Lake Norman Currents Magazine

January 2019

LITTLE BIG BURGER

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Tapping into the SPIRITED CYCLIST

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Contents January vol. 13 No. 1

22 It’s About Rosie Molinary launches her new column about time management

24 Navigators Abigayl Pansini’s love of language

28 Thoughts from the Man Cave

Mike Savicki goes color crazy at the paint store

78 Out + About What’s happening at Lake Norman this month

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80 Lori’s Larks Editor Lori K. Tate’s hits it with her best shot at Rock Box Fitness

Movers, shakers and more at the lake

17 Organic Blondie wants you to eat clean

18 For the Long Run —Our Towns Habitat for Humanity builds an impact

19 Prettier Potty offers a new cover-up for the lake

20 Live Like a Native — Check out our local libraries

30 T rends + Style Hibernation helpers

20 Make-A-Wish shares its magic 21 Bet You Didn’t know — Why and how Lake Norman was created

Lake Spaces

How we live at the lake

54 Dwellings

Cozy and contemporary in Mooresville

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Dine + Wine

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Photography of the master bath of the home featured on p. 32

by Michael Blevins.

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32 H ome Spotlight

A mid-century modern masterpiece takes center stage

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

70 Wine Time

North Carolina wine at Port City Club

72 On Tap

Huntersville’s Spirited Cyclist offers refuge and riding

73 In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan New Year’s Salad

74 Nibbles + Bites

41 S pecial Section

LNHBA’s 2018 Best of the Lake Design Competition Winners

Little Big Burger races into Cornelius

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by Lori K. Tate

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ast month at a Christmas party, the host found me staring at a large giclée in his dining room. The silverframed piece of art featured a thick forest of aspen trees iced with snow. It was breathtaking, and I couldn’t stop staring at it.

My friend told me that he and his wife bought the piece when they were in Jackson Hole skiing. He said they had been tempted to buy many pieces of art depicting these trees, but this one spoke to them.

As we continued talking by the food (carb) table, he told me that almost everything in their house had meaning. Whether it was his bronze Remington statues or a blown glass piece they had purchased on a trip to Seattle, there was a story behind most every object. At that moment my kindred spirit alarm went off because our home is the same way.

When I married my husband, John, he had a few nice pieces of art. I had one — a drawing of a bowl of apples that was commissioned for a story in a home magazine I edited years ago. My funds were tight back then, but the artist agreed to a payment plan I could afford.

The picture now hangs in our kitchen.

Knowing us too well, our wedding guests gave us a few more pieces of art, and before we knew it, we had a mini collection.

While all of those pieces have

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stories behind them, so many other items in our home tell a tale as well. There’s the framed heart-shaped Altoids tin that hangs in the living room. It’s the same tin John put my engagement ring in before he proposed.

In the dining room, there’s a round wicker chair we salvaged from the Tate family lake house before it was renovated, along with a 1940s vintage radio/ phonograph that a family friend gave to John. In the same room you’ll find John’s grandmother’s Waterford chandelier. The story goes that she saw this chandelier on a trip to Ireland and had it shipped back to the states. We’re honored to be the family members who have been entrusted with it.

One of my favorite things in our house is a hand-carved wooden jewelry box that belonged to my grandmother.

It bears her initials, explaining my deep-rooted obsession with monograms. I’ve had visions of having it appraised on Antiques

Roadshow, but even if it ended up being worth a fortune, there’s no way I could part with it.

While others might not know the history behind these pieces when they come over for a dinner party, I get to enjoy their stories every day. When I walk by my snow globe from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, I remember the first road trip John and I took. (I also remember burning the microwave popcorn at our bed and breakfast. The other guests weren’t too happy about that.) When I play my piano downstairs, I think back to the Christmas my mother and father paid to have it moved from their home to ours. My parents bought me this piano when I was in third grade.

Though our home is far from immaculate, it is special, and I think visitors pick up on that when they walk through the door. Sure, there’s clutter and the throw pillows are hardly ever found on the couch, as the floor seems to have a magnetic force that attracts them, but it’s home, our home.

As we enter the season of hibernation, they’ll be plenty of days to curl up with a good book or movie. I can’t think of a better place to do that than in my home filled with stories of our family.

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Courtney Bursich of Davidson launched Organic Blondie in May 2018 to provide individualized nutritional/holistic wellness plans to women of all ages.

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Clean Living Davidson’s Courtney Bursich wants to share health and wellness through Organic Blondie iving proof that “you are what you eat,” Courtney Bursich of Davidson transformed her body into a lean, well-run machine.

And now she wants to help other women do the same. In May 2018, Bursich officially launched Organic Blondie to share all she’s learned during her seven-year nutrition and wellness odyssey.

“As I educated myself, I saw positive changes in my overall health and energy, and my

body was operating better than ever before. I’ve been the lab rat of my own studies for several years,” says Bursich, who altered her body composition primarily by adopting a clean, ketogenic diet.

Others noticed and asked her how to achieve similar results. Now a certified Primal Health Coach, she provides individualized nutritional/ holistic wellness plans to women of all ages. Some of the issues she has helped address

include autoimmune disorders and inflammation. To help clients select the right healthy foods, she even grocery shops with them.

About the name, Organic Blondie: Bursich, who happens to be blonde, endorses eating high quality organic vegetables, fruits and meats. Her husband, Mike, and their young daughters, Ella and Sadie, are already reaping the benefits of her deep knowledge of optimized sustenance coupled

with specific exercise and lifestyle habits to reduce stress and enhance sleep.

“Not only has our level of general sickness, such as colds and flu, dropped significantly,” adds Mike, “but any other underlying issues have all but disappeared.” Karel Bond Lucander, photography by Lisa Crates

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For the Long Run

sound structure shelters Our Towns Building an Impact AHabitat for Humanity in its third decade

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In the past year, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity served 60 adults and children through new home construction.

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ne out of every three local households lacks affordable housing, and, as the Lake Norman area continues to grow, attracting newer and wealthier residents, housing will become increasingly unaffordable.

Fortunately, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity is on the scene in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, ensuring continued access to affordable housing, just as this critical nonprofit has done successfully for more than three decades.

First founded by a handful of passionate citizens in the 1980s, including Paul and Judy Leonard and Ben Thomas, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity seeks to alleviate the crises of affordable housing by deploying an army of volunteers and a trove of funds (accrued from corporate and personal donors, as well as from three local Habitat Restores that sell gently used, donated goods) to construct sturdy housing

for community members with a demonstrated need for adequate housing.

In addition to construction, Our Towns Habitat also offers financial education and home repair classes for its current and prospective homeowners, each of whom is required to commit a minimum of 400 “sweat equity” hours to construction of their and others’ homes, class attendance, and/or Restore volunteering.

In the past year, Our Towns Habitat served 60 adults and children through new home construction and 46 adults and children through the organization’s critical home repair program, earning national recognition from Habitat for Humanity International for the second year in a row as an Affiliate of Distinction.

Chris Ahearn, who first joined Habitat as a volunteer but began serving as Our Towns

CEO in February 2018, has studied the value of housing extensively.

“There are all sorts of longterm benefits to quality, affordable housing beyond just receiving a set of house keys upon first move-in,” explains Ahearn. “When less income is spent on housing, it frees a homeowner’s budget for healthier foods, educational investments and the pursuit of more fulfilling job opportunities.”

Although Our Towns Habitat’s mission has always been important, it carries new weight now as Iredell and Mecklenburg counties expand and experience a greater need for affordable housing. “With the popularity of the greater Lake Norman area, land prices and rent are rising, and many of the people who work in our community can’t afford to live here,” explains Ahearn, whose decades-long dedication to Habitat coupled

with her management of corporate affairs at Lowe’s uniquely equip her to tackle a new era of challenges. “We really want — with the community’s support — to turn things up a notch.”

And that’s exactly what Our Towns Habitat has been doing. Following a successful partnership with the local nonprofit E2D and the recent advent of a scholarship bank funded by business owners Bill and Donna Kenney, Our Towns Habitat is joining with Hope House and the Ada Jenkins Center for an innovative project to be announced later this year.

“Putting our brain and muscle together is the way to most effectively meet growing needs,” says Ahearn.

With the community’s support and Ahearn’s guidance, Our Towns Habitat is poised to make 2019 its most impactful year yet. — Eleanor Merrell, photography by Jamie Cowles

We’re Just Crazy About Photography by Lori K. Tate

LAKE NORMAN COASTERS

Lake Norman coasters make a great hostess gift.

The Lake Norman area is such a wonderful place to live, so show your pride with these elegant coasters from The Perfect Home & Gift in Huntersville. These coasters feature an anchor in the center and come in sets of six with a handsome storage case. If you’re heading to a winter party, these will make a great hostess gift.

A Prettier Potty offers a solution to construction’s A Prettier Potty gives worst eyesore The Lake Norman area is heavily peppered with new construction, as well as extensive renovations. Like it or not, PortaJons are a necessary evil with such endeavors. That’s why Fred Wagner and Patti Whittaker of Charlotte came up with A Prettier Potty, which recently won the Everything But the Kitchen Sink category at the Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s 2018 Best of the Lake Design Competition.

Wagner, an inventor with numerous patented products, lives in the Myers Park area of Charlotte. One morning as he was leaving his home, he noticed a Porta-Jon in his neighbor’s front yard. He called his homeowners association only to learn that there were no bylaws against such a thing. That’s when he came up with the idea to design

a new face to Porta-Jons.

an attractive cover for Porta-Jons.

He brought in Whittaker, who was a regional director for a retail corporation for more than a decade. Together they brought the product to market last March.

The covers, which are made of a breathable material that does not retain heat or odor, come in a variety of colors. There’s even a round design for weddings and branding covers for special events and builders. In addition, the covers do not interfere with the servicing of Porta-Jons.

“It can take up to a year or 15 months to build a highend custom home. You don’t want to see a Porta-Jon in your neighborhood for that long,” says Whittaker. “This creates goodwill in the neighborhood.” — Lori K. Tate, photography courtesy of A Prettier Potty

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This set of six Lake Norman coasters can be purchased for $24.95 at The Perfect Home & Gift, Northcross Shopping Center, 9755-A Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, www. theperfecthomeandgift.com.

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Live Like a Native Check out the library

Sharing a Magic Mission The 2nd Annual Wake Up for Wishes Breakfast Last month on December 14, Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina hosted The 2nd Annual Wake Up for Wishes Breakfast at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. This annual event is an opportunity to share the mission of Make-A-Wish® with the North Mecklenburg

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Meck community will help us get closer to reaching our vision of granting every eligible child’s wish,” explains Jessica Moore, director of development operations at Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina.

“There are many ways individuals can get involved

The Davidson Public Library offers more than books.

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n these days of ordering everything online, especially books, it’s easy to forget about the library. But what you need to know is that our local libraries offer much more than books.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has three locations in the Lake Norman area.

First, there’s the North County Regional Library in Huntersville. This 23,700-square foot building is currently going through a massive renovation with completion expected summer/ fall 2019. There are smaller library locations in Cornelius and Davidson, both of which offer story times and other fun

activities.

Cornelius has Yoga Storytime, where you and your family can discover how movement can bring stories to life. Davidson has its famous Paws to Read program, where children can boost their reading skills by reading to a volunteer therapy dog.

The Mooresville Public Library began in 1890 when a group of citizens donated their books to create the Mooresville Lending Library.

Along with a vast selection of books, the library offers Saturday Crafternoons, Knitting with Joyce and more.

Check it out. — Lori K. Tate, photography by Lori K. Tate

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A wish was granted at The 2nd Annual Wake Up for Wishes Breakfast.

community. The vision of this nonprofit is to grant the wish of every child with a critical illness. A wish is granted every 34 minutes on average in the United States and its territories.

Individuals who are already involved in Make-A-Wish were invited to host a table and bring their friends and colleagues to learn more about the organization from those who know it best — wish recipients. The morning included an organizational update from President and CEO Amy Brindley, a gourmet breakfast, inspirational company and the chance to witness 13-year-old Vaughn’s wish to have a John Deere tractor being granted, complete with a giant red bow.

“Building the Make-AWish presence in the North

with Make-A-Wish, including donating, volunteering or attending events.”

Moore says that the nonprofit hosts events throughout the year. Two that are coming up are the Wish Ball gala on February 22 at the Westin in Charlotte, and the Trailblazer Challenge, with information meetings in January and February. And of course, there’s The 3rd Annual Wake Up for Wishes Breakfast at The Peninsula Club on December 6. Save the date.

— compiled by Lori K. Tate, photography by Ernest Moren Photography

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A Lake is Born

dam. The concrete portion alone is 1,279 feet long and 130 feet high. Bill Lee, the grandson of William S. Lee and the chairman of Duke Power Company at the time, led this engineering feat.

While the complexity of the project seemed at times staggering, not to mention the emotional impact on the community as two river crossings (Sherrill’s Ford and Beatty’s Ford) would be flooded in addition to many original homesites, Lake Norman was the result of a dream 60 years in the making.

— Lori K. Tate , photography courtesy of Duke Energy

The construction of Cowans Ford Dam was an engineering feat.

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he formation of Lake Norman began in 1963, but plans were in the works long before then.

In the early 1900s, James B. Duke, William S. Lee and Dr. W. Gil Wylie envisioned how a series of dams on the Catawba River could literally power the South’s future, in particular the Carolina Piedmont’s future.

Cowans Ford Dam was built by Duke Power (now Duke Energy) on a historic Revolutionary War battle site. Ground was broken on the project on September 28, 1959. Four years later the dam was complete with a length of 7,387 feet, which includes more than a mile of earthen

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Time Management = Energy Management Getting the most out of 525,600 minutes depends on how you embrace time

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ince childhood, I’ve had a profound awareness of time passing and a deep fascination with efficiency. This is likely because I figured the more efficient I was, the more time I would have.

Then, my mother’s sudden death in 2015 heightened my awareness of time and its precious limits. As I reflected on her life, I marveled over one of her defining characteristics: her presence.

If you were there, she was with you. She never liked technology, so she didn’t have the modern distractions many of us face. Moreover, when we visited, she put aside her projects and to-dos in order to delight in us. For her, time offered her the luxury of soaking up her people; it wasn’t something to manipulate for further productivity.

Many of us wonder how to get the most out of time, and, yet, we forget that we don’t always need to be scratching something off of a list. Sometimes we need deep rest, the restoration that comes from lingering over a cup of coffee, the reflection that comes from reading another chapter, the vitality that comes from being with those we love.

Frankly, time management is really just energy management.

It is the idea of using this limited and precious resource we have to give energy to what is most important to us at that moment. Sometimes, that’s building or savoring a

relationship. At other times, it might be accomplishing the professional project of our dreams. It can often be both, and, always, it is deeply personal.

This year through my new column titled It’s About Time, we’ll explore how our neighbors use their time. We’ll learn what they are prioritizing, how they keep track of both the minutes and the memories, and any

“We’ll learn what they are prioritizing, how they keep track of both the minutes and the memories, and any advice they have for the rest of us on navigating time. “ — Rosie Molinary advice they have for the rest of us on navigating time.

Before we hear those stories, I encourage you to consider your own relationship with time and what you need from it with these three exercises.

Discover what drives you. The best place to start in managing your time is considering what fundamentally matters to you at this moment because when you know what matters to you, you can then use your time in a way to support your priorities.

What do you currently value?

For one person, it might be autonomy, authenticity, openness, compassion and connection. For another person, it might be freedom, peace, creativity, faith and presence.

See if you can identify five core values you’d like to use to guide your decisions about time.

Get honest. Many of us take on commitments because we want to be helpful or kind or because it feels like the right thing to do and not because we really want to be doing those things. The fact is that when we say “yes” to something, that means there is less of us for something else, so being comfortable with that energy exchange is important.

What do you want to be doing more of? What do you want to be doing less of? What are you doing out of obligation as opposed to it being a way to live your values? Get honest about what you are managing now to discover if there are opportunities to make the time you have available to you more your own.

Notice what you need.

Each of us has unique ways of working and being in the world that we should incorporate into how we manage our time. When are you most productive? What throws off your rhythm?

To meet my needs, I never schedule meetings on Monday, don’t sleep with my phone in my bedroom, and

by Rosie Molinary

schedule meetings back-toback because my creative energy is different from my community energy. How can you manage your time to be responsive to your energetic highs and lows, personality and needs?

I hope these exercises serve as a powerful foundation for considering how you wish to navigate the 525,600 minutes that 2019 has to offer you. Join me here next month to see how our neighbors embrace time.

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Navigators Mooresville resident Abigayl Pansini founded the Lake Norman Language Academy initally because she wanted her children to learn Spanish.

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“Each person is different, and each student is important to me. I love them.” ­­— Abigayl Pansini

A LOVE OF

LANGUAGE Abigayl Pansini and The Lake Norman Language Academy create bonds

by Allison Futterman |

photography by Ken Noblezada

Pansini was no stranger to professional accomplishments.

Before moving to the United States, she owned a travel agency in her native Peru — a business that still exists and continues to be run by her family. After she came to the United States more than 23 years ago, she earned her MBA and went on to experience a successful career in telecommunications.

Her language business has

about the bond she develops with them.

“Each person is different, and each student is important to me,” she says. “I love them.”

Whether it’s adult classes or student tutoring, she creates an easy-going and relaxed atmosphere.

Human connection Adult group classes are held in the conference room at the Talbert Recreation Center, and typically consist of four to five people. Soon she will be offering children’s classes there as well. There are also five other instructors who are native speakers of Spanish, French, Portuguese and German. They teach in private settings.

“You can’t learn when you’re stressed,” she says, adding that she focuses on the human connection and the bonds that are formed to help foster learning. She also keeps her classes small, and describes the group classes as a place where people meet new people and get to know a little about each other.

“I think when somebody cares about you, it’s easier to

learn,” Pansini explains. Her reviews reflect how highly her students regard her; “She teaches with love and compassion.” “I have learned more from Abigayl in three full sessions than from anything else I have tried.” And “Abigayl is such a wonderful teacher,” are just a few of the comments that similarly praise her teaching style and demeanor.

Pansini believes that anybody can learn Spanish, regardless of experience or age. On Sundays, she and her son go to the Brian Center, a rehabilitation center and retirement home in Mooresville. Her son was volunteering there, and she decided to go with him.

“And do you know what? It’s unbelievable,” she says. “They laugh. They smile.” And they learn Spanish.

Pansini’s enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s easy to see that she has genuine passion for helping people learn Spanish. Although she’s created a local business that has grown over the years, and one that has longevity, she doesn’t think of it in those terms. “It doesn’t feel like work,” she says.

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A personal business plan

personal origins — Pansini’s desire for her children to learn her native language of Spanish.

“But I knew they wouldn’t just want to sit with mom. I had to find other kids to join in,” she explains. Nobody was teaching Spanish in the neighborhood, so she made up flyers and put them out. “And guess what?

Nobody called me,” she says with a laugh.

Next she ran online ads for adults who wanted to learn Spanish. This time, she got responses. Soon she had students and word-ofmouth referrals. She was then contacted by Woodlawn School in Davidson and became a teacher there. Pansini’s services became in demand, and she went on to teach Spanish at several area afterschool programs.

With a warm and engaging personality, Pansini is a natural fit for her work. Not only does she possess the knowledge that is essential to language learning, but she also goes beyond conjugation and vocabulary. She cares deeply about her students and gets emotional when she talks

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ooresville resident Abigayl Pansini didn’t start out with the intention of creating the Lake Norman Language Academy. She didn’t even plan to teach Spanish.

When she moved to the area about 12 years ago with her husband and two young children, her goal was simple — spend more time with her kids.

Pansini wanted to transition from working full-time to parttime, so she could be around more for her daughter and son.

Starting a business was not on her mind.

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If you’re picking paint colors, I hope your strategy is better than mine

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hen it comes to remodeling projects, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. From electricity to plumbing, framing to finish carpentry, ceramic tile to wood floors, I’ve got a decent grasp on how to make just about any project happen. Sure, I may have to watch the occasional online “How To” video, and I do have “a guy” or two on speed dial to help when I hit a jam, but on the scale of hopelessly helpless to expertly handy, I lean far to the side of having a great collection of tools and knowing how to use the majority of them.

However, I’ll admit when it comes to choosing amazing paint colors to make whatever project I’m undertaking not only a functional but also a visual success, I’m useless — and it’s not for the lack of trying. When I painted our house a handful of years ago, I felt proud about being able to whittle down a swatch book of nearly 500 recommended standard exterior color choices to about 10.

I then purchased sample pints of each, strategically painted them on multiple areas of the house and observed them in various lighting scenarios.

Each day for more than a week I circled like an art critic and made notes of what looked great. I saw the paint choices under blue skies, on cloudy days, and at both sunrise and sunset.

I felt confident and assured in my visual skillset. But when it came time to make the final selection, I couldn’t pull the trigger and chose something entirely different.

What happened? I noticed a color that looked great on a

The great thing about paint is that it doesn’t have to be a permanent change.

neighbor’s house up the street, so I effectively just stole their choice. I called my action the house painting equivalent of plagiarism.

Looking to change the color of a full bathroom, I decided to use a different approach and let the names of the paint drive the choice. Hoping to stay fundamentally neutral, and envisioning a beach-like feel, I convinced myself I couldn’t go wrong with Trusty Tan or Sensational Sand. However, I got confused after looking at Tradewind, Sand Dune, Subtle Surf, Windy Blue, Oyster Bay, Coastal Plane and Interesting Aqua.

I then noticed a paint color that described my mood at the time, Enigma, but it looked like a sloppy cross between peanut butter and jelly on a crushed sandwich and not something I’d want on my walls. As if to add insult to injury, the next variation on the swatch adjacent to Enigma was named Intuitive, proving to me that paint companies find it amusing to confuse the consumer with wild

names that have nothing to do with the actual color. In the end, Foggy Day and Storm Cloud seemed most appropriate since I felt lost at sea. To this day, I’ve never painted that bathroom.

Feeling frustrated and believing paint companies purposely do what they can to confuse us, I decided to reach out to Dan Hart, a 15-year retail paint veteran and current owner of Husky Paint in Cornelius, for clarification and tips. Why, I wondered, does paint have to be so confusing and misleading or is it just me who feels this way?

“If you understand paint color is driven by lighting and so much of it changes not only with light in the room but also with the light and color around it, then you should be fine,” Dan explained. “How a chip looks in my store, or how a color looks on a computer screen or on a popular television show, isn’t how it will look on your walls, so understand picking paint is a timely process with many variables.”

That made perfect sense, so I

asked Dan to walk me through the process of picking the perfect color for a room, rooms, or entire house to see if I was missing any steps or overlooking anything important. He talked about taking home a variety of paint chips, narrowing it down to about four or five sample pints, painting large areas, then observing each under sunny, overcast and evening lighting conditions before making a final decision.

“Most people make good choices roughly following that process, but if you are completely lost then you might consider a color consult with an interior decorator or designer,” he adds. I think he sensed my anxiety and stress levels.

To my chagrin, Dan also told me there isn’t a secret swatch book of 20 to 30 “can’t miss” colors for any and every room either. And there is no universally appealing color named Can’t Miss.

“Benjamin Moore has 3,500 different color choices, and there’s a reason for that,” Dan explained. “Just when you think you have seen it all, someone comes in and asks for a color that is in between two I might have sold, and they know it will work for them, so we mix it.”

My conversation with Dan ended with me feeling more optimistic than even Optimistic Yellow, as he told me the great thing about paint is that it’s not a permanent thing. Unlike many other home remodeling projects that have a point of no return, we can always easily change paint colors. So there is hope.

And I’m now as happy as Happy Pink.

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A mid-century modern masterpiece takes center stage

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A three-story glass elevator shaft wrapped with a floating staircase can be seen through the front windows of this Cornelius lakeside home.

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hen a prominent NASCAR driver decided to build a home at Lake Norman, he assembled a dream team to bring his vision to life. JJ Barja of Elite Design Group, Ted Thompson of Thompson Custom Building Group and Scott Carpenter of Scott Carpenter Designs worked together to create a mid-century modern masterpiece, equipped with any kind of entertainment you could want.

A 90-foot-long swimming pool with a negative edge overlooks the lake.

The Cornelius lakeside home recently won Best Custom Waterfront House (over $1M) in the Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s 2018 Best of the Lake Design Competition, so we took a closer look to find out what brought it into the winner’s circle.

Waking up at a resort

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JJ Barja, a residential designer based in Charlotte, has designed numerous homes for the Lake Norman area, but it’s not every day that a project like this comes along. Barja had previously designed a home for the driver, who prefers to remain anonymous, in Charlotte, but the project was shelved.

Eventually the driver decided that Lake Norman was where he wanted to be, and a new project began taking shape.

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“He [the owner] wanted a place where he had everything he ever wanted to do in the house, just right there.”

— JJ Barja

“He [the owner] wanted a place where he had everything he ever wanted to do in the house, just right there,” explains Barja. “He wakes up every morning at a resort. It’s just a place where everything he enjoys is designed and incorporated into the house.”

A two-lane bowling alley named Victory Lanes offers plenty of fun.

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In addition to a full-size basketball court, two-lane bowling alley aptly named Victory Lanes, an indoor/ outdoor bar, exercise room, a 90-foot-long swimming pool with a negative edge overlooking the lake and a golf simulator, the home has a state-of-the-art entertainment/media room with a glass wall looking into a showroom featuring a Daytona-winning racecar.

The home’s walk-in wine cellar features automatic glass doors, while the background of the wine cellar is a combination of walnut and onyx tiles.

“It’s a place to celebrate race wins and that type of thing,” says Thompson, adding that entertaining was important in the design of the home. “You don’t need to go anywhere.

You can swim. You can play pool. You can bowl. You can play poker. There are a million things to do.”

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The entertainment/ media room looks into a showroom featuring a racecar.

One of the biggest considerations of this project was its challenging lot. The almost three-acre piece of land features a slope that would not accommodate just any house. “We put a swimming pool on the main level of a house that is on a 45-degree slope,” explains Thompson, president of Thompson Custom Building Group. “Usually you have a basement pool on a lot like that.”

While the almost 23,000-square-foot home took two years to build, the design fell into place relatively quickly. “I was in such good company creating this house that it wasn’t much of a challenge,” says Barja.

“I would say the challenge was in the engineering, the structural drawing of the house.”

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Thompson agrees, adding that the beams under the basketball court are the span of beams you would see on a bridge. “This was a technical build,” he says. “We moved a lot of earth.”

One of the most striking features of the home is its use of white elongated utility brick on the exterior and in various spots of the interior.

“The house is mid-century modern, but the client wanted it to look like it’s been there forever, not a brand new home,” says Thompson. “This kind of brick goes with the scale of the home. It’s a really large brick, but the house obviously is very large.”

The brick works well with contrasting gray mortar joints and a low-pitched charcoal slate roof. The pool area features lots of natural blue stone, and the driveway is comprised of a gray cobblestone.

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Interior designer Scott Carpenter worked with the team from the beginning on the aesthetics of the home from the outside in, as he selected weeping cedars for the landscaping. “I wanted the landscaping to reflect the house,” he says, adding that the client wanted a tactile feeling throughout the home.

“I used a lot of grass cloth and suede wall coverings. … As for fabrics, I tried to find anything that had more texture.”

One of the most stunning architectural features of the home is the glass elevator in a three-story glass shaft wrapped by a floating walnut staircase. You can see it from the main front window. “From the interior and the exterior, you can sit there and stare at it [the elevator],” says Barja.

“There are some really cool spaces in the house.”

Scott Carpenter of Scott Carpenter Designs used a variety of textures throughout the home, including grass cloth.

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Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s 2018 Best of the Lake Design Competition Winners The 15th Annual Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Best of the Lake Design Competition and Awards Gala was held at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius on November 2.

“The Lake Norman Home Builders Association Best of the Lake Awards Gala has year after year shined a bright light on the area’s best builders and trade partners, 2018 was no exception,” says Johnny Beane, 2018 president of the LNHBA. “It has evolved into a truly special event where the hard work, craftsmanship and dedication of the past years can truly be appreciated and showcased. It is a testament to the professional building community in the Lake Norman region and without a doubt will continue to grow in importance and magnitude as our area sees tremendous growth.”

Cambria was proud to be the Premier Sponsor of the event, and Electrolux continued its support as the Reception Sponsor.

Silver Sponsors included Cutting Edge Stoneworks and Ferguson

Enterprises, who returned for the sixth year.

The Best of the Lake Design Competition and Awards Gala was created to recognize and celebrate homebuilding industry professionals, such as builders, architects, designers, associates and industry trade partners who have contributed to the residential homebuilding industry in the Lake Norman area. A panel of experts in the homebuilding and design industry selected the projects.

This event is also the largest fundraising effort for the LNHBA and its members. The LNHBA is a not-for-profit professional association that represents and protects the interests of the building industry in and around the Lake Norman area. The event provides funds to provide leadership, education and advocacy to members. LNHBA is partnering with a local charity, and a portion of the proceeds from this event will go to HOMe – Hope of Mooresville, a non-profit organization that provides temporary restorative housing to women and children who are homeless.

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The project’s objective was to create beams that looked and felt old world, while conjoining at a 40-foot peak centering on the grand turret over the three-story spiral staircase located in the main entry of the home. The result is truly a centerpiece.

The beams needed to appear as if they had been plucked from a gothic castle.

Because reclaimed beams are at a premium and are not one size fits all, the homeowner, builder and architect trusted us to value engineer.

Two millwork companies partnered on the custom construction and installation of the complete millwork package for a gothic style home built by Augusta Homes.

Additional millwork features include: a hidden door in a paneled office, curved and peaked window trim, a custom wine cellar door, and a cedar sauna.

WINNER: ITC Millwork and Envision Millwork Everything but the Kitchen Sink Category

The design objectives for this entry were as follows: • Disguise an unsightly Porta-Potty while blending in with the scenery and harmony of the neighborhood and community.

• Employ a fabric light enough to maintain breathability and coolness but durable enough to withstand long-term outdoor conditions • Create a patented universal leveling system that works for any topography The client guidelines were as follows: • Have the cover meet with the aesthetics of the neighborhood and afford privacy, while keeping a price point in line with the cost of renting a Porta-Jon. • Builder branding displayed.

• Cover should not retain dirt, heat or odors and not interfere with normal servicing by the Porta- John company.

Due to the luxe home being built, the cover met the client’s demand for an elegant, lightweight cloak with their builder’s logos affixed. The resulting cover design offers a neat and polished appearance at the building site, while creating goodwill with the neighbors.

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WINNER: A Prettier Potty Best Residential Interior Design — More than $50K

For this project, the objectives and client guidelines called for a marriage of the outdoor and indoor uses of blues to bring in a water feel, while retaining a functional home for entertaining as well as an intimate feel. In addition, finishes, fabrics and floor coverings needed to be dog and lake traffic friendly, while delivering warmth to the contemporary plan.

Challenges included designing a home that allowed the clients to age in place, accenting the curved spaces and walls, and including custom built-ins while staying within a tight budget.

Every element of this home was selected to celebrate the location, the woodlands and water view. The history of the land was brought into the home with special custom pieces made out of a downed tree from the lot. The homeowners are now able to accommodate friends, family and their beloved pets in comfort and style.

WINNER: Starr Miller Interior Design Best Interior Staging — $250-500K

The staging for this newly constructed modern home, which is not typically found in the region, required bringing as much natural light into the space by incorporating high ceilings and an abundance of windows. In addition, the home has little to no hallways, so there is no wasted space and more functional square footage.

The final outcome of the overall project included: Creating a softer, more rustic feel in the home’s interior by the builder using reclaimed wood and warm-toned, large format tiles to soften modern lines. It is rare to find a builder that is multifaceted with a relevant skill set in building, plan design and interior design/staging.

The colors, patterns, textures and furnishings would not disappoint the most discriminating client, as the home is incredibly stunning at every turn and was under contract in three weeks at full asking price.

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WINNER: Carolina Spaces Best Residential Interior Staging — Over $1M

WINNER: Carolina Spaces Best Outdoor Living Project $51-$100K

This entrant described the project conditions as follows: A waterfront lot which involved coordinating a home and pool with indirect view lines. A pie-shaped lot further complicated the room angles.

The objectives and client guidelines involved aligning the outdoor living space to maximize the best view, making certain all the finishes were white with a coastal/ modern farmhouse casual feel and incorporating a classic pool design without too much “stuff.” Obstacles in the project included elevating the pool to the first floor level of the home. This required lots of fill that needed to be integrated without looking “forced.”

This outdoor living area was part of an overall custom home project for a family of five as a second home on Lake Norman.

WINNER: Patrick Joseph Distinctive Homes Best Outdoor Living Project — $101-$300K

The design objectives of this space involved creating outdoor living/kitchen and dining areas to serve as an extension of the client’s home that could be enjoyed year-round, while keeping the additions looking as if they were part of the original pool.

Challenges involved in this project were matching new travertine to the existing travertine for a cohesive look, while completing the project on a short timeline.

Working beside the existing pool was difficult in order to contain erosion and runoff.

Another obstacle was the fact that the original tongue and groove ceiling did not work due to two intersecting slopes of the roof. This required a new design on the spot. The result is that the client loved the beams more than the original design.

Winner: Andrew Roby

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This sophisticated farmhouse revival was built in 2016 with staging scheduled as soon as construction was completed. The home consisted of 5,060 square feet over three levels, with an additional 1,000 square feet of covered outdoor living space.

The builder invested in staging the entire main level, the master suite on the upper level, the bonus room on the basement level, as well as all four covered outdoor living areas.

The goal for staging this home was to create an upscale casual living area that would attract the target demographic of a professional, move-up buyer who is educated and active. The builder and Realtor were extremely pleased with the staging of the home after its completion. Sophisticated furnishings were used in the staging to create an upscale, casual atmosphere to attract the target buyer. Within one month after staging, a full-price offer was received, and the home closed at $1,249,500.

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This more-than-4000-square-foot new construction was built as a model showcase home for a boutique community. It also had to serve as a builder’s sales office and design center, as well as accommodate an on-site agent with all materials on display.

The objectives of the project were to create a sophisticated, eclectic, yet cohesive feel that would appeal to the target demographic. The main goal of using neutral colors along with contemporary, transitional farmhouse furnishings was to complement the various styles available of the lighting and permanent fixtures on display.

This model/showcase home was staged as soon as construction was completed.

The installed fixtures were different styles, and staging was needed to create cohesiveness. The builder was extremely pleased with the sophisticated, eclectic feel of the staging. When marketed for sale, the home was under contract within 11 days for $975,000.

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Best Landscaping more than $20K

This project’s design objectives and guidelines included creating a unique, welcoming landscape with many layers — from hardscape to a soft green pallet, managing and controlling surface water flow at high speeds due to the natural topography of the lot, including a family size fire pit with convenient access to the lake and incorporating the “rock seat” (see if you can see it) while staying on budget.

A few obstacles were encountered such as extremely steep topography (46 feet from the road to the back of the home), transforming large boulders into a retaining wall and landscaping an exceptionally large footprint within budget.

The result is a beautiful, flowing landscape that has tremendous depth and contrast. From soft elements to hardscapes of natural rocks excavated from the site used as retaining walls, these elements will endure the test of time.

WINNER: Titan Custom Builders Bath Renovation — $20-$50K

For this project, the builder had the following objectives and guidelines: Design the remodel using quality materials, making the bathroom bright and refreshing; make the bathroom feel more spacious by installing additional lighting, antiqued mirrors and a full glass shower enclosure; redesign for more usable space, including more storage, a hamper and an appliance drawer. The only obstacle was the timeline. The client needed the project finished in three weeks to surprise her sister.

The small remodel proved to be quite large in the eyes of the homeowner. Not so much regarding construction, but regarding the results. It feels more like a small spa instead of a small dark basement bathroom. The client was amazed by the transformation, and better yet, her sister was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see her new spa-like bathroom upon her arrival from Europe.

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Best Bath Renovation — More than $50K

Prior to this renovation, the bath had an unused tub area that was difficult to access due to the height of the platform, a small shower and no space to get ready, as well as outdated finishes.

The project goals were to install a large zero-curb entry shower, eliminate wasted space created by the unused tub and provide a new makeup vanity in addition to updating all finishes with a new refined look.

Some obstacles to the project included creating a slope in the shower floor for the custom 7’- long linear drain and fabricating a large French glass shower door system that was truly frameless.

What was once a tired and wasteful space is now an elegant, modern and functional space that expresses the tastes and lifestyle of the client. A massive zero-curb entry shower with bespoke finishes is the focal point of the room. This space will serve the clients well for decades in function and style.

WINNER: Andrew Roby Best Kitchen Remodel more than $100K

Before this builder worked its magic on this remodel, the kitchen was outdated, as it had improper venting for the range and the flooring did not match the home. Simply put, the overall taste of the home did not jibe with the client’s.

Objectives and guidelines included upgrading all cooking, storage and functionality; integrating/covering the existing stair set structure into the final kitchen cabinets, creating cohesion between living spaces, updating electric and ventilation. Obstacles for the project were the existing stairs and master suite preventing new layouts; difficulty rerouting ventilation; creating a custom island top with stone (laminated and cantilevered); and working with old pine flooring that was thicker than the oak present throughout the home.

Through intense design around fractions of an inch, the team integrated refrigeration below the stairs while hiding new structural supports within cabinetry. They also vented out the range through an eliminated window location and fit in all the client’s desired appliances.

WINNER: Andrew Roby

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WINNER: Alan Simonini Homes Best Existing Home Renovation — $276-$500K

This 1966 split-level home had been abandoned for eight years and was in dilapidated condition, requiring a full removal of interior drywall and finish products down to the framing. A complete remodel of the existing 2,200+ square-foot home and a 950-square-foot addition of the rear covered porch and patio were in order.

The focus was to create openness and improve the natural light while maintaining a consistent mid-century modern design both inside and out. Some obstacles encountered included creating kitchen ceiling vaulting to tie into the open railing structure of the staircase, as well as the need to source products globally that fit with the style. An interesting fact about the home is that the original house was built using timber from under Lake Norman.

WINNER: Slate Building Group Best Renovation of an Existing Home — More than $500K

WINNER: Southern Cottage Corp.

Best New Home Construction — $350K-$499K The objective for this new build was to create a highly energy efficient home and an open floor plan emphasizing first floor living, while demonstrating unique design creativity throughout the home. It was also important to the clients to obtain maximum views from all floor levels. Lastly, the home needed to provide the empty nesters comfortable living spaces for guests.

The team built an Energy Star home with an exceptional H-E-R-S rating, resulting in maximum efficiency. Unique design features, high-end trim, granite and hardwood establish the quality finishes, and most importantly, the view is spectacular.

WINNER: Lakemist Homes

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This project involved a complete remodel of an existing lakefront home that was outdated and too small for a family of four. The project’s must-haves were to increase square footage with an open floor plan, install new mechanical/electrical/ plumbing/windows and roof, architecturally update the exterior and interior and maximize lake views — all within budget.

The unchangeable septic field coupled with lake setbacks left no room for expanding the footprint of the house. This restricted expansion in the back of the home. In addition, the small site limited area for staging work and material deliveries.

Restructuring allowed for added square footage, a new open floor plan, maximum lake views and architecturally cohesive exteriors of the main house and the detached garage.

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This 22-year-old home needed updating, as the home had a deteriorating veneer and windows coupled with the rear western exposure made it uncomfortable to use the existing outdoor living space.

The objectives and client guidelines included additional vehicle storage, a covered front porch creating curb appeal, creating an outdoor rear living space with a covering that did not hinder lake views, saving an existing Japanese maple in the front yard and accommodating the client living in the space during the renovation.

The team was able to take into account its client’s needs and transformed their home to be more inviting and comfortable. By expanding the existing garage, the team provided additional storage and created more visual depth and contrast along the front elevation, adding to the home’s curb appeal.

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Best New Home Construction — $500K-$749K

For this new home construction, the clients presented the team a challenge.

Build a home within a set budget that accommodated a busy expanding family. The objectives included creating a warm, old world feel using traditional design with finish selections and color use, but with a modern approach to space planning.

Ample storage and functionality were must-haves as well.

When this busy family came to the team to build their ideal family home within a limited budget, the team designed a charming 4,200-square-foot home that incorporated all that they needed while being conscious to properly steward their investment.

The result is a home that gives an elegant nod to the timeless architecture and craftsmanship of old world Europe — warm, cozy and natural. As this family grows, it will enjoy many warm memories in the home, in thoughtful indoor spaces, as well as the porch, back yard and beyond in the neighborhood.

WINNER: Arthur Rutenberg Homes Best New Construction $750-$999K

The client wanted a richly designed traditional home with formal and casual spaces. They desired a large home with a focus on indoor/outdoor living. By using graceful curves and flow to define spaces, as well as using contrasting patterns and colors for visual interest, the home transitions from a distinct formal space in the front to a casual, bright area in the back.

Other client guidelines included a large outdoor area with a pool, patio and living area; and the use of exceptional millwork, trim and ceiling detail throughout, including a focal wall in the kitchen. The result is a custom residence that features curved, open spaces that seamlessly flow and define separate areas. The relaxing master retreat, inviting outdoor areas, and three additional bedrooms and a bonus space complete this home.

WINNER: Arthur Rutenberg Homes

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Best New Construction $1M-$2M

The objective for this build was to design a modern home that maximizes the panoramic view. A narrow lot made it challenging to create an eye catching, yet functional front elevation. There was also a lack of space on the right side of the lot, demanding creativity designing the garages to accommodate today’s larger vehicles to maneuver in and out of the motor court.

The home is a great example of taking different design styles and coming up with something unique to the neighborhood. The home takes cues from mid-century modern, modern prairie and contemporary designs, as it takes full advantage of the lot’s breathtaking views.

WINNER: Elite Design Group and Thompson Custom Building Group Best Custom Waterfront Construction $750K-$999K

The client guidelines and design objectives were to build a modern and unique $2 million home for $1 million. The client wanted to create an inviting, warm and welcoming home with a contemporary interior. Placing the home perfectly on the unique lot while maximizing lake views, as well as building an open floor plan with little to no hallways to maximize living space was challenging.

Some obstacles encountered involved the home being located across from a rock quarry. However, 90 percent of the retaining wall was constructed using rock from the quarry. While the finished product is beautiful, the steep topography proved quite challenging.

The final result exceeded the client’s expectation, as it is a unique, modern home, unlike anything else on Lake Norman. Gorgeous high-end, sleek finishes complement an incredibly functional layout. The cutting-edge linear stucco façade leading to the interior design featuring a European floating metal, glass and wood staircase is breathtaking, as is the two-story Italian tile fireplace and European 12” hardwood floors.

WINNER: Titan Custom Builders

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WINNER: Elite Design Group and Thompson Custom Building Group

BEST IN SHOW: Remodel of an Existing Home more than $500K

With the highest overall point accumulation over all categories, this year’s Lake Norman Home Builders Association Best of the Lake Design Competition Best of Show is Southern Cottage Corp.

WINNER: Southern Cottage Corp.

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Prior to his arrival at Davidson, Lausier had built a name within wrestling circles as a rebranding specialist of sorts. Just two years removed from a distinguished

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Craving change

career at Lycoming College (Pennsylvania), where he was a 197-pound All-American, Lausier resurrected the program at Stephens Technical Institute (New Jersey), guiding the Ducks to the Division III national tournament in each of his three seasons. He helped steer similar turnarounds as an assistant at Princeton and as the head coach at Sacred Heart University (Connecticut).

It was at that last stop where he first discovered Davidson. Lausier was waiting in Davidson’s wrestling room (yes, the same one) with his Sacred Heart team before a match against the Wildcats. All his grapplers had made weight, so he grabbed his running shoes and took a jog around campus to kill time.

It was one of those days that tourism bureaus drool over — sunny and 65 degrees in February.

“I was coming from three feet of snow,” Lausier recalls with a laugh.

The weather may have helped, but Lausier says he was most impressed with the program’s potential, especially with its stature as a high-level academic institution. “It was a place I specifically had my eye on because I know how good we can get here,” he says.

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Andy Lausier serves as the head coach of Davidson College’s wresting team. He came to Davidson in spring 2017.

f there’s a fitting emblem of Andy Lausier’s sudden impact on the Davidson College wrestling program, it has to be the team’s wrestling room.

It’s not that the Wildcats were practicing in a broom closet prior to Lausier’s arrival; the room itself was built in 1989. Its four walls and mats were certainly serviceable, just not particularly inspiring.

When Lausier arrived in spring 2017, he decided the room needed to serve a greater function than just housing practice mats.

He added a full-length photo mural depicting the program’s evolution since it started in 1920 — the entire piece underlined by Davidson-red wrestling mats.

In between, school logos fill in the gaps.

Now, says the coach, the room is helping him achieve the first step in any good rebuilding process — getting everyone else excited.

“I think branding is so important because it drives pride,” says Lausier.

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inherited just 14 wrestlers when he started last year and accepting the job in April didn’t leave him time to recruit more.

Instead, he focused on the guys still in the building.

“The first thing I could tell was that they were really craving change,” remembers Lausier. “They just wanted

more; they wanted structure.”

The goal in the room On its face, Davidson’s record that first season (3-10) was worse than the year before Lausier arrived (4-14). But a midseason win over conference stalwart The Citadel — the Wildcats’ first-ever in 55 tries

over the Bulldogs — was the “milestone win” his team needed.

This season, despite a record of 2-3 headed into their postholiday schedule, Lausier is measuring his team’s success by its improvement. There have certainly been gains, says the coach, as evidenced by

individual tournament titles and unexpected pins over bigtime opponents.

“I think there’s a different type of aggressiveness and ambition from our wrestlers when they take the mat [this season],” says Lausier.

Junior co-captain Hunter Costa (165 pounds) agrees.

“It’s been a complete culture change,” says Costa. “It’s been awesome. The joy to be in the sport again — not just for me, but the entire team — it’s evident every day.”

Now, says senior co-captain Tony Palumbo (157 pounds), the Wildcats are excited about reaching their next milestone, which they hope includes a breakthrough performance at the Southern Conference tournament and maybe even a memorable trek through the national championships.

Says Palumbo, “That’s everyone’s goal in this room.”

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An abundance of windows allows for optimal lake views.

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The topography of the lot was challenging, but not impossible.

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with a luxury vinyl plank and also features a kitchen and dining area. The wine room features an exposed concrete wall that ties in beautifully to the aesthetic of the home.

“We utilized the backside of the foundation, the poured concrete foundation,” says Hand. “We stained it and clear-coated it so that it would be sealed. The concrete wall that you see in that wine room is actually the poured basement walls.”

While it’s easy for a contemporary design to seem cold, this home isn’t. “That’s one thing that we fought hard not to do. We went with more of the warmer tones to keep it inviting, even though it was a contemporary style,” says Hand. “Personally I like the way it flows. …Every square inch of the house is pretty much usable heated square footage. …It’s just a clean look.”

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Bumping into an Old Friend Coming across a favorite North Carolina wine at Port City Club made my afternoon

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A fairly mild meat dish with lots of flavors balance out a low-key, nuanced, North Carolina wine.

t’s tough to beat sitting on a deck by the lake and watching the world go by — with a glass of wine in your hand, of course. That’s what my wife, Mary Ellen, and I were up to at Port City Club one early fall weekend. More specifically, we watched restaurant guests coming and going by boat.

That’s a much better approach than being stuck in traffic, as we had been, on Interstate 77.

But, let’s get back to that glass of wine. Port City Club has an interesting and extensive wine list, something that always brings joy to my heart. Perusing the list, I noticed several of my favorite “value” wines — wines that punch way above their price weight.

What really caught my eye, though, were several wines from Jones von Drehle Vineyards located not far from here in Thurmond, close to Roaring Gap. That made my afternoon.

If you haven’t visited Jones von Drehle Vineyards, put it on your “to-do” list. It’s quite spectacular.

The particular wine I went for was a red wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Tempranillo is the main grape used to make Spain’s most famous wine from the Rioja region. It’s important to note that Jones von Drehle Vineyards part owner, Chuck Jones, and winemaker, Dan Tillman, are not looking to make a look-alike Spanish wine. They are all about making wines that express where they’re from, Thurmond, North Carolina.

This wine hit the spot. It had all of the flavor characteristics of the Tempranillo grape but was more nuanced than its Spanish cousin. (Not surprising when you consider the difference in climate.) Rioja is smoking hot

compared to the milder climate in Thurmond. And, more importantly, the nightly, cooling winds that come from the Blue Ridge Mountains in, aptly named, Roaring Gap help shape the wine.

With wine in hand (more accurately, wine in glass), came my next momentous decision — what to pair it with. My first choice was one of Port City Club’s grilled or seared fish dishes. The wine would go nicely with a light dish that had a grilled aspect to it. Then I noticed that these dishes were available only later in the day, so, back to the drawing board.

What I ended up choosing was souvlaki, a Greek-style lamb sirloin skewer with some grilled pita bread. This fairly mild meat dish has lots of flavors, so it balanced out a low-key, nuanced wine. You might think that this wine would be better paired with a Spanish-style dish, but back to Jones and Tillman, this is in no way, shape or form a Spanish wine. It’s a North Carolina wine from the Yadkin Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area).

We are so lucky to have so many great wineries close by, just a short drive from the lake.

As I have stated many times, there is absolutely nothing like tasting a wine with the person who grew its grapes and made the wine. But, a close second has to be what my wife and I did — sipping on wine, sitting by the lake and watching the world go by. I highly recommend it.

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HUNTERSVILLE’S SPIRITED CYCLIST OFFERS REFUGE AND RIDING

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The Spirited Cyclist in Huntersville attracts the “bike curious” with craft beer on tap.

efore there was Gatorade, there was beer….and wine and liquor. Back in the dark ages of sports nutrition, alcohol was widely consumed as a performance enhancer by 19th and early 20th century athletes, with beer, in particular, favored by competitive cyclists.

Maurice Garin, winner of the first Tour de France in 1903, rode his way to victory by stopping to refuel at bars along the route. Even more famously, beer was the culprit in the most lopsided stage victory in Tour de France history when, in 1935, spectators lured the peloton off the route with a huge offering of beer. Only one rider was able to resist the frothy refreshment, finishing the race a mind-boggling 15 minutes ahead of the next competitor.

Fast forward 83 years and the connection between beer and cycling is as strong as it has ever been, but in a different way. Although nutritional scientists long ago eliminated any ambiguity over the virtues of beer as a performance enhancing drink, its place in post-ride custom is sacrosanct.

Stream an episode of Eat, Race, Win on Amazon Prime and you’ll see Team Orica-Scott riders toast each other after a brutal stage of the Tour de France.

Sierra Nevada, New Belgium and countless other craft brewers around the country sponsor rides that all have cold beer waiting at the finish line. The relationship is equally strong at the local level, where on any given summer night, there are better-than-even odds that your favorite beer garden will be teaming with thirsty

lycra-clad riders fresh off the road or trail.

It should come as no surprise, then, that one Lake Norman bike shop doubles as a watering hole. Searching for a way to build community around cycling and be more welcoming, The Spirited Cyclist made the leap into the world of craft beer by installing a tap system at its Huntersville location in 2014.

The addition of beer was met with the immediate approval of the shop’s loyal customers and has helped draw in those Will Sheftall (shop manager) affectionately refers to as “bike curious.” These are individuals who are interested in road, trail or cross cycling, but have yet taken the step of purchasing a bike. According to Sheftall, the transformation of the shop into a place where people hang out

has also created an opportunity for increased conversation about riding, and planning for events locally and nationally.

For others, stopping in for a pint is simply about relaxing after a long day’s work.“Life is so stressful. We want to provide a place to relax, a place where we’d want to be,” says Spirited Cyclist Service Manager Derrick Rorrer. “Ours is a place of refuge for the community and their bicycles.”

For Rorrer, the relationship between the healthy cycling lifestyle and craft beer is not at all incongruous.“We jokingly call cycling a calorie neutral activity. To enjoy the variety of beer and wine we sell, we also have to work off the calories.”

Will Keible, is the director of marketing and sales at WDAV, and he loves a good beer.

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In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

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NEW YEAR’S SALAD

Warm Pear, Fig, and Feta with Leaves

This salad is one I cherish to warm and nourish my friends and family after an indulgent holiday season.

Moreish figs are tucked neatly in between sweet warm pears and garnished with salty feta, crunchy pomegranates and pistachios. So when the weather outside becomes frightful, this dish is ever so delightful! What’s not to love about January?

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1 large fresh pear sliced ¼-inch thick tossed in a little lemon juice 6-8 unsulfured dried figs, quartered ½-cup sheep or goat feta cheese, crumbled ¼-cup shelled and lightly crushed pistachios 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves ¼-cup extra virgin olive oil Pomegranate seeds to garnish and juice for figs Pomegranate Drizzle 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

Heat a griddle pan on high and quickly sear pear slices on each side for just a few minutes. Soak figs in the juice of the pomegranate seeds to rehydrate. Blend the sage with the olive oil. To serve, toss leaves with just enough to lightly coat, then pile on a plate and arrange the pears, figs and cheese over the top. Mix molasses and honey, drizzle over, and garnish with nuts and pomegranate seeds.

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Little Big Burger specializes in cook-to-order gourmet burgers made of four ounces of certified Angus Beef.

ome say bigger is better, but Lake Norman’s newest burger joint proves that less is more.

Little Big Burger specializes in cook-to-order gourmet burgers made of four ounces of certified Angus Beef.

Burgers are not as wide as burgers traditionally served at most restaurants, but what it lacks in width it delivers in tall taste. If you’re up for a vertical challenge, try the double down burger with two patties.

Addicting fries Little Big Burger prides itself on being chef-inspired and elevates the burgereating experience with high quality, fresh ingredients with every bite. Each quarter-

pound patty is served between a fresh brioche bun.

All hamburgers are cooked medium (unless requested otherwise) and served with shredded lettuce, pickle, red onion and Little Big Burger’s own Camden’s Catsup. If you like Camden Catsup, you can even take a bottle home with you. The restaurant sells its all-natural special recipe to customers.

Cheeseburger lovers have ample cheesy choices to make with Tillamook Cheddar, pepper and jack Swiss, Chevre (goat cheese), blue cheese crumbles, and Penny’s Pimento Cheese.

Other add-ons include thickcut Applewood bacon and a fried egg.

Customers can also go

the bun-less route and opt for a lettuce wrap instead.

Non-beef eaters have options too, with a veggie burger and a crispy chicken sandwich rounding out the menu.

No matter your burger selection, you’ll want to pair it with truffle fries, shoestring skin-on French fries flavored with truffle oil and kosher salt. As an extra bonus, truffle fries are gluten-free. Dip them in Camden Catsup or fry sauce for the perfect combination of awesomeness.

“People love our burgers and say our truffle fries are addicting with that fry sauce,” says Rich Adams, president and chief operating officer of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. Wash down your meal with

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a fountain drink or beer (both craft and iconic brands available), or treat yourself to a root beer float or an ice cream sandwich.

Order food at the counter, and then grab a seat at a table or a sit on a stool at the counter where you can watch the action in the open kitchen. The interiors are quaint and casual, yet the punch of vibrant reds and yellows give the space a little spunk.

National chain, local ties

it being a great location,” explains Adams.

Little Big Burger is nestled in Magnolia Plaza across from The Peninsula neighborhood.

NASCAR Superstar (and Cornelius resident) Denny Hamlin is a big fan of Little Big Burger, as the driver of the No. 11 FedEx car is a Chanticleer shareholder.

“It was a perfect match,” says Adams.

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All hamburgers are cooked medium (unless requested otherwise) and served with shredded lettuce, pickle, red onion and Little Big Burger’s own Camden’s Catsup.

This fast-casual burger chain began in Portland, Oregon in 2010. However, Little Big Burger has strong local connections.

Founders Micah Camden and Katie Poppe sold their wildly popular Pacific Northwest burger joint to Charlotte-based Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. “Those of us who live in Charlotte know that Charlotteans love great food. We decided on Cornelius based on research and

There’s nothing little about the height of these burgers.

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CURRENTS’ 10th Anniversary Celebration

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n Thursday, November 8, the staff of CURRENTS celebrated its 10th anniversary with advertisers, photographers, writers and family at On the Nines Neighborhood Bistro & Cocktails at the Mooresville Golf Club.

While guests enjoyed delicious food, door prizes donated from advertisers were given out every 15 minutes.

Sharon Simpson, the co-founder and former owner of the publication who now serves as advertising director, acknowledged the staff and its history.

A monetary collection was taken for local food banks in the area at the end of the evening.

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The Jungle Book (January 25-February 3) In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce as a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities and decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world from which he was born. Performed by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company. Times and tickets TBA. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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Concert Series Presented by 89.9 WDAV: Aya Trio Sunday (January 20) Winners of the 2018 WDAV Young Chamber Musicians Competition, Angela Chan on violin, Andres Sanches on cello, and Ying Li on the piano formed the group Aya Trio in the fall of 2013. They have studied with world-renowned artists, including cellist Peter Wiley, and pianists Jonathan Biss and Meng-Chieh Liu. 3 p.m. $4.66-$18.65, free for Davidson College students but reservations are required.

Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Of Time and Space — Contemporary Choral Works by Kile Smith, Erik Esenvalds and Others (January 20) Music at St. Alban’s presents renowned choral conductor Dr. Kenney Potter directing the Chamber Singers of the Charlotte Master Chorale in Of Time and Space — Contemporary choral works by Kile Smith, Erik Esenvalds and Others. The main composition will be Kile Smith’s landmark work, The Consolation of Apollo, a musical setting of the radio transmission from the first manned spaceflight to the moon and back to Earth. Arrive early to enjoy the pre-concert young artists performance at 2:20 p.m. 3 p.m. $20/general admission; $15/seniors; $10/ students; children under 12/

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free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

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Girls’ Night Out

Lake Norman Big Band (January 21) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $20 cover (includes buffet dinner). Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant at George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org.

Davidson College Jazz Ensemble featuring Michael Glaser, Drummer (January 25) A love of all styles of music, Michael Glaser is a worldclass drummer, singer and instructor who has opened for groups such as St. Paul and The Broken Bones, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Counting Crows and more. A 1992 Davidson College alum, Glaser performs many styles such as jazz, rock, country, afro beat, New Orleans, klezmer and theater. He performs with the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. $9.32. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Zoe & Cloud (January 31) John Cloyd Miller and his wife, Natalya Zoe Weinstein are accomplished contemporary interpreters of traditional music. A grandson of Jim Shumate (North Carolina Folk Heritage Award fiddler), Cloyd’s background is deeply rooted in North Carolina.

Zoe’s musical heritage is equally deep, but in jazz and Klezmer in her native Massachusetts. Their style combines original folk, oldtime, bluegrass and country in an original tapestry. 7:30 p.m. $4.66-$18.65. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

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The 41st Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament (January 1) Held annually at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the

Zoe & Cloud perform at Davidson College on January 31.

Carolina Show Ski Team, this is one of the longest-running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world.

Noon. Free. Lake Norman Marina, 6965 North Carolina 150 East, Sherrill’s Ford, www.lakenormanmarina.com.

Lake Norman Yacht Club Ice Bucket Regatta (January 1) The Ice Bucket Regatta is sailed using a pursuit format, with a “civilized” break for lunch in the clubhouse. For only $2.00 per person, you can enjoy one or more soups, served with an assortment of crusty breads, and dessert. The regatta is open to PHRF and one-design centerboard and keel boats.

Time TBA. Lake Norman Yacht Club, 297 Yacht Road, Mooresville, www.lync.org.

First Footin’ at Rural Hill (January 1) Come out to Rural Hill to start 2019 off right with First Footin’, an annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay (Scottish New Years). Free, but donations such as fresh or canned vegetable for the soup, bread, soup, non-alcoholic drinks, and eating utensils are welcome. 11 a.m. walk

begins; noon Stone Soup Blessing and Gathering. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

The 21st Annual Polar Bear Ride (January 12, Snow Date January 19) Ride 50k or 100k during this annual Rocky River Road Club tradition. This benefits Ada Jenkins Center.

10 a.m. $25 per person with pre-registration (minors ride free with parent), $30 starting January 9-12. Ingersoll Rand Campus, Davidson, www. rockyriverroadclub.org.

A Burns’ Supper (January 19) Enjoy a traditional Scottish Supper and celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns at Historic Rural Hill. Burns Night Suppers are held around the world in celebration of Poet Robert Burns’ birthday on January 25.

Space for this premier event is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening, and there will be a cash bar with beer, wine and Scotch. The event will feature a threecourse dinner and one free pour of Scotch for the toast to the immortal memory

of Robert Burns. The event will be hosted by James K. Flynn, Charlotte personality and friend to Rural Hill’s Loch Norman Highland Games. 6-9 p.m. $60. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

GALLERIES

Cornelius Arts Center Un-Cover, Re-Cover (Through January 11) The art objects that Paul Farmer creates relate to topography, nature and human intervention. He is particularly interested in observing moments of un-covering and re-covering and examining the act of transformation. These techniques emphasize the revealing-while-concealing nature of the paint medium. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions.

Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat

Photography courtesy of Music at St. Alban’s

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 148 N. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www. fcfgframing.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.

Dr. Kenny Porter conducts the Chamber Singers of the Charlotte Master Chorale on January 20 at St. Alban’s.

Mooresville Arts Gallery Multidimensional Art Show & Sale; and, Small Works Photography Show & Sale (Through January 10) Give the gift of original art. Tue-Fri noon-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

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

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Various exhibits.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; SatSun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/ Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

SPORTS

Davidson College Men’s Basketball Here we go!

Another action-packed season of Wildcat Basketball. Duquesne (January 5,

6 p.m.), VCU (January 12, 2 p.m.), Richmond (January 19, 12:30 p.m.), George Washington (January 23, 7:30 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball These ladies are ready to win. George Mason (January 6, 2 p.m.), Richmond (January 16, 7 p.m.), Massachusetts (January 20, 1 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

Mother Jones in Heaven (January 10-26) Mother Jones in Heaven, a musical

by Si Kahn, tackles social justice as it reminds audiences of how powerful one

person can be in service to the betterment of others.

This national tour features Vivian Nesbitt (Breaking Bad, The Night Shift, Longmire and more) as Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, with musical accompaniment by John Dillon (Art of the Song Radio, The StandingOProject. com). Director Alice Jankell (Williamstown Theater Fest, Disney, The Barrow Group) skillfully sets the pace with 11 original songs. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun, January 20 2 p.m. $25, senior/student $20.

Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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Editor Lori K. Tate takes a swing at Rock Box Fitness

Editor Lori K. Tate with Tommy DiBernardo.

by Lori K. Tate photography courtesy of Lori K. Tate

Tate learned all sorts of boxing moves at Rock Box Fitness in Huntersville.

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orking out is a huge stress reliever for me.

Doing a workout where you’re expected and encouraged to hit something is even better for reducing stress. That’s what I found at Rock Box Fitness in Huntersville.

When I drove up to the studio on a Wednesday evening, I thought I had mistakenly signed up to work out at a nightclub. Bright and colorful lights were flashing, and rock music was blaring. I couldn’t wait to see what was going on inside.

As I walked in, the class before mine had just finished, and everyone leaving was drenched in sweat. “These are my people,” I thought and proceeded to meet my trainer for the evening, 29-yearold Tommy DiBernardo. A retired professional MMA

(Mixed Martial Arts) fighter, DiBernardo serves as a lead trainer for the Rock Box corporate team. He turned pro at age 18 and retired two years ago. (Fun fact, Rock Box Fitness began in Cornelius and now has franchises across North Carolina and Georgia.)

While greeting everyone by name as they walked in the studio, DiBernardo wrapped my hands before I put them in the boxing gloves Rock Box provided. Once my hands were ready, Angel, an assistant at Rock Box, gave me a quick primer on boxing moves (think jab, hook, push kick, Superman, etc.). Then the workout began.

The first half of the hour-long workout focused on alternating boxing moves between a Thai bag and a teardrop bag. Amid boxing moves, we would do things like jump squats or beloved burpees. When the

time interval was up, a boxing bell dinged to signal a new move.

DiBernardo was high energy the whole time and checked on me frequently to make sure I was getting the hang of everything. A woman named Esther, who has taken the class for a year, worked out beside me and also made sure I was doing the moves correctly.

Thanks, Esther!

The second part of the hour-long workout was a HIIT class (high intensity interval training). We rotated through various stations for 30 minutes.

DiBernardo says the workouts change every day, so one evening you might do a HIIT workout, while other classes focus on upper and lower body. Trust me, everything gets worked, as an average of 750 calories is burned during one class.

At the end of the class, DiBernardo lined us up so we could high-five each other. “Our goal is to get people to commit to a lifestyle change,” explains DiBernardo, adding that Rock Box Fitness also offers a SixWeek Fitness Challenge. “We try to motivate each other…

We want people to feel like they can accomplish anything when they walk out the door.”

After my workout, I was dripping in sweat, and I also had an extra boost of confidence. It felt great.

“This is a perfect stress reliever,” says DiBernardo.

“It works you physically and mentally.”

As for me, I can’t wait for my next round.

Rock Box Fitness has locations in Cornelius, Huntersville and soon Mooresville.

For more information, visit www.rockboxfitness.com.

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