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OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Time to Remember

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FALL IS HERE.

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AUTUMN BREEZE AND CHANGING LEAVES. Time for all of your favorite fall

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activities- pumpkin patches, hiking, local festivals, and everything pumpkin spice. College football may look a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of this special time.

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As we embark on this new season, I can’t help but feel reminiscent of October's past. Two years ago, our son wed on a fabulous fall day. And just last year, our daughter had a classic South Carolina wedding. You may remember those rainy snapshots from last year’s February issue and the beautiful bride she was on our cover ! What can you do to make this fall a memorable time for your family and friends? Consider supporting a local business and our featured ‘Taste of the Lake’ restaurants, next time you grab a bite to eat. Plan a weekend getaway to Primland- You’ll find on page 26 that this resort will transcend you to another world! Or even brighten your day by attending a colorful balloon festival, featured on page 20. Happy Fall, Y’all!

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FEATURES 14 Strategies for Smart Snacking "Healthy Snacks" - Too Good to be True?

20 Up, Up and Away We rise so others soar

26 Secluded Getaway to Primland

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S t r a t e g i e s fo r Smart Snacking "HEALTHY SNACKS" TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

Happy and Healthy First

DOES “HEALTHY SNACKS” FOR WEIGHT LOSS

STRATEGIES FOR SMART SNACKING

SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Most people need to eat every three to four hours to avoid getting too hun-

PLAN IT. Start with a game plan. Get organized in the

gry. Waiting much longer often leads to overeating. Not

kitchen. Keep healthful staples on hand, such as whole

including snacks can actually sabotage your resolution to

wheat, low-fat crackers; fat-free or low-fat cheese; and

change your diet and lose weight this year.

nonfat yogurt. Prepare fruits and vegetables in advance

Research shows that snackers tend to have healthier

to save time. Keep these healthy options visible: place

diets. Your body is better able to absorb and use the nutri-

a bowl of fruit on the counter; keep sliced veggies in

ents when meals and snacks are eaten. Dividing your calo-

the front of the fridge, so they’re easy to grab and go.

ries into a pattern of three meals and two or three snacks,

These simple strategies can make healthy snacking

instead of only three meals, can help keep you energized all

seem effortless.

day long. The key to smart snacking is all in the planning. 14

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ARTICLE EDNA COX, CEO CAROLINA NUTRITION

Strategic Snacking

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MAKE IT COUNT. Focus on including whole foods and limiting processed foods as often as possible.Whole foods not only contain Vitamins and Minerals, but also important antioxidants and phytochemicals that help boost your immune system. You’ll avoid spending your snack calories on “empty” foods and will make every bite count. Be strategic and use minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and nonfat milk products.An added advantage, nutrient dense whole foods are less costly than most processed foods. MEASURE IT. Portion control is a must to limit calories and keep snacking sensible. Measure it, weigh it, count it out; then store it in small containers or snack bags for right-sized portions. Spend a little time daily or weekly pre-portioning your snacks and you’ll not only save time, but you’ll slash calories as well! BRING IT. Always bring food with you. Pack apples, bananas, baby carrots, whole grain crackers in your purse, backpack, briefcase, or gym bag. Keep a snack-size bag of almonds, a box of raisins, or an energy bar in your desk at work. Having these healthier options on hand prevents you from getting caught reaching for that candy bar or doughnut in the breakroom. DRINK UP. Are you really having a snack attack? Or are you thirsty? We often confuse the sense of thirst with feeling hungry. Drinking water or any calorie-free beverage before a meal or snack can curb your appetite, and you can dramatically reduce your caloric intake just by drinking more water vs. sweet tea or sodas.Since we all need at least six to eight glasses of water daily, start your snack break with a glass of water. Wait a couple of minutes before eating; you may be surprised when those hunger pangs subside. GO LEAN. Lean protein can keep you feeling fuller longer. Snack on a combo of fiber-rich carbohydrates and protein for a satisfying snack. Pair veggies with hummus, or try protein-rich Greek yogurt with fresh fruit.If you need an energy boost to get you through the afternoon, go lean with a higher protein snack.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED) Baked Multi Grain Tortilla Chips

CRAVE CRUNCHY. If you crave crunchy snacks and typically

FILL UP ON FIBER. Increasing your daily fiber intake can facili-

reach for a bag of chips, try a new strategy: lose the chips and

tate your weight-loss goals. Fiber can help you feel full and satisfied

add veggies that crunch or air-popped corn. If you’re not ready

with fewer calories. Consuming foods that are high in fiber help

to completely give up the chips, look for pre-portioned servings; a

support a healthy digestive and cardiovascular system. Fruits and

smaller bag of chips may save two to three hundred calories every

vegetables are among the best sources of fiber.

time you crave the crunch. To help you strategize, here are a few Strategic Snack Selections SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH. Tame your sweet tooth with naturally sweet foods such as two fruit skewers dipped in dark chocolate; you only add about 185 calories. Other strategic options: a sliced apple with caramel sauce, about 200 calories; an eight ounce glass of chocolate soy milk is only 160 calories. You can feel good about these snacks that are oh so sweet!

with only 200 Calories or Less! + Baked multi-grain tortilla chips (about 15) and ¼ cup salsa, 180 calories and you get a boost of Vitamin C and Lycopene. + Convenient to keep at your desk, pumpkin seeds ½ cup, 143 calories, 6 g protein and loaded with Magnesium and Zinc. + Pair two slices of string cheese with whole-grain crackers (6 crackers) at only 170 calories, this is a satisfying high protein, low fat treat.

MAKE IT SKINNY. Save calories every time you use these sim-

+ Try a peanut butter(or any nut butter) and jelly sandwich made

ple strategies: switch from popcorn cooked in oil to air-popped or

with whole wheat bread (35 – 50 calories / slice), only one table-

microwave fat-free popcorn; use fat-free half & half in your coffee

spoon of natural peanut butter instead of the usual two and reduced

rather than cream; go fat-free with salad dressings; substitute non-

sugar jelly, 195 calories, 6 g protein, an excellent source of fiber and

fat yogurt for mayo in dips and sauces.

the antioxidant Vitamin E.

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U P, U P A N D A W AY

ARTICLE BUD WELCH

WE RISE SO OTHERS SOAR

FORTY SEVEN YEARS AGO, A SMALL GROUP OF TENACIOUS INDIVIDUALS GATHERED IN A RURAL FIELD TO HOST THE NATIONAL BALLOON RALLY – AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT HOSTS PILOTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY (AND WORLD). Since its creation, this event has captivated the hears and minds of both local and visiting onlookers, who take in the sights and sounds of the balloons that navigate the Iredell County skies. Resolved with a perseverance to spread their knowledge and love for the sport of hot air ballooning, in addition to supporting their community, the National Balloon Rally became an incorporated 501(c) (3) nonprofit in 1988. It’s mission resolves “to continue the heritage of hot air ballooning in Iredell County, spotlight the community of Iredell County, and donate a percentage of Carolina BalloonFest proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.” National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest has faced many challenges, trials and tribulations over the years, but the nonprofit has thrived in promoting hot air ballooning, and in providing annual donations to supports its community. This is all possible because of the grit and determination of dedicated individuals who have volunteered their time to NBRC, Inc.’s cause and mission. With the festivals origins in mind, and a hopeful future ahead, it is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors for NBRC, Inc. makes its decision to alter this year’s Carolina BalloonFest – eliminating public attendance from the annual event for the year 2020.

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“ We a s a n o n p r o f i t a r e g o i n g t o d o t h e v e r y best we can to raise funds this year in an effor t to continue with some t ype of an annual d o n a t i o n t o o u r c o m m u n i t y.”

About the Carolina BalloonFest: National Balloon

County.” National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA

Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest is a

Carolina BalloonFest champions with other nonprofits

501©(3) nonprofit which hosts an annual balloon fes-

and community agencies that help others within our

tival, known as the second oldest hot air balloon fes-

community. To show community support, NBRC, Inc.

tival in the country. Always occurring during the third

donates $100,000 on an annual basis to a growing

weekend in October, the festival features hot air balloon

number of nonprofits and other agencies, and in the

morning competitions, mass ascensions, and evening

last 10 years, has donated over $780,000 back to the

balloon glows in addition to live entertainment on two

local community.

stages, a kids’ zone, marketplace and artisan village,

“Despite these restrictions and regulations, we rec-

NC wine and craft beer garden, plus aerialist circus

ognize that these entities are still counting on our dona-

performances and skydiving exhibitions. To learn more

tions as a source of income,” continued Welch. “We as

about Carolina BalloonFest, explore our website at

a nonprofit are going to do the very best we can to raise

www.CarolinaBalloonFest.com

funds this year in an effort to continue with some type

In light of COVID-19 restrictions, NBRC Inc.

of an annual donation to our community. But that also

announces that in lieu of a typical 2020 Carolina

meant deciding to scale back on our annual event this

BalloonFest, the nonprofit will work with local pilots

year: a decision that will secure the wellbeing of our

to host a festival tribute, with balloons in the sky over

nonprofit so that we may continue to give those dona-

Iredell County, during the month of October. Details

tions year after year to the nonprofits and community

are not finalized regarding this tribute event, which

agencies that depend on it.”

will be held at an undetermined location. The public

The Carolina BalloonFest has always been a com-

will be made aware of more specific details in the next

munity event; the festival is operated by nearly 1000

few months. Details of this event will be made widely

local volunteers, entertains over 40,000 patrons both

available to the public through the Carolina BalloonFest

locally and from the southwestern region of the United

website and social media, as well as shared with local

States, all while creating tourism commerce within

media outlets.

Iredell County during the third weekend in October.

“This decision does not come lightly,” said Bud

Additionally, the nonprofit adds another $1000,000

Welch, Executive Director of Carolina BalloonFest.

back into the community from its annual donation from

Since early march, Welch and the board of directors

festival ticket sales.

have been in heavy discussion about the outlook of this

We rise so others can soar - but this year, we need

year’s festival amid COVID-19 concerns and restric-

your help. If you would like to donate to the Carolina

tions. “A huge part of that conversation revolved around

BalloonFest cause and mission, or you would like to

our nonprofit’s mission in which we donate a portion

learn more about NBRC, Inc. or our decision for this

of Carolina BalloonFest proceeds to over 20 nonprofit

year’s festival, please go to our website and scroll down

organizations and community agencies within Iredell

to our donation button.

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S E C L U D E D G E TA W AY TO PRIMLAND

A TRUE ESCAPE

ARTICLE AVA ROXANNE STRITT

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"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, It 's about learning to dance in the rain." Yoga and View of Blue Mountains

YOU’VE HEARD THE VIVIAN GREENE

time in the forest. This 12,000-acre resort

QUOTE: “LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING

made us feel forever away from our every-

FOR THE STORM TO PASS. It’s about

day lives. Primland truly is the ultimate

learning to dance in the rain.”

mountain

Well, in light of Covid-19 and its cascading

getaway,

perfectly

blending

nature with luxury.

effects, 2020 has been a bit of a rainstorm for many of us.

THE RESORT

I couldn’t sit inside waiting for the chal-

Any nervousness about health and safety

lenges to pass any longer; I did not want to

was eliminated right up front, as guests’

waste this one precious life. So I decided to

temperatures are taken almost eight miles

find a way to “dance in the rain,” by planning

away from the grounds, at the bottom of

a luxury, socially distanced escape from all

the private mountain. Everyone visiting

the metaphorical storm clouds. With some

Primland is vetted and temps are taken,

intelligent protocols and by picking the right

so you can feel confident that no illness

destination, it is still possible to enjoy life, see

crosses the property’s gate. From there,

the world and travel.

the anticipation just builds, as you travel

I headed to the Primland Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, with its

through the lush forest and into the majestic mountain views.

perfectly secluded location all the way in the

Despite its remote location, it’s an easy

mountains, the ideal oasis to escape from

drive and just across the North Carolina bor-

the stress and find some peace.

der from famous Mount Airy — you know,

Here, my husband and I experienced

Mayberry, from “The Andy Griffith Show.”

remarkable hospitality as we enjoyed

Mount Airy is where actor Andy Griffith grew

gourmet meals, stunning views, luxury spa

up, and this quaint town is reminiscent of the

treatments, hiking, fly fishing and quality

TV show’s town.

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“P r i m l a n d i s a true escape where you can connect with yourself and t h e e a r t h .”

Tree House View

Primland is built in the heart of nature, secluded and surrounded

another way to connect with the great outdoors. We spent a night

by trees and natural splendor. This huge golf resort only offers 33

in the observatory, gazing at stars, planets and other amazing celes-

luxury lodge rooms, so you feel like you have the property to yourself.

tial objects through the Celestron CGE Pro 1400 telescope. I’m still

Pick between various lodging options. You can stay in the lodge or a

giddy about seeing Jupiter. Our guide for the night viewing the stars

cottage, even in a “treehouse..”

was definitely in her element. She had the answer to every question

The expansive rooms feature the most usable storage that I’ve ever experienced. The bathroom offered many unique hydro fea-

anyone from ages one to a hundred could ask her. She definitely is a perfect fit for this position at the resort.

tures, including an oversized soaking tub that felt like its own private

My husband especially enjoyed going fly fishing. He was in

spa. With some of the on-site spa’s hydrotherapy features currently

heaven, as he cast out a line along the rugged Dan River. The resort

closed due to Covid-19, instead I visited the well-curated spa bou-

also has three stocked ponds open year-round. While fly fishing is

tique and picked up some soaking salts, which I poured in my guest

catch and release, if you fish the ponds, you can actually prepare and

room’s tub for a special spa feeling.

eat your catch for dinner.

The cleanliness at Primland was extreme. In some hotels, I

Golf at the 18-hole, Audubon-certified Highland Course at

don’t freely move around and touch items, but everything here

Primland, with sweeping mountain views, is what draws many visi-

was pristine. That’s what we want when traveling these days. I

tors to the resort. This course boasts many awards and accolades,

felt totally comfortable.

including being named one of the top 100 courses by Golf Magazine

Every detail here is strategic and adds to the feelings of comfort,

and being ranked No. 2 in Virgina. You will also most likely spot a deer

elegance, oneness with nature and relaxation, from the 400-thread-

there during the early mornings or evening when the golf course is

count Frette bedding to the property’s organic garden. Food here

more vacant. If you get out early enough you might even spot a bear!

centers around farm-fresh, local, organic ingredients. Dine indoors, outdoors or get food delivered to your room.

As a spa expert, of course the Spa at Primland was a favorite feature for me. This sanctuary perfectly blends European spa techniques with Native American healing rituals. The treatment list

ACTIVITIES ABOUND

spans massages and facials, but also includes yoga, meditation and

There’s so much to do at Primland. It’s famous for its golfing,

more. The Native American treatments are thoughtfully designed to

but you can also go kayaking, ride horses, go skeet shooting, go

incorporate nature and the seasons. The atmosphere is enhanced by

off-roading or even learn to throw tomahawks.

Native American tea and Native spa music.

One of our favorite activities was a visit to the observatory, a

The spa itself is spacious, with plenty of room to relax while social

unique offering at a resort. Stargazing through a telescope was yet

distancing. Lounge chairs in the relaxation room are spaced far apart,

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“P r i m l a n d i s so special that once you’ve got a taste, you just have to go back” so you can enjoy watching the butterflies outside the oversized windows flitter from Fire Pit and Smores

wildflower to wildflower that the spa director planted herself. I can’t wait to return when covid rules are loosened and enjoy this spa the way it was meant to be experienced. It has so much to offer. Another unique offering at Primland is “forest bathing.” This is a type of therapy designed to help improve your mental and physical health using nature. At Primland, you can request a meditative walk through nature that puts you in touch with the flora and fauna of the region. This is designed to be rejuvenating and restorative. The experience concludes with a special ceremony at the Medicine Wheel . This is an outdoor circular garden that as the seasons turn it directs you to the most appropriate flowers and herbs to use for your needs of the season. The spa utilizes these natural remedies in some of their seasonal spa treatments. There are so many activities at Primland that you could never do them all. I see that as a great reason to return. In fact, about 90 percent of the people I met at the resort were on a return visit. Primland is so special that once you’ve got a taste, you just have to go back.

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office for over 15 years. Last November 2019 I

the quality of life in our area.

was elected Mayor. In those 15 years of public

This year it is anticipated we will spend an addi-

service I’ve never experienced anything like

tional $9 million dollars on traffic improvements.

this COVID-19 pandemic. In IRMO during the

Soon, you will start to see more construc-

summer we’ve always planned concerts and

tion being done on North Lake Drive in front

BBQ’s in our many town parks. This summer

of Lexington Elementary School. This is Phase

everything has come to a halt. Our citizens,

two of the Crossroads Improvement Project,

including me, are going mentally stir crazy.

which will widen that roadway to two lanes

No social interaction, no meet and greets,

headed out of Town.

no birthday parties and even having to wear

This will include extending Harmon Street

mask’s when we go to the grocery store. I

to connect to North Lake Drive and closing

hope this will end soon in the meantime I

Dreher Street. There will be an additional traf-

asked the business community of IRMO to

fic light put at the new intersection of Harmon

come up with an event to bring the citizens

St. and N. Lake which will increase green light

together. We came up with the IRMO Drive-In

time at both intersections in the area.

Movie. A socially distancing COVID-19 safe

The project is funded through the Hospitality

event to get people out of the house and back

Tax and once construction starts, it is expected

together socializing. The requirements are

to take about one year to complete. Over the

simple: Load your car up and come to a big

next five years, it’s expected that we will spend

parking lot. Watch a 40 foot screen, stay in

$20 to $30 million dollars on traffic improve-

your car unless you want to patronize the food

ments throughout the Town.

vendors. And wear a mask when mingling with

Construction has also started on restoring

others in the parking lot. IT WORKED; we’ve

the Old Mill Pond dam. As the dam is rebuilt,

had two movies to date and are scheduling

the Town will install a one-mile long walking

two more in September and October. Each

trail around the entire pond. It will be great to

Movie can accommodate 170 cars and over

see the pond brought back to life!

700 people. With people social distancing and

The Town would also like to extend a congratulations to Lexington Lifestyle Magazine for their first anniversary and to Anne Reynolds for joining a winning team.

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