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Talk of the Town The Power of Zero & Planning For a Tax Free Retirement: Part Two

Now, I know you got the tax deduction each year (and that’s a good thing in most cases), but let me ask you a question. Let’s assume you’re a farmer that plants a multitude of crops each year. Would you rather pay tax on the seed (small amount) or the harvest (large amount)? I think the answer is obvious. Remember, your IRA is “jointly owned” by the IRS! This must be taken into account when planning for retirement. With total unfunded liabilities in our country exceeding $100 Trillion dollars, TAXES ARE LIKELY GOING TO GO UP IN THE FUTURE! I stated last month that CPA David M. Walker, who served as Comptroller General of the United States for eleven years, and Ed Slott, who is known as “America’s IRA Guru”, both have said taxes will have to double in order for the United States to meet its financial obligations. That’s obviously not good news. So, how can folks plan for this? There are basically two ways: Roth IRAs and Investment Grade Life Insurance - known as a LIRP (Life Insurance Retirement Plan). Let’s briefly discuss both. Roth IRA: Funded with “after tax dollars”. That means you don’t get the tax write off now, but all contributions are tax free and available anytime without penalty (the IRS assesses a 10% penalty for withdrawals from Traditional IRAs prior to age 59 ½). Once you’ve owned your Roth for 5 years and you reach age 59 ½, all growth is penalty free and tax free! Contribution limits are $5,500 per year if you’re under age 50 and $6,500 per year if you’re over 50. Note: Phase-out income limits are $116K single and $183K joint. Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP): Sometimes referred to as a “Super Roth”. This strategy uses life insurance with the sole purpose of building cash value in the policy. Later on, the cash value can be used tax

free for income or for any other reason. There are no phase-out restrictions for income, no IRS penalties for early withdrawals, no contribution limits, the growth is tax-deferred, and the death benefit is tax free to heirs! These types of “hybrid” policies have historical returns of between 6% - 8% (in some cases higher) and no downside risk. As I stated last month, about 85% of Fortune 500 Company CEOs use LIRP strategies. Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? Well, we think it is! So, why don’t more people use “investment grade life insurance” for retirement planning? Easy answer: they don’t know about it! Very few financial professionals are skilled at this type of life insurance planning, and Wall Street has brain washed most folks against it. As someone who has spent a lot of time learning about how to utilize life insurance in this way and Registered Investment Advisor that’s focused on retirement planning, not using life insurance is a huge mistake, in my opinion. There are a few “catches” to this type of planning. 1) You must be insurable, and 2) you need at least 15 years to fund the plan properly. There are two great books on this subject, “Tax-Free Retirement” by Patrick Kelly and “The Power of Zero” by David McKnight. I’d suggest reading both for more detailed information, or just give us a call. As always, for a free consultation, additional information, or a free analysis of your current situation, just contact us here at JDS Wealth Management. We offer various free reports, a free cost & risk analysis, and a free tax analysis of your current portfolio and retirement plan. If you’d like a free copy of my book “Finding Safe Harbor in Retirement”, just let us know. Until next month, James D. Stillman

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Contents — August 2015 —

16 EDITOR’S NOTE

We feel that it was so successful in our school that we would like to share it with other schools. It’s nice to see the power of young children making a difference.”

18 LAKEVIEW Must-see videos and unexpected fluff

21 LAKEFRONT 21

Always Farm Fresh Mid-week farmers market fix

– Lorri Whisenant, staff advisor for Torrence Creek Elementary’s Students with a Goal (SWAG) service club (page 37).

Summer Celebrations Get the most out of the remaining summer season

24 Q&A Learn about Dolly Parton’s literacy efforts

Book Smart Book picks for kids

28 Recipe Okra is on the menu this month

Social Scene The latest events, from charity fundraisers to networking

34 Calendar The top five events this month

36 FEATURES 36

The A-Teams Students excel outside the classroom

Cooking for Life Davidson students on a mission to teach healthy habits

49 LAKESHORE 49

Counter Culture Ferrucci’s serves up old-school Italian charm

Pet Friendly A look at Krissie Newman’s Rescue Ranch

Small Spaces

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Jenn Baxter makes a big transition to a tiny home

On the cover

Salt Life Visit the Crystal Coast for low key luxury

74 Business Update

Tiny House

big sTyLe Lake living in 144 square feet

80 Snapshot

Plus: Happy Tails!

Krissie NewmaN’s rescue raNch LocaL studeNts exceL beyoNd the booKs

Jenn Baxter and her tiny home, “Sweet Caroline.” Photo by Zaire Kacz

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Editor’s Note

It was around this time one year ago that I wrote my first editor’s note for Lake Norman Magazine. I always find it amazing how quickly time goes by in this industry—constantly driven by deadlines, events, and the fact that we put out a product we love every month. With these passing months there have been changes, and not without the occasional controversy (diverging diamond, anyone?). But business is also booming. We consistently have new restaurants to talk about, like Kindred in Davidson and CynTucci’s Bakery in Mooresville, and some restaurants continuing a legacy through new ownership, like Ferrucci’s on page 49. Other businesses have expanded, like Rimz One and D9 Brewing Company. While we all have our old favorites, this is an exciting time to be living on Lake Norman. The one thing that hasn’t changed is the Lake Norman spirit; that of a community consistently working to make our home better for the next generation. In this issue, we celebrate some of that next generation. In last year’s August issue, we highlighted five outstanding students from Lake Norman schools. This year we decided five

The one thing that hasn’t changed is the Lake Norman spirit; that of a community consistently working to make our home better for the next generation.

students just weren’t enough, and instead focused on school teams, some academic and some service-oriented, representing our community and excelling at what they do. Get to know these exceptional groups on page 36. Way back in March we mentioned how one of our writers, Jenn Baxter, was building a tiny house. And we mean tiny—144 square feet, to be exact. Her story has now come full circle with a completed home, featured on page 62. Not only has she moved into her stylishly decorated abode, but she was also featured on HGTV’s “Tiny House, Big Living.” Who would’ve thought that the lake would be host tiny homes amid the grand lake houses? Change is inevitable, but not always a bad thing. In the case of Lake Norman, I’m excited to see what the future holds. Here’s to another year of editor’s notes, inspiring stories, and lake living.

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Katie Coleman, Editor kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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While you would expect the instagram for Brushy Mountain Outdoors in Mooresville to be full of new store additions and deals for the in-store coffee shop The Bean Stash (which it is), the @brushymtnoutdoors feed also includes some unexpected fluff in the form of Aspen, owners Lee and Ale Warden’s pup and shop dog. Follow the feed for some snaps of Aspen modeling the latest in pet outdoor supplies, or simply being the fluffiest greeter around.

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The Mooresville Convention and Visitors Bureau got some help from The King in its latest promo video for Race City. Richard Petty along with team drivers Sam Hornish, Jr. and Aric Almirola made a special appearance in the video to discuss what they like to do in their hometown of Mooresville, and The King talks about why he chose to move the Richard Petty Motorsports team headquarters back to Mooresville in a new location in Talbert Point Business Park. Other teams highlighted in the video include JR Motorsports, Penske Racing, and Kyle Busch Motorsports. Check it out at vimeo.com/visitmooresville.

AUGUST 2015 VOLUME 33, NUMBER 8 Lake Norman Magazine is published 12 times each year and is available free to residents and visitors of Lake Norman. The entire contents are fully protected by copyright. Unauthorized use of logos, graphics and copy in any form is prohibited. Advertisements created by Lake Norman Magazine may not be reproduced without permission. Lake Norman Magazine is wholly owned by The Charlotte Observer, a McClatchy Publication. CONTACT US Lake Norman Magazine

On page 42, Christina Rogers tells the story of the Ada Cooks program, a healthy eating and cooking class taught by Davidson College students at the Ada Jenkins Center. Hear from the creators of the program in a video produced by Davidson College found online at youtu. be/3ABPQMqLLJk.

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Always Farm Fresh

With schedules ramping up this month it may be difficult to hit the Saturday farmers markets before all the good stuff is gone. Statesville has the answer with its Evening Farmers Market, every Thursday until October. The market opens at 4:00 p.m. in Pecan Park off of N. Center Street in downtown Statesville. The market was started by a group of four local farmers who wanted an afternoon market to sell locally grown produce, baked goods, and crafts. That was 14 seasons ago. Stop by and see for yourself. www.downtownstatesvillenc.org

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Movie Magic What: Studio-C Cinema premieres the documentary, “Sherman’s March: An Improbable Search for Love,” from Sundance-Award-winning Charlotte filmmaker Ross McElwee. The film is credited as a personal documentary, where the filmmaker becomes the subject, leading to insights about the intersection of the creative process and life. Where: Art House Cinema at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Ave., Cornelius

Power Player A Lincoln Charter School 9th grade algebra teacher has had an eventful summer as she competed in the World Powerlifting Championships in Salo, Finland. Not only did she compete, but Jennifer Thompson won her sixth International Powerlifting Federation title and set a new world bench press record and powerlifting total record with 1,060 lbs. Thompson has been teaching for 17 years, 11 of which have been at Lincoln Charter. She has been lifting since 1999 and her husband, Donovan, is her coach and trainer. “I got into competing after seeing a powerlifting competition on Muscle Beach in California on our honeymoon. I had been lifting weights with my husband and had gotten stronger than some of his male friends. We were looking for a sport I could use my strength in and found powerlifting,” she said. “I have two very supportive sponsors. SSP Nutrition provides me with the protein, pre-, and post-workout drinks that have helped make me successful. I also have SBD apparel making me look good on the platform!”

END OF SUMMER SESSION Sure, the end of summer is in sight but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of this last month of perfect lake weather. For an adrenaline-packed adventure, sign up for wakeboarding lessons in August. Race City Marine has partnered with Stephen Pierce, a local wakeboard pro, and IcyWakes Surf Shop to provide them both with a Super Air Nautique G23 wakeboard boat for their camps. Learn from the pros on an award-winning boat and show off your new skills on the next lake day. Contact the camps directly for more information. IcyWakes: 20601 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, 704-895-7873, www.icywakessurfshop.com Stephen Pierce: 704-315-8732, www.stephenpiercewake.com

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When: August 21 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. and August 23 at 3:00 p.m. On Friday and Saturday shows, doors open at 6:15 p.m. for complementary wine and cheese reception and art gallery browsing. Informal discussion follows the screening. Cost is $9 for general admission and $5 for students. Tickets are available at www.studioccinema.com.

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Literacy with a Legend by SAM BOYKIN

Through talent, hard work and determination, Dolly Parton went from the rural Tennessee mountains to global musical fame. Today, at 69, the singer/songwriter and actress is one of the most honored and recognized female country performers in the world. She’s also a successful businesses woman, and is co-owner of Dollywood. Located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the 150-acre theme park—which welcomes about 2.5 million guests per year—is celebrating its 30 th anniversary this year. But when Lake Norman Magazine interviewed Parton recently, she said that out of all her accomplishments, she’s most proud of Imagination Library, a nonprofit that promotes early childhood literacy and education. Working with local communities, the program mails free, monthly books to enrolled kids from birth to age 5. Since Parton launched the program in 1995, more than 60 million books have been mailed to children in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. She talks about the program and her vision for the future. What inspired you to start Imagination Library? “At first it was really just for my home county of Sevier County, Tennessee. I did it in honor of my father, who was not able to read or write but was one of the smartest people in the world. I wanted to put books in the hands of children who couldn’t afford them.” How has the program changed over the years? “We literally started with just a few dozen books that we shipped around east Tennessee. But after about five years the program really took off, and we started partnering with other communities around the country. Now we’re all over the world, and continue to get bigger and bigger.” What’s next for Imagination Library? “We want to partner with more communities to help spread this program to the kids who need it most. If you can read, you can selfeducate, and you can find books that will help you become whatever you want. I don’t think any child should be denied that chance.” Do have any new projects in the works? “Yes! This summer I’m releasing a children’s album called ‘I Believe in You.’ A lot of the songs go along with the book titles we give away. All proceeds from the album will go toward Imagination Library.”

In addition to Imagination Library, you’re also celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dollywood. Did you ever dream it would become so popular? “Well, I’ve always dreamed big, and I always hoped it would be successful, but it’s gone beyond what I ever imagined. Thankfully it’s located in one of the best places in the country, and I’m surrounded by good people who make it all work.”

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It’s that time of summer when it’s not quite time for back-to-school, but the long, hot days of summer aren’t feeling quite so fun anymore. What’s a summer break-weary parent to do? Get the kids reading, of course! We asked our friends, the book experts at Main Street Books in Davidson, to give us some of their favorites for kids of all ages. Go visit the store at 126 S. Main St. in Davidson, or check out their online shopping portal at www.mainstreetbooksdavidson. mybooksandmore.com/web1/screens/homepage.jsp.

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Mystery at Camp Lakeside by Sydney Campanella (The Bridge) $10 The third in a series by 13-year-old author Sydney Campanella, this 174-page novel follows siblings Teresa and Matt Jones and their golden retriever, Rusty. Together, this mysterysolving trio navigates a summer camp bully, a reluctant potential friend, and even unexpected danger. “This summery mystery is hot off the press from seasoned teenage author, Sydney Campanella. Perfect for a young elementary reader and the third in Sydney’s Matt and Teresa mystery series.” The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall (Knopf Books for Young Readers) $16.99 From National Book Award-winning author Jeanne Birdsall, this fourth book in the celebrated The Penderwicks series continues the quaint wit and charming adventures of the tightly-knit Penderwick clan. This book focuses on sister Batty and her dog-walking business—not to mention her voice lessons, which she’s keeping secret from the rest of the family and paying for with her earnings. Though the cast of characters has changed slightly since the third book, this installment carries with it the same wonder and warmth of Birdsall’s past works. “The four Penderwick sisters who captured our hearts, young and old, over the last

10 years are back in a series of spring-time adventures. These young women are great fun to follow through the ups and downs of friendship and family adventure. I adore this series.”

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) $16.99 Basketball, race in modern America, and family ties—that’s what this novel by 14-time author, Kwame Alexander, addresses—and all in verse! Thirteen-year-old twins Josh and Jordan Bell play together on their school’s basketball team, Josh as forward and Jordan as point guard. But their story doesn’t just take place on the court. It unfolds with the complexities of a middle class family with two professional parents. Every young teen can learn from and enjoy this unique novel. “You know that incredible feeling you get when you hear the final word to a powerful song lyric? The Crossover delivers that punch over and over. It’s a novel in poems that read like music.” The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (Henry Holt) $16.99 In this first novel by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, 12-year-old main character Emily introduces readers to a fictionally conceived (but now very much real) game. In the book, Emily is part of an online community that plays a geocaching style game where clues are given as to the location of books hidden in public places all over the country. Invented by Garrison Griswold, a book publisher and eccentric, Book Scavenger is Emily’s lifeline as her family moves every year, with their last move landing them in San Francisco, where Griswold happens to live. “We are so excited about all of the fun in this story and the fun that we’ll be having hiding books and making clues this summer and fall!”

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Stephens Produce is located in Cleveland in Rowan County. Owner, Matthew Stephens, has gardened since he was a child but has been growing produce full time for the last five years. He grows all of his plants from seeds with the help of his wife, Kacey, including about 300 feet of okra every season. They do not use any herbicides, pesticides, or GMO seeds. You can find them at the Downtown Mooresville Farmers Market located at the intersection of West Iredell and Church Street on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. But be sure to get there early, because Stephens says okra usually sells out quickly! For more information, visit www.facebook.com/stephensproduce or email them at stephensproduce@gmail.com or kaceystephens12@gmail.com. Ingredients: 1 pound okra, rinsed and dried 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Salt Pepper Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Rinse the okra and dry thoroughly. 3. In a large bowl, toss the okra with olive oil until well coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Place okra in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes. Okra should be lightly browned and tender.

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On June 6, Over 400 patrons dined on award-winning dishes and listened to the wonderful sounds of the Lake Side Drive Band as part of the Mooresville Soup Kitchen’s LobsterFest—the fourth year of the event and the largest in its history. Thanks in large part to the soup kitchen’s new chef, Jim Myers, and the guidance of Vickie Traynum, executive director, LobsterFest patrons dined on more than 20 dishes including lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails, carved beef loin, and gazpacho. Local restaurants such as Jeffrey’s, Hilton Garden Inn, and Eez Fusion-Sushi provided entrees and La Patisserie, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Queen City Pastry added desserts. LobsterFest bartenders Kim Atkins, Chris Carney, Sara O’Mara, Major Miles Atkins, Vickie Brawley, and Robert Carney (pictured above) participated in a ‘tip jar’ contest to benefit the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.

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Social Scene

by JENN BAXTER

Mooresville Soup Kitchen’s LobsterFest The event was sponsored by Randy Marion Automotive Group, Food Lion, Langtree Lake Norman, Stutts Marina, and Adams and Associates Architecture. With generous sponsors, all proceeds from LobsterFest go directly back to helping the community. Guests participated by purchasing raffle tickets, which included prizes such as a large Big Green Egg, a Yetti cooler, golf for four at Trump National, a “baker’s dozen” of wine, and a Myrtle Beach getaway.

Guests enjoyed a variety of dishes that included shrimp cocktail and lobster tails.

Lady Leaders of the Lake Quarterly Social The Executive Women of Lake Norman (EWLKN), an organization of professional women who hold positions of leadership within their organizations, held their quarterly social on May 27 at the Port City Club in Cornelius. The twohour event netted 75 pounds of food and over $295 in cash donations to benefit the Mooresville-Lake Norman Christian Mission. Each year, (Left to right) Renee Hall, Megan Lynch, and Tammi Murphy. the Lady Leaders of the Lake choose a local charity to support. The 2015 charity, the MooresvilleLake Norman Christian Mission, has been serving the greater Lake Norman community for 75 years.

Lobsterfest patrons danced to the sounds of the Lake Side Drive Band.

Several local restaurants participated in LobsterFest, including this hand-rolled sushi from Eez Fusion-Sushi.

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity welcomed DIY-enthusiasts and designers to participate in the 5th Annual ReStore ReStyle event on April 28 at Mooresville ReStore. The challenge, which required designers to create a 10’ x 10’ room using only their design know-how and items found at their three Our Towns Habitat for Humanity ReStores, raised $6,000, as well as awareness for the stores by demonstrating the unlimited possibilities of donated items. This year’s winners were: Marie and Denis Graham—Judge’s Choice; Betsy Hazelton, Marcia Makl, and Dolores Lindley—People’s Choice; Becky Charles— Best Use of Mystery Item; and Meyetta Grimes—Online Fundraiser. ReStore ReStyle designer Andrea Hartley in her mid-century modern inspired room.

Marianne Hendrix, Rosemary Pitts, and Rachel McCurry were just a few of the volunteers and staff for the annual event.

ReStore ReStyle designer Marie Graham of Troutman won the Judges Choice Award.

ReStore ReStyle designer Becky Charles took home honors for best use of the mystery item. She incorporated the ceiling bracket into original artwork.

The talented line up for the fifth annual event included: Andrea Hartley (from left), Marie Graham, Lesley Park, Dennis Graham, Becky Charles, Meyetta Grimes, Dolores Lindley, Betsy Hazleton, Scott Ferguson, Marcia Makl, Krissy Ferguson, and Lynn Noble.

Linda Reece (from left), Kate Cooper, Dalton Day, ReStore ReStyle designer Lynn Noble, Pat Patton, Leesa Godfrey, and Samantha Godfrey in Lynn Noble’s general store room.

ReStore ReStyle designers Marcia Makl (from left), Betsy Hazelton, and Dolores Lindley took home the People’s Choice Award.

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Events at Davidson Library: There’s something for toddlers, teens, adults and children at the public library. This month includes a variety of events including storytelling, movies, crafts, games, snack-making, teen summer reading programs, and technology tutoring/computer skills. Visit the website for program dates, times, and details. Davidson Public Library, 119 South Main Street, Davidson. 704-4164000. www.cmlibrary. org.

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National Night Out: The towns of Cornelius and Huntersville will both host this annual public event to promote community safety and crime prevention. Enjoy an evening of community and family fun including children’s activities, food, entertainment, and more. Sponsored by the Cornelius Police and PARC Departments and the Huntersville Police Department. 6-8 p.m. Free. Cornelius: Jetton Village, 19818 North Cove Road. Huntersville: Birkdale Village, 16805 Birkdale Commons Parkway. www.cornelius.org; www.huntersville.org.

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First Annual Gaga Ball Tournament: This fast-paced, high energy sport dubbed a gentler version of dodgeball, is played in an octagonal pit with a soft foam ball. It combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Come check out this new sport and cheer on participants at the tournament, which will be double-elimination with participants divided into three age groups (age divisions: 8-11, 12-15, and 16-18). 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $25-$30. Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius. 704-892-6031. www.cornelius.org.

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“Grease” Presented by Davidson Community Players: Join the gang at Rydell High for this fun, classic musical as Danny and Sandy try to relive their summer romance with looming peer pressure from the T-Birds and Pink Ladies. Sing along to all your favorite songs at this show, which is suitable for all ages. This special show is part of DCP’s Teen Summer Stock Series (TS3), a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, 2 pm. Aug. 16. $10 adults, $8 students. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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Team SPORK at Pine Lake Preparatory This past school year, Erin Lashley, a rising junior, earned the title of director of operations. And Nate Turk, a rising senior, was a co-captain who helped oversee all of engineering and operations. These two students were members of Team SPORK, a group of 35 students from Pine Lake Preparatory in Mooresville. Founded six years ago, SPORK stands for Students Providing Outreach and Robotics Kinship. The group is affiliated with the international program FIRST Robotics, which seeks to provide hands-on instruction in the fields of science, math, engineering, and business. Students work together to build a robot that will compete with others from throughout the region to complete specific tasks. This past season, the team’s SPORKLift robot finished third in the Raleigh regional. Working with sponsors, such as Ingersoll Rand and Newell Rubbermaid, to prepare for competition, the students receive hands-on learning with realworld software and equipment in off-campus facilities. Team SPORK functions as a small business, so students are responsible for fundraising, publicity, and marketing. Time management and teamwork are also important. “Managing was a bit of a learning curve,” Turk says of his experience as a co-captain. “Knowing everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and playing around those took a lot of communication.”

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SWAG Club at Torrence Creek Elementary When the Students with a Goal (SWAG) service club at Torrence Creek Elementary in Huntersville started a drive to collect dog blankets for the animal shelter, the first step was to have the students lie down on the concrete. Before they raised funds for e-NABLE to provide prosthetic hands, the students taped cardboard on their writing hands and tried to write. These role-playing activities help the students understand the impact of their service projects. During its first year, SWAG held three sessions; each met for an hour and 15 minutes once a week for five weeks. And each session completed about five service projects. The club became so popular that its coordinators had to limit it to 45 students, so everyone has a voice. “We would love to have 535, but we can only handle and get feedback for that many,” says Cindy Cooper, parent advisor for the group. “We want them to talk freely and give their feedback.” Over the summer Cooper and Lorri Whisenant, staff advisor for the club, will work on the club’s website, outlining its structure, successes, and lessons learned. “We feel that it was so successful in our school that we would like to share it with other schools,” Whisenant says. “It’s nice to see the power of young children making a difference.”

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Odyssey of the Mind at Cornelius Elementary This past spring, Joanie Baker took seven fourth-graders from Cornelius Elementary School to Michigan State University. The students slept in dorms, ate in the cafeteria, and survived without their parents for almost a week, but the biggest accomplishment of all: they were there to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Almost 900 teams attended from all over the world. “They were pretty much in awe the whole time they were there,” says Baker, the team’s coach. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that teaches creative problem solving. Each year, the organization presents five problem synopses; each team selects a problem and then works together to solve it. They present their solutions at competitions. The Cornelius fourth-grade team competed on Problem 5, which involved humor and theater performance. They tackled a silentmovie-themed problem where they had to build an innovative set, make all of their costumes, and write and perform a skit. The skit had specific requirements, such as playing an instrument, fulfilling certain character roles, creating acts of villainy, and displaying subtitles. And the students must do it all on their own, without the coach providing answers. “I think that’s the neat part of it,” Baker says. “They have to do everything themselves. You give them a place to work, give them questions, but you can’t do anything else to help them. It’s a cool experience for kids to find themselves and figure out what they can do well.” At World Finals, the Cornelius team placed 36 out of 83 teams in their division.

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Horsepower Motorsports at Bailey Middle Bailey Middle School in Cornelius has its own race team. The Horsepower Motorsports team builds and races miniature cars. They have engineers, drivers, a pit crew, sponsorship coordinators, and designers. This past school year the team scored first place in two regional competitions, which led to a bid to nationals in Houston, where Horsepower Motorsports won third place overall out of 34 teams. “I used to be very shy and never spoke up,” says team member Emily Ramanata. As part of the marketing department for Horsepower Motorsports, Ramanata made an eight-minute presentation about the team and its accomplishments. Coach Stephanie Coggins can no longer imagine Ramanata as shy and quiet. Horsepower Motorsports is affiliated with National STEM League, which gives students hands-on exposure to skills involving science, technology, engineering, and math. With the team functioning as a business, communication skills and teamwork are also key components. “Everything that they’re learning they can translate to the professional life when they get older,” Coggins says.

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Senior Trip to Peru at SouthLake Christian Academy This past spring, 35 soon-to-graduate seniors at SouthLake Christian Academy in Huntersville took a trip to Peru for 10 days. They spent their time pulling weeds, teaching bible school, and distributing water to impoverished people. It was hard work in tough conditions. They took cold showers. They couldn’t drink the water. The students went, like a dozen classes before them, to help others, but the experience was a benefit to the students, too. “What the students say year-in and year-out is that they can’t believe how cheerful and thankful those people in Peru are when the students have more in their suitcases than those folks have,” says Phillip Horton, interim head of school who traveled with the students. He was especially impressed by this group’s Spanish speaking skills and their ability to communicate with the residents of the boys’ homes where they worked. Ansley Rikard, a recent SouthLake graduate who went on the trip, plans to minor in Spanish at Wake Forest University. “What I love is just talking to the boys,” Rikard says. “It’s fun to sit and talk and not treat them as they’re inferior, but treat them as equals, hanging out and getting to know them.” Many of the students go on to hold fundraising for the boys they meet. The recent SouthLake class has been working to raise money for medical supplies and new soccer goals. “The challenge comes when you get home,” Rikard says. “What do you do about what you saw?” LNM

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We hear it all the time: sugary snacks are the enemy. They derail diets, cause weight gain, blood sugar problems, and hyperactivity, among other health issues. Yet in an ironic twist, for Davidson College student Haley Rhodes sugary snacks lead to the development of an innovative nutrition education program that is changing lives for the better. Here’s how it happened.

Discoveries Lead to Action Now a senior at Davidson, as a first-year student Rhodes volunteered with the LEARN Works youth program at the Ada Jenkins Center, a community center to support the residents of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and south Iredell County. She quickly noticed two things: the elementary school students whom she tutored struggled to focus on their work, and their afternoon snacks—which they ate each day shortly before tutoring—were always sugary, with little to no nutritional value. “Children are especially vulnerable when it comes to nutrition because they don’t always have a say in what they’re given to eat,” says Rhodes, a public health and Hispanic studies double-major. As a sophomore, Rhodes volunteered as a Spanish translator for

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the nutritionist in the center’s health clinic and realized that in many cases patients had conditions stemming from poor nutrition, such as blood pressure problems, diabetes, and hypertension. She investigated the issue further, accompanying some clients— many of them parents—to the center’s food pantry, and saw that even though the pantry includes many healthy options, clients often do not select them. They find the process overwhelming, and don’t want to work with unfamiliar items, she says. Rhodes’ discoveries at Ada that poor nutrition choices are causing numerous negative heath outcomes for community members, that children often aren’t empowered to make decisions about their nutrition, and that eating healthy can prove daunting for multiple reasons, coupled with her academic research, inspired her to take action. Last summer she approached the center’s Executive Director Georgia Krueger with an idea to pilot a nutrition-based public health program for children and adults, with the goal of reducing non-communicable diseases through education and training. “In about 30 seconds I said yes,” Krueger says. “It fits right into the continuum of things we want to be doing at Ada. It involves both children and adults, and provides services in English and Spanish, which is exactly what we need.”

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With Krueger’s blessing and the help of Davidson College volunteers Sarah Dwyer, Hayden Bates, and nearly 20 others, Rhodes started the pilot program, with Dwyer leading the adult classes and Bates leading the children’s classes. This September, the program begins its second year and Rhodes and the other studentleaders aim to expand and build upon the successes of last year’s pilot with new funding, new leadership, and new ideas.

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Each 8-week Ada Cooks session offers three adult cooking classes per week—one in English and two in Spanish—and a weekly children’s cooking class in partnership with LEARN Works. The classes incorporate cooking demonstrations, recipes, and nutrition facts along with methods for making better food choices. This year the program also includes a walking club for adults. In all, more than 20 Davidson College students now volunteer with Ada Cooks, as well as a local nutritionist Nicole Magryta, and a medical advisor,

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“I never would have imagined that, as a student, I’d have the chance to have that sort of impact on someone’s life,” says Dwyer, who plans to attend medical school. Rhodes and Dwyer hope to expand the program and its impact further, into local schools and other communities, and have developed a manual with all the resources needed to replicate the program in other communities.

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Though the need is clear and the niche defined, Rhodes and Dwyer have not yet found an external funding source that will ensure the program is sustainable. Identifying such a source will be their primary goal for this year, they said. They were able to launch the program in 2014 with support from a $5,000 Ideas of March grant, provided through Davidson College’s Center for Civic Engagement. The money covered some startup equipment costs and the food used in the classes. For the 2015-16 year they applied for $4,430 in funding from the college’s Activity Tax Council, a campus organization that supports numerous student initiatives with money allocated from student tuition. But neither funding source is one to provide ongoing, long-term funding. With such support, they would like to hire a part-time administrator and train four community health workers in addition to the volunteers from the college. “This has been one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve ever had,” Dwyer says. “I’ve been able to forge connections with people in the community, see what their health needs are, and what inspires them to make life changes. It has changed the way I think about what I want to do as a doctor in the future.” LNM

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In New York City and other metropolitan areas, the Italian market is a neighborhood fixture, a beacon of nostalgia, and a vivid pocket of culture. Besides provisions, folks can nab the town gossip while the butcher trusses their meat or indulge in a quick therapy session while the cannoli gets filled. An Italian market is equal parts shopping and social hour. When you walk through its doors, you’re family, for better or worse. Just off I-77 in Cornelius, down Torrence Chapel Road, Ferrucci’s Old Tyme Italian Market is sandwiched inconspicuously between a fly fishing store and a mattress store in the dated Shops on the Green plaza. Amidst black and white checkered floors surrounded by kitschy Italo-centric decor and deli counters, one

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might never guess they were in Lake Norman. Since 1999, Tony Stafford and his rag tag bunch of employees, most of whom have worked there for over a decade, dish out a heavy dose of friendly banter along with Italian specialties, handcut steaks, imported cheeses, hard to find Italian products, and scratch-made sides for a community of loyal customers. Eileen, a Lake Norman resident, strolls in from the parking lot, decked out in a sporty golf outfit and a smile. Today, she’s coming for scallops to celebrate the hole-in-one she sunk at the Peninsula Club. When asked why she comes, she points a finger directly at Stafford. The imposing New York butcher with silver slicked hair, a

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cheshire cat smile, and brash accent is known to dish out a special brand of customer service with his boisterous personality and Northeastern edge. Think “Soup Nazi”, but friendlier. Stafford and his wife, Maria Rendise, moved to Lake Norman in 1993 before opening the shop six years later. He credits his wife as the brains behind the business—she ran operations, created recipes for the shop, and cracked the whip. “She always said, ‘I’ll get them in the store. You keep them’,” Stafford remembers. The business took off, flooded with New Yorkers and Italians relieved to find a taste of home, foodies looking for specialty products, and those looking for an experience more personal than the big box stores.

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One such customer was John Quirino, an avid cook who found Ferrucci’s while searching out specialty ingredients. A New Jersey transplant and wine representative at the time, Quirino began frequenting the shop as one of his accounts. Though Ferrucci’s didn’t buy from him at first, he showed up religiously. So much so that Stafford eventually gave up his other wine vendors for Quirino. The two became friends, going on double dates with their significant others and eventually weathering life’s challenges together. In 2006, Maria Rendise, the lifeblood of Ferrucci’s, was diagnosed with melanoma and succumbed to the disease in 2009. After losing his muse, Stafford ran the business solo, through grief, devastating economic times, and obstructive road construction. In 2014, tired and reluctant to let the quality of his shop

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Tiny Hands, Big Hearts Rescue Ranch teaches responsible pet ownership, building on children’s natural compassion and love for animals. by MICHAEL J. SOLENDER • photos by GRANT BALDWIN

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Krissie Newman’s voice is tinged with emotion as she shares details of the incident that sowed the seeds for what would eventually become Rescue Ranch, the Statesville-based nonprofit animal education and rehabilitation organization she founded with her husband, NASCAR superstar Ryan Newman. “In the fall of 2004, I was approached by a young teenage girl at the racetrack in Martinsville, Virginia,” recalls Newman, 37. “She knew of my love of animals and passed a note along to me asking for help for a litter of puppies she was trying to

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have adopted. She was fearful that they’d be put down and she wanted help in assuring that wouldn’t happen. Her story really touched me.” When Newman followed up, she learned the young girl’s family could barely support themselves and were borrowing bread from neighbors in order to feed their dogs. “This opened my eyes to the scope and magnitude of the animal welfare challenges faced by many,” says Newman. “I’d been working with various humane societies, though I felt the need to make

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Unique Menagerie Pulling up around the giant circular drive in front of the education building, kids initially spy a herd of fainting goats, so named as their muscles contract when unnerved causing them to fall over or faint. They share their generous pasture with a donkey and some cattle—all part of the more than 40 animals on site surrendered or “re-homed” from previous owners who could not care for them. Kids find a unique menagerie of creatures at the ranch including Ivy, a Flemish giant rabbit, hedgehogs, birds, turtles, snakes, iguanas, and guinea pigs. Each of the animals has been screened for temperament and safe handling by the children. Year-round educational programming is provided for children as young as toddlers on up. Their summer “Critter Camps” are particularly popular. Here kids learn about various species, their diets, and how they adapt and survive in the wild. Home school programs are a recent addition to the ranch’s offerings. With curriculum designed and delivered by certified instructors, classes involve time with animals, craft making, and storytelling. “Our programming is designed to be fun, interactive, and age appropriate,” says Humane Education Manager Stacey Reavis, 29. “We build the programs using established common core standards.” More than 2,800 children were touched by Rescue Ranch in 2014. Newman’s contribution to the community through the ranch and her philanthropic work received national attention recently as she has been named a finalist in the Lady Godiva (Chocolate) Program which celebrates inspirational women around the world. Newman is one of eight finalists competing for a $10,000 grant to support their work. The award will be announced later this year. “This is what I was meant to do,” says Newman, speaking about her role in establishing the nonprofit. “We save lives here.” LNM

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Off the grid. Living simply. Crazy. Whatever you call it, the tiny house movement is redefining what it means to live small. And though it’s certainly not for everyone, it’s just the right lifestyle for one Lake Norman woman. Until last spring, Jenn Baxter, 38, didn’t know that tiny house living existed. One night while perusing through Netflix documentaries, she found “Tiny,” a story which chronicled a couple’s efforts to move into a 120 square-foot. mobile home. By the end of the film, Baxter said her heart was set on building a tiny home of her own. As much as the documentary had inspired Baxter to do something that most would call unconventional, she credits her mother for motivating her to make a wild dream a reality. “My mom ran out of time to do a lot of the things she wanted to do. She wanted to own a VW Beetle convertible, she wanted to live at the beach, she wanted to do all of these things but she kept putting them off…” says Baxter. Baxter felt that building a tiny home would be the ultimate nod to her mom, giving her the financial freedom to buy a house and car (a VW beetle, of course), and still have

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the ability to travel and do all of the things on her own bucket list. “In the past, it would have been something that I thought was cool, that I would have talked about, but I wouldn’t have necessarily done it. After she passed away I was just kind of on this mission, and I still am, to just get out and do things now because you have no idea how long you have,” Baxter adds. This summer, she packed up her belongings into a few boxes and left behind a life of stuff to set off on a new journey. But just because she’s now living small (144 squarefeet to be exact), it doesn’t mean she’s going without the creature comforts of a traditional home. From the outside, “Sweet Caroline” looks like a whimsical doll house, an all wood A-frame with bright purple shutters and a charming upstairs patio. On the inside, it’s a fully functional grown-up’s playground. The custom couch offers a nice view of a mounted flat screen television while the practical kitchen boasts modern appliances including a dishwasher, fridge, oven and sink. A breakfast bar offers just enough counter space for Baxter, a full-time freelance writer, to work from home. The perfectly proportioned bathroom is separated by a pocket door, offering separation and privacy from the rest of the space. Though small, it has everything one might need in a bathroom, from a toilet and medicine cabinet to a sink and even a tiny bathtub. Upstairs, a lofted bedroom houses a queen bed with just the right amount of overhead space. The highlight of the cozy sleeping quarters is the enchanting skylight window that opens up to a rooftop patio. Of course, the terrace wouldn’t be complete without an antique Singer sewing table that

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Five hours east of Charlotte lies the Crystal Coast, home of the 26-mile island of Bogue Banks, the Cape Lookout National Seashore, and the mainland anchors of Morehead City and Beaufort. This area of the great North State has plenty to do, making it a relaxing retreat for families, friends, or a getaway for two. Your destination is not too far away. Morehead City is about a five-hour drive from Charlotte, or opt to fly in with non-stop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern. From New Bern, the sand is only a 30-minute drive away.

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• Take a drive over to the mainland to visit Beaufort, recently named “America’s Coolest Small Town,” by Budget Travel and “America’s No. 1 Town,” by Travel + Leisure. This fishing town is steeped in history but maintains a funky and cool reputation through its dining and shopping options, plus special events like the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend held annually in April, the Beaufort Pirate Invasion held each August, and Mardi Gras celebrations in February ranging from a parade through Middle Lane downtown, to a traditional Cajun blowout in the Down East community of Gloucester. • Take a detour to the eastern edge of Bogue Banks and visit Fort Macon, the most visited park in North Carolina. The fort was originally designed to guard Beaufort Inlet and Beaufort Harbor, though it changed hands several times during the Civil War and was used by the federal government again during World War II. After its initial fall into disrepair after the Civil War, the fort was sold to the state of North Carolina for $1 in 1924. The site is now a fully-functional park after a multi-million dollar renovation of the fort, with pristine protected beaches, a seaside bathhouse, nature trails, and plenty of fish. • The protected barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore are only accessible by boat, but worth the trip. The 56-mile strand of beaches is a haven for endangered wildlife like sea turtles, and is perfect for beach camping. The most distinguishing feature of the seashore is the 163-foot-tall Cape Lookout Lighthouse, painted with the diamond pattern. Visitors can climb the 207 steps to the top from May through September. Adjacent to Cape Lookout is Shackleford Banks, part of the protected seashore and home to wild ponies.

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• Get in some quality recreation and sightseeing opportunities with the various paddling adventures on the Crystal Coast. Whether you prefer kayaking, canoeing, or standup paddleboarding, there are plenty of options. Rent kayaks and take a class with the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and paddle through the marshes in Taylors Creek and around Carrot Island, also home to wild ponies. Paddleboard rentals are offered through Hot Wax Surf Shop in Emerald Isle, and expeditions take you through Bogue Sound and the Croatan National Forest, perfect for bird watching (and getting a workout). • Though usually relegated as a kid activity, a visit to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores can be fun for people of all ages. The aquarium is the largest saltwater

aquarium in the state of North Carolina. It showcases ecosystems all native to the state, moving from the mountains to the ocean. Large exhibits include the “Living Shipwreck,” a life-sized replica of the a German U-352 submarine that was sunk off the Crystal Coast, along with a replica of Blackbeard’s The Queen Anne’s Revenge. For the nature lovers, the aquarium has many long, winding trails through the 300-acre Roosevelt Maritime Forest. • Experience some of the local flavor by visiting Amos Mosquito’s in Atlantic Beach on Thursday nights for Karaoke. While the sound side restaurant draws a crowd in its own right, the weekly karaoke sessions are continually packed and standing-room-only. Take a turn at the mic and get the crowd going.

Get the full Crystal Coast experience by renting out one of the Sand Castles, large beach homes on Bogue Banks, perfect for multiple families and friends. These upscale accommodations usually include bedrooms with their own bathrooms, multiple balconies, and cinema and entertainment rooms. Get rental information from the following companies: Emerald Isle Realty, www.emeraldislerealty.com; Bluewater Vacation Rentals, www. bluewaternc.com/vacation-rentals; Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties, www.spectrumproperties. com; Atlantic Beach Realty, www. atlanticbeachrealty.net.

Eat The casual and cozy atmosphere of Crystal Coast eateries makes it easy to go from adventure to dinner. Grab and go from places like The Village Market (www.thevillagemarketei.com) and Promise’ Land Market (www. facebook.com/PromiseLandMarket), or stay a while at Idle Hour Biergarten (www.idlehourbiergarten.com), Amos Mosquito’s (www.amosmosquitos.com), and City Kitchen (www.facebook.com/ citykitchenfoods).

Play Outdoor recreation and exploring is the way to go on the Crystal Coast. Check out expeditions hosted by the North Carolina Maritime Museum (www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/beaufort) in Beaufort, or rent gear and take lessons from Hot Wax Surf Shop (www.hotwaxsurf.com). Explore nature at the Cape Lookout National Seashore (www.nps. gove/calo) and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (www.ncaqauriums.com/pineknoll-shores). Get in a history lesson at Fort Macon State Park (www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ foma/main.php) and by exploring the historic downtown Beaufort (www.beauforthistoricsite.org).

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Sip & Savor • Grab a cold one in the sand at one of Atlantic Beach’s newest establishments, Idle Hour Biergarten. The wine, beer, and cocktail hot spot is located in the center of Atlantic Beach at The Circle, one of the main public beach accesses on the island. Idle Hour offers a beach take on the traditional German beer garden with indoor and outdoor spaces and a locally-sourced menu with items like grain mustard crab cake sandwich, house-made fried pickles, and porchetta fritters. Grab a seat by the outdoor fireplace on chilly nights. • Amos Mosquito’s is the epitome of casual fine dining on the Crystal Coast. On the menu look for fresh seafood, traditional specials (think filet with blue cheese), and an extensive sushi menu, a local favorite. Visit when the windows are open for unobstructed views of the sound.

with fresh veggies, scratch-made dressings, and Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Perfect for a beach picnic. • Beaufort’s City Kitchen is an airy and elegant destination with delicious cuisine to go with a picturesque view. Located at Town Creek Marina, City Kitchen boats waterfront verandas and outdoor decks, only matched by the fresh cuisine, from handcrafted cocktails and dishes like duck bolognese and shrimp and grits, to the decadent desserts made by co-owner and Pastry Chef Karen Carithers. Favorite sweets include the signature sticky toffee

pudding and Kahlua coconut cream pie. • Located in downtown Morehead City is Promise’ Land Market, a craft beer bottle shop and wine bar featuring cheeses and small bites. The market features a centerpiece bar built like the hull of a boat, a perfect conversation piece. Participate in one of the weekly wine tastings or beer events, grab some goodies to go, or order a pint and stay a while. Janeen Russel, the market’s always-friendly owner, will offer recommendations on libations and groceries. You may even spot a Charlotte brew or two on draft.

• For great food on the go, or a casual dining spot for breakfast and lunch, stop by The Village Market in Emerald Isle. The market features homemade specialties in form of artisan-style sandwiches and wraps made

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Business Update EXPANSION

Lake Norman Screenprinting Factory (LNSPF) plans to break ground on a new building in Mooresville’s Lakeside Business Park, since outgrowing its current facility at 915 River Highway in Mooresville. Owner Ben Baker (named the 2015 Rotarian of the Year by the Top of the Lake Rotary Club in Mooresville) has added 13 employees—nine production and support staff members and four outside sales representatives— since opening the business in 2009. LNSPF has served more than 2,000 clients and produced nearly 10,000 custom (screenprinting, embroidery, and promotional products) orders. The new 11,500 square-foot facility—scheduled to open within the next year—will allow the company to improve current operations and provide room for future expansion (6,500 square-feet will house LNSPF and the remaining 5,000 square-feet will be available to lease). Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and by appointment on Saturdays and Sundays. Lake Norman Screenprinting Factory, 200 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville. 704-664-8337; www.lknprints.com.

PEOPLE NEWS

Damione Lewis and Kelly Floyd were named the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) “Man & Woman of the Year” for their fundraising efforts with the LLS Charlotte Chapter. Each year, candidates compete in honor of the Boy & Girl of the Year, local children who are cancer survivors, by raising funds for blood cancer research.

Summer Hall was also recognized as the 2015 “All Star Candidate.” The 2015 class of candidates raised $383,000 in just 10 weeks. www.mwoy. org; www.lls.org. Joshua Queen of Lincolnton was crowned the overall champion this past June in The Bass Federation’s (TBF) Southern Divisional Championship held at Lake Norman. Queen caught a total of 39.09 lbs. over the three-day competition and also won the $1,000 Ranger Cup bonus prize money. Queen will compete in TBF National Championship next spring. TBF’s North Carolina President, Phillip Sain, Visit Lake Norman, Visit Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation all helped host/sponsor the event. http://bassfederation.com.

Tom Hansell has joined the team at J.D. Goodrum Company, General Contractors of Cornelius, as project manager. Hansell’s skills and experience will assist in managing new construction and renovation projects for the company’s growing portfolio. www.jdgoodrum.com.

CHARITABLE EFFORTS

Joe Vagnone, business broker and Charlotte-area managing director of Raleigh-based ENLIGN Business Brokers and Advisors is having a record first half year, after having facilitated more business transactions in the first five months of 2015 than he did in all of 2014. Numerous industries in and around Charlotte are seeing a surge in activity for smaller business transactions. Some of Vagone’s recent business deals include Highway Tire & Auto in Terrell, the Davidson Business Center, Money Mailer of Lake Norman, The Boat Club of Lake Norman, Ferrucci’s Italian Market in Cornelius and Innovative Therapy in Mooresville, to name a few. Vagone authored the book “So You Want to Buy a Small Business,” and he hosts a weekly radio show “Local Biz Now” on WSIC Talk Radio. www. jvagnone.com; www.enlign.com.

Several corporations and local organizations/ companies have donated time, funds, and manpower to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity in an effort to build homes for future homeowners in need. The Town of Mooresville and 40 Lowe’s team members volunteered their time to break ground on a new Habitat home. Through a generous donation from the Ingersoll Rand Foundation and with help from 25 of the company’s employees, Our Towns Habitat completed a LEED-certified Energy Star home. The Wells Fargo Foundation donated $15,000 and plans to contribute volunteer hours as part of its donation. All of these efforts are part of the 21 home Burke Crossings Habitat community near downtown Mooresville. Central United Methodist Church’s 6th grade confirmation class raised $2,000 for the Habitat Youth Build through fundraisers at the church and volunteered on “landscaping day” at the Youth Build in Huntersville by planting gardens and laying sod. www.ourtownshabitat.org. — Compiled by Moment Palmer. Email business news to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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109 S. Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC28078 Meeting at Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center Sunday School 10:00 AM, Holy Communion 11:00 AM www.HuntersvilleAnglican.org

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MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Cornelius’ Historic “First” Church with a Great Future 19600 Zion St., Cornelius, NC 28031 2 Blocks South of the Cornelius Police Dept., off Hwy. 115 Sunday Worship 8:30 AM With Weekly Communion Traditional Worship 11:00 AM Praise & Worship With Praise Band 9:45 AM 704-892-8566 • www.mtzionumc.net

HUNTERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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14005 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville NC 28078 Sunday Worship 8:30, 10:30 AM • Children’s Worship 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM • Nursery 8:30-11:30 AM 704-875-1156 • www.humconline.org

8433 Fairﬁeld Forest Drive, Denver, NC 28037 Westport community Sunday Worship 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM 704-483-3460 • www.saintpeterbythelake.net

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS ALLERGY Allergy & Asthma Center of Lake Norman Christina J. Collura, DO Jonathan R. Romeo, DO Julia W. Parkhurst, MS, PA-C

15940-C Northcross Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 704-655-1466 311 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 704-746-9889 www.LakeNormanAllergy.com

Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Keith Meetze, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP 140 Gateway Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638

CARDIOLOGY Gary D. DeWeese, MD, FACC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1829

DENTAL IMPLANTS Lake Norman Implant Dentistry Patrick J. Coleman, DMD Michael J. Coleman, DDS 19910 North Cove Rd., Ste. 102, Cornelius, NC 28031 www.lknid.com • 704-892-1198

DERMATOLOGY Riva Aesthetic Dermatology

Pediatric & Adult General Dermatology, Botox, Filler, IPL/Laser, Chem Peel Kerry M. Shafran, MD, FAAD Lindsay V. Jayson, MPAS, PA-C Keri A. Squittieri, MMS, PA-C Mari H. Klos, CMA, LE 704-896-8837 • www.rivaderm.com

Naomi Simon, MD Scott Paviol, MD Kristin Prochaska, PA-C

128 Medical Park Rd. Suite 201 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1827

Steven F. Wolfe, MD Jennifer Bender, PA-C Nikki Leahy, PA-C 114 Gateway Blvd., Unit D Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-2085

EAR, NOSE & THROAT Ronel R. Enrique, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8255

Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Keith Meetze, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP

140 Gateway Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638

FAMILY MEDICINE Bremnor Family Medicine Dr. Judy Bremnor, FAAFP 136-H Corporate Park Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-660-9780 www.judybremnormd.com

Iredell Family Medicine Dr. Emily Nabors, FAAFP

544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-360-5190 www.iredellfamilymedicine.com

Alisa C. Nance, MD Lana Hill Simmons, FNP-C 150 Fairview Road, Suite 210 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-0300

Timothy A. Barker, MD Edward S. Campbell, MD Heather C. Kompanik, MD Bruce L. Seaton, DO

Veronica Machaj, PA-C Sherard Spangler, PA-C 357 Williamson Rd., Mooresville NC, 28117 704-664-7328

Tiana Losinski, MD

206 Joe V Knox Ave. Suite J Mooresville, NC 28117 704-360-4801

James N. McNabb, MD Karen Carson, FNP 435 E. Statesville Ave Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-5056

Emmett Montgomery, MD Rebecca Montgomery, MD 191 West Plaza Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-4000

GASTROENTEROLOGY Carolina Digestive Health

John C. Clements, MD Cassandra R. Minor, MD Glen L. Portwood, MD Barry R. Schneider, MD 705 Griffith St., Ste. 205, Davidson, NC 28036 704-799-2750 New Patient Appt. Line 704-372-1615 CarolinaDigestive.com

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology John H. Moore, III, MD Steven A. Josephson, MD Scott A. Brotze, MD Michael W. Ryan, MD Nicole R. Cullen, M.D. Lake Norman Offices 13808 Professional Center Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 150 Fairview Rd., Ste. 120 Mooresville, NC 28117 Appointment line 704-377-0246 www.charlottegastro.com Locations also in Charlotte, Ballantyne, & Matthews

Carl A. Foulks, Jr., MD Angela Kellermeyer, PA-C

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Neil M. Kassman, MD Leann Barnett, PA-C

359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8215

Amrish Patel, MD Jill Calhoun, PA-C Amber Price, PA-C Meena S. Ego-Osuala, PA-C 154 South Main Street Troutman, NC 28166 704-528-9903

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS HOME HEALTHCARE Interim HealthCare Mooresville

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Manish G. Patel, MD Amy Bolling, FNP-BC Julie Abney, PA-C

128 Medical Park Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1001

HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Mooresville Office Terri Phillips, MS, BSN, RN, CHPCA, President Teresa Romzick, MD, Medical Director Laura Chambers Blackwelder, RN, Nurse Liaison 150 Fairview Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-0051 • www.HOIC.org

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County

Statesville Office Terri Phillips, MS, BSN, RN, CHPCA, President Teresa Romzick, MD, Medical Director Kim Ashley, BSN, RN, Nurse Liaison Sina Brown, RN, Community Liaison 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 704-873-4719 • www.HOIC.org

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Gordon Hospice House

Dana Bell, BSN, RN, Gordon Hospice House Director 2341 Simonton Road Statesville, NC 28625 704-761-2400 • www.HOIC.org

Catawba Regional Hospice — Catawba Valley Hospice House

Dr. William Thompson, Medical Director Dr. Virginia Duany Jimenez, Assistant Medical Director Dr. J. Steven Corder, Part-time Physician Dr. Philip Greene, Part-time Physician Dr. David Lowry, Part-time Physician

3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 828-466-0466 • www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org

Catawba Regional Hospice — Sherrills Ford Hospice House

Dr. Karim Nazer, Assistant Medical Director Dr. Khawaja Rehman, Part-Time Physician 7473 Sherrills Ford Road Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 828-466-0466 • www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org

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Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region

Uptown Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 704.375.0100 · hpccr.org

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region

South Charlotte Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226 704.375.0100 · hpccr.org

Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036 704.375.0100 · hpccr.org

NEUROLOGY Andrew Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig DuBois, MD Douglas Jeffery, MD

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Lakeside Neurology Lori B. Schneider, MD

Treatment of all Neurological Disorders including Headaches, Neck & Back Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 19615 Liverpool Pkwy. (Exit 28) Cornelius, NC 28031 704-896-5591 • www.drlorischneider.com

Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092 704.732.6146 · hpccr.org

Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 1057 Red Ventures Drive, Suite 150, Fort Mill, SC 29707 803.548.3708 · hpcpr.org

Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO The Park Huntersville, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 704.375.0100 · hpccr.org

Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO Robert Smith, MD, MBA, Medical Director Michael S. Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA, VP & COO 8919 Park Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28210 704.375.0100 · hpccr.org

NUTRITION Lake Norman & Charlotte Nutrition Associates Jennifer Manley, RD/LDN Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 16501-D Northcross Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-650-9745 or 704-895-9865 Providers for BCBS, Cigna and Aetna Insurance

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OPTOMETRY Huntersville Eye Care Center

Vision Care, Eyewear, Contact Lenses Across from Huntersville Elementary. 215 Gilead Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078 704-992-EYES (3937)

University Eye Associates

Steven H. Eyler, OD Kenneth W. Best, OD Maggie M. Metwalli, OD Robert C. Hamp, OD 455 South Main St., Ste. 100, Davidson, NC 28036 704-896-9090 • www.universityeye.net

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Scott Brandon, MD Byron E. Dunaway, MD Kim Lafreniere, PA-C Dawn Repass, FNP-BC

359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1838

lredell Orthopaedic Center Lake Norman Dr. Jason Batley

544 Brawley School Road, Mooresville • 704-658-0956 www.jasonbatleymd.com

OBSTETRICIANS & GYNECOLOGISTS James Al-Hussaini, MD, FACOG Grant Miller, MD, FACOG James Wilson, MD, FACOG Laura Arigo, MD Katie Collins, DO Melissa Poole, CNM Lauren Crosslin, CNM Erica Ehland, CNM 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102 Mooresville, NC 28117 704.663.1282

ORAL SURGERY

Johnson Oral Surgery

Matthew Johnson, MD, DMD Mount Mourne Springs 229 Medical Park Rd., Ste. 310 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-799-0771 johnsonoralsurgery.com

PODIATRY Kenneth Bloom, DPM Kurt Massey, DPM

137 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-8336

Ahmed Elnaggar MD Enrique Ordaz MD Jose Perez, MD 125 Days Inn Drive Mooresville 28117 704-838-8240

RHEUMATOLOGY Sean M. Fahey, MD Dijana Christianson, DO

128 Medical Park Road, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1001

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Andrew Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD

Pelvic Health Institute David Konstandt, MD The Park - Huntersville 9735 Kincey Ave. Suite 302 Huntersville, NC 28078 704-414-2870 • www.carolinaurology.com

PHYSIATRY Harsh Govil, MD, MPH

359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1838

Jacqueline Zinn, MD

359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-978-3560

Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery

Patrick Coleman, DMD Michael J. Coleman, DDS 19910 North Cove Rd., Ste. 100 Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-1198 • www.carolinaoms.com

PULMONOLOGY

PLASTIC SURGERY Harborview Plastic Surgery

Specializing in Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Jean-Pierre Riou, MD 19615 Liverpool Pkwy. (Exit 28) Cornelius, NC 28031 704-896-5806 • www.riouplasticsurgery.com

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Lake Norman Radiation Oncology

170 Medical Park Rd., Ste 100, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-2580 • 704-235-2599 (fax) www.treatcancer.com Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Rehab Services Brian Center Health & Rehab

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124 Professional Park Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077

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Snapshot photo by ALISON HAGER

ake Norman resident Alison Hager lives off Main Street in Mooresville and has a boat for outings on the lake. She was able to capture this picture with her Nikon of a sailboat race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sun was setting and I caught the fantastic colors of the sails and the reflection of the sunset,â&#x20AC;? Hager says. The photography hobbyist has other photos on Snap Yeti.

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