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Contents

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The Main Channel

What’s hip at Lake Norman

18 Around the Track

Larry McReynolds reflects on NASCAR’s family friendly atmosphere

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Blair’s Bits

Tim and Rae Fangmeier bake a difference

The Cork and Cask offers a new atmosphere

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Live on Purpose Grapevine Blended wines

Start planning for your most joyous season yet

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Rip Currents — Style

The best jackets for the season

on the fast track

Home Port Mooresville’s Chateau Lyon hearkens back to another time

Currently Introducing The Big Three

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are the perfect Thanksgiving treat

Rip Currents Game On 42 — People Malia Ellington is Elizabeth Hobson pays it forward

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The Galley Captain’s Chair withLynn and Glenn Denver’s Judy Rose leads UNC Charlotte athletics onto new fields

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Turning 50

The Knox clan knows Lake Norman

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Currents About the Cover:

Judy Rose’s touchdown

The kitchen of Chateau Lyon in Mooresville was photographed

by Glenn Roberson.

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Cozy coats for the season Eddie Knox talks tradition

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L AKE N ORMAN’S M OST D ISTINCTIVE H OMES Waterfront Mooresville 8071 sq ft. 2 pools plus spa. Gas outdoor firepit. Fantastic waterfront! Definitely a “Cooks Kitchen”! Integrated home theater and home technology system. Lake level has huge bar with pool/game area/theater with concession bar plus rec room with natural stone FP. Wine cellar, gas grills on LL & main. Spa cascades to small “dipping pool” plus separate large pool w/water feature & swim jet…DON’T MISS THIS! MLS# 2163800 Agents: Doris Nash/Jessica Simpson

$3,000,000

Kiser Island Waterfront

European stone waterfront home. Great room has a wall of windows overlooking beautiful Lake Norman and a 2 story stone FP. Dining room has wood coffered ceiling. Huge gourmet kitchen.

Lg MBR with Done ceiling sitting area and elegant bath with walk-thru shower. Stone upper terrace and screened porch. Lake level has stone FP, bar, wine cellar, billiards area, guest suite w/ bath, and media room. Covered boat dock. MLS# 2142468 Agents: Doris Nash/Laura Poe

$2,499,000

Cornelius Waterfront

Waterfront Cornelius Estate

Patricks Purchase Waterfront

Spectacular waterfront home. Great for entertaining. Full back balcony overlooking the pool, lake and hot tub. Custom crafted home with luxury throughout. 1.3 acres of privacy with lush landscaping. Large private basketball court. Overhead garage workroom. Large wine cellar in 2nd living quarters/lower level that leads out to lanai with swimming pool.

MLS# 2133717 Agent: Lori Ivester Jackson

Estate like setting with lots of hardwoods, mature landscaping & gardens galore. Elegant home of stone, brick and hard coat stucco. Circular drivethru Porte Cochere is stunning entrance into this 5BR with private guest suite w/separate entrance. Cherry cabinets, granite, 4 fireplaces, gas logs, beautiful moldings & hardwood floors. 4 car garage. Spectacular water views from 1.24 acre lot. MLS# 2167610 Agent: Lori Ivester Jackson

Indoor racquetball/volleyball court. This home is located on a huge lot in the sought after Patricks Purchase. Over 8000 sq ft of living space. 4 bedrooms with designs for a 5th. Wine cellar, kitchen with Wolf/Subzero appliances. Private pier/boat slip, lakeside gazebo, fenced rear yard, salt water pool with elevated hot tub, waterfalls. Full house generator. This house is a must see! MLS# 2150038 Agent: Clarke Crawford

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Denver Waterfront

Mooresville Waterfront

Davidson Wood

Mooresville Secluded Waterfront

Sailview in Denver

Casual elegance located in the exclusive gated Governors Island. Custom craftsmanship with beautiful millwork and crown detail, lots of windows, hardwoods, columns, soaring ceilings & a gourmet kitchen. Perfect for entertaining. Stunning views, open veranda and designer pool.

The lake views are the cornerstone in which this home was created. MLS# 2172366 Agents: Susan Dolan/Jan Sipe

Exclusive Sunset Pointe section of The Harbour. Wonderful open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Modern kitchen with high end stainless appliances. Lower level has a movie room, custom bar, wine room, exercise room and two entertaining areas with plenty of storage space. 3.5 car garage. Deep year round water accommodates large boats. No neighbors on left hand side. MLS# 2159848 Agents: Larissa Crawford/Lori IvesterJackson

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Stunning English Gothic style home to be “Built to Suit” per client’s needs.

Located in beautiful Davidson Wood subdivision. In walking distance to downtown Davidson and Davidson College. Offering NAHB, Energy Star light fixtures & appliances, engineered wood products. No/Low VOC paints, sealants & varnishes. Sealed crawl space. Spray foam insulation & tankless water heater.

MLS# 2143607 Agent: Julie Pfeffer

Bring your buyers to this lovely, PRIVATE, almost 1 acre waterfront home. Easy access to I-77 for Winston-Salem or Charlotte.

Wood floors in every room. Master on main.

Large rooms, huge kitchen. Beautiful and secluded waterfront lot with picturesque views off of stone screened porch. What a beautiful retreat in the middle of it all.

Langtree is developing. Buy now before all property is taken! MLS# 2161122 Agents: Christy Chaffee/Jan Sipe

Wonderful custom home w/deeded boat slip. Covered flagstone porch invites you into the light and bright interior with windows galore. Hardwood floors on 1st floor, a chef’s kitchen with gas cooktop, dbl oven, center island, keeping room off kitchen, main floor master. Walk-out basement with wet bar, rec room and office/6th bedroom. Huge fenced yard with bridge leading to woods with firepit. Room for pool. MLS# 2167110 Agent: Susan Dolan

$1,298,000

$1,198,000

$599,000

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photo by Glenn Roberson

At The Helm

cool changes Enjoy the anticipation

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’ve always been a summer girl, preferring shorts, sundresses and flipflops to jeans, sweaters and boots. But I’ve never been committed enough to the season to move to a place that offered it all the time — probably because my love of seasons is a close second to my love of summer.

I like having things to look forward to, and unlike most people, I enjoy change. As much as I hate to store my paddleboard in the garage during colder temps (I need a wet suit), I enjoy anticipating my first excursion on the water in the spring. I’ve learned it’s good to want things in life.

So when fall finally decided to show up at the end of October, I welcomed it with a stoop full of pumpkins and mums, as I had been impatiently waiting for its debut for weeks. As much as I want to live in a gray area, I’m pretty black and white when it comes to seasons. If the calendar reads that its fall, it needs to feel like fall, not some held-over version of summertime that can and will leave at a moment’s notice — most likely on the day that I send my kids to school in shorts.

With fall officially here, I can enjoy all

of the things that I love about it (barbecue and festivals) and along the way sprinkle in a few new things (cooking butternut squash — well and apple picking).

Combining the old with the new makes life interesting at any age. Just ask my inlaws who recently took up Tai Chi. Change offers us possibility and encourages us to see things differently. It allows us to grow, as it inspires us to be and do our best. With that in mind, we’ve been working on some changes to the design and presentation of CURRENTS. As you flip through this month’s issue, you’ll see different fonts and layout designs.

Turn to page 68, and you’ll notice even more changes as we now highlight three events on the Currently page as opposed to one. There are so many interesting events happening in our area that we decided we couldn’t continue to limit this page to merely one of them. Every month, you can count on us to deliver you The Big Three. If you’re really adventurous, you’ll check out all three events.

In our calendar, you’ll notice four icons in the header: Date Night, Girls’ Night Out, Family Fun and Me Time.

This is our way of helping you make the

absolute most of your free time. If you and your husband have a date night on the calendar, check our listings to see what we recommend. If you and your girlfriends are tired of going to the movies, look over our calendar for something different to do. Who knew you could take a cardio class for charity at KadiFit in Cornelius on November 17?

Now you know.

We have more changes in the works, and you’ll see them soon enough. In the meantime, enjoy the anticipation and please let us know what you think of what we’ve done so far. If there’s something you’d like to see in the magazine, please send me an e-mail at lori@lncurrents.com.

We live in a thriving area full of fascinating people, places and things. It’s our job to highlight those elements in an interesting way each month, and it’s a job we take seriously. So enjoy all the changes fall brings as you sit back with this month’s issue of CURRENTS and know that there is plenty more to look forward to.

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

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

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Christmas Morning A Christmas Shop

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

Maria Orozco and Julian Morales opened Sprinkles Bakery & Cafe in Cornelius at Jetton Village in September.

Baking a New History Julian Morales

and Maria Orozco cook up something new (and familiar) at Jetton Village

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Julian Morales didn’t take the normal path to becoming a baker. He’s an industrial engineer who majored in operations and later earned an MBA. He worked in the printing business in his native Colombia before a cousin’s business venture intrigued he and his wife, Maria Orozco, enough to move to the United States.

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“My cousin bought this trademark called Spudnut, and he said he was doing great with it,” recalls Morales. “He offered to train me in the business, so I spent two years in Illinois learning everything from the ground up.”

Last month, he and Orozco opened Sprinkles Bakery & Café in Cornelius’ Jetton Village, where they serve official Spudnut Doughnuts.

Some folks might remember Spudnut Shops from the 1940s through the 1960s.

Founded by brothers Al and Bob Pelton of Salt Lake City, Utah after they ate potato-based doughnuts in Germany, Spudnut Shops were selling approximately 400,000 doughnuts a day in the United States in 1964.

“Spudnuts are a potato-based doughnut.

They’re easier to digest and less greasy,” explains Morales, who has the rights to the original recipe. “It’s completely different than a regular doughnut.”

Morales gets up every day at 4 a.m. to make the doughnuts fresh. “We never keep doughnuts for the next day, never,” says Morales, who also created a salad and sandwich menu for Sprinkles. In addition to menu staples such as the pulled pork sandwich and homemade chicken salad, Sprinkles also offers specialty sandwiches like Green Alfalfa

& Company, which features homemade babaghanoush, almond butter, provolone cheese, alfalfa sprouts, fresh tomato, organic spring mix, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

“It’s something different,” says Morales. “I won’t be selling hamburgers over here.”

Morales is also quick to say that he’ll prepare eggs any way a customer requests them. “My cousin said that over here in America there aren’t many people ‘breaking the eggs’ when you want breakfast. Most of the big chains have some frozen egg already made,” he explains. “We were aware of that, and we agreed that we are going to break the eggs. When you come here you can ask for eggs over easy, over hard, scrambled, pasted, poached, you name it, we will prepare the eggs the way you want them.”

When selecting a location for their business, the Lake Norman area was an obvious choice. The couple wanted a growing community so they could grow their business with it, and Orozco, who painted the Romero Britto-inspired murals on the walls of Sprinkles, also has family in Mooresville and Statesville.

“When you come here [Lake Norman] for the first time, you see the lake, you see the overview of the region, you fall in love,” says Morales, who hopes customers feel the same about his doughnuts.

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Ben Sherrill

Sprinkles specializes in Spudnut Doughnuts, which are potato based.

The Scoop Sprinkles Bakery & Café Jetton Village 19826 North Cove Road, Cornelius Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cuisine by Cami

Get up close and personal with the people who make CURRENTS happen

Behind the Pages Name: Larry Preslar Whole Wheat Pearled CousCous with Dried Fruit, Toasted Nuts and Feta Cheese

Title: Creative Director at SPARK Publications How long have you been working on CURRENTS? I’ve actually worked with Sharon Simpson on CURRENTS from the very beginning, from the initial logo design and mockup page designs to this issue you hold in your hands.

What kinds of things do you do for the magazine?

I take all the beautiful photography and well-written words and merge them with the beautiful ads to create award-winning covers and page designs. My team at SPARK Publications and I get to do this EVERY MONTH! We then create the pages for the website, where a whole different set of readers and advertisers gets to see how the lake lives.

Oh yeah, there are lots of creative challenges the publisher throws my way — projects like the Lake Norman’s Next Top Model contest logo and website designs, media kits, sales sheets, and more. I love it!

What do you enjoy about it?

See above! All that plus working

Larry Preslar

with the best team in the business.

The CURRENTS staff includes a bunch of the nicest people you will ever meet, and they really care about the lake and its people. That kind of commitment is always fun and gives creative energy to my team and me. It’s a blast.

What role does art play in telling a story?

In this age of instant gratification, short attention spans and information overload, a clever image or clean, open design will stop someone in her tracks. Then the words can take over. When a great image, clean layout and clever headline come together, it’s a beautiful thing.

One thing about you that will surprise people: I’m a geek. I love computers and gadgets! I also love Star Trek, comics and movies about super heroes like Iron Man and Spiderman. And I enjoy the occasional comic book or sci-fi convention. Wait ...

I may be a nerd, too.

Be sure to check out the Lake Norman CURRENTS’ blog at www.lncurrents.com. Read about the adventures of our fearless editor, Lori K. Tate, as she enjoys and learns about all the Lake Norman area has to offer.

Lori K. Tate Editor

Whole Wheat Pearled CousCous with Dried Fruit, Toasted Nuts and Feta Cheese Ingredients 1 package whole wheat pearled couscous (available at Harris Teeter) 1 can chicken broth plus water if necessary 1 package dried berry blend 1 small package chopped hazelnuts, toasted 1 small package chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted 1 6-ounce package feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey Dash of aged balsamic if desired Instructions Using suggested amount of water, substitute one can chicken broth (14 ounces), add water if needed. Bring broth to a boil, add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat immediately. *Do not follow package directions. Let stand five minutes.

Chop berry blend into bite-size pieces, toast nuts on a paper plate in microwave in one-minute increments until browned. Will range between two and three minutes depending upon your microwave.

In large bowl, combine couscous, berries, toasted nuts and cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and agave nectar or honey, adding more if needed. If desired add a dash (1/4 teaspoon) of aged balsamic vinegar. The desired consistency and look is moist and glossy. Add cracked pepper if desired. This is a sweet and savory dish that is delightful warm or cold. Bon Appetit!

About Cami Cami Ferguson has had a passion for cooking since she was a child. Her Italian grandmother taught her how to make meatballs, lasagna, stuffed artichokes and more, while her dad specialized in soul food. A personal chef in the Lake Norman area, Cami shares a delicious recipe with CURRENTS each month. For more information, visit www.cuisinebycami.com.

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Unlikely Author

An Army Security Agency veteran connects the dots from the Vietnam War

Fifteen years ago, decades after returning from deployment to Southeast Asia, Lonnie Long was browsing the shelves of a bookstore when he came upon a book about the Vietnam War. After skimming just a few chapters, he became amazed at what he was reading. In his hands, printed publicly for

the first time, were factually correct, accurate stories that contained previously classified information recounting several of the formerly highly classified actions of the Army Security Agency (ASA), the precursor to the National Security Agency (NSA), and the agency he served with during his 15-month deployment to Vietnam.

Long immediately returned home to his computer and began conducting research of his own. Pulling from a host of sources, as well as contacting top federal intelligence agencies, Long began compiling intelligence information for every month the ASA had been in the country with the hope that his findings might connect the dots about many of the discrepancies and incomplete information associated with the war.

Years later, with an overfilled binder and hundreds of electronic folders, the Davidson resident knew he had the makings of a groundbreaking book.

Unlikely Warriors — The Army Security Agency’s Secret War in Vietnam 1961–1973,

Do Good

scheduled for November 12 and December 3 at Ada Jenkins from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.adajenkins.org.

7th Annual Turkey Drive On November 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, you can drop off a frozen turkey or monetary donation to any David Weekley Homes Charlotte–area model home. This effort benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. David Weekley Homes will give $10 to the non-profit organization for every turkey donated. Last year the event collected approximately 1,000 turkeys for those in need. Visit www.davidweekleyhomes.com for specific Lake Norman-area information.

Angels & Sparrows Angels & Sparrows in Huntersville serves nourishing lunches Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. yearround to anyone who needs help. You can help by volunteering in the following capacities: data input, dining room helper, driver, food pantry stocking, fundraising, gardening, greeter, kitchen helper, history and scrapbook maintenance/photography, landscaping, maintenance/handyman services and volunteer coordination. You can also help by donating canned stocks of all kinds (beef, chicken, vegetable), canned fruit and vegetables, coffee, gallon-size tea, paper products (dessert plates, paper towels, soup bowls), gift cards to any grocery store, and freezer bags (gallon and quart). For more information, visit www. angelsandsparrows.org.

From left, Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn, co-authored Unlikely Warriors — The Army Security Agency’s Secret War in Vietnam 1961-1973.

Make a difference in our community this holiday season

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Ada Jenkins Center Ada Jenkins Center is located in Davidson and has the mission of improving the quality of life for the residents of our communities through the integrated delivery of health, education, and human services. The center is always looking for volunteers to help it carry out its mission.

All volunteers must attend a New Volunteer Orientation program. The next two are

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Drive Fore Food Golfers can play Verdict Ridge in Denver for $40 and a grocery bag of canned food on November 16 to mark the club’s 15th anniversary. The food will be donated to a local food bank. Cart fees,

self-published through www.iuniverse.com, chronicles the 12-year history of the Army Security Agency’s mission during the Vietnam War as told by Long, a veteran of the 3rd Radio Research Unit. It includes “After Action” reports, personal interviews and formerly highly classified documents obtained through diligent research and information requests to a host of federal agencies, including the NSA. “The book is a perspective of the war that has never been told, and the reception has been incredibly positive,” says Long, who coauthored the book with life-long friend, Air Force veteran and Oak Ridge, North Carolina resident, Gary Blackburn. “This is a story many thought would never be told. I have had veterans buy multiple copies so that their kids and grandkids would know what they did. Historians are praising it, and the book is helping connect the dots with information that has gone undiscovered for years.”

— by Mike Savicki Photography courtesy of Lonnie Long The Scoop Unlikely Warriors is available at Barnes & Noble bookstores and online at www.amazon.com.

A Facebook page contains additional photos and background documentation, as well as information about upcoming discussions, presentations and signings. range balls and lunch are included. For more information, visit www.verdictridge.com The Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman’s Thanksgiving Meal Drive Last year the club provided approximately 100 meals to local families in need. The club is currently looking for sponsors who can contribute $30 per meal.

If you want to help package and deliver the meals to Ada Jenkins in Davidson, mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 26 from 7-11 a.m. E-mail Marsha at marsha@seealternatives. co for more details.

Mooresville Soup Kitchen The Mooresville Soup Kitchen is a non-denominational, faith-based organization whose mission is to provide nourishing meals, fellowship and encouragement to those in need.

You can help by volunteering for a cook team, driving to assigned grocery stores for donations or helping in house with food sorting, distribution and clean up. Student volunteers are welcome but must be 14 or older to work in the dining room or back room and 16 or older to work in the kitchen. For more information, visit www. mooresvillesoupkitchen.com.

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Helping families remember

someone they love is our goal at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services. For five generations our family has worked with other local families to create a meaningful experience, offering funeral options tailored to their needs. We are proud to be a part of the Lake Norman community and proud to carry on the tradition of excellence started by the Raymer family in 1989.

Thank you for allowing our family to guide and comfort you through the loss of a loved one.

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The Improv Vikings perform regularly at the Fox & the Hound in Huntersville.

The Art of Spontaneity

The Improv Vikings bring a unique brand of humor to the lake On their website, the Improv Vikings have a saying that helps illustrate its

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mission: “The first time the Vikings invaded the world it was funny. But this time it will be hilarious!”

Comprised of a group of seven individuals (two women and five men) who all work professional jobs during the day, the Improv Vikings flex their creative muscles during the evening hours with performances and classes based locally, including the Fox & the Hound at Birkdale Village.

The group is the brainchild of Rachel Lock and Liz Keating Doten, who met and trained with the Charlotte Comedy Theater.

When they began researching the Charlotte area, they discovered a need for more comedy show opportunities, specifically in the Lake Norman area.

For each performance, the Improv Vikings take the audience into consideration when determining what type of show they will develop. Each show is typically geared toward a more mature audience.

“We do short form improv,” says Lock.

“We do several different games where we ask for audience input throughout . . .

For example, we’ll say we’re going to do a

Viking rap. We’ll ask for a one-syllable name and then come up with a rap around that.”

Lock says coming up with the spontaneous sketches is easy when working with such a funny group of cast members.

“I feel like they are incredibly supportive and take the fundamental idea of ‘yes,’ which is a fundamental element of improv and put it into action,” says Lock. “They are some of the most creative, quick-thinking people I’ve ever met in my entire life.”

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The Improv Vikings focus on short form improv.

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Shop & Tell Rumor Has It

Anjolique Bridal and Formal has moved from a 5,000-square-foot location at Birkdale Village to downtown Cornelius. Owner Maria Navarro says the new 9,000-squarefoot space located behind Rite Aid helps her better serve her customers. “We needed the space because we do bridal, prom, pageant and mother-of-the-bride,” explains Navarro.

“This space helps us serve all of those groups.”

The daughter of an expert seamstress, Navarro started her business in a small space at the Main Street Marketplace in Lincolnton in 2004. Seven months later she rented a 3,000-square-foot store in downtown Lincolnton. She has since closed the Lincolnton location and moved everything under one roof in Cornelius.

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has added a new dimension to her Cornelius boutique — shoes. “I’ve always loved the shoes at Sloan [in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood], and I felt their selection was a perfect fit for our clothing,” says Rinkert.

“When I approached the Sloan girls [Jill and Courtney Sloan], they were so receptive and had such a great enthusiasm for bringing their looks to the lake.”

The pop-up store is called Sloan Shoes, and the collection features jewelry and handbags, along with the latest in designer footwear, from casual to evening wear. Look for brands like Cordani, Yosi Samra, Superga, 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, Antelope, Pelle Moda, Michael

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We’re not the type to spread rumors, but The Rumor Mill Market opened in Davidson this past August. The multi-vendor marketplace is the brainchild of Janie Blackstock and Scott Slusarick. The couple, now engaged, met during the Davidson Community Players’ 2012 production of Rumors, hence the name.

The market is housed in a 2,200-squarefoot space that used to be a cotton mill. The couple is planning to expand next door, bringing the total square footage to 5,700. “We have eclectic finds,” explains Slusarick, who made the Ball jar pendant lights hanging over the cash register. “We carry art, antiques and vintage stuff. …We like to take old things and make them new.” The Rumor Mill Market, 217 A Depot Street, Davidson, look for The Rumor Mill Market on Facebook.

Frank Schuster and Gary Skaggs opened Seasons At The Lake in Davidson this past September. “We offer high-end design interior seasonal décor,” explains Schuster. The duo took a three-year-break from retail after owning a similar shop at Birkdale Village.

Schuster and Skaggs offer seasonal décor design services for homes and businesses. One of their favorite clients is Boar’s Head, the official hotel of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

In their new Davidson space at South Main Square, you’ll find custom decorations for various holidays in all manner of styles.

“We try to find unique things,” says Schuster.

“You can come in here and pull together 20 different ribbons, and we’ll make a bow for you.” Seasons At The Lake, 428 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.seasonsatthelake.com.

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Around The Track

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Sharing The Love Larry McReynolds reflects on a lifetime full of motorsports Thanksgivings

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arry McReynolds smiles as he thinks back to his early days in NASCAR and remembers with a bit of nostalgia how he felt as the holidays approached. When he entered the sport in 1975 as a teen from Birmingham, Alabama, McReynolds was just one of three full-time employees at Rodgers Auto Leasing Racing, a small, under-funded race team based in Greenville, South Carolina. To say time off, even at the holidays, was a rarity would be an understatement.

But racing was the life he had chosen and to make it in a sport where time demands have always far exceeded those of traditional stick and ball sports, McReynolds knew he would have to make sacrifices. The holidays were no exception.

“There was Raymond Kelly, a family guy with three girls; Bill Miller, a guy with family nearby in Gaffney; and there was me. They all had somewhere to be for Thanksgiving, and I didn’t,” recalls McReynolds. “I knew it would be hard to go home to Birmingham since I had no money to fly and no time to drive, so I just did what I had to do to get through.”

Early in his career, the youngest fulltime employee at Rodgers Racing learned quickly that racing is a sport that doesn’t want anyone in its family to be alone at the holidays.

“Bob Rodgers and his wife took me under their wing and made me feel a part of their family,” he says. “That meant a lot to me, and it was in my first years that I learned that as busy as we were, the racing family cared enough to make the holidays special.”

That feeling continued as McReynolds advanced. Fast forward a decade when McReynolds became a crew chief working for some of the most famous drivers in the sport. He never forgot the holidays meant family and time to be away from the track.

He was also aware that winning came with a price.

“I don’t know if people understand

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the intensity of racing. It has always been a 12-month cycle without breaks. Even when our season stops, as it does following that last race right before Thanksgiving, we can’t walk away from it,” says McReynolds. “I tell people that when I was a crew chief and we weren’t racing, I was actually working harder. Quite often that meant going right back to the shop following Thanksgiving lunch.”

But through those years, he adds, even if he slowed for just a few hours, there

that no one should spend the holidays alone. So if we weren’t traveling, it was rare that we didn’t have a guy over to our house for Thanksgiving.”

At the end of the 2000 season, McReynolds made the difficult decision to step away from Richard Childress Racing and venture into the broadcast booth, where his holiday schedule changed once again.

“Now, as a broadcaster, my schedule is still very, very hectic, and there is no set routine, but when it gets to the holidays, I can shut it down,” he says.

Shutting it down these days means McReynolds can spend the holidays with his own family, either at their home in Mooresville, visiting his wife’s family in Florida, taking his three children to connect with his relatives still in Birmingham or escaping to a vacation property in Savannah. No matter where they might find themselves, McReynolds says

Larry McReynolds, his wife, Linda, and their three children believe in sharing family time during the holidays.

was almost always someone from the teams — a young shop worker or outof-town member of the crew who didn’t have the resources to travel — joining his family at the Thanksgiving table.

“Whether I was with Robert Yates or even Childress, I’d see it everywhere,” McReynolds remembers. “The younger guys didn’t have the time or the resources to go home for Thanksgiving, so Linda and I would open our home up to them. Linda, especially, believed

Thanksgiving is still as much about family as it has always been.

“To me, the most traditional holiday that is certainly about family is Thanksgiving. You never know when that last Thanksgiving or Christmas might be, so it is important to make the most out of each and every single one,” he says. “And any time you can get as many of the family members together for the holidays, no matter where you are, that makes it special.”

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hen Judy Rose made the decision to accept the UNC Charlotte athletic director appointment in 1990, she was understandably apprehensive.

There were only two other females serving in her position in all of NCAA Division I sports, and they were both on the West Coast. She would have no local female mentor. And she wondered if accepting an administrative job might take her away from the playing fields (particularly the basketball courts) and squelch her competitive side where wins and losses mattered.

Fast-forward 23 years and the Denver resident is now considered to be one of the most successful and respected athletic directors in the nation. She has helped the 49ers grow into a fully funded NCAA athletic program and has developed nearly $100 million of athletic facilities, venues, services and programs on campus. And with the recent opening of Jerry Richardson Stadium, she has successfully orchestrated bringing major college football to Charlotte.

What drew you to athletic administration?

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Mine is a timing story, and I’m a product of Title IX. I went straight through Winthrop to grad school at Tennessee and had basketball on my resume.

When we graduated with our masters, all the girls were getting the college offers. I had the experience and the degree, so I came to Charlotte. Unlike the men’s programs, if you were a woman, you also had to teach, so I coached basketball, tennis and oversaw the lifeguards. Then we grew so fast as a university that we were given the choice of either coaching or administration, so I chose the office. And when the mandate came from the state that the AD could not also coach men’s football or basketball, I was recommended to the position.

How has your job changed through the years?

Fundraising is now a big — a huge — element of the job. When I took the job years ago, ADs didn’t Denver’s Judy Rose became athletic director of UNC Charlotte in 1990 and is considered to be one of the most successful and respected athletic directors in the country.

I don’t even have to be on it, I can just see it.

And I’ll tell you, sometimes in the mornings when I’m getting ready to leave and I’m looking straight ahead at the water from my car, I just stop and look.

And, lastly, Lake Norman. What do you look forward to when you head to your home in Denver each evening?

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Rose says the first UNC Charlotte football game was electric.

the dollar. I’m a believer that intercollegiate athletics is amateur sports, and we need to trend carefully on paying players because there will be unintended consequences. Our mission is that we are amateur sports, and we are a part of the university, not apart from it.

The water. It is a sedative to me. It is absolutely worth it to be near the water. And

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

spend much time doing this at all. I had done a fundraising auction and several other events, but now I have to sell the product. My husband says I never ask for anything for myself, but I’m not afraid to ask for the school. I’ve been called a bulldog, but that’s because I believe so much in athletics.

Football is the newest game on campus. How is the first season going for you?

Better than I ever imagined. I long thought about what it would be like at the first game, but it was more electric. When our team ran out of the tunnel with the American flag, the state flag and the 49ers flag, I had tears. And you’re not supposed to cry at football.

Here’s a funny story. After the ceremonial coin toss, when the group of us was near the elevator, I heard a roar. We had intercepted a pass and scored, and I missed our first touchdown. People said it was silly, but it mattered to me.

Rethink.

Why do you think it is important for UNCC to have a football team?

We have tons of alums in the Charlotte region that weren’t connected to the school when we were a commuter college, and I feel badly about that. Football can get them connected, and I’m already seeing it happen.

The city also needs it. I am seeing neighbors starting to fly our flag, and that’s because of the “all day Saturday” feeling of football and the pride in our hometown product.

What have you learned from a lifetime in sports?

Most recently, I have learned that I am troubled by our industry and what’s going on nationally. The almighty dollar has certainly changed the landscape to where geography doesn’t play a role in conference affiliations.

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The best way to consider how you want to approach the upcoming season is by looking back. What have been moments over the years that you have just loved? What are things you wish were a part of how you celebrate?

What traditions do you follow now?

How do you decorate? How do you honor others? How do you take care of yourself during this time?

Know what you want

The first step for having a holiday season that brings you joy is knowing what you and those you care for most need to feel happy, healthy, whole and loved this holiday season. After looking back, it is time to really focus on this year. What feeling do you most want to have this year? What do you wish for your loved ones? What experiences would allow you to have a glorious time this year?

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really Start planning for your most joyous season yet time to serve others or fewer places to be. Maybe some traditions need to be let go or new ones need to be started.

How would you like to honor people in your life?

Know your limit

Soon, invitations, holiday greetings and wish lists will start rolling in. Before they do, get really clear about how much you can and want to do. How many nights do you want to be away from your house each week? Will you accept every invitation that you are offered or pick

and choose the ones that bring you the greatest joy or sense of connection? What can you afford to spend on gifts without putting yourself in debt or stressing yourself out? Really determine your limit and then find ways to keep to it.

Come up with creative gifts you can make. Be honest when you turn down an invitation (for example, I only miss one bedtime a week, and I am honest about that when someone invites me to an event and I’m already missing a bedtime that week.) Honoring your truth is a way of honoring others.

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ith the calendar flipping to November, we have officially hit the most wonderful time of the year.

Wait, did you just pause when reading that?

While the holidays should be a lovely time for family togetherness and personal reflection, it often doesn’t turn out that way. An overscheduled calendar, demanding relatives and financial strain can sometimes make what should be a merry season not so merry.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be that way. Here, we offer five intentional ways to approach the holiday season so it is, indeed, a bright spot this year.

Set boundaries and expectations

Is one of the reasons you hate the holidays because you always see the aunt who insists on commenting on your weight, children (or lack thereof) or job? This year, it’s time to teach Aunt Doris how to treat you (politely, of course). When she starts in, simply look at her and say, “this isn’t a productive conversation for us to have” and change the subject. Moreover, if you are going to be doing things differently this year, set expectations early and clearly with family members.

Take care of yourself

When things get busy, it is easy to let our own self-care go in order to make time. We eat less healthy, drink less water, sleep less, move less and give ourselves less of what we need in order to give others more. Here’s the catch, though: that solution actually drains us and leaves us less able to care for others long term.

Make sure there are several things you are doing every day, even when things are frantic, to care for you. A healthy and whole you is always a happier you.

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very day heroes make up the fabric of our community. Elizabeth Hobson is one of them, and many other everyday heroes who call Lake Norman home are part of her survival story.

Four years ago Hobson was a middle school teacher hiding a painful secret. She was a victim of domestic violence. She met her first boyfriend at 15 and married him at 19. The fairytale ended.

Escaping the violence

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When Hobson returned home from work, she was forced to turn over her phone, keys and wallet to her husband. She was not allowed access to bank accounts or to leave home without his permission. Many nights she slept in the hallway outside her three children’s bedrooms to protect them from the hands of their own father.

“You don’t realize how precious your freedom is until it’s taken away from you,” says Hobson.

Students began noticing her bruises. The violence escalated, leaving Hobson with torn wrist ligaments and a skull fracture. A school resource officer and principal confronted Hobson about the physical abuse. By alerting the magistrate and the Davidson Police Department, Hobson received help from an officer and took the first step in escaping her 11-year abusive marriage.

“If they had not intervened, I don’t know that I’d be here,” says Hobson.

Like many domestic violence victims, Hobson had left her abusive husband before, but she lacked the economic resources and support to stay away.

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At her first court hearing, Hobson came alone and thought the lawyer asking for her personal documents was a public defender, but it was her husband’s lawyer. An attorney with Safe Alliance, a nonprofit that offers crisis services for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse victims, intervened. He offered

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paying it forward Four years ago Elizabeth Hobson was a middle school teacher hiding a painful secret. She was a victim of domestic violence. Today she has a new life, thanks to her courage and a caring community.

to represent her for free and helped her find family counseling services through Safe Alliance (formerly known as United Family Services).

A court order removed her spouse from the home. He retaliated by clearing out all the furniture and cutting off power and

water to the family home. The Ada Jenkins Center and Crisis Assistance Ministries helped her restore electricity, heat and water services.

Hobson also turned to another local nonprofit, The Bin, which provided beds and other furnishing needs for her family.

“The Bin helps people who’ve fallen on hard times and gives them that first step to move forward. It’s usually thousands of dollars to buy beds, mattresses and furniture, and often women in my situation don’t have it,” she explains.

Starting over

“It’s a leap, liking jumping off a cliff, but you can pick up those pieces and make

something that looks very different but beautiful at the same time,” she says.

Both a single mom and a mom of a child with autism, she had to be resourceful with her money. Hobson has a degree in finance and decided to use her financial skills and life experience to help others.

Today, she is a financial advisor for Consolidating Planning in Huntersville.

Her specialty is working with families with special needs and charitable donations.

She says many special needs families do not realize the resources available to them.

Hobson also founded Run to Overcome, an annual race held in March, that brings public, private and charter schools together to raise funds for special needs classrooms.

Giving back

Hobson’s life has come full circle. She now serves the agencies that helped her family get back on its feet, as she is a public speaker for Safe Alliance and a board member of The Bin. “Now that we are in this great place, I want to pay it forward. There are lifesaving resources in the community that are available to anyone, ” she says. “One person can make a negative impact on your life, but there are thousands of people in this community that will make the same amount of difference in a positive way.”

Hobson, mother of three, is now a financial planner specializing in families with special needs and charitable donations.

The Scoop For more information regarding Ada Jenkins Center, visit www.adajenkins.org; The Bin, visit www.test.the-bin.org; Crisis Assistance Ministry, www.crisisassistance.org; Safe Alliance, visit www.safealliance.org.

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“All of these are maximum or medium security prisons,” explains Tim. “It’s usually the worst of the worst, the gang leaders and the hardnosed guys. It’s usually not the guys who are religious already.”

Tim and a team of volunteers typically pick a prison in North or South Carolina and spend their entire weekend focusing on building a Christian community among the inmates. “These are people who are there long enough to create that environment,” says Tim. “We go in on a Thursday at 3 p.m. and end around 4 p.m. on a Sunday. We only come out to sleep at night, but otherwise we’re there at the prison.”

It’s all part of the Kairos Ministry, which for years has taken the religious message into prisons in 31 states and nine countries. The Fangmeiers say the movement has vastly grown from its grass roots inception in the 1960s to an organization that now has more than 30,000 volunteers impacting prisons and criminals.

“We respect them as individuals, and we never ask why they’re there,” says Tim. “We have a theme that we use — listen, listen, love, love.”

The idea is to show inmates that someone cares, and as Tim puts it, it’s an effort to “change their hearts.” But to do that takes more than just sessions of religious talk

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im and Rae Fangmeier of Davidson are living their lives in a way that few people could ever truly imagine. Their version of giving back to the community has taken them to places where most wouldn’t even consider going (or at the very least feel outside their comfort zones). For years, Tim, a reverend in Davidson, has been taking his message inside prison walls and straight to some of the most violent criminals around.

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Davidson’s Tim and Rae Fangmeier share supreme moments with prisoners all over Rae and Tim Fangmeier of Davidson prepare cookies to deliver to prisoners via the Kairos Ministry.

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On any given visit, the group will bring 4,500 to 6,000 cookies to just one prison, and they’re always homemade from friends or other volunteers in the region.

[YMCA] have consistently made 100 dozen cookies on any given weekend,” she says.

“People want to help, and it’s interesting to me how involved people truly want to be.”

A surprise mission Tim is quick to tell you he never thought he would be doing this. In fact, he initially turned down the offer to visit a prison for the ministry. “I was initially asked to go on a weekend visit in Florida in 1979, and I said, ‘That’s not for me,’ ” he recalls.

But 10 years later, he was encouraged to

The Scoop For more information on Reverend Tim Fangmeier, visit www.giftedpeople.org. For more information on Kairos Prison Ministry International, visit www.kpmifoundation.org.

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between his team and the inmates. “We also bring food, not just for the small group we’re working with, but for the entire prison,” says Tim. Some North Carolina prisons can house up to hundreds or even thousands of people.

On any given visit, the group will bring 4,500 to 6,000 cookies to just one prison, and they’re always homemade from friends or other volunteers in the region. Rae says she’s always asking her Lake Norman friends to help her bake dozens of cookies. “My water aerobics friends at the Lake Norman Y

reconsider it, and he did. “Initially, I was very anxious. But now I see it as probably one of the best uses of my time,” he says. “I come away on a high. I never imagined how useful it would really be. I’ve come into interaction with more types of belief systems than I ever did as a pastor of a traditional church.”

Kairos is Greek and means “the supreme moment.” Tim and Rae say that’s exactly how they look at every weekend when they go into a prison hoping to make a difference. “This is their supreme time with God,” says Tim. “It blows their mind because no one has ever treated them like this before.”

Blair Miller anchors the evening newscasts for WSOC-TV, Channel 9. He’s lived in Cornelius for the past three years and is a contributing writer to CURRENTS.

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The Cork and Cask spins a delicious vibe

by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

Out of the ordinary

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he vinyl spinning on the turntable at The Cork and Cask in Cornelius sets the tone for the new Lake Norman gathering place, sounding out the unique rhythm of this hangout.

The Bailey Road spot is contemporary — yet retro. Nostalgic — yet current. Standing out as a cozy bar with a cleverly crafted menu, it also features a shop that stocks a wide selection of wine and large format craft beer.

“It’s a tutorial and educational food experience,” says co-owner Brian Fay.

Ordinary held no appeal for Fay and coowner Ryan Vaccarino. Instead, they designed an establishment that leaves guests satisfied — with the complete experience.

“It’s a nice, friendly neighborhood pub,” customer Jim Bailey says. “It’s very popular.

From left, owners Ryan Vaccarino and Brian Fay describe Cork and Cask in Cornelius as a "tutorial and educational food experience."

a rhythm All Its Own The Block and Board menu option enables patrons to pick two, three or five choices from artisan cheese and Charcuterie selections, such as McCall’s Cheddar Porter, Asher Blue and Farmhouse Prosciutto.

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The food is very good. It’s a nice little place to come and relax. It has a draw about it. It’s comfortable. You come in, they know you, and you know them.”

The spot opened near popular restaurant 131 Main in early September after three years of concept development. Vaccarino and Fay had worked together at a local country club, as sous chef and food and beverage director. To round out the team, they added Andrea Cameron, also known as the “wine gal,” to handle sales,

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marketing and promotions. Since the opening, they have continued to hire select staff.

The menu at The Cork and Cask turns to specialty artisan products to tantalize guests. Culinary-trained Vaccarino varies the

options on the select menu to keep it fresh and interesting.

“The idea is to have good ingredients, do as little as you can to them and let them shine,” Vaccarino explains.

The Block and Board menu option

enables patrons to pick two, three or five choices from artisan cheese and Charcuterie selections, such as McCall’s Cheddar Porter, Asher Blue and Farmhouse Prosciutto. Guests can add items such as sundried cherries and mission fig marmalade to the board.

Bar Bites are tasty morsels, such as The Clemenza, which is skewers of Buffalo Mozzarella, Caprese tomatoes and sweet basil with an aged balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. The Sisters of Noah features a Basque olive mix, Udee Blue Chips feature kettle chips tossed with truffle oil, parsley and pecorino. mixed French picholines, Spanish montequilla and coquillo olives marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano.

Grinders at lunch include the Arthur Digby Sellers, comprising roast beef, horseradish cheddar, arugula, local tomatoes and Lusty Monk honey mustard. Cornelius bakery Our Daily Bread supplies the bread, and they purchase sweets, including chocolate truffles and shattered chocolate, from local purveyors, They search far and wide for their microbrewery beers and their wines. “The beer is completely craft,” Vaccarino says. “We try to focus on what everybody else doesn’t have.”

For the wine, they choose from boutique wineries. “We kind of like to chase the obscure wines,” Fay says.

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hours. At other times, baby boomers drop in to spin their own vinyl.

While the guests are as varied as the wine and beer offerings, they all find harmony at this neighborhood spot.

The Scoop The Cork and Cask 9624 Bailey Road – Suite F Cornelius, 704.765.5490 www.thecorkandcasknc.com Hours: Tue-Thu: 12-10:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sun: 12-5 p.m.; Mon: closed

Comfortably Cool The Cork and Cask also offers catering and hosts special events, such as beer and wine pairings, office gatherings, birthday parties and networking events.

The décor balances classic with modern.

Divided into distinct areas, the deep space with its checkered floor invites guests with black chairs accented by cushy retro — yet modernized — pillows that add a pop of color.

Reaching Quiet, a Charlotte-area design company, created the concrete and volcano agate bar. Huntersville’s Crafty Beer Guys installed the custom-built beer tower, a draft beer delivery system that provides efficiency and quality.

An antique radio, band posters, album covers and maps of wine regions signal the owners’ interests. Additional flea market finds add an unorthodox touch.

“We wanted to do something where it feels like an extension of our lives,” Fay says. “We wanted a comfortable place where people could relax with friends.”

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Give thanks for

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thanksgiving wines Blended wines are a perfect embodiment of what our country is all about

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love Thanksgiving. I love having family and friends around our table and taking long moments to contemplate all the blessings we have as Americans. It also helps that I enjoy roasted turkey.

Every Thanksgiving at our house we make a point of having domestic wine with our meal.

After all, it’s our country and its bounty that we’re celebrating. This year we’ll be going with wines that are an embodiment of the phrase “E Pluribus Unum.” “Out of many, one” refers to the fact that the United States was formed as a cohesive single nation when the 13 original colonies joined together. It also covers the fact that people from so many diverse nations have come together as Americans. That touches home for me because I’m one of them.

E Pluribus Vinum How does wine fit into all this? That’s easy, we’re talking about blended wines. Blended wines are made by assembling together individual wines made from several different grapes — out of many, one. By combining grape varieties, winemakers can accentuate a wine’s virtues or ameliorate its weak points. Maybe they add a touch of spice to the aroma or a bit A red Meritage must be made from a blend of at least two of the following varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot or Carmenère, with no varietal comprising more than 90 percent of the blend.

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more body to the texture. An example; Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red grapes, but it can be extremely tannic when young. A little Merlot can round out those harsh tannins and tame Cabernet’s innate aggressiveness.

There’s a flip side. Adding a splash of Cabernet to a wine that’s primarily Merlot produces an end product that has more body and structure. What we end up with is a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Blending is the basis for the world-famous wines of Bordeaux in France. They are a blend of five grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Alone, each of these grapes can produce superb wines. Together, they soar to great heights.

But, however wonderful Bordeaux wines may be, they don’t fit my domestic wine criterion for Thanksgiving. Be not afraid, there’s a great American version that fits the bill.

Marrying merit and heritage Back in the late eighties American winemakers were frustrated. They wanted to try their hand at blending domestic wines in a Bordeaux style but couldn’t label them as Bordeaux because the name is strictly reserved for wines from that region alone. So they came up with a name that’s a blend in and of itself. It’s a combination of merit and heritage — Meritage.

A red Meritage must be made from a blend of at least two of the following varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot or Carmenère, with no varietal comprising more than 90 percent of the blend. Winemakers have to be licensed to be able to use the Meritage name. Although not stipulated by the licensing agreement, the Meritage Alliance strongly recommends that wineries use only their best grapes in their Meritage wines and that they limit production.

Only the best for Meritage; that sounds perfect to pair with a Thanksgiving turkey.

Hi, Ho, Rhône Ranger

Le Cigare Volant is a Rhône Rangers wine that’s linked to an interesting saga.

One of the Rhône Ranger wines that I enjoy is Cigare Volant made by Randall Grahm at Bonny Doon Vineyard. I enjoy it because it’s a great wine, but I also get a kick out of the tale behind it. Cigare Volant is the French term for a flying saucer. In the 1950s, people throughout France began

reporting UFO sightings. The sightings were popularized by heavy media attention and became a national concern.

The good souls of Châteauneuf-du-Pape were so concerned about the potential effects the UFOs might have on their wine, that the mayor banned UFOs from landing in local vineyards. He went as far as decreeing that any Cigare Volant which should land on the territory of the community would be immediately held in custody. Since then no UFOs have landed, so what he did must be working.

A neat story, but back to E Pluribus Unum. The phrase is going to be what defines the wines we’ll be sharing at dinner towards the end of the month. What better way to toast our country and what perfect wines to pair with that roasted turkey. I can hardly wait. Enjoy.

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Another great blended red wine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, also has a home in France, in the southern Rhône region.

Traditionally, these wines can be made with a blend of 13 grapes, although regulations now list up to 18. An interesting note is that some of the grapes in this red wine are white.

They add a smoothing element to the wine.

While there are 18 players on the stage, the main actor is Grenache, aided by Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Over on this side of the pond there is a group of winemakers known as the Rhône Rangers. Their mission is to produce blended wines on the level of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and some of the other wines of the Rhône region. For a wine to qualify as a Rhône Rangers wine, the winery must be a member of the organization and 75 percent of the wine’s content must include one or more of the traditional Rhône grape varieties as approved by the French government.

Rhône Rangers are spread out all over the West coast, but the biggest cluster of them is

in the Paso Robles region of California. There is no indication on a label that lets you know a winemaker is in the Rhône Rangers group.

Ask your wine merchant to find one for you or go to the website, www.rhonerangers.org, to see a listing of members, you may see a name you recognize.

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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Game On

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urn the clock back several years and imagine you are Nancy Ellington trying to think of ways to keep your three children, Malia, Hannah and Brandon, busy while playing outside on a Saturday morning. Your family lives in a Cornelius neighborhood where it is safe to run and bike on the streets, so you devise an activity that involves the four of you running the half mile loop outside your front door for a set period of time and counting your laps. You hope it will do the trick.

But on this particular day, your eldest daughter, Malia, wants to take it to the

if Malia Ellington of Davidson discovered multi-sport competition at age 11 and hasn't looked back.

Malia Ellington hits her stride as a runner and triathlete

it is springtime, and you know the local pool is open, you suggest everyone take a swim so all the kids can complete their first unofficial triathlon together.

The idea works like a charm.

Everyone has a great time. Your plan has an additional payoff, too. Your daughter, Malia, then just 11, has discovered the fun of a multi-sport morning.

Local beginnings lead to the world stage Building on her first unofficial neighborhood triathlon experience, Malia Ellington has strung together a five-year racing resume already strong enough to propel her onto the national and world triathlon and running stages. At age 10, she ran her first 5k (Davidson’s Run for the Green), and by age 12, she was winning local and national triathlons through Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA) and IronKids. When she turned 13, Malia completed the popular Tri Latta Triathlon for the first time after convincing her mother she could do the distances.

“I begged and begged my mother to let me do it that first year, and she finally agreed,” recalls Malia. “I was the happiest kid around when she let me sign up.”

you can next level. She wants to run four miles as fast as she can. Not knowing how far four miles actually is, or the strains that may accompany the distance, she convinces her friends to place water bottles ahead in case she gets thirsty.

They all ride with her and cheer to the end.

But when Malia finishes, she tells you she wants to keep going. So she jumps on a bike with the others. Then, because

“Malia had no idea about the distances she’d be completing, and she actually did her first race on a mountain bike,” adds Nancy. “But that didn’t matter to her, she was hooked and she loved it.”

In her spare time, Malia quickly began checking race advertisements in the triathlon magazines that arrived in

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the mail and searching in september, the Internet for races Malia was outside the area. In 2012, Malia packed her gear crowned world and competed outside champion in her North Carolina for the first time in both triathlon age group at the and running. Triathlon itu sprint world competition took her to Florida for a sprint championships distance race and running in hyde park, to Texas for the USA Youth Outdoor Track and london.

Field Championships.

She finished the year in Vermont competing for the USAT Age Group National Championships.

Her results were fantastic and, as 2013 began, it was time for Malia to box her bike, book airline tickets, stamp her passport and compete on foreign soil. At age 16, she was ready for the fast and furious stage of draft legal triathlon. As this past summer came to a close and school began, Malia had become both a national and world age group champion who had competed for As this past summer came to a close and school began, Malia had become both a national and world Team USA in both Brazil and London. age group champion who had competed for Team USA in both Brazil and London.

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In September, she was crowned world champion in her age group at the ITU Sprint World Championships in Hyde Park, London.

“London was amazing; everything about it," Malia says with a smile. “It was my first time in Europe, and I got to see how old everything really was.

The buildings were just so historic and majestic, the whole city was beautiful. I got to train with my friends, meet new people and the race itself was great.”

It takes a village “Keeping up with Malia is an ‘it takes a village’ kind of thing,” Nancy, who is now a Davidson resident, explains. “And by a village, I mean my family, my inlaws who live in Davidson, our neighbors and friends, all her coaches, everyone at school, and all the support we receive from the community. People see her passion, and they are eager to jump in and help.

It is fantastic that so many people are behind her.”

Having the opportunity to travel

In September, Malia was crowned world champion in her age group at the ITU Sprint World Championships in Hyde Park, London.

having the opportunity to travel together as mother and daughter is hectic but enjoyable. both nancy and malia cherish their time together.

together as mother and daughter is hectic but enjoyable. Both Nancy and Malia cherish their time together.

“I remember the last night we were in London,” Nancy says. “We were staying at the airport so we would be closer for our flight. It was late, and our cab driver dropped us off at the wrong hotel at midnight. We had two suitcases, a bike case, plus all the things we had bought in London.”

“We walked a mile down the street with all our things to get to the right hotel and laughed the whole time,” Malia adds.

“So far this has been a wonderful life learning experience. You seek out the opportunities and make the most out of what is available,” Nancy says. “And there are two very special things I appreciate as a parent. First, I’m enjoying this busy schedule and everything that comes with it because I know Malia has a passion.

When she is running and when I see her finish, she always has a smile that comes from her heart, and that is so important.

Also, as a mother, I’m very lucky to be able to travel with my daughter and share the experiences.”

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Ada Jenkins Center At Ada Jenkins Center our mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of our communities through the integrated delivery of HEALTH, EDUCATION, and HUMAN SERVICES. www.adajenkins.org

TCBY Davidson Commons is swirling The Country's Best (most delicious and nutritious) FroYo! Please visit us and become a fan at tcby.charlotte.davidson. www.TCBY.com

Monkee's of Lake Norman Stroll over to Monkee's on Main Boutique to find fabulous fashions including shoes, clothing and accessories. Like what you see? Monkee's has an even bigger boutique just one mile away at the Davidson Commons Harris Teeter Shopping Center! www.monkeesoflakenorman.com

Davidson College Store The Wildcat fan shop selling Davidson apparel, gifts and more! www.davidsoncollegestore.com Davidson Village Inn Guests are always made to feel welcome at the 18 room, European style, Davidson Village Inn serving breakfast and afternoon tea daily. www.davidsonvillageinn.com Charlotte Shoe Company Enjoy an intimate personal shopping experience at Charlotte Shoe Company, where unique style and comfort meet your busy way of life! www.charlotteshoecompany.com Davidson Farmer's Market At the producer-only Davidson Farmer's Market you can expect to find homegrown veggies, meats, seafood, eggs, cheeses, honey, prepared foods, gourmet pastries, artisanal breads, flowers, herbs, plants, soaps, and more! www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org

TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Davidson where Dr. Dick Hay, Davidson graduate ‘77, has been leading a caring, skilled, and compassionate staff since 1999. www.totalbondvets.com

DELIGHT

IN DAVIDSON The Egg at Davidson “Voted Best Breakfast on the Lake”, The Egg is a local favorite, known for Awesome Food at Affordable Prices. theeggrestaurants.com

International Kitchen & Bath Stop by International Kitchen & Bath showroom and see our award winning designs, quality cabinetry, and unique ideas for your home. www.internationalkitchenandbath.com Flying Fish Seafood at Eden Street Market Impeccable Carolina seafood fresh off the boat every week oysters, clams, shrimp, dry-pack scallops, a variety “catch of the week” including: fresh tuna, grouper, snapper & more! www.flyingfishseafood.com

Carrburritos An authentic Mexican taqueria featuring fresh, sophisticated flavors served in generous portions and made on location daily. Full Bar featuring a variety of Signature Margaritas, Mexican beers and daily drink specials. www.carrburritos.com

Main Street Books Stop by Main Street Books for a leisurely browse in the oldest commercial building downtown. You’ll find books by many local authors and if you don’t see what you are looking for, we’ll order it for you. 704-892-6841

Lake Norman Company Lakeside Fine Dining at North Harbor Club. Boat to work? Retail & Storage space available.

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Lake Norman Cottage Imagine the perfect wine, beer and gift retail experience...we did at Lake Norman Cottage! Visit (by boat or car) the only waterfront, pet-friendly wine & beer shop on Lake Norman! www.lakenormancottage.com Smooth Reflections Med Spa Complimentary mimosas, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit tray.

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Cornelius Full Brick, Waterfront, Master on Main, Approximately 2 miles of Lake View, Finished Liveable Basement #2159403

Cornelius Full Brick, .56 Acres, Master on Main, Tiered Back Deck, 3 Car Garage #2164670

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DETAILS: Magnificent Tuscan Estate on Lake Norman! Relax & enjoy the fabulous BIG waterfront views w/ DEEP water,2 dbl-Decker Docks, In-ground Pool, Outdoor Kitchen & Firplc that are perfect for entertaining. This very private estate also features a 2 level Koi Pond, fabulous main level Owner's Retreat, a Lower Level Wet Bar & Billiard Rm, A secret "Guy-Cave" Workshop, Private Ramp & NO HOA fees! Gorgeous!

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Check out this month’s featured listings to find your dream home.

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Shadow Creek by Simonini Homes

Historical Estate Home

14220 Dryburgh Circle Huntersville

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 2900-3500 square feet $699,900

DETAILS: Situated on over 2 acres, this exquisite home has 5 bdrms, 5 full bths, gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces. Carriage Home has guest suite, kitchen, covered porch & grill center, 4+ car garage, a car collectors dream. Mjr renovations completed by Simonini 2012. Cozy log home w/fireplace for family gatherings. Rare opportunity to live in the heart of Davidson, w/privacy & elegance. MLS# 2182643

$415,000 5 BR 4 BA .3 acres

Details: A striking home in a new Simonini Neighborhood on the edge of Lake Norman. This twostory, ENERGY STAR rated home in the gated, Shadow Creek community overlooks a central pond, has a stucco and stone exterior and a three-car attached garage.

An open floor plan, with a first floor master suite, features a gourmet kitchen with gas appliances and a great room with a coffered ceiling which opens out onto a spacious, covered entertainment area.

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Kathy Day, Allen Tate 704 668 9656

Details: New Price! Gorgeous 5 BR 4 BA Home situated on .3 acres and located on a low traffic street in MacAulay. The open floor plan is great for Holiday Get Togethers and gatherings around the large kitchen island! Enjoy the master suite with an enormous walk-in closet with built-in shelves. The oversized attic space upstairs could be finished as a third floor. And park in a spacious 3 car garage! #2172904 Christy Walker & Associates www.christywalker.com

Over 2 Acres 4 Bedrooms; 2.5 Baths 3400 - 4000 sq. ft. $259,000 Details: Brick ranch w/ basement on 2+ acres w/ spacious back yard which backs up to Lincoln Country Club! Hardwoods, bsmt w/ wood stove & bar. Brick & screened "recreation house" w/ wood floors, fireplace & loft.

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Home Port

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Love at first sight Scott and Denise Smith love their dressed-up Mooresville mansion

Scott and Denise Smith fell in love with Chateau Lyon as soon as they saw the 8,900-square-foot property located on the shores of Lake Norman.

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hen “house love” hits, it hits hard.

Just ask Scott Smith of Mooresville, who (understandably) fell for an 8,900-square-foot gem on Lake Norman. Smith, who owns and operates Morris Costumes along with his mother, father and older sister, bought the home with wife, Denise, in April of 2012.

“I bought it for the views,” says Scott.

Situated on a peninsula, the home (known as Chateau Lyon) offers nearly 360 degrees of water vistas. So how good are the views? Suffice it to say they’re good enough for Donald Trump, whose new golf club sits directly across the lake from Chateau Lyon. In addition, the

home was recently featured on HGTV’s Extreme Homes.

Details galore

Named for its roof tiles imported from Lyon, France, the chateau is replete with Continued on page 63

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details. “I don’t think I could rebuild this house from memory if I had to,” says Scott. “There are just too many details to remember.”

To create the French country manor feel, rustic materials such as Mexican pinion tiles and exposed beams wrought from pecky cypress are brought together with richly carved, painted millwork and glass-paned doors. Architectural details like reproduction antique doorknobs and hinges and imported European fountains retrofitted as sinks give a sense of history to the home, despite the fact that it was built in the early 21st century.

The country manor style echoes throughout with arched doors that open off the main living room onto the back terrace, a carriage house-style garage, and interior walls made of aged plaster and stone bricks, making visitors imagine they’ve alighted on a French country estate.

Contrarily, the home’s technology, such as flick-of-a-switch privacy glass in the master bath and smart home controls, is ahead of its time, considering its 2003 nascence.

The Smiths and their daughters, Peyton

It’s easy to imagine Chateau Lyon’s bucolic kitchen bustling with scullery maids and cooks preparing rustic French fare; but the plethora of top-of-the-line appliances and amenities make it a modern cook’s dream.

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Above: Intricate details abound throughout Chateau Lyon.

Left: With six dishwashers and refrigerators, builtin rotisserie, and brick pizza oven, the kitchen is outfitted for serious entertaining.

Below: Iconic southern interior designer Barry Dixon handled the home’s design.

Though sizable, the kitchen is still cozy enough to be the heart of the Smith’s home. Peyton does her homework there each day, while Denise joins her to enjoy the lake views and to read.

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and Savannah, bought the home — furniture and all. “We didn’t have a dining table in our previous home,” says Scott, “Denise said to me at one point, ‘If we don’t buy the house, can we at least buy the table?’” Who can blame her after seeing its gorgeous inlaid wood.

The rest of the furnishings and decorative items are no less appealing,

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owing to the fact that the original owners were in the furniture business.

Furthermore, the original owners hired iconic southern interior designer Barry Dixon to handle the home’s design. From custom-painted wall treatments to late 19th-century English paintings set into the dining room’s built-in cabinetry, Dixon perfectly appointed every detail, blending

his signature classic southern aesthetic with distinctly old world European designs.

Cooking up a dream

It’s easy to imagine Chateau Lyon’s bucolic kitchen bustling with scullery maids and cooks preparing rustic French fare; but the plethora of top-of-the-line appliances and amenities make it a modern

cook’s dream. The six dishwashers and refrigerators, built-in rotisserie, and brick pizza oven mean this space is outfitted for serious entertaining. The copper gourmet range is both a beautiful focal point in the room and a cooking marvel. “At first, it was really intimidating to cook on,” Denise says, “but now I love it.”

Though sizable, the kitchen is still cozy enough to be the heart of the Smith’s home. Peyton does her homework there each day, while Denise joins her to enjoy the lake views and to read. The entire family appreciates the beauty of the space, as earthy French limestone sink, floors and counters contrast with luxe custom cabinetry, rich tile details, and metal accents. The simple design of the substantial range hood yields big visual impact, as does the wrought iron scrollwork chandelier.

The Smiths feel lucky to have nested here and take daily advantage of the breathtaking views. Chateau Lyon’s perfectly designed interiors and exteriors bring a little piece of the French countryside to the shores of Lake Norman.

As for that house love, it seems destined to last.

The copper gourmet range is both a beautiful focal point in the room and a cooking marvel. The entire family appreciates the beauty of the space, as earthy French limestone sink, floors and counters contrast with luxe custom cabinetry, rich tile details, and metal accents.

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The Big Three A movie, a car show and French music AmeriCarna LIVE

David DiGiuseppe — French Café Music

Not all of us can fly to Paris to enjoy an after of music in a French café. No worries because the Music @ St. Alban’s concert series has got you covered. On November 10 you can sit street-side (or at least think you are) for a concert of street accordion music with accordionist extraordinaire David DiGiuseppe.

DiGiuseppe, who currently tours the United States with the New Englandstyle contra dance bands FootLoose and Contrazz, performs music from the cabarets of Montmartre through the musettes of Paris to the songs of famed singer Edith Piaf. Robbie Link accompanies on bass with Beverly Botsford on percussion.

Music @ St. Alban’s, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, 3 p.m., $15, $10 students and seniors 62+, children under 12 free, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

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Hopefully you’ll have enough energy after Thanksgiving to take in the inaugural AmeriCarna LIVE car show. Legendary NASCAR championship crew chief and team owner Ray Evernham hosts this celebration of car culture on Saturday, November 30. Evernham created the car show to unite two of his passions — his support of Davidson’s IGNITE Community Center that he founded in honor of his son (Ray J), and his new television show AmeriCarna, set to premiere on Velocity in January 2014.

An avid car collector and long-time Lake Norman-area resident, Evernham looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for automobiles at AmeriCarna LIVE. Auto enthusiasts will have the opportunity to display their cars alongside the unique rides that belong to the NASCAR community’s top stars. The AmeriCarna LIVE show will feature several of the vehicles that will be featured on Evernham’s AmeriCarna TV show.

Look for classic Carolina moonshine cars from the 1940s, select vehicles from Rick Hendrick’s automotive collection and a 1964 Plymouth Belvedere No. 777 raced by Marty Robbins and recently restored by Evernham.

The AmeriCarna LIVE car show will benefit IGNITE, a new community center in Davidson for young adults with high functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).

AmeriCarna LIVE, Ingersoll Rand Campus, 800 Beatty Street, Davidson, 9 a.m.4 p.m., $5 per person, www.americarnatv.com or www.rayevernham.com.

Indies + Docs Presents Good Ol’ Freda

Attention Beatles’ fans, this is the movie for you. On November 16 Cornelius-based Indies + Docs presents Good Ol’ Freda.

You might be scratching your head and thinking, doesn’t she mean Good Ol’ Eleanor Rigby or Good Ol’ Dear Prudence?

Turns out Freda is correct.

Freda Kelly began working for The Beatles when she was a teenager, not having a clue as to how big the Liverpool band would become. According to history, The Beatles were together for 10 years, but Kelly worked for them for 11. She was their secretary and friend, and they cherished her loyalty.

Good Ol’ Freda is a film by Ryan White and has been shown at South by Southwest Film Festival, San Francisco Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival.

The Village Voice calls it, “A surprisingly satisfying and moving experience, while Atlanta Magazine deems it an “Oscarworthy new doc.”

Indie + Docs, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, 7 p.m., Cornelius residents $8, non-Cornelius residents $9, www.indiesplusdocs.com.

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Children Narnia (November 9-17) The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land, he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children — plucked from our world to help Narnia and to learn lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom from their odyssey. From the excitement of the opening song, your spirits will soar with all those in Narnia. Performed by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company. Times vary. $10.

Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

Concerts Davidson College Concert Series (November 2) Performing across the globe to international acclaim after a stunning victory at the Naumburg International Piano Competition, Awadagin Pratt’s program at Davidson College will feature works by Schubert, Liszt, Scarlatti, Couperin, Kodaly and Chopin. Pratt will be appearing thanks to the generosity of the Adams Foundation Piano Series. 8 p.m. $5$17. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center at Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Davidson College Faculty Recitals & Concerts (November 5) Artist Associate in Voice Diane Thornton, mezzo-soprano, will be joined by Michael Rowland on both organ and piano in a program of all sacred music, including works

by Bach, Mahler, Barber and more, titled Songs of the Divine. 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, www.davidson.edu.

Music at St. Alban’s (November 10) Sit street-side at a concert for French accordion music featuring accordionist David DiGiuseppe.

Music Accordeon presents French Café Music, which includes music from the cabarets of Montmartre to the musettes of Paris to the songs of famed singer Edith Piaf. 3 p.m. $15, students and seniors (65+) $10, children under 12 free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson, www.musicatstalbans.net.

Iredell Concert Association (November 16) Imagine the music of the masters — Bach, Beethoven, Mozart — transported in a time machine into the 21st century, arranged

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in a variety of world and jazz rhythms, and arranged for cutting-edge instruments. The four musicians of Bach to the Future are wildly creative musicians, virtuoso performers, and inventive arrangers and will take you on a musical journey. Time TBA. $20. Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

Davidson College Concert Series (November 17) Characterized by its youth, brilliant playing and soulful interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation. In January 2012 the quartet was named quartet-in-residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music an astonishing accomplishment for such a young ensemble. For their Davidson event, the quartet will play music from Mozart, Britten, and Debussy. 3 p.m. $5-$17. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center at Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Events The 2013 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (Through November 3) The 2013 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. September 13-22, Fri and Sat 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.5 p.m.; September 27-November 3, Fri, Sat and Sun 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Flashlight Maze sales beginning at 6 p.m. on Fri and Sat. $10, youth ages 5-12 are $7 and children 4 and under are admitted free of charge; Flashlight Maze Tickets are $15 per person ages 13+, $10 per person for youth ages 5-12 and ages 4 and under are free. Rural Hill, Center of Scottish Heritage, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival (Through November 24) 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. $21, children $11, children 5 and under free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $1 more. 16445 Poplar Tent

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The Peninsula Community Foundation of Cornelius’ Masquerade Ball (November 2) Join PCF for a night of mystery at its 10th Annual Fundraiser & Charity Masquerade Ball, complete with dinner, dancing and cocktails, plus a silent and live auction. All proceeds will go to help community organizations. Past recipients include Habitat for Humanity, the Lake Norman Free Clinic, Hope House and Ada Jenkins. 6 p.m. $150 per person. The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius, www.thepeninsulacommunityfoundation.org.

The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series at Davidson College (November 8) Enthralling audiences with passion, excitement and sheer force, Yamato: The Drummers of Japan was founded in 1993 in Nara, which is considered the birthplace of Japanese culture. These master drummers are young, modern and brimming with infectious energy as they take the ancient art of taiko drumming and bring it to audiences around the world. $8-$20. 8 p.m. Duke Family Performance Hall of the Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

What’s Cookin’ at Latta (November 9) See open-hearth cooking in the plantation kitchen and cabins. Learn about 19th century cooking techniques, tools and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free with regular admission. $8 adults, $7 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under free. Historical Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Indies + Docs Cinema (November 9) Good Ol’ Freda will be shown. This quirky new documentary about The Beatles features backstage stories from their personal assistant, Freda Kelly, who was with them since their earliest days in Liverpool. Good Ol’ Freda has been receiving great reviews and screenings at top festivals. 7 p.m. Cornelius residents, $8, non-Cornelius residents, $9. The Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.indiesplusdocs.com.

The 2013 Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival (November 9-10) This festival featuring 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. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults 13 and up $10, youth 5 to 12 $7, 4 years and under free.

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

2nd Annual Academy of Dance and Fine Arts Nutcracker Tea (November 10) Enjoy a special tea with the dancers of the Academy of

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Dance and Fine Arts Nutcracker production.

All proceeds benefit Ace & TJs Grin Kids.

Time and price TBA. Johnson Carriage House, Mooresville, www.adfastudio.com.

Blackpowder Turkey Shoot Fundraiser (November 16) Support history as you shoot a blackpowder musket at a target to win a Thanksgiving turkey! Kids can participate in the rubberband gun shoot. Also, tour the plantation and meet the farm animals.

Relays start at 10 a.m. Must pre-register, 704.875.2312. Turkey Shoot entry is $10, general admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and students, ages 5 and under free.

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

Princess Charity Event (November 17) Amy Richards and KadiFit host a charity event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. There will be a silent auction, chair massages, beauty demonstrations, games and food from 1:30-4 p.m. A cardio dance class is scheduled for 2-3:15 p.m.

Galleries Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Various exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www.andrechristinegallery.com.

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

November 8 through January 3. Opening

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

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmark-galleries.com.

Depot Art Gallery The Mooresville Artist Guild Artoberfest, a judged competition and art show. Opening reception and awards presentation Friday, October 11, 6-8 p.m. (October 1-31). 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750.

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

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

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

Sanctuary of Davidson Various

exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions.

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

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Various exhibitions. Tue-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Monthly Events Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-thescenes 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

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Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ci.charlotte.nc.us to schedule a tour.

Eden Street Market (Every Thursday and Friday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. 3-6 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson.

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

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

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

Shakespeare’s most perfect comedy. Performed

by Davidson College Department of Theatre.

Directed by Jack Beasley. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Thu-Sat 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 27 2 p.m.; Friday, November 1, 8:15 p.m. $6-$15. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Reckless (November 13-17) Like most fantastic misadventures, Rachel’s begins with a run for her life. Fleeing the only home and family she’s known, her escapades range from whimsical fortune to nightmarish tragedy.

Her darkly comic search for bliss is ultimately a tale of triumph-one in which a wild, crazy world eventually grants what we most need.

Directed by Mark Sutch and performed by Davidson College Department of Theatre.

Recommended for ages 13 and up. Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$10. Barber Theatre, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

The Sittin’ at the Kids Table Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza Starring The Chuckleheads (November 23)This improv group presents its take on the holidays. 6 and 8 p.m. (The 6 p.m. show is family friendly, while the 8 p.m. show might contain adult language and situations.) $10 at www.planetimprov. com, $15 at door. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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

Lenoir-Rhyne (November 3, 2 p.m.), UWMilwaukee (November 11, 7 p.m.), Virginia (November 16, noon). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats are poised for a fantastic season.

Winthrop (November 15, 7 p.m.), GardnerWebb (November 30, 2 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Theatre The Amish Project (Through November 3) The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. The New York Times calls this play, “Extraordinary….compelling…the play is also a remarkable piece of writing.” Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students/ groups 8+. For reservations, e-mail tickets@ warehousepac.com or call 704.619.0429.

Twelfth Night (Through November 1-2) Shipwrecked, penniless, and separated from her twin brother, Viola washes up on the shores of fantastical Illyria. Amidst the diverse assortment of Illyrian folk, tragedy quickly turns to comedy in this gender-bending, occasionally bittersweet tale of love lost and found. Twelfth Night easily earns its reputation as William

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by Lori K. Tate photography courtesy of Eddie Knox

f you’re a newcomer to the Lake Norman area, it doesn’t take long to figure out that the Knox family has been around these parts for a while. If you’re an old timer, you more than likely are friends with a Knox, or at least voted for one.

Eddie Knox grew up in Davidson on the family farm. The youngest of eight children, Eddie remembers racing his horse to the cotton gin in downtown Cornelius so he wouldn’t have to wait in line.

Later when Interstate 77 was being built, you could find him racing horses on its dirt road.

However, one of the most interesting things about the Knox family is the fact that Eddie and two of his brothers served as mayor at the same time — not of the same

political involvement. “I think that sort of brought the other two into politics, but I could not verify that for sure.”

Now a resident of Denver and the managing partner of Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey in Charlotte, Eddie has seen the Lake Norman area change tremendously.

“The lake [Lake Norman] was completed, if I’m not mistaken, when I got out of law school because I remember telling my brother to go buy all the land he could because you’re going to get rich,” remembers Eddie, who also recalls playing on the banks of the Catawba River at his grandfather’s farm. “Grandpa Joe Knox had a number of kids and lived right where Sam Furr Road runs into the lake. They lived on the river.

I recall going there when I was a child. He and my Uncle Frank Knox built a number of the buildings in Davidson and Cornelius.”

While the area has moved away from its agrarian roots, it’s obvious that Lake Norman has benefited the area tremendously economically. “I think the lake has brought a lot of growth to Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville and maybe even to Charlotte,” he says. “It was so country. It’s an amazing turnaround really.”

Though many things have changed in the area, Eddie says there’s still a lot of tradition here. “Most of the old families have stayed in the area and still attend the same churches and the same schools.

If you walk in the burial area of Bethel Presbyterian Church you’ll see that about 80 percent of the tombstones are Knoxes,” he says. “Basically there’s been a lot of new people who have moved in. They’ve merged quite well with the old-line families. I never saw any resentment about newcomers to the area.”

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town, mind you. Eddie served as the mayor of Charlotte from 1980-84, while his late brother Russell was the mayor of Davidson and his late brother Joe was the mayor of Mooresville. Later on, Eddie’s nephew Gary served as the mayor of Cornelius.

Eddie takes some responsibility for getting the family into politics. “Joe was on the town council of Mooresville, and Russell was on the town council of Davidson. I never served on city council, but I ran for the State Senate in 1970,” recalls Eddie, who served two terms in the North Carolina Senate prior to his brothers'

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From left, Eddie Knox and his brothers, Joe and Russell, all served as mayors of different towns and cities in the Lake Norman area at the same time.

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