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Contents |

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

Fifi’s Grand Opening Charity Cocktail and The Annual Wine Spectacular Charity Event

18 Captain’s Chair Davidson’s David Marsh is building the best swim club in the world

22 Smooth Sailing 26 Rip Currents

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Taking the time to talk

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— Style

Add a dash of autumn to your table

28 Blair Bits

Mooresville’s Daniel Reeves fought leukemia and won

32 Rip Currents — Philanthropy

Chuck and Eileen Stoner’s generosity brings new life to Guyana

34 Rip Currents — People

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Deborah Young found another world in Afghanistan earlier this fall

38 Around the Track Ryan Newman waves the green flag to fish for charity on Lake Norman

42 The Galley with

Lynn and Glenn

Luke Adams and Charlie Dyer bring a new Harvey’s to Cornelius

46 Grapevine

Wines from two of Italy’s lesser-known regions are terrific

48 Game On

Coach Don Breaux has a lifetime of football to share

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54 Home Port

Lynn and Paul Lannquist are new to Lake Norman but not to entertaining

61 Currently

Mooresville’s Academy of Dance and Fine Arts will put you in the spirit

64 One More Thing 6

David and Betsey Stewart helped build a reading garden to share

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here’s a notebook under my bed. It was supposed to be my gratitude journal, yet its pages remain blank.

It’s not that I’m not grateful for things in my life; it’s just that I lack the discipline to document those things. I think about writing in it every night before I go to bed, but I consistently surrender to my pillow instead.

The other day I was reading an article by Oprah Winfrey, the queen of gratitude journals, and I discovered that I’m not the only one who has trouble writing in her journal daily (or in my case, at all). She wrote that she “kept a gratitude journal without fail for a full decade.”

In the next sentence she shared that life got busy and that she was too overwhelmed to keep it up.

As a wife and working mother of twins, it looks like I’m always going to be busy, and ironically, I’m grateful for that.

However, I need to make time to digest all the wonderful things in my life.

So, starting this month, the month that’s all about being thankful, I’m going to write in my gratitude journal every night. But before I do that, I want to share with you some of things I’m grateful for. Please indulge me if you will.

If you read this column regularly, you know that my family has had a challenging year, as my mother suffered a mild brain injury and my father had to have an unexpected quadruple bypass. With that in mind, I’m grateful that they’ll be sitting at my Thanksgiving table rested and well, and I’m also grateful for my own health.

Then there’s my husband, John. Not only is

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he handsome, charming and witty, but he also makes a mean meatloaf and is a wiz with the Dyson. How could I not be grateful for that?

Graydon and Margot, my precious Tater Tots, make every day an adventure. The other evening we were hurrying out the door to go to the grocery store when Graydon exclaimed, “Look at the sunset, Mommy.” And just like that the stress of completing my errands vanished.

The next morning I slammed my toe on the baby gate and miraculously didn’t scream a list of expletives. When Margot figured that I had hurt my toe, she asked if she could kiss it to make it better. Suddenly the pain went away.

I’m grateful that I have a flexible job that I love and that allows me to explore my community and to spend time with my family.

I’m grateful for the fact that I can and have been doing boot camp for a year. And I’m also grateful for my beautiful brown riding boots that attract compliments every time I wear them. You should see them; they’re awesome.

Then there are the little things I’m grateful for like spicy tuna rolls, peppermint gum, easy Target returns and a tall glass of ice water after a long run.

This November, take a moment to think about what you’re grateful for. You don’t have to keep a journal, but acknowledge it in some way so you can enjoy and treasure it to the fullest extent. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Running Strong

Students at Davidson Elementary School participate in Tigers on the Prowl, one of the school’s most beloved traditions.

Davidson Elementary celebrates a decade of Tigers on the Prowl

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Tens years ago Davidson Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Walter Rabb and parent Lynn Hennighausen launched a small running program that has grown into one of Davidson Elementary School’s most beloved traditions. Known as Tigers on the Prowl (TOTP), the program motivates students to walk or run at a designated time during each school day to accumulate laps and earn spots in the 10K, halfmarathon, marathon and second marathon clubs. Awards are given at each distance level achieved. Parent volunteers help tabulate the 10

laps and present colored-coded TOTP key chains, often proudly displayed on students’ backpacks, and marathon T-shirts.

In addition to physical benefits, TOTP also has social and cognitive benefits for students. “When kids have a challenge, work towards that challenge, and ultimately achieve success, they build that self-confidence needed to either continue on or to try new things. Hopefully, that formula does inspire kids to do things that lead to physical fitness and better health,” says Rabb. “One nice thing about TOTP is that every child

can achieve success at his or her own level.”

In TOTP’s inaugural year in 2003-2004, 121 students earned their marathon T-shirts and not all classes participated. Today, there is 100 percent participation in the program.

Last school year, more than 770 students earned their marathon shirts, and 290 achieved multiple marathons. Davidson Elementary students also set a new TOTP record during the last school year, accumulating a total of 35,074 miles.

— Holly Becker, photography by Monica Galloway www.LNCurrents.com

Shop & Tell

Just Make It

Going Dutch, cute kiddie things, retail therapy and patriotic shopping

Sara Gray and Kate Stables have opened Elliott Gray in Cornelius’ Ashley Carol Home & Garden. The children’s boutique carries high-end play and special occasion clothing from Aden + Anais, Funtasia Too, Little English, Pixie Lily and Smile for the Birdie. Gray and Stables, both stay-at-home moms, plan on adding adwww.LNCurrents.com

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“Overall, we want to bring beautiful, quality children’s clothing to the Lake Norman consumer,” says Gray. “We want Elliott Gray to be the place for moms to come and shop for their children and know that there is a great store down the street, not all the way in Charlotte.”

Elliott Gray is located on the second floor at the top of the steps in Ashley Carol. Elliott Gray, Clothing for Children, Ashley Carol Home & Garden, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

Years ago when Michelle Stowers was living in Southern California she read an article about the poor working conditions in China. This article inspired her to shop for items not made in China for her twin girls. Now her girls are 11, and her family lives in Davidson, where Stowers opened Legacy Supply Co. in Davidson’s South Main Square this past August.

The store initially began as a shop for skateboards, longboards and paddleboards, but it quickly morphed into a boutique focused on American-made goods. Now in addition to a variety of boards made in the U.S.A., you’ll find shirts by LAmade (made in downtown Los Angeles), Raleigh Denim, ESP no. 1 denim, Worksman Cycles and more. Legacy Supply Co., 432 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Davidson, www.legacysupplyco.com.

For those Lake Norman ladies who are fans of Molly Malone’s in Mooresville, there’s good news, as an additional location has opened in Birkdale Village. Look for retail therapy favorites such as a vast variety of Vera Bradley items; in addition to jewelry by Brighton, Trollbeads and Waxing Poetic; Miss Me Denim; Spanx; handbags, shoes and more.

If the Birkdale location is out of an item, don’t worry, as the staff can usually call Molly Malone’s other two locations in Mooresville and Hickory to retrieve it for you at no extra charge.

Molly Malone’s, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.mollymalonesboutique.com.

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If you’re into an eclectic beachhouse sort of look with a dash of shabby chic, then you’ll be in heaven at Dutchmans in the Merinos Complex in Mooresville. If you’ve visited Dutchmans’ stores in Highlands and St. Simons, Georgia, then you know what a feast for the eyes this place is. If not, you’re in for a treat.

Reflecting the tastes of its owner, furniture designer Stephanie Nieuwendijk, Dutchmans features furniture, accessories and lighting for casual living, with a focus on flair and originality. “Our goal is for people to get real enjoyment from their furniture and to create rooms they love to be in,” she says.

Signature lines include hand-crafted mahogany tables, dressers, desks and other pieces from The Bramble Company, for which Nieuwendijk is the designer.

Shoppers who enjoy classic-with-a-twist style will like Nieuwendijk’s designs for her new label, Bloom. Bloom features repurposed items, including light fixtures made from woks, planters made from tires and rustic metal tabletops made from tin roofs.

Other offerings at Dutchmans include handpainted furniture from Steven Shell and upholstery, sofas and chairs from Rowe Furniture and Robin Bruce.

Nieuwendijk, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, came to the United States in 1998 with $450 in her bank account. She showed her flower and furniture crafts at shows and earned enough to open a tiny Highlands shop in March 2000. That shop later moved to a much bigger space, and the St. Simons store opened in 2008. Dutchmans, Merinos Complex, Mooresville, www.dutchmansdesigns.com.

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Sweet Endings

Dressler’s Restaurant — Mom’s Cheesecake Restaurant owner Jon Dressler’s mom, Joan, makes the three-inch, light and fluffy cheesecakes following a 90-year-old recipe. Rotating flavors Maybe you’re at a restaurant for dinner and Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails include chocolate, Oreo, pumpkin and peanut want to linger over dessert for the perfect finale.

— Warm Apple Walnut Cobbler butter chocolate chip.

Or perhaps you’ve had dinner at home but are Owner Al Updike says this “life changing” Dressler’s Restaurant, Birkdale Village, 8630 tempted to indulge in a sweet ending with coffee warm dessert is made with a secret mix of apples, Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, www.dresslersresor an after-dinner drink elsewhere. These cravecandied pecans and caramel sauce. taurant.com worthy desserts are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Jetton Village, 19918 whenever the mood hits.

Northcove Road, Cornelius, www. altonskitchen.com Epic Chophouse — Epic Black and White Cake “Wow” best describes the Epic Black and White Cake. Seven layers of moist chocolate and vanilla cake are held together with whipped Swiss chocolate buttercream frosting and encrusted with white and dark chocolate shavings.

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Lineberger’s Cattle Company, 6747 Highway 150 East, Sherrills Ford, www.linebergers.com Mac’s Speedshop — Apple Bread Pudding Traditional bread pudding made with tart Granny Smith apples and cinnamon sugar and served warm with vanilla bean ice cream and homemade caramel sauce.

Mac’s Speedshop, 19601 Liverpool Parkway, Cornelius, www.macspeedshop.com Toast Café — Frannie’s Chocolate Delight Restaurant owner Brian Burchill’s mom, Frannie, is behind this rich and gooey combination of chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, touch of espresso, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Toast Café, 101 N. Main St., Davidson, www. toasthousecafe.com — By Cathy Swiney, photography by Glenn Roberson www.LNCurrents.com

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Five Things You Must Do This Fall

Autumn is in full swing at Lake Norman, be sure to make the most of it 1. Eat a turkey leg at The Carolina

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Musica — Continue the Renaissance experience by going to the Carolina Pro Musica concert via the Alexander Community Concert Series. Carolina Pro Musica uses period instruments to bring vitality to Renaissance and Baroque music. This concert is November 4 at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road in Denver. Call 704.489.6249 for more information.

3. Take a cooking class — Sharpen your skills for the big day by taking a hands-on cooking class. On Saturday, November 10, Gourmet on the Run in Mooresville offers a “Everything and the Turkey Cooking Class” for $40. For more information, visit www. gourmetontherun.com.

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— Held on November 22, Thanksgiving Day, both of these races will lessen the guilt you’ll feel from eating too much on Turkey Day. The 7th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot offers a 5K, a 10K and a Distance Dare (the 10K and 5K back to back) and is held in Cornelius, visit www.epicsportsmarketing.com for more information. The Turkey Trot 5K starts at Mooresville Christian Mission at 266 N. Broad Street, Mooresville. For more information, visit www.lakenorman. mooresvillenc.org.

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On Thursday, September 27, Fifi’s Fine Resale celebrated the opening of its new location in Cornelius at The Shops at The Fresh Market.

The Grand Opening Charity Cocktail raised more than $2,800 for Habitat for Humanity, Lydia’s Loft and Project Halo. Catered by Savory Moments, the event featured live models with hair styled by Cocoon Salon.

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An ice sculpture was the talk of the evening.

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The Rotary Club of Lake Norman — Huntersville held its Annual Wine Spectacular Charity Event on Saturday, October 13 at the Havana Banquet and Ballroom in Cornelius. The evening, which included an auction and lots of great wine, generated tens of thousands of dollars for the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, The Hope House in Huntersville, USO North Carolina, as well as Rotary International’s End Polio Now Program.

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Huge Selection

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Olympic trek, Marsh took time to sit down and share a few of his thoughts on his London experiences, how he plans to make SwimMAC the number one club in the world and how he is repositioning for Rio.

by Mike Savicki photography courtesy of SwimMAC

How was your London Olympic experience?

I have been to every Olympics since Barcelona, and I can say this was the best experience by a long shot. When you are at the Olympics there is such a great sense of national pride. And it is most evident on the swim deck. One night the USA basketball team came, and they were floored by the energy around the pool. The USA swimmers had such an excellent meet, and the SwimMAC athletes were a tremendous subset.

The job London did from regenerating an entire section of the city right through managing the events, plus the spirit of the games was phenomenal. The British people were “all in” for this Olympics.

What did you take away as a coach?

What I drew from it is that there are more things we can do to draw a progres-

Swimmers near Davidson’s David Marsh is building the best swim club in the world

Since taking the reigns as SwimMAC’s CEO and director of coaching, David Marsh of Davidson has grown the program tremendously, and he’s not done yet.

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Where would you like to see SwimMAC in a few years?

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We live in a four-year, quadrennial cycle in swimming with two events profoundly different than any others we do. The Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games capture the spotlight and draw the attention, but there is much more to it. The model of athlete growth is changing — the athlete’s career is now longer, and because they can peak for longer periods we need a better professional option

— so we have to adjust everything from our club model to our business planning.

Believe it or not, Lake Norman is uniquely positioned to help. The Olympics has an open-water event now, and the lake is a great place to train. I’ll often take the elite guys out to wake train, and they will work on their speed and power. And I use paddleboarding, where we will swim and paddleboard to different islands as cross training tools. It’s tough and mentally refreshing. LNC

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Emily Grimes (right) and Shannon White work with people who are suicidal on a daily basis. Grimes, the director of mobile crisis for Daymark Recovery Services and a child, adolescent and adult therapist for Hope Family Counseling, PC in Cornelius, and White, a child, adolescent and adult therapist for The Counseling Center at DUMC in Davidson did a seminar at Davidson United Methodist Church titled Linking Lake Norman — Shedding Light on Bullying and Suicide Prevention after the first suicide incident this past May.

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ewn together by schools, neighborhoods, churches and organizations, the Lake Norman area can aptly be described as a closeknit community. We share in the joy of our triumphs, the excitement of new beginnings and new ideas, and we also share in the despair of our tragedies.

Unfortunately, during the last year, our community has suffered two heartbreaking losses with the suicides of two adolescents within six months of each other. While the community continues to grieve these unthinkable tragedies, there are those who are doing their best to prevent it from happening again.

Shedding light Emily Grimes and Shannon White work with people who are suicidal on a daily basis. Grimes, the director of mobile crisis for Daymark Recovery Services and a child, adolescent and adult therapist for Hope Family Counseling, PC in Cornelius, and White, a child, adolescent and adult therapist for The Counseling Center at DUMC in Davidson

did a seminar at Davidson United Methodist Church titled Linking Lake Norman — Shedding Light on Bullying and Suicide Prevention after the first suicide incident this past May. “In my portion I covered bullying and how it’s changed in the recent generation with technology. People are more likely to be cyber bullied due to Facebook, texting and Twitter,” explains White, adding that approximately 40 people attended. “We just really tried to make people aware that it is an issue and for parents to be really aware of that and proactive in their teen’s lives as far as checking Facebook, Twitter, texting, that kind of thing.”

Both women say they were flooded with parents after the first suicide and that it grew even more with the second. “Everyone wants to talk,” says Grimes. “We’re trying to open up places where they can.”

Last month White started a support group called Teens Helping Teens to talk about topics like depression, anxiety, school stress, substance use, etc. “We wanted teens to have a safe place to come and talk,” explains White.

“I think it’s so powerful for one teen to say

to another teen, ‘Gosh, I know exactly what you’re going through or what you’re feeling.’ ” Grimes says that despite how busy parents and kids are in this area, they need to take the time to talk to one another. “When you ask at the end of the day, ‘How was your day?’ really listen for the answer because a lot of times that’s more casual conversation,” she says. “Really ask how their day was and really listen for an answer because that’s real communication.”

White adds, “I always tell parents that teens and kids need two things. They need love, compassion, care and validation. And on the other side they need boundaries and rules. I think if parents balance those two, then we have healthy, effective parenting.”

Taking action This past fall, Jeremy Cramarossa, a senior at William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, wrote Ellen DeGeneres on Facebook about bullying and adolescent suicide. Seventeen years old, Cramarossa has lost friends to suicide and wants teenagers to know that they are not alone when they face problems.

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While DeGeneres never responded to his letter, it received more than 10,000 likes and continued the dialogue on what could be done to prevent bullying and suicide in our area.

Now Cramarossa and Emily Buckner, a junior at Hough, co-chair Students Against Destructive Decisions (a national organization) at their school. At the end of last month, the group sponsored a SADD week.

“Each day we focused on different issues,” explains Cramarossa. “Wednesday was the day set aside for anti-bullying. We made a big poster, and students signed a pledge on there about anti-bullying. We’re going to hang the poster where people can see it a lot.”

But that’s not all Cramarossa and Buckner are doing, as they recently made an anti-bullying video with a teacher at Hough.

“We’re sending it to a national program to win a grant for $2,000,” says Cramarossa. “We’re hoping we’ll win that.”

The two high school students have also joined a Suicide Prevention Steering Committee with Davidson Mayor, John Woods,

Emily Buckner and Jeremy Cramarossa co-chair Students Against Destructive Decisions at Hough High School in Cornelius.

as well other community leaders and mental health professionals, including representatives from the Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas, Inc., to create Davidson Lifeline, an event scheduled for the Davidson Town Green on Saturday, November 3.

“As we experience these incidents not only with adolescents but with people of all ages in our community, we have to talk about it,” says Woods. “Mental illness is not something that people should be ashamed of. It’s okay to find help.”

Woods hopes that this event will open the dialogue even more about suicide and what can be done to prevent it. In January, he says the Town of Davidson will most likely begin implementing QPR suicide prevention training through the Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. It teaches people to recognize the warning signs and suicidal communications of people in trouble.

“We’d like to hold one- to two-hour [QPR] sessions led by a trainer throughout the year. This is not a one-shot deal,” says Woods. “If we can help each other then our individuals will be better off for it.” LNC The Scoop Davidson Lifeline will be held on the Davidson Town Green on Saturday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Emily Grimes is also in the process of putting together a support group for parents. For more information on anti-bullying or suicide prevention, visit www.counselingcenteratdumc.org, www.daymarkrecovery.org or www.mhacentralcarolinas.org.

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t was April 20, 2007 when time stood still for the Reeves family. Daniel, who had just turned 6 years old, had been diagnosed with leukemia. His parents, Tara and Lee, were stunned and uncertain of Daniel’s future. Tara remembers every precise detail of that moment in the hospital when they learned of the diagnosis. “I can remember the antiseptic smell of the hospital, it’s overwhelming,” recalls Tara. “You always want to protect your children. You want the best for your children.”

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Preparing for something more Now, at age 11, despite the years of chemotherapy, the more than 20 spinal taps, and the constant visits to the hospital for check-ups, Daniel still describes the last five years with an ear-to-ear grin. “It was fun because of meeting new people and having someone like Jesus to 29

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Tara Reeves with her 11-year-old twins, Daniel and Caroline. Daniel was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 6 years old.

Daniel says the pain began in his legs, and he noticed it while playing T-Ball in Mooresville. “It felt weird because I didn’t know what was happening,” he says. “I thought it was just growing pains, but then it really started hurting. I couldn’t sleep because of [the pain] in my legs.”

Once Daniel was diagnosed, the Reeves, who live in Mooresville, knew the next few years would be challenging and undetermined.

They had the resources and deep connections across the country to help them find the best care for their son. Daniel is the grandson of former NFL player, Dan Reeves, and his other grandfather is a decorated Marine. Both carry close ties to those in the medical field and could have helped Tara and Lee choose any healthcare facility in the country.

“As a mom and blessed with resources to go down to Charleston to MUSC [Medical University of South Carolina] or to St. Jude or to the Mayo Clinic, you weigh your options carefully,” she says. It was the doctors at Levine Children’s Hospital who persuaded Tara and Lee to stay here for their son’s treatment. The Reeves knew it would be traumatic on Daniel and his twin sister, Caroline, if they went

anywhere else for the long-term treatment.

“We were embraced immediately by what I consider our family at the Levine Children’s Hospital,” says Tara.

Very early on, the Reeves relied on their strong faith to help guide them through the uncomfortable unknown and the potentially dark days ahead. “We are all going through a storm in life,” says Tara. “We’re either in one, we’re either coming out of one or we’re going into one.”

While Daniel began his treatment, the Reeves’ friends and family stepped up in ways that were initially hard to accept. “The Point neighborhood is very close-knit,” says Tara. “I learned a lot about my weakness with pride. I was always the one to take the meals, and that was a huge adjustment for me to be on the receiving end.”

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protect me,” says Daniel. “I think it’s really nice how the nurses and doctors took their time to help me.”

His twin sister, Caroline, has also been a critical part of the journey. When doctors diagnosed Daniel, they told Caroline her brother’s blood was sick. The journey has made them closer than most siblings. “I was his cheerleader,” says Caroline.

“Even today, when he goes to get a check-up, I’m always there. It’s made us closer.”

Caroline wanted to help her brother in some way. She drew pictures and sold them, raising hundreds of dollars to help. “I’m glad she did that to help me,” says Daniel. “Just doing that makes us inseparable.”

Daniel’s last treatment was July 28, 2010, and every eight weeks he has a check-up. His parents say this journey has only added to what they call the “teachable moments in life” for their family.

“People ask me how I got through this,” says Tara. “God never allows suffering without a purpose. That’s what I want my kids to realize. This will not be the highest hurdle they have to jump across. God is preparing them for something even Daniel and his twin sister, Caroline, are closer than most siblings because of his illness. “Even today, more.” LNC when he goes to a get a check-up, I’m always there,” says Caroline.

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huck and Eileen Stoner not only aspire to make a difference in the world, they turn those aspirations into reality. The Lake Norman couple has taken philanthropy to a whole new level by donating funds to build a village in South America.

Working with Food For The Poor, an international relief and development organization that serves poor countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Stoners have been helping the poorest of the poor for 15 years.

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Blessed to help others In 2011, Chuck and Eileen Stoner began building 50 homes in the impoverished South American country of Guyana. About 250 people live in the two-room homes, including nearly 90 children. The Stoners also funded a water supply pipeline; a chicken coup for raising chickens; a pond for raising fish; a greenhouse to grow crops; a community center complete with electrical

wiring, water and sanitation; a pavilion and playground area; and two computers with a solar power system for operating.

Members of St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville, the Stoners say their faith sparks their passion to help people in need. “We live in a bubble, and I’m as guilty of it as anyone,” says Chuck.

“We live in a beautiful area and have been blessed with so much. I think God wants us to use all this we’ve been blessed with to help other people.”

The Stoners, senior vice presidents-investments, with The Stoner Group with UBS Financial Services Inc. in Huntersville and Charlotte, were given the honor of renaming the Mashabo village.

They chose “Hosanna,” a Hebrew word meaning “save us, save us now.”

“We chose that name because this was help that was coming for these people, and it was only by the grace of God that we were able to help do this,” explains Chuck.

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his son, Chuck Stoner Jr., and his priest Fr. Don Ward, traveled to Guyana for the ceremony.

Representatives from Food For The Poor, the U.S. State Department and the Guyanese government also joined them.

After arriving in the Guyanese capital Georgetown, Chuck traveled five hours through jungle terrain in a four-wheeler and made two boat rides to reach the remote village. Chuck says seeing firsthand what Food For The Poor was able to do with his family’s financial contributions was an incredibly emotional experience.

“Our boat came into a dock that was built the day before we got there, and you could see beautiful pastel-colored houses. The children were all lined up at the dock waving American and Guyanese flags in their brand new clothes,” he says.

Many villagers thanked him because they could now keep their children safe from the elements and away from dangerous animals lurking at night.

lage called Swan. The poor living conditions prompted him to commit the remaining funds needed so improvement projects could begin immediately. The provisions included constructing 35 homes; a school with electricity, water and sanitation; a well and pipelines; a community center; and a boat to safely transport children to and from school.

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Chuck Stoner meets some of the children he was able to help in Guyana.

lives that will continue to impact future generations. “While Chuck Stoner is about the most generous person I’ve seen in my whole life, that is secondary,” says Carlisle. “I think his love of humanity and his love of every single person he comes in contact with is just awesome.”

The Stoners say Hosanna won’t be the last village they build. They are already researching their next village site, possibly in El Salvador, with Food For The Poor. LNC More on www.LNCurrents.com The Scoop For more information regarding Food For The Poor, visit www.foodforthepoor.org.

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s someone who’s flown in an ultralight over Lake Norman, Deborah Young is a self-admitted adventure seeker. So when she was asked to escort four 12-year-olds back to their native Afghanistan earlier this fall, she jumped at the chance.

“I love to travel, and I’ll go anywhere,” says Young, a photographer who owns Deborah Young Studio in Cornelius. “I’ll photograph anywhere. If someone invites me somewhere, I will never say no because I just don’t know where it’s going to lead. I always look at it as an opportunity.”

This particular opportunity led her on a life-changing journey to Kabul, a city that’s been ravaged in a multitude of ways throughout history.

Though Young saw remnants of that, she also found the human spirit alive and well.

No language necessary Two weeks notice. That’s how long Young was given to prepare for her trip to Afghanistan. A long-time volunteer with Solace for the Children, a non-profit with the mission of building peace on a foundation of health, Young was given the

An Afghanistan family sits on a Persian rug, as is custom in the country.

responsibility of making sure that four Afghanistan children returned to their parents safely after visiting the United States for medical care over the summer.

Young, a Denver resident, says the only thing she was scared of was telling her mother. “My Visa came in on Thursday, and I left on Saturday,” says Young.

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“I really wasn’t 100 percent sure I was even going, but I didn’t care because I didn’t need to take a lot of clothes. All I needed was to get my camera gear together.”

Young, who mainly wore black during her visit so she would blend in, stayed in the Solace office in Kabul. “The office has a livein man who’s kind of your guard,” explains Young. “Then they have a cook who comes every day who prepares your meals.” A man named Omar, who serves as the director of Solace, also served as Young’s interpreter.

During her visit, Young met the parents of the children she escorted. She even got to visit some of their homes, where she sat on Persian rugs and pillows, as opposed to furniture. “We just sat on the floor,” recalls Young. “You’d be sitting in someone’s home and they would want to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

The parents were more than appreciative of the care their children had been given. Soma received a new eye, Samira was treated for severe burns, Ahmadreshad had his tonsils removed and was treated for allergies, while Abdulrahim got a new leg.

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Going back in time Young tried to photograph everything she could during her trip. She says it was like stepping back in time, as men cobbled shoes on the street with a sewing machine and hammer, while another man repaired a bicycle. One bakery allowed her to film the process of making naan, a leavened,

oven-baked flatbread that Young says can be found on every corner in Kabul.

Despite how much she enjoyed eating naan, Young was most taken aback by the sense of gratitude she discovered in Kabul.

When strangers figured out that she was American, they would come up to her and thank her.

“People would just come up to me and grab my hand and say, ‘Thank you, thank you for the troops. We love the Americans.

We’re so grateful for what you’ve done to our country,’ ” says Young. “I was under the perception, probably because of the media, that we were disliked there. I was so surprised.” LNC More on www.LNCurrents.com The Scoop For more information regarding Solace for the Children, visit www.s4tc.org.

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Ryan Newman waves the green flag to fish for charity on Lake Norman

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hen Ryan and Krissie Newman first began brainstorming about a signature sports fundraising event for their foundation, they didn’t have to think too long before deciding what they wanted to do. Those who know Ryan well will tell you that he prefers hunting and fishing to the more mainstream golf and running, so hosting a fishing tournament made perfect sense.

They then chose Lake Norman due to its reputation and proximity to their headquarters and settled on an early winter event date.

“There are a handful of crew members and guys from across our sport who come out for yet another weekend at the end of the long race season because they love to fish, but the majority of those we continue to welcome just enjoy fishing and want to support our charity efforts,” Krissie explains. “For us, after the long racing season, it’s just nice to be able to stay local and get out with our friends.”

What the Newmans never anticipated was that in only six years, their idea would grow to become one of the region’s largest late-season fishing events, bringing professional anglers from across the Southeast together with recognizable motorsports faces, families and fishing novices.

“To be honest,” adds Krissie, “I remember we first held the event at Queen’s Landing in Mooresville, and we were happy with who came out, but as we’ve grown and even added vendors, food and the sale of items, we had to move it to Blythe Landing because that location was one of the only ones around that was able to accommodate our needs. It’s certainly still all about the fishing, but there’s so much more to it all now, too.”

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From left, Michelle Armstrong, a Bass Pro Shops prop angler, fishes with Ryan Newman.

Contestants prepare to take off.

possible to bring together celebrities and notable athletes from not only motorsports but also from the Bassmaster and FLW Professional Series.

“The early years of the event had NASCAR drivers such as Martin Truex, Jr., Clint Boyer, Tony Stewart and Regan Smith, but now, if you follow fishing, you’ll likely get to mingle with the professional anglers you see in tournaments on television every weekend,” Nunn says. “Our event gives them a chance to come together and compete for some of the best awards you’ll find anywhere once their season has wound down, too.”

As the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, Newman feels the pull of the competition. “The sound of 200 bass boats heading out onto the lake early in the morning is pretty cool,” he says. “Lake Norman is just down the road for a lot of the fishermen, and the late-season fishing is a great challenge, too.

He adds, “In the early years, the winner took home a trophy, and everyone else just had a great time being out on the water. Now we are lucky that sponsors are really stepping up and seeing how great an event this is. We are one of the few events all year that give away a top-of-the-line boat and that brings out the pros. But what’s interesting is that we’ve never

had a pro win the whole event, which says something about how tough it is in December.

Eleven pounds can win the whole thing.”

The Newmans diversified the winner’s platform in 2011 by adding competitive divisions for senior citizens, husbands with wives, and adults with children. Up-andcomers, casual anglers and families now share the spotlight while family friendly activities are offered throughout the day, too.

“If you saw all the energy around the boat ramp last year, you’d be amazed by how much the event has grown,” says Dunn. “Fishing is still the focus, but there’s so much more for the entire family to enjoy on the shore while the boats are out on the water. That’s important to Ryan and Krissie, and I think that’s what they really had in mind when they first envisioned this event. It’s a special day with something for everyone.” LNC The Scoop

The 7th Annual Ryan Newman Foundation Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, December 8 at Blythe Landing in Huntersville. The 2012 Grand Prize is a Nitro Z9 boat equipped with a motor and electronics. Other prizes include cash awards, trolling motors, GPS systems, depth finders, rod and reel combos, gift cards, and more with a value totaling more than $60,000 for the top 12 spots, with the 13th as a consolation prize after the weighin concludes. The three additional $500 prizes will be awarded to the top husband and wife, senior citizen, and adult and child teams. For event and sponsor information, please visit www.ryannewmanfoundation. org or contact Shelly Nunn at 704.876.4775.

The annual charity dinner and fishing tournament raise the majority of funds that allow the Ryan Newman Foundation to award nearly 150 spay/neuter grants totaling more than $560,000 to non-profits across the country annually. www.LNCurrents.com

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estaurant owners Luke Adams and Charlie Dyer have brought their community-centered strategy to the new Harvey’s in Cornelius.

They opened their first Harvey’s in Huntersville in the Vermillion neighborhood three years ago and have built a thriving business in a spot that saw other restaurants fail.

Tapping the lessons learned at that restaurant, they have created their second family friendly spot. The focus is a natural for these fathers of young children.

It just comes naturally At the first Harvey’s, the neighborhood connections came with the territory. “It was a natural progression,” Dyer says. “The community surrounds us. They were either going to embrace us or not. Here, we want to bring what we naturally fell into there.”

They know they must reach more broadly and deeply to connect with guests for the new location to become a popular choice.

“It’s a different crowd there [in Huntersville],” Adams says. “Not to sound too cliché, but it’s very Cheers-ish. I can walk into that restaurant and go upstairs and know 90 percent of the people.”

With the Cornelius location, the crowd is more fluid, as first-timers and area visitors mix with regulars. They want every guest to feel at home, whether a newcomer or consistent visitor. They talk with pride of a Chicago resident who travels to the area and who has eaten at the restaurant four times already.

Adams and Dyer knew their American cuisine menu provided a solid base, but they also knew it needed more.

Because the new restaurant is busier than the other location, additional items were a possibility.

“I needed to build a menu that would expand what we had already at the other restaurant,” Dyer explains. Chef Aaron Dawson brought forward four pages of ideas, and the two collaborated on which dishes would work well with the Harvey’s concept.

Popular items include Finally Ribs, which are pork baby back ribs from Denmark pigs with a BBQ sauce made from a tailgating recipe perfected throughout the years. The fish tacos serve as a prime example of how Harvey’s culinary crew takes a popular dish and makes it unique. Rather than standard white fish, diners find panseared Atlantic salmon, paired with Asian lime and garlic sauce and topped with lime sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, light salsa and jalapeno slaw.

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mits proper carbonation and chilling. “We have one of the best beer systems in the area,” Dyer says. “If we’re going to focus on craft beer, we need to put the beer out that the brewer intended.”

Fostering connections In addition to expanding their menu and beer selections, the owners have revisited other fundamentals, including employees who connect with guests, consistent owner presence onsite — and Appalachian State University football.

The two men have been friends and coworkers for more than a decade, having met at the former Hayden’s restaurant in Pineville when Adams was 19 and Dyer was 15. They continued their friendship as students at Appalachian State and as they moved into management at various Charlotte-area restaurants.

Adams earned his bachelor’s degree in art, philosophy and religion, while Dyer’s degree is in business management with an international finance emphasis. Their different styles and expertise mesh well — Adams is more deliberate, while Dyer is more outgoing.

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The Steak Salad at Harvey's.

The two Harvey’s locations have become known as headquarters for viewing parties for Appalachian State Mountaineers’ fans. For the recent Appalachian State homecoming game, the restaurants were two of only four viewing party locations in the Charlotte area listed on the university’s website.

Their support for athletics extends to broadcasting Panthers’ and other teams’ games. They also have connections to Hough High School’s varsity and junior varsity teams. In addition,

the twosome has supported fundraising efforts, such as a recent event to raise money for cancer research and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville.

Popular beer and wine dinners will continue to be offered at both locations, as well as a chili cook-off and other special events.

The warm and inviting dining room features gold and black accents that speak to the Mountaineers’ connection, complimenting the hardwood floors and brick walls. A large patio offers an open-air option.

The partners talk of providing employment for people who seek careers in hospitality and also for people who see the restaurant as a step along their paths. The two restaurants will employ approximately 60 people.

“It’s one of those driving things for us,” Adams says. “We want to help folks get to whatever place they need to get to. That’s kind of our job as owners and managers of people.” LNC The Scoop

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by Trevor Burton

xploring wine is a lot of fun — so many wines and so little time. You get to try different wines and occasionally come up with a nugget or two that are great wines and a great value for the money. What could be better than that?

This article is about a couple of gems that I came across while I was digging into Italian wines. Both are off the beaten track, way outside the regions that you would most likely think of when choosing an Italian wine. They are the wines from Italy’s two main islands, Sardinia and Sicily.

First, Sardinia. Here’s how I got interested in these wines (it’s a little nerdy). Italy’s wines are complicated, difficult to get your arms around.

There are 20 different wine regions and more than 2,500 different grapes are used to make the country’s wines. Daunting and a little intimidating. To help with my exploration I decided to build a database of all the wines that have been awarded a government “quality label.” Then I built a rating system and a program to see how the regions stacked up against one another.

One region stood out. Even though it’s such a small region, both in population and total wine production, Sardinia came in 7th out of 20. Quite a feat in my mind and enough for me to chase down some of the island’s wines.

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Sipping on history What’s interesting about Sardinia, and maybe why it’s relative ranking is so high, is that there are very old vines on the island.

Being away from the mainland and being also very windy, Sardinia was spared from the phylloxera plague that devastated most of Europe’s vines in the nineteenth century.

When you’re drinking Sardinia’s wines you’re really drinking history, as you feel that you are drinking wine from a different age.

The red grape that stands out in Sardinia is Cannonau (Canon-now). For years this grape was thought to be descended from Grenache or, more accurately, Garnacha as it was suspected that it originated in Spain. A little scientific analysis showed that it was the other way around.

When it comes to the game of “who’s your daddy?” Cannonau comes out on top. Cannonau can claim to be the source of all Grenache 46

A combination of volcanic soil, sunshine and altitude create a special magic in Faro wines.

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wines in the world — and that’s a bunch of wine.

Not too bad for a grape from little old Sardinia.

To get the best out of this wine it’s best to decant it or to pour a glass and let it sit a while.

If you drink it right after pouring, your first impression is metallic with some gamey notes.

Leave it to sit in its glass for a little while and everything changes. Now you have flavors of meat and leather. Leave it a little longer and the strong flavors meld with a cherry liqueur flavor.

This is a great wine that’s not going to put a hurt on your wallet. You can find a bottle for

under $15, but I think it’s worth going a little higher up the price chain to get a real quality wine — maybe around $25 or so. The wine isn’t that difficult to find but, if you do have trouble, just ask your wine merchant to get some for you.

It’s no imposition. In fact, most wine merchants enjoy finding wines for their customers.

Head south from Sardinia, and you come to Sicily. Wine has been made here for a millennia.

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recently, the emphasis was on quantity rather quality. Most wine was produced for local consumption or for shipment to the mainland to be blended into Italy’s table wines. Fortunately for our taste buds, winemakers figured out that the better business model was producing smaller amounts of better quality wines. Goody for us.

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vorite wine merchant can be of great help.

Another, very enjoyable, place to do a little homework is at the Il Bosco restaurant in Davidson. The wine list has a great selection of obscure Italian wines and a proprietor, Jimmy Hermann, who loves to talk about them. It’s come to the point that when my wife, Mary Ellen, and I dine there the first question is, “Would you like a Cannonau from Sardinia?”

Generally my answer is in the affirmative — but, so many wines and so little time. Enjoy. LNC

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An island designed with wine in mind Sicily is a place that seems specifically designed to produce wine. There is consistent bright sunshine and a reliable, moderate rainfall.

Add to that the paucity of the island’s soils and the hilly landscape with a still-active volcano, and the resulting terroir is almost perfect for growing grapevines. By far, the main player in Sicily is Nero d’Avola (Nay-row-dAv-oh-LAH).

Traditionally blended with other grapes, Nero d’Avola is now making a name for itself as a mono-varietal wine. Nero d’Avola wines are produced all over Sicily. However, it’s close to home, close to the town of Avola on the southeast corner of the island, where the grape shines. Nero d’Avola wines are ruby red in color, with light violet hues. On the nose, the wine gives off a fragrance of red fruits, red and black cherries and prunes.

On the palate it has a fruity flavor with a pleasant spicy finale. These wines are a great alternative to muscle reds, they have a caressing, persuasive structure. Nice and nicely priced; you can find a good bottle of this wine for around $15.

There’s another wine from Sicily that captured my vinous heart. It’s a wine called Faro — Italian for lighthouse. The name is quite appropriate as the Faro region is at the northeast tip of the island. This is the home of Mount Etna, a still-active volcano.

So naturally, there’s lots of volcanic soil.

The sunlight is intense — parts of Sicily are closer to the equator than are the shores of North Africa. The altitude of Mount Etna’s slopes plays a cooling role, and the combination of all these factors produces a great wine. Most of Sicily’s wines are deep and rustic in character. Faro is an exception. Its color is closer to that of a Pinot Noir, and it has the elegance of a Burgundy wine.

Faro is a blend of three indigenous grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera. The wine has aromas of red fruits with notes of vanilla and a touch of brown spice. It’s medium-bodied on the palate and has tannins that are rather round and soft. A great wine but not as easy to find as Nero d’Avola and not inexpensive, you’ll be paying $50 or more. But, we all deserve a treat now and then.

So, go exploring off the beaten track. The rewards are well worth the effort. Your fa-

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f you took a poll of Panthers fans entering Bank of America Stadium on any given Sunday, the chances are good that the overwhelming majority would not be able to identify Don Breaux or discuss what he did during his football career. Nevermind that Breaux has been with Florida State, the University of Florida, Arkansas and the University of Texas, not to mention the Chargers, Jets, Panthers and Redskins and has won three Super Bowl rings in four appearances during his 43 years in the game. Breaux is the kind of guy you feel like you should know but just can’t place his name.

But question football legends Sid Gillman, Bill Peterson, Darrell Royal, Pete Carroll, Lou Holtz and Joe Gibbs, and the answers you undoubtedly will receive would fill volumes. Each will tell you that as an assistant coach, Don Breaux’s knowledge of football helped them win and become successful. They would add that Breaux built the game into what it is today and that his expertise helped transform teams into champions. Then they would assert that there are few football minds in football history that www.LNCurrents.com

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made throughout the entire game. Peterson told them to take their finished assignments and meet him on the practice field. When a hearse carrying an open casket drove through the gates, Breaux realized what was happening.

“In football, you’ve got to bury your mistakes, and that’s exactly what the coach had them do,” he joked.

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A key player As I waited for coach Breaux to arrive for our interview on an early fall afternoon that just happened to coincide with the end of the NFL referee lockout, I wondered what I could possibly ask him that might give him pause for thought. I wanted to learn about how he helped shape the systems that won Super Bowls, and I wanted to learn about his relationships with some of the greatest names in the game, including his lifelong kinship as a friend and assistant to Redskins legend-turned-NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs, but I knew he had been asked those questions before. So to say I felt overwhelmingly unprepared would be an understatement.

“See this training camp playbook?” Breaux immediately exclaimed as he walked towards me carrying a thick three-ring binder, a pile of game plans, play charts and lined pads full of notes.

“Can you believe a rookie like Cam [Newton, the Panthers' starting quarterback] absorbed a book even more complex than this in just a few weeks last season after the lockout? It shows his passion and how good of a mind he has. I have a lot of respect for him.”

And like that, our interview hit full stride.

“Football is such a great game, and there are so many more facets to it than people realize,” he continued as we were led to a corner table. “Different teams have different systems and different terminology, but there is a universal language in the sport. Sure, every team has about 120 plays in their book, but taking a blank sheet and picking the right ones for every single game is an incredibly daunting task.”

He added, “You can’t forget that defensive football is about recognition, and the good coaches will know you better than you know yourself. Football is more than a chess game. It’s like the ultimate exciting reality show. Just when you think you’ve got it planned out, you’re going to be surprised.”

It didn’t take long for Breaux to successfully transform our lunch table into his makeshift office.

He opened the 2007 Washington Redskins Training Camp Playbook, arranged game plans and play cards then got down to work.

As I watched him in action, I knew I was with someone whose knowledge head coaches appreci-

ated, valued and counted on when games and seasons were on the line. We discussed defenses, player adjustments, check downs, zone blitzes, pass routes, shifts, motions, protections, personnel groupings, pass “shapes” and audibles. I finally put down my pen and just listened.

Breaux then began sharing stories. He smiled and told me how Bill Peterson, the former Florida State head coach, once had all his players watch game film of a loss and, with pencil and paper, write down every mistake they each

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Redskins running back named John Riggins once approached him before a Super Bowl and asked if he knew what the Super Bowl rushing record was at the time.

“I didn’t know, but I found it out very quickly for John,” Breaux recalled. “What that question told me was that Riggins was thinking about doing something special that day. Riggins wound up making a key play for the win. Putting him in the position to succeed is what coaching is about.”

Lessons Learned Nearly 90 minutes into our interview, I finally had the opportunity to ask my first question.

“We haven’t had lunch yet, coach, would you like to see what’s on the menu?” I queried.

“What are you having? Just order me the same thing,” he replied as he began diagramming zone defenses.

When our food arrived, Breaux was in the middle of telling me about the lessons he learned as an assistant coach. From Darrel Royal

During fall weekends, you'll find Don Breaux glued to the television watching as many college games as he can in addition to at least three NFL games.

he learned patience, poise and composure. Lou Holtz taught him how to build confidence in players and teams as games drew closer. And Gibbs taught him the importance of gathering the facts, not jumping to conclusions, making sound decisions and defending a position.

Breaux’s knowledge of football and athletic performance belongs in the hall of fame.

Now three years retired from coaching, Breaux spends his time fishing on Lake Norman and the other bodies of water near his Cornelius home. He duck hunts near his Southwest Louisiana birthplace. And, on fall weekends, you’ll find him glued to the television watching as many college games as he can in addition to at least three NFL games. He plays fantasy football

with his three grandsons, too.

Near the end of our interview, Breaux asked me if he had rambled too much.

I thought to myself, “No, coach, not at all.

For yours is a football mind that has shaped a game and created legends. I only hope I can somehow share your story so more people will know who you are.”

I asked where he was headed next as we left the restaurant. He said, “Just off to talk a little more football.” LNC Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.

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Throughout the home, but in the dining room in particular, Paul‘s penchant for Old World style and Lynn’s ever-evolving tastes that tend toward more “refined” elements blend together beautifully.

his holiday season, there’s a new household in Cornelius that will celebrate in true Southern style.

Lynn and Paul Lannquist moved to the Lake Norman area just six months ago. They lived in Indiana for 16 years before retiring and setting out to find where the next chapter of their lives would take place. Lynn sums up this quest as a search for “right-sized living.”

The pair conducted meticulous research, with Lynn managing a spreadsheet of more than 50 communities in 10 states, along with their pros and cons, before landing on Lake Norman as their number one choice. “Lake Norman is very special to us,” she says, “The people are so friendly.”

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7,000-square-foot home in Indiana wasn’t a problem, as a house fire virtually destroyed that home and most of their belongings in September 2011. “You get attached to your home and your things,” Lynn says, “It made it a lot easier to decide to leave.”

Keep it cozy When it came time to outfit their cozy new home, the pair sought the help of designer Elizabeth Stevens from Stickley Audi & Co. in Charlotte. “I love working with clients who know what they want and don’t want to settle,” Stevens says. “[The Lannquists] have incredible taste, and we didn’t choose anything unless we were completely in love with it.”

Throughout the home, but in the dining room in particular, Stevens brought together Paul ‘s penchant for Old World style and Lynn’s ever-evolving tastes that tend toward more “refined” elements. With existing details such as iron light fixtures, dark wood flooring and doors, and buttery paint colors, Elizabeth had the added challenge Continued on page 59

Lynn chose a round table for its conduciveness to conversation. The plank-topped and lightly distressed design is a nod to the home’s cottage elements, while its rich, dark finish elevates it beyond the every day.

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During the run of Holiday Spectacular 2012, there will be a Holiday Benefit performance for SCAN on Saturday, December 1 at 5 p.m.

ADFA has been performing the Nutcracker for many years, but four years ago when Sadie Roberts bought the studio, she started doing the Holiday Benefit. This is the first year for the Nutcracker Tea. During the tea, dancers will share the story of the Nutcracker through dance and narration, as well as dazzling costumes and dance techniques. After the performance, characters will greet and serve guests who will be seated at tables featuring the main themes of the classic ballet.

“The tea and the Holiday Benefit teach the

young dancers to use their talents to give back to the community,” explains Mills. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for them.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography courtesy of ADFA The Scoop The Nutcracker Tea will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Johnson Carriage House, 1360 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. Tickets for one child and one adult are $10; each additional child is $5. Reservations are required.

Holiday Spectacular 2012 featuring the Nutcracker Ballet and Holiday Benefit will be held Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Mooresville High School’s Roland R. Morgan Auditorium. The Holiday Benefit is scheduled for the 5 p.m. performance. Tickets are $12 for adults, children 6-11 $10, and 5 and under are free. For more information and tickets, visit www.adfastudio.com.

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f you want to get into the Christmas spirit early, enjoy a spot of tea with Mooresville’s Academy of Dance & Fine Arts. On Sunday, November 11, the dance studio is holding a Nutcracker Tea at the Johnson Carriage House that will benefit Mooresville-based SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). The tea serves as a preview for younger children of the school’s upcoming production titled Holiday Spectacular 2012, which features the Nutcracker Ballet.

“The idea is to give folks and younger kids who might not be able to sit through a full performance of the Nutcracker a sampling of what it’s like,” explains Jennifer Marion Mills, a member of the ADFA Nutcracker Board. “This also allows us to raise more money for SCAN.”

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A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area CHILDREN Into the Woods, Jr. (November 10-11, 1518) See the milder version of this Sondheim classic

featuring favorite fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and more. Times vary. $10. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

CONCERTS Iredell Concert Association (November 3)

A romantic violinist of the “old Russian school,” Ann Fontanella brings her rich and warm tones to town. 7:30 p.m. Individual season tickets $55, $20 students. Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

Alexander Community Concert Series (November 4) Carolina Pro Musica was established

in 1977 to promote the performance of music written before 1800. Carolina Pro Musica has performed throughout the Southeast. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free.

The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249.

Mooresville Concerts (November 10)

Fourth Creek Band, a James Taylor tribute band performs. 7:30 p.m. Price TBA. Charles Mack Citizen Center, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Davidson College Concert Series (November 11) Akerman-Teixeira Guitar Duo performs works

by Rossini, Scarlatti, Albéniz, Debussy, Bonfa and more. 3 p.m. Price TBA. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center at Davidson College. www.davidson.edu.

Cornelius Concert Series (November 18)

Based in New York City, Katie Reimer is a concert pianist who currently performs and directs the Mimesis Ensemble, an NYC-based chamber music ensemble dedicated to performing music by living composers.

Reimer holds degrees from Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music and the Boston Conservatory.

7 p.m. Free will offering. Sanctuary, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Cornelius, www.mtzionumc.net.

C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series at Davidson College (November 27) Danu:

Christmas in Ireland features these County Waterford natives playing Celtic music that is loved around the world. 8 p.m. Price TBA. Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, www.davidson.edu.

EVENTS Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (weekends through November 4) One of the largest in the

southeast, the giant seven-acre corn maze features over two miles of interconnecting paths. Visitors can also explore Rural Hill’s 265 acres and historic site, take a hayride around the farm, play a round of corn hole, play in mini-mazes, picnic or hike the trails. Times vary. $10, ages 5-12 $7, children 4 and under are free of charge. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

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Rural Hill’s Annual Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival (November 10-11) This annual event

features the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Carolina Dock Dogs, Laura Moretz of the Purina Incredible Dog Team, the Greater Charlotte Shetland Sheepdog Club and more. Also on hand will be historic agriculture machinery, docent demonstrations in the 1760’s cabin, pumpkin chunkin’, kid’s inflatable houses, food, shopping and dog agility trials. Times TBA. $10, youth (5-12) $7. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

The Nutcracker Tea (November 11) Mooresville’s

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production titled Holiday Spectacular 2012, which features the Nutcracker Ballet. 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets for one child and one adult are $10; each additional child is $5.

Reservations are required. Johnson Carriage House, 1360 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, www.adfastudio.com.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival (Through November 18) 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. $20, children $10. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, www.royalfaires.com.

2nd Annual Seven and Seven Race (November 3) This unique event combines a difficult 7k trail run plus

the mental challenge of a scavenger hunt within a 7 acre corn maze directly afterwards. 10 a.m. $30 per runner.

Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

Davidson Lifeline (November 3) A

community event focused on anti-bullying and suicide prevention. 2 p.m. Davidson Town Green, Davidson, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Angels of ’97 Puttin’ Fore A Purpose Golf Tournament (November 5) For more than 15 years,

the board of Angels of ’97, has raised over $450,000 to support scholarships for local High School Seniors. In addition to supporting students financially, the board also aims to hold up bereaved families and provide community support in their time of need. This tournament is a collection of sponsors, players, representatives of Hopewell, Hough and North Mecklenburg golf teams, bereaved families and former recipients coming together to celebrate the lives of so many angels that touch our lives daily. Teams of four will play in a Captain’s Choice Foursome. The shotgun start begins at 1 p.m.

Player registration is $100 per player. Pine Island, 1701 Stonyridge Drive, Charlotte, www.angelsof97.com.

C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series at Davidson College (November 9) “Extraordinist”

Craig Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible.

8 p.m. Price TBA. Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, www.davidson.edu.

The Turkey Trot 5K (November 22) This Turkey Day race starts at Mooresville Christian Mission at 266 N. Broad Street, Mooresville, www.lakenorman.mooresvillenc.org.

A Plantation Christmas (November 23-24)

Begin the Christmas season by stepping back into an 1860s Christmas. The plantation will be decorated for a time period Christmas. Visitors will learn about 1800s Christmas traditions and meet a Victorian St. Nick in the plantation house, see open-hearth cooking in the kitchen, and a slave Christmas in the cabin. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with regular site admission (free to members). Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Light Up Cornelius (November 24) Take a break from shopping and kick off the holiday season with Light Up Cornelius. 4-6 p.m. Free.

Cornelius Town Hall, www.cornelius.org.

Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Mooresville (November 29) Celebrate the

season with music, Santa visits, Christmas Tree Lane, wagon rides and more. 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

Broad and Main Streets, Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Christmas in Davidson (November 29-December 1) Enjoy one of the most loved

Christmas traditions in the Lake Norman area — Christmas in Davidson. Hear carolers sing while you drink cocoa and visit with Santa. There’s even a live manger scene. Times TBA. Free. Downtown Davidson, www.christmasindavidson.com.

MSI Chamber of Commerce — Women’s Holiday Show (November 30) Enjoy

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GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery Various exhibitions.

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun by appointment.

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Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions.

Veteran’s Day Program (November 12)

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-Noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Fall Harvest Festival (November 17-18) Meet the

“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.

Celebrate the veterans in our community. 11 a.m.

Free. Cornelius Town Hall, www.cornelius.org. farm animals and enjoy numerous harvest presentations, listen to live music and shop from local artists and vendors.

Children can visit the Farm Chores area and milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay, participate in a kiddie tractor pull, and more. See antique tractors courtesy of the Stumptown Tractor Club. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with regular site admission. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

The 68th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade (November 20) New this year will be a Shriners Parade

that begins at 3 p.m. Completely motorized, it will be a fun addition, and it is anticipated it will last approximately 30 minutes. After a quick break the Mooresville Christmas Parade will kick off at approximately 3:30 p.m. Watch from the sidewalks on Main Street but get there early to save a spot, as thousands will watch Shriners, marching bands, floats & then Santa wraps up the parade. 3 p.m. Free.

Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Holiday Light Spectacular (November 20 through New Year’s Day) This holiday display features an animated light display set to music on the lawn of town hall, and the focal point is a 22-foot Christmas tree boasting more than 25,000 lights. 5:30-10 p.m.

Mooresville Town Hall, www.downtownmooresville.com.

The 7th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot (November 22) This Thanksgiving tradition offers a 5K, a 10K and a Distance Dare (the 10K and 5K back to back) and is held in Cornelius, www.epicsportsmarketing.com.

Depot Art Gallery Mooresville Artist Guild’s 30th Annual Artoberfest features works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, plus other two- and three- dimensional works. Through November 1. The Mooresville Artist Guild hosts an artist reception the second Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

Four Corners Framing and Gallery

Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, wwwfcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

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

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

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10

a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

230 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704.664.0236. www.LNCurrents.com

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

Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.

The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday)

Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge.

5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www.facebook.com/artisanmarketnc.

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water

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

it. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15-$20. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

The Pride (November 14-18) Three characters, two eras and one winding story of self-discovery can be found in this award-winning debut by British playwright Alexi Kaye Campbell. A production of the Davidson College Department of Theatre.

Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10, seniors $8, faculty/staff $7 and students $5. The Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, www.davidson.edu.

Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of A Christmas Carol (November 29-December 16) In a festive mood, the crazy

ladies of Farndale mount an assault on the classics with their original stage version of A Christmas Carol. They enthusiastically portray a dizzying array of characters

from the Charles Dickens classic (and a few which aren’t).

They engineer some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intrusive public announcement system. The result is a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer. For ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., December 16 7 p.m. $20. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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MONTHLY EVENTS

Holiday Spectacular 2012 featuring the Nutcracker Ballet and Holiday Benefit (November 30-December 1) Mooresville’s

Academy of Dance & Fine Arts performs this beloved holiday tradition. During the run of Holiday Spectacular 2012, there will be a Holiday Benefit performance for Mooresville-based SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) on Sunday, December 1 at 5 p.m.

Other performances, Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. $12 for adults, children 6-11 $10, and 5 and under are free. Mooresville High School's Roland R. Morgan Auditorium, www.adfastudio.com.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (First and Third Saturday) Farmers sell a bounty of seasonal vegetables;

pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmesmarket.org.

Open Air Market at the Crossing (Every Saturday) Buy local flowers/plants, jam/honey, soap,

candles, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive, Huntersville.

MOVIES Movies at the Square (October 13) Come

watch Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Bring your blankets.

8 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square, the corner of Brawley and Williamson Roads, Mooresville.

SPORTS Davidson College Football Support the

Davidson Wildcats at home as the 2012 season continues. San Diego — Senior Day (November 17, 1 p.m.) www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Oasis All Star Shrine Classic (November 24) This annually played game, started in 2005 by Oasis Temple, is a showcase of the top football players between the North Carolina and South Carolina Independent Schools.

At least six of the past players have moved on to the NFL. The proceeds of this game benefit The Shriners Hospitals for Children®. 1 p.m. Tickets TBA. Coach Joe Popp Stadium, Mooresville High School, 160 S. Magnolia Street, Mooresville, www.oasisallstargames.com.

TEENS Rock Band Friday (Fridays) Learn how to play Rock Band after school. 3:30-6 p.m. Free. Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street, Davidson.

THEATRE A Month in the Country (Through November 3) With wit and honesty Ivan Turgenev exposes the

The Complete History of America (abridged) (November 3-4) From Washington to Watergate,

yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order — The Complete History of America (abridged) is a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters — it’s what you’ve done with www.LNCurrents.com

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subtle passions and manipulations of a family on a Russian country estate in the 1840s. A production of the Davidson College Department of Theatre, this play is ecommended for ages 12 and up. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. Sun 2 p.m. $15, seniors $12, faculty/staff $10 and students $6. Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, www.davidson.edu.

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by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson Lake Norman Currents | November 2012

f you’ve walked through downtown Davidson lately, you’ve probably noticed that it’s even more quaint than usual. You can give the credit to the Davidson Book Garden, which is located between CVS and Davidson Public Library on Main Street.

Dedicated on September 15, this long-awaited public art project was kick-started by a generous donation from David and Betsey Stewart of Davidson. The couple first discovered the project by reading The Town Messenger, Davidson’s newsletter, a few years ago.

“We read about converting that space along Main Street into a book garden or reading nook. The rendering was colorful and whimsical, and we have two little kids, so it caught our eye,” recalls Betsey. “The project was put on the backburner for a while, but David and I believed in this, and we wanted to donate the money to get it started.”

The Stewarts, along with their two sons — Winn (8) and Walker (5) — live near Main Street. “We just feel that downtown and the college and the public space around town is our back yard,” explains Betsey. “That’s where we live.”

Donating funding for the Book Garden was also a way to pay homage to their children and other relatives. “My mom [Mary Wilson Stewart] was a librarian,” says David, a Davidson College graduate. “I’ve been surrounded by books all of my life. …

My mother always made that a priority, and when we saw this project, it struck a chord.” Betsey’s mother, Karen Gallagher, was an English and public speaking teacher, so her family also shared a love of learning.

Now, thanks to the Stewarts, in addition to contributions by the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Arts & Science Council, the Town of Davidson and other Davidson families, everyone can celebrate the printed page in the Davidson Book Garden.

A creation of project designer J’Nell Bryson and artist Lydia Musco, the Davidson Book Garden features benches that swirl through a cobblestone patio, complete with landscaping and quotes from Dr. Seuss, Frederick Douglass, H.W. Longfellow, Horace Mann and W.H. Auden.

Three book-inspired concrete sculptures in primary colors are the focal point, as well as a towering oak tree.

The Stewarts couldn’t be more pleased with the finished product. “It’s even more fun to be close to it and watch other people walking through it to see what they like about it,” says David. “Whether they like the sculptures, whether they like to sit on the bench, whether they like the cobblestones, there are so many different aspects of it. It’s fun to see what draws people in.”

“And it’s fun to see people sitting there reading,” adds Betsey.

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All You Need is a Book David and Betsey Stewart share their family’s love of learning through the Davidson Book Garden

David and Betsey Stewart of Davidson with their sons, Winn (left) and Walker at the Davidson Book Garden. www.LNCurrents.com

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