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“I am passionate about serving God by serving others and my country.” Dr. Gillis has been serving the people of Iredell County by providing general ophthalmology services since 1995. Along with serving as the past president of the Medical Staff at Iredell Memorial Hospital he was also the US Air Force Chief of Ophthalmology at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His passion also takes him on medical mission trips to underserved areas where surgical eye care is desperately needed. As a surgeon with Horizon Eye Care, Mooresville location, he feels the individualized attention he can give to his patients close to home allow them to stand out from other practices. Utilizing the advanced technologies, Dr. Gillis is able to better diagnose problems and determine treatment options. He specializes in general ophthalmology, Cataract/ Refractive Surgery, LASIK, Diabetic Eye Care and non- surgical facial procedures. “My goal is to address patients as a whole person, not just their eyes. I want them to leave my office knowing that I am here for them.” Dr. Gillis is blessed with three grown children who keep him active outdoors skiing, biking and entering “Tough Mudder” competitions.

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Contents |

10 The Main Channel

What’s hip at Lake Norman

16 Porthole

Lake Norman Chamber’s Business After Hours at Hendrick Luxury Auto Mall at Northlake

18 Captain’s Chair Hattie Kissel knows motherhood is not about keeping score

20 Rip Currents — Style

Mom’s big night out

22 Rip Currents — People

Three Lake Norman moms share their style secrets

26 Rip Currents —

Philanthropy

Puddin Foil lives on through her vision

29 Around the Track

A glimpse into NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series

34 Smooth Sailing Carla BeDell changes course and helps others navigate toward joyful living

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36 The Galley with

Lynn and Glenn Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar feeds the soul

38 Grapevine

Oregon Pinot Noir — World-class wine at less than world-class prices

42 Game On

From Davidson to London — Caroline Queen’s Olympic quest

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46 Home Port

Jack and Tommy Almond’s lakeside retreat gives a regal nod to Lowcountry living

53 Currently

The Third Annual CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog 2012 Contest

56 One More Thing Donna Foard Knorr teaches the lost art of etiquette

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It’s All About the Journey

Bill G. Kortesis, MD To learn more about Dr. Bill Kortesis and The Hunstad Kortesis Center and Medspa, please visit www.hunstadkortesiscenter.com or call 704-659-9000.

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“Patient care is my number one priority. I was raised to respect others, give generously and always remember where I came from” states Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bill Kortesis. Growing up in a household of hard-working and giving parents has shaped Dr. Kortesis into the man and physician he is today. Dr. Kortesis’ father overcame extreme poverty by stowing away on a boat from Greece and achieved the American dream of owning his own business. “My parents taught me early on the importance of giving back and not taking things for granted” states Dr. Kortesis. On his most recent missionary trip with Partners of the Americas to Bolivia, he touched the hearts of many patients. The missionary trip focused on pediatric victims of traumatic burns that caused very severe deformities and scaring. “We saw 50 kids in four days and performed over 100 surgeries. I will return this fall to follow up. It’s rewarding to see the impact you have on these young children’s lives,” Dr. Kortesis states. Dr. Kortesis has seen firsthand how a non-patient centered physician office affects not only medical outcomes, but patient confidence in their physician. When his father was diagnosed with cancer, unfulfilled promises of return phone calls and unanswered questions left his family feeling frustrated. From this experience, Dr. Kortesis vowed that his practice would be patient-care driven. A current patient of Dr. Kortesis, Gina H. describes her experience. “When I first met Dr. Kortesis, I had already interviewed with 3 other physicians. He immediately stood out. Every time I met with him, I felt like the only patient that he was caring for. He took as much time as I needed and answered all of my questions.” Gina adds that “As a surgeon, Dr. Kortesis’ meticulous skill and precision are a personalized gift he extends to his patients. His caring demeanor and respectful disposition are reflected in his patents’ loyalty to his practice. At each visit, the bar is raised for the next as I am always treated with utmost care and sensitivity.” The healthcare community has entrusted the Hunstad Kortesis Center to train upcoming plastic surgeons in the newest and latest surgical techniques, procedures and aesthetic equipment. “We work hard to stay on the cutting edge in the plastic surgery field. We are honored to be able to educate the physicians of tomorrow and help them achieve their full potential as well as give back to the healthcare community” states Dr. Kortesis. Whether Dr. Kortesis is treating patients, serving in the community or training physicians, his passion for others is hard to ignore. As he states, “Life is all about the journey and how it impacts the lives of people around us.”

Lori K. Tate

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his month marks two and a half years that I’ve been a mother. (It also marks my 40th birthday, but we don’t need to go into all of that.) I could say all of the cliché things people say about being a mom like, “It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love” or “Motherhood changes your life, but in a good way” or “I never knew how much I could love someone.” While all of those sentiments are true, they just don’t sum up motherhood for me. I had children later in life, and it wasn’t easy for me to have them. When I actually did have them, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. I balled my eyes out when the nurse came into my room and told me I was being discharged that afternoon. She felt so sorry for me that she called my insurance company and got me another day. Don’t misunderstand me, I was thrilled to finally hold my twins in my arms, but with that excitement came the realization that my husband and I were completely responsible for these two little people. The night we came home from the hospital John and I naively thought we could watch Saturday Night Live after we put the babies to bed. You can guess how that turned out. Since then I’ve learned a few things about motherhood, like calling Harris Teeter before going to confirm it has free dinosaur cookies in stock and always making sure that special blankets known as “bankies” are readily available for nap and night, night — and unplanned meltdowns (like there’s such a thing as a planned

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meltdown). More importantly, I’ve learned to give my kids some down time. I was a heavily scheduled kid before that became a phenomenon. I participated in lots of activities and took lots of lessons (I even went to baton camp for goodness sake.) I don’t regret any of it because my parents always made sure I had time to play in the yard, dance in the basement or just be. The more I get into this motherhood gig, the more I see moms competing to see who’s schedule is more complex and challenging. It’s an easy race to find yourself in (myself included), as we all want to give our kids the best childhood possible. But if you stop to think about it, the one thing kids want most of all is you. I love that my kids enjoy participating in activities without me, but I also love the fact that they run to me with smiles on their faces when they’re finished participating in those activities. As they tell me about their adventures the best way that 2-and-a-half-year-olds can, I’m thrilled to share their excitement. But I’m just as thrilled to sit with them on the sofa reading Hop on Pop while we’re still in our pajamas. This is our third Cool Moms issue. Through these issues we try to focus on the different facets of motherhood in its various stages. While there are many definitions as to what a cool mom is, one thing is certain. The coolest moms are the ones who love their kids enough to let them be kids.

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

The members of Heartbeat include from left, Ben Meyer, Blake Washburn, Kyle Brown, McIntyre Barnhardt and Sam Helms.

Young at Heart Heartbeat sings — Really a new song Lake Norman Currents | August 2012

Everyone wants to know how famous bands chose their names, so 14 year-old Blake Washburn made sure to memorize exactly how Lake Norman-based Heartbeat decided on its name. “They said, ‘If you don’t have a name in 20 seconds, we’ll call you Country Band,’ ” Washburn recalls. That was 18 months ago. Now, Heartbeat’s five members play festivals in the area, including a performance last month in Downtown Mooresville. Needless to say, no one calls the group Country Band anymore. 10

McIntyre Barnhardt, 13, acts as the band’s lead singer and acoustic guitarist. Forming a band was her idea, stemming from her desire to follow in the footsteps of famous country music guitarists. Through the Creative Ej music program, she found Washburn and Kyle Brown, a 14-year-old keyboardist and guitarist respectively. Since then, the band has grown to a fivepiece ensemble by adding Sam Helms (16) on bass and Ben Meyer (15) for lead guitar. Heartbeat has been successful playing country and alternative rock in the area since its beginnings, and its young age has only been

a boon for the group. “People think it’s cool that we’re so young,” Brown says, and indeed the band’s age does make it stand out from other acts. Being young doesn’t make them inexperienced though; between its members, Heartbeat has an impressive 19 years of musical experience. Staying on top of both school and practicing can be hard at times, but the band’s love of music motivates them. What’s next for Heartbeat? With their devotion and talent, anything they want. — Connor Roberson, photography by Glenn Roberson www.LNCurrents.com

Shop & Tell

Fifi’s, Poppies and Salicé are on the move Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel has moved to a new location in Cornelius. Owner Julia Austin moved her upscale consignment boutique to The Shops at the Fresh Market. Her new space plays on the recycling theme, as it features light fixtures from Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, tin from a 1905 house and reclaimed wood. “It was important to bring that recycle/ resale element into the design. We needed to expand,” explains Austin, who purchased the boutique five years ago. “Our old location wasn’t going to allow more expansion.” In the new location, Fifi’s offers a men’s and junior’s department, as well as women’s. Men’s clothing will focus on the 18 to 35-year-old demographic with designs by Banana Republic and J.Crew. The junior’s section will feature finds from teen favorites such as American Eagle and Hollister. Fifi’s, The Shops at the Fresh Market, 20601 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, www.fifislkn.com.

Kristen Greer has moved her two-year boutique, Salicé, to downtown Statesville. Her spacious new location features an original tin ceiling, as well as large window casings, complete with their original hardwood floors. Salicé was previously www.LNCurrents.com

Peach Bread Pudding from North Harbor Club Salicé Boutique has moved into a spacious spot in downtown Statesville.

located on Davie Avenue in the Medical District. However, when the lease was up for renewal, Greer was lured to the recent revitalization of the downtown area. “It feels like we’re more at home here,” says Greer. “It’s just nice to be downtown.” Salicé Boutique, 105 S. Center Street, Statesville, www.saliceboutique.com.

Ingredients for Peach Bread Pudding 1 load brioche, diced 3 peaches cut into wedges 1 box brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ounce flour 3 ounces peach puree 3 ounces peach schnapps Instructions • Toss above ingredients in a bowl and let rest to develop flavors. • Fold in brioche. If peaches appear to be wet, add a touch more flour. • Fold puree and schnapps into into bread and peaches. Then add butterscotch crème brulee. Ingredients for Butterscotch Crème Brulee 3 cups heavy cream 9 egg yolks 6 ounces brown sugar Vanilla beans split 1 ounce butter 2 ounces butterscotch schnapps

The window casings at the new location are the perfect showcase for clothing.

Owner Kristin Greer carries a variety of items at Salice.

Instructions • Split vanilla beans half lengthways, add to heavy cream. Scald cream. Remove from heat. • Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until dissolved and sugar starts to take on color, being careful not to burn. • Cool slightly. Add sugar mixture to yolks and stir to combine. • Slowly add cream, stirring to combine. Bake the whole concoction at 375 degrees until the center is a bit jiggly.

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Poppies has moved to a new location around the corner from eeZ Fusion and Sushi in Huntersville’s Birkdale Village. “I’ve wanted to redecorate our space for a long time,” explains owner Kate Kazmer. “This gives us a chance to start with a fresh, new canvas.” The store will continue to carry the preppy and whimsical merchandise it’s known for, and customers are still welcome to bring in items for monogramming. “We still have the same great stuff,” says Kazmer. Poppies, Birkdale Village, 16815 Cranlyn Road, Huntersville, www.poppiesgifts.com.

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Buckles with Bling

Two Lake Norman moms keep it stylish Terese Sides and Jen Grenier are helping Lake Norman ladies add some bling to their waistlines. The stay-at-home moms joined forces earlier this year and launched A Notch Above Designs, a belt-making business. Each belt buckle is a one-of-a-kind design and is embellished by hand with Swarovski crystals. Sides says they carry a large selection of leather straps to pair with each buckle. The friends-turned-business partners create the designs and assemble the belts from their dining rooms in Huntersville. They say it’s a fiveday curing process from start to finish.

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A Notch Above Designs offers a whimsical take on the belt buckle.

particular design in mind. “The buckle becomes like a piece of jewelry,” explains Sides, who’s had strangers stop her in stores and buy the belt from her waist. — Holly Becker, photography by Laurie Martin The Scoop A Notch Above Designs sell belts for about $49. They are sold at www.anotchabovedesigns. com and Sanary Alba Boutique at Ashley Carol Home & Garden in Cornelius. A Notch Above Designs also books home show parties.

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Grenier adds that the decorative accessory gives a little fashion flair to ordinary jeans and dresses. Black and white, brown and white, and navy-colored belts have been hot sellers. The duo also has ventured into making sports-themed and monogram buckles. Custom orders are available for clients with a www.LNCurrents.com

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On June 21 the Lake Norman Chamber held a Business After Hours at the newly opened Hendrick Luxury Auto Mall at Northlake. Guests enjoyed socializing as they checked out the latest automotive models from BMW, Lexus and Mercedez Benz. Shuttles were offered to all three dealerships at the complex. A drawing was also held for a chance to drive a luxury convertible for the weekend.

From left, Lake Norman Chamber President Bill Russell and Chris Calder, sales manager for Hendrick Lexus, Northlake.

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Guests enjoyed free shuttle service between the three dealerships.

Attendees were able to see the latest automotive offerings in the showroom.

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Life as a Circus Hattie Kissel knows motherhood isn’t about keeping score 18

untersville resident Hattie Kissel has given up on what she calls Perfect Mom Disease (PMD). After conceiving her twin sons, Ben and Charlie, through in vitro fertilization, she gave birth to daughter Harriet when her boys were 20 months old. Kissel moved to the Cedarfield neighborhood six years ago from Virginia with her husband, Brian, a college professor at UNC Charlotte. She joined Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples (LKNMoM) while pregnant with her sons and has recently taken over as president of the group. A former teacher, she admits that her house can often resemble a circus, but being a parent of multiples has given this mom a new perspective on parenting. “Parenting multiples is a total tornado,” she says. “When the spinning stops, you think to yourself, I did it and survived.”

Hattie Kissel with her twin boys, Ben and Charlie, and her daughter, Harriet. Kissel is the president of Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples.

We asked Kissel to share some of her favorite family activities, what she loves about LKNMoM and some of her favorite parenting anecdotes.

What are some of your favorite family friendly activities in the Lake Norman area? Our favorite thing to do is go to Latta Plantation and hike. We love it because it is shaded, and there is the Buzzard Rock and the Audubon trails. It doesn’t cost any money, and it gets the kids outside. We also do lots of playgroups. We try to go to all the different parks, such as The Sandbox in Davidson. My children love to go to Target. We also like the greenway in our neighborhood, Discovery Place KIDS and the Birkdale Village fountains. www.LNCurrents.com

I was an art history major, so I love to do art with them. We like to paint and play with Play-Doh. I love to do hand rhymes with them — that’s a really fun activity. I also have some wonderful former students that come over as mother’s helpers occasionally. I told one of them that she was my Valentine this year!

You were a teacher before becoming a mom. What grades did you teach? I taught elementary school for nine years. I taught third and fourth grades, and then I taught fifth grade while at Torrence Creek Elementary. I recently started substituting there one day a month. I really miss the work sometimes.

How do you get two on a schedule? How do you breastfeed? I started out working in outreach, where we always pair an expectant member with a veteran mom. Then I became vice president, and then social coordinator. I’m not working right now, so I love to be involved.

With three kids under the age of 5 do you have any funny parenting stories? Well, last week my daughter peed on the

floor at Harris Teeter. One thing I tell new moms is to do what works for you. I had to wipe it up and say ‘it is what it is.’ She had a diaper on and had tried to take it off at some point, and it leaked. That was an ‘aha’ moment for me. It always all works out. If you love your child and you’re there for your child, that’s what really matters. LNC

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Kissel, a former elementary teacher turned stayat-home mom, recently started substituting one day a month at Torrence Creek Elementary.

I became a member in February 2008. I had to go on bed rest at 24 weeks, and the group just swooped in to help me. They sent flowers when I was in the hospital. I couldn’t have done it without them. That’s what’s so great about our club. We understand what it’s like to parent multiples. www.LNCurrents.com

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Keep it Simple — and Stylish Three Lake Norman moms share their style secrets

How do you maintain motherhood and style? Let’s see. Your style has got to be pretty simple. Honestly, I come from a long line of shoppers — my grandmother and my mom. I have two sisters, and I have two daughters. My grandmother’s motto seriously was, “Buy the best you can afford, and if you see something you like, buy it in every color.” So that’s what I do. If something works, then just buy more of them. What is your favorite outfit? I love Tory Burch, and I love orange right now, so I have an orange Tory Burch dress that I love. I can literally just throw it on.

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Kim Fleming with her daughters — Kate (standing) and Ally.

Kim Fleming

Town: Davidson Age: 43 Title other than mom: Community and Economic Development Manager for the Town of Davidson Children: Ally — 11 and Kate — 8

What do you generally wear on the weekends? In the summer probably just a casual skirt and a T-shirt. In the winter, probably jeans and a jacket. I love jackets. That’s the other thing; my grandmother always said to spend money on jackets because that’s what everybody sees you in. How much input do your daughters have on your wardrobe? When I get dressed in the morning, they’re getting ready for school. I’ll be making their lunch or fixing their breakfast or whatever, and they’ll give me a grade every

otherhood is not what it used to be. Sure the basic tenets of care are still in play, but mothers are busier than ever these days. Between shuttling kids to and from school, delivering and retrieving them from practice and/or rehearsals, working outside the home, working inside the home, and volunteering, there’s not really a slot on the planner to cuddle up with VOGUE to see what skirt lengths are popular this season. With that in mind, we talked with three stylish Lake Norman-area moms to find out how they manage to keep up with their kids as well as fashion.

morning. They’ll say, “No, you’re going to have to go put something different on.” I’m like, “Really girls? Are you kidding me?” Sometimes they’re right, and other times I tell them that they don’t make Abercrombie for moms. I’m not going to wear what they think is cool. What is your favorite splurge most recently? I just got a Tory Burch bag from the new fall line. I love it. It’s navy blue and orange. What is your favorite steal/bargain most recently? Probably a pair of Tory Burch pumps at Monkee’s during their sale. Where is your favorite place to shop in the Lake Norman area? Monkee’s. What style tip would you give other moms? It doesn’t take more effort to put on something nice. Don’t stop trying. Stay current. You can have nice things that are classic, but I think as much as you can, update your look with whatever is current, then you’re not so dated. What is one thing you will not wear? White shoes. I won’t do it. www.LNCurrents.com

How do you maintain motherhood and style? My 6-year-old keeps me on my toes, and honestly I never got to play around with fashion growing up. I never really focused on that because I was determined to go to law school, but yet I always won those DECA marketing competitions in high school and I always thought it was fun. When I got older I decided not to take things so seriously, and I really got into what’s cool and what people are doing, and I was able to spend a little more time thinking about it. I don’t know if I’m stylish, but I enjoy trying to stay stylish.

Elise Redmond with her daughter, Gracie, and son, Cade.

Elise Redmond

Town: Cornelius Age: 41 Title other than mom: Partner, FSB Fisher Broyles and Founder of Cookies 4 A Cause Children: Gracie — 6 and Cade — 3

Kate Kazmer

Town: Cornelius Age: 40 Title other than mom: Owner of Poppies at Birkdale Village Children: Georgia — 11, Lily — 10 and Jack — 4

What is your favorite outfit? It’s not really an outfit. It’s my stiletto heels that I bought for Club Cookie 2012 coming up on December 7. They are crystal gladiator stilettos. What do you generally wear on the weekends? Zebra print flip-flops and a sundress. I can wear a sundress and run around with the kids.

How much input do your children have on your wardrobe? Gracie comments constantly. She is definitely the fashionista. Cade couldn’t care less. He’s such a little boy. What is your favorite splurge recently? I just bought two business suits for a retreat our firm has coming up — and my crystal gladiator stilettos. What’s your favorite steal/bargain most recently? I got a dress from Isle Apparel in Charleston that was on sale. It’s a casual, pink paisley dress. Where is your favorite place to shop in the Lake Norman area? The Fashoenista and Sanary Alba at Ashley Carol Home & Garden. What style tip would you give other moms? Have fun with however you’re dressing. What is one thing that you will not wear? A T-shirt or a sweatshirt. I am so not a T-shirt person.

How do you maintain motherhood and style? Well now I listen to my 11- and 10-yearold. They are my worst critics. I just wear what’s comfortable. I dress for whatever I know is on the schedule for the day. If I’m Kate Kazmer with her children. From left, Georgia, Jack and Lily.

What is your favorite outfit right now? A navy and pink dress I recently bought at Bevello at Birkdale Village. Continued on page 24 www.LNCurrents.com

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coming to work, it’s a whole different outfit. If it’s riding in the car most of the day or working out, it’s something else. Whatever is on my schedule kind of plans what I throw on in the morning. There’s, I hate to say it, not much rhyme or reason to it.

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What do you generally wear on the weekends? Just a sundress or shorts and a T-shirt. I’m really casual around the kids unless I’m coming to work. I like Lulu Lemon workout clothes. I wear a lot of that.

How much input do your kids have on your wardrobe? With two girls, a lot. It’s fun though, seeing it through their eyes and shopping with them now and having them now be interested in what I buy and hearing their opinions of my clothes. Although, I don’t really change. I’ve been the same dresser forever I feel like. I’m very casual. I really don’t dress up a lot. I wear lots of J. Crew and Lily Pulitzer.

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What’s your favorite steal/bargain most recently? I bought some hot pink jeans from J. Crew. Where is your favorite place to shop in the Lake Norman area? Typically I buy all my clothes when I’m away and out of town. That way wearing them reminds me of where I bought them. Whenever I go anywhere — Chicago, Florida, Paris, anywhere — I bring an extra suitcase, and I shop a lot because I would rather have clothes that remind me of a trip. And also, nobody else will have the same clothes. We go to the Bahamas a lot. Lots of my favorite stuff has been bought in the Bahamas because there are many little privately owned boutiques, and you just find the most amazing beach cover-ups and jewelry. My favorite ring is from there, and I wear it all the time. As for shopping here, I like Bevello at Birkdale Village. What’s your style tip for moms? Just don’t think about it too much. You can tell when someone has over thought their outfit and has too much going on, especially when they have kids. I just think it’s so much easier to not think about it and throw a Tshirt and shorts on or a simple dress.

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What is one thing that you will not wear? Yellow and brown. In fact, I really only wear three colors — pink, green and navy. I occasionally wear white. I’m not big on heels either. I wear sandals and flats 95 percent of the time. LNC

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Mother’s Dream Puddin Foil lives on through her vision

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Above, Puddin’s Place at Hinds’ Feet Farm was was the vision of Puddin Foil. Top inset, Marty Foil, Puddin’s son, looks over plans for the building. Bottom inset, Marty holds a picture of his parents with his brother, Phil, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident.

s Marty Foil walks across the 36 acres of Hinds’ Feet Farm, deep in the woods of Huntersville, he’s quick to point out every detail of a home that his mother built in her mind years ago. She was the visionary behind this 5,000-square-foot facility that will soon be a place on the farm where people with traumatic brain injuries can live. “Puddin’s Place” was designed especially for them. Marty’s brother, Philip, suffered a devastating brain injury after an automobile accident when he was 16. His mother, Puddin Foil, spent the rest of her life overcoming the challenges to find Philip the best care. There’s already a day program in place on the property, but Puddin always wanted something more. She wanted people with brain injuries, www.LNCurrents.com

including Philip, to have a place where they could live with ease. “The group home was her top priority,” says Marty. “Our vision has grown. The primary focus was security for Philip for the rest of his life. She would be so extremely proud to see that side of it.”

Building it her way Marty spends every day at the home putting the final touches together for the scheduled grand opening in the fall of this year. He thinks about his mother every day. “With mother passed away, I struggle a lot hoping that I’m building it the way she would like to see it built,” says Marty. “My mother was such a perfectionist when it came to details.” When Puddin died in April 2010 at age 71, the community stepped up to help raise the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to build “Puddin’s Place.” “My mother may be gone, but she’s still in charge,” explains Marty. “I run it according to mother’s philosophy. You try to treat everybody like you would want your own child treated, knowing that you will fail but you try.” It’s an emotional journey for Marty because the home will be such a staple of his family’s past and future. His brother will eventually live here along with five other residents. Marty says his mother would appreciate the details on the inside and outside of the home perhaps more than anyone else. She loved boulders, and Marty says she would be proud to see them lining the walkway into the home. On the inside, Marty points out the rich, dark staining on the doorways and how precise the doorknobs look. He says each detail is an extension of his mother’s legacy. “She would say it’s beautiful and probably point out three or four things she would do differently,” he jokes. “She would be very happy with the house. It would bring her joy.”

As Marty finishes the house, he’s also building on a relationship he misses with his mother. He admires her for being so full of faith and grace. Because of Phil’s injury at such a young age, much of Puddin’s life was focused on helping him overcome struggle and find a group home where he could live www.LNCurrents.com

“I would like for her to see this like you wouldn’t believe,” says Marty. “My dad would say she’s watching it, but I would still love to see the look on her face. I would love for mom and Philip to walk through the house together.” LNC Blair Miller anchors the evening newscasts for WSOC-TV, Channel 9. He’s lived in Cornelius for the past three years and is a contributing writer to CURRENTS.

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Like Benson, Kendrick has Sprint Cup experience and feels the pressures of the truck series present different sorts of challenges for teams. “Speaking as a truck series crew chief, we only get about three pit stops and have a tire restriction so you have to figure it all out fast,” Kendrick says. “You have to get on the same wavelength as your driver from the very beginning because there is so little time to waste. If you don’t get it right the first time, you may get a second chance, but since the drivers are banging from the moment the green flag waves, you don’t have much time at all to get your truck right.” And how does it feel when you are racing behind the wheel of a 650m-700 hp truck? Benson smiles when he recalls a conversation from his first race. “The first time I went from the [Sprint] Cup series to race a truck was at my home track in Michigan,” he says. “I was just kind of hanging out in the pack when they asked me on the radio if everything was all right. I said I was fine and when they told me there were only 35 laps to go and suggested I get moving, the light bulb went off. I was thinking I had half a day and hundreds of miles to go, but I had to drive my butt off in that truck and try to get to the front. That’s when I knew the truck series was the real deal.” LNC Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.

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a season, and that shows how competitive the truck series is for those who love the sport.” The Camping World Truck Series is the smallest of NASCAR’s top three professional series, and with novice drivers competing alongside veterans, Benson Chad Kendrick Johnny Benson says it primarily serves as a system for developing drivers and t’s no secret that Johnny Benson loves teams while also offering experienced and to drive. Beginning with his first Nacareer drivers and teams a venue to test their tionwide Series green flag in 1993 to skills. Teams compete in 22 different events his late model finishes today, he has built as opposed to 33 in the Nationwide Series a resume that includes 91 Nationwide and 36 in the Sprint Cup Series. And the starts along with 274 Sprint Cup races. competition is uniquely appealing to fans. But ask him what he remembers the most “From a fan perspective, because our races from his years competing in NASCAR’s are typically half the length of the cup races, top three levels and he shares a memory things happen quicker and fans stay on the from The Camping World Truck Series. edge of their seats the entire time because you “The truck series became extra special are going to find out who wins or loses in a to me when we won the championship [in tighter time frame,” explains Chad Kendrick, 2008],” the Cornelius resident recalls. “For crew chief at Mooresville-based Red Horse three years we were in the running, and we fell Racing. “Drivers in the truck series are more of a bit short the first two times. We ran second, your hard core types, and they aren’t afraid to and we ran third and we won a lot of races bump and bang from lap one. The fan base at over those years, but in that year we won, it the cup level is obviously so much higher if you came down to the very last race. It was myself look at the television ratings every weekend, and Ron Hornaday, and we were separated by but our fan base continues to grow steadily a mere seven points. It basically came down every week and that’s a testament to the energy to whoever beat the other guy would win the and atmosphere of our style of racing.” championship. That’s a pretty cool way to end

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iscovering who she was, what she wanted and how to live a better life happened to Carla BeDell aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean. Four years of navigating the high seas and traveling from island to island enlightened her to a simpler, more joyful way of living. Now at the threshold of turning 50 (she’s 48), the Davidson resident is helping others embark on a journey toward better health and a more purposeful life through her company, Life Without Borders. BeDell is a busy wife and mother of two, but she sails head first into each day with energy and enthusiasm … and she credits laughter with putting the wind in her sails. Adventure in simplicity BeDell grew up enjoying sailing on Lake Norman. But following college, she climbed aboard a competitive career track and worked tirelessly in the brokerage industry for 15-plus years. She and her husband, Dan, started their family and lived the typical suburban life until 2007. “It just wasn’t working,” recalls BeDell. “We weren’t happy and knew we needed to make a change.” BeDell left her job as a vice president with Wachovia Securities, and the family sold their home in The Peninsula. Surprising family and friends, they sold most of their belongings, putting a few pieces of furniture into storage. They packed lightly, taking minimal clothing and supplies. After buying a 38-foot catamaran in the British Virgin Islands they set sail from Charleston. “We navigated our course and made decisions as we went,” explains BeDell. “I wish I had some horror stories of storms and terrible mishaps, but truthfully, we don’t have any.” She says they sailed when the weather was good because they didn’t have a schedule and didn’t need to be anywhere at a certain time.

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BeDell with her family aboard their 38-foot catamaran.

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Belly laughs for better health The years BeDell spent sailing across oceans — able to be more present to her heart’s desires without masses of material possessions — enriched her life beyond measure. After returning to the Lake Norman area, she’s been able to maintain a simpler lifestyle, as the family is renting a home in Davidson instead of immediately putting down roots and getting back into the accumulation of stuff. Now as a life coach, BeDell helps people envision and attain the life they truly want, addressing four key areas: self-worth, abundance, compassion and joy (singing, dancing, playing and laughing). She delights in helping others discover and embrace their own passions and pursuits. Last November, she trained under Dr. Madan Kataria in Florida, a physician who is known as the “Guru of Giggling,” and learned about the Laughter Yoga movement he started in 1995. BeDell became certified in the unique routines of group laughter exercises that increase respiration, improve blood circulation and release endorphins, thus improving health. “I call it Laughter for Health, or Wellness,” says BeDell. “It isn’t yoga as we know it.” The worldwide movement boasts some 6,500 Laughter Yoga clubs globally and has been promoted in TIME magazine, National Geographic and The Wall Street Journal. BeDell, who has been teaching laughter to women at the Solomon House in Huntersville, says that beyond the physical benefits — lowering blood pressure, relieving stress, strengthening abdominal muscles and increasing joy, etc. — laughter elicits connection even when language is a barrier. It’s fun, and it’s a way to make new friends, she says. Her workshops can be tailored for

large or small groups and are excellent icebreakers for corporate training meetings or retreats. She also conducts onsite sessions for corporate wellness programs. “Learning to make yourself laugh isn’t that difficult, and once you start, often you can’t stop. Belly laughs are contagious — call a friend and get started, giggle in the car with your kids, or listen to fun music at home and laugh as a family,” says BeDell. “Laughing for even 10 to15 minutes a day is great for your health.” LNC

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he sassy names of the dishes at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Birkdale Village pack enough pizzazz to wake up guests’ taste buds, even before the first savory bite. Where else can a diner find a burger that lives up to its edgy name, “Bad Ass Burger,” or a clever creation dubbed the “Sam I Am,” drawing its inspiration for its fried egg topping from the beloved Dr. Seuss’ book Green Eggs and Ham?

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Flavorful favorites Bad Daddy Burger Bar’s innovative comfort food has drawn consistent crowds since it joined Frank Scibelli’s restaurant portfolio, which also includes Mama Ricotta’s, the Cantina 1511s, Midwood Smokehouse, Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, and other Bad Daddy locations. “This [Birkdale Village] is a great shopping center,” he says. “It’s got everything. It has shopping, a movie theater. People can do a burger and a movie.” As Scibelli and his partners focus on fresh, high quality ingredients and a continual refining of the menu, he collaborates with FS

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Clockwise from above, the Texican Chicken Salad combines six ounces of buttermilk fried chicken on a bed of romaine lettuce with cilantro, red onion, tomato, black beans, tortilla strips and corn, tossed in chipotle ranch dressing. Bottom right, the peanut butter pie is made with housemade brittle. Bottom left, the Snickers milkshake delights.

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Food Group’s Corporate Executive Chef Tim Groody. Groody oversees the kitchens at the group’s restaurants, including menu development and sourcing. “I’m a foodie,” Scibelli says. “Tim and I have a lot of brainstorming sessions. We like a lot of comfort food.” The tater tots ended up on the menu that way, echoing a childhood favorite and served with Bad Daddy’s sauce. The restaurant turns to Ashley Farms for its free-range chicken and to Mooresville’s Mills Family Farm for its freshly ground custom beef blend made from chuck, hanger steak and brisket. “It’s got a ton of flavor,” Scibelli says. In addition to a variety of beef burgers, guests will find Ahi tuna, turkey, buffalo, chicken and black bean burgers smothered in a variety of unique toppings. Bread choices are wheat, rye, Texas Toast, traditional and lettuce wrap. Patrons can also choose from the gluten-free menu. Starters include sweet potato fries, fried pickles served with ranch dressing, Daddy’s nachos, crispy buffalo wings, house-made French fries served with Bad Daddy’s sauce and house-made potato chips paired with

French onion dip or pimento cheese. The restaurant is exploring additional healthy side options, perhaps adding hummus and similar dishes to its slaw, onion straws, chips, fruit cup, tater tots and sweet potato fries. For those drawn to the healthier fare, the Create Your Own Salad section of the menu offers a $5 small salad and a $8.50 large salad to include one lettuce, four toppings, one cheese, one fruit, one crunch and one dressing. Beef, turkey, chicken, black bean, buffalo and tuna can be added for an additional fee, as can additions from the other categories. “You can come here and eat the most decadent meal or you can come here and eat healthy,” Scibelli says. Definitely decadent Resting squarely in the delightfully decadent column are the hand-spun milk shakes, starting with basic vanilla, chocolate and strawberry and continuing with the Chunky Elvis, PB&J and Snickers options. A restaurant chalkboard features specials on gourmet and “spiked” shakes. The restaurant team brought in pastry chef and artisan ice cream maker Kriss Harvey to The Bad Ass Burger features two five-ounce ground beef and bacon patties with lettuce, tomato, buttermilk fried bacon, horseradish mayonnaise and an artisanal white cheddar cheese.

create its soft serve recipe and milkshake formula, describing him as the “best ice cream chef in the country.” Breakfast enthusiasts can feed their hunger on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 to 11 a.m. Egg scrambles draw from a variety of inspirations, such as the Greek Popeye with its fresh spinach, tomatoes, Feta cheese and mushrooms, and the Brooklyn, with its salami, white cheddar and chopped tomato. Numerous other egg dishes, pancakes, biscuits, grits and breakfast meats complete the menu. And, yes, the menu does include the Breakfast Burger. Chef Adam Long oversees the kitchen at the Birkdale Village venue. Long is a military veteran and former chef at the White House, with a degree from Johnson & Wales University. He has been with Bad Daddy’s since the first restaurant opened in 2007 and is a “hard core,” experienced chef, Scibelli says. Long and other members of the leadership team are tasked with gelling the new team and growing the culture of the restaurant. “We want to treat people like you would treat people in your home,” Scibelli says. “We want the service to be warm and efficient.” The design of the Lake Norman restaurant features industrial touches, relieved by warm tones and wood. “I wanted it to feel like a burger joint that’s been there for 50 years,” he says. Scibelli came to Charlotte after earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Wake Forest University. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, also the birthplace of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Not content to blend in as just another burger joint, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar appears to have taken to heart this sentiment from legendary Dr. Seuss, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” LNC

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o me, being asked which is my favorite wine is right up there with being asked who is my favorite grandchild. There just isn’t an answer that makes any sense at all. Having said that, I am rather partial to Pinot Noir. The gentle, nuanced complexity that this grape brings to a wine is a thing of wonder. Probably everyone has had the experience of coming across a piece of music that stops you in your tracks. You hear it and you have to put down whatever it was you were doing and concentrate solely on the music. Maybe it’s the effect of individual musical instruments working together to create a subtle harmony or maybe it’s something that you simply can’t put your finger on. Anyway, that’s what a good Pinot Noir does for me.

Pinot Noir reaches its pinnacle in the Burgundy region of France. However, the grape-growing area of Burgundy is relatively small, and it’s not going to increase. So, the laws of supply and demand have driven the cost of these wines a little out of the reality zone for most of us. But, be not of faint heart. We don’t have to suffer a lifetime sentence of deprivation. Help is at hand a little closer to home and for less, far less, strain on the wallet. The an-

swer lies in Oregon. More specifically, the answer lies in the Willamette Valley region of the state. The big shoot out in Paris These wines give the jewels of Burgundy a run for their money. And that’s more than just qualitative hype. Consider this — in 1979 the renowned French dining guide, Gault Millau, organized a blind tasting of wines from around the world. A Chambolle-Musigny wine from Burgundy came in first in the Pinot Noir category, but to much Gallic chagrin, an Oregon Pinot Noir came in at number three. The wine was made by David Lett, one of the original Oregon Pinot Noir pioneers. Surely this must be a mistake thought the cognoscenti from Gault Millau. So they organized a rematch the following year, confident that the results would change. And, change they did. This time the Oregon wine came in second. Sacre Bleu! The results of all this were profound. Oregon Pinot Noirs were well and truly hoisted onto the world stage of great wines. More importantly, one of the major players in Burgundy, Robert Drouhin, saw the great potential of Oregon wines and established Domaine Drouhin Oregon a few years later. No coincidence, Domaine Drouhin Oregon vineyards are located close to the spot where Lett grew his prize-winning grapes. Many other Burgundians have since followed Drouhin. There can be no greater testimonial than that.

Some world class wines emanate from the Willamette Valley.

Down in the valley The source of Oregon’s great wines is the Willamette Valley, located in the northwestern part of the state. Pronunciation is important, especially if you’re planning to visit a vineyard for a tasting. The pronunciation is Will-AMette or, as the locals tend to say, “it’s Will-AM-ette, dammit.” The midpoint of the Willamette Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) lies at 45 degrees north latitude, the same as Burgundy’s famous Côte d’Or — ’Golden Slope,’ which goes some way in explaining why Oregon’s wines are so good. Look for Willamette Valley on a Continued on page 41

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After all, I need an excuse to go tasting. Meanwhile, make sure to try some wines from the Willamette Valley. For sure, they’ll add a little pleasure to your day. Enjoy. LNC Trevor Burton of Mooresville is certified by the International Sommelier Guild, he is founder of SST Wine Experiences and, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, conducts wine education and tasting tours to wine regions throughout the world.

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A geological twist There’s a little twist to Willamette Valley wines, and it needs a little geological explanation. Inside the Willamette Valley there are several distinct hills. About 15,000 years ago, the valley was flooded to a depth of some 200 feet, and a whole bunch of topsoil was dumped on the valley floor. Hills with elevations above 200 feet were left untouched, their volcanic soil left undisturbed. Fast forward to today and what you’ve got is some sub-regions in the valley that have unique and better soil conditions than the valley as a whole. A few years ago six of these little “islands” were granted their own AVA because the wines from each of them are so distinct. The AVAs are; Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge and Yamhill-Carlton District. Wines from these areas are the premier Willamette Valley wines — they’ll carry the area name on the label. They are more expensive than simple Willamette Valley wines but far more attainable than their big-boy cousins from Burgundy. You could go nuts trying to define which wine, Burgundy or Willamette Valley, is the better wine. It’s kind of a fool’s errand anyway because the basic style of each wine is different. Burgundy is made in the Old World style, where earthiness and gamey flavors predominate over fruit. The inverse is the case with Willamette Valley wines. They’re made in the New World style where fruit predominates. The simple fact to keep in mind, and the whole point of this article, is that Willamette Valley wines are simply terrific. They’re easily found and reasonably priced.

Back to the beginning, I really do like Pinot Noirs. The grape is a finicky little character. It’s tough to grow and needs just the right conditions to thrive. But when it does thrive it produces wines that truly reflect the soil and climate that the grapes were grown in. That makes trying wines from different parts of the world so much fun and enjoyable. The United States is not short of places where this grape does well. So watch out for future articles that talk about some of them.

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From Davidson to London — Caroline Queen’s Olympic quest

f you happen to spot Caroline Queen on the Davidson College campus, where she is out of the water and away from her element, you might mistake her for your typical undergrad. She spends a good bit of time buried in her books, passes her free time playing intramural basketball, field hockey and flickerball, and simply likes being on campus. She loves all things Wildcats and feels comfortably at home in Davidson. But arm her with a paddle and point her in the direction of a raging whitewater course, and the transformation begins. With a splash and a powerful burst of speed, Caroline Queen transforms from backpacktoting undergrad into nothing less than the top female slalom kayaker in the United States — arguably one of the best in the world. Yes, in addition to being a student, Queen doubles as one top-notch Olympian.

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A balancing act Caroline Queen’s journey started at a young age and quickly gathered momentum. At age 9, Queen picked up her first paddle and by 15, she had become the youngest woman ever to make the United States Canoe and Kayak Team. After a self-proclaimed “Cinderella” season nearly qualified In addition to being a student at Davidson College, Caroline Queen doubles as one top-notch Olympian.

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her for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she firmly became one of two top prospects to make the 2012 London Olympic team. This past spring, Outside magazine labeled her “America’s next great kayaker,” and she embraced the spotlight carving through courses all around the world. In early June, Queen earned America’s sole Olympic spot by placing high enough in the final qualifying race of a 10-month battle that began in Slovakia, swung through Charlotte’s U.S. National Whitewater Center and finished in Cardiff, Wales. But Queen says while becoming an Olympian was a true test of skill, the real challenge began a year earlier while she was also balancing a full Davidson academic course load. “Making the Olympic team came with a huge degree of pressure because I was a favorite, but the time I felt the most pressure was way back when I first qualified at worlds,” Queen explains. “I was also in school at the same time and had that pressure to manage, too. I knew that if the U.S. didn’t finish high and qualify a boat that would mean trouble and more pressures

down the road for the team. And with school for me, too, I knew I had to be good at both.” Queen thrives on pressure and the perpetual optimist says finding the good in every situation certainly helps. “I have had a lot of experience in high pressure situations and have to keep telling myself that I am going to get through it all. The further things go, the more pressure comes along,” she says. “But I can generally find something positive in any situation. I don’t find negativity to be that productive. And I’m generally somebody who appreciates efficiency, whether it is in training or schoolwork or whatever else I’m doing, and I know that helps.” Fast and clean That focused optimism has now taken her to the biggest starting line of her young career. Shortly after the Olympic flame is lit in London, Queen will take to the water wearing the red, white and blue of the United States and compete alongside nearly three dozen other women in the world’s most

This past spring, Outside magazine labeled her “America’s next great kayaker,” and she embraced the spotlight carving through courses all around the world.

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Shortly after the Olympic flame is lit in London, Queen will take to the water wearing the red, white and blue of the United States and compete alongside nearly three dozen other women in the world’s most exclusive field.

In late August, Queen will return to Davidson to continue her studies. She’ll come back to campus just days after the Olympic torch is extinguished, and the world shifts its focus to the 2016 summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And with her 2012 Olympic quest behind her, she will refocus on academics, as she is still on track to graduate with her class in 2014. After months on the road and a journey of Olympic proportions, Queen is looking forward to getting back into an academic routine. “Just having the class routine after months of travel and bouncing back and forth between places will be great,” Queen says. “Being a student is really fun, and I absolutely love being at Davidson. When the Olympics are over, no matter how it goes, I’ll be right back where I need to be.” LNC Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.

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ackie and Tommy Almond’s lakefront Cornelius home isn’t your typical Lake Norman home. Situated on an uncharacteristically wide lot, the two-year-old home is a shining example of Lowcountry-style architecture. Like its forerunners that populate the marshy coasts of South Carolina and Georgia, this home — with its cool white siding; classic black shutters; deep, shaded porches; and plentiful doors and windows made for flinging open to catch breezes — is an archetypal example of Lowcountry design. The perfect fit When Tommy retired from his mechanical contracting business, he and Jackie wanted to simplify their lives by downsizing from their large Lake Norman home, but they didn’t want to leave the area. Both natives of the Charlotte area and graduates of

North Mecklenburg High School, Jackie and Tommy’s Lake Norman roots run deep. Jackie fondly recalls childhood days spent on the newly created lake on her family’s Chris-Craft boat (the likeness of which is displayed today on a vintage sign in her home). And so, when the Almonds saw the 5,000-square-foot cultured, yet unstuffy Lake Norman home, they knew it was perfect for them. Jackie used her southern charm to gently coax a deal with the owners (who

happened to be the builders of their last house). “Why don’t you just sell us this house?” she teased. Who could resist? Before moving in, the Almonds added a circular drive, a patio and a pool; but inside, everything was Jackie and Tommy Almond already just right for the informal yet refined look the Almonds love. Whitewashed shiplap and exposed beam ceilings open up the space and lend rustic appeal. The mostly white cook’s kitchen, with its Carrera marble counters and farmhouse sink, is a study in timelessness. The Caribbean-styled downstairs master suite with its travertine-outfitted master bath leans toward the modern, yet doesn’t look

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out of place. Grass cloth wall coverings and nubby woven draperies layer on natural texture with a note of elegance. Iron lantern light fixtures nod to both nautical and Charlestonian styles without overstating either. Handpainted murals by local artist David Merck on the ceilings of the foyer and downstairs guest bath offer unique artistry while further tying the home to the area. More than an interior designer When it came to the task of decorating their downsized accommodations, Jackie and Tommy called on Cindi Orenstein, an interior designer who worked with the Almonds on their previous home. When Tommy fell suddenly and seriously ill not 24 hours after moving into the home, “Cindi and her husband were my angels,” Jackie says, “I don’t know what I would have done without them.” With that foundation and the knowledge that Cindi builds her business on bringing

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which always comes out in October. We thought it was a great idea, but we had no idea how it would go over. To our amazement more than 50 dogs (and their owners) showed up for the first contest, and it’s been growing ever since. After the pups strut their stuff on stage, a panel of distinguished pet lovers selects the winner, who goes home with a trophy and prizes, as well the honor of being on the October cover. The four runner-ups also receive trophies and prizes, and this year there are two new categories — Best Eyes and Look Like Master. In addition to the canine entertainment, there’s also lots of music. This year’s slate of

entertainers includes Paul Cameron and The Double Faults, Colby Bell Live, and Wally and Dave. Raffles, and a silent and live auction round out the day. Best of all, proceeds benefit Friends of the Animals. So if you’re a dog owner, spruce up your pup and bring them out for a day full of fun. Who knows? They might just grace the cover of our October issue. LNC The Scoop The Third Annual CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog 2012 Contest will be held at Birkdale Golf Club in Huntersville on August 25 at 4 p.m. There is a $35 early registration fee and late registration is offered the day of the event. For more information, visit www. pageantpup.org.

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irst of all, I want to apologize for the shameless self-promotion you’re about to read. However, the idea of the Currently department is to let you know about cool things that are going on in the Lake Norman area. It just so happens that one of the coolest August events involves CURRENTS Magazine, so just bear with me. For the third year in a row, CURRENTS Magazine is proud to be part of The CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog 2012 Contest. Three years ago Deborah Bell, a designer who owns Deborah Bell & Company, came up with the idea to have a contest for the cover of our annual pet issue,

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A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area CONCERTS Mingling on the Greens (Fri, Sat, Sun in August) Enjoy live music along with the warm

weather outside in Huntersville. Calvin Edwards Trio (August 3), Tony Montieth (August 4), Creative Ej Vocalists (August 10), Southern Chainz (August 10), Exit 54 (August 11), Off the Chain (August 12), The Herringbones (August 17), Soul Brazil (August 18), Zohnia Richardson (August 19), HipShack (August 25), The Tim Cook Band (August 25), Leslie and Friends (August 26), Soundbarrier (August 31). Fri-Sat 7-9 p.m., Sun 4-6 p.m. Free. Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.net.

Music on Main (August 3) Variety rock cover

band PUSHH will be playing outdoor music in downtown Mooresville as part of the Music on Main series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Town Hall Green, Downtown Mooresville, www.ci.mooresville.nc.us/portal/.

Saint Patrick’s Solas Leighis Concert Series (August 5) Scott Ainslie, Delta Blues singer, guitarist and historian performs as part of Saint Patrick’s Solas Leighis concert series. Meet the Artist event follows the concert preview at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, performance 7-9 p.m. $15 for adults, $10 students, under 6 free, www.saint-patricks.org .

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green (August 5, 19) This is a warm weather tradition around these parts. The Stranger, Billy Joel tribute band, performs on August 5. The Rusty Knox Band performs Americana on August 19. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. 6-8 p.m. Free. Davidson Town Green, www. concertsonthegreen.com.

Live in the 115 (August 10) The Mooresville

Downtown Commission hosts complimentary concerts every month through October. Tiny City plays from 5-7 p.m., followed by Moses Jones at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to come shop and dine downtown and make an evening of it. No alcohol or coolers are allowed. Free. John Franklin Moore Park, www.downtownmooresville.com.

After Five Concert at Piedmont Health Care (August 17) The Catalinas perform in Statesville, live and outdoors. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring your own chair. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. W. Broad Street, Statesville, www.iredellarts.org/ calendar.html .

Country Night in the Park (August 18)

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Show your country pride and enjoy time in the park with this free event. Concessions will be provided along with a live performance from The Chris Lane Band and southern-themed activities. Feel free to come in costume. 7 p.m. Free. Bailey Road Park BandShell, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org/parc.

EVENTS Living History Saturday — Gold Panning (August 4) In addition to touring the circa 1800

Latta home, grounds, outbuildings and animals, pan for gold at the miner’s cabin. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

with regular site admission. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

International Collectibles and Antiques Show (August 4-5) Display and sale of home

décor, furniture, guns, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, toys, games, silver, pottery, china, outdoor décor, instruments, fresh produce, and more. $5. Opens 9 a.m., August 4; 10 a.m., August 5. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.

National Night Out — Cornelius (August 7)

The Cornelius Police and PARC Departments will be hosting National Night Out. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy local community safety vendors, children’s activities, entertainment, food and more to promote communal safety and crime prevention. 7-9 p.m., Jetton Village Gazebo, North Cove Road, Cornelius.

National Night Out — Mooresville (August 7) The Mooresville police department hosts National

Night Out in Downtown Mooresville. In front of Charles Mack Citizen Center, the crime prevention block party will include games, face painting, food, bounce houses, music and more. 7-9 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville.

2012 Southern Spokes Bicycle Summit (August 10-12) Lake Norman State Park is home

to hundreds of miles of road riding, including 22 miles of single track. This event explores most of them. Begins at 4:00 p.m. August 10, ends 2:00 p.m. August 12. Prices vary. Lake Norman State Park, 159 Inland Sea Lane, Troutman, www. southernspokes. eventbrite.com/.

2012 Lake Norman YMCA Kid’s Triathlon (August 18) A smaller version of the YMCA’s adult

triathlon, the Kids Triathlon focuses on age-appropriate distances teaching children of their physical limits in an encouraging environment. Distances vary depending on age. 5 p.m. $25 fee, $2 per person for a family cookout afterwards. Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius,www. ymcacharlotte.org.

2012 Lake Norman YMCA Triathlon (August 25) Benefit the Lake Norman YMCA by participat-

ing in this event on the lake. Includes a 750-meter swim, 17 miles of moderately hilly biking and a 5k run. Course travels around Davidson and along rural roads, full map available. Begins at 7 a.m. $75 signup before August 22nd, $160 for relay team. Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius,www. ymcacharlotte.org.

NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick (August 25)

Children ages 8-15 are encouraged to enter this competition and compete in punting, passing and kicking a football, scored for distance and accuracy. Top sectional champions will show off their skills during a Carolina Panthers’ game. Birth Certificate required for registration, cleats not allowed. 9 a.m., Free. Huntersville Athletic Park. Call 704-766-2220 or email bbenshoof@huntersville.org for more info.

CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Search (August 25) Benefit Friends of the Animals by en-

tering your fun-loving canine in this competition. All breeds and personalities of dogs welcome, so bring your pet for a chance to see them on the October magazine cover. 4 p.m. Birkdale Golf Club, 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, www. pageantpup.com.

Tacky 10K + 1-Mile Fun Run (August 31) The third event in the 2012 Summit Twilight Racing Series, the Tacky 10K and 1-Mile Fun Run benefits the Charlotte chapter of Communities in Schools, a nationwide network that supports students in public schools. Post-race party at Summit Coffee includes live music and beer from New Belgium Brewing Company. 7 p.m. Downtown Davidson, www.summitcoffee.com.

GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery Summer. Through Au-

gust 1. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun by appointment. 148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www. andrechristinegallery.com.

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions. MonThu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-Noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org/. “Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Vari-

ous exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmarkgalleries.com.

Depot Art Gallery Various exhibitions. The

Mooresville Artist Guild hosts an artist reception the second Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750. Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, wwwfcfgframing.com. Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Various exhibitions.

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

Mooresville Artist Guild Various exhibitions. 103 West Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org. Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson. com. Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. TueFri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704.664.0236.

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

The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft

Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 4-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https:// www.facebook.com/artisanmarketnc.

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn

about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour. Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a firstcome, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ci.charlotte. nc.us to schedule a tour.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday)

Farmers sell a bounty of seasonal vegetables; pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmesmarket.org.

The Huntersville Market (Every Saturday)

Sponsored by The Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department, The Huntersville Market of-

fers citizens wonderful local fresh produce, delicious baked goods, jewelry and charming crafts. Free. 7 a.m.-noon. 103 Maxwell Avenue, Huntersville, www. huntersville.org.

Open Air Market at the Crossing (Every Saturday) Buy local flowers/plants, jam/honey, soap,

candles, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive, Huntersville.

MOVIES Movies on Main (August 4) Enjoy a viewing of Finding Nemo at the Charles Mack Citizen Center.

7 p.m. Free. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, www.ci.mooresville.nc.us.

Movies@McGuire (August 77) Duke Energy hosts Dr. Seuss The Lorax on a large outdoor screen, visible from the lawn or your boat, with a dedicated radio station for audio. Refreshments available for purchase. 8:30 p.m. Free. Energy Explorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, www.duke-energy.com. Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series (August 8, 22, 25) Movies under the stars is what this series is all about. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, August 8, Kenton Place, 17115 Kenton Drive; Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, August 22, Kenton Place; Soul Surfer, August 25, Cornelius Town Hall. Bring lawn

chairs and blankets. 8:30 p.m. Free. www.cornelius. org/parc, PARC Weather Cancellation Hotline, 704.896.2460, ext. 290.

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THEATRE Rumors (August 2, 4-5) At a large, tastefully ap-

pointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself in the ear. With the host bleeding and his wife nowhere in sight, four couples arrive for a 10th wedding anniversary celebration. The guests trade rumors, exchange lies, and offer pathetic cover-ups. Confusion, miscommunication and chaos reign as the evening spins off wildly into the comical land of farce in this comedy from the pen of Neil Simon. For ages 12 and up. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $24. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

The Fantasticks (August 9-12) Five Cannon

School alumni return from various colleges and join current students for a four-performance only reunion. The Fantasticks is a long-running musical story about two deceptive fathers staging a mock feud in order to trick their children into forbidden love. When the plan backfires, the lovers must find their true destiny. August 9-11, 8 p.m., August 12 2 p.m. $15, $10 for senior/students/ groups. The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www. warehousepac.com.

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

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Donna Foard Knorr teaches the lost art of etiquette

Lake Norman Currents | August 2012

ine children ages 6 to 12 sit around Donna Foard Knorr’s elegantly set dining room table. The little boys just pulled out the chairs for the little girls, and no one has their elbows on the table. Sound like a dream? Hardly, it’s just another class at The Piedmont School of Etiquette. A Certified Etiquette Consultant, Knorr founded the school in November 2010. While she teaches most classes from her Concord home, she also takes it on the road. Last year she taught classes at Pine Lake Preparatory School, as well as in the Birkdale community. “I’ve always been active with the theatre and pageants and things, and this [an etiquette school] has always been in the back of my mind,” explains Knorr, who taught for Cabarrus County Schools for 42 years. Before starting the school she went through five intensive days of training at the American School of Protocol in Atlanta. “Good manners are never out of style. 56

Good manners and proper etiquette can take you anywhere and will help you feel confident in any situation,” she says. “That’s what I want these children and students to be — I want them to be confident.” Knorr teaches students as young as 3, as well as adults and families because different levels of etiquette are expected at different ages. For high school and college students, she focuses on interview skills and proper etiquette for dating and going to the prom. For smaller children, she concentrates on table manners, proper introductions, eye contact and handshakes. She also teaches children how to write thank-you notes in addition to good grooming and telephone etiquette. One of the children’s favorite lessons is how to eat a pizza correctly. “Children aren’t getting these kinds of lessons at home anymore,” explains Knorr. “It’s not the fault of the parents. It’s just because families are busy. Sometimes they don’t even have time to sit

down for an evening meal together.” Thanks to Knorr, students of all ages can learn to eat their dessert with the fork as a pusher and the spoon as the knife. (If that doesn’t make sense to you, you might want to take a class.) Regardless of whether or not you know which fork to use for what, one thing is certain, Knorr enjoys teaching the diminishing art of etiquette. “I love the people. I love the children. I love teaching these skills,” she says. “It makes you feel special to know the right thing to do, and everyone should have that chance to feel special.” LNC The Scoop The Piedmont School of Etiquette will be holding a class at the Birkdale Residence Clubhouse in Huntersville next month. You do not need to be a resident of Birkdale to attend. For more information, visit www.thepiedmontschoolofetiquette.com. www.LNCurrents.com

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