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HIGH NOTE Davidson College music ensembles take their talents abroad

Cheers to that! What’s brewing in the lake’s beer scene in 2015

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Trump Redux: A look inside the exclusive Mooresville golf club two years later

Talk of the Town A Few Suggestions to Start Out the New Year

James D. Stillman

I thought for our first article of 2015 we would discuss a few things that I think everyone should do to start out the New Year. I’m sure there’s more our readers could come up with, but these are some of the things we focus on each year.

GOALS: Review your overall situation to make sure that your goals and objectives have not changed. What if you don’t have goals? Very simple: set some! Most successful folks will tell you that they have specific written goals. Yes, this might take a little time and thought, but it’s well worth it. You always need to know your destination in order to plot a course to get there. BENEFICIARY CHANGES: Has one of your loved ones passed on? Have you been recently divorced? Have you changed your mind as to whom you want to leave your legacy to? IRAs & 401(k)s are often not updated to reflect proper beneficiaries after a divorce or other relevant life events. Updating your Will is not enough! Things like life insurance, annuities, IRAs, and Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts will supersede your Will and bypass probate. Accounts with specific beneficiary designations will be disbursed according to those designations, whether it lines up with your Will or not. So, it needs to be correct! LEGAL DOCUMENTS: See above, but also think about any documents that involve trusts, powers of attorney, etc. If someone has passed away or you’ve changed your mind on who you want to handle your estate, then you likely need to update your documents. LIFE INSURANCE: One of the biggest mistakes people make is not reviewing and updating their life insurance programs. Make sure cash values are performing like you expected. Do you have multiple policies? We’ve had many cases where we’ve been able to combine policies to get more death benefit and in some cases eliminate premium! How is that possible? Life insurance premiums have dropped drastically over the years because folks are living longer and longer. If you’re insurable, don’t miss

out on this one! It’s a big mistake. As taxes continue to rise, life insurance planning will become more and more important. PORTFOLIO RE-BALANCING: Is your portfolio doing what it’s supposed to? Hey, you’re another year older, so do you think maybe it’s wise to get a little safer? The stock market has been in one heck of a bull run since 2009, but how long will it last? History tells us it’s run its course, but who knows? Like Clint Eastwood said in Dirty Harry, “DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?” My advice is this - don’t get greedy. Don’t be afraid to take some profits, count your blessings, and get safer as you get older! In retirement, please think safety first, and income planning strategies second. Chasing growth can be dangerous! BONDS: For those of you that have bond portfolios, take note. We are without question in a “bond bubble” unlike any we’ve ever seen. What this means is that bond prices are high because interest rates are low. Interest rates have nowhere to go but up. When that happens bond prices will fall, period. Yes, as long as the bond company is solvent they will continue to pay the dividend, but the value of your bond portfolio could plummet. So if you think about it, for most folks, holding onto a bond portfolio almost guarantees a loss in value. If possible, consider selling your bond portfolio at these high prices, and repositioning those assets into other strategies that can give you safety, and the same or better income. Doesn’t that sound like a wise thing to consider? As always, anyone that would like a free consultation, portfolio review, or any of our free reports, just shoot us an email or give us a call. Until next month,

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Contents — January 2015 —

12 EDITOR’S NOTE 14 LAKEVIEW

28 If something is terrifying and amazing, you should pursue it.”

Get a preview of exclusive content on our website and blogs this month

17 LAKEFRONT 17

— Julia Landauer, 23, on her goal of becoming a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver (page 30).

Healthy Delivery Find out how to get vegan and gluten-free food right at your doorstep

Making Changes Learn how to go from fit to fab, and the best tips on keeping resolutions

Social Scene The latest happenings from a book launch to tournaments

26 Calendar The top five healthy living events this month

28 FEATURES 28

Sharing Inspiration Speaker and consultant Debra EngelhardtNash shares her inspiring story

A Winning Attitude Julia Landauer is making strides for women in racing

Small Town Getaway Series Enjoy a respite in Travelers Rest

39 SPECIAL SECTION 39

Best of the Lake Take a look at the winners of the Homebuilder’s Association’s annual awards

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Cheers to That The brewery business is booming in Lake Norman

Trump Redux A revisit to the exclusive Trump National Charlotte

Hitting the High Notes Two Davidson College music ensembles take their show to the seas

Winners of the Best of the Lake Design Competition, page 39 January 2015

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Best of Both Worlds A Tennessee resort offers indoor waterparks and a winter escape

74 Business Update 80 Snapshot

On the cover

Davidson College music ensembles take their talents abroad

Cheers to that! What’s brewing in the lake’s beer scene in 2015

Julia Landauer talks life in the driver’s seat

Trump Redux: A look inside the exclusive Mooresville golf club two years later

Tara Villa Keith, Bill Lawing, and Amanda Preston all of Davidson College’s Music Department in Tyler-Tallman Hall. Photo by LunahZon Photography

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Editor’s Note

As the winter chill sets in this season, we put together an issue full of stories that warm the heart. While this is our annual wellness issue, we took a different direction on that topic. Instead of covering the latest diet trends or fad workouts, we decided to focus on a few inspirational people in hopes that their stories may help motivate you to accomplish all you would like to in the New Year.

First up we have Debra Engelhardt-Nash, a successful consultant and speaker, the winner of

several awards in the past year including being named one of the top 25 women in dentistry, and someone who had to overcome monumental setbacks on her road to success. Read about how she persevered on page 28. We also talked with Julia Landauer, a racecar driver making strides for women in her industry. Though young, she’s had a lifetime of experience that helped her get to

My hope is that these stories will give you the inspiration to start 2015 on the right foot and with a clean slate.

where she is today. Learn all about her on page 30. Both of these great women also have TED Talks you’ll want to watch. There are also some exciting things coming to the lake in the beginning of 2015. With the brewery boom in our area, it should be of no surprise that this trend extends to the lake. At the end of 2014, two new breweries opened, Primal Brewing and Bayne Brewing. To learn all about how this industry came to be a staple at Lake Norman, check out Sam Perkins’ story on page 57. Also in January, Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble take their sound international for the first time. The group has a longstanding tradition of touring over the winter break, but this year they’re taking a cruise ship and heading to the Mexican Riviera, with shows along the way. Read about them in Michael Solender’s story on page 64. My hope is that these stories will give you the inspireation to start 2015 on the right foot and with a clean slate—I know they inspired me. And a little inspiration goes a long way.

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A Healthy Change Karen Barber, physical therapist and director of oncology rehabilitation at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Newman, Ga., shares with our readers her eight tips for being active and eating healthy in 2015. Through her work with cancer patients, Barber says her work has proven that a commitment to exercise and nutrition does not have to be complicated. Go to our website for her full list of easy-to-follow instructions for a healthier you.

Get Fit Chances are you’ve set a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym more often. Well if so, we’ve made a list of the best workout tunes to keep you motivated. Check out our workout playlist on Spotify that can be found at bit.do/GetFit. —Temily Wardlaw

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An oft-heard hurdle for busy people to get to the gym is finding the time between work, kids, errands, and anything else that comes up during the day. Lindsey Regan Thorne, the brains behind Be Pretty and a makeup and hair artist to the ladies of the Carolinas (and wherever else she’s needed), shares her musthaves and how to use them to go from the gym back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life flawlessly.

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HOW SHOULD WE SET GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR? I’m a big fan of starting with a clear vision for the year. Once I get a picture in my head (or on paper or Pinterest, if you are the vision board type), I like start to break down the vision into small, actionable steps. It’s better to have lots of simple, realistic goals than a couple of big crazy ones. “I will fill in the graduate school application by February 1” is easier to follow up on than “I will get my Ph.D. someday.” ANY RESOLUTIONS TO AVOID? Positives are easier to embrace than negatives. Rather than saying “I will not eat chips as a snack,” say “I will have a glass of water or carrots and hummus, or apples and peanut butter as a snack if I’m hungry.” Also, don’t make resolutions that involve other people or things outside your control: I resolve to get a raise, get married, or have a baby are tricky as they involve outside factors. IN WHAT WAYS CAN A SEEMINGLY UNATTAINABLE VISION BECOME ATTAINABLE? Part of the nice thing about New Year’s resolutions is that a lot of people make them. There are lots of others in your shoes (misery loves company!) and lot of people willing to cheer you on. Take advantage of the support that’s available and recruit your own pep squad. “Engage the Fox” is available at amazon.com and BN.com

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From left, CJ Bostrom, designer of Erin Grey Couture as seen on the book’s cover; Cheryl King, cover jewelry and veil design; Dréa Cunningham, cover photographer; Amy Morrison (Erin Grey Couture); and Heather Ison (Erin Grey Couture).

On. Nov. 20, Carolina Bride magazine celebrated another year of successful issues, as well as the launch of the book, “Carolina Bride: Inspired Design for a Bespoke Affair.” The event was held at The Pearl Wedding & Event Center, and included a guest list featuring vendors and sponsors of the issues and book. Here, this group raises a toast to the book’s release, and with good reason!

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Carolina Bride Magazine’s Book Launch This magazine’s sister publication, Carolina Bride magazine, celebrated another great year, as well as the launch of their new book, “Carolina Bride: Inspired Design for a Bespoke Affair,” at The Pearl Wedding & Event Center in Cornelius on Nov. 20. More than 150 guests attended the event, which included book signings by authors, Cristina Wilson and Drew Humphries. Sponsors included Armin’s Catering, The Pearl Wedding & Event Center, Dréa Cunningham, Photo Artist, Split Second Sound, Chelish Moore Flowers, and Cake Expressions by Lisa. “It was such a treat gathering so many friends and colleagues in one room,” says Carolina Bride editor and book author Wilson. “We’re so proud of the book and can’t wait to share it with brides and the event community.” For more information on the book, visit www. carolinabridebook.com.

Authors Cristina Wilson and Drew Humphries.

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Makeup and hair artists Ana Cadena and Victoria Aviles.

Book contributors Amy Craparo, David Klingel, Ivy Robinson, and Deb Hall.

For the 11th year in a row, the Lake Norman Homebuilders Association honored winners of the Best of the Lake Design Competition with their annual gala held at the Northstone Country Club in Huntersville on Nov. 7. The competition honored builders, remodelers, interior designers, home stagers, landscape designers, home designers, and architects for projects completed between January 2012 and August 2014. A panel of judges from various areas of construction including interior design professionals, chose the best in a variety of categories including: Marketing Project, Internet Presence, Residential Interior Design, Residential Interior Staging, Landscaping, Outdoor Living Project, Kitchen Remodeling Project, Bath Remodeling Project, Home Renovation, New Home Construction, Special Projects, and Best of Show. See page 39 for a look at the winners.

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Carolina Raptor Center’s GoWILD! Party and Benefit Auction On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Carolina Raptor Center hosted their annual GoWILD! Party and Benefit Auction, sponsored by several local businesses, including MSC Industrial Supply Co. The family friendly event included a live and silent auction, live music from Charlotte breakout band GalFriday, local food trucks, and beer from D9 Brewery. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Raptor Center’s mission-related initiatives, including education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors.

First Annual Brody Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament Eighty-one golfers and 20 volunteers took part in the First Annual Brody Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament at Lakewood Golf Club in Statesville on Oct. 25. The Brody Thompson Foundation was started to memorialize Brody Thompson, a two and a half year old from Mooresville, who passed away from a tragic accident in June 2014. Sponsors for the tournament included: Will and Liz Power (2014 Indy Champion and his wife), NASCAR Technical Institute, friends and neighbors of Gabriel Estates, Jay and Brenda Sisson, and Brody’s grandparents, Mike and Nancy Simpson and Gloria Jean Thompson.

Golfers tried their skills to win big during the $10,000 Putting Challenge.

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Monkee’s of Lake Norman’s Frye Trunk Show and Shop & Sip Event

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Fashion and philanthropy are not mutually exclusive, especially at Monkee’s of Lake Norman. Store owner Sandy Bowers says giving back and encouraging others to do so is a priority in both her business and personal life. Using Monkee’s clothing, shoes, and accessories as a way to grab shoppers’ attention, Bowers and her team have made quite an impact for local nonprofits through matching donations, clothing drives, and shopping-based donation incentives. The store hosted a Frye trunk show and a ticketed shop and sip event on Oct. 3 for supporters of A Giving Spirit Foundation, a Davidson-based nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to mothers in the greater Charlotte area who are suffering from a debilitating disease or other unforeseen health challenges. More than $4,500 was raised by Monkee’s for AGSF.

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37th Annual Barefoot Tournament: The

Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge is one of the longest running and most unique barefoot tournaments in the world. The USA Water Ski (USAWS) sanctioned event features barefoot and towed water sports combining starts, tricks, and endurance skills in one single ride with contestants enduring water and air temperatures usually near-freezing. New Year’s Day, 12-4 p.m. $30 USAWS members , $40 non-USAWS members. Lake Norman Marina, 6965 NC Hwy. 150 East, Sherrills Ford. For additional information, please contact Justin Landers at 704-572-9174 or landersjl@earthlink.net. www.carolinashowski.com.

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your kids are getting restless over the long holiday break, sign them up for a day of fun out of the house. Children ages 5-14 (who will be in Kindergarten-8th grade for the 2014-2015 school year) will be provided with a fun, safe, productive environment on teacher workdays at one of two locations in the Lake Norman area. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Participants should bring lunch and a snack will be provided. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at War Memorial Center, 220 N. Maple St., Mooresville. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Selma Burke Center, 781 Agape Drive, Mooresville. $10-$20 (depending on location and if child needs late pickup). 704-663-2670. Register at www. mooresvillerecreation.org.

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17th Annual RRRC Polar Bear Metric Century: Join hundreds of

cyclists at the Rocky River Road Club’s annual fundraising event to help support the Ada Jenkins Community Center, Trips for Kids, The Spokes Group, and other local organizations. There will be 50K and 100K race options and free water bottles for the first 300 registrants. 8:30 a.m. registration opens, 10 a.m. race begins at Ingersoll Rand, 800 Beaty St., Davidson. $25 pre-registration, $30, race day registration, minors ride free with parent or adult chaperone. For registration information, visit www.rockyriverroadclub.org.

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First Footin’ 5-Miler Trail Race and Walk: Start 2015 off right with a five-mile run through Rural Hill, one of Mecklenburg County’s most historic properties, which dates back to 1765. The annual event also features a walk and traditional celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Year’s. The trail run features plenty of challenges, including various terrains, hills, roots, rocks, and more, winding its way around the 265-acre nature preserve and farm. The vigorous walk will follow the farm’s 2.25-mile trail, historic sites, with stops along the way to discuss history and folklore. Please bring items for the luncheon, which will follow the run/walk (visit website for details). All proceeds from the race will benefit the educational mission of Historic Rural Hill. 8:30 a.m. packet pickup, 10 a.m. trail run, 11 a.m. walk, 12 p.m. Stone Soup Blessing, gathering, and awards at the Rural Retreat Cabin Site. $25 trail run (registration required), free for walk (all participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to be donated to needy families). Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. 704-875-3113. www.ruralhill.net.

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A Way With Words Local consultant Debra Engelhardt-Nash shares how her tumultuous life never slowed her down. by LAUREN BLAKE â&#x20AC;˘ photos by JUSTIN SMITH

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“Debbie: you will never get picked out of a crowd because of your looks so you need to develop your personality.” These so-called words of wisdom, however unpleasant, stuck to one little girl like a brand on a calf; their practicality and permanence clung to her and carried her through a slew of hardships that most never experience in a lifetime. “I’ll never forget that my mother told me that,” says Debra Engelhardt-Nash, 62, who is a successful consultant and speaker. In 2013, Nash had the opportunity to participate as a speaker at TED Talks, a global initiative to spread intellectual ideas that began as a singular event in 1984 and grew to include annual conferences. “I titled it ‘Mama didn’t lie.’ My personality has carried me through a lot of extraordinary experiences. Situations I had to learn to endure that looks wouldn’t have contributed to one iota.” For Nash, “a lot of extraordinary experiences” runs the gamut from childhood, when she and her mother were homeless and living out of a car, to adulthood, when she recovered fully from brain tumor surgery and regained the ability to walk without a cane, contrary to what doctors had believed. Mama’s truths instilled her with the resiliency to bounce back from whatever challenges life threw her way. “When we were homeless, living in the car—plugging the toaster oven into electrical outlets in gas station restrooms so we could make dinner—I was trained to take risks and learned to be resourceful,” says Nash. “My personality was my survival. I was all I had.” But she did more than merely survive. In 2014, Nash was named one of the “The Top 25 Women in Dentistry,” amongst other extraordinary dentists, lab technicians, and researchers and educators recognized by Dental Products Report. In addition, she is the recipient of the 2015 Gordon Christensen Award, which acknowledges top lecturers in the dental industry. For Nash, it wasn’t an easy road to success. As a teenager, she declared herself a runaway and entered a foster program. She eventually became emancipated and put herself through college, earning a degree in education with a vision of becoming a drama teacher. But life had something else in store for her. Ironically enough, the little girl who would “never

be picked out of a crowd” was in fact selected from an audience, a pivotal turning point that would change her life’s course for the better. “I was recruited out of an audience by a consulting firm to become one of their consultants,” she says. “I first worked out of their office in California and then started my own consulting company in 1985.” Though her mother’s words of wisdom turned out to be technically untrue, Nash looks back with gratitude on the advice she was given and the hardships she faced, crediting it for serving “as a great survival guide for being a consultant.” Such survival tactics have shaped her into the successful consultant she is today, giving her the ability to teach communication and customer service skills in a way that ignites a new perspective and greatly influences any audience. Though she has years of experience consulting for an array of industries from medical to retail, she currently focuses predominantly on the dental industry. Today, she runs her consulting business from Huntersville, where she also happens to manage her husband’s cosmetic dentistry practice; and— throughout it all—she still finds the time to travel around the world for speaking engagements. Whether she’s teaching a course on the art of customer service or giving a speech at a convention for the American Dental Association, her passion lies in empowering businesses and individuals to reignite their desire to thrive professionally. Looking back on her life, Nash says she feels incredibly fortunate. “When you have significant emotional occurrences that happen in your life, they do shape you, they absolutely shape you and it can either devastate you or you can make decisions about what you’re going to do with your emotions,” says Nash. “I’ve always had to learn that I’m in control of my emotions and what I’m going to do with what is dealt to me. I can’t control what happens to me, but I can control how I react to it.” Nash’s hardships molded her into an effective speaker—one that actively engages an audience in a way that is relatable and inspiring. Like the mark that was left on her as a little girl, she leaves an audience with a lasting impression that inspires and warrants change in an unforgettable way. www.debraengelhardtnash.com LNM

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Whether on the track, competing in Survivor, excelling at an Ivy League University, or running at the park, Julia Landauer gears up for the win. by CRYSTAL O’GORMAN • photos by JUSTIN DRISCOLL

Julia Landauer walks into Waterbean Coffee on Jetton Road in Cornelius. Her appearance doesn’t demand attention. A brown-haired, blue-eyed beauty, for sure, but not flauntingly so. She arrives dressed in light brown corduroy jeans, a dark gray sweater, and old converse sneakers. It’s not her good looks that turn heads as she walks in the coffee house—or on to the racetrack, for that matter. It’s in the way she walks: An assertive step, brisk but evenly measured, a piercing look, and an unwavering presence packaged with a serene smile. She’s got swagger. Landauer, 23, who resides at Marina Shores in Cornelius, admits she hasn’t always been so self-assertive. She says she’s forever indebted to her former World Karting Championship Coach Glenn Butler for teaching her a valuable lesson in self-confidence.

A Lesson in Believing The 13-year racing veteran took to the wheel early on, like she was born in the driver’s seat, racing go-karts along with her younger siblings Emma and Aidan from 10 years old at Oakland Valley Race Park in Cudderbackville, N.Y. Her coach, 49-year-old Glenn Butler of Toronto, Canada said her technical skills weren’t the problem, it was the way she carried herself. “She was very timid at a young age. Her competitors didn’t even notice her.” One day, while coaching her at a qualifying match in Florida, Butler pulled her aside and talked to her about her presence. “Do you see how they (competitors) walk by you without even noticing you’re there? Let them know that you are a force to be reckoned with—stand tall and show them who you really are.” Moving forward, Landauer says, his advice stuck and has helped her tackle other difficult situations, on and off the track.

Trailblazer for Women In 2006, Julia added formula car racing to her schedule, competing dually in

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Landauer’s racecar at 860 Motorsports in Mooresville.

Racing History • Go-Karts, 2004-2006 • Skip Barber Racing Series, Formula Car, 2006 • Team KMA Racing, Formula BMW USA, 2007 • Bob East Racing, USAC Ford Focus Midgets, 2008 • Bill McAnally Racing, NASCAR Late Model Stock Car, 2009 • Sellers Racing, NASCAR Late Model Stock Car, 20102011 • Dan Snyder Racing, US Legend Car, 2012 • Jimmie Walker Racing and 860 Motorsports, US Legend Car, 2013 • 860 Motorsports, US Legend Car, 2014

the Skip Barber Racing Series and the World Karting Association. At age 13, not only was she dealing with the middle school blues, but she was also forced to face another challenge. “Being one of the only females in a maledominated sport, there were times when I definitely felt left out, especially with the camaraderie among the guys,” she says. “Unfortunately, it still happens. I know I don’t want special treatment…Women just want the same opportunities and respect.” Respect was earned and Landauer became the first woman to win the Skip Barber Racing Series at 14 years old, after 31 years of series competition.

Winning Workout • Running outside 3 miles per day for 3 to 4 days per week. • Strength training 30 to 45 minutes per day, six days per week, concentrating on her arms, chest, neck, back, and core. Here are some examples of exercise that help Landauer maintain muscle strength while racing: • For neck exercises, Julia lies on a bench with her head and neck off the edge and lifts it. Several sets of 10 to 15 reps, depending on strength. • Squats that advance into shoulder presses, 1 to 2 sets at 10 to 15 reps. • Barbell weight and hold/turn it like I’m steering a car, 30 to 60 seconds. • Planks, 3 times for 1 to 2 minutes. • Horizontal chest press, 1 to 2 sets 15 reps.

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Pushing Her Limits

Staying Grounded

If anything, her career in racing only propelled her love of extreme competition. So it’s no surprise that Landauer enthusiastically accepted CBS’ offer to appear as a contest on Survivor’s 26th installment, Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites. At 21 years old, nationwide viewers watched as she made it almost halfway through the season before getting casted off in April last year. “I have a love/hate relationship with Survivor… I loved the physical exertion, but it was emotionally exhausting dealing with outrageous interactions between cast members.” Given the opportunity, she says she would leap across platforms in the Philippines again. “Survivor taught me that I can hurt and keep going.”

Landauer says when she’s not on the track, she likes to be on-foot, running and taking in nature’s beauty. Three to four afternoons a week she runs trails at Cornelius’ Jetton Park. Her father, Steve Landauer, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J. says he encouraged his kids to run for exercise and stress relief from an early age. “I had all three of our kids get exercise by having them run around our farm, starting with 1/2 mile at age 6, and steadily adding distances, so by age 12, they were running 8-minute miles for 3 miles. “ Landauer says her father is the reason race fans may catch her sprinting between garages before a race. “It helps me get rid of anxiety and focus on the race.”

More than a Driver

Finishing Lap

Pursuing an education was important to Landauer. After graduating with honors from Stuyvesant High School in New York City, she decided to let racing take the “side” seat by competing only part-time in NASCAR’s Late Model/Whelen Series and the U.S. Legend Car Series to attend Stanford University. She just completed her Bachelor’s in Science degree, concentrating on Science, Technology and Society this spring. Landauer says she loved to find a way to professionally fuse her love of racing with technology that connects drivers more directly with their fans.

Landauer’s life has been in the fast lane for as long as she can remember and she doesn’t plan on slowing down now. She’s entering her third year in the U.S. Legend Car Racing Series and her second year with Coach CJ D’Addario, Jr. and 860 Motorsports of Mooresville. Her goal is to become a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, but with only 43 drivers in the series, she says making the cut will be the ultimate challenge. She looks forward, sitting up straight, shoulders erect, and head held high, she says, “If something is terrifying and amazing, you should pursue it.” www.860racing. com, www.julialandauer.com LNM

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Long known as a respite for weary drovers and early settlers in the 1800s, the town of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, served as the perfect stop between travelers and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thanks to revitalization efforts that began in 2006 along with the development of the Swamprabbit Trail, a rail bed turned trail connecting the city of Greenville and Travelers Rest, or “TR” as it is affectionately abbreviated, is burgeoning with new forms of respite—luxury accommodations, outdoor adventures along the Reedy River, and a growing list of dining options. Plan a weekend to the upcountry. Travelers Rest is just a scenic two hours southwest of Charlotte.

Sunrift Adventures 1 Center St.: Grab your gear for the many adventures awaiting you in Travelers Rest at this downtown outfitter. Sunrift will help you hop on the Swamprabbit Trail by bike or grab fishing gear and a canoe for a day on the river. www.sunrift.com

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Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse 2 S. Main St.: Brad and Kristen Hartman wanted to share their philosophy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;together is betterâ&#x20AC;? with the growing community in Travelers Rest. The husband and wife team embarked on a Kickstarter campaign to open their Main Street coffee shop and creperie this past summer. Find artisan crepes, both sweet and savory, made with hand-ground flour along with craft coffee beverages for the perfect start to your day in TR. www.tandemcc.com

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Trailblazer Park 235 Wilhelm Winter St.: Listen to live music with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Amphitheater at Trailblazer Park. A relatively new performing arts venue, Trailblazer Park is also host to the Travelers Rest Farmers Market in the warmer months through October. Find local produce, meats, baked goods, jams and jellies, cut flowers, and more. www.trailblazerpark.com

13 S. Main St.: Sisters Joyce and Nancy McCarrell grew up in Travelers Rest enjoying the simple pleasures of small town life. After venturing out into the world, the sisters made a collective decision to return to their hometown to build community. Inside Williams Hardware store, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a sweet, southern cafe and local gift shop. www.cafeatwilliamshardware.com

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Design Competition The Lake Norman area is home to many beautiful houses and living spaces, and annually the Lake Norman Homebuilders Association celebrates the best of the best. For the 11th year in a row, the LNHBA honored winners of the Best of the Lake Design Competition with their annual gala held at the Northstone Country Club in Huntersville on Nov. 7. The competition honored builders, remodelers, interior designers, home stagers, landscape designers, home designers, and architects for projects completed between January 2012 and August 2014. Take a look at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best of the Lake winners.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best of Show Winner: Advanced Renovations The judges chose this project because they said it was the most amazing transformation. The owners were looking to create a transitional kitchen with a more spacious feel. This new area had to have a modern look, handle the young family’s daily routine, and also be capable of entertaining guests. There was a challenge of incorporating the existing breakfast room and fireplace into the new kitchen design. This new floor plan incorporates the kitchen, keeping room, pantry, side entry, and bar as a brighter and more modern space for the family.

Best Special Project Winner: Chad Goodin Signature Homes The client wanted to turn a closed daycare center into a state of the art dog training facility with a “grass like” environment that allows trainers to work with dogs in a realistic situation without causing harm, hardship to the trainer, dog or continual maintenance of such a large quantity traditional grass. Designers installed an indoor training facility, complete with removable fencing, rubber matting and trench drains allowing for easy clean-up.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best New Home Construction - $1,000,000 Winner: Kingswood Homes The Stoner Residence is a wonderful Pennsylvania Barn House style that was constructed to give the client a clean, neat, and relaxed atmosphere. The client wanted a clean, timeless, yet classic home that was based on Buck County, Penn. architecture. The home has white, crisp paneling that resonates through the home and has details that you would find in a classic Nantucket home. In essence, this home is designed to appear as if it has existed for 100 years.

Best New Home Construction - Single Family Detached $750,000 - $999,000 Winner: Plattner Custom Builders This custom home was built in downtown Davidson. This two story home with a full basement has an office for the family owned business, master suite with spa-like bathroom, and well-equipped laundry room connected through the master closet. Upstairs is dedicated to the kids and hosts a TV/game loft for sharing with a bedroom for each child. Additionally, there is a family basketball court behind the garage, hidden from the front and bordered by natural boulders.

Best New Home ConstructionSingle Family Detached $750,000 - $999,000- Honorable Mention Winner: Lorenz Custom Builders The Client for this project had a very specific vision for what she wanted for the interior and exterior look of this house. For the exterior, the client really like the look of reclaimed brick, but did not like the colors in several samples. The final look was accomplished using 5 different brick colors, each with a different percentage within the mix. For the interior, the main challenges were the flooring choices for the main living areas. In order to carry the look of the brick to the inside, a thin brick was used in the mudroom area on the floor.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best New Home Construction $500,000 - $749,000 Winners: Strom Construction, Inc., Pippin Home Designs, and PTI Designs This project was designed for clients who owned a vacation property on the lake for 15 years, with an existing house and pool on site. The home had to be taken down to transform the site. A multi-level home was created with a walk-out basement, and the garage on the main floor for easy access into the house. In order to design the home in a position that angled towards the right rear corner of the property, overlooking the pool and the best views of the lake, the Entry Porch and Foyer were positioned at angle that more closely faced the street, with the rest of the house on the angle to the views. Varying ceiling treatments were incorporated to add character inside the home.

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Best New Home Construction - $350,000 - $499,000 Winner: Lakemist Homes The “Southport” plan was contracted to be built in a small community on approximately a one acre lot. The goal was to create a niche product that met the challenges of today’s economy and still offer the buyer the custom qualities desired in an upscale home. The design is a Craftsman style with an open floor plan that allows for personal interaction between the kitchen and the great room. The home sits on a beautiful wooded lot and was finished with sod and landscaping along with a full coverage irrigation system. An inviting front porch has ample room for rockers to pass the day as it overlooks the quiet serenity in front.

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The Woodhall is a new construction true craftsman style single family home with 1892 heated square feet, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a loft area. This ideal open floor plan includes a master down or enjoy the view of the master on the second floor that leads to the second story front porch. The ceiling of the front porch features painted bead board that is historically correct. This home has many things to offer, whether you’re a first time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this will be a place you can relax, make memories and be happy to call home.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best Remodeling ProjectExisting Home - $276,000 $500,000 Winner: Andrew Roby The owners approached their new project with the thought that it should be a quiet addition, have an appropriate scale, and use the same architectural language as the existing home - an Adam Style Farmhouse. Andrew Roby Construction used reclaimed heart pine floors and original materials stored by the owners from previous renovations. Not only did the owner have reclaimed antique wood paneling for the family room, they had existing interior doors and hardware to be used. The result of this renovation is open living spaces modern life requires with historically thoughtful design.

Best Remodeling Project-Existing Home - $176,000 - $275,000 Winner: Andrew Roby Andrew Roby Construction’s first challenge was to match the unusual sand face brick and to blend all of the exterior materials to create a seamless addition. The new cabinetry was designed to make the work areas in the kitchen function more smoothly and drastically increase the amount of refrigeration with two refrigerators and a full height wine cooler. Pantry and desk areas were redesigned to resemble a piece of modern furniture rather than a traditional kitchen element. Dramatic styling was used to create a more inviting and less conventional kitchen. Existing materials were matched perfectly to create a seamless, properly scaled enhancement to this classic Georgian home.

Best Remodeling Project-Existing Home - $76,000 - $175,000 Winner: Andrew Roby Andrew Roby Contractors found solutions to the client’s needs and desires with quality execution. The width of the existing kitchen was reduced to create the desired butler’s pantry as well as space for the relocated utility room and larger pantry. 150 square feet was added to the rear of the house to create space for the new kitchen as well as a new screened porch with a direct connection to the kitchen while preserving views to the backyard. Unique interior details that required careful coordination by the contractor included installation of the 200+ pound steel range backsplash prior to any other finishes. These details required the installation of finishes to be sequenced differently than many other projects and required the contractor to carefully plan and execute the installation of finished materials.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best Remodeling Project-Bath More than $50,000 Winner: Rion Homes This cramped 8x10 master bath was in need of a makeover. The challenge for Rion Homes was fitting all the features into 80 square feet, and still have an open feel to the bathroom. Wood, glass, tile, and chrome come together in this essentially yin and yang bath; the two sides of the room though contrasting, are complimentary and interconnected. The anchor piece of the room is the custom built vanity carefully constructed of quarter sawn oak and stained richly to enhance the fabulous grain and flecks in the oak.

Best Remodeling Project-Kitchen – More than $100,000 Winner: Advanced Renovations The existing kitchen in this 1960’s home was outdated, dark, and had no room for seating. The owner and Advanced Renovations worked tirelessly in the preconstruction phase of this project to eliminate as many pitfalls and surprises as possible. Extensive demolition of the interior space was required to accommodate the larger, open floor plan. This new open floor plan now incorporates the kitchen, keeping room, pantry, side entry, and bar as a brighter and more modern space for the family to enjoy their time together. The owners were extremely happy with the result and now spend a great deal of time together in their new space.

Best Remodeling Project-Kitchen $50,000 - $100,000 Winner: International Kitchen & Bath The design challenge for International Kitchen & Bath was to make better use of the existing space without major construction to alter the building footprint. The solutions to these challenges were accomplished by changing the breakfast nook to a casual sitting area. The doorway headers were raised to make the whole room appear higher and larger, and airy shelving on both sides of the windows made the room feel more open and let more light into the kitchen. The owners felt the loss of some storage space was a good alternative to “open” the space as much as possible. Updating the appliances, island area, and using flip-up doors rounded out the remodel to make the kitchen more functional and larger without moving walls, doors or windows.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best Remodeling ProjectKitchen - Less than $50,000 Winners: International Kitchen & Bath and Sutton Place Interior Design This home was purchased by a family of seven that relocated from Oregon to North Carolina. The kitchen had to meet the needs of a busy family, not only for meal preparation, but to serve as the heart of the home. Keeping the client’s personal style in mind, the designers created a kitchen with a Tuscan influence. By listening to the clients’ needs and taste and working as a collaborative team, a very dated and styleconfused kitchen became a highly functional and updated room, creating a space for this new Lake Norman family to feel right at home.

Best Outdoor Living Project- $51,000 - $100,000 Winner: Metro Greenscape This project was a renovation of an existing outdoor living space. Metro Greenscape worked with the client with attention to every detail, down to the placement of the plants before installation. The existing deck was replaced with a Trex wood product with an aluminum reveal railing. The brick pillars for the fence had to sit at the exact angle from the home to create a perfect rectangle for the back yard. In the end, the project was completed within the time frame and every detail completed to the client’s satisfaction.

Best Outdoor Living Project – More than $100,000 Winner: Advanced Renovations The owners of this beautiful 1940’s home wanted to take advantage of the favorable southern climate and create an outdoor space that would feel like an extension of the home’s interior. Since the home is located in a historic district, Advanced Renovations had to give special care to ensure that all new architectural details conformed with the existing structure. This project is a true example of the “design-build” process. From beginning to end the owners were in constant communication with Advanced Renovations and worked together to resolve any design or construction issues. The owners were very pleased with the entire process, and the finished product exceeded their expectations.

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Best of the Lake Design Competition Award Winners Best Outdoor Living Project Less than $50,000 Winner: Rion Homes This was a collaborative and creative project involving Rion Homes as contractor and designer and the owner. The homeowner wanted a pool house that was functional and matched existing home in architectural detail and materials. Since a more rustic feel was desired, soapstone countertops and painted tongue and groove wall boards, as well as concrete floors with an acid stain were used. Nestled under a large oak, this pool house addition looks like it has always been a part of the home.

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Booming Breweries Lake Norman breweries are on the rise with no signs of slowing down. by SAM PERKINS • photos by GRANT BALDWIN

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Lake Norman’s first brewery, Ass Clown Brewing, opened in Cornelius in 2011. Matt Glidden, founder, hand-dips the wax seal on their most recent run of beers.

While the light rail corridor in Charlotte has fostered the region’s brewery renaissance—with 10 breweries operating by the end of 2014—the eastern shore of Lake Norman has fostered a brewery boom of its own. Between Huntersville and Mooresville lie five breweries: Ass Clown Brewing (Cornelius), D9 Brewing Company (Cornelius), Lake Norman Brewing Company (Mooresville), Bayne Brewing (Cornelius) and Primal Brewing (Huntersville). The region saw a brewery boom and bust through the 1990s and 2000s, but home brewing groups remained strong, especially Iredell Brewers United around Lake Norman. Starting with The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in 2009, Charlotte saw eight new

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breweries spring up by 2013. Lake Norman’s first brewery, Ass Clown Brewing in Cornelius, opened in 2011. “There weren’t the types of beers that I like out there on the market,” says founder and brewer Matt Glidden, whose recipes include a broad spectrum of ingredients. “There was no brewery in the area, and it was like, ‘why not?’ I was brewing out of my garage, driving my wife crazy, taking over more and more of the house.” As the most established brewery in the area, Ass Clown has by far the most variety, brewing 300 different beers during three years in business and pouring from 32 different taps every night in its taproom. With its success came a neighbor—D9 Brewing Company—in 2013 and

more momentum. “The feedback was so positive over the next few months that in March 2014, we signed the contract on a new 5,000-square-foot location,” says D9 cofounder and co-brewer Andrew Durstewitz, who, with co-owners/co-brewers John Ashcraft and Aaron Burton, opened the new location in September 2014. All the brewers have seen common themes making the Lake Norman area ripe for breweries. Those themes include an unfulfilled niche and a family-driven community with a local focus. Durstewitz emphasizes, “To us, the brewery is a community project. This is not a bar. Bring your family. We’re adding family stuff at the brewery every week. We’re putting in games catering to kids, juices and craft

At D9 Brewing Company, founding brewer Aaron Burton uses a flishlight to check fill levels in a tank of an almost-finished beer called Black Ice.

sodas on tap. No one should be excluded. You want to bring wine, you want to bring food—bring it.” That aspect of the model is one explanation for the success of this boom. The previous model for breweries was often a brew-pub—a restaurant that also did small-scale brewing. “Now, craft is a culture,” he says. “It finally made the inroad to survive.” Breweries often partner with food trucks—themselves an industry flourishing in the region—to simplify their operation and focus completely on the quality of the beer. Durstewitz says D9’s goal is to strike a balance in producing quality beers accessible to people used to light, massproduced beers. “If the community

Lake Norman Brewing Company’s owner Mike Prascak leans over the taproom bar that he designed himself, which includes a to-scale, hand-drawn map of Lake Norman.

doesn’t want the beer, we can’t make it. I lived out West, and their beer was much bigger than East Coast beer. We honed in on this concept of Fanatical Ales. In everything we’re doing, we’re trying to make the light side of big, strong beers. Not in terms of ABV (Alcohol By Volume) or density but in flavor, character.” Mike Prascak and his family saw an unfulfilled niche in Mooresville with more than 32,000 residents and no local breweries. In March 2014, they opened Lake Norman Brewing Company with three other owners, including brewer Sterling Smith, who is one of the state’s few female head brewers. Prascak home brewed for 15 years and led tours at nearby Carolina Beer & Beverage (maker of Carolina Blonde)

before it was sold to Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem. He says the emergence of places like Duckworth’s—with 112 beer taps at its Huntersville location— have also fostered local breweries. Bayne and Primal both started operations at the end of 2014. Ass Clown, D9 and Lake Norman say business is doing well enough to where they are all looking at expansion. There are a number of other home brewers in the area with ambitions of opening breweries, many of which have already filed for incorporation. “Lake Norman has a lot of potential and growth. You have a great mixture of people,” says Glidden. “I think it’s going to keep evolving, and people are going to keep thinking outside of the box.” LNM JANUARY 2015 lakenormanmagazine.com

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Trump Redux Returning to Trump National Charlotte two years post acquisition finds “best of the best” promise more than delivered.

When Donald Trump completed the purchase of the former Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville in April of 2012 he was enchanted with the property. The golf course in particular caught his fancy as it features views of Lake Norman on 14 of 18 holes. Donald’s son Eric led much of the negotiations during the purchase. When Lake Norman Magazine spoke to him for the May, 2012 issue he said the property was unique.

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“I see hundreds of golf course properties each year, this one is special,” said Eric, 30. “We’ll enhance it to be the best club in North Carolina and beyond.” Only two short years later, Trump National Charlotte is more than living up to the promise. “We’ve invested millions on renovations to the course, clubhouse, pool area, tennis courts, Village Square, and virtually every other amenity bringing them to our standards,” says Eric when we caught up

with him this past August. “Our organization moves with precision and expertise when we commit to a project and Trump National Charlotte is no exception. We’re delighted with the transformation.”

No Detail Ignored Club general manager, Gavin Arsenault, 56, was brought in to oversee the upgrade in 2012. Arsenault is a hospitality veteran, most recently heading operations for Rock

Barn Golf & Spa in Hickory. “There’s been no aspect ignored in making this club the gold standard in the industry,” says Arsenault. “Our membership lets me know daily how pleased they are with the changes.” One of the most charming aspects of Trump National Charlotte is the Village Square, a collection of Nantucket-style buildings ringed by cobblestone streets and surrounding a tidy green that serves as a crossroads of sorts in accessing amenities. Here members find both men’s and ladies’ lounges, the Tavern and main dining facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, family activity center, Trump International Realty offices, administrative offices, and perhaps the most popular enhancement of all—a bakery and Starbucks Coffee. “We took what was a small retail storefront and elevated it with a bakery that not only services our restaurants, but brings fresh treats to our members and guests,” says Arsenault. “Adding a Starbucks was a real coup and something the Trump organization was able to facilitate easily.” Each building received a facelift in the renovation which included the addition of copper flashing and down spouts, as well as a fresh coat of Trump National’s signature paint: “Augusta White,” an homage to the famous Georgia golf course. Even the club’s youngest members have experienced dramatic changes geared especially for them. The aquatics programming has more than doubled in size and the enhanced pool boasts sloping, easy entry sides, a giant water slide, and animated squirt stations featuring a friendly whale. An entirely new poolside dining area has just been completed.

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Design and Enhance Golf, a Trump National mainstay, takes a back seat to none in Charlotte as the Greg Norman-designed course was further enhanced in the renovation by none other than “the Donald.” “Mr. Trump has a very fine eye for course design and worked closely with me in making enhancements that make for a premium golf experience,” says course superintendent, James Sowers, 45. Replacing the greens with “Tif Eagle ultra-dwarf,” a hybrid Bermuda grass, has delivered on the holy trinity for golfers— greens that are firm, fast and putt true. All the bunkers on the course received new sand, the practice area was expanded by nearly 50 percent, and the course has been lengthened with 11 new tee boxes that extend it to 7,500 yards from the tips. But perhaps the most significant aspect of Trump National and one that sets it apart from most other clubs is the guest experience created by the staff. “We are completely dedicated to our members and guests,” Says Arsenault. “They’re why we get up every day.” www. trumpnationalcharlotte.com. LNM

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For young guests, the club’s aquatics program has more than doubled in size and features an enhanced pool, giant waterslide, and animated squirt stations.

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We are truly fortunate to have all four of our children at Davidson Day School. The DDS community provides each of them with unique and wonderful opportunities to learn and to grow in the classroom, on the sports field, in the theater, and in the archaeological research fields of Europe and Central America. We appreciate the DDS staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dedicated educators who love their profession and who inspire our children to work hard, to embrace new challenges and to welcome new experiences. We are entering our seventh year, and we could not be happier about our decision to choose DDS for our family. -Steve, Deb, H (2015), Jack (2016), McCarthy (2019), Gaby (2021)

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Music on the High Seas Davidson College’s longstanding tradition of touring their Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble sets sail this month. by MICHAEL J. SOLENDER • photos by LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY

For Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble members, the annual tradition of a winter break tour is not only a highlight of their musical experience, but one of the most memorable times in their college career. Past tours have seen the musical groups travel by bus to cities such as Chicago, New York City, New Orleans, and Orlando. The students give performances along the way and experience the hospitality of volunteer host families who provide overnight accommodations and meals. This year’s tour features the Davidson players taking their sound international for the first time. They’re trading in their tour bus for a cruise ship and headed for the Mexican Riviera. More than 60 students along with community and faculty members of the respective musical groups set sail from Tampa, Fla. on a Royal Caribbean ship bound for Belize

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Tara Villa Keith, Bill Lawing, and Amanda Preston all of Davidson College’s Music Department.

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City, Cozumel, and along the Mayan Coast of Mexico this month. “Touring with the Orchestra and the Jazz Ensemble is such an incredible experience and an opportunity to really get to know your colleagues on an entirely different level,” says Amanda Preston, 25. Preston is director of musical production and promotion at Davidson and an alumna. She toured with the orchestra as a student and continues to play viola for them. “It’s simply a fabulous experience and one I can’t recommend more highly.”

One of a Kind Opportunity The learning found in performing in new and unfamiliar venues, spending an entire week with their colleagues, and exploring shared experiences offers a

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one-of-a-kind opportunity that makes for lasting impressions, according to Tara Villa Keith, 36, associate professor and orchestral director. “The students get involved in the planning and help pick the destination for the upcoming year,” says Keith. “We joked a bit last year when I mentioned that a cruise would be an ideal choice, the students picked up on that and here we are. The participation rate is very close to 100 percent as the majority of our 55-member orchestra and the 18-member jazz ensemble are planning to go.” Bill Lawing, Estes Millner Professor of Music and director of the jazz ensemble, notes the music department has organized a road trip-style tour featuring the orchestra and jazz ensemble for more than 15 years.

“The tradition actually goes back even further to the ‘50s when Davidson would have regional tours for student ensembles,” says Lawing, 63. “To give the same concert four or five times, which is what we do on the weeklong tour, is invaluable and allows for the students to play at a progressively higher level. Getting to know their fellow players and share an experience like this is also just a fantastic learning experience.” Working on the logistics is a labor of love for Lawing, who exchanged coordinating housing, concert venues, and bus transportation this year for ensuring tympanis, a grand piano, and other instruments will be available onboard the ship. “These tours help us build community,” says Lawing. “This year we are taking it to a whole new level.” LNM

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Be sure to pack your ski parka and bathing suit before heading to Sevierville, Tenn., where you can enjoy both outdoor winter adventures as well as exciting family fun at a giant indoor waterpark and resort. Only about a four-hour drive from Lake Norman, Sevierville is an easy getaway that offers visitors plenty to see and do, and it’s all within a scenic setting that includes the rugged Smoky Mountains.

Stay and Play With loads of amenities and a convenient layout—which is especially nice if you’re traveling with kids—Wilderness at the Smokies is an ideal place to stay. The resort’s accommodations include River Lodge, which offers everything from small studios to spacious multibedroom suites with full kitchens and family rooms with fireplaces. River Lodge is connected to the resort’s Wild Water Dome, Tennessee’s largest indoor water park, as well as a family adventure center with climbing walls, ropes course, arcade, and other activities.

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For something a little more upscale and private, stay at the resort’s Stone Hill Lodge, where rooms have mountainmodern décor and amenities such as flat screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. The lodge also has a bar, restaurant, boutique, and fitness center. The resort provides shuttle service from Stone Hill Lodge to the main River Lodge and waterpark.

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Business Update NOW OPEN

Marty J. Halloran, CPA, purchased Todd Payroll Services, Inc., formally known as J.H. Todd Payroll. The new office space will be located with Halloran CPA, Inc. in the Park 21 Business Center on Statesville Road in Cornelius, and Kelly Watson will serve as the general manager. They offer flexible, customer-friendly services tailored around their clients’ specific needs, such as timely payroll processing, tax filing, and filing quarterly and annual reports. This is the second Todd Payroll Services in the greater Charlotte area, with the first location founded by Jim Todd in Rock Hill, SC in 1984. www. lakenormanaccountant.com.

PEOPLE NEWS

Kayla Goldsberry, an eighth grader at Davidson Day School was chosen as the Piedmont Dance Theatre’s first African-American to play the principal role of Clara in its production of “The Nutcracker.” Goldsberry began her training in ballet, jazz, and tap when she was four at Oconee Youth School of Performance in Georgia and Westchester Dance Academy in New York. She has also attended prestigious summer programs at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and the School of American Ballet in New York City, and she now trains at Piedmont School of Music & Dance under the direction of Daniel and Rebecca Wiley. www.piedmontdancetheatre.com. Justin Kennelly of Lake Norman Realty has been recognized as a “Real Estate Rising Star.” Kennelly was nominated by LKN Realty owner, Abigail Jennings and he works in the Cornelius office. His passion for serving and satisfying people is what brought him into a career in real estate, as

he previously trained and worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, in Culinary Arts in Atlanta and owned an upscale steak house with a group of friends in Hilton Head Island. He currently resides in Huntersville with his wife and two children. justink. lakenormanrealty.com. Justin Ckezepis of Allen Tate in Lake Norman has been nominated by Chris Anthony as a “Real Estate Rising Star.” Ckezepis grew up in the Lake Norman area, attended Hopewell High School and then earned a B.S. degree in Communications with a minor in General Business at Appalachian State University. He worked as an assistant while earning his broker’s license and is currently attending Charlotte School of Law. He enjoys serving the LKN community and boating on the lake with his family and his wife, Demi. www.allentate.com/JustinCkezepis.

AWARDS

The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce held its ninth annual Public Safety Luncheon, which recognized the most outstanding police, fire, and EMS first responders in North Mecklenburg. Cornelius Police Officer Jeff Heinz and Davidson Corporal Cindy Smith were recognized along with Huntersville Detectives, Robert Moorer and Marty London. Cornelius Captain Robert Amadeo, Davidson Fire Fighter Will Keller, and Huntersville Fire Fighter Charles (CJ) Auten were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their various fire stations and community. Mr. Daniel Reimer received the Crime Stopper of the Year award, and Luke Osborne received the award for North Mecklenburg Rescue Squad’s Outstanding Volunteer. The event

was presented by Wells Fargo Bank and sponsored by Central Piedmont Community College – Merancas Campus and Lake Norman Publications. Mooresville High School’s “Pride In Motion” marching band hosted the 33rd Annual Blue Devil Classic band competition this past fall. Black Powder Roasting Company of Mooresville provided fresh roasted and brewed coffee, and also offered a “Pride in Motion” blend coffee for sale as a fundraiser for the marching band. Jay M. Robinson High School of Concord (Class 1A/2A) and Butler High School of Charlotte (Class 3A/4A/5A) were the grand champions. www.prideinmotionboosters.com.

NEW DEVELOPMENT

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems announced its plans for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Huntersville. The facility, a 120,000-sq. ft. building, will be constructed on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road and Bürkert plans to invest approximately $23 million and create 61 new jobs over the next five years. The proposed facility is contingent on Business Investment Program approval by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, as well as Economic Development Incentive grant approval by the Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners. Lake Norman Economic Development, the Town of Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, EnergyUnited, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina were instrumental in landing this project. www.lnedc.com. — Compiled by Moment Palmer. Email business news to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius, NC28031 Rev. Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship 10:00 AM www.lifebeyondbelief.org

HOLY TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC) 225 Morgan Street P.O. Box 308, Troutman, NC 28166 Contemporary Worship — 8:45 AM; Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM Sunday School for all — 10:00 AM. Come experience God’s love! Contact us:704-528-5334 • holytrinitylutheran.net

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST.PETER BY-THE-LAKE

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

MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

HUNTERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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Celebrating more than 85 years of commitment to the Charlotte area. Mark T. Weigel MD James H. Antoszyk, MD Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com

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

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

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

Iredell Family Medicine Dr. Emily Nabors, FAAFP 544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-360-5190 www.iredellfamilymedicine.com

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

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology John H. Moore, III, MD Steven A. Josephson, MD Scott A. Brotze, MD Michael W. Ryan, MD Lake Norman Offices 13808 Professional Center Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 150 Fairview Rd., Ste. 120 Mooresville, NC 28117 Appointment line 704-377-0246 www.charlottegastro.com Locations also in Charlotte, Ballantyne, SouthPark & Matthews JANUARY 2015 lakenormanmagazine.com

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

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

Catawba Regional Hospice — Catawba Valley Hospice House Dr. William Thompson, Medical Director Dr. Virginia Duany Jimenez, Assistant Medical Director Dr. J. Steven Corder, Part-time Physician Dr. Philip Greene, Part-time Physician Dr. David Lowry, Part-time Physician 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 828-466-0466 • www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org

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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Manish G. Patel, MD Amy Bolling, FNP-BC Julie Abney, PA-C 128 Medical Park Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1001

NEUROLOGY Andrew Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig DuBois, MD Douglas Jeffery, MD 124 Professional Park Dr. Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077 9735 Kincey Avenue, Suite 203, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-766-9050

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

Dharmen S. Shah, MD 359 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-873-1100

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

OPTOMETRY Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. — Huntersville Office Celebrating more than 85 years of commitment to the Charlotte area. Michael J. Spicola, OD Comprehensive Optometry/Ocular Disease Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280 Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com

Eyes On Lake Norman Optometry Jonathan Sugarman, OD 134 Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-696-8370 www.eyesonlakenorman.com

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

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

Vision Center of Lake Norman Chuck Monson, OD 125 Commerce Park Rd. Ste 103 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-799-2020 • www.visioncenterlkn.com

OPHTHALMOLOGY Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. Huntersville Office Celebrating more than 85 years of commitment to the Charlotte area. James H. Antoszyk, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Justin C. Brown, MD Vitreoretinal Diseases Julian C. Culton, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Scott Jaben, MD Cataract Surgery/Multifocal Lens Implants/ Near VisionCK/ Laser Vision Correction/Implantable Contact Lens Kashyap B. Kansupada, MD FACS Comprehensive Ophthalmology/ Cataract & Refractive Surgery/ Uveitis Robert M. Saltzmann, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Erin O. Schotthoefer, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS OPHTHALMOLOGY

PODIATRY

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Statesville Office

Kenneth Bloom, DPM Kurt Massey, DPM

Sean M. Fahey, MD

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128 Medical Park Road, Suite 101

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Comprehensive Ophthalmology

PELVIC HEALTH

Taressa A. Gillig, MD

Carolina Urology Partners, PLLC

Comprehensive Ophthalmology Walter B. Holland, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Robert M. Saltzmann, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Craig S. Self, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Brent B. Warren, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology

ORAL SURGERY

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

PHYSIATRY

Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-1198 • www.carolinaoms.com

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

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Byron E. Dunaway, MD Kim Lafreniere, PA-C Dawn Repass, FNP-BC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1838

lredell Orthopaedic Center Lake Norman Dr. Jason Batley 544 Brawley School Road, Mooresville • 704-658-0956 www.jasonbatleymd.com

SLEEP MEDICINE Andrew Braunstein, DO 124 Professional Park Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077

Dharmen S. Shah, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-873-1100

URGENT CARE AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

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

Jacqueline Zinn, MD

Piedmont HealthCare

359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117

Express Care

704-978-3560

Mooresville, NC 28117

125 Days Inn Drive 704-660-9111

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

UROLOGY Carolina Urology Partners, PLLC Michael R. Cram, MD David Konstandt, MD Stewart M. Polsky, MD

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. Huntersville Office

137 Professional Park Drive, Suite D

Celebrating more than 85 years of commitment to the Charlotte area.

The Park - Huntersville

Mark T. Weigel MD James H. Antoszyk, MD

Scott Brandon, MD

704-658-1001

Harsh Govil, MD, MPH

Patrick Coleman, DMD Michael J. Coleman, DDS

Mooresville, NC 28117

Interventional Spine care

Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery

19910 North Cove Rd., Ste. 100

Dijana Christianson, DO

Northcross Medical Park, Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280 Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 www.goodsenses.com

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Lake Norman Radiation Oncology

Mooresille, NC 28117

9735 Kincey Ave. Suite 302, Huntersville, NC 28078 For appointments 704-660-3322 www.carolinaurology.com

WELLNESS Nutrition/Wellness Classes and

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Snapshot photo by TERRI TAYLOR

ast year Terri Taylor captured this sunset scene from Ramsey Creek in Cornelius. Taylor participated in a group on Flickr where members take one photo each week for the whole year called “52 of 2014.” Each week has a theme, and that week it was landscape photography. “Joining the ‘52 of 2014’ project was a way to make sure that I was shooting year-round and learning new techniques. Within the group we vote on the top three winning photos each week. There are photographers from around the world in the group!” Taylor lives in Huntersville with her husband and two sons. She currently takes photos as a hobby with her Canon 60d, but is branching out into more professional work. www.flickr.com/photos/terridoak, www.500px.com/littletee

Send photos for consideration to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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