April2010 by The Laurel Magazine of Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Laurel April 2010

Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers

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Publisher’s Note T

he time has changed. Spring has sprung. The snow is… gone? Please? We’ve been weatherbound for months and quite frankly, we’re ready for some shorter pants and some open-toe shoes. Let the bare-limbed trees pull on their cloaks of green, with tulips and jonquils and blooms of all colors at their feet. Here at the Laurel, we’ve got our capris and sandals ready to throw on at a moment’s notice, even if it’s just for five teeny minutes. We’re busy bringing the colors of spring to every issue, and hoping you are just as excited about all this year can bring as we are. And as we enter into a brand new season in a few short weeks, we just want to thank all of you – readers, advertisers and everyone involved – for continuing on this journey with us. Enjoy the sun on your faces, the grass in your toes and the Laurel in your hands. J

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Thank You For Supporting

The Literacy Council of Highlands Bingo Night! On Thursday March 18th, the Rotary Club of Highlands hosted Literacy Bingo to benefit The Literacy Council of Highlands. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the businesses listed below who sponsored the event. The Laurel Magazine www.thelaurelmagazine.com 828-787-1803

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Signature Properties Highlands, NC 828-526-4218

Highlands Cabinet Company 298 South 4th Street • Highlands 828-526-8364

Warth Construction 330 Spring Street • Highlands 828-526-4929

Rosenthal’s 349 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-2100 Elevation of Highlands 330 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-0010 John Schiffli Real Estate 361 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-5750 WHLC Hwy. 64 E • Highlands 828-526-1045 HIghlands Chemical Corporation Jolies 446 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-3963 The Dry Sink 450 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-5226 Lindys 398 Main Street • Highlands 828-526-9832

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Contents April 2010

15 Events

16 • PAC’s Youth Theatre 20 • WCU Series 21 • Mtn. Lakes 5K 22 • Warrior Foundation 23 • Relay for Life 24 • Green Living Fair 25 • Destination Murder 25 • Cashiers Preservation Society 26 • Earth Day 27 • Area Calendar

The Arts

30 • Cover Artist, Thomas Arvid 32 • Feature Artist, The Raleigh Ringers 33 • Summit One Gallery 35 • Collective Spirits 36 • Highlands Playhouse 37 • Art League of Highlands 38 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle

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18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map

Dining 41

42 • King of the Mountain 44 • The Bakery at Fressers Express 40 • King of the Mountain 46 • Dining Guide

47 History 48 • Tracking Clay 49 • United States Censuses

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Janet Cummings, Managing Partner

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Volume Nine • Issue Three • www.thelaurelmagazine.com • 828-526-0173 email: editorial@themountainlaurel.com • P.O. Box 565 • Highlands, NC 28741 12 J April 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com

Literary 52 • Highlands Writer’s Group, Linda Eadie 53 • Donna Rhodes 54 • Life with Krysti

Philanthropy 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 74

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Land Trust Hospice Literacy Council Carpe Diem Farms Standing Ovation Mountaintop Rotary Blue Ridge Dental Clinic Humane Society

78 • Find the Butterfly Winner

Homes & Lifestyles

Guides 18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 27 • Area Calendar 46 • Dining Guide 62 • Service Directory 79 • Advertisers Index

58 • Home of Distinction 61 • Easy Being Green 62 • What’s Love Got To Do With It?

57 Contributing Writers:

Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Pam Nellis, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski

Wiley Sloan, Writer wileyandsarah@nctv.com

Luke Osteen, Writer

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Donna Rhodes, Writer

donna847@verizon.net

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A One Act Play Festival, slated for April 22nd-25th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (PAC), is the dazzling showcase for this year’s Youth Theatre Program.

he One-Act Play Festival will feature the talents of area sevenththrough 12th-graders. With the financial support of the Eckerd Family Foundation and the Rotary Club of Highlands, the festival will feature six plays chosen to highlight the actors’ individual talents. Dr. Ronnie Spilton (president of the Highlands Cashiers Players) and Jim Gordon (PAC technical director) will direct this third production of the popular theater arts program for area high school and middle school students which began in 2008 with “Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage” and followed in 2009 with “The Inner Willy.” “He Done Her Wrong or Wedded But No Wife” by Anita Bell is a delightful 1890’s old-fashioned melodrama that’ll have audiences hissing the villain (Cai Roman), cheering the hero (Clay Creighton) and sigh-

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ing for the heroine (Ashley Nichols). Rachael Hedden, Taylor Hunter, and Victoria Clark also star. “The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton” by Thornton Wilder is the simple story of Pa and Ma and their two children as they journey from Newark in their Chevrolet to visit their daughter in Camden. As in Wilder’s classic Our Town, a stage manager tells this 1930’s story and reads the lines for a number of minor characters who never appear. Elizabeth Gordon, Cai Roman, Clay Creighton, Jacob McElroy, Samantha Zarnick, and Abigail Hewins star. In Tad Mosel’s “Impromptu,” four actors, portrayed by Taylor Hunter, Victoria Clark, David Long, and Clay Creighton, sit on a darkened stage awaiting the arrival of an unknown stage manager who has called them together. He has instructed them

that they can’t leave the stage until they “have acted out the play,” but they have no scripts. As they wait, the stage lights come up, but still no one appears to tell them what to do. Suddenly becoming aware that an audience is present, the actors decide to improvise a play. “The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue” is an issue play by Ev Miller. It’s the story of teenager Tracey Logan, portrayed by Bella Lupoli, who finds herself in a science fiction world where all the other teens are not only dressed in blue but have blue skin and numbers instead of names. She must make a decision to maintain her individuality and become an outcast, or to turn blue and become accepted by those her own age. Rachael Hedden is the leader of the blue world. Other blue characters are Samantha Zarnick, Abigail Hewins, Elizabeth Strawn, Taylor Wil-

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Events liams, Ashley Nichols, Audrey Egler, Veronica Garcia, Mary Gillan Renfro, Rosa Garcia, Savannah Seay, Taylor Hunter, Jerrica Cobb, McKinley Moseley, Victoria Clark, Elizabeth Gordon and Monserrath Reyes. In Conrad Seiler’s “The Stronger Gender,” a popular speaker, acted by David Long, appears on stage and explains to the audience the subject of his talk: Which gender dominates – male or female? What were the men and women of yesterday like? How do they compare with men and women of today? He further states that he will illustrate his talk by using photographs, silent movies, and talking pictures. Through photographs and silent movies, the audience meets Elliott and Ursula Pennypacker, an old-fashioned couple. Through talking pictures, the audience meets the “contemporary” couple, Clarence and Geraldine Scudd. Live actors (Victoria Clark, Rachael Hedden, and Cai Roman) cleverly portray the couples in the photographs, silent movies, and talking pictures. “A Game” by Dennis E. Noble starts as a farce and ends in deadly earnest. A scientist, portrayed by Veronica Garcia, assigns each of three characters (Abigail Hewins, Taylor Williams, Eliz-

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abeth Strawn) an area of the stage. She instructs them that they are to participate in an experiment and play “a game.” They must remain in their stage area, and when a light comes on, they are to repeat in unison, “This is my land. It is mine. It is beautiful, and it is mine.” This play gives insights into the questions: Why do countries and people fight? Why is there so much hate in the world? What extra importance do I attach to something because it is mine? Serving behind the scenes are student stage managers Rebecca Clark and Kaycee Carver and assistant stage manager/lighting technician Katie Flynn. Working with the program from its inception, Paula Gordon is the parent volunteer coordinator. Cathy McIntyre-Ross from Highlands School and Odyssey Wofford from Summit Charter were part of the script selection committee. Three plays will be performed on Thursday, April 22nd; three plays will be performed on Friday, April 23rd. All six plays will be performed on Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th. For tickets, times, and additional information, call the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at (828) 5269047. J

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WCU Series Continues WCU faculty presents series about economic development in Leadership Highlands spring programs.

estern Carolina University’s College of Business and the Leadership Highlands program continues presentations addressing economic development and related issues. The events are free and open to the public. All three events will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Highlands Conference Center A panel discussion led by Louis E. Buck, Kenneth E. Flynt, Ronald A. Johnson and William “Tilt” Thompkins will be held Tuesday, April 6th, when they will discuss “After the Crisis: Where are the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Economies Going?” Buck, a former chief financial officer for the competitive businesses of Consolidated Edison in New York, joined WCU in 2007 as the

Wesley R. Elingburg Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation and director of WCU’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Since 2008, Flynt has been associate dean of advancement in WCU’s College of Business. During his 36year career, Flynt has served as chief executive officer of Workmen’s Savings Bank in Mount Airy, was the founding CEO of both Enterprise Bank in Raleigh and Independence Bank in Kernersville, and was CEO and co-founder of Equity Services Inc. in Raleigh and of 1st Medallion Mortgage Corp. in Greensboro. Johnson has been dean of WCU’s College of Business since 2007. He has served as chief strategist and head of research for Americas Trust Bank in Miami, division chief of domestic financial markets

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for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and director of global fixed income research and senior portfolio manager for Templeton Worldwide Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Thompkins, professor of accounting, finance, information systems and economics, and director of the Center for Information, Technology and Assurance at WCU, has more than twenty-five years of experience in enterprise infrastructure management, information architecture development, technical consulting and university teaching. He has served as associate director of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications for Integrated Decision Technologies and associate vice president for infrastructure at Purdue University. Wrapping up the series

on Tuesday, May 4th, James Walker Busbin, Carroll Anne Brown and Sandra S. Grunwell will co-present “Tourism Potentials and Marketing the Highlands Experience.” Launched in 1999, Leadership Highlands is designed to identify existing and emerging leaders from the community. It provides program participants opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge needed to become community leaders. For more information about the College of Business, contact the college via e-mail at business@wcu. edu or at (828) 227-7412. For more information about Leadership Highlands, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at president@highlandschamber.org or at (828) 5265841. J

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The Mountain Lakes 5K, set for 10:00 a.m. May 1st, sets the pace for an entire year of fun with the Highlands Roadrunner Club.

ith beautiful spring days now more and more frequent in Highlands, it’s not unusual to see the streets and sidewalks filled with runners and fitness walkers. Singly, walking dogs, in pairs, or in large groups, the town is a popular place to run and walk. Richard Betz, President of Highlands Roadrunners Club, says that a running program is a great way to get in shape after those relatively inactive winter months. And Saturday mornings are an especially good time for runners of varying fitness levels to become acquainted with the Club. Runners or potential runners can meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of Town Hall, where they may run anywhere from three to 20 miles; there is no obligation to officially join up or pay dues. Now in its 15th year, the running club encourages health and fitness for all, and also supports athletic scholarships at Highlands School and various fitness-related programs in the area. It is largely funded by proceeds from a five-kilometer race held each spring on the first Saturday in May. “For non-runners, five kilometers is 3.1 miles, and anyone who is reasonably fit can run that far with a little training,” Betz claims. “We welcome both serious runners and anyone who wants to just take part in a fun event.” This year will mark the 11nth anniversary of the Mountain Lakes 5K, scheduled for May 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Highlands Civic Center. The course is a loop that begins on US 64 in front of the Civic Center, circles around Lake Ravenel and Harris Lake, and finishes on Laurel Street beside First Citizens Bank. Police and volunteers provide traffic control throughout the course. The entry fee is $15 before race day, and entry forms are available at the Town Hall, the Civic Center, and the Visitors Center, or on line at www.main.nc.us/hrc. Each participant will receive a quality T-shirt, and trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners, male and female masters winners (over 40), and to the male and female first, second, and third place finishers in five-year age groups. Refreshments will be provided along the course and at the finish line. Anyone interested in a running program or in the upcoming event can contact Betz at (828) 526-5213 (evenings), or simply show up at the Town Hall any Saturday morning. J

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Warrior Foundation R

David is pictured with a member of Afghan National Police. This man was a fighter for the Mujahadeen which defeated the Soviet Union who had invaded Afghanistan. The group picture, taken in a remote area of Afghanistan, shows David with US military personnel and our partner forces of the Afghan National Police.

etired Lt. Col. David Horwitz served his country for 22 years in the US Air Force as a Special Operations Officer. Last year David became a government employee working for Special Operations. Although David is not a member of the military anymore, his expertise as a Special Ops analyst was needed in remote bases in Afghanistan. David’s mission is to advise Special Ops personnel in tactics and strategies to defeat the Taliban. David’s parents are Nancy and Bill Horwitz of Highlands. David was prominent in the start of SOAR of Western North Carolina, a charity event for the last eight years in Highlands. SOAR raises money for Special Operations

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Warrior Foundation. This foundation pays for the total college education cost for the children of Special Operations Warriors who died in service to their country. Special Operations Forces continue to be at the tip of the spear fighting our nation’s war against terrorism and will continue doing so in the future. Since operations launched in Afghanistan and Iraq, 321 Special Operations personnel have lost their lives leaving behind 367 children -- children ranging from infants and toddlers to teenagers. Special Operations Warrior Foundation has provided $700,000 in immediate financial assistance to the families of our wounded troops so they can be at the hospital and bedside with their loved ones.

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a toprated charity that was recently awarded its fourth consecutive four-star rating for financial efficiency. SOAR committee members are at work now to start their ninth year to work for these children. In the last eight years, SOAR has raised over $400,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. SOAR events are Golf Tournament at Burlingame Country Club, June 7th; Silent/Live Auction, June 10th; and Special Operations Adventure Race, June 12th. We invite you to join us for any or all of these events to help this most worthy cause. Bill and Nancy Horwitz are in charge of fundraising and can be contacted at (828) 526-0224 and volunteers are always needed. J

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Kick off for Relay for Life Highlands will be April 24th at the Conference Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ou are invited to a party! This year’s relay for Life kick off will be April 24th at the Conference Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. So gather your friends and family and come out for a great time. 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. Currently 13 teams and more than 30 participants have registered for this year’s event at www.relayforlife.org/highlands. Friday, August 13th, beginning at 6:00 p.m walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the 10th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Highlands gets under way with teams of residents gathering at the Highlands Recreation Center. Relay planning committee members have already started work on this year’s event, including scheduling several community happenings. A Paint Highlands Purple event will be spearheaded by Highlands School students and feature hundreds of purple bows displayed around town in the coming months. A community flea market is set for June 19th at the rec park, while the return of Bark For Life, a dog walk dedicated to finding a cure, is also anticipated. A Survivors’ Dinner will be held August 3rd in Coleman Hall at the Presbyterian Church. Funds raised by Relay For Life of Highlands, which this year are goaled at $75,000, are enabling the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community. In fact, grant awards to North Carolina’s exceptionally large list of outstanding research hospitals and universities guarantees that 100 percent of funds raised in this state stay in this state, said Lisa Duff, senior community manager for the American Cancer Society and Highlands’ staff partner. An especially emotional element of Relay For Life is the Luminary Ceremony, which takes place after sundown and honors area cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the disease. Participants circle a track surrounded with glowing luminaria that bear the name of someone who has battled cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $10 for white bags and $100 for tribute torches by calling Christine Murphy, this year’s luminaria chair, or by visiting the event’s website at www.relayforlife.org/highlands. Also a part of the 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 (e.g., stop smoking, eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.) in fighting back. To learn more about us or to get help, call anytime day or night at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. J

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The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance will host its third annual Green Living Fair on June 26th.

he Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance is planning its third annual Green Living Fair, slated for June 26th. Did you ever stop to think what your contribution is to the sustainability of our area? Do you support local or regional merchants, food producers, and even the protection of our native plants and sensitive natural environment? We invite you to come and discover how. This year’s event will be more fun and informative than ever with an added component: food. Come learn and taste how our area

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restaurants use local and/or organic products to create tasty dishes and offer recipes and tips. Expanding on the theme, mini classes and demonstrations will be ongoing all day. Become knowledgeable on organic gardening, heirloom and native plants and seeds, composting, rain barrels, invasive species to watch out for, and drainage issues on your property. Curious about how to improve the energy efficiency of your home? We will have great information on the best ways to improve your home or office depending on your

lifestyle. Products such as tankless water heaters, best insulation options, windows and more will be on display and short information presentations will bring you up to date. How about some family fun? Besides enjoying healthy eating you won’t want to miss having fun together on a greenway hike, creating an on-site art project and much more. J-MCA promises you an educational, inspirational and fun time as you learn how “green” your footprint is. For more information call (828) 526-9938 ext. 320. J

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Destination Murder

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“Destination Highlands Murder,” originally set this past winter, has been rescheduled to April 9th and 10th.

hat’s there to do on a Spring weekend in Highlands?… Why not Wine, Dine and Solve the Crime. That’s the plan at 6:30 p.m. April 9th and 10th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center when Highlands Cashiers Players stage “Destination Highlands Murder,” a dinner theater fund raiser. Billed as the return of “Langston Hughes, The Detective,” the mystery is set in and around Highlands. Tabletop Sherlocks will enjoy a three-course Italian dinner complete with wine and appetizers and, of course, a most delicious murder to solve. The mystery at the heart of the evening will feature perennial favorites Ronnie Spilton, Dean Zuch, Stuart Armor and Jim Gordon, Michelle Hott and Bonnie Earman. It’s directed by Donna Cochran. Make plans now to attend. The cost of the affair is $55 per person, or $225 for a table of eight. The event is catered by Fresser’s Eatery. Proceeds will help Highlands Cashiers Players stage performances throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now. For information or reservations, call (828) 526-8084. J

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lans are already being formulated for the second annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival, slated for July 2nd and 3rd on the Village Green of Cashiers. Building on the success of its first incarnation, it’ll feature the nationally renowned Steep Canyon Rangers, Lizzie Long & Little Roy Lewis and many more great musical acts. There’ll be arts and crafts, a fun zone for kids and food vendors for everyone to enjoy. The festival marks the chief fundraiser of the newly-minted Cashiers Preservation Foundation, a local tax-deductible charity dedicated to enhancing the music programs at local schools and the overall preservation of the Cashiers area. The mission includes providing instruments to the schools and introducing students to their mountain music heritage. All contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible. Tickets to the festival are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event, with children under 12 admitted for free. For more information about the festival or the foundation, send an email to sue@cashiers.org or call (828) 743-5191. J

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Earth Day in the Mountains, slated for 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17th, at the Highlands Ballfield, celebrates the abundance and majesty of our home.

n Saturday, April 17th the Highlands-Cashiers community will be celebrating locally for the sixth year! Highlands Prominent Committee is thrilled to be hosting the event with the generous support of the Jackson Macon Conservation Alliance, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and the Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association. HPC is especially excited to be bringing the event to Highlands for the first time. The celebration is free and will be held rain or shine or snow. Earth Day in the Mountains 2010 will feature live music, educational

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workshops, interactive demonstrations, and food. There will be games and crafts for the young and the young at heart. The event is an opportunity for local organizations and businesses to showcase their environmental interests and preservation efforts. 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, an event that is celebrated worldwide. It was established as a teach-in by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, who hoped a grassroots environmental movement would resonate to Washington, DC. Forty years later, the earth may

be in greater peril. After devastating natural disasters worldwide, and the worst winter our area has seen in thirty years, there has never been a better time to celebrate our appreciation of the fragility and uniqueness of the western North Carolina Mountains. Join together on Saturday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the earth and learn about what is happening locally to protect it. If you would like to participate as a volunteer or by having a display for your business or organization, please contact HPC at PromCmte@gmail.com. J

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Mark Your Calendar April Events

• Inn at Half Mile Farm Easter Celebration, April 2-4, (828) 526-8170. • Old Edwards Inn & Spa Easter Weekend Events: Easter Egg Decorating and Easter Bonnet Making, Saturday, April 3, Easter Bunny Visit and Easter Egg Hunt, Croquet Lawn, Sunday, April 4, 866-526-8008. • Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, Tuesday April 6, 4-6 p.m., Highlands Conference Center, “After the Crisis: Where are the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Economies Going?”, (828) 5265841. • Highlands-Cashiers Players stage “Destination Highlands Murder,” a dinner theatre fund raiser, April 9-10, 6:30 p.m., Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (828) 526-8084. • “Desert Sojourn” by Brian Sullivan opens at Summit One Gallery with Artist Reception 5-7 p.m., Saturday, April 10, (828) 526-2673. • The Bascom, Pat Dews’ watermedia class, “Great Starts, Great Finishes,” April 12-16. To register, call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. • Earth Day in the Mountains, Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m.3 p.m., Highlands Ball Field. Fun activities for all ages, food, and live music. • One Act Play Festival, April 22-25, by the Youth Theatre Program, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (PAC). For tickets, times, and additional information, call (828) 526-9047. • Kick off for Relay for Life, Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, Highlands Conference Center, 1-800-227-2345. • Highlands Biological Station presents: “Drawing From Nature” Saturday April 24, and “Digital Camera Safari: Zooming In On Nature’s Details” Sunday April 25. For more information or to reserve your spot, call (828) 526-2602. • Art League of Highlands meeting, 5 p.m., Monday, April 26, Highlands Civic Center. Ruth Ballard will be speaking on iconography. (828) 743-7673 or (864) 877-2454. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, A Living Artfully Weekend - “Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Spring Harvest Wine Dinner” at the Farm

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Future Events • Highlands Roadrunners Club’s 11th Annual Mountain Lakes 5-K, Saturday May 1, 10 a.m., Highlands Civic Center, (828) 5265213. • Merchants’ Front Porch Market, Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m., Greater Cashiers Area Merchants’ Association. • Tour de Cashiers, Saturday May 1, noon, Village Green, (828) 743-2052. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, A Living Artfully Weekend - Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro hosts Quintessa’s California Expressions Wine Dinner, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1. (866) 526-8008. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, A Living Artfully Weekend - Live Jazz brunch at Madison’s Restaurant, Sunday, May 2, 11:30 a.m., 866-526-8008. • Atlanta Boy Choir Concert, Sunday, May 2, 5 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, (404) 378-0064. • The Rotary District 7670 Car Raffle to benefit Polio Plus will be ending the middle of April and the drawing will be at the District Conference in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on May 2nd. The tickets are $20 and are a chance to win either a 2010 Toyota Prius or $20,000 cash. To purchase a raffle ticket, please contact Mountaintop Rotary President Al Bolt at (828) 526-2267. • Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, Tuesday, May 4.”Tourism Potentials and Marketing the Highlands Experience”, Highlands Community Building, 4-6 p.m., (828) 5265841. • Rebecca, a mystery by Daphne du Maurier, Highlands-Cashiers Players, May 13-16, 20-23, Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinees 2:30 p.m., Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • The Bascom, Center for the Visual Arts, Student Works from Regional High Schools Exhibition, May 15-29; “Pottery and Photos Exhibition, Dr. Patrick Taylor” May 15-29; Ceramic Instruments and Sound Sculpture Exhibition , May 15-July 4. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

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Sunday afternoons. (828) 526-4949. • Fourth annual Collective Spirits Wine Festival, May 20-22, features a “Stock Your Cellars” Wine Tasting Party at The Bascom, Friday, May 21, 6 p.m., daytime wine and wine-related symposiums, On Saturday, May 22, (828) 526-4949 ext. 120. • Groovin’ on the Green, Friday, May 28, 7 p.m., Village Green in Cashiers. Sponsored by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association. • Village Square Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. Pine Street Park Pine and Fifth Street, (828) 787-2021. • 28th annual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale, 9 a.m., Saturday, May 29, Highlands Ball Park on Highway 64 East, (828) 5260299. • Blues, Brews and BBQ, Saturday, May 29, 12:00 p.m., Rib Shack, 866-526-8008. • Wow And Wild exhibit featuring regional favorite Scott Upton, Summit One Gallery, Saturday, May 29, 6 p.m., (828) 5262673.

Weekly Events Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Rec Park, 5:30 p.m. • After School Classes, kindergartensixth grade, 3:15-4:30 p.m., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Dining Room at the HighlandsCashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Pre-school Creativity Class for Parent and Child, 11-11:45 a.m., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. Every SATURday • Saturday Art School for Kindergarten8th grade, 10 a.m. -noon., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100.

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Thomas Arvid

Paints for Wine and Dine on the Mountain

ine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2010 culinary season in Highlands, April 30th through May 2nd, by pulling together a sizzling line-up of fine wines, superb food, good music and fine art. The “Wine and Dine on the Mountain” weekend is a sensory extravaganza that begins with a “Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Spring Harvest Wine Dinner” at the Farm at Old Edwards on Friday. A Chilean Portfolio of Agustin Heneeus of Quintessa and “The Prisoner,” collaboration between Agustin Heneeus and Orin Swift, will be featured throughout the dinner and evening. On Saturday, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro will host Quintessa’s California Expressions 4-course wine dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests of both events will have the opportunity to watch the wines come to life, as Thomas Arvid paints live for the occasions. On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., a Live Jazz brunch at Madison’s Restaurant will top off the weekend. Charles Thomas, Director Vineyards and Winemaking of Quintessa, will be present during all three events to share his knowledge and passion for wine. Thomas joined the Quintessa team as winemaker in June 2007. He has a storied career with some of the most highly regarded wineries in the industry including Robert Mondavi Winery, Domaine Chandon, Cardinale and Rudd. Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US Art magazine, Thomas Arvid receives critical acclaim for his monumental compositions of wine and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. Inspired by the grace and hospitality of the southern culture in which he lives, Arvid’s compositions are an invitation to take the time to appreciate sharing a great bottle and good conversation with friends. “I can’t think of a better place to spend an evening with great friends,” says Arvid. “Highlands and events like this – with wonderful food, wine and culture – truly foster camaraderie, similar to what I try to evoke in each of my paintings. I’ll have my easel with me; it’s going to be another inspiring weekend in the mountains.” Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy art, music and culinary events— including: Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Spring Harvest Barn Dinner, The Farm at Old Edwards with Thomas Arvid painting live and featuring the Chilean Portfolio of Quintesssa’s Agustin Huneeus Quintessa’s California Expressions Wine Dinner Saturday at Wolfgang’s with Thomas Arvid painting live and featuring live music New Orleans Live Jazz Brunch at Madison’s Sunday with Illumination, Sauvignon Blanc and Flowers “Perennial” (Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Pinot Munier Blend) Special Vinatherapy (wine-grape) treatments at The Spa at Old Edwards “Last year’s event really set the bar for a fun weekend of wine and food,” says Richard Delany, President of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. “We’re looking forward this year to offering an even more diverse assortment of experiences, all tied together with great wine, food and music.” Wolfgang Green, owner of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, says, “We’ve always had great success with our wine weekends, and last year’s Thomas Arvid event was no exception. By partnering with other businesses like the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, we can pull together offerings to celebrate spring by bringing guests to Highlands for some art, music, superb wine and fine dining—an unbeatable combination!” Space is limited. To reserve today, call (866) 526-8008. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com. J

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The Raleigh Ringers by Donna Rhodes

hen the last chime hovers in the air, in sweet decay, and all that’s left of it is a perfect tone resonating in your bones, you know you have been mesmerized by The Raleigh Ringers. For nearly two decades this internationally acclaimed group of Raleigh, North Carolina, musicians has been performing live, on DVD, video, CD, and television. Their dazzling programs have been featured on 250 Public Television stations in 45 states. They have taken their show on the road to 34 states and as far abroad as France. They have amassed one of the most extensive collections of handbells, chimes, and bell-related instruments of any group worldwide. It is one thing to own a veritable orchestra and quite another to share its magic. They are very generous with their skill

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and time as evidenced in their four-part mission to: Bring their huge repertoire of sacred and secular handbell music to the widest possible audience; Promote all manner of performing and educational opportunities including seminars, festivals, tours and more; Encourage composers and arrangers to create important handbell works. 90 of the compositions they perform are commissioned specifically for their ensemble; Support fledgling handbell ensembles. Among the many accomplished musicians who sing the group’s praises was David R. Davidson, the late Director of The Dallas Symphony Chorus: “The Raleigh Ringers combine a zeal for musical expression with sensitivity to not only the entertainment, but also the edifi-

cation of the audience. I am an admirer of their rhythmic energy and vitality in performance.” While their performances include standard handbell repertoire, you’ll be delightfully surprised to hear a variety of secular and popular music and even some good ol’ rock and roll played on handbells, some nearly as large as the performer ringing them. There is something for everyone’s eye, ear, and heart in an evening with The Raleigh Ringers. Your chance to experience them live in Western Carolina is April 18th, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin, 1024 Georgia Road, (828) 369-5028. Visit their website, www.rr.org for more information and to view a video clip, guaranteed to leave you wanting more. J

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Desert Sojourn” by Brian Sullivan will open at Summit One Gallery the weekend of April 10th and continue through May 10th. An Artist Reception will be held the weekend of April 10th. The inspiration for Desert Sojourn occurred while Brian was on a sabbatical trip to the Holy Land last fall. As he reflects on his journey he says, “I realize how fortunate I am to have a place like Incarnation which gives me a purpose to live out my vocation as a priest. If you wonder how the “re-entry” is going, it is wonderful to return to a familiar schedule and especially return to all the cherished relationships I have with you. This latter joy is what I learned most while on my sabbatical. It taught me my purpose/vocation is less and less about ‘the priesthood’ and more and more about relationships. I learned this not only through my trip to the Holy Land and seeing Kids4Peace families, but mostly by living it out at Buck’s, picking up my children from school, running into folks as I shopped for dinner and going to the studio to visualize it in a very unique way as an artist. The catalyst for this fresh understanding happened on my way to Mt. Sinai.” Brian has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia, and a Masters of Divinity from General Theological Seminary in Manhattan, New York. The Desert Sojourn exhibition will benefit the Kids4Peace program sponsored by the Church of the Incarnation one hundred percent. Kids4Peace is an interfaith education-for-peace movement for young people of all faiths, initiated in 2002 in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Today Kids4Peace programs are directed in K4P Chapters in Jerusalem, the U.S. and Canada. A non-profit organization, Kids4Peace USA supports the dialogue programs of Kids4Peace in all the K4P Chapters. The vision of Kids4Peace is “A Vision of the Children of Abraham – and of All Faith Traditions -- Living Together in Peace”. Kids4Peace programs encourage children of different cultures and faith traditions to explore their differences and similarities and to learn understanding, tolerance and respect, while fostering sustainable friendships across lines of conflict. Kids4Peace programs are non-political, non-denominational and interfaith. Proselytizing or any form of religious or political pressure or coercion have no place in Kids4Peace. Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries”, South Second Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-2673 or visit www.summitonegallery.com. The gallery is open all year. J

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AccommodAtions the inn at millstone ......................................... the mountain Laurel inn ................................... Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... remax summit Properties ............................... silver creek real estate Group .......................... restAurAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... sapphire Brewery & Pub ................................. tommy’s coffee shoppe....................................... Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ retAiL Bird Barn n Garden .............................................. Bounds cave ........................................................... Brooking .................................................................... Bumpkins ................................................................. cashiers condiment shop ............................... cashiers customs ............................................ cashiers exxon ................................................. cashiers Farmers market ................................... cashiers trading Post ........................................... catbird seat ....................................................... chattooga Gardens ................................................ cJ Brownhouse ....................................................... consignment market........................................... corner store ........................................................... crabtree cottage..................................................... d. estes Antiques .................................................. details of cashiers ............................................ dovetail Antiques .............................................. Fiddlehead designs ...................................................

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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. 34 J April 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com

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Collective Spirits Wine Festival by Donna Rhodes

elebrate the glory of the grape during three days of gala events at The Bascom’s fourth annual Collective Spirits Wine Festival. Set for May 20th-22nd, the wine fest features the region’s best with private wine dinners, grand wine tastings of value wines and rare bottles, a lavish dinner, live and silent auctions, a culinary sampling by local chefs, and symposiums conducted by leading wine specialists. The event kicks off Thursday, May 20th, with sponsor/benefactor invitation-only wine dinners, followed by the “Stock Your Cellars” Wine Tasting Party at The Bascom on Friday, May 21st, at 6:00 p.m. On Saturday the 22nd, attendees enjoy daytime wine and wine-related sympo-

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siums by Michael Bryan (Atlanta Wine School), Joe Davis (Arcadian Winery, Santa Rita Hills, California), Carson Demmond (sommelier, The Modern, Museum of Modern Art, New York), Yves Durand (restaurateur, sommelier and author on Bordeaux wines), Dick Grace (Grace Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California), Mary Ann Hardman (Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Clayton, Georgia), Caroline Higgenboom (winemaker and French master sommelier, Persimmon Creek Vineyards), and Janet Viader (Viader Vineyards & Winery, Napa Valley, California). The finale is Saturday night’s “Chateau Bascom” Gala Wine Dinner and Auction, boasting an array of spectacular auction items

such as four days for two at the luxurious Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica; Two Special Packages (for One Couple) to the 26th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic, July 8th through 11th; and a 30x40” original oil on canvas by Ian Greathead commissioned especially for Collective Spirits. All proceeds benefit exhibition and education programs of The Bascom, the nonprofit center for the visual arts that recently occupied a stunning new $13 million campus in Highlands. Events like Collective Spirits make all the extraordinary offerings of art, from inception to creation to exhibition, possible. “Collective Spirits is truly Highlands’ season-

opener and a delight for the true wine aficionado,” said Dick Boger, Collective Spirits chair. “We invite you to come sip, sup, socialize and stock your cellar.” Wilmington Trust is the presenting sponsor. Hennessy Automotive Companies is the silver sponsor. Bronze sponsors are Franklin Ford, Harry Norman Realtors --Pat Allen and Bert Mobley, Highlands’ Newspaper, The Laurel, and Moss Robertson Cadillac. Fest with the best at The Bascom’s ultimate food and wine experience. Being a supporter of the arts never tasted so good. Tickets are on sale now at www.collectivespirits.com or by calling (828) 526-4949 ext. 120. J

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Highlands Playhouse 72nd Season Contributed by Loretta Peake Newton, Business Manager

hether you are a resident or a frequent visitor, scheduling time to see a performance of the Highlands Playhouse is a must. As the second oldest theatre in North Carolina, Highlands Playhouse enjoys a long, rich history going back to 1938. The box office officially opens on June 1, 2010 and the season begins with Smokey Joe’s Café, June 17th – July 3rd. Smokey Joe’s Café is a musical theatrical revue, celebrating the songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. With 40 top hits like Jailhouse Rock, On Broadway, Stand by Me, Spanish Harlem and many more, get ready for a trip through the corridor of the American culture. Sam Dunaway will be returning as a favorite director and daMon Goff will charm us with his talent as musical director. Next and get ready to laugh with 10 performances of

Sylvia, July 8th – July 18th. This incredible comedy is about a dog, the family that adopts her and the drama that follows. To Greg, Sylvia is a great distraction from the stress of life. For Kate, his wife, Sylvia is just one more contender for Greg’s affection. As Sylvia takes her place in the family, the trio experience both comic and heartwarming situations that enables them to accept each other and realize their importance to one another. Sam Dunaway and daMon Goff will join the playhouse again as director and musical director of the next musical, The Andrew’s Brothers, July 22th – August 8th. The show opens at an afternoon rehearsal for a USO show in the South Pacific. Pin up girl Peggy Jones finds herself practicing for the big show that night with Max, Lawrence and Patrick Andrews. What Peggy does not realize is that the brothers are just stagehands ordered by their com-

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mander to help out because the real singers did not show up in time. Peggy soon discovers that their true jobs and the ailments that kept these brothers out of the army soon bubble to the surface as they rehearse. Peggy seems to be okay with the whole thing because she is secretly falling for Patrick. Just when they think all will work out fine, word that the Andrew Sisters have been quarantined in Hawaii, is all over the wires and prompts the cancelling of the show, unless there is a way for the Andrew Sisters to appear. Last but not least, the Highlands Playhouse will present the comedic play by Peter Shaffer, Lettice and Lovage, August 12th – August 22nd. This play is an experience you will not want to miss. Lettice Doucette is a tour guide with a taste for the dramatic and prone to elaborating. Her straitlaced boss, Charlotte Shone, far from being charmed by her flair for the dramatic,

terminates Lettice’s employment. They soon realize that they are in fact kindred spirits, bonding over their shared love for the colorful trappings of the past and distaste for the dull aesthetic and general mediocrity of the present era. There is always a lot on fun activities at the Playhouse and this year is no exception. There will be several fundraising events including, but not limited to the following: Theatre Lover’s Tour to Ireland (in the fall); A big outdoor BBQ; Antique Show and Golf Tournament. The popular Children’s Theatre Program is scheduled for July 5th – July 17th. William Patti, drama teacher at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School and fiancée Brieanna Bailey, former Teaching Artist for Columbus Theatre, have designed special programs for ages 6-10 and 1114. For details, please visit our website www.highlandsplayhouse.org or call the box office at (828) 526-2695. J

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The Art League of Highlands Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan

rt League members are very much looking forward to resuming regular meetings. Ruth Ballard is scheduled to present a program on iconography on April 26th at the Civic Center Rec Park in Highlands. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. with a social half hour and program at 5:30. All are welcome. Call Dottie Bruce, President, for further information (828) 743-7673; (864) 877-2454). The April speaker, Mrs. Ruth Ballard, has a B.S.Ed degree in education and a masters in divinity. She completed additional graduate work at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and served for eighteen years as a Lutheran pastor. She studied acrylic

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method iconography under Jody Cole for eight years and egg tempera method under Anton and Julia Belov of the Yaroslavl (Russian) School of icon painting. In addition to those methods, she has studied encaustic method with Lisa Morphew of Asheville. Mrs. Ballard has won awards and recognition for her icongraphy in regional shows in Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina. She currently works full-time as iconographer and artist. Her icon of the Holy Trinity (Rublev prototype) hangs in the chapel of St. Joseph Catholic School, Greenville, SC. Recently long time member Susan Bauknight was overwhelmingly approved to become an Honorary Lifetime

Member of the Art League of Highlands. She has been a vital part of the rich history ALH has of working with children. Beginning in the early 1980’s with The Studio for the Arts and then in after-school and preschool programs, she has been tireless in her efforts to introduce children to art. She set up the League’s dynamic Children’s Task Force and believes in reaching out to youngsters who might not otherwise have the opportunity for art enrichment. Susan has coordinated an energetic group of Art League members to work in partnership with the Bascom in the Summer Art Camp. Anyone who has worked with Susan knows what a tenacious dothe-job-and-do-it-well kind of

person she is. Also awarded HLM is Kathie Wyatt Blozan. All I can say about her (me, that is), is that I am passionate about keeping art original in the the shows we have--in the local/ regional type of league we are. I have fought for that the entire thirty years I have been painting and working with art league boards of directors. The mission statement adopted in 2009: The Art League of Highlands is founded on the principle that visual artists need mutual support as they become increasingly creative. The purpose of the League is to serve the community by supporting originality in adults, with special emphasis on serving the children of the Highlands Plateau.J

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Betsy Paul Art Raffle

he art raffle prize for April is a gorgeous, hand-made quilt crafted by Mary Kay Yoder. This beautiful red, white and blue quilt would be a wonderful addition to any mountain home. It is made from 100% cotton washable material. Mary Kay and her husband have lived in Cashiers for almost 30 years. She comes from a heritage of quilting and sewing. She grew up sewing and loved to piece more than quilt. She creates all types of fabric art comforters that could be used as wall art, a throw, a baby blanket or a bed cover. During the summer Mary Kay spends time gardening. Winters and rainy days are when she enjoys sewing. She enjoys weaving as well. Mary Kay’s fabric art is featured at the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Co-op. The Co-op opened on March 20th and is located at 3111 Highway 107 North in Glenville. Her fabric art was also featured last year at the Cashiers Community Center Tailgate Market. This year the Tailgate Market opens on May 1st. In the future Mary Kay’s quilts may be featured at other places in town. Call Betsy Paul Properties at (828) 743-0880 for more information. J

The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on April 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

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icholas Figel of Cyprus Restaurant was crowned King of the Mountain on Saturday, March 6th, when four of the town’s top chefs went head to head in a competition modeled after the popular “Iron Chef” program on The Food Network. Using mystery ingredients selected by Chef Wolfgang of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, the chefs raced against the clock to create the winning culinary dish. The 2010 competitors were: Chef Nick Figel of “Cyprus Restaurant” (Also the site of the competition) Chef Johannes Klapdohr of “Madison’s Restaurant” at The Old Edwards Inn Chef Andrew Figel of “… On the Verandah” Restaurant Chef Jonathan Reid, Gamekeeper’s Tavern The competition took place in front of a sold-out crowd at Cyprus Restaurant, which features an open kitch-

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en and an open iced display case where the mystery ingredients were unveiled for each round of the competition. After two preliminary heats in the afternoon, the main competition pitted finalists Nick Figel of Cyprus against Johannes Klapdohr of Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden. Lobster was revealed as the main mystery ingredient. Forty minutes later, after much tasting, debating and tabulating, the victory went to Chef Nick Figel — by one point. The points were awarded based on taste, presentation and best use of the mystery ingredient. Chef Figel was awarded the 2010 King of the Mountain pin as well as a beautiful crystal-bowl trophy—called “Sam’s Cup” after Sam Call Productions which donated it—which will travel to the 2011 King of the Mountain Winner. Chef Figel says, “It was a great honor to cook with such inspired competitors.

We are all excited about this event and how it will contribute to the food and wine culture here in Highlands and our region. In the coming years, we look forward to the King of the Mountain Chefs Challenge anchoring this burgeoning year-round cultural destination. The cooking was wild and fun, and I can’t wait to defend the title next year!”  The judges for this year’s competition were: 1. Janet Poleski, Food Writer, Greenville Talk Magazine, Greenville, South Carolina  2. Hanna Rachel RaskinHanna, Restaurant Critic, Mountain Xpress in Asheville, North Carolina 3. Nancy Vienneau Food Writer, The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee To stay informed about King of the Mountain 2011, as well as other events going on throughout the year in Highlands, visit www.highlandschamber.org. J

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The Bakery at Fressers Express

oes your mouth water when you think about fresh baked Danish? How about cinnamon rolls, or chocolate cake? Fresh blueberry pie, French bread, Italian bread, focaccia, cinnamon raisin bread? Did we mention doughnuts? Yes, fresh, hot doughnuts. Hot panini sandwiches, red beans and rice, gumbo, cappuccino, smoothies, quiche lorraine. Do we have your attention now?  Would you like to know where you can go to get any one of these? The Bakery at Fressers Express will be opening this spring in Village Square in Highlands. That’s right. Highlands has a new bakery and it will feature these and other mouth-watering items. Debbie Grossman of Fressers Eatery is teaming up with local baker Brian Buckley to open a new food shop and bakery in downtown Highlands, a block off of Main Street behind Wolfgang’s. If you can’t wait to try Brian’s sweet delights, call Fressers Eatery at (828) 526-4188, and place an order for pick-up there. They do ask for 48 hours notice. So if it’s a dozen almond macaroons, a banana cream pie, a birthday cake, wedding cake or a half-dozen cinnamon rolls, they’re there for you. Fressers Eatery will have a constant rotation of Brian’s baked goods for you to enjoy. If you have a special request, stop by or give Chef Debbie a call. J

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Tracking Clay by Donna Rhodes

f you’re older than dirt, you are probably Clay. Not Clay Aiken, though you may be achin’ to move on from that particular idol. Sadly, he, like dirt, is getting old. No, we are talking alumina, silica and chemically bonded water, otherwise known as the stuff your family tracks in on a rainy day. From primordial ooze to space age technology, clay (from the German kieben, “to stick to,” Danish, klaeg, “to clog,” Anglo-Saxon, claeg) has squished between the toes of Father Time and Mother Earth, taking on myriad forms and functions. We owe a lot to this natural resource that is literally the ground we walk on. Clay as an architectural material has been around for 30, 000 years. The Great Wall of China is largely kiln-fired brick. But that’s a mere drop in the clay bucket compared to fossil footprints preserved in riverbank clay over 200 million years ago. So stuff as common as dirt, ‘cause it was dirt, has served as a historical record of pre-historic times, which seems a contradiction in terms, but we’ll let it slip (a mixture of clay and water).

By the time historians caught up with the times, they were writing symbols and words, not footprints, in clay. Good old Father Time and Mother Earth saw fit to spare many of those cuneiform slabs, tens of thousands actually. And Hearst thought he had a monopoly on circulation. Of course, not too many tablets were hurled from bicycles ei-

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ther. For those who like their hot toddies…thank the clay gods next time you toss down a jigger of giggle juice, because alcohol had its humble beginnings in vessels made of, you guessed it, clay. Aside from architecture, our first written communication, alcohol, cooking utensils and storage vessels, applica-

tions in the computer and space industries, contributions to sanitation (clay pipes), biotechnology, publishing, and manufacturing, clay is probably best known as an art medium, particularly in North Carolina. The geological belt of fine potters clay surrounding the town of Seagrove (www. discoverseagrove. com) has become a thriving craft hub for the Southeast. There are good folks there, like the Luck family, the Owens family, the potters of Jugtown and many more, nary a one with feet of clay. They will crank up the potter’s wheel just for you. Potter’s wheels, by the way, were one of the very first machines invented by man... or maybe woman. So if you think gneiss and schist have cussword potential, or wattleand-daub refer to penguin nest building techniques, dig into the history of clay in not only our region, but also the world. A recommended resource is “Clay: The History and Evolution of Humankind’s Relationship to Earth’s Most Primal Element” by Suzanne Staubach. And stick with clay. Gosh knows it’s stuck to you

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Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

A page from the 1930 U. S. Census, Population Schedule, Jackson County, North Carolina, Cashiers Valley Township.

he first United States census was taken in the year of 1790 and since that time, a census has taken place every ten years for the main purpose of apportioning representatives to the lower house of Congress. These are called population schedules and every household’s occupants are counted. From 1790 through 1840, only the head of household was named with the other household members grouped together as male or female within an age range. From 1850 until the present day, every person in the household is

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identified at least by name, sex, race, age. Looking up your ancestors on the population schedules is usually the first step in tracing a family lineage. Beginning in 1810, other schedules besides the population schedules were added, such as manufacturing schedules, mortality schedules, and agriculture schedules. To get a clear picture of the farming activities of your ancestor, consult their agriculture census schedule. Following is the result of such a schedule for E. L. Allison who lived in Cashiers Valley in 1860, a year when

the population of the little village was only a few hundred. Name of owner of farm: E. L. Allison: Acres of improved land – 25 acres. Acres of unimproved land – 600 acres. Cash value of farm - $1,500. Value of Implements and Machinery - $110. Number of Horses – 3. Number of Milk Cows – 3. Other Cattle – 4. Number of Swine – 20. Value of Livestock - $600. Bushels of Indian Corn – 350. Pounds of Tobacco – 50. Bushels of Sweet Potatoes – 2. Bushels of Barley – 2. Pounds of Butter – 15. Gallons of Mo-

lasses – 6. Value of Homemade Manufactures - $5. What was not counted were the family’s chickens and the kitchen garden where the vegetables that actually fed the family were grown, eaten fresh or canned for winter. Soon, we will all be receiving the 2010 U. S. Population Census forms in the mail. Fill them out carefully and return them quickly. In a hundred years or so from now, one of your descendants may be looking for information about you so be sure they can find you listed on the 2010 census. J

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Highlands Writer’s Group Linda Eadie is a summer resident of Highlands. She is the published author of young adult novels. Below is the first chapter of one titled Kiss and (Don’t) Tell.

Kiss and (Don’t) Tell, Entry One Sept. 8 This Just In: Shhh. Promise you won’t tell. Puh-leez! I have a gi-normous secret. I’m totally crushing over Mr. Patterson the so devouring, blondish, hunktastic, algebra teacher. I wish I wasn’t such an abso-idiot in math. I’m in mathematics-for-dummies. I confess I’m no digit-head. I’ve always deferred success in the arithmetic category. Maybe next year I can be promoted to his class. Until then -- I’ll salivate! Obviously, Coral P.S. Delainey just called. Check this out: Mr. P. sponsors the school’s Going Green Club. Where do I sign up?!!! “Coral, please raise your right hand,” instructed Judge Joanna Strickling. “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” “Yes, ma’am,” I answered in a voice so small yet so large in importance that the judge leaned closer to hear me. All I could make out was my own rapid breaths trying to keep pace with my heart. Breathe in, Coral, and let it out slowly, I told myself. Judge Strickling smiled at me with brown squinty eyes. “Don’t be nervous.” Yeah, yeah, sure, sure, whatever. I sat down and surveyed the courtroom. Most of the faces were unfamiliar to me. Some peered over and around other people’s shoulders or heads. All were staring at me. Crapola, why did I agree to this? I should have bailed. I mean, things happen…right? Maybe, I was therapized by my counselor – Mrs. Stuart. My parents sat in the front row. I focused first on my dad, but he was tunnel visioning on the worn oak floor. My father didn’t look at me too much anymore, or talk to me. He said he was ashamed. So was I. My mother nodded her head and smiled with those tears in her eyes again. That was her it’s-going-to-be-okay-sweetie look. I seriously didn’t know whether to believe her, Mrs. Stuart, Mr. Johnson, or the Judge. There was, though, one other person in the courtroom I knew all too well. He was seated at the other table with his lawyer. He was Mr. Patterson. Mr. Johnson told me I only had

to look at him one time. I hope I don’t throw up. I picked at a loose thread on my new court-room-ready navy blue pleated skirt that hung over my knees. Mr. Johnson had instructed my mother on my attire today. He had convinced her to style my hair in an eye-stretching high ponytail – with a ribbon no less. How dumb-ass is that? What does he want – to revisit the Britney Spears’ good-schoolgirl-gone-mild look? Why didn’t they just dress me in my old middle school plaid uniform? Someone coughed. I peeked. It came from the jury. The frumpy woman with the blazing blue eye shadow glared at me. Maybe I won’t look up anymore. My attention shifted to a flaw on the scuffed wooden floor. Mrs. Stuart had told me to choose a focal point. She insisted it would help me to not be nervous. It wasn’t working. Mr. Johnson walked forward, clearing the phlegm from his throat. I recognized his pointy black shoes. He gargled the sputum a second time, swallowed it, and said in a deep I’myour-lawyer-pay-attention-to-me voice, “State your name for the record, please.” I raised my head. Mr. Johnson gave me one of his supposed encouraging smiles. I spoke. “CoralWileneAnderson.” “Will you please repeat that?” said Mr. Johnson. “Speak louder and slow-er, Coral.” “My name is…Coral…Wilene…Anderson.” “How old are you?” I answered Mr. Johnson’s pointy black shoes. “On my next birthday I’ll be…” I glanced up. Mr. Johnson’s furrow deepened. He had warned me about elaborating. Oops. Am I bad? Sorry. I reached for my hair at my collar bone. It had escaped me into that Fisher Price grammar school ponytail. “Fifteen… umm…sir.” “What grade are you presently in?” Mr. Johnson walked toward the jury. He stepped on a squeaky board halfway there and turned around. “Tenth.” “What’s the name of the high school you attend?” The floor creaked. The shoes were heading back in my direction. “Charles Creek High School.” “Coral…” Mr. Johnson rested his humongous hands on the railing supporting the 10 white carved spindles separating us. I sat up straighter and stared at his hands. I pulled my own closer to my body. And, just like my mother told me – I made sure my knees were touching. “Do you know Mr. Patterson?” Do I…know…Mr. Patterson? Jeez. I knew this was coming. I’d rather drink bottled water from a #7 plastic container,

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The Sum of My Existence

by Donna Rhodes

am reading David Eagleman’s “Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives,” scores of ideas of what the beyond might be, and it has me thinking. When my son was in his late teens, I overheard him talking with his best friend. They were telling each other their definition of Hell. Ray said, “Hell is when you have to mow the lawn every day and your hands are fu-u-uu-zed to the mower handles and you have to keep cutting grass and it’s all uphill and the blades are as tall as trees and it’s boiling hot and the grass keeps growing back right after you cut it and you can’t stop no matter how much you want to or how hard you try.” My son’s hell wouldn’t be my hell, because I actually enjoy cutting grass. So hell must work like this: whatever is your most hated is what old Beelzebub is gonna smack

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on ya. For example, I would have to fill out endless complicated tax forms in the middle of a stinky sea of rotting fish to the blast of hardcore rap. Most of us have already lived many hells on earth. One of my first stints in purgatory was as a camp counselor for eight whining pubescent drama queens. A fated morning we woke up in a desiccated apple orchard, a million miles from water, bathrooms and a Dunkin Donut. Just for kicks, demons tossed a rattler into our tent. But that wasn’t all. For their piece de resistance, they unleashed a plague of ticks, which ballooned on our faces and extremities like a possessed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I put a huge deposit in the karma bank account that day. There have been dozens more brushes with Hell: two house fires, dealing with countless yuppie larvae, cars

from hell, a marriage from hell, the winter hell froze over. Come to think of it, if all those karmic paybacks could be redeemed, like Green Stamps, I would have enough heaven points to wriggle through the pearly gates. Maybe the road to redemption is easier than I thought. Let me just spring this tick from my ear lobe, crunch the remainder of my income tax, and dispose of the fetid flounder. It’s time to cash in some salvation points, the “sum” of my existence, for a little heaven on earth. I think that’s the message of Eagleman’s book. Heaven and Hell are just what we think they are. If that’s so, I vote for a sunny beach, the absence of techno-challenges, and an abundance of hip-slimming cheesecake. Hey, it’s my heaven. Go figure out your own! J

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Life with Krysti Contributed by Krysti Rogers

Krysti Rogers

harlie Brown couldn’t have said it better himself when he uttered his signature, “Aaaaaaaarrrrrggghhh!” I’m so with ya, Chuck. The calendar says spring, but evidently someone forgot to give Mother Nature the memo. Tell you what, give me a pedicure, some saucy sandals and some fresh blonde in my hair (and lots of it, Ned!) and I’ll march that announcement right up to Mama Nature’s desk and tell her to get with the program. I am a huge snow lover, no doubt. Give me a foot of the powdery stuff, a sled and a gathering of friends over at Monkey Hill and I’m all about it. But when it comes to the sub-zero temperatures that

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have been accompanying our snows of late, I have to say I’m officially over it. Global warming, my foot. I’m ready for warm sunshine on my face and a sunkissed glow. I’m ready for a picnic basket and a hike up Sunset Rock. Give me a steak on the grill and some sweet corn drenched with butter, with a chaser of some fresh strawberry pie. How about the smell of a newly mown lawn and the feel of the grass between your toes – sound like a touch of cabin fever? Don’t stop me, I’m on a roll. I know that with it only being April, we are due for a few more cold snaps and some interesting precipitation events before the warm

summer sun finally takes up residence for the season. The next few weeks will be filled with teaser days, warm enough to convince us to break out our short sleeves, but still cool enough to send us inside for a jacket by four o’clock. So I guess we can’t put away the parkas and window scrapers just yet. We’ll hang in there and enjoy those last few cups of hot chocolate before we trade them in for marshmallow roasting sticks and campfire smoke (note to self: add marshmallows, grahams and chocolate to the grocery list.). And we’ll also think twice before whining about the July heat that sends us in search of cool shade and sweet tea. S’more, anyone? J

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Home of Distinction by Wiley Sloan

inter 2010 will long be remembered as “the winter of yes-

teryear.” Snow has blanketed the landscape for days on end as the bare trees stand sentinel over the horizon. Being nestled by a warm, crackling fire is a real treat now that Barber Custom Homes has recently completed the renovation project on this beautiful mountain home. Could there be anything more pleasant than relaxing far away from the winter chill in the expansive great room with its warm fire in the large stone fireplace? The modified-tray ceiling gives the room expanse while still being ecologically friendly. Light from the winter sun penetrates the wall of French doors to dance gingerly across the glowing hardwood

floors. Mirrored cabinets which flank the fireplace provide the perfect spot for a large screen TV and a liquor cabinet. Comfortable, cushioned seating beckons you to settle in with your favorite book or your i-pod to wile away the winter hours. Melinda Barber of Barber Custom Designs worked with the home’s owner to incorporate family treasures into this mountain oasis. The owner’s love of Asia is seen throughout the house. The black lacquered dining room table and chairs with their mother-of-pearl inlay pose the perfect spot for friends to enjoy a hearty dinner as they regale one another with their latest adventures. The Chinese red china cabinet displays collections from family travels. Any chef would feel at

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home in the gourmet kitchen with its granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. From the breakfast room table, views of Horse Cove by day and the lights of Clemson by night entertain you. The sumptuous master suite with its king-size bed and overstuffed seating offers a retreat for quiet repose. Sip on a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail in the master bath’s sunken tub as you peer across the valley below. A beautiful Victorian walnut bedroom suite in the guest bedroom is adorned with a vintage doll collection that any young girl would cherish. Throughout the house custom draperies cap the windows with Asian influences. The winter den is the perfect spot to challenge your friends to a game of

pool or to cheer on your favorite sports team to victory on the large screen TV. Snacks are a snap in the downstairs kitchen and the large glass dining table with its Chippendale chairs is a welcome spot to chow down on gourmet treats or work on that picture puzzle. Guests fight over the guest suite just down the hall from the winter den. It’s warm and cozy and away from the traffic. Looking at this home in all its present splendor, it is hard to remember the vanilla shell that initially greeted the homeowner. Love of the area, confidence in a personal vision and a willingness to tackle the impossible allowed the owner to create a home that is a joy in any season. You can transform your home too. What’s stopping

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which could alter my hormones and development, than yak about him. My chin dropped to my chest as I sighed and exhaled, “Yes, sir,” into the turtleneck of my sweater. Mr. Johnson had thick curly black hair on the backs of his hands and fingers. I, of course, couldn’t see his arms in his dark suit. The hairs on Mr. Patterson’s arms were kind of blondish-brown like his hair. I didn’t remember any hair on his hands. “Please. Speak up, Coral,” instructed Judge Strickling. I peered up at the judge. She nodded and smiled. Again. I looked down at Mr. Johnson’s hands once again. They were blocking my focal point and his pointy black shoes. “Yes, sir…I know…Mr. Patterson.” “When did you first meet Mr. Patterson, Coral?”

I cleared my throat now. It was dry. And shrinking. “Last school year.” Mr. Johnson turned and walked with urgent strides over to the table where we previously sat. Mrs. Stuart handed him my past regretful freshman year at CCHS in my own words. He held it up as evidence for the benefit of the jury, the courtroom and the judge. “Does this belong to you, Coral?” Mr. Johnson was holding my worn journal. Another sigh. “Yes, sir.” He opened it and began to read, “September eighth, This Just In: Shhh. Promise you won’t tell. Puh-leez…” Paging God. Urgent knee-mail–Please, God, make this gloom and doom trial end soon. And help me find my happy place once again. J

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It’s So Easy Being Green A

long with budding plants and warmer weather, each April brings my favorite holiday, Earth Day. Although the purpose of living a “greener” lifestyle means that we practice Earth Day every day, the official date of April 22nd gives us the opportunity to come together as a community to inspire positive changes in our daily habits. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Gaylord Nelson is credited for being the founder for Earth Day when he called for the first nationwide environmental protest. In his mind, he envisioned a demonstration so large that it would force environmental issues onto the national agenda. The 60’s had

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seen an exponential growth in cars powered by leaded gasoline and industries operating with little fear of legal consequences, leading to a massive increase in air pollution. On April 22nd, 1970, more than 20 million Americans from coast to coast took part in demonstrations calling for a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day brought together a variety of smaller groups that had been fighting for different environmental causes under one shared vision. The first Earth Day was extremely successful. It found support from both major political parties, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, businesses and labor leaders and led to the creation of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Wa-

ter Act, and the Endangered Species Act. In 1990, Earth Day went global, with 200 million people from 141 countries participating in thousands of green activities. Since 1970, Earth Day has grown and become the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities. This year, come out and show your appreciation of our planet at Earth Day in the Mountains on April 17th at the HIghlands Ball Field from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free event will offer fun activities for all ages, food, live music, and promises to inspire changes that will bring ongoing benefits to our mountain community and help to build a clean, healthy, diverse world for generations

Robin is a local Green Living Guru and owner of Whole Life Market in Highlands.

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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Contributed by Maryellen Lipinski

Maryellen owns Mel’s Mountain Real Estate in Sapphire, North Carolina. She is the author of two books and can be reached at melspeaks@aol.com.

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more thought, a bit challenging and perplexing. What would love do? Would this question encourage me to relate to the situation or person differently? Would I say something different than what I had planned on saying? Would I pause more in thought? Asking a quality question is

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directly related to the answer we receive. This year I will reflect forward and not look backwards. Maybe I won’t have to apologize if I speak softly from love. What would love do? @ work--@ home—and just in daily living? I am going to pick a chal-

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lenging or difficult aspect of my life right now. That part will be easy. And then ask the question, “What would love do?” What could be done if love was allowed to lead the way? Still breathing through that question and waiting for love to lead. You know what is coming. Of course you do. I am

going to ask you to consider taking on the above challenge. Are you willing? Asking the question is easy. Truly listening to the answers you receive and then acting on them from a place of real love, compassion, understanding and truth, that is where the real work begins.

I tried it today. I am smiling. Our fingerprints don’t fade on the lives we touch. Let’s do it…with love! Be courageous. It’s one of the only places left uncrowded. –Anita Roddick J

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Contrubuted by Gary Wein, Ph.D., Executive Director

am a big fan of the genus Trillium. In fact, seeing Trilliums for the first time 30 years ago is responsible for my becoming a botanist. This group of plants is typified by a horizontal underground rhizome giving rise to a stout single stem with a whorl of three leaves. Mature plants have one flower with three sepals and three petals. The Trilliums are in the Monocotyledon Class and a member of the Lily family. Do not pick this flower as you may kill it if

you remove the leaves. The taxonomy or classification of the genus Trillium is currently undergoing revision, but for identification purposes they are often split into flowers found upright (see picture 90), sessile (without a flower stalk; see 96), or nodding below the whorl of leaves (see 87). All Trilliums produce seeds with an eliasome, or fat body. Ants grab the seeds by the eliasome and carry them to their nests where they remove the eliasome and throw the seed away. This

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is a “win-win”, the seed gets dispersed and the ant gets rewarded. The Trilliums can be found world wide in the northern hemisphere and are considered to be part of the Arcto-tertiary flora (Google if it is an unfamiliar term). This genus has 39 species (more or less) in North America. In Western North Carolina you can find 10 species shown in the associated photograph. This spring be on the lookout for these plants and see how many you can find.

The accompanying picture can also be found along with 140 others in the Land Trust’s new book, “First Creation.” The book celebrates the first 100 years of protecting the places we all love. You can get your copy at several stores in Highlands and Cashiers or stop by and visit with us at the Peggy Crosby Center. If you want to see Trilliums and other spring wildflowers in person, join us for our April 24th EcoTour to Rough Run. To find out more call Julie at (828) 526-1111 or visit www.

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Hospice: A Gift of Compassion Contributed by Diane McPhail

n January, I wrote that under the stabilizing care of Hospice my 92-year old father would be discharged. A few days before the scheduled date, he fell and broke his hip. In two weeks time he had died. During that two weeks, as well as the six months prior, Hospice provided compassionate, supportive care for him and for our family. Nothing could have replaced that care, which allowed us to simply be present with him, night and day, without medical responsibility for his comfort and wellbeing. He was constantly surrounded by friends and family, singing, reminiscing, crying, laughing, telling him how much he had meant to every one of us. My step-sister and I slept on each side of him, making a “daddy sandwich”, with his hand in ours all night. In a let-

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ter of appreciation she said: Until we experienced good hospice care, we could not fully appreciate nor understand what it’s like to benefit and be forever changed and blessed by every aspect of your services to a loved one. Our local Hospice has received many similar statements of appreciation. I would like to share some of those sentiments. From one recipient of Hospice care: “Being able to care for a dying loved one at home is the most intimate experience people can ever have. The Highlands Cashiers Hospice made it possible for my wife and me to have that gift. Hospice made it possible for us to devote our time and attention to her without having to be concerned with the necessary details. Magically everything appeared as it was needed. Work-

ers, volunteers, hospital bed, pain medication, even surgical gloves large enough for me. Other things that magically appeared were human voices to answer questions, give encouragement, or sit and allow us to pour out our hearts. The grief support group was part of my life for a season which brought so much comfort. I now tell people that Hospice is one of God’s greatest inventions. I will always be grateful.” If there is a primary regret that I hear about Hospice, it is this: “I don’t know why we waited so long. It felt like giving up, but I know now that is not true. Our remaining time together would have had so much richer quality and we would have benefited so much more in being together with loving support.” J

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The Changing Face of Literacy Contributed by Laura Miller

The Literacy Council of Highlands broadens its mission for life in a dynamic world.

iteracy is more than just the ability to read and understand the printed word. In today’s highly specialized world, literacy often means learning several new mini-languages: sets of vocabulary distinct to every different field. For example, at a time when even Grandma is posting status updates on Facebook, a person needs computer literacy. While it may not be necessary for everyone to understand the difference between bits and bytes, nanos and macros, it is almost impossible to navigate the professional world without basic computer skills. Health literacy is another facet of literacy that is becoming very important. Simple skills like knowing how to read a prescription bottle correctly or follow a doctor’s instructions can mean the difference between life and death. Nutrition

literacy is important to anyone who becomes cross-eyed trying to decipher those ubiquitous food labels; is the serving size of a Moon-Pie really just half? Can anyone eat only six potato chips? Is broccoli or [insert latest diet fad] really as good for you as they say? Financial literacy is also becoming important. While most of us may never need to know what exactly a credit default swap is or what derivatives are, basic financial skills can help a family avoid financial peril through the use of household budgets. Just learning how to balance a checkbook or manage a checking account are simple tasks that can save money. At the Literacy Council of Highlands, we are expanding our definition of literacy to meet the changing needs of our community. We still offer

quality volunteer tutoring and academic services in all school subjects, but we are also here for adults who would like a greater understanding of anything from computers and social media to health and nutrition. And for those of us who can’t tell a stiletto heel from a brake shoe, a course in basic automotive terminology wouldn’t hurt. It is never too late to enrich your life with learning, and even the most literate among us can still find new ways to learn. As always, we welcome anyone who wishes to share a particular expertise with others: find out how you can become a volunteer tutor. For this and more, The Literacy Council of Highlands is here to help. Give them a call at (828) 526-9938. J

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Contributed by Sue Blair

Spend your honeymoon, a special anniversary, a weekend with friends, or use your imagination to plan a getaway at Cora’s Cabin. Listen to the stream outside your window, rock on the porch while watching the horses graze in the front yard. Listen to the quiet and enjoy the magic that is Carpe Diem Farms.

breath of Spring seems to be blowing across the fields at Carpe Diem Farms and with it the promise of new growth. There are a few daffodils beginning to peak their heads through the soil, the Poplar trees are starting to bud; all reminding us that that the gift of spring is upon us again. New is what we have going on Carpe Diem Farms … programs, opportunities and more. We are looking forward to the

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Maureen McNamara provided buggy rides with our champion driving mare, Battersea Bess who has been in 3 Presidential Inaugural Parades.

planting of the organic gardens, a new program to learn how to “drive” the horses with driving specialist Maureen McNammara. And we introduce Carpe Diem Events and Rentals. You see we’ve had a busy winter of planning. We’re not ready to give you all the details but here’s a sneak preview of some of the venues available and program offerings. Visit www.highlandseventsandrentals.com for more information. J

Your very special event, with perhaps an equine flare, can be yours at Carpe Diem Farms. The Blair Event Center provides both an inside and outside venue. The Arena makes a great place for cocktails, dancing and experiencing the magic of horses and so much more.

The event pictures shown here include scenes of the 300 guests who attended the 2009 Manes and Tales Event: music, cocktails, and equine demonstrations in the Arena followed by an outdoor buffet/picnic with guests seated inside and out.

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Girl Scout Troop 30219 continues its tradition of cheerful local service.

n April 17th Troop 30219 Girl Scout Juniors and Brownies of Peaks to Piedmont Council in Highlands will be assisting in the restoration of a local historical site, the Highlands Playhouse. The theater was built in 1932, as an auditorium for the Highlands High School. This year the Highlands Playhouse will be celebrating its 72nd year of live community theater. Troop 30219, known for building courage and character, will be picking up their brushes to give a fresh coat of paint, and a new look to the interior of the auditorium of the Playhouse. They will also be collecting donations via their “Pennies for the Play-

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house” drive at their cookie sales. The paint and supplies have been generously donated by Lowes of Franklin and the Troop and volunteers will be treated to lunch kindly donated by Bi-Lo. Troop 30219 is overseen by Theresa Wilkes and is made up of 18 girls in two age groups. Troop Leader Debbie Leonard leads the Brownies, grades first through third. Troop Leader Wendi Diamond leads the Girl Scout Juniors, grades four and five. A troop leader’s goal is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who will make the world a better place through shared experiences and community service. This amazing group of girls is

well known and respected for their community service: care packages for military service troops, singing Christmas carols at local nursing homes, trash pick up on Main Street, donations to the Food Pantry, Community Safety Fair, and Relay for Life. Upcoming events to put on your calendar: In May the Juniors will be helping the CashiersHighlands Humane Society; Juniors and Brownies will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Coat Drive, and helping at Rotary Bingo. Let’s give Troop 30219 and their leaders a “Standing Ovation” for the a job well done and for the great work to be done throughout the year in the Highlands community. J

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Mountaintop Rotary

he Highlands Mountaintop Rotary has temporarily changed its meeting place due to renovations at Ruka’s Table Restaurant. The current meeting place is the Dining Room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Enter the hospital in the main or emergency entrance and follow the signs to the dining room downstairs. Meals are pay-as-you-go and you can order anything you like already prepared in the line or off of the menu. The Mountaintop Rotary club meets weekly at 7:30 on Wednesday mornings and meetings end at 8:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome to come learn about Rotary and enjoy fellowship while listening to an interesting speaker. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary is currently collecting funds for the Shelterbox program. A Shelterbox is a 49-gallon box, which holds supplies to house and care for up to 10 people for a year. The Shelterboxes are deployed all over the world to help victims of disaster and were even used in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Currently, there are active Shelterbox deployments in Haiti and Chile due to massive earthquakes and in Peru and Egypt due to flooding. Some things the Shelter-

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box contains include a 10-person, three-room winter suitable tent, sleeping mats, blankets and mosquito netting. Also included are water purification materials, two one-gallon collapsible water containers/carriers, a multi-fuel cook stove, cooking and eating utensils, ponchos, a tool box, and even a children’s activity kit. The 49-gallon box can be used for storage, water tank, table, and so on. The contents are constantly under review and can change periodically depending on the area and different requirements. Larry Stenger, Western North Carollina Shelterbox Coordinator for Rotary District 7670 and member of the Franklin Daybreak Rotary Club said, “There is a shortage of Shelterboxes now due to so many disasters that have taken place in the past 12 months.” The front office at Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottages will be a drop off point for anyone who wishes to drop off a check or cash to help fund more Shelterboxes. Shelterbox funds can then be collected by the Rotary Club and be forwarded to Shelterbox USA. Donations to Shelterbox can also be made by contacting Highlands Mountaintop Rotary President Al Bolt at 526-2267,

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through Shelterbox.org or by mailing donations to the office of Larry Stenger at 2540 Ellijay Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Donations can also be made by texting “Shelter” to 20222. On March 13th, members of the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary joined over 400 area Rotarians and volunteers to pack 100,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now. As the website StopHungerNow. org describes: “Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. The organization is driven by a vision to end world hunger in our lifetime and a mission to provide food and life-saving aid to the world’s most destitute and hungry in the most sustainable, efficient and effective manner. Volunteers package dehydrated, high-protein nutritious meals, which are distributed through schools and to orphanages. As described on the website, meals include “dehydrated, fortified rice-soy meals containing over twenty vitamins and minerals especially formulated for the undernourished. The meals will be vacuum-sealed in bags three millimeters thick, allowing them to be stored in Stop Hunger Now’s warehouses for

a minimum of three years and for as long as five years. Each package serves six and each serving costs 25 cents to package, not including shipping.” StopHungerNow.org explains, “In ongoing efforts to end world hunger, Stop Hunger Now’s goal is to build at least one warehouse on each major continent, keeping a minimum of five to ten million servings of food at each location. Stop Hunger Now wants to duplicate the meal packaging program in several regions of the country, as well as overseas.” The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary is proud to join Rotarians around the world in supporting these two very important projects, which help with two of the most basic human needs, food and shelter. To learn more please visit www.shelterbox.org or www. stophungernow.org. The Rotary District 7670 Car Raffle to benefit Polio Plus will be ending the middle of April and the drawing will be at the District Conference in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on May 2nd. The tickets are $20 and are a chance to win either a 2010 Toyota Prius or $20,000 cash. To purchase a raffle ticket, please contact Mountaintop Rotary President

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Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic Contributed by Jennifer Mckee

t’s no secret in these parts that there are lots of people with bad teeth, or that the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic strives to change that by providing free dental care to those in need. Thanks to recent help from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope program, the Clinic has just been given a big boost. The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic is one of 50 nonprofit organizations awarded grants since March 2008 from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope program. The grant will be used to fund outside lab costs for the Clinic’s prosthetics program, probably for about

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two years. Executive Director Karen Minton points out that while it may be hard for people with healthy teeth and budgets to imagine the need for this type of dentistry for low-income people, there is a desperate need for the program. “It’s hard to believe that people could become so destitute and helpless because of their teeth, but we see everyday people whose lives are in ruin due to dental decay,” she said. “They have been turned away again and again by regular dentists, and they live in constant pain, or their unsightly mouths cause them to avoid public contact, and they have nowhere to turn.”

She said the pain, as well as an unsightly appearance, can make it almost impossible for the patients to find employment, or even to live normal lives. The Ribbon of Hope grant will be used to restore persons with teeth that cannot be saved to functionality, through assistance in obtaining crowns or dentures. Qualifying patients must demonstrate a commitment to caring for their new teeth, and are expected to contribute in accordance with their financial abilities. In addition to its work repairing and replacing diseased teeth, the clinic makes a tremendous effort to educate patients about oral hy-

giene, health care, and other issues related to their dental condition. The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope program provides one-time grants of $25,000 to nonprofits for projects furthering science, health, and education in their communities. The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits provides customized consulting services to grant recipients. The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic serves patients from Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Counties. For more information about the Clinic, call (828) 743-3393 or visit www.blueridgefreedentalclinic.org. J

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Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director

There are many colorful and crazy myths and misconceptions about cats.

or centuries, cats have featured prominently in folklore, mythology, and history. These creatures have been portrayed as everything from soft and sweet purring pets to prowling and perilous killers that can suck the breath out of a baby and smother it. So, what is superstition and what is true? One of the most famous myths and misconceptions about cats is that they have nine lives. Although no one knows exactly how this myth originated, the number nine is historically a lucky number because it is the “trinity of trinities.” The most likely origin for this myth is that a cat’s agility and reflexes allow it to escape what looks to be certain death – over and over again. Are all calico cats female? Calico cats – with black,

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orange, and white coats – are usually females. Male calicos are possible, but rare, because it comes down to genetics. Female cats have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y. The chromosome that controls black and orange coats is an X chromosome, and a separate X chromosome controls white coats. Male calicos have a rare XXY combination, and the unusual genetics leaves them sterile. Do all cats hate water? Cats are self-cleaners. They don’t like to use water in cleaning, and being immersed in a bath leaves them cold and vulnerable. While most cats prefer to stay warm and dry, there are some cats that love to play in water or the rain. Dripping faucets and wet shower floors are playgrounds for water-loving cats.

Probably the most famous of all myths and misconceptions about cats is that they always land on their feet. Cats have extremely flexible backbones and an innate sense of balance and direction. They can twist like a gymnast in midair and quickly right themselves. Given enough time to rotate their bodies, cats will land on their feet nearly every time. But, that doesn’t mean that some cats won’t get hurt and sustain injuries from falls. At the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, we have calico cats, agile cats, and even cats that like water! For more information about our cats available for adoption, please call us on (828) 743-5752, check out our website at www.chhumanesociety.org or drop by the shelter any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to

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ongratulations to Bill Peavey of Meadows Mountain Realty, the winner of the Laurel’s March “Find the Butterfly” contest. By being the first to identify the location of our butterfly (page 32), Bill won a $100 gift certificate from Highlands Wine and Cheese. Pictured is Janet Cummings from the Laurel Magazine, Scott Roddy of Highlands Wine and Cheese Shop and Bill Peavey. Somewhere in the pages of this month’s Laurel is another Swallowtail Butterfly. Be the first to email butterfly@ thelaurelmagazine.com and win a $100 gift certificate from Highlands Wine and Cheese.

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index of Advertisers Section Accommodations The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com www.hummingbird-realty.com Hummingbird Realty The Inn at Millstone www.MillstoneNC.com Mountain Laurel Inn www.MountainLaurelInnandShoppes.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.OldEdwardsInn.com Whiteside Cove Cottages Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Cashiers Customs www.thedecorativetouch.com The Decorative Touch Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dovetail Antiques Into the Woods Home Interiors Mirror Lake Antiques Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nearly New Nora & Co. Peak Experience The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com www.summerhousehighlands.com The Summer House Vivianne Metzger

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Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Page 36 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 35 Page 68 Blue Valley Gallery Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 76 Page 55 Into the Woods Home Interiors Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 35 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 73 Now and Then Page 75 Page 64 Peak Experience Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 45 Summit One Gallery www.summitonegallery.com Page 33 www.tjbGallery.com Page 38 TJB The Gallery Banks/Mortgage Companies Macon Bank

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Beauty Salons Creative Concepts

Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com

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Churches Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel Unity Center

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Cloth/Material Wilhites

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Clothing & Accessories Bear Mountain Outfitters Cabin Casuals Ellen’s mallyscottage.blogspot.com Mally’s Cottage Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com McCulley’s Mountain House Nora & Co. Peak Experience Priscilla’s VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear Vivace Vivace II TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Wit’s End Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding

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Condiments The Hen House

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Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction

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Bird Supplies Bird Barn n Garden

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Cards The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com

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Concierge Services Cashiers Carolina Connection

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Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com

Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering www.NewMountainEvents.com New Mountain Events Rib Shack Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe

Computer Services Trillium Technologies, LLC

Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts

Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com

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Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Custom Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath

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Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath

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Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Gordon Gray Woodworks www.GordonGrayWoodworks.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Dentists Dr. Joe L. Mason, Jr.

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Dr. Joe Wilbanks

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Electronic Services Trillium Technologies, LLC

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Heating and Air Madco

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Home Accessories Bird Barn n Garden Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com Dutchman’s Designs HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Mountain House Now and Then The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Home Care Services Cashiers Carolina Connection

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Ice Cream Kilwin’s

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Embroidery Mally’s Cottage

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Event Planning New Mountain Events

www.NewMountainEvents.com

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Events The Bascom Collectible Spirits 2010 Wine Festival Celebrate Clayton

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Fabric/Upholstery Into the Woods Home Interiors Wilhites

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Feng Shui Nellis Realty

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Florists Fiddlehead Designs Oakleaf Flower & Garden

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Furniture Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Cashiers Customs www.detailsofcashiers.com Details of Cashiers Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Nearly New www.therusticcabin.com The Rustic Cabin The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Furniture Consignments Nearly New

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Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn

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Garden Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Highlands Lawn & Garden

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Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 35 Bird Barn n Garden Page 71 www.boundscave.com Page 19 Bound’s Cave Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 76 Page 82 Cashiers Customs The Corner Store Page 71 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 55 www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 25 Dutchman’s Designs Ellen’s Page 75 The Hen House Page 3 Highlands Pharmacy Page 21 Interior Enhancements Page 24 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 55 Lenz Gifts Page 22 Mally’s Cottage mallyscottage.blogspot.com Pages 21, 23, 25 Mountain House Page 23 Nora & Co. Page 71 Priscilla’s Page 56 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 77 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 84 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars

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Gourmet Foods The Hen House

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Green Supplies Whole Life Market

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Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 70 www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 25 Dutchman’s Designs HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Page 63 Page 24 Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 55 Ken & Kerri Designs www.kenandkerridesigns.com Page 37 Page 23 Mountain House Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 45 www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 61 Raffa Design Associates The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 77 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B Invitations Mally’s Cottage

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Jewelry Drake’s Diamond Gallery Ellen’s Now and Then Peak Experience Priscilla’s Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Vivace Vivace II

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Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn n Garden Cashiers Customs The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden

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Lighting Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Mountain House The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com

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Massage Therapy Tranquility Cove Massage

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Medical Services Mountain Lakes Medical Center Rabun Medical Center

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Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass

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Nail Care Creative Concepts Nailz

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Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads and Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Not-For-Profits Literacy Council of Highlands

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Organic Supplies Whole Life Market

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Outdoor Adventures Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Paint & Decorating Highlands Decorating Center

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Permanent Makeup Beauty Secrets

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Pet Services Cashiers Carolina Connection

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Pet Supplies Bird Barn n Garden

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Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy

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Photography Photography by Fielding Plants/Nurseries Highlands Lawn & Garden Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com

Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com John Schiffli Real Estate www.johnschiffli.com www.landmarkrg.com Landmark Realty Group Meadows Mountain Realty www.MeadowsMtnRealty.com Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Preferred Properties - Ann Scott www.ppoh.com www.sigpropnc.com Signature Properties Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Café 107 The Daily Bread Diner Four Seasons Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com www.nicksfinefoods.com Nick’s Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com Rib Shack Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net The Zookeeper Bistro www.zookeeperbistro.com Retirement Communities Chestnut Hill at Highlands

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Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Into the Woods Home Interiors

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Shutters & Blinds HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Into the Woods Home Interiors

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Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com www.OldEdwardsInn.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa

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Tree Services Ellenburgs Tree Service

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Property Management MJ Property Management

Window Tinting Custom Window Tinting

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Pubs The Ugly Dog

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Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

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Window Treatments American Sun Control americansuncontrol.hdspd.com Page 75 HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Page 63 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 55 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 45

Rafting Nantahala Outdoor Center

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www.betsypaulproperties.com www.chambersagency.net www.ccphighlandsnc.com

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Porch and Patio The Summer House

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Porch Shades American Sun Control

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Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul The Chambers Agency Country Club Properties Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley

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Wines & Accessories Highlands Wine & Cheese

www.highlandswine.com

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Woodworking Gordon Gray Woodworks

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Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads and www.silverthreadsyarn.com Golden Needles

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