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Get Your Game On
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40 Rip Currents — Fun Billy Rossini’s bright idea
54 Home Port The Thakkar family’s Mooresville home provides a grand escape
34 Around the Track Ryan Reed uses racing as a platform to stop diabetes
38 Game On Super waterskiers
8 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman
16 Porthole IGNITE’S Advance Screening of Grown Ups 2
18 Live on Purpose The best wish list
20 Captain’s Chair Paul Nichols wants to create a legacy
24 Rip Currents — Style Get ready for fall with a winning bag
28 Rip Currents — Philanthropy Camp Dogwood was born out of a vision
30 The Galley with Lynn and Glenn Denver’s Chillfire takes a cue from Epic Chophouse
42 Grapevine Knights Valley offer a hidden gem
61 Currently Come out to the CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contest
64 Turning 50 A Cornelius flashback32 Blair’s Bits
Stephen Curry garners attention for all the right reasons
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Ialways liked Coach Jim Valvano. Even though I’m a Carolina girl, I pulled for North Carolina State to win the Final
Four in 1983. Truth be told, I wore an N.C. State shirt a couple of times after the win and even drank some N.C. State soda. Finally, a fellow fifth-grader told me real Carolina fans didn’t do such things, so the shirt went in a drawer.
Regardless of my Tar Heel roots, Valvano’s 1993 ESPY speech always inspires me. No one has ever meant the words, “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up,” more than he did during that speech. He died of cancer less than two months later.
The other week two instances reminded me of Valvano’s sage advice. The first one involved my 3-year-old daughter, Margot. She loves to swim, and she always wears her life jacket. During a recent swimming lesson she got into the pool without it and began to struggle. We pulled her out of the pool as she screamed that she wanted to go home.
Instantly, I realized that this was a teaching opportunity. We went to the locker room so that she could calm down. As I held her, I explained that she needed to go out there and prove to herself that she could swim and that she shouldn’t give up so easily. I assured her that she was brave enough to handle the situation. Eventually she wiped away her tears, put on her life jacket and walked back into the pool. She swam and laughed for the rest of the lesson.
I was so proud of her — and me for knowing what to say at such a fragile moment. The next day I went to a Vinyasa Yoga class. A little background here: I’ve taken two yoga classes in my life and hated
both of them. I love to run, take Pilates, do boot camp, swim and paddleboard. However, because of a recent heel issue, I’ve been forced to try new activities. In addition, one of my Pilates teachers told me along the way that I might enjoy Vinyasa, so off I went.
Turns out it was level 3 class where folks were doing poses similar to something you’d see at a Cirque du Soleil show. Although the teacher and another student were supportive of my inabilities, I felt like an idiot. My frustration almost sent me out the door mid-way through the class, but then I thought of my daughter. Just the day before I had told her that she needed to stick it out. If I walked out, I would be a complete hypocrite.
So I stayed — for her and for me. And although I didn’t conform my body into a pose similar to a pretzel, I did the best I could and got a good workout. The teacher even said I could come back.
That’s the great thing about athletics. There are so many ways to try new things and extend your abilities and confidence. I didn’t play team sports growing up, so I have no idea how it feels to make the winning basket or hit a homerun, but I do know how good it feels to be athletic. I never feel bad after a workout, but I feel terrible if I miss one.
As we start thinking about fall, I challenge you to get your game on, no matter what it is. Walk in the park, enlist in boot camp, swim some laps, take a barre class. Just get out there and do something. As my Vinyasa teacher told me as she showed me some easier poses, “You always have a choice.”
Chose Not to Give UpFall is the time to get in the game
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Rolling with The StonesBarrie Tabor’s heart belongs to rock and roll
Once the children leave for college, every parent has to decide what to do with their suddenly empty nest. Some take up knitting, hiking or yoga — and some travel the world to follow one of rock’s most iconic acts on tour. For lifetime Rolling Stones fan Barrie Tabor, the choice was automatic.
Ever since she was 10 years old, the Cornelius resident has loved The Stones. Growing up, she heard their early hits on the radio with her father, a dedicated fan himself. For Tabor, the 1969 release of the album Let It Bleed — and the leading track Gimmie Shelter — began a lifelong obsession
with every aspect of The Rolling Stones. To her best count, Tabor has seen The Stones live 217 times, spanning more than 40 years of her life.
In the last three months she has been on 52 planes, following The Stones’ 50 & Counting tour to Las Vegas, San Jose, Oakland, Chicago, Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, New York, Toronto and lastly London’s Hyde Park for the tour’s finale — and what some fans speculate may be the Stones’ last live show.
Throughout her concert experiences, she’s built deep friendships through the
fan club “The Shidoobees,” and even been backstage to see Keith Richards’ guitars.
Tabor happily says that there is “not one single negative” about following The Stones. Even after all these years, every show is still new and exciting for her. Besides changing their set list for every performance, The Stones usually play with secret special guests, including such greats as Taj Mahal, Mick Taylor and Stevie Wonder.
Personally, Tabor keeps things fresh by finding a friend to stay with — sometimes a fellow Shidoobee — in every city and attending the show together. The excitement of an amazing concert, after all, is best when shared.
— Connor Roberson, photography courtesy of Barrie Tabor
To her best count, Barrie Tabor of Cornelius has seen The Stones live 217 times,
spanning more than 40 years of her life.
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The ScoopThe Chiquita Classic takes place September 2-8 and is open to the public. For tournament information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chiquitaclassic.com.
If you want to catch the next Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Zack Johnson or Webb Simpson before they make their mark on the pro circuit, then make plans to be at Davidson’s River Run Country Club for the Chiquita Classic scheduled for September 2-8, 2013. One-hundred-and-fifty top-tier players hoping to qualify to play on the PGA Tour during the 2013-2014 season will tee it up for four competitive rounds. The weeklong event will also feature two professional practice rounds, as well as two Pro-Am tournaments.
The Chiquita Classic, the second of four tournaments in the newly renamed Web.com Tour Finals (formerly the Nationwide Tour), which serves as the PGA Tour’s development circuit, will make its first visit to River Run. Regarded as one of the region’s most challenging and naturally breathtaking courses, River Run also features Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass which allows for firm, fast, hard greens similar to what players might expect on other nationally respected courses.
Modifications to the course have added tour-level challenges. The tees around holes 1 and 10 have been changed, while holes 5, 9 and 12 have
Chiquita Golfers Come SwingingTop professional golfers set to compete at River Run
been lengthened. The course will play more than 7,300 yards at a par 71.
And because the Chiquita Classic falls on a bye week of the FedEx Cup, the Golf Channel will broadcast from the opening round on Thursday through the final putt and award ceremony on Sunday.
Donald Ross, River Run Country Club’s Director of Golf, believes the caliber of golf will be exciting to experience. He says
it’s a select group because it’s the only path to the PGA Tour now. That translates into a lot of recognizable names on the roster.
— Mike Savicki
Because the Chiquita Classic falls on a bye week of the FedEx Cup, the Golf Channel will broadcast from the opening round on Thursday through the final putt and award ceremony on Sunday.
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Glazed Salmon with Fresh Roasted Corn and Black Bean SaladIngredientsTwo 4-6-ounce salmon filets2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons light brown sugar
InstructionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Place salmon fillets skin side down on foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle soy sauce directly over filets, top with brown sugar. Using hands, gently rub soy sauce and sugar together. Bake 20-30 minutes or until no longer translucent (varies depending upon thickness).
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About CamiCami 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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Downtown Mooresville’s L Squared (L2) boutique is taking shopping to the next level with its Style Truck.
Shop & TellFlowers, trucks and lemons
Everything is coming up flowers in downtown Cornelius with the opening of Blumengarten Fine Flowers & European Market. Located in the space formerly occupied by SweetCakes on N. Main Street, Blumengarten carries a variety of fresh flowers (think hydrangeas, snapdragons, statice, sunflowers and more). You’ll also find a variety of planters, vases and soy wax candles.
The husband and wife team of Bo and Denise Uhlhorn own the shop, which offers customized arrangements for all types of events. “This has been a lifelong dream of mine,” says Bo, a 27-year veteran of the flower industry and an honor graduate of Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. Blumengarten, 20017 N. Main Street, Cornelius, www.blumengartenllc.com.
Chapter 2 Boutique has opened locations at Birkdale Village in Huntersville and Jetton Village in Cornelius. With a fresh marine blue and white interior, the boutique carries women’s clothing, accessories and shoes. The idea behind the store is to have a place where affordability and fashion collide. You’ll find many beautifully trendy collisions
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Downtown Mooresville’s L Squared (L2) boutique is taking shopping to the next level with its Style Truck. Owner LeeAnn Little converted a delivery truck into a mobile boutique, complete with laminated floors, crown molding and a dressing room. She plans to take it to various festivals and public spaces to show (and sell) her store’s wares.
“I’ll pop up in public spaces that are legitimate, and I’ll announce it via social media,” explains Little. “This is huge out West and in LA. It’s making its way here.” L Squared,148 North Main Street, Mooresville, www.lsquaredboutique.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
Ladies who work out in the area, which is pretty much most of Lake Norman’s population, are psyched that the long-awaited lululemon athletica has finally opened its doors in Birkdale Village. With about 160 stores across the United States, lululemon is a “yoga-inspired athletic wear company that creates components for people to live long, healthy and fun lives.” The store carries all kinds of clothing to make working out even more fun.
According to Jill Winter, community connector and funster for lululemon athletica, opening a store in the Lake Norman area was an obvious move. “Huntersville was identified as the location for our second store [in the Charlotte area] due to its growing and health conscious community,” explains Winter. Okay, enough reading, time for some burpees. lululemon athletica, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.lululemon.com.
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How long have you been writing the wine column (Grapevine) for CURRENTS?Over four years — from the very first edition of the world-renowned magazine, Lake Norman CURRENTS.
What do you enjoy about it?Taking the mystery and intimidation out of wine so that readers get interested in seeking out new wines to enjoy — and I get the opportunity to research and taste so many different wines.
What sparked your interest in wine?My wife and I have always enjoyed sipping on a glass of wine, but one time in Paris, at dinner with a business associate, we tasted a wine that was like no other. That gave me an appreciation of how wonderful and interesting the world of wine could be. And
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Favorite vineyard:Another impossible question but one vineyard does stand out. Again, we’re back to Burgundy. The first winemaker that I really got close to and understood his philosophy of winemaking was at Dupont-Tissanderot in Gevrey Chambertin. There’s still a bunch of his wine in our cellar.
One thing about you that will surprise people:I was on the Great Britain international track and field team for several seasons. I held the British record for the pole vault at three different heights.Trevor Burton
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Frank Joseph has been part of a global classroom like none other. Twenty-eight years ago he stepped aboard a cruise ship in Fort Lauderdale as dean of students at Semester at Sea. He spent the next 100 days traveling to 10 ports around the world.
Now in its 50th year, Semester at Sea has taken more than 60,000 college students on its classroom afloat. The academic program, originally developed by the Institute for Shipboard Education to help college students gain a global
perspective, is now based at the University of Virginia. Students take a broad array of liberal arts courses on the ship and participate in educational excursions at each port stop.
Joseph, who’s lived in the Lake Norman community for 20 years, has been on four Semester at Sea voyages. His most recent trip this past summer included stops in Scandinavia and the Baltics.
The president and founder of CenterPoint: Developing Strategic Leaders, Joseph wants to translate what he’s learned at sea to the business world. He’s developing a blog and seminars entitled The Voyage of LEADERship, which applies metaphors from the sea to how to run a business and develop leaders. Joseph says a voyage, like leading a business, has its challenges.
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it’s almost a year away (or happening
shortly), craft a full birthday list. Otherwise,
pro-rate your list. If your birthday is six months
away, create a half-list or a quarter list if it’s just
a few months away.
Brainstorm all possibilities. Make a list
of everything you have ever wanted
to do or thought you should try, and
ask others for suggestions, too.
Claim this year’s items. Make your final
list and then pencil in a month next
to each item when you might try to
scratch it off your list.
Whenever you plan your to-dos, look
over your birthday list, too, to make
sure you are making the necessary
plans to help you accomplish your dreams.
Enjoy celebrating your life and growth
over and over again!
Rosie Molinary empowers women to embrace their authentic selves so they can
live their passion and purpose and give their gifts to the world. The author of Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance and Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina, Rosie teaches courses on body image at UNC Charlotte and offers workshops and one-on-one retreats for women who wish to live on purpose. She lives in Davidson with her husband and son. Learn more at www.rosiemolinary.com.
Want to write your own birthday list? Now is the perfect time, even if your birthday isn’t right around the corner. Craft your own list with these steps, and start living with greater intention.
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Capture your dreams in writing so they can become reality
At 25, I was an obsessive high school teacher and coach. While my work was incredibly rewarding and fun, I
didn’t have much fun outside of work. As the years passed by and I witnessed the incredible things my friends were doing, I realized my life was really in my hands.
Whether or not I had a good time or traveled or experienced new challenges was on me. I could budget my time, energy and money to give myself the experiences I so admired from my friends’ stories or had dreamed about trying. Those opportunities didn’t have to be a dream if I was willing to be intentional.
And so, because I have always been most motivated by capturing my dreams in writing, I sat down and wrote a list. Twenty-five things to do before turning 26, I scrawled and then thoughtfully numbered different experiences I wanted to have or things I wanted to do. That first list was both practical — get re-certified in CPR and First Aid — and expansive — travel.
I read 25 books and finally got my North Carolina’s driver’s license. As I tackled each item on the list, I scratched it off with great satisfaction. My life was expanding outside my classroom, and it, ironically, made me a better teacher because it made me a more well-rounded and happier person.
Fifteen years later, I still make a list every year. With those lists as my guide, I’ve traveled to other countries, learned how to surf and stand up paddle, run races, read scores of books, rescued a great dog, tried Rolfing, yoga, Pilates, rock climbing, snow shoeing and kickboxing, cycled numerous century rides, raised thousands of dollars for causes I believe in, worked with endangered leatherback turtles in Trinidad, treated my parents to a few adventures, paid off my student loans early, been to Major League Spring Training in Florida and Panthers Training Camp in Spartanburg, seen whales in the ocean, and more.
I have never completed any year’s list, and while that might seem like it would be a defeat for a former workaholic, it isn’t. My annual birthday list is a daring, inspiring suggestion, and I know that whatever I accomplish from it is a gift. What’s not accomplished is given a quick review when I write the next year’s list to see if I want to try again, but that’s all. The birthday list, put simply, is a gift to myself that has made every year richer and encouraged me to appreciate that the journey is the goal and that I am more in charge of my journey than I sometimes realize. LNC
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W hen Davidson College alumnus Paul Nichols ‘03, was hired as the football program’s 27th head
coach, the news made headlines. Locally, media praised the former student-athlete who quarterbacked Davidson to its first and only undefeated season to date and congratulated him for returning to coach at home. Nationally, stories about the passion, drive and skill of NCAA Division 1 Football’s second youngest head coach filled locker rooms from Nichols’ last post as an assistant at the University of Illinois to his native home in Dunwoody, Georgia.
In the last six months, while football has been seasonally out of the spotlight, Coach
Nichols has worked tirelessly behind the scenes not only to prepare his team for the challenges of the new season but also to engage and mobilize the alumnae and fan base for what he believes will be an exciting new chapter in Davidson football.
How did it feel to hear Director of Athletics Jim Murphy announce you as the new head coach back in late December 2012?
It was a tremendous honor, and it was a little bit nostalgic, too. My wife was there, and my parents, too, and with so many school friends whom I hadn’t yet been able
to catch up with face to face in so many years attending, it also seemed almost a bit surreal. And on top of that, to be at your alma mater, wow, it’s a great fit and a great opportunity.
What was your first order of business?
Number one was making sure I communicated with the current players. It was a unique time because when I was announced, the current players had finished for the semester so I reached out to the guys, as well as to their families, to introduce myself and make sure they knew that I was excited to help develop their athletic ability as well their academic
Paul Nichols brings a personal touch to Davidson College football
Creating a Legacy
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In the last six months, while football has been seasonally out of the
spotlight, Coach Paul Nichols has worked tirelessly behind the scenes
not only to prepare his team for the challenges of the new season but also to engage and mobilize
the alumnae and fan base for what he believes will be an exciting new
chapter in Davidson College football.
prowess. I also wanted them to know this was going to be a player-driven program. Right behind that was the development of the staff and the development of our recruiting class.
Tell us about the progress you have made these last few months?
We have had a great six to seven months. The energy and enthusiasm for the team on the field, in the classroom and in the community is strong right now. We had a 2.97 grade point average as a team, and 34 guys had over a 3.0 this spring semester. From a strength and conditioning standpoint, we got over 1,400 pounds stronger in the weight room and lost over 115 pounds combined. Our 15 spring practices were great, and we had a spring game record of over 1,800 people in attendance. The team combined for over 250 hours of community service, and just this past semester we adopted an orphan from Haiti.
Any surprises along the way?
Being a first-time head coach every day is a little bit of a surprise. I’ll tell you, the best surprises have been the willingness of the student athletes to work harder than I imagined, as well as the willingness of the alumni and former players to jump in and get involved.
Then there is managing the recruiting class, and that’s very important to me. There is no manual that you can buy to teach you how to be a head coach. So you have to rely on your support network as well as your assistant coaches, and we have really hired as fine a group of assistants as I have ever been around.
What might you say to a football fan who has never attended a Davidson football game?
I would say two things. Number one, we have a tremendous, talented group of young men in uniform. I can guarantee
you that when you come out and watch our players, you will see a team giving a tenacious effort. You will also see a team playing with the highest level of sportsmanship, and a student-athlete level of respect that is unmatched across the country. You are going to see an exciting brand of football on the field, and off the field you are then going to see those same student athletes proudly representing Davidson in the community.
Number two, when and if we win our conference, we will get an automatic bid and have the opportunity to compete for a national championship this year and going forward. That’s exciting for the players, and that hasn’t gone on at Davidson for many years. LNC
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Everybody’s Talking about it!CURRENTS’ 50th Anniversary Commemorative issue has certainly got you talking.
Here are just a few of the comments we’ve received. Thank you for sharing and for reading CURRENTS!
We’re pretty proud of it ourselves!
“I thought the July issue was great…..especially liked Bob McIntosh’s reflections”.
— Kevin Mahl, Champion Tire
“Bravo! This is a wonderful historic edition and full of great pictures past and present. We appreciate the efforts you and your team took to bring this to the residents of Lake Norman. Also, congratulations on your honor as 2013 Small Business of the Year. Well deserved. I told Cindy Gleason how proud we are of all of you. The Davidson spread is outstanding as well, and we appreciate being a part of it. I know Mayor Woods is pleased with the participation.”
— Greg Wessling, Morris International
“All the old timers, who drink coffee at the (Cashion’s) Quik Stop every morning, picked up a copy of this special edition of your magazine! Everyone was talking about all the old pictures! I’m so glad you included so many! By the time I left they were almost all gone!”
— Jack Conard, Jr.
“I loved your 50th Anniver-sary issue so much! I read it twice and just finished. I read every word and the editorial was amazing. I ended with Lori Tate’s “Take Time to Remember” and I cried.”
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“We have enjoyed the “50th Anniversary Edition” so much. What a wonderful keepsake. We look forward to sharing this edition with friends and family for generations to come.”
— Claudia Kepner, Raymer-Kepner Funeral Services
“I have enjoyed reading all of the quotes included in the July issue of CURRENTS”. — Joshua A. Dobi, CFP
“Sharon Simpson and her team have done the community a great favor by sharing the history of Lake Norman with us. Phenomenal job, CURRENTS magazine.”
— David Keith, President, N. Mecklenburg
Rotary Club
“It was very interesting to see pictures of how things looked then and now. I loved reading the history about the lake – It’s forever changing.”
— Cindy Marze, Hearth & Patio
“Great magazine this month! Best issue of CURRENTS I’ve ever seen! Thanks for capturing the history of this beautiful place we love called Lake Norman.”
— Jane CacchioneRead more about the lake’s
history on our“Turning 50” page, inside every issue this year!
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Brown hobo with brass studs by Big Budha, $99 The Brow Lounge, Jetton Village, 19826-A North Cove Road, Cornelius, www.browlounge-lkn.com.
Bronze crossbody by Mainstreet Collection, $22 The Jewel Box; Birkdale Village, Huntersville and Jetton Village, Cornelius, www.jewelboxonline.com.
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Fergie handbag in black by Melie Bianco, $108 Bevello, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.bevello.com.
Rust hand-crafted handbag by Old Trend, $396 L Squared,148 North Main Street, Mooresville, www.lsquaredboutique.com and on Facebook.
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Come See Why Every Bride Wants to be a “Classic Bride”. We are the only bridal salon with private dressing rooms. The personal attention to detail provided by our knowledgeable, friendly staff insures that every bride feels comfortable and unhurried when selecting that one special gown. Bridal, Bridesmaids, Mother’s Dresses, Flower Girl Dresses, Veils, Shoes & Accessories. We are pleased to announce...We are now North Carolina’s Premier Maggie Sottero Retailer.
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Happy Birthday to Us… And to Our Loyal Customers! Receive a gift with the purchase of any Waxing Poetic Item. (first 50 customers receive a free XO charm with the purchase of any Waxing Poetic item) Celebrating 9 Glorious Years in Lake Norman!!
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Designing Brides… “Where Brides Send Their Friends” Enjoy working with our experienced staff in the privacy of your own dressing room, and then celebrate the selecting of your “Dream Gown” with family and friends on our beautiful southern porch. We are a full service bridal boutique offering well known designer gowns…at affordable prices, for the Bride, Debutante and Mothers, as well as, Custom Designing.
Designing Brides 107 North Main Street Davidson, NC 28036 (next to Tate Realty) 704-655-1009 www.designingbrides.net
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New Fall Arrivals Daily... stop in to shop Back to School styles for Fall from GLAM, Tart, Ella Moss, Splendid, Joe’s Jeans,Hudson, Sam Edelman, and more!! “SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!”
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Frye Boots Trunk Show...Monkee’s of Lake Norman Starts: Thursday, September 12th at 12pm Ends: Friday, September 13th at 7pm Please join The Monkettes and their favorite Frye Boots representative, John Smyth, for their annual trunk show. Place special orders for the Fall 2013 collection. Refreshments and door prizes throughout the show!
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New Fall Pieces Just In For Women & Men Tempt Boutique specializes in fresh, fashion-forward celebrity style clothing and accessories for everyone, no matter what your budget. From cutting edge private labels to the recognizable designers, there’s always something new at Tempt Boutique. New shipments, new items, new styles every day! Tempt is constantly adding new top quality lines to keep customers coming back for more!! Visit in store or online today! WWW.TEMPTBOUTIQUE.COM
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Savory Spice Shop Celebrate Summer on the Grill! Visit Savory Spice Shop for the best barbeque rubs and fresh seasonings! Over 140 unique hand-blended seasonings available in amounts from 1/2 ounces to pounds. Gift sets, organics and extracts. Follow us on Facebook at SavorySpiceShopBirkdaleVillage.
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Flawless Skin is Possible! Achieve the perfect complexion, the softest skin and the most relaxing experience on Lake Norman with microdermabrasion and professional exfoliates. $10.00 off your first skin care service. (Mention this ad in CURRENTS)
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Camp Dogwood delivers the world to the visually impaired and blind
Situated on 65 acres in Sherrills Ford, the North Carolina Lions’ Camp Dogwood offers blind and visually
impaired campers numerous recreational activities, such as boating, tubing, arts and crafts, educational seminars, cookouts, dancing, as well as plenty of time to lounge with ice cream and conversation on a screened-in porch overlooking the water. The camp is unique because it is the only camp of its kind in this part of the country — a camp that offers adults ages 18 to 100 years of age the chance to enjoy a unique vacation retreat at little or no cost.
“Disabled adults are very underserved in our community,” explains Susan King, director of Camp Dogwood. “Most programs end when children turn 18.”
The stationary cruiseCamp Dogwood is the brainchild of three
Lions who served on a committee working to study the needs of the blind in North Carolina in the 1960s. In 1964, the North Carolina Lions Association voted to adopt the project, and the initial vision of Camp Dogwood was born. It opened in 1968 and is operated entirely through fundraising efforts by the North Carolina Lions. It doesn’t receive any type of state or federal funding.
Over the years the campus has grown from one building to a waterfront campus that maintains more of a resort feel than a camp atmosphere. Campers can stroll through the VIP Sensory Garden, visit the touchable art gallery, browse through the large selection of audio, large-print and Braille books, or take advantage of one of the four computerized work stations complete with adaptive software.
The camp runs during 10 weeks of the summer beginning in June. It accommodates up to 88 campers per week, with hotel-style accommodations featuring double beds in each room as well as private bathrooms.
Each residential building also has a common seating area with a television and a screened-in porch with rocking chairs. Camp counselors arrive at Camp Dogwood the week before camp sessions begin and receive training in CPR, boating safety, blind sensitivity and mobility training, and more.
King says she likes to refer to Camp Dogwood as a “stationary cruise,” because it offers campers so many different recreational activities and excursions as well as three meals daily.
For example, campers can take a painting class that utilizes textural elements designed to help the paintings come alive. Camp counselors lead educational seminars on poetry, art therapy, theatre, nutrition and American Sign Language. Off-campus excursions include shopping, bowling and horseback riding, and there is also an indoor putt-putt course located on the grounds.
Trying new thingsDurham residents Glenn and Donna
Permar have been married for 21 years and enjoy their annual visits to Camp Dogwood
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Sherrills Ford’s Camp Dogwood is the brainchild of three Lions who served on a committee working to study the needs of the blind in North Carolina in the 1960s. In 1964, the North Carolina Lions Association voted to adopt the project, and the initial vision of Camp Dogwood was born.
because they get the chance to participate in many activities they wouldn’t normally get to do at home. They bring their own kneeboards and wakeboards and head out on the water every chance they get while at camp, and this year, their two service dogs, Wally and Kyle, were also along for the ride.
“We’re a very adventurous couple, and this is a really reasonable vacation for us,” says Glenn.
Cost for each visually impaired or blind camper from North Carolina is $100, and caregivers and companions are welcome to accompany campers for an additional $150. King says that many local Lions Clubs help campers with tuition assistance. All campers must be able to eat, bathe, dress and toilet independently, and they are welcome to bring a caretaker to help them.
Blind and visually impaired youth are also welcome at the camp when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
During the months of September through May, Camp Dogwood operates as a meeting and retreat center, and the rental fees during that time help support service programs
for the North Carolina Lions. The camp has become so popular
that there are campers who have been vacationing in Sherrills Ford for 40 years, including a 99-year-old woman who went tubing for the first time last summer.
“We’re trying to bring the world to them [the campers],” says King. “Here, they feel comfortable enough to try new things.” LNC
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From left, Jim Morasso, Jon Spencer and Larry Sponaugle are some of the partners involved with Chillfire Bar & Grill in Denver.
Chillfire’s cuisine is contemporary andcurrent, yet it intentionally stops short of trendy.
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A visit to Chillfire Bar & Grill is a sensory sensation — with its flavorful food, its multi-textured décor and its
welcoming staff.“Value is what we base everything on,” says
restaurateur Larry Sponaugle, who opened the restaurant this summer in The Shoppes at Waterside Crossing in Denver with longtime partner Jim Morasso. The two also co-own Epic Chophouse in Mooresville with a third partner.
“Quality of food is a big, big item, and so is our relationship with our guests,” Sponaugle explains. “We are out here shaking hands and getting to know people who are guests in our restaurants.” Other partners in Chillfire are Executive Chef Jon Spencer and Lake Norman notables Larry and Sheree Griffin.
A new identityChillfire’s cuisine is contemporary and
current, yet it intentionally stops short of trendy. Diners will find steaks, chops, prime
rib, seafood, salads, duck and other varied offerings. Fried green tomatoes and the Chatham shellfish succotash are just two of the dishes that taste as if the vegetables came straight from the garden. The popular Angry Lobster appetizer draws comparisons to a dish at Epic Chophouse, but it brings a bit more bite with its spicy baby lobster tails and horseradish-jalapeno honey mustard dip.
“We wanted to carry a few items over,” says Chef Spencer. “We also wanted this restaurant to have its own identity.”
Spencer is a Certified Executive Chef and past president of the American Culinary Federation — Charlotte. He has worked in restaurants for more than 30 years, starting in his uncle’s seafood restaurant in the Southport area on North Carolina’s coast. In Charlotte he has been a chef and a chef-owner with
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restaurants and elite country clubs, including Soirée Restaurant in Mooresville.
The management team strives to incorporate the Epic Chophouse culture into this newest venture, working with a team that is learning about fine dining. What they lack in experience, they make up in dedication and work ethic, Morasso says.
“You have to look for good clay,” he adds. “You can’t always hire experience. We have some bright people working for us.”
Team members coach each other, with servers and kitchen staff from Epic Chophouse guiding newcomers with the help of General Manager Tom Jones. “Culture is very, very important in any business,” Morasso says. “They have to carry forward core values.”
Going for a walkThe staff lines up each evening just before
opening to review and also undergo more in-depth training. “We do classes every day,” Morasso says. “We learn from our mistakes every day.”
The owners and management team walk the floor and visit tables to gain feedback from guests. Their walks take them through intimate spaces featuring fine wood and stone finishes that add warmth and sheen. Columns tiled with thin stone and twisted palm trees wrapped with tiny twinkles of light draw the eye upward. Pendant lights with black shades suspended by portly ropes dangle over the center booths.
Observant diners on the covered patio will spy overhead a wooden racing shell that has seen service with the disbanded UNC Charlotte rowing crew and the Davidson College Crew Team. Davidson College in the early 1990s acquired the shell and used it until a tree fell on its stern and destroyed the boat. Chillfire rescued it from storage, incorporating it as a local design element that pays homage to the lake.
The side dining room with its beaten tin ceiling connects to the larger dining area and converts to a private space suitable for special events, dinners and meetings when sliding partitions are closed.
A post and beam structure defines the bar area inside, and a long gathering table dubbed the surfboard creates an interactive space.
The glass-walled wine room holds more than 1,000 bottles and serves as part of the décor. The bar offers craft beers and pours eight ounces of wine, instead of the customary five ounces. The liquor pour is two ounces. One of the custom cocktails, the 1673, takes its name from nearby N.C. 16 and N.C. 73.
Like Epic Chophouse, Chillfire Bar & Grill will tie special dinners with local non-profits. They hope to see results like Epic’s, which have increased to more than $25,000 last year.
One marker of success, the Chillfire leaders believe, will be when patrons think of Chillfire as their first choice to bring their clients, their dates, their parents and other special guests. That’s a true sign of a restaurant sensation. LNC
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L ife may be very different for Stephen Curry, but he’s hardly changed since his days in Davidson. He’s still the
laid back guy who very much enjoys being home and spending time with his family.
Curry’s star has quickly risen since he left Davidson College in 2009. Now, he plays for the Golden State Warriors, and he’s one of the most talked about players in the National Basketball Association. He’s one of those guys who receives a lot of attention for a variety of reasons.
a full scheduleCurry recently wrapped up his fourth
season with the San Francisco team, where he played 78 games in the regular season (the league average is 48) and that didn’t include the solid run he and his team had in the playoffs. He and his wife, Ayesha, are spending this summer at home in North Carolina.
“It feels great to be back,” says the 25 year old. “This is my home, and I look forward to every summer where I come home and spend time with my family. My family doesn’t let me get too big headed,” he
jokes. As Curry’s success has shot up on the court, the same is true off the court. He’s now in demand to do commercials, ESPN shows and numerous charity events (including his own golf charity event recently in Davidson), but he says he’s reached a point where he has to draw a line.
“With the opportunities and requests you have, the schedule fills up,” says Curry. “The main important part is that you need to stay focused on what’s really important, and that’s your game and on the court. The off-the-court stuff
is fun, but it can’t be a distraction.”In between raising a 1-year-old
daughter and working on his game in the off season, Curry stops by
Davidson College when he can. “That’s where I can come back and be me,” he says. “When I go on campus, it’s a little different because there
Stephen Curry garners attention for all the right reasons
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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.
are students who weren’t students when I was there, so they might not know me as a person and they get a little star struck.”
the social media gameCurry has also made a big name for
himself in the digital world. With more than 768,000 followers on Twitter, Curry has pulled back the curtain to let his fans into his world. He shares behind-the-scenes video of him at work or at home with his wife and daughter, and his fans love it. Every month, he also gives back to his fans only through Twitter.
He’ll offer signed memorabilia or unique prizes and decides who wins based on fans’ video submissions. Even Curry is surprised by the reaction he’s gotten so far. “It’s fun being able to show people the behind-the-scenes stuff and show people your personality when you can,” says Curry. “I just have fun with it. That’s the main thing.”
He’s being coached by Spiracle Media, a social media and video production agency based in Charlotte that works with businesses and athletes. Bill Voth, co-founder, says they’ve been working with Curry for the past year and a half.
“This is the Steph that fans here in
Davidson know,” says Voth. “I think if you look at any of his social media, it’s just an extension his personality. This is another way for people on the East Coast and here in Charlotte and Davidson to follow him.”
Stephen and Ayesha met in Charlotte and married here in 2011. Ayesha says they’ve had to adjust to the added attention in California and stares from basketball fans while out in public.
“I’m so proud of him,” says his wife with
a big smile. “This is what he’s worked so hard for. It’s nice to see him with the success and acknowledged for all of his hard work. But he’s still the same at home.” LNC
“The main important part is that you need to stay focused on what’s really important, and that’s your game and on the court."
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Imagine for a moment that you are Ryan Reed. You have just signed a major racing contract, and it’s time to make the cross-
country move from your family home in Bakersfield, California to North Carolina. Your childhood dream is about to become a reality as you set down roots in the heart of NASCAR territory and continue your journey toward becoming a top driver. You are 17 years old.
But things aren’t going as planned as you unpack boxes in your Lake Norman condominium. You feel sick but just write it off. You lose weight but don’t think much of it. You convince yourself there is no time to be sick and worry because your mind should remain focused on the start of the new season, which is set to begin in just a few weeks.
When you return to California, your health has deteriorated significantly and you look alarmingly different. You have lost a tremendous amount of weight. So your dad takes you to see a doctor, and it is there that you get the news.
Type 1 diabetes. Who, me? That can’t be right. There must
be a mistake.Then the doctors tell you that diabetes
doesn’t play favorites. He says you’ll never race again. Forget the move. End the contract. Give up the sport.
After all, diabetes is a lifelong disease and as just one of the one million Americans who live with the same diagnosis, you’ll need to spend your days pricking fingers, monitoring blood glucose levels and taking insulin to keep things in check. If your levels fluctuate too much, your life could be in danger. Those same doctors say you can’t do all this safely when you’re behind the wheel of a racecar straining your body to its limits.
You aren’t easily convinced. Still believing the dream is possible, you start doing a bit of research. You find that other professional athletes have found ways to make it work. You quickly grow up and realize what
the nearly 79 million Americans who are at risk for developing the disease do not know — that diet, nutrition and exercise can also help control the disease, too.
You have already begun to discount what the doctors told you.
Then you meet Dr. Ann Peters at the USC Clinical Diabetes Program in California. She confirms that with hard work and discipline, you can still reach your dream of becoming a top NASCAR driver. You connect with a nutritionist. You put in place a regimented training program. Your dream is alive again.
You learn more about how to live and race. You discover a new, innovative technology where continuous blood glucose monitoring is possible via wireless transmission to a cell phone. You think to yourself that if you mount the device on the dashboard then you can stay on top of things while you compete. You decide that keeping a special drink in the car with you at all times will help, too. And in the rare instance that things get out of whack during a race, you teach an over-the-wall crew member how to give you an insulin shot that will bring you back. You sew a bulls-eye on your fire suit so the crew member will know where to give
you the emergency injection. When you sit down with
team owner Jack Roush, he
is impressed with your level of knowledge, understanding, maturity, professionalism and dedication. He gives you the opportunity to race as a development driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing. You collaborate with the American Diabetes Association and begin your Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign. You’re looking for a full ride in 2014.
Along the way, you create Ryan’s Mission, a non-profit challenged with providing educational and awareness efforts, and positively touching the lives of children and adults who have been affected by the disease. You believe it is important to give back.
Now, two years later from your Cornelius home, you reflect, “When I was first diagnosed, it was hard on me. Sure, I spent a period sulking, but I had spent my whole life racing and there was nothing more I’d rather be doing every single day. Living with diabetes is difficult, but my story isn’t a pity party, it is just something I have to do and this is how I have to live.”
When you are Ryan Reed, you race every single day of your life. LNC
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who live with disabilities that anything is possible. Waterskiing is one of its most popular programs. And through a partnership with the Lake Norman YMCA, it does it by changing one life at a time.
fast and furiousEli Hager was just 4 years old when he
experienced waterskiing for the first time. Too small for even the smallest ski, he rode on the lap of Jennifer Moore, the longtime program coordinator who is now in her 13th summer orchestrating the summer adaptive skiing programs. Hager has a dominant — recessive gene condition that resulted in his being born without tibia bones. Both his lower legs were amputated when he was 9 months old.
“It has been more then 10 years, but I still remember how excited Eli was the first time he skied by sitting on my lap,” Moore recalls. “This was the only way we could get him out so he could experience what
everyone else was doing, and the fact that he is still doing it today shows how life changing sports can be.”
Hager adds, “I don’t remember what it was like that very first time, but what stuck with me all these years was how much fun it was to go back and forth as fast as I could across the wake and jump as high as possible each time.”
Now 15, the Alexis (Gaston County) resident serves as a role model for those who are just beginning.
“To be honest,” he adds, “no matter what I do I always try to get better. Moving up in rank is great and competing is awesome, but getting better on a personal level is what I love. Winning is a bonus, but knowing you are doing the best you can and are
SkieRSDisabled waterskiers push the limits for fun and competition
On a warm and steamy Thursday afternoon, tucked deep in the waterfront cove behind the Lake
Norman YMCA, the engine of a ski boat idles quietly as a novice waterskier is maneuvered into takeoff position for the first time by two volunteers. Nearby, two Jet Skis, each readied with both a driver and a “safety jumper,” observe the skier’s nervous energy. The entire process of getting this skier on the water has involved upwards of 10 trained team members, and the process is nearly complete.
Then, following a “thumbs up” from the skier and a collective nod from the drivers of the boat and Jet Skis, the engines of all three machines roar. The rope linking the skier to
the boat springs from the surface with a spray of water, and the skier pops up and instantly settles onto a plane of white water. From the dock, cameras click, and a round of applause echoes across the cove.
The first skier of the afternoon is away and, for the next four hours, the staff and volunteers who comprise the disabled waterski team of Carolinas Rehabilitation’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program (ASAP) will repeat the pattern for more than two dozen additional skiers. As one of the Southeast’s largest weekly disabled waterski programs, it is an exercise they have been performing since the 1990s.
ASAP’s mission is a simple and powerful one. The program wants to show people
Robbie Parks, 47, was a waterskier before he broke his neck in an
automobile accident many years ago. The water sustained him.
Flying across the surface carving turn after turn gave him life.
The Lake Norman YMCA is the home of the waterskiing portion of the Carolinas Rehabilitation’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program (ASAP).
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giving it your everything, that’s my reward and I think people see that.”
freedom to fly againRobbie Parks, 47, was a waterskier before he
broke his neck in an automobile accident many years ago. The water sustained him. Flying across the surface carving turn after turn gave him life.
In the 1990s, when the ASAP waterski program was in its infancy, Parks made his first trip to the lake to try the sport he never thought he’d never be able to enjoy again. He transferred into a sit ski, grabbed the rope and gave it a try.
But after a few sessions, he felt more disappointment than enjoyment. A personal commitment kept him from coming back regularly, so the Lexington resident says he left at the end of the first summer not convinced that he would return.
In 2004, Parks decided to give it another try. He says he began feeling the pull to get on the water again.
“Those first summers back, it was just about trying it out and getting comfortable in the water again,” Parks remembers. “I worked through a lot,
and skiing became fun again.”He continues, “I made a big jump in 2007. By
the end of that summer I was getting pretty good, and someone asked me if I ever thought about doing this competitively. That’s when I realized I could get where I wanted to be. That was the spark I needed.”
Just days after being handed the phone number of America’s most recognized and respected disabled World Champion, Bill Boness, Parks was in Mississippi training to compete at an international level.
“I rediscovered the freedom that comes with being on the water,” Parks, now a USA Waterski certified coach, instructor and official, says with a smile. “The one thing I missed the most was not being able to ski, so to be able to get back on the water helps me feel like a kid again.”
the best of the bestHager and Parks are two of the three ASAP
skiers (Charlotte’s Megan McCauley is the third) who will travel to Milan, Italy later this summer to compete in the 2013 World Disabled Waterski Championships. All three will ski against the
world’s best in the slalom, trick and jump events in different sit ski classes.
“I think all ASAP does is strive to introduce people to new opportunities — we like to be the first ones to help a person with a disability try a new sport — and because of that, it is so rewarding to see people take that next step and try something they never thought might be possible,” Moore explains. “Eli and Robbie are great examples of showing people what is possible. As for me, seeing skiers learn and progress, and watching them as they gain back their self-confidence, that’s what has kept me doing this for so long and that’s what makes me feel so great about everything we do.” LNC
The ScoopFor more information about Carolinas Rehabilitation’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program, contact the Lake Norman YMCA, www.ymcacharlotte.org.
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Building an ideaBilly says he had never been around
paddleboarding before 2009. “I had surfed before, but when I lived in Key West a friend of mine took me out paddling,” he recalls. “We went out at night, and I was in a marina looking at all the LED lights that are on the back of boats now. I was looking at all the fish that were attracted to it.”
He immediately began wondering how to light up his paddleboard for the night. “I just kept spinning those two things around in my head — LEDs and paddleboarding,” says Rossini. “I started writing down different concepts of how it could be done and started with prototypes and went from there.”
With the backing of investors, which happen to be some of his students from when he had a shop under the Rusty Rudder in Cornelius, he was able to
develop his idea and bring it to market under the name Nocqua Adventure Gear. The company’s name is a hybrid of the words nocturnal and aqua.
Comprised of two straps, the system clips around your paddleboard, relying
on tension to keep it in place. There’s no mount or screw involved that will damage your board, and the lithium ion battery is waterproof, rechargeable and small.
“When you want to use it at night, it’s there, and during the day when you’re ready to go out and paddle and race or do whatever you want, you just take it off,” says Rossini. “One system fits every paddleboard, canoe and kayak. There’s a lot of
other stuff too [that it works with], but that’s our main thing right now.”
Each light bar contains 72 LEDs with 1,000 lumens each. Rossini puts the LEDs inside a frame that he coats with three layers of epoxy. “The epoxy makes it as
Inspiration can strike at any time. If you don’t believe it, just ask Billy Rossini. In 2009 he was paddleboarding while living in Key West when he had the idea of lighting the board so he could
paddleboard at night. Fast forward four years and he’s the inventor/co-founder of Nocqua Adventure Gear, adjustable LED lighting for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and more.
Rossini, who now lives in Cornelius, is no stranger to Lake Norman, as he formerly taught watersports on the lake years ago. The Two Time World Watersports Champion was also known to ski/hydrafoil during the holidays in a Santa suit. These days he’s all about light and making sure you have enough of it to enjoy the watersports you love at night.
“One system fits every paddleboard, canoe and kayak,” says Billy Rossini.
“There’s a lot of other stuff too [that it works with], but that’s
our main thing right now.”
Billy Rossini has a bright idea for watersports
Light Up Night the
Billy Rossini (on the far right) invented a lighting system that
paddleboarders can use for night paddling.
Rob Bennett, owner of My Aloha Paddle& Surf in Cornelius and Mooresville,personally uses the system and sells it.
Rossini says that you can surprisinglysee a lot in the water while paddleboardingon Lake Norman.
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hard or slightly harder than the plastic,” explains Rossini. “You can drag this. It was designed to hit a rock. You just cannot break the light bars.”
The user can press a switch, and it glows in relation to your battery draw so you know exactly how much time you can spend on the water. The battery life is right at three hours. The switch can also be used as an SOS light.
Taking Off Rob Bennett, owner of My Aloha Paddle
& Surf in Cornelius and Mooresville, personally uses the system and sells it. He has also orchestrated night paddleboard outings at Lake Norman on evenings where there is a full moon. “As far as the night paddles, I think it’s something that we want to really make a standard thing on Lake Norman,” says Bennett, who recently designed his own vintage-inspired paddleboard line called Kau’I Paddleboard Company.
Rossini says that you can surprisingly see a lot in the water while paddleboarding
on Lake Norman. “It’s just really neat to see the bottom [of the lake] versus if you’re just paddling around,” he says. “You can see rocks, fish and turtles.”
As for safety, Rossini follows Coast Guard guidelines, which involve a lifejacket (PFD), a whistle and a white 360-degree light, which is almost like a sternlight for a boat.
“It’s [the paddleboard] a vessel, but you’re not required to have navigational lights,” says Rossini.
The system came to market this past April and retails for $399. Currently it’s being carried in 80 dealers worldwide, and West Marine recently signed on to carry it in all of its stores.
“It took a little bit for the product to come in and for us to ship it back out,” says Rossini, adding that he also had to wait for the seasons to change before things really got going with sales. “Now we’re seeing all of these images popping up from all over the world of people using it. That’s pretty amazing.” LNC
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On Saturday, August 17, My Aloha Paddle & Surf will host a paddleboard race at the Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius. The event will feature a two-mile Recreational Race and a six-seven-mile elite Race. in addition, there will be Hawaiian music, hula dancers, paddle fitness demos, vendor tents and more. Check-in and registration 7-8 a.m., elite Race 8:30 a.m., Recreational Race 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 704.892.9858.
“Now we’re seeing all of these images popping up from all over the world of people using it. That’s pretty amazing.”
each light bar contains 72 LeDs with 1,000 lumens each. Rossini puts the
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W hat I love about wine, apart from the obvious joy of tasting it, is that there are constantly new little
gems that turn up — discovering previously unknown wine regions or coming across a grape that we haven’t encountered before. The particular gem we uncovered a little while ago is the Knights Valley region in California.
We knew about Knights Valley in the past because we would pass by it as we drove between Napa Valley and Sonoma. Maybe the reason we paid so little attention is that the region is so small. To give you a feel for its size, Knights Valley has eight square kilometers planted to vineyards, Napa has 174 square kilometers. Knights Valley is a blip on the vinous radar.
All that changed a few months ago when we were in Manhattan visiting our daughter and her husband. Our daughter’s father in-law is somewhat of a wine lover and wanted us to taste a wine that a friend of his had made in, where else, Knights Valley. Lights flashed and bells rung when we sipped the wine, and we vowed to visit the region as soon as we could.
CUSTOM DESIGNIt’s as if Knights Valley was custom
designed to produce great wines. Many,
many years ago the Russian River used to flow through the valley, depositing gravel as it traveled along. All that changed when Mount Saint Helena erupted and changed the course of the river. What that episode of geological attitude produced was well-draining soil consisting of volcanic residue and gravel. The magic that makes the wines from Bordeaux’ left bank so wonderful is gravel in the soil — a gift from one of that region’s very own rivers. So you can see that Knights Valley was poised for greatness.
There’s another little oddity that amplifies the valley’s uniqueness. There’s a gap in the mountains that funnels cool breezes in from the Pacific Ocean. That’s great for varietal grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, as it keeps them from getting too toasty. They get more “hang time” on the vine to build up flavors. It also enables cool climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc to do pretty well.
Knights Valley has some 30 or so vineyards but only two wineries. We unashamedly used our extended family connections to set up a visit to one of the wineries, Knights Bridge. We were welcomed
into the home of one of the winery’s
owners, Tim Carl. A beautiful
house with beautiful gardens, but as you look
around the vineyards you do a double take. They look scraggly and
unkempt. That’s when we got our first clue as to how special the wines we were about to taste would be.
A TASTE OF PLACEThe sole objective at Knights Bridge is to
produce wine that is an expression of where it’s from. One step towards that objective is the way the land is farmed. The whole operation here is based on biodynamic, sustainable farming. Rather than neat and tidy rows of vines, the winery uses natural cover crops, mixes of clovers, legumes, cereals and other low-growing grasses to maintain a healthy balance between soil and vine.
Rugged looking but great for the vines. All this care and attention shows through in the wine — goody for us.
So, enough of the technical stuff. How did the wines taste? In a word, wonderful. We were surprised to see a Sauvignon Blanc
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Knights Bridge uses natural cover crops, mixes of clovers, legumes, cereals and other low-growing grasses to maintain a healthy balance between soil and vine.
as we were preconditioned to expect just Cabernet Sauvignon — thanks, Mother Nature, for that gap in the mountains. The Sauvignon Blanc was nicely balanced. It had all the elements of the grape, light fruit with a touch of minerality. Low key and nuanced. Then we moved on to a Chardonnay. This wine was a bit deeper. It had aged a little time in oak, and that came across with a nice biscuity flavor that mixed in with the deeper fruits from the grape.
To taste the Cabernet Sauvignons we moved out to Tim’s patio. This had to be perfection. It was a crisp sunny day, and we were gazing out at those rugged looking vines and sipping on some fine wines. My main definition of greatness in a wine is how complex it is — how many layers of taste and texture do you experience when you taste it.
These wines fit the bill; there was layer after layer after layer. There was dark fruit, black cherries and raspberry. On top of that there was a little coffee and a floral edge. Then there were woody aromas and flavors. Finally came a long finish, smooth but a little bitter. You don’t taste this wine; you have a conversation with it.
I’m convinced that wines taste better when you drink them on their home turf. I have absolutely no hard data to back this up, but my wife and I have done enough tasting to build up a sound anecdotal opinion. Maybe it’s the fact that the wines haven’t had to travel. Maybe it’s just the ambience of the moment.
Whatever the reason, the sense is palpable. The experience in Knights Valley just added to the list. Sitting back in a chair looking up at the hills where the grapes came from and enjoying the wines made from them was simply outstanding.
Wines from Knights Valley aren’t seen too often on wine merchants’ shelves — not surprising given the size of the place. Check out Knights Bridge’s web site to see if any wines tickle your fancy. A caveat, these are definitely not Tuesday-night-pizza wines. They’re wines for a special occasion — but, then again, I’m increasingly convinced
that we all deserve a little treat every now and then.
One other label to look for is Beringer. Beringer owns some of the vineyards in Knights Valley, and it has a large, nationwide distribution. It’s prices will be more reachable, as I’ve seen a Cabernet Sauvignon for just over $20 and reserve wine for just over $40. I’m certainly going to try some.
Wine pleasantly surprises me constantly. Coming across a previously
unencountered region like Knights Valley is such a joy. Meeting new wines that you can become friends with, what could be better than that? Enjoy. LNC
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The Mooresville home of Drs. Pradip and Jagruti Thakkar, is, indeed, a showstopper. Members of the North Carolina Hombuilders As-sociation also think so, as the home won the organization’s 2010
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“A stream went right through the middle of what’s now the driveway,” he recalls. “We diverted the water and made changes to the plans to make it all work.”
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The Thakkars wanted a large, open foyer in their Lake Norman home. John kearey, president of kearey Builders in Statesville, translated the Thakkars’ vision of a dramatic foyer/great room space into a sweeping expanse of travertine-tiledfloors and soaring columns.
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With their wish list fulfilled in grandstyle and a custom house full of comfortablefamily spaces, the Thakkars feel right athome in their corner of Lake Norman.
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important we make sure an heirloom fits into the home we’re building for our clients,” Keary says. The swing’s prominent presence in the home is a testament to the priority the Thakkars place on keeping their Indian culture alive in their North Carolina home.
Just off the foyer is another prized space for the Thakkars: the prayer room. Ensconced behind the room’s elaborately carved, imported wooden doors is one of the couple’s favorite pieces. “I like everything in my house, but one of the features I really love is the temple,” Jagruti says of the handmade marble piece she ordered before construction on the home began. “I went to India myself and saw it being built.”
In the kitchen, custom details such as twisted columns and a sculptural range hood elevate the space well beyond mere functionality. An angled layout and ample space for a family table make cooking a pleasure.
Upstairs living areas and bedrooms are scaled and decorated for quiet comfort. Details in the master suite such as Gothic arches echo those in the public rooms downstairs. On the
walk-out basement level, there’s room to spread out for movie watching, and the full kitchen makes for handy snack prepping or casual entertaining, while the semi-covered swimming pool is at the ready for family fun.
With their wish list fulfilled in grand style and a custom home full of comfortable family spaces, the Thakkars feel right at home in their corner of Lake Norman. LNC
A luxurious bath offers a peaceful respite at the end of the day.
Subtle details exude from every room of the home.
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A Canine CompetitionCome out to the CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contestby Lori k. Tate
W hat do Winston, Ozzy and Maddie have in common?
They’re the previous winners of CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contest. If you think your pooch has what it takes to be on the cover of CURRENTS, bring them out to this year’s competition on Saturday, August 31 at Birkdale Golf Club.
The event benefits Friends of the Animals and welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes. Sixty-eight canines competed last year. The judges are looking for that all-American, fun-loving, ball-chasing, tail-wagging, tongue-lickin’, camera-craving canine for the October 2013 cover of CURRENTS Magazine.
After the competition, country music star Meghan Linsey of Steel Magnolia will perform. Linsey has two dogs, Betty and Charlie. Betty is a beagle rescue that she adopted in December, and Charlie is a 2-year-old morkie that she’s had since he was a puppy.
“They are my babies,” says Linsey. “There has never been a time in my life when I didn’t have a pet. As a kid, I’d bring home every stray in the neighborhood. We always had multiple dogs and a cat or two.”
Linsey says she’s excited to come to the Lake Norman area to perform. The singer is friends with Deborah Bell, who created the competition. “I’ve known Deborah for about five years, and she is just an outstanding person,” says Linsey. “I am also very
excited about the cause. Friends of the Animals is an amazing organization that promotes the adoption of homeless pets, and prevention by offering low-cost spay and neuter [services]. It also promotes responsible pet ownership. Every animal deserves a loving home, and I’m happy to be able to support that cause.”
If you don’t have a dog, this might be a good time to rescue one. Not only will you be giving a dog the loving home it deserves, but you will also be able to enter the competition.
“I encourage everyone to rescue a pet. I’ve done it, and trust me, it’s the most rewarding thing you’ll ever do,” says Linsey. “My dogs are always there. They love unconditionally, and they don’t talk back. I can’t imagine my life without them.”
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The CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contest will be held Saturday, August 31 at Birkdale Golf Club in Huntersville. Registration and pre-show activities take place from 5-6 p.m. The competition begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Meghan Linsey concert at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Admission is free. Competition registration is $45 for first entry and $15 for each additional entry. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Animals. For more information, visit www.pageantpup.org.
Country music star Meghan Linsey performs at the CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contest on August 31.
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Calendar | CONCERTS
Mingling on the Green Concert Series (Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night in the middle of Huntersville’s Birkdale Village. Friday, August 2, The Herringbones; Saturday, August 3, One Trick Ponies; Sunday, August 4, Tony D.; Friday, August 9 Calvin Edwards Trio; Saturday, August 10, Off The Chain Band; Sunday, August 11, Groove Masters Band; Friday, August 16, Dukes & Smith; Saturday, August 17, Nita B & The Swingin Soiree; Sunday, August 18, Alan Barrington; Friday, August 23, Exit 54; Satur-day, August 24, Borderlyne Band; Sunday, August 25, Tim Cook Band; Friday, August 30, Hipshack; Saturday, August 31, Mike Wolf; Sunday, September 1, Leslie & Friends. Free. Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday 4-6 p.m. ww.birkdalevillage.net.
Music on Main (August 2) This outdoor music series will get your weekend off to a great start. En-joy The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band on August 2. Free. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Town Hall Green, Mooresville, www.mooresville.nc.us.
Carrburritos Summer Music Series (August 3, 15) From indie rock and jazz to blues and country music, this series has something for everyone. In addition, 10 percent of proceeds from each show will go to the Ada Jenkins Music Program, which is a part of LEARN Works. It provides musical educa-tion and enrichment to children in need in the Lake Norman area. On August 3, Chasing Pedestrians performs; on August 15 Big Daddy Love performs. Time TBA. Carrburritos, 445 S. Main Street, David-son, www.carrburritos.com.
Saint Patrick’s Solas Leighis concert series (August 4) The series with a performance by Muriel Anderson. One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel is the first woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Event includes a wine & cheese reception. 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $10 students, under 6 free. All proceeds benefit com-munity outreach. Saint Patrick’s, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville, www.saint-patricks.org.
Concerts on the Green (August 4, 18) This concert series is a traditional favorite around these parts. Pack a picnic and grab your spot on David-son’s Village Green for a night a fun and music. August 4, Bobby Umber Band; August 18, Too Far Gone. Free. 6-8 p.m. www.concertsonthegreen.com.
Live at the 115 (August 16) Live in the ‘115 is a celebration of local music that takes place monthly through October. No coolers or alcoholic bever-ages allowed. Music organized by Big Hat Larry’s Guitars and Music & More. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Free. John Franklin Moore Park (corner of Main Street and Center Avenue), Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.org.
EVENTS National Night Out — Cornelius (August 6) Join the Cornelius Police Department as it holds a crime prevention festival at Smithville Park. This family friendly event offers all kinds of activities. Free. 7-9 p.m. Smithville Park, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.
National Night Out — Huntersville (August 6) Birkdale Village hosts Huntersville’s National Night Out celebration. 6-8 p.m. Free. Birkdale Vil-lage, www.birkdale.net.
National Night Out — Mooresville (August 6) Join the Mooresville Police Department in Downtown Mooresville for the Annual National Night Out event. The crime prevention block party includes games, face painting, give-a-ways, food, bounce houses, music and more. Free. 5-9 p.m. Main Street at Charles Mack Citizen Center, 704.664.3311.
2013 Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series (August 7, 17 and 21) This Cornelius series offers an exciting line-up of movies, with something for every member of the family. The Avengers, Kenton Place (August 7);Madagascar 3, all day at Aquesta Bank (August 17); The Amazing Spiderman, Kenton Place (August 21). Movies begin approximately at 8:30 p.m. Free. www.cornelius.org.
Movies@McGuire (August 23) Enjoy a movie on a large outdoor movie screen from the McGuire Nuclear Station or from your boat. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 8:30 p.m. Free. McGuire Nuclear Station, Huntersville.
Movies in the Park (August 23, September 6 rain date) Movies in the Park is a partnership between the Radiant Life Fellowship and The Town of Huntersville. Hotel Transylvania will be shown on August 23. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Free popcorn and drinks, as well as bug spray and sunscreen. Pets are welcome if they are on a leash. Park opens at 6 p.m., movie begins around 9 p.m. North Mecklenburg Park, 16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, www.moviesintheparkhunters-ville.com.
Lake Norman has Talent (August 24) Enjoy performances by your friends and neighbors at this family friendly event. Fireworks immediately follow the awards ceremony. 7 p.m. gates open. Bailey Road Park Bandshell, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org/parc.
Lake Norman Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Tour-nament (August 26) Enjoy a game a golf while raising money for children in the community.
The CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Contest (August 31) Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon of dog watching. The winner of the dog contest will be featured on the October cover of CURRENTS. Registration and pre-show activities take place from 5-6 p.m. The competition begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Meghan Linsey concert at 8 p.m. Free for spectators. Competition registration is $45 for first entry and $15 for each additional entry. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Animals. Birkdale Golf Club, Huntersville, www.pageantpup.org.
Chiquita Classic (September 2-8) Watch the drama unfold as 150 Pros compete to earn one of 50 PGA TOUR cards. River Run Country Club, Davidson, www.chiquitaclassic.com.
GALLERIESAndre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Life is a Circus is fun, a little abstract and features
lots of animals. An artist reception and wine tast-ing will be held on July 20 from 6-9 p.m. (Through September) Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www.andrechristin-egallery.com.
Cornelius Arts Center Sometimes: Paintings & Prints by Nathaniel Lancaster explores how we relate to our environments and challenges how we interpret portraits. (Through August 31) 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 Vari-ous 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 hosts an artist reception every second Friday of the month. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.
Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibi-tions. 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.merril-ljennings.com.
Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavid-son.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 exhibi-tions. Tue-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.
MONTHLY EVENTSCarolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.
The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www.facebook.com/artisanmar-ketnc.
Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In (First Saturday) This monthly Cruise-In offers a great
A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area
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Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of local children battling
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chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts, surrounded by the architecturally historic backdrop of Downtown Mooresville. 4-8 p.m. Broad Street, Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.
Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour. Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admis-sion TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule a tour.
Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Den-ver (Every Wednesday and Saturday) Find produce on the west side of the lake. Wednesday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Rock Springs Elementary School, 3633 Hwy. 16 North, Denver, www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.
Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Lincoln-ton (Every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday) Fresh veggies throughout the week. 7 a.m.-noon. 225 West Water Street, downtown Lincolnton, www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.
The Evening Farmer’s Market (Every Thurs-day) This area tradition brings out some of the best produce around. 4-6 p.m. Pecan Park, historic downtown Statesville, www.theeveningfarmers-market.com.
Eden Street Market (Every Thursday and Friday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. 3-6 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson.
Meeting Street Market (Every Tuesday) En-joy a mid-week produce break. 5 p.m. until dusk.
Morrison Plantation, Mooresville.
Bailey Road Farmer’s Market (Every Sat-urday) Check out what’s fresh at this newly opened farmer’s market. 8 a.m.-noon. 9606 Bailey Road, Cornelius.
Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every 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.davidson-farmersmarket.org.
Downtown Mooresville Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) Come visit this revamped farmer’s market. 8 a.m.-noon. Corner of Church Street and West Iredell Avenue, Downtown Mooresville.
Huntersville’s Growers’ Market (Every Saturday) Fresh produce in downtown Hunt-ersville. 103 Maxwell Street, Huntersville, www.huntersville.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.
Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam
every Saturday. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Cof-fee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.
THEATREThe Dog Days of Summer Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza (August 10) The Chuckleheads perform a show featuring end-of-summer themed unscripted improvi-sational comedy games (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Improv-a-ganza and Second City), musical games/activities, game show elements and the heavy-duty audience participation that is a staple of the 5-year-old improv comedy troupe. 6 p.m. (family friendly show), 8 p.m. $10. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.planet-improv.com.
The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (August 22-September 8) Marjorie Taub, a middle-aged Upper West Side doctor’s wife, is devoted to mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at MOMA and evenings at BAM. Plunged into a mid-life crisis of Medea-like proportions, she’s shaken out of her lethargy by the reappearance of a fascinating and somewhat mysterious child-hood friend. Ben Brantley of the New York Times writes, “Uproarious, a window rattling comedy of mid-life malaise...Mr. Busch has swum straight into the mainstream... The Allergist’s Wife earns its wall to wall laughs.” Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students. For reserva-tions, e-mail [email protected] or call 704.619.0429. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.
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A CorneliusFLAShBACkOutrigger Harbor offered camping, sailing slips and a Polynesian party
In the July issue we published a picture of Outrigger Harbor on page 28. Turns out it’s true that a picture is worth a 1,000
words, as this picture caught the interest of many of our readers.
You see, Cornelius’ Outrigger Harbor was located on the property where The Peninsula community is today. A lot of people, including some residents of The Peninsula, didn’t know that their property was formerly a campground, as well as an important part of the lake’s history.
Lucky for us Cindy Gleason knows all about it. An advertising sales executive for CURRENTS, Gleason began working at the Outrigger in 1972 while she was a student at UNC Charlotte. She started out working in the restaurant and later began working at the Outrigger fulltime in June 1973. (Buck and Kitty Teague opened the Outrigger in 1965 when the lake was first created.)
“At that time the whole Outrigger Harbor was open for public camping, so people would come on weekends and during the
week to rent a campsite by the day and bring their campers and their tents or whatever they were camping in,” remembers Gleason. “We also had the boat docks.”
Gleason says that initially the Harbor
Above: A postcard of The Outrigger Cruise Boat advertises that the vessel accommodates 150 passengers.
wasn’t that big. “We had three docks at the time plus the gas dock, so mostly at that time it was a seasonal business that started in mid-March and went through mid-October,” she explains. “In the winter we would close the gate, and it stayed closed all winter. They ran The Outrigger Cruise Boat at the same time.”
For old school Lake Norman residents, The Outrigger Cruise Boat is legendary. Designed after a Polynesian war canoe, the boat hosted various groups and parties for dinner cruises until it was permanently docked around 1978. Then it was used as a stationary restaurant.
The gas crunch of the 1970s was one of the reasons Outrigger Harbor stopped running the boat. “People just weren’t buying as many power boats, and they were starting to turn to sailboats. We had rented out all the sailboat slips we had, and we kept having people request slips and so we had a waiting list,” recalls Gleason. “Then we decided to build more sailboat docks because the customers wanted more.”
The Outrigger Cruise Boat was docked to make room for more sailboat slips, and eventually Outrigger Harbor closed in the late ’80s to make way for The Peninsula.
Still today if you talk to a lake long-timer and mention the boat, a smile will come to their face as they remember the Polynesian party boat that floated on North Carolina’s newly created Inland Sea. LNC
Outrigger Harbor once thrived on what is now The Peninsula community.
Above: Outrigger Harbor once thrived where The Peninsula community is now.Right: The menu from The Outrigger Cruise Boat. Polynesian Buffet, anyone?
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Commemorating a half century of innovation and collaboration. Celebrating the Lake Norman experience.
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