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Laurel Celebrating 10 Years

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July 2012

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Publisher’s Note

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ummer in the mountains – if you’re here, you know just how fortunate you are. July starts strong here, and finishes even better, so much to see and do for every age. And if you’re reading the Laurel, we know how fortunate we are. Thanks for making us a part of your summer and your lives!

Janet and Marjorie

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The Laurel Magazine • July 2012

Contents Events

14 • Highlands Relay for Life 16 • Cashiers Relay for Life 20 • Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show 22 • Highlands Motoring Festival 24 • Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction 25 • Annual Bazaar 26 • Fifth Annual QuickDraw 28 • Fourth of July 30 • The Literacy Council of Highlands 32 • Friday Nite Live 36 • Richie Del Watts at The Hen House 37 • Groovin’ on the Green 38 • A Lake Toxaway Treasure 39 • Highlands Farmers Market 40 • Rotary Bingo 41 • Sagee Mountain Garden Tours 42 • Highlands Tour of Homes 44 • Follow the Star Bazaar 48 • Mountain Wildlife Wilderness Days 50 • Cashiers Designer Showcase™ 54 • Free Music Camp 55 • R.E.A.C.H Fundraiser 58 • Area Calendar

The Arts

64 • Plein Air Artists 66 • Photographer Tihomir Trichkov 68 • The Bascom News 70 • The Art of Velda Lovell 71 • The Art League of Highlands 72 • The Corbitt Brothers 73 • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music 74 • Bel Canto 75 • The Highlands Playhouse 76 • Cashiers Plein Air Festival 77 • Annual Patriotic Concert 78 • Interlude Concerts 80 • Jo Ann Williams Walker 81 • Ricky Nelson Remembered

Maps

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map

Dining

86 • Lakeside Restaurant 88 • Pancake Breakfast 90 • The Lost Hiker Opens 92 • The Dog House Opens 93 • Highlands Culinary Weekend 94 • Taste of the Plateau 96 • Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro 98 • Dining Guide

History

100 • Highlands History 101 • Cashiers History 102 • Second Annual Glenville Tour

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The Laurel Magazine • July 2012

Contents Homes & Lifestyles

Staff

Giving Back

Janet Cummings, Managing Partner

Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner

janet@ themountainlaurel.com

marjorie@ themountainlaurel.com

Michelle Munger, Art Director

Luke Osteen, Writer

(828) 371-2689

106 • A Highlands Falls Cottage 108 • A Private Enclave 110 • The LIttle Ion That Could 111 • Retirement Contributions 112 • My Forever Home 114 • Tennis and Golf Elbow 115 • All Inclusive Resorts 116 • Disney 117 • Yoga Styles 118 • Googling Free

Business

124 • Carpe Diem Farms 125 • Friends For Life 126 • Highlands Rotary Club 127 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 128 • Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance 129 • Valley Garden Club 130 • Highlands Biological Station 131 • Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society 132• Cullasaja Women’s Outreach 134 • Center for Life Enrichment

Guides

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Wiley Sloan, Writer

Donna Rhodes, Writer

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136 • Chivaree Southern Art and Design 138 • Cashiers Valley Fusion 140 • Three Bears Children’s Clothing 143 • Cabin Couture 144 • Sandy Trevathan’s Pilates 145 • Berry Bate 146 • Pam Nellis 147 • S’more Kids Klothes 148 • Pat Calderone 149 • Narcissus 150 • Sky Valley Club 152 • Highland Hiker

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 58 • Area Calendar 98 • Dining Guide 120 • Waterfall Guide 121 • Service Directory 156 • Advertisers Index

Happy New Year

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

Copyright © 2012 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 June 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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Events

Local Heroes to be Honored Contributed by Michelle Hunter Gunnin Local heroes to be honored at the annual Relay for Life Survivor Dinner.

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don’t know about you, but others who were long time as a cancer survivor, I’ve survivors of this place. We never thought of myself had something in common, as a hero. When I hear that and because of our shared word, I think of someone suffering, strangers were in tights and a cape that bonded in a way that cannot flies in and rescues people. be explained. Just the fact Or maybe in real life, that I was walking, and firefighters, policemen, and sprouting hair, was enough soldiers… people who are to inspire the bald woman willing to sacrifice their life with the oxygen tank next to keep others safe. I would to me. The fact that the only do that for my own 20-year survivor next to children, so maybe in some her was pushing 80 years cases I could be heroic, but old inspired me. I watched on a day to day basis I do not caregivers cheer through believe myself worthy of the their own tears as we went word. Yet, I regularly hear it by, and it occurred to me linked to my life because of that our survival gave them Michelle Hunter Gunnin my cancer survival. hope that their own family At first, hearing people members could survive as refer to me as a hero was uncomfortable well. We were a living, moving, breathing, to me, because I did not willingly risk my purple blob of inspiration. life. I had no choice, and honestly, if I had, The definition of hero is “a person of I wouldn’t have chosen the path on which I distinguished courage, admired for brave ended up. In fact, I felt anything but brave deeds.” I came to see that walking through along my cancer road. I cried like a baby Cancerland in spite of my fear might qualify while they stuck me, cut me, and used me as for courage. And having courage enough to a pincushion. When I sat in my chemo chair, face the daily suffering that cancer brings I would have rather been anywhere else in might be considered heroic. But in my eyes, the world other than having poison pumped inspiring others and encouraging them that into my body. When I was weak, and sick cancer does not kill the spirit of a person, from treatment I had no superhuman bringing them hope in their journey and strength, nor did I think of helping others cheering them on is the real role of a hero. really. I was just trying to get through one I may not have tights and a cape, but I wear day at a time. To live. So you can imagine a purple shirt that speaks volumes to those the hesitation I felt being put in the same who recognize its meaning. It says: I did it. I category as someone who risks his or her life did not quit. I am not alone. I am a survivor. for others daily.

I am hope. I am courage. I am a hero.

But then, while I was still mostly bald If you have survived cancer, you are a from treatments, I went to my first Relay for hero too. As one who brings hope to those Life event and walked the survivor lap. All around you, Relay for Life would like to the pent up emotion of my journey surfaced honor you, and your family at the annual in my tears, as people lined the track and Survivor Dinner. It will be held August 7th cheered for me. Somehow it validated, that beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Highlands First indeed this journey was one of courage. Presbyterian Church. You are also invited That facing your biggest fear is something to participate in Relay For Life, August 17th worthwhile, not only acknowledging, but 6:00 p.m., at Highlands Recreation Park. For also celebrating. I walked with others more information, contact Karen Dunn at who were new to Cancerland, and still karenccp@aol.com.

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Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer Contributed by Jennifer Reid and Kelly Donaldson

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alkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the third annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cashiers gets under way with teams of residents gathering at a new location, the Village Commons in Cashiers at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 3rd.

Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening.

Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites during Relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups...people from all walks of life -- all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. The event will feature food, games, prizes and entertainment.

“Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” said Chairman Bud Smith. “Many of the

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participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that Cashiers is not immune to this disease and that by participating in Relay, we are joining with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.”

Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track that is surrounded with glowing luminaria that bear the name of someone who has battled cancer.

Luminaria may be purchased for $10 to $100, depending on size and color by calling Sallie Golden at (828) 743-4103 or by visiting relayfor life.org/cashiers.

Also a part of Cashiers’ Relay For Life event is the “Fight Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire Relay participants with his or her own commitment and will challenge them to take a personal pledge of action (stop smoking, eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.) in fighting back.

There is also a Survivors Dinner planned on July 27th at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to get help, call anytime at (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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Accommodations

Nellis Realty...........................

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

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

Sundrops on Caney Fork.......

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

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

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

Highlands Emporium............

Martha Anne’s........................

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

Whiteside Cove Cottages......

Restaurant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts

The Brick Oven......................

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

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

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

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

Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..

Wolfgang’s Restaurant &

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

Marge Rohrer Originals........

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

Services

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

Retail

Creative Concepts Salon.......

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

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

Highlands Visitors Center.....

Bear Mountain Outfitters......

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

Real Estate

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

Tranquility Cove Massage....

Country Club Properties.......

Drake’s Diamond Gallery ....

Aery Chiropractic & Acupunc-

Harry Norman Realtors........

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

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

Dutchman’s Designs..............

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

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

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

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Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show Blue Ridge School will host the 36th Cashiers Annual Antiques Show, July 20th-22nd.

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n Friday, July 20th, 60 exhibitors will fill the Blue Ridge School, Highway 107 North in Cashiers, with an incredible display of antiques.

The 36th year of the Cashiers Annual Benefit Antiques Show will be under way and for three days visitors to the show will be able to shop for their favorite treasures in air conditioned comfort.

The show will abound with silver; jewelry; Oriental rugs; quilts; furniture, both casual and formal; porcelains from Europe, Asia and the United States; all types of pottery from fanciful pieces of the Art Nouveau era to much coveted Southern and folk pottery.

If toys are your thing, you will find everything from toy soldiers to country toys to mechanical wonders. Beautiful vintage linens from the Victorian era to the 1940s will be available for every taste. Rare music boxes and fine barometers will be offered as well as their repair by experts. Fine art will be available in the form of paintings, prints, and etchings. Fine framing is available as well.

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary for a special gift or an addition to your collection? You will find antiques for gentlemen, children, and ladies and maybe even for a special pet.

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Do you have a keepsake or gift that you would like to have engraved? Hand engraving will be available on site for silver, gold, pewter etc. If you have chipped stemware that is in need of repair, on-site repair will be available, too.

You can spend all three days on one ticket and enjoy lunch every day with catered food and garden dining. A lovely vintage quilt will be given to some lucky attendee at the end of the show. Each paid attendee will receive a card to fill out for the drawing. Also available is a second quilt, which will be raffled for a scholarship to a deserving Blue Ridge School graduating senior. Tickets will be available at the show and that quilt will be on display as well.

Show tickets are available at the door and are available for a donation of $8.50 or $8 with any ad. Discount cards are also available at select stores in the surrounding area. Wheelchairs will be available for those who need assistance getting around the show and volunteers will be happy to assist. Pets are not allowed but service animals are always welcome.

Show dates are: Friday, July 20th, and Saturday, July 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 22nd, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For questions, call Hazel Giles at (828) 743-9270.

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Highlands Motoring Festival

by Luke Osteen The coolest cars in the Southeast (and the people who love them) will cruise into town for the Fifth Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, July 13th-15th.

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he Fifth Annual Highlands Motoring Festival rolls through downtown Highlands July 13th-15th. It’s an exhilarating celebration of automotive art that draws a passionate following every year.

The fun begins Friday, July 13th, with a cruise-in at the Highlands Historical Society that’ll include a reception with live entertainment for car show and rally participants.

Saturday activities include a car show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street.

Organizers expect over 125 beautiful automobiles of various makes and models to be on display. There will be food, entertainment, raffles, and festival caps and posters for sale. The Bridgestone Racing Simulator will offer the public the chance to test their driving skills on a highspeed road course.

Cars owned by members of the Alfa Romeo Club of Atlanta will be also be displayed. Alfa Romeo is the featured manufacturer of this year’s festival.

Participants will be vying for over 30 awards in a number of classes. The public can participate in the judging of the cars by buying a ballot for the People’s Choice Award.

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Proceeds from the festival will help to support the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, which will set up a corral of sweet dogs and cats looking for a loving home.

Also on Saturday, there will be a Ladies’ Poker Run – a walking tour of downtown Highlands and a languid visit to Highlands’ storied shops and galleries.

Sunday kicks off a road rally at 9:30 a.m. This event features a competitive contest and a beautiful drive through the mountains and landmark features of the area. Participants will end up back in Highlands at the Ugly Dog Pub for awards and good times. The registration fee for the rally is $20 per person and includes brunch.

The Highlands Motoring Festival is open to the public and there is no admission fee to attend the car show and related activities. Cost for the Friday evening cruise-in is $15 per person. The Saturday registration fee for car show participants is $25 in advance and $35 per car on the day of the show. There’s no charge for the Ladies’ Poker Run. To register or for more information, visit www. highlandsmotoringfestival.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

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Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction

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Contributed by Betty Bandy

Mountain Fire Department ark your calendar at 169 Hale Ridge Road. for the famous Scaly The auctioneer will again be Mountain Women’s Bryan Snyder from Clayton, Club Auction on Saturday and he will begin the night, July 14th, and be Auction at 7:00 p.m. prepared to have fun and find Not only will the auction the best bargains in Western have wonderful items North Carolina. donated by merchants, This will be the ninth but also new and “gently year the Scaly Women have used” treasures, which sponsored an auction. It was have been donated by begun at the Ski Scaly Ski members and friends.

Lodge in 2004, followed by A social event as well as a vital community fundraiser, There will also be baked the auctions being held at the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction draws enthusiastic crowds goods from the kitchens of the Community Center/Old from Scaly, Highlands, and even Cashiers. the gourmet cooks in the Scaly School House. As last year, the auction is being held at the new Scaly Mountain Scaly Mountain Women’s Club with cold drinks for sale.

Fire Department. The building is large and air conditioned Every penny of the proceeds will be used for local charities, if it happens to be a warm night. Complimentary wine and including scholarships for local students. We can guarantee a fun-filled evening with the auction profits going to a cheese will be served.

Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, July 14th, good cause.

For questions or donations, call Pat Leaptrot (828) 526for this awesome auction! Admission is free. The Silent Auction and viewing of the items will begin at 6:00 p.m., 9387, leaptrot@frontier.com, or go to the website www. along with complimentary wine and cheese at the Scaly scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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Annual Bazaar and Auctions Contributed by Carroll Summerour A year’s worth of treasures will be unveiled at at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar and Auctions, slated for July 13th and 14th.

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he Church of the Good Shepherd, located on Highway 107 South in Cashiers (across from High Hampton) will hold its annual Bazaar and Auctions on July 13th and 14th.

The fun begins with silent and live auctions at the church on Friday, July 13th. People can begin viewing and bidding on items at 2:00 p.m. A reception with hors d’oeuvres begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by both auctions.

The live auction begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. How does dinner for you and your friends by a celebrated Southern chef or a gift package from The Biltmore Estate sound?

There’ll also be a wine and cheese tasting for 10 offered

by Cornucopia Cellars, and fine dining for eight at The Chattooga Club. There are more treasures to be found in the silent auction as well, including gift certificates from local merchants and beautiful items for your home. This year’s auction is chaired by Doreen Hastings and Bob Starkey. Cost is $5.

On Saturday, the bazaar will be held at the Cashiers Community Center (located on Highway 64 West near Wendy’s). The bazaar begins at 9:00 a.m., but people will be lined up as early as 7:00. A breakfast of sausage biscuits, coffee, and orange juice can be purchased, and hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and soft drinks will be available for lunch.

Plan to spend time rummaging through all the bargains.

As soon as last summer’s bazaar was over, the church began to receive donations that have been sorted, priced, and stored through the winter for this year’s event. Under the tents and in the gymnasium, you’ll find antiques, artwork, baskets and crafts, books, bric-a-brac, children’s items, furniture, garden and patio items, kitchenware, linens, pottery, sporting goods, and delicious prepared foods.

There is something for everyone. In the past, more than 1,000 people have attended the bazaar and walked away with countless treasures. Over 150 volunteers make this event possible. The bazaar is co-chaired by Carol Treichel and Kathe Canby.

And the best news of all is that all of the proceeds of the bazaar and auctions go to outreach and serving the less fortunate in the community. Some of the agencies that benefit from the proceeds are the Free Dental Clinic, Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad, Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, Jackson County Council on Aging, Clean Slate, and Fishes and Loaves, to name a few.

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Fifth Annual QuickDraw Highlands-Mountaintop Rotary will stage its QuickDraw Saturday, July 21st, at Highlands Country Club. For more information, call (828) 508-7817.

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he Highlands Mountaintop Rotary would like to invite everyone to the Fifth Annual Rotary Club of HighlandsMountaintop QuickDraw on Saturday, July 21st. This year the event will be held at the Highlands Country Club Hudson House. Local and Regional artists will complete pieces of art that will be sold in a live auction at the conclusion of the evening. Each artist will also have a piece in a Silent Auction, which will be held during the QuickDraw, while the artists are painting.

This is a community fundraising event for local Rotary projects. It is one of the main fundraisers for the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary with proceeds going back into the community. Donations are also made to other area nonprofits including the Food Pantry, the Community Care Clinic, the Dental Clinic in Cashiers, and the Literacy Council.

QuickDraw will be a fun filled evening at the beautiful Highlands Country Club Hudson House. Guests will be able to see the creative process and visit with the working artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres catered by Highlands Country Club. One glass of wine or one beer is included in each ticket price and a cash bar for other bar drinks will be available at the event. A complimentary beverage station featuring tea, coffee

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and lemonade is also available.

The following artists will be painting in the QuickDraw on July 21st: Robin Swaby, Pat Calderone, Scott Bradley, Maddy Buchanan, Duncan Greenlee, Mark Menendez, Ken Bowser, Gene Towery, Ken Umbach, Mary Lou Carpenter-Bilbro, JoAnn Chapman, Pauline Marr, James Smythe, Cynthia Kinard, Sallie Taylor, Michelle Walker, Laura Z Earthpainter, Nick DePaolo, and Norma Hendrix. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the QuickDraw begins at 6:00 p.m. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary would like to thank all of our sponsors for the QuickDraw and for their support of Rotary – Community Foundation of WNC, The Laurel Magazine, First Citizens Bank, Harry Norman Realtors, Highlander Newspaper, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Dr. John Baumrucker, Seasons Magazine, Carol and Curtis Mathews, Drakes Diamond Gallery, Peak Experience, Prestige Realty, Stanberry Insurance, Wells Fargo Bank, Ann and Duncan Greenlee, Edward Jones, Highland Hiker, Highlands Lawn & Garden, Reeves Ace Hardware, Regions Bank, Tony Raffa and Tate Landscaping.

Cost for this extraordinary event is $50 per person. Space is limited so reserve your spot today by calling (828) 508-7817 or e-mail QuickDraw5@carolmathews.com.

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Highlands Annual Fourth of July

by Luke Osteen The Fourth of July in Highlands is a celebration of Small Town America at its best.

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he Rotary Club of Highlands will hold its Annual Barbecue from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Highlands Community Center next to the Town Ballfield.

This group of public spirited men and women will work through the night to ensure that there’s plenty of barbecue on the Fourth. They’ll be serving up barbecued chicken, chopped pork barbecue sandwiches, and hot dogs. Each order comes complete with coleslaw, corn on the cob, potato chips and a canned drink or water.

No tickets or reservations are required. Proceeds from the barbecue help support the Rotary Club of Highlands’ many service projects for the community and the rest of the world.

There’ll be games for kids offered at the Town Ballfield (right next to all that Rotary barbecue).

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The Rotary Club of Highlands will stage a Rubber Duck Derby down Mill Creek, starting on Spruce Street.

To reserve your duck, call Brian Stiehler at (828) 787-2778.

First Presbyterian of Highlands will present the annual patriotic concert at 8:00 p.m. This free concert will last approximately 45 minutes, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display.

Featured will be trumpeter Larry Black, organist Angie Jenkins, and the Highlands Male Chorus under the direction of Joe Powell. Come dressed as you are. In the event the fireworks display is cancelled due to rain, the concert will still take place. The church is located at 471 Main Street. Handicapped entrances are located on Church Street and on Fifth Street.

Then, with the fall of darkness, there’ll be a spectacular fireworks show that’ll be visible throughout the downtown.

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Happenings at The Literacy Council Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Highlands

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The Literacy Council of Highlands’ Summer of Delights begins July 11th at Lakeside Restaurant. The fun continues at the Green Carpet Premiere of “Fox on the Fairway,” August 22nd.

ine Out for Literacy: Please join us on Wednesday, July 11th, for our annual Dine Out for Literacy at Lakeside Restaurant. Marty and the crew over at Lakeside have generously offered, once again, to host this evening from which a portion of the proceeds goes to support our efforts here at The Literacy Council. All you have to do is call Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 for reservations and tell them you are dining out to support literacy. Marty is sure to have some scrumptious offerings including his yummy grilled sea scallops, mountain crab cakes, seared filet au poivre, chicken marsala, and much more. Whichever menu item you choose, you will enjoy a delicious meal and support literacy – it’s a win-win evening!

Green Carpet Premiere: The upcoming Green Carpet Premiere on August 22nd is our largest fundraiser of the year. The evening promises to be a fun

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one full of champagne, yummy food, silent auction surprises and the hilarious “Fox on the Fairway”, performed by the Highlands-Cashiers players. Tickets are just $75 in advance, or consider a sponsorship ranging from $250 to $2,500. For more details, call the Literacy Council at (828) 526-0863 or look for our ad in this edition of the Laurel Magazine.

CFWNC Grant: We are putting the finishing touches on our after-school and tutoring classrooms thanks to a Janirve Legacy Fund Grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Come by and see what their help has allowed us to do; you’re sure to be pleasantly surprised by our updated look.

The Literacy Council of Highlands‖348 S. 5th Street‖PO Box 2320‖Highlands, NC 28741‖(828)526-0863; www.highlandsliteracy.com; highlandsliteracy@live.com.

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Highlands’ Friday Nite Live in July

riday Nite Live will rock Main Street once again In July courtesy of the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce. Every Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the newly renovated Town Square, a toe-tapping performance will be given by four local bands playing a variety of musical styles from traditional tunes to original compositions. For the third season, these popular and well -attended events will draw foot traffic to the downtown area where local shops will extend their business hours.

Kicking off the month, July 6th will feature “Mountain Hoo Doo,” led by Lisa and Steve McAdams along with Dean English, playing bluegrass, old mountain ballads and some of Lisa’s original songs.

Hailing from the North Georgia mountains, Lisa and Steve teach at Blue Ridge Music Academy in Clayton, Georgia.

On July 13th, the “Johnny Webb Band” returns. Born and raised in Highlands, Johnny and his popular band will play country selections on guitar, slide guitar, and drums. For Highlanders who remember him from days past, these are performances not to be missed.

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July 20th features “Obadiah,” a threepiece band from northeast Georgia with Chris Miller on guitar and vocals, Bill Purvis on bass and vocals, and Mark Little on percussion and vocals. They will play a repertoire of classic rock and countryrock songs picked from great music over the ages and mix in a smattering of their own compositions. Their simple and uncluttered arrangements make the songs themselves shine. Chris Miller teaches guitar and has recently published the first book in his upcoming series “Creative Guitar Mastery.”

Finishing off the month on July 27th, the “Blue Ridge Music Band” will feature a trio from the original Foxfire Boys Band from Clayton, Georgia Tom Nixon, Filmer Kilby, and Dean English will tune up on guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and harmonica. Join them for an entertaining evening of traditional and original bluegrass along with old-fashioned gospel.

Five performances in August will bring back a few of these groups plus a couple of groups new to the Highlands scene.

Stay tuned!

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CASHIERS MAP KEY

AccommodAtions

Highland Hiker

Highlands emporium High Hampton inn & country club

interior enhancements

the mountain Laurel inn

into the Woods Home interiors

Arts

Lenz Gifts & Linens

Blue Valley Gallery

Lotsa consignment shop

cashiers Hillside Artists

midnight Farms

chivaree southern Art and design

mountain House

mountain mist Gallery

nature’s Vitamins

reAL estAte

nearly new/ellen’s

Betsy Paul Properties

nora & co

Landmark realty Group

Priscilla’s, the decorative touch

silver creek real estate Group

rock ‘n rooster

restAurAnts

rusticks

Boar’s Head deli

ryan & company

cafe 107

s’more Kids Klothes

Hunts Brothers Pizza

summer Place Antiques

sapphire Brewery & Pub

the Look Jewelry and Gifts

the Bodacious Bear Pub

tom sawyer tree Farm

the Zookeeper Bistro

Victoria's closet retAiL

Vc for men

Bear’s den

Vivianne metzger Antiques

Bird Barn and Gift emporium

Woof Gang Bakery

Blue ridge Bedding/

Zoller Hardware

carolina rustic Furniture

serVices

Bounds cave

cashiers chamber

Brooking’s cashiers Village Anglers

cashiers BP

Bumpkins

cashiers exxon

cashiers customs

cashiers Printing

catbird seat

cashiers Valley Preschool

cJ Brownhouse

Fancy Paws dog Grooming

consignment market

Jennifer Haynes massage therapy

corner store

Keystone Kitchen & Bath

Fiddlehead designs

Peter J Pioli interiors

GG’s consignments *etc

signal ridge marina

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

To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Cashiers Map for only $20 a month, email janet@themountainlaurel.com.

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Richie Del Watts

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by Luke Osteen

or most of us the prospect of leftovers is no cause for celebration.

Yet The Hen House is setting aside two days in July to allow people to get their hands on Richie Del Watts’ leftovers.

You’re invited to visit The Hen House from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on July 20th and 21st to meet Richie and take home a piece of his unabashed creativity. Richie will be on hand to sign his one-of-a-kind End of Day pottery.

“End of Day” refers to his collection of plates and bowls and lovely art pieces created from the glaze and paints left over from the day’s production.

These literal leftovers are by their very nature unique and are much sought-after by collectors.

It’s a tribute to Richie’s singular vision that each piece, though predicated on the most random of criteria (unused paints and glazes), beguiles by that subtle interplay of those leftovers.

This year, he’ll be introducing his first-ever End of Day bowls and plates adorned with little animals. Somehow, the addition of tiny birds or cats or squirrels makes these pieces even more precious. You can’t help but imagine a little girl eating from a cereal bowl with a little dove perched on the rim or a pampered cat lapping cream from a saucer adorned with a kitten.

The Hen House is already pre-selling pieces for the signing and will have on hand 50 End of Day creations in addition to Richie’s place setting, including one massive 12-piece setting.

All can be personalized and make wonderful gifts and treasured heirlooms.

The Hen House, located at 488 Main Street in Highlands, is the largest gallery of Richie’s works in the United States, showcasing over 40 different patterns including their very own Highlands pattern.

At the heart of his work is his love of clay.

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that mold his clay into functional art, which is then transformed into a unique, durable and practical line of dinnerware. Richie produces some of the strongest pottery available, manifesting itself into one of the most beautiful and fine quality lines of dinnerware to grace your table.

Richie followed a circuitous route to get to The Hen House. He once owned a chain of clothing shops, and as his creativity began to flow, he moved to jewelry. Throughout this period, he was an avid collector of pottery. His taste in color and eye for detail inspired a friend to suggest that he investigate the process and produce his own dinnerware.

And so he did.

In 2000 he finally achieved success after experimenting on 5,000 pounds of clay. The results were collections in gorgeous colors and evocative patterns that could stand up to constant, everyday use. All of his pottery is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe.

His retail experience was essential to his plan to produce his designs for a larger audience. He found a niche and was there to fill it with subtle colors and beautiful patterns.

To honor their most popular artist, The Hen House will make a donation to the Literacy Council of Highlands.

To learn more about Richie’s collection of Good Earth Pottery, and see his End of Day collection, visit The Hen House or call (828) 787-2473.

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Groovin’ on the Green Groovin’ on the Green sets the pace for the Valley in the summer, thanks to the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association.

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uly brings the popular Groovin’ on the Green Concert Series to the Village Commons on Frank Allen Road. On July 6th, pack a picnic or buy a to-go meal from one of the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association’s member restaurants to hear Velvet Truckstop. One Leg Up will bring its irresistible string swing sound to the Commons on July 13th. The July series closes out with Leigh Glass’s remarkably moving blues tunes on July 27th. Each concert marks an unforgettable chance to revel in the easy spirit that’s a hallmark of Cashiers in the summer.

All concerts, continuing through August, are held on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. rain or shine and all are free.

Bring your lawn chairs, kids, guests, music lovers….. and toetapping demeanor!

Shopping in the Cashiers Valley is always a pleasure.

How much easier it is now with the Shoppers Guide Map, provided by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association in your hand!

The map, available from GCAMA merchant members, shows the location of all shops and businesses and includes a listing of all member merchants with their phone numbers.

The Cashiers Valley encompasses Glenville and Sapphire as well as Cashiers proper. You will find over 100 shops and businesses covering every category you love to visit or shop: antiques, home furnishings, interior decorator and designers shops; apparel and fashion shops; art galleries; attractions, entertainment and special event venues; consignment establishments; garden and floral merchants; gift, book or toy shops; inns, hotels or resorts; some of the area’s most prominent realtors, developers and builders; lake and land recreation attractions; restaurants and eateries many that now serve beer, wine and spirits; services and sundries that range from accountants and architects to service stations and shippers. The Cashiers Valley is a veritable shopper’s paradise not to be missed…here is something for everyone!

If you’re a 2012 new home or property owner, you have received or will receive a GCAMA Mountain Welcome envelope chock full of gifts from many member merchants.

To date, the Welcome Home Committee chaired by Robin Ashmore and Cherie Tibbits sent over 200 packets and expect to mail more in early July.

Over 20 GCAMA merchants are readying to bring the best of Cashiers Valley shops to the Showhouse Shop at the Cashiers Designer Showhouse from August 18th to September 2nd. Look for everything you covet there…books, antiques, fashion jewelry and accessories, home accents, florals and the perfect gift for your hostess or yourself. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 41

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A Lake Toxaway Treasure

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The Lake Toxaway Designer Showcase Home will run July 6th through July 14th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily.

he community of as well as a massage room Lake Toxaway Estates and a workshop that would has changed a lot delight the most discerning in the past 100+ years. craftsman.

The library The area encompasses in the man’s study has a 5000 acres and includes secret passageway to the approximately 900 homes upper bookcases.

The and a country club all outdoor kitchen has all the centered around the 640 appliances and a grill along acre lake. It is one of the side the large hot tub with lowest density planned the retractable TV inside. communities in the entire The aviary is complete U.S. There are many with a fountain and heater. extraordinary homes in And the landscaping this enclave ranging all the is spectacular.

It was way to $14 million. There designed by well known is a cross section of age landscape architect Dabney No expense was spared to create a tranquil respite from the brackets and backgrounds Peoples from Greenville, cares of the world. drawn to this magical South Carolina. There are place. Many CEOs of huge corporations call Lake Toxaway unique custom designed gates at the private entrance to their home. And there are some famous musicians and well this estate.

-known people from all walks of life. The interesting thing Throughout the residence is original handcrafted is how everyone seems to get along and enjoy each other. ironwork done by the renowned sculptor Berry Bate. The When people come here to vacation, they are in such a walls are all either plaster with special finishes, stone or great mood that their whole demeanor changes to happy. intricately designed wood. The use of beams, trusses and Many executives from Atlanta or Greenville commute all old architectural features brings charm and character to this summer to escape the heat and the traffic. When they see recently built dwelling. The architect and designer summed the mountains on the horizon, their worries just fall away. By up the style in the name of their business- Crystal and Bark. the time they reach the mountains, they are already relaxed. The result is an elegant yet rustic look that adapts well to When Mr. and Mrs. Gomez visited Lake Toxaway, they many different tastes in interiors. were renting a place. By the time they left, they had When the owners moved in, many of the furnishings purchased a condominium on the lake. Then they decided were recovered from their house next door. Yet there were it was not big enough, so they bought a house on the lake more rooms to complete and a larger scale of furnishings and renovated it. After a few years had passed, they found was required in some areas such as the massive living room out the house next door was for sale. They bought the and music room. Patty’s grand piano barely made a dent property so that no one would build next to them. Then in the space! they discovered the magnificent views of the mountains The finished product was absolutely breathtaking. When and lake from this property and the next thing they knew, you entered the wide foyer, your eyes went immediately they were designing a new home for themselves. Patty to the views outside the high windows. You almost feel like Gomez traveled all over with her designers to find just the you are standing on the bow of a huge cruise ship. Views of right things for this dream home. water and mountains everywhere! The architect had sited The construction took about three years to complete. his creation masterfully. The contractor, John Lupoli from They would listen to the stone masons working next door Highlands, did a superb job implementing the detailed plan. five days a week for two years as they would carve each The natural finishes on the ceilings, floors and plaster walls stone to fit perfectly. Chink, chink, chink day in and day out! are complimented by the use of silk carpeting and luxurious They would walk next door to watch as their house came up drapery fabrics, and the finest fixtures and appointments. out of the ground.

It is truly a feast for the eyes to behold.

The house is 10,000 square feet on three levels, with separate The owners’ only regret is this…..that they did not build guest quarters over the garage and a double boathouse. this dream home sooner.

They did not forget a single detail. There is an enchanting The property is listed for sale with Balistreri Realty for wine tasting room off the media area and wet bar downstairs, $9,995,000.00.

To view more photos of this home, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/realestate.php

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Highlands Farmers Market Contributed by Krysti Rogers The Highlands Farmers Market offers the best of the homegrown and handmade.

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he Highlands Farmers Market reopened for its second season Saturday, June 2nd, on the grounds of Highlands School. Once again, with the careful planning of Andrea Gabbard, the hospitality of Highlands School Principal, Brian Jetter, and the participation of vendors from every walk of life, this special showcase of handmade and homegrown goods has been a resounding success. The Market is a showcase of a wide variety of organic and justpicked-from-the-garden fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked breads and treats, and other homemade, homegrown and handmade items. Highlands Farmers Market has one goal in mind – bringing fresh, local produce and goods from around the area to the people of Highlands. Last year, the market offered all kinds of produce, breads, cakes, jams and jellies, flowers, soaps, candles and more. This year, many of those same vendors - and more - have come together to establish a new Highlands Saturday morning tradition.

With reopening just a few weeks ago, Highlands Farmers Market has seen over 1000 attendees. Many are customers from last season that have brought their friends for this season, and many have come to see it for the first time.

And because of that demand that quickly grew in 2011, the Market is now going to be a seasonal staple for the people in and around Highlands, as it will be held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – noon, continuing through October - rain or shine - at Highlands School. Come out and visit with old friends and make new friends while finding fresh foods for your table or other goods for your body, soul and home. In addition, if you grow or create something you want to share with others, the Highlands Farmers Market is looking for you – come be a part of this local showcase of both individual and generations of talent. Booth spaces may be rented for $10 per space per Market, if you are holding a fundraiser in your space, the rental is free.

Directions: From the intersection of Fourth and Main, turn onto Main Street, drive past The Old Edwards Inn toward the Presbyterian church. Turn right at the light at the Presbyterian Church (5th Street). Follow 5th street over the hill to The Highlands School on your right (545 Pierson Drive).

For more information on the Highlands Farmers Market, or if you would like to become a vendor, please contact Andrea Gabbard (828) 526-4858.

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Cats and Dogs Rotary Bingo

by Wiley Sloan

The Thursday, July 12th Rotary Bingo will support the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

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ll of our furry friends urge you to attend “Cats and Dogs Rotary Bingo” on Thursday evening, July 12th at the Highlands Community Building. Don’t be late. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and fill up a table or two. Munch on refreshments at your table. Grab your favorite soda or water from the Bingo Babes as you raise money to help our furry friends live more comfortably.

David Stroud, Executive Director of the Cashiers-Highlands Human Society says, “Come on out to this 4th Annual Rotary Bingo. You’ll have fun and you will raise funds for a very worthwhile cause.” Where else can you have a fun evening, have the chance to win some money and help a good cause for so little money? Who knows, you might even win the big grand prize during the last game of the night.

For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

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Sagee Mountain Garden Tours Thanks to the generosity of a local couple, supporting local charities is as simple as a stroll in the garden.

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he Cutting Garden, the White Garden, the Sunken Garden, Woodland Garden, and the crown jewel, the Rosemary Verey Garden, are but a few of the gardens included in the Sagee Manor garden tour at the Highlands home of Cathy and Bob Fisher on July 21st and July 28th. In years past and again in 2012, the Fishers have graciously invited the public to walk the garden paths and admire the beauty of the hundreds of flowers on their property. Historically the tours have raised more than $50,000 for funding the outreach programs of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands.

Among the nonprofit human service organizations that have received funds from the Episcopal Church are Big Brother Big Sister, Blue Ridge Dental Clinic, Bright Discoveries preschool program, Community Care Clinic, Four Seasons Hospice, International Friendship Center and Food Pantry, Literacy Council, R.E.A.C.H., the Highlands Bolivian Mission, and the Church’s Haiti Mission. The Fishers’ support of these projects has aided the Church of the Incarnation in making a significant difference to those in need in the local community and the world community.

For tickets to the tour, contact the Church of the Incarnation office (828) 526-2968) for reservations. The cost per person is $30, payable by cash or check. Times for both dates, Saturdays, July 21st and July 28th are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 45

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Tour of Homes in Highlands

by Wiley Sloan

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HIghlands United Methodist Church will stage tours of a trio of exquisite homes, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th.

ark your calendars now so that you won’t miss this exciting Tour of Homes.

Ticket holders will be able to visit three remarkably eye-catching homes here in the Highlands’ area.

The first home is an historic Joe Webb cabin that has been highlighted in several national publications.

Don’t be fooled. This is no ordinary log cabin. Exquisitely decorated in an understated style, this home is relaxed and comfortable.

Home number two has been built within the last 10 years but you might not realize it. It is decorated with enchanting antiques that make you think that it has aged gracefully like Queen Elizabeth of England. Perched atop one of the highest mountaintops of the area, this home is a true masterpiece.

The third house incorporates lots of glass to frame views of the immaculately maintained gardens and the surrounding mountain trails from every room. The décor includes one-

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of-a-kind antiques and unique lamps that have been collected throughout the years.

Gather your friends and come out for an exciting tour. You’ll have plenty of time to peruse each home to garner ideas galore for updating your home.

One home each week – July 21st, July 28th and August 4th.

Transportation to the homes will leave the Highlands United Methodist Church located at 315 Main Street. The first bus will leave at 10:00 a.m.; the last bus will leave the church at 3:00 p.m. No private cars are allowed at these homes.

The Tour is $25 per house or all three homes for only $65.

Buy your tickets in advance by calling (828) 526-3376 or stopping by the church office any day from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All funds raised by this tour will go to pay off the mortgage for the recent land purchased by the church.

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Follow the Star… Bazaar

by Wiley Sloan A local church pulls out all the stops for the Follow the Star…Bazaar, slated for July 7th (with a preview party and auction the night before).

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hen Highlands United Methodist hosts its Follow the Star…Bazaar, set for July 7th, there are treasures unimagined.

Join your friends and neighbors at the Friday Night Preview Party and Auction, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 6th. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and your favorite beverage as you bid.

Guests at the Preview Party will also have first chance to peruse the items at the Bazaar and make purchases.

Snag that wonderful weekend at the beach, or a great ski vacation. Add that wonderful painting to your décor, or find a one-of-a-kind bronze for your Great Room. Hire Pastor Paul Christy as your personal Fly Fishing Guide. These are examples of some of the many items that will be available at the auctions.

Throughout the day Saturday, July 7th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. you’ll want to visit the many venues of the Follow the Star… Bazaar.

In the cafe you can enjoy delicious breakfast items from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lunch service begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs through 2:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the church.

Find one-of-a-kind treasures in the Treasures Boutique located in the Church Fellowship Hall. Items will include quality home furnishings, lighting, handmade items, needlepoint and

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much more. Local artists have provided beautiful pottery, paintings, afghans, quilts and more for the Artists Haven located within the Treasures Boutique. Downstairs in the preschool room you will find a wide array of value-priced items.

If you have youngsters who need to furnish a dorm room or their first apartment, this is the place to be. The Yours-fora-Song Collection will include gently-used items ready for repurposing.

You won’t want to miss the many items in Grandmother’s Pantry, filled with homemade items such as jams, jellies, pickles, cakes, pies, casseroles, soups and more. Fill your freezer for those days when you just don’t have time to cook. The Garden Shop is located on the church’s front lawn and offers decorative items for your garden including rhododendron trellis, archways, decorative accessories for the porch or patio or garden plus a wide variety of plants.

Bring the children and spend the day. There’ll be a special Children’s Playground at the rear of the Church with activities especially designed for youngsters.

Hghlands United Methodist Church is located at 315 Main Street. For more info or to buy tickets to the Preview Party or to donate items, call the church office at (828) 526-3376.

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Mountain Wildlife Wilderness Days Contributed by John Edwards The ninth annual Mountain Wildlife Days are scheduled for July 20th - 21st at the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center.

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n the morning of Friday July 20th, field trips, a bird walk, and hikes led by experienced leaders are planned. In the afternoon, a special reptile/amphibian program

by Steve O’Neil will be held for both children and interested adults. The evening presentation of “God of Wonders” is an area-wide event sponsored by those with interests in Caring for God’s Creation. It will feature inspirational live music by the Judy Felts and Lee Porter group from the Nashville area along with world class photography

by Bill Lea. Creation scriptural references and comments will be provided by local pastors Randy Harry and Steve Kerhoulas.

Saturday, the focus will be on interactions with live animals and presentations by outstanding wildlife educators. The exciting marquee program this year will be provided by the North Georgia Zoo, which will be presenting “Wildlife Wonders.” This is an in-depth experience involving

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live animal ambassadors including some that you might encounter in the mountains of Western North Carolina and others you may never have a chance to see in the wild. Their wide variety of animals will be featured in two of the programs on Saturday.

Also on hand, Michael Skinner of Balsam Mountain Trust with his “flying raptors,” including an American Eagle. A special black bear program for children will be held on Saturday by Wendy Henkel. Kate Marshall’s outstanding new video titled “Smoky Mountain Bears, Whitetails and Wildflowers” will be shown along with her insightful commentary.

This event is held in cooperation with the Sapphire Valley Resort Master Association along with friends and sponsors of Mountain Wildlife Days. For more information, call the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center at (828) 743-7663, or contact John Edwards, Director of Mountain Wildlife Days at (828) 743-9648.

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ Contributed by Jeff Alt the public.

“It could be one of our very best Once again, the famous Designer Showhouses: a wonderful home and a Showhouse Shops will be on site, featuring perfect canvas for our talented creative antiques, furniture, and fabulous gifts designers to show off their skills.” of jewelry and other items from around So says this year’s Cashiers Designer the world. Visitors to the Showhouse can Showhouse™ Chair Lynn Wirth, who has also enjoy lunch offered again this year by high expectations for the 15th edition of Charlie Clabern’s Cafe 107. this annual event.

The Cashiers Historical Society sponsors The 2012 Showhouse is a 10,000-squarethis annual event, attracting a large foot masterpiece with long-range audience of Cashiers Valley residents and mountain views located on a four-acre tract visitors from all over the South. As support in the Pinchot Community, a scant mile for the Cashiers Historical Society has and a half north of downtown Cashiers. increased, so, too, has its ability to help The home, built in 2004, has six bedrooms Cashiers Showhouse Committee preserve the heritage of Cashiers Valley with six full and two half baths, along Members From left to right: Laura Jane and to increase its support for the Cashiers with activity rooms and every amenity Stanton, Design Coordinator; Lynn Wirth, Showhouse Chair; Gloria Weir, PR & community. Proceeds from this year’s event imaginable for luxurious mountain living.

Early in August, this home will become Advertising; Lydia Doyle, Executive Director, will support, through grants, the Cashiers Cashiers Valley Community Council. the focus of 27 designers, artists and “Of course, operation of the Showhouse involves generous landscapers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond, who will transform its indoor and outdoor spaces into sponsors and a large staff of volunteers,” says Lynn Wirth. “I’m exhibits of decorative splendor. Beginning Saturday, August excited about working with such wonderful people who are 18th, and continuing through September 2nd, the 15th willing to give their time, effort, and resources to preserving Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ will open its doors to this lovely place called Cashiers.”

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Free Music Camp

by Wiley Sloan

Highlands United Methodist Church’s Music Camp offers plenty of exciting challenges for young performers. To register, call (828) 526-3376. Photo by Ginger Mosley of A Moment in Time Photography.

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es Scott, Minister of Music at Highlands United Methodist Church is proud to announce that the Church’s Music Ministry is offering a free music camp from July 30th through August 3rd. The camp is for rising second graders through those who have completed the sixth grade. Sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

Under the supervision of Les Scott, Minister of Music, and Allison Tate, Children’s Choir Coordinator, the children will produce an original musical written by Luke Osteen in collaboration with Les Scott. The musical will be performed during HUMC’s 10:50 a.m. service on August 5th. All campers must commit to this performance, which is open to the public. The musical, Everywhere I Go, is a humorous look at four stories from the Old Testament, showing how God is with us and guides us during difficult times.

Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

Registration forms are available from the church, from Les Scott at (828) 526-3376) or Allison Tate at (828) 371-0782.

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R.E.A.C.H.

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.E.A.C.H. of Macon County will stage a fundraiser July 29th at the breathtaking home of prominent Highlands and Houston interior designer Tony Raffa and his partner Scott Allbee.

R.E.A.C.H. provides counseling, shelter, and life-skills training for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. They have presented programs in Macon County’s schools, including Highlands, on anti-bullying and rape prevention. It’s a little publicized fact that approximately 75 percent of men incarcerated in this country have been victims of abuse.

The gala event will feature cocktails and a live auction (courtesy of Steve Day of radio station WHLC), and silent auction.

The Raffa-Allbee home serves as a showcase for Raffa’s nationally recognized design talents. With its 45 foot high vaulted ceilings and 10,000 square feet, this home feels cozy whether entertaining 200 people or just two.

The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with an open bar and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. The silent auction items will be displayed on a large dining porch overlooking a waterfall that cascades into a koi pond. The live auction will be downstairs in the multi-level theater. It’s an opportunity to tour an amazing home while supporting a much needed cause.

A few of the auction items are a fresco by Kathleen Macone; design consultation services by Raffa; A raised veggie garden

by Tom Tracy and Brian Stiehler; refresher bridge lessons by Brenda Manning; advanced bridge lessons by Virginia Parrott; a painting by Atlanta artist Mary Lou Carpenter; private wine tours and tastings by Napa and Sonoma; a gift certificate

by Aery Chiropractic; a cocktail buffet for 18 in your home; Jewelry by Wanda Drake of Drake’s Diamond Gallery; tickets for Highlands Playhouse; landscape design services by Deborah Berlin; a painting of a Buck Creek farmhouse by Sarah Sneeden; instruction on grilling from Appetizers to Dessert; and a gift certificate from The Summer House.

If you can’t attend this event but would like to bid on an item, leave a sealed bid with Wanda Drake at Drake’s Diamond Gallery.

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Mark Your Calendar • Enrichment Classes, through July, Center for Life Enrichment, 828- 526-8811.

• Alex Matisse: Ometto, through October 21, The Bascom, 828-526-4949.

• Summer House Idea Showhouse to benefit the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday 12-5 p.m., 828526-5577.

• Tim Curtis: Suspended, through August 26, The Loft Gallert at The Bascom, 828-526-4949.

• Green Art through July 8, Atrium Gallery, The Bascom, 828-526-4949.

• Fourth annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival, Sunday, July 1, Cashiers Village Green and Commons.

• Visit with Jo Ann Williams Walker, July 1-21, The Brier Patch, 828-526-4110.

• The Spitfire Grill, July 1-8, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• Children’s Acting Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, July 2-7, 9-13, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• Traditions Trunk Show, July 2-7, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Mountain High Dulcimer Club, noon, Monday, July 2, Highlands United Methodist Church, 828-787-1586 or 828-200-9532.

• Lisa Newsome Book Signing, 12-2 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, Francie Hargrove Interior Design. 828-8439700.

• Vitamin Clothing Trunk Show, July 3-8, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Annual Barbecue, 12-2 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, Highlands Community Center, The Rotary Club of Highlands.

• Highlands Fourth of July Festivities, Wednesday, July 4, games at the town ball field. Afternoon duck race at Mill Creek. Fireworks will around 9 p.m., Highlands Chamber of Commerce 828-526-2112.

• Free Children Movies, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, Hudson Library, 828-526-3031.

• Coralia Leets Jewelry Trunk Show, July 4-7, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Free Annual Patriotic Concert, 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, First Presbyterian Church of Highlands.

• Paul Mayer Shoes Trunk Show, July 5-6, VivaceHighlands, 828-526-1880.

• “Fern Identification 101” workshop, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 5, Highlands Nature Center, 828526-2221.

• Short presentations on research conducted at Highlands Biological Station, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 5, Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2221.

• Toxaway Designer Showcase, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 6-14, to benefit the Friends Of the Animal Shelter, 828-882-4848.

• Follow the Star…Bazaar Preview Party and Auction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, Highlands United Methodist Church, (828) 526-3376.

• Friday Nite Live, 6-8 p.m., Town Square, July 6: Mountain Hoo Doo; July 13: Johnny Webb Band; July 20: Obadiah; July 27: Blue Ridge Music Band, Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce 828-526-2112.

• Groovin on the Green Concerts, 6:30 p.m., Cashiers Village Green, July 6: Velvet Truckstop; July 13: One Leg Up; July 27: Leigh Glass & The Hazards, 828-7432004 or 828 743-5858.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival “Musical Fireworks”, 6 p.m., Friday July 6, PAC, 5

p.m. Saturday, July 7, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• Follow the Star…Bazaar, 8 a.m., Saturday, July 7, Highlands United Methodist Church, 828 526-3376.

• “Powerful Intimacy – the Chamber Music of Ludwig van Beethoven”, Saturday, July 7, Performing Arts Center. Call Center for Life Enrichment 828-526-8811.

• Jacob Deaton live at Altitudes Restaurant at Skyline Lodge, 2:30 p.m., July 7 and 21, and 6:30 p.m., July 19, 828-526-2121.

• Corbitt Brothers, 9 p.m., Saturday, July 7, The Ugly Dog Pub, 828-526-8364.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival “String Theory”, 5 p.m., Monday July 9, PAC, Tuesday, July 10, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• Relay For Life of Highlands: Planning Committee & 4th Relay Rally Meeting, Tuesday, July 10, First Year Fighters 5:30 p.m., Veteran Team Captains 6 p.m.

Planning Committee 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

• Story Swap, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, The Ugly Dog Pub, Highlands Writers Group, 828-369-1927.

Pre-registration is required.

• Julie Collection Jewelry Trunk Show, July 11-18, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Ikebana Classes, 1:30-4 p.m., July 11 and 25, August 1, 15 and 29, September 5 and 19, October 3, 10 and 17, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, 828-524-1281.

• Interlude Concerts, 2 p.m., July 11 – Trey Clegg, organist – Presbyterian Church; July 18 – Mary Price, piano - Episcopal Church; July 25 – Mountain Faith Bluegrass Group – Presbyterian Church.

• Evenings at Lakeside for Literacy Council of Highlands, Wednesday, July 11, Lakeside Restaurant, 828-526-9419.

• “Beer & G Strings Concert,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, The Ugly Dog Pub, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, 828-526-9060.

• Walter Cronkite is a Dead, July 12-22, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• “Cats and Dogs Rotary Bingo”, 6:30 p.m., Thursday July 12, Highlands Community Building, CashiersHighlands Humane Society.

• “The Western North Carolina Mounds and Towns Project, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 12, Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2221.

• Lafayette 148 New York Trunk Show, July 13-15, Narcissus, 828-743-7887.

• 5th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, July 13-15, Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 14. Road Rally 9:30 a.m.

July 15, 828-526-5841.

• Painting workshop with Bill Farnsworth, July 13-15, (Part of annual Plein Air Festival) Marsha Goodman at (804) 338-5697.

• Silent and live auctions, Friday, July 13, viewing 2 p.m., reception 5 p.m., live auction 6:30 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd.

• Mountains In Bloom Garden Festival, July 13-14, Garden Tour of The Ravenel Community, Flower Show at The Bascom, Flower Drum Song Benefactor Party at The Farm. 828-526-4949.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival - “All in the Family”, 6 p.m., Friday July 13, PAC, 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 14, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library,

828-526-9060.

• Snakes of the Highlands Region, 7 p.m., Friday, July 13, Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2623.

• Church of the Good Shepherd Annual Bazaar, 9 a.m., Saturday, July 14, Cashiers Community Center. breakfast server at 7 a.m.

• Wine Tasting, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 14, Dusty’s, 828-526-2762.

• Yappy Hour, 4-6 p.m., July 14 and 28, Woof Gang Bakery, 828-743-9663.

• Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Annual Auction, 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14, Scaly Mountain Fire Station, 828-526-9387.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival - “A Family Affair”, 5 p.m., Sunday July 15, PAC, Monday, July 16, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• Musical Theater Camp, July 16-27, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• Plein Air Festival, Monday, July 16-21 with 25 artists painting throughout the Cashiers Valley, (828) 743-2984.

• Feasts of the Festival, Sunset on Lake Glenville, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, 828-526-9060.

• Wetroom Exhibit, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 17-Saturday, July 21, the Village Commons (part of Plein Air Festival), (828) 743-2984.

• Ricky Nelson Remembered, 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, 828526-9047.

• Karen Weihs, co-chair of the event, will present a free demonstration at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Village Green Commons, (part of Plein Air Festival),828 743-2984.

• Free Classic Movies, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, The Hudson Library, 828)526-3031.

• Evenings at Lakeside for Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Wednesday, July 18, Lakeside Restaurant, 828526-9419.

• Finley Shirts Trunk Show, July 19-21, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Guided Canoe Float down the Little Tennessee River, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, July 19, Highlands Nature Center 828-526-2221.

• Author and speaker Susan Sully will speak at a ticketed luncheon event on Thursday, July 19, at the Chattooga Club, (part of annual Plein Air Festival), 828-743-2984.

• “Painting is Not a Sport” lecture by Julyan Davis, Thursday, July 19, wine and cheese 6 p.m. at the Village Commons, 7 p.m. lecture at the Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library, (part of annual Plein Air Festival), 828-743-2984.

• “Sensory Appeal of Native Plants”, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 19, Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2221.

• Cashiers 36th Annual Antiques Benefit Show, July 20-22, Blue Ridge School, 828-743-9270.

• Summer Colors Show, Friday and Saturday July 20 and 21, Highlands Recreation Center.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival - “All Beethoven”, 6 p.m., Friday July 20, PAC, 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 21, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• Mountain Wildlife Days, July 20-21, Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center, in cooperation with the Sapphire Valley Resort Master Association, 828-7437663, or 828 743-9648.

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Mark Your Calendar • Annual Show House, July 20-21, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• “Ridges of Cedar Knob” Eco Tour, Friday July 20, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, 828-526-1111.

• EquestrianTrunk Show, July 20-21, Vivace-Highlands, 828-526-1880.

• Richie Watts of Good Earth Pottery, July 20-21, The Hen House, 828-787-2473.

• Palette to Palate Art Dinner Party hosted by Lee Epting, Village Commons, Friday, July 20, 828-743-2984.

• Tea, 3-4 p.m., Saturday, July 21, Dusty’s, 828-5262762.

• Highlands United Methodist Church Home Tours, 10 a.m., July 21, July 28, and August 4, 828-526-3376.

• Sagee Woods Garden Tours, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., July 21 and July 28, at Bob and Kathy Fisher’s home, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 828-526-2968 • James Farmer Book Signing, Saturday, July 21, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Quick Paint Competition and Community Festival, 11-4 p.m., Saturday, July 21, Village Green Commons, 828-743-2984.

• Highlands-Mountaintop Rotary will stage its QuickDraw Saturday, 5:30 p.m., July 21st, at Highlands Country Club. For more information, call 828-508-7817.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival “From Russia with Love”, 5 p.m., Sunday July 22, PAC, Monday, July 23, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• The Art of the Teapot, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 23-27, wheel and hand building workshop, The Bascom, 828-526-4949.

• Feasts of the Festival, “Dueling Pianists”, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, 828-526-9060.

• Village Nature Series, “The Amazing Black Bear!”, 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, The Village Green, Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, 828-526-1111.

• Evenings at Lakeside for The Bascom, Wednesday, July 25, Lakeside Restaurant, 828-526-9419.

• Vega Quartet free show at Buck’s Coffee Shop, 8-10 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, 828-526-9060.

• Barbara Wells Studio Trunk Show, July 26-29, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• “Restoring Hemlocks in the Southern Appalachians”, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26, Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2221.

• Muffy Young Weaving Trunk Show, July 26-29, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Marlis Cornett Trunk Show, July 26-29, Acorns Boutique, 828-787-1887.

• Restoring Hemlocks in the Southern Appalachians, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26, Zahner Conservation Lecture Series Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2221.

• Dames at Sea, July 26-August 19, 8 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Highlands Playhouse, 828526-2695.

• Jewelry Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 27-28, Vivace-Cashiers, 828-743-2800.

• Third annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life Survivors Dinner, Friday, July 27, Sapphire Valley Community Center, 800-227-2345.

• Stop-N-Adopt, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 28, Woof Gang Bakery, 828-743-9663.

• Nicholas Lane Jewelry Trunk Show, Saturday, July

28, Elevation, 828-526-0100.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival - The Eroica Trio - “Solo”, 6 p.m., Friday July 27, PAC, 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 28, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• 2nd Annual Glenville History Tour, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, begin at the Norton Community Center, sponsored by Glenville Historical Society, 828743-3004.

• Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28, Scaly Mountain Community Center, Scaly Mountain Woman’s Club.

• Relay For Life Benefit, Johnny Webb Band and Spaghetti Dinner, 5 p.m., Saturday, July 28, Highlands Civic Center.

• R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County fundraiser, Sunday, July 29 at home of Tony Raffa and his partner Scott Allbee, 828-369-5544.

• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival - The Eroica Trio - “Solo”, 5 p.m., Sunday July 29, PAC, Monday, July 30, Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, 828-526-9060.

• Taste of the Plateau Food and Wine Tasting Event, 6 p.m., Saturday, July 29, (Patron Party Thursday, July 26), Summit Charter School, 828-743-5755.

• Summer Sing, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 29, Highlands First Baptist Church, 828-526-4153.

• Feasts of the Festival, Evening with the Eroica Trio, 7:15 p.m., Sunday, July 29, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, 828-526-9060.

• Dance Camp, July 30-August 3, Highlands Playhouse, 828-526-2695.

• The Art League of Highlands meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, July 30, The Bascom, 828-526-4949.

• Free Music Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 30-August 3, will perform musical will be performed during Highlands United Methodist Church’s 10:50 a.m. service on August 5, 828-526-3376 or 828-371-0782.

• Monte Carlo Night, 6 p.m., Monday, July 30, Highlands Country Club, Sponsored by Highlands Rotary Club to benefit Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

• Betsy Paul Art Raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 828-743-0880.

Weekly Events Every Monday • Hatha Yoga Level 1-2, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Highlands Botanical Garden Tour, 1 p.m., Highlands Biological Station, 828-526-0188.

• Slow Flow: Beginner Yoga, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m, Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Pilates with Sandi Trevathon, 4 p.m., Jane Woodruff Clinic Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 828-526-5862.

• Body Mind Flow Level 2, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Barn Jamming with James, Fressers Eatery, 828526-8847.

• Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, 828-526-8364.

Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. 828-743-0215.

• Relay For Life Fundraiser - Hope Floats, 5-9 p.m., Kilwin’s.

• Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m., Highlands Rec Park.

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

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, 828-743-2243.

• Hatha Yoga Level 1-2, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:50 p.m., Highlands Civic Center.

• Pilates with Sandi Trevathon, 4 p.m., Jane Woodruff Clinic Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 828526-5862.

• Bluegrass, 8:30 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, Nitrograss and Rebecca White, 828-526-8364.

Every Thursday • Yoga Foundations, 3:30 p.m. Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Relay For Life Fundraiser - Hope Floats, 5-9 p.m., SweeTreats.

• Norma Jean performing live, 6:30-9. Altitudes Restaurant at Skyline Lodge, 828-526-2121.

• Karaoke, Highlands Smokehouse, 828-526.-000.

Every Friday • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30 p.m., Highlands Civic Center.

• Highlands Botanical Garden Tour, 1 p.m., Highlands Biological Station, 828-526-0188.

• Relay For Life Fundraiser - Hope Floats, 5-9 p.m., SweeTreats.

• Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, 828-787-2625.

• Hal Phillips on the piano, Altitudes Restaurant at Skyline Lodge, 828-526-2121.

• Live Music, 9 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, 828-5268364.

Every Saturday • Highlands Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Highlands School, 828-526-4858.

• Vinyasa All Levels, 9:30 a.m., Yoga Highlands, 828-526-8880.

• Live Music, 4:30 p.m., The Wine Garden, Madison’s, 828-787-2625.

• Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, 828-787-2625 • Hal Phillips on the piano, Altitudes Restaurant at Skyline Lodge, 828-526-2121.

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Plein Air Artists

by Donna Rhodes

by Karen Weihs

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lein Air Painters of America have united in an effort to not only support artists who practice plein air painting (painting on location in the out-of-doors), but to help sustain communities like Cashiers that welcome plein air artists. The goal: to preserve beautiful, natural landscapes across the nation and to encourage fine artists to paint them.

Four local art enthusiasts, Karen Weihs, Trish Warriner, Sandy Barrow, and Mary Palmer Dargan took up the gauntlet of a dear friend, Richard James who, before his passing, was passionate about organizing a plein air fundraiser. Karen Weihs says, “We wanted to fulfill Rick’s dream: to be the first in Western Carolina to support this effort on a grand scale... a week-long event.” Supporters like John Collette Fine Art and others have gotten onboard as sponsors. The event is sponsored by and benefiting the Village Green and 68 | July 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com

Commons of Cashiers.

During the week of July 15th through the 21st, 2012, artists will paint to their heart’s content. On Saturday, July 21st, The Quick Paint Festival, an all-day event, will be featured at the Village Green. Auction participants will have just three hours to paint a landscape on location. Their creations will be auctioned off on Friday, July 20th, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.pleinairnc.com or by calling (828) 743-2984.

Local artists are invited to participate in the event for a $20 entrance fee. Any participant can compete for prizes to be awarded during Quick Paint.

Plein air painting is quite an undertaking. In the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, imagine trying to haul minerals and a mortar and pestle and oil and other chemicals along with

The Arts canvas and easel and brushes and buckets to a distant site to paint. It was downright unthinkable. Then the industrial age came along, and the re-closable tube was invented. What a difference an ordinary little screw cap has made.

This month’s cover artist and event co-organizer, Karen Weihs, submitted Forest Lover, unanimously chosen by the fundraiser’s organizers as a perfect representation of plein air. The painting’s idyllic scene, with its luscious trees, meadow, and mountains, epitomizes painting in the air and celebration of the land.

Weihs, well-known in the region for her impressionistic and sometimes abstracted styles, likes to make 8” x 10” sketches on site, then take them back to her studio to enlarge to 28” x 32” for painting. Some artists stay on site, working all day, first brush stroke to last. Both processes are legit, but Weihs finds the sketching then painting process more to her liking.

Weihs, not only a champion of plein air, but an accomplished artist in the genre, is represented by John Collette. To see more of Weihs’s work visit John Collette Fine Art, 104 Highway 107 S, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717, (828) 743-7977.

You can also visit Karen’s website is http://karenweihs. com, and her blog site is bloghttp://karenweihs.com/blog.

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by Jane Smithers

by Richard Oversmith

lso participating in Cashiers’ Plein Air Festival and represented by John Collette Fine Art, are Jane Smithers, Bill Farnsworth and Richard Oversmith.

John Collette Fine Art will host the Plein Air Festival wrap-up party on July 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Artists and public are invited.

by Bill Farnsworth

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The Photography of Tihomir Trichkov

by Donna Rhodes

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ost folks just drive to Highlands when they feel the need for a Smoky Mountain encounter, but Tihomir Trichkov had to win a lottery and earn every step of a ten thousand mile odyssey to get here. Now that’s dedication.

The journey from his homeland, Bulgaria, to North Carolina, via New York, Hawaii, and other locales was not an easy one. In order to get a green card to the United States one must literally win a lottery. Only 3,000 tickets were issued in Bulgaria and Trichkov was lucky enough to receive one. So off to the States he flew. But New York and Hawaii and even his home in Bulgaria were just a little too big and incompatible. Highlands, with its small-town feel and friendly environment, felt like home... at least for a while.

Tixo, as his friends call him, is an accomplished photographer and entrepreneur. He hooked up with his pals/business partners, Clinton and Johnathon O’Brien recently to open The Lost Hiker Bar in Highlands.

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adorn the cabin walls. His work is inspirational. In fact, his pictures are so outstanding he was voted in the top five People’s Choice Awards at the Smithsonian Photography competition recently. And his photos can also be seen in The Bascom’s Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival photography exhibition this month.

While Tixo loves to photograph odd and interesting takes on the commonplace, two jobs give him very little time to go on shooting expeditions. But he has a gifted, trained eye that can find the unusual in the midst of the ordinary. So he shoots whenever and wherever he can.

He loves sharing his work with others at the bar and in exhibition, but right now anyway, the thrill of shooting and giving his photos to friends and family is satisfying enough.

To make photography a business would mean juggling three jobs and, even for this energetic adventurer, that is too much of a good thing.

So stop by The Lost Hiker and check out Tixo’s photos.

Or visit www.thelosthikersbar.com to see more of his work.

In fact, take one of your favorite photos of a Highlands adventure and share with him. It might wind up alongside one of his on The Lost Hiker wall of photographic fame!

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The Bascom News

by Donna Rhodes

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The Bascom extends a broad palette of events for the busy summer season.

he Bascom’s color wheel is spinning this summer. From red-hot workshops to Mother Nature’s dazzling palette, The Bascom has something to color everyone’s world.

The 14th annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival, July 13th through the 15th, promises to be a classic event.

On July 13th and 14th, eight fabulous gardens in the Ravenel area will be on the tour. Tickets are $80 per person.

Group discounts are available.

At the Bascom campus Friday and Saturday, July 13th - 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., don’t miss the freeadmission juried Flower Show with nationally recognized judges. Flower arrangement and horticulture entries will be featured in the Dave Drake Studio Barn. Nature photography entries will be exhibited in the education gallery. Appreciate the color, texture, design and craftsmanship these exceptional floral designers, horticulturists, and photographic artists present.

The Bascom extends special thanks to CEO Robert Balentine for his continued sponsorship of Mountains in

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Bloom. He will present the Balentine Award in the Horticulture Division for most outstanding display of a native plant, single or collection, that is indigenous to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Call The Bascom at (828) 787-2896 or visit www.TheBascom. org/mountainsinbloom to learn more about the show, special events for benefactors, and more.

As always, The Bascom offers workshops, lectures, and exhibitions throughout the season that are guaranteed to please and inspire. Among them, Tim Curtis’s installation, Suspended, ceramic discs hanging from the loft ceiling, casting mesmerizing shadows. Alex Matisse’s Ometti (Little Men) adorn the landscape’s entranceway to the main gallery. Women Impressionists, Joan Byrd’s celebration of Harvey Littleton’s glass and much more await.

So fill your summer with world-class art, craft, and natural beauty. Call or visit: The Bascom, (828) 526-4949, www.thebascom.org and feel the rush of glorious color and regional beauty.

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The Art of Velda Lovell

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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on July 31st in the afternoon..

For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

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he winner of the July art raffle benefitting the CashiersGlenville Fire Department will take home an original oil painting named “Christmas Tree Farm” created and donated by Velda Lovell. Velda specializes in oil and prefers to paint landscapes. She has won many awards and has her own gallery, the Blue Valley Gallery, located in the Mountain Laurel Shoppes on Slabtown Road. She also conducts art classes at her gallery. The art raffle drawing will be held on July 31st in the afternoon.

Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880.

“Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift,” says Paul.

All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department.

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The Art League of Highlands Contributed by Mary Lou Bilbro

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cartographic grid work and he Art League of art history series to her Highlands is pleased to new paintings for the “The present Susan Robert Nantahala Project.” at their next meeting July She is represented in 30th at the Bascom. Robert, the area by John Collette a well known artist, and full Fine Art and her complete time resident of Highlands biography may be viewed gave up her law practice to online at her Atlanta Gallery, become a painter. She not SandlerHudson.com. only has a BA from Emory Be sure to come to this and BFA from the Atlanta event July 30th at the School of Art, but holds a Bascom.

The meeting juris doctorate degree and starts at 4:30 p.m. and is a member of the State Bar after, brief announcements of Georgia. refreshments will be served As part of her discussion Artist Susan Robert before Robert’s presentation. and slide presentation, The public is encouraged to Robert will be displaying a selection of her sketchbooks. For 30 years, she has made attend and there is no charge.

Don’t miss the Summer Colors Show as over 60 artists daily entries into these books and they serve as journals and diaries informing the development of her work. These from all over the Southeast will be showing their work at the notebooks represent the foundation of her creative process. Recreation Center. A collector’s dream, the show is Friday She will be discussing her recent landscapes, linking her and Saturday, July 20th and 21st.

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The Corbitt Brothers at The Ugly Dog Pub

by Luke Osteen

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lets it rip on the harmonica, crowds are ranklin, North Carolina-based The electrified with the sound and on their Corbitt Brothers will play The Ugly feet in minutes, cheering him on.

Dog Pub in Highlands at 9:00 p.m.

These young, self-taught brothers/ Saturday, July 7th. The band has a killer, musicians were born and raised in hard-driving, southern rock sound with Jacksonville, Florida. They moved to the a well-rounded mix of bluesy rock, gritty Nashville, Tennessee, area in 2008 to southern country, and a classic flavored pursue their musical dreams. edge to great timeless tunes.

They’re joined by Brandon Buck on The Brothers are Newsom Corbitt on drums and percussion, and he delivers guitar and vocals. Newsom’s hallmark his incredible rhythm with flair and an is his soulful balladeering, tinged with unbridled passion. a gravelly-edged voice that manages to The band members have individually wring every drop of emotion out of a line. or collectively shared the stage with His excellent guitar playing -- rhythm, Hank Williams III, David Alan Coe, Sunny lead, and slide -- sets a solid foundation Edwards and Dave Dix (of The Outlaws), for the band. He is also a gifted songwriter Bob Burns (of Lynyrd Skynyrd), and and wrote most of the songs on their many more. debut CD. The Corbitt Brothers will play The Ugly Dog They’ll be bringing that level of talent Another major bullet in their arsenal Pub on Saturday, July 7th. to The Ugly Dog. The pub is located at is Isaac Corbitt on the harmonica. He is one of the best harmonica artists in the country and has 294 Fourth Street in Highlands. For more information, been compared to John Popper of Blues Traveler. When he call (828) 526-8364.

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The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music

by Luke Osteen

The Linden String Quartet will stage a free concert at Buck’s Café in Cashiers (at the Crossroads) at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1st.

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he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival opens its 2012 season with an ambitious schedule that showcases just how rich its heritage has become.

Concerts will be held at 6:00 p.m. Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays at the Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library.

The 2012 Performance Schedule stretches from Friday, July 6th, to Sunday, August 12th, culminating with a final gala concert at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and a Dinner Party at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. The season will feature festival favorites like The Attacca String Quartet and The Eroica Trio, plus a sprinkling of new talent.

With all that talent, the Festival can’t help but spill out into its host communities. Everyone is invited to attend the free “Beer & G Strings Concert,” featuring The Vega String Quartet and Charae Krueger from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 11th, at The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands.

The Vega Quartet will offer another free show at Buck’s Coffee Shop on Main Street in Highlands from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 25th.

The Linden String Quartet will stage a free concert at Buck’s Café in Cashiers (at the Crossroads) at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1st. Bach at Buck’s is as natural a combination as, well, rich coffee and warm, mellow notes.

Even the Center for Life Enrichment is getting into the

The Vega Quartet will offer another free show at Buck’s Coffee Shop in Highlands on Wednesday, July 25th.

act. Dr. Benjamin Arnold will offer “Powerful Intimacy – the Chamber Music of Ludwig van Beethoven” on Saturday, July 7th, at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands. For registration or more information, call CLE at (828) 526-8811.

In addition to its nationally-recognized program of concerts, the Festival is laced with a series of Feasts of the Festival. They’re a chance to meet fascinating people and enjoy marvelous food and drink in some of the most breathtaking homes in Western North Carolina. Feasts continue through September and will feature an irresistible series of locations and menus.

For more information about the festival and its full lineup of performances and events, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org or call (828) 526-9060.

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Annual Bel Canto Recital Contributed by Janet Grantham

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Stella Zambalis

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el Canto has a spectacular lineup for its 20th Anniversary Recital. Four performers will be singing some of opera’s favorite arias as well as selections from musical theater. Of course Dr. Stephen Dubberly will perform a solo piano piece as well accompany the performers. Dr. Dubberly has been a mainstay of Bel Canto since its inception twenty years ago.

Leading the cast of performers will be Stella Zambalis, Highlands’ favorite soprano. She has performed here in Highlands more times than any other performer but hasn’t sung here since taking over the duties of Artistic Director.

Hailed as having “the world’s most beautiful voice,” Stella is a regular guest of leading opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera (Cherubino in The Ghosts of Versailles), New York City Opera (Magda in La Rondine, Micaela in Carmen, and Mimi in La Boheme), Houston Grand Opera (Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Dorabella in Cosi fan Tutte, Musetta in La Boheme and Nedda in I Pagliacci), Seattle Opera (Dorabella in Cosi fan Tutte and Sophie in Prokofieff’s War and Peace), Florida Grand Opera (Adalgisa in Norma), to name just a few.

Carol Sparrow, mezzo-soprano, has appeared to critical and popular acclaim as Eboli in Don Carlo at the Komische Oper in Berlin and in St. Gallen, Switzerland. In the title role in Carmen, she is known for her “feline grace and provocative languor, singing with firm, rich tone and secure control,” appearing with many prominent opera companies and the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. She has performed Brangaene in Tristan und Isolde and The Composer in Ariadne auf Naxos for Opera de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Other roles include Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana, Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Maddalena in Rigoletto, and Nicklausse in Les Contes d’Hoffmann. This season she will return to Opera Memphis to sing the role of Musetta in La Boheme. Ms. Sparrow has also been engaged by the Metropolitan Opera for their productions of Die Walküre and Elektra.

Percy Martinez, tenor, is quickly making his presence known as a strong Lyric Tenor with much power in his voice.

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Mark Walters

Carol Sparrow

He was praised as, “…an attractive lyric tenor with power”

by Janos Gereben, of the San Francisco Classical Voice. He has performed principal roles and appeared as a featured a guest soloist with opera companies and concert orchestras in the United States and Europe. One of his recent successes was The West Bay Opera where he debuted as Des Grieux in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut , Kathleen Acuff of the Los Altos Town Crier wrote: “The first happy note came from Martinez, making a strong company debut as Des Grieux. His rich tenor and confident delivery emphasized the foreshadowing in the first word of his opening aria – “Lamor!” Mr. Martinez’s performance credits include principal roles in Manon Lescaut, Madama Butterfly, Lucia de Lammermoor, La Boheme, Faust, Idomeneo, The Merry Widow.

Mark Walters, baritone, first performed here in Highlands in the 10th anniversary recital of Bel Canto. He returns for this 20th anniversary. Opera News describes him as “a force to be reckoned with” in Lucia di Lammermoor and as “heroic” in Carmen. The Chicago Sun Times depicts Walters as having “vocal fury” in La forza del destino. The Salt Lake Tribune says “The tall, handsome singer possesses a magnificently resonant voice and unforced dramatic ability.”

For the 2011-2012 season, Walters sings the title role in Rigoletto with Florida Grand Opera, where he will receive the Olson Award for Outstanding American Artist. He also appears as Rigoletto with the Orlando Philharmonic, as Valentin in Faust with Arizona Opera and as Di Luna in Il trovatore in South Carolina. He will also premiere two new operas, The Last Duchess by Theodore Wiprud and The Clever Mistress by Robert Sirota with Cutting Edge Concerts.

During the 2010-2011 season, Walters sang Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor and Escamillo in Carmen with Florida Grand Opera. He was featured on a Richard Tucker Music Foundation concert and with Opera Tampa in “A Night of Stars” gala honoring the career of Plácido Domingo.

Don’t miss a note of this 20th Anniversary Bel Canto! So put Sunday, September 9th, on your calendar now and plan to attend the 20th Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please call (828) 526-1947.

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Excitement at Highlands Playhouse Contributed by Bill Patti There’s plenty of excitment at the Highlands Playhouse’s Summer Season.

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fter the critically acclaimed Director of Education Brieanna Bailey will performance of film star Frank Collison be at the helm for all three camps this year last year, the Highlands Playhouse is and promises that students are in for an excited to be bringing incredible talent to exciting treat! “The Highlands Playhouse has Highlands again this summer. The star of two a legacy of hiring some of the most talented of the shows include nationally-renowned industry professionals in the United States,” television star Ellen Crawford.

Bailey says, “and those professionals are Ellen Crawford going to be the same is best known for people that students playing Nurse Lydia learn from at the Wright on NBC’s hit Playhouse camps.” show ER. Crawford The camps will run appeared in 113 consecutively from episodes of the show July 2nd-August 3rd. over the course of The Children’s the 15 seasons of Theater Camp is a the series. Her most two-week session, recent TV work was concluding with a on Grey’s Anatomy, free performance in the episode for family, friends titled “Have You and the community.

Seen Me Lately?”

Classes run from July and on Desperate 2nd-July 13th with a Housewives with performance on July a two-episode arc 14th. Class times are in 2010.

She has 9:00 a.m. to noon for also appeared ages six – 10 and from on such notable 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 series as “Boston p.m. for ages 11– 14.

Legal,” “Diagnosis The Musical Theater Murder,” “China Camp is a two-week Beach,” “Murder, She session running Wrote,” and “Three’s from July 16th-27th, Company.” Crawford with the community will be in Highlands performance on the Ellen Crawford for two productions 28th. This new course this summer. In addition to starring in “The will teach students the basics of Musical Spitfire Grill” which runs from June 14th Theater with a focus on Acting, Singing, and through July 8th, she will be appearing in Dance. Class times are 9:00 a.m. to noon for the second show, “Walter Cronkite is Dead” ages 6 – 11 and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. running from July 12th-22nd. for ages 12 and up. Dance Camp runs from Also, the Highlands Playhouse is excited July 30th-August 3rd. This one week course to announce the expansion of its incredibly will serve as an intensive dance class for popular Children’s Theater Camp Program. different levels. Class times are 9:00 a.m. to This year, in addition to the already successful 11:30 a.m. for beginners and from 12:30 p.m.

Children’s Theater Camp which teaches to 3:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students ages five through 12 the basics of students. Cost for the theater and musical performance, the Playhouse will be adding theater camp is $195 per student while the courses in Musical Theater and in Dance. dance camp costs $100.

Contributed by Wanda Drake

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he Highlands Playhouse is just a few months away from celebrating its 75th anniversary and we would like to give you a look at some of the things to come.

Our current 2012 season will be ending in October and thanks to the generous gift from Horst and Margaret Winkler, we will immediately begin the winterization project throughout the winter months. The gift is dedicated only to our project and we still need your support at our productions.

We encourage you to be a part of this season featuring the musical “The Spitfire Grill” “Walter Cronkite is Dead” the musical “Dames at Sea” “Lindsey Alley” and “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” and remember that dress rehearsal nights benefit REACH. Our 75th anniversary 2013 season of productions is still being finalized but we are asking you give us other ideas that you might like to see as well. Any suggestions may be submitted to: highlandsplayhouse@ yahoo.com. The Highlands Playhouse board members would like to thank you for your patronage over the years and our promise to you going forward is professional theatre at its best.

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Cashiers Plein Air Festival

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The Cashiers Plein Air Festival will be staged throughout the Valley July 15th-21st.

lein Air painting is done on location, capturing the beauty of the moment.

The majority of the work must be completed on site, with little to no work done in the studio. It’s a true test of skill, since it requires complete confidence in placement of color and brushwork in a brief space of time.

Leading up to the main festival is a painting workshop with 2010 Festival Winner Bill Farnsworth, July 13th-15th.

Cost is $425. To reserve a space, call Marsha Goodman at (804) 338-5697.

Sold Out. The week launches on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 when the artists arrive at the Village Commons. This is the first time to meet the artists. A casual dinner will be served with beer and wine. Cost is $15 per person.

Paintings will be sold from the wet room located at the Village Commons on Frank Allen Road starting Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.through Saturday, July 21st.

Karen Weihs, co-chair of the event, will present a free demonstration at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th, at the Village Green Commons.

Also on Tuesday, onlookers are invited to watch as artists paint the historic Cottage Inn on US 64 East in the morning and the Zachary Tolbert Historic Home in the afternoon.

On Wednesday, July 18th, the public is invited to ride up Cedar Creek Road/ Breedlove to Chinquapin and see artists painting the incredible views, lakes and pristine residential property from early morning to 1:00 p.m. This is free and open to everyone. There’s plenty of parking at the Sales Office and onlookers will be greeted and directed to the artists.

Also Wednesday, there’ll be a ticketed visitation to a fabulous mountain compound sponsored by Bumpkins and The Global Craftsman of Cashiers. Maxine and Jeff Sikes will host the working artists as they paint amidst long-range views, laurel thickets, and rustic outbuildings.

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Patrons who purchase $100 tickets will be with the artists from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

They’ll be escorted by vans from the Village Commons and taken to a wine tasting/cocktail event with tours and highlights of this exclusive property.

On Thursday, July 19th, artists will paint at historic Mountain Top Farm (on Laurel Knob Road) from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and on 64 West at Toll House (Paul Properties and Law Office) and other sites like Wormy Chestnut Antiques and Francie Hargrove Interiors next to Wells Fargo Bank. Onlookers are welcome and there’s no charge.

Author and speaker Susan Sully will speak at a ticketed luncheon event on Thursday at the Chattooga Club. Cost is $100. Call (828) 743-2984 for more information. RSVP for the luncheon to PO Box 1962, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Juror Julyan Davis will present a lecture, “Painting is Not a Sport,” on Thursday.

The event begins with wine and cheese at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Commons, followed by a stroll across the street to the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library for the lecture at 7:00. Cost is $20 and seating is limited.

On Friday, July 20th, the Palette to Palate Art Dinner Party (hosted by Lee Epting) will be staged at the Village Commons. This event will showcase the artists’ best work and will include live music, delicious food and the chance to meet the artists. Tickets are $85.

On Saturday, it’s the Quick Paint Competition and Community Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Green Commons. It will feature 25 artists who will begin to paint a masterpiece at 11:00 a.m. and finish by 2:00 p.m. The art will be available for purchase. There will also be children’s activities as well as food and refreshments.

Following the fun, John Collette Fine Art Gallery on Highway 107 and artist Karen Weihs will host a celebration for the artists and public at the gallery.

For tickets or information on any of the events, call (828) 743-2984.

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Annual Patriotic Concert Contributed by Angie Jenkins

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irst Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present the annual patriotic concert at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4th. The free concert will last approximately 45 minutes, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display. Featured will be Larry Black, trumpet, Angie Jenkins, organist, and the Highlands Male Chorus under the direction of Joe Powell.

Come dressed as you are. In the event the fireworks display is cancelled due to rain, the concert will still take place. The church is located at 471 Main Street. Handicapped entrances are located on Church Street and on Fifth Street.

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This Summer of Interlude Concerts Contributed by Angie Jenkins

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these mini concerts. This he summer season year’s lineup includes the of weekly Interlude following: concerts will begin July 11th – Trey Clegg, on July 11th. The series is organist – Presbyterian in its 14th season. The free Church; concerts are sponsored by July 18th – Mary Price, First Presbyterian Church piano - Episcopal Church; and the Episcopal Church July 25th – Mountain of the Incarnation, and are Faith Bluegrass Group – held on Wednesdays at Presbyterian Church; 2:00 p.m. Dress is casual.

August 1st – Robert “Interlude” concerts Henry, piano – Episcopal began when Rev. Church; Hunter Coleman of First August 8th – Georgia Presbyterian Church and State University Vocal Father Mike Jones of the Concert – Presbyterian Episcopal Church of the Church; Incarnation, decided to August 15th – Bryce create a new ministry for Mountain Chamber Players will perform on August 22nd at the Presbyterian Church as part of this summer’s lineup of Interlude Concerts.

Westervelt, tenor Highlands. The concerts Episcopal Church; provide a break from the August 22nd – Mountain Chamber Players Instrumental hustle and bustle of everyday life – a time to meditate, relax, and enjoy a variety of music. Visitors to Highlands Concert – Presbyterian Church; August 29th – Brad Richie, cello - Episcopal Church. are especially invited to join our members and friends at

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Jo Ann Williams Walker at Brier Patch

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by Wiley Sloan

vibrant colors and patterned or years, Jo Ann Williams textures. Her beautiful, powerful Walker has inspired art brushstrokes summon emotions. lovers as she paints the Like French Impressionists Claude eye-catching vistas surrounding Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the Brier Patch at 4186 Cashiers Jo Ann is inspired by the natural Road. Jo Ann and shop owner, light of the great outdoors. Her Catherine Appleton Peay, are longplein-air presentations are filled time friends. Catherine marvels with a variety of colors, texture at Jo Ann’s ability to capture the and forms. beauty of God’s creation in each Budding and experienced artists of her paintings. Catherine states, alike aspire to paint with the style “Jo Ann constantly works to expand and intensity that Jo Ann exudes. her abilities. Whether she is From her personal studio in Bay painting a red barn on Buck Creek Point, Florida or at The Studio Road, a quiet lake near Cashiers or by the Sea between Seaside and the sunrise in Cortana, Italy, Jo Ann Rosemary Beach, Jo Ann shares her tries her darnedest to inspire each philosophy of life, “My painting of us.” is an attitude, my attitude.” To Once she won a Blue Ribbon in For artist Jo Ann Williams Walker, every painting is a contact Jo Ann, visit her website, the 4th grade, Jo Ann has strived milestone on a life richly lived. www.JoAnnWilliamsWalker.com. to learn as she paints. Each venue whether the Florida coast or the Jo Ann will be at the Brier Patch hills of Sienna inspire Jo Ann as she captures the beauty with July 1st through the 21st.

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Ricky Nelson Remembered at PAC

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Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie

put the Nelson family in the icky Nelson Guinness Book of World Remembered is a Records as the only family unique multimedia in entertainment history entertainment event with three generations of featuring the live music of Number Ones. With their Ricky Nelson’s hit songs rock band Nelson, Matthew (including “Hello Mary and Gunnar have five Top 40 Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” Billboard hits, four number “Garden Party”) performed one MTV videos and have

by Ricky’s own twin sons sold over 6.5 million albums Matthew and Gunnar and worldwide. includes never before seen big screen video footage “Ricky Nelson of the Nelson family with Remembered was a show interviews from celebrities that brought back great influenced by Ricky Nelson. memories and some of the The show appeals to a wide best music ever. Matthew audience and multiple and Gunnar’s stories of their generations and celebrates “Pop” moved the audience the life of America’s original in a way that will stay with “Teen Idol.” 2010 marked them for a long, long time.”

Mary Adair welcomes the sons of Ricky Nelson, who’ll perform the 25th anniversary of Rick Barb Byrd, Renaissance all of his storied hits when they visit the Nelson’s passing in a tragic Theatre.

Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center July 17th.

New Year’s Eve plane crash.

Ricky Nelson Remembered Gunnar and Matthew are will be at the Highlands PAC great musicians, singer/songwriters in their own right. When on Tuesday, July 17th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 Matthew and Gunnar hit number one on the Billboard for and may be purchased online at www.highlandspac.org or their rock band Nelson with their self-penned number one by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 mega hit “Can’t Live Without Your Love and Affection,” it Chestnut Street in Highlands.

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Lakeside Restaurant

by Wiley Sloan

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The secret to Lakeside Restaurant’s near-legendary status is its chef/owner’s fanatical devotion to freshness and originality.

or the past 23 years, Highlanders have savored the delectable foods of Lakeside Restaurant.

Sip your favorite glass of wine as you watch the evening sunset dance on the glistening waters of Harris Lake. You’ll reach sensory overload as you savor the taste-tempting aromas of Chef Marty’s latest creations.

Starting with only the freshest ingredients, each menu item is prepared with tender care to create food of the highest quality. “Folks have been coming to Lakeside for the wide-array of seafood that we have offered for years,” Marty tells us.

“We have had so many requests for quality meats that this year we are adding premium Midwest Angus steaks,” his wife Donna adds. “These dry-aged steaks exude concentrated flavor second-to-none.”

Whether you are a member of the “Lakeside Loyalists” or are new to Highlands, you will find a special dining experience here. “Highlanders travel widely with the opportunity to enjoy quality food throughout the world. We are truly honored that we have such a loyal following”, Marty says.

Compliment your favorite entrée with one of Lakeside’s delectable appetizers-Calamari or Yellow fin Tuna or Mussels Sofritto. Choose a cup of soup (the Tomato Florentine is my favorite) or a delicious salad.

The spinach and fresh fruit with feta cheese and the “Unwedged”-iceberg lettuce with cabernet poached pear topped with crumbled bleu cheese are two that I enjoy. New this year is the Shaved Celery Salad with arugula and gorgonzola cheese plus dates.

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One of the most requested items is the Triggerfish Maison- the white mild fish sautéed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon and wine. A close second favorite is the Maryland Style Crab Cakes.

The Locally-raised Rainbow Trout runs a close third.

Marty’s Lamb chops are known throughout the area as is the seared Filet au Poivre with its peppercorns finished with burgundy and brandy cream. No matter which item you choose you will receive a tasty, mouth-watering meal in a relaxedintimate setting.

The winner of Wine Spectators’ Award of Excellence since 2000, Lakeside offers a wide array of valuepriced wines. Finish your meal with one of Marty and Donna’s sinfullydelicious desserts. A long-time favorite is the bread pudding which is infused with seasonal berries when available or with chocolate chips – tres bien. You really should try the Chocolate Budino, a cross between a pudding and a cake.

Served A la mode there’s no better finish to a memorable evening.

Lakeside continues their Wednesdaynight dinners benefitting our area’s non-profits. The Restaurant is available for private parties to celebrate all of your special occasions. Call (828) 5269419 for reservations.

“Our customers love the camaraderie and the convivial, relaxed atmosphere,” say Managers Lois Cline and Laura Huerta. “It’s a true pleasure watching all our customers having such a grand time,” they continue. Open six nights weekly (Tuesday through Sunday) beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information check out their website at www.lakesiderestaurant.info. Bon Appetite!

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Scaly Mountain Pancake Breakfast

takeout, if you choose. lan to bring your family and Proceeds from the event friends to Scaly Mountain provide scholarships for local for a scrumptious breakfast students of all ages who wish to in the mountains at the historic continue their post-secondary old Scaly School House. The education. They also benefit building is located on the corner area non-profit human service of North Carolina Highway agencies that serve the Scaly 106 and Buck Knob Road in Mountain community. Come “downtown Scaly.”

These to all six of the breakfasts and breakfasts are held on the fourth join the best cooks in Western Saturday - May through October North Carolina for a morning from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. of fun--enjoying the friendly This is the eighth year that folks in Scaly Mountain and the women in Scaly Mountain an unforgettable breakfast.

Women’s Club have sponsored Nell Oliver (left) and Barbara Thomas, President of the For additional information, these breakfasts. They will Scaly Mountain Women’s Club (right) serve up a contact Susan Bankston, feature a full meal of piping hearty breakfast for charity.

(828) 526-9952. www. hot homemade pancakes (with scalymountainwomensclub.org. or without blueberries), patty Come between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on the fourth sausage, coffee and juice.

Guests will be treated to a seated meal either in the old Saturday of each month May - October to the Scaly Mountain school house or on the deck overlooking the mountains Women’s Club Breakfasts during the 2012 season. The dates when the weather is nice. Cost is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 of the breakfasts are July 28th, August 25th, September for children. The breakfast will be cooked by members’ 22nd and October 27th. Mark your calendar and don’t husbands and served by club members - or you may order miss coming with your family and friends.

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The Lost Hiker Opens

by Donna Rhodes

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fter a highland hike or an afternoon of fly-fishing for that trophy trout, end your perfect day at The Lost Hiker. Treat yourself to fun with friends, rockin’ entertainment, cool libations, and a relaxing round of billiards.

When you walk into The Lost Hiker, you are reminded of all the reasons you moved to the mountains. The pub’s wallto-wall ambiance features one-hundred-year-old barn wood paneling, a collection of fly-fishing gear, an assortment of well-worn hiking boots, an entertainment stage, and beautiful photographs of locals enjoying the area’s out-ofdoors attractions.

Clinton O’Brien, one of the pub’s three owners says, “We wanted to create a tavern with a rustic fly fishing cabin feel and a Highlands button-up finish…a friendly place with personable bartenders where locals could have a drink,

connect with friends, and go home happy.”

Clinton’s partners are brother, Jonathon O’Brien and good friend and accomplished photographer, Tihomir Trichkov.

Johnathon, better known as DJ Johnny O, is the resident DJ and his singles have been played over the airwaves in Miami to New York. When an irresistible opportunity came along to open a pub, they jumped on it.

Trichkov’s photos are a huge calling card. They have been featured as People’s Choice selections in the Smithsonian Museum. The Lost Hiker offers something for everyone right down to fine art. In fact, the O’Briens and Trichkov encourage locals to bring their own fishing photos in for display.

In addition to the website you can visit The Lost Hiker on Facebook. Or call them at: (828) 526-8232. So get lost in a good way and drop into The Lost Hiker at www. thelosthikersbar.com in Highlands. And go home happy!

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The Dog House Opens

by Wiley Sloan Fresh food lovingly prepared is almost certain to land you in The Dog House.

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t is evident that the Highlands’ season is in full swing when you drive up Fourth Street hill toward Brysons and see all of the folks gathered at Highlands’ newest Eatery-The Dog House at the corner of Fourth and Spring Street. The aroma of freshly grilled sandwiches and burgers hot off the grill waft through the trees. Laughter peels up Satulah Mountain as friends share tales of their winter adventures over their favorite beverage.

Open for lunch daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Doghouse is the perfect lunch spot for each of us and our canine friends. Nibble on your favorite appetizer-hot wings, cheese fries, potato skins or battered onion rings while you sip on your favorite beverage including sodas, tea, lemonade or your favorite beer or wine.

Before you know it, your entrees will be delivered to your table. Choose from a variety of salads, sandwiches or a fresh-off-the-grill hamburger or hot dog. Natural hickorysmoked flavor gives the burgers that special flare. With blue cheese slaw and kettle chips you have a complete meal. Add your favorite topping and you have a meal to remember.

When I asked folks to vote for their favorite menu item, there were numerous winners. Some folks even voted two or three times. The Portabella Panini with its grilled portabella and red peppers got rave reviews, but so did the Cajun Shrimp BLT and the smoked chicken sandwich. The men seemed to favor the hickory-smoked Pork sandwich

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or the Dog House Philly Beef. The women loved the salads.

There’s something for everyone.

Top your favorite salad with smoked chicken, Cajun shrimp or prime rib and you are set for that afternoon hike up Satulah Mountain or a rigorous day of shopping. Bring the youngsters. They’ll love choosing from their own special menu featuring items just for them. Sit on the outdoor patio under the bright red umbrella and let Fido rest at your feet or step inside to marvel at the chic new décor with paintings of adorable pooches watching with envy as you savor your lunch.

On Wednesday and Saturday nights starting at 5:00 p.m. the Dog House offers “Dog House Boil Night” featuring the best in seafood and all the fixin’s. Start off with steamed mussels, or peel and eat shrimp or that ever savory Dungeness Crab. Continue to feed your “seafood craving” with one of the many seafood features or if you aren’t into seafood, choose the Hickory smoked Baby back Ribs or more. New items will be added throughout the season.

Expecting lots of guests? Call ahead so the Doghouse can prepare the “Party Boil” for you-crab clusters, shrimp, sausages, corn and potatoes simmered slowly to meld the flavors. Feeds 40 people for a very reasonable price. The Dog House is available for private parties too. Enjoy a great meal in a casually elegant atmosphere. Woof! Woof! You’ll be glad that you did. Call (828)-526-8364.

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Highlands Culinary Weekend

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ighlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will present the sixth Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend. Save the dates, as this year’s event will be held Thursday, November 8thSunday, November 11th. This fourday destination experience highlights Highlands’ majestic mountain location, boundless activities, appealing accommodations, unique retail shops, and extraordinary cuisine.

We launch this exciting weekend with the fabulous Opening Night Celebration Thursday, November 8th, at the Clubhouse of the esteemed Highlands Country Club. Sip and savor fine wines and craft beers as Highlands’ area chefs showcase local flavors. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, itineraries will be filled with an array of activities, wine tastings and food events hosted by local restaurants, merchants and accommodations. An additional favorite, the annual Sip & Stroll will be held Saturday, November 10th, from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful downtown area.

“Thanks to creativity and community support, Culinary Weekend has blossomed and become a popular destination on many social calendars. This year we look forward to an array of exciting new events and special guests chefs to keep the momentum strong,” said Laura Huerta, Chair of the event and Manager of Lakeside Restaurant.

“It’s a special experience to see a community come together for this celebration of Highlands!”

The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is a catalyst for planning, programs, and services that promote a favorable business and visitors climate while nurturing the natural beauty and cultivating the uniqueness that is Highlands. The Highlands Visitor Center is open MondayFriday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to be a part of the Sixth Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend, please call (866) 526-5841 or (828) 526-5841 or view the event webpage at www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com.

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Taste of the Plateau The Summit Charter School Foundation is bringing Taste of the Plateau to Cashiers from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 29th.

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he multi-day event features nationally acclaimed chefs James Boyce, Donald Barickman and John Fleer. James Boyce will be the celebrity chef on Thursday evening, enchanting 60 patrons with a Southern-inspired, fourcourse meal. On Sunday night, celebrity chefs Donald Barickman and John Fleer will join local chefs in treating guests to a food and wine showcase. Chefs will prepare small plate, or “taste size,” food specialties, paired carefully with a variety of delicious wines. Show Band sensation Liquid Pleasure will provide the musical entertainment, which guarantees a lively dance floor and event.

Summit Charter School is a public school of choice, founded by parents. The Foundation supplements funds for the school, which provides exceptional educational opportunities that otherwise would not be possible.

Chef James Boyce will prepare a four-course epicurean delight for a gathering of patrons on Thursday, July 26th, at Stillwater Farm in Cashiers. James Boyce is a 25-year industry veteran and two-time Mobile Five-Star award winner. In 2008, he opened Cotton Row in Downtown Historic Huntsville,

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Alabama, featuring fine American cuisine with a strong Southern influence.

Taste of the Plateau also features Chef Donald Barickman, from Charleston, South Carolina, one of the South’s most notable culinary figures on Sunday, July 29th. Chef Donald will prepare one of his innovative Lowcountry creations at the Taste of the Plateau for over 300 guests. From early in his career, Barickman’s innovative development of old Southern concepts for the modern palate quickly established his reputation as a leader in contemporary Southern cuisine.

Cashiers’ own Chef John Fleer of Lonesome Valley Canyon Kitchen will also be in attendance to serve up some of his culinary creations. Fleer was the former executive chef at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. He helped catapult Blackberry Farm to world-class status under his culinary direction. The James Beard Foundation has named him one of the “Rising Stars of the 21st Century.” He serves as executive chef at Canyon Kitchen Lonesome Valley in Cashiers.

For more information on Taste of the Plateau, please visit www.tasteoftheplateau.org.

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Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro

by Luke Osteen | Photography by Guy Fielding A lifetime of experience has landed Christopher Gregoire Dupont in the storied kitchen of Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro.

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Chef Christopher Gregoire Dupont and Chef Wolfgang Green

olfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro has always been known for the exquisite dishes that come out of Chef Wolfgang Green’s kitchen. Whether it’s simple bistro fare served on the Main Street patio, or the sumptuous dinner that’s earned the Highlands restaurant recognition across the Southeast, meals at Wolfgang’s are meant to be savored.

That’s why you may think that new Chef Christopher Gregoire Dupont may feel a bit of trepidation working alongside Chef Wolfgang (who earned his reputation as Executive Chef for the Brennan Family of Commander’s Palace).

But Christopher was anything but intimidated.

Part of that is because he grew up in the business. His father, a renowned French chef, was a wonderful role model. And so it’s no wonder that Christopher became a classically trained French chef himself.

When Christopher wasn’t learning the intricacies of a professional kitchen under his father’s tutelage, he was working at his family’s farm in Virginia – and learned first hand the value of true farm to table experience.

Once he moved on to his own career,

Christopher found himself working at fine restaurants in the Sonoma/Napa region. His career has also found him perfecting his craft in the Georgetown, DC and Atlanta, Georgia areas.

But another reason he enters Wolfgang’s kitchen without apprehension is the undeniable atmosphere of the place itself.

“Over the years, I’ve learned about ‘the front of the house’ and ‘the back of the house,’ the two halves of a successful restaurant – but this is the first restaurant that feels like a home” he says.

Not coincidentally, this warmth is one of the hallmarks of the Wolfgang’s experience, where meals are served up with warmth and grace and a gentle good humor.

For now, Christopher is willing to slowly ease into Wolfgang’s kitchen. He plans to gradually leave his mark on the menu, offering his own time-tested recipes over the course of a long relationship with the restaurant.

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro is located 474 Main Street. For more information or reservations, call (828) 526-3807.

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Mountain Dining Highlands’ Restaurants

23 Steps Steak House • Main Street/Oak Street • 828-787-2200 $ ¢-$ $-$$ • • • • C • • • • 90 Altitude Restaurant at Skyline Lodge • Flat Mtn. Road • 828-526-2121 $ $ $$$ • • • • • NC • • • • 95 Bella’s Junction Cafe • 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC • 828-526-0803 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢-$ • • C • • • 94 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5 Cyprus International Cuisine • 490 Dillard Road • 828-526-4429 $$$ • • • • NC • L • 91 Dusty’s • 493 Dillard Road • 828-526-2762 ¢ ¢ • • C • • • • 87 El Azteca • 70 Highlands Plaza • 828-526-2244 $ $$ • • • • C • L • 95 Flip Side • 30 Dillard Road • 828-526-4241 ¢ $ • C • • • • 93 Fressers Eatery • Helen’s Barn • 828-526-4188 $ $ $-$$ • • • • C/NC • • • 87 Highlands Smokehouse • 595 Franklin Road • 828-526-5000 $ $ • • • C • • • • 93 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth St. • 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • • 92 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwood Avenue • 828-526-9419 $-$$ • • • C • L • 89 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main Street • 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 4 On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • • 89 Paoletti • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • • • 92 Pescado’s • 226 South Fourth Street • 828-526-9313 ¢-$ ¢-$ • • C • • • • 90 Pizza Place • Main Street • 828-526-5660 ¢-$ ¢-$ • • • C • • 87 * Rosewood Market • Main Street • 828-526-0383 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • 89 Ruka’s Table • 163 Wright Square • 828-526-3636 $ • • • NC • • • 88 SweeTreats • Mountain Brook Center • 828-526-9822 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • C • L • • 90 Ugly Dog • 294 South Fourth Street • 828-526-8464 ¢ • • C • • • 87 Wild Thyme Gourmet • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-4035 $ $-$$ • • • C • • • • 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5

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Café 107 • Highway 107 South • 828-743-1065 ¢ • • C • • • 119 *On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market • Crossroads • 828-743-4334 • 102 Jorge’s Place • 1846 Highway 107 • 828-743-4175 ¢-$ $$$ • • • C • • • • 97 The Orchard • Highway 107 South • 828-743-7614 $-$$ BYOB • Dinner NC • • • • 90 Tommy’s Cafe • 95 Highway 107 South • 828-743-2010 ¢ ¢ • C • • • 95 Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711 ¢ $ ¢ $ BYOB • • • C • • 34A ¢ $

Pricing Guide Minimal, most entrees under $10 $$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20 Moderate, most entrees $10-$15 $$$ Grand, most entrees over $20

Highlands Restaurants 23 Steps Steak House - 828-787-2200 Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main at 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 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 Downhill Grill - 828-526-1663 Dusty’s - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 Flip Side - 828-526-4241 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525

Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636 Southern Belles Restaurant - 828-787-2299 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822

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The Ugly Dog - 828- 526-8464 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cashiers Area Restaurants Ashbys - 828-743-7889 Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997 Cafe 107 - 828- 743-1065 Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200 Chester’s Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041 Chile Loco - 828-743-1160 Cornucopia - 828-743-3750 Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284 Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266

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High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778 Jorge’s Place - 828-743-4175 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160 Subway - 828-743-1300 The Gamekeeper’s Tavern - 828-743-4263 Tommy’s Coffee Shoppe - 828-743-2010 Wendy’s - 828-743-7777 Zeke & Earl’s 828-743-2010 Zookeeper - 828-743-7711

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C. Gustavus Memminger

by Donna Rhodes

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ave you ever driven housing system, which through Central had been traditionally Florida and wondered rough, rugged, and runwhat the heck is behind down. He saw to it workers those giant mounds of white got maximum wages. He earth seen along stretches established model villages of rural highway? They are with modern conveniences phosphate mines, and even and lovely landscaping if you knew that, do you to attract and keep good know why phosphate is workers and to support their important? Fertilizer... and families. He was one of the that’s no B.S. first to implement profitFlorida has millions of sharing in a workplace. tons of phosphate. The ore He got to know his rests 15 to 50 feet below employees personally. Once, the surface. It is scooped up, when a watchman died, he blasted with water into slurry, forgave the man’s mortgage Florida fertilizer built a landmark home in Highlands. and then processed. The end and gave his widow the product, phosphorus, is an property deed free and clear. important component in That kind of integrity and fertilizer. Phosphorus, a nutrient easily depleted in garden devotion won him many faithful employees. Would that he soil, is essential to plant growth. were alive today. Memminger kept his home in Highlands Other than giving your garden a nourishing kick in the old for 13 years until 1912. He spent his last 18 years living in aspidistra, guess what else phosphate and Highlands have in Asheville. common... A fellow by the name of C. Gustavus Memminger.

One last bit of trivia: The stretch of Florida land, which An analytical chemist, Memminger was highly influential contains the phosphate deposits, is called Bone Valley, in the development of Florida’s phosphate industry. He had because it is loaded with bones from mastodons, sabera fondness for the mountains of Western North Carolina so tooth tigers, and teeth from 40-foot sharks. Some of the he purchased the old Dobson home on the corner of Main best fossil specimens have been discovered in and extracted and First, the current site of the new post office. from the mines.

He was to phosphate mining what phosphate is to plant So the next time you pass Main and First on your way to buy growth. The industry blossomed as a result of his influence. some plant food, think of C. Gustavus and his contributions And his contribution went far beyond his role as chemist. not only to Highlands and your garden, but to the world.

He convinced Seaboard Railway to extend their operation To learn more about other interesting Highlands residents to Tampa to transport phosphate ore. In doing so, he helped read “Heart of the Blue Ridge” by Randolph Shaffner or visit establish Tampa as a major seaport. the Highlands Historical Society’s Museum or website: www.

In addition, he reformed the entire mining industry’s highlandshistory.com.

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Mountain Cellars, Perfect Subjects for an Artist Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

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efore electricity there, adding “And there came to the is their cellar.” I asked mountains, no her, “Do you mean “root family could live through cellars?” She told me that the winter without a mountain people just [root] cellar. That was called them “cellars.” After where preserved food that first day with Viola, was kept, as the mean I came home and looked temperature inside the up the word “cellar” in cellars was about 50 the dictionary and I read, degrees year ‘round.

“A room or rooms for Safe food storage was a the storage of food stuffs completely different ball always either wholly or game prior to electricity. partly underground.”

When our power was cut I was amazed at the off a few years ago by number of cellars still Hurricane Ivan, our main standing, although 60 worry was the loss of our years had passed since food in the refrigerator one was built. No two and freezer. We don’t are alike. Each is made do any routine daily completely by hand, chores that involve the involve some kind of stone preparation and storage of work and are located our food supplies months as close to the home as in advance but in these possible. If there’s deep mountains, everyone did snow on the ground, this until after World War you don’t want to walk II. It took all summer to far. A future article will A Cashiers’ area old cellar get ready for winter. continue with what foods In 2004 the late Viola went into the cellars and Bryson of Glenville led me up and down Big Ridge Road in what preparation was needed, but I’ll stop now and leave preparation for my leading a guided tour of that road’s old you with this thought. “You’ve seen untold numbers of farmsteads. Viola, who had lived in the area for almost 90 artist’s renderings of the old red barns but how many cellar years, pointed out each farm house and told who had lived renderings have you seen?

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Second Annual Glenville Tour Contributed by Carol Adams The Glenville Historical Society will host a tour that explores the area’s rich heritage on Saturday, July 28th.

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That best describes the response from members of the Glenville Historical Society Strategy Board members as they review reports of the interviews with residents and scholarly research members accomplished throughout the winter. Claudeen Boyd submitted a greatly detailed article about the Cherokee Indian’s influence in the Glenville area while Lynn Riggsbee’s stories center on the history of the Glenville School. Phil Fowler interviewed several resident descendnts of original families whose recollections portray a picture of life in old Glenville.

The group will stage Second Annual Glenville History tour scheduled for Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The tour will begin at the Norton Community Center and will center on the Norton and Yellow Mountain Communities, sites that contribute to the Glenville area’s early history. Pearl Krepps chairs the tour with assistance from not only Society members but also owners of the tour sites which include historic homes, points of interest and the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum.

The cost for the tour is $10 and is an additional fundraiser

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to the Glenville decals (GNVL) being sold for $3.50. Tour tickets and decals can be purchased by calling Marietta and Don Domkowki at (828) 743-3004. Funds raised by the group will make up the seed money needed to publish the Glenville Historical Record, the book of families, sites, life and culture from old Glenville to the present.

The Glenville Historical Society Strategy Board includes Carol Adams, chair, writer/publisher; Woody Haynes,Treasurer interviewer/map co-coordinator; Carolyn Haynes, Secretary/ co-tour chair; Claudeen Boyd, researcher/writer; Nancy Burnette, historian; John Cassidy, archives/technology; Marietta and Don Domkowski, researchers/fundraising; Midge and Chad Drake, tour committee; Phil Fowler/Malina Fowler, interviewers/by-laws; Joy Hooper/Lambert Hooper, by-laws/ historians; Bill Hutchinson, interviewer/site selector; Doug Odell, Lake Glenville researcher; Lynn Riggsbee, interviewer/ writer; and Marvin Smith, Glenville Community Development Club liaison.

For additional information about the Glenville Historical Society call Carol Adams, (828) 743-1658 or any Society member listed above.

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A Highlands Falls Cottage

by Wiley Sloan

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ocated in the prestigious Highlands Falls Country Club community, this one-level home enjoys one of the club’s most beautiful private settings in close proximity to the tennis courts and swimming pool. You’ll cherish the benefits of recent updates in this Designer’s personal residence. Every room is filled with eye-catching detail that sets this home apart. The spacious, open floor plan gives this home the feel of residences that incorporate a much larger footprint.

A wall of windows reaches skyward to the top of the Great Room’s cathedral ceiling bathing the house in filtered sunlight. Quiet serenity lifts your soul as you take in the view of the cascading waterfall, the 16th green and the beautiful mountains that rise in the distance. Enjoy the mountain elegance of the large stone fireplace that anchors the Great Room.

Flickering candle light from the wrought iron chandelier of the dining area warms the room as you gather with friends and family for a cozy dinner. The large dining table with its complement of chairs gives everyone room to gather and share their day’s adventures.

The granite-topped peninsula offers the perfect spot for serving your gourmet dinner. An avid cook, the present homeowner designed the kitchen to support her passion.

You’ll love the clean lines of the stainless steel appliances.

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beneath provides a multi-purpose space that is great for quick updates on the computer or for a hurried bite when your schedule is too pushed for a “sit-down” meal.

The third bedroom has been converted to a spacious den with its own wet bar. A large opening connects the den and the Great Room to optimize space when the whole family gathers for holidays. Open the sliding glass doors and you have direct access to the large deck which houses a large dining table.

Pamper your guests in their own private digs just a few short steps down the hall from the den. When the door is closed, your guests will feel that they are in their own private villa. The large bedroom overlooks the outdoor living room with its stone fireplace. The recently updated bathroom sports porcelain tile surrounding the tub. The heated porcelain floor tiles make for easy maintenance in an elegant setting.

The home’s split floor plan is a real plus. The expansive Master Bedroom houses a king-size bed with large bedside tables. There’s room for your home office in one area plus a large entertainment center and an easy chair. The walkin closet provides ample space for his and her clothing without starting a family feud. The master bath with its large glass shower makes getting ready for the day’s adventure a breeze.

Don’t let this one-of-a-kind home slip away. Call Nadine Paradise of Blackrock Realty Group, LLC at (828) 371-2551.

For more information go to www.blackrockrealtygroup.com.

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A Private Enclave to Pamper

by Wiley Sloan

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our hard work has begun to show return. It is time now to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures while you escalate your business to the next level. This exquisite estate property is located just minutes from the quaint, picturesque town of Highlands, in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains. Escape the hubbub of Atlanta or Charlotte and relax in the casual elegance of this five bedroom, six full bath, two half bath home which featured hand-carved wood trim throughout.

Nestled on the crest of gently rolling hills with panoramic views of the distant mountains, you’ll feel like you are on a National Geographic photo shoot as you savor each season’s grandeur outside your guest room window. The vistas evolve from the emerging beauty of an early spring through the dazzling summer to the hues of gold, rust and bronze of fall and the quiet serenity of the silver, white winter. This home’s multiple fireplaces let you enjoy the warmth of a gentle fire wherever you may repose.

Gather your friends and family or business associates for a grand weekend together. You’ll not be at a loss for spaces to gather. The home’s expansive Great Room with its cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace beckons you to savor the moment, relax, and enjoy.

In the game room, challenge your friends to a game of billiards. Treat them to a showing of your favorite movie in your home theatre. Enjoy popcorn and beverage in the soda fountain café. The indoor pool is just right to stretch taut muscles.

Exhibit your culinary skills in the gourmet kitchen with an

expansive island perfect for serving a grand buffet or enjoying a leisurely bite before heading to the golf course. Custom cabinetry reminiscent of European estates of yore provides storage for all of your collected treasures.

The mountain views framed by large expanses of windows throughout the house will mesmerize you. Each room is gently flooded with light filtered through the canopy of the trees surrounding the property. This home is built for all seasons.

Enjoy spring, summer and fall on the many decks and covered porches or warm yourself around the fire pit on the large, stone patio. Gather near a fire when winter’s chill urges you to snuggle and relax.

The master bedroom with its exquisite master bath featuring a hand-cut granite tub is fit for royalty. Here, as throughout the house, your eye will be drawn to the unique design details of each room; features that are required by discriminating buyers. Your guests will be pampered, too, as they relax in the numerous guest suites throughout the house.

There’s no way in this short space that I can do this home justice. You really must see it to appreciate all of the custom features. Boasting a double garage, generator, elevator, and a location inside a private, gated community, this home is a real treasure.

Offered fully furnished, with just a few exceptions at $1.95 million, MLS #74316. To schedule an appointment to see this home or to obtain more information, contact Susie deVille, Owner/Broker-in-Charge, White Oak Realty Group at (828) 371-2079. To view additional photographs and video of this estate, visit WhiteOakRG.com.

To view more photos of this home, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/realestate.php

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The Little Ion that Could - Oxygen!

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

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xygen is the element that gives life, enough to compose 65 percent of our body. It is essential for combustion

and it also acts as a disinfectant, deodorizer, sanitizer and preserver.

Every function in our body is governed by oxygen and we cannot live more than a few minutes without it.

The function of oxygen is to energize our cells so that they can continue to regenerate. Oxygendeprived tissue begins to break down and eventually die. Oxidation is a process in which the body uses oxygen to metabolize food and eliminate toxins and waste.

Oxygen is a friend to other elements, combining with them to form the necessary components for building and maintaining the body.

Studies have shown that

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the earth’s atmosphere used to contain almost 50% oxygen. Now, due to pollution and atmospheric breakdown and abuse it stands at only 20 percent!

Our bodies are not designed to function on such low levels of oxygen so the result is that we continually deal with the accumulation of harmful toxins in our cells, tissues and organs – especially the brain.

Being one of five elements essential for sustaining life, it is absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood and is transferred to every cell in the body.

The detrimental effects of poor eating habits, alcohol,

sugar, processed foods, lack of exercise and the lack of oxygen in our atmosphere every part of the body is compromised, especially the immune system. Lacking oxygen can cause illness, loss of energy, fatigue and eventually disease.

There are many good things that we can do to improve our oxygen consumption despite the deprivation in the atmosphere. Mainly deep breathing and exercise combined with good nutrition, healthy hydration and better awareness in our daily lives to prevent further breakdown of the atmosphere through pollution.

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Retirement Contributions

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

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any individuals and households have been trimming the family budget. Go ahead and cut back on coffee drinks, pack

a lunch and arrange to carpool to work. But when it comes to finding additional areas to cut expenses, don’t make the mistake of scrimping on your tax-advantaged retirement plan contribution.

Making your annual contribution to a taxadvantaged retirement plan, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, can reduce your current income tax as well as allow your account to grow taxdeferred.

There are three commonly offered excuses for not contributing to your retirement plan– and an equal number of counterpoints.

Excuse #1: My company won’t match this year.

Counterpoint: Companies that normally match their employees’ contributions

may suspend their match in a year when company profitability is under pressure.

The fact is, you compound the gap in retirement growth if you fail to make a current-year contribution.

Excuse #2: We’re trying to put more money in the bank.

Counterpoint: The money you put away is after-tax money and the interest earned on the account is also subject to tax. In a 30 percent tax bracket, it would take $1,428 of pre-tax dollars to equal a contribution of $1,000 in a tax-deferred retirement account. What’s more, that doesn’t account for the taxes you’d pay on the interest earned.

Excuse #3: I’ll catch up on retirement savings next year when the economy improves.

Counterpoint: If you normally contribute the maximum contribution limits, you will not catch up. The 2012 contribution limits remain at $5,000. The maximum annual contribution an employee can make through salary reduction to a 401(k) plan will remain at $16,500, while catch-up contributions for employees older than 50 will stay at a maximum of $6,000. Once you miss making a maximum annual contribution, you cannot make it up due to contribution limits.

Think about making the contribution now and err on the side of retirement preparedness. If you get it wrong once you retire, it can be difficult or not feasible to go back to work and make up the shortfall.

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y second year anniversary of living in the mountains will be July 16th and as the date approaches I have begun to reflect on my move.

Atlanta was my home for over 45 years and I was definitely a city girl – the architecture, shopping and all the things to do had once fascinated me but suddenly all of that became less of an attraction.

The traffic sent me over the edge and the news was nothing but bad news. It was time to move somewhere that offered peace and beauty.

Because my job kept me on the road, the last thing I wanted to do on weekends was travel, so I had only visited Highlands or Cashiers twice. Originally I thought that I wanted to live in

My Forever Home Highlands but after finding the perfect cabin on Cashiers Lake, I knew I had found my home. It took a while for life in a small town to take a hold of me. My visits to the post office were different, in Atlanta I had long lines and everyone had their iphones and were so busy texting or talking that they never spoke to you and much less looked at you. Here my pup can go in, is greeted and welcomed, the staff is never in a hurry and always takes time to inquire about what’s happening in your life and is sincere.

On one of my visits to Buck’s I had mistakenly left my wallet at home, no problem they just fixed me a large latte and told me “next time.” The news is so refreshing, I tend to watch ABC WLOS 13 Asheville and rarely do I hear about

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murders and the crimes that exist in big cities. I even find myself smiling; news is about two bear cubs in a tree, men walking a mile in high heels to raise money for physical abuse against women. These are just a few of the examples, I could go on and on but I love living

here. Every morning as Jimmy Choo and I take our walk I am so blessed to live in an area with so much beauty and not just in the surroundings but in the people. I have found my forever home.

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

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Tennis and Golf Elbow

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

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endons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. There are many types of tendon injuries and among them is tennis and

golf elbow. Activities that require the same motion over and over again can lead to inflammation, pain, and ultimately joint injury that can take you out of the sport. Tennis elbow is an injury to the outside of your elbow and golf elbow is an injury to the inside. As people age, these tendons can break down and even tear, which can turn a preventable and treatable problem into an end to the enjoyment of your sport.

Therefore, it is important that you stretch regularly and seek professional help when pain lasts for over a week. Assuming that a pain was going to disappear with time was a great idea when you were in your twenties,

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but now that we are older the more quickly you treat a problem the less likely it is to become permanent. To keep your elbow injury-free, your hand, wrist, and shoulder must be strong with optimal range of motion. Find a strength coach that can give you exercises to strengthen and stretch these joints.

How can we prevent “tennis and golf elbow” syndrome? Stretch regularly before you play.

Take regular breaks and stretch during the activity. Use two-handed backstrokes in tennis. Evaluate the size of your grip and string tension, and use proper technique.

For golf, it might help to have oversized grips on your clubs. There are also many

helpful stretches that can be done.

What should I do if I start to have pain in my elbow?

Stop the activity and begin by applying ice. If the pain or discomfort persists, see your chiropractic physician.

Many studies show that acupuncture, ultrasound, blood flow stimulation, and cold compression therapies combined with deep tissue techniques result in patients getting relief. All of these therapies are done in our offices. In addition, your chiropractor will advise a proper rest period in order to heal the microscopic tears in the tendons, enabling you to return to work and/or sports sooner and in better physical condition.

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All-Inclusive Resorts: Are They Worth It?

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he all-inclusive resort used to be considered the “budget inn” of travel. Images of a rowdy crowd drinking in the Jacuzzi, bland food, forced group activities and limited entertainment was the norm. Today, the all-inclusive concept has expanded to unlimited activities such as golf on a Contributed by championship golf course, Jodi L. Moore, gourmet meals, and more Travel Specialist upscale and intimate Cruise Planners resorts.

(828) 743-3936 More and more needfortravel.com vacationers are looking into the all-inclusive resort and the industry is listening. The reasons for the popularity of all-inclusive resorts are time and value. Travel experts say that pre-paying for all your food and drinks ahead of time allows you to have a more enjoyable getaway because you don’t have to think about how much you are spending and you don’t have to worry about carrying your wallet around the resort. Think of it as a no-hassle, stress-free vacation.

An all-inclusive resort usually includes: Accommodations All meals Room service Drinks including wine, beer and spirit Daily activities Entertainment All tips and gratuities and more.

It’s best to choose the resort that has the activities and atmosphere that best matches your interest. Kidfriendly, romantic resort? Whatever your preference, there is one just for you.

All-inclusive family resorts have everything for everyone, young and old. Great beaches, fun watersports and awesome age appropriate kids program.

If you are looking to slip away with just your significant other, or have a group of friends that want to travel together, you will want to visit one of the more upscale resorts or adult only resorts.

Are all-inclusives worth it? Yes! More than ever.

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The Wonderful World of Disney

Contributed by Bryan & Tricia Cox - CruiseOne Independent Vacation Specialists (828) 356-7920 TheCruiseFinders.com

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isney is a word that either conjures up magical memories and dreams of whimsical family vacations or it strikes fear into the hearts of parents. For me, I tended to fall into the magical memories camp…that is until visiting Disney World with two small children became a reality.

I had the opportunity to work at Disney when I was in college, and I definitely caught “Mouse Fever.”

I was as enamored the whole Disney experience as anyone could be. The idea of one day taking my own children to Disney World and creating our own magical moments together as a family has definitely been a dream of mine. I’m not sure my husband has shared that same dream as he has been in the “strikes fear into the heart” camp on this subject! The heat… the lines… the exhaustion… the lines… the prices… the linesWho really wants to spend their summer vacation standing in line in the Florida heat?

When we recently had the opportunity to visit Disney World with our two young boys for the first time, I realized that while

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I was certainly excited, I also began to understand the apprehension that my husband and so many other parents and grandparents feel when considering a Disney vacation. However, what we discovered is that with the right planning, a Disney vacation can be a magical experience that will exceed your expectations and create memories that will last a lifetime.

With our background in technology and our access to travel industry tools, we were able to create customized plans for our group that maximized our time in the parks and helped us eliminate most lines. In fact, we did not wait in line for an attraction more than 20 minutes. We were able to see and ride everything we wanted to in the parks without a problem. We even rode a few things, like

Splash Mountain, several times because the kids loved them so much!

2013 will mark 20 years since I participated in the Walt Disney World College Program (here I am showing my age!) We are working on a reunion of sorts for the program participants from 1993, and we are expecting a large group to join us for a week next summer. Using all the tools we used for our own Disney vacation, we will help even these experienced Disney visitors create new magical moments with their own families while reconnecting with old friends.

Whether it is a vacation for you and your kids or a family reunion spanning generations, the right planning can make your Disney vacation a time where dreams really do come true!

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Yoga Styles

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n the 1920s there was a movement of the Eastern body care principles of Yoga or “Yog” as it was called then.

Surprisingly, it was in the northeast regions of the country (one might think that the west coast was the early hub for Yoga).

Retreat centers sprang Ashby Underwood-Garner is up outside of New York City that were frequented a Rolf Practitoner and by the same people Certified Yoga Teacher at who came to places like Yoga Highlands. To contact the Biltmore House. her by email, These were grassroots mtnyogins@gmail.com. operations, with sometimes “primitive” practices where the upper echelons of society could drop pretense and focus on basic hygiene and holistic healing. With the likes of early Western yogis, such as Theos Bernard, the participants learned how to clean sinus passages, eat lighter foods to improve digestion, and exercised to improve flexibility. People began to feel better and sleep better as stress levels dropped.

Inquiry began into the physical effects of mental stress, and more importantly the freedom gained from “letting it all go.”

The retreat style settings of the early 19th century gave birth to community places of practice which began to invite teachers from India and Eastern thought. The freedom movements of the 1960’s cast pods of seedling Yoga centers throughout the US. Most of the initial teachers have either died, still teach well into age 80 or 90, or never left India at all.

So what Yoga are we practicing today? Spa yoga, gym yoga, studio yoga, conference yoga, personal yoga: all forms of the practice to fit the lifestyle needs and belief systems of the individual. Before, the ultimate healing of Yoga came from discipline to the health-giving practices.

Now, the Western schedule and marketing dictates the one-hour “classroom” setting and format. Even though what we call Yoga may not be what was initially taught, the fractionated practice still offers some semblance of the traditional ways. Popular styles of Yoga have organized around Western teachers and Yoga is highly visible as a form of fitness. With 16 million practitioners in the US alone, the value of Yoga, even in a 15-minute daily dose at home, can bring a substantial amount of well-being into a person’s life, health, and attitude.

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Googling Free

by Donna Rhodes

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am going to retire in a year and will be living on a fixed income.

To prepare for my economic downturn, I am looking for free stuff, things that will support me in my dotage and will cost me absolutely nothing. We do live in the land of the free, right?

So I Googled the word, “free” and here’s what I found: First up, a dot com that claimed to be the ultimate resource for free stuff. So I clicked on it. A list of merchandise popped up: free gift cards, free samples, free dating (we did that in the sixties), free clothing (we did that in the sixties too: dryer raids at the laundromat). There were free recipes and free diets... don’t those cancel each other out?

So for starters I clicked on free laptop. A page defining laptops popped up.

“Oh, really? A laptop is a computer that can fit on your lap?

Who edits this stuff? Writers are starving.” That was my inner Don Rickles.

The laptop explanation for those just waking up from a 20year coma was followed by three advertiser links to laptop sales, savings, and discounts. Hmmm, this must be the foreplay.

We’ll get to the freebie any minute now I tell myself.

“In your dreams, Cupcake,” Rickles jibes.

Scrolling, scrolling, Blah-dy blah about family use, student use, business use, third-world country use, chimpanzee use.

And what’s this? The same three laptop ads we saw thirty seconds ago just flashed onscreen again?

“Hey, you, Mr. Outsource,” Rickles says. “Get a real job.”

I opt for a keyword search to bypass all these ads so we can get to the freebie. I type in “free laptop” in the search box. And what comes up? Another advertiser’s page announcing an upcoming sale.

“Okay.” I say. “Let’s move on to something more promising like, I dunno, free cash.”

Bam! First thing up is this question: Do you want to live luxury?

Rickles answers, “Do you want to English write?”

And so it went. Rickles and I spent hours, well, minutes, searching for anything that was truly, without-a-hitch FREE. Nada. Nothing. Zilch. I searched the other Google hits. I did find one on-line coupon for a free can of cat food, in exchange for surrendering personal info about how much money I make, how many people live in my household, how many cats I own and then I’d had to re-type a bunch of crazy twisted letters in code. I’d rather go to the store and buy the danged can of cat food... for a cat I don’t even own.

I said to Rickles, “This free thing just isn’t working out. What are you doing to support yourself in your semi-retirement?”

“Are you kidding?” he says. “I am still trying to figure out how I can cash in on limited lifetime warranties.

Rickles was no help. Google was futile. I decided that in the land of the free and the home of the brave that’s exactly what you have to be to survive retirement: brave. Very, very brave.

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Waterfall Guide Where’s the Water Cashiers Waterfalls Drift, Turtleback, Rainbow & Stairstep Falls In the Horsepasture Wild & Scenic River area - 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy. 281; .7 miles to gated road on left — follow trail.

John’s Jump 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy 281; 4.8 miles - park on shoulder and follow path.

King Creek Falls Hwy. 107 S.; about 13 miles; turn right on Burrells Ford Road — park at campground parking.

Schoolhouse Falls In Panthertown Valley - Hwy 64 E. to Cedar Creek Road; to Breedlove Road — park at dead-end.

Silver Run Falls Hwy. 107 S.; 4.1 miles from crossroads, look for gravel pull-off on left — follow trails.

Highlands Waterfalls Bridal Veil Falls Hwy. 64, can be seen from road.

Dry Falls Hwy. 64; turn at Dry Falls sign.

Glen Falls Hwy. 106 S., left at Glen Falls sign.

Kalakaleskies Falls Hwy. 64; just below Sequoyah Lake.

Lower Cullasaja Falls Hwy. 64 at pull-offs.

Picklesiemer Rockhouse Falls Hwy. 28 S. to Blue Valley Road; 4.3 miles - park at dirt road on right take trail - about 1 mile to falls.

Upper & Lower Satulah Falls Hwy. 28 S.; both can be seen from road.

Whitewater Falls Hwy. 64 E. to Sapphire, to Hwy. 281 — look for signs.

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Carpe Diem Farms Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director

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arpe Diem Farms is celebrating dual anniversaries this year; our 20th for the foundation and the 15th of purchasing and developing the place which is the farm.

From its inception it has been a quiet sanctuary created to teach people to slow down and smell the roses while rediscovering their connection to nature through the place and the horses. We are off the beaten path by design.

From any place on the farm you can hear rushing water from Angel Falls, Buck Creek and Stewart Cove Creek. The fact that we are also an Audubon Sanctuary is testament to the plethora of birds that inhabit the farm; from the pair of Red-Tailed Hawks to the Barn Swallows which nest in the stables and

A pair of anniversaries highlight just how unique Carpe Diem Farms truly is.

arena to the Hummingbirds who tap on the windows looking for food upon their return and then spend the summer with us darting and flying about.

Our organic vegetable and herb garden is already showing signs of providing a near-future plentiful harvest. The wildflowers abound and cast hints of a variety of colors through the farm.

The reclaimed Shortoff Schoolhouse, now guest cabin, is another reminder of what we are about.

It serves as a backdrop to the Highlands history of days gone by; slower, simpler times when we weren’t concerned with instant gratification and connection through cell phones and the Internet.

When sitting down with a friend, a neighbor, even

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your dog brought comfort and joy. I am reminded when some folks visit the farm how important technology has become to some and how they have lost their vital heartbeat to the rhythms of the earth and nature. If they are willing to put aside their phones and computers, take a walk in the woods, sit by a stream or spend time in the stables with the horses, a calm comes over them as they begin to vibrate with the energy of the earth and the place.

I, too, need to be reminded when the days become hurried and as my fiancé says; “You have too many peas on your knife.”

It is all a juggling act to stay present and conscious.

I am getting married next month and the wedding will also be a step back in time.

The farm is our setting for a country chic affair. The horses will be participants, carrying us to the ceremony; me in an Irish cart and Jack on horseback; the mini, Pumpkin will be the flower girl and ring bearer and the others will all be close by watching together with our guests; friends and family who have been the backbone of my life and my life’s work here at CDF. If you haven’t heard the news, country music sensation John Michael Montgomery will be performing on stage at Carpe Diem for our anniversary celebration October 6th.

Please go to our web site, carpediemfarms.org for information and tickets. Or call Peter Raoul at (828) 526-2854. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to step back in time with us!

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Friends for Life Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director Forever Farms

Friends for Life Forever Farm gives Pookie a measure of peace before his departure.

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he Friends for Life Forever Farm’s most famous resident, Pookie, passed away at the age of 15 on May 25th. He died quickly without suffering, surrounded by his loving caregivers. For those of you who are not familiar with Pookie’s sad story, visit his Facebook page “Justice for Pookie,”, or read about it on the Friends for Life website. Some of you may remember his story from an earlier issue of The Laurel. He suffered unbelievable cruelty when, after living 14 years on the end of a chain, he was set on fire in his doghouse. He was rescued by fire fighters, received emergency veterinary care, and was nursed back to health in a wonderful foster home. He then came to live a life of freedom and respect at the Friend for Life Forever Farm. Pookie brought true meaning to the Forever Farm--a sanctuary for senior and special needs companion animals--as he represented both. He was also the “face” that reminded people of the sad state of animal cruelty in this world.

A memorial service was held at the Forever Farm on Saturday, June 16th. It was a celebration of his strength, the time that he had living free of his chain, and his being shown the love and respect he deserved. He will forever grace our sanctuary with his spirit.

Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates the Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway. The sanctuary is licensed by the state of North Carolina and cares for 150 senior and special needs companion animals. Your tax deductible donation will help us continue our mission. For information and directions visit the FFL website: www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or call (828) 508-2460. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 129

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The Torch is Passed at Highlands Rotary Contributed by Slocum Howland

Steve Perry, Brian Steihler and Dave Jellison are the Rotary Club of Highlands officers for 2012-13.

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n July of each year, newly elected officers assume their roles at the Rotary Club of Highlands. For 2012-2013 our President will be Brian Stiehler. Others in leadership roles are Secretary Dave Jellison, and Treasurer Steve Perry. These Rotarians will lead our 95 club members in the mission of Rotary, which is “Service Above Self.�

President Stiehler, a graduate of Penn State University, is the golf course superintendent at Highlands Country Club. He, his wife Hilary and daughter Anna have lived in Highlands for over 10 years and have a home in the Mirror Lake area. Since moving to Highlands, Brian has become involved in the community and currently serves on the Town Board of Commissioners.

Brian joined the Rotary Club of Highlands soon after moving to Highlands. He believes in the mission of Rotary and has been a strong advocate for our club projects.

Under his leadership, our club plans to continue its legacy of commitment to our community. Club meetings at noon each week combine lunch with fellowship and a speaker and keep members aware of issues important for our town and our world.

Since 1945 the Rotary Club of Highlands has supported and funded local, national and international projects that help make our world a safer, more peaceful and healthier place.

We plan to continue that legacy.

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Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust Contributed by Kyle Pursel, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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Two rattlesnakes hiding under a rock after being disturbed by some hikers. Note that these snakes preferred to hide than fight and bite.

imber Rattlesnakes, Crotalus horridus, are one of two venomous pit vipers found in the mountains of North Carolina. Pit vipers have special heat-sensing pits on the sides of their head. These pits are so sensitive that they can pick up the heat trail of a mouse that passed by hours earlier!

The combination of the heat-sensing pits and venom allow rattlesnakes to be effective ambush predators. Sometimes, a snake will sit for months waiting until an unknowing mouse wanders within striking range. After biting the mouse, the rattlesnake can follow their heat and scent trails to the location where the mouse died. A well-positioned rattlesnake can be a large help in controlling rodent populations.

Sadly, fear of being bitten has caused many people to kill rattlesnakes. As a result, they are now considered a protected species in the mountains of North Carolina. While rattlesnakes can be a potential threat to pets and children who do not know to stay away, the wide-spread persecution of rattlesnakes is largely unwarranted. Studies on rattlesnakes and other pit-vipers have shown that most species are more likely to leave you alone. In fact, you are more likely to walk away unscathed after stepping on one than you are to be bitten! Most people who do get bitten are those who try to handle the snake or accidentally put their hand too close to the snake’s head. Rattlesnakes are believed to not bite often because rattlesnake venom is very costly to make in terms of energy and nutrients. Most rattlesnakes would much rather save their venom for food than waste it on some clumsy beast that unknowingly strayed too close. So next time you see a rattlesnake on a trail away from houses, leave it alone and it will likely leave you alone.

Rattlesnakes like large tracts of undisturbed land. The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has helped protect numerous large and small tracts of land in the Highlands-Cashiers area over the past 100-plus years. If you are interested in learning more about local land conservation, please contact the HighlandsCashiers Land Trust at (828) 526-1111, hitrust@earthlink.net, or stop by our office in the Peggy Crosby Community Service building at 348 S. 5th Street. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 131

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Saving Money and Energy at Home Contributed by Anna Vandenbergh, Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance Living green means saving green when energy is wisely used.

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nergy defines our lives and we rely on it in virtually every facet of our life. Think about the energy used power your home: from the lights, the TV, appliances and to basic heating. And this is just for your home. Think about the energy requirements for your office building, gas station, restaurants, and all of the places you visit day to day.

That’s hundreds of lights, telephones, computers and other appliances, all consuming massive amounts of energy.

As energy rates and consumption increase having a solution to reducing our energy use is key. Reducing energy consumption lowers greenhouse gas emissions and demands for nonrenewable resources while saving the homeowner money on their monthly bill. While making sure the lights are off when they aren’t being used and other behavior changes are promising solutions, there are other changes that can be made directly to your home that can save even more money

and energy over time. A common misconception people have with making energy efficient improvements to the home is that they can’t afford the improvements needed to lower their energy bills. Yes, there are expensive solutions that will transform your home into an energy efficient machine but some of the easiest solutions are inexpensive and can potentially provide considerable savings.

Want to find out more about what you can do as a homeowner, builder, remodeler, or just concerned citizen?

The Jackson Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA) has invited the WNC Green Building Council to present home energy efficiency solutions on July 28th at the Albert Carlton– Cashiers Community Library at 10:00 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. To register for this event contact the J-MCA by emailing annav@j-mca.org or by calling (828) 5260890 x320.

To read more on the philanthropic efforts in Highlands and Cashiers, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news

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Valley Garden Club Contributed by Kathie Blozan

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t’s gardening time again at The Point and Post Office in Cashiers. A group of Valley Gargen Club members who can bend over meets there at least once a month in the growing season to spruce up the landscaping, pull weeds, prune roses, and plant new bulbs. It’s a busy time for everyone who’s responsible for any dirt and what grows in it.

Recently the available volunteers got together to fill the cement planters at the side entrance of the Post Office.

With the flowers we go with a red, white and blue theme in keeping with the grand old flag waving above the planters.

The helpers are Andrea Hannon, Gail Carr, Pam Turnley, Pam Trissel, and on her hands and knees, digging weeds in the background, is Wanda Gebhardt.

To read more articles about the art scene of Highlands and Cashiers visit thelaurelmagazine.com/news

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Highlands Biological Station Contributed by Michelle Ruigrok, Highlands Biological Station

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his July, the Highlands Biological Foundation has an exciting month of programming between the popular “Zahner C o n s e r va t i o n L e c t u re Series” and “Think About Thursdays” family activities.

Z a h n e r C o n s e r va t i o n Lectures: All lectures are held in the Highlands Nature Center at 7:00 p.m.

On July 5th, researchers from HBS will give short presentations on the research that they conduct at HBS. For over fifty years, the Highlands Biological Foundation’s Grant-in-Aid program has supported thousands of research projects and hundreds of graduate theses and dissertations.

On July 12th, Ben Steere with the Coweeta Long Term Ecological Research Program at the University of Georgia will give a talk titled “The

Western North Carolina Mounds and Towns Project: New perspectives on human settlement in the southern Appalachians.” The project is a collaboration with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

On July 19th, join Woods Path horticulturist at the Mt. Cuba Center, Gregg Tepper for a fascinating, informative, and entertaining lecture on the “Sensory Appeal of Native Plants.” Gregg will discuss the unique ways in which native plants appeal to each of our senses; sight, smell, touch, taste, and even sound. Learn littleknown facts, hear true stories, and see outstanding photographs of wildflowers we love.

The July 26th lecture on “Restoring Hemlocks in the Southern Appalachians” will be given by Ben Smith

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from the Alliance for Saving Threatened Forests (ASTF). ASTF is part of the Center for Integrated Pest Management at North Carolina State University, and supports research on how tree species prevail when attacked by insect species. The Alliance looks to the long-term goal of restoring fir and hemlock forests in the Eastern United States that have succumbed to the adelgids.

Think About Thursdays: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 5th, join George Ellison, local author and naturalist, for a “Fern Identification 101” workshop. The workshop will take advantage of the fern populations in the Highlands Botanical Garden.

Bring your lunch, water, rain gear, notebook and pencil, a handlens (or household magnifier), and $4 to purchase “Fern Finder,” a non-technical

identification manual. The registration fee is $25. Please register in advance.

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on July 19th, we will go on a guided canoe float down the Little Tennessee River, starting at Jerry Anselmo’s Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp in Franklin and taking out near the Rickman General Store in Cowee. This is a great opportunity to explore the unique and rich natural cultural heritage of the Little Tennessee River.

Please register in advance; the $35 fee includes lunch and canoe rental.

Please note that parking on campus is very limited.

For more information on our Think About Thursdays series, or to become a member of the Highlands Biological Foundation and support our activities, please call (828) 526-2221 or visit www. highlandsbiological.org.

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Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society walks well on a leash, and he loves to receive affection.

In return, Trooper gives to his human companion the epitome of a CHHS shelter pet–the gift of Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society staff with CHHS unconditional shelter dog Trooper.

Photo by Marty Boone love.

You would never know mong their many it because of his fun-loving blockbuster hits, the Swedish pop group personality, but Trooper has ABBA once had a number one a mild, controllable form of song called “Super Trouper.” pancreatitis which is easily Well, it just so happens the treated with a powdered Cashiers-Highlands Humane supplement – PanaKare – Society has a “Super Trooper” sprinkled onto his Science Diet I/D wet and dry food. The of our very own!

Trooper is an eight-year-old CHHS shelter staff can advise German Shepherd mix who is Trooper’s new adopting family well-behaved and absolutely on the easy care instructions, adorable. He is house-trained, and a generous CHHS donor

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has offered to sponsor the purchase of Trooper’s PanaKare powder for life!

Trooper’s adoption fee is only $85, and that includes already being neutered, microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, 30 days of free pre-paid pet health insurance, and a starter supply of Trooper’s food and supplement.

Towards the end of their hit song, ABBA sings these lyrics: “I won’t feel blue… ‘cause somewhere in the crowd there’s you.”

That is just the way our very own “Super Trooper” feels–he’s not sad, he’s not blue… because he knows that somewhere out there in the crowd of potential adopters, there is his new forever family… you! Visit the CHHS shelter and meet Trooper today!

Founded in 1987, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society has rescued, cared for, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals in the past 25 years. CHHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit no-kill shelter that receives no federal, state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal welfare organization.

One-hundred percent of CHHS’ revenue comes from donations, grants, bequests and special events to support the mission of adoption, spay and neuter, and humane education.

The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64 East, 2.3 miles from the Cashiers Crossroads, behind Reid Real Estate.

For more information, call (828) 743-5752 or visit www. chhumanesociety.org.

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Cullasaja Women’s Outreach

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Contributed by Margaret M. Eichman

t’s easy to get lost in the helped ensure healthier beauty of the Blue Ridge living through the Blue Mountains.

The area Ridge Free Dental Clinic and has long been known as a the Community Care Clinic respite, a retreat, a place of Highlands. Both CWO where time stands still. funds and volunteers have Incredibly, it was in this encouraged greater literacy wondrously serene locale skills through the Literacy that the ladies of the Council of Highlands and Cullasaja Club came together helped provide a safe and to form Cullasaja Women’s caring environment for the Outreach. Their mission was Highlands Community Child not to sit back and relax, but Development Center. instead, to take action and Under the leadership of get involved in the needs its current president, Gail of the Highlands-Cashiers Hughes, CWO raised over Pictured (left to right): CWO members Judith Bobo, Joy Abney, past president Lana Jordan, and 2011 President Gail Hughes. community. $83,000 in 2011. With Ms. Since its founding in 2006, Hughes at the helm once CWO has worked -- through philanthropy, volunteerism more, and 2012 event chair Donna Philips, the group and friendship -- to measurably improve the quality is gearing up for its annual summer fundraising event, of life for the diverse people living and working on this scheduled for Sunday, August 12th. Once again, the gorgeous plateau. To date, Cullasaja Women’s Outreach women of CWO will come together to celebrate their has donated over $427,000 to Highlands-Cashiers area friendship and further invest in the well-being of the not-for-profits.

Highlands-Cashiers community.

Working together with the Community Foundation of “I’m so proud to be a part of this grassroots outreach Western North Carolina through a special donor-advised organization,” says Ms. Hughes. “Though we are less than fund, the CWO Grants Committee leverages collective 100 women in number, we have collectively touched the knowledge, creativity and resources to have a meaningful lives of many, in a community that has given us so much.” impact on the Highlands-Cashiers community.

Cullasaja Women’s Outreach strongly encourages local Through the years, its grants have helped provide a safety area not-for-profits to make their needs known by submitting net for those hardest hit by the weak economy, through requests for project funding by July 31st. Grant applications organizations such as the Highlands Emergency Council are available online for download from the organization’s and the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry. Its grants have website, www.cullasajawomensoutreach.org.

To read more on the philanthropic efforts in Highlands and Cashiers, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news

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Center for Life Enrichment Contributed by Sandy Carlton

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The Center for Life Enrichment offers a full menu of brain boosting courses.

ummer in Highlands is the time to exercise your brain by taking part in The Center for Life Enrichment’s (CLE) extensive list of courses and lectures during the 2012 season. From May through October, CLE offers over 80 opportunities for learning. Are you interested in staying current with the continuing changes in world events? CLE has a series of lectures by professors and experts in the field. This year they include: China Scholar Mary Brown Bullock, who will review the current rise and changes taking place in China; popular returning lecturer Akram Khater who will explore the 2,000 year history of Christians in the Middle East; and Marion Creekmore, past diplomat and U.S. Ambassador who will help you understand the crisis in U.S.-Pakistan relations. If you are looking for something a little lighter you will enjoy “The History of Happiness” with Mimi Fenton, or “How We Dine, Dress,

Drink and Drawl Down South” with Mildred Huff Coleman.

There are also art classes and lectures, computer classes, music experiences, food demonstrations, and more. The list goes on and on.

Some great things about CLE: most lectures are only two hours (easy to fit into your day); there are no tests; you meet new people; you can pick from a smorgasbord of ideas. So if you always wanted to know a little more about Duke Ellington or the Civil War, Digital Photography, or American Poetry, then you will definitely enjoy the Center for Life Enrichment. Also this year there is a day trip on July 11th to Flat Rock to visit the home of Carl Sandburg and see “Fox on the Fairway” at the Playhouse, and a Saturday trip on August 4th to Brevard to see “La Boheme.”

For a complete schedule of courses go to www. clehighlands.com or call the office at (828) 526-8811.

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Chivaree Opens in Cashiers

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that is uniquely Southern. ne of the things Folk artists Marie Rogers and that make Chivaree Purvis Young hang alongside Southern Art and some of the region’s most Design so appealing is accomplished fine artists authenticity, right down to and artisans.

No matter its name. A “Chivaree” is what the genre or category, a raucous wedding-night all the work tells a Southern celebration with medieval story.

European origins that Margaret Browne is continues to the present day Chivaree’s owner. Browne in Appalachia. It can include says, “I have pieces at every everything from relentless price point. I offer things noisemaking under the under $100 all the way up couple’s window to dragging to thousands. Those new to the groom out of bed and collecting can find affordable dunking him in a horse trough.

Margaret Browne at Chivaree in with engraved paintings pieces with which to begin.

It’s a friendly kind of hazing,

by Aaron Hequembourg and ceramics by Clark House Pottery We also have medium priced though, meant as a rite of paintings under $1000 all the passage to welcome the new way up to major multi-media couple into the community.

And don’t worry. If you are a customer of Chivaree, they work, including large triptychs in fiber. There is something promise not to dunk you! But, they do promise to give for everyone.”

Stop by Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 you a delightful experience... one you will always cherish.

Their magnificent artwork selection includes world-class p.m. Call (828) 743-6195 for more information or visit their photography, textural turned wood, unique handcrafted website at www.chivarts.com. This summer has lots in jewelry, art glass, pottery, collectible outsider art, dynamic store including an August exhibition by Elizabeth Bick, New Orleans/Yale photographer. So check the website often for paintings and so much more.

Each selection represents Southern history or an identity more Southern art surprises.

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Cashiers Valley Fusion

by Donna Rhodes

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usion is at the heart of Mary Skubna Abranyi’s studio. Her passion is to blend all styles of movement, from Yoga, Pilates and Zumba for adults to the martial arts and dance for children.

Mary says, “Cashiers Valley Fusion is a yoga studio but it’s also more than that, it is a studio that blends a variety of disciplines that focus on movement, balance, alignment and strength... and not just of body but of the whole self.”

Cashiers Valley Fusion is open to all ages and caters to all abilities. Go online to cashiersvalleyfusion.com and see what is offered. You can sign up for classes on your PC, make payments, and check out upcoming events right from your living room. By completing everything online, you’ll be able to jump right into your favorite class at the designated time with no hassle. Or, for those who like to enroll in person, simply come on in.

Private sessions are available upon request. The studio has a full array of teachers, each trained in a specialty area to accommodate a wide variety of movement skills and comfort levels.

Mary adds, “We provide a beautiful lounge area to encourage students and guests to sit, talk, make friendships, or just relax.

The space even has an onsite massage therapist for those who appreciate full relaxation and maybe a little pampering.” CVF also partners with Buck’s Coffee, offering each student a 50 percent discount on power smoothies for healthy hydration.

So, if you have been looking for a place to resume group classes or you want to make today a first step toward a new, healthier lifestyle, check out Cashiers Valley Fusion. Students come from Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and the Highlands area to take advantage of this world-class facility.

Next time you are planning a trip to the grocery store or out running errands be sure to pop in for a yoga class, a martial arts class for your children, or a self-defense class for yourself. It’s a great way to initiate and sustain a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle.

It’s all about movement, so make the right move to Cashiers Valley Fusion.

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Three Bears Children’s Clothing

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very great story begins with “Once upon a time…” And every great story is filled with exciting chapters. Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing is excited to turn their pages to a new chapter beginning with their new home, 305 Main Street (formerly the home of Whiskers). Three Bears is thrilled about the move and looking forward to this new opportunity to add more new friends to their story.

Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing is your home for traditional children’s wear, offering sizes for Newborn and up. From bishops to bloomers to blankets, you’ll find ageappropriate styles in fun prints and comfy fabrics they’ll want to wear again and again.

Just in time for the 4th of July, Three Bears is thrilled to have the privilege of offering several new lines for the season that are also made right here in the USA. Just a few of these include your favorites from clothiers Mulberribush (Bensalem, Pennsylvannia), Petit Trousseau (Birmingham, Alabama), and Mulberry Street – made right here in North Carolina (New Bern), to blankets and accessories from Sugar n’ Spice (Atlanta and Dallas), and original artwork by

Enid Lloyd of McDonough, Georgia.

A new location and new looks for the season aren’t all that’s changed, you’ll also notice how much Mims has grown – and if you haven’t yet met Dudley, he’s a relatively new addition as well. One thing that hasn’t changed – Three Bears customer service. You’ll always be greeted with a friendly hello and a smile, and an enthusiasm to make your Three Bears shopping experience one you’ll want to repeat.

The Three Bears family invites you to be a part of their story, and to live “happily ever after” each and every day.

Keep up with Three Bears on Facebook to stay tuned to all their news, from new shipments to fun events and their upcoming give-back program, The Giving Tree.

Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Three Bears is now located at 305 Main Street, on the corner just across from Bear Mountain Outfitters, Main Street Inn and Reeves Hardware. For more information, call Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing at (828) 482-2279.

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Cabin Couture Opens in Highlands

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by Donna Rhodes

might not be ready to invest in expensive herry Bittick, owner of Cabin furniture, but they can afford to update Couture, has a lifetime of wholesale what they have with accents.” and retail furnishing experience For example, let a vibrant floor to help customers dress up their home. covering set the mood for an area. Match Bittick says, “I have been a sales rep for the color palette of that rug with accent years calling on furniture store owners pillows, a throw, textured curios, small and interior designers, keeping them tables, or maybe a hand-hewn stool and abreast of the latest in home fashion.” breezy curtains (yes, she has curtains in Now, all that knowledge and expertise stock), and the room is brand spankin’ is available to anyone who visits Cabin new.

Couture at 468 Carolina Way right across The latest trends are toward an from Macon Bank and Bank of America. industrial look, repurposed pieces, and Bittick was practically a Highlander an emphasis on going green. Cabin before she moved up from LaGrange, Cherry Bittick Couture can help you find just the right Georgia. Her sister already lived here look to match your own personal taste and her brother is Buck of Buck’s Coffee.

Her family had paved the way, so when the perfect business and your budget.

If fine art is in your plan, invest in a joyous painting by opportunity opened up, she jumped on it. That was March Diane McPhail, popular local artist whose work is guaranteed 29th and she opened Cabin Couture May 25th.

BIttick says, “I want to offer unique objects to this area’s to make your space sizzle.

There’s so much more in store for you at Cabin Couture. lifestyle. My goal is to have a complete household of home furnishing available, including bedcovers, pillows, shams, Give Bittick a call at (828) 526-3909 or drop by 10:00 a.m. to rugs, etc, to spruce up a sofa, chair, or bed. A lot of folks 6:00 p.m. every day; Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

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Sandie Trevathan’s Pilates

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amazing. Trevathan says, “We have ometimes the discovery of a had great success with our program personal cure becomes not only here. Students tell me that in a few our salvation but also our lifelong months’ time they have reduced back passion. That certainly describes pain, improved posture and flexibility, the journey of Sandie Trevathan, a and in some cases, enjoyed a better veteran exercise instructor in the golf game.”

Highlands area.

Trevathan found an ideal setting for Trevathan says, “As I got older I her Pilates classes at the hospital on started having joint problems. So I the first floor of the Jane Woodruff learned something new in fitness Clinic. Classes meet every Monday geared toward an older demographic and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. confronted with medical issues.”

Trevathan says that while Pilates Lucky for those of us who suffer and Yoga have some similarities, physical challenges that Sandie found they are very different. Yoga includes a program that was low-impact and meditation, standing, static poses, and high-success.

Sandie Trevathan a different kind of breathing. Pilates is That program was Pilates, created 70 years ago by Joe Pilates. Ballet dancers and lately done in sitting or lying positions and focuses on movement athletes, notably Tiger Woods, have given Pilates’ exercise and working core muscles while breathing deeply.

To find out more about Trevathan’s program call (828) regimen a renaissance, and it has spread like wildfire. Even 421-6673 or (828) 526-5852 or e-mail her at fitlady4118@ folks with knee and hip replacements sing Pilates praises.

Pilates is done on a floor mat. It focuses on core muscles yahoo.com. Let her work her wonders on you. But don’t to avoid high impact on tender joints. The results are count on a better golf game if you’ve never played!

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Berry Bate’s Ironwork

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by Libby Malcom

Carolina University, simultaneously taking ith three decades of experience blacksmithing courses at the John C. using iron, copper and Campbell Folk School. In 1980 she founded bronze, Berry Bate creates Asheville Ironworks. The next year, Bate masterpieces with meaning and depth. was chosen to build an iron fence atop She does so with such majesty that she is Chimney Rock, a 350 foot bluff in South a nationally recognized artist. Using fire, Carolina. Unafraid, Bate fervently went Bate’s method of welding each piece by about her work. She received national hand, bringing her work to life has made press for this endeavor and her career as a her a visionary. Bate can be reached at sculptor began with a bang. berry.bate@gmail.com.

Bate creates Bate never dwindled after the Chimney sculpture for the home and listens to Rock project; instead she restored some of the vision of her clients, creating work the most important historical buildings in specifically for their décor. Examples are Charleston, SC, including Market Hall, Two her fairy collection and detailed gates that Meeting Street Inn, and with a Getty grant, she makes for driveways or wine cellars. the Nathaniel Russell Home. After fifteen It all started while Bate was studying Berry Bate years owning Asheville Iron Works, Bate Opera at Converse College. There, she now has studios in Arden and Lake Toxaway. “fell in love with steel,” while observing Converse paid tribute to their accomplished alumni in 2010 art students. Bate saw correlations between music and art.

In both disciplines variation and theme worked similarly. with a yearlong exhibit called “The Emerging Spirit.” Her After graduation, Bate created Art and Music programs at magnificent sculptures in this exhibit vividly illustrate the way grammar schools in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Philadelphia, that the roots of an education produce wings of success. Bate has worked on the Biltmore estate for twenty years and was Pennsylvania.

She received Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Western also on the commission to restore the Statue of Liberty.

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Pam Nellis Joins Silver Creek Realty

by Libby Malcom

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real estate broker specializing in time he Highlands-Cashiers area is shares in South Florida for twenty increasingly becoming home to years before she came to Highlands the most sought after real estate and realized that there was something in the southeast, particularly during the more. That realization led her to Bali summer months. In an ever-changing and California, to seek the knowledge yet vibrant market, real estate broker and expertise that ultimately set her Pam Nellis stands in a class by herself. apart from every other real estate Grossing over $11 million in sales last broker in the area. year, she played an integral role in With Silver Creek Real Estate Group, selling Nellis Communities such as Pam is featuring a property that she Old Highlands Park, bordering Harris assisted in the development with Lake, and most recently The Birches of Nellis Communities, The Birches of Wildcat Cliffs.

Wildcat Cliffs. These free-standing and Now, Pam has taken that same spirit multi-family condos were designed of innovation to Silver Creek Real Estate in the same fashion as the homes at Group, located at 341 Highway 64 West Old Highlands Park, with the same in Cashiers. By partnering with Jochen architectural integrity. Located within Lucke and a team of six other realtors the security of Wildcat Cliffs Country at Silver Creek, Pam is increasing her Club, The Birches offers access to visibility in Lake Toxaway, Sapphire Pam Nellis great hiking, a state of the art fitness Valley, and Lake Glenville. “I feel like the team truly stands together,” says center and an indoor lap pool. The Pam. “It’s a thriving brokerage company with an excellent immaculate landscaping, which is accentuated by The Birches’ placement in the lush forest midway between reputation among buyers and sellers ” she adds.

Both buyers and sellers have come to appreciate the Highlands and Cashiers, gives residents a sense of seclusion fact that Pam not only sells houses but also specializes in and peace. Now offered at a greatly reduced price, these the art of space management, drawing from her travels to beautiful homes are too good to pass up. For more Bali, Indonesia, as well as her degree in Feng-Shui from the information, contact Pam at Silver Creek Real Estate Group Western School of Feng-Shui in California. Pam worked as a at (828) 743-1999 or pam@ncliving.com

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S’more Kids Klothes Relocates

by Libby Malcom

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there a hole in the market for ’More Kids Klothes, practicality remained. So they Cashiers’ newest also offer consignment clothing. destination for childrens’ The consignment items are clothing, has relocated to a all in wonderful condition. larger space at 17 Chestnut She will not compromise her Square, across the street standards and says that she from the Cashiers Farmers would never carry anything Market. Tom and Sharon that she wouldn’t let her own James offer everything from grandchildren wear. high end European brands to The concept behind the consignment clothing. store was born when Sharon Servane Barreau, a French and her husband, second home designer carried at S’More Kids owners to Cashiers saw a need Klothing is a cutting edge and for children’s clothing. They unique. Her vision is about moved from Deerfield, Florida letting little girls be creative Sharon James and are partners in the wellwith fashion and the clothes known Shorty’s BBQ in Boca are whimsical. Spanish designer Mayoral Chic brings both boys and girls clothing to Cashiers. Raton, FL. Sharon worked for the Florida Legislature for Lily of the Valley is handmade in Florida that is always a many years and Tom still works for the Dade County court system. Tom James’ mother was the owner of the Cashiers refined option for children.

However, Sharon and Tom James did not stop there: Toll House for 55 years and many of his best childhood Although there is a demand for high-end childrens’ clothing, memories happened here.

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Calderone Gallery Opens

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by Libby Malcom

community, Pat has opened Calderone or the past twenty years, artist Gallery, conveniently located at 3608 Pat Calderone has been a vital Highway 246 in Sky Valley, Georgia, member of the artistic community next to Ed West Realty. Her gallery in Highlands and North Georgia. Over hosts works by award-winning as well the years, her ethereal, subtle style as emerging artists, working in several has been showcased in Wildwood mediums.

Fine Art Gallery, Summit One Gallery, There is a true sense of spiritual as well as the Globe Gallery in Clayton, awakening in the Calderone Gallery.

Georgia, to mention a few. She has Pat is offering ongoing classes for created the artwork for Highlands all levels of art students. Each session Culinary Weekend for the past five is four classes, four hours each at a years and will once again promote the total cost of $160. Pat’s many years of event through her art in 2012.

Pat Calderone varied Fine Art and Commercial Art In 2009, she was featured as a experiences as well as her education in Laurel cover artist, paying tribute to “The Dance of the Spirit,” her expression of events experienced Art from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in her home by the indigenous people of this and other areas in our country. state of Minnesota, has given her a vast range of knowledge to Her storytelling scenes of animals and sometimes people, share with her students.

Pat is a member of both the Highlands Art League and the portray scenes in natural settings of life in the wilderness. Her colors of rich golds and browns are earthy and have a somewhat North Georgia Art Guild. Pat’s work was recently displayed in savage quality about them. Calderone is very versatile in that a Highlands Art League’s members show of “Vincent” at the other paintings reflect a great deal of zest; for example the work Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Her rendition of Van that is seen on the cover of the Culinary Event’s promotional Gogh’s Arles period, “In Memory of Etten,” can now be seen at material and colorful flower filled landscapes shown in her the Bascom Art Center, where a class on Van Gogh’s style will be gallery, reflect a happier more whimsical side of her artistic offered soon.

The Calderone Gallery is open Monday through Saturday spectrum. In any case, whether you realized it or not. if you have spent any time at all in Highlands, North Carolina in the past 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.. Stop in and see Pat, call her at (706) 746-5540 or email pcalderone@earthlink.net. www. decade, you have probably enjoyed the work of Pat Calderone.

Having a great ability to collaborate with other artists in the artsource-now.com.

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Narcissus in Cashiers

Guiliana Kaufman

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fabulous place to go when you want to pamper yourself with some of the best travel clothes on this side of The Pond: Narcissus, in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Perched on the corner of the crossroads in Cashiers, North Carolina in a little cottage, the modest exterior of Narcissus does not betray the secrets within. Most of the clothes offered in this part of the world resemble two part ensembles of a jacket with short sleeves over peg leg pants in a sherbert color. Thankfully, Narcissus frees us from that torture by making available some of the most sophisticated and understated clothes from abroad. Owner Guiliana Kaufman is an Italian native who stumbled upon the sleepy Southern town of Cashiers, North Carolina and decided to share some European taste and practicality with this charming little village.

Everything from the most incredibly perfect travel t-shirts, to the famous Mycra Pac raincoats, to the jewelry of renowed artist GoGo Ferguson awaits in this tiny jewel of a store. Some labels and makers are not easily found in the U.S., but they are available in this tiny shop in the middle of the ultra-conservative Southern foothills. This is a place where everything seems fabulous, but it comes with a lesson that less is more, and here’s how you pull it off.

Do not come here expecting a bargain. Guiliana’s pieces are not inexpensive and she only has a sale right before she returns to Italy for the winter. Expect to pay for what you get, but expect to get a lot for your money. Everything wears beautifully and travels perfectly and lasts for several seasons. You’ll find her in the summer season at the crossroads in Cashiers! www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 153

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Sky Valley Club Contributed by Nancy Plate

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Sky Valley Club’s new owners are breathing life into the venerable golf resort.

ky Valley Club Inc. has bought Sky Valley Resort & Golf Club from BB&T. Sky Valley is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and, at 3,300 feet, is Georgia’s highest incorporated city. The area is widely known for its high mountain vistas, natural beauty, cool summer temperatures and close proximity to Highlands, North Carolina.

Sky Valley Club was purchased out of foreclosure by Sky Valley Club Inc., a locally-based, privately-funded entity made of area residents concerned about the future of the community.

Since 2008, private efforts to purchase the club repeatedly fell short. Purchase arrangements to include the backing of the City of Sky Valley proved unfeasible. Finally, a group of local residents and community leaders coalesced, raising sufficient capital to complete the purchase.

Sky Valley Club President Bob Larsen says “The golf course is

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in excellent shape and we are open for public play,” says Sky Valley Club President Bob Larsen. “Membership packages from the previous owner will be honored and we are working on a plan to finish the club house as soon as possible. We have a tremendous opportunity to do something good here.”

Open since 1971, the course’s original Bill Watts design was completely renovated by Bill Bergin in 2006, including an improved practice facility. The course now has bent grass fairways and greens and will offer a challenge to all skill levels. Championship tees measure 6900 yards. The course is open to the public on a daily fee basis. Membership packages are available.

Sky Valley Club includes over 70 founding members committed to improving the community. The club plans to offer social memberships to expand membership and raise additional capital.

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Highland Hiker Celebrates 30th

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f you love Mother Nature, you will adore the friendly folks at Highland Hiker who make hiking, fishing, climbing, and camping in the mountains easy and affordable.

It’s hard to believe Highland Hiker has been around for three decades. It began as the Happy Hiker. After ten years, as the business grew, the name evolved into Highland Hiker.

David Wilkes, owner, says, “We are thankful for all the customers we have helped and who have helped us over the years. Without them, we wouldn’t be celebrating our 30th season, now in four locations.”

Wilkes continues, “Over the years we have expanded from one little cabin store to three stores on East Main Street, with another location in Cashiers” The original cabin store stocks fly fishing gear, books, hats, men’s and ladies’ clothing, and more. Highland Shoes carries men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear from high fashion to hiking boots.

Wilkes continues, “We call the new outfitter store situated between the cabin and shoe store the Highland Hiker. That location features our luggage, travel accessories, tents, sleeping bags, packs, and accessories. It is also stocked with all our expanded children’s clothing and the more technical outerwear for running, yoga and outdoor sports.”

The cabin’s merchandise is geared toward the casual. The Cashiers store has everything under one roof, but instead of fishing equipment, they have climbing gear.

Wilkes sums up by saying, “Thirty years ago, we were fitting kids with boots. Now we are fitting their kids with boots and it won’t be much longer before another generation of Highland Hiker boot-wearers rolls around. We love being part of the region’s family hiking history.”

So whether you are a back-packer, camper, hiker, traveler, adventurer or fisherman, check out Highland Hiker at (828) 526-8673. Visit one of their four locations or place your order over the phone with their friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Log on to www.highlandhiker.com or Facebook to catch the latest happenings.

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index of advertisers Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Inn at Half-Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Page 78 Mountain Laurel Inn www.mountainlaurelinnandshoppes.com Page 34A Mountain Laurel Rest www.mountainlaurelrest.com Page 130 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 90 Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 95 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 136 Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 130 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 The Brier Patch Page 10 Butler Galleries Page 71 Cabin Couture Page 17 Cashiers Customs Page 162 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 76 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 71 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 43 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 72 Nest Page 35 On Point Page 101 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 52, 142 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 83 Ryan & Co. www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 129 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 45 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Summer Place Antiques Page 35 Vivianne Metzger Page 83 Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Page 81 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 56 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 62 Blue Valley Gallery Page 34A The Brier Patch Page 10 Butler Galleries Page 71 Cabin Couture Page 17 Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com Page 68 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 77 Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 69 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 76 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 End of the Road Studios www.endoftheroadstudios.com Page 68 GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Pages 104-105 Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Page 116 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 71 Highlands Fine Art Page 17 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 160 | July 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com

John Collette www.johncollettefineart.com Page 67 Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Page 146 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 70 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 72 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 24 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 52, 142 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Plein Air Festival www.pleinairnc.com Page 103 Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 112 Summer Place Antiques Page 35 TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Page 53 Vivianne Metzger Page 83 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 118 William Whiteside Art Gallery Page 81 Bait & Tackle Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Page 50 Banks/Mortgage Companies Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Page 20 Bakeries The Bakery at Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 87 Fatigati’s Cafe & Bakery Page 95 Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Page 121 Head Innovations Page 121 Bedding/Linens Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 125 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Highlands Emporium www.highlandsemporium.com Page 16 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Lenz Gifts Page 94, 146 Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Boat Rentals Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Page 50 Books The Book Nook at The Toy Store Page 30 The Brier Patch Page 10 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Page 33 Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Page 20 Barber Construction www.wgbarber.com Page 139 Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Page 53 Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 115 Srebalus Construction Co. Page 121 Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Page 18A Canoe Rentals Highlands Canoe Rentals Page 111

index of advertisers Cards Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com The Corner Store Caterers Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Pines and Palms Personal Chef Service www.highlandspersonalchef.com Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Chiropractic Services Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Churches Wayfarers Unity www.wayfarersunity.org Cigars Highlands Emporium www.highlandsemporium.com Clothing & Accessories 4th Street Boutique Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Alyxandra’s Boutique Annawear Bear Mountain Outfitters C. Orrico www.corrico.com Cabin Casuals www.cabincasuals.com Desire Elevation Ellen’s Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Martha Anne’s McCulley’s Mountain Mist Gallery Nancy’s Fancys www.nancysfancys.net Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Potpourri Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Smore’s Kids Klothes Sorelle Design Studio www.sorelledesignstudio.com Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2nc.com The Exchange TJ Bailey www.tjbmens.com Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing To The Nines VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com

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Vivace Page 79 Wit’s End Page 35 Cloth/Upholstery Wilhites Page 145 Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Page 140 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Pages 104-105 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 125 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Communities Lonesome Valley www.lonesomevalley.com Page 122 Mountain Club www.yourbeachandmountainhome.com Page 143 Ocean Front Residence Club www.yourbeachandmountainhome.com Page 143 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 46, 47, 135 Condiments The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 140 Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction Page 132 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 10 Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 15, 121 Cashiers Customs Page 162 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 33, 121 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 121 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 15, 121 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 33, 121 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Pages 121 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 162 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 133 Education Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 144 Summit Charter School www.summitschool.org Pages 22, 23 Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Events Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 130 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 62 Cashiers Antique Show Page 149 Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org Page 51 Dusty’s Page 87 Feasts of the Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Page 56 GCAMA www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 34B www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 161

index of advertisers The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 140 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Pages 57 Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Page 155 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 82 Ikebana Page 72 Literacy Council of Highlands www.highlandsliteracy.com Page 154 Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Page 82 Plein Air Festival Page 103 Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Page 147 Rotary QuickDraw Page 8 Taste of the Plateau www.tasteoftheplateau.org Page 23 Toxaway Designer Showcase Page 40 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Wilhites Page 145 Fitness Cashiers Vally Fusion www.cashiersvalleyfusionnc.com Page 10 Pilates - Sandy Trevathon Page 131 Yoga Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 110 Florists Cosper Flowers Page 131 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 23, 25 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 24 Furniture The Brier Patch Page 10 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 32 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 127 Cashiers Customs Page 162 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 77 Consignment Market Pages 104-105 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Nearly New Pages 104-105, 119 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 24 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Pages 142, 147 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 83 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Summer Place Antiques Page 35 Vivianne Metzger Page 83 Furniture Consignments The Bear’s Den Pages 104-105 The Blue Elephant Page 140 Consignment Market Pages 104-105 GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Pages 104-105 Highlands Fine Consignments Page 78 Lotsa Consignments Pages 104-105 Nearly New Pages 104-105, 119 Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Page 100 162 | July 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com

Garden Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 130 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 118 Garden Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 80 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Gems and Minerals Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 41 Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 112 Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 56 The Bear’s Den Pages 104-105 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Brier Patch Page 10 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 32 Cabin Couture Page 17 The Corner Store Page 119 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 30 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 23, 25 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 48 Lenz Gifts Page 94, 146 The Look www.thelookjewelry.com Page 117 Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Page 146 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Nest Page 35 Nora & Co. Page 119 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Pages 10 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 164 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 118 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Golf Sky Valley Club www.skyvalleygolfclub.com Page 150 Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 148 Gourmet Foods Dusty’s Page 87 The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 140 Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Page 132 Grocery Stores Dusty’s Page 87 Groomers Fancy Paws Pages, 31, 34A Hair Salons Church Street Hair by Cirino Page 148 Creative Concepts Page 121 Head Innovations Page 121 Hardware Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123

index of advertisers Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins Pages 31, 34A Heating and Air Madco Page 25 Home Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 130 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Brier Patch Page 10 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 32 Butler Galleries Page 71 Cabin Couture Page 17 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 127 Cashiers Customs Page 162 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 48 GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Pages 104-105 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Lenz Gifts Page 94, 146 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 24 On Point Page 101 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 52, 142 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 10 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 83 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 164 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Vivianne Metzger Page 83 Ice cream SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Page 90 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Interior Design & Home Furnishings Barber Design Group Page 139 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 The Brier Patch Page 10 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 32 The Designer’s Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 138 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 48 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 On Point Page 101 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 10 Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 55 Rock’n Rooster Pages 104-105 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 83 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Summer Place Antiques Page 35 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Investment Planning Wells Fargo Advisors Page 111

Ironwork Sculpture by Berry Bate Jewelry - Fashion Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Annawear Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com Cashiers Hillside Artists CK Swan www.ckswan.com Desire Dovetail Antiques East & West Ellen’s Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Mountain Mist Gallery Narcissus Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Rock’n Rooster Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Sorelle Design Studio www.sorelledesignstudio.com Vivace Jewelry - Fine Alyxandra’s Boutique Drake’s Diamond Gallery Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Highlands Fine Art Mirror Lake Antiques Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Landscapers Gates Landscaping Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden Lighting The Brier Patch Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Cashiers Customs Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger

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index of advertisers Luggage Highlands Emporium www.highlandsemporium.com Masonry Palillos Stone Masonry www.palillosstonemasonry.com Massage Therapy Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nail Care Creative Concepts Nailz Hand & Foot Spa Native American Crafts Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Office Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Painters D.P. Painting Quality Painting Pet Care Fancy Paws Pet Supplies Woof Gang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonweb.com Picture Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com 164 | July 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com

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Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 77 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 76 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 End of the Road Studios www.endoftheroadstudios.com Page 68 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 71 The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 140 Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Page 146 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 70 Printing Companies Cashiers Printing Page 32 Produce Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 102 Pubs Bodacious Bear Pub Page 34A The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 87 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 31 Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 163 Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 135 Carol Mathews www.carolmathews.com Page 141 Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 135 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 For Sale By Owner Page 137 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealtygroup.com Page 135 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Pages 135, 151 Highlands NC Realty www.highlandsnc.info Page 134 Highlands Properties www.highlandsproperties.com Page 153 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 54 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 60, 61 Lonesome Valley www.lonesomevalley.com Page 122 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 99 Mountain Club www.yourbeachandmountainhome.com Page 143 Mountain Realty www.cashiersmountainrealty.com Page 33 Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Page 113 Nadine Paradise – BlackRock Realty Group, LLC www.nadineparadise.com Page 43 NC Mountain Life www.ncmountainlife.com Page 135 Ocean Front Residence Club www.yourbeachandmountainhome.com Page 143 Pam Nellis SIlver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Page 102 Old Cashiers Realty, Inc. www.oldcashiersrealty.com Page 135 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Pages 84, 85 Preserve at Rock Creek Page 9 Residence Club www.residenceclubpartners.com Page 9 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 46, 47, 135 White Oak Realty Group www.whiteoakrg.com Page 26 Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 98 23 Steps Steakhouse Page 90 Altitudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 95 Bella’s Junction Cafe Page 94 Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 119

index of advertisers Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 102 Cyprus International Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Page 91 Dusty’s Page 87 El Azteca www.elaztecahighlands.com Page 95 Fatigati’s Cafe & Bakery Page 95 FlipSide www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 93 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 87 Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 93 Jorge’s Place Page 97 The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 92 Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 89 Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 89 The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 90 Pescado’s www.pescados-highlands.us Page 90 Pizza Place Page 87 Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Page 92 Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Page 89 Ruka’s Table www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 88 SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Page 90 Tommy’ Coffee Shop Page 95 The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 87 Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Page 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 Zeke and Earl’s Page 95 Zookeeper Page 34A Retreats The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center www.mountaincenters.org Page 150 Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 The Designer’s Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 138 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 11 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Shoes 4th Street Boutique Page 31 Annawear Page 136 Bear Mountain Outfitters Page 18A Elevation Page 112 Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Pages 28, 29 Martha Anne’s Page 43 The Exchange Page 11 TJ Bailey www.tjbmens.com Page 53 Structural Integration Rolf Method Structural Integration www.rolfmethodsi.com Page 110

Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 10 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Storage Facilities Mountain Man Caves Page 132 Sun Control Shades/Blinds Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Wilhites Page 145 Sunglasses Potpourri Page 118 Tables Cashiers Customs Page 162 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 44 Fletcher & Lee www.fletcherandlee.com Page 39 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 110 Theatre Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 82 Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Page 82 Therapeutic Bodywork Rolf Method Structural Integration www.rolfmethodsi.com Page 110 Toys The Corner Store Page 119 The Toy Store Page 119 Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Page 102 Vacation Specialists Cruise Planners Page 11 CruiseOne thecruisefinders.com Pages 6, 138 Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins Pages 31, 34A Window Treatments Cashiers Customs Page 162 The Designer’s Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 138 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 33 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Pages 142, 147 Wine & Accessories Dusty’s Page 87 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 123 Yarn Knit www.knitkeywest.com Page 41, 145 Needlepoint of Highlands Page 102 Silver Threads Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 100 Yoga Cashiers Vally Fusion www.cashiersvalleyfusionnc.com Page 10 Yoga Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 110 www.thelaurelmagazine.com | July 2012 | 165

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