people smile.

was the one in charge of admission to our humble gallery. After all, she was the boss.

It got to the point where Gigi became more popular than we were, and some folks just came in to see her and get a good lickin’. You haven’t arrived in the world of art until you experience a good lapping from Gigi’s affectionate tongue.

Gigi came into our lives pre-spoiled, and it was just too late to try to change her habits, including one of wanting all the attention. She often became very excited when someone came in to see her that she knew without a doubt was her friend, as she knew she was going to get a good belly rub.

Gigi would often get so excited, she would lose control of herself and wet the carpet a little bit, but of course, we thought that was unintentional… later, we were not quite too sure of her motives. Ergo, the moniker of Gigi, the Wonder Dog; we just wondered where she was going to pee next.

We lost our beloved Gigi last May, and her absence has not only left an unusual quietness to the gallery but has left a hole in our hearts. Sometimes after finishing a meal at a restaurant, we still get a little doggy bag to bring home to Gigi and here it is October. I really don’t know if we will ever have another dog at the gallery, but we do know that there will never be another Gigi, the Wonder Dog – 2001-2014. Rest in peace, Gigi.

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Toshi

Business: Ginger Griffin Marketing + Design, Cornelius Owner(s): Ginger Griffin Age: 10 Breed: Shih Tzu — My best friend started breeding her dog and gave the first litter of puppies away to friends and family. I got him when he was just a little fluff puff. When he was a puppy his colors were actually very dark, but after his first grooming he remained lighter in color.

Office hours: He comes to work with me every day, Monday Toshi’s full name is through Friday, unless I have Toshi Wan Kanoshi. somewhere to be after work. He commutes 40 minutes with me to and from work, during which he normally naps.

Office work: Eats, sleeps, plays, greets everyone who comes in, snuggle buddy, takes me for walks and helps me solve complex web coding problems. He’s always there when you need a hug.

Customer relations: Toshi always runs to greet everyone who comes to the office with a wagging tail and sometimes a toy.

Favorite treat: He loves cruciferous veggies (broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, etc.) and will give you the sweetest, biggest puppy eyes and tiny under bite if you have a pickle. (This is always a very small and rare treat for him since they are so salty.)

Favorite activity on the job: It’s a toss up between napping and playing toy chase down the hallway. Even at 10 years he is still quite spunky and looks young for his age.

Reason for working: He is a huge momma’s boy! I noticed when I left him home he would seem depressed and “smumpy”...separation anxiety. He is happiest when he is with his mommy, even if that means he just naps beside me all day. Also, with such a long commute, I hated the thought of him being stuck in the bathroom all day without companionship or a bathroom break.

Zeppelin

Zeppelin loves to greet customers at The Dry Sink.

Business: The Dry Sink, Cornelius Owner(s): Kristi Patterson Age: We think he is about 4 years old. Since he is a rescue, his birthday is his adoption day — December 17.

Breed: The consensus is Beagle, Basset Hound and Corgi. He was adopted from North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue. My son and I saw his photo and write-up online, and they were great about giving us additional insight into his personality. We took him for a test weekend — but after about five minutes I decided if he didn’t eat my house overnight, he was a total keeper!

Office hours: The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Zep is generally there, but he does take an extended mid-day break on Wednesday and Friday when our parking lot hosts several food trucks.

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Lee and Ale Warden’s Aspen loves interacting with children.

Aspen Warden

Business: Brushy Mountain Outdoors, Mooresville Owner(s): Lee and Ale Warden Age: 4 Breed: Samoyed Office hours: Aspen is at Brushy Mountain Outdoors 24/7.

She is there from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. She loves interacting with costumers and especially the little people, also known as children.

Office work: Aspen loves to lie on the couch and watch people come into the store. She also loves to greet each customer by howling. She chews on her nylon bone most days, and she can also sleep a lot.

Customer relations: Aspen loves our customers. Each customer gets a warm, friendly greeting from Aspen.

Favorite treat: Aspen’s favorite treat is ICE. When costumers come in and order an ice drink from the coffee shop, Aspen stops whatever she is doing to get a piece of it.

Favorite activity on the job: Aspen enjoys getting belly rubs from costumers and playing with her tennis ball.

Reason for working: We take Aspen to work because she is part of our family, and we love her. We also work long hours.

Office work: Zep basically lies at the front door waiting for customers and escorts them into the shop. We generally have the front door open, and he is very good at staying inside but he loves kids and often walks out to greet them.

Customer relations: He has a very sweet personality and loves being petted and loved on.

Favorite treat: Every treat is Zeppelin’s favorite, but he does love tomatoes — go figure.

Favorite activity on the job: Being petted and being talked about. (Yes, he can tell when we are talking about him.)

Reason for working: My grandfather owned a dairy in Reidsville, North Carolina, and for as long as I can remember he had a dog under his desk. I think that is one of the reasons I wanted to own my own business — so I could make the “rules” and have my “best friend” with me. It just makes work feel more like home.

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good laugh when she chased her tail and bumped into the wall — which was often.

My point is that I think it’s time you get me another furry friend. Truth be told, human companions aren’t all they are cracked up to be and bringing home a cat companion won’t help matters in the least. In fact, another cat will just eat my food, sleep in my favorite place, keep me awake when I’m trying to sleep and cramp my style. So, forget a cat, I want a dog. And not just any dog.

Here’s what I know about the kind of dog I want from what I learned living at the shelter.

First, in the cage across from me was Tony. He was a big, clumsy, goofy, ball-chasing, drooling and shedding mutt. While his intellect didn’t match mine — our conversations usually consisted of me helping him find the tennis ball, which was typically right under his nose — Tony wasn’t half bad. He knew that I was king of the castle and followed my every order. Plus, he’d lick me every now and then, which felt great. You never lick me. Tony went home with a guy who drove a pickup truck.

Then there was Moose. He was this little, white, fluffy guy who lived in the cage next to me. He yipped and barked all the time, which was rather annoying. And, despite being a guy, Moose loved to wear pink bows, get shampooed and brushed, and favored being carried around on laps. Or in women’s purses. While I’m sure Moose found a good home, and likely changed his name to “Fluffy Muffy Buffy” or something similarly cringe worthy, we didn’t exactly see eye to eye on who was the boss.

We peacefully coexisted but never bonded.

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So, that said, please don’t bring home a Moose; I want a Tony.

And where should you find him? With all due respect to pure bred dogs, even those whose lineage that can be traced back to some grassy meadow in her queen’s kingdom far away, I want my new buddy to come from the pound. Someone like me. A dog from my side of the tracks if you will. Someone who deserves a chance.

I’ll clue you in on a few important points.

Pound dogs and cats didn’t ask to be who we are, but we appreciate all the help we get in helping us become who we deserve to be. We make amazing companions, and we help build strong families. Just as long as you human owners remember that cats come first.

So, please go to a rescue and find me a dog companion. Now! Thank you.

Oh, before I forget, the second topic of this article relates to the cover of this magazine. Is there a reason a cat can’t be on the cover? Why do dogs always get the glory?

Sure, cats in Internet videos make everybody laugh when we try to jump up on things and fail, but we can be quite photogenic if you just take the time to look at us. At least I am as you can tell from my picture.

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i, it’s me, the cat. In case you forgot, I’m that seemingly aloof, sleeps all day and hunts for mice all night, meowing machine you brought home a few years ago because you thought I was cute, soft, smaller than a tennis ball and quiet.

Those were the days, weren’t they? Now I have to tear furniture just to remind you to feed me.

All pleasantries aside, I’m here to talk about a couple of pet-related subjects that will improve my existence. Am I being selfish by letting you know how to make my life better? No, not at all; you need the reminders. After all, I’m a cat, and we both know that it’s all about me.

Topic one relates to the emptiness I’ve been feeling in the house lately. Here’s the background. A little more than a year ago, you, my human owners, said goodbye to my closest buddy. She had become sick and wasn’t playing as much as usual, so you, plus some doggie doctors, decided a better place for her to live would be on the other side of something called The Caring Bridge. So you sent her on her way and that’s when I started feeling sad.

You see, despite what you saw on the surface, that dog and I shared some great times. While we didn’t always play well together, at least she knew I existed. Occasionally we would roll around together or go after the same toy at the same time. I always got there first. She wasn’t as smart as me, but we did have a few decent conversations. Plus, I always got a

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.

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months before they make it into bottles.

Experiencing wines by a barrel tasting is a bit like getting to know a teenager. Both are a little unstructured and need some edges smoothed out but you can get a sense of the depth of character and a feeling of what the finished product is going to be like.

These 2013 wines were more than interesting; I believe they are a testament to the artistic skill of Dan Tallman. Last year on the lake we didn’t have a summer, we had a rainy season. Same thing in Thurmond. Usually, when you have a lot of rain, grapes soak it up, literally. The result is not so good — thin, weak wines.

In Chuck Jones’ opinion, Peteit Manseng may become North Carolina’s signature grape.

From left, getting to know the teenagers — barrel tasting with Dan Tallman and Chuck Jones.

KitchenTalk Tallman. The first thing that hits you as you navigate the long driveway is the 30 acres of neatly planted vines. It looks like they’ve been planted with laser precision. It turns out, as we were to learn from Chuck, that’s exactly the way the vines were planted. As we learned during our conversations, this attention to detail and focus on perfection carries on through to every aspect of winemaking at Jones Von Drehle. And that’s really good news if you like great wines.

Getting to know the teenagers We kicked off our visit by tasting a few wines from last year’s harvest. The wines were still aging in barrels, as it will be several more

bar. To get to the bar from the fermenting building we had to pass through a lounge furnished with sofas and large-screen TVs. Now, that’s not a bad way to taste wines.

Once at the bar, we started exploring.

Jones Von Drehle produces a wide array of wines: two types of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabinet Franc and many more. We wanted to zoom in on wines that Chuck explained that he selected because he believes they could be the best expression of soil, climate and wine-making skills — the terroir in his vineyard. He wants all his wines to do that, but he’s trying some grapes to see how they really embody the terroir thing.

by Trevor Burton

t always amazes me how much you can learn just by hanging around in a kitchen.

We recently stopped by the house of some friends to pick them up on the way out to eat dinner. To get the evening started we shared some wine, in the kitchen, of course — where else? We sipped on a wine that they had discovered just a short way up Interstate 77 in Thurmond, close to Roaring Gap. The wine was a Petit Verdot from Jones Von Drehle Vineyards and Winery. The wine was tremendous.

Fast forward a few days and my wife and I are pulling into the winery to meet with co-owner Chuck Jones and winemaker Dan

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A tasty way to discover some great wines

The teenagers we tasted were anything but.

They were deep, and they were beginning to develop the complexity that defines a good wine. Dan’s comment to us was that the secret to great wine is 80 percent starting with great grapes and 20 percent not messing anything up. Self-deprecating and humorous, but far from the truth. Dan’s skills have been honed at some of the biggest players in California, and the wines we tasted with him showed that the skills have been imported into North Carolina. Goody for us.

Letting terroir express itself We moved on with Chuck to taste some of his released wines in the tasting

We focused on a grape that’s rarely seen outside of its home territory in southwestern France. The grape is Petit Manseng. Chuck thinks that this grape may become the “signature grape” for North Carolina — isn’t it neat that our wine industry is advanced enough to be talking about a signature grape?

Petit Manseng is early to bud and late to ripen, perfect for our long growing season.

Unlike most other wine grapes, Petit Manseng grows in loose clusters, and that gives it some protection against the humidity we have in North Carolina. But, here’s an interesting terroir nugget, Jones Von Drehle’s vineyards are in the path of a cooling wind that pours Continued on page 39

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Send in the clones Each of the wines we tasted, and there were a lot to taste, were equally interesting.

And, after tasting them and talking about

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down from the mountains each night.

Those winds are how Roaring Gap came by its name. So all the grapes in the vineyard get nightly relief from heat and humidity.

What late ripening produces is a grape with lots of interesting flavor components and a higher than normal build up of sugar. That doesn’t mean it results in a sweet wine, although it can. The increased sugar content ends up producing a level of alcohol that’s higher than typical.

And, here’s where the wine we tasted gets interesting, Petit Manseng’s other claim to fame is the high level of acidity that it builds up. Those cool, nightly mountain wind baths definitely amplify that aspect. The end result is a deep, very flavored wine; lots of warm tropical fruits like peaches, mango and pineapple. All that is balanced by its excellent acidity. Complex and balanced, you can see why Chuck is so high on this grape.

them with Chuck, it’s easy to see why. Chuck doesn’t just plant grapevines; he adopts them and brings them into his own family. Nerdy stuff warning! When you plant a grapevine, you plant a specific version of a grape variety.

You plant a specific clone of the grape.

In many vineyards all grape varietals are planted together, different clones are mixed in with one another. Not so here. Chuck has a detailed map showing which clone is planted where. Then, at harvest, individual clones are picked together and fermented separately.

After the grapes go through the processes that create wine, a determination is made as to where each clone ends up. Dan and Chuck decide which clones go into a wine labeled with the grape, Merlot for example, and which wines are better for blending. This is just another example of the precision and search for perfection that goes into these wines.

So, hanging about in a kitchen brings its own rewards. Leaning on our friends’ counter, glass in hand, led us up Interstate 77 to Thurmond. Jones Von Drehle has to be one of the most delightful places to taste wine and one of the most interesting places to talk about them. We’ll be going back. Give it a whirl yourself. Enjoy.

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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n real estate, it’s all about location, location, location.

For restaurateur Nazira Atme and life partner Nick O’Shaughnessy, that perfect location is Restaurant X in Davidson. For many years, the Birkdale couple frequented the popular spot, enjoying quiet dinners, visiting with friends, and celebrating birthdays and other special occasions at their favorite corner table.

When the opportunity to buy the business from friends Chris and Christina Phillips arose, Atme and O’Shaughnessy — a real estate developer — moved quickly to call the quirky bistro their own.

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“This place has been part of us before we even knew it was available for sale,” Atme says.

“We always loved it. It’s something you love, but you never know it would be yours. Last year on my birthday, I said, ‘I want to go to Restaurant X.’ We took this beautiful picture of us sitting here. It was really a kind of good luck

kitchen is the quality and the speed at which they produce the food. It’s orchestrated, and they all know what to do. They all know their part. With Nazira’s expertise in the kitchen, she melded into it. She became part of that.”

While Atme has fit right in with the experienced kitchen team, O’Shaughnessy is Keep it simple in his natural element greeting guests in the The atmosphere is warm and inviting, dining space. complementing the international cuisine.

“I still have my day job, the real estate “It’s a simple concept, and that’s why development, but I love this,” he says. “Because people love it,” Atme says. “No complication. either at lunchtime or evening, I can come over You could come in dressed like a queen, or you here. I’m not the kitchen person. I can socialize could come in wearing the most comfortable and be the maître d’. I love people. I find other flip-flops and jeans. You’ll be treated the same people interesting.” and have the lovely food and the friendly Some describe the restaurant as a hole in service. It’s not complicated. That’s what’s so the wall, Atme says. “But that’s a compliment. nice about it.”

It is the unique little old, historic building. It’s Both speak with respect and admiration of not typically European or American. So we fall the staff they gained. into the bistro feel. The atmosphere here is “It’s an established team, and there’s no very, very friendly,” she adds. limit to what they can do,” O’Shaughnessy says.

The couple lives in Birkdale because it “The thing that really amazes me about the reminded them of a European town street. she says. “The food can be simple, but with a lot of unique flavor. What people love about Restaurant X is the consistency of the food.

If you eat something today, and you come in three months, you can eat the same food. It will have the same taste and the same look.”

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charm.”

Like Atme and O’Shaughnessy, regular guests prefer their special tables. “They always want to sit at the same table,” he says. For many “It’s either this corner table, or that corner table outside or that little two-top in the other corner.

It’s sort of like the habit.”

Guests also find comfort in ordering food that has varied little over the years, presented by staff that has worked in the restaurant for years, learning guests’ preferences and the nuances of the menu.

“A lot of people are asking for us to keep everything the same, but at the same time, they are asking us to give them something that is changed,” Atme explains. “The menu is consistent, and they love what we have.”

Atme’s focus will be to honor that fondness for long-time favorite dishes, while bringing in items and touches from her extensive restaurant experience. She is French with Lebanese heritage, and O’Shaughnessy is British, and they will draw from their international backgrounds to enhance the offerings.

“The customer has still what they love, but we will add into it a little something new,”

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Restaurant X's legacy continues

The smoked salmon corn pancake stack with mango Serrano crema is a favorite at Restaurant X.

left, Nick O’Shaughnessy and Nazira Atme are the new owners of Restaurant X in Davidson.

They found similar charm in Restaurant X and the 1940s building housing it.

“This is the closest thing we have found to a European hole in the wall bistro that has character and is a comfortable place to eat, where you have friendly service and staff that know what they’re talking about and a kitchen staff that is just amazing,” O’Shaughnessy says.

The restaurant caters and can accommodate small wedding rehearsal

dinners by blocking off either the dining room or the sunroom. Yet, the owners say they would not reserve the entire restaurant for a special event. They want to be able to welcome their loyal regular guests, while also serving special parties.

“Some of them grew up at these tables,” Atme says. “They’ve been here with their families before they get engaged or they get married, so they do their special events here.”

For Atme and O’Shaughnessy, when they

celebrated her birthday this year, they booked their favorite corner table at Restaurant X. But this time, they did so as the proud new owners of their favorite restaurant.

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Game On

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Anthony Famiglietti inspires runners to push beyond limits U

nder the cover of darkness, a single runner takes to the Davidson College track. There is very little warm up, and he gets right down to business. Hammering out interval after interval, each lap at a pace you have to see to believe, he runs with the stride, confidence and power of a champion while shimmering with the joy and freedom of a boy at play. Seeing him run is like watching an artist paint a masterpiece.

The runner is six-time national champion and two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti, and tonight, like almost every night, he is on the track, and he is having nothing but fun.

The track has been his home for more than two decades, and he has set records on the world’s biggest stages in distances and events including the 5k and steeplechase, but tonight, running at his favorite time of day, the only things that matter are chasing the empty lane in front of him, pushing his astonishingly fast pace and punishing his workout.

Sustain the Pain

Six-time national champion and two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti enjoys helping others enjoy running as much as he does.

“I have been blessed to have found something I have the gift to do and have always believed in taking it to the next level,” Famiglietti, now 35 and still more popularly known as Fam, says. “And if you want results, taking it to the highest level means knowingly pushing your body to a place it would not otherwise go.”

That’s what makes Fam a unique runner.

Insomuch as he has learned to sustain the pain, and race in a zone few others even know exists, he believes in sharing his approaches with others.

When Fam moved to Davidson three years ago, one of the first things he did to

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Davidson's Famiglietti runs hard and runs with joy.

meet area runners was organize a community workout. Enticing the majority of runners with a head start and promising T-shirts and DVDs from his company, Reckless Running, to those who finished in front of him, Fam effectively introduced an entirely new group of athletes to his style of running.

By running hard and running with joy, he recalls, Fam showed his new local family of runners that gains and improvements come only with the willingness to dig deep.

“On the surface, the goal of that workout was simply to keep up with Fam,” he recalls with a smile. “But, in my mind, it wasn’t to show how fast I can run, it was to show what you can do, and how you can feel, when you push and get out of your comfort zone.

“I wanted people to experience the joy of running like I know it, and I wanted them to learn that running at a higher level is possible,” he continues. “And sometimes to do that you need to see it happening. That’s why running with me was necessary.”

Fam also remembers a side benefit to the community run.

“I also wanted to show that in running, unlike so many other sports, you can go out there and be right alongside the elites and professionals,” he explains. “While I know people wanted to be out there running alongside me, I wanted to be inspired by them, too.”

While many top runners isolate themselves from the public, train behind a wall of secrecy and share very little, Fam proved that he is a different athlete indeed. He is accessible to the public, makes time to listen to the stories of those he meets while sharing the track, no matter their age, ability or experience, and shares not only his successes but also his failures through social media, blogs and public appearances.

“The beauty — and metaphor — of athletics is that you never eliminate the pain, you learn to embrace it and you must share the lessons it teaches,” Fam says. “If you

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avoid the pain, or you keep your running to yourself, you are missing a huge component of the process, a part of the process where you can make the biggest gains. You must sustain it, suffer well and suffer with others to improve.”

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For Famiglietti, also known as Fam, running was a way to stay out of trouble when he was younger.

When Fam began competitive running in high school, he was a self-proclaimed troublemaker.

A coach who also dabbled in school discipline suggested running as a way to keep him out of trouble. While running did not come easy to Fam, he persevered; learned and improved, chasing the upperclassmen while knowing the alternatives were not as appealing.

“Initially, when people begin running, they are typically running from something like I was,” Fam explains. “Some people get into running to move away from a lifestyle, to get away from a body image, to lose weight, escape divorce or help deal with something like teenage angst.

“But then there is this change,” he continues.

“You have this moment of discovery. A transformation, a move where you begin running to something, a feeling, a joy. That’s when running becomes something special, and that’s when you begin to feel the true beauty of the sport.”

In society, to be reckless means to be

careless and act without reason. The word itself has a negative connotation. But in running, Fam believes, to be reckless means to be present and aware in the moment.

“Reckless running is about moving out of the safe zone,” he says. “It is about abandoning that feeling that something might go wrong and embracing the moment. To see your potential, you must embrace the challenge and be willing to move toward it.

“Then, when you run with reckless abandon and leave behind everything that has been bothering you, that’s when you see and feel the beauty of it all,” he adds. “To discover that new realm of possibility you need to be willing to let go of everything that is holding you back. In your mind. In your body. In your soul. And if you can do that, if you can put running, or any activity, at the center of your efforts, that’s when you’ll see results and changes and gains.”

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.

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Even Don, Kimberly’s husband and Andrea’s dad, gets in on the act.

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C arolina BalloonFest For the past 41 years Carolina BalloonFest has been filling Lake Norman’s skies with colorful hot air balloons. Held yearly at the Statesville Regional Airport on the third weekend in October, this is one of the premiere balloon festivals in the Southeast.

The event, which benefits the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Statesville, includes more than 50 hot air balloons, live entertainment, tethered balloon rides, sanctioned competitions, a wine and craft beer tasting, a Kids Zone, plus a 5K and Kids Fun Run. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to community charities that volunteer with the festival.

If you want to go on a balloon flight, you can make reservations at www.carolinaballoonfest. com. Flights only take place in the morning and in the late afternoon because the balloons need stable winds to operate effectively.

Carolina BalloonFest, October 17-19, Friday 3-8:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., ticket prices vary.

Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, www.carolinaballoonfest.com.

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Denver Art Trail 2014

Photography by Rob Freet

Compiled by Lori K. Tate

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The Big Three

The Denver Art Trail, Carolina BalloonFest and a sensational tenor

Denver artist Bobbie Black turns a pot.

It’s one thing to see the work an artist creates.

It’s quite another to see the environment in which an artist creates. Lucky for us, the 2014 Denver Art Trail offers both. This is the ninth year in a row that artists on the west side of the lake have opened their studios to visitors.

On October 18-19, you can tour five open studios to see the work of 19 artists. Artists opening their studios include Diane Pike, Bobbi Black, Alex and Mary Miller, Diane Hartigan, and Raine Middleton. The variety of art on display includes jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, baskets, mixed media/fiber and pen turning.

There is no admission for this self-guided tour.

Maps and the list of stops are available on the Denver Art Trail Facebook page.

Denver Art Trail, October 18-19, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., free. For more information, visit the Denver Art Trail Facebook page or call Mary at Fat Cat Kiln Works, 704.489.9494.

Fernando Varela If Fernando Varela’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he sang with Forte Tenors on America’s Got Talent. The group placed fourth out of 75,000 acts, which prompted Columbia Records to sign the act immediately after the show’s finale — a self-titled album was released last November.

This month Varela performs solo through the Iredell Concert Association on October 25. In addition to the success he enjoyed on America’s Got Talent, the tenor also won David Foster’s Born to Sing contest and has performed with The National Symphony at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Barbra Streisand unofficially christened his talent when she said to him, “I think you’re going to be a big star. Why you aren’t singing at the Met is beyond me.”

Looks like he’s well on his way.

Fernando Varela, Iredell Concert Association, October 25, 7:30 p.m., $20.68, Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 North Fernando Varela counts Barbra Streisand as one of his biggest fans.

Center Street, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

Photography courtesy of Iredell Concert Association

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CONCERTS

Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Pyromania (October 1) The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra performs Stravinsky, Holst, Wagner and Hayden.

7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Lake Norman Big Band (October 20) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more.

7-9 p.m. $5 cover. Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org.

Iredell Concert Association (October 25) Fernando Varela from America’s Got Talent performs. 7:30 p.m. $20.68. Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 North Center Street, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

EVENTS

The 2014 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (Through November 2) The 2014 Amazing Maize Maze is honoring agriculture with its farm theme. The Maze has been cut to include a barn, windmill and tractor within the labyrinth. The Maze is an imaginative use of a cornfield, so comfortable shoes are suggested. Water stations are onsite, and visitors are permitted to bring in their own food and beverages. Vendors will be onsite with snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and water available for purchase. Hayrides and additional children’s activities are available for a small charge on select days. Additional experiences include Living History demonstrations in openhearth cooking, blacksmithing and cabin building. Fri, Sat and Sun 10 a.m.

-5 p.m. $10, youth ages 5-12 are $7 and children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Visit website for Flashlight Maze information. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival (October 4-November 23) The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, an 11-stage theater, a 22-acre village marketplace, an interactive circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast — all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure.

Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $22; $19 for seniors 60 and over; $19 for active and/or military personnel and their spouses (must show military ID); $9 for child dependents of military personnel; children $12; children under 5 free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $1 more. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, www.royalfaires.com.

Ada Jenkins Center FIRE 2014 BBQ (October 4) Enjoy eating barbecue, a barbecue competition, a corn hole tournament and a lot of activities for children. 3-7 p.m. rain or shine. $10.

Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson, www.adajenkins.org.

First Annual Pumpkin Regatta (October 4) The Peninsula Yacht Club will host a youth sailing regatta on Lake Norman to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This junior sailing event is open to sailors 17 and under from anywhere in

the Carolinas. Entrants are encouraged to raise charitable donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Making this extra special is a presentation and dinner event at PYC featuring renowned sportscaster, sailor, author and speaker, Gary Jobson.

Those individuals raising as much as $200 will be invited to Gary’s presentation.

Boats will be available to rent for the event if you don’t have your own and any centerboard vessel is eligible to participate.

All levels welcome. For more information, visit www.leukemiacup.org/nc/.

The 6th Annual Lake Norman Folk Art Festival (October 4) Sixty artists from across the Southeast show off their wares while the bands Still Pickin’ and The Campground Citters play blue grass music. The Duck Tape Bus will also make a stop on its national tour. Sponsored by The Hickory Museum of Art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

3630 Drum Campground Road, Sherrills Ford, www.lakenormanfolkartfestival.com.

The 14th Annual All American Dog Show (October 4) Watch the area’s dogs strut their stuff for an evening of fun.

5-8 p.m. Free. Bailey Road Park Track & Field, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Carolina BalloonFest (October 17-19) Enjoy one of the most colorful festivals around, as hot air balloons take to the skies three days in a row. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society — Relay for Life of Statesville. Ticket prices vary. Friday, October 18, 3-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 19, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 20, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, www.carolinaballoonfest. com.

All Hallow’s Eve (October 18) Look for Frankenstein, Dracula and other goblins during this event at Historic Latta Plantation. You’ll also learn about some of the plantation’s famous characters throughout history. Children can trick or treat, participate in costume contests, make crafts and participate in other activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students, ages 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www. lattaplantation.org.

LaketoberFest (October 18) Enjoy art and craft vendors, as well as live music, hayrides and fire works. 4-9 p.m. Free admission and parking. Bailey Road Park, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org/parc.

9th Annual Denver Art Trail (October 18-19) This self-guided tour through artists’ studios in Denver features seven jewelry makers, four potters, three painters, two mixed media/fiber artists, one basket weaver, one pen turner and one photographer. There are five studio stops on the tour. Maps and list of stops are available on Facebook at Denver Art Trail, 704.489.9494.

Stumptown Tractor Show (October 18-19) Come see a variety of tractors from the past and present at this tractor show sponsored by Stumptown Tractor Club and Rural Hill. Saturday 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

Town of Davidson Halloween March (October 24) March through downtown Davidson in your Halloween best.

Girls’ Night Out

Businesses give out candy. 5 p.m.

Free. Downtown Davidson, www. davidsoncommunitycalendar.org.

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Ghost Walk (October 24-25) Travel through Historic Latta Plantation at night as you venture past an explosive Civil War battlefield, survive a soldiers’ cemetery, escape a ghostly prison camp and enjoy being frightened in the spirit of Halloween. This haunted trail is not for children. 7-10 p.m. $10. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Huntersville United Methodist Church Fall Community Extravaganza (October 25) The 14th Annual Fall Community Extravaganza features live music, local vendor sales, barbecue, car show, silent and live auction, bake sale and children’s activities such as face painting, a bounce house, games, and trick or treating. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, www.humconline.org.

The Inaugural Run the Ranch 5K Mud Run (October 25) Participants will make their way through a set of eight different obstacles that will include mud pits, hay mounds, tunnels, ropes and more at Ryan and Krissie Newman’s Rescue Ranch in Statesville. Ages 16 and up. Runners 16-17 must have parental consent. This race is presented by Rescue Ranch and Hope For The Warriors. 8-11 a.m. General registration $30, same day registration $40. Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, www. rescueranch.com/runtheranch2014.

Downtown Trick or Treat (October 31) Enjoy tons of children (all dressed up) and their parents having a great time in Downtown Mooresville.

Businesses even hand out candy. 3-5 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

FILM

Studio C Cinema (October 4-5, November 1-2) In Brasslands, a tiny Serbian village explodes with brass cacophony and riotus celebration as more than half a million music fans descend upon Guca, the world’s largest trumpet competition.

(October 4-5) Winner of the 2014 Oscar for Best Documentary Film, 20 Feet From Stardom shines the spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 20th century. This film includes intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Sting and more.

(November 1-2) 7 p.m. Cornelius residents, $10.70; non-Cornelius resident $11.70.

Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.studioccinema.com.

GALLERIES

Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Various Exhibitions. TueSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www. andrechristinegallery.com.

Brick Row Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment.

21325 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look

Cornelius Arts Center Alchemy of Tea brings together a group of American artists inspired by tea. This unique and stunning collection of work provokes viewers to ponder the transformation of tea in its consumable and degradable form into art objects. Through November 1. 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 Mooresville Arts presents Artoberfest, featuring work from some of the finest artists around.

September 30-October 31. Opening reception and awards presentation, October 10 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, www.fcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s, 704.664.5022, www.lakecountrygallery.net.

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, www. tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries (Through October 5) Re/Presenting HIV/AIDS, co-curated by Ann Fox, Dave Wessner, Lia Newman and Rosemary Gardner, features works of art examining the visual representations of HIV/AIDS from science and art perspectives. The exhibition features 12 artists and a variety of media.

Jaume Plensa (October 16-December 16) This exhibition — Plensa’s first comprehensive exhibition in North Carolina — features works on paper as well as sculptural works in bronze and steel.

Lecture, October 23, 7 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery; opening reception October 24, 6-8 p.m. with a brief gallery talk at 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.

ONTHLY M 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.

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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.

special events at local businesses. 5-9 p.m. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.bellalove.org.

Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In (First Saturday through October) Check out the chrome and sparkling paint at this Downtown Mooresville tradition. Here you’ll see all types of classic cars. It’s a great chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts, surrounded by the architecturally historic backdrop of Downtown Mooresville. 4-8 p.m. Free.

Broad Street in Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Downtown Mooresville Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon. Corner of Church Street and West Iredell Avenue.

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, Friday and Saturday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. Thursday 3-6 p.m.;Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson.

2nd Friday Art Crawl 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

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

Huntersville Growers’ Market (Every Wednesday and Saturday) Wednesday 4-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. 103 Maxwell Street, Huntersville, www.huntersville.org.

Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Denver (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.noon. Rock Springs Elementary School, 3633 Hwy. 16 North, Denver, www. lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.

Meeting Street Market (Every Tuesday) 5 p.m.-dusk. Morrison Plantation (in the parking lot behind the live/work townhomes near Bruester’s Real Ice Cream).

Troutman Depot Farmers Market (Every Thursday) 3:30-6:30 p.m.

137 Main Street, Troutman.

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.

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.

SPORTS

Davidson College Football Come out to cheer on the Wildcats. Dayton (October 4, 1 p.m.), Stetson (October 25, 1 p.m.). Richardson Stadium, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Men’s Soccer If watching the World Cup got you hooked on soccer, come out to see the Wildcats play. Saint Louis (October 10, 7 p.m.), St. Bonaventure (October 18, 7 p.m.), Duquesne (October 31, 5:30 p.m.) Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Soccer The Lady Wildcats are poised for a great season. Richmond (October 11, 7 p.m.), Saint Louis (October 25, 7 p.m.), Rhode Island (October 31, 7:30 p.m.), Massachussetts (November 2, 3 p.m.) Davidson College, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

Fuddy Meers (Through October 4) This American play by David Lindsay-Abaire tells the story of Claire, an amnesiac who awakens each morning with a blank slate as a memory. Her husband and teenage son are left with the job of imprinting the facts of her life on a daily basis. One day Claire is abducted, and things really begin to get interesting.

Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Tickets TBA. Warehouse PAC, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

Dixie Swim Club (October 2-19) Five Southern women, whose friendships began on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every summer to recharge those

relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on the Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. The play takes place over four weekends spanning three decades. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on each other to get through the challenges that life flings at them. This is a Davidson Community Players production. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20, senior (65+) $18, student (under 21) $12. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

Nana’s Naughty Knickers (October 17-19) Nana’s Naughty Knickers serves as the second installment of Warehouse’s Plays and Pastries Reader’s Theatre. This hilarious comedy features a grandmother who designs, manufactures and sells lingerie for the senior citizen set; her hard-of-hearing lady friend; and her lovely granddaughter, who is not aware of Nana’s illicit enterprise. Readers Theatre is a style of theatre in which actors do not memorize their lines. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Make your reservation 48 hours prior to a performance and your $10 admission will get you a patry from La Patisserie.

Warehouse PAC, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

She Stoops to Conquer (October 24-November 1) One of the great comedies of the English language, She Stoops to Conquer is a playful romp of extremes, poking hilarious fun at the gap between what we do in polite company and what we might do, well...otherwise.

Recommended for ages 11 and up.

Produced by the Davidson College Theatre Department. Times TBA. $15, seniors $12, faculty/staff $10, students $6. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.

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Lori’s Larks

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s someone who drives a minivan daily (mostly at the speed limit), racing a kart on a Grand-Prix style racetrack was a bit out of my comfort zone. So when our publisher, Sharon Simpson, suggested I try GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville (Race City USA) for Lori’s Larks, I was nervous — no, more like terrified. Regardless, I agreed to give it a whirl.

I arrived at the track late, which was completely my fault, because of a string

to know. I made it clear that I had no idea what I was doing and opted not to tell him about the time I ran a go-kart into the sidewall of a track at the beach when I was 12 because I couldn’t figure out where the brakes were.

Davis proceeded to explain how I needed to stay on the asphalt and not attempt any type of Dukes of Hazard breakout move. (Had he heard about my previous go-kart incident?) If I needed any help while I was racing, all I had to

the hang of things, and my time improved, especially on the straightaways, which I found exhilarating. After three laps, keep in mind the average racer completes about nine laps during a race at a rate of 63 to 67 seconds per lap, I saw the checkered flag

by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

Lori K. Tate enjoys a lap at GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville.

Dusty Davis adjusts Tate's helmet.

Life in the Fast Lane LateTate speeds out of her comfort zone at GoPro Motorplex

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of mishaps that morning. However, it came in handy when I registered for my race because you have to come up with a driving name. I chose LateTate. The simple registration involves typing in basic information, including your driver’s license number, as you have to be at least 16 years old and licensed to drive to participate.

After registering, Katelin Longbrake, the vice president of marketing and public relations, told me about the track. Each race is 10 minutes long, and GoPro uses a flag system similar to NASCAR’s. The 7/10-mile track’s design is based on the Kartdromo Parma in Parma, Italy. Folks participating in the Arrive-and-Drive program, like me, can rent karts from a fleet of Sodikart RT8 390cc karts, which can reach up to 55 miles per hour.

After my orientation, Longbrake handed me a black head sock, and we headed to the training room. Here, Dusty Davis, the track supervisor, clued me in on everything I needed

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do was stop, stay in the kart and raise my hand.

With that tutorial, he picked out a helmet, seat insert (booster seat) and a neck guard for me (neck guards are optional, but I wasn’t taking any chances with my driving), and we hit the track. There sat #15, my own kart. I could imagine the T-shirts already, “Be Late with Tate — #15.” Maybe Lilly Pulitzer would sponsor me, and I could have a floral kart.

Regardless, Davis adjusted my seat perfectly and buckled me in, as I sized up how the kart worked; the right pedal was green for go and the left was red for stop. Got it. He started the engine, and off I went. Everything was fine until I got to my first curve. Suddenly all I could think about was how I didn’t want to spin out. Visions of other times in life that I wussed out began flowing: the monkey bars in elementary school, the handstands at sleepovers, the high dive at swim camp and so on. Needless to say, I slowed down.

However, after the first lap, I started getting

Tate came in first for being one of the slowest drivers ever on the track.

and pulled into the exit lane — smiling.

Yes, this is something I never thought I would do, but I enjoyed it and would happily do it again. Davis, Longbrake and the facility’s design made me feel safe and comfortable, so I wasn’t nearly as scared as I thought I was going to be. They make a point to make everyone feel welcome whether they’re fast or slow. All I know is that LateTate enjoyed her moment in the fast lane.

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