http://www.navigatethelake.com Lake Norman Navigator en jnorman@statesville.com Copyright 2008 2008-05-15T06:19:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/lnhs_student_crowned/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/lnhs_student_crowned/#When:06:19:00Z By Megan Sprague msprague@navigatethelake.com Lake Norman High School senior Laura Moses is no stranger to being in the spotlight — in her spare time, she competes in rodeo events. Last weekend, Moses traded in her rodeo gear for glitter and gowns at the first Miss Race City USA pageant. “It’s a lot different from bull riding,” she joked. “I’m not used to wearing all this make-up. I think I was more nervous to do this than get on the back of a bull.” Moses managed to get past her nerves, however, and was crowned Miss Race City at the end of the evening. “I was shocked to win, but it feels good,” she said. Watching Moses win her crown was a small but enthusiastic audience of friends and family, who gathered to watch the six contestants for Teen Princess and Miss Race City compete. Kaitlan Cook, Miss Statesville for 2008, said that the pageant — which awards a scholarship to the winner — was organized to offer more opportunities for young women. “You might be asking, ‘Why does Mooresville need a queen?’ ” Cook said. “Well, personally, being a festival queen has been a highlight in my life. Being able to travel and learn about the state has been an amazing opportunity for me. This was the inspiration for my mother and Marcia to organize this.” In the pageant’s first event — personality — the contestants took the stage in an outfit that represented one of their interests and answered a question. The first two girls, Emily Outen and Rachel Calhoun, were going for the Teen Princess title. Outen, a varsity cheerleader at North Iredell High School, answered a question about social networking Web site MySpace. “Myspace can be a good way to communicate with friends, but you need to be careful about what you put on your page,” Outen said. “Too much information could be dangerous. I personally had a friend that was stalked, but luckily the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department tracked him and put a stop to it.” Calhoun, an athletic trainer and a junior at Mooresville High School, was asked about her job working with the football and wrestling teams, Her duties included icing down injuries, cleaning up after practice and giving team members water when they needed it. Erin Rummage, a queen hopeful and junior Olympic volleyball participant; Bridget Riebe, a 24-year-old cosmetology specialist and nail technician; and Lindsey White, a dancer from Mooresville High School, were the other contestants for Miss Race City. They fielded questions on national politics and learning disabilities. After the questions round was completed, Karen Shore, the Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director, said a few words. “I’m proud to see what has been organized and pulled together,” she said of the pageant. “I hope you all come and join us (this Saturday) for Miss Race City’s first event, the Race City Festival.” Before the girls glided across the stage in swimsuits and evening gowns, the judges for Miss Race City were introduced. Amy Davidson Brookshire, a dance instructor for Tilley’s Dance Academy; Brenda Wells, the junior business manager for the Miss Mecklenburg County Scholarship Pageant; and Sandra Jordan, an EPIC international judge and a member of the Miss Statesville Scholarship Committee; made up the panel. After the last girl crossed the stage in their gown, it was time to crown the winners. The Miss Congeniality award was presented to Riebe, followed by the Photogenic award, which was given to Rummage. The Teen Princess title was given to an excited Outen, who was showered with flowers and gifts for her win. The most anticipated title, Miss Race City, was earned by contestant number six, Laura Moses. “I was anxious to compete, and now I’m really excited,” said Outen, who was glowing. “I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and I think it’ll be fun to have new opportunities and help raise money for our sponsors.“ Moses was equally as thrilled with her victory. “I’m looking forward to meeting people and touring North Carolina,” she said. “I want to see more of the state and volunteer more of my time helping people.” Moses will make an appearance for the Race City Festival at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. News 2008-05-15T06:19:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/lkn_flotilla_plans_two_boating_classes/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/lkn_flotilla_plans_two_boating_classes/#When:06:00:00Z On Thursday, May 22, at 4 p.m., Phil Jones, Flotilla Commander, will present a certificate of appreciation to North Harbor Yacht Club.  The club generously provided us with space for two safe boating classes this spring. On Saturday, May 31, members of the flotilla will hold two special safe boating classes for children of members of the Penninsula Yacht Club.  The first group will be ages 8 to 12 and will be from 9-10:30 a.m.  The second class will be for children under 5 to 7 and will run from 11 a.m. until noon.  These will be hands on training in such events as man overboard drills, how to “trim” (balance) a boat, and how to choose, fit and wear a life jacket properly.  Call 704-892-4079 for more information. Sports, Outdoors 2008-05-15T06:00:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/cannon_school_offers_summer_camps/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/cannon_school_offers_summer_camps/#When:06:00:00Z Camp Cannon offers children and their parents the solution for summer fun.  Youngsters aged 3 to 18 can experience a host of engaging humanities, arts and crafts, athletics, adventure, and day camps in a safe, secure environment between June 9 and July 25.  Charlotte, Concord, Lake Norman, Kannapolis and Salisbury families are encouraged to visit http://www.campcannon.com or call 704-721-7198 for a list of all camp offerings and to register.  Parents can customize full- or half-day programs from a vast menu of options, including overnight camp adventures. Education 2008-05-15T06:00:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/davidson_students_poem_wins_award/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/davidson_students_poem_wins_award/#When:05:57:00Z Faye VanHecke, an eighth grade student at Davidson IB Middle School (DIB), will be recognized at the national level of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2008.  Faye’s poem, titled “Vietnam Boots,” placed in the top 1 percent of all submissions in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.  Faye will be attending the national Scholastic Awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 4, 5, and 6, where she will receive the American Voices Award. Education 2008-05-15T05:57:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/red_cross_to_hold_babysitter_training/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/red_cross_to_hold_babysitter_training/#When:05:57:00Z The American Red Cross’ Babysitter’s Training course, which will be held at the Huntersville Arts and Culture Center, has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience. The class will be held Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and costs $25. Call 704-664-2500. Family 2008-05-15T05:57:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/mooresville_artist_guild_hosts_spring_artfest/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/mooresville_artist_guild_hosts_spring_artfest/#When:05:56:00Z The Mooresville Artist Guild‘s 30th annual Spring Artfest show offers the works of a variety of artists. The event is free and will be held from 1-4 p.m. through May 31. Call 704-663-6661 for more information. Entertainment 2008-05-15T05:56:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/grief_camp_planned_for_children/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/grief_camp_planned_for_children/#When:05:54:00Z Helping children deal with the loss of a loved one can be difficult. “When a loved one dies, expectedly or suddenly, the aftermath is surreal and frightening for family and friends,” said Randy Berryhill, bereavement counselor for Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. “For children, this is equally true, yet oftentimes parents think the child is ‘taking it so well.’ ” To help children deal with their feelings, Hospice is sponsoring an all-day grief camp called Rainbow Retreat. The camp, which caters to kids in grades two through five, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Troutman Elementary School. The grief camp is free to kids between the ages of 7 and 11 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The event is open to children regardless of whether the family was served by Hospice. Berryhill said too often children are left out of the grieving process. “Self-help groups are typically for adults; in fact, most human service agencies cater to adults,” he said. “Too often our youngest generation gets overlooked. Yet, they too experience the gamut of emotions of grief, and especially when it comes to grieving, no man is an island,” Berryhill said social interaction is vital in grief recovery, especially interacting with those in the same boat. That’s the reason behind the all-day camp for kids only. Child psychologist Lura McMurphy will facilitate the heart of the gathering. Hospice staff and volunteers will help lead other grief-related activities, some of which will be serious and others, fun. Registration is required. For more information call Berryhill at 704-873-4719, extension 4353. Health and Fitness 2008-05-15T05:54:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/jigging_spoons_an_effective_tool/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/jigging_spoons_an_effective_tool/#When:05:53:00Z The yo-yo action of a spoon fished vertically below the boat has tempted striped bass for decades. Deep jigging has proven to be equally effective in freshwater. Stripers, bass, white perch and catfish are lured by this technique. A little known fact is how effective jigging spoons are for catfish. Some catfish are caught incidentally while fishing for other species, but many are caught by anglers who purposely use jugging spoons to catch them. It goes without saying that some of the biggest blues and flatheads are caught while jigging. If you do not wish to use live bait, jigging spoons are an excellent choice. Many of the lake’s best fishermen use them year round. Deep jigs are easy to use with either spinning or bait casting tackle. Begin by attaching a half-ounce spoon to the line. Position it to the desired water depth. Lift and then lower the rod tip. This will cause the bait to fall to its original depth. When the jig falls, it flutters and sways in much the same way that a dying shad minnow sinks to the bottom. The dancing and darting action makes it appear lifelike. On certain days, jigging spoons will often out fish live shad and herring. A key to success with deep jigging is to maintain the feel of the lure as it falls through the water. If you can’t feel the lure dropping, you won’t feel the bite. Often the bite is so slight that if the line isn’t taut, the fish will spit the lure without the angler ever knowing he had a strike. If allowed to free fall, the jig will sink faster than most fish are willing to chase. Use the rod tip to control the descent, and keep the bait in the strike zone long enough for the fish to notice it. As a rule, the deeper the water is, the larger the jigging spoon should be. Most anglers use jigging spoons between 3/8 ounce and a full one ounce. When fish play hard to get, downsize and fish slowly. A jigging spoon and a fish finder go hand in hand. Hard core deep jiggers put baits in the water only when they see fish on the sonar screen, and they are very precise in positioning the lure. The jig is generally suspended a few feet above the lateral position of the fish. Jigging lures come in a variety of colors. Silver, white and chartreuse are popular. Some jigs include built-in rattles. More fish are caught in less time with the combination of sight and sound in one lure. Jigging spoons are compact and versatile. They can be cast long distances and retrieved at various depths and speeds. They can be skipped across the surface when stripers are chasing bait on top, or can be pulled slowly along the bottom like a soft plastic lizard. No matter how you use it, a jigging spoon is an inexpensive lure for fresh or saltwater fishing. Tips from Capt. Gus! To further entice fish, attach a shad minnow or a piece of cut bait to one of the treble hooks on a jugging spoon. Upcoming Events: “How to Throw a Cast Net and Keep Bait Alive” is a free seminar conducted by Capts. Craig Price and Gus Gustafson at Gander Mountain, Exit 36, in Mooresville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. Call 704-658-0822 for additional information. The Hot Spots of the Week: Bass fishing is good to very good, with largemouth holding close to shore and large schools of spots on drops offs and deep brush piles. Stripers continue to feed aggressively at dawn, dusk and after dark. Best areas are Reeds, Rocky and Hicks Creeks. The water level is currently 1.7’ below full pond and holding. Surface temperature is in the low 70s. Captain Gustafson is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and a Professional Fishing Guide on Lake Norman. Visit his Web site at FishingWithGus.com , e-mail him at Gus@lakenorman.com or call 704-617-6812. Sports, Outdoors 2008-05-15T05:53:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/soccer_complex_plans_slowly_moving_forward/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/soccer_complex_plans_slowly_moving_forward/#When:05:52:00Z By Megan Pillow mpillow@mooresvilletribune.com Plans for Mooresville’s proposed downtown-area soccer complex are moving forward a little slower than anticipated. At their meeting last week, town board members agreed to have Town Attorney Steve Gambill and Interim Town Manager Erskine Smith work with the Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to develop an agreement on how the multi-field soccer complex — proposed for the 23-acre historic Brawley Mansion property north of downtown — should be developed and paid for. Gambill and Smith will draft a Memorandum of Understanding and a repayment plan, which will outline the exact details. CVB officials hope to be able to put six fields on the land, but that is contingent upon purchasing six additional acres abutting the current property. Planning Director Tim Brown said the town’s planning department needs more time to study the layout of the land before committing to the proposed number of fields. “We can’t guarantee what the land can support,” he said. The CVB purchased the property, which was put up for auction because its former owner went bankrupt in February. At the time, Ron Johnson, chairman of the CVB, said he hoped that construction could begin in early April and be complete by the end of the summer. Johnson estimated the land, construction of the fields, and parking would cost between $1.2 million and $1.5 million. The financial arrangements for the complex have not been finalized, but a likely plan is for the CVB and town to share the cost of the purchase or development of the land and that in 15 years the town would take over ownership of the property. Officials said the project will not use recreation bond money, which is earmarked for several proposed town parks. Another condition of the project is that the 1902-era Brawley Mansion will be kept intact. The Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission is exploring landmark designation status for the mansion. Johnson said that the project is making progress. “We’re doing everything we need to do to make an informed decision,” he said. News 2008-05-15T05:52:00-05:00 http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/can_you_spot_the_worst/ http://www.navigatethelake.com/index.php/site/can_you_spot_the_worst/#When:05:51:00Z How well do you think you classify foods as healthy or not? And, if you know that a certain food is unhealthy, do you know just how much? Recently, Men’s Health magazine highlighted the worst foods in America. Here is a rundown of some of the items they deemed “worst” foods with a few nutritional tips, too. 1. Worst food in America — Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing (coming in at just shy of 3,000 calories, and a total of 182 grams of fat and 240 grams carbs). Next time, consider just doing a salad as your pre-dinner food choice! 2. Worst Starter — Chili’s Awesome Blossom (2,710 calories, 203 grams fat, 194 grams carbs, 6,360 mg sodium.) Not that you would order one just for yourself, but even shared between four people is a meal’s worth of calories and most of your fat for the day. 3. Worst Breakfast — Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes. Need I say more? 4. Worst salad — On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef (1,450 calories, 102 grams fat, 78 grams carbs, 2410mg sodium). Don’t forget — not all salads are healthy. When you get taco salads, opt for no taco shell or dressing.  Choose a reasonable amount of guacamole or sour cream as your topping instead of dressing. And, chicken or fish tacos would be healthier than beef most of the time. 5. Worst sandwich — Quiznos large classic Italian (1510 calories, 82 grams fat, 106 grams carbs, 3750 mg sodium). No one needs that big of a sandwich. 6. Worst Kids Meal — Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni ’n’ Cheese (According to the Web site: 1,200 calories, 62 grams of fat, 108 grams carbs, 3440 mg sodium).  Your child might be better off ordering something off the adult menu. 7. Worst fast food chicken meal — Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald’s (five pieces) with ranch sauce (According to McDonald’s Web site: 870 calories, 61 grams fat, 3.5 grams trans fat, 44 grams carbs). Go for the grilled sandwich or snack wrap instead. If you really want nuggets, opt for the six-piece chicken nuggets with honey sauce which comes in at 300 calories, 15 grams fat, 1.5 grams trans fat, 15 grams carbs and 670 mg sodium. 8. Worst Mexican entrée — Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito (1,179 calories, 47 grams fat, 125 grams carbs, 2656 mg sodium). Opt for a bowl (minus the burrito shell) and watch the portion and toppings. Remember that healthy portions throughout the day on a 2,000-calorie diet range from 225-325 grams carbs per day, 50-175 grams protein and 56-78 grams fat. Health and Fitness 2008-05-15T05:51:00-05:00