Lake Norman Magazine - November 2014

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TOP TEACHERS Attention, class! Meet Lake Norman’s coolest educators Comfortably Chic: A new home gets a modern touch Tales of the lake from a local land expert Pig Out! Lexington serves up its famed barbecue

Faith, family, friends and helping others: Blessings we count everyday.

Wishing your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Talk of the Town The Power of Life Insurance for Legacy Planning

The most important thing I can say in regards to legacy goals is this, HAVE A PLAN! Of course when it comes to retirement planning, our readers know I always say that. Let’s discuss the top three things that can “blow up your legacy”: A) Risk – Obviously if you take too much risk with your investments, and you lose the money, there goes your legacy.

B) Healthcare / Long Term Care Costs – If this is not planned for properly, it can devastate your estate / legacy.

C) Taxes – Do you think taxes are going to go up in the future? Only a dreamer would say no (I’m being kind).

All of these are important to plan for, but I want to focus on the third one, TAXES. Here’s a question: do you have a 401(k), IRA, 403(b), or other pre-tax plan? Do you understand that you have a business partner in your IRA? He’s called Uncle Sam, commonly known as the IRS! And yes, he owns a portion of your IRA or 401(k) – through taxes! If you spend the money or if your heirs inherit it, taxes have to be paid first. If it’s a larger IRA / 401(k) taxes can easily be 40% - 50% or more! Ouch! Is that what you planned for? With these qualified funds (IRAs), you must take “Required Minimum Distributions” starting in the year you turn 70 ½. You’ll pay a penalty equal to 50% of the RMD amount if you don’t. Again, OUCH! A lot of folks we know wouldn’t even take the RMDs if they weren’t required to do so. Do you fall into this category? Most folks tell us that their goal is to pass on these assets to their children or grandchildren (assuming they don’t need the money). Again, do you fall into this category? If so, do you mind giving

half the money to the IRS first? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Well, here’s a very simple solution to the problem if you’re open to it.

It’s called a “LEVERAGED LIFE PLAN” and it’s very simple: 1) You put the money into a safe & guaranteed income producing strategy.

2) You turn on a stream of guaranteed income for life. This meets RMD requirements, and then some.

3) You take the after-tax dollars, or a portion of the after-tax dollars (you can spend some if you like) and buy a “survivorship” or “second to die” life insurance plan. This leverages your dollars and provides an income tax free death benefit to help your heirs pay for taxes on any IRA inheritance they are set to receive. That’s the beauty of life insurance planning when it comes to legacy planning; life insurance death benefits are income tax free, providing leverage of your dollars and tax advantages! Life insurance is the most powerful tool in the toolbox when it comes to legacy planning and tax planning! In other words, EVERYBODY WINS! I like that game.

As always, if you have any questions, would like any of our free reports, would like a free consultation, or would like to attend any of our educational workshops, just give us a call or shoot us an email. We’d love to meet you in person! Don’t forget to tune into “The Safe Harbor Retirement Planning Show” every Wednesday from 8:00-8:30am, and Saturday from 10:0010:30am on WSIC 1400AM. Kelly and I discuss important retirement matters, with commentary from renowned economists and financial professionals through the Retirement Radio Network.

Until next month, James D. Stillman

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Contents — November 2014 —

22 EDITOR’S NOTE 24 LAKEVIEW

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Our approach is award winning wines, without the attitude

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

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Storied Past A local writer releases his new book documenting Lake Norman history

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Fall Fun

– Sid Proctor, 55, owner

From entertaining to makeup trends, here’s what’s in season

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of Weathervane Winery in Lexington (page 61).

Social Scene The lake’s latest openings, festivals, and charity fundraisers

40 Calendar The top five fall festivals and events to attend this month

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42 FEATURES 42

Forgotten Land Tales of Lake Norman from a land expert

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Making the Grade The five teachers you’ll wish you’d had

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Small Town Getaway Series Dig into the historic mining town of Spruce Pine

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Hog Heaven Lexington has more than barbecue to offer November 2014

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Lakeside Glam

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On the cover

A home at The Point has a modern twist

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Ride Captain, Ride Hotel Domestique is an oasis for cyclers of all experience levels

Top Teachers Attention, class! Meet Lake Norman’s coolest educators Comfortably Chic: A new home gets a modern touch

74 Business Update 80 Snapshot

Tales of the lake from a local land expert Pig Out! Lexington serves up its famed barbecue

Grace Hale, a high school English teacher at Lake Norman Christian Photo by LunahZon Photography

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Editor’s Note

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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. With family spread across the state (and up and down the east coast), the fall and winter holidays are some of the few times that we can all get together. The holidays are full of entertaining, new recipes, and old stories. I think this issue of Lake Norman Magazine has that same feeling—a little bit of the new, plus a little bit of the old, and you get that warm fuzzy feeling that everyone loves about fall.

This month’s stories all left me feeling really good, like

putting on an old sweatshirt. “Forgotten Land” by Leah Hughes (page 42) has an inherent air of nostalgia that makes every reader want to tell “back in the day” stories.

Donald Reid, a land expert with Crescent Communities, talks about the few parcels of land that are left for sale

This month’s stories all left me feeling really good, like putting on an old sweatshirt.

around Lake Norman, and tracks the development from when the land was first flooded. There’s even an old mill submerged in the north end of the lake—something I didn’t know until reading her story.

Teachers who love their job are such a joy to read about. Writer Crystal O’Gorman put together a panel of judges who were tasked with picking the top five teachers in Lake Norman, a task I surely don’t envy. Each teacher brings something different to the classroom, whether it’s veteran experience, careers prior to becoming an educator, or a young spirit willing to try something new.

Check out these smart and savvy educators on page 48.

To really feel all warm and cozy, take a look at the home featured on page 64. Designer Michelle Lane was able to incorporate textures and color to make a new modern home at The Point look comfortable and chic, rather than cold and uninviting.

So this month, curl up in front of a fire, read a great story, and escape the cold. I know I’ll be doing the same.

Katie Coleman, Editor kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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Lakeview — Connected —

Holiday Crafting The holiday season is prime time for arts and crafts, and creating new decorations for your home. Twined, a new business out of Huntersville, is a subscription arts and crafts project service. The company offers subscriptions to monthly parcels that include all the products and instructions to complete one art project and one craft project. This month, Tamara Budz, Twined managing director, is giving our readers a sneak peek at the December parcel on our website. Instructions and photos can be found at http://bit.do/ twined. For subscriptions visit www.twinedart.com.

Top-Notch Turkey Did turkey troubles plague your Thanksgiving feast last year?

Chef Troy Gagliardo has all the answers in exclusive web content for Lake Norman Magazine readers. He’s put together tips on thawing, pop-up timers, and how to know when the bird is done, as well as recipes for a basic brine, roasted turkey with bourbon honey glaze, and spatchcocked turkey (pictured left).

For the tips and recipes go to http:// bit.do/turkey.

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Pixel Perfect The upcoming holidays are full of prime picture-taking opportunities. Be on your way to becoming Instafamous with these photo tips from an expert, Jeremy Deal of LunahZon Photography (featured here and on pages 48-52). Ensure pin-worthy pics with this foolproof guide for staging, lighting, and more found online at http://bit.do/lunahzon.

Davidson Dispatches This month the Davidson Dispatches blog returns. John Syme, senior writer for Davidson College and a member of the Class of ’85, shares insights into Davidson and campus life. Take a look at this monthly blog for a heads-up of the must-attend public events at the college that are sure to have you enlightened and entertained. Check out this month’s post at http://bit.do/davidson.

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Lakefront — What’s In Season —

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Storied Past

From the very beginning in 1959 through the triumphs and troubles of Lake Norman, writer and historian Chuck McShane chronicles the storied past of the largest lake in North Carolina in his new book, A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps to Ferraris. Follow the transformation of the lake from countryside to luxurious suburbs with the

author’s tales and photos accompanied by a good dose of nostalgia. McShane lives in Davidson and has written locally for Charlotte Magazine, Our State, and The Charlotte Observer. Meet the author at Davis General Store in Charlotte on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. The book is in stores now. www.historypress.net

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Easy Entertaining From creating an action list to offering valet, event planners share their best ideas for entertaining at home.

by SIMONE MCDOWELL

Ivy Robinson

Jenny Cook

Ashley Culicchia Cash

IVY ROBINSON EVENTS

JENNY J COOK EVENTS

THE GRACEFUL HOST

• Valet: Think of the ladies having to walk down the street in their heels—no fun.

• Entertainment: Whether it’s a band, DJ, string trio, or iPod, it’s important that guests are entertained.

• Lighting: Depending on the party, hire a lighting company or just have tons of candlelight. Make sure the lights are dimmed and not bright.

• Entertaining: Allow ample lead time for planning and setup. No event host wants to be up late the night before hosting an event.

• Rentals: Consider renting glasses, plates, and/or linens for your party. You’ll have access to a large amount of matching sets, and you won’t have to wash a single dish!

• Planning: Make a list of action items and sort them out by which items can be done weeks or days prior to the event.

• Attire: Don’t get bogged down with what to wear and choose whatever will make you feel comfortable.

• Drinking: It’s absolutely fine to sip on some wine once your guests have started to arrive, but don’t run into the arms of a cocktail when there are still guests to seat and cooking to complete.

BY THE NUMBERS Holiday Shopping Here’s a rundown of just how intense Black Friday and Cyber Monday were last year.

$12.3 billion Brick and mortar store sales for Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2013

Don’t forget participate in to Small Business Saturday by shop local the day ping after Black Friday.

$1.964 billion Online sales for Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2013

77.5% of all Black Friday mentions were specifically about Walmart.

121% Increase PayPal experience in traffic compared to Black Friday 2012 Sources: Business Insider, CNN Money, TechCrunch, Forbes, Wishpond

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Get Involved

A new luxury resort-style community is coming to Lake Norman. Trilogy, with Shea Homes, is slated to build up to 1,650 new homes at Trilogy Lake Norman in Lincoln County. The group is hosting Trilogy Living Vision Sessions twice a week through the end of the year, and topics this month include indoor amenities, outdoor amenities, community design, home design, and lifestyle programming.

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Bold Beauty A

s the seasons change so does your make-up. We have you covered with the must-have tips and products that will carry you into fall and winter. These local experts shared current trends, from the classic cat-eye to the most popular colors of the season for your face and nails. —SM

L.T. Niosi Brady CEO & FOUNDER, PISTOL POLISH “This fall it’s all about traditional hues with a twist—instead of basic black try dark grey, swap cherry red for oxblood, and try a pop of color like deep raspberry or mustard yellow for an eye-catching and on-trend statement nail.”

Tia Dantzler CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST & CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR FASHION FAIR COSMETICS “Bordeaux is really hot for fall, everybody loves a great bordeaux lip.

Green is the hottest color of the season. Consider trying a green smoky eye. You can wear any look if you have polished brows.”

Joy Randall “This season is ALL about skin!

Makeup for fall on the runway was super minimal, but enhances and mimics a healthy, glowing, beautiful complexion.

BB Creams and tinted moisturizers have taken over full coverage foundations.

The classic “cat eye” is still trending and hasn’t gone anywhere.

Lots of deep browns on the lips, but the muted and grey undertones that are hot this season have to be played with a bit. So lip liners are the key to customizing them for your skin tone.

With blush, highlighting is key this season. It gives the face a lift and takes the “glow” trend a step further.

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Social Scene

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Mammography technologists, Emily Thompson and Donna Sigmon, performed the procedures in the Novant Health mobile mammography coach.

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My Breast Friend, a nonprofit organization founded by Tempi Wilkinson and Farrah Dixon, held its first event at the Peninsula Yacht Club on Sept. 11. To empower women to take control of their health and removing the stigmas associated with mammograms, the My Breast Friend event gave women the opportunity to learn about mammograms and breast cancer prevention in a “girls’ day out” setting complete with food, beer and wine, vendors, and gift bags. Participants also had the opportunity to get a mammogram on-site at the event in as few as 10 minutes in the Novant Health mobile mammogram coach.

‘Tawba Walk Art & Music Festival Bella Love welcomed visitors to the ‘Tawba Walk Art & Music Festival on Sept. 11 in downtown Cornelius. The community-inspired street festival featured local food trucks, microbreweries, and products and services from more than 60 local vendors.

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D9 Brewing Company Grand Opening D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius celebrated its official grand opening on Sept. 14. The 10 barrel craft microbrewery is named after the 9th Congressional District as a nod to living and working in the Charlotte area, and features a diverse selection of beers.

Visitors to the Grand Opening celebration feasted on food from local food trucks including Master Bacon.

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Now in its ninth year, Run for Green, which historically attracts more than 700 runners, benefits the Davidson Lands Conservancy, a nonprofit organization leading local efforts to preserve ecologically valuable land in the Town of Davidson and surrounding areas.

The proceeds from the event help create and maintain programs that protect natural areas, open spaces, and greenways/trails. This year, 848 runners participated and more than $20,000 was raised for the Davidson Lands Conservancy. MSC Industrial Supply Co. sponsored the “Run for Green” half marathon, which saw 370 runners this year, the best turnout for the event to date. In addition to their sponsorship, MSC also paid the registration fees for 65 MSC Davidson associates and their family members to run in the race.

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the holiday spirit at this annual holiday attraction. Browse hundreds of vendors, enjoy food, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Opens at 10 a.m. daily. $11 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, free for children under 6 with paying adult. Discount tickets available when purchased in advance. $7 for parking. The Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. www.southernchristmasshow.com.

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7TH ANNUAL ARTISAN & CRAFTERS EXPO: Artists

and crafters offering beautiful works of art and unique handmade items for sale including artisan breads, candy, jams, and other homemade baked goods, such as gluten-free items. Don’t forget to sample and cast your vote in the chili cook-off contest. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Kester Gymnasium, Statesville Christian School, 1210 Museum Road, Statesville.

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Feature

Forgotten Land The vice president of land management for Crescent Communities tells tales about Lake Norman—from what it used to be, to what can be found beneath the waters.

by LEAH HUGHES • photos by JUSTIN SMITH

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A white Ford F-150 eases off of U.S. 70 just outside of downtown Catawba. The muddy truck turns onto a dirt road and stops at a locked gate. Donald Reid climbs out, pops the lock, and pushes the gate forward.

He returns to the truck and drives through the opening, into a land of overgrown used-to-be cornfields. Limbs scrape the hood, and a fresh layer of mud cakes the tires. Reid puts on the brakes beside a clearing and steps out again.

He walks through a narrow band of trees and stands on the edge of Lake Norman. Few people see the lake like this.

This 71.83-acre property is considered lakefront, but riverfront is more accurate. It lies on the northern end of Lake Norman, in a crook of the river run just before the lake further narrows into river and turns toward the west.

The property has 1,700 feet of water frontage and is one of the last remaining lakefront tracts owned by Crescent Communities. Reid is its caretaker.

The property is for sale. Like most of the 40,000 acres that Crescent owns around Lake Norman, Lake Wateree, Mountain Island Lake, Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss, and Lake Keowee, this property has a sign out front touting its size, quality, and location. Its convenience is key, one mile from U.S. 70 and two miles to I-40. It’s about an hour from Charlotte and equidistant between Hickory and Statesville.

It was almost sold. The town of Hickory expressed interest, so Reid stopped the agricultural lease to prepare for the sale. But the deal fell through, and the fields grew up. About 10 years ago, Reid worked with a consultant for months to earn approval from 14 different agencies to build a public marina here.

Several housing developments were planned for the surrounding land. The permit-ready property, plus the guarantee of new residents who would fill the marina slips with their boats, should’ve been enough incentive to earn buyers’

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attention. But then the economy slid and the developments halted and the vision of a full marina disappeared.

These days a lot of people look, Reid says, but only a small percentage purchase. Reid spends much of his time showing these properties to potential buyers. Other times, he may be running a chain saw, driving a bulldozer, or walking through the woods doing whatever the land demands. Reid is vice president of land management for Crescent Communities.

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When Duke Power built Cowans Ford Dam across the Catawba River and flooded the land that became Lake Norman in the early 1960s, it bought much of the property that the lake would affect. Water covered some parcels, and others became lakefront land.

Duke then created Crescent Resources in 1969 to manage its land holdings. Through the 1970s and early 1980s, Crescent stuck to its land-management and ornamental divisions.

The ornamental group grew nursery

plants and trees for sale to contractors.

Reid joined Crescent in 1988. As a farmer in Caldwell County, he was hit hard by consecutive droughts in the mid-’80s.

“My wife and I were farming 65 to 70 hours a week to break even,” Reid says. “And I got tired of it.”

He had a wood technology degree from the forestry department at N.C. State University, so he began working in Crescent’s ornamental division. The company once had about 350 acres devoted to nursery production with

1,200 trees to the acre. Crescent shipped a couple of hundred tractor-trailer loads of trees in the spring and fall to Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

“We had a good time back then, but we worked like absolutely crazy,” Reid says.

In the mid-’80s, Crescent opened its residential branch and began constructing developments in Charlotte, where the corporate headquarters are located. Then in 1989, Crescent began selling land inside The Peninsula, its first residential development

on Lake Norman. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s Crescent grew its residential and commercial divisions. It stretched throughout the Southeast, turning 20,660 acres of the South Carolina Low Country into the Palmetto Bluff resort community and building commercial developments in Nashville, Tenn., and Tampa and Orlando, Fla. When Crescent closed its ornamental division in the late 1990s, Reid moved into the forestry division, which evolved into land management and sales. Today he is one of

six primary land consultants in his division.

Crescent Communities became a separate entity from Duke Energy, formerly Duke Power, in 2006. In early September, Whit Duncan, a 15-year Crescent employee, became the president of land sales. His task is to facilitate the sale of the remaining 40,000 acres of Crescent land around the lakes to provide capital for Crescent’s development divisions.

A native and resident of Florida, Duncan relies on the knowledge of land managers,

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Long Island Mill was closed in 1959 and is now submerged under Lake Norman.

such as Reid, to help him do his job. Sitting in his office in a nondescript building on the border between Terrell and Sherrills Ford, Reid leans back in his desk chair and recounts local history to Duncan.

“I remember when Lake Norman was built,” Reid says. “My oldest sister was going to school in Concord, and I remember we were crossing to go pick her up on (N.C. Highway) 150, and then the next time we went, it was flooded, and we had to go around a different way.”

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the water’s surface.

“There are factories under the lake,” Reid says. “There’s one on the north end that I can find once in a while with the depth finder because you’re running along and you’re at a certain depth, and all of a sudden it jumps 12 feet straight up … and then runs perfectly flat for about 300 yards and then it drops off again.”

A large map of Lake Norman covers Reid’s back wall. (He devotes his other wall space to pictures of his Brittany hunting dogs and a “Wolfpack Parking Only” sign.)

He runs his finger along the lakeshore pointing out plots Crescent once owned and

those still for sale. There’s a 179-acre tract on one side of Hudson Chapel Road, and a 478-acre piece on the other side. There are about 25 acres on Kiser Island. And then there are these 71.83 acres on the north end that was almost owned by Hickory and almost a marina. The Crescent Communities website lists that property at $718,300.

Reid has a vision for it. He thinks it should be a campground with a public marina. And maybe it will be. But until the right person takes a look, it remains an old cornfield relinquished to creeping briars and growing saplings, reflecting what once was and waiting for what’s to come. LNM

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Cover Story

Making the Grade Lake Norman’s top teachers encourage students to learn more than lessons

by CRYSTAL O’GORMAN • photos by LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Out of more than 50 Lake Norman area public, charter, and private schools, 32 teachers were nominated to receive recognition as Lake Norman Magazine’s top five teachers. Beyond accolades and professional achievements, these teachers were chosen because they go above and beyond to create learning experiences for their students in and outside of the classroom.

Stephanie Schou Stephanie Schou, a 26-year veteran seventh-grade English teacher at North Lincoln Middle School in Denver, believes in living a purposeful life, and she inspires her students to do the same.

Schou, 53, started a school club to participate in Pennies for Peace four years ago in response to Greg Mortenson’s book, “Three Cups of Tea.” The book details Mortenson’s journey from failing to climb the second highest mountain in the world, Pakistan’s K2, to successfully building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pennies for Peace is an international service learning program initiated through Greg Mortenson’s nonprofit, Central Asian Institute. Schou’s school club has raised more than $500 for this international initiative—bringing educational opportunities to these war-torn and impoverished areas of the world.

“If we can see the world beyond ourselves, then we can see what matters,” Schou says. “I teach my students to have an awareness of the effect we have on others. We need to live a purposeful life.”

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Lori Ann Fortkort When talking to Assistant Chief Administrator at Lincoln Charter School Jonathan Bryant about high school science teacher Lori Ann Fortkort, he says what makes her stand out among her peers is her empathy.

“She is so empathetic to all students, as individuals. She just gets where the students come from.”

Fortkort, 53, started teaching chemistry, physical science, and AP physics to 11th and 12th graders at Lincoln Charter School in Denver eight years ago. Prior to that she spent 10 years working for the CIA, training field case officers and specializing in chemical quality assurance and budgeting.

After that, she spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom raising her three children, two of which have Autism.

Fortkort says her experience with the CIA has helped her provide real world examples of why science matters, but her two sons with Autism taught her empathy.

“It takes huge loads of patience…they taught me to smile more and be positive, because everyone is dealing with something.”

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Amy Nestor Amy Nestor, an eighth-grade math teacher at J.M. Alexander Middle School in Huntersville, makes her students’ education her number one priority.

Nestor, 38, offers free in-school tutoring for her students two to three times per week during the school year. She says she normally has anywhere from 20 to 32 students there. Last year, she created a Saturday Academy where students learned math through outdoor physical activities like relays and making graphs with chalk in the parking lot, and she filmed end of grade testing prep videos with call-in questions from students for CMS’ Math Xtra TV Show.

Her students even have her cell phone number and email address, and they regularly use it for help with math problems.

It’s no wonder the school’s test scores went up 12 percent last year.

Nestor, who has been teaching for 14 years, says, “If they are eager to learn, I am here for them.”

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Grace Hale Grace Hale, a second-year high school English teacher at Lake Norman Christian in Davidson, always finds ways to engage her students in learning.

At the beginning of this school year, when her students were studying “Beowulf,” Hale, 26, made non-alcoholic mead, had students come up with their own Anglo-Saxon names, and pretend like they were in a mead (festive dining) hall.

Lounging in her classroom’s living room—a portion of the classroom is outfitted with an oversized comfy couch, chairs, and bean bags facing a wall of bookshelves—she recounts the mead experience as well as her continued persistence to get students to act out skits related to what they’re reading in the classroom and experiencing in everyday life.

While she wants to help her students find ways to get interested in learning, she also pushes them to become independent learners.

Hale says, “I want them to take ownership of their education—find your way of enjoying and engaging in the work, make it relatable, and discover your passion for learning.”

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Stephanie Sossamon Three large, North Carolina landscape murals created out of recycled, color-coded bottle caps hang above bookshelves in Rocky River Elementary School’s library in Mooresville.

Art teacher Stephanie Sossamon proudly says, “All of my students and some teachers came together to work on this last year. We try to do something big like this every year.”

This is just one example of the way Sossamon, 34, uses art as a medium for building community.

Sossamon also works on service learning projects with her students, such as creating artwork for SCAN, a N.C. nonprofit working to stop child abuse, and Cornelius’ Habitat for Humanity ReStore and corporate offices.

As for her fellow teachers, she created a school-wide High Five program. Teachers are encouraged to write meaningful messages on colorful cut-out hand prints and stick them on each other’s classroom doors to compliment them on a job well done. She says it’s a way to see past the rigidity of day-to-day schedules and support one another’s hard work.

“It’s important to see how we can contribute to the community through art,” she says. LNM

Nominations were solicited from area principals and assistant principals, and the final teachers were selected by a panel comprised of a former teacher, a parent, a UNC-Charlotte professor, and a former PTO president, none of whom reside in Lake Norman. All personal information was removed from the nominations prior to submission to the panel.

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Small Town Getaways The third installment in our five-part series on charming small towns.

MINERAL CITY Hunt for precious gems in the historic mining town of Spruce Pine.

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Take a trip to the river mountain town of Spruce Pine in the heart of the Toe River Valley. A twohour drive from Lake Norman will take you to the historic mining town situated between Mount Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain, the two highest points east of the Rockies.

Historically known as the Mineral City, Spruce Pine continues to supply close to 100 percent of the world’s ultra-pure quartz and the majority of a mineral called feldspar, which can be found in an abundance of common items from soda bottles to building materials. Today, the town of Spruce Pine offers dining, scenic views, arts, and outdoor recreation. Not to mention, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby for a stunning drive through the beauty of the mountains.

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The Toe River flows directly through the center of Spruce Pine. Pack a picnic and take in the day at Riverside Park.

Enjoy the beauty of the walking trails that hug the Toe River, walk across the Spruce Pine Footbridge or grab a fishing pole and head to the fishing pier for a relaxing day of trout fishing.

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Gem Mountain Explore the bounty of natural minerals in the Blue Ridge Mountains and learn about the rich gem mining history of Spruce Pine with an excursion to Gem Mountain. Gem Mountain offers mining trips and tours where the whole family can dig for treasures. Sift through the silt for aquamarine and other precious gems like garnet, citrine, and amethyst. 13780 S. Hwy 226 www.gemmountain.com

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Toe River Arts Gallery Find a rotating roster of artist exhibitions inside the Spruce Pine Gallery, also known as the Toe River Arts Gallery, some who have studied at the renowned Penland School of Crafts nearby. Twice a year, in June and December, the Toe River Studio Tour offers a free self-guided tour of more than 100 craftspeople and artists in Western North Carolina. 269 Oak Ave. www. toeriverarts.org

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Knife & Fork Chef Nate Allen and his wife opened this small Locust Street eatery in 2009, producing surprising seasonal dishes that combine Allen’s big-city experience from his days cooking in acclaimed restaurants in L.A. with the bounty of the Appalachian terroir. Allen’s talent is allowing incredible ingredients to speak for themselves. Open for dinner Tuesday through Friday and brunch on Sundays.

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Bright Lights, Pig City

Lexington has much more than barbecue to squeal about.

by MICHAEL J. SOLENDER

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Less than an hour’s drive from the lake, the all-American town of Lexington is packed with diversions from boutique wineries, old-fashioned candy shops, and signature galleries to a showcase museum featuring NASCAR royalty and a spirited nightlife.

And for those looking to put a little ‘south in their mouth,’ Lexington is, of course, the Barbecue Capital of the universe. With at least 17 barbecue restaurants for a population of 19,000, ‘cue is indeed a great source of pride for the locals.

Visitors can also explore four area wineries as Lexington enjoys its geographic locale as the southeastern gateway to the Yadkin Valley wine region, North Carolina’s first federally approved American Viticultural Area (AVA).

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Cuisine Low, Slow, and Pit-cooked Clearly the star in town is the barbecue. One exciting way to taste the best Lexington has to offer is to enjoy a progressive sampling from one top spot to the next—they’re all close by and you’ll spend more time deciding over the menu than rambling down the road.

Low-and-slow pit-cooked pork shoulder is the holy grail in these parts and most restaurants use hardwood (hickory and oak are mainstays) to smoke their shoulders for eight to ten hours.

After cooking, the shoulders are trimmed and served sliced, pulled, or chopped. A light kiss of “dip,” a tangy vinegar-based sauce, is served atop the piled high plates. Choose any number of sides such as hushpuppies, red-slaw (made with dip and not mayonnaise), beans, okra, french fries, or onion rings.

Cecil Conrad, 44, is the second generation owner of Lexington’s legendary Bar-B-Q Center. “We sell about 150 pork shoulders a week,” says Conrad, who notes that the pre-cooked or “green weight” of a shoulder is 18-20 pounds.

“People like that we hand chop our meat and pit cook with hardwood—it’s all about the smoke.” Be sure to save room for their massive 4-pound (no kidding) banana split—at $8 it’s a steal and plenty to share.

Make your next stop Lexington Barbecue, one of the city’s granddaddy’s, serving up to 1,200 diners per day. If barbecued chicken is on your list, drop in over at Smiley’s Lexington Barbecue where folks enjoy it falling-off-thebone tender Thursday through Sunday.

Hometown favorite Speedy’s Barbecue is where you can get your barbecue right alongside a fresh, crispy salad.

Smokey Joe’s BBQ finds Angie Baker, 47, in charge, one of the few women in Lexington overseeing barbecue operations and serving ‘cue that will leave you in hog heaven.

If you’re still hungry and looking for treats to go, try the renowned pimento cheese made with the original decadesold recipe at Conrad & Hinkle Food Market. The old fashioned butcher, dry goods, and produce store has operated since 1919.

Popular Main Street purveyor The Candy Factory tames sweet tooth cravings offering a staggering variety of candies, hard-to-find candy bars, homemade fudge, and all manner of confections.

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The best way to get the most out of Lexington is to take a cruise down Main Street, where you’ll find staples like the Bar-B-Q Center, The Candy Factory, and Conrad & Hinkle. Main Street is also home to High Rock Outfitters, a space originally meant to be a store, but is now the place to be if you want craft brews, local wine, and a jamming music session.

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NASCAR legend and team owner Richard Childress built one of the most heralded wineries in the state with his eponymous Childress Vineyards. He grows 12 different varietal grapes on 77 acres, producing more than 30 different wines.

Visitors can taste house blends, premium varietals, desert wines, a sparkling wine, and special reserve wines when visiting his Tuscan-style, flag-stone-and-arborflanked winery. Lounge at The Bistro over a glass of wine while overlooking the estate.

For a more boutique winery experience, visit nearby Weathervane Winery. You’re liable to get a personal greeting from owner and winemaker Sid Proctor. “Our approach is award winning wines, without the attitude,” says Proctor, 55, who strives to provide a great experience for wine novices and experts alike.

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Native Sons NASCAR fans shouldn’t miss Childress’s RCR Racing Museum. Childress partnered with Dale Earnhardt Sr. and the original Number 3 race shop has been expanded to feature 47 rare vehicles including 22 Number 3 cars driven by Earnhardt.

Native son Bob Timberlake’s gallery boasts Timberlake designed furniture, rugs, paintings, and home accessories. Don’t be surprised if you see Timberlake chatting with regulars at the coffee shop inside the gallery.

After the sun sets, make way for High Rock Outfitters. The hottest club in town features microbrews, local wines, and the best rhythm and blues bands around. www.visitlexingtonnc.com LNM

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Interiors

Lakeside Glam

Designer Michelle Lane takes a lakeside family home on a creative journey to the next level.

by DEB MITCHELL • photos by JUSTIN SMITH

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Michelle Lane defines design as being about constant change and movement. “I like to do everything with a twist,” says the Mooresville-based interior designer.

Lane, who named her firm Whirlygig Designs, moved to the Lake Norman area from Portland, Oregon, in 2010. Although she grew up in the South, her design aesthetic leaned toward the sleek, contemporary styles popular in the Northwest. “I found that just doesn’t fly here!” she says of her Southern clients’ more traditional tastes.

Among her first clients here, George and Wendy Shuping hired Lane to help design their new home at The Point in Mooresville.

“Wendy’s style was very European country,” Lane says. Instead of one extreme or the other, she nudged everyone out of their comfort zones to create something altogether new.

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Designer Michelle Lane worked with luxury home designer Jim Phelps and builder Warren Smith of Courtland Homebuilders to design the Shuping’s new home at The Point. The couple’s love for entertaining and their two young girls were factored into the design of the family-friendly home.

Lane stuck to a simple palette, but layered on texture and details to add interest. She used more than 25 different kinds of cabinet knobs and drawer pulls and mixed metals throughout the home, achieving a custom look.

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Designer Michelle Lane was able to blend Wendy’s (pictured) love for feminine glam and her husband George’s penchant for neutrals in the design of the home. Lane used chandeliers and lighting fixtures to add shimmer to otherwise utilitarian spaces, such as in the master bath.

“I really found myself in terms of design style in this house,” says Lane, who worked on the home’s design and construction specifications in tandem with luxury home designer Jim Phelps, and builder Warren Smith of Courtland Homebuilders.

Taking into consideration the couple’s love for entertaining and their two young daughters, Scarlett, 7, and Lillian, 9, Lane worked to give the Shupings a home that was stylish but also family friendly. “I made sure everything was functional first,” she says, “then I made it pretty.” Blending Wendy’s love for feminine glam and George’s

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penchant for neutrals, Lane stuck to a simple palette but layered on texture and details to add interest. “We ended up with this kind of urban lounge feel,” she says.

By paying close attention to detail (such as using over 25 different kinds of cabinet knobs and drawer pulls and fearlessly mixing metals throughout the home) Lane achieved a custom—not ‘matchy matchy’— look.

Furnishings are sophisticated and chic, as in the living room’s ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ chairs from Caracole, but Lane really brought the drama in the home’s lighting.

She used a pair of oversized lamps from Global Views in the living room and a massive crystal chandelier above the stairwell to stand up to the home’s high ceilings. Chandeliers in the keeping room and master bath add shimmer to otherwise utilitarian spaces. Several fixtures in the home, such as the gorgeous globe chandelier in the powder room, double their wow factor by casting stunning shadows on the walls when lit.

Lane even gave neutral paint colors a twist in the dining room, powder room, master suite, office, and girls’ rooms. She used metallic versions of grays, taupes, and deep

blues, rendering a subtly lustrous effect.

Some of the most striking features in the home are Lane’s show stopping wall installations. “I love to do something unexpected on the walls,” she says. In the dining room, gilded, dimensional ‘sea urchins’ from Arteriors were laid out in random patterns on opposite walls; in the hallway, white and gold ‘egg cups’ from Gold Leaf Design Group are scattered to create an abstract cascading pattern; in the living room, the wall behind the sofa holds a grid of identical mirrors; in the powder room and foyer, Lane hung groupings of eyecatching candle holders.

“I put a part of my heart into this house,” says Lane, and she isn’t finished yet. The Shupings currently have her dreaming up a sophisticated man cave design for the basement. Whatever Lane comes up with, it’s bound to be different— in a good way. LNM

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Travel

Ride Captain, Ride Top cycling destination in nearby South Carolina features unparalleled climbs, hospitable rural roads, and a delightful oasis in Travelers Rest.

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True bliss for cycling enthusiasts comes in the form of long, gradual climbs and descents, sparsely traveled biker friendly roads, and scenic byways speckled with natural beauty. Cap the day’s ride at a genteel, European-style luxury hotel with a complete bike program, cyclist-centric staff, and innovative farm-to-table dining, and returning

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by MICHAEL J. SOLENDER

home may become problematic.

Welcome to South Carolina’s upstate, just 120 miles from Lake Norman.

Legendary professional cyclist George Hincapie, 41, found the Blue Ridge foothills and surrounding roads outside Travelers Rest so like the climbs and routes he rode in the famed

Tour de France, he moved to nearby Greenville so he could train here.

Looking to share his love of cycling and create an experience rarely enjoyed by nonprofessional riders, Hincapie and his brother Rich, 45, developed Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest with the goal of creating a premier cycling destination.

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Hotel Domestique is a 13-room, Country French Chateau-style hotel featuring contemporary public spaces, a Mediterraneanstyle terrazzo with fountains and breathtaking mountain overlooks, and a 25-meter saltwater lap pool.

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Each room comes with iPad concierge service, luxe bathrooms, fireplaces, and hallway pantries stocked with homemade snacks, drinks, and gourmet coffee.

French Twist Guests at the 13-room, Country French Chateau-style hotel find elegant and accessible dining, amenity-laden accommodations, and a staff that celebrates the art of hospitality. Opened in fall 2013, the property was dormant for several years, victim of a prior developer’s bankruptcy.

Hincapie and his design team re-invented Domestique as a stylish oasis of civility and comfort featuring contemporary public spaces, a Mediterranean style terrazzo with fountains and breathtaking mountain overlooks, and a 25-meter saltwater lap pool. Ample guest rooms are complete with iPad concierge service, luxe bathrooms, fireplaces, and hallway pantries stocked with homemade snacks, drinks, and gourmet coffee.

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General Manager Ben Webster, 30, is particularly enthusiastic when sharing details of the hotel’s bike program.

“Guests can bring their own bikes or enjoy one of our ultra-light carbon fiber race bikes, complete with electric shifters and gearing designed especially for climbing,” says Webster. “We provide GPS with pre-programmed routes personally developed by George that take guests on routes to best match their skill level and interest.”

One popular ride is the “Bakery Run,” routing riders on back roads to nearby Saluda. Cyclists climb rolling hillsides, past farmland, and through the scenic watershed and tree canopy.

A stop at the local bakery for fuel, and riders return home for the day well sated.

Cyclists looking for a distinctive experience take advantage of the signature “XD – Experience Domestique” program, an exceptional four-day ride camp offered frequently by the hotel.

Small groups ride daily with Hincapie, enjoy family-style meals together, morning yoga sessions, strategy debriefs, post-ride massages, special gear, and more.

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Restaurant 17 Not to be outdone by the quality of the cycling experience, dining at Hotel Domestique takes center stage when the sun goes down. Restaurant 17 seduces hotel guests, locals, and visitors rendering a light French and Italian influenced touch to area farm supplied proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, and herbs.

Executive chef Adam Cooke, 33, has assembled a collaborative team of like-minded colleagues who tend to a seasonal and constantly evolving menu of small and large plates, innovative pairings, and a fresh twist on contemporary Southern cuisine.

Try the crispy pork belly, an elegant starter elevated by accompanying agnolotti stuffed with eggplant. Look for the Bethel Trails smoked pork crepinette, a unique preparation plated with turnip mostarda and spicy sweet potato mascarpone. Sides should not be missed. Grits with brown butter cauliflower crumble is a menu staple with good reason—they are sublime.

Pastry chef Adjryche Channing, 40, manages the bread program at the restaurant, preparing around 20 varieties for service and sale at the nearby Travelers Rest Farmers Market.

His starter for the restaurant’s tangy, crisp-crusted sourdough is more than 8 years old. A wizard with chocolate, Channing wows with his dark chocolate praline and espresso napoleon.

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And don’t worry too much about over indulging. You’re sure to burn mega-calories on your next morning’s ride. www.hoteldomestique.com LNM

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NavStar Financial Services owner Jerry Jones has opened a new business location at 219 Williamson Road Suite 2202, Mooresville. The company provides clients with the financial tools and reliable and cost effective solutions to help plan and reach their financial goals. NavStar Financial Services has expertise and experience in health and life insurance, estate planning, wealth preservation, and more. For additional information, call 704-663-7482 or visit www.navfs.com.

PEOPLE NEWS

Paula Bush was named the 2014 Teacher of the Year at the Goddard School in Mooresville.

The award recognizes teachers who demonstrate both school leadership, as well as exemplary teaching skills that inspire their students’ critical thinking and communication skills, collaboration, and creativity. Bush joined the Goddard School in August of 2013 and previously served as a preschool educator for six years.

Dennis W. Cowardin, II was promoted to vice president at BB&T’s Mooresville branch located at 255 N. Main St., where he is a mortgage loan officer in the Home Mortgage department.

Cowardin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and has served as the chairperson for the annual golf tournament.

Lisa M. Qualls has been promoted to assistant vice president at the BB&T Mooresville 163 Plantation Ridge Drive branch location. Qualls is a mortgage officer in BB&T’s Mortgage Loan

department, a member of the Board of Directors for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, and a Commissioner for the Town of Mooresville.

Jackie Jedrzejek, SFR, BPOR, CMRS, and Realtor/Broker of Newport Properties has become a member of the Military Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals. As a member of MVAREP, Jedrzejek has joined a group of concerned citizens and real estate professionals dedicated to home ownership opportunities for the military and veteran community. www. teamnewport.com.

AWARDS

The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council hosted its 4th annual “Champions of Diversity” awards breakfast to honor individuals and businesses with a proven track record of diversity support based on their work practices, services, hiring policies, and presence in the community. Tanya Blackmon, President of Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center served as the Master of Ceremonies, and Eric Wilson was the Keynote Speaker. Dana Nieter and Lake Norman Woman Magazine received the award in the small business category. John O’Neill accepted the award on behalf of the Curtis Screw Company, which received the award in the large business category. Harry Blue, who works at Goodyear Tire in Cornelius, was this year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient. Duke Energy sponsored the event and the program sponsor was People’s Bank. The Gold Sponsor was Business Today and Silver Sponsors included Champion

Tire and Wheel, ServPro of Northwest Charlotte, Mama’s Pizza Express, and Sam’s Club.

CHARITABLE EFFORTS

Homesley & Wingo Law Group, of Mooresville, hosted the 14th Annual Blues & Burritos this past September. More than 1,500 people attended the event and enjoyed the fellowship and great music from Part Time Blues Band, Shelia Carlisle, and Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. Several thousand dollars were raised in donations to help benefit HealthReach Community Clinic and the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservation.

Huntersville Presbyterian Church received a $5,000 grant from Lowe’s Home Improvement to help support its new community garden, “The Patch on Main.” The funds from the Lowe’s Community Partners Grant is part of the Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful (KMB) initiative, which encourages individuals and organizations to improve the environment and build sustainable communities. The garden project will provide access to healthy foods and serve as a venue for educational classes and workshops related to gardening, composting, and proper nutrition.

Lowe’s awards more than 60 merit-based grants to affiliates of KMB to support similar service projects, such as planting trees, building community gardens, and creating recycling programs. For additional information about Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful, visit their Facebook page or www.swatalitterbug.com.

— Compiled by Moment Palmer. Email business news to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com

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Snapshot photo by LEANNE ZARAS

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n her last boat ride on Lake Norman for the season, Denver resident Leanne Zaras snapped this shot while looking for fall color. Photography is a hobby for Zaras, who took this during her first season with her new Nikon D3100. “The thing that made me take this particular shot was the mix of colors,” she says.

“As you can tell by the shot, there was still a lot of green foliage and finding fall color was elusive. This stretch of shoreline gave me the oranges and yellows, and that one vibrant red tree.” www.flickr.com/photos/lzaras

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