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Publisher’s Note

t’s May in the mountains. Lush landscapes and colorful blossoms announce the beginning of another season. Main Street is buzzing, golf courses are ready for tee times and all of us are ready to see friends old and new once again. If you’re new to the mountains, welcome; if you’re just returning, welcome back. There’s lots to do this season, thank you for bringing the Laurel along. Marjorie and Janet

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Inside The Laurel THE LAUREL MAGAZINE • MAY 2014

Events

16 • Three River Fly Fishing 18 • Mountain Tennis Challenge 19 • Summer Series at Nature Center 20 • Taste of the Plateau 21 • Tour de Cashiers 22 • Center for Life Enrichment 23 • Village Nature Center 24 • Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show 25 • Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up 26 • Scholarship Golf Tournament 27 • Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale 29 • Special Operations Adventure Race 30 • Hat a’ Blooming Luncheon 31 • Big Ol’ Mountain Breakfast 32 • Pawsitively Purrfect Evening 34 •The Bookworm Sale 36 • Friday Night Live 40 • Area Calendar

The Arts

50 • Cover Artist Jenny Buckner 52 • The Art of Diana Farfan 53 • Mountains in Bloom Festival 54 • H-C Chamber Music Festival 55 • Met Opera at PAC 56 • HCP’s “Mama Won’t Fly” 57 • Highlands Art League

The Arts Con’t

58 • Highlands Playhouse Season 59 • Atlanta Boy Choir in Highlands 60 • Mountain Dulcimer club 46 • Chamber Music Festival

Dining

History

90 • Highlands History 92 • Cashiers History

Mountain Wedding 94 • Magic in the Mountains

64 • Chez Dupont and The Stone Soup 66 • Carlos Palaez, Star of the Bar 67 • Wine Talk 68 • Healthy, Tasty Salad in a Jar 70 • Collective Spirits 71 • Chef Tommy Lasley 72 • Lakeside Restaurant 74 • Chef George Flatt 77 • Dining Guide

Venture Out

78 • That’s Why They Call It Zipping 79 • Organic Gardening 80 • Fly Fishing, Timing is Everything 81 • Historic Treks 82 • Golf Talk 84 • Indigenous Bloom 76 • Know Our Birds 88 • Waterfall Guide

Homes & Lifestyles 110 • Taking the Green LEED 114 • Let Your Portfolio Work For You 115 • Out On A Limb 116 • Bear Essentials 117 • Emerald Treasure, Village Green

Giving Back 158 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 159 • New Librarian at Hudson Library 160 • Carpe Diem Farms 161 • Friends for Life 162 • Highlands Rotary Club 163 • Big Brothers Big Sisters 164 • Relay for Life 165 • Highlands Literacy Council

Business

Making it Happen

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Luke Osteen, Writer dumbdogs@ earthlink.net

168 • Creative Concepts 170 • Kingdom Legacy Funds

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Donna Rhodes, Writer donna847@ frontier.com

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Contributing Writers: David Wilkes, Amanda Sullivan, Lindsey Mann, Tom Chillemi, Elizabeth Fletcher, Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Sue Blair, Matthew Bradley, Dr. Anastasia Halldin, David Stroud, Curt Christiansen, Tonya Hensley and Michelle Price Copyright © 2014 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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READER’S POLL Paoletti’s Calamari

Vote for the Best Calamari

reat seafood may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of mountain cuisine. But our talented chefs of Highlands and Cashiers won’t let simple geography get in the way of their culinary inspiration. Defining calamari – squid – is the simple part. Preparing it for the discriminating foodies of our area takes a bit more skill, practice and talent. So, which area restaurant makes your favorite calamari? This is not an answer to rush into. Consider Cyprus and the pop of

color and taste that the unexpected celery imparts. Or Paolettis’ Calamari Fritta. A classic Italian preparation with marinara and lemon. A tour of our area calamari would not be complete without On the Verandah’s entry. Beer-battered and served with a housemade ancho chili sauce. And this just mentions a few. Cast your vote for your favorite local restaurant’s calamari at thelaurelmagazine.com/toppicks. The winner will be announced in our June edition and at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine.

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The Legendary Jack Cabe EVENTS

by Luke Osteen

Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament is set for May 1-3.

hen you get right down to it – it’s inevitable that Highlands would produce a man like Jack Cabe. The community is ringed with bold streams teeming with healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout. There are rambling rivers and spring-fed brooks that challenge the skills of natural anglers and weekend amateurs alike. This is why Jack Cabe remains a local legend. This native Highlander practically grew up in the local waterways. Whether his skills as an angler were honed by thousands of hours of fishing or whether he was born with an innate, almost mystical understanding of the wily ways of fish, the fact is, he was in a class all of his own. Eventually, Cabe opened his own fly shop, The Mainstream Outfitters, in Wright Square. It was in this store that Cabe perfected the fly that holds a permanent spot in so many fly boxes, the Jack Cabe Hopper. “When he had his shop, you would go in and see him, and he would be sitting at that fly-tying table, tinkering with that thing constantly,” says Highland Hiker Owner David Wilkes. “He worked with different sizes and lengths and massaged it until he got it just right.”

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“He just kept messing around with it,” Joan said. “He was really good at tying flies and always said that he needed a fly big enough for beginners to see.” Joan said his intent was to create a fly big enough for people to keep an eye on. The resulting Jack Cabe Hopper is ideally suited for local streams. Even today, 17 years after his passing, he’s still talked about whenever local anglers gather. In fact, you could say that Jack is an integral part of Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, slated for May 1-3. The tournament offers a Fly Tying Clinic where participants will learn the intricacies of the Jack Cabe Hopper and the lore behind this cherished portion of Highlands’ heritage. His Hoppers are the product of a lifetime of prowling the local streams and seducing their fish. Three River Fly Fishing Tournament offers days of clinics, workshops and coaching – and of course the two day tournament. For more information and calendar of events, visit highlandsthreeriver.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (866) 526-5841.

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Andy Roddick ’s Mountain Challenge by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine International tennis stars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier return to the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers on Saturday, July 26, for Andy Roddick’s Mountain Challenge.

n Saturday, July 26, former world number-one tennis luminaries Andy Roddick and Jim Courier return to bring star power to the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers for Andy Roddick’s Mountain Challenge. The goal is to raise capital for the newly formed Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, slated to open in August. Attendees from last year’s highly successful Mountain Challenge say Roddick and company stage a great show and are guaranteed to put a whole lot of fun in the upcoming fundraiser. After last year’s event, Mountain Youth Charities began the work of researching and creating a great afterschool and summer program for the children of our area. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America have a long history of excellent programming with life-changing results. Mountain Youth Charities has partnered with the community to open a club that will bring programs and activities that 18 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

are not currently or conveniently available to the children of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau. Thousands of area residents and visitors are expected to attend numerous Mountain Challenge activities, including not only the Roddick/Courier center court challenge, but also preliminary matches for North Carolina’s best amateur tennis players. Winners will tackle the pros in a best two out of three set match. There is a VIP breakfast for those holding special tickets. Don’t miss the Summer Soiree hosted by Roddick and Courier July 25, at a venue to be announced. Meet and greet the pros and enjoy an evening of feasting and fun. You can buy tickets for the July 25 Friday Night Soiree and Saturday, July 26 tennis at cashiers.com. General admission parking tickets are sold separately and shuttles run all day. Bring your friends and family to a full day of festivities. And remember, tennis starts with love.

Creature Features and Flower Power EVENTS

Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok

Things are getting wild at the Highlands Nature Center with the unveiling of its Summer Season of Programs. For more information, highlandsbiological.org

fter a long winter, the Highlands Nature Center is looking forward to opening its doors for the 2014 summer season later this month. Nature Center director Patrick Brannon will open the museum on weekends beginning May 9 at 10:00 A.M. Regular summer hours, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., will be- g i n May 26. Join us for weekly programming that week, starting with a guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Garden on Monday, May 26 at 1 0 : 3 0 A.M. We will have a Family Nature Activity Tuesday at 3:00 P.M., Storybook Science Program Wednesday at 2:30 P.M., Animal Feeding Time at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, and a Featured Creature presentation at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday. These programs will continue weekly until August 16. It’s time to get back outside into your garden! The Highlands Botanical Garden’s horticulturists will host a free Rhododen-

dron Pruning workshop on Monday, May 26 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00P.M. Rhododendrons are everywhere, and regular pruning is critical for the long-term health of your rhododendron. Our staff will go over two major pruning techniques and provide hands-on experience in the Botanical Garden. On May 30, come to the Nature Center for a program about frogs from 8:30 until 9:30 P.M. Patrick Brannon will give a presentation about regional frog species. You will learn to identify species of frogs visually and by their calls. Participants are invited to stay after the presentation to search for frogs and to participate in a scientific survey of calling frogs at the Biological Station. The cost is $5 per person and advanced registration is required. Don’t forget your flashlight. Salamembers can participate for free. For more information about these and other programs, visit www.highlandsbiological.org. The Highlands Nature Center is located at 930 Horse Cove Road, 1/3 mile outside of downtown Highlands. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Taste of the Plateau by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine

Summit Charter School’s annual “Taste of the Plateau” events will be held June 26 and June 29.

he Fourth of July won’t be the only thing lighting up the sky this summer. Get ready for an explosion of culinary delights at two unforgettable fundraising events hosted by Summit Charter the weekend before Independence Day. Beginning Thursday, June 26, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. a Vine and Dine patron party and gourmet wine-pairings dinner will be held at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. A Food and Wine Tasting event with the region’s finest chefs is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the school’s campus. Summit Charter School is honored and proud to announce Karl Lundgren, Executive Chef for The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, as the featured chef. Chef Karl has maintained Five Star and Five Diamond ratings at hotel and resort restaurants in such outstanding establishments as The Breakers Hotel (Palm Beach, Florida),

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Mandarin Oriental, Silks (San Francisco), and The Boca Raton Resort & Club (Boca Raton, Florida). And where do the proceeds from these festivities go? The Summit Charter School is a tuition-free North Carolina Honor School of Excellence, enrolling students in Grades K-8. Serving the diverse socio-economic families of Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania counties, the school’s mission is “to provide a creative and nurturing environment where our children can seek excellence within themselves and in their endeavors.” Proceeds raised will help close the $1,500 gap between the per pupil allotment given by the state and county and what it costs to educate each student at Summit. For more information about the Taste of the Plateau and its evolving lineup of participating chefs, visit tasteoftheplateau.org. Your donation, in exchange for an entertaining weekend, is a long-term investment in our children’s futures.

A Sweet Ride EVENTS

by Luke Osteen Serious cyclists and weekend dilettantes are invited to enjoy every mile of the glute-pounding, calf-strangling Tour de Cashiers, set for Saturday, May 3, at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers.

yclists from across the Southeast are invited to the 22nd annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Experience, set for Saturday, May 3, and spanning the scenic byways of Western North Carolina. Cyclists will follow one of three routes of up to 100 miles across Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Counties riding steep climbs and fast descents over 10,500 feet-plus of elevation changes. The ride will kick off at 9:00 A.M. at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers. Online registration is open at TourdeCashiers.com. On-site registration and postevent festivities will be held at the Commons pavilion. Returning riders will be welcomed back at the finish line with a hearty meal, drink, and even a hot shower at the nearby Cashiers-Glenville Recreation and Community Centers. Participants also receive a commemorative tee shirt. Proceeds from the Tour support local community and economic development through the Cashiers Area Chamber according to executive director Stephanie Edwards. Major sponsors this year include the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, The Laurel Magazine, WHLC, Eagle Eye Inspections, McKee Properties, and Indian Hills Water, who are joined by many bronze level financial supporters. Under the leadership of Dick Zacher and Robert Henderson, Support and Gear trackers will follow riders throughout the day to promote their safety and comfort. Dr. Jack Talmadge and a contingent of more than 60 parents, teachers, and staff from the Summit Charter School will operate four rest stops along the way. Seventeen-year veteran volunteer Diane Stumm will organize registration onsite with a cadre of faithful assistants. Route guidance and emergency medical services will be provided by regional fire departments, rescue squads, and other law enforcement agencies. “The Tour de Cashiers offers adventurous athletic challenges suitable for the seasoned to beginner rider,” said Tim O’Brien, president and event chair of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the ride.

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Wake up

Your Brain Contributed by Bonnie Dayton The Center for Life Enrichment’s 2014 slate of classes illuminates the world and your place in it.

he Center for Life Enrichment has much to offer in May, beginning with classes on the very popular social media application Facebook. The classes will cover the basics of Facebook, how to use latest features, and how to use Facebook to market your business. They’re taught by Mary Ann Baker, who uses social media in her business Innsights to create internet marketing plans for her clients. View the beautiful wildflowers with Dr. Gary Wein, director of The Highlands Land Trust. A fun three-mile hike will focus on spring flora along the trail. This class is titled “Spring Wildflower Trip to High Falls.” “Diplomacy of a Rising China in South Asia” begins CLE’s current affairs series. Professor John Garver of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech will address the problem China faces in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region as it tries to expand its diplomatic efforts without unnerving India. Have you wanted to try growing dahlias but are not sure how to go about it? “Everything You Need to Know About Growing Beautiful Dahlias” will introduce you to everything you need to know to have these amazing flowers in your own garden. Start your hostess season by taking “Cooking at Home with Ease.” Holly Roberts will demonstrate easy recipes to begin your supper entertaining. The best part of this class is getting to dine upon the finished meal. “Beginning Drawing” with Freddie Flynt is a six-session class that will teach the basics of drawing, a skill that can become a lifelong hobby. CLE finishes up May with “Emotions.” Dr. Joe Baird, a practicing psychiatrist in Atlanta, will talk about how to make sense of emotions. This lecture is being offered in conjunction with the Bascom’s exhibit “Wesley Wofford: Beneath the Surface.” All classes will be held in the CLE Lecture Hall in the Peggy Crosby Center at 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands. For more information or to register, visit clehighlands.com. You can also call (828) 526-8811 or stop by the CLE office.

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Backwoods Safety for Hikers EVENTS

Contributed by Ann Self

A Village Nature Series offering explores the perils and promise of hiking local trails, May 27 at The Village Green in Cashiers.

iking is a popular outdoor pursuit in the Highlands-Cashiers area. It is not difficult to figure out why hiking is such a desirable past time the trails in this area lead to some of the country’s most beautiful natural spots. Stunning views, cascading waterfalls, and leaf canopied trails are some of the features that lead people off the beaten path. However, hidden dangers lurk along the trail, creating fears for hikers that are sometimes unwarranted. The Village Nature Series begins this summer season with the program “Perils of the Southern Wild” to address these potential hazards and calm hikers’ fears. Professional wilderness guide and outfitter Burt Kornegay, will present useful information on perceived threats in the wild at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 27, at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers. Ko-

Burt Kornegay

rnegay has published numerous articles on backwoods safety and has appeared on the pages of such magazines as National Geographic and American Hiker. The Village Nature Series is sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green. Each month, residents and visitors can attend a free presentation to learn more about wildlife as well as natural and cultural features of this area. Other topics for 2014 include wolves, wild edibles, Cherokee lore, and wildlife scat and track identification. The programs are always at 5:30 P.M. the last Tuesday of each month at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road near the post office in Cashiers. For more information on The Village Nature Series, you can visit The Village Green website at villagegreencashiersnc. com and click on the “Events” tab.

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Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show Contributed by Robin Taylor Artisans from across the Southeast will offer their creations at the Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show, May 24 and 25 at the Village Green.

he 6th Annual Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show will be held May 24 and 25 at the Cashiers Village Green. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, the Spring Arts and Crafts Show will run from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. While admission is free, a donation of $3 or more will be accepted to help benefit local community service efforts. This juried event will showcase some of the finest artisans of the Southeast. With more than 60 exhibitors, featured art media will include clay, wood, fibers, glass, metal, watercolor, oils, and photography, and take the form of jewelry, clothing, indoor

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and outdoor furniture, quilts, rugs, pottery, paintings, metal art, wooden bowls and ceramics, homemade specialties, and more. Rotary Club members will provide concessions, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks for sale. Families can also take advantage of the nearby playground and picnic areas. All proceeds will benefit local Rotary programs and community service efforts. The Arts and Crafts Show location on the Village Green is at the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 in beautiful Cashiers, North Carolina. For more information, go to cashiersrotary.org.

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“Staging” a Jailbreak Contributed by Tammy Hernandez Doing time’s not so bad when it benefits the Highlands Playhouse – May 31 at a “jail” in Town Square.

ighlands’ community leaders are taking a break from their daily duties to spend time in “jail” for the Highlands Playhouse to gain charitable donations for their release. The Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up, set for May 31, is a high-spirited way to help the Playhouse with operating expenses. By agreeing to do time, Playhouse Jailbirds from the community go behind bars as they ask family, friends, and business contacts to make donations to their “bail” to benefit the Highlands Playhouse to help continue the tradition of professional theatre. Community support is the driving force that enables the Playhouse to continue providing high quality professional entertainment. “The Playhouse Lock-Up is a fun and exciting way for community leaders to show their support of arts and entertainment on the plateau,” said Tammy Hernandez, Highlands Playhouse Managing Director. “The arts play such an important role in our daily lives and we are blessed to have a dynamic community that will come together to support the Playhouse.” The goal for each Jailbird is to raise $500 to help support the oldest theatre in North Carolina. “Living theatre” came to Highlands 75 years ago to serve as a gathering place for all who love live entertainment, served up by professional actors and other performers who make it their passion. Once arrested, Jailbirds will be transported to the mock jail in Town Square on Saturday, May 31, where they are encouraged to make additional calls to friends and business associates to raise money for their bail. To nominate a community leader that you’d like to see “do time,” call (828) 526-2695.

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Dollars for Scholars by Donna Rhodes The Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf tournament, slated for June 19, provides life-changing support to local graduates.

he 39th Annual Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, June 19, at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. Scores of local high school seniors and continuing education students who meet the Town of Highlands requirements have been selected for this honor. Students receive anywhere from $300 to $1,500 a year, and must reapply each year for consideration. Some have been in the program from high school through a master’s program. The Town of Highlands, Mountain Findings, Duke Energy, McGill Associates, the Highlands School PTO, and Wildcat Cliffs Country Club together have made a huge contribution to students who need that extra financial boost to pursue a higher education. Town Clerk Rebecca Shuler, herself a recipient of the scholarship while she was in college, says, “It helped me tremendously. After paying tuition there are still books and other costs one doesn’t anticipate that first year of

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school. Things would have been extremely tough for me without the golf tourney scholarship money. Every year recipients report the same story . . . they couldn’t have done it without the funding.” A warm-up for the tourney begins at 7:30 A.M. Registration starts at 7:45. Breakfast is included and is served at 8:00. The shotgun start is at 9:00. Cost is $150 per player. Participants play in teams of four. Bring your own foursome to play or enroll as an individual and be assigned to a group. Mayor David Wilkes started a Fly Fishing Tournament during his term of office to support the scholarship, but the golf tourney still generates the majority of monies. This year on Hometown Day, October 11, the Town of Highlands will host a craft show at the Rec Park. Some of the proceeds will add to the scholarship fund. Go to highlandsnc.org for more information about the Scholarship Golf Tournament and the ways the town supports its students.

By the Seat of Their Plants EVENTS

By Wiley Sloan

The Mountain Garden Club’s Plant Sale – Saturday, May 24, at the Highlands Ball Field – is a beloved Highlands tradition and the cornerstone of many a local showcase garden.

he Highlands Ball Field at the corner of US 64 and Hickory Street will be brimming with beautiful, healthy plants on Saturday, May 24, for the 32nd annual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale. Gates open at 9:00 A.M. and close at noon. Be there early for best selection. If rained out on Saturday, the sale will be Sunday, May 25, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. More than ever, this year’s annual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale will feature a select group of sun and shade plants just waiting to brighten your garden. Harvested from area gardens and tended with loving care, the plants are well acclimated to our area. Garden Club members and their trusty helpers choose only the very best hardy, healthy plants from throughout the area. Club members, as well as their husbands and friends, will be there to help you select and carry your plants. Shade plants or sun lovers, the Club’s extensive inventory provides great choices. Each year’s inventory varies depending on the plants that are available from area gardens, and there are always new additions. In years past,

the inventory has featured many varieties of perennials such as Turk’s cap lilies, cinnamon ferns, Lenten roses, lupines, milkweed (the sole food supply for Monarch caterpillars), ground covers, and much, much more, including an impressive selection of dahlia tubers. If you have an abundance of plants in your garden and would like to donate to the sale please call Caroline Cook at (828) 526-2742. Proceeds from the sale provide funds for the club’s many community projects including the Highlands School butterfly garden and kindergarten, the courtyard gardens at Eckerd Living Center, classes about plants and butterflies for students at Highlands School, and college scholarships. Since 1996, area students pursuing degrees in the fields of horticulture, environmental science, landscape design, forestry management, and golf course management have been awarded scholarships funded through the plant sale. Bring your own cart, wagon, or sled to help speed you on your way. Handy helpers will load your car and make it easy for you. See you there. Cash or checks, please.

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The Supreme Test EVENTS

The outstanding athletes of the Special Operations Adventure Race, set for the trails and waterways around Highlands on Friday, June 21, provide a lifeline to deserving young American scholars.

f you’ve seen documentaries and movies like Captain Phillips, you know the outstanding job United States Special Operations teams perform in unimaginable situations. In 1980, the aborted rescue attempt of the Iranian hostages brought their heroism to light, having lost eight members of the newly established Delta Force in that mission. Concerned citizens established a support system, SOWF, for the families of all special ops soldiers who die in the line of duty. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a top-rated nonprofit organization that supports the military’s special operations forces and their families through three programs: college scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Special Operations Forces, family services, including educational and family counseling, and advocacy support, and Wounded Special Operations Forces Support, including immediate financial stipends of $3,000. For thirteen years, a group of dedicated volunteers in Highlands has sponsored an event, SOAR, which is focused on the first and second directives of SOWF, surviving children’s college education and counseling. The Special Operations Adventure Race is a challenging four-segment competition - running, cycling, rappelling, and paddling - staged in the beautiful and rugged mountains of the Highlands Plateau. Add to that orienteering where competitors are given a map and compass to navigate station to station. Just as special ops forces must negotiate a myriad of obstacles to complete their mission, so must the participants of SOAR. It is a supreme test of mind, body, and spirit. Thanks to participants, sponsors, volunteers, and generous benefactors SOAR has risen to the occasion every year giving many young people the support they need to make it through difficult emotional and financial times. A college education is the legacy a fallen soldier can still give his or her child, even if he/she is not there to see it. You can help. Sign up for the SOAR race which begins Friday, June 21 at the Highlands Rec Park. Registrants can participate solo or duo. The sprint category is a 35 mile race and the elite is 50 miles. There are upwards of 16 divisions grouped by gender, age, etc., and each one has its own champion. Jim Oesterle, spokesperson for SOAR, says, “We are hoping for 100 participants this year. Entry fee for an elite participant is $270, but if you are active military you can get 50% off. The sprint race fee is $100 per single entry.” Clinton O’Brien, SOAR supporter, says, “Each racer generates about $80 for the cause after expenses. We need more racers and more private donations. We want to make this year the best ever for these deserving kids all over America whose parent has paid the supreme price for all of us.” Go to www.SOARHiglands.org, the best and easiest way to register or give donations. Let’s make certain Highlands soars in its 2014 contributions to this amazing project.

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The Right Hattitude Contributed by Diane McPhail

Founder Park’s Hats A’ Blooming Luncheon, an elegant evocation of gentler times, is set for May 22 at Rainwater Estate. For more information, call (828) 787-1613.

ast year, a coalition of non-profit, civic and service clubs in Highlands formed a coalition with the objective of completing the Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. Founders Park Coalition is made up of members of Mountain Top Rotary Club, the noon Rotary Club, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Laurel Garden Club, Mountain Garden Club, Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, Highlands Biological Station, the Highlands Plateau Greenway, and the Highlands Historical Society. The coalition is chaired by Nick Bazan, a member of the Mountain Top Rotary. A delightful and fun event is in the works for promotion of the Founders Park -- Hats A’ Blooming, a grand luncheon of the old school, complete with a glorious array of hats.

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It’ll be mostly for ladies, but men are welcome, too. Just be sure to wear your chapeau. The luncheon, set for noon, May 22, will be at the Rainwater Estate, owned by Ray McPhail and Will Stolz. Enjoy gorgeous views, a plethora of hats to try, buy, or just to marvel over, in an old-time Highlands setting. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Mary Guy Gunn, (828) 787-1613. You may leave reservation information on her voice mail. Checks should be made to Founders Park and mailed to Mary Guy at 7 Russell Ridge, Highlands, NC, 28741. If you’d like to offer other support for the future of KelseyHutchinson Founders Park, email the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust at info.hitrust@earthlink.net or call (828) 526-1111.

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... and No One Went Hungry by Donna Rhodes Don’t miss Fishes and Loaves’ Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast, Saturday, July 5 – you’ll be feeding yourself and your neighbors.

iracles happen every day at Fishes and Loaves. In 2005, the creators of Fishes and Loaves had a divine idea. They were astounded to learn that one in six people in Jackson County are below the poverty line, which means a lot of families go without food. So a holy host of volunteers from several area churches and organizations got together to tackle the hunger problem. And the results were soul-and-body satisfying. In the nine years since, the group has seen to it that the dietary needs of many of Jackson County’s hungry have been met. Last year, 2,191 households, for a total of 6,815 people, received 3,186 boxes of food. A box contains three cans each of vegetables, meat, and fruit, two cans of soup, dried beans, rice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and peanut butter. Special boxes are prepared for Thanksgiving and Christmas distribution. Recipients are provided food as often as twice a month. In the winter, the Rotary Club of Cashiers teams up with Fishes and Loaves to provide free outerwear to the needy during the colder months. Fishes and Loaves has two major fundraisers each year. The Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast will be held Saturday, July 5, from 7:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Cashiers Community Center. The Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Zachary-Tolbert House Pavilion. For more information about volunteering, donating or receiving contact Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222. Filling an empty bowl fills two hearts: the one who hungers… and yours. thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2014 | 31

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A Pawsitively Purrfect Evening Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone It turns out every dog (and cat) has his night, thanks to the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s Pawsitively Purrfect Evening – Friday, June 13, at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.

hen you first arrive at the beautiful and exquisite Country Club of Sapphire Valley, you know this night is going to be special. From the spectacular views on the Mountain Veranda to the elegant dining experience in the Sapphire Room, there is only one thing that could make this evening more perfect. Pawsitively Purrfect, as a matter of fact. And that is to combine this uniquely stunning venue with a night of fundraising and “funraising” to support the shelter pets at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is our annual gala that kicks off the social season on the plateau in grand style! Join us at the luxurious Country Club of Sapphire Valley and enjoy a magical evening featuring cocktails, an exquisite dinner, live and silent auction, and dancing. Among the live auction items this year is a one-week stay in a historic 19th-century townhome in Barcelona, Spain. Other auction items include private home dinner parties, golf packages, gift certificates to area restaurants, and much more! Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is Friday, June 13, from 6:00 to

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10:30 P.M., and tickets are $175 per person ($350 per couple). To purchase tickets or for more information, please call (828) 7435752 or email info@chhumanesociety.org. Make plans today to be a part of this elegant evening to support the rescued animals entrusted to our care! Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on US 64, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Our no-kill shelter is open seven days a week, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit CHHS online at chhumanesociety.org to see pictures and descriptions of all the adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes. For more information, please call the shelter at (828) 743-5752. Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare organization and no-kill shelter that receives no federal, state, or county tax dollars, and no funding from the Humane Society of the United States. CHHS relies solely on donations, grants, bequests and special events to further our mission of rescue, compassionate care, and finding forever homes for abandoned and neglected animals.

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Catch the

Bookworm Sale Contributed by Delaine Mehder Everything in The Bookworm will be on sale May 22-26 at its new location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Falls on Main, 555 Main Street in Highlands.

he Bookworm will celebrate its new location with a store-wide sale on Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 22, through Monday, May 26. All of our inventory will be on sale during the celebration with most of it being half-price. Join us for refreshments and browse our well stocked shelves of gently used books and more. The Bookworm is now located in The Falls on Main at 555 Main Street in Highlands, across from the Hudson Library. The library is staffed by volunteers and all of its monies are used to support the Hudson Library. If you are interested in being a part of The Bookwormâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer staff, please stop by or call (828) 482-0326.

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Be There, at the Square

Music wafts upon cool evening breezes on Highlands’ Main Street, Friday nights starting June 13.

f some fine pickin’ and good time grinnin’ sound like a made-to-order evening, then Friday Night Live in Highlands is sure to please. Every Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. starting June 13, and running through October 24, rain or shine, Town Square is going to be jumpin’ with the best of local bluegrass, country, western, and more. And it’s all free! Sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, Friday Night Live has been a weekly staple of entertainment for the last five years. “The first few concerts will be a welcome back to friends, residents, and visitors,” says Chamber Board Member Marianne Vines. “The venue is beautiful. The food at surrounding shops, cafes, and

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restaurants is scrumptious. Friday Night Live is a delight for the ear, the eye, and the taste buds. A safe and kid-friendly affair, families are welcome to visit and dance to the lively music. Bring a cushion and some cash for food. Music and a night-to-remember are on the house.” The new Visitor’s Guides will be coming out soon in which bands, already booked, will be listed. Look for a guide in your favorite store. WHLC FM 104.5 announces the event and the band of the hour throughout the season. You can also call the Visitors Center for more information at (828) 526-5841. Stay a few minutes or stay the whole evening. Dress casual, relax, and have fun. See you there, at the Square!

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Mark Your Calendar • The Bascom Current Exhibitions: Making Waves thru May 18 (closing reception May 3, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.), Loft Gallery; Wave Forms featuring Sculptor Heather Hilton, thru June 1. Atrium Gallery; Out of the Ordinary, through June 15. Bunzl Gallery, (Closing reception: 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31); Elsa Norris Dodd Remembered thru August 3, Joel Balcony Gallery; Circles featuring Sculptor Brandon Reese, thru December 7, On Campus. (828) 526-4900. • The Center for Life Enrichment has much to offer in May. For more information or to register call (828) 526-8811. • Ugly Dog Pub May Events: Guitarist Christie Lenee May 2-3; Ben Sutton Band Saturday, May 10; Riyen Roots Trio Saturday, May 17; Stevens Layne Saturday, May 24; Music by members of Hellbound Glory and Southbound Turnaround Wednesday, May 28; Chris Wilkes DJ 80’s, 90’s ’00 music for dancing, Saturday, May 31. (828) 526-8364. • Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament offers Fly Fishing Clinics, Harris Lake, Saturday, May 3, 9:00 A.M. to noon, Highland Hiker equipment tune-up and expert advice noon to 4:00 P.M. (866) 526-5841. • Tour de Cashiers, 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, The Village Green Commons, Cashiers, (828) 743-5191. • Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament Casting Competition by NC Fly Fishing Team, Pine Street Park 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 3. (866) 526-5841. • Highlands’ Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament Fly Tying Clinic in the Lobby of the Old Edwards Inn from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Saturday, May 1. (866) 526-5841. • Wildflower Whimsey Celebration, May 2-3, Highlands Biological Station. Friday, May 2: Highlands Botanical Garden Guided Tours 5:00 P.M.; “Wildflowers and Native Perennialsand Even a Few Exotics – for the Southeast” presentation 6:00 P.M., Highlands Nature Center; Saturday, May 3: Four Special Guided Wildflower Pilgrimages, (828) 526-2221. • 25th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 5, Highlands Country Club, presented by Rotary Club of Highlands. Contact Joyce Baillargeon, (828) 526-2181 or (828) 421-3551. • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Eco Tours - Rough Run Wildflower Hike, Saturday, May 7. For details and to reserve your spot call (828) 526-1111. • Cashiers Highlands Humane Society Adoptathon, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Saturday, May 10, Woof Gang Bakery, (828) 7439663. • MET Opera HD Live features La Cenerentola, Saturday, May 10. Pre-Opera Discussion 12:30 P.M., MET live transmission begins at 12:55 P.M., Highlands PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Smitten’s Third Thursday, featuring Diana Farfán, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 15, (828) 526-9300. • The Bascom Collective Spirits Wine & Food Festival Wine Symposiums, 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 16, Highlands Country Club, 828) 526-4900. • Robert Graham Trunk Show, May 16-17, T.J. Bailey for Men and the Gallery, Opening Party 5 P.M., Friday, May 16. (828) 526-2262. • The Bascom Collective Spirits Wine & Food Festival: Stock Your Cellars Market and Wine Tasting 5:00 to 7:30 P.M., Friday, May 16, The Bascom Terrace. (828) 526-4900. • Gorges State Park Gratitude Day, 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday, May 17, a variety of programs and events for all ages. (828) 966-9099.

• The Bascom Collective Spirits Wine & Food Festival Grand Gala Benefit Auction and Dinner 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, Highlands Country Club. (828) 526-4900. • Art League of Highlands-Cashiers meeting, 4:30 P.M., Monday May 19, featuring glass artist Angelique Jackson, at The Bascom. • Well Strung appearing live 6:30 P.M., Thursday, May 22, at On the Verandah Restaurant, (828) 526-5958. • Highlands Cashiers Players “Mama Won’t Fly,” May 22-25 and May 29-June1, Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • Peter Millar Trunk Show, May 23-24, T.J. Bailey for Men and the Gallery, Opening Party 5 P.M., Friday, May 23. (828) 526-2262. • GCAMA Blues, Brew and Barbecue Festival, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, May 24, The Village Green, (828) 743-8428. • 6th Annual Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show, May 2425, The Village Green, Rotary Club of Cashiers. • 32nd annual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, Saturday, May 24, Highlands Town Ballfield. Rain Date: Sunday, May 25, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. • The Bascom: Wesley Wofford: Beneath the Surface, May 24 through August 17, Opening Reception May 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., with Artist Talk at 6:00 P.M., (828) 526-4900. • The Bascom: High School Ceramics, May 24 through July 27, Landing Gallery Opening Reception: May 24, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., (828) 526-4900. • Atlanta Boy Choir fee concert, 5:00 P.M., Sunday May 25, Highlands Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, (404) 3780064. • Highlands Nature Center: Highlands Botanical Garden Guided Tour, 10:30 A.M., Monday, May 26; Family Nature Activity 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27; Storybook Science Program 2:30 P.M., Wednesday May 28; Animal Feeding Time 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30; Featured Creature presentation 11:30 A.M. Saturday, May 31. (828) 526-2221. • Highlands Botanical Garden’s free Rhododendron Pruning Workshop 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Monday, May 26. (828) 5262221. • Village Nature Series, Perils of the Southern Wild, 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, The Village Green, sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green. • Highlands Nature Center: “Know Your Frogs”, 8:30 to 9:30 P.M. Friday, May 30. The cost is $5 per person and advanced registration is required. (828) 526-2623. • Groovin’ on the Green, featuring Blind Lemon Phillips, 6:30 P.M., Friday, May 30, The Village Green, (828) 743-8428. • Unspeakable Journey: The Removal of the Cherokee, Ninth Annual Jan Wyatt Symposium, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 30, High Hampton Inn. Presented by the Cashiers Historical Society. (828) 743-7710. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, features handmade bracelet and matching pend ant created and donated by Julie Berger. Drawing is Saturday, May 31 in the afternoon. (828) 7430880. • Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up, Saturday, May 31, Town Square, to benefit the Highlands Playhouse, (828) 526-2695. • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Eco Tours, Birding with the Audubon at High Hampton Saturday, May 31. For details and to reserve your spot call (828) 526-1111.

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EVERY MONDAY • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797. • Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. • Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 7465540. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert Carlton Library (828) 743-0215. • Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., and 4:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695. • Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215. • Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Oil Painting and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. • Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library, (828) 743-0215. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., and 4:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695. EVERY FRiDAY • Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus), Free – Open to the Community, (828) 692-6178. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 5262338. • Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue Ridge Music (706) 782-9852. EVERY SATURDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. EVERY SUNDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.

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THE ARTS

Cover Artist Jenny Buckner

Smear, Throw, Blend, Smile

by Donna Rhodes

few years ago Jenny Buckner was just about as low as a girl can go. Her husband was diagnosed with MS and her emotional state hit rock bottom. And then, Jenny Buckner, would-be artist who could barely make the ends of a circle meet, experienced what can only be described as a miracle. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a powerful dream, some might say a vision, in which God directed me to paint. The next morning I borrowed art supplies and began forming images, filling them in with brilliant creamy oils. I was transformed. All of a sudden I could draw and paint. A longtime photographer, I used my photos as reference. I watched them come to life. I was so moved by this heavenly gift that I sat down and cried.â&#x20AC;? A month later, she placed third in an international art show. Since then, painting has been her best friend, her 50 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

release, her livelihood, her joy. The dream was a turning point. Everything in her life began to take on bright colors. Her husband went into remission. Her sheep and donkey portraits started selling before the oil got dry. And, thankfully, serenity was no longer fleeting, but a constant companion. Not knowing her background, one might conclude she is a classically trained impressionist who loves to paint happy. She really is that good. But she has never had a formal lesson. And maybe that is why she invites high school students to her studio to sit and paint with her. If they need encouragement, she is there to give it. She also volunteers her time and a painting every year to Quick Draw. She received at a time she needed it most. Now

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she gives as a measure of her gratitude. And what does she say when she is mentoring? “Because I had no formal schooling, I don’t follow rules. I paint with no fear. I tell kids to jump into it. ‘Paint to please yourself, not others. And don’t be afraid to make mistakes: smear, throw, blend, get your fingers in it. It is the no fear part that is transforming.” Painting is Buckner’s full time endeavor. She just fin-

ished a big show in Atlanta and will show in Waynesvile in July. Her portrait work was featured in International Artist Magazine and “Volume I, How to Paint People.” Her portraiture is so superior commissions keep coming. She loves painting all things God-made: people, animals, nature, landscapes. She is especially fond of painting children and pets. “They are such joyful subjects,” she says. If she’s not excited about the subject, she won’t paint it.

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Go Figure The Art of Diana Farfan

iana Farfan’s work is a river of energy, emotion, and symbolism. It flows from her into us through powerful, soulful images. She feels the human form is a vessel, which holds experiences. She says, “I am in love with the human figure. The body is the most perfect machine. But people are complex and have their darkness too. Humans contain beauty and evil, terror and tenderness, love and fear, dichotomies that make us deeply interesting.” She sees human bodies as holders; that is, they fill up with all that is taken in: political opinions, world events, romance, philosophy, artful experience, and so forth. Those things pour into us and we pour them out with our own special colors. Clearly, what she sees in her fellow human beings she practices in her art. Her figures’ facial expressions, body language, and occasional disproportionate size of head to body speak volumes. And why the distorted proportion? She says, “I fashion a bigger head and smaller body to draw attention to the mind. When the world goes crazy, we have too much to think about, and the body grows weak. It can’t 52 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

support the weight of our minds.” She believes each viewer’s perception of her creations mirrors his or her personal experience. Some see sadness in work that others find joyful. Farfan has so much to express in her toys, puppetry, and sculptures that sometimes she has to make a series or an installation of dozens of forms to tell the whole story. Farfan knows firsthand the vulnerability of the young and the underprivileged from her experience growing up in Colombia. As an adult she worked with desperately poor children to help them tell their stories using handcrafted marionettes and puppets. Over a decade ago her sister arranged for her to move to South Carolina. There she was married while earning her MFA. She continued teaching, working in her studios (one at home, one in town), exhibiting, and extending her gallery presence into several states. Her dream is two-fold: to travel and teach; and to expand her gallery representation nationally and beyond. In doing so, she hopes to connect in profound, enriching ways with her audience. Locally, you can see her work in Smitten Gallery, 10 Foreman Road in Highlands. (828) 526-9300. At-

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Mountains in Bloom Contributed by Bonnie Potts

The Bascom celebrates the splendor of the season with the 15th Mountains in Bloom Festival, July 10-13. For more information, call (828) 526-4949.

e inspired, refreshed and amazed at the sight of the most magnificent gardens in the South. The Bascom celebrates the 15th Mountains in Bloom Festival this summer from July 10 through July 13. Dig into horticulture, photography, floral arranging, gourmet food and more. Chair Cindy Trevathan promises homes, gardens, programs and festivities that will delight the eye and the palate. Festivities begin on Thursday, July 10, with gardener and author Jack Staub presenting a Champagne luncheon program at Highlands Falls Country Club. Jack Staub, author of “Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens,” takes the audience on a visual tour through 21 superb country gardens across the United States. Jack Staub is a passionate proponent of edible gardening, locavore advocate and author of the celebrated “75” series of edible gardening books. With his partner Renny Reynolds, he is the owner of historic Hortulus Farm in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. On Friday and Saturday, explore Highlands’ own private Edens during the home and garden tour featuring magnificent estates on mountain tops, in rhododendron glades and in the clouds. Back at The Bascom, peruse The Flower Show, featuring unique flower and art exhibits. Enjoy a Farm to Table Luncheon on The Bascom’s patio, with a menu prepared from ingredients grown organically in local Highlands farms, along with a photography exhibit and flower demonstrations. Finally, the festival will culminate with a special benefactor party on Sunday evening, July 13, at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, starring the award-winning cuisine of Chef Johannes Klapdohr and music by Liquid Pleasure. For more information, please visit mountainsinbloom.com, or call (828) 526-4949. thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2014 | 53

THE ARTS Charae Krueger

Helen Kim

Will Ransom

Bids, Baritones and Bass by Luke Osteen

Treasures abound when the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and Scudder’s Gallery stage an auction Sunday, June 22.

wo Highlands institutions – the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and Scudder’s Gallery – will join forces to offer an astonishing auction of remarkable deals. The auction, slated for 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 22, at Scudder’s 352 Main Street gallery, features eight unique items -- a luncheon with the Eroica Trio in the bidder’s home; a Vega String Quartet house concert; Festival Artistic Director and Internationally-Recognized Pianist William Ransom performing in the bidder’s home; a set of two Napoleonic plates; an original painting by 2014 Festival artist Richard Highsmith; an exclusive Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro; exquisite blown glass from Chivaree Gallery; and a fabulous select wine collection. During the auction itself, festival favorites violinist Helen Kim and cellist Charae Krueger will perform between the bidding. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost of the event is $75 per person, with the price of the ticket going toward an opening bid on an item. Space is lim54 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

ited. For reservations or more information, call the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival at (828) 526-9060. Scudder’s Gallery has been a Main Street mainstay since 1976. It’s been a trusted source for the finest antiques and jewelry available in today’s marketplace. Scudder’s is also a direct importer of antique furniture, fine jewelry, oriental rugs, and fine art collectibles. Throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 33rd season, which stretches from June 22 through August 10, concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 PM. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 P.M. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library. For more information about the festival and its full lineup of performances and events, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org.

Have You MET Cinderella? THE ARTS

Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie

for solo voice and ensembles. The peerless pair of Rossini virlight, energetic overture has been tuosos joins forces in “La in the standard repertoire since Cenerentola” — a vocal its premiere as “La Cenerentola.” tour de force for mezzo-soprano From 1960 onward, as RosJoyce DiDonato, singing her first sini enjoyed a renaissance, a MET performances of the Cindernew generation of Rossini mezella title role, and the high-flying zo-sopranos and contraltos entenor Juan Diego Flórez, as her sured the renewed popularity Prince Charming. of “La Cenerentola.” There are Alessandro Corbelli and changes from the traditional Luca Pisaroni complete the fairy tale in La Cenerentola becast, with MET Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leading the The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center offers The Metro- cause Rossini opted for having effervescent score. politan Opera’s breathtaking performance of “La Cenerentola,” a non-magical resolution to the story (unlike the original source), “La Cenerentola,” (“Cinderella, 12:30 P.M. Saturday, May 10. due to obvious limitations in the or Goodness Triumphant”) is an operatic drama in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The libretto “special effects” available. The MET Opera‘s “La Cenerentola” begins at 12:55 P.M. and was written by Jacopo Ferretti, based on the fairy tale “Cendrillon” by Charles Perrault. The opera was first performed in the pre-opera discussion at 12:30 as the last of the MET Opera Live in HD performances for the 2013-14 Season. Tickets are $24 Rome’s Teatro Valle on 25 January, 1817. Rossini composed “La Cenerentola” when he was 25 years for adults and Students are free, due to the generosity of our old, following the success of “The Barber of Seville” the year underwriters. Tickets are available online: highlandspac.org before. “La Cenerentola,” which he completed in a period of or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 three weeks, is considered to have some of his finest writing Chestnut Street in Highlands.

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A Laughing Matter THE ARTS

Contributed by Jenny King | Photo by Cynthia Strain Highlands Cashiers Player’s “Mama Won’t Fly” will hit the stage May 22 - 25 and May 29 - June 1.

ake plans now to agrees to get her feisty attend the Highmother all the way from Allands Cashiers abama to California in time Players’ spring show, for her brother’s wedding. “Mama Won’t Fly.” Dates Savannah’s problem: Mama are May 22 - 25 and May 29 won’t fly. Every conceivJune 1 at the Highlands Perable—and inconceivable— forming Arts Center. mishap that can occur does, Written by the team of including the theft of their Jessie Jones, Nicoles Hope, car and all of their clothes, and Jamie Wooten (“Dia near-fatal encounter at an xie Swim Club”, “Dearly underwear museum, the acDeparted”), it features a cidental homicide of an anCast and Crew of HCP’s “Mama Won’t Fly passel of colorful Southern cient Texas relative, a mad characters, all of whom will dash across the desert in a have you laughing through the whole show. Jones, Hope, and hijacked eighteen-wheeler, and a riotous detour to Vegas that Wooten are three of the most produced playwrights in America ends in a brawl with an ordained showgirl/minister. Highlands Cashiers Players is bringing to the stage many fatoday (over 2,800 productions and counting). They have entertained millions on television, in film, and on stages across the miliar faces as well as brand new talent under the expert direcU.S. and around the world. Between them, they’ve written clas- tion of Bonnie Cushman Earman. Tickets go on sale for season subscribers, May 15, and for nonsic television, hit movies, and even an Off-Broadway comedy. In “Mama Won’t Fly”, an outrageously hilarious race against season subscribers, May 17. Performance dates are May 22 - 25 the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt and May 29 - June 1. Call the HCP box office at (828) 526-8084.

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Art League: THE ARTS

A “Glass” Act Contributed by Peggy McBride and Zach Claxton

hat’s in a

Mormon Temple in Santa Domingo all name? In the have in comcase of the Art mon? Each League, a lot. house (as well The memberas “float”) art ship has reglass creations Angelique Jackson cently voted to of Jancik Arts change its “offiInternational, cial” name to “The Art League of which Angelique Jackson of Highlands-Cashiers.” The is president and chief dechange, while minor, reflects signer. From two hands-on the growing influence of The studios, one in Atlanta, GeorLeague across all of the High- gia, and another in Ocala, lands-Cashiers Plateau. With Florida, Angelique and masmembers now residing in five ter glass artist JoAnn Jancik states, including active local have created one of the few residents from not only High- companies in the world spelands, but also Cashiers, Sap- cializing in stained glass ceilphire Valley, Glenville, Sylva, ing domes. Their glass comFranklin, Sky Valley, Clayton missions circle the globe, and Rabun Gap, the change have won numerous awards, seemed appropriate. and are featured in national From a small informal publications, Architectural group of Highlands’ ladies, Digest and Southern Living to self-named and affection- name just two. ately known as “The Pickled On Monday evening, May Painters”, over the years the 19, Angelique will share her organization has become creative process from conan important part of the art cept to installation of her scene in Highlands and be- metal and glass construcyond. As is the case today, tions, revealing both the most often you will con- trials, tribulations and joytinue to hear it commonly ful experiences along the referred to as simply “The way. Visuals will be included. All are welcome to join the Art League.” In other news, The Art members of the Art League League’s May meeting prom- whom sponsor this free event, with a social gatherises to be a good one. What do the Royal Carib- ing at 4:30 P.M. The presenbean Cruise ships, Walt Dis- tation follows and is held at ney’s Epcot Center and the The Bascom in Highlands. thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2014 | 57

One Hungry Plant THE ARTS

by Luke Osteen Highlands Playhouse’s 2014 season features magic, music and one very hungry plant.

he Highlands Playhouse has unveiled its 2014 summer performance schedule and it looks to be a musical season of magic and fun. The season includes musical theater favorites “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Pippin,” the Dolly Parton-inspired hit “9 to 5,” and a special show by the Paris Dancers. “The lineup of shows this summer is sure to knock the socks off any of our regular patrons,” says Artistic Director Bill Patti. “The shows are bigger, bolder, and flashier than they have been in a long while!” The season opens on June 12 with the cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors. This raucous musical tells the story of a young florist and his blood-thirsty plant, Audrey II. Seymour, the young florist, will be played by Playhouse veteran Noah Berry who wowed audiences in 2013 as Leaf Coneybear in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The production will be directed by the incredibly talented Lisa Ludwig, who helmed last season’s “Buddy Holly Story” and “Nunsense.” The second show of the season is the Stephen Schwartz gem “Pippin,” currently enjoying a successful revival on Broadway. The Playhouse plans to utilize circus apparatuses and magic throughout the production. The production, which may not

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be suitable for audience members under 13, runs from July 3 through July 20. The final major musical of the season is “9 to 5,” based on the hit movie from 1980 and including Dolly Parton’s hit song, with a score written entirely by Parton. The show features the largest adult ensemble the Playhouse has had in years. “This is a big show with a lot of big music,” Patti said. The show will also feature Otto native and Playhouse favorite Heidi Spoon (Miss Hannigan in 2013 Playhouse hit “Annie”) in the role of Violet, created in the movie by Lily Tomlin. “Having a comedic musical theater actress with the skill of Heidi is a true blessing,” Patti said, “I am thrilled to have her back on the Playhouse stage in a role that was written for her!” “9 to 5” runs July 24 through August 16. The season closes out with “The Paris Dancers,” a musical revue featuring actors of a “certain age.” This comedic musical experience will run from August 21 through August 24. Tickets for any of these wonderful productions can be purchased by visiting the Highlands Playhouse Box Office or by calling (828) 526-2695. All shows play Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 P.M, and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Visit highlandsplayhouse. org for more information.

Atlanta Boy Choir THE ARTS

in Highlands

The internationally heralded Atlanta Boy Choir will perform a free concert at 5:00 Sunday May 25, at Highlands’ Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

he world famous Atlanta Boy Choir will sing in Highlands at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, May 25, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. This Grammy Award-winning group of 75 and 40 men under the direction of its founder, Fletcher Wolfe, has been invited to go to Poland to sing in honor of Pope John Paul II’s becoming a saint. The Choir, a longtime favorite of Pope John Paul II, appeared many times in Rome at St. Peter’s with The Pope officiating. One of the choir’s appearances in Poland will be at The Pope’s original church in Krakow. In addition to performances at St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, they will be featured at the International Music Festival to be held in that city. After their travel to Poland the choir will then go to the Czech Republic where they will sing in Prague’s great Tyn Cathedral. This performance, which will be attended by the American ambassador and other dignitaries, will honor the Jewish children who perished outside Prague during World War II in the concentration camp at Theresienstadt. A special piece of music written on the poems of the children in this camp has been performed all over the world including a performance in the US Capitol Rotunda with the president and both houses of Congress in attendance. For the Highlands performance of this work the choir will be joined by the famous actress Mira Hirsch as narrator. The choir sings each year in Highlands at the Incarnation Church before they leave on their international tour. Highlanders associated with the choir, besides Wolfe, who was longtime music director at the Church of the Incarnation, include accompanist and assistant director Robert Henry, and tenor soloist and administrative assistant Jeff Akana. Dr. Henry and Akana are now at Incarnation as director and tenor soloist. The concert is free and open to the public, so come early to get a seat as this concert is usually standing room only. Several front rows will be reserved for choir sponsors at $100 each and may be obtained by calling the choir office at (404) 3780064 or by email at info@atlantaboychoir.org. thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2014 | 59

Dulcimer enthusiasts are bringing the sounds of this most cherished of mountain instruments to Highlands’ Town Square – June 27, July 25, August 29 and October 3.

Hummin’ and

Strumming Good Time

he Mountain High Dulcimer Club will be performing a set of everything from doo wop to hymns to Celtic to old time Appalachian June 27, July 25, August 29, and October 3 at Friday Night Live in Highlands Town Square. It’s guaranteed to be a toe-tapping’, hummin’ and strummin’ good time. If you haven’t heard a band of dulcimers strum in concert, you’re in for a treat. “Dulcimer,” which comes from the Latin dulci, means sweet. When a chorus of dulcimers is played in unison over a resonating drone, it’s not just sweet, it’s downright ethereal. While many European instruments including violins and zithers accompanied immigrants to America, the Appalachian or Mountain Dulcimer is the true invention of the settlers of the Appalachians. Dulcimers had a renaissance around 1950 when folk music was about to go mainstream. Famous folk singer Jean Ritchie incorporated the dulcimer into her performances and did a great deal of research into its history. Because it’s relatively simple to play, it was accessible to the masses and the dulcimer craze spread. Dulcimers are very popular in the South and clubs are springing up all over Western Carolina. The HighlandsCashiers group is the Mountain High Dulcimer Club. Intermediate players meet Monday mornings at 10:00 A.M. and beginners at noon in the Highlands United Methodist Church. On Tuesdays, from 10:00 A.M. to noon everyone is invited to an open dulcimer jam at the Bird Barn and Gift Emporium at 124 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. Leroy Parr, owner of Bird Barn, carries the nation’s top three brands of handcrafted dulcimers along with accessories, tablature books, strings, picks, and more. If you want to know more about the club, contact Paul Andry at (828) 787-1586. But whatever you do, don’t miss Mountain High’s performances Friday evenings during the

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DINING

Chez Dupont & the Stone Soup Café by Luke Osteen | Photos by Marjorie Fielding

hez Dupont & the Stone Soup Café, located at 48 Village Walk in Cashiers, is a calculated fall down the rabbit’s hole. Dark and more than a little mysterious from the outside, it reveals itself to be a large dining room with carefully designed lighting and tables arrayed in a pattern to ensure intimacy. The walls are adorned with art nouveau posters from another age and the ambient music is acoustic jazz and gentle world beats. Conversations are hushed, punctuated by sudden explosions of laughter from the larger tables. The overall effect is a startling bistro that’s light years removed from this sleepy village. Chez Dupont feels like it should be nestled in Atlanta’s Five Points or along Chestnut Street in San Francisco. And fortunately, all that attention to detail and oh-so-precise care in setting the ambience is mirrored in chef/owner Christopher Dupont‘s menu. Local foodies will recognize Dupont’s name from Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro in Highlands, where he energized the kitchen and demonstrated an almost preternatural understanding of the intricacies of time, heat and seasoning. Chez Dupont represents the full flowering of his talents. I started off with an order of Naan. Naan is one of those little touches on a menu that can go wrong so easily. But this was exquisite, warm and chewy with hints of a brush of butter. It arrived paired with Kalamata Olive Pate, Goat Cheese Boursin, and Chimichurri – a subtle Argentinian sauce of parsley, oregano, red chilies, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil. I reluctantly shared with my sweetheart.

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Fortunately for me, she wasn’t so stingy with her Crab Fritters. A half dozen little pouches of delicately-seasoned crab, they were ridiculously addictive. I would have lobbied for more, but I’d been so parsimonious about my Naan. And anyway, our courses arrived, and it turned out to be a good thing that I hadn’t filled up on appetizers. Tricia ordered a Cuban Pork Sandwich. Simple, right? Let’s just say, there are sandwiches and there are Sandwiches. This enormous creation was paired with a delicate basil-mint sauce that somehow steered the venerable Cuban Pork Sandwich into exquisite new territory. This creation was bedded in a warm soft tortilla, removing it from its sandwich heritage. When you add in the avocado and mango and – this is crucial – the patatas bravas and you’ve got something unforgettable. It’s not up there with Moses Parting the Red Sea or Lincoln Freeing the Slaves, but it’s got be equal to DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak. I ordered the Chili. If you’ve read my coverage of Highlands’ Chili Cookoff in Laurel over the years, you know I approach this subject with a frightening intensity. This bowl was remarkably seasoned, spicy without being overpowering and obviously composed with care. The freshness was declared with every spoonful. Chef Dupont framed the bowl with handmade chips and salsa. 2015 Cookoff Contestants, the gauntlet has been tossed. Well, I only have a little bit of space left – I don’t have room to tell go into any detail about our desserts – let me just say, Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet and French Apple Tart. You know what to do.

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Mixology as Art

Combine maple syrup, bitters, orange slice and lemon twist.

Star of the Bar Carlos Palaez

by Donna Rhodes | Photos by Marjorie Fielding

hen asked why he made the switch from Asheville to Highlands Carlos Palaez, this month’s Star of the Bar mixologist, grins and says, “I needed a bar and Clinton needed a tender,” Clinton O’Brien, owner of The Lost Hiker Sports Bar adds, “We went out of our way to find the best bartender around and were so fortunate to discover Carlos!” Carlos was born in Asheville, the son of an Irish mom and Cuban dad. He says the cultural diversity has served him well. He appreciates all kinds of food and drink and uses his international exposure to merge the best of all flavors, textures, and bouquets in his creations. He says, “While I enjoy straight drinks when I am home, there is pleasure in the adventure of trying new things at work.” So why would someone who likes simple and straight want to go for layers and complexities? He explains, “A guy might like a steak smothered in bleu cheese. I’d rather have a plate of steak and a bowl of bleu cheese and enjoy them separately. It’s simply a

matter of preference.” And maybe that is what makes Carlos such a popular mixologist. He knows how to cater to every palate …the blenders and the separatists. According to Carlos, the trend in drink making over the past few decades has been the easier the better. You can buy vodka already flavored with any essence imaginable: root beer, s’mores, salmon, even bacon. But Carlos says, “Easy can be boring. I am willing to sacrifice easiness for character.” Maybe that is why Carlos’s combinations draw a crowd. And it doesn’t hurt that he is a bit of a showman. “I top off a French martini with a splash of champagne which creates a sparkling layer of fizz. Then, a dramatic finishing touch: a zesty twist of fresh lemon peel.” It’s much more fun to watch a pro demonstrate his mix-mastery than to try it at home. To watch and taste Carlos’s creations visit The Lost Hiker Sports Bar. Call first to be sure he is on call to create your customized favorites: (828) 526-8232 or visit fb: at

Muddle to extract the citrus flavors into the cocktail.

Add rye bourbon, a splash of club soda, stir and serve over ice. Garnish with long orange twist.

The Maple Old Fashioned.

Have a favorite mixologist in the Highlands-Cashiers area? Nominate them to be our ‘Star of the Bar’ at thelaurelmagazine.com/barstars.

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Grape Expectations DINING

have been buying and selling wine for about 20 years now. The smallest wine list I have had to maintain was 15 pages, the largest 35. With short vintages and a growing global wine shortage, keeping a correct current vintage on a list has become a challenge. A simple red dot next to a wine has become an indispensable tool to keep my list up to date. In the last year I have enjoyed great meals up and down the east coast. I remember in particular a half-dozen restaurants because they all had a one-page wine list. The first had a in-house Sommelier. I ordered the Ciacci Sangiovese. They brought me a Ciacci Brunello of a different vintage. I know it’s the same grape, but it wasn’t the same wine. I like to relax and enjoy myself when I

Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator Madison’s Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com

dine out and it’s not the waiters fault. So we drank the Brunello. The next restaurant was out of the first two wines I ordered from their one-page list. The next one-pager brings the wine I ordered but the wrong vintage. I ask if he has the correct vintage. He looks at the bottle, realizes his mistake and returns with the correct vintage but wrong vineyard. I drank the wine -- Radio Coteau, Savoy Vineyard, Pinot Noir -and it was great and we had a lovely evening. But come on! Spring for a red marker or take that 10 minutes out of your busy day to look at your single page wine list. Whew! That’s my rant, my wine whine, for the year. Thank you. Drink well, Curt

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Healthy, Tasty Salad in a Jar

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

icnics, days at the pool, hikes, playground lunches can all benefit from a healthy salad. Salad in a Jar retains its crispiness

and its moisture very well and there is nothing mushy or stale about it, as long as you take your dressing in a separate container. To do Salad in a Jar right, you have to layer your salad, putting the ingredients in layer by layer. Consider the visual aspect of your salad: put a green layer after the red layer and a white layer between two green layers, etc. Then, when you are ready to eat, pour the dressing over the salad, shake lightly, add soft foods like avocado or goat cheese (if you want to use them)

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and enjoy! Here are some Salad in Jar recipes: Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cooked black beans, parsley, avocado; Spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, basil, onions, goat cheese; Baby kale, onions, almond slices, grated beet, avocado, dried cranberries; Lettuce, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, cooked black beans, parsley, carrots; Shaved purple cabbage, onion, carrots, cooked chickpeas, chives, parsley, cucum-

bers; Baby kale, strawberries, cucumbers, blueberries, tomatoes, mint leaves, pine nuts; Spinach, grated beet, grated carrot, cucumber, parsley, onion, cucumber; To make things simple, there is one dressing that works for all of these salads: 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Raw apple cider vinegar 1 pinch Sea salt 1 pinch Cayenne pepper 1 clove Garlic diced Combine all ingredients.

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Collective

Spirits is Sizzlin’ by Donna Rhodes The piquant flavor of Tabasco spices up The Bascom’s Collective Spirits celebration, Thursday, May 15 though 17.

ollective Spirits at The Bascom has always been hot, but this year it’s sizzlin’! The Bascom has announced that Elizabeth McIlhenny Rodriguez of the celebrated Tabasco Pepper Sauce family is co-chairing this spring’s events. Appropriately, one of the auction items up for bid is an insider’s trip to New Orleans that includes an experience at Avery Island, with a private tour hosted by Elizabeth and her husband, Rod. In addition to an auction and other special benefactor parties, there will be plenty of opportunities for the general public to enjoy the festivities May 15 through 17. On Friday, May 16, everyone is invited to two educational tasting seminars at Highlands Country Club. Learn about the unique grape growing regions in Oregon at 11:30 A.M. At 1:30 P.M., Tabasco CEO Tony Simmons will present a talk and tasting of the similarities between Tabasco and wine and how the two enhance the flavor of food. From 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. that evening, head over to the Terrace at The Bascom for the Stock Your Cellars Wine Market and Tasting. Guests will enjoy sampling premium wines presented by more than 20 award-winning wineries. Select your favorite and purchase it at a discounted rate with all proceeds benefitting The Bascom. The weekend’s events culminate with the Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 17, at Highlands Country Club. The live auction conducted by auctioneer Greg Quiroga of California has an exceptional slate of offerings, including a fabulous mix of glamorous trips to luxury destinations, exclusive gourmet dinners, private wine tastings hosted by the vintners themselves, and carefully curated wine collections. Select benefactors are in for a special treat on Thursday night with eight exclusive benefactor-only dinners featuring renowned chefs and notable wines. Chefs include Katie Button of Curate in Asheville; Chris Montero of Café B. in New Orleans; Joe Clarke of American Grocery in Greenville, South Carolina; Rob McDaniel of Springhouse in Lake Martin, Alabama; Sue Zemanick of Gautreau’s in New Orleans; Sam McGann of Blue Pointe in Duck, North Carolina; and Chris Hall of Local Three in Atlanta. These dinners are even more sought after due to their locations in some of Highlands’ and Cashiers’ finest private homes, such as the home of famed Atlanta interior designers Hal Ainsworth and Winton Noah. A few tickets for benefactor dinners are still available.

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Chef Tommy Lasley

There’s a New Chef in Town

yprus has always been famous for the culinary journeys that it offers its diners. Each week introduces a menu that’s adorned with dishes from around the world. The result is a dining experience that’s deliciously exotic, yet somehow as comfortable as a treasured family recipe. That’s why it’s so appropriate that one of Cyprus’ original chefs has returned to the kitchen after years of travel and study. Tommy Lasley, who grew up in Highlands, is once again working alongside Executive Chef and Owner Nicholas Figel. Lasley left Highlands to pursue his education at The Culinary Institute of America in New York. During his time in New York, he learned and collaborated with Andre Soltner, an internationally recognized French chef and author, as well as Dan Barber, owner of several restaurants including the Blue Hill, a nominee for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. “He’s truly a rising star in the world of cuisine,” says Figel. Season after season, Cyprus embarks on a culinary expedition around the world and back again. Each week the menu showcases a new region of the globe accompanied with seasonal produce to enhance it - from the herbs that complement every entrée to the salt water fish that is ordered every night,

in-transit, to ensure freshness and variety. “Cyprus is designed to easily incorporate any ingredient in the world,” said Lasley when asked about the benefit of working in the Cyprus kitchen. “Some restaurants become pigeon holed by ingredients that dominate their genre where as at Cyprus there is no border that restricts our culinary ambitions.” The collaborative effort of Figel and Lasley has culminated in exceptional cuisine and an inspiring international experience. Listen to some of the upcoming inspired dining destinations these world-class chefs have cooked up for you: May 7: Gran Sasso to Pescara (Classic food and wine from Abruzzo, Italy); May 14: Contemplating Wu-Xing (A menu of five Chinese traditional elements); May 21: Wild Appalachian Treasures (Foraged Gifts of Local Sun and Soil); May 28: Perfect Poles on the Tribal Earth (Compared cuisines of Northern Viet Nam and Southern Bolivia). So if you want fun, fabulous food, and a culinary night to remember, call (828) 526-4429 and book a reservation, and give Tommy a proper welcome back greeting. Cyprus International Cuisine and World Tour Experience can be found at 470 Dillard Road in Highlands. Take the Tour, bon jour and bon appetit´!

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Laura Huerta

The More Things Remain the Same

by Luke Osteen

akeside Restaurant’s new owner Laura Huerta is confident that longtime patrons will find the same level of attention that has made this little restaurant a Highlands institution. “We’re maintaining our commitment to local produce and the freshest ingredients, coupled with the warm service that people cherish about us,” she explains. Those qualities have earned Lakeside a loyal following, who last year voted it as TripAdvisor’s Number One Restaurant in Highlands. Part of that recognition comes from Lakeside’s superb menu, which emphasizes carefully prepared dishes made from the freshest ingredients. That means you can start off your meal with appetizers like the Mussels Sofritto, a hearty blending of peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and chorizo broth; or grilled sea scallops over a black bean cake with chipotle relish and avocado mousse; or the flash fried Goat Cheese Salad with seasonal fruit, mixed greens and a roasted shallot citrus vinaigrette. But these appetizers are just place setters for the unforgettable entrees that await. A little mountain town hundreds of miles from the coast is one of the last places you’d expect to find a solid selection of seafood, but Lakeside manages to pull off the feat with its customary panache. Look for Shrimp, Scallop & Mussel Cioppino – a playful creation that incorporates these fruits of the sea with a delicate tomato saffron broth over pasta. One of the most requested dishes is the Triggerfish Maison – a white mild fish sautéed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon and wine. 72 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

But maybe you’re looking for a fish with a local address. The Stuffed Rainbow Trout, loaded with crabmeat and applewood smoked bacon, was swimming in Jackson County just a few hours before it ended up on your plate. That’s not to say that Lakeside Restaurant skimps on the beef portion of its menu. “We have had so many requests for quality meats that three years ago we added an Off the Grill section to our menu,” says Laura. That means dedicated carnivores will find a 8-ounce Filet, 11 ounce Berkshire Pork Chop, and the majestic 14-ounce BoneIn Ribeye. And true to Lakeside’s unshakeable commitment to flavor, these cuts are paired with the diner’s choice of Wild Mushroom Marsala, Bleu Cheese Burgundy or Au Poivre sauces. Veteran Lakeside patrons know that no matter what their choice of entrée, they need to save room for one of the restaurant’s unabashedly sinful desserts. A long-time favorite is the bread pudding, infused with seasonal fruit or with chocolate chips. You really should try the Chocolate Budino, a cross between a pudding and a cake that will work its way into your dreams. Whatever you choose on the menu, you can be confident that Lakeside can pair it with its deep wine inventory. Combine all of that with the view of Harris Lake and the overall effect is one of sublime tranquility. It’s hard to believe that this restaurant is only a block from Highlands’ busting Main Street. To make reservations or for more information, call (828) 5269419. Lakeside Restaurant is located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands, one block from Main Street.

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A Culinary King DINING

Chef George Flatt

embers of Burlingame Country Club have enjoyed the culinary talents of Chef George Flatt for over two decades. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky and raised in Louisville (“Lou’vul” if you say it right), Chef George is the first to tell you that his interest in culinary arts and his life-long love of food preparation began in his mother’s kitchen. He started working in restaurants at the age of 14. After high school he attended the University of Louisville. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and CIA Greystone in St. Helena, California. His career has taken him from an Executive Chef position in Las Vegas, NV to Louisville, Kentucky where he served as Executive Chef of the renowned restaurant Hasenour’s. It was here that Darnell Boyd, developer of Sapphire Lakes Country Club – now Burlingame Country Club – discovered Chef George’s talents. After just one meal, he knew he had found the new executive chef for his club. At Burlingame, Chef George consistently produces outstanding meals featuring fresh, local products. A littleknown fact: GQ magazine once featured his now-famous Garlic Cheese Grits. The new Burlingame cookbook “Who’s Hungry?” (available for purchase at Burlingame’s Welcome Center on Highway 64) contains other signature recipes, including Artichoke Fritters and Mushroom Strudel.

Chef George Flatt’s Garlic Cheese Grits

1 c. grits, 2 c. milk, 2 c. water, 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic salt, ¼ tsp. white pepper 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese ¼ lb. butter, 3 eggs, beaten, ½ tsp. Tabasco Cook grits with milk, water, salt and pepper about 5 minutes. Add cheese and butter. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into lightly buttered baking dish. Top with crushed corn flakes (about ½ cup) and melted butter (about ½ stick). Bake 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until set. Let rest 5 minutes and serve. 74 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

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Highlands Area Restaurants Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - 828-526-1663 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main/ Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 Dusty’s - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 Flip Side - 828-526-4241 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400

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That’s Why

They Call it “Z ipping”

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Robbie Powell

along the way. Then, after conquering all eight Ready to Zip.” “Zipping.” “Zip On.” zip lines at Highlands Aerial Park, you can esThose are the last words you hear out tablish a comforting reconnection to earth by of the mouth and earpiece of your guide hiking the short nature trail. You’ll meander before you lift your feet from the 85-footthrough a lush, hilly meadow past 100-year-old high platform and zoom out into the 120-foot apple trees that reportedly still bear delicious treetops near North Carolina’s Nantahala fruit, and then through the woods to a waterNational forest. fall—a good place for a photo op. If you’re 12-year-old Hamilton Mason, you Along the trail, when you hear the apalso hear your mother’s voice calling out, “I proaching cable hum, look up. You’ll see somelove you,” as she watches her son disappear one shooting bullet-like across the sky and through the trees. Susan’s fellow adventures then quickly disappearing. And you’ll realize chuckle every time they hear this. And then Contributed by Amanda Sullivan why they call it zipping. they look back out toward the forest. Their Travel and Adventure Writer Images continue to flicker across your mind turn is coming. asullivanwriter@yahoo.com after you leave Highlands Aerial Park: Lining Your first experience zip lining starts as a Twitter.com/asullivanwriter up on the deck for the militant gearing-up Point-A to Point-B proposition. You focus keenly on the platform that you’re zipping toward and mentally recite procedure, the repeated clicks of guides moving your tethers bethe braking procedure: Gently pull on the cable behind you to slow tween zip line and tree cables, conversations with the people who for your approach. (We won’t mention those first awkward land- share your treetop platforms, and then the collective shedding of ings where you freak out and brake too hard, leaving the receiv- gear followed by well wishes from your fellow zippers. In the case ing guide to stretch out and retrieve your flailing body while your of our group, there’s also the image of Hamilton Mason linking his fellow zippers mutter encouraging lies from the platform about arm through his mom’s as they walk back to the car saying, “Can I what a great run that was.) After a few tries, you master the tech- have my birthday here?” nique of depositing yourself gracefully atop the elevated “stump” And, perhaps most memorable, those repeated radio cues beon each platform. tween your receiving and launching guides as you perch on the With every zip, you relax a little more into the journey, hope- precipice of every launch into the forest: fully remembering to enjoy the view of surrounding mountains “Ready to zip.” “Zipping.” “Zip on...” View awesome video of zip lining at Highlands Aerial Park at thelaurelmagazine.com.

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Soil Preparation for Organic Gardens VENTURE OUT

Contributed by Lindsey Mann Sustenance Design lindsey @sustenancedesign.net

n May, the harvest of the spring kitchen garden is abundant with leafy greens, roots such as carrots and parsnips, and a variety of herbs. The promise of juicy summer vegetables is near. The transplanting of plants including tomatoes, eggplant, pepper,

direct seeding cucumbers, and squash into healthy garden soil generally happens in May in our mountain region. Contrary to popular belief, our clay soils are not bad for gardening. Clay holds nutrients and water in the soil and contains minerals important in plant nutrition. When it becomes compacted, though, waterlogged soil results, which most vegetable plants won’t tolerate. The recipe below, especially when used with the double-dig method described by Eliot Coleman (fourseasonfarm.com), adds fertility and improves drainage. I’ve used this method with many a smallscale garden with very good results. Ingredients: -1⁄2 existing clay/silt (whatever is already in garden area, un-

less contaminated) - 1⁄4 compost (home-made is best, or use another organic source) - 1⁄4 granite sand (a natural soil substrate and available at local landscape supply companies)` When starting with raw land, covered in grass for example, soil preparation comes first. This double-dig method requires shovels and strong backs! Two or three people on the job is more fun. The goal is to preserve existing organic matter (pesticide-free grass and weeds) and create a fertile, well-drained garden bed. We loosen clay soil 8-12” deep, and then mix compost and sand into the top several inches. Adding a few inches of compost or worm castings a few times a year, additionally,

is good practice. Keep beds mulched at all times. Soil profile: before digging, the organic layer including grasses and weeds is 4- 6” thick. In sections, remove the top 4” of organic matter and loosen 6-8” below in a technique called ‘subsoiling.’ Turn top organic layer over onto previous loosened layers. Make sure to turn organic layer over to expose weed roots and kill vegetation. Use shovels to break clumps into smaller pieces. Note that existing organic layer has rootsnot tops- exposed. A finished double-dug bed has loosened soil to 12 or 16” deep. Granite sand and compost, specified above, has been mixed with existing soil. After 2 weeks the bed is ready to plant. Keep mulched at all times.

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In Fly Fishing, Timing is Everything VENTURE OUT

Contributed by David Wilkes Highland Hiker highlandhiker.com

ne of the most commonly asked questions in any fly shop is when is the best time to fish. Depending on where in the world you are and what species of fish you’re after the answer might be based on time of year, tide fluctuations, spawning seasons or even state or federal fishing regulations.

For the sake of space, time and attention span we will limit this answer to trout fishing in the Southern Appalachians. The single most important long-term factor is water temperature. Although barometric pressure, water clarity, and water levels may affect the fisherman’s success rate, it’s water temperature that affects the trout. Since fish are cold blooded, their metabolism slows with lower water temperatures during the winter months. As temperatures warm beginning in April and into May the water warms to the optimum temperature during the middle of the day as the sun hits the water and cools at night. This means that fish become more active during the mid-morning to early afternoon period. As the days become longer during June and

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July and water temperature rises during mid-day beyond the optimum temperature fish feed less actively and find resting or holding lies during mid-day. They return to feed more actively only during the early morning and late evening hours when the sun is off the water and the temperature cools. This process reverses itself from the end of August until October when we return to an optimum temperature again from mid-morning to early evening. In addition to the effect of water temperature on trout, there is also a parallel effect of the temperature on the trout’s main food source, aquatic insects. Trout everywhere rely on four basic aquatic insects as well as a host of other occasional insects and minnows for food. The basic four are mayflies, cad-

disflies, stoneflies and midges. Their life cycles are all similar in that they start from eggs laid on the surface that sink to the bottom where they turn eventually to a larvae or nymph stage then swim , float, or crawl to the surface where they hatch into the adult fly. This process may take a year or more and the adult fly lives just long enough to deposit more eggs and start the process all over. This hatching occurs based on day length and water temperature with the greatest quantity occurring in May and October during that optimum water temperature period from mid-morning to early evening. So the technical answer to “when is the best time to fish?” is the months of May and October from mid-day to early evening, or summer during the early morning or late evening.

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Historical Trek

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

nterested in the archaeology of the region surrounding the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, but not so interested in the aches and pains of participating in a dig? If so, the sites of two old Cherokee towns―Nequassee and Chattooga―are easily accessible via a drive down Highlands Highway. The platform mound that was the center of community life at Nequassee can be worked into a visit to the Little Tennessee River Greenway. Take Highlands Road all the way to its northern end, turn left, and park at Big Bear Park (GPS coordinates 35.18618 -83.37340). Cautiously cross the road and follow the direction of traffic down to Nikwasi Lane. Circle the mound and you will make out the ramp engineered to lead to the top of the mound. The mound is less physically prominent today than in the past. This is partly because of erosion that has lowered its height, but the filling of the Little Tennessee’s flood plain around it had a more dramatic effect on its prominence. In the early 18th century Nequassee stood out on the Cherokee cultural landscape. In December of 1727, the town hosted a council meeting attended by South Carolina Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Herbert and representatives of 12 Cherokee settlements. The town also hosted the April 1730 meeting at which colorful Scotsman Alexander declared Moytoy of the East Tennessee town of Tellico the Emperor of the Cherokee. (What the Cherokee made of the goings-on is open to interpretation.) In contrast to Nikwasi, Chattooga was a political backwater. It was so out of the way that no European is known to have ever visited. The town does appear on Francis Varnod’s 1723 census under the name of Chattoogie, and a representative from Chattooga was present at the 1727 council held in Nequassee. To visit the site of Chattooga, set your odometer to 0 as you exit Highlands traveling south on NC 28. NC 28 will become SC 28 and then GA 28. After traveling roughly 15 miles there will be a roadside maker on your right, with nearby parking in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest. Visit the town site by taking a short walk into the fields just to the north. thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2014 | 81

Uphill and VENTURE OUT

Downhill Lies

Contributed by Tom Chillemi, Tom’s Golf Tours, tnchillemi@windstream.net

t is obvious since you are reading this golf column that you play golf in the mountains. I’m sure you realize as we all have that we find our ball not always laying perfectly flat due to the terrain. Many golfers cannot execute these shots successfully because they don’t know how to set up for these awkward lies. The first key is to make sure you are setting up properly with your stance. If you remember the simple phrase – “position the ball towards the higher foot.” What this does is let the club meet the ball at the bottom of your swing. You will be well on your way to better shots whether uphill or downhill. A couple of other tips are: “Take a slightly wider stance.” This will help your balance. “Tilt your shoulders to match the slope of the hill.” To make this easier when you are uphill flex your left leg a little more and downhill flex the right leg more. Don’t forget to take an extra club on uphill lies because this will add loft to the club and shorten the shot. The opposite is true for downhill shots. They will have a lower trajectory. All these should help, but the most important is to just position the ball towards the higher foot. As most of you know. I am the owner of Toms Golf Tours. I have been arranging wonderful trips at great prices to Ireland and Scotland for over 13 years and have many happy customers in Highlands & Cashiers. This summer is the best time to start planning for 2015. Give me

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Indigenous Bloom

he Trout Lily is recognized by its brownmottled leaves. This is one of our most common spring ephemeral wildflowers, and it is found in sizable colonies. The common name (Dogtooth Violet) refers to the toothlike shape of the white underground bulb. The name Trout Lily (a more suitable name since the flower is not a Violet) refers to the similarity between the leaf markings and those of the brown or brook trout.

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Know Our Birds

he male Ring-necked Duck is a sharply marked bird of gleaming black, gray, and white. Females (pictured) are rich brown with a delicate face pattern. At distance, look for this speciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; distinctive, peaked head to help you identify it. Even though this species dives for its food, you can find it in shallow wetlands such as beaver swamps, ponds, and bays. Of all the diving duck species, the Ring-necked Duck is most likely to drop into small ponds during migration.

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Bust Your Butt Falls Bust Your Butt Falls is right next to Hwy. 64 west as you go from Highlands to Franklin. This is a rushing terrace of falls that empties into a deep pool that’s as close to the proverbial Ol’ Swimming Hole as we’re likely to see in 21st Century America. This popular swimming spot offers a deep plunge pool on the Cullasaja River near Highlands. Just be cautious or you will discover how the falls earned its name!

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HISTORY

Highlands Main Street in 1920. The second Model-T is parked in front of Highlands Grill.

Mom! Dinner is Getting Away! by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society

queamish alert: the following contains reference to zombies, turtleheads, and dead stuff. Only the stout of heart should continue. I like what Woody Allen says about dying, “I am not afraid of death. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” Reptiles go one step further. They can be perfectly dead, doornail dead, dead-without-a head dead, but still keep moving. Walking Dead Zombie Turtles: Great name for a TV series. Mary Paul Rice recounted her version of a walking dead turtle tale in this quote from Ran Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” The story takes place in the 1920s at the Highlands Grill on Main Street. “Doyle Speed and Joe Hays ran the grill. They’d get an order for something they didn’t know how to cook, or couldn’t, so they’d walk across the road and ask Mary’s mother to cook it for them, which she did. Mary recalled one time when they brought her mother a dressed turtle, and she didn’t know much about turtles herself, but she put it in a pot, and it wiggled the whole time it was cooking.” Alligator farmers (skinners) and other dealers of reptilian 90 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

products have learned to refrigerate the deceased gators for 24 hours before processing the hides. It is bad enough to be bitten by a live gator, but to be chomped by a dead one is downright embarrassing. Clearly Doyle, Joe, and Mary weren’t schooled in reptile tactics. Mary went on to say the Highlands Grill was the first restaurant she remembered in town. Years later the Highlander Restaurant, Tate’s Restaurant, and The Mountaineer would thrive at that prime downtown location. Whether or not these restaurants served walking turtle burgers shall remain a mystery. And, without benefit of segue, here’s an important safety tip: a severed snapping turtle head can still bite as can a rattlesnake head, though striking range is severely impaired. So, if you are longing for a delicious plate of reptile, consult professionals. For more tasty tales about Highlands’ history, go to the pro, Ran Shaffner, author of “Heart of the Blue Ridge, Highlands, North Carolina.” Visit Highlands Historical Society during weekends, June through October or go online tohighlandshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com.

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Woodmen of the World

Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

n 1890 in Omaha, Nebraska, Joseph C. Root founded an organization named Woodmen of the world, which was basically an insurance company. He wanted to clear away problems of financial security for its members. Today, Woodmen of the World provides financial services such as life insurance and annuities to approximately 800,000 members. One enduring physical legacy of the organization is the distinctive headstones in the shape of a tree trunk. This was an early benefit of Woodmen of the World membership and they are found in cemeteries nationwide. This program was eventually abandoned as it was too costly. Two of these unusual headstones can be found in the Lower Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers. The picture shown with this article is of the headstone of a Cashiers man well known by everyone in the early 1900s. His stone reads: Woodman of the World Memorial Geo. R. McCall Dec 25 1866 Jul 4, 1934 When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, I’ll be here. George Robert McCall, known as “Uncle Bobby,” owned stores at several locations around the Cashiers Crossroads area. In 1913, his home and store were in the building now known as the “Hanks House.” In the 1929 copy of “The Ladies Birthday Almanac” is an advertisement for George R. McCall, Cashiers, N.C., General Merchandise and Medicines. Besides patent medicine, the store stocked such items as: ladies’ hats, fly paper, horse collars, shoes, candy, chewing gum and soft drinks which were kept cool in a soft drink chest. Some folks remember that “Uncle Bobby” could not read or write, so to keep the charge accounts straight, he would draw a picture in the account book of the merchandise charged. When too many children crowded into the store, he would pull out a tasseled buggy whip, crack it in the air, left and right, and successfully clear the room. He owned one of the first two cars in Cashiers Valley. He was born on Christmas Day and died on the 4th of July!

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MOUNTAIN WEDDING

Magic in the

Mountains Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher, I Do Events Photos by ZoomWorks

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everly and her mom were on their annual ski vacation in Vail, and little did she know that she would meet her soulmate, but it would take two years for the two of them to begin their lifelong adventure. After their initial meeting they stayed in touch by phone and began a long-distance friendship. The next year when Beverly arrived in Vail, Ray was there to surprise her, and that was the beginning of their romance. During those two years, Beverlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom Kimberly lost her battle with cancer. Ray was able to have a heart-toheart talk with her before she died, telling her that he

loved Beverly and would take care of her and her two girls, Courtney and Bebe. When they got engaged they decided on Cashiers as thier wedding locale because it was a very special place for Beverly and the girls. They had been vacationing in Cashiers for the past 20 years. Kimberly had a second home in Sapphire Valley and Beverly wanted to be close to her spirit. In choosing a venue for the wedding they wanted an actual mountain setting with a view. They frequented Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley and loved the setting. They settled on Canyon Kitchen for the magnificent view

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factor was that Chef Fleer customizes the menu for every bride and even agreed to do a homemade ice cream bar for the event, which was a highlight of the evening. Ray and Beverly had both been married before and decided that they would plan their wedding together. Both had full-time demanding jobs and the first thing they did

after securing the venue was hire I Do Events. “I let my wedding planner choose my vendors,” said Beverly. “I trusted Elizabeth and her recommendations. I never did a trial run and she rocked out! I loved her.” Beverly found her Monique Lhuillier dress in Winter Park, Florida, and accessorized with snakeskin gold Kate

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Spade shoes and changed into cowboy boots for the reception. For her Something Borrowed, she chose a fur wrap from a dear friend. Bebe and Courtney were allowed to choose whatever dresses they wanted and Beverly was thrilled with their choices. The ceremony was filled with special touches. Beverly chose to have Bebe and Courtney as her bridesmaids, but

had her girlfriends stand up and recite the verses of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Custom pillows with B & R adorned the antique church pews, which were brought in especially for the wedding, along with round wooden signs with love quotations that were attached to the church pews with bunches of lavender. Paul Blummer of Rooms In Bloom was the floral de-

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signer and he captured Beverly’s vision of peacock accents throughout the day. The peacock is the city bird of Winter Park and Beverly’s neighbors own peacocks. She had always admired the birds on her walks through the neighborhood. Paul had a custom-made four-foot white peacock, which is the symbol of eternal love, to adorn the mantle on the outdoor fireplace at Canyon Kitchen. Ray’s bowtie was also peacock feathers. The color palate was cream, white and gold and, of course, peacock feathers. One of Beverly’s favorite memories of the wedding was leading the guests from the ceremony to the recep-

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tion. The couple, along with the two girls proceeded down a pebble stone aisle adorned with ribbon streamers while waving streamers of their own. The photographers, Marisu and Shannah of ZoomWorks, captured the joy on the faces of the couple throughout the day. They were very unobtrusive, seizing the big moments and the tiny smiles. After it was all said and done the images from the wedding were more than Beverly and Ray ever imagined. After a honeymoon in the Greek Islands, Beverly and Ray now live in Winter Park and return frequently to Cashiers.

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HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Taking the Green LEED

by Donna Rhodes

en Murphy wanted to build his dream home on 10 acres of beautiful, scenic property near Onion Mountain in Macon County. But he wanted it to be eco-friendly and conform to LEED standards. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an international organization on the top tier of green certification. So he approached Brett Murphy (no relation), owner of Arrowood Construction in Franklin. Arrowood is known for its distinctive homes. Brett says, “Our team is dedicated to the very last detail of each and every project. We focus on working hand-in-hand with our customers to achieve their project goals. We are committed to excellence from our safety measures to our client relationships.” Together Ken and Brett hammered out plans to create what currently is the only LEED certified home in all of Macon County. What does it mean to be LEED certified? It means lower operating costs (on average 30 percent savings), landfill waste reduction, water and energy conservation, a healthier and safer environment inside and out, quality tax rebates, zoning allowances, and oth110 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

er government incentives, and it adds tremendously to the resale value. While the initial cost of the home may be 5 percent higher, over time this will be recovered. In the meantime imagine being able to save a third of your energy bills every month while doing your part to keep North Carolina green. But does going green mean sacrificing elegance and appeal? “Absolutely not!” says Ken. “We think that this is the most beautiful area in the country and that the aesthetics of our home fit well here. Equally important for us was the building process. Brett made it a very pleasant experience. Building a custom home with him allowed us to have a creative interchange on many aspects of construction. We enjoyed the process so much we are building a lake house with Arrowood.” LEED awards extra points in its scoring process if locally produced materials are used. In Ken’s home the magnificent stonework comes from North Carolina. Stunning low-maintenance cement fiber siding was manufactured in Macon, Georgia. Oak flooring sawed in exquisite cir-

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cular patterns is also a regional product. Brett says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The circle-sawn oak flooring complements the mountain wood doors, timber frame ceilings and stained wood cabinets. Natural wood and stone make a statement about living in the mountains. Nothing is painted but the walls. The rest is all Mother Nature.â&#x20AC;? Brett says that one of the greenest things a potential homeowner can do is buy an existing home and have Arrowood remodel it. With available property dwindling in the Cashiers/Highlands/Nantahala region, remodel-

ing makes good green sense because you are reusing a foundation and frame. To see more of this magnificent Home of Distinction, visit arrowoodconstruction.com and take a virtual tour. Contact information is on the website. Brett Murphy is straight as an arrow in his business dealings and his product. And he finds great satisfaction in working with a customer and producing breath-taking results. Call (828) 4211973 or (828) 524-7273 for more details and take the LEED in your next home.

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Let Your Portfolio Work for You HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Contributed by William Zoellner Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.

t takes time and effort to build an investment strategy that fits your goals. But several factors can disrupt even the best-crafted plan. The simple dayto-day movements of the financial markets can pose a real threat to the health of your portfolio.

Here’s why: As stock and bond markets fluctuate, your asset allocation — the mixture of stocks, bonds and short-term cash investments in your portfolio — can also change. If the markets’ moves are left unchecked, your portfolio’s investment mix can deviate significantly from its original allocation. In 2008, based on the return of indices, stock values plunged 37 percent while intermediate-term bonds gained 13 percent. Hypothetical investors who started the year with a 60/40 split between stocks and bonds would have seen their portfolio end 2008 with an asset allocation of 46 percent stocks and 54 percent bonds — nearly the inverse of the original allocation. And if they hadn’t brought their investment

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mix back in line with the target allocation, a smaller portion of the hypothetical portfolio would have benefited from the stock market’s strong performance in 2009, when equities gained nearly 27 percent. Periodic rebalancing may help reduce the chance that your portfolio will be too heavily exposed to one particular asset class, so moves affecting that asset class are less likely to have an outsize effect on your overall portfolio. Rebalancing tends to take one of two forms. One is to sell asset classes that have ballooned beyond their initial price target, and to then invest the proceeds in asset classes that have drifted below their target allocation over time. The other is to simply direct any new contributions to areas of your port-

folio that have fallen below their targets. The first strategy may be a good choice for taxadvantaged accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs because selling investments won’t trigger any capital gains taxes. In a taxable account, however, the taxes you generate may eat into your portfolio’s returns. In such cases, you may want to use new contributions to restore your portfolio’s asset allocation. You may find that manually adjusting your investment mix on a regular basis requires more effort than you have time for. If so, consider taking advantage of automatic rebalancing, which is typically available for some types of managed accounts. You can choose to have your portfolio’s asset allocation rebalanced annually or even quarterly.

Out on a Limb HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic and Acupuncture (828) 743-9070

o you suffer from leg pain? Is your leg pain worse after sitting and better after exercise? Have you taken

medication, gone to yoga, ignored the pain and it still doesn’t go away? You may have symptoms of one of the following: sciatica, low back pain, piriformis syndrome, or a herniated lumbar disc. Many of us sit for long hours at the computer, drive long distances, or engage in activities where we stand for long periods of time during the summer months. Some of us have been in the midst of a tennis game, in the garden, on the hiking trails, playing golf, in the kitchen or garage and bent over to pick up something, and suddenly we got agonizing pain in

the buttocks or leg. Most people’s first response is to put heat on it, stretch, sit down and rest or get a massage. Anyone of these procedures may help but also if done incorrectly can make the condition worse and make it last twice as long. Rest, ice, light stretching might help but if after 48 hours you still have the problem seek chiropractic help. You must be careful not to overdo the stretching. Correct diagnosis with tests that rule out compression or irritation of spinal nerve roots from a herniated disc is the first step to establish the proper course of treat-

ment. A complete medical history and a blood workup will also rule out other diseases and syndromes so a proper personalized treatment and therapy plan can begin. You and your chiropractic physician in partnership will go over the test results to set up a treatment and therapy plan so you can get total relief from the pain and tingling in your buttocks, groin, hip, and leg. Approaching the relief of pain from leg pain by integrating the art and science of chiropractic, exercise, nutrition, and supplements has been hugely successful for complete pain relief.

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Bear Essentials HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Contributed by Debbie Lassiter | Photo by Ordie Wilkinson

n 2008, during the 110th Congress, the United States Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 347 designating May as Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month. In keeping with this theme, Mayor Patrick Taylor and the Town of Highlands passed a similar resolution designating May as Bear Aware Month in Highlands. The Bear Education and Resources Task Force (B.E.A.R.) of the Western North Carolina Alliance thinks May is the perfect time to remind folks how to enjoy our wildlife, especially bears, safely and responsibly. Spring is the time when bears and their cubs emerge from winter dens. They, as well as people once again start exploring the great outdoors, increasing the likelihood of encounters. Since bears are very hungry in the spring, there is also a chance of having a bear visit your house in hopes that you have thoughtlessly left out some trash, pet food or birdseed. Bears are pretty shy and easy-going animals, but allowing bears access to such food changes their behavior and creates a potentially dangerous situation.

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Before you venture into the woods, plan a camping trip, or just hang out in the back yard, B.E.A.R. would like to remind you of a few important tips: Humans are stewards of our wildlife; demonstrate respect and caution around wild animals. View and photograph bears safely and responsibly (binoculars, spotting scope & telephoto lenses); do not approach or feed bears—ever! Avoid encounters with bears in residential settings by properly securing garbage, pet food, birdfeeders and barbeques. Be prepared and knowledgeable – it could save you, your pet or property from injury. Pick up one of B.E.A.R.’s pamphlets on bear safety at home and on the trail, with tips on what to do if a bear is encountered, as well as the use of various deterrents. Pamphlets can be found at Highlands Post Office and Town Hall, local Chambers of Commerce, libraries and Highlands Nature Center. For more information contact B.E.A.R. at (828) 526-9227 or BEARWNC@gmail.com.

Emerald Treasure, Village Green HOMES & LIFESTYLES

The Village Green is the lively heart of Cashiers, offering a full season of activities.

n the middle of Cashiers is an emerald treasure that offers recreational, cultural and educational activities for residents and visitors alike. The Village Green is a 12.5-acre park at the crossroads of Highway 64 and 107. “The Village Green is often regarded as a mountain version of Central Park with its scope of activities and opportunities” says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. “But we don’t need a zoo with bars; here the wildlife roams freely!” Besides the walking paths, beautiful gardens, woodland and wetland trails and children’s playground, this local gem is also the location of numerous community festivals, concerts and events throughout the warm weather season. “We are excited about this year’s happenings,” says Self. “The Village Green aims at fostering the spirit of this community by hosting a variety of events to appeal to diverse interests and ages.” Self adds that during May folks can cheer the Tour de Cashiers cyclists, find a unique, original creation at the Rotary Arts and Crafts Fair or taste local barbecue at a blues concert as part of Blues, Brew and

Barbecue, a festival presented by the Greater Cashiers Merchants Association. The popular, annual naturalist program, Village Nature Series, begins May 27. The picnic shelters in the park invite families and friends to enjoy lunch or dinner anytime in The Village Green. In July, The Village Green will provide a colossal fireworks display for the Cashiers area. The Village Green is a beautiful, free public space for everyone to enjoy. However, this vital community asset is not possible without contributions to maintain the park and ensure an exceptional venue for the area. “The Village Green is a nonprofit organization that endeavors to preserve the legacy and charm of Cashiers,” says Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Visit The Village Green website at villagegreencashiersnc.com for a full calendar of events. A listing of community events for 2014 at The Village Green is also available at the park. For information or to make a donation to The Village Green, call (828) 743-3434 or email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com. You can follow The Village Green on Twitter@cashiersgreen.

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Foundation is the Key HOMES & LIFESTYLES

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

hen a house is built, a good foundation is the most important thing to keep it stable and strong over the years. The same goes for

the human body and how it functions. When our foundation is strong, there is little room for things to go wrong structurally. As a chiropractor, the first thing I look for when assessing a patient’s body and structure is the foundation. We begin with the feet and work up from there. If a patient has low back pain, whether it is new or chronic, the feet may have a very important role in why this is happening. Our feet take a huge toll over the years, especially considering what type of shoes we wear. Most women who wear heels all the time can easily develop back problems. Stress can

occur in the bones of the feet because the foot was designed to be fully on the ground, supporting our body weight. The arch of the foot can also be compromised over time and pain can develop. This pain is usually referred to as plantar fasciitis or a heel spur. Both are very painful and take time and expertise to heal properly. A Morton’s neuroma can also develop due to a poor foundation or neglect. Bunions and callouses and hammer toes are signs that something has gone awry in the foundation that is the foot. Taking care of these problems can help to prevent pain and surgery in the

future. Whether it be exercises for your feet or custom made orthotics, don’t let this kind of pain go unattended. It can only lead to worsening future problems. Make sure you wear good shoes that support your foot and keep an eye on the small things that can worsen over time. If you notice a callous developing, have your feet checked by a medical professional before the foundation fails and you are in pain. Watch for the cracks and weaknesses in your foundation and you will be happier as time goes on. These small steps now can save you from back and neck pain in the future!

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Visiting the Azalea Trail

Contributed by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

pring will get here…eventually! And when it does the pink shell azalea will announce it. This pink azalea, Rhododendron vaseyi, is only found in the wild in Western North Carolina. It is a member of the heath family (Ericaceae) and is known from less than 100 sites in eight WNC counties. It is a true endemic, only found in the wild in North Carolina. The Pink Shell is a small deciduous understory shrub getting as tall as 15 feet and is often associated with wetlands such as bogs, swamps, and stream side forests. It ranges in altitude from 3000-5500 feet and can be found in spruce-fir forests. Pink shells flower late April to midMay and before their leaves emerge.

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The plant was first collected in 1878 by G.R. Vasey and was named in his honor by Asa Gray. One other plant in our region also bears the Vasey name, Trillium vaseyi (Vasey’s trillium). Grandfather Mountain notes on its website that it is the largest display of this pink showy flower but I think that the population in Jackson County’s Panthertown has it beat (and is closer). Join us on our May 5 expedition led by Carl Blozan and we will show it to you. Contact us at (828) 526-1111 for more information. To find out more about the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and how it protects important places for all generations go to hicashlt.org.

Meet Highlands New Librarian GIVING BACK

Contributed by Nancy Reeder

teens, and adults. Now she is excited ennifer Crowley, the new Hudson to be doing that along with her staff Librarian, assumed her duties on here in Highlands. May 1. She grew up in western Another part of Jennifer’s background New York, but after visiting the mounis the important aspect of preserving tains of Western North Carolina earold texts so they will be here for genlier in her life, she knew she wanted to erations to come. When Jennifer heard make a home here. She attended the about this position being open, she University of Pittsburgh and received went on to say, “I was strongly drawn her BA in History and Political Science, to the Hudson Library and community and then attended Syracuse Univerfor their reverence and pride of their losity where she received her Master’s cal natural and cultural assets.” Jennifer degree in Library and Information Scihas had experience in digitizing old, but ence. During her graduate work, she valuable, materials, which is an asset for served as the assistant to Barbara a librarian in today’s world. Stripling, the president of the American Jennifer Crowley Jennifer has made the move to our Library Association. Jennifer says of her work as a librarian, “My primary area along with her two cats, Ponyo and Gracie. She also interests are reference, collection management, pro- adopts house rabbits, and is looking forward to getting a gram development, and instruction.” As a staff mem- dog. She says, “I have been gardening vegetables all of my ber of the local library in Fayetteville, New York, she life (I grew up on a farm.), but I love working with annuals was part of a team that was committed to providing in- and perennials.” So please welcome Jennifer to our comnovative programs and services for toddlers, children, munity and our library.

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Kaleb Seizes the Day GIVING BACK

Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director

My Kaleb is new to the herd at Carpe Diem Farms, and he’s got some big shoes to fill.

f you follow the Carpe Diem Farms story you know that blessings abound. You also may remember stories I wrote in the past of the many children’s lives that were enriched by our magnificent Ms. Maude. A grey Percheron Arab cross who was the heart horse of the herd. To some, she was a mythical unicorn; to others, their best friend and confidant; to all, she was their favorite. She dispelled fears and allowed every child to soar to great heights on her back. Since her death, each horse has played their role in our programs, yet none has held her particular magic. Fantastic news -- an 11-year-old Percheron, this time a Paint cross, midnight black with two back white socks, a blaze and one blue eye and a gelding has been gifted to CDF. “My Kaleb,” a gift from Cindy Sheets of Concord, North Carolina, arrived at CDF March 21. Kaleb brings our herd to 10. His life and career began in Virginia where he competed in cross-country events. A big boy at 16

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hands and 1,500 pounds, he loves to jump! Kaleb and Cindy have been together four years, though a difficult decision she needed to rehome him and felt CDF the perfect forever home. Cindy said, “There were several people from Virginia who wanted to buy him to compete. I’ve known Sue for 36 years and knew if she would give Kaleb a home I’d be able to rest assured he’d have a fantastic life! Donating him to Carpe Diem Farms seemed like the perfect solution. He too has a big heart like Maude and I can see him being a big part of the program. My own heart feels blessed knowing he’ll help others “sieze the day!” It will be a little while before Kaleb becomes part of the staff. He is busy learning new routines, making friends and getting in shape for summer activities. CDF is an educational foundation. Call (828) 526-2854 for information.

Passionate Pet Advocates GIVING BACK

Contributed by Kathy Bub, President, Forever Farms

Senior and special needs animals find a loving home at Forever Farm, thanks to the generous support of the community.

he saying, “She ain’t no spring chicken” pretty much describes all of our animals at the Forever Farm. Our mission is different from any other animal rescue facility in Western North Carolina. The Friends for Life Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway was developed to specifically provide lifelong care to homeless senior and special needs companion animals. Traditional shelters, such as most county-run facilities, are “open admission” and are mandated to take in any animal that is brought to them, or found as a stray. Senior or disabled animals who are not reclaimed by their owners are usually euthanized, as most adopters and rescue organizations will only take in animals deemed adoptable. Private “no kill” shelters are also called “limited admission” shelters and often choose to take only adoptable animals. Both types

of shelters call on Friends for Life to take the senior and special needs animals that come to their facility. We have been able to help almost all of the county and private shelters throughout Western North Carolina at one time or another. But sadly, our space and funds are limited and we often have to say that we can’t help. If you believe, like we do, that senior pets deserve our care and commitment as long as they can have quality of life, then we ask that you support our mission. Friends for Life is a 501©(3) nonprofit charitable organization and you can help by making a taxdeductible donation to help support the Forever Farm, allowing us to continue to help as many as these special animals as possible. Donations can be made online at friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. For information, or to request a visit to our facility, call (828) 508-2460 or email friendsforlife.foreverfarm@gmail.com.

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Service Above Self GIVING BACK

Contributed by Robin Phillips Rotary’s ongoing mission of goodwill relies upon a simple Four-Way Test.

otary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self.”

Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a campaign for the global eradication of polio. Rotary’s PolioPlus program has contributed $500 million to this cause. In addition, Rotary has provided an army of volunteers to promote and assist at national immunization days in polioendemic countries around the world. Rotary of Highlands joins Rotary International in subscribing to The 4-Way Test created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Going Fishin’ GIVING BACK

Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters

the kids to enjoy with their mentors ay is a great month to enas a group. The children and mentors joy the wonderful spring just completed a month of classes weather. The Mountain on Tuesdays at the Bascom. It is unLaurel is in bloom, folks are coming believable watching very young chilback to the mountains and life is dren focus and accomplish work on good. For children, warm weather the pottery wheel for the first time. makes it feel like summer vacation Thank you to The Bascom for their is right around the corner. In the continued partnership and outreach first weekend of May, several great, to our organization. fun events are planned, including Spring will also mean planting Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Kids time in the raised garden beds on Fishing Tournament. the school campus and the start Inspired by the Town of Highof establishing plants in our three lands Fishing Tournament, which Big Brother Peter Ray with Little Brother JT Holland Aeroponic Garden Towers. Produce benefits the Town Scholarship Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is showing off his sportsmanship award to Kaylee Oakley. from the gardens will be harvested holding its own Highlands tournament on Tuesday May 6. Last and sold under the BBBS project title “323 little organics.” A year the inaugural event was a huge success. Memories like: great avenue for children to learn about growing and eating one child excitedly catching his first fish and asking if he could fresh foods, using herbs in recipes, and learning a bit of busitouch it; fierce concentration to be successful in landing The Big ness savvy, too. Spring is the perfect time to get out and enjoy life. If you feel One; and of course the enjoyment of good fellowship and food. BBBS thanks Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor for orchestrating the call to become a mentor to a fantastic kid and share in these and other BBBS adventures, contact Program Coordinator Debthis great event for the children (and their mentors!) Year round, BBBS of Highlands plans “Positive Projects” for bie Lassiter at highlands@bbbswnc.org or (828) 526-4044.

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Fight to the Finish GIVING BACK

Contributed by Ellen R Bauman The Highlands Relay for Life teams are planning many fun events leading up to the main event on Friday, August 8 starting at 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Recreation Park.

o bring something to an end or completion, a decisive ending….a fight to the finish. This is our goal for Relay For Life of Highlands this year! How do we do this? We continue to wage a war against cancer. We raise much needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer by participating in Relay. Relay events are for everyone. We appreciate all our Relay For Life participants and celebrate the uniqueness of everyone who is interested in helping make this cancer’s last century. This Mother’s Day, bring your mom a health reminder along with her bouquet of flowers. Ask her if she’s getting her regular screenings, and if not, encourage her to do so. Help mom reduce her risk of cancer or find it early. Women everywhere can play a role in the “Fight to the Finish” with everyday lifestyle changes. About half of all cancer deaths can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise, avoiding tobacco products, and getting

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recommended cancer screenings. The American Cancer Society (ACS) “Choose You” movement offers women helpful tips and tools to help make their health – and staying well – a priority. This May, choose to make a commitment to your health. Contact chooseyou.com or call (800) 227-2345 for more information. Women dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment can turn to ACS Tender Loving Car or “TLC” magazine and catalog for affordable products. Women can order wigs, hats, prosthesis – all through the privacy of mail order. For more information visit www.cancer.org. Please join the Highlands community this year and participate in Relay For Life of Highlands. The Relay teams are planning many fun events leading up to the main event on Friday, August 8 starting at 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Recreation Park. For more information about this year’s Relay events, please visit relayforlife.org/HighlandsNC or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/RelayForLifeofHighlandsNC.

Triple Treat for Literacy GIVING BACK

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

There’s no slowdown during the season for the Literacy Council of Highlands.

ay typically begins our yearly wind down here at the Literacy Council – a time when we can breathe a little sigh of relief that our year is almost over and begin planning for next year. However, this May we are going to be very busy as we have three special events upcoming: the Highlands Motoring Festival, The National Reading Conference, and our volunteer appreciation party. Judy and I will be attending the National Reading Conference in New Orleans May 9-12. This gathering is the premier event for literacy professionals, with many helpful workshops and keynote speakers who are experts in the field of literacy. We are looking forward to this unique opportunity. Volunteer Appreciation is set for May 16 and will be based on the popular TV series “Survivor.” Volunteers will participate in several competitions, fighting to see who can outwit, outplay, and outlast their competition. Volunteers know these are important skills to possess! It promises to be a fun evening here on our “tropical island.” Highlands Motoring Festival: Schedule of Events June 5-8, 2014 Opening Night Party at the Ugly Dog Pub Thursday, June 5 6:00 P.M. (donations appreciated) Second Annual Charity Cruise Friday, June 6 8:00 A.M. BBQ and Bluegrass for Books Friday, June 6 6:30 P.M.

2nd Annual BBQ and Bluegrass Party at the Lard’s barn. Featuring bluegrass by Unspoken Tradition and barbeque by New Mountain Events. $75 Highlands Motoring Festival Car Show Saturday, June 7 10:00 A.M. SweeTreats Buffet Saturday, June 7 5:30 P.M. $30 Complimentary Movie American Graffiti Saturday, June 7 7:00 P.M. Highlands Playhouse Fourth Annual Road Rally and Brunch Sunday, June 8 9:00 A.M. For tickets to the BBQ and Bluegrass party or the SweeTreats Buffet, please contact The Literacy Council of Highlands (828) 5260863, visit our website at highlandsliteracy.com, or purchase them at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Proceeds from the Highlands Motoring Festival benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands. If you or anyone you know could benefit from one of our free programs, please contact us at (828) 526-0863 and we will be more than happy to assist you. We currently offer GED and ESL classes, kindergarten remediation/preparation class, and individual tutoring which will run throughout the summer. After school programs, study hall, computer labs, and after-school enrichment will end on May 22 and begin again in early September. For more information, visit our website at highlandsliteracy.com.

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No Place Like Roam GIVING BACK

Contributed by Harold Sims, Catman2 Shelter

Everyone is invited to enjoy the kitty paradise that’s The Catman2 Cats-Only Shelter, Sunday, May 18.

he Catman2 Cats-Only Shelter, located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, will hold an Open House on Sunday May 18 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The shelter opened more than 12 years ago and has recently undergone major improvements. We want to show everyone what we have done. A second reason for the event is to honor Jack Nowlin of Yellow Mountain. Without Jack, his knowledge of building design and construction, and his willingness to work seven days a week for two years, there would be no shelter. I’ll never forget the expression of shock on Jack’s face when we met one morning at Grandma’s Pancake House and I told him I wanted him build a Cathouse. He knew it was for house cats and when he stopped laughing he handed me a napkin and said “sketch a plan.” A few days later he brought blueprints. The Building Department approved and we broke ground. We opened in 2002 and since then more than 2000 cats

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have found sanction and most all found their forever home. The Catman2 Shelter is a shelter without cages where most cats are allowed to roam in spacious rooms with beds to sleep in, covered porches, and things to climb upon. The few that are caged await a trip to the vet. Open sheltering presented cleanliness problems we did not anticipate. New improvements will help solve these. Putting cats in cages, as many shelters do, would end these problems, but few cats find homes in a short time and a life in a cage is no life for any animal. We also want visitors to enjoy the Cat Art Collection that bedecks the shelter’s walls. You might think you’re visiting an art gallery rather than a cat shelter. The collection belongs to the Sims family and no money donated to Catman2 Inc. has paid it. I fulfilled a dream when I built a cat shelter. My dream now is to open The American Museum of the House Cat, where people will learn about the cat’s relationship with man throughout the ages.

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New Digs For BUSINESS

Creative Concepts

Jenna, Heather, Lacy Jane and Maggie of Creative Concepts welcome you to thier new expanded salon.

reative Concepts Salon may have a new storefront (right next to its former location), but it offers the same quality service and friendly atmosphere you have grown to love over the years. Lacy Jane Vilardo, owner and stylist extraordinaire says, “With an additional 500 square feet, our expanded space feels much more open and provides an area for future additions like a tanning bed. We are excited to welcome our loyal and prospective customers to our brand new digs.” Creative Concepts is the go-to salon for fantastic hair color and fun nail art. Let the pros help you design your distinctive look for a prom, wedding, or special event. And for that informal, easy-care look, Creative Concepts provides a relaxed environment, so that every member of the family, pre-schooler to grandparent, can get a flattering cut, trim, perm, color, or makeover. In addition to hair care, Creative Concepts will transform you with a professional make-up session, waxing, manicure, and/or pedicure. Sorme make-up products will help you look and feel model-perfect. Choose top-of-the-line hair products like Aquage and Biomega. A wide selection of beautiful and durable Opi nail products is always on hand. Creative Concepts’ main hair color line is Vero k-pak by Joico along with color selections by Beth Minardi. Schedule an appointment or walk-in anytime 9:00 a.m. until day’s end, Tuesday through Friday, Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Address: 541 Mail Street at Falls on Main. Call: (828) 526-3939 for more information. Lacy Jane, Heather, Maggie, and Jenna are on call to pamper and please. Stop by and check out their new salon. While there, treat your toes to a pedi. Sandal season is right around the corner!

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The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up BUSINESS

L Contributed by Mark Northrop Kingdom Legacy Fund (828) 743-3000

ike most CPAs I’m good with numbers. I look at numbers in the investing world differently from most people because I believe you make money thinking in numbers not in words. People call me the numbers guy. So what are the numbers telling us? It is not that hard to see the numbers could be pointing down. Obviously 2014 is not 2013 all over again. Here’s some numbers to consider: 10/30—markets average a pull back of 10 percent every 30 months; 51/26—in the last 51 years we’ve seen 26 market declines

of at least 10 percent; 33/20—of those declines, over 33 percent were greater than 20 percent corrections; 100—100 percent of the time the Fed pulls back stimulus, markets drop big; 12/50/2—over the last 12 years, the markets lost 50 percent+ twice; Unfortunately, a down year is ahead of us, this year or next. It’s not if, it’s when, and the real question is: how can you protect yourself? Doing nothing is a strategy, but not one we recommend. Markets typically decline during the summer of midterm election years. The next

few months could prove to be especially tricky. Market transitions are never smooth— they don’t correct by moving sideways—they can be sharp and scary. It is the nature of the beast. It has been said that a wise man has many advisors…but the wise man is still in charge of the decision. It’s not wise to keep all your eggs in one basket and doing business on Wall Street is actually just one basket. Kingdom Legacy Fund is one local option you should explore to protect a portion of your portfolio in these fast and ever changing economic times.

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Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Pages 2 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Pages 76, 165 Highlands House Bed & Breakfast www.highlandshousebandb.com Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Page 104 Landmark Vacation Rentals www.landmarkvacations.com Page 41 Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 73 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 162 Adventures Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Page 115 www.biltmore.com Page 43 Biltmore Antiques & Home Furnishings www.acornsboutique.com Page 4 Acorns on Church Antiques & Etc. Page 13 Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 49 Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 117 The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 13 Page 37 Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33 Hampton Relics Page 59 Into the Woods Page 84 Mantiques www.mantiquesnc.com Page 59 www.midnightfarms.com Page 31 Midnight Farms Page 103 MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 164 www.peakexp.com Page 8 Peak Experience Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 87 www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 13 Ryan and Company Scudder’s www.scuddersgallery.com Page 38 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Page 87 Vivianne Metzger Antiques Architects/Designers Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 82 Art Galleries/Artists Page 104 Annell Metzger, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Antiques & Etc. Page 13 Page 55 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 61 Blue Valley Gallery Page 162 www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 117 Cabin Couture Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Pages 60, 119 www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 13 The Catbird Seat Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 58 Dovetail Antiques Page 37 www.franciehargrove.com Page 160 Francie Hargrove GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 10 Gracewear Collection Page 169 Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Page 24 Into the Woods Page 84 Mantiques Page 59 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 31 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 56 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 164 Nora & Co. Page 101 Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Pages 35, 97 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 8 Scudder’s www.scuddersgallery.com Page 38 Smitten Page 55 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Pages 80, 83 Banks/Mortgage Companies www.maconbank.com Page 25 Macon Bank Bedding/Linens www.blueridgebedding.com Page 91 Blue Ridge Bedding Cashiers Emporium Page 173 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33 174 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

High Cotton Luxury Linens www.highcottonluxurylinens.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Books The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Builders Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Business Services The Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Canopy Adventures Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Catering Bella’s Junction Cafe www.bellaskitchen.net

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Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com Chambers of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com Chiropractic Services Cashiers Chiropractic & Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractic.com Cigars Cashiers Emporium Cloth/Upholstery Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

Wilhites

Clothing & Accessories Acorns on Church www.acornsboutique.com Alyxandra’s Bear Mountain Outfitters www.cabincasualshighlands.com Cabin Casuals Ellen’s Elevation www.franciehargrove.com Francie Hargrove Gracewear Collection www.highlandhiker.com Highland Hiker The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Martha Anne’s www.midnightfarms.com Midnight Farms Mountain Mist Gallery Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Robin’s Nest Robyn B www.robynbcouture.com Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Wit’s End Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Comforters The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Communities Burlingame www.burlingameccwnc.com Highlands Cove Realty www.highlandscoverealty.com

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Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 120-157 Condiments The Hen House Page 3 Corporate Events Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com Page 97 The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Page 105 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 116 Custom Cabinetry/Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 119, 173 www.keystonekb.com Pages 15, 119 Keystone Kitchen & Bath The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Underground Design Works LLC Page 170 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 119 Custom Furniture Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 31 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 The Summer House Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 98 Digital Marketing Hibu www.hibu.com Page 118 Doors/Windows Highlands Doors and Windows www.highlandsdoorsandwindows.com Page 112 Education Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 29 Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 68 Event Design I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Page 103 Event Planning/Management I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Page 103 www.mountainpartytents.com Page 101 Mountain Party Tents www.socialengineersevents.com Page 104 Social Engineers Events Acorns Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 4 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 61 Page 57 Betsy Paul Art Raffle Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast Page 35 Blues Brew & BBQ www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 89 CHS Jan Wyatt Symposium www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org Page 14 www.h-cmusicfestival.org Page 36 Feasts of the Festival Gorges State Park Gratitude Day Page 16 Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 21 Highlands Performing Arts Center-Opera www.highlandspac.org Pages 86 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 29 Mountain Tennis Challenge www.cashiers.com Page 167 Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Page 74 Salons at Six www.h-cmusicfestival.org Page 53 Smitten Page 55 Tour de Cashiers www.tourdecashiers.com Page 17 Village Green Page 172 Village Square Art & Craft Show Page 32 WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 163 Floral Design Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootflowergirl.com Page 107 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 30, 161 Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Pages 35, 97 Rooms in Bloom www.roomsinbloomflowers.com Page 107 Florists Fiddlehead Designs Pages 30, 161 Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Pages 35, 97 Fresh Eggs P-Nuts Farm Eggs Page 166

Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Into the Woods Nearly New Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Reeves Furniture www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Rusticks www.rusticks.com www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Ryan and Company The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com LOTSA Consignment Nearly New Garden Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Garden Supplies Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium www.cabincouturehighlands.com Cabin Couture The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Ellen’s Fiddlehead Designs Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com www.thelookjewelry.com The Look Jewelry www.midnightfarms.com Midnight Farms Nora & Co. www.peakexp.com Peak Experience Smitten www.stonelantern-highlands.com Stone Lantern The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Golf Tours Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolftours.com Gourmet Foods Dusty’s The Hen House Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Grocery Stores Dusty’s Groomers Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery Hair Salons Creative Concepts Head Innovations Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins Heating and Air Madco www.holleyheating.com

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Home Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Pages 9, 173 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 86 www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 117 Cabin Couture Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 91 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33 Dovetail Antiques Page 37 Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Page 108 www.franciehargrove.com Page 160 Francie Hargrove GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 10 Into the Woods Page 84 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 31 Nora & Co. Page 101 www.oakleafhighlands.com Pages 35, 97 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 8 Robin’s Nest Page 48 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 7 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Page 87 Vivianne Metzger Antiques Hospice Care Four Seasons www.wncvolunteer.com Page 116 Housekeeping Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management Page 164 Rebecka’s Professional Home Cleaning Services rbkcleaning.com Pages 6, 119 Ice cream Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Page 71 www.sweetreats.com Page 71 SweeTreats Deli Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 49 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 86 Page 37 Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 160 Page 84 Into the Woods Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 31 www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 37 Raffa Design Associates Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 87 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 www.zollerhardware.com Page 68 Zoller Hardware Investment Planning Edward Jones Investments www.edwardjones.com Page 112 Kingdom Legacy Investments www.klfund.com Page 171 Page 114 Wells Fargo Advisors Jewelry - Fashion Acorns Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 4 Alyxandra’s Page 38 Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Pages 60, 119 Dovetail Antiques Page 37 Elevation Page 76 Ellen’s Page 159 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 160 Gracewear Collection Page 169 Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Page 24 The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Page 34 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 56 Narcissus Page 22 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 8 Robin’s Nest Page 48 Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Page 33 Smitten Page 55 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 112 Jewelry - Fine Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 53 MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Page 103 Scudder’s www.scuddersgallery.com Page 38 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 7 176 | May 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com

Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com www.zollerhardware.com Zoller Hardware Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Landscapers Lorenzo’s Landscaping Landscaping Supplies Chattooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Lighting Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dovetail Antiques Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger Antiques Luggage Cashiers Emporium Man Cave Decor Mantiques Massage Therapy Cashiers Chiropractic & Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractic.com www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Tranquility Cove Massage Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com The Summer House Movies Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Music Stores Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Nail Care Creative Concepts Office Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Outdoor Adventures Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Party Rentals Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Pet Care/Supplies Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com Valentine Photo Studio www.valentinesphotostudio.com Zoomworks www.zoomworks.com Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com

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www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Eller and Owens Furniture Into the Woods Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Shipping Services The Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Elevation Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Martha Anne’s T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Socks Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Spices The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Sportsman Collectibles Mantiques Sun Control Shades/Blinds American Sun Control www.americansuncontrol.net Into the Woods Tables Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Teas The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Theatre/Entertainment Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org Highlands Playhouse WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Travel Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolftours.com Vacation Rentals Landmark Vacation Rentals www.landmarkvacations.com Mountain Lake Rentals Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins Wedding Services Annell Metzger, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootflowergirl.com I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Rooms in Bloom www.roomsinbloomflowers.com Zoomworks www.zoomworks.com Wedding Venues Cedar Creek Racquet Club www.cedarcreekracquetclub.com Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Window Treatments American Sun Control www.americansuncontrol.net Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Wine & Accessories Dusty’s Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Zipline Adventures Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com

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