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Publisher’s Note
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he leaves have fallen, but spirits are high. It’s November in the mountains - the prelude to the joy of the holidays. From Culinary Weekend to Turkey Day to cars topped with Fraser Firs, there’s an unmistakable giddyness all month long. Here at the Laurel, we wish this same joy for you, our readers and advertisers, in these holidays to come and beyond. Thank you again for making the Laurel a part of your lives. With love, Janet and Marjorie
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Inside The Laurel The Laurel Magazine • November 2014
Events
14 • Highlands Culinary Weekend 16 • Sip and Stroll 18 • Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner 22 • A Visit with Santa 23 • Community Chorale 24 • Merrily Caroly 25 • Breakfast with Santa 26 • Cashiers Christmas Parade 27 • Christmas on the Green 30 • Hard Candy Christmas 31 • Shop with a Cop 32 • H-C Players’ Annual Holiday Reading 33 • Lighting up Lives 34 • Hudson Library 36 • Highlands Christmas Parade 37 • Highlands Annual Tree Lighting 38 • Area Calendar
The Arts 48 • Cover Artist Owen Schultz 50 • The Art of Mark Edge 51 • The Bascom News 52 • Art League of Highlands-Cashiers 53 • Live in HD at Highlands Pac 54 • Jason D. Williams
Homes & Lifestyles
Dining
98 • Satulah Splendor 101 • Feeding Your Brain 102 • Understanding Microtrauma 103 • The Undo Button 104 • Zooming in on the Basics 105 • Update with Underground
60 • Meritage Bistro 62 • Vegetarian Stuffing 63 • Wine Talk 64 • Star of the Bar 71 • Dining Guide
Venture Out
72 • The Headwaters 74 • Links Golf in Ireland 76 • The Snapping Turtle 78 • Know our Birds 80 • Waterfall Guide: Sliding Rock
History
82 • Highlands History 84 • Cashiers History
Mountain Wedding 88 • Mountain Wedding
Giving Back
108 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 109 • Carpe Diem Farms 110 • Forever Farms 111 • Big Brothers / Big Sisters 112 • The Peggy Crosby Center 113 • NAMI 114 • Literacy Council of Highlands 116 • Center for Life Enrichment 118 • Cullasaja Women’s Outlook 119 • Highlands Biological Station 120 • Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
Business
122 • Pat Allen Realty Group
Making it Happen
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Contributing Writers: Jenny King, Mary Jane MCall, 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, Michelle S. Ruigrok, Bonnie Dayton, Donita Cline, and Debbie Lassiter. 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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Foodie Extravaganza Local restaurants are pulling out all the stops for the Highlands Culinary Weekend, November 6-9. See below for the list of events. For more information, call (828) 526-5841.
Friday Events: Sip and Stroke at The Bascom: This two-hour afternoon workshop is perfect for non-artists and beginners. Learn to recreate a well-known painting and sip while you stroke! We supply the canvas, paint and brushes. All you need to bring is a curious mind, a friend and a bottle of wine. The Bascom signature wine will be available by the glass. Register today and bring home your very own work of art. The Bascom, (828) 787-2865. Pinot Noir Master Class: Tasting and presentation of eight Siduri Pinot Noirs with Adam Lee. We will taste eight different Siduri wines from across their California and Oregon portfolio, including some older vintages. Mountaintop Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. Mountain Fresh Five Course Porch Dinner: Join us in celebrating the iconic and diverse culinary dishes of James Beard Award-winning chef Louis Osteen as he prepares a multi-course dinner carefully paired with the wines of French and Italian importer Kermit Lynch. $125 per person, Mountain Fresh Grocery, (828) 526-2400. Fourth Annual Farm Harvest Dinner and Barn Dance: Get ready 14 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
for a full-on evening of authentic mountain culture. Your senses will come alive with sights, sounds, smells and flavors of farmfresh creations being prepared live. Meet the farmers and feast on their bounty from Sunburst Trout Farm, Barker’s Creek Mill and Painted Hills Natural Beef. It’s a fun, down-on-the-farm festival of the senses and celebration of The South. $125, The Farm Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Dine. Indulge. Darioush: Be prepared to indulge yourself with the culinary creativity of Lakeside Restaurant and the Persian finesse of Bordeaux-inspired Darioush wines. From whites to reds, this five-course dinner will explore the multifaceted nuances of Darioush wines paired with Lakeside’s exquisitely creative cuisine. Special wine pricing will be available! Have your cellars ready! $175, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419. Robert Craig Wine Dinner: Featuring Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay, Affinity Cabernet, Howell Mountain Zinfandel, Howell Mountain Cabernet and Mount Veeder Cabernet. Please call for details on this special event featuring General Manager and Partner Elton Slone of Robert Craig Winery. $145; On the Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
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Northwest Pacific Wine Pairing Dinner: The Inn at Half Mile Farm and Rosewood Market invite you to join us on a wine pairing culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest of North America-right here in Highlands. Come break bread and let your senses travel through Oregon, Washington State and into British Vancouver as we marry regional culinary treats with beautiful Northwest wines. Our talented chefs will be preparing a farmto-table multi-course dinner -- each course celebrating the best of that region. Beginning with PEI Mussels of British Columbia and ending with American Bubbles -- we invite you to join us on this delicious North American adventure. $79; The Inn at Half Mile Farm; 1 (800) 946-6822. The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out: Join your friends at The Ugly Dog Pub for live music, seasonal cocktails and local beers. (828) 526-8364. Saturday Events: James Beard Award-winner Louis Osteen at Mountain Fresh Grocery: Mountain Fresh Grocery is excited to announce James Beard Chef Louis Osteen will be in our kitchen for Culinary Weekend 2014. Louis is a founding chef of the Southern Culinary Renaissance, which came out of Charleston during the late 80’s and won his James Beard Award in 2004. This marks the fourth consecutive year he has cooked with our team. Mountain Fresh Grocery, (828) 526-2400. Writer’s Block…An Interpretation of Classics: Join Executive Chef Justin Burdett as he features nine courses of creative and innovative cuisine paired with superb wines from importer Kermit Lynch. $125, Ruka’s Table, (828) 526-3636. A Davis Family Vineyards Affair: At Davis Family Vineyards, they believe wine is an essential element in a rich and passionate
life. Here at Lakeside Restaurant we couldn’t agree more. We are very excited to partner with Owner/Winemaker Guy Davis for an evening of exquisite wines and delectable cuisine. Join Lakeside’s Chef Chris Arnold as he prepares five courses perfectly paired with the handcrafted wines of Davis Family Vineyards. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stock your cellars as we will be offering exclusive pricing on the wines we are featuring at this dinner. A delicious evening celebrating the joys of food and wine! $125, Lakeside Restaurant (828) 526-9419. Monticello Vineyards with Owner Stephen Corley featuring Monticello Brut, Estate Chardonnay, Estate Merlot, Jefferson Cuvee’ Cabernet and Corley Proprietary Red. Please call for details on this special event. $100, On the Verandah, (828) 526-2338. Caymus Vineyards: We will be featuring Caymus Vineyards. Join us for a night of culinary memories and divine libations. It will be a night to remember! $150, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807. Tales & Cocktails, The Ugly Dog Pub Bourbon Dinner: A master bartender and bourbon ambassador will host an entertaining and informative evening accompanied by a multi-course dinner. $75, Dog House Dining Room, Available at Eventbrite. The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out: Join your friends at The Ugly Dog Pub for live music, seasonal cocktails and local beers. (828) 526-8364. Sunday Events: James Beard Award-winner Louis Osteen: Louis, a longtime friend, has played a significant part in helping to define our “flavor” at Mountain Fresh Grocery and we look forward to showcasing and sharing his talents this year. Mountain Fresh Grocery, (828) 526-2400. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 15
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Sip and Stroll Culinary Weekend
Don’t miss the annual Sip and Stroll, Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
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xperience the wares of Highlands’ fine shops, while tasting and enjoying a selection of wine and delightful edibles. Sip, Stroll and Shop till you drop while enjoying everything fabulous in downtown Highlands. Each stroller will start at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center to receive a detailed map and their own souvenir wine glass with special carry bag. There will be a limited number of merchants this year and we encourage everyone to linger and enjoy the homemade hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, and, of course, the wonderful selections of wines. There’s also an added bonus to visiting each merchant on the map. Strollers having completed the tour will be eligible for wonderful prizes, including fine dining certificates, pottery and specialty wines. For more information on the Sip and Stroll, Friday night’s Opening Night or Friday and Saturday’s wine dinners call (828) 526-5841. Friday Sip and Stroll Participants: The Hen House; Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry; The Southern Way; Bags on Main; TJ Bailey’s for Men; Potpourri 2; Cabin Couture; Acorns; Acorns on Church, Wit’s End, Mountain Fresh Grocery, The Ugly Dob Pub, The Silver Eagle, High Cotton Wine & Cheese Company, and The Park on Main. Saturday Sip and Stroll Participants: Highland Hiker Cabin, Hiker on Main, Hiker Shoe Store, The Hen House, Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry, The Southern Way, Bags on Main, TJ Bailey’s for Men, Cabin Casuals of Highlands, Potpourri 2, Cabin Couture, Christmas Tree on Main, Acorns, Acorns on Church, Mountain Fresh, The Ugly Dog Pub and High Cotton Wine & Cheese Company.
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Dishing up Hope by Jenny King The Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner, set the for Hudson House at Highlands Country Club, is a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. For reservations for a tremendous meal prepared by Lakeside Restaurant Chef Chris Arnold and a dedicated team of volunteers, call (828) 526-9419 beginning November 9.
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magine this: It’s 2001 and you’re visiting Highlands for Christmas. Or perhaps you have a houseful of holiday guests but don’t want to cook on Christmas Day. Where do you eat? Back then there were no options. So a small group of volunteers decided to spend their Christmas Day feeding the community and giving the profits to local charities. It was such a success that in the last 13 years, the Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner has been able to donate well over $200,000. This year’s dinner is especially important as an anonymous donor, a “Secret Santa,” has offered to match up to $30,000 in donations. Where does the money go? Right here in Macon County. A few of the deserving charities that have benefitted from your generosity are The Literacy Council of Highlands; REACH of Macon County; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands; the Highlands Food Pantry; The International Friendship Center; the Free Dental Clinic; the Free Medical Clinic; the Emergency Council; Highlands School Library as well as others. Held at the Hudson House of Highlands Country Club, the dinner gives Highlanders and visitors a warm and inviting place 18 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
for their Christmas meal without the planning, shopping, cooking and clean up. Chef Chris Arnold of Lakeside Restaurant will be preparing a traditional feast, which includes turkey, ham, tenderloin, dressing and gravy, plus all the sides. Volunteers will have been baking for weeks ahead of time to make sure there are lots of desserts from which to choose and for adults, a glass of wine, is included. Children 5 and under eat free, the cost for children under 12 is $15, and for adults, the cost is $40. There are ways to guarantee that the $30,000 is raised other than attending the meal. This year they are offering a variety of sponsorship levels. For $100 you can become a Candle sponsor; for $250 an Ornament sponsor; for $500 a Present sponsor; a Star sponsor for $1,000 or a Super Star sponsor for any amount over $1,000. Funds are managed by H.A.N.D.S, Highlands Area Non-Profit Donation Sharing, a 501 (c)(3) organization and are 100 percent tax deductible. Stop by Lakeside Restaurant on Smallwood Drive in Highlands to drop off your donation or mail a check to H.A.N.D.S c/o Ricky Siegel, 55 4 ½ Street, Highlands NC, 28741. The dinner will be by reservation only. Reservations may be made beginning November 9 by calling (828) 526-9419.
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A Visit with Santa EVENTS
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ages to find time to sit ow that the holiand listen to his friends, day season is here, and Highlands has long a lot of kids and been one of his favorite more than a few adults spots. The clear, crisp are making their lists and air and the smiling, wellchecking them twice. It is behaved children make time to find out if they’ve Highlands the ideal spot been naughty or nice. for Santa to catch his Many believe it’s not too breath and get ready late to make up for lost for the Big Night. Don’t time and be a little nicer miss your chance to visin order to make sure it and put in those last they make the coveted minute requests. nice list. They know Santa If you have quesis coming to town and will tions about Santa’s busy be at the old Chamber of schedule or the events Commerce location on Highlands will always have a place for Santa – you can see him that mark Highlands’ HolMain Street across from Saturdays in December (except December 6) iday Season – the Olde Reeves Hardware. He’ll on Main Street across from Reeves Hardware. Mountain Christmas Pabe there Saturdays in Derade, the worship schedcember before Christmas from 11:00-3:00, except December 6. ules of local churches – contact the Highlands Visitor Center Even in the hectic days leading up to Christmas, Santa man- at (828) 526-2112.
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Community EVENTS
Chorale to Perform by Wiley Sloan The Highlands Community Christmas Chorale, set for Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, at First Baptist Church of Highlands, is a pure celebration of the miracle of Christ’s Birth.
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t’s a true sign that the Christmas season has arrived when the Highlands Community Christian Chorale performs. This year Highlands vocalists will be joined by voices from Sky Valley and Franklin to create a beautiful blend of heavenly voices – at First Baptist Church of Highlands, 220 Main Street, at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, December 13, and 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 14. Plan to stay for the reception following the Sunday concert. The ladies of the Church are well-known for their delicious goodies at these receptions. This year’s performance will be the 20th year that the chorale has blessed the community. Beginning at Labor Day, each year members of local churches gather each Monday night to hone their skills. Leadership of the chorale rotates among the various Choral Directors of area churches. This year’s director is Joe Powell of the First Baptist Church. Joe and his wife retired to Highlands after he completed a career as a high school band director. His plans for a leisurely retirement life here have been postponed as he enjoys serving as Choir Director at First Baptist and leads the Highlands Male Chorus. Joe has compiled a list of traditional Christmas carols that everyone knows. You’ll hum along to “Silent Night” and “The Little Drummer Boy” (with accompaniment from Joe’s grandson on the drums). Members of the Baptist Church always look forward to a performance of “Silent Night” with vocals by Carolyn Patton accompanied by June Hogue on the piano. This is Joe’s first opportunity to lead the chorale. He has worked closely with the chorale’s artistic director Marybeth Brody to select an unforgettable playlist. “The dedication of each of these singers is amazing,” says Powell. “They give up their Monday nights for practice, they contribute $10 each toward the cost of music, all for the love of singing and to get to renew old friendships with folks they don’t see except during this season.” You will get a chance to sing with the chorale during the singalong number. Come early as the church tends to fill up quickly. Be prepared to share a small donation to help the chorale offset the cost of music.
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Merrily Caroly Christmas Carol Sing to Follow Parade on Dec. 6
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here will be a Christmas Carol Sing at First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 6, after the parade. Stell Huie will be the song leader with Angie Jenkins at the piano. If you enjoy singing familiar Christmas carols, you will definitely want to make this a part of your Christmas tradition. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. Handicap entrances are located on Fifth Street and on Church Street.
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By Golly, Be Jolly!
Claire Worley tells Santa her Christmas wishes.
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Santa Claus returns to Highlands United Methodist Church for a breakfast with all of his young friends, 8:30 A.M. Saturday, December 13. For reservations, call (828) 526-3376.
anta Claus will host a special breakfast for children from 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 13, at Highlands United Methodist Church. Stacks of pancakes will fill the plates of the holiday revelers. After breakfast, the children will be entertained with a holiday craft project while they wait their turn to talk with Santa. One of Santa’s elves will share a traditional holiday story. There’ll also be Christmas carols and reminders of what the day truly means to the world. The Fellowship Hall will be decked in holiday splendor. The
breakfast is open to all children. The suggested donation is $10 per family. Reservations should be made by calling the Church at (828) 526-3376 no later than December 9. “The children will have plenty of time to share their Christmas list with Santa and to have pictures made,’ says Jennifer Forrester, Director of Children Ministries at HUMC. “Make your reservations early and come out for a stellar holiday celebration with Santa.” The Church is located at 315 Main Street, immediately behind the Town Christmas tree. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 25
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A Crossroads Christmas by Jenny King | Photo by Sarah Valentine
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At 40 years old, The Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade has lost none of its sweet small town charm. Join the fun at noon Saturday, December 13.
t’s been a tradition for 40 years. The Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade has grown exponentially and has delighted onlookers with a wide variety of entries. With this year’s parade, held on Saturday, December 13, they will be celebrating not only their 40th Anniversary but the 50th Anniversary of the Sapphire Valley Ski Resort as well. Built in 1964 by Gene Howerdd Jr., the resort offered skiers an opportunity to snow ski and enjoy the Ski Sapphire Valley Lodge, which was operated in the one of the oldest homes in Sapphire Valley. To honor the resort, the theme for this year’s parade is “A White Christmas.” Festivities will begin at noon on Saturday, December 13 (the tradition of second Saturday in December every year). Prizes will be awarded for best entries ranging from the Cashiers Christmas Star to the Fruitcake Award. With hometown flair, floats, vintage cars, marching band 26 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
and four-legged friends will make their way from Cornucopia Restaurant on NC Highway 107 South north to the Cashiers Crossroads, then west on US Highway 64 to Frank Allen Road, ending at the Cashiers Community Center near the CashiersGlenville Volunteer Fire Department. Grand Marshal Gene Howerrd, founder of Sapphire Valley Resort, will lead the parade which will also feature Spirit of our Community Award Winners -- Volunteer, Citizen, Educator and Business Person of the Year. Spectators are invited to enjoy the festivities along the 107/64 corridors. The event will stream live on the internet at www.SapphireValley.,com and emcee WHLC on-air anchor Steve Day, will commentate from the judges’ stand at the Crossroads. For more information or to register to participate, visit www.CashiersAreaChamber.com. The rain date is Sunday, December 14, at 1:00 P.M.
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Christmas on the Green Photo by Sarah Valentine The Villlage Green, Cashiers’ jewel at the Crossroads, will shine for the holidays with Christmas on the Green. The season starts with a party with Santa, treats, music and a Christmas Tree Lighting, November 28.
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ooking for a little sparkle this holiday season? Bring your family and friends to The Village Green for Cashiers’ third annual Christmas On the Green celebration. The 12.5-acre park in the heart of Cashiers will feature thousands of twinkling lights and trees decorated by local merchants and organizations from Thanksgiving weekend until New Year’s Day. Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of fun with family and friends Friday, November 28, at the Gazebo of The Village Green near the crossroads of Highways 64 and 107. Come share your Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Gather around the fire pit for S’Mores and More. Listen to holiday music and strolling carolers beginning at 5:30 P.M. that evening for the Cashiers Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. The highlight of the day will be when the switch is turned on to illuminate the 60 foot spruce in the center of the village of Cashiers. “This has become a treasured tradition for residents and visitors in the area,” comments Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. “The Village Green exists to enhance the quality of community life by offering events like Christmas On the Green where people can make meaningful holiday memories,” says Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of The Village Green Board of Directors. The Village Green is conserved and maintained by a nonprofit organization. “The Village Green is distinctive in that it is a free, public park for everyone to enjoy,” says Self. “However, the park receives no public funding and relies on the generosity of individual donors for its operation.” For more information, visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com. Parking is available at the entrance near the Gazebo, off of Highway 64 East, and at the entrance to Village Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. Like The Village Green on Facebook or follow on Twitter @cashiersgreen. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 27
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Hands of a Hundred Contributed by Doris Hunter The Hard Candy Christmas Art & Craft, set for November 28-29 in Cullowhee, North Carolina, is as much a cherished mountain tradition as the crafts and creations that it offers. For more information, call (828) 524-3405.
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he Hard Candy Christmas Art & Craft Show opens for its 27th year inside Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina. This much anticipated event features authentic crafts from the hands of 100 regional and local artists and craftsmen. In the Depression years in the mountains, Christmas was always celebrated with stockings stuffed with apples, oranges and hard candy. The best gifts were handmade with love. Customers line up early for the first selection of pottery, wood crafts, master jewelers, baskets, glass art, and specialty sweets and breads. Collectors of heirloom ornaments and miniatures always find something new. Some lucky person is going to win a Gingerbread House constructed by the featured artist, Kathy Circa of Backwoods Bakery. Her work is pictured above. Sign up at her booth for the drawing at the show’s conclusion. Take home organic bread 30 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
and gingerbread cookies for the houseguests! Several exhibitors will have holiday table arrangements and decorations. Purchase a fresh mountain greenery wreath or scented dried fruit rope for your house. Ronnie Evans will be strumming favorite Christmas songs and selling his CDs to take home. No wonder it has grown from a little show in Franklin with eight exhibitors to the largest Christmas gift show in Western North Carolina! Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day with convenient free parking. Adults at $4, with children under 12 free. At the ticket table, have a piece of peppermint candy and an apple from Barber Orchards of Waynesville, North Carolina, and catch the Christmas Spirit! For more information, visit www.mountainArtisans.net, email djhunter@dnet.net, or call (828) 524 3405.
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Contributed by David Stroud, Highlands Rotary Club Shop with a Cop Bingo, slated for 6:30 P.M. Thursday, December 4, at the Highlands Community Building, supports an important program that pairs law enforcement officers with needy children.
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he Rotary Club of Highlands will partner for the seventh year with the Macon County Sheriff’s Department and the Highlands Police Department on December 4 for Shop with a Cop Rotary Bingo to benefit the Macon County Shop with a Cop Program. Shop with a Cop provides Christmas to more than 200 Macon Country children who otherwise would have little or no Christmas. Each child is taken to Walmart by a law enforcement officer and will have $100 to spend with only a couple of conditions: first, they must buy something for themselves and second, something for someone else. When they’ve finished shopping with officers, the children will have lunch and a Christmas party where presents are wrapped, following a visit with Santa Claus complete with photos. “Many of the children come from difficult circumstances, where law enforcement officers are perceived as bad guys,” says Macon County Sheriff Robbie Holland. “Shop with a Cop works to change that image through friendship and participating in a Christmas that otherwise wouldn’t happen.” Highlands Police Chief Bill Harrell joins Sheriff Holland saying, “Shop with a Cop is a positive experience not only for the children involved but also for our officers.” Shop with a Cop Rotary Bingo has been a significant revenue stream for this program. If you can’t attend the Bingo Night, slated for 6:30 P.M. December 4 at the Highlands Community Building, you can make a donation and drop it off at the Highlands Police Department, the Recreation Park front desk, or give it to any Highlands Rotarian.
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The Players’ Gift, A Memory EVENTS
by Jenny King Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” will serve as The Highlands Cashiers Players’ Holiday Reading at the Highlands Performing Arts Center – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 18. There is no admission fee and everyone is invited.
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he Highlands Cashiers Players once again presents their annual Holiday Reading at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 18, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. HCP Board members, cast and crew alike join together at the Highlands Performing Arts Center to offer this gift to the community. Each year is a different festively wrapped package that usually includes poetry, humorous readings, spiritual messages and song. The 2014 program will be especially touching with a staged reading of “A Christmas Memory,” by Truman Capote. “A Christmas Memory” is rich with evocative language that conjures up
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life in rural Alabama and the childhood of a boy who is placed in the care of his elderly relatives. It paints a vibrant picture of the closeness forged between two people who choose to focus on the simple pleasures and rituals of life. Several HCP actors will be participating, with veteran performer Dean Zuch serving as narrator. Music of the season will be included and refreshments will be served after the performance. No tickets or reservations are needed as the program is and has always been the Players’ gift to the community. Join the cast of “A Christmas Memory” and let them give you a present you’ll enjoy and long remember.
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Lighting up Lives by Wiley Sloan
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Bring a piece of an Old Mountain Christmas home and help children in the community by buying a tree from Snowbird Farms. For more information, call (828) 526-3376.
or many of us, Highlands’ Christmas Season starts with the Town Tree Lighting on the front lawn of Highlands United Methodist Church on Main Street, set for Saturday, November 29. But this year things start a little bit earlier. The Gordon Center for Children will be selling Christmas trees to help local families from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. November 28 and 29. The trees are being donated by Snowbird Farms in Cullowhee, North Carolina. These will be gorgeous,
freshly-cut 6- and 8-foot trees, selling for $40 and $50. You can beautify your home and help these children, since 100 percent of the proceeds will go to help fund the Gordon Center. To pre-order a tree, call (828) 526-3376 or send an e-mail to highlandsumc@icloud.com. There are 218 children ages birth through fifth grade in the Highlands community. During its first year of operation, the Gordon Center has touched approximately one in three children within this age group.
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Read a Book & Take a Look EVENTS
Contributed by Beverly Pittman There’s nothing sleepy about Hudson Library in the fall. For a full list of activities, call (828) 526-3031.
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all in Highlands is filled with activities. But, if you get tired of leaf-looking, hiking, shopping or dining – or just want an alternative experience, join the fun at Hudson Library and its across-the-street partner, The Bookworm. Each Wednesday, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., the library hosts a community studio art session – Art Your Way! -- led by a group of local artists. Most sessions feature a live model and attendees may work with any medium. Tables are provided and a there’s a small fee to pay the models. Everyone’s welcome to join, sit, or observe! For more information, contact Muriel Kolb at (828) 526-3882 or the Hudson Library at (828) 526-3031. Perhaps you’ve heard that every dog has his day. At Hudson Library, that day is Tuesday. Every Tuesday, from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M., children ages 6 to 12 are invited to visit the Hudson Library to practice early reading skills in a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment by reading to our canine companion, Beebles. This adorable, registered therapy dog is an Old English Sheepdog with the group READing Paws. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves chil-
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dren’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method -- reading to a dog, but not just any dog. Sign up at the library desk or call (828) 526-3031. Dropins (adults included) are also welcome. For more information on the program, visit www.fontanalib.org or www.READingPaws.org. The library hosts Movie Night, every Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. Join us for a mixture of classic and recently-released movies and documentaries. The movies are free! You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and refreshments. All ages are welcome, but not all films are appropriate for all audiences. Please visit the library for a listing of upcoming movies. The Bookworm, located on Main Street directly across from Hudson Library, is a non-profit organization that sells gently used books, movies and CDs. If you have any books, movies or CDs that you would like to donate, please consider bringing them to us. We accept everything except text books, encyclopedias, Readers’ Digest and Time Life Books. Our hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. For more information, call us at (828) 482-0326.
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EVENTS
Highlands Christmas Parade The Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, set for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 6, is built upon a generous helping of holiday cheer and small town pride. It’s pretty amazing.
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tion, fire trucks, Smokey the Bear, camels and Wise Men, classic cars, horses, the Highlands High School Homecoming Court, local politicians, and, of course, Santa. People begin lining Main Street early to ensure they get a good view and to chat with neighbors and visitors. The parade route spans three blocks, so there should be plenty of room for everyone. If you’re part of a group that would like to be included in the lineup, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112 or stop by the Visitor Center, 108 Main Street. If you’re thinking of inviting Santa to participate in your entry, please note that he’s already accepted the Chamber’s invitation to appear at the end of the parade. You wouldn’t want to confuse the kids.
Highlands Does Christmas Right EVENTS
by Mary Jane McCall | Photo by Sarah Valentine Highlands launches its Christmas Season with inimitable small town charm at the Town Tree Lighting, 6:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29.
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hanksgiving in Highlands has its own peaceful, bountiful vibe. The air is crisp, the leaves are gone, and the roaring fires feel a little warmer. It’s a chance for families to gather in reflective thankfulness, cocooning in just a bit in anticipation of the holiday season to come. Family time, that what it’s all about and Highlands’ own Christmas tree lighting caps the Thanksgiving weekend off on a joyful note. The festivities this year will begin on Saturday, November 29, in front of the Highlands Methodist Church at 6:30 P.M. Main Street is transformed into a festive wonderland with families bundled in their warm sweaters, children gleefully anticipating the arrival of old St. Nick, and neighbors sipping hot chocolate and catching up with friends or making new ones. When the enormous tree is lit we realize the season of magic is upon us. It all adds up to a
holiday tradition that is cherished by young and old. The fun starts with caroling that everyone’s invited to join. A small ceremony features readings from the Bible and storytelling. Cookies and hot chocolate are the perfect complement to a frosty evening. Winners of the merchant’s window contest and the children’s art contest will be announced. Sweatshirts with the winning artwork will be available for sale. Santa will be on hand at the old Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street across from Reeves to hear wishes and appeals. To prepare for the crowds, Main Street will be closed between Second and Fourth streets beginning at 5:30 P.M. The Highlands Downtown Tree Lighting is sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.
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EVENTS
Mark Your Calendar
• Current Exhibitions: Faces & Places: Cashiers Valley & Highlands, North Carolina through November 9: The Three Potters Symposium through November 9; 2014 Appalachian Pastel Society Juried National Exhibition through January 4, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • MET Opera: Carmen, 12:55 P.M., Saturday, November 1, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center,(828) 526-9047. • Bolshoi Ballet: Legend of Love, 12:55 P.M. Sunday, November 2, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. • Shop with a Cop Rotary Bingo, 6:30 P.M. Thursday, December 4, Highlands Community Building. • Highlands Culinary Weekend Opening Night Gala, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, November 6, Highlands Country Clubhouse, (828) 526-5841. • Rodd and Gunn Trunk Show, Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, T.J. Bailey for Men and The Gallery, (828) 526-2262. • Highlands Culinary Weekend annual Sip and Stroll, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, (828) 526-5841. • Sip & Stroke at The Bascom, 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Friday, November 7, (828) 787-2865. • Pinot Noir Master Class: Tasting and presentation of eight Siduri Pinot Noirs with Adam Lee, Friday, November 7, Mountaintop Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • Mountain Fresh Five Course Porch Dinner, Friday, November 7, Mountain Fresh Grocery, (828) 526-2400. • Dine. Indulge. DARIOUSH., 6:30 P.M., Friday, November 7, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526.9419. • Fourth Annual Farm Harvest Dinner and Barn Dance, 6:30 P.M. Champagne Reception, 7:00 P.M. Dinner, 8:00 P.M. Barn Dance featuring the music of Back Porch Orchestra, Friday, November 7, The Farm at Old Edwards (828) 787-2625 • Robert Craig Wine Dinner with special guest Elton Slone, 6:30 P.M, Friday, November 7, On the Verandah (828) 526-2338. • Northwest Pacific Wine Pairing Dinner, Wine & Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 P.M., Dinner 7:00 P.M., Friday, November 7, Served by Rosewood Market at The Inn at Half Mile Farm, 1-800-946-6822. • The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out, live music, seasonal cocktails and local beers, Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, (828) 526-8364. • James Beard Award Winner Louis Osteen at Mountain Fresh Grocery, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, (828) 526-2400. • “Writers Block… an interpretation of classics” with Executive Chef Justin Burdett, 6:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, Ruka’s Table 828.526.3636 • A Davis Family Vineyards Affair, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, November 8, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419. • Monticello Vineyards with Owner Stephen Corley, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, November 8, On the Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Caymus Vineyards, 7:00 P.M. Champagne & Appetizers, 7:30 P.M. Dinner, Saturday, November 8, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807 • Tales & Cocktails Bourbon Dinner, 7:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, The Ugly Dog Public House, (828) 526-8364. • National Theatre: Frankenstein, 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands (828) 526-9047 for tickets
• Monticello Vineyards Event, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, November 8, On the Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • National Theatre: Skylight, 7:00 P.M., Saturday, November 15, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands (828) 526-9047. • Mark Edge EcoVintage Trunk Show, 5:30 P.M., Thursday, November 20, Smitten, (828) 526-9300. • Peter Millar Trunk Show, Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23. Kickoff party Friday at 5:00 p.m., T.J. Bailey for Men and The Gallery, (828) 526-2262. • MET Opera: The Barber of Seville, 12:55 P.M., Saturday, November 22, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands (828) 526-9047. • Bolshoi Ballet: Pharoah’s Daughter, 12:55 P.M., Sunday, November 23, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands (828) 526-9047 . • Aaron Hequembourg Festival Tent Show, 10 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. November 28-29. Also featuring raffle to benefit Cashiers Highlands Humane Society with drawing at 5:00 P.M.. Friday, November 28. Chivaree, (828) 743-6195. • Festival of Trees, Friday, November 28, decorated Christmas trees on display at the Village Green, (828) 743-3434 • 27th Annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center, (828) 524-3405. • Gordon Center for Children selling Christmas trees, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. November 28 and 29, to help fund the Gordon Center. To pre-order a tree, call (828) 526-3376 • Gingerbread House Workshop, 10:00 A.M. to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Jason D. Williams performance, 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 28, Highlands PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Santa on the Green, 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Cashiers Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 P.M., Friday, November 28, The Village Green, (828) 743-3434 • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, November 29, Downtown Highlands, includes visit from Santa, carol singalong, and refreshments. The streets will close at 5:30 P.M. and festivities will start at 6:30 P.M. (828) 526-2112. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, will feature the work of Velda Lovell. The drawing will be held on Saturday, November 29. For more information call (828) 743-0880.
Weekly Events
EVERY MONDAY • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. 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.
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• Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215. • Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, 3:30 P.M. to5:30 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Movie Night, 6:00 P.M., classic and recently-released movies and documentaries. Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232. 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. • Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • 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. • 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 to 4:30 P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library, (828) 743-0215. • NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer Street, Franklin, (828) 526-9510. EVERY FRIDAY • Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the HighlandsCashiers 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 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 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. • 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 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 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 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
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THE ARTS
Shooting a Moonbow Cover Artist Owen Schultz
by Donna Rhodes
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wen Schultz, contractor, real estate agent, outdoorsman, entrepreneur and photographer has faith in a dream he has made a reality; that is, residing in, working in, and photographing his favorite place on the planet, Western North Carolina. But it took a while to find his rainbow smiling through. He says, “In 1979 my mother and stepdad packed their convertible and did a top-down tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway on their way to New Orleans from Columbia, Maryland. They fell in love with Cashiers and decided to move our family down the following year.” He continues, “I spent my spare time exploring the area forests and visiting many of the area’s waterfalls. Many years later I ran across a waterfall book in which the author claimed that when the moon was full, the sky was cloudless, and the water level was right that you could catch sight of a moonbow in Rainbow Falls in the Gorges State Park. I had to witness it firsthand. I made several attempts to see the moonbow, though conditions were never quite right.” But Schultz, a man of doable dreams, didn’t give up. He says, “I invited an old Highlands friend of mine Jay Calloway to go with me, and we tried again. It was a partly cloudy night. Another fail we thought, but suddenly the clouds dissipated and a brilliant 48 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
full moon came out. Finally we saw the moonbow in the night mist. It was breathtaking.” In 2001 he made a date with a girl who had caught his eye … and his heart. As fate would have it, their first rendezvous was on the night of a full moon, and she agreed to take a night hike to Rainbow Falls. The rainbow, in all its romantic splendor worked its magic, and now that girl, Eatherley Schultz is his wife. After his wedding Schultz still wore his many hats in managing and consulting, but in his spare time he was experimenting with night photography. He visited the falls again and when the moment was perfect, he tried a long exposure (by leaving the shutter open an extended period). It paid off. He got a phenomenal freeze-frame of an incredibly vivid nighttime rainbow. The colors and textures virtually leapt up from the printed image. Being able to digitally capture the beauty of the falls and surrounding woodland that he has adored since childhood continues to stoke Schultz’s creative fires. While he is not a full-time professional photographer, he wouldn’t mind making a living doing it someday. After all, his rainbow has already come smiling through! In the meantime, Schultz enjoys applying his diverse skills to supporting the community he loves. He can be contacted through his website www.ridgelinepro.com.
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The Edge of Creativity by Donna Rhodes
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unning your fingers through Mark Edge’s jewelry is like plunging into a treasure trove of authentic coins, vintage chains, gold, silver and bronze charms. Not only are his bracelets, necklaces, and earrings classic, comfortable and versatile, they are masterfully crafted into wearable art that feels scrumptious on your skin. That’s the Edge Experience. Edge says, “I started in the 8th grade when I took a five-session jewelry-making course. I didn’t even want to take it. My parents met this man who crafted and taught Southwestern silver and turquoise jewelry. When he came to Birmingham, where I grew up, Dad asked if I wanted to take his class. Dad said, ‘If you don’t take it, you will have to spend your summer working for me at the lumber company.’ Daddy didn’t raise no fool… I took the class. I made a ring. The teacher praised it as the best work in the group. I was stoked, a jeweler was born, and thirty years later I am still loving crafting wearable metals!” When Edge was 15, his mom drove him to market his wares to local merchants. Before long he had a following. Business grew over the years. His company, now based in Atlanta, keeps him hopping. He does unique pieces…no production work. He likes creating special designs (and yes, he will do custom work) that complement his clients and nurture loyalty. One customer 50 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
told him, “I bought a piece at your last show, a little hesitant about the purchase. But I have gotten so many compliments, I ran back for more.” One of the reasons clients are so happy is that a long necklace can be doubled or tripled into a choker. A bracelet, with an extender, can be turned into a necklace and so on. When you are buying one piece you are really buying two or three. Edge says that his work has gone through an evolution of seven distinctive styles/lines over the years. His current line is EcoVintage: a little bit of old mixed with a little bit of new. The result: timeless. Often the old is a vintage coin of pure silver, nickel or copper. The new can be a contemporary charm to complement a chandelier crystal. The combinations are endless. Edge is showing at Smitten’s Third Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. until. Experience the Edge with beautiful, affordable jewelry that will adorn your body and satisfy your soul. Think of it as an investment in style. Smitten is located at 10 Foreman Road in Highlands. Call: (828) 526-9300 or email Katherine Evans at: kat@smittenofhighlands.com. Gallery hours are: Monday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sundays, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Extended hours on Third Thursdays.
On Point THE ARTS
with Pastels Contributed by Bonnie Potts The Appalachian Pastel Society National Exhibition will be open at The Bascom through January 4, 2015.
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he Appalachian Pastel Society (APS) is centered in Western North Carolina and serves members from North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and other states. The society was formed in 2006 to promote understanding and appreciation of pastel painting throughout the Appalachian Region. The Bascom is honored to host the 2014 APS Juried National Exhibition. It is a biennial event organized by the Appalachian Pastel Society to provide competition opportunities for fine pastelists around the country. This exhibition brings some of the finest examples of contemporary pastel art to our region. The juror for the National Exhibition was Stan Sperlak, a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America. Sperlak is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, serving on the Board of Directors from 2005 to 2009. He is also a member and past President of The Cape May County Art League, a Signature member of the Maryland Pastel Society, and a member of the Colorado Pastel Society. Sperlak judged the accepted paintings at The Bascom on October 4th. First place was awarded to “Consider the Raven” by Diane Pike and second place was awarded to “Fire Tree, Water Day” by N. Freeman. The Appalachian Pastel Society National Exhibition will be open at The Bascom through January 4, 2015. The Bascom invites you to visit our campus to see this incredible exhibition. Admission for exhibitions is always free and are open seven days a week. The Bascom is a nonprofit center for the visual arts and features a six-acre, “green” architect-designed pastoral campus where it serves people through rotating high-quality art exhibitions, classes, and educational presentations. The campus features historic buildings, a covered bridge (the second oldest in The United States), a nature trail, a 27,500 square foot main building for adult and children’s art, a separate reconstructed Ceramics Studio Barn, a shop, spacious terrace, and much more. For more information about The Bascom, please visit www.thebascom.org.
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Drawing From the Community THE ARTS
Contributed by Zach Claxton Though its name has changed and its focus expanded, the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers remains predicated on passion.
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he 2014 season of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers is now history, and what a season it was! The organization went through many changes in 2014 that will position it well for many years to come. Among the changes were a name change, a new ongoing newsletter and a brand new website under construction. While the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers (formerly the Art League of Highlands) has been around for more than 25 years, there are many people who may not know what it is and does. The Art League has its roots in 1980, when a small group of like-minded Highlands area artists decided to organize themselves, meeting in various locations, and eventually in the Bascom-Louise Gallery of the library, to share their work, ideas and fellowship. It wasn’t long before the group became a non-profit corporation and had expanded its membership and activities. A goal since inception has been to educate and inspire local children through after-school and summer art programs. Fine art shows began early in the league’s history. Both the work with children, now led by The Bascom, and the shows, have con-
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tinued to the present day. Membership now hails from five states and communities across the Highlands-Cashiers plateau. The recent name change acknowledges the Art League’s expanding reach. While painting was the original focus of the Art League, today all forms of visual arts are celebrated. In 2014, the monthly programs included Tommye McClure Scanlin, a tapestry artist; Angelique Jackson who works in glass and meta;, Frank Brannon who makes his own paper, and from it books; Sandy Webster, a mixed media artist who makes her own pigments; master knitter Charles Gandy; and Noah Saunders who sculpts in wire. These were all quality programs, drawing praise from the growing number of attendees. The public is always encouraged to attend these free presentations. In summary, the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers is a group of people, some artists and some not, dedicated to the appreciation of all forms of visual art, and who through their programs and interaction with the community, continue to learn, teach and promote this appreciation. Come join us!
Opera! Theatre! Ballet! THE ARTS
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie November at the Highlands Performing Arts Center brings a slate of breathtaking performances from The Metropolitan Opera, the Bolshoi Ballet and the National Theatre of London. For information, call (828) 526-9047.
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he Highlands Performing Arts Center has a busy schedule for the Live in HD Series in November. Our audiences will be treated to the Highlands premiere of the Bolshoi Ballet and unforgettable performances by The Metropolitan Opera and the National Theatre of London. The Met will present “Carmen” by Bizet at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, November 1. Richard Eyre’s mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama returns with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the irresistible score, which features one beloved and instantly recognizable melody after another. On Sunday, November 2, the Bolshoi Ballet presents “Legend of Love.” This splendid tale of forbidden love, self-sacrifice, jealousy and suffering returns to the Bolshoi stage after a 10-year absence. The performance begins at 12:55 P.M. The National Theatre of London will present “Frankenstein” at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. Saturday, November 8. The 2:00 P.M. showing features Johnny Lee Miller as the Creature. The 7:00 P.M. performance stars Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature. The National Theatre presents “Skylight” at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, featuring the talents of Bill Nighy, Carey Mulligan,
and Matthew Beard. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Carey Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Bill Nighy). As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. The Met returns at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, November 22, with its production of “The Barber of Seville.” The Met’s effervescent staging of Rossini’s classic comedy boasts some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera. The Bolshoi Ballet will present “Pharaoh’s Daughter” at 12:55 P.M. Sunday, November 23. With its exotic setting, impressive parades, this grand 19th-century Orientalist fantasy is one of the most remarkable productions in the Bolshoi’s repertoire. Looking to December, audiences will be treated to Bolshoi’s “La Bayadere” and “The Nutcracker;” the National Theatre’s “Of Mice and Men” and “John;” and The Met’s “Die Meistersinger Von Numberg” by Wagner. Tickets for all events are available online at highlandspac. org or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
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Back by Popular Demand Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
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Rock and Roller Jason D. Williams returns to the Highlands Performing Arts Center at 8:00 P.M. Friday November 28.
ack by popular demand, rocker Jason D. Williams, brings his brand of high-energy music to the Highlands PAC on Friday, November 28, at 8:00 P.M. The Kansas City Star pronounced Jason D. Williams as “the past and future of rock & roll.” The Beacon Journal dubbed him as “The world’s greatest piano player.” After seeing a live show, there’ll be no doubt why fans and critics alike agree with the previous summation of the dynamic piano player from Memphis. Jason D. has the same musical innovation and onthe-edge attitude as Jerry Lee and Elvis. Jason’s’ style is difficult to describe. From Classical to Rockabilly to Country to Jazz and on to Rock & Roll, Jason D. adapts to each different concert setting he performs. Williams has learned a lot from the masters who earned their musical stripes at Sun Records – including the artist he normally gets compared to, Jerry Lee Lewis. (In the 1989 54 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
film “Great Balls of Fire,” Williams’ hands appeared in the piano-playing scenes.) If you’ve ever seen Williams on stage, he has much the same intense performance style as Lewis and many other artists of the day, which is a contrast to his soft-spoken nature. “That’s a switch that a lot of entertainers have -- they’re normal one minute, and then the next they are setting themselves on fire,” he says The influence of Lewis comes through in his high-energy performances, Williams says, but his songs get him to a different place. As he says, “It’s Jerry Lee Lewis meets Jackson Pollock and Jerry Lee Lewis meets Joe Namath. I will always revere Jerry Lee Lewis --Jerry Lee always likes to say he did everything in one take and I like that approach.” Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located 507 Chestnut Street.
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A Look at Meritage Bistro
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t this time of year, the days brisk and the nights as crisp as an Arkansas Black apple, I’m all about great, hearty meals that fill you up and comfort you like an evening by the fire. That’s why I fell in love with my supper at Meritage Bistro at 490 Carolina Way. Though it was cold and biting outside, the tiny restaurant soothed me like an old love. The lighting is muted and the ambience is elegant with just a touch of that ineffable Highlands magic. I ordered the Springer Mountain Cassoulet, which my server assured me would be the perfect tonic for those first twinges of hunger. I’ve never had a physician write me a more insightful prescription. The dish arrived fresh from the oven – a deeply seductive stew of crispy chicken confit, chicken and apple sausage, smoked ham and a double-fisted helping of white beans. It’s easy to imagine Carcassonne (the birthplace of classic cassoulet) composer Paul Lacombe fortifying himself on this while writing those haunting melodies that so evoke a frigid evening in the mountains. It’s so difficult to discover a perfect casserole at a restaurant because the oven time has to be so precise. Chef Nicolo 60 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
D’Angelo pulls it off with aplomb. This is a dish to savor. My sweetie had the same experience with her Crab and Artichoke Stuffed Chesapeake Flounder. I’ll never quite understand the logistics of seafood in Highlands. This fish was fresh out of the bay and it’s easy to blend crab and artichoke with the mild taste of flounder. The real test of the dish came with its adornments – an exquisite roasted red pepper basil sauce and a bed of Northern wild rice served with braised rapini. I was skeptical about the rapini with its potential for a slight bitter aftertaste, but chef managed to avoid that and, it turns out, this most humble of vegetables ended up tying the entire dish together. That’s right, simple braised turnip leaves elevated this into something magnificent. I don’t know what sort of sorcery is going on in the kitchen, but Meritage is a worthy addition to the Highlands-Cashiers culinary landscape. When we dined, reservations weren’t necessary, but I’d recommend them now. This place isn’t going to be a secret much longer. Call them for reservations at (828) 526-1019 or visit www.MeritageHighlands.com.
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Dressing That Won’t Stuff You! DINING
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia Halldin, Nutrition Coach healthymamainfo.com
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ven at Thanksgiving, healthier dishes receive a warm welcome at the table. This vegetarian stuffing is light, healthy and very tasty. It’s cooked in a large casserole dish instead of being stuffed into a bird. If you’re looking for a bright, holiday-
friendly presentation for your table, it can also be baked inside of pre-roasted cleaned pumpkin halves. Healthy Vegetarian Stuffing Ingredients 9 cups 1/2 inch fresh Bread Cubes from gluten-free bread or whole wheat bread 1/2 cup Coconut Oil or Butter, divided 1 large Onion chopped 4 sprigs Celery chopped 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley diced 5 Fresh Sage Leaves diced 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 cups Vegetable Stock Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Toast bread cubes on a large baking sheet in the oven until golden brown. Set aside and put into a large bowl.
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3. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F. Sauté onions and celery in 5 tablespoons of oil in a large pan until soft (about 5 minutes.) Transfer the vegetable mixture to the bowl of bread crumbs. Add herbs, pepper and 5 more tablespoons of coconut oil. Stir until every-
thing is well combined. Add cranberries if using. Gradually add vegetable stock, and stir until it is absorbed. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled casserole dish and bake, covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes for a crusty top.
A hearty Thanksgiving Dinner doesn’t preclude a delicious, healthy dish. Try this irresistible stuffing recipe.
Roll the Dice DINING
Even for an expert wine navigator, a new restaurant can offer exquisite new choices.
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recently celebrated my 50th birthday, a milestone day culminating in a quiet dinner with my wife and another couple at a new hot dining spot. I was greeted with a well-balanced wine list that contained not a single wine that I recognized. As my fellow diners and the server wait patiently for me to order a wine, I look at the list and work on making an informed decision. Then it hit me -- here, in front of me, is a list full of wines I have never tried before. This is a rare occurrence for me. We ordered our food and I ordered the wine. We drank two bottles. I guess it’s safe to assume that the list is on par with the food. So, if you are eating well you are probably going to drink well. Cheers, Curt
Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator Madison’s Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
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DINING
Rim martini glass with crushed pecans and caramel syrup
Combine 1 oz Pinnacle Pecan Vodka, 1 oz Monin Caramel Syrup, ½ oz Bailey’s Irish Cream and 1 ½ oz half and half. Mix well. Pour into martini glass.
It’s a Southern Thing
Top off with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy the Pecan Pie Martini.
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Bartender Chris Holland’s signature Autumn cocktail evokes all the flavors of a traditional Southern treat.
ould there be any more welcoming place to spend a chilly afternoon or evening than The Hummingbird Lounge at The Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands? Bartender Chris Holland doesn’t think so. He was born and raised in Franklin, educated in Sylva and has traveled the world where he seemed to have lost his accent! It’s a bit Irish brogue blended with a dash of Spanish spice and difficult to identify! With a charming smile, Chris admits having to explain its heritage to guests on a daily basis. Living and working among a diversity of cultural influences, he’s come home with an expanded view of the world around him. That is what drew him to The Old Edwards Inn and Spa – the diversity of people there, guests and staff alike. His first official bartending job was less than three years ago at the Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida, and it was there he decided to complete 40 hours of training as a professional bartender. Chris has a decidedly refreshing view of bartending. Of course, he loves people and thrives on the interaction, but he finds the culinary challenges of mixology an intriguing adventure. That’s why he recreated his favorite dessert in a specialty 64 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
cocktail: The Pecan Pie Martini. When asked why pecan pie, Holland says, “I’m from the South and what’s more traditional here than pecan pie? It’s my favorite dessert!” He’s taken the sweetness of Bailey’s Irish Cream, the richness of caramel, and the creaminess of half and half and combined it with pecan flavored Pinnacle vodka to make a decadently delicious cocktail. Utilizing his culinary senses, Holland then decided to add a dash of cinnamon on top and crushed pecans to the rim of the glass “for a little extra texture.” The Pecan Pie Delight is a luscious cocktail, to be sure. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself reminiscing about family gatherings and holiday deserts as you enjoy Chris Holland’s signature drink. If you take your libations seriously or perhaps just want to sip something special, let him create a warming Autumn cocktail for you while you relax fireside at The Hummingbird Lounge at The Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Give him free rein and delight in what he creates using pumpkin, pecans, spices and your favorite spirit. Cheers!
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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS $ $ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • • 65 Altitude Restaurant at Skyline Lodge • Flat Mtn. Road • 828-526-2121 Asia House • 151 Helen’s Barn Avenue • 828-787-1680 $-$$ $-$$ • C • • • 11 Bella’s Junction Cafe • 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC • 828-526-0803 $ $ $ • C • L • • 66 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • L • • 66 Creekside Casual Dining • Mountain Brook Center • 828-526-9822 $$$ • • • • • C • • • 70 Cyprus International Cuisine • 490 Dillard Road • 828-526-4429 $$ ¢ ¢ • • C • • • • 61 Dusty’s • 493 Dillard Road • 828-526-2762 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • 828-526-4188 ¢-$ ¢-$$ • • • C • • • • 61 High Cotton Wine & Cheese Co. • 205 South Fourth Street • 828-787-2199 ¢ $ • • • C • • • 63 Highlands Smokehouse • 595 Franklin Road • 828-526-5000 $ $ • • • • C • • • • 61 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth St. • 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • • 66 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwood Avenue • 828-526-9419 $$$ • • • • C • • • 63 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main St. • 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 4 Meritage Bistro • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-1019 $$$ • • • C • • 65 On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • • 62 * Rosewood Market • Main Street • 828-526-0383 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • 67 SweeTreats Deli • Corner of Main and South 4th St. • 828-526-9632 ¢ ¢ • • C • L • 66 Ugly Dog Pub/The Dog House • 294 South 4th St. • 828-526-8364 ¢ ¢ • • C • • • 67 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS Chez Dupont & The Stone Soup Cafe • 48 Village Walk • 828-743-1960 $ $ • • • • Dinner C • • • • 68 Slabtown Pizza • 45 Slab Town Road 828-743-0020 $ $ • • C • • • 66 Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • 46 ¢ $
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Highlands Area Restaurants Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - 828-526-1663 Asia House - 828-787-1680 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 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000 Highlands Wine & Cheese Co. - 828-787-2199 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
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Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti’s - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636 Rustico at The Log Cabin - 828-526-0999 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822 Tokyo - Authentic Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800 The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn - 828-787-2525 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807 Cashiers Area Restaurants Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997 Cafe 107 - 828-293-1221 Canyon Kitchen - 828-743-7967 Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
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Chester’s Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041 Chez Dupont and the Stone Soup Cafe - 828-743-1960 Chile Loco - 828-743-1160 Cornucopia Restaurant - 828-743-3750 Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266 High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Randevu Restaurant - 828-743-0190 Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160 Slab Town Pizza (STP) - 828-743-0020 Subway - 828-743-1300 The Gamekeeper’s Tavern - 828-743-4263 Wendy’s - 828-743-7777 Yoshi Japanese Steakhouse - 828-743-8747 Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
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The Headwaters Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
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The headwaters of the Savannah River wind through Highlands and the tumultuous history of Western North Carolina.
n the late 17th century a group of Shawnee Indians, known to the colonists of the young Carolina Colony in Charleston as the Savannah, settled near the river that would come to bear their name. Over the next century the century the Savannah would play an important role in the British settlement of the South. It eventually formed the border between Georgia and South Carolina, with the ports cities of Augusta and Savannah serving as important centers of shipping and industry in early U.S. history. The historical importance of the Savannah River predates both its Shawnee and British settlers by thousands of years, however. Archeological finds along its lower reaches are some of the oldest evidence of human presence in the Americas, dating to at least 15,000 years ago. What is the tie to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, you ask? The northernmost headwaters of the Savannah are to be found here. One of these headwaters is the Chattooga River, which rises to the northeast of Whiteside Mountain and flows down towards the site of the old Cherokee town from which it took its name. Near this point it serves as the Georgia/South Carolina state line. Farther down it receives the waters of Warwoman Creek, 72 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
along whose banks the Indian trail to the Cherokee town of Stecoah (today known as Clayton) once ran. Eventually the Chattooga meets the Tallulah River, named for a Cherokee town along its course and famous today for the gorge through which it runs and the waterfalls in them. When the two rivers meet they become the Tugalo River, named for yet another old Cherokee town, this one located near the Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site outside of Toccoa, Georgia. The Whitewater River rises just east of the head of the Chattooga River but separated from it by Terrapin Mountain. From there if travels down over two beautiful waterfalls to Lake Jocassee, where its confluence with the Toxaway River has been submerged since 1973. The two join to form the Keowee River, another stream named for an old Cherokee town. The Keowee meets Twelvemile Creek just north of Clemson University to form the Seneca River, named for a Cherokee settlement located in the vicinity of the campus grounds. The Seneca flows south towards a meeting with the Tugalo River, flooded by Lake Hartwell since 1963. Here the two meet to form the Savannah, and to reunite the waters that started their journey toward the Atlantic just a few short miles apart on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
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Links Golf in Ireland VENTURE OUT
Contributed by Tom Chillemi, PGA Golf Professional Tom’s Golf Tours, info@tomsgolftours.com
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s you probably know, I spend a lot of time arranging golf trips and playing golf in Ireland. I love the links golf experi-
ence of playing in the wind, hitting low running shots and the beauty of links courses. For the next few months I am going to highlight a few of my favorite courses in Ireland. Royal County Down is ranked Number One in Ireland by Golf Digest. It’s beauty is almost transcendent, but it can break your heart. Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, it stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.
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The narrowest ribbons of fairways thread their way through as impressive a set of sand dunes as could be imagined. The fairways are surrounded by purple heather and golden gorse, so beautiful to look at but so punishing for any who may stray from the prescribed path. The ‘bearded’ bunkers are world famous and feature overhanging lips of marram, red fescue and heather. The greens are fast and many are domed, rejecting any shot lacking conviction. This is a true test of any player’s command of the traditional bump and run, the preferred way to play any links. The ninth hole is one of the
most photographed holes in the world. A 486-yard par 4, it’s played from one side of a huge mound down to a fairway some 60 feet below and 260 yards from the tee. From the bottom of the slope, the second shot is played over two bunkers to a raised green. The finest of all links courses, it offers a stern challenge from the championship tees. From the Member Tees it offers golfers of all standards the opportunity to play a truly great course with a dramatic panorama of the surrounding mountains and coastline. If you’re interested in a great golf trip to Ireland, I would love to put it together for you.
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The Snapping Turtle
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he snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North Carolina. It has a very large head, a long neck, and a long tail, which is saw-toothed along the top. The carapace (top of shell) is large and varies in color from black to light brown. The plastron (bottom of shell) is small and unhinged. Snapping turtles are omnivorous. Their diet is varied and includes aquatic invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds (such as ducklings), mammals, carrion, and aquatic vegetation. This is one of the most aquatic freshwater turtles found in the state. However, individuals of all sizes can be found on land, especially nesting females. In the water snapping turtles are powerful swimmers, but will frequently walk along the bottom. These turtles rarely bask on logs, but will sometimes bask while floating at the water’s surface. Photo of baby snapping turtles taken at Lindenwood Lake Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
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Blue-Headed Vireo
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ong known as the Blue-headed Vireo, in the 1970s its name was changed to Solitary Vireo, for no obvious reasons – most vireos are somewhat solitary. In the early 2000s, the American Ornithologists’ Union decided to split the Solitary Vireo into three species – the Cassin’s and Plumbeous in the Western part of the continent, and the Blue-headed Vireo for the former subspecies that nests in the Eastern states. The Blue-headed Vireo is a good name, as its head is a bluish-slate in color. Breeding habitat is quite varied, but it favors mixed or coniferous forests (spruce, fir, hemlock, white pine, and even loblolly and longleaf pine). Wintering individuals favor maritime forests and other forests and woodlands with an evergreen canopy (longleaf pines, live oak stands, etc.). In winter, it joins mixed species flocks – chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, warblers, etc. – and is seldom found away from flocks. Photo Richard Feldhoff Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
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Sliding Rock The Sliding Rock of Cashiers offers a fun way to beat the summer heat with a long gentle slide into a beautifully clear plunge pool at the headwaters of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River. From the intersection of NC 107 and US 64 in Cashiers, follow NC 107 south for 1.9 miles to Whiteside Cove Road. Turn right onto Whiteside Cove Road and follow it 2.8 miles to the bridge over the Chattooga. Park and follow a short trail to the river.
WATERFALL PHOTO BY WATERFALLS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Download the Waterfalls of Western North Carolina App at: http://appstore.com/flickinamazinginc to enjoy area waterfalls, photos and directions.
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Horsing Around
Horse Cove by George Masa, 1979
by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society The settlers’ beasts have left their mark on the twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers.
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he name ‘Horse Cove’ conjures up herds of wild mustangs galloping merrily across grassy meadows, but the likes of Black Beauty and Trigger are a recent addition, historically speaking, to the Cove. Horses have an unusual American family tree. According to fossil records, the genus Equus originated in North America and spread across the Bering Land Bridge 2-3 million years ago. Horses vanished from the Americas about 12,000 years ago, but Eurasian herders probably bred domesticated horses from the wild varieties that migrated to Asia. European explorers reintroduced horses, new breeds of that period, to the New World. So did Ponce de Leon populate the Cove with horses? Hardly, but General Andrew Pickens did during the Revolutionary War with the help of the first family other than the Native Americans to settle in the region, the Barnes clan: William (Billy “Dismal”) Barnes and George Barnes. Good name, Barnes, if your jobs are to wrangle livestock for the war effort, to see to pasturage (plenty of grazing plants in the cove such as vetch), to provide shelter, and to administer animal husbandry. The Cove area was protected and perfect for the task, so eventually the name Horse Cove blended into the local nomenclature. Horse Cove wasn’t the only community to have an equine connection. James McKinney, one of the very first white settlers in the Cashiers Valley in the 1830s, owned an exceptionally fine horse. The McKinney family claims he named it Cash, because it was such 82 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
a valuable animal. The legend was reinforced every time McKinney “cashed-in” on Cash’s race winnings…which were often. Further substantiation: while all the other horses wintered on South Carolina’s more temperate terrain, Cash preferred the valley. Thus, the area became known as Cash’s Valley. Others claim that’s bull, pun intended. Wade Hampton had two bulls named Brutus and Cassius. They got tangled up in a thicket in the valley and both perished. Over time Cassius Valley evolved into Cashiers. A third accounting, offered by Bobby McCall, states that a white Indian trader named Cashiers was the first real settler in the region and his stomping grounds were referred to as Cashiers Valley. For whatever reason Cashiers Valley got its name, Valley was dropped, and Cashiers became official by vote on September 14, 1881. In closing, one more livestock naming: James McKinney took his sheep to graze on a cliff high above the valley. He called it “Sheep Cliff” to differentiate it from the river bottom far below, called “Horsepasture River,” where his horses grazed. From sheep-to-shore those are the stock tales of the Cashiers Valley region. Pick your favorite legend, then look for more intriguing stories about the history of our beautiful ranges in Ran Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” Highlands Historical Society visits will resume in the spring. In the meantime, go online to www.highlandshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com.
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HISTORY
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
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The Fairfield Inn’s history reflects an unshakeable commitment to fine resort living.
n 1994, when “The Cashiers Area, Yesterday, Today, and Forever” was published, the section entitled “Sapphire Valley Resort” borrowed most of its prose from a column written in the Asheville Citizen Times by John Parris. That entire column was printed on the back of the Circa 1915 menu of The Mountain Porch at the Fairfield Inn and some of the interesting items that were left out of “The Cashiers Area” follow: “Three-story Fairfield Inn had 57 high-ceiling guest rooms, a breezy veranda with dozens of rocking chairs, a kitchen that served excellent food – including mountain trout – and a relaxed atmosphere, all contained in an architectural achievement reminiscent of a Swiss Alpine lodge. Fairfield Inn was a tribute to persistence and skill. Persistence because that’s what it took for the Toxaway Company to haul building materials and equipment by wagon over a dozen miles of roads that were muddy and bumpy at best, and skill because the inn stands today as an outstanding example of the work of artisans of that day.” Fairfield Inn opened its doors to guests in 1896 when Grover 84 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Cleveland was President of the United States, Queen Victoria sat on the throne of England, James “Gentleman Jim” Corbett was the heavyweight boxing champion, Mark Twain was America’s most popular writer, the song of the year was “There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight,” and the Klondike Gold Rush was on. Rates were $5 a day and included three meals. The inn’s dining room was called “The Mountain Porch at the Fairfield Inn.” The menu said “In the tradition of fine resort inns, we have created a menu that brings you back to the turn of the century. We take pride in using only fresh ingredients. All of our vegetables, breads, soups, salad dressings, desserts and sauces are prepared from original recipes compiled by our Fairfield culinary team.” A sample of the entrees offered were: Pan Fried Chicken, Sugar Cured Virginia Ham, Fresh Mountain Trout (boned, breaded and sautéed in butter), N. Y Strip Steak and each evening a Chef’s Special was available. The most expensive item on the menu cost $12.95.
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he Highlands-Cashiers plateau is a premier wedding destination. During the season, you can count on weddings taking place in multiple locations around town every weekend. One thing many brides don’t know is this area is classified as a temperate rain forest. With an average of 80 inches of rain a year, this climate creates the lush trees, gardens and waterfalls that draw brides to this area while simultaneously creating the one element out of their control. Even when the weather forecast is for sun, a pop up rain shower can happen at any moment. Vendors and venues are familiar with the fickle weather and are al-
ways ready and able with back-up plans for every possible weather scenario. That was true for Kelly and Nate’s wedding last April at Lonesome Valley. Kelly and Nate planned many of the details of their wedding themselves and were truly DIY (do-it-yourselfers). To execute their plans over the wedding weekend they turned to Shay Brown Events. Amy Wood of Shay Brown Events was the day-of coordinator. The wedding was an intimate family affair with 60 guests and Kelly enlisted her family members to help make the day personal. For dessert, the bride’s sister created an extra-large cupcake with
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smaller cupcakes surrounding it topped with personalized cork markers with the couple’s initials. Her grandfather officiated over the ceremony. As a favor, they gave an individual succulent in a jar for guests to take home, which were also made by Kelly. Shay Brown was also the floral designer and did all of the design and floral for the wedding. “Kelly had a vision and wanted to spend her money on the ven-
ue, food and flowers,” said Brown. “Kelly wanted something soft, romantic and feminine for floral and we chose to use astilbe and baby’s breath in the bouquets and arrangements. It’s romantic, elegant and made a magnificent bouquet with an organic look.” Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley rose to the occasion with a menu created just for them. Sarah Jennings, Weddings and Events Director at Lonesome Valley, said “both Kelly and Nathan
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are pescatarians, so our culinary team here at Canyon Kitchen wanted to make sure there were plenty of vegetables and fish on the menu for them. Being conscious of their guests, Kelly and Nathan wanted meat options for those that didn’t share in their diet. The custom menu created for their day included pine nut and parsley crusted trout and beer braised short ribs which were the main highlights on the buffet in addition to shrimp and grits, rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, chili roasted broccolini, cumin butter carrots and a salad of local spring lettuces, radishes
and cucumbers with a citrus-mustard vinaigrette. Guests began the evening with an assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres to accommodate both the bride and groom and their carnivorous guests. A charcuterie and local cheese station greeted the guests when they first entered the reception area, while Roasted Asparagus and Morel Crostini with Shaved Grana Padano, Chicken Pot Pie Fritters, Lamb Meatballs with Rhubarb Mongolian Barbecue and Manchego Wafers, Mascarpone Cheese and Lively Pepper Jelly were passed. Nathan was integral in the
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selection of the local craft beers that were served on the bar because he and Kelly are admitted beer lovers.” “When Kelly and Nathan first came to Lonesome Valley, you could tell that this was a young couple in love who just wanted to marry one another and this feeling carried throughout the planning process,” said Jennings. “From the outside they might appear to be an unconventional couple, but Kelly and Nathan were a very traditional bride and groom. They had a lovely ceremony officiated by her Grandpa and she wore a beautiful, princessstyle wedding dress. She had bridesmaids in long gowns and a sparkler send off. Nathan was somewhat unconventional in his attire with a vest and blue Vans. The weather, or any other ob96 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
stacle, was not going to rattle them because at the end of the day they were married and that is what they set out to do from the start.” “The day of the wedding, rain was in the forecast and Sarah was really great allowing us to wait till the last minute before enacting the rain plan” said Brown. Kelly and Nathan accepted the transition to their rain plan so beautifully. After their ceremony, they jumped out in the rain with an umbrella to take pictures. It created an atmosphere that was joyous and playful, just like the bride and groom, and it also created some really memorable images. It goes to show that sometimes the rain plan isn’t a sacrifice but a blessing.
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Satulah Splendor by Wiley Sloan
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This Satulah Mountain home reflects the sublime beauty of its surroundings.
he Satulah Mountain district of Highlands has long been one of the most sought-after addresses in the area. Step out your front door and take a short hike up the mountain to re-connect with nature or meander down Many Road’s gentle curves to reach the heart of downtown Highlands. Follow the sun as it climbs above the mountains from your large covered porch. Water gurgles over the rocks of the water features as it cascades down the hill. Gentle warmth from the stone fireplace chases away the chill of a brisk fall morning. The last remnants of fog have lifted as your family gathers around the long dining table for a hearty breakfast. As fall transitions into winter, it’s time to say adieu to the porch and migrate to the grandeur of the Great Room. The Nicaraguan pine floors sparkle as sun fills the room. Large windows penetrate the ship-lap wood walls to frame distant views and fill the home with light. The fireplace’s granite hearth provides extra seating when the family arrives for holidays. This home’s open floor plan ensures that the cooking team is 98 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
never far from the action. Gleaming granite counters surround the six burner gas range to provide a perfect serving area for those sumptuous meals that your family is renowned for. Family treasures can be beautifully displayed in the custom cabinetry that lines the kitchen. The master suite beckons you to relax a spell. The media center is tucked behind double doors to the right of the gas fireplace. Commune with nature on your private screen porch or sneak away for a quick shower before you head out for a night on the town. A large glass-enclosed in shower joins forces with double vanities and a makeup station with custom cabinetry to create a bath that’s second to none. His and Her walk-in closets ensure your clothes are in easy reach. Your guests relax in the splendor of the two guest suites that occupy the upper level. Let them repose in their own private space or come together in the upstairs den/library/home office at the top of the stairs. Let your family’s needs dictate how you designate this space. The terrace level houses a huge room that is the perfect media room for sports fans or a private enclave for
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the grandchildren or your college-age progeny. Tuck a couple of twin beds behind the sofa and you may not see them except for meals. They even have their own private balcony tucked into the trees. This home is creatively designed and has been immaculately maintained. Let the movers place your furnishings and you are
ready to entertain family and friends. The lot is surrounded by large trees and native plants. Take time now to see this gem. The home is listed by Meadows Mountain Realty. Call Judy Michaud at (828) 526-1717 to arrange a showing or visit meadowsmtnrealty.com to see details about this and many other fabulous listings. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 99
Nest Egg Protection HOMES & LIFESTYLES
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Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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rotecting your retirement nest egg and sustaining your retirement income are challenging enough. Taking precautions to help guard your investments from fraud is important. People who are older can be common targets for fraud and financial crimes. Scam artists and unscrupulous sales people target seniors, who are
often seen as generally trusting; home alone during the day; accustomed to answering the door or the phone; and confused by online ads and offers. Here are a few guidelines to follow that may help protect you or a loved one from investment fraud. Don’t jump into an investment. Slick websites, smooth-talking solicitors, high pressure sales pitches, and extravagant promises can be misleading. Be aware of your liquidity needs, fees, and costs associated with an investment. Beware of misleading information. There is some wisdom to the old adage, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Offers of an investment with an above-average rate of return or income rate and little-to-no risk are almost always deceptive. Some representatives and salespeople may use scare
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tactics to gain access to seniors’ savings and investments. They may threaten physical or financial harm, use intimidating statements, or call repeatedly. Be wary if the solicitor asks you not to tell anyone else about the investment, tells you it is a one-of-a-kind deal, or that other people (maybe even dropping the names of prominent people in the area) have already bought in to the arrangement. Few Things in Life Are Free. For example, seminar invitations that come with an offer of a free meal may seem appealing. However, some of these seminars turn into highpressure events where you may be given bad advice or be pressured to open an account that is not suitable for your financial situation. Investment fraud can take many forms. There are Ponzi schemes, for example, where fraudsters advertise high rates of return on client
investments. High payouts may continue until new investors are no longer available. Then the scheme and all the money disappear. Even if you don’t suspect the deal or the person is fraudulent, there are a few steps to take before investing your money. End the Conversation: Practice saying “no,” or telling the person you always speak with someone else before making decisions. Have an exit strategy. Turn the Tables: Ask questions. A legitimate investment professional – as well as his or her firm – must be properly licensed with a regulator depending on the type of business the individual (or firm) conducts. Talk with a Financial Advisor about the ways you can protect yourself or a loved one by monitoring your personal financial information and being selective in providing access to personal data.
Feeding Your Brain HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic and Acupuncture (828) 743-9070
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f you haven’t noticed, my articles over the last two months have been addressing the issue of our aging brain. As I age and see an
aunt of mine, along with her family, suffer as a result of Alzheimer’s I have invested more time in studying what we can do to improve and slow down brain deterioration. Aging is the greatest risk factor for neurodegenerative disease of the brain. This is true for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and other dementias. We may not show a drop in intelligence or our ability to learn but short term memory is impaired and we must develop different methods to solve problems. The changes that take place in our brain cells mean the time needed to learn is extended. An active lifestyle and good eating habits provide
a strong foundation. I am constantly educating our patients on the importance of good food choices. Mayo Clinic reports that social activity can help cognitive decline, as well as Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and other games. There is interesting research on a product called citicoline; the scientific community is calling it the “brain nutrient.” It supports mitochondrial activity required to sustain mental health. Our brains produce citicoline naturally but it has been found that oral supplementation may be beneficial. Visit www. kyowa-usa.com for more information. Call our office in Cashiers and make arrangements to
have a brain map, and please visit our website at www.BetterBrainofWNC.com. Take the steps NOW to improve your brain—do not wait until you have symptoms. The heart of this process is our Neuromapping system, which allows us to image the brain in real time. This precise, objective information reveals different aspects of brain activity; for example, if the brain is running too fast or too slow, or has connectivity issues. The database then generates a training protocol to correct any abnormal patterns using biofeedback. Through repetition of training sessions, the brain learns how to make normal healthy patterns on its own. Call today!
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Understanding Microtrauma HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022
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icrotrauma! No, it’s not the latest TV drama but it is the result of a seemingly inexpli-
cable episode that causes pain and an inability to move properly. “My back just went out!” “I woke up with a crick in my neck!” I hear these cries in my office so often and, unless a major traumatic event is described, these microtraumas are usually a culmination of subtle incorrect or abusive motions over the course of sometimes weeks or even months. All of a sudden, the pain and discomfort appear as if out of nowhere. Discovering the source of microtraumatic pain and treating it takes a skilled practitio-
ner and a thorough exam. I’ll give you a few examples of “mechanisms of injury” and what I see most often in my office: 1)extended computer or phone use positions, always on the same side, altering posture significantly; 2) riding in the car while wearing a wallet in the rear pocket; 3) some women carry bags that are too large and, over time, can cause poor posture and muscular imbalance in the arm, shoulder and neck, finally causing excruciating pain. Often, after treatment in my office for the immediate pain, inflammation and im-
mobility, a patient just needs some education, therapeutic exercises and changing of habits to keep the pain from returning. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Don’t carry your purse or your backpack over your shoulder. If you must sit at a computer or desk for long periods of time, get up and stretch every 15 minutes. Once the microtrauma is treated, these simple habit changes can often keep that pain and immobility at bay. Leave the drama to the actors…bring your microtrauma to your chiropractor and massage therapist.
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The Undo Button
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Oh, so many regrets, but a positive plan for the future. Donna’s experiences limn a roadmap for a healthy life.
here’s Life’s Undo Button when you need it? After a hysterectomy to remove a stage two tumor came the news that some cancer cells might have breached the vascular system. My surgical oncologist told me to drop belly fat. There is a link between belly fat and several kinds of cancer including uterine. The fat serves as a kind of storage unit for estrogen. Estrogen is the food, so to speak, for uterine cancer cells once they develop. Read more at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/obesity I wanted to undo a whole bunch of things leading up to my cancer’s discovery, many of which my gynecologist should have told me early on (weight loss, for example), and some of which I should have discovered on my own. But he didn’t, and I didn’t, and as my friend Bobbo says, “Life is about not knowing something until you know it.” So I lowered the safety bar and went on the anger-blame-guilt ride for a week or two. Six Flags doesn’t hold a candle to those ups and downs. There are days my stomach is still back on the roller coaster waiting for a seven-story drop. But when the ride was over and my feet were planted firmly on the ground I was committed to a two-part mission: 1. Change my lifestyle; 2. Share my experience to help others hit their Undo Button…early. Here are some things I wish I had known prior to my diagnosis. For some, this might be a review. For others, it might be new. Whichever it is, I hope your undo button is on ready. Those annual pap smears we girls endure detect only cervical, not uterine or ovarian cancers. Those cancers just merrily roll along until they are fairly well entrenched. And then, surprise! After they are established they make themselves known with symptoms such as spotting. If you have taken medication to block estrogen because of a brush with breast cancer (as I did) you will be more prone to uterine cancer. Postmenopausal women should ask for comprehensive tests every year for early detection. Don’t fall prey to: I didn’t know. I didn’t ask. I wasn’t offered.
Recently I heard a medical professional say he believes that for the first time in our nation’s history the trend toward living longer is going to reverse with the upcoming generation. Why? One out of three Americans is not just fat, but medically obese. I already mentioned the belly fat relationship to uterine cancer, but according to the National Cancer Institute, “Obesity is associated with increased risks of cancers of the esophagus, breast (postmenopausal), endometrium (the lining of the uterus), colon and rectum, kidney, pancreas, thyroid, gallbladder, and possibly other cancer types.” Obesity is a big fat elephant in the room. He has a burger belly, French fry legs, and a sugar tush. The terrorists might not get us before we get ourselves with a fat explosion. “I’ve tried and tried to lose weight with no success,” many say. So did I. But with the help of a nutritionist (which Medicare will pay for in most cases) I have lost 32 pounds in the past year. My formula: walking, Zumba (added recently), and a diet of mainly vegetables, fruit, no wheat (brown rice and millet are okay) and lean protein. Or put another way, meals of slow carbs, fast carbs, and protein. Added insurance against cancer: Eat antioxidants. Google ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) to find out foods with the highest scores. The American Cancer Society publishes lots of good literature for healthy eating. My favorite is Nutrition for Cancer Survivors, which is very enlightening whether or not you have had cancer. You can purchase one cheaply on Amazon, Used Editions. I offer no guarantees or cures, but this plan coupled with a positive outlook can’t hurt and might help. Also, read “Blue Zones” and “Wheat Belly” for more information about living a longer, healthier life. I encourage you to formulate your own personal taking care of you campaign. Lose weight if applicable, eat antioxidants, exercise, work with your doctor, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to take charge. When you start looking, there are Undo Buttons everywhere. Find one with your name on it, wind up your thumb, and give that button an enthusiastic push. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 103
Zooming in on the Basics HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Cynthia Strain Digital photography becomes a richer experience with the application of a few easy rules.
1. Know Your Camera: Photography will be much more enjoyable if you understand how your camera works. Read your manual. 2. Always wrap the camera strap around your wrist or neck -- it would be a shame to accidentally drop it in a creek. 3. Unless you plan on enlarging photos to 11” x 14” or more, set your photo quality at medium to save space on your memory card. 4. Playback: Most cameras have a button with an arrow to review your photos. You can use the zoom button to magnify photos to check the focus. Use the wideangle feature to view multiple images at a time. 5. The “A” (Automatic) setting may get you good shots, but often it won’t. Following are some important functions that can be accessed on the “P” setting for improved photos. 6. Utilize the menu or function key for
If you’re interested in learning more about digital or film photography, contact Cynthia Strain at Mill Creek Gallery & Framing , call (828) 787-2021 or visit www.cystrainphotos.com.
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important features such as ISO, white balance, and exposure over-ride. 7. ISO refers to light sensitivity -- at higher numbers you can photograph subjects in low light. 8. White balance: your camera may not read light colors accurately when set on “AWB” (auto white balance), such as when pictures in the shade turn out blue. The correct WB setting will fix that. 9. Use the “creative” settings: portrait, macro, action, landscape, etc. to get correct settings for each situation. 10. Learn how to turn your flash on and off. There are situations where you will need to use it even though your camera won’t think of it, such as photographing a person against a bright sky, or to stop movement of a subject on a windy day. 11. When photographing people, be sure to step back and use the zoom lens to avoid distortion of the face from close up.
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In the realm of custom woodworking, experience and imagination are the invaluable organizing principles. That’s why Underground Design Works shines.
n these days of mass-production, it’s refreshing to find a company that does things the old-fashioned way: By Hand. At Underground Design Works, they believe that to be truly considered “custom made,” a project can’t come from a factory. They have a combined total of 60 years’ experience in hand-building wooden cabinetry. That means they are craftsmen in the truest sense of the word. They pride themselves on attention to detail combined with traditional woodworking methods. Every piece of furniture, cabinetry or mill-work they design is hand -- built and held to the highest standards. Each of their custom cabinets is crafted piece by piece to ensure that space and materials are not wasted. Even the most “custom” of factory built cabinets have preset sizes, meaning spacers have to be used when they are installed to fill in the gaps, resulting in a tremendous waste of valuable space. A factory-built cabinet will have a set number of colors and finishes from which to choose. All of the cabinetry made by Underground Design Works is expressly made for your own project. What does that mean? It simply means that the finish on Granny’s heirloom sewing box that you have always
loved can be color matched by one of their specialists and incorporated into your project. They hate waste -- it costs both money and materials. One of their objectives is to utilize existing resources whenever possible. For example, in one home renovation project, Underground Design Works made built-in bookcases from reclaimed trusses of the original home. Their expert design means no space is wasted, either. In the recent renovation of an in-town condo unit, every square millimeter was used. The clients wanted to update the look and create a more natural flow for foot traffic so the team at Underground Design Works customized everything from the large kitchen island to the drawers that hold socks, hair ties and dog leashes. Every need was taken into consideration. The clients are thrilled. To see just how thrilled their customers are, visit UndergroundDesignWorks.com. You’ll be able to see samples of their craftsmanship, testimonials, and even before and after photographs. Underground Design Works, located in Highlands, may be reached by calling (828) 526-8055. Let them show you what “built by hand” truly means. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 105
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GIVING BACK
The Wright Stuff
Kyle Pursel, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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This November marks the 50-year anniversary of the preservation of the Henry Wright Preserve.
hile many know that this is the 100-year anniversary of Ravenel Park, most do not know that this November is the 50-year anniversary of the preservation of the Henry Wright Preserve. On November 24, 1964, Henry Wright gave 22 acres of virgin old growth forest to The Nature Conservancy. Henry was one of the last great mountain men of the Plateau. He was known as a man with a big heart and a huge passion for the mountains of the Southern Blue Ridge. In 2001, The Nature Conservancy transferred ownership over to the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Since then, the HCLT, with the help of Will Blozan and others, have worked feverishly to try to save the mighty hemlocks of the preserve. Our efforts have not been in vain and today many behemoths, including the current champion, the Cheoah, stand in relatively good health. Even more importantly, many of the untreated hemlocks within the preserve remain relatively healthy, 108 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
acting as important nurseries and reservoirs for the various insects and other animals that use hemlocks. The Henry Wright Preserve is not open to the public and access is restricted. The property is very treacherous to explore and numerous people have been hurt in such attempts. Also, the pristine nature of the property can easily be threatened if too many people ventured onto it. However, this November, the HCLT will lead a small group of capable hikers and HCLT members into the Preserve to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its protection. Please email Kyle for details at stew. hitrust@earthlink.net. This giving season, as you think about who your charitable contributions will serve, we hope you will consider the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. By supporting your Land Trust, you are protecting the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and healthy habitat for all who live here now and for future generations.
GIVING BACK Carpe Diem supporter Martha Parish with her favorite fellow Promise.
Generosity of Spirit
Contributed by Sue Blair, Director Carpe Diem Farms The ongoing success of Carpe Diem Farms is testament to a spirit of generosity and commitment nurtured by a loving group of women.
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s the year gets closer to drawing to an end, reflection seems appropriate. Gratitude always abounds at Carpe Diem Farms and November, the month of Thanksgiving, makes it ever present. There is always a risk when you make lists of those who have been the beacons of light, love and generosity. You never want to offend anyone and omissions are apt to occur. My apologies in advance. We celebrate 23 years since the foundation was created and 17 years since opening the farm. I’d like to thank the women who have made a difference (next month we’ll thank the men.) Their generosity of spirit, some who have been helping since our inception and others who have shown up recently, have all contributed to our existence, growth and development in 2014. Gifts come in a wide variety of ways and each mentioned knows the role they have played in the farm this year -- some volunteer time, some encouragement, many their time, treasures, and talents. They work behind the scenes quietly, never looking for public acclaim. They do what they do because of their commitment to something bigger than themselves; a yearning to make a difference in an otherwise crazy world. They believe that what we do with and for the horses, with and for the children and adults we are privileged to work with is a contribution to the greater good. So here goes, thank you and namaste to Candy McKey, Jeri Mauldin, Amanda Gregory, Pam Nellis, Connie Foley, Regina Day, Joyce Foster, Catherine VanBuskirk, Martha Parish, Soozie Kelly, Karen Hasbrouck, Georgia Robert, Sharon Smith, Cindy Sheets, Mary Osmer, Jeanne Armstrong Seals, Jennifer Peterson, Maureen MacNamara, Marjorie Christiansen and Janet Cummings. You have given of yourself and in so doing you forwarded the future of Carpe Diem Farms for another glorious year. I am personally humbled by your generosity, your friendship and your love. thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2014 | 109
Saving the Jaspers GIVING BACK
Contributed by Kathleen Bub, President Forever Farm Despite a horrifying beginning, Jasper’s life has taken a happy turn thanks to the kind graces of The Forever Farm. To help Jasper and his fellow residents, call (828) 508-2460.
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he Forever Farm recently took in a young male Pit Bull named Jasper. The problems that brought him to us are outside of our normal mission of helping senior and special needs animals. We have not been able to track down exactly what happened to poor Jasper, but a video that was sent to us in advance (see on our Facebook page) showed how severely injured he had been by other dogs. Whether participating in a managed fight, or if he was used as a “bait” dog for training, is not known. He was found dying on the street and taken to a vet for emergency care. It was also discovered that Jasper had heartworm. He spent a long time at the vet recovering from his wounds, and continues to need treatment for the parasites.
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We were asked to give Jasper sanctuary at the Forever Farm as he recovers physically and emotionally from his trauma. He is a wonderfully sweet, friendly fellow, and is enjoying his surroundings, and especially the loving staff that spends a lot of time with him. We feel that Jasper will be lucky enough to find a new, safe home someday. Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates the Forever Farm, a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. We rely almost totally on private, tax-deductible donations to operate. Please call (828) 508-2460 for information or to make an appointment to tour the Forever Farm. Online donations can be made on our website, friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org.
Reflecting Back, Looking Forward GIVING BACK
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters relies upon a pair of marvelous communities to maintain its mission of making a difference in the lives of children. If you’d like to help, call (828) 526-4044.
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ovember has become that time of year when we give thanks for what we have and, with that, it’s a time of reflection. It’s also a time to think ahead, to get excited about what’s to come during the holiday season and into the new year. For Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2014 was a year of continued growth and increased support from the Highlands and Cashiers communities. Thank you to the new volunteers that chose to become a BBBS mentor and to those that decided to continue to be a “Big” to their “Little” for another year. You are our Super Heroes, carrying out the mission of BBBS of making a difference in the life of a child. By sharing your time and talents, you introduce children to new experiences and new ideas which help them become the best they can be. Partnerships are vital for growth and support. The success of BBBS relies on strong relationships with teachers and staff at our schools. BBBS is available to children attending all three of our “plateau” schools -- Highlands, Blue Ridge and Summit Charter and communications between BBBS and the schools couldn’t be better. Our partnership with The Bascom has been incredible. They continue to offer classes to Bigs and Littles and support the BBBS 323 little organics project on site. Nick Figel has also been a wonderful supporter of little organics, allowing the children to bring their har-
vested herbs to his Cyprus Restaurant for use. Looking forward, we thank the Highlands United Methodist Church and Pastor Paul Christy for beginning a new outreach challenge to his congregation, encouraging involvement in community volunteer opportunities with BBBS and other local organizations. On November 6, advisory council members and mentors from Highlands and Cashiers joined again to work on collaborative efforts between the two BBBS branches. Future plans for joint mentor support gatherings, PR opportunities, fundraising, and development of child enrichment funds will add more strength and vitality to the program. On Christmas day we ask that you join us at the Christmas Dinner at Highlands Country Club’s Hudson House for a wonderful family and community gathering. The non-profit H.A.N.D.S. coordinates an incredible feast and proceeds benefit BBBS and many other local non-profits. Although 2014 is coming to an end soon, the school year continues. Please consider volunteering as a mentor, it’s an enriching experience. For more information contact Program Coordinator Debbie Lassiter at highlands@bbbswnc.org, cashiers@bbbswnc.org or (828) 526-4044.
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The Franklinia Tree by Wiley Sloan The Peggy Crosby Center is home to a trio of Highlands’ most celebrated residents.
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uring the 18th and 19th centuries, botanists explored the Southern Appalachians in search of rare plants. William Bartram, the son of explorer John Bartram, visited the region in 1776 and noted the wealth of unique varieties of plants found here. Famed French Botanist Andre Michaux spent six years between 1785-1791 keeping detailed journals and sending more than 90 cases of plants back to France for further study. South Carolina native Silas McDowell lived most of his life in southeast Macon County near the ancient Cherokee town of Sugartown. McDowell wrote articles expounding on the Thermal Belt (the no-frost zone) of the Southern Appalachians that provided a favorable area for fruit trees and other plants. Eventually, McDowell’s writing came to the attention of Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson, the two men credited with founding the town of Highlands. The duo believed that they’d be able to draw people to their community because of its unique flora and fauna and its health benefits. Many of Highlands’ earliest settlers came here because of the bio-diversity of the trees and plants that line the mountain slopes and creek sides. Botanist turned educator Thomas Harbison walked from Pennsylvania to study the plant life of the area. Little did he know he’d end up spending the remainder of his life here. 112 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
The Highlands Improvement Society (the precursor of the Highlands Land Trust) and the Ladies Floral and Industrial Society were both formed to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the area. A prime example is the Franklinia Tree named after Benjamin Franklin. You may have noticed its beautiful white blossoms in the front of the Peggy Crosby Center at 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands. It’s one of three Heritage Trees -- those specimens that are found only in our area of the Southeast. The Franklinia Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub which grows to be approximately 15 to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Its elongated, dark green leaves turn orange, red, and pink in the fall. Its snowy white flower (2 to 3 inches in diameter) reminds some people of the bloom of the camellia. This Franklinia Tree is a descendant of the trees that were propagated by Bartram in the Bartram Gardens outside Philadelphia. These trees are nearly extinct in the wild but are readily available through nurseries. They like sandy, high acid soil that is well drained. The Peggy Crosby Center property also includes the European Silver Fir planted by Thomas G. Harbison and the Nordman Fir (a threatened species). Stroll up Fifth Street and walk the property to see these gems. The Peggy Crosby Center Board of Directors is constantly working to protect these unique plants. If you would like to help, give them a call at (828) 526-9938.
The Challenge of Acceptance GIVING BACK
Contributed by Donita Cline The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes the enormous sacrifices and terrible price borne by America’s veterans.
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n November, we honor our veterans. America has an infinite amount of patriotism and love for our troops. To our veterans, Thank you, thank you, for your service. Many of our veterans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers. In November we are reminded to be thankful. We are thankful for many things, our Families, our Country, our Troops, our Veterans, and our Community. This is also a reminder to be thankful for ourselves. Being thankful for one’s self begins with understanding. Understanding yourself creates the opportunity to enjoy the one-andonly you. Understanding is an important wellness tool for people living with mental illness and their families. Understanding the illness and treatment options empower the individual to eliminate fear
and move forward. Understanding opens the door to acceptance. “We understand that mental illnesses are brain disorders” is a NAMI principle of support. “We expect a better future in a realistic way” is another NAMI principle of support. Another is “We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.” NAMI Appalachian South’s mission is “Education, Support, Resources, and Advocacy.” NAMI has information on specific illnesses, symptoms, crisis related material and offer educational classes. Our Support Group for individuals living with mental illness and their families meets every Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at 14 West Palmer Street in Franklin, North Carolina. Our Support Group for individuals that have a loved one with mental illnesses meets at 6:45 P.M. on the first Tuesday of each month at 14 West Palmer Street in Franklin. You can send donations to PO Box 464, Otto, NC 28763. For More Information, call Donita at (828) 526-9510, email dcwithnami@yahoo.com.
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Thanks, Thanks, Ever Thanks GIVING BACK
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Literacy Council of Highlands Individuals, organizations and a supportive community loom large in the Literacy Council of Highlands’ service to over 1,000 people every month.
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ovember is a time when families gather together to celebrate the things in life for which they are thankful. One of the things near the top of my list is that Highlands is such a great community that, despite its small size, offers many wonderful opportunities for its citizens. Many of these opportunities are offered through nonprofits in town, including the Literacy Council. Some of our programs are made possible through collaborations with other nonprofits, such as the International Friendship Center, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and The Bascom Center for the Arts. In addition, programs are presented to children at Highlands Community Child Development Center, Sunshine School, Highlands Preschool, and Highlands School. Our programs serve over 1,000 people every month! Without the many private donations and grants we receive, these important programs would not be possible. We are so thankful for these funding sources! Grantors this year include
Highlands Community Fund/Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, First Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and Cullasaja Women’s Outreach. Other organizations giving to literacy include Highlands Motoring Festival, Highlands Playhouse, Rotary Club of Highlands, Rotary Club of Franklin, and Mountain Findings. Individual, foundation, and corporate donors are too numerous to name, but are very much appreciated as well. In October, we thanked our donors with a Friends of Literacy party at Paula Dodson’s lovely home. This is an annual event that keeps growing year-by-year, thanks to the generosity of the people of Highlands and beyond. At the party, we honored longtime literacy tutor Bev Cone who left us in October to live in sunny Florida near her family. While we are sorry to see her go, we know she has earned some rest and relaxation and are so thankful for the many years of selfless service she gave the Literacy Council.
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Record Season at CLE GIVING BACK
Contributed by Bonnie Dayton
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The Center for Life Enrichment’s amazing season was encyclopedic in its astonishing array of talent and topics.
he Center for Life Enrichment is thrilled to celebrate a record season. 2014 has been an exciting year at CLE with an increase in membership at all levels, as well as over 120 classes in the course catalog. The Center for Life Enrichment is a continuing education, non-profit organization offering an assortment of classes ranging from the arts and architecture, bridge, computer classes, history and philosophy, culinary arts, to current affairs and more. The season was full of great classes and exceptional speakers. Just a few of the season’s highlights were the hugely successful computer and Ipad classes with beloved Apple guru Nigel Sixsmith, an early spring trip to view the beautiful wild flowers with Gary Wien of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and fans of the show “Downton Abbey” enjoyed Cornelia Powell’s presentation on the costumes and designers of the show. History lovers appreciated the World War I series as well as a lecture on China’ Soong Sisters. Dr. Akram Khater filled the lecture hall on two separate days with current affairs lectures
on the Middle East. Renowned author Cassandra King shared her inspiration for her book “Moonrise,” which she based in Highlands. There were two great lectures offered to the public at no cost. Retired attorneys Barrett Hawks and Jim Groton presented “I’m Right! You’re Wrong… Is that So?” at the CLE lecture hall and Middle East expert Sandra Mackey gave a lecture on the Middle East and U.S. Security to a full house at the Highlands Playhouse. A trip to Cuba in November rounds out the season for CLE. These are just a few of the fabulous lectures and speakers that made 2014 such a great year at the Center for Life Enrichment! We are planning an even better year for 2015. If you haven’t been a part of CLE in the past, now is the time to join. Please contact us by stopping by the Center for Life Enrichment office, now located in the lower level of the Peggy Crosby Center at 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands. You can also visit CLEhiglands.com or call (828) 526-8811. Find us on Facebook!
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A Symphony of Support The Cullasaja Women’s Outreach’s remarkable record of support is maintained by this year’s record-breaking $105,000 donated to local charities.
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ne voice, one donation can make a difference. But when voices join together and resources are pooled, a symphony of support can be created. Orchestrating their efforts once again this summer, the ladies of the Cullasaja Women’s Outreach extended their resounding support to local not-for-profit organizations. This incredible independent collective of women -- nearly 80 members strong -- contributed a record-breaking $105,000 to local area charities and non-profits through their CWO Charities fund. Their mission is to reach out to each other and to local organizations through philanthropy, volunteerism, and friendship to build a stronger community. Together, they have proven that premise. Since its founding in 2006, Cullasaja Women’s Outreach has contributed over $725,000 to 30 Highlands and Cashiers area charities and not-for-profit organizations. Funds raised this year were awarded to 18 organizations in the Highlands-Cashiers area through a sophisticated grants process led by CWO Grant Co-Chairs Lindy Colson and Cherry Tyde. Individual awards ranged from $1,500 to $6,000. This year’s grant recipients included: Big Brothers/Big Sisters; the Blue Ridge Mountains Health Project (Free Dental Clinic); Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau; Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers; Counseling & Psychotherapy Center of Highlands; Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry; The Gathering Table; Highlands Community Child Development Center; Highlands Emergency Council; Highlands Historical Society; Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust; Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina for compassionate care for Plateau residents; International Friendship Center(IFC); the IFC/Food Pantry; Literacy Council of Highlands; Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center; The Peggy Crosby Service Center; and, The Bascom children’s outreach program. 118 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
The supporters of Cullasaja Women’s Outreach have made a statement: We are here to help. “Through the years, our contributions have helped bring kindness and caring to those in need, at times when their needs have been the greatest,” said Executive Director Frazer McCrorey. “I encourage everyone who spends time in the HighlandsCashiers area to listen to the voices of need around us,” added Executive Director Margaret Eichman. “Together, we can respond eloquently and make a positive difference.” “We have so many dedicated organizations in the HighlandsCashiers community doing wonderful things to make our corner of the world a better place for all who live here,” said Lindy Colson. “I am blessed to be a part of this wonderful collective of women and grateful for the opportunity to constructively give back to this incredible community. By its very beauty and serenity, these Blue Ridge Mountains -- and the wonderful people who live and work here -- have given us all so much. It is a joy to give back in such meaningful ways.” “Just the experience of meeting with local non-profits is inspiring,” said Grants Co-Chair Tyde. “Each has such a wonderful agenda, whether it be providing food or heat in emergencies… or dental, medical or counseling care when funds are few…or offering art, after-school tutoring or esteem-building programs to children who might not have the resources, or opportunities, to participate. There is such an abundance of good work to support.” Partnering with the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, CWO established a CFWNC-CWO Charities fund, which enables the group to raise funds each summer and award them through a grants process to make a meaningful difference in the local community.
Highlands Bio Heaven GIVING BACK
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok The Highlands Biological Station’s focus on research and its well-appointed laboratories draw scientists from all over America.
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ince the town’s inception, residents of Highlands have revered their natural environment, so much so that a group teamed up with scientists to found the Highlands Biological Station in 1927. Today, the facilities and campus of the station are dedicated to research and education focused on the Southern Appalachian environment. Here, the mountains are our classroom, our laboratory, and our inspiration. The station is well-suited for researchers from around the country who use Highlands as their home base. Its location offers easy access to this beautiful environment; the dormitories, a place to rest their head; and the laboratories and equipment, the preliminary tools to process data. This past summer, as part of a 50-year tradition, the Highlands Biological Foundation awarded grants to 11 diverse proposals. Here are two highlights: Jessica Allen (from the New York Botanical Garden and The City University of New York) is studying the distribution of 11 species of high-elevation lichens in the Southern Appalachians in order to predict their future distributions (and their fate) in the face of climate change. Lichens represent a symbiotic relation-
ship between a fungus and an algae and serve as indicators of air pollution. These mountains are a diversity hotspot, with several species not occurring elsewhere. So far, Jessica has generated predictive models for five species. Her early estimates show that, by the year 2070, these five species may no longer exist in their current ranges as a result of climactic changes. Grant Connette, a graduate student from the University of Missouri, is monitoring the effects of timber harvest on woodland salamanders that are common in the eastern United States but are threatened by timber harvest. He has found that winter survival and the survival of juveniles tends to be lower in harvested areas, and that the decline of salamander populations following partial harvest of the forest was less than after clear-cutting. Grant’s findings can be used by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service to inform their management practices. The Highlands Biological Station and Foundation could not provide this support without the generous support of its members and community. Basic research conducted at the station contributes to the scientific data and expertise required to identify and address critical global environmental changes. For more information, visit www.highlandsbiological.org.
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Dramatic Animal Rescue
Tara Loller with HSUS hands to CHHS Executive Director David Stroud one of the nearly 60 animals rescued in the puppy mill raid.
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo courtesy HSUS A quick response and a small army of concerned volunteers give a new lease on life to the unfortunate denizens of a puppy mill.
When CHHS earned the designation last year as an official Emergency Placement Partner by the Humane Society of the United States (CHHS is one of only four EPP’s in North Carolina), it was for days like October 3. On that date, we were asked to be part of a highly-confidential raid on a puppy mill in Rutherford County. The conditions inside the house were like those found in hoarding cases. Every animal was forced to live in a small confined space, and feces and filth were everywhere. Many animals were suffering from eye, skin and ear infections and matted fur. There was no ventilation inside the home, and all of us who worked the scene had to wear masks because of the odor. Some of the puppies I carried out of the house lifted their noses towards the sky as soon as we stepped foot in the front yard. They were breathing fresh air for the first time. As Vice-Chairman of the North Carolina Animal Federation, 120 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
my number one priority for the past two years has been to get meaningful puppy mill legislation passed to mandate humane standards of care for commercial dog breeding operations like this one. We shouldn’t have to wait until there is extreme cruelty and neglect to save these animals. Although our no-kill shelter was already full, we now have additional hungry mouths to feed and more veterinary costs to pay for. A charitable donation of any size would be greatly appreciated in this urgent time of need. You can give a financial gift online at www.chhumanesociety.org, charge to your credit card by calling (828) 743-5752 or mail a check payable to CHHS at P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717. Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Our no-kill shelter is open 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday.
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BUSINESS
Cy Timmons (828) 200-9762 | cy.timmons@gmail.com
Sherman Pope (828) 342-4277 | pope.sherman@gmail.com
Jim Kinard (828) 371-8993 | jamesbkinard@afo.net
The Team that Grows Together Pat Allen Realty Group welcomes three new brokers.
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at Allen is delighted to announce the addition of 3 new brokers to her firm. “When we relocated to our new office at 295 Dillard Road we were ready for expansion,” says Pat Allen, owner and broker-‐in-‐charge. Sherman Pope is originally from West Palm Beach, having traveled to the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau for ten years before making Cashiers his home twenty years ago. His love of nature and the beauty that surrounds Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Lake Glenville makes him a source of knowledge and guidance for buyers looking to purchase in those areas. He has worked as a full time broker in the past and is aware of property values and represents sellers well. Cy Timmons, Highlands favorite entertainer, performs at the Hummingbird Lounge at the Old Edwards Inn on weekends, and has lived full -‐time in the Highlands Area for twenty years. Many Atlantans know him from Café Erehwon where he was the owner/entertainer. He previously worked under Pat Allen at a different firm and is thrilled to be a part of her firm. Cy is a multi-‐
million dollar producer and according to Pat:”you are assured of a fun adventure searching for properties with Cy.” Jim Kinard began his career in Highlands at the Highlands Country Club and was one of the original brokers there. He started as a bell-‐ hop as a young man when the Country Club was a hotel! After he served in the Navy Highlands beckoned him home. Upon his return he worked his way up and became the manager of Highlands Country Club and then became a founding broker of the original real estate firm there. “Jim has so many stories to tell about the old club and you will be delighted to sit and chat with him,” says Allen. In addition to Pat, Sherman, Cy, and Jim is Julie Osborn, Pat’s daughter, who joined the firm in November 2013. “We are so excited about our new brokers and invite everyone to stop by our new location at 295 Dillard Road in Highlands. We offer unsurpassed customer service and pride ourselves on serving all of our client’s real estate needs.” Contact Pat Allen Realty Group at (828) 526-‐8784 or www.Patallenrealtygroup.com.
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Correction Photo by Ruby Peoples Photography.
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n the September 2014 edition of the Laurel, Brett Sabol’s name in the ‘Mountain Wedding’ feature appeared incorrectly. The publishers apologize for the error.
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Highlands House Bed & Breakfast www.highlandshousebandb.com Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Landmark Vacation Rentals www.landmarkvacations.com Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Whiteside Cove Cottages Antiques & Home Furnishings Black Bear Cabin Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Cashiers Emporium Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Rusticks www.rusticks.com Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Scudder’s www.scuddersgallery.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger Antiques www.vmantiques.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com Architects/Designers Mountainworks Design
www.mtnworks.com
Art Galleries/Artists Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com www.thebascom.org The Bascom Blue Valley Gallery www.cabincouturehighlands.com Cabin Couture Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Dovetail Antiques GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Gracewear www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Highlands Fine Art Into the Woods Mill Creek Gallery & Framing www.cystrainphotos.com www.mountainmistgallery.com Mountain Mist Gallery Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nora & Co. Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com www.scuddersgallery.com Scudder’s Smitten The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com 172 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
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Bars Satulah Mountain Brewing Company The Ugly Dog
www.satulahmountainbrewing.com www.thedogpub.com
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Bedding/Linens www.blueridgebedding.com Blue Ridge Bedding Cashiers Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 74 Page 116 Page 59 Page 37 Pages 21
Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
Page 176 Page 123 Page 32 Page 116 Page 29 Page 59 Page 37
Books The Book Nook Corner Store The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Brewing Companies Satulah Mountain Brewing Company
www.satulahmountainbrewing.com
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Builders Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com www.lupoliconstruction.com Lupoli Construction Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com
Page 8 Page 57 Page 107 Page 180
Business Supplies Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Cashiers Printing
Page 107 Page 115
Candles Dutchman’s Designs
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www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Catering Asia House Bella’s Junction Cafe www.bellaskitchen.net Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com The Kitchen Rosewood Market www.rosewoodgourmet.com Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com
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Chambers of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com
Page 85 Page 85
Christmas Trees Main Street Nursery
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Cigars Cashiers Emporium
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Cleaning Services Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service www.rbkcleaning.com Cloth/Upholstery www.dutchmansdesigns.com Dutchman’s Designs Into the Woods
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Clothing & Accessories AJones Company Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Alyxandra’s Bear Mountain Outfitters Cabin Casuals www.cabincasualshighlands.com Ellen’s The Exchange www.nancysfancys.net Gracewear Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.com Martha Anne’s Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Nancy’s Fancys www.nancysfancys.net Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com The Queen Bee Robyn B www.robynbcouture.com Sidelines Apparel & Accessories 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 Southern Way
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The Summer House The Table Company
www.summerhousehighlands.com www.tableco.com
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Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks
www.wilbankssmilecenter.com
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Dermatology Highlands Dermatology
www.highlandsdermatology.com
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Digital Marketing Hibu
www.hibu.com
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Event Design I Do Events
www.idoeventsatlanta.com
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Event Planning/Management I Do Events Social Engineers
www.idoeventsatlanta.com www.socialengineersevents.com
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Events Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com The Bascom www.thebascom.org Betsy Paul Art Raffle Hard Candy Christmas Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Smitten The Ugly Dog www.thedogpub.com Village Green Flooring Nantahala Flooring
www.nantahalaflooring.com
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Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet
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Floral Design Fiddlehead Designs Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com
Comforters Cashiers Emporium www.summerhousehighlands.com The Summer House
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Florists Fiddlehead Designs www.oakleafhighlands.com Oakleaf Flower & Garden
Communities Highlands Cove Realty Silver Creek Real Estate Group Sky Valley Country Club The Waterfalll Club
www.highlandscoverealty.com www.ncliving.com www.skyvallleycountryclub.com www.thewaterfallclub.com
Condiments Black Bear Cabin Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
Custom Cabinetry/Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble Keystone Kitchen & Bath Nantahala Flooring The Summer House Underground Design Works LLC
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com www.keystonekb.com www.nantahalaflooring.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.undergrounddesignworks.com
Custom Furniture Dutchman’s Designs
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
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Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Cashiers Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Eller and Owens Furniture Into the Woods Nearly New Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com www.rusticks.com Rusticks Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com www.vmantiques.com Vivianne Metzger Antiques Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com
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Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com LOTSA Consignment Nearly New
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Garden Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Garden Supplies Highlands Lawns & Garden
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www.highlandslawnandgarden.com
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Gift Shops AJones Company Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Cashiers Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Ellen’s Fiddlehead Designs Genevieve’s Gifts The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.com Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Smitten Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars
www.appalachiangolfcars.com
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Golf Clubs The Waterfalll Club
www.thewaterfallclub.com
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Gourmet Foods Dusty’s
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Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction
Page 124
Grocery Stores Dusty’s
Page 61
Groomers Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery
Page 46 Pages 67, 110
Hair Salons Creative Concepts Head Innovations
Page 107 Page 107
Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins
Page 46
Heating and Air Madco
Page 65
www.holleyheating.com
Home Accessories AJones Company Bird Barn and Gift Bohemia Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Cashiers Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com 174 | November 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
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Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Into the Woods Nora & Co. Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger Antiques www.vmantiques.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com
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Hospice Care Four Seasons
Page 17
www.wncvolunteer.com
Housekeeping Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service www.rbkcleaning.com
Page 111 Page 107
Ice cream Creekside Casual Dining SweeTreats Deli
Page 66 Page 66
www.sweetreats.com www.sweetreats.com
Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bohemia Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Rusticks www.rusticks.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 8 Page 123 Page 85 Page 59 Page 37 Page 83 Page 39 Page 21
Investment Planning www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones Investments Wells Fargo Advisors
Page 17 Page 100
Jewelry - Fashion www.acornsboutique.com Acorn’s Boutique Alyxandra’s Cashiers Emporium Ellen’s Gracewear www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Highlands Fine Art www.thelookcashiers.com The Look Boutique - Cashiers Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com The Queen Bee Sidelines Apparel & Accessories Smitten Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Jewelry - Fine Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Scudder’s www.scuddersgallery.com
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com
Kitchen Accessories AJones Company Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cashiers Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawns & Garden
www.highlandslawnandgarden.com
Page 124
Laser Hair Removal Highlands Dermatology
www.highlandsdermatology.com
Page 109
Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com Krystal Cutshaw - Photography Mill Creek Gallery & Framing www.cystrainphotos.com Valentine Photo Studio www.valentinesphotostudio.com
Page 79 Page 93 Page 56 Page 91
Picture Framing Mill Creek Gallery & Framing
Page 56
www.cystrainphotos.com
Plants/Nurseries Highlands Lawns & Garden www.highlandslawnandgarden.com Main Street Nursery
Page 124 Page 110
Porch and Patio Carolina Rustic Furniture Consignment Market The Summer House
Page 115 Page 86 Page 21
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Lighting Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger Antiques www.vmantiques.com
Page 32 Page 115 Page 59 Page 37 Page 21 Page 39
Luggage Cashiers Emporium
Pottery www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Around Back at Rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Smitten The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 52 Page 9 Page 59 Page 53 Page 52 Page 21
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Massage Therapy Tranquility Cove Massage
Printing Companies Cashiers Printing
Page 115
www.tranquilitycovemassage.com
Page 107
Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 74 Page 59 Page 21
Property Management Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management
Page 111
Pubs The Ugly Dog
www.thedogpub.com
Page 67
Movies Highlands Playhouse
www.highlandsplayhouse.org
Page 101
Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5
www.whlc.com
Page 23
www.betsypaulproperties.com www.blair-realty.com www.ccphighlandsnc.com www.hattlerproperties.com www.highlandscoverealty.com
Page 179 Page 8 Page 2 Page 9 Page 28
www.highlandsnc.info www.jcrealty.com www.landmarkrg.com www.meadowsmtnrealty.com
Page 20 Page 56 Page 73 Page 10
www.nadineparadise.com www.patallenrealtygroup.com www.ncliving.com
Page 27 Page 121 Pages 126-171
Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
Page 111
Music Stores Blue Ridge Music
Page 56
www.blueridgemusicacademy.com
Nail Care Creative Concepts
Page 107
Natural Materials Source Appalachian Hardwoods
www.aahardwoods.com
Page 178
Office Supplies Business Spot
www.biz-spot.net
Page 107
Pet Care/Supplies Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery
Page 46 Pages 67, 110
Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy
Page 124 Page 124
Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul Blair Realty Country Club Properties Hattler Properties Highlands Cove Realty Highlands NC Realty Tammy Mobley John Cleaveland Realty Landmark Realty Group Meadows Mountain Realty Nadine Paradise Landmark Realty Group Pat Allen Realty Group Silver Creek Real Estate Group Reclaimed Wood Appalachian Hardwoods
www.aahardwoods.com
Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory
Page 178 Page 71
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Altitude’s Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Asia House Bella’s Junction Cafe Chez Dupont & The Stone Soup Cafe Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Cyprus International Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Dusty’s Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering High Cotton Wine and Cheese Co. www.highcottonwineandcheese.com Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Madison’s & Wine Garden www.oldedwardsinn.com Meritage Bistro www.mertiagehighlands.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Rosewood Market www.rosewoodgourmet.com Slabtown Pizza www.slabtownpizza.com www.sweetreats.com SweeTreats Deli The Ugly Dog/Dog House www.theuglydogpub.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net The Zookeeper Bistro Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Into the Woods Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery www.shirazruggalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters www.highlandhiker.com Highland Hiker Martha Anne’s T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Skin Care Highlands Dermatology
www.highlandsdermatology.com
Socks Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
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Sun Control Shades/Blinds Into the Woods
Page 37
Tables Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods www.tableco.com The Table Company
Page 59 Page 37 Page 107
Theatre/Entertainment Highlands Playhouse Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
www.highlandsplayhouse.org www.highlandspac.org
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Page 101 Pages 77, 119
Toys Corner Store
Page 117
Transportation Highlands Transportation Company
Page 111
Vacation Rentals Landmark Vacation Rentals
Page 75
www.landmarkvacations.com
Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins
Page 46
Wedding Services I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Krystal Cutshaw - Photography Valentine Photo Studio www.valentinesphotostudio.com The Waterfalll Club www.thewaterfallclub.com
Page 95 Page 93 Page 91 Page 106
Wedding Venues Sky Valley Country Club The Vineyard at 37 High Holly The Waterfalll Club
www.skyvallleycountryclub.com www.thevineyardat37highholly.com www.thewaterfallclub.com
Page 93 Page 97 Page 106
Window Treatments Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 37 Page 21
Wine & Accessories Dusty’s
Page 61
Wreaths Main Street Nursery
Page 110
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