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Now that the Holidays are behind us and a New Year is here, it is time to work on those New Year’s Resolutions. Losing weight and quitting smoking are the most popular resolutions. If your goal is one or both of these, good luck and know that you have plenty of company. For those of us that over indulged a bit with our food consumption during the holidays, there are lots of ways to lose weight but make sure to do it in a responsible manner. Both Chambers of Commerce in Iredell County will hold their Annual Membership Meetings in January. The Mooresville – South Iredell Chamber’s Annual Meeting will be a luncheon held on Friday, January 21 at the Charles Mack Center. The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will hold their dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, January 25 at the Statesville Civic Center. In order to attend either or both of these events, you must purchase tickets in advance. We at Iredell Living Magazine are looking forward to 2011 and want to wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! Thank you for reading the January issue!
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Publisher - Myron T. Gough 1670 E. Broad St., Suite 195 Statesville, NC 28625 704-873-7307 Art Direction / Graphic Design - Kathy Wheeler 828-238-3224 Advertising Consultants - 704-873-7307 Linda Wilson - 704-657-0237 Debbie Sturm - 704-402-8513 Stephanie Landers - 304-617-3205 Contributing Writers - Kristie Darling Karen Shore David Bradley Linda B. Wilson Meredith Collins Cover Photography - Shane Greene Photography Fitness Together Mooresville E-mail submissions and ads: IredellLiving@gmail.com Website: www.IredellLivingMagazine.com Iredell Living reserves the right to deny any advertisement or listing. Submissions are welcome, but unsolicited materials are not guaranteed to be returned. Iredell Living assumes no responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.
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January 2011 8 • Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions 10 • Live With What You Love Get Rid Of The Rest 12 • Fitness Together Mooresville: One Client – One Trainer – One Goal 16 • Money Self-Sabotage Barrier: Procrastination 20 • Ryan & Krissie Newman: Making A Difference In Iredell County 22 • Troutman Park 24 • Does Music Make Kids Smarter? 27 • Food! Quick Meals Using Pre-Packaged Products 28 • A Word From The Mooresville - South Iredell Chamber: Recognizing 50 Years Of Chamber Leadership 29 • A Word From The Statesville Chamber: Is Cyber Monday Good For Our Local Economy? 30 • Iredell Resources 6
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FITNESS TOGETHER MOORESVILLE:
One Client — One Trainer — One Goal By Kristie Darling
Photos: On the cover and pictured here– Bryan Wisdom, M.A., owner of Fitness Together Mooresville Opposite page–Brian shown supporting a client doing dumbbell bench presses.
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“We work with the whole person, not just the body,” Bryan Wisdom told me when I visited Fitness Together in Mooresville. Bryan and his team of trainers won’t let you lose site of this whole body approach to fitness. That’s their job. When you’re working with Bryan, Arielle, Jeremy, or Kristen, you’ll be gently held accountable to make certain your entire being is getting a workout that could change your life—for the better! Private, one-to-one training with satisfying results is the product at Fitness Together. The studio is a fitness center where personalized assessments and custom-developed training programs keep you on track. We each have goals—losing 10, 50, or 100 pounds, perhaps. Recovering from a medical condition, injury or stroke. Becoming fit, strong, and healthy. Playing basketball with the grandkids; training for a marathon. You can start on any goal with a private assessment. It will be the basis for your individual workout program and the start of whatever improvements you want to make. I decided to have my own personal assessment with Bryan, and I can tell you it is very detailed and has been helpful to me in understanding my current physical condition. We started with a personal medical/exercise history in the privacy of his office. What made this assessment unique was the time we spent discussing my issues. Bryan then got me up
out of my chair and led me to one of four sunny studios for photos and exercises to analyze my gait and posture. I didn’t even realize I have issues with my gait and posture! I discovered that I’ve lost the ability to do squats without reaching for his steadying hand! Who knew? Bryan explained that without knowing where my weaknesses and misalignments are, I was at risk of injury. Bryan designed my workout specifically to correct or strengthen those weak areas. We then started in earnest with a warm-up on the treadmill and some exercise basics. I’m happy to report that I was able to do everything (except the squats). Bryan explained why he chose each exercise. This beginning workout, designed just for me, is the start of improved capacity to do more, and to do better and to be healthier. I’ve already started working on my squats! A TEAM OF TRAINERS ACHIEVING RESULTS Bryan’s entry into the field of sports training and corrective exercise came from his own experience as a high school basketball and volleyball player in California. When tendonitis started to cause pain and decreased playing ability, he discovered and researched the Egoscue Method. Bryan realized that this unique posture-aligning program gave him the results he needed. “Within a few months I was back to normal after years of pain,” Bryan recalled. “This changed my life. It put me on course to helping others through exercise.” IREDELL IREDELLLIVING LIVING••JANUARY JANUARY2011 2011
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Photos, top to bottom: • Bryan assessing client’s posture in front of an alignment grid • Speed boxing drills • A smile from Arielle while client is doing bicep curls After training in Egoscue, Bryan spent five years working with clients in San Diego. He received his B.S. degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology and his Masters in Education. “Over the years I’ve worked with professional football and basketball players, PGA golfers and NASCAR drivers,” Bryan said. “I’ve worked with 12 year old kids, moms, executives, injured athletes, even 89 year olds. I’m most excited about how we customize effective, corrective exercise routines that can help anyone reach their goals.”
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I asked Bryan what he likes to do for fun. It’s not surprising he said, “play!” He’s an avid SUPer—a stand-up paddle boarder. Bryan explained, “It’s easier than it looks. I’ll get some clients involved this spring. It’s a great whole-body workout, but very relaxing at the same time. We do a really good job keeping folks involved outside the studio with 5- and 10-K races, bike rides. There’s lots happening in Charlotte that’s fun and keeps you fit.” Bryan’s also into surfing, wake boarding, hiking and cycling. Bryan’s experienced team of personal trainers are passionate about helping people improve their lives. Like Bryan, Jeremy Alsop’s enthusiasm for healthy living began with a personal experience when he lost his father to colon cancer. This inspired Jeremy to begin teaching people how to improve their life by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “I love getting to know my clients,” Jeremy shared, “finding out what motivates them, then helping them achieve their goals.”
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Fitness consultant Kristen Steele had over ten years experience when she joined Bryan’s team. She’d lead training as a squad leader in the U.S. Army, taught fitness classes for seniors, adults and children, created a boot camp program for women, and worked as a personal trainer at several fitness clubs and private studios. She is a certified Group Fitness Instructor and Health & Wellness Coach with advanced degrees in SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology and Communication Disorders specializing in Deaf Education. “My greatest passion is working with people,” Kristen shared. “At the end of the day to know you contributed to someone’s success is priceless.” “Our staff is great,” Bryan said with a smile. “Fitness Together is different because we work as a team with our clients so you get more than one trainer’s approach.” Rounding out the team is Arielle Larmondra. She earned her B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Buffalo, where she was a member of the
Division I women’s soccer team, and her Masters from UNC-Charlotte. She’s passionate about helping clients change their mindset from “someday I might” to “today, I will.” “I love building a positive relationship—seeing lives changed for the better,” Arielle says. “Getting to know our clients’ desires and finding the best way to help them attain their goals is our most important work. I’m excited about how well we collaborate as a team to support our clients.” A ONE TO ONE WORKOUT At Fitness Together your trainer works closely with you at every step. They demonstrate the exercises to make sure you understand the proper techniques. I found it extremely helpful having Bryan walk me through the positions and correct my movements. He not only answered my questions, he thoroughly explained why I was doing each exercise. He pushed me to do my best, and that, for me, is critical—getting encouragement to keep going every time I work out. Private sessions are exactly what many people need to be successful. The privacy aspect made a big difference to me—I would be a bit intimidated by massive body builders working out close by. Fitness Together’s full training program includes cardio and strength training and instruction on nutrition and healthy eating, with your trainer monitoring your progress and adjusting your workout as your abilities grow. Bryan even had me try boxing, which I’d never done before. What a workout—I loved it!
© 2010 Shane Greene Photography
© 2010 Shane Greene Photography
“At each session, you’ll have complete access to all our state of the art training equipment,” Bryan explained. “We’ll provide everything you need—bottled water, towels, a clean environment and dedicated management. Our goal is no distractions so that you can devote your energy to completing a successful workout. We want you to stay focused and motivated so you can achieve results far beyond your expectations.” Making New Year’s resolutions? Start with a free, personal training session by calling Bryan Wisdom and get a workout program designed just for you. You’ll be glad you called, especially if you, too, discover that you can’t do squats anymore! The team at Fitness Together will be glad to get you working on that—and more.
Bryan Wisdom, M.A. FITNESS TOGETHER MOORESVILLE 229 Medical Park Road, Suite 100 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1522 bryanwisdom@fitnesstogether.com Hours by appointment
© 2010 Shane Greene Photography
Pictured top to bottom: • Encouraging a client doing assisted pull-ups • Cardio boxing to burn calories • Arielle performing a core abdominal exercise with a client
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Annual Dinner Meet ing Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
January 25, 2010 Statesville Civic Center 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, North Carolina
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. early viewing of items up for bid during Silent Auction 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. dinner and program
What an incredible evening t his will be!
Students from Third Creek Elementary and East Elementary will be the spokespeople for the evening and will provide a program you won’t forget. You will experience firsthand how the Sean Covey educational program, “The Leader in Me”, has benefited the students attending both elementary schools.
Recipients of the 2010 Citizen of the Year, Small and Large Business of the Year and Industry of the Year will be announced. (Nominations are now being accepted. Contact the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce at 704-873-2892 for special forms or visit the chamber’s website at www.statesvillechamber.org) 16
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Buy Local Gives Back Friday, January 21, 2011 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Charles Mack Citizen Center You are invited to attend this celebration of the Chamber’s accomplishments as we share 2010 successes and recognize the Duke Energy Service Award winner, the MSI Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Business Person of the Year Awards.
Sponsorship Opportunities ___ DIAMOND SPONSOR: $3000.00 – Premier Seating for 8 including meal, Top Marquis Billing with logo on event program, Chamber website, and digital signage. Top recognition in newsletter, press releases and all marketing. ___ EMERALD SPONSOR: $1500.00 – Premier Seating for 4 including meal, Company logo and recognition in newsletter, on Chamber website and digital signage, in press releases and marketing materials. ___ RUBY SPONSOR: $750.00 – Reserved Seating for 2 including meal, Company logo and recognition in newsletter, press releases, marketing materials and on digital signage. ___ CORPORATE TABLE: $750.00 – Reserved Seating for 8 including meal, Recognition at event with signage on table. ___ INDIVIDUAL TICKET: $45.00 – Includes one seat and meal at event. TOTAL: $__________ Send completed form and payment to: MSI Chamber • PO Box 628 • Mooresville, NC, 28115 OR Fax to 704-664-2549. Email company logo to: info@mooresvillenc.org. BUSINESS NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT: ______________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________ CITY, ZIP: ___________________________________ CHECK NUMBER: ________________ CARD NUMBER: ________________________________________________ EXPIRATION: _____________________ SECURITY CODE: _________________ SEND INVOICE: ______________ (Chamber Members Only)
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Ryan & Krissie Newman: Making a Difference in Iredell County Article and photos by Linda B. Wilson
Ryan and Krissie Newman have combined their love of animals with their generosity to form the Ryan Newman Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to educate and encourage people to spay/neuter their pets and to give homes to the unwanted animals at shelters. The many aspects of the foundation reach into the community through AniMeals (helping feed Hospice family animals and enable them to stay in the home and out of a shelter), S.N.I.P. (the low cost spay and neuter clinic in Mooresville), as well as educating children and adults about conservation of the great outdoors. On December 10th the foundation hosted the sixth annual charity dinner. NASCAR stars and folks from all walks of life enjoyed the sold-out catered dinner, under a huge enclosed tent, set up on the Newman’s property just north east of Statesville. Many businesses and organizations contributed by donating memorabilia or bidding in the silent auction. One hundred percent of the foundation net proceeds was donated to animal causes, including the S.N.I.P. clinic in Mooresville, local 18 19
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shelters and grants to families to spay or neuter their pets when they cannot afford to do so. Unfortunately, each year over three million pets face euthanasia due to not enough homes for all the unwanted dogs and cats. The Newmans see the need for more spay/neuter clinics to reduce the number of homeless pets, as well as educating future generations of the importance of caring for abandoned animals by adopting from a shelter. The Newman’s have six dogs – all rescued, of course. The Newman’s don’t just raise funds for their cause but one month after Hurricane Katrina Krissie Newman rolled up her sleeves and, along with other Ryan Newman Motorsports employees, traveled to Mississippi with a load of supplies for two and four-legged hurricane victims. They took a tractortrailer load of donated Purina food. Nonprofit animal welfare organizations, which rescued abandoned animals, also received $19,000 from the Newman Foundation.
Not only are the Newman’s devoted animal lovers, they also care for the conservation of our planet for future generations. Newman, an outdoorsman, has enjoyed camping and fishing since his childhood. He wants to see that our rivers, lakes and streams are protected for future fisherman to enjoy. The future of the Ryan Newman Foundation is to continue doing what they can to promote a better life for all animals. Plans are to build a rescue ranch and animal education center in Iredell County similar to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Certainly the Newman’s, and sponsors of the foundation, are a credit to any community and a Godsend for homeless animals.
Photos left to right: • Krissie and Ryan Newman announced the winners of the silent auction. • Ryan Newman holds the framed, autographed Phoenix Win Photo donated to the auction. • Morgan Shepherd and Tony Stewart attended the charity dinner and auction.
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Troutman Park By Meredith Collins
a multipurpose field for soccer and football, open space, a playground and a picnic pavilion. Phase 1 is expected to cost around 1 million dollars. Martin says the county is willing to help provide park maintenance. “We are applying for a parks and recreation trust fund (PARTF) grant at the end of January,” Comer said. “We hope to have $500,000 raised, so we can ask for the full amount for $500,000 in matching funds.” As of mid December at the time of this publication, the park’s fundraising team had raised $200,000, almost halfway to their goal.
As a soccer and volleyball mom, Jan Comer knows first hand the lack of athletic facilities in Troutman.
they were both at a career fair at South Iredell High School. Everything just snowballed from there.
“I’ve always held an office that led me to have to manage fields,” Comer said. “I fought for fields for 14 years. Our Troutman students would even have home fields in Davidson and Harmony.”
“Our company has 90 acres and we knew we could help, “ Comer said. “The Japanese have always had a passion for giving back to the community.”
When her company decided to essentially donate land for Troutman’s first park, Comer was honored to be involved. As Vice President of Human Relations for Engineered Sintered Components, Comer is also handling community relations as her company gives back. “It’s an honor to be able to fulfill a passion I’ve had all my life and to represent Engineered Sintered Components,” Comer said. It all started when Comer and David Saleeby, Troutman Town Manager, started talking about the need for more athletic and recreation facilities while
Engineered Sintered Components is Troutman’s largest employer with 390 employees. Since 1989, they have been manufacturing automotive components out of powdered metal. Erika Martin, Planning Director, Town of Troutman is excited about planning for Troutman’s first park. “There is a humongous need,” Comer said. “Right now we have no public parks; this will be our first!” Engineered Sintered Components will be donating 5 acres and leasing 25 acres for $1 a year for 30 years. The first phase of the park is set to include walking trails, a nature trail,
With grant success, Martin says Phase 1 could begin next fall and would take around 3 years to complete. After Phase 1 completion, the master plan includes 2 softball fields, 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, a splash pad, an amphitheatre and additional trails and picnic facilities. Local schools have been very involved in the park planning, Martin said. “The students are really excited about the park plan,” Martin said. “We met with students at Troutman Middle. They have been helping with the fundraising effort. Troutman Middle students folded and stuffed all the fundraising letters and have been making signs of support.” Martin and Comer encourage the public to help with fundraising in any way they can. “We really appreciate even the smallest donations, because even if it’s only $5, with the grant, it becomes $10; $500 becomes $1,000, “ Martin said.
For information about the park and ways to help, visit www.townoftroutman.org.
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A Word From The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce
Recognizing 50 Years Of Chamber Leadership Photo by Captain Gus
As we approach each January in the Chamber industry, we reflect on the successes of the prior year and recognize those volunteer leaders who have given so much in time, wisdom and energy. Chairing the Chamber’s Board of Directors is a community position of prestige, while it also demands constant attention to the governing functions of the organization. Establishing and implementing the annual Program of Work is a priority for the Board, and history has proven that significant risks taken over the years by our fearless leaders have resulted in successful programs today. The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of leadership that we are very proud of. We truly appreciate the many hours invested by our volunteers to work on committees and to host or participate in our programs. Those who step up to Board positions offer a special commitment to the Chamber and we recognize that dedication with gratitude. A Salute to Past Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber Leadership: 2010 Debby Hoover 2009 Scott Melius 2008 Holly Forester 2007 H. Mike Cook 2006 Ben Goins 2005 Mark Brady 22
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A Word From The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Is Cyber Monday Good For Our Local Economy? Over the course of the last several years, my image of Thanksgiving, and the breadth of activities the holiday encompasses, has expanded. Black Friday has become a part of our lexicon and, for many, just as habitual as eating turkey and dressing the day before. In the ever-changing game of getting a head start, many stores have begun to open their doors on Black Friday earlier and earlier. Actually, I read that some big box stores were opening as early as 10:00 p.m. for Black Friday on…..Thursday. In either case, the steady hum of cash registers ringing were sweet sounds in an economic environment in which money has been held tight. When those cash registers ring, we know that people are employed and money is rolled over within the local economy. Additionally, sales taxes are collected that help provide the many valuable services provided by all municipalities. This year, though, Black Friday was followed by the enemy of any “Buy Local” campaign. I now know that Cyber Monday has been around since 2005, but I first heard of it this year. It offers the same allure; some online retailers and e-commerce sites offering sales and promotions to attract our attention and dollars. Initial reports are that Cyber Monday 2010 broke any semblance of historical record with over $1 BILLION dollars in sales, a staggering 16% increase over 2009, as noted in the Los Angeles Times. Combined with the stores sales of Black Friday, it would appear that the spending populous is spending money and helping the slow, steady economic recovery turn. But, is Cyber Monday good for our local economy? Over 9,000,000 people spent
an average of $114.24 per person online that day. Roughly 2.8% of the country’s population made the conscious choice to shop over the internet. By using the same ratios and expenditures for Iredell County, nearly 4,500 shoppers would have spent over $500,000 via the World Wide Web on that Cyber Monday. Unless some of the products were produced in the county, chances are relatively slim that any local cash registers hummed, or many were locally employed as a result. Additionally, only a fraction of the standard sales taxes of $38,750 typically accrued through that amount being sold locally would be collected. Local sales tax collections help pay for the police and fire protection we all need. Just this week, we received a call from a local travel agent. She had been in a conversation with a neighbor who had recently booked a cruise online. The assumption the cyber shopper made was that pricing for cruises would be much better online and therefore didn’t make the contact with the travel agent. The reality is, in this case, the agent could have potentially saved her some money and taken some of the hassle out of her hands. Ancillary benefits would have been a portion of the cost of her trip and would have rolled over in the local economy. I know that we can sound awfully “preachy” when we talk about shopping locally. I am no less guilty than most when I think that my small online purchases don’t amount to enough for anyone to care about. I ask for forgiveness for rationalizing that I don’t have the time to go out and purchase locally a pair of shoes for the sake of time efficiency. In reality, my small purchases on
their own merit probably don’t warrant much attention, but when combined with the other thousands of purchases by people in Iredell County, it does matter. Congress continues a decade long battle over how to accurately, effectively and efficiently collect sales taxes on online purchases. Without that tax, local retailers are at an immediate 7.75% disadvantage. For their sake, we urge Congress to find some common ground. In the meantime, where and whenever possible, I hope you will join me in taking a pledge to think twice about mindlessly considering my/your personal computer as a shopping cart. Just giving a local retailer the opportunity to compete for my/your business is all that can be asked.
David Bradley President and CEO Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce IREDELL IREDELLLIVING LIVING••JANUARY JANUARY2011 2011
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