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Publisher’s Note

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nother season is quickly approaching the Highlands-Cashiers area. Many of us have enjoyed this mild winter and are looking forward to the groundhog’s early spring. Likewise, we have already begun to set some plans in motion for the year ahead. At the Laurel, we are excited at the plans we have for the year, and we certainly thank you for always including us in yours. Here’s to another great season together!

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Cashiers Consignment shoppes

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Contents

The Laurel Magazine • March 2013

Events

14 • Annual Rotary Golf Tournament 15 • The Bascom’s Regional Art Exhibit 16 • Highlands-Cashiers Players 17 • Fly Fishing Tournament 20 • Annual Chili Cookoff 21 • Highlands Easter Egg Hunt 22 • Rotary Bingo 24 • Village Green Easter Egg Hunt 26 • Mountain Madness Duathlon 27 • Area Calendar

The Arts

Dining

28 • Cover Artist Nancy Oppenheimer 30 • Copper Roots 31 • The Bascom News 36 • The Betsy Paul Art Raffle 37 • H-C Chamber Music Festival 38 • Blue Ridge Music Events

Maps

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map

40 • Highlands Smokehouse 42 • Gather the Rosé 43 • Green Smoothie Cleanse 44 • Canyon Dinner Club 45 • Dining Guide

History

46 • Highlands History 47 • Cashiers History

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Contents

The Laurel Magazine • March 2013

Staff

Giving Back

Homes & Lifestyles

Janet Cummings, Managing Partner

Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner

janet@ themountainlaurel.com

marjorie@ themountainlaurel.com

Michelle Munger, Art Director

Luke Osteen, Writer

(828) 371-2689

48 • Historic Highlands Charm 50 • A Successful Resolution 52 • B Vitamins 53 • Reaching Your Financial Goals 54 • Salt of the Earth 55 • Dayhiking 56 • Through the Eyes of a First Timer 56 • Join the Club

58 • Putting the Fun in Fundraising 58 • Literacy Council of Highlands 59 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 60 • Quality of Life 60 • CareNet 61 • On the Edge of Something Great 61 • Relay for Life 62 • The Face of Wisdom 62 • C-H Humane Society 63 • Backyard Naturalist 63 • Rotary Club of Cashiers

mungerclan5@aol.com

(828) 371-2764

(828) 342-3551

dumbdogs@ earthlink.net

Wiley Sloan, Writer

Donna Rhodes, Writer

Guides wileyandsarah@ nctv.com

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 27 • Area Calendar 45 • Dining Guide 57 • Service Directory 64 • Advertisers Index

donna847@ frontier.com

Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Michael Rich, Sue Aery, Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, and Michelle Price

Copyright © 2013 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazine’s right to edit. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every effort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of its staff is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine will be subject to a reduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.

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Annual Rotary Golf Tourney Events

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By Wiley Sloan

your skills on this course which true signal that the sumhas challenged many fine golfers mer season is near is the throughout the years. Mulligans Rotary Club’s Annual Golf can be purchased for $5 each.

Tournament at the Highlands You’ll have a chance to win great Country Club. Make your reservaprizes including a closest to the tions now by contacting Rotarian pin and long drive competition and Tournament chair, Joyce Bailplus receive an HCC logged Tervis largeon at (828) 526-0501 or jbailTumbler mug and a good lunch at largeon@highlandscountryclub. the turn. com. Monday, May 6 is the date, Throughout the years, the a twelve noon shotgun start is Tournament has raised more than the plan. You can access the driv$100,000 to support many coming range and the practice green Rotary’s Golf Tournament is a memorable stroll over the legendary links of Highlands Country Club. munity projects like the Student at 11:00 A.M. along with registraForeign Exchange Program, the tion. Proceeds from this event Literacy Council, local Boy Scout allow the Rotary Club to support Troop, the Peggy Crosby Center, the Library, plus many their many charitable projects throughout the year.

Foursome teams will play a four-man scramble or cap- other community groups.

Registration for each player is $150. If you are not able tain’s choice. The Donald Ross-designed course was once the home of famed amateur golfer Bobby Jones. to play but would like to support the Rotary Club with Take advantage of this great opportunity to play the a hole or corporate sponsor, contact Joyce as shown oldest and most prestigious course in our area. Show above. Fore!

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The Bascom’s Regional Art Exhibit Events

Contributed by Barbara S. Tapp The finest works of the artists of the Southern Appalachians will be on display at The Bascom through March 31.

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hirteen local arts groups—a record number—are participating in The Bascom’s annual exhibition, Regional Arts Organizations: Selected Works. On view now through March 31, this show includes a variety of innovative works from these members. These arts organizations not only support their artists and foster excellence and professionalism, but also increase the public value of arts in the community. The Bascom is pleased to recognize these regional artists through this annual exhibition, in keeping with its mission to enhance the quality of life through dynamic, inspirational and transformational art experiences. For the first time this year, The Bascom will present $700 in awards, including a People’s Choice Award. The reception and awards announcement will take place on Saturday, March 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to come to the reception.

This year, the participating arts organizations are: Appalachian Pastel Society – Waynesville, NC; Art League of Highlands – Highlands, NC; Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild

– Burnsville, NC; Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association – Blue Ridge, GA.; Cherokee County Arts Council – Murphy, NC; Connestee Art League – Cedar Mountain, NC; Currahee Artists’ Guild – Toccoa, GA; High Country Watermedia Society – Boone, NC; Macon County Art Association – Franklin, NC; Mountain Laurel Quilters’ Guild – Clarksville, GA; North Georgia Arts Guild – Clayton, GA; Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League – Black Mountain, NC; and Valley River Arts Guild – Murphy, NC. Check out other current exhibitions, classes and workshops at our updated website, www.thebascom.org or through the beautiful new 2013 catalogue, available free at The Bascom.

The Bascom is open year-round, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. Enjoy workshops, exhibitions, special events and quality programs throughout the year at The Bascom. For more information, to register for workshop offerings or for more details on all Bascom activities, visit www.TheBascom.org or call (828) 526-4949.

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“Social Security” Events

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Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie

CP’s Production of Social Security continues Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 1, 2, and 3. This Broadway hit guarantees laughter and fun as we finish out the winter. Join this great cast for an evening of joyful entertainment.

“Social Security” features the ensemble cast of Jennifer Royce, Lance Trudel, Marsha Shmalo, Stuart Armor, Nancy Gaddy and Dean Zuch. The play is directed by Mary Adair Leslie.

Set in the New York apartment of art dealers Barbara and David, their tranquil life is disrupted when Barbara’s

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matriarchal mother is dropped off by her sister and her husband because they need to go “rescue” their daughter, who has been away at college for two months. The comic sparks begin to fly when the mother (old enough to receive Social Security…but never too old for romance) hits it off with an elderly artist. Evening performances begin at 7:30 P.M. and the Sunday matinee begins at 2:30. You may purchase tickets by calling the HCP Box Office: (828) 526-8084. Don’t miss this romantic comedy at the Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands.

Three Rivers Fly Fishing Tournament Events

Local trout will challenge amateur and seasoned anglers at Highlands’ Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, set for May 16th-17th.

For more information, visit highlandsthreerivers.com or call (828) 526-5841.

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ust as you’d guess, the bold streams that have shaped Highlands and drawn generations of visitors are home to wily schools of rainbow and brown trout.

The trout, as ubiquitous as the rhododendron thickets that line those streams, seduce, challenge and occasionally reward their most ardent suitors – fly fishermen and women of extraordinary skill and infinite patience That’s what makes Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, set for May 16 through the 17, such a natural fit on the town’s Event Calendar.

The tourney is open to all anglers of all skill levels, and there are guided and non-guided competitions. Funds raised benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for Highlands High School graduates.

A tax-deductible $500 entry fee secures a spot for a two-person team in the tournament. Teams that wish to compete for top prizes will fish three different streams— one native, one hatchery supported and one delayed-harvest stream.

The entry fee includes various clinics, an invitation to

the opening night reception, lunch for days, a fishing goody bag and a closing night winners’ dinner with food and prizes at Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Space is limited.

Only the first 50 teams to register will be able to participate.

Participants take to the streams over the three days.

From Highlands, the fishing boundary will have a northern boundary of US Hwy. 74, a western boundary of the rafting and delayed harvest sections of the Nantahala River, a southern boundary of the Hwy. 28 bridge on the Chattooga River and an eastern boundary of the Davidson River and the East Fork of the French Broad River. A map designating all streams within this boundary will be provided to each applicant.

To register or receive more information, visit www. highlandsthreeriver.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (866) 526-5841. The tournament is sponsored in part by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the Highland Hiker, Old Edwards Inn and Spa, The Highlander, Benjamin F. Edwards and Co. and Mountain Fresh Grocery.

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Accommodations

Meadows Mtn. Realty............

Hen House..............................

4-1/2 Street Inn .....................

White Oak Realty...................

High Cotton............................

Martha Anne’s........................

Colonial Pines Inn..................

Inn at Half Mile Farm............

Restaurant

Peak Experience....................

Whiteside Cove Cottages......

Lakeside Restaurant..............

Scudders.................................

Mountain Brook Suites.........

Paolettis...................................

The Summer House...............

Mountain Laurel Rest............

Pescados.................................

Whole Life Market.................

Rosewood Market..................

Highlands Fine Art ...............

Wild Thyme Gourmet...........

Highland Hiker.......................

Laurel Magazine.....................

Wolfgang’s Restaurant &

Mirror Lake Antiques............

Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..

Wine Bistro.............................

Arts

Services

Museum of American Cut Glass.......................................

Retail

Creative Concepts Salon.......

The Bascom ...........................

Alyxandra’s ............................

Highlands Visitors Center.....

Bear Mountain Outfitters......

Warth Construction...............

Real Estate

Cabin Casuals.........................

Aery Chiropractic &

Country Club Properties.......

Drake’s Diamond Gallery ....

Acupuncture..........................

John Cleaveland Realty..........

Dry Sink..................................

High Country Photo.............

Sundrops on Caney Fork.......

Dutchman’s Designs..............

View the Highlands, North Carolina interactive map at www.thehighlandsmap.com for addresses, phone numbers and website links to local businesses.

To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Highlands map for only $20 per month, email marjorie@themountainlaurel.com.

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The Highlands Map

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Events

Highlands Annual

Chili Cookoff

By Luke Osteen

Highlands Chamber of Commerce spices up a sleepy winter evening with its Annual Chili Cookoff, slated for Saturday, March 9, at the Community Building.

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et’s face it – by the time March rolls around, we’re all a little desperate for a bit of spice. Winter’s gone on forever and the blush of color that was Valentine’s Day seems like a million years in the past. That’s why the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chili Cookoff, slated for 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Saturday, March 9, at the Community Building (Conference Center) is always such a welcome part of the social calendar.

You’ll be treated to a full spectrum of culinary delights, ranging from the comfortable embrace of a down home cornbread recipe to a spoonful of chili that calls to mind a firestorm of biblical proportions. Bartenders Rick and Helene Siegel will be on hand to ensure that no one gets too thirsty sampling all the sensations. Add in live music that demands a trip to the dance floor and you have the formula for an evening as irresistible as a neon “Good Food” sign blinking on a frigid winter’s night.

As for the lineup of the chilis themselves–it’s a palatepleasing spectrum that ranges from the sublimely spiced to the tongue-searing. There’ll be prizes awarded for Hottest Chili, Unique, Traditional, Best Salsa, Best Cornbread, and Best All-Around Table Decoration. Each prize will be at least $100 in value. If you’d like to showcase your culinary skills, applications are available at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center or can be obtained by calling (828) 526-2112. Participants will receive a $20 check at the door to help offset the cost of serving everyone.

Cost of the Chili Cookoff is $20 at the door. For more information, contact the Highlands Visitors Center at (828) 526-2112.

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Highlands Events

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

By Luke Osteen

The Easter Bunny will be on hand to greet his little friends at the Highlands Community Easter Egg Hunt.

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he Easter Bunny has sweet plans for Highlands’ youngest believers when he hosts the Community Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 23 at the Highlands Recreation Center (600 North Fourth Street).

Prizes will be awarded to the youngsters who find the most eggs. To ensure that everyone gets a chance to find their share of beautiful dyed eggs, there’ll be three separate age categories: Group 1 – youngsters zero to three years of age; Group 2 – children four to six years of age; and Group 3 – youngsters seven to ten years of age.

Be sure to bring a basket or shopping bag to accommodate all the loot that sharp-eyed kids will be scooping up.

For more information, call the Rec Park at (828) 526-3556.

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Support the Literacy Council Events

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for only $15? (one card for veryone loves the opeach of 15 games). The Literaportunity to win a little cy Council helps so many peospending money and ple in our area. Youngsters support a worthwhile comwho need to improve their munity organization. Now is reading skills, adults who your chance. On March 14 never achieved the reading at 6:30 P.M. come out to the levels that they wanted and Highlands Community Buildpeople who need to learn ing next door to the Ball Park English as a second language on Highways 64 (Cashiers are just a few of the many Highway) for Rotary Bingo. programs that the Literacy Bring your friends and fill up Council oversees. a table or two.

Why not go the second mile Caller Tay Bronaugh will and be a Table sponsor? This keep you hopping as you try opportunity is open to busito be the first to cover all the ness owners and individuals. required spaces. Winners Students from Mrs. McClellan’s first grade class show off the A one-page ad is only $50; can keep their pocket money masks they made during a Mobilizing Literacy visit by The half-page ads $25. Make your or they can return it to the Literacy Council of Highlands. The Literacy Council gave each checks payable to Highlands Highlands Literacy Council to student a copy of the book “The Little Red Hen.” Rotary Club. Call the Highhelp them underwrite their many programs. lands Literacy Council at (828) 526-9938 to purchase an ad.

Even if you say “I never win There’s no better way to help our area non-profits raise anything,” don’t despair. They always include at least one game of “The biggest Loser” for folks like you. The last funds to support their programs. Remember to stay to person to have a space on their card covered wins a prize. the end. Game number 15 gives you the chance to win some serious money. Laugh a lot, share with friends and So even you can win.

Where else can you have a complete evening of fun support the Literacy Council of Highlands.

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Village Green Easter Egg Hunt Events

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of The Village Green notes, “The Easter ome celebrate Easter and the beEgg Hunt is just one of many examples ginning of spring by hopping on of Sharon’s generosity toward the chilover to The Village Green Easter dren in our community. The Village Egg Hunt sponsored by S’More Kids Green is proud to partner with her and Klothes in Cashiers. Children under age serve as the host location for this year’s 12 should gather at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, event.” James and her husband Tom are March 23, at The Village Green Commons long time members of the Cashiers comon Frank Allen Road. “Bring your own munity, with Tom spending childhood basket and a camera, and be on time!” summer vacations at his family home, advises Ann Self, Executive Director of the Old Toll Gate House.

The Village Green. That’s because a hunThe Easter Egg Hunt is a free comdred or so kids will race to find thousands munity-wide event for residents and of candy-filled eggs including special visitors. “The Village Green endeavors eggs that earn the finder a marvelous to create opportunities for people to prize. The day’s event will also include connect and to promote a spirit of coma free hot dog lunch and a visit with the munity,” remarks Self. She also pointed Easter Bunny. out that this would not be possible withThis event is organized by Sharon Bunny Ears are always in style, out the financial support of The Village James, the owner of S’more Kids Klothes but especially at The Village Green Green donors. “We are grateful for all in Cashiers. She began the egg hunt three Easter Egg Hunt. who contribute to The Village Green,” years ago as a fun activity to bring the chiladds Lucke. For more information or to dren of the community together. James make a donation to The Village Green, comments, “The first year we had about a dozen kids hunting eggs near the store. It has grown call (828) 743-3434 or email info@villagegreencashierevery year with more and more kids, so this year we are snc.com. You can follow The Village Green on Twitter @ moving to The Village Green.” Jochen Lucke, Board Chair cashiersgreen.

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Mountain Madness Duathlon Events

By Luke Osteen

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The Mountain Madness Duathlon, set for April 27, promises to challenge serious runners and not-so-serious striders alike.

rganizers are laying the groundwork for the Mountain Madness Duathlon, set for Saturday, April 27, at Franklin’s Tassee Shelter Greenway.

This challenging workout will feature two-mile and four-mile runs along the Tassee Greenway and a rigorous fourteen-mile bicycle race along US 64 West.

Mountain Madness Duathlon starts at 9:00 A.M. and race day registration begins at 8:00 A.M. The awards ceremony will be hosted at Main Street Pizza and during the ceremony there will be various raffle items, including a weekend get-away and a Trek bike.

Cost on Race Day is $35 for individuals and $60 for twoperson teams. If you register by April 20, it’ll cost $25 for individuals and $50 for two-person teams. There’ll also be T-shirts for the first 100 racers. To register or for more information, contact Dave Linn at bringingit2life@yahoo.com.

All proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC. If you’re thinking about participating in the Mountain Madness Duathlon, keep your calendar open also for the Braveheart 5K and Rob Roy 1-Mile Fun Run in downtown Franklin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 15. Both events

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are part of the Scottish Heritage Festival and there’ll be awards given to the overall male and female First and Second place winners for age divisions (by ten years) and the Best Dressed Braveheart Individual. Cost is $15 for the 5K until June 13th ($25 on race day; the 1-Mile Race is $10 until June 15th ($15 on race day). You can register by emailing Dave Linn at bringingit2life@yahoo.com.

Both races could be considered good practice for the Moonlight Moonshine 10K and Half Pint 1-Mile Fun Run, set for 8:00 P.M. Saturday, July 6, at Franklin’s Tassee Greenway. This will be Macon County’s first evening race.

The awards ceremony will be hosted at Mulligan’s Bar & Grille. During the awards ceremony, there will be a raffle for a moonshine still (valued at $750). Raffle tickets can be purchased at the ceremony or at Franklin Ford, Rathskeller Coffee Haus and Feathernest Antiques (where the still will be displayed until July 5) Cost for the 10K is $15 until July 1 ($25 race day); the 1-Mile Fun Run is $10 until July 1 ($15 on race day). Again, to register or for more information, email bringingit2life@ yahoo.com.

Mark Your Calendar

• Polly Knipp Hill: Marking a Life Through Etching, on view through March 10, The Bascom. (828) 526-4949.

• The Bascom Instructors, through March 31. The Bascom. (828) 526-4949.

• Social Security, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 1, 2, and 3. Evening performances 7:30 P.M. and Sunday matinee 2:30 P.M., Highlands-Cashiers Players, (828) 526-8084.

• Live Music, 8:30 p.m., Saturdays in March.

March 2: The Fickle Souls; March 9: Hi 5; March 16: Dr. Blues and a St. Patrick’s Day Bash; March 23: Taylor Moore; March 30: Porch 40. The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 5268364.

• Mountain High Dulcimer Club meets Monday, March 4, Highlands United Methodist Church. Beginner’s lessons noon. (828) 787-1586, (828) 200-9532.

• Monthly Jam, Saturday, March 6, Blue Ridge Music, Clayton, GA, (706) 782-9852.

• Free Children Movies, 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 6, Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.

• Classics by Steve Johannessen, 5 to 8 P.M., Friday, March 8, Buck’s Coffee Cafe, Cashiers. An evening of live romantic music and the great love songs. For exact showtime, please contact (828) 743-9997.

• Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chili Cookoff, 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. Saturday, March 9, Highlands Community Building (Conference Center). Cost is $20.

(828) 526-2112.

• Story Swap, 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 12, by Highlands Writers Group, Ugly Dog Pub, Highlands. Pre-registration is required, (828) 369-1927.

• Backyard Naturalists will begin Thursday, March 14 at Highlands Nature Center. Eight weeks of lessons on Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 P.M., (828) 526-2221.

• Rotary Bingo, supporting the Literacy Council, 6:30 P.M., Thursday, March 14, Highlands Community Building, (828) 5269938.

• Summit’s Got Talent, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Friday, March 15, Summit Charter School, (828) 743-5755.

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Irish Whiskey Tasting and “The Irish Coffee-Making Experience” March 15-17, 828-787-2625.

• Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 A.M., Saturday, March 23, Highlands Recreation Center. For more info, call (828) 526-3556.

• Village Green Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored

by S’More Kids Klothes in Cashiers, 11:30 A.M., Saturday, March 23 for children under age 12, The Village Green Commons

on Frank Allen Road, Cashiers. For more information call 828-743-3434.

• The Bascom’s annual exhibition, Regional Arts Organizations: Selected Works.

Reception and awards Saturday, March 23, from 5 to 7 P.M. On view now through March 31, (828) 526-4949.

• Barn Dance, Saturday, March 23, from 7 to 10 P.M., The Bascom. (828) 526-4949.

• The Betsy Paul Art Raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on March 31. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

Weekly Events

Every Monday • Core Yoga, 8:30 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• Hatha Level 1-2, 9:30 A.M., Yoga Highlands, (828) 526-8880.

• Fundamentals of Yoga-Beginners, 8:30 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 7439000.

• Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 7871586.

• Yoga All Levels, 5:30 P.M., Yoga Highlands, (828) 526-8880.

• Pilates with Sandi Trevathon, 4 P.M., Jane Woodruff Clinic, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, (828) 526-5862.

• Barn Jamming with James, Fressers Eatery, (828) 526-8847.

Every Tuesday • Hatha Yoga-Level 1-2, 10:30 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.

• Senior Fitness, 10:30 to 11:30 A.M., Cashiers Community Center, (828) 7431947.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Duplicate Bridge, 12:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

(828) 743-0215.

• Weight Watchers, 5:30 P.M., Highlands Rec Park.

• Mat Pilates, 5:30 P.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.

• Mat Pilates, 9 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• Hatha Yoga Level 1-2, 9:30 A.M., Yoga Highlands, (828) 526-8880.

• Preschool Story Time, 11 A.M. -Noon, Albert Carlton Library (828) 743-0215.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Mah Jong games open to the public, 1 P.M., Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215.

• Pilates with Sandi Trevathon, 4 P.M., Jane Woodruff Clinic Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, (828) 526-5862.

• Slow Flow Yoga, 5:30 P.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.

Every Thursday • Fundamentals of Yoga-Beginners/ Level 1, 10:30 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• Art Class Offered, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., Sapphire Valley Community Center. For more information call (828) 743-7663 or (828) 743-5552.

• Senior Fitness, 10:30 to 11:30 A.M., Cashiers Community Center, (828) 7431947.

• Yoga Foundations, 3:30 P.M., Yoga Highlands, (828) 526-8880.

• Zumba, 5:30 P.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

Every Friday • Mat Pilates, 9 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• The Zachary-Tolbert House Tours, 11 A.M.-3 P.M., (828) 743-7710.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Live Music, 6 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 7872625.

Every Saturday • Birding Field Trips, 7:30 A.M., Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, meet at Highlands Town Hall, (828) 7439670.

• Yoga All Levels, 9:30 A.M., Yoga Highlands, (828) 526-8880.

• Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 9 A.M., Cashiers Valley Fusion, (828) 743-9000.

• The Zachary-Tolbert House Tours, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., (828) 743-7710.

• Live Music, 6 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 7872625.

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Cover Artist Nancy Oppenheimer The Arts

by Donna Rhodes

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hen Nancy Oppenheimer is painting a bear, she begins by fleshing out its shape. As the image starts to take form, each stroke of the brush is in time with a rush of air, inhaled, exhaled. The rhythmical breathing and brushwork continue until Oppenheimer and the bear breathe the same breath. That’s when she knows the bear has come to life.

For Oppenheimer every animal she creates, for that matter every tree she creates, has its own unique personality. Her style, which reflects an early career in illustration, possesses a quiet energy, soft, resonant, fluid, yet powerful and compelling.

Each bear is a composite of bears she has seen in the wild or in thousands of research photographs.

It takes years to be able to synthesize experience, memory, and reference into a new entity. Oppenheimer is more than up to the task, which is evidenced by a huge body of work created in a variety of mediums including pastels, graphite, oils and water media, though for the past four years she has exclusively worked in oils on linen canvas. And she does all this on location or in her cave, as she calls her studio. There she is the queen of her artistic domain, ever focused on truth, beauty, and love.

Her passion for life embraces the animals she portrays.

But she wasn’t always fascinated with bears. In fact she found them intimidating. She says, “About 15 years ago I was asked to paint a black bear. I hesitated. I felt no kinship, no camaraderie. Then someone prodded me, saying, ‘You’d better learn to love them, if you are going to paint them.’ So I read ‘Among the Bears’ by Ben Kilham. After raising several orphaned cubs, Kilham wrote of his experience, revealing the plight of the black bear. Reading that book was a glorious epiphany for me.” Now bears are her passion. She is an avid bear advocate, supporting many organizations whose mission it is to protect them.

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canvases, which take months to complete.

That explains why there is a waiting list for commissions. No wonder she is in demand. Her images are exquisitely executed, brimming with personality and vibrancy.

She shies away from spreading herself too thin, however. Still, she is attracted to all disciplines of self-expression: poetry, writing, piano playing, and singing. The following poem illustrates her collective love of the arts.

The Passion of Art I am drawn with caresses To a palm’s esoteric existence Whose fingers motion With magnetic insis-

tence To dispel all defenses To cease resistance To enter a respite Far from this unanswerable dissidence.

I take leave of this world absurd And await the amulet’s sweet word And the word is a hand opening a door Upon a land of what once shimmered before Before I breathed a breath Or knew a thought of death.

Here then unfold the hills of pure truth Bathed by streams of beauty and love Shone upon by the moon and sun above.

While below run the bear and fly the dove.

Here then to bring birth to the passion of art Is to fully understand from the heart.

You can find her work at Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers or visit her website at http://artheart.fineartstudioonline.com for a wide-ranging gallery of her paintings. She looks forward to your inquiries and welcomes your interest.

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Copper Roots The Arts

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t was just a bucketful of old corroded copper pipe but to Caitlyn Hina it was pure gold.

Caitlyn’s husband Josh is a remodeler.

For him ripping out copper plumbing and replacing it with superior materials is routine. Cashing in the copper is not only a few extra dollars here and there, but it is soul-satisfying to see materials recycled.

So about a year ago, Caitlyn came home from work, looked at the random array of copper tubing stuffed in a salvage bucket, and had an inspiration. She said, “Josh, do you think you could hammer some of these pipes into bracelets?”

Josh, whose expertise was in woodcraft, had never considered applying his estimable skills to jewelry-making. Still, he couldn’t deny the concept was intriguing. So that very night he cut a piece of pipe, split it, heated it in an oak wood fire, cooled it in icy water, hammered it, measured it to Caitlyn’s wrist, refined it and Voila! Recycled plumbing was transformed into high fashion. Copper Roots had been launched.

A few months later Copper Roots officially unveiled a striking line of classic copper bracelets, bangles, and cuffs to be sold exclusively at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands. Customers began lining up for their very own oneof-a-kind, hand crafted creation. It was a hit.

As a result, Caitlyn and Josh can hardly keep up with the orders. But they like it that way. Josh says, “We will always be the designers and creators. The character and quality of our work would suffer were we to cut corners or mass produce.”

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sanding and filing.

Caitlyn says, “We pore over every single detail, tweaking and refining until it passes our thorough inspection.”

While they are designing they are constantly seeking feedback and suggestions from clients and potential customers. One thing inspires another. Now they have added a line of delicate copper necklaces with hearts, stars and coins.

And to complement the bracelets and necklaces, there is a growing selection of hammered earrings inspired by nature’s leaves, pods, spirals, and more.

Copper Roots’ first customer, Carolyn Sanders, the one whose recycled bathroom plumbing inspired the kick-off creation, loves her jewelry not only for its beauty but for its origins. She likes the fact that water from the earth flowed over the copper for decades, and nature’s chemicals helped design the texture and color of her art-to-wear.

She says, “My bracelet has a lot of personal significance to me. That’s why I gave each one of my children a Copper Roots bracelet so they could own and wear a part of the home they grew up in. In our case, Copper Roots has extra special meaning.”

There are many who testify to copper’s healing powers.

In fact, there is evidence that early Egyptians wore copper to ensure good health. Contemporary users claim that copper bracelets, which act like a healing patch, relieve arthritic joint pain and aid circulation.

To experience Copper Roots creations, visit the Spa at Old Edwards Inn or e-mail Caitlyn and Josh Hina at copperrootsco@gmail.com.

The Bascom The Arts

Happenings Contributed by Barbara S. Tapp

The Bascom ushers in spring with a full slate of energizing activities and exhibitions.

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sure cure for the winter doldrums is a visit to The Bascom. Whether for young or old, Highlands’ innovative visual arts center offers creative stimulations for everyone. And, before March 31, for members only, there’s an early bird discount of 10 percent off regular registration fees for all adult workshops and classes.

Classes going on now through March include ceramics, creative writing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

Check out all of the possibilities at our updated website, www.thebascom.org or through the beautiful new 2013 catalogue, available free at The Bascom.

Mark your calendar for the always-popular Barn Dance on Saturday, March 23, from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.. There will be country, contra, square dancing and more, complete with live bluegrass music and a world-class caller!

On view through March 10 is “Polly Knipp Hill: Marking a Life Through Etching.” Organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, this fascinating collection of works shows architectural scenes of Europe and glimpses of ordinary folks in the mountains and in Florida.

The artist, who lived in Highlands for several years, began making prints in the 1920s of charming scenes of American life.

Running concurrently with the exhibition above is “The Bascom Instructors,” through March 31. These diverse and wonderful works of the dedicated artists who teach at The Bascom will inspire you to sign up for any of their classes and workshops.

Also, enjoy the art created by members of 14 arts organizations in Regional Arts Organizations: Selected Works.

These groups foster artistic excellence and professionalism by promoting support of their members. The Bascom is pleased to recognize our regional artists through this annual exhibition through March 31, in keeping with its mission to enhance the quality of life through dynamic, inspirational and transformational art experiences.

The Bascom is open year-round, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. Enjoy workshops, exhibitions, special events and quality programs throughout the year at The Bascom.

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Betsy Paul Art Raffle The Arts

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self in a different natural environhe art raffle prize for the ment where he can truly enjoy the month of March is a gorbeauty of nature and take his phogeous photograph called tography to the next level. “The “The Old Iron Bridge,” genlandscapes and wildlife are breatherously donated by Robert taking. There are no words to de(Bob) Barnhill. scribe the beauty of the plants and “Mother Nature paints with a wildflowers, as well as the awekaleidoscope of colors to create some beauty of the lakes, streams a natural canvas of indescribable and waterfalls.” beauty!” Bob has spent a good Bob has dabbled in photography portion of his life trying to capture for most of his life and now has the these images. He considers it his retime to devote his efforts to his true sponsibility to reproduce these crepassion for nature photography. To ations as naturally as possible and The Betsy Paul art raffles for the Cashiers Glenville see more of his photography visit he works hard to do so.

Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on March his website at: www.NatureArt-PhoBob has always been fascinated 28th, in the afternoon. For more information, tography.com. by nature. It is so complex and recall (828) 743-0880.

Stop in to see each month’s rafvealing, yet so simple to merely view and enjoy. He has been rewarded many times over fle item on display from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday with the enjoyment received from capturing these natural through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers. Checks can also be mailed directly to the images.

Bob spent most of his life in Florida but just recently Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina, one of North Carolina, 28717. For more information, contact Betsy the most beautiful places on earth. He now immerses him- Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880.

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Chamber Music Festival The Arts

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ust like the musicians of their beloved HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival, Peter Whitcup and Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup have spent a lifetime achieving harmony.

Married for 32 years, they maintain a level of enviable tranquility in their Highlands home, punctuated by cross-country car trips just for the pleasure of being on the road.

“Not every couple could enjoy being together for days and days of driving, but we just look upon it as a way of seeing interesting things and talking to one another,” explains Valerie.

“In all our years together, we’ve never had a fight,” says Peter. “That’s not to say we don’t have disagreements, but when your goal in life is to please the other person, you’ve got to consider their point of view. You have to be willing to let them win..”

That degree of understanding is all the more remarkable when you consider their backgrounds.

Valerie is a symphony harpist with over 30 seasons as principal harpist with the Florida Philharmonic. She’s also served as the harp instructor at the University of Miami Frost School of Music for thirty years. In the world of popular music, she has performed, recorded or toured with Frank Sinatra, The BeeGees, Tom Jones, The Moody Blues, and Ray Charles.

Following a stint in advertising with Madison Avenue’s legendary Grey Group, Peter parlayed an interest in cooking into an intensive training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, earning three diplomas. He served as Cordon Bleu’s roving ambassador to the US before opening an exclusive restaurant and catering business in Miami.

To enhance his patrons’ elegant dining experience, Peter hired a talented harpist to perform for brunch and dinner.

For him, it was a simple business decision.

For Valerie, it was a bit more.

“It was love at first sight – I knew when I met him that this was the guy I was going to marry,” she says. Sure enough, they were married two years later.

Nowadays, they showcase their talents through the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. Valerie has been a regular performer throughout the festival’s 32 seasons.

And Peter draws upon his decades of culinary and catering experience to host some of the fabulous Feasts of the Festivals, which allow people to meet interesting people and enjoy wonderful food and drink in the setting of some of the area’s most beautiful and elegant private homes.

If you’d like to experience the singular talents of this remarkable couple, call the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival at (828) 526-9060.

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Blue Ridge Music Events The Arts

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ounded in 2005, Blue Ridge Music (BRM) has been enriching the community with music in a variety of ways.

BRM is owned and operated by Tom Nixon and Dean English. Tom and Dean are members of the Bluegrass Band “Foxfire Boys,” which grew out of the world renown Foxfire Organization during the early 1980s.

The company is really four entities in one.

A retail store provides a wide variety of instruments, equipment and accessories for the novice and professional musician. The store also provides world class educator approved Jupiter instruments for purchase or rental for school band participants. A full service recording studio provides professional digital recording for small demo projects or polished large scale productions. An instrument repair service in on site for simplest to the most complex repairs as well as repair for electronic sound reinforcement (Amps). The heart and soul of the company is music instruction or the “Academy.” Individual private lessons, small group instruction, and off site classes or consulting is provided by some of the most talented individuals

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in the region. The Academy’s approach to instruction is individualized to the learner, focusing on their immediate needs, goals and interests. Students are encouraged to share their knowledge with each other. This reinforces their own skills, while providing discovery opportunities for others. The atmosphere at Blue Ridge Music is down to earth and professional. The setting is in an old house built in 1940, nestled under two oak trees estimated to be 300 years old.

Currently, BRM is attempting to build on community partnerships to provide musical opportunities to groups and individuals that may otherwise not have them.

The company has also started a Chapter of the Southeastern Bluegrass Association.

A monthly jam is held the first Saturday of each month at the store. If anyone is interested in services provided

by BRM or would like to be involved in their mission of promoting music in the local and regional area, please contact Blue Ridge Music LLC., located at 629 Duggan Hill Road, Clayton, Georgia, by calling (706) 782-9852 or visit their website at www.blueridgemusicacademy.com.

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Highlands Smokehouse dining

By Wiley Sloan Just a short jaunt down Franklin Road past the post office is The Highlands Smokehouse featuring tasty barbecue, delicious sides and tantalizing desserts. Located at 595 Franklin Road they offer a full bar, HD TV for all your sporting events in a casual, inviting atmosphere.

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ou don’t need a GPS to find the Highlands Smokehouse. Just follow your nose as you smell pork and chicken slowly roasting over hickory. Rib lovers rave about the dry sugar rub unique to the Smokehouse.

It’s hard to get a consensus on which of their sauces is the best. Some folks rave about the Western North Carolina tomato-based sauce, others love the vinegar-based variety and still others crave the sauce flavored with mustard.

Come often and try them all.

Looking to branch out from your barbecue routine?

Try their fried catfish, the Buffalo wings, or the BLT featuring their house-cured bacon; sweet with a slight hint of pepper. A tempting appetizer is the hot pimento cheese served in a cast iron skillet with tortilla chips. When you are in the mood for a lighter fare, enjoy one of their fresh salads – add a topping of pulled pork or chicken if you like.

Whatever entrée you choose you’ll marvel at the many sides that you have to choose from: Brunswick stew, cheese grits, coleslaw, collard greens, and corn pudding are some of the most popular items. Fresh seasonal vegetables are featured whenever available.

Sandwich lovers can choose from a variety of options including smoked portobello, a fried Fish, the brisket (the Smokehouse’s version of French dip) plus the standard favorites of pulled barbecue chicken or Smokehouse pork.

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New this year is the burnt ends sandwich featuring the Smokehouse’s signature tomato sauce.

Families with youngsters love the casual atmosphere at the Smokehouse. The Kids Menu includes items that even the pickiest eater will savor – chicken tenders, mac’n cheese, grilled cheese sandwich or the “Wee Platter”.

Kids are right at home here.

The Smokehouse’s signature desert – homemade ice cream – is a must for an after dinner treat. The flavors change frequently depending on the seasonal fruits available. A scoop is perfect on one of their fudge brownies or the seasonal fruit pies. One of my favorite desserts is the key lime pie. Yum. Share the Smokehouse’s delicious foods with your hungry crowd at home. Call ahead to place your To Go orders (828) 526-5000. Open seven days for lunch and dinner; Sunday – Thursday 11 :00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Gather with your friends for your favorite cocktail or to watch the ballgame? The Smokehouse offers a full bar. Sports fans appreciate the HD TVs. Ladies enjoy the margaritas and beer lovers rave about the numerous beers on tap or the 13 bottled beers. The Highlands Smokehouse-good food, reasonable prices in a familyfriendly atmosphere.

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Gather the Rosé

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ecently I enjoyed lunch at Wild Thyme Restaurant where I discovered a delicious rosé – Crios Rosé of Malbec from Argentina. So savory and delightful were its dry nuances of strawberries and cherries that it might even knock away at the perch of my longtime favorite rosé, the iconoclastic Domaine Tempier from Bandol.

Today rosé wines are still sadly underappreciated; the stereotype of sweet white zinfandel clouds and permeates the minds of many wine drinkers who think that the pink color of the rosé must mean sweet and cheap. Not true! The salmon pink color of the wine has more to do with the skin of the grapes than any residual sugar: rosés are light in color because the juice from the grapes has limited contact with the grape skins (pigment).

Rosés vary widely in color, which can also be confusing to consumers. The bottom line is that the color of a rosé will depend on maceration time (grape skin in contact with juice) as well as the varietal of the grape. For example, malbec is a darker-hued red grape: thus, its skin pigmentation is more intense. Lighter skinned pinot noir, on the other hand, will yield rosé wines that are lighter in color. No mystery at all, just pure Mother Nature!

Still intrigued by the Crios rosé and with memories of my first charmed dining and drinking experience at Wild Thyme, I subsequently returned for dinner with a wine-loving friend.

He ordered the Crios rosé at my urging and was similarly enchanted. Rosés are not typically sipped in the throes of winter: traditionally they are summer wines. But the Crios rosé is special and substantial: its viscosity speaks of the intensity of Argentine summers and the robust tannins of malbec. This is no wimpy rosé. It has real backbone!

Susana Balboa is the mucho gusto winemaker behind the Crios label. She is Argentina’s premier female winemaker and is often known as the “Evita of Wine.” My glass (or three!) of her rosé was delicious paired with a buttery mahi-mahi.

If you dine at Wild Thyme, take a wine journey and try a glass of the Crios Rosé of Malbec. You won’t be disappointed!

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Green Smoothie Cleanse dining

Contributed by Dr. Anastasia Halldin, Nutrition Coach www.healthymamainfo.com

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s we are approaching spring, cleansing is on everyone’s menu.

Cleaning the house, raking the garden and getting the body into a bikini-ready shape becomes a priority.

Green smoothie cleanse is a starvation-free method to

lose a few pounds and to clean the stagnant toxins you might have accumulated while having a few glasses of wine on those cold winter nights by the fireplace.

Green smoothies oxygenate the blood, enriching it with chlorophyll (chlorophyll gives plants their deep green color.) Chlorophyll makes your blood’s Ph alkaline, which is associated with delayed aging and radiant health.

Most of us don’t eat plates of plain, raw kale, spinach, cilantro, celery, mustard greens, arugula or chard daily. Adding these nutrient-rich greens to your smoothies, however, involves almost no work. All you need is motivation and

a good, strong blender.

Kimberly Snyder, clinical nutritionist and author of “The Beauty Detox Solution” explains: “In one delicious drink, we get the fuel to not only lose weight, but rejuvenate our skin, fight aging, and increase our energy. It’s so easy!” Even though you are drinking your food, green smoothies are made of emulsified fruits and vegetables, so you are not starving while on the cleanse. You can still expect to lose weight however, as most people lose eight to 10 pounds during the first week of the cleanse.

To start the cleanse, consult with your doctor first.

Then, substitute two meals and one snack a day with green smoothies. For dinner,

have a mostly raw, vegan meal (visit my website for recipe ideas for both the smoothies and the meals.)

Continue the cleanse for up to 10 days. Limiting or eliminating sugar, caffeine and alcohol is part of the cleanse.

Here’s a simple smoothie recipe to start with:

Green Smoothie Makes 1 tall glass.

Ingredients: 1 green apple 1 stick celery 1 cup parsley, chopped 2 kale leaves, stalks removed juice of ½ lemon 5 ice cubes Directions: Blend everything until smooth.

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Canyon Kitchen’s Dinner Club dining

By Luke Osteen Canyon Kitchen kicks off the winter doldrums with its CK Supper Club Series -- you’re invited on March 2 and 16.

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ashiers can be a pretty quiet place in the dead of winter.

Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley usually abides by the winter hibernation model. The restaurant expanded the number of days that they were operational and Chef John Fleer continued producing exceptional food worthy of his James Beard nominations.

But as the season came to an end, Canyon Kitchen loyalist Jeff Sikes presented an idea – open the restaurant a few times throughout the winter to bring year-rounders together for a night of food and music. Chef Fleer agreed and the CK Supper Club was born.

As the name would suggest, the CK Supper Club is a series of eight events that bring friends new and old together for a good meal and a good time. The events are scheduled for the first and third Saturday from December through March. Seating is communal and the food is served family style. The night begins with a gathering so guests can grab a drink and sit by the fire. Once guests have arrived, they are asked to take their seats at their assigned tables so that dinner can be served. Appetizers, first course and the entrée are all served family style in the casually elegant style that Chef Fleer is famous for.

When the plated desserts arrive at the table, the band begins to play. Some get up and dance while others sit

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at their seat, enjoying their glass of wine while tapping their toes.

To start off the season, Canyon Kitchen looked to local Jay Drummonds to provide the music. Jay’s brand of country music covers and original songs is well known to locals. Jay tried his hand at the music industry in Nashville in the late 90’s but came back to Cashiers to raise a family. As the season continued, the nights filled up sometimes with a wait list of up to 20 people. It is a more casual evening and the communal seating has garnered new friendships. A diverse set of musicians have played the CK Supper Club.

From its inception, the CK Supper Club has been an opportunity to support the Cashiers Valley Community. Five dollars from each meal goes to a local charity. Through the CK Supper Club, Canyon Kitchen and Lonesome Valley has raised over $2,000 for the Cashiers-Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, Life Challenge, Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad, Summit Charter School, Fishes and Loaves and the Cashiers Valley Preschool.

Canyon Kitchen will open Memorial Day Weekend.

Chef Fleer and his culinary staff will continue to create interesting and delicious a la carte menus throughout the season. But come next Fall, when the leaves fall off the trees, the CK Supper Club will get cranked up again.

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Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636 Rustico at The Log Cabin - 828-526-0999 Southern Belles Restaurant - 828-787-2299 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822 The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cashiers Area Restaurants Ashbys - 828-743-7889 Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997 Cafe 107 - 828- 743-1065 Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200

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Chester’s Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041 Chile Loco - 828-743-1160 Cornucopia - 828-743-3750 Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284 Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266 High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778 Jorge’s Place - 828-743-4175 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160 Subway - 828-743-1300 The Gamekeeper’s Tavern - 828-743-4263 Tommy’s Coffee Shoppe - 828-743-2010 Wendy’s - 828-743-7777 Zeke & Earl’s 828-743-2010 Zookeeper - 828-743-7711 www.thelaurelmagazine.com | March 2013 | 45 www.thelaurelmagazine.com | March 2013 | 53

CTO* history

by Donna Rhodes

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got an iPhone for Christafore night. mas. I have taught myself When we come round to thumb-text. I have Siri’d yander bend in the big road, myself silly. And typos. Fawe seed right off the latchghetaboudit. Still, not bad string was a-hangin’ outfor someone who only last side the door, but shucks! year swore off cell technolowe hadn’t hardly got in gy. “Just give me a couple of hollerin’ distance till you’d tin cans and a string,” I said th’rowed the door open defiantly. and was a-standin’ there, There aren’t many tinsingin’ out: “Light strangcanners left. The world toers, an’ come in!” day has about as many cell The letter continues, but phone subscribers as inhabthat is enough to give you itants… that is six billion for the feel of the communicathose who are counting. It’s tion style. Imagine the first good we are communicating paragraph in text: so enthusiastically. But is it 10Q 4 the n-vite 2-dinr good we are not communi2-nite. B-gan AM to make it cating face-to-face? Time will @TEOTD tell. One thing for certain, Translation: Thank you for language is shifting rapidly, the invitation to dinner toespecially the written lannight. We had to start in the guage which is now abbreviearly morning to make it at ated for sake of speed and the end of the day. space on a tiny cell screen.

If this radical change in Even remote Highlands language is happening in is abuzz with cell technoleven the remotest Appalaogy. And although granchian regions, imagine what ite mountains often block it will be like in another gencellular transmissions eration. That is, assuming we (FTLOG, $&!@#!), mobile don’t run out of oil and enphones prevail. ergy sources to fuel the cell As written and spoken lantechnology. Then it would be guage evolves, it would be back to tin cans and string. interesting to transplant ElizSigh. And just when I was abethan Mountain English getting thumb texting down. freely spoken in the region BTW, thumbs are evolving, Granny Creasy Webb, seated by the chimney at the old Webb farmtwo, three, four generations getting longer as a result of house on Brushy Face, courtesy of the Highlands Historical Society. ago into a contemporary cell texting. Fact. TTBOMK (to phone exchange. Ran Shaffthe best of my knowledge). ner cites a typical letter written in the lyrically beautiful idiSo I’ll close with TTFN (ta ta for now), TTG (time to go), omatic style of the region by Weimar Jones, editor of Frank- buhbye, cya, and GBTW (get back to work). lin Press in 1954. It was to the president of Duke University For more interesting flashbacks to the good ol’ days, thanking him for an imaginary dinner invitation: read Heart of the Blue Ridge by Ran Shaffner or visit the We got yore invite. We knowed you’d be a-lookin’ fer Highlands Historical Society’s website: www.highlandshus; so we come . . . several of us. It was a right smart piece istory.com. fer some; had to start off soon in the mornin’ to make it *Check This Out

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Cashiers Valley Farming history

Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

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hat kind of ACRES OF LAND, crops did IMPROVED: 50 your WestACRES OF LAND, ern North Carolina UNIMPROVED: 250 Mountain ancestors CASH VALUE OF grow? The U. S. CenFARM: $3,000 sus Bureau produced HORSES: 8 a special schedule, MILCH COWS: 3 separate from the WORKING OXEN: 2 population census, OTHER CATTLE: 13 called an AgriculSHEEP: 3 tural Schedule. AcSWINE: 35 cording to the book, INDIAN CORN, “Guide to GenealogiBUSHELS OF: 300 cal Research in the PEAS & BEANS, National Archives,” BUSHELS OF: 20 this farming schedSWEET POTATOES, ule was taken in the BUSHELS OF: 90 census years of 1850 MOLASSES: GALthrough 1880. Every LONS OF: 40 farm with an annual VALUE OF HOMEproduce worth $100 MADE MANUFACor more was enuTURES: $60 merated, giving the VALUE OF ANIMALS name of the owner, SLAUGHTERED: $50 agent or tenant and Some of the oththe kind and value er surnames on the of acreage, machinsame page as Morery, livestock and decai Zachary are: produce. The census Watson, Hooper, taker would travel Norton, and Brown. from farm to farm, Everyone also had first asking about a kitchen garden the household memlocated close to bers for the populathe house where tion census and then all kinds of vegetahe’d fill in the blanks bles were grown on an Agricultural to feed the family.

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There There were no rePage from the 1860 Cashiers Valley Agricultural census schedule were just about 50 ally big farms in this questions asked area like ones in the about the farm. Following is an excerpt from the 1860 Ag- northern end of the county. Most people had fruit tree ricultural Schedule of Mordecai Zachary of Cashiers Valley, orchards, especially apples, and these were taken by the Jackson County, North Carolina. The census taker came by wagonloads down to the market in South Carolina. The Mordecai’s home on July 4th. plentiful American Chestnut trees produced so many nuts NAME OF OWNER, AGENT OR MANAGER OF THE FARM: that wagons full of them were also brought from the M. Zachary mountains to South Carolina each fall.

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Historic Highlands Charm Homes & Lifestyles

By Wiley Sloan

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eander along Lower Lake Road in the filtered sunlight of majestic evergreens as you enjoy the cacophony of sounds emanating from the creatures who call Lindenwood Lake their home. Nature trails abound. Across the lake is the Highlands Biological Station and its beautiful Botanical Garden. A stone’s throw from the Biological Station is Sunset Rock, the site of many wonderful evening picnics as glorious sunsets settle behind distance mountain ridges. It’s hard to believe that just a few short blocks from here are the Hudson Library and Main Street Highlands.

With more than seven acres in this home site at the base of Big Bear Pen Mountain, you can enjoy quiet solitude among the rhododendron and mountain laurel while still being in close proximity to all Highlands has to offer. Forman family members were the original owners. They were conservationists who cherished their summers here, escaping the oppressive summer heat of Atlanta. Approximately 20 years ago, the Freeman family bought the property. They preserved the rustic charm of the original home while enhancing its beauty and transforming it to meet the needs of families of the twenty-first century.

Sitting atop a gently-rolling lawn, the home offers large rooms that welcome multi-generational families with ease. A stone fireplace in both the living and dining rooms provide warmth on those days when mountain chill greets you. The home’s large windows welcome filtered sunlight and usher in the gentle mountain breezes.

The large country kitchen, with its walk-in pantry and spacious counters, offers the perfect spot for meal prep.

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into the dining room with its large circular table. The room’s French doors and wall of windows allow you to keep an eye on the youngsters while they play on the expansive lawn.

To the left of the wide staircase is a cozy library/TV room with bath that could serve as a downstairs bedroom when needed. The master bedroom sports its own stone fireplace and bath. Three additional guest bedrooms share the large bath at the end of the hall. Each spacious bedroom offers a reading nook or a space for the children to while away hours in fantasy land.

The original servants’ quarters now offer guests the perfect retreat. Two large bedrooms, bath, living room and kitchen overlook the lawn. Stroll the perennial gardens and the walking trails or catch a catnap in the hammock.

“Properties like this come along once in a lifetime,” said Susie deVille, Owner/Broker-in-Charge of White Oak Realty Group. “We celebrate the property’s unique history and hope we may attract a conservation-minded buyer given its proximity to Lindenwood Lake and the Highlands Botanical Garden. It is my distinct honor to pledge a $10,000 donation to both the Highlands Biological Station and the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust at the Closing of this magnificent estate.”

Call Susie deVille at (828) 371-2079 to schedule a tour of this one-of-a-kind property or visit WhiteOakRG. com to view additional pictures and video. Offered at $2.65 Million.

Think creatively as you determine how your family or business could enjoy the beauty and serenity of this Highlands gem.

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A Successful Resolution Homes & Lifestyles

Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness (828) 743-9070

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or many, the New Year begins with a New Year’s Resolution focused on implementing a new exercise goal in an attempt to achieve the next level of health. There is much to gain from just 30

minutes of moderate exercise (walking, running, swimming, yoga) five days per week or 30 minutes of intense exercise (interval training, weight lifting, CrossFit) three days per week. No matter your age or experience, this is a wonderful way to add strength, stability/flexibility, and movement to your life. The right amount of exercise can help improve hormonal balance and immune function.

Recovery time is just as important as the time spent exercising. The body needs to rest in order to repair the muscles from a workout. This can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, depending on exer-

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cise experience.

If discomfort is experienced during a movement, there is often a reason for its presence. These reasons can range from muscle fatigue to improper biomechanics during the movement. It is vital to address this discomfort early in order to avoid chronic injury.

The appropriate stretches before and after exercise as well as using a foam roller may help to reduce discomfort. The Graston Technique applied in our offices is also an option that can be used to improve exercise and movement performance, as well as palliate injuries.

Exercise places an increased load on the body

and necessitates an increase in work capacity. To ensure that the body performs well during exercise, a healthy musculoskeletal system is required. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help to improve overall function while maintaining proper spinal movement and stability during physical activity.

Let one of the doctors at Mountain Air Wellness Centers know if there is anything we can do to help you while implementing your new goal. The combination of exercise, recovery, and chiropractic care can help you succeed in achieving your New Year’s Resolution and that next level of health!

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B Vitamins Homes & Lifestyles

Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022

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ant your nerves to function? How about your brain?

Your heart? Your liver? Of course, a lot of factors are involved in our bodies working well but perhaps none is more important than B vitamins.

Eight specific forms of B vitamins exist. We can get some from food and some from good supplements. This whole family of vitamins is considered to be water soluble, which means whatever the body cannot use will pass into the urine.

B vitamins are so important for cellular and nervous tissue function and they are considered “methyl donors.” Sound a bit odd? A common example of a methyl donor’s job is reducing the amount of homocysteine in the body, helping to lower the risk of heart disease. Conversely, when B vitamins are in shorter supply in the body, homocysteine can accumulate, leading to atheroscle-

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rosis and plaque buildup in the arteries. Hypertension and heart disease are two of the most serious implications of homocysteine buildup. When there are enough B vitamins available the methyl ends reverse the production and accumulation of homocysteine and blood flow remains normal.

Exercise and B vitamins are the two best “prescriptions” for heart health (under advice of your medical or chiropractic doctor or other health professional).

B-12 (methylcobalamin) and B-9 (folic acid) are both very good for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases of the brain and nervous system. A deficiency of B vitamins can

also result in blood anemias. Wow, these B’s do a lot!

Processed foods tend to be lower in B vitamins.

The processed food industry has “answered” that by requiring many processed foods to be “fortified” with B vitamins, especially B-6, B-9 and B-12. Since it’s a good idea to avoid processed foods anyway, you can do your own body fortification with a well-made B complex (all 8 B vitamins).

One thing to keep in mind as our bodies age is that we can no longer absorb B-12 so it’s best to take that sublingually (under the tongue), by shots or by wearing a skin patch. In choosing a B-12, look for it in the form of methylcobalamin, not cyanocobalamin.

Reaching Your Financial Goals Homes & Lifestyles

Contributed by Larry East, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.

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egardless of where you are in life, you probably have a vision of your future. The de-

cisions you’ve made along the way and the priorities you define as a result of those decisions can help you achieve your most important goals, even as they – and your life – change.

But with the uncertain economy and market conditions we’ve been experiencing, you may be asking yourself, “How am I doing?” or “Am I going to be okay?”

Now more than ever, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. First of all, never forget why you are investing. Perhaps you want to retire comfortably or send a child or grandchild to college. If those events are years away, you may be able to look beyond

the current economic woes and market downturns.

In a recent survey conducted by Wells Fargo Advisors, results clearly demonstrated that having an investment plan makes a marked difference in the level of comfort and confidence people feel about their financial future.

Combining goal-based advice with sophisticated statistical modeling, the Envision investment planning process is an effective, easy-to-understand method used by the firm’s Financial Advisors to help clients identify and prioritize goals, explore various cash flow strategies, select investments suited to clients’ objectives and pref-

erences, and track clients’ progress toward achieving their goals.

The survey data clearly demonstrated that having a plan makes a marked difference in the level of comfort and confidence people feel about their financial future.

The survey results pointed to two main findings: first, that investors who have a formal investment plan report a higher level of confidence than those who do not, and second, that clients who follow Wells Fargo Advisors’ Envision planning process appear to be more satisfied and confident in achieving investment and retirement goals than other investors.

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Salt of the Earth Homes & Lifestyles

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ften you hear people referred to as “the salt of the earth” and I decided to explore the term. The origin is the Bible, from Jesus’ sermon of the Mount, quoted in St Matthew’s gospel: “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? According to the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms, “the salt of the earth” is now used to describe “a person or persons of great kindness, reliability or honesty.”

Recently friends brought me a gift of salt: red, black, gray and pink. I was intrigued, especially when I found that the company was Celtic Sea Salt from Arden, North Carolina. After a visit to Celtic Salts warehouse the term “the salt of the earth” took on a whole new meaning. Selina DeLangre, CEO and owner of Selina Naturally, the Arden Company that produces Celtic Sea Salt gave me a Salt 101 course. Yes, salt is from the earth but how it gets out of the earth to us is a whole different story. Selina is passionate about health and has spent the majority of her life as a student of healthy living, creating a lifestyle centered on optimal well-being.

Selina’s father-in-law, Jacques DeLangre, founded the company, then called the Grain and Salt Society. Jacques exported the company’s main product, Celtic Sea Salt, from France’s Brittany region. Selina began building relationships with the salt farmers in 1979, after marrying Jacques’ son, Philippe, and joining the company. In 1999 Selina bought out her husband’s share when they divorced. Selina continues to make biannual trips to the salt farms to make sure that the salts are free from pesticides, herbicides and harmful chemicals and to oversee

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Cashiers and Atlanta resident Elizabeth Fletcher makes event planning and public relations seem as effortless and anxietyfree as a day at the spa. Part of that is predicated on her years of experience as the publisher of four regional bridal magazines, bridal events spokesperson for Federated and Belk department stores, and guiding force behind media campaigns for exclusive inns. Equally important are her boundless energy, effortless imagination and fanatical attention to detail.

the harvesting of the salt for Selina Naturally. Similarly, the Hawaiian and Portuguese salts utilize sustainable harvesting methods respective of their regions.

These methods of harvesting the sea salts not only enhance flavor but maintain the integrity of the salts essential minerals vital to optimal health.

Refined salts lack the many trace minerals that gives Celtic sea salt its health-promoting benefits.

In addition, refined salts contain harmful chemicals and other processing additives. Celtic sea salt supplies all 82 trace minerals needed by the human body for optimal health and longevity. After years of promoting what may be unhealthy low levels of sodium, science may soon prove that it is a diet with a balance of mineral salts that is the answer and actually nourish the body. Sodium, potassium and magnesium help to regulate fluid balance in the body and allow nutrients and oxygen to travel to their necessary destina-

tions within the body.

Some of the health benefits from consuming Celtic Sea Salts are improved brain function, elimination of mucus buildup, balanced blood sugar, promotion of restful sleep, regulation of heartbeat and blood pressure, increased energy and prevention of leg cramps. After my visit with Selina, I was a believer. As a child I had Bright’s disease of the kidneys and was told to stay away from salt. I left Selina Naturally with three containers of salt and plan on daily consumption to see the health benefits in my own life.

Today, thousands of retailers carry Selina’s brand, including Ingles, Whole Foods, and Greenlife Grocery stores or visit www.SelinaNaturally.com.

Dayhiking

Homes & Lifestyles

Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com

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ith the abundance of evergreens along the way and the view provided by the absence of deciduous foliage, the hike to the top of Satulah Mountain is a cheerful winter dayhike from downtown Highlands. Wherever you choose to park, bring along a little water, a snack, and a jacket for the summit winds and make your way towards the Satulah Summit sign at the intersection of Satulah Road and South Street. Be prepared for some climbing as you head about four-tenths of a mile up Satulah Road and bear left when the road turns to gravel. Continue up – don’t worry, the steep part is almost over! – a tenth of a mile until you spot a small dam on your right and there take a right here onto (unsigned) Satulah Summit Drive.

Continue about four tenths of a mile to two large stones off the road to your left. Leave the road and make your way up a set of wooden steps onto this short connector trail where you will find erosion berms, roots, and rocks aplenty, but also switchbacks to help ease the way.

At the end of the connector take your right as the clearing atop Satulah Mountain awaits you in about a third of a mile. Just before emerging into the clearing you will spot a Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust marker signaling a branch trail on your right leading to the remnants of the fire tower still shown on the USGS quadrangle.

The viewshed from the clearing alone repays your trip up. Close by to the northeast are the gneiss cliffs of Blackrock and Whiteside mountains and on a clear day Lake Jocassee is visible to the southeast. Follow the ridge out and take the right when the trail forks for a huge view of the mountains of North Georgia. (Mind your footing, though, as the trail emerges onto bare rock!) Backtrack out to the left fork and make your way downhill through laurel arches to a promontory overlooking Walhalla Road as it winds its way into the Upstate.

For the second half of your loop you can follow the trail which brought you to the summit three tenths of a mile directly to a trailhead on Worley Road. Alternately, hang a right after about five hundred feet at the HCLT marker and onto a quarter-mile segment of singletrack running first through a tunnel of wind-stunted trees and bushes which visitors from the Northeast may find reminiscent of the Catskill High Peaks and then through big patches of cheery galax prior to also finding its trailhead on Worley Road. From here begin your descent towards downtown Highlands, reaching the Satulah Summit sign after a little more than a mile and then on with the rest of your day!

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Through the Eyes of a First Timer Homes & Lifestyles

Contributed by Bryan & Tricia Cox - Highlands Travel (828) 526-5243 HighlandsTravel.com

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hen it comes to cruising, I take a lot of things for granted. My first cruise was over 20 years ago, and I have since been on many cruises across many dif-

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he Highlands-Cashiers area is known for its world-class dining, great shopping and of course, scenic beauty. But it is also home to some of the most distinctive country clubs in the area. While the recent economic downturn has changed many aspects of country club life, we are proud to say our clubs have weathered these changes well. As a matter of fact, if you are considering Club Membership as an investment this year, let us encourage you with a few great reasons to make that investment here.

ferent cruise lines sailing to many different destinations. However, I recently sailed onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas with a girlfriend who was a first time cruiser. It reminded me of all the reasons I love to cruise and what makes cruising not only a great vacation, but an outstanding value.

Sailing with a “cruise rookie” gave me the opportunity to look at things with a fresh set of eyes. It took me back to my first cruise when I really had no idea what to expect.

Would I feel trapped?

Would the stateroom be big enough? Would I be bored silly by the second

day? Would the food be any good?

As we boarded the ship, my friend was utterly amazed at the size and splendor of the main atrium. Now, in all fairness, I started her at the top… the Oasis is truly a magnificent vessel whose size is matched only by her sister ship, the Allure of the Seas.

That being said, I remembered having the same feeling on my first cruise which was on a ship a third the size of the Oasis.

Time and again during the week, my friend’s expectations were exceeded as she experienced all cruising has to offer.

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ering that there actually was plenty of space in our stateroom for all of our stuff, enjoying gourmet meals in restaurants that could have easily been on land, getting a relaxing massage at a fabulous spa (albeit not as fabulous at The Old Edwards Inn!), basking in the sun by one of the pools, doing yoga on the ship’s helipad, taking a turn on the surf simulator, enjoying a Broadway show, or simply reading a book while taking in the sea, I was reminded that there is so much to do on a cruise… and that was just onboard the ship! More about the ports next month.

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First, Club life in the mountains is a relaxed, family-oriented affair, bringing everyone together with a common interest, enjoying the best that life has to offer – time with our loved ones. With world-class amenities, lush landscapes and incredible people, our Clubs offer an opportunity to retreat from the everyday and enjoy life moment by moment.

Second (though a few of you might argue it should be first), golf in the mountains – need we say more?

Cool elevations and incredible natural beauty only en-

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hance your game. After all, how can you not be inspired teeing off with a 100+ mile view? Tennis - and croquet as well - are experiencing a new awareness at many clubs. Fabulous for combining being active with being social, events like Wine and Wickets and other mixers, make it hard to pass up enjoying some great exercise with great company. And, of course, pools, lakes and plenty of trails await you to enjoy with your family.

Another reason is the bottom line. With a new generation of membership that continues to grow,

many clubs are offering some great incentives to join and making membership packages much more attractive. In addition, some clubs are also partnering through reciprocal agreements to create an even wider range of activity and dining options to offer their members.

So if you think this might be the year you “join the club,” we’re so glad to have you. Whether equity, social or otherwise, your investment is not only in your club, but here in a beautiful and close-knit community.

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Giving Back

Putting the Fun in Fundraising Contributed by Robin Phillips, Co-chair Rotary of Highlands Public Relations

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he mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

The Rotary Club of Highlands embodies that mission here in our community. With over 90 club members, we are able to reach many organizations in the community through fund raising and service. Founded in 1945, Rotary Club of Highlands is steeped in tradition and has played an important role in our community for over 67 years.

Monthly Bingo is one of the club’s funding raising endeavors. Each month a local charitable organization is the “host” for Bingo. Specifically: the Literacy Council, the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, the Food Pantry, the Highlands Historical Society, Relay for Life, the free Dental Clinic, the HighlandsCashiers Humane Society, and the Shop-with-a Cop program.

Last year Bingo raised approximately $26,000 for these programs. One of the reasons Bingo is so successful is that everyone enjoys the evening. It isn’t expensive, it’s family friendly, and someone wins every game!

The 4th of July Barbecue and Rubber Duck Derby are two

additional fun fund raising efforts. Good eats and cooling your heels at a creek on a hot day watching to see if your duck is a winner is all about fun. The Golf Tournament at the Highlands Country Club is yet another successful fund raiser.

What could be more fun than golfing a great course for a worthy cause?

Rotary Club of Highlands uses its fund raising in support of scholarships for local students. Eight students, who met the academic criteria, received $500 each for scholarships in 2012. In December, the Rotary Club gave 42 Highlands School teachers and assistants $100 each to help them defray their out-of-pocket expenses for their classes. Last year Rotary also funded international scholars Samuel Craig and Hayden Bates for a year in Turkey and Brazil respectively.

As part of the District 7670, Rotary Club of Highlands gives funds in support of the District’s wheelchair program. And, as part of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Highlands sends part of the fund raising proceeds to the International Polio Plus Literacy program.

The year-to-date fund raising income came to $76,000.

And, it was fun doing it.

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Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Highlands

his spring is an exciting time for us here at the Literacy Council. We have registered nearly 300 Macon County preschoolers for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Through a matching grant, and many generous donors, money was raised to sustain this program for the entire year of 2013. The program began late last summer when all preschoolers in Highlands and Scaly Mountain were invited to register. Then, in the fall, we partnered with Read2Me in Franklin to offer the program throughout the county. We look forward to its continued success this year. If you are interested in registering your preschooler to receive one free book per month mailed directly to your home at no cost to you, please pick up an application at our offices in the Peggy Crosby Center or print an application from our website at www.highlandsliteracy.com.

Our after school program, Kidz Korner, headed up by our Programs Coordinator, Judy Joyner, has partnered with the Bascom’s children’s outreach program to offer our children a program entitled, Read Write and Create.

This semester, they are working on a rainforest project that will be on display at the Bascom this spring. Past projects have included outer space and under-the-sea themes.

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Thanks to the wonderful talents of Kat Evans, past exhibits have been fabulous and this one will undoubtedly be just as fantastic.

Mobilizing Literacy is in full swing at local preschools. This program has been part of our community outreach for the past two years. This last year, the Bascom’s outreach program has joined us on some of our visits to introduce famous artwork to young children. The artwork gives the children an opportunity to express themselves freely through open discussion.

Afterward, the children have the chance to create a piece of art themselves. Books that connect with the artwork in some way are read and children are given their own copy to take home. This year, we were able to provide more books to children thanks to a grant we received from the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

Without support from community members, our programs would not be possible. Consider becoming a volunteer tutor one or two afternoons a week. It will make a world of difference in a child’s life.

The Literacy Councl can be reached at www.highlandsliteracy.com; (828) 526-0863; Highlandsliteracy@live.com; 348 S. 5th Street, Highlands.

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Giving Back

Contributed by Gary Wein, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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ver the coming months, visitors, part-time residents, and the native flora and fauna will begin to reemerge in the mountains.

While many of these residents will be just becoming active here, the staff and volunteers of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) have been busy working to protect and maintain the places that draw and sustain each of these regional stakeholders. HCLT has been doing this for over 100 years, making us the oldest land trust in North Carolina and one of the oldest in the nation! With

that in mind the focus of this month’s article is a brief history lesson.

The HCLT originated in 1883 with the creation of the Highlands Improvement Association (HIA), a group created to “protect, preserve, and promote the natural beauty of Highlands.” Their early work included trail building and tree planting projects, but expanded into land protection in 1909 after the HIA collected $500 and bought 56 acres on Satulah Mountain to prevent it from being developed. In 1914, another of Highland’s landmarks, Sunset Rock, was donated

by the Ravenel family and became the 10 acre Ravenel Park still enjoyed by Highlanders to this day.

The view from Sunset Rock has been the most popular vista in Highlands for generations.

Stay tuned as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of preserving Sunset Rock in 2014!

The HIA merged with the Highlands Community Club in 1934 to form the Satulah Club.

Another merger with the Ravenel Park Association in 1987 resulted in the Highlands Land Trust (HLT). The now larger organization then began to expand its

land holdings with new acquisitions, and in1996 the HLT accepted its first conservation easement.

With the recognition that the Cashiers area was beginning to experience development, the HLT expanded its area of interest to include Jackson County and changed its name to the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

To date, the HCLT currently protects almost 2,400 acres in over 70 places including other cultural landmarks such as part of the historic Kelsey Trail. To learn more about the HCLT visit www.hicashlt.org or call us at (828) 526.1111.

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Giving Back

Quality of Life Contributed by Diane McPhail

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An elderly gentleman with a second alliative care focuses on the needs home in this area had been treated in his of people living with serious, ofnative state for leukemia. While here, he ten life-threatening illness, such as: suffered terrible fatigue and appeared COPD, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer, to have a short time to live. Under paland others. Four Seasons offers a wideliative care his energy improved and his branching approach of support for both appetite returned. He was well enough patient and family. to return to his distant home for the holiCare based on quality of life focuses on days. The staff at Four Seasons felt as if relieving pain and suffering of patients. It they had performed a miracle! If or when uses a team approach to address physihe declines, he plans on returning here cal, emotional, spiritual, and social conRikki Hooper’s compassionate care for his care, as nothing compares in his cerns that arise with advanced illness. It is a blessing to her patients. home city. is appropriate for patients in all disease A touching story is that of a woman stages and those living with illness before with Muscular Dystrophy who was seen shortly after the the need for Hospice care.

Rikki Hooper is a Nurse Practitioner who has been see- death of her father. Her family were all overwhelmed. The ing palliative care patients here in the Highlands-Cashiers Palliative Care team at Four Seasons were able to set up area for the past year. Originally from England, she re- Meals on Wheels, increased food stamps, additional help tains her charming accent. After working in critical care, with heating, and a motorized wheelchair, in addition to she began to specialize in palliative care about 10 years better pain management and treatment for seizures.

These are only two of numerous such stories for Four ago. Let’s take a look at the kind of care she and Four Seasons are able to offer: Seasons. Four Seasons can be reached at (828) 526-2552.

CareNet

By Luke Osteen CareNet is calling for help in its ministry to the victims of an economy stuck in low gear.

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areNet, Macon County’s unique collaboration between local agencies and area churches that provides food and assistance to residents in crisis, is in serious need of toiletries for its pantry.

The expiration of the Social Security tax cut that struck at the start of 2013 has combined with a bad local economy to boost the ranks of Macon families that can’t make ends meet.

That’s stretched CareNet to its limits and led to a critical need for shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, deodorant, talcum powder, soaps, razors, aspirin, multi-vitamins, over-the-counter medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen, first aid kits, toilet paper, feminine products, cold medications, Q-Tips, cotton pads, liquid dish soap, and powdered

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laundry soap.

You can drop off your donations from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at CareNet’s office at 130 Bidwell Street in Franklin or Pine Grove Baptist Church at 7454 Highlands Road in Franklin.

In addition to food, CareNet provides limited financial assistance for utilities, fuel, prescriptions and rent on an emergency basis. It delivers these services to anyone within the limit of its resources, regardless of race, sex, age, religious affiliation, or creed. CareNet encourages other non-profits, organizations, and support groups in various ways to fulfill their individual mission.

If you’d like to volunteer or donate large items and cash, contact CareNet at (828) 369-2642.

Giving Back

On the Edge of Something Great Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director

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id you happen to catch the Dr. Oz show about Pulsed Electro Magnetic Therapy?

He began the show by saying, “today we are going to change medicine!”

I would say, a pretty huge statement, even for Dr Oz to make to his millions of viewers. You might be saying, “What has Dr. Oz got to do with Carpe Diem Farms?”

You’ve read before that I believe life is a series of miracles if we just open our eyes and pay attention. You have also read over the past ten plus years my personal connection to my animals and especially my “dance with the horses.”

So what’s that got to do with Dr. Oz? CDF Lola’s Promise, our magnificent Morgan gelding, the lead male of the herd and the only horse born on the farm, now, nearly 11 years ago has been my teacher in patience and perseverance. Injuries he received as a two-month-old colt have had residual efforts over the years, most recently lameness in his hind end. The injury is so deep my thermographic camera can’t identify the exact injury spot. We have treated him with chiropractic, TTouch, light therapy, static magnet therapy, stall rest and

hand walking, a variety of drugs and homeopathic remedies. Results have been limited at best.

My husband, Jack Conway, was hoping to help me find some answers for “Promise” and began researching in earnest. He found PEMT (pulsed electro magnetic therapy) and read all the claims about FDA-approved bone regeneration, depression, tendon and soft muscle damage, wound healing and more. PEMT has shown improvement in cell regeneration, improved oxygenation of the blood, thus better circulation and a whole lot more. Enter Dr. Oz, who dedicated a whole show to the subject and made his claim that it would change medicine. Digging deeper and deeper, Jack found results for equine care with PEMT. We gave it a try and witnessed first hand the amazing results on the horses and ourselves! We have purchased our own PEMF – 100AT, been certified to utilize it for humans and horses and plan to introduce the technology through The Equine Institute of CDF as an adjunct to thermography and Easy’s Slipper.

We are on the edge of something great! If you would like to know more about CDF please visit carpediemfarms.org or call (828) 526-2854.

Relay for Life Contributed by Ellen Bauman Relay for Life of Highlands’ 2013 goal is more birthdays for everyone. If you’d like to be a part, visit www.relayforlife.org/highlandsnc.

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e believe every birthday you celebrate is a victory. Another year that cancer has not prevailed.

Your birthday means everything to us. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a world with more birthdays. Thanks in part to our work at Relay For Life of Highlands; 14 million survivors will celebrate another birthday this year. But we can’t stop there. With your help, we can create a world with even more celebrations, more laughter, and more birthdays.

Our fundraising work for the American Cancer Society save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or finding it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery;

and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.

The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest nongovernmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $ 3.5 billion. A new ACS report shows that the decline in cancer mortality has reached twenty percent translating to the avoidance of about 1.2 million deaths from cancer since 1991. That’s more than four hundred lives saved per day.

We are gearing up for another wonderful year of activities and fundraising for Relay For Life Of Highlands 2013. Help us make this year better than ever. Sign up to get involved today. Contact us at www.relayforlife.org/highlandsnc. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | March 2013 | 69

The Face of Wisdom Giving Back

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Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director, Forever Farms

attached to the cottage she shares with her ow can you look at this beautiful face two roommates, but her choice would be and not want to give her a loving reto spend all her time with a human. She tirement home? Jazz is typical of our is a “people dog” and desperately misses many senior dogs who have lost their homes that lifestyle. through no fault of their own. In some casJazz is a healthy, happy, well behaved es their human companions have passed dog, who has earned the “good life.” Who away, and in some they have become inis willing to give her that? capacitated. And, sadly, in some cases like The Forever Farm is a lifelong sanctuary with Jazz’s two roommates, Ruby, a Redfor senior and special needs companion bone Hound and Stella, a Red Tick Hound, animals in Lake Toxaway, NC, operated by they have actually been abandoned to fend Friends for Life, a nonprofit charitable orgafor themselves. Jazz’s owner had an aneunization. rysm that left her unable to take care of her We depend on your tax deductible dodog. Jazz spent weeks in her veterinarians Sweet Jazz longs for the comfort nations to continue our mission. Visit our kennel until we were able to fit her in at the of a loving home. website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.

Forever Farm. She was used to taking daily org to take a Visual Tour of the Forever long walks with her companion, and living a lonely, sedentary life in the kennel was difficult for her. For- Farm, and show your support by making an online donation. tunately, she is now able to run in the large exercise field Our mailing address is P.O. Box 34, Sapphire, NC 28774.

Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

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t would be understandable if a dog like Zelda had a fear of humans. No one would blame her if she was skittish, apprehensive, or even aggressive. In fact, it would be completely understandable if Zelda just gave up on the human race altogether. After all, it was a human who shot Zelda through the neck with an arrow and left her on the side of the road to die alone, afraid, and suffering in unimaginable agony.

Yet Zelda isn’t frightened of people, nor is she aggressive. She is sweet, loving and playful, even with total strangers.

Perhaps it was because of another human – an animalloving Good Samaritan – who found Zelda bleeding and barely alive, and took her to receive emergency veterinary care and medications to ease her pain. Or maybe it was because of the compassionate humans who gave her safe refuge at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, a dedicated and caring group of volunteers and staff who fed Zelda nutritious meals, exercised and socialized her, and reminded her daily that even though she had experienced the worst of mankind, she could experience the best as well.

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Zelda is a one-year-old female purebred Bluetick Coonhound. Like other dogs of this breed, Zelda is highly intelligent, energetic and sweet-tempered, and she also possesses the distinctive signature howl of the Blueticks. Zelda is completely housetrained, walks well on a leash, is friendly with other dogs and loves children, so she would make the perfect family companion.

Zelda’s adoption fee is only $85, which includes already being spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations and flea/heartworm preventative, and 30 days of free pre-paid pet health insurance. Zelda has seen the worst that humans can do to animals – come show her the best by meeting her today and giving Zelda a loving, forever home.

Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads behind Reid Real Estate. Shelter hours are 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. Visit CHHS online at www. chhumanesociety.org to see pictures and descriptions of all the adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes. For more information, call (828) 743-5752.

Backyard Naturalist Giving Back

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Contributed by Sonya Carpenter, Highlands Biological Station

his March the Highlands Biological Foundation will once again host Backyard Naturalists, an after-school program designed to inspire a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through science, art and technology. The program is for students in grades five through eight. The spring program will begin on Thursday, March 14 at the Highlands Nature Center.

Backyard Naturalists participants learn the essentials of how to be an amateur naturalist. The program includes eight weeks of lessons on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., structured to promote a better appreciation and understanding of the natural world by nurturing creativity and independent observation skills. The spring is a wonderful time to learn about the wonders of nature. Each week we will learn about plants and animals, community interactions between species, nature journaling, illustration and hone our skills as nature photographers. This spring we will focus our attention on a special project. The portion of Mill Creek that runs through the Highlands Botanical Garden has been suffering from sediment pollution for many years. This spring the

Backyard Naturalists will study the effects that the gravel and sediment are having on this aquatic ecosystem and determine ways to document and hopefully mitigate this problem.

This program is a great way for students to have hands on learning experience and to use photography and video as a way to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature. As sixth grader Riley Moseley says ”You should totally put your kid in this program. It is amazing and I loved it!” It is our hope that Backyard Naturalists will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our participants and encourage them to get outside and explore the natural world that is as close as their own backyards.

For over 84 years the mission of the Highlands Biological Station and Foundation has been to foster education and research based on the rich natural heritage of the Highlands Plateau. To become a part of the Highlands Biological Foundation and assist in this mission visit Highlandsbiological.org To learn more about Backyard Naturalists or to sign up please visit www.backyardnaturalists.com or call (828) 526-2221.

The Rotary Club of Cashiers

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By Luke Osteen

he Rotary Club of Cashiers has recognized two outstanding local youths as its Students of the Month.

Caitlin Gilbert has been named Blue Ridge Early College’s Rotary Student of the Month.

Caitlin is the daughter of Clay and Angie Gilbert of Cashiers. She’s been consistently named to the AB Honor Roll and is a New Century Scholar.

In addition to completing her high school requirements, Caitlin has also completed 33 college credit hours. She currently serves as a member of Upward Bound and president of the Interact Club. Caitlin’s also a member of the Beta Club and serves as Senior Class President in the Student Government Association.

She’ll complete her senior year in May and plans on studying nursing in the future.

Spencer Stone has been named Summit Charter School’s

Rotary Student of the Month.

According to Summit Director Jack Talmadge, Spencer’s academic performance is superior.

“His motivation and self-discipline are exemplary, and his competitive drive has earned his placement in accelerated classes, high recognition in the Duke Tip Scholars Program, as well as High Honors throughout his middle school years at Summit,” says Dr. Talmadge.

“Spencer’s leadership capacity here at school is acknowledged with impressive titles including executive member of the Student Council and captain of the soccer team,” Talmadge added. “He’s helped organize many successful service-learning projects at Summit, including blood drives at the Methodist Church, collecting over 160 winter wear items and 1800 cans for Fishes & Loaves, and most recently, the mass packing of 90,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now.” www.thelaurelmagazine.com | March 2013 | 71

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