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Contents

10 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman

16 Captain’s Chair Kathleen McIntyre inspires the next generation of thinkers

Contents 30 The Galley with

Lynn and Glenn

Novanta 90 Pizzeria Napoletana offers community and cuisine

houghts from 18 Game Changers 32 Tthe Man Cave Sarah Hollar acted on her calling

20 Rip Currents — Style The red-hot look of love

25 Rip Currents — Love

Making marriage work in the workplace

Mike Savicki discovers the secrets of productive people

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34 Grapevine

There’s nothing like reading a good wine list

38 Game On

David Clark, Jr. shares his journey in his new book

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42 Home Port

Ally Whalen’s terrific treehouse

53 Currently

Gardens, soup and Ziad

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56 Lori’s Larks 38

Editor Lori K. Tate creates a strategy for 2016 through visionSPARK

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Photography at Ally Whalen’s treehouse

by Ken Noblezada.

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At The Helm

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sat at a fold-up table in the hallway beside the copier and across from the men’s bathroom door. It was nothing compared to the high-rise I had worked in previously, but to my early 20-something self it was a dream come true.

After working a couple of years in public relations, marketing and sales, I knew my true calling. I had known ever since fourth grade that I wanted to be a journalist. I loved writing, and I loved stories, so journalism was the fit for me.

Though I was fortunate to know what I wanted to be when I grew up, I didn’t take a direct route. Instead I traveled a path filled with highs, lows, luck, networking, a few tears and even more detours.

But sitting at that table in the hallway, I knew I was where I belonged. I was finally working at a magazine, and I loved what I was doing so much that it didn’t feel like work at all.

And even though I was making a mere $100 a week and living off of my savings, I didn’t care because I knew I was investing in my career.

I found out about the position through my alma mater. A man named Jay Eubanks was in charge of career development at the journalism school at UNC Chapel Hill. One day I called him from my corporate job asking (more like begging) him if he knew anyone who needed a writer.

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Honor those before you by passing on your wisdom He gave me Ken Allen’s name, a fellow J-school alumnus who was editing a magazine in Charlotte. He needed an editorial assistant, and Eubanks thought I might fit the bill. I set up an interview immediately.

Days later, I walked into Ken’s office wearing a sleek black business suit. He was casually clad in khakis and a buttondown chambray shirt. We talked about my background, and I finally flat out told him that I wanted to be a writer. He gave me an audition assignment and hired me before I even completed it.

If it weren’t for him and his belief in me, someone else would be writing this column.

When I interviewed, I only had a few published clips of my writing. I’m sure there were others who were more impressive and better suited, but he chose me.

Knowing that this was my one big shot, I devoured my assignments — always asking for more. With each one Ken shared more of his journalism acumen. It was like my own personal graduate school sans tuition or a syllabus.

Each assignment built on the next. One time I was writing about two ladies who made delicious stuffed potatoes uptown. When I turned in my copy, Ken wasn’t satisfied with it and sent me back to talk with them again. This was only a 250-word story, mind you, but that

didn’t matter. He wanted me to learn. He wanted me to get it right so that when the bigger stories landed on my desk, I could handle them.

Ken left the magazine a few years later to open his own communications agency. We lost touch for a while, but Facebook reunited us. I would look forward to his intelligent and humorous posts, and he loved reading about my twins, The Tater Tots.

Not long ago I wrote to him about how grateful I was that he gave me a chance all those years ago. I thanked him for nurturing me along until I could stand on my own writing. He messaged back that he was proud of me — a stamp of approval more precious than a Pulitzer.

Last month Ken passed away unexpectedly from heart complications. He was only 62. As I sat at my desk crying, I found peace in knowing that he knew what a difference he had made in my life.

None of us knows when our time will expire so it’s imperative to use that time wisely. Thank the people in your life for teaching you what they know and then do the same for someone else. Knowledge is only powerful when you share it, and I’ll forever be thankful that Ken shared his with me.

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BECAUSE EVERYTHING

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

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Over the holiday break, I read Charlotte’s Web to my children.

When we got to the part when Wilbur meets the goose, my heart ached as I read the following, “The world is a wonderful place when you’re young.”

It’s a beautiful sentence that would have normally made me smile, but two days earlier 20-year-old Torie Costa passed away on Christmas night from cancer. Many of you know Torie, as she graced the cover of this magazine when she won Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014.

Torie was a rising senior at William Amos Hough High School in Cornelius when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma. She battled and won the fight against cancer, as she won the hearts of so many. Never one to complain, Torie radiated positivity and happiness everywhere she went.

When we worked on photo shoots together, she brimmed with enthusiasm and always had plans to do something after the shoot. She didn’t waste time because she wasn’t sure how much of it she had.

As a student at UNC Charlotte, Torie joined Zeta Tau Alpha and embraced

Left, Torie Costa won Lake Norman’s Next Top Model in 2014. Above from left, Torie, her mother Marnae and her sister Emme enjoy Torie’s Make-A-Wish trip to New York City.

college life. I enjoyed seeing pictures of her on Facebook going to concerts and parties, doing the things a 20-year-old should be doing. Her electric smile beamed out of every photograph.

The day of her memorial service, I looked through my notes from an

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In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

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Torie competed in Miss North Carolina Teen USA in November 2013.

She won Miss Congeniality.

interview I did with her a couple years ago. All I remembered of the interview was how impressed I was with her wisdom and maturity. There was something so strong about her, so secure. As I read through our conversation, I found the following passage.

“I can think of one time that I was sitting on the couch and thinking, ‘Oh this is so scary to be in this situation to literally have your life threatened. But then you’ve just got to get back to your strong thinking, your strong mind because it is going to be okay. In so many situations kids are really sick and aren’t doing well, but you have to have faith that it’s going to be all right or your entire time will just be miserable.”

Though Torie endured painful treatments and surgeries, her time was not miserable because she was smart enough to realize that the world is a beautiful place whether you’re young or old.

We at CURRENTS send our thoughts and prayers to Torie’s family and her many friends. Her smile will always light up the world.

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Glenn Roberson

Chocolate Custard Coffee Truffle Pots What better way to finish a meal than with some rich chocolate truffles and an aromatic coffee. These little pots can deliver both, take less than 10 minutes to make, and have a whopping great 7 grams of protein per serving. They can also be made with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative. Look for dark chocolate that is 70 percent cacao or above to ensure that velvety chocolate taste and also to help keep these little gems low in sugar and high in antioxidants. With all this goodness, why wait until Valentine’s Day to treat yourself and a friend.

Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) whole cow or coconut milk 1 large responsibly laid egg 50g (1 1/2 ounces) 70 percent or above dark chocolate with coffee beans (I like the Equal Exchange brand.)

1 tablespoon organic powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste Instructions Heat the milk until steaming. In a dutch oven saucepan, not on the heat, whisk the egg, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid “scrambling” the eggs. Heat the mixture on low heat, continuing to whisk constantly until the mixture is just steaming and coats the back of a spoon. Remove immediately from the heat, and stir in the chocolate until completely melted. Pour into two demitasse cups or small bowls. Chill at least an hour until set. To serve, garnish with white chocolate and dust with cocoa powder. Serves two.

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BENEATH THE SURFACE

Bootleggers and Moonshine

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Draw a straight line from Charlotte to Wilkes County, North Carolina on any map and you’ll wind up heading straight through the western shores of Lake Norman. When the North Carolina government passed the Prohibition law in 1908 — more than a decade before the rest of the country followed suit — that geography brought some excitement to eastern Lincoln County.

Wilkes County has long been known as a moonshine-producing region. General

Kerry Earnhardt played a moonshiner in one of Colton James’ country music videos.

Moonshining has a long history in these parts.

store owners recall groups of men buying apples and sugar in 60-pound cartons to make the mash that produced the illicit liquor. And Charlotte, as the biggest city in North Carolina, had plenty of speakeasies and private clubs to keep the country bootleggers in business. But first, the moonshiners would have to make it through Lincoln County without getting caught.

Sheriff’s deputies would lay in wait on red clay roads for the moonshiners to come rumbling by in their souped-up cars.

The moonshiners sometimes traveled in convoys of three or four cars — only one of which contained the liquor — hoping to confuse or distract the deputies. When Ford introduced the V-8 model in the early 1930s, the chases got even more exciting.

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road left drivers with no alternate routes and no way to see roadblocks ahead. Today, this spot is entirely flooded by Lake Norman.

But through the 1910s, ‘20s, ‘30s and even into the 1940s and ‘50s when many North Carolina counties remained dry, the Little Creek crossing was the place to see seriously fast and sometimes dangerous chases.

Moonshiners sometimes had to hide their wares, or themselves, from the law.

Local historian Ken Brotherton, who was growing up on a nearby farm, recalled finding several half-gallon fruit jars in the cow pastures and another hiding in a rabbit trap one winter morning. A Davidson resident recalled a local bootlegger hiding from the sheriff in a cemetery crypt.

In the end, moonshining wasn’t limited to Wilkes County back roads. A group of workers hired to survey and clear land that would become Lake Norman were charged with running a large still, right where the Westport Golf Course now stands.

— Chuck McShane, Chuck McShane is director of research at the Charlotte Chamber and the author of A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps and Ferraris.

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Concerts are everywhere during the month of love

Instead of chocolate and flowers, why not treat your loved one to an evening of music?

This month the Lake Norman area offers all kinds of concerts from folk to classical to jazz. There’s even an Elvis impersonator Stephen Freeman performs coming to town. So what are you waiting as Elvis on February 5 in for? Grab your sweetie and take a seat.

Downtown Mooresville.

Sparky & Rhonda Rucker (February 2) Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform throughout the United States as well as overseas, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition.

Sparky has been performing more than 40 years and is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller and author. He accompanies himself with finger-style picking and bottleneck blues guitar, banjo and spoons.

Rhonda is a musician, children’s author, storyteller and songwriter. Her blues-style harmonica, piano, old-time banjo and bones add musical versatility to their performances. The duo has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion. 7:30 p.m. $13.99; seniors, military and staff $9.32; students $4.66. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Music on Main Indoor Series (February 5) Stephen Freeman as Elvis performs.

Freeman and members of the Echoes of a Legend Show Band make their firsttime appearance at the Charles Mack Citizen Center Auditorium. Whether you have experienced The King live in concert or simply know him as a cultural icon, this concert will pay tribute to the upbeat, rockabilly hits Elvis popularized.

Doors open at 6 p.m.; show runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20, $40 VIP seating and Meet and Greet. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.mooresvillerecreation.org.

An Evening of Love Songs: Ilana Lubitsch, Soprano & David Gilliland , Piano (February 6) Adjunct instructor Ilana Lubitsch and Artist Associate David Gilliland perform a romantic evening of love songs and arias.

Lubitsch joined the Davidson faculty in January 2015. Her powerful and versatile soprano has earned her many prominent operatic and musical theatre roles, while also establishing her as an accomplished soloist and chamber musician. 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Carolina Sax & Barbecue (February 7) Featuring top musicians Tim Gordon, Jeff Tippett, Doug Henry, and Phil Thompson, Carolina Sax & Barbecue offers a diverse blend in the saxophone tradition containing modern elements of harmony and rhythm with a strong jazz influence. Their repertoire includes works

by Mike Mower, Russell Peck, Phil Woods and Bob Mintzer. 3 p.m. $15.85; seniors,

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Let Your Heart Sing (or Listen)

military and staff $7.46. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Music at St. Alban’s (February 14) Back by popular demand, the A.W. Duo with guest soprano, Ariadne Greif, presents a program of chamber music exploring themes of romantic love in music of the 19th century, from soulful art songs to sassy parlor music. 3 p.m. General admission $15, students and young adults under 25 $10, seniors (62+)$10, children under 12 free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

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Lake Norman Big Band (February 15) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $5 cover.

Call 704.664.2695 for reservations.

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Wayne Henderson (February 18) Guitarist Wayne Henderson is widely recognized as an exceedingly talented musician and expert luthier. Henderson has brought his fingerpicking style of guitar playing from his shop in Virginia to the stage at Carnegie Hall, and has also won a NEA Heritage Award for his guitar making. Only producing about 20 instruments a year, he has 10-plus year waiting list for his instruments. 7:30 p.m. $13.99; seniors, military and staff $9.32; youth 18 and under $4.66. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Winter Concert (February 24) This winter celebration of music features Guest Conductor Jonathan Andrew Govias, assistant professor and director of orchestras at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Alexander Community Concert Series (February 28) The Ziad Jazz Quartet, with two featured guests on guitar and violin, will perform a concert of “gypsy jazz,” a style of jazz music also known as “gypsy swing” or “hot club jazz” started by “Django” Reinhardt in 1930’s Paris. Reception to meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249.

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Furnish a Future creates spaces where people can thrive Sherrills Ford resident Laurie Palmieri found a unique way to use her interior design skills to give hope to others. In 2011, she founded Furnish A Future, a nonprofit organization that helps furnish and decorate homes for underprivileged individuals and families in the midst of major life transitions.

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workforce after prison. Furnish A Future also has provided interior makeovers for local homeless and domestic violence shelters, a soup kitchen and a halfway house.

“A space can really influence how you feel,” explains Palmieri. “We find people in need with a particular life situation and help them start over and fill their home with hope.”

Furnish A Future serves people who have money for food and utilities but can’t afford furniture and basic home goods and accessories. Palmieri compiles a list of specific needs and often publishes it to seek donations. Many donations come from families involved in Helping Hands, a multi-denominational community group that meets monthly at Denver United Methodist Church and supports Furnish A Future and other charitable programs primarily in Lincoln County.

“We put out the need, and God works in people’s hearts,” says Palmieri. “I love the joy I get from collecting furniture from people who don’t’ need it anymore, and we’re giving it to people who’d never dream of having an interior designer help out.”

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vermaculture to social justice, agricultural economics and entrepreneurism.

Why choose a dome as opposed to a greenhouse or a more traditional structure?

We were looking for different sorts of creative, sustainable greenhouse designs, especially for the aquaponics system, that would also double as great learning lab space, and when we saw how a dome could be used, we decided to go with it. The traditional greenhouse is rectangular, and by design itself, it presents challenges to heating. With the dome, as the sun moves across the sky, there is more even heating and less area for heat loss. The entire structure is self-sustainable and utilizes a solar-powered fan to go with vents that operate on their own.

The dome also reflects who we are as a school — innovative, creative, “out of the box” thinkers — and follows the path I believe we, as a community, must move on as we explore new and innovative ways to connect with and respect our environment.

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athleen McIntyre was first introduced to the concept of the geodesic dome while working at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, North Carolina more than a decade ago. The American architect and inventor Buckminster Fuller, who is known as the father of the dome, taught students nearby and erected a dome on the grounds to support his curriculum. Fuller hoped to inspire a generation of thinkers in the Western Carolina mountains much like he had been doing for a lifetime all around the world, and McIntyre remembers how the “less is more” idea of the dome, along with its unique engineering and design made a lasting impression on her.

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When the now co-founder and educator/ coordinator for science, engineering and sustainability at the Davidson Green School began researching freestanding structures to support her own growing life science curriculum, the idea of erecting a dome of her own made perfect sense. Working alongside co-founder Jennifer Jakubecy and a team of volunteers, McIntyre raised funds, received zoning approval and ultimately brought to life on the lower field of the school’s campus a structure which she believes will transform the way not only her students but also the entire lake community thinks about and studies everything from organic gardens, aquaponics, composting, sustainability and

The dome will be in full operation during the winter months when it’s difficult to grow edible produce.

Aquaponics?

It’s the combination of hydroponics and aquaculture, fish and plants thriving in an ecosystem that mutually benefits each other.

With recirculating water, fish fertilize the plants, and plants support the fish. Very little is added to the system.

For the kids, starting at a very early age, aquaponics is a fabulous teaching tool. With water quality, for example, they can study proper PH levels, nitrates, ammonia levels and dissolved oxygen. We can then take this system and apply it to other bodies of water — even a stream in downtown Davidson.

And aquaponics can also be a part of the conversation about food deserts, meaning

The entire structure is self sustainable and utilizes a solar-powered fan to go with vents to operate on their own.

those places where it is currently difficult to access and produce fresh, local foods, such as in urban environments because traditional methods of agriculture just don’t work.

so much more. I feel like we are preparing our kids for a future that we can’t even yet imagine.

Have you been surprised by anything now that the dome is operating?

Our hope is that the dome becomes a resource and a learning tool for the entire community. We want to educate as many kids as possible and include adults, too. This spring we hope to launch our new “Kids Go Green! Sustainability in Action” program, which will provide public and private school children an opportunity to learn about and see firsthand an aquaponics system, a vermaculture farm, a composting system and organic gardens, plus offer an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices at home.

We also thought if we could create this larger structure, and increase in size and volume what we produce, we would have something more sizable to give back to the community. For example, in the winter, when the weather makes it is so difficult to grow and produce edibles, our dome will be in full operation, and we can give back to Ada Jenkins. This, I hope, will be just the beginning.

The dome is far more amazing than I ever imagined.

It’s one thing to read about something and another to see it and experience it once it is constructed. It is breathtakingly beautiful, spacious, too, and with the high arching ceilings, it really is something you need to see to believe. The air flows and convectional currents are remarkable, and the “less is more” ideas are inspiring. I can go anywhere and mention the dome and aquaponics, and it peaks people’s levels of curiosity.

How will the dome help shape students?

The applications of this are thrilling on so many levels, and for our children to understand this and be exposed to it at such a young age is so powerful. For us, as adults, this is new and innovative, but for our kids, because they are now growing up with this and seeing it on a daily basis, it is going to become a commonplace foundation upon which they will be able to do

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Up Close and Personal What’s the best advice you have ever been given?

Life is short. To think that you have all the time to forgive and make amends and reconcile, it’s short. Life is also long, you have time to reinvent yourself, to try new things, and to try and fail. Life is long in terms of redemption and recovery.

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What advice do you give regularly?

As a society, we don’t take care of each other and encourage people to know themselves enough. We create prescribed paths, and we do that at the detriment of our souls.

What is one thing or app you cannot live without?

The beach. I find myself there.

When you were 8 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An oceanographer.

Sarah Hollar took a chance and followed her calling.

She is now the senior rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Huntersville.

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s far as jobs go, Sarah Hollar had a good one. A corporate travel manager for American Express, she had one account — the Center for Creative Leadership — for whom she worked on site.

“There was not a better company or a better client to have. There was nowhere else to go that would have brought me more job satisfaction if that is what I was supposed to be doing,” Hollar explains.

The problem was that it wasn’t what Hollar was supposed to be doing, and, after almost 10 years at that job, a summer beach walk on Topsail Island finally brought her clarity on her calling.

“I was having a conversation and prayer with God. I thought, the place that I feel most centered and most myself was when I was working at the church and wouldn’t it

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be wonderful if there was a way that I could spend more of my leftover time there — if the mortgage and light bill weren’t dependent on being in this other place — wouldn’t that be something,” remembers Hollar, 59.

Then she heard an answer she wasn’t expecting.

“The response was, ‘The reason that you feel that way is because I created you to be a priest,” Hollar recalls of that late 1990s turning point.

That moment inspired Hollar. She soon returned home to Greensboro to begin the journey to priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Seminary was a long, deliberate process made more complicated by a divorce that left her a single parent of her son and daughter.

“I was responsible for keeping a roof over two kids and myself. Sometimes

What book do you love to recommend?

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.

What is your best habit?

Finding an occasion for joy every day.

just by being brave and stepping out, you will be amazed at how a way is made. It is unpredictable, but you are never going to find out without stepping out. You get this one life. And I think we were made to extract really good things out of it and not to settle,” says Hollar.

“If you feel a call; it is not there accidentally. The persistence is not accidental, and you need to pay attention to it. There are really very few things that you cannot recover from. Go and try and see if a way is being made,” she insists. “The rewards of living out who you are meant to be are just so wonderful. More time doing something you don’t love is just more time doing something you don’t love.”

Hollar was ordained in 2003 and moved to the Lake Norman area in 2005 to serve as the senior rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Huntersville, where she relishes celebrating and grieving all of life’s gifts and trials with her parishioners, while counseling them with wisdom from her own life and knowing she is doing exactly what she was called to do.

“There is no peace or security like living into the vocation that you are meant to have,” she says. “If you are meant to be a dance teacher and you decide to be a CPA, you will not have the life you are meant to have.”

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Matrimony at the Office arriage is a wonderful institution filled with many joys, but it can also be challenging.

And if you work with your spouse, there can be even more challenges. We recently spoke with four couples that work together in the Lake Norman area to find out how they make their marriage work in the workplace. Turns out that one of the most difficult things about working with your spouse is scheduling a vacation. Who knew? Read on to learn more.

Did you work together in a previous business? No, Gordon was in banking, and I was in hotel management/sales.

Photography by Ken Noblezada

What do you enjoy about working together? The biggest benefit was the flexibility it offered us when our children were young. One of us could stay home if they were sick or could run to school to volunteer or eat lunch with them.

Gordon and Rebecca Clark

Davidson Village Inn, Davidson Titles: Owners/innkeepers How long have you worked together? 22 years

What are some challenges involved with working together? For us the biggest challenge has been “who’s the boss?” Because of the type of business we run, we have not been able to say, "You are responsible for this and I’m responsible for this." You often have to make decisions at that moment and deal with the situation. In our case, we are also open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so it’s extremely hard to get away together.

I would add that for couples that choose to work together it’s important to try to be able to separate your work life from you home life. Agreeing to some rules can help with this.

Do your responsibilities intersect frequently? We try to have “areas” that we are each responsible for, but for the most part, we have to be in constant communication as things occur and try to divide and conquer various responsibilities

that are more “long-term.” Gordon’s main job of course is to drive the pedicab.

What advice would you give married couples that are thinking about working together? Not to do it! Some folks are able to completely divide the job and that might help, but it definitely places a great deal more stress on a couple/ family if there are problems. There is never a break from work in some cases.

Being “happily” married means making a commitment to be there for each other during the good times and the bad.

Working together just adds to the list of good and bad times. My advice would be to objectively evaluate why working together would be better than hiring someone to fill that role and talk to a professional that can help guide you through the process.

compiled by Lori K. Tate photography by Lisa Crates, Ken Noblezada and Ben Sherrill

Four Lake Norman couples share how they make marriage work in the workplace M

How do you take a break from each other? We both have different interests outside of work that we pursue and “run away” occasionally for needed breaks. Nurturing your relationship is very important with work and family demands. You have to make it a priority and be able to leave work at the office.

Anything else you’d like to add, humorous stories, etc.? You should probably know that our employees found

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Titles: Chuck Stoner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Eileen Stoner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor How long have you worked together? 20 years Did you work together in a previous business? We worked together at Morgan Stanley in a family team for many years.

Now the team serves clients at UBS What do you enjoy about working together? Clients value the fact that they can trust us. It is equally important that as advisors we can trust each other to put client interests first and to operate under a shared set of Christian values. We so appreciate that in our work and personal lives, these are matters we both agree on.

and I enjoy baking. We also are both active in our church.

Anything else you’d like to add, humorous stories, etc.? Chuck is an early riser. He starts his day at 4 a.m. with exercise, spiritual reading and market news in his home office. I’m off to work before he is done with his morning ritual, and we don’t see each other until we arrive at the office. More often than not, we come to work wearing the same colors.

Our team thinks we plan our matching outfits, but it’s purely coincidental.

What are some challenges involved with working together? Vacation is tough to schedule!

Do your responsibilities intersect frequently? Our family team approach is very holistic, so we can and do have intersecting/overlapping activities and responsibilities as we serve client families. Physically we usually work from two offices, so we don’t spend all day together. We discovered you can have too much together time.

What advice would you give married couples that are thinking about working together? We feel uniquely well suited to help families meet their goals since we approach investments from a family perspective. In other words, a husband and wife who work together need to be able to make 1 + 1 equal more than 2. If the business model is not well suited to both spouses, don’t try to force it. Also, first and foremost, remember that you are husband and wife, not just coworkers. When we are home together we purposely want to focus on family (our grandbabies live just down the road, and Chuck’s parents live with us), faith and service. We’d suggest a couple that works together be careful not to talk shop too much at home.

How do you take a break from each other? Chuck enjoys fishing,

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it quite humorous that you thought of us for a Valentine’s Day article because they witness how difficult it can be for us at times to work together. We try humor as much as possible to keep us going and also remind ourselves that we have been through much more difficult times and made it.

We are extremely fortunate to have an incredible staff; many of them have worked with us for more than 10 to 15 years. They have been invaluable in helping us keep it together. As one staffer told us when she heard about his article, she had a great quote for us, “We try to be on the same page, but heck, most of the time we’re not even reading the same book!”

That’s how it feels a lot of the time.

We do have lots of funny stories from our years of innkeeping, and we have met wonderful friends and all types of folks over the years. We do consider ourselves lucky and blessed to have been able to run a business that allows us the opportunity to meet folks from so many different places, with many different perspectives and outlooks/ experiences. We are constantly learning.

We also remind ourselves every now and then that even the worst guests check out.

We chose to build and run an inn in a pretty special place. I think about all the help and support we’ve received from our “village” over the years and what a difference that makes.

Bo and Denise Uhlhorn Blumengarten, Cornelius Titles: Owners How long have you worked together? 2 1/2 years Did you work together in a previous business? No What do you enjoy about working together? Being able to work with your best friend. Also knowing each other so well that we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses What are some challenges involved with working together? Separating work and personal life, and both of us trying to do everything ourselves, which can lead to clashes while making decisions. Now we both have our own responsibilities in our

Do your responsibilities intersect frequently? We do intersect to a certain degree, but we mainly have our own responsibilities in the day-to-day operations.

What advice would you give married couples that are thinking about working together? Listen to each other’s opinions.

We all think differently so have an open mind on your spouse’s opinions. Remember two heads are better than one. Divide the responsibilities up, and trust and support that person in their decision-making.

How do you take a break from each other? I have girls’ nights. Bo likes to golf. I also have shopping dates with our daughter, Madison, while Bo stays with our son and they play or watch sports together.

We do try and have as much family time together as we can with the kids also.

Adam and Rachael Wilson (and Reid) Learn Music, Cornelius Titles: Owners/Founders. I take care of all sales, marketing and managing of teachers, and Rachael manages the office and takes care of all our scheduling.

How long have you worked together? 2 Years Did you work together in a previous business? Yes. We used to have a custom leather goods business called Circle Supplies and Provisions.

What do you enjoy about working together? Rachael and I really enjoy being around each other and working as a team.

Each of us excels at things that the other does not, so we compliment each other well. We also get to bring our son, Adam “Reid” Wilson Jr., to work with us every day!

We are so thankful that we get to spend so much time together — and with our son.

What are some challenges involved with working together? The hardest thing is not bringing work home with us.

We really have to be intentional about “turning off” at the end of the workday Do your responsibilities intersect frequently? We have our own responsibilities, but we are constantly communicating throughout the course of the day.

What advice would you give married couples that are thinking about working together? Taking time to understand and talk about individual strengths and weaknesses and dividing tasks accordingly. Another great thing that we did was write our job descriptions for both us, so that there were clear expectations about what each person is responsible for.

Photography by Ben Sherrill

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How do you take a break from each other? I go to the gym, run, do yoga or go to Summit Coffee to read. Rachael is an extrovert and does not like to be alone, so she finds someone else to hang out with.

Anything else you’d like to add, humorous stories, etc.? Having your kid at work every day definitely makes life interesting. Between baby farts, spit-up and dirty diapers, we’ve found ourselves in a lot of different situations that we just have to laugh about.

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The Galley with Lynn and Glenn

by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

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eart and hearth are two concepts that hold special meaning for the Caminiti family, owners of Novanta 90 Pizzeria Napoletana at Langtree Lake Norman.

At the center of their authentic Italian restaurant, two Italian wood-fueled ovens cook pizzas in 90 seconds. Nearby, a community table invites guests to share a meal together.

Throughout the restaurant, massive beams, wood planks and brick from a pre-1900s building a friend tore down in New York give warmth to the space.

All of these things — and the menu

The newest member of the family The Caminitis have built strong, longstanding connections in the Lake Norman community. Brother Vincent opened Brooklyn South Pizzeria in Cornelius more than 17 years ago. Fifteen years ago, Keith moved here from New York, and the brothers opened Brooklyn Boys Pizzeria in Mooresville. Their families have also been deeply involved, all the way down to the littlest Caminitis.

Each restaurant, including Novanta Pizzeria, boasts its own personality. At

Vincent says. “This comes from us using this type of equipment in terms of the ovens and the way we’re cooking and the methods we use, and the ingredients, which we source from Italy.”

With some dishes, they put a slightly different spin on them. With others, they have stayed true to tradition.

“We wanted to bring back some of the things we were able to get in pizzerias as kids, but because the art has been lost along the way, you can never find them,” Keith explains.

“We want to hearken back to those things and

Pappardelle Bolognese: four meat Bolognese and housemade ricotta.

Sushi Novanta: housemade fior di latte rolled with prosciutto, arugula and roasted red pepper.

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Novanta Pizzeria is a family affair for the Caminitis.

Back row from left, Gianna, Tara, Lucia, Keith and Vincent. Front row from left, Gemma and Gracie.

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“For me, service has always meant connecting with the community,” brother Keith says. “It’s connecting with our customers.

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That’s important.”

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Novanta Pizzeria, black and red accents pop, and the seating arrangements create the feel of separate spaces within the expansive space.

Guests can sit at the community table, at the bar, or at booths and tables. Many choose the community table.

“We see people sitting enjoying a meal, having a drink, eating dessert and sitting for a while,” Keith says. “To be able to see something realized like that, that’s awesome. When we thought of this, we wondered if people would like the community table and rubbing elbows with each other. People like it.”

While many of the dishes are the same, the family members have sought guests’ input and varied the menus based on that feedback.

“Very much what we’re trying to do is let people have an authentic Italian experience,”

pay homage to those things that we loved and you can’t get anymore.”

Traditionally healthier The menu features mainstay pizzas, salads, pasta dishes and starter items. The Sushi Novanta is a standout item with housemade fior di latte rolled with prosciutti, arugula and roasted red pepper. Other interesting items include an Insalata pizza and the Salumeria Nostra, with an array of select meats and cheeses.

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Thoughts from the Man Cave

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by Mike Savicki

ith football sadly finished in February, and the cold days and long, dark nights serving as a biting reminder that as much as I’d hoped, it isn’t quite time to begin spring yard work, I have resigned to actually doing my job as the prime way to help me feel productive. I can’t dilly and root for the Panthers in front of the television every weekend, then read, listen and debate about their performance for the other six days, nor can I dally on the seat of a lawn mower and embrace the smell of freshly cut grass as my tangible reward for actually achieving something. So, it’s work or nothing if I hope to get to the end of the month and check it off as a productive one.

The good news is that February is a short month, meaning that with a couple of pseudo holidays surrounding Valentine’s Day weekend, I have, at most, 19 days to actually work. The bad news is that having so few days means I actually have to get down to business.

Knowing, and embracing, the fact that my skill set lies heavily in procrastination and wasting time on social media, two invaluable skills that add up to about nothing productively, I turned to a handful of lake-area industry leaders to help put me on the right path. And because I know I’m not the only guy who aspires to be productive, herewith, I share my findings.

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In an attempt to make February a productive month, I turn to industry leaders from around the lake for tips and suggestions

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Flight attendant Kim Johnson gave me tips on dealing with people.

I’m the most productive when things get busiest, and in the 27 years I’ve been doing this job, even though there is a system we must follow and a lot of our job is preprogrammed and regulated, things move off from the system and it can get overwhelming. In my mind, I graph it out and envision a grid. I move from square to square and follow a pattern. The passengers see the progress I’m making, and they understand I’ll get to them. And for me, even when there is a lot happening and I may not see the end, I feel like I’m accomplishing something.

I found ideas for motivation from professional triathlete Kelly Fillnow.

In my field, being motivated is a requirement. What keeps me motivated and focused is having a daily plan of my training. I can’t haphazardly decide what sort of training I should do and expect to make the gains I need. I use a software program called Training Peaks, and my workout is emailed to me each day. When I’m finished with it, I fill in the details. Having that specificity is key. Goals motivate me, too, especially big competitions — even if it is a race 10 or 12 months away. When I’m feeling like I’m lacking motivation, I’ll do a workout with a friend. And if that doesn’t work, I’ll read a motivational book or memorize a passage.

I needed some help figuring out how to prioritize, so I checked in with custom builder Ray Kelly.

For me, it starts with putting the customer first. When we begin a project, I don’t overpromise. We set realistic goals knowing that there will be unexpected, unanticipated delays that might include anything from weather to a special order delay to a vendor issue. Then experience and intuition kick in. Long lead items take priority because they can hold up a job and working with other contractors requires constant communication, confirming and reconfirming appointments, and being there. It’s never about getting caught up in the moment; it’s about managing expectations and keeping things moving.

Lawyer Bob McIntosh shared his proven business philosophy.

I have a very leveraged business and am responsible for the work of about 25 others in addition to myself.

The key to a successful practice, no matter the industry, is to build a team that shares a common philosophy and reflects what you believe and put forth. Then it’s about making yourself

available and being approachable. And it’s also about encouraging, empowering and training your team. I’ll take good, competent people who are well intentioned and reflect my philosophy every day of the week because they will always deliver.

When it came to figuring out organizing principles, I asked executive leadership coach, speaker and author Dave Ferguson.

The most productive people I know are the ones who do the hardest things first. In my circles, that is called “eating the frog.” But most people do the opposite; they spend too much time on the clutter.

Sure, they may be efficient at it, but that’s different from being effective. To be productive you need to be effective first, then efficient. Efficiency is doing things right, while effectiveness is doing the right things. You need to be spending 90 percent of your time working in your zone and only 10 percent outside it. Organizing is about doing the right things well as opposed to doing a list of things quickly.

And for all those dreaded meetings, Ben Pinegar, executive director of the Lake Norman YMCA, set me straight with a strategy that actually works.

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I often joke that even in my job, I learn more than I can teach because we are constantly changing and growing, but when it comes to meetings, there is a tried and true strategy that I believe really helps us. Knowing our mission is at the heart of everything we do, and the stories of our people are our real performance measures, I start every meeting asking staff to share stories and thoughts related to why we do what we do. Since we spend so much time digging into how we do things, this helps connect us in the first five or ten minutes.

general is that people are looking to eat cleaner and healthier, with a slower food. The Neapolitan pizza is kind of a throwback to that style. We use Italian flour that’s a much cleaner flour; it’s not treated with chemicals. We use an Italian tomato. We hand make the fresh mozzarella every day.”

The bar features a selection of wines, carefully crafted cocktails and craft beers. “What I discovered was that the craft guys really have a handle on quality of product,” Keith says. “It’s so easy to tell the difference between a good craft beer and a mass-produced beer. It’s so vastly different. You can taste the difference in this beer while you’re having a slice of pizza or one of your pastas. The flavor pops out of those beers.”

In another commitment to the local community, the families will maintain their service to the community, as they have with their other two restaurants.

So, where does this position me? Let’s just say I’m already better positioned and feeling a bit more inspired to be productive. I’ll let you know in a few weeks how well these secrets worked.

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Grapevine

Jimmy Herman with my new friend from Sicily at Il Bosco in Davidson.

by Trevor Burton

reading is

fundamental There’s nothing like settling down for the evening and opening up the first page of a good wine list

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really good wine list doesn’t just happen. It takes time and effort.

Like any good book, it should excite and challenge the reader to do a little exploring. And it should have a great ending — in this case, a good vinous bang for a hard-earned buck. Happiness is a wine list that checks all of these boxes. Fortunately for us wine-oriented bibliophiles, we have a great selection of authors in the lake area.

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One of my favorites is Jimmy Herman at Il Bosco in Davidson. He writes mostly in Italian. I love Italian wines. I love their diversity — there are 20 wine regions, each with a distinct character of culture and ofwine.

Not unreasonably, I’m in constant need of an Italian vinous fix. Wines are less expensive in Italy, and I’ve been relying on the logic that, “If we drink enough of them during a visit, we could justify the air fare to get over there.” That approach has yet to gain any traction with my wife. That’s why I spend as much time as I can hanging out with Herman.

A tour of Italian wine regions Jimmy Herman’s wine list is a tutorial on

Italian wine. While I’m never going to pass up a Chianti Classico, a Barolo or a Brunello di Montalcino, I get ecstatic when I can go searching for nuggets outside the main Italian regions of Toscana and Piemonte.

And Herman never disappoints. For example, I have a soft spot for wines from Sardinia. They are way under the radar and, in my opinion, they punch well above their weight when it comes to quality.

It’s gotten to be a routine whenever we dine at Il Bosco. Our server will come and ask if we want a Canonnau wine — Canonnau is a red grape that is indigenous to Sardinia. Or, better yet, Herman comes up and announces he’s got a new wine for us to try. Heaven awaits. The last time we dined there, Herman introduced a new friend, a wine from Sicily made from the Frappato grape. It’s not often that you come across a Frappato wine; this was a first for me. We definitely went in for a little exploration.

It might sound like you need a PhD in Italian wine to sort through Il Bosco’s wine list. Not so. Herman’s philosophy stands on two firm foundations. First, he is crazy about Italian wine and keeps a wine list that pairs perfectly with food that emanates from his kitchen. An aside here, everything on the menu is homemade (even the bread), so perfect food and wine pairing is by design and not just a set of empty words. The creative aspect in the kitchen is Herman’s son, Joe. Father and son work together toward a common goal.

Second, Herman is a depth of knowledge. You don’t need that PhD when you’ve got him. Navigating his wine list is as simple as him asking a couple of questions.

What type of wines do you like? What do you plan on choosing from the menu? That should narrow down what he might end up recommending. Go peruse his Italian wine book; your palate will be happy you did.

Wine with a Mexican accent Just around the corner from Il Bosco is another interesting read. This is more like a short story than a full-blown novel, but it certainly checks all those boxes. The restaurant is Mestizo in Davidson. It’s short, but the wine list certainly complements the food. The owners of Mestizo offer what they call “contemporary Mexican cuisine.” It is definitely that, as there is no ground beef

allowed on the premises, just high quality steak — along with many other goodies, of course. Clearly, there’s a Mexican flavor to everything and the wines fit right in — they have their own Latin theme, Spain and South America.

I’m a huge fan of Chilean wines. I think they are some of the best values around. My wife, Mary Ellen, and I dine at Mestizo quite often. When we do, we generally start with a Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca region of Chile and then follow up with a wine that’s a blend of grapes from the Chilean area of Colchagua. Excellent wines at a great price.

Then there’s the exploring aspect.

Recently, we noticed Mestizo added some Mexican wines. We were duty bound to try them. The common perception of Mexico is that it is very hot and arid, not suitable for producing good wine. Not totally true.

Mexico’s Baja California is just a short hop south from San Diego. It may be at the latitude of the Sahara desert but its climate is moderated by the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Lots and lots of Mexican sun but balanced by cool breezes. That’s where the fun can

A plate of Chile Relleno and a glass of Baja California Nebbiolo made the day for my tastebuds.

be found — seeing what this combination produces in a wine.

There were three Mexican wines, but it was one made from the Nebbiolo grape that stood out for me. Nebbiolo is used in the famous wine from Barolo, in Italy’s

Piemonte region. Barolo has nothing in common with Baja California — it’s chilly in the Piemonte and that shows in its wines. Baja California’s Nebbiolo is earthy, dark and well balanced. It has a lot of dark fruit and tannin. There’s a definite peppery aspect that lasts all the way to the finish.

Don’t expect the deep smoky wine that is Barolo. Although, if you let the Mexican wine breathe for a while in your glass and really focus, you can pick up a hint of the grape’s smoky signature.

This is a wine with a Mexican accent, not an Italian accent. It’s not a “look-alike.” It is a wine that expresses a unique place, Baja California. And that’s what exploring is all about, seeing what different combinations of climate, soil and aspect to the sun can put into a grape. A plate of Chile Relleno and a glass of Baja California Nebbiolo made the day for my taste buds—not that I’m going to stray too far from my vinous buddies from Chile. Nice.

As I mentioned before, we have a whole lot of wine authors around the lake, and I’m on a mission to broaden my reading list.

Stay tuned for more book reviews.

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Game On

In order to grow and heal, you must learn to grieve together and grieve apart.

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by Mike Savicki photography courtesy of David Clark Jr.

hose were the words David and Jo Clark first heard from a counselor in the early weeks following the death of their daughter, Sally, and their niece, Grace Jordan, in April 2004.

While losing any loved one brings about all levels of grief, they were told, losing a child for a parent is the ultimate loss. Inasmuch as they tried to absorb the words, they just couldn’t. The Clarks were numb.

As time passed, however, the words began to make more sense.

Strong in faith and close to their community, the Clarks began seeing that as tragic as the loss was to them, as well as to their family, Sally’s friends and their community, the event was becoming something bigger entirely. The unfathomable pain was pulling a community together, and through it, they began to heal.

To the Clarks, grieving together meant taking steps to honor Sally’s memory. So, as a tribute to Sally’s faith and her love of the outdoors, the Clarks made the decision to build a YMCA in her honor.

“In a manner of speaking,” recalls David, “once we knew what we wanted to do, knowing the Y would be the lasting legacy of Sally, getting it done was easy. There was this sense of ‘I’ve got to do this for Sally.’ I didn’t want to let her down, I wasn’t going to fail.

And our community got behind us.”

Sally’s YMCA now stands nestled in a pristine 150-acre piece of family farmland within the woods of East Lincoln County. The ultimate vision of Sally’s Y is to bring people together in God’s name and Sally’s.

In order to grow and heal, you must learn to grieve together.

But grieving apart was difficult for David. Months passed and while he knew the emotions were there, and he felt a level of pain he could have never imagined, he could not bring himself to cry. On the way to Charlotte one day three months after Sally’s passing, David simply pulled to the

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remembering

sally A new book recalls David Clark, Jr.’s journey through loss and grief

David Clark, Jr. gave himself 10 years to play as many as 300 links courses in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. His hope was that by walking these courses, he could come to terms with how his life was changing after losing his daughter.

side of the road and started crying. He knew he needed something more.

Golf had always been a solace for David. On the links courses that dot the British Isles, he had always felt at peace.

So when he approached Jo with the idea of playing as many as 300 links courses from England and Ireland to Scotland and Wales, she gave him her blessing.

“I decided to put as many golf holes in front of me as I could with the hope that somewhere out there, walking alone and being with myself, God and Sally, that I’d somehow come to terms with how my life was changing,” he recalls. “I had for many years traveled to the British Isles to play golf; it had become a special place, so to go over there, to be on my own, to lose myself, to just sort of be there, wow, if I wanted to cry, I could.”

David gave himself 10 years to complete his walk. As he moved through his list, and walked hole after hole after hole, he took pictures, kept scorecards and journaled for himself, at first simply to help him remember his walk and the memories that came with every stroke and putt. As friends and family began learning about his journey and adventures, they suggested he write a book, each person also requesting one when it was finished.

In 2007, knowing next to nothing about writing, unsure about whether he should strictly write about golf or talk about his personal struggles, but realizing his walk was, he recalls, “becoming part of something that was bigger than me,” David made the decision to write a book.

He was walking along a golf course in

Ireland when the idea came to him.

But making a decision and taking action, even for a father who had suffered the ultimate loss of his daughter, does not come without its own set of challenges. What he needed to write this book was not there for years, as he struggled, as he grieved and as he walked.

“Seven years then passed, and when I walked off the last green after playing the last course, Jo said, ‘Okay David, now you have to write your book,’ ” he remembers. “I needed time to absorb what I had just done.

I needed time to close the chapter. And I needed time to regroup, but I knew it was time.”

When you write from the heart, and listen to it, the words seem to flow. For David, as he opened up and shared more than he had ever done before about what losing Sally meant and how he evolved, he finished feeling at peace.

A Long Walk with Sally was published on December 9, 2015, a day David chose purposely because it would have been Sally’s 31st birthday. He wrote it with no particular audience in mind or with no goal of sharing any target number of copies.

“What the book helped me do was bring balance to those things that I still struggled with,” he says. “I have shared what I needed to share, and I’m at peace.

To have this book as something I created has given me another level of closure because it is now helping others deal with their grief and their loss, and that is nothing I could have ever imagined.”

In order to grow and heal, you must learn to grieve apart.

Sally's Y sits on a 150-acre piece of the Clark's family farmland in Denver. The ultimate vision of Sally's Y is to bring people together in God's name and in Sally's.

From left, Sally Clark and Grace Jordan were cousins and best friends. They died in a car accident in April 2004.

Above, David Clark, Jr. playing golf in the British Isles.

Golf has always been a solace to him, as he feels peace on the golf course.

THE SCOOP You can purchase A Long Walk with Sally on Amazon. David would be grateful for any type of review of his book. For more information regarding Sally’s Y in Denver, visit www.ymcacharlotte.org.

David signs copies of his book at Sally's Y in December.

A Long Walk with Sally was published on December 9, 2015, what would have been Sally's 31st birthday.

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Homeport

by Lori K. Tate photography by Ken Noblezada

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Ally Whalen’s treehouse studio is cozy, comfortable and collected

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Ally Whalen stands on the porch of her treehouse studio.

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t first it was a joke. Then as interior designer Ally Whalen thought about it more, it became a real possibility. Now as she sits in her design studio perched among the trees in her back yard, she’s happy that her treehouse studio became a reality.

Transitioning home

The rustic design for Ally Whalen's treehouse studio was inspired by the interior designer's native Vermont.

A native of Vermont, Ally Whalen of Ally Whalen Design is at home in nature, so it’s no surprise that she wanted nature to play a role in her creative space.

But her love of nature wasn’t all that brought her treehouse to fruition.

“The big transition was needing to close the shop [Simplicity Interiors in Cornelius],” explains Whalen, as she sits in a swivel recliner from her furniture collection. “We [she and her husband, Scott] just weren’t there. With our business, we were project managing jobs in Blowing Rock and all over.”

Amy Morris of Elements 4 Life in Davidson approached the couple previously about renting retail space. With that in mind, things began falling into place.

Whalen could sell her Simplicity furniture line and other accessories at Morris’ shop, and have her design studio at home.

So late last summer, the couple closed their Cornelius shop and put their plan in action. “I loved having the space [the store], but I hated being tied down to have to Continued on page 46

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go somewhere, especially with Piper [her daughter] going to kindergarten this year,” explains Whalen of her desire to work in her Huntersville home. “I wanted to take her [Piper] to the bus in the morning. I wanted to pick her up from the bus in the afternoon.”

Around the time this shift was

happening, so was the “she shed” trend. The Internet was filled with pictures of outdoor sheds turned into feminine getaways, ripe for reading or crafting. While that might have seemed like the perfect option for Whalen, it wasn’t possible because the creek in her back yard floods frequently.

“I said, ‘Well I guess I can go up into the trees,’ kind of joking,” recalls Whalen, adding that she had never seen the show Treehouse Masters on Animal Planet at the time. “I didn’t know that there were shows that featured treehouse building. …Then I just started researching it online, and I said, ‘I think I can do this.’ ”

Old and new with a touch of camp

Left, Whalen's 250-square-foot space offers her various places to work — and relax with her two daughers.

Right, From left, Piper, Avery, Ally and Scott. Scott, a former police officer, now works with Whalen in her design business.

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treehouse. Though she sketched out the treehouse’s design, she says that it was a design/ build process, as changes were made to her original idea.

For instance, she added a bump out to the 250-squarefoot space so her desk would overlook the woods in her back yard. A loft, complete with a daybed and trundle, is the perfect

place for Piper and Whalen’s 13-year-old stepdaughter Avery to watch movies. And a sitting area underneath the loft allows space for clients to comfortably peruse hundreds of fabric samples.

The color scheme is a cozy combination of whites and grays, with the ceiling of the sitting area painted in Benjamin Moore’s Dove Tail. Her neighbor, Bob Hlastala, whom she credits as being her handyman, made the ladder, also painted in Dove Tail, that leads to the loft space.

“I really mimicked it [the treehouse] after our summer cottage in Vermont. We have a cottage that’s been in our family for 80 or 90 years, and it’s where I spent all of my summers,” says Whalen, who made a homemade stain for the wood on the ceiling to give it a reclaimed look. The shiplaplike walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove further the cottage feeling.

The color scheme is a cozy combination of whites and grays, with the ceiling of the sitting area painted in Benjamin Moore’s Dove Tail.

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Left, a quaint loft offers the perfect place for Whalen's daughters to hang out while she works. Above, Whalen purchased this chandelier from one of her vendors on clearance. She painted it, as it was all originally black.

Equipped with air conditioning and heat, the treehouse feels like an extension of Whalen’s home. “The windows were a challenge because I needed so much wall space for storage,” says Whalen. “I’d have the whole thing windows if I could, but it was never

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Gardening, Soup and Ziad

Illustration by Robin Wilgus, courtesy of Davidson Horitcultural Symposium

For all of you green thumbs out there (and those who aspire to be), the Davidson Horticultural Symposium is for you. Established in 1984 as a joint volunteer effort by the Davidson Garden Club and several faculty and staff members of Davidson College with the objective of providing affordable continuing education in the field of horticulture, the symposium attracts professional and student horticulturalists from across the state.

This year’s symposium is March 1 at Davidson College and features well-known speakers supporting the theme of “Big Ideas for Small Gardens.” Fergus Garritt, the internationally known head gardener of Christopher Lloyd’s Great Dixter, will take participants through the creative Davidson Horticultural use of “garden rooms” within larger garden Symposium takes place at spaces.

John Carloftis, the acclaimed author Davidson College on March 1. and gardener for celebrities, will explore small gardens from urban rooftops to back courtyards, decks, driveways and walkways.

Susan Morrison, a California landscape designer, will help with creative vertical gardening techniques and budget friendly touches that can be implemented immediately. And Mary Palmer Dargan, an award-winning landscape architect, author and creator of the certification program in Landscape Garden Design at Clemson University, will embrace the concept of a “lifetime” garden from a retirement balcony to a tiny backyard plot.

The Davidson Horticultural Symposium, March 1, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; $89; Knoblock Campus Center, Davidson College, www.davidsonsymposium.org.

The registration deadline is February 22.

The Ziad Jazz Quartet On February 28, Denver’s Alexander Community Concert Series presents The Ziad Jazz Quartet, with two featured guests on guitar and violin. The quartet will perform a concert of “gypsy jazz,” a style of jazz music also known as “gypsy swing” or “hot club jazz” started by “Django” Reinhardt in 1930’s Paris.

Ziad is a known saxophone instrumentalist in the Charlotte area. He has performed with numerous national acts, live and in the studio, including soul legend James Brown, gospel icon John P. Kee, The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, smooth jazz legend Grover Washington Jr. and many more. Ziad founded the band Mo’ Money, which performed regionally for many years. He released a smooth jazz CD nationally, which received airplay across the United States as well.

Alexander Community Concert Series, February 28, 3 p.m.; adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free; The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249. Reception to meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert.

Davidson Housing Coalition’s Souper Bowl One of the Lake Norman area’s most popular cook-offs takes place this month with the Davidson Housing Coalition’s Souper Bowl. As many as 10 area restaurants serve tasty soup creations to attendees on Saturday, February 27 at the Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building on the Davidson College campus.

Based on their soup sampling, patrons will be invited to vote for their favorites in several categories — Best Chunky, Best Creamy, Best Farm to Spoon, Best Vegetarian and Most Creative.

All soups are eligible for the Best Overall title. Award winners As many as 10 local will be announced restaurants serve soup at at the conclusion of Davidson Coalition's Souper the event. Additionally, Bowl on February 27. patrons can bid for unique works by local artists in a silent auction, enjoy dessert from area bakeries and listen to musical performances by several area musicians.

All proceeds benefit the HAMMERS program (Hands Around Mecklenburg/Mooresville Making Emergency Repairs Safely). HAMMERS is a collaborative effort of Davidson Housing Coalition and Davidson College to reduce the immediate threats to life, health and safety in homes owned and occupied by lower wealth residents of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Established in 2005, HAMMERS has completed repairs on more than 125 homes.

Davidson Housing Coalition’s Souper Bowl, February 27, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $10, students 12 and up $8 and children less than 12 $5; Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building, Davidson College, www.davidsonhousing.org.

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

CHILDREN

arias. Lubitsch joined the Davidson faculty in January 2015. Her powerful and versatile soprano has earned her many prominent The Princess and The Magic Pea operatic and musical theatre roles, while also (February 5-7, 11-14) Directed by Dr. Wrenn Goodrum, The Princess and The Magic Pea establishing her as an accomplished soloist and chamber musician. 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson is based on the story by Danish author Hans Christen Andersen, best remembered for his fairy College, www.davidson.edu. tales. A cast of 45 youth actors ages 6 to 18, will Carolina Sax & Barbecue (February 7) Featurtell this fun adventure through acting, dance and ing top musicians Tim Gordon, Jeff Tippett, Doug music. Two of the cast members, Haley Vogel and Henry, and Phil Thompson, Carolina Sax & BarbeLucas DeVore, are writing original music for the cue offers a diverse blend in the saxophone tradishow. This show is appropriate for all ages and tion containing modern elements of harmony dress up is encouraged. Performed by The and rhythm with a strong jazz influence. Their Mooresville Community Children’s Theatre. repertoire includes works by Mike Mower, Russell Saturday, February 6 7 p.m.; Sunday, February 7 3 Peck, Phil Woods and Bob Mintzer. 3 p.m. $15.85; p.m.; Friday-Saturday, February 12-13, 7 p.m.; seniors, military and staff $7.46. Tyler-Tallman Sunday, February 14, 3 p.m. $15, seniors (ages Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

62+) $12 and students (ages 3-18) $10. The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Music at St. Alban’s (February 14) Back by Mooresville, www.mooresvillechildrenstheatre. popular demand, the A.W. Duo with guest org. soprano, Ariadne Greif, presents a program of chamber music exploring themes of romantic love in music of the 19th century, from soulful art songs to sassy parlor music. 3 p.m. General Sparky & Rhonda Rucker (February 2) Sparky admission $15, students and young adults under and Rhonda Rucker perform throughout the 25 $10, seniors (62+)$10, children under 12 free.

United States as well as overseas, singing songs St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, and telling stories from the American folk Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org. tradition. Sparky has been performing more than 40 years and is internationally recognized Lake Norman Big Band (February 15) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller and author. He accompanies himself Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant with finger-style picking and bottleneck blues in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits guitar, banjo and spoons. Rhonda is a musician, from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $5 children’s author, storyteller and songwriter. Her cover. Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant, 125 Morlake Drive, blues-style harmonica, piano, old-time banjo and bones add musical versatility to their perfor- Mooresville, www.thelakenormanbigband.org. mances. The duo has performed at the Kennedy Wayne Henderson (February 18) Guitarist Center in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian Wayne Henderson is widely recognized as an Folklife Festival and on NPR’s A Prairie Home exceedingly talented musician and expert Companion. 7:30 p.m. $13.99; seniors, military luthier. Henderson has brought his fingerpicking and staff $9.32; students $4.66. Tyler-Tallman style of guitar playing from his shop in Virginia Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. to the stage at Carnegie Hall, and has also won

CONCERTS

Music on Main Indoor Series (February 5) Stephen Freeman as Elvis performs.

Freeman and members of the Echoes of a Legend Show Band make their first-time appearance at the Charles Mack Citizen Center Auditorium. Whether you have experienced The King live in concert or simply know him as a cultural icon, this concert will pay tribute to the upbeat, rockabilly hits Elvis popularized. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20, $40 VIP seating and Meet and Greet. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.mooresvillerecreation.org.

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An Evening of Love Songs: Ilana Lubitsch, Soprano & David Gilliland, Piano (February 6) Adjunct instructor Ilana Lubitsch and Artist Associate David Gilliland perform a romantic evening of love songs and

a NEA Heritage Award for his guitar making.

Only producing about 20 instruments a year, he has 10-plus year waiting list for his instruments.

7:30 p.m. $13.99; seniors, military and staff $9.32; youth 18 and under $4.66. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Rotary Global Swimarathon (February 20) In honor of the 111th anniversary of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville in partnership with the Rotary Club of Statesville Fourth Creek is hosting the Rotary Global Swimarathon. Be part of the world’s biggest one-day swimming event. Swim 125 yards (5 lanes) and donate $5 to end polio. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome. Money raised for this project will benefit Rotary’s signature project End Polio Now. 2 p.m. $5. Huntersville Aquatics Center, Huntersville, www.lakenormanrotary.org.

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Girls’ Night Out

Family Fun

Me Time

Winter Concert (February 24) This winter celebration of music features Guest Conductor Jonathan Andrew Govias, assistant professor and director of orchestras at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

soups from a variety of local restaurants and vote for your favorites. Proceeds benefit the HAMMERS program (Hands Around Mecklenburg/Mooresville Making Emergency Repairs Safely). HAMMERS is a collaborative effort of Davidson Housing Coalition and Davidson College to reduce the immediate threats to life, health, and safety in homes Alexander Community Concert Series (February 28) The Ziad Jazz Quartet, with two owned and occupied by lower wealth residents featured guests on guitar and violin, will perform of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson. 11 a concert of “gypsy jazz,” a style of jazz music also a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10, students 12 and up $8 and known as “gypsy swing” or “hot club jazz” started children less than 12 $5. Lilly Family Gallery of by “Django” Reinhardt in 1930’s Paris. Reception Chambers Building, Davidson College, www. davidsonhousing.org. to meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors Davidson Horticultural Symposium (March and students $10, children under 12 free. The 1) Green thumbs from all over congregate for Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 this Davidson tradition each year. For the past Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249.

31 years the Davidson Garden Club has offered the southern gardener a day long Symposium Tim and Myles Thompson (February 28) featuring well-known speakers dealing with Tim Thompson is a Nashville-based session player, singer/songwriter and the 2008 a perceived need. This year’s slate includes International Fingerstyle Champion. Music has Fergus Garritt, John Carloftis, Susan Morrison and Mary Palmer Dargan. 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. always filled the Thompson home; unknow$89, spaces are limited and reservations fill up ingly it inspired Myles to pick up the violin at quickly. Knoblock Campus Center, Davidson the tender age of five. Today at the ripe old College, www.davidsonsymposium.org. age of 21 Myles is also a prolific singer/songwriter and mandolin player. 7 p.m. $15, $10 seniors/students. Saint Patrick's, 164 Fairview Road, Mooresville, www.welcomestpat.org.

Studio-C Cinema (February 5-7, 9) On February 5-7, view Meet the Patels, an acclaimed documentary by Charlotte filmakers. Buzzard is the main attraction for Indie Night on February 9.

Battle of the Bulge WWII Living History Event “With its casual deadpan attitude, Buzzard offers (February 6-7) Learn about the snowy Battle a portrait of arrested development and anomie of the Bulge that took place during World War for the age of inequality.” — The New York Times II. See demonstrations, re-enactors from both allied and axis forces, and more. February 6 10 Watch these films on a 17-foot screen in 5.1 sura.m.-4 p.m., February 7 1 p.m.-4 p.m. $8 adults; round sound. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday $7 seniors and students; children five and under 3 p.m. $9.25 plus sales tax, students $6 plus sales free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample tax; call for reservations. The February 9 viewing Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. of Buzzard begins at 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, CorSean Curran Company (February 16) The Sean Curran Company is known for its wit, intel- nelius, 704.996.7724, www.studioccinema.com.

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ligence, ingenuity and uncanny physical humor.

Artistic Director Sean Curran, who also serves as the chair of the department of dance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, blends all sorts of influences into his productions. Part of The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series.

8 p.m. $20.51; $15.85 senior, military, faculty and staff; $9.32 student. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Orange & Blue Gala (February 20) Dueling pianos, a live auction, and dinner and dancing benefit the Pinkyswear Foundation, which helps children with cancer.

6:30-11 p.m. Tickets TBA. Trump National Golf Club, www.pinkyswear.org/charlotte.

GALLERIES Brick Row Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

21325 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for Brick Row Art Gallery on Facebook.

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibits. MonThu 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.

Souper Bowl (February 27) Soup’s on at Depot Art Gallery Give the Gift of Art Holiday Sale Reception (December 11, 5 p.m.). 103 W. one of the most popular culinary cook-offs in the Lake Norman area. Sample 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.

tations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.

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

Lunch in the Lot (every Wednesday and Friday) Feast from a food truck in Old Town Cornelius at Oak Street Mill. Tables and chairs are set up at Kadi Fit so you can enjoy your lunch with friends. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Look for Old Town Cornelius on Facebook.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

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

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

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Russ Warren: Works 1971-2015 (Through February 14). Clint Sleeper: Any Percentage of a Premonition or Nearer the End (Through February 26). Allan Desouza & Alia Syed (February 25- April 10).

Reception March 10, 6-8 p.m., gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/ Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

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UMass (February 21, 2 p.m.), VCU (February 27, 2 p.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

Aquila Theatre Presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Febuary 4) Sprung from the brilliant mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an exhilarating tale of mystery, suspense and intrigue. Sherlock Holmes skillfully Davidson Farmer’s Market (Februmaneuvers through the twisted web of ary 13 and 27) 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Next London’s most fascinating cases that only to Town Hall between Main and Jackhe can solve. Presented by the acclaimed son streets in downtown Davidson, British-American touring troupe Aquila www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Theatre, this thrilling performance is an Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum unforgettable ride that keeps you on the (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community edge of your seat. Part of The C. Shaw and music jam every Saturday. 9 a.m.- noon.

Nancy K. Smith Artist Series. 8 p.m. $20.51; Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans $15.85 senior, military, faculty and staff; Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, $9.32 student. Duke Family Performance www.downtownmooresville.com.

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SPORTS Davidson College Men’s Basketball Now that Coach Bob McKillop has clenched his 500th win, could Davidson College go back to the big dance this year? La Salle (February 10, 7 p.m.), Richmond (February 16, 7 p.m.), Saint Joseph’s (February 20, 2 p.m.), Rhode Island (February 6 p.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Eurydice (February 17-21) In Eurydice, writer Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. Eurydice is a beautiful theatrical fable of love, loss, memory and mischief. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $6-$14.28. Barber Theatre, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats take to the court for another Outside the Wire (February 25-March 13) great season. George Mason (February Written by Jimi Stanton, this powerful and 3, 7 p.m.), Duquesne (February 6, 2 p.m.),

moving regional premiere deals, graphically and honestly, with the lives and experiences of young men and women who, having been sent to war overseas, find challenges fitting back into civilian life when they return.

Sergeant Mark Mercer returns home from Afghanistan to find that life will never be the same. He struggles to re-adjust to life after the military. Through an integrated fragmented plot, intense action and film, the audience begins to understand what Mark and his fellow soldiers have gone through, and why Mark feels more connected to his life as a soldier than his life as a family man. Recommended for ages 13 and up due to language and subject matter. Performed by Davidson Community Players. Times and ticket prices TBA. Armour Street, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

I’ll Eat You At Last (February 26-March 12) For more than 20 years, Sue Mengers’ clients were the biggest names in show business: Barbra Streisand, Faye Dunaway, Burt Reynolds, Ali MacGraw, Gene Hackman, Cher, Candice Bergen, Ryan O’Neal, Nick Nolte, Mike Nichols, Gore Vidal, Bob Fosse…If her clients were the talk of the town, she was the town, and her dinner parties were the envy of Hollywood. Now, you’re invited into her glamorous Beverly Hills home for an evening of dish, dirty secrets and all the inside showbiz details only Sue can tell you. Produced in connection with Charlotte’s Off Broadway. Times and tickets TBA. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www. warehousepac.com.

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Lori's Larks

by Lori K. Tate

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CREATING A STRATEGY Editor Lori K. Tate charts a course for the new year through Rosie Molinary’s visionSPARK

Clockwise from top: Editor Lori K. Tate and her vision board for 2016. Tate creating her vision board. Tate and Rosie Molinary, who is a monthly contributor for CURRENTS and the leader of visionSPARK.

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’m always trying to find ways to organize my life and save time. If I see a headline on a magazine about how to declutter and simplify, I throw it in my shopping cart and read it with the best intentions. While I’ve managed to streamline some things in my life, there is always room for improvement. That’s where Rosie Molinary’s visionSPARK comes in.

Molinary is a monthly contributor to CURRENTS, as she aptly writes the Game Changers column. She is also a friend and fellow mom whom I deeply admire. Years ago I met with her one-on-one to help me organize my schedule and goals. I implemented many of the tools she suggested during that session, but as 2016 approached, I felt the need for a tune-up so I signed up for a January session of visionSPARK. In Molinary’s words, visionSPARK is “a powerful New Year’s retreat where you’ll capture your ideal year’s vision and then ground yourself in a weekly practice that will allow you to adeptly reach your dreams.”

After a year of tremendous highs (watching my kids thrive in kindergarten) and heartbreaking lows (watching my cousin die of lung cancer), I wanted to make 2016 as positive and productive as possible, and I knew Molinary could help me do that.

When I arrived at Homewood Suites in Davidson, the room was organized into four round tables equipped with two seats and craft supplies for our vision boards (a visual

representation of your goals, hopes and thoughts for the year). There was also a table filled with healthy, yet yummy snacks.

Eight of us (all women) listened intently as Molinary began the retreat by talking about how we all have a purpose.

We then moved on to how we want to feel in 2016, because as she explained, goals are easier to accomplish if you start with how you want to feel.

After answering questions regarding this idea, we all selected our word of the year.

If you read my At the Helm column in the January issue of CURRENTS, you know that my word for this year is “enjoy.” My overall goal for 2016 is to feel peaceful, content and present as I try to take in every moment.

We further expanded on this idea by creating a collage of words, phrases and pictures on our vision boards. Mine focused a lot on family, as I want to soak in as much as I can of my now 6-year-old twins (how did that happen?). I planned to leave at noon because of another appointment, but I was so captivated by Molinary’s strategies that I stayed for lunch and most of the afternoon session.

I’m glad I did because that’s when we discussed what to think about when you commit or don’t commit to do something.

I’m a “yes” girl, so I needed to hear that the world would not end if I didn’t make cookies for the church bake sale. In addition, Rosie went over how to make lists that help you efficiently use your time and set limits.

By the time I left, I felt as if I had experienced a much-needed psychological makeover. A couple days later, I began making lists and organizing my goals on paper. I already feel better, and my husband has noticed that I’m not as stressed out as I usually am. Looks like visionSPARK is going to be a New Year’s tradition for me from now on.

THE SCOOP For more information regarding Rosie Molinary and visionSPARK, visit www.rosiemlinary.com

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