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Laurel December 2010

Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers

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Publisher’s Note

Dear Santa, As you finish checking off your list of naughty and nice, we have a few last minute requests. We’d love for you to generously fill the stockings of our advertisers with prosperity for 2011, and grant our readers all their Christmas wishes. Without them, the Laurel couldn’t be so wonderful. As for us, we’ve been really good all year – well, except for that one time - but it wasn’t our fault! Anyway, give our best to the Mrs., and give the reindeer some extra carrots for us! Merry Christmas! Marjorie and Janet

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Contents December 2010

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14 • Rebecca White 16 • Photos with Santa 20 • Highlands Christmas Parade 21 • Alternative Gift Market 24 • Cashiers Christmas Parade 25 • Holidays in Highlands 28 • Christmas Chorale 30 • Christmas Carol Sing 31 • Tom Sawyer’s Tree Farm 32 • Area Calendar

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map

Dining

44 • Flipside 48 • Annual Christmas Dinner 50 • Paoletti’s Wine Tastings 51 • Winter Wonderland 52 • Dining Guide

The Arts

History

36 • Cover Artist, Cornbread 38 • Wooden it be Loverly 39 • The Phantom Painter 40 • The Bascom News 42 • Jim Carson 43 • Art League of Highlands 44 • Annual Holiday Reading

54 • A Thousand Forests 55 • Cashiers History

Janet Cummings, Managing Partner

Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner

Michelle Munger, Art Director

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Volume Nine • Issue Eleven • www.thelaurelmagazine.com • 828-526-0173 email: editorial@themountainlaurel.com • P.O. Box 565 • Highlands, North Carolina 28741 12 J December 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com

Literary

Guides

56 • The Royal Scribblers, Karen Gilfillan 58 • Reason for the Season 60 • Life with Krysti

Homes & Lifestyles

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 32 • Area Calendar 52 • Dining Guide 72 • Service Directory 87 • Advertisers Index

The Laurel Magazine

62 • Home of Distinction 64 • Easy Being Green 68 • For Your Health

Philanthropy 76 • Land Trust 78 • Friends for Life 80 • Literacy Council of Highlands 81 • Carpe Diem Farms 83 • C-H Humane Society 84 • Rotary Club of Highlands

wishes you a joy-filled holiday

Contributing Writers:

Owen Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski

Wiley Sloan, Writer wileyandsarah@nctv.com

Luke Osteen, Writer

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Donna Rhodes, Writer

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Copyright © 2010 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazine’s right to edit. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every effort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of its staff is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine may be subject to a reduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.

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Rebecca White Hits Highlands

ebecca White, known to local audiences for her vibrant music and joyful sound, will take the stage at The Ugly Dog Pub at 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays in December. You may know Rebecca from her performances with the band 4118 at The Ugly Dog and Ruka’s Restaurant. She and band members Jay Calloway, Silas Kenna, David Crisp, and Mike Crisp have created a music sound that’s partly a reflection of the mountains, partly the unique creative energy of the musicians. Rebecca grew up in North Carolina in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Her eclectic playing style allows her to gracefully and tastefully intertwine between traditional, mountain styles and more progressive experimental genres. Her original songs are inspired by the array of personalities and experiences she has encountered on her musical journey. Rebecca most recently worked with the Greensboro based band, Thacker Dairy Road. If you’re drawn to Rebecca, make a point to visit The 14 J December 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com

Ugly Dog on Saturday, December 18th – the Highlands debut of singer/songwriter Andrea Thorne. That exciting music is the perfect complement to the Ugly Dog ambience. You’ll find a neighborhood pub that offers a full bar with appetizers, salads, sandwiches,

and freshly baked treats. It’s all served up with a laid-back atmosphere that somehow invites both spirited conversation and shared confidences. You’ll find The Ugly Dog “on the hill” at 294 South Fourth Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-8364. J

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Here Comes Santa Claus

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ow that the holiday season is here, a lot of kids and more than a few adults are taking stock of their lives and making adjustments. Others are compiling lists of things needed and desired, the fruits of a year’s worth of good behavior. Whichever camp they fall in, they’re counting the days until Santa Claus arrives at The Highlands Visitor Center. Even in the hectic days leading up to Christmas, Santa manages to find time to sit and listen to his friends and Highlands has long been one of his favorite spots. According to insider accounts, the clean mountain air helps him maintain his unfailingly cheerful air, which makes Highlands one of the ideal spots to ask for an especially unlikely present or to appeal for clemency. You’ll find him Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. up until Christmas. He’ll close out the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4th. If you’re so inclined, you can bring a treat for Santa or his reindeer. But really, none of that is necessary. He packs on the snacks in those few hours before dawn on Christmas morning and the reindeer are confined to a high-carb sprinter’s diet in the weeks leading up to the Big Night. If you have questions about Santa’s busy schedule or the events that mark Highlands’ Holiday Season – the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, the worship schedules of local churches – contact the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112. J

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

Sundrops on Caney Fork................. Meadows Mtn. Realty......................

Colonial Pines Inn............................ Restaurant Fressers / Fressers Express.......... Pescados........................................... Arts Bryant Art Glass.............................. John Collette Fine Art..................... Laurel Magazine............................... Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..............

The Brick Oven................................ Wild Thyme Gourmet..................... Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro....................................... The Log Cabin..................................

Marge Rohrer Originals..................

Country Club Properties................. Harry Norman Realtors..................

Nellis Realty..................................... Signature Properties.......................

Radio Shack...................................... Scudders........................................... The Summer House......................... Whole Life Market........................... Highlands Fine Art ......................... Highland Hiker.................................

Shoe Jewels.......................................

Cabin Casuals................................... Christmas Tree .............................. Cyrano’s .......................................... Drake’s Diamond Gallery .............. Dry Sink............................................ Dutchman’s Designs........................

Services Creative Concepts Salon................. Four Seasons Landscaping................. Highlands Visitors Center............... Warth Construction......................... Tranquility Cove Massage.............. Mountain Air Wellness....................

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

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

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

Alyxandra’s ...................................... Bear Mountain Outfitters................

Real Estate

Martha Anne’s..................................

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

Summit One Gallery........................ Greenleaf Gallery.............................

Highlands Wine and Cheese.......... Lindy’s ..............................................

Inn at Half Mile Farm...................... Whiteside Cove Cottages................

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

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Highlands Christmas Parade I

Mark your calendar for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4th. That’s when the 21st incarnation of the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade winds down Main Street in Highlands.

f you’re one of those who bemoans the commercialization of Christmas and longs for a simpler celebration of the season, mark your calendar for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4th. That’s when the 21st incarnation of the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade winds down Main Street. The parade is the perfect tonic for the overblown, incredibly polished corporate exercises staged in other parts of the country. There’s a warm, homemade feel to much of the Highlands parade since it’s staged entirely by local groups, churches, businesses, fire departments and bands of neighbors. It’s all delivered with pride, sparkle and more than a little bit of humor.

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You’ll find handmade floats, at least one marching band, dancing garden ladies, dogs that amble more or less in formation, fire trucks, Smokey the Bear, classic cars, horses, the Highlands High School Homecoming Court, local politicians, and, of course, Santa. It’s not uncommon for the parade to draw over 80 entries. That’s a remarkable accomplishment for a town with a year-round population of around 2,000. People begin lining Main Street early to ensure they get a good view and to chat with neighbors and visitors. The parade route spans three blocks, so there should be plenty of room for everyone. If you are part of a group that would like to be included in the lineup, contact the High-

lands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112 or go to www.highlandschamber.com to download parade application. There is no entrance fee. If you’re thinking of inviting Santa to participate in your entry, please note that he’s already accepted the Chamber’s invitation. The Chamber will host the Olde Mountain Christmas 2010 Art Contest. The designer of the submission selected to adorn the Commemorative Sweatshirt will be awarded $100. The winner of the artwork used for the Christmas Poster will be awarded $50. Submissions may be delivered to the Highlands Visitor Center on Oak Street. For more information, call the Chamber at (828) 5262112. J

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Holiday Gift Market by Wiley Sloan

hanksgiving dinner is a recent memory. You’ve lived through “Black Friday” and some gifts are wrapped and ready. The people remaining on your gift list are those folks who are more challenging to buy for. Aunt Sue has too many “things” sitting around the house. Uncle Bob surely doesn’t need another tie or rifle. Why not give a gift that really matters? Come to the Highlands Alternative Gift Market - ‘Tis the Season which will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 11:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Highlands. There you can give a gift

that helps thirteen charitable agencies while pleasing all of your friends and family. Choose from Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Blue Ridge Dental Clinic, Bosnia Mission, The Community Care Clinic, Food Pantry of Highlands, Haiti Mission, Highlands Bolivian Mission, Highlands Community Child Development Center, Highlands Emergency Council, International Friendship Center, Kids for Peace, Literacy Council, and Living Waters of the World. There’s no easier way to give a meaningful gift than through The Alternative Gift Market. You help out a charity and you please the person that you remembered. Smiles

abound. Help others who are less fortunate than you by sharing your blessings with others. See you at the Gift Market after the Christmas Parade. If you could not make it to the Market and you’d still like to give to the charities, there’s a really simple way. Mail your check with a list of the charities that you would like to help with the designated amounts to ‘Tis the Season’ c/o First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, P. O. Box 548, Highlands, NC 28741 or stop by the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands at 471 Main Street, Highlands. For questions please call (828) 526-3175. J

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Cashiers Christmas Parade by Luke Osteen

The Cashiers Christmas Parade -- set for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11th, at the Crossroads -- is a not-to-be-missed celebration of the tiny community’s Christmas Spirit.

t’s a fair question -- how does a community as small as Cashiers manage to stage something as vibrant as the Cashiers Christmas Parade? Well, it’s a combination of deep civic pride and an almost unlimited supply of holiday cheer. That translates into nearly the entire population of the Cashiers Valley either in the parade or watching from the sidelines. This year’s parade will be staged at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11th, at the Crossroads. Spearheaded by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, the parade is a community-wide effort that boasts over 60 entries. That means you’ll see representatives from nearly every school, non-profit organization and club in the area. There’ll be floats, fire trucks, bands, animals, and Santa and his helpers. Veteran paradegoers recommend that you arrive early to claim a good spot. The weather being what it is, it’s a good idea to bring along an umbrella and windbreaker. For more information, call the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191. J

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ven after Highlands’ Olde Mountain Christmas Parade winds down Main Street on Saturday, December 4th, there’ll be plenty of magic to keep the Spirit of the Season alive throughout the Holiday Season. Like a Christmas Tree ringed with presents, there’s something for everyone. The First Presbyterian Church will host the Tis the Season Alternative Gift Market from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. also on December 4th. You can choose to support a variety of non-profit organizations dedicated to improving life. Each of these agencies offers a variety of giving levels. Immediately after the parade, Santa will take up his post at the Highlands Visitor Center. It’s a great opportunity to outline your Christmas Wish List or put a positive spin on naughty behavior. Also on December 4th, Dusty’s will host a wine tasting from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dusty’s is located on 493 Dillard Road in Highlands. “The Galleries” – Summit One Gallery and Drake’s Diamond Gallery -- will stage their Winter Wonderland from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4th and Saturday, December 11th. Admission is free. The Galleries are located on South Second Street. Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro’s Winter Wonderland offers suggestions for unforgettable holiday parties from The Christmas Tree, Cyrano’s Bookshop. The Winter Wonderland will be held

immediately after the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade. Wolfgang’s is located at 474 Main Street. First Presbyterian Church will stage a Christmas Carol Sing at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4th. Everyone is invited. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth streets in Highlands. On Tuesday, December 7th and December 14th, Acorns will offer 20 percent off of its entire jewelry collection. It’s an exciting opportunity to stock up on precious gifts that’ll be cherished throughout the years. Acorn’s is located at 465 Main Street. On Wednesday, December 8th, The Bascom will host a Create a Holiday Wreath workshop. Students will create a 12-inch boxwood wreath embellished with native color. Cost is $20 for Bascom members, $25 for non-members. Cost includes materials. For

information or to register, call (828) 526-4949. Old Edwards Inn will stage a Wreath Seminar by the artisans of Oakleaf Flower and Garden f r o m 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 Wednesday, December 8th. Cost is $70, which includes a delicious l u n c h at Madison’s. For more informa tion, call ( 8 2 8 ) 5 2 6 8008. O l d Edwards Inn offers a Chocolate Making and Gingerb r e a d House Decorating Works h o p from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9th. For more information, call (828) 5268008. Highlands-Cashiers Players will stage their Holiday Reading at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9th. The show is free and promises to deliver a warm helping of Holiday Cheer. The Performing Arts

Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street. Paoletti’s offers its Grand Holiday Wine Tasting at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 10th; Saturday, December 11th; Friday, December 17th; and Saturday, December 18th. Cost is $20, which is refundable with purchase. If your holiday season isn’t complete without a decorated gingerbread pig, stop by Rib Shack at 461 Spring Street from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 10th, and Friday, December 17th. It’ll be your chance to decorate, yes, a gingerbread pig. There’ll also be cookies and milk for the kids. The Bascom will host its Christmas Crafts Around the World from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 11th. Young people will learn about other cultures and make crafts that can hang on the tree or be given as gifts. To register or for more information call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. That same day, The Bascom will offer its Ceramic Ornaments Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class, for children and adults, will be taught in The Bascom’s Studio Barn. Students will make up to a baker’s dozen ornaments by rolling out clay, cutting out seasonal shapes or symbols, then carving and embossing the surface to personalize their ornaments. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $25 for Bascom members, $30 for non-members (materials and firings included). For information, call (828) 526-4949.

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The Highlands Community Christian Chorale will stage its Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday, December 12th, at First Presbyterian Church.

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ne of the most endearing things about the Holiday Season in Highlands and Cashiers is the warm spirit of camaraderie that infuses every corner of the twin communities. We exchange greetings at the Post Office, compare Christmas plans at Bryson’s, and huddle together at the parades. One of the hallmarks of the season is the Highlands Community Christian Chorale’s Christmas Concert. It’s an inspiring performance by a collection of talented musicians gathered from local churches. This year’s Chorale Christmas Concert will be staged at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11th, and 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12th, at First Presbyterian Church. It’ll be a celebration of the sacred foundation of Christmas, performed with passion and reverence. The chorale is directed by Orville Wike, with Angie Jenkins as accompanist. Guest musicians are Margaret McAllister on harp; boy soprano Johnathon McAllister, and bagpiper David Landis. A reception will follow the Sunday performance. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Fifth and Main streets in Highlands. The Christmas Concert is an extremely popular event, so plan to arrive early. J

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First Presbyterian Church will stage a Christmas Carol Sing at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4th. Everyone is invited. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth streets in Highlands.

f you’re having a hard time getting into the Christmas Spirit, circle Saturday, December 4th, on your calendar. That’s when Highlands will stage its Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, which will wind down Main Street. Stick around after the parade and you can join in the Christmas Carol Sing at First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. It’s a chance to sing all those familiar carols. Even if you’re unconvinced of your talent, go ahead and belt them out – you’ll be backed by magnificent voices and an accomplished accompanist. Stell Huie will be song leader, with Angie Jenkins at the piano. Special guests will be the Highlands Male Chorus, led by Orville Wike. Please make plans to attend for an enjoyable hour of singing and Christian fellowship. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth streets. Handicap entrances are located on Fifth Street and on Church Street. J

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A Holiday Fest

Trying to find that Christmas Spirit? A visit to Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm in Glenville is the perfect tonic for the Holiday Blahs.

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he fields of Frasier Fir Christmas trees are only a backdrop for the multitude of activities to be found at Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm from the weekend before Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. This well known Holiday Fest is a celebration of all senses. Visitors see, hear, smell and touch Christmas traditions. Although the Farm is open year ‘round, the peak of the season at Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm is from November 20th to December 24th. And what a Holiday Fest it is to be there! Visitors can take Tour of Trees in a farm wagon on weekends; choose and cut your very own perfect tree any day; visit elves in the elf village, which is a cluster of tree houses in a woodsy hollow; make a wish on the elfin bridge; create holiday art in the craft room; mail your wish list at Santa’s Post Office; hear holiday tales in the storytelling cabin. In the big red barn adults and kids will delight in a shopping spree at The Christmas Shop for wreaths, garland and Christmas décor and gift items and at Santa’s Secret Shop for kid-affordable family gifts. Memory making is abundant at numerous photo-opspots on antique sleighs and carriages, when navigating Clever Tom’s Christmas Tree maze and at the Clauses’ Elfin House where the jolly ole elf welcomes one and all! For 30 years Tom Sawyer has grown fields and fields of Fraser Fir Trees on his family-owned farm. The mountain farm is located in the Cashiers Valley at Glenville, North Carolina where the elevation is perfect for growing beautiful trees with excellent color and dense foliage. Tree buyers can take-with or have trees and any other evergreen purchases packed up and shipped home or to relatives and friends. Families, clubs, couples, groups of friends and parties, hail from nearby towns and cities and throughout the southeast to enjoy this annual Holiday Fest in the western North Carolina Mountains. Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm partners with local accommodations, attractions and eateries to help visitors plan their visit. Tom Sawyer also offers fund-raising opportunities to schools and churches as well as club and organization outing. All details for your visit or for fundraising and outings are available by contacting Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm at (828) 743-5456 or (800) 662-7008 or on the website, www.freshtreez.com. J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J December 2010 J 31

Mark Your December Calendar • Gingerbread House Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through December 10, The Bascom, (828) 5264949. • American Craft Today, Juried Exhibition at The Bascom continues through December 18, (828) 526-4949. • A Stitch in Time Quilts Exhibition at The Bascom continues through December 18, (828) 526-4949. • Drake’s Diamond Dare, continues through December 18, Guess the Peppermints for a Sparkly Santa Surprise, Drakes Diamond Gallery, (828) 5265858. • A Highlands Christmas, continues through December 24, Inn at Half Mile Farm, 1-800-9466822. • Do Tell Environmental Sculpture Exhibition at The Bascom continues through December 31, (828) 526-4949. • Grand Holiday Wine Tasting, 1 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, Paoletti’s on Main Street, (828) 526-4906. • Winter Wonderland at “The Galleries”, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, December 4 and 11 Summit One Gallery, (828) 526-2673. • Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., Saturday, December 4, (828) 526-2112. • Tis the Season, Highlands Alternative Gift Market, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, December 4, First Presbyterian Church, (828) 526-2754. • Santa at Highlands Visitor Center, Saturdays, December 4 (after parade), and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., December 11 and 18, (828) 526-2112. • Winter Wonderland at Wolfgang’s, after the parade, Saturday, December 4, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807. • Dusty’s will host a wine tasting, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, December 4, (828) 526-2762. • Christmas Carol Sing, 2 p.m., Saturday, December 4, First Presbyterian Church, (828) 526-3175. • Complimentary Wine Tasting, 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 4 and 11, Madison’s Restaurant (828) 787-2525. • “Paint with the Artist” series, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, December 5, with Joycelyn Hariston, Around Back at Rocky’s Place, (706) 265-6030. • Wreath Fluffing Seminar, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday December 8, with Oakleaf Flower and Garden at Old Edwards Conference Center, Lunch in Madison’s, (828) 526-8000. • Create A Holiday Wreath, 1:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Holiday Sweets Culinary Demonstration and Chocolate Making and Gingerbread House Decorating

Workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 9, Old Edwards Inn and Spa, (828) 526-8008. • Highlands Cashiers Players’ Annual Holiday Reading, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 9, Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • Wheel Throwing with Pat Taylor and Other Regional Potters, 2-4 p.m., Friday, December 10, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Gingerbread Pig Ornament Decorating, 3-5 p.m., Friday, December 10 and December 17, Rib Shack, With Cookies and Milk, (828) 526-2626. • Special Showing by mixed media artist Kelley Bentley Ashe, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Around Back at Rocky’s Place, (706) 265-6030. • Ceramic Ornaments Workshop, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 11, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Botanical Painting of Native Evergreens Demonstration, 1 p.m.., Saturday, December 11, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Cashiers Christmas Parade, 1 p.m., Saturday, December 11, sponsored by Cashiers Chamber of Commerce, (828) 743-5191. • Highlands Community Chorale. 4 p.m., Saturday December 11, and 5 p.m., Sunday, December 12, First Presbyterian Church, (828) 526-3175. • Botanical Watercolor Class: Native Holiday Greens, 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 11, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • La Noche Navidena - A Christmas Holiday Dinner & Santa Visit, 6 p.m., Saturday, December 11, Highlands Civic Center. (828) 526-0890 ext. 290/ ext. 252 • Garden Walk with Kirk Moore and Don Fry, 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, (828) 526-8000. •  Comfort Living with Guests, 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 16, Old Edwards Inn, Debbie Maugans Nakos. Small Batch Baking: Samples and Book Signing, (828) 526-8008. • Christmas Bird Count, 7 a.m. Friday, December 17, Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, Edwin Poole, (828) 526-2775 if you’d like to volunteer. • “Lessons and Carols” Christmas Music Program, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, December 19, First Presbyterian Church, (828) 526-3175. • The Stories of Christmas, 6:30 p.m., Sunday December 19, Community Bible Church (828) 5264685. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service, 5 p.m., Friday, December 24, First Presbyterian Church, (828) 526-3175 • Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m., Friday, December 24, Community Bible Church, (828) 526-4685. • 9th Annual Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Highlands Country Club’s Hudson House, Saturday,

December 25th, Sponsored by Highlands Area Non-Profit Donation Sharing (HANDS) and will benefit Carpe Diem Farms, REACH of Macon County and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Highlands. For reservations or more information, call (828) 526-4464. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department featuring artist Jim Carson will be held on December 31. (828) 7430880. • New Year’s Eve Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 31, Old Edwards Inn and Spa, (828) 787-2625. • New Year’s Eve Dinner at Wolfgang’s, Friday, December 31, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro (828) 526-3807. • New Year’s Eve Inn Style, 9 p.m., Friday, December 31, Inn at Half Mile Farm, 1-800-946-6822.

Weekly Events

Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Recreation Park, 5:30 p.m. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., in the dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. Every Thursday • Karaoke, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Rib Shack, (828) 526-2626. Every Friday • Highlands Historical Society Museum, open to public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See exhibits related to days in early Highlands, George Masa photographs; research family genealogy. Highlands Historic Village, 520 N. 4th St., Highlands, (828) 7871050. • Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge, 6 p.m.close. Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Every Saturday • Highlands Historical Society Museum, open to public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlands Historic Village, 520 N. 4th St., Highlands, (828) 787-1050. • Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge, 6 p.m.close. Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.

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AccommodAtions the mountain Laurel inn ................................... Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... silver creek real estate Group .......................... restAurAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... Pescado’s/sweetreats................................................ 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 ................................................... Highland Hiker................................................. into the Woods Home interiors .....................

Lenz Gifts .................................................................... main street Folk Art & Furnishings................ midnight Farms ................................................ mountain House................................................ narcissus ........................................................... nearly new/ellen’s ......................................... nora & co. ......................................................... GG’s consignments, etc ................................ Petite maison .............................................................. rusticks. ............................................................. ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. Priscilla’s ............................................................ Victoria's closet ..................................................... Vc for men ............................................................... Vivianne metzger Antiques ................................. Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath ........................ White rabbit Botanicals........................................ Zoller Hardware ...................................................... tess at chestnut square ....................................... tom sawyer tree Farm ........................................ Blue ridge Bedding ................................................... mally’s cottage ........................................................... Woof Gang Bakery..................................................... serVices Blue ridge self storage .................................... cashiers chamber................................................. cashiers exxon ................................................. crossroads upholstery .................................... english Green interiors.................................... Keystone Kitchen & Bath..................................... monday’s House of design .............................. nailz/Beauty secrets............................................. Peter J. Pioli interiors ....................................... interior enhancements..................................... signal ridge marina ......................................... mountain Air Wellness ..................................... cashiers Printing .............................................. cashiers Valley Preschool ................................

View the Cashiers, North Carolina interactive map at www.thecashiersmap.com for addresses, phone numbers and website links to local businesses. To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Cashiers Map for only $20 a month, email janet@themountainlaurel.com.

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From the Cover

Cornbread By Donna Rhodes

painters, sculptors, and craftsmen, most of whom hail from below the Mason-Dixon Line. Among those, Cornbread is just about everybody’s favorite. Cornbread paints critters that are indigenous to the South. His style is distinctive, painting stylized animals that are big-eyed, polka-dotted, striped, brightly-colored, and full of mischief. The guinea fowl, foxes, birds, and even a one-legged chicken he used to have on his farm, virtually leap off the surface, full of vibrancy and personality.

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In the past few years, his sales and popularity have skyrocketed. Best-selling author, Pat Conroy collects his work. Clients as far away as England, Florida, Kentucky, and Colorado, are among his regulars. An eager couple from New York bought eleven pieces and had them overnighted to their door. To see his work in person, visit Around Back at Rocky’s Place. The new website, a work in progress is www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Rocky’s is open on

weekends, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed on major holidays, including Christmas and New Year’s. Burnette will also accommodate by appointment. Contact her via the website, or visit at 3631 Highway 53 East at Etowah River Road, Dawsonville, Georgia, three miles west of Georgia road 400. The Cornbread Queen says, “Everybody’s drooling for some cornbread. Better slice off a wedge or two, ‘cause honey, this cornbread is hot!” J

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his Cornbread is HOT! Tracey Burnette is the self-proclaimed Queen of Cornbread. We’re not talking about the kind of confection you smear with sorghum. The Kingdom of Cornbread Burnette rules is populated by outsider paintings created by Georgia’s own John “Cornbread” Anderson. Anderson’s work is on exhibit at Around Back at Rocky’s Place, Burnette’s folk art gallery. She opened it nine years ago with a handful of artists. Today, she boasts two hundred forty-two self-taught

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Wooden it be Loverly By Donna Rhodes

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ee and Dee Weisz are going back to school… but not in a traditional sense. They recently bought a vintage schoolhouse, built in 1831. It is located on Highway 28 just north of Walhalla, South Carolina and will become their new studio and showroom. Dee says, “We are really excited about the acquisition. It has solid wood bead board and heart wood pine interior. The windows start two feet up from the floor and go all the way to the ceiling to allow optimum light. We will be customizing, while preserving the original Victorian details as much as possible.” The building itself was in such good shape, there was minimum turnaround time. They are already up and running in their new digs, while they continue to add final touches: removing aging boards and trim and recreating matching designs to replace them. While taking on such a project would be daunting for most, it is right down the Weisz’s alley. Lee has been in the lumber and building materials salvage business for years. He collects wood with personality and that has stories to tell: old slabs, lumber, shelves, bench bottoms, doors and such. They use those pieces to create tables, wall pieces, ornamental trims, cornices, mantles, and other custom embellishments. What they are doing with the old school house is what they do for people’s homes… create and/or recreate an architectural wow. Dee will visit a client, view the site, listen to the request, then draw the client’s vision, tweaking her rendering to order, often surpassing the client’s wildest imagination. She takes the drawing home to Lee. He roughs out the design. She carves or burns the designs and gives it back to Lee who sands and adds his own magic. This process goes back and forth until the final product is perfection. The Weisz’s have been together more than thirty years, having moved to North Carolina in 2000 from a restoration business in Chicago. They know each other’s process so well that clients find working with this team is seamless. The Weisz’s are seasonal regulars at Cashiers Village Hillside Shoppes. Dee adds, “Several of us from the Hillside shops will be expanding into another building for more space and regular store hours.  We will be in the first building on the left when you turn into Azeala Walk.   The new shop will display some of our larger pyrography (wood-burning) and carving projects such as beds, bars, and larger tables mixed in with a variety of works from about 10 or 12 artists.  Located between Zeke and Earls and Interior Enhancements our sign should easily be seen from 107.  On March 1st - Cashiers Art Emporium will be open for business. I hope to see all our favorite customers, may they make it a favorite place to stop in and see what’s new.”  If you can’t get to the school house or Hillside, call them at (864) 638-9573, or e-mail at LDWeisz@dnet.net. Visit them online at www.wesizwoodworks.moonfruit.com to see their work and learn more about how you can incorporate some of their hand carved magic into your own space. J

The Phantom Painter

The Arts

Contributed by Owen Leslie

here are people in this world that seem to be able to do it all. Some might remember seeing Franc d’Ambrosio sing at The Performing Arts Center here in Highlands last June. He has earned the title of “the longest running Phantom of the Opera;” completing over 3,000 performances. Now, according to the San Francisco Examiner, he is “the Phantom Painter.” I had the pleasure of meeting Franc. As fate would have it I ended up having a drink at the Ugly Dog Pub with him and his pianist after the performance. This is the moment we began our adventure into the world of his art. I had no idea that somebody could possibly be that talented in more than one field. It became very clear to me right away that he was a natural. “One day I didn’t know I could sing and the next day I did. It was exactly the same with painting. It happened during a very spiritual period.” Franc and I kept in touch over the next few months and decided his work belonged in Highlands. Thus, making the Art Haus in San Francisco and Summit One Gallery the only two galleries to represent Franc. The ArtHaus is currently holding an exhibition for Franc and Summit One Gallery has scheduled an exhibition in the summer of 2011. Getting Franc’s work from New York City was the next hurdle to jump. I decided that this might make for a good reason to get a weekend in the big city. I flew one-way to the city and rented a car for the trip back. I brought back seven beautiful pieces of work to Highlands. The drive took me about 16 hours and it was worth every minute of it. The works now in the gallery are amazing. Please come by the gallery and take a look at his work! We are located on South Second Street, half of a block off of Main Street in Highlands. You can find us online at www. summitonegallery.com or email: owen@summitonegallery.com; maryadair@summitonegallery.com   or call us at (828) 5262673. J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J December 2010 J 39

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Holidays at The Bascom By Donna Rhodes

his holiday season give yourself, your family, and your friends the gift of art, whether a class, a work of art, or a visit to The Bascom’s galleries, exhibitions, and gift shop. Three exhibitions will be featured until December 18th: American Craft Today; Juried Exhibition, A Stitch in Time: Quilts; and Do Tell, Environmental Sculpture: Patrick Dougherty. Admission is free. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. And while you are basking in the masterful art, take something masterful home by visiting The Bascom’s Gift Shop where you can find a treasure for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Gift shop hours coincide with gallery hours.

If seeing and buying aren’t enough, become a creator. There are plenty of workshop opportunities in which to immerse yourself. Wednesday, December 8th, Margie Shambaugh, will host, Create a Holiday Wreath, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will create a 12inch boxwood wreath embellished with native color. Tuition: $20 members/$25 non-members (materials included). Attend a demonstration: Wheel Throwing with Pat Taylor and other regional potters, Friday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop by The Bascom’s Barn Studio and watch Pat Taylor and other area potters spin clay into lovely forms. The public is invited to drop by for a brief visit or stay the entire time. Admis-

sion is free. On Saturday, December 11th, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., enjoy a painting demonstration with Fayne Ansley, Botanical Painting of Native Evergreens, Ansley will demonstrate the art of botanical watercolor with native seasonal evergreens as her subject. Come to the Atrium at The Bascom and watch splashes of color take form as Ansley recreates on paper the beauty of the mountains in winter. Admission is free. Follow up Fayne’s demonstration later that day and paint your own holiday botanical. Ansley will guide students in sketching and painting festive greens native to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $20 members/$25 non-members.

If you would like a class the whole family can enjoy, check out Ceramic Ornaments, an intergenerational class for children and adults on Saturday, December 11th at The Bascom’s Studio Barn. Students will make up to a baker’s dozen ornaments by rolling out clay, cutting out seasonal shapes or symbols, then carving and embossing the surface to personalize their ornaments. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $25 Bascom members/$30 non-members (materials and firings included). For more information about registration for these classes and or specifics on exhibitions, gift shop details, or ways to support The Bascom, please call (828) 526-4949 or visit www.thebascom.org. J

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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on December 31st. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

ontributing artist for the December Betsy Paul Raffle is Jim Carson. Carson has been painting in both oil and acrylic for over 20 years. He prefers painting in “plein air”. There is a true simplicity and freshness to Jim’s paintings that distinguish them, and give them a character of their own. Jim’s work hangs in personal and corporate galleries from California to Florida. Locally, you can see his work at Blue Valley Gallery, located in the Mountain Laurel Shoppes on Slabtown Road in Cashiers. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift!” says Paul. 100% of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the CashiersGlenville Fire Department. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 7430880. J

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Art League of Highlands

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Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan

Third place winner, Jack Stern, second place Patti Gilley (right) and first place Robin Anne Cooper earned the “popular vote” in the Art League of Highlands Fall Colors Fine Art Show. It was a great success and the last major event of the season.

he season of Art League shows and programs culminated in the successful Fall Colors Fine Art Show. Next year the League is going to schedule the Colors Shows for Friday and Saturday rather than Saturday and Sunday. Carol Rollick and Judi Earwaker, co-chairs, anticipate that those days will be more convenient. During the show, a beautiful book of photography was passed around to be signed by artists who know Bill and Connie Richardson, hard working, long-time members of the Art League of Highlands who have moved away. They are greatly missed by all who knew them. As a part of our community outreach, the Board voted to donate $500 to the Rotary Club for their “Shop with a Cop” Christmas program. Mary Lou Carpenter-Bilbro will present the check on behalf of the Art League. This is in keeping with the League’s emphasis on children and their needs. Susan Bauknight remains an advocate for children’s art programs both at the Bascom and other opportunities. The new season will begin in April with a program yet to be announced. Mary Lou Carpenter-Bilbro will be taking over my job as publicity chairperson beginning with the winter issue of this magazine. She is highly qualified in public relations as well as an outstanding painter and will contribute greatly to the vital area of publicity. The Art League of Highlands now has one hundred and thirteen members and is growing in creativity as well as numbers. Dottie Bruce, President of ALH was accepted into the recent Bascom Fine Craft Show with a collage. If you would like information on the League, you may call Dottie at 828743-7673 or go to our website: www.artleagueofhighlands. com. J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J December 2010 J 43

Annual Holiday Reading By Luke Osteen

ust as beguiling and irresistible as an overstuffed stocking hanging by the fire, the Highlands Cashiers Players’ Holiday Reading Program is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9th, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Now in its 12th incarnation, the program has become a treasured tradition on the twin communities’ holiday calendar. It’ll feature talented actors and neighbors with a gift for dramatic storytelling, bringing stories to life. The readings include humorous pieces, deeply inspiring stories, holiday jokes and at least one children’s tale that’ll contain a message for everyone. The program is free and open to everyone. No tickets are necessary. It’s HCP’s gift to the communities and it’s certain to get everyone into the Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa spirits. J

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F lipside by Wiley Sloan

cup of their steaming hot coffee as you peruse your many options. Young and old alike flip over the Flip cakes. Add your favorite syrup and you’ve got a breakfast that will carry you through a busy day. Flipside prides itself on serving only 100% Black Angus hormone free beef. Choose from ½ lb, 1/3 lb or 1 lb burgers and add your favorite toppings. Specialty burgers include the All the Way, the Patty Melt, the Cowboy, the Side Burger, the Breakfast Burger or the Kitchen Sink. If you aren’t in the mood for a burger, there are all kinds of options for you. Try a chicken sandwich-grilled, fried or buffalo style or chow down on a Reuben with its juicy corned beef, braised cabbage and Swiss cheese topped with Russian dressing. Kids love the grilled

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cheese or grilled ham and cheese. There are chicken tenders also. Don’t forget their famous “Flippers” 3 miniburgers topped with ketchup, mustard and pickle. Pair any of the delicious sandwiches with one of the tantalizing sides including hand-cut French fries, onion rings, and seasonal options, all made right on site. Anytime that hunger strikes, stop by the Flipside and rest a spell. Enjoy tempting snacks such as loaded fries or onion rings, ½ order of chicken fingers, chicken wings by the ½ dozen or the dozen or pair a house salad with a cup of steaming soup. You can’t beat the Flipside’s daily specials including $0.25 Buffalo wings or $1 off any bottle or can of beer. Another day the feature is $1 Flippers or $2 floats and $3 shakes. Some folks just can’t

wait for the $1 PBR’s or $5 pitchers. Bring your computer and take advantage of the wireless hotspot as you catch your favorite sports events on the large screen TVs. Select your favorite brew from the wide selection of domestic and imported beers. Watch for the wings contests throughout the year and be sure to enjoy their homemade ice cream and seasonal desserts. Bring your friends and come on down to Flipside. They are open Sunday through Wednesday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is served until 10:30 daily. For takeout call Flipside at (828) 526-4241. Flipside is part of the Highlands Restaurant Group which includes Ruka’s Table, and the High-

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ny time of the day or evening, there’s something to satisfy your hunger at Flipside “An All American Burger Joint”, located at 30 Dillard Road - the old Don Leon’s Deli location. Hankering for a hearty breakfast? Stop by Flipside and choose from breakfast plates including two or three eggs accompanied with ham, bacon or sausage plus grits or hash browns and biscuits or toast. Omelet lovers rave about the many choices of omelets offered here. Sink your teeth into one of the tasty breakfast sandwiches. Choose sour dough, English muffin or biscuit to surround your choice of egg or egg, meat and cheese. You can even build your own sandwich with choices of several cheeses, meats and styles of eggs. With so many choices you may just want to sip on a

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Annual Christmas Dinner

he Annual Highlands Christmas Dinner is back again for its 9th year. And, this year it has a new home: The Hudson House at Highlands Country Club! The Annual Christmas Day Dinner has become a tradition for Highlands’s families and visitors since 2001. It was originally organized by innkeepers who wanted to provide a place for their guests and local families to have a traditional holiday dinner on Christmas Day, when at the time no restaurants were open. It was also a way to contribute back to the community, as all proceeds went to local charities. Each year the event raises in the neighborhood of $13,500. Recipients have been Habitat for Humanity; Big Broth-

ers/Big Sisters of Highlands; The Friendship Center; The Literacy Council of Highlands; and Hospice. This year the money will go to R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County; The Gar’s Kid Program of Carpe Diem Farm, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Highlands. Our new home, the Hudson House was built in the early 50’s for the specific purpose of being a casino and dance hall. The casino was closed by the late 50’s. The money earned from the slot machines was used to build a couple of guest lodges for the Highlands Country Club & Resort. They have since been removed from what is now the Highlands Country Club croquet court and were relocated behind the administrative offices for

employee housing. The facility was then used for storage until such time that the property was purchased by a developer group for the purpose of creating a private membership owned country club. The Hudson House was converted for use as a lunch grill and snack counter for members and their family and guests enjoying the pool, playing golf and using other club amenities. It still serves as a lunch grill for the club, a studio for art and fitness classes, and is used by members as a venue for special and private events. Dinner will be served from 11:00 to 4:00 on Christmas Day and will feature the same wonderful traditional fare Highlanders have come to look forward to. Chefs are Marty Rosenfield

(Lakeside Restaurant); Holly Roberts (The Kitchen); Martha Porter (Morningside B&B); and Jan Zehr (Banana Pudding Goddess); and, of course, another star performance from Donna Woods with her mouth watering dressing. The cost for this amazing buffet is only $35.00 for adults; $25.00 for children under 12; and children under 5 eat free. Come enjoy this fabulous fare in the quiet elegance of The Hudson House at Highlands Country Club and let us prepare your meal and wash your dishes so you can enjoy your family on this most special day. For reservations call 828-526-5102. Last year we served over 275 people, so call today! J

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Paoletti’s Wine Tasting by Luke Osteen

Paoletti’s is prepared to put the cheer in Holiday Cheer.

ou already know about Paoletti’s – it’s been a landmark Highlands dining experience for 27 years. The regional Italian dishes are offered in an elegant dining room where the dinner menu is printed daily. Paoletti’s boasts the freshest seafood, housemade pasta, prime steaks, chops and fowl. When it’s all served up by a remarkably polished service staff, the result is a magical evening that’ll long linger as a cherished memory. Complementing the entire experience is a deep and carefully assembled wine cellar.  The selection is one of the South

East’s largest with vertical selections of Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and Bordeaux.  From the lists’ value priced selections to the rare and hard to find treasures, all are hand picked by the owner who truly stocks every wine on the list.  All winter long, the restaurant will offer an enticing 25 percent discount on all bottled wines on Sunday and Thursday nights.  This promotion has proved inviting for those wishing to experience some of the more coveted wines at a substantial savings. Paoletti’s will host sales and tastings throughout the holiday season on Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.  Those selections are

being offered at uncommon, internet-competitive pricing. “Exceptional quality, value priced wines by the bottle, six-packs or cases are available for taste and immediate purchase,” explains restaurateur Arthur Paoletti.  “We’ll offer sparkling wines, whites and reds from California and around the world, those special for the holidays as well as everyday quaffing.” The wine tasting offerings change weekly, so call (828) 526-4906 for information. If you’d like to experience a Paoletti’s meal, reservations are definitely suggested. The restaurant is located at 440 Main Street in Highlands. J

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Winter Wonderland

Dining

by Luke Osteen

t’s easy to celebrate the magic of the season with the Winter Wonderland at Wolfgang’s, slated for immediately after the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4th. Wander into the Winter Wonderland and gather ideas for your holiday entertaining from The Christmas Tree, Cyrano’s Bookshop and, of course, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. Enjoy sumptuous seasonal hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by Chef Wolfgang. A special holiday demonstration will take place in the Main Dining Room. Select wines will be paired with seasonal food from Germany and the Deep South. Take away recipe cards for each hors d’oeuvres and dessert dish. Great entertaining wines will be available for purchase by the bottle or the case at special holiday price. Decorative ideas and gifts from The Christmas Tree, including exquisite nutcrackers from Germany and traditional American ornaments, will be displayed around the restaurant to give you ideas on how to decorate for your holiday parties. Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at 474 Main Street in Highlands. J

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The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • El Azteca • 70 Highlands Plaza • 828-526-2244 $ $$ • • • • C • L • Flip Side • 30 Dillard Road • 828-526-4241 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • • • Fressers Eatery • Helen’s Barn • 828-526-4188 $ $ $-$$ • • • • C/NC • • • Fressers Express • 470 Oak Street • 828-526-8867 ¢ • C • • • Highlands Smokehouse • 595 Franklin Road • 828-526-5000 $ $ • • • C • • • • * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth St. • 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • • Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main Street • 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • Mountain Fresh • Corner of 5th & Main • 828-526-2400 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • C • • • • Nick’s Fine Food • 108 Main Street • 828-526-2706 $ $$$ • • • • • C • • • • Oak Street Cafe • Main Street/Oak Street • 828-787-2200 $ ¢-$ $-$$ • • • • C • • • • On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • • Ristorante Paoletti • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • • • Ruka’s Table • 163 Wright Square • 828-526-3636 $ $ • • • NC • • • Sports Page • 314 Main Street • 828-526-3555 ¢ • • • C • • • SweeTreats • Mountain Brook Center • 828-526-9822 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • C • L • • Ugly Dog • 294 South Fourth Street • 828-526-8464 ¢ • • C • • • Wild Thyme Gourmet • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-4035 $ $-$$ • • • C • • • • Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • •

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Highlands Restaurants Altitude’s Restaurant at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 Bistro on Main - 828-526-2590 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus Restaurant - 828-526-4429 Downhill Grill - 828-526-1663 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 Flipside Burgers - 828-526-1600 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Fressers Express - 828-526-8867 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Hill Deli - 828-526-9632 Junction Cafe - 828-526-0994 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419

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Log Cabin Restaurant - 828-526-3380 Madisons - 828-787-2525 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2357 Nick’s - 828-526-2706 Oak Street Cafe - 828-787-2200 …on the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Rib Shack - 828-526-2626 Ristorante Paoletti - 828-526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats - 828-526-9822 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cashiers Area Restaurants Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200 Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180

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By Donna Rhodes

here was a bumper crop of acorns this year compared to last year’s poor yield. We welcome those chubby little round leathery nuts that have been foresting the earth for millennia. They have many stories to tell. Woden (Norse god for whom Woden’s day or Wednesday is named) and Thor, his son (for whom Thursday is named) have an acorn connection. Thor sought shelter from a storm under an oak tree, and was protected from lightning. Of course, he commanded thunderbolts, so that wasn’t such a big trick. Nevertheless, acorns became the symbol

of safety. Homeowners from some cultures keep an acorn on their windowsills for protection. An ornamental acorn dangling as a blind pull is a variation on that same theme. Some say carrying an acorn in your pocket is good luck and will ensure a long life. Perhaps that refers to the tenacity and longevity of oaks. A German folktale claims that a farmer, who had promised his soul to the Devil, tried to outsmart him by striking a deal. He asked for a reprieve until after his first crop of acorns was harvested. He planted a row of oaks. They grew but yielded no crop until they were mature, decades later. Thus the

farmer had many years of enjoyment before his debt came due. Acorns are also thought to be useful in love divination. A man and a woman each place an acorn in a bowl of water. If the acorns float close together, it is a perfect match. Because acorns are so heavy, oaks have to rely on scatter-hoard instincts of certain animals to propagate. While birds and squirrels can miraculously remember where they have deposited their stashes, some acorns escape consumption and take root far enough away from the parent tree to avoid overcrowding.

Certain cultures including Asian and Native American eat acorns. Because the nuts contain a lot of tannin, a digestive irritant to humans, they have to be soaked to leach it out of the meat. Once tannin-free, the high-fat nuts are dried and ground into flour then made into breads. Acorn jelly and acorn noodles are part of the Korean diet. So love those little acorns that crunch under your soles and rain in a cacophony of tiny thumps on your roof in the fall. They are a boon to animal and human, air and earth. The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn… Ralph

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A Thousand Forests

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The Fruits of Unrequited Love Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

n the July 9th, 1931 edition of the Brevard News is found an article describing a murder and suicide. “Charley Bryson, 40 years of age and a widower, fired six shots into the bosom of Edna Hinkle, 18, early Wednesday morning, killing her instantly, and then went to his home a mile away, sent his five motherless children from the house, laid down upon a couch, and sent six bullets into his own breast, dying instantly. The first tragedy occurred at Sapphire, where both were working– Miss Hinkle in the house and Bryson on a plumbing job. Sheriff Patton and Deputy Tom Wood were called to the scene of the double tragedy, made investigation,

held a formal inquest, and returned to Brevard about 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Disposition of the bodies await decision of members of the two families. Miss Hinkle was a member of the junior class in the Rosman High school in the coming term, where, friends claim, she intended to pursue her studies when school started again. She was considered one of the most beautiful and lovable girls in the upper end of the county. (Note: Sapphire, Transylvania County, was barely a mile away from Jackson County.) Her father, Henry Hinkle, moved to Salem, S.C. a short time ago. Bryson was well known throughout this and Jackson counties, and had friends

by the hundreds who are shocked beyond expression at the awful double tragedy in which he alone took an active part. He was a son of Robert Bryson and a brother of Harry Bryson. It is said that Bryson had been in love with the young girl for almost two years. Some friends of the slain girl say that she was not interested in Bryson, and repulsed his efforts at courtship. The theory most generally advanced for the tragedy was that of a mad love which had no response from the girl. It is said that she was most studious in her school work and ranked among the leaders of the sophomore class of Rosman High last year. She has several brothers and sis-

ters who are with the parents at their new home in South Carolina.” Oral history, censuses and death certificates provided more information. Bryson had been married to Bessie Burgess who died of breast cancer in 1929, leaving behind five children. Charley Bryson and Edna Hinkle were both employed by Dr. Parsons at his Sapphire Hotel, and it was on the steps of the hotel that Edna died. Edna is buried at the old Bohaney Church Cemetery and Charley Bryson is buried beside his wife, Bessie Burgess Bryson at the Lower Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers. Thanks to Paula Rhodarmer for letting me use her story. J

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The Royal Scribblers Karen Gilfillan

Karen Gilfillan has been participating in the Cashiers’ Writers Group since its inception in 1996. “When the muse captures my attention or an observation of every day life catches my writing eye – I push the Bic pen (blue ink) across the barren pages of a spiral note book.” Her preferred writing arena is short prose and poetry. Karen’s work has been published in several anthology books, local papers and college literary publications.

ucy, the cruiser with four wheels, is loaded with holiday gifts. Loaded? Okay, a few select items to entertain, consume and grab the parents’ attention of my cherubic grandkids in Tennessee. I’d already heard from the hot mama in California. Da Boyz – three adventurous pre-teen boys loved the sacks of goodies I had sent to them. Forget computer games, books or anything of a learning nature. Nope, they love trashy stuff that their mama does not allow in the house. “Thanks Granny, for the Christmas bag of stuff (that’s close to the word she said) you sent my boys.” Her voice sounded stiff--controlled. “Hey, no problem” I replied with a “gotcha” grin.

Hot Holiday “I HAVE a problem. They found a sack of potatoes in the pantry. There are potato bullets all over the friggn’ house.” “Chill out. Just give Bella (the Great Dane pup) free cruising range. She’ll lick ‘em up in no time.” “That’s not going to happen until she gets a bath.” “A bath?” “Yes! The silly string stuff you put in their goodie bags – they decorated Bella.” “Hold on a second, I included a note saying it should be sprayed outside and then picked up.” “They don’t read notes, they go for the action.” I could hear her inhaling deeply. “I’m finding the stupid chuck the chickens scattered around the lawn. But the worst are

those screaming balloons. It is extremely annoying to hear screaming balloons at 6:30 in the morning.” Cool, I have one hot daughter/parent. She seems to have forgotten when she was a kid. I haven’t. The family gathering in Tennessee had a couple of sizzling moments. Zeke, the Boxer pup is very excitable. He contorts his body and flips his white tipped tail like a bull whip. He was so bouncy after dismantling the lower half of the Christmas tree that he pranced around the living room swishing his tail with enthusiasm – took out three lighted candles on the coffee table. They landed on a pile of discarded wrapping paper. Talk about a wow factor blaze. The grandkids were

very impressed. The adults? Ah, not so much. It’s good to test the fire alarms now and then. While preparing dinner for laws and in-laws, supreme catering cook daughter yelped with pain. I had turned on the back burner to begin stewing the cranberries. She noticed the burner was slightly askew and reached down to get it centered. Ho, boy, a really impressive blister forming on her index finger. She won’t be picking her nose or anything other body part this evening. She’s giving me “the eye.” Me? I poured another glass of eggnog and added a splash of dark rum. Yes indeed, it was one hell of a hot holiday. Hey y’all – have a very cool yule. J

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Reason for the Season by Donna Rhodes

was invited to a Christmas party. Everybody was there. Santa was ho-ho-ho-ing at the punch bowl. All the elves were scampering around, test-marketing their latest toys. Scrooge, Jack Frost, and The Grinch had just limo’d in from their Reformed Villains Symposium. I heard there were reindeer games out on the deck, so I headed to the pool area to hang with Cupid and Vixen, definitely the hotties in the reindeer gang. Dancer had joined them in a round of Monopoly while the rest of the herd was lounging on the snow. The heated pool had been filled with happy juice for the grazers. Rudolf’s nose was especially red… a few too many dips in the happy sap, no doubt. Good thing Christ-

mas Eve was still a few days away, ‘cause he wasn’t guiding anyone’s sleigh that night. I headed back into the house. There was a huge commotion in the dining hall. The ten lords-a-leaping were boogying with the nine ladies dancing. Only… do the math… one lord was lady-less. So, a fight erupted when the straggler tried to cut in on another lord. A shoving match ensued and the dueling lords tumbled into the pear tree, sending the partridge flying headlong into the cow’s udders. Startled, she kicked her maid-a-milking. The milkmaid screamed, setting off a chain reaction of kicking cows and upended milk buckets. Meanwhile, seven swans-a-swimming stumbled in from the happy-

juice pool and started putting moves on the geese, turtledoves and calling birds all of which flew the coop. The swans, feathers ruffled, chased the escaping birds and flew headlong into three French hens looking for a good time. Ooh-la-la! Santa and the elves ran in to see what all the fuss was about. The pipers and drummers went into drum corps formation, and struck up “March of the Wooden Soldiers,” trying to impose a little military order on this unruly mob. A random swan, confounded by the chaos, took flight and crashed into the ceiling. He did a spectacular swan dive. On the way down his feet tangled in the Christmas swag from which hung

the five golden rings. Five of the lords leapt up to catch the rings and accidentally tipped the chandelier, splashing flaming wax onto the mistletoe and garlands. Frosty the Snowman, who had just wandered in from outside, puddled in the heat. But all was not lost. They used him to put out the fire. J A good dousing with cold water brought everyone back to his or her senses. Santa offered one provocative thought to the group as the party wound down and each headed back to his or her proper place in Christmas folklore, “Maybe things would have been different if we had remembered to invite the reason for the season. J

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Life with Krysti Contributed by Krysti Rogers

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t’s Christmastime! Time for wreaths and trees and sparkly lights and presents! Oh, I love presents. I’ve always said having a June birthday is the greatest thing in the world – because from June to Christmas, you get presents every six months. I’d like to say I’m kidding, but sadly, no (it’s a Gemini thing). That said, when it comes to Christmas, I do enjoy the giving just as much if not more so than receiving, so maybe that redeems me just a tad. While I do love the gifts of Christmas, I find that as I age (gracefully, of course) I become more aware – or maybe just more appreciative - of the everyday gifts too. You know, the “little things.” Like George Bailey, in “It’s A Wonderful Life,” every so often life throws us a “pop quiz,” an opportunity to learn (or re-learn) just what makes us truly successful. Most of the time, we find our system of measuring is whacked. We let our ledger sheets and credit limits define us, instead of seeing the wealth we have in the everyday blessings. For me, it’s Mims’ bright shiny smile. Sarah throwing her arms around me, saying “I love you, Mom.” Thomas bringing me a hot cup of coffee every morning. Alli’s friendship. Marjorie’s hugs. Victoria’s laughter. My adopted family from the Pig. The economy may suck, I may have a rotten day, but if I can get out of my own way for just a minute, I’m reminded of all I have – it’s like a little Christmas every day of the year. Just think, if we could all wrap up our “little things” and put them under the tree, we’d be needing bigger houses. I came across a Chinese proverb that says “If you say ‘I desire happiness,’ remove ‘I’ (self) and ‘desire’ (want), and you are left with happiness.” Being mad at the world at the time about all I didn’t have, I dismissed it as simplistic crap. But that didn’t make the saying any less true. Being happy with what you have beats being miserable about what you don’t. So maybe this Christmas, after the paper’s been crumpled, the boxes recycled and we’ve assessed our “winnings,” maybe we can count them as simply an added bonus to all we already have. Wishing us all the gift of gratitude – and a Christmas filled with love, light and happiness. J

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Home of Distinction by Wiley Sloan

plan provides optimal living space with maximum efficiency. Whether you are setting the table in the dining room or putting the finishing touches on tonight’s entrée, you are never far from your family and friends. The gourmet kitchen with its custom cabinetry and granite counters features top-of-the-line appliances including a Thermador gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and Bosch dishwasher. Serve buffet style on the dual-level bar or let the kids hang out there while the adults gather around the dining table. At the end of a fun-filled day, slip quietly into the master bedroom with its own mesmerizing views of the mountain vistas. Tuck away all your belongings in the dual closets which separate the bedroom from the Master bath. The bath’s heated tile floor welcomes you as

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you exit the large spa tub or the separate walk-in shower. Don’t feel guilty enjoying your comfortable surroundings. Your guests are lounging in the luxury in their own private suites on the terrace level. Each guest suite features large bedrooms with eye-catching views, roomy closets, and private baths. And they have access to the homes recreation/media room with its covered deck. Previous homeowners enjoyed a regulation pool table and a large screen TV. If you prefer, you may install a home theatre, or add bunk beds for the grandchildren. The rec room has its own private bath so let your creativity take charge. An easily accessible mechanical room offers storage space for seldom used items, or a small workshop. There’s even room for wine storage and more.

Light, airy, efficient—this is a family home perfect for seasonal or year round living. What more could you ask for? Located equidistant between both Highlands and Cashiers in a private-gated community, you are in close proximity to three private golf courses. Enjoy central heat and air, built-in speakers and satellite TV. Bring your clothes and toothbrush and move in. Tinkerers and hobbyists take note. There’s a standalone workshop/craft house where you can pursue your favorite projects. The mudroom/laundry area has storage galore, too. This home is offered through Blair Realty. Contact Margaret Heinlein at (800)526-9155 or check out the home at www.blair-realty. com. Hint to Santa: House keys make great stocking stuffers. J

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ou’ve dreamed of a mountain home but just haven’t found the right house. Search no more. Located on a high knoll on a gently-rolling two-acre lot this month’s featured home awaits you. Breathtaking views mesmerize you from every room of the house. The covered portico protects you during inclement weather. Enter double French doors to enjoy the great room with its stackedstone fireplace, heart-of-pine floors and timber-framed, tongue and groove, cathedral ceiling. Nature’s grandeur is framed by the dual French doors leading to the wraparound deck. Soak in the beauty of distant mountain vistas, a nearby Christmas tree farm or watch the golfers at Mountaintop resorteach view better than any postcard you’ve ever seen. This home’s open floor

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It’s So Easy Being Green

he Holiday season is an endearing time of year that brings about a spirit of good will, genuine friendliness, and generous charity in people. Unfortunately, the modern celebration of the Holidays also represents a time of wasteful spending and rampant consumerism and can leave a lasting negative effect on the planet. But, with a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. While shopping for that perfect gift, remember that gifts are really a gesture of thoughtfulness and consider choosing items that will be much more memorable to the recipient. Instead of buying something, you can use your creativity and make

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something special and unique. Make someone cookies, write them a poem, or make them a personalized CD of your favorite music. The possibilities are endless. Another of my favorite gift giving ideas is a personalized coupon- say for a night of babysitting or a car wash in the future. A carbon-offset gift certificate is the perfect gift for any out-oftown family that had to travel many miles to visit over the holidays. For the person that has everything, make a donation to local non-profit organizations in their name. If you do feel the urge to go shopping, visit local shops that carry fair trade goods and locally made crafts. By shopping locally, you will support local artisans and reduce the amount of greenhouse

emissions that the gift produced since it didn’t have to travel halfway around the world. Although fair-trade goods have often traveled longer distances, when you buy fair-trade goods you are supporting a global sustainability movement that sets higher social and environmental standards in developing countries. Another green option is to buy goods made out of recycled materials or buy recycled gifts at local antique stores and flea markets. And yes, re-gifting is a perfect example of recycling something that you don’t need. When it comes time to wrap that special gift, think green! If you are going to buy new wrapping paper, be sure to look for paper that is made with recycled paper and is re-

cyclable. Consider using an “alternative” wrap, such as a scarf, newspaper, or children’s artwork. If each household in America wrapped just 3 gifts with alternative wrapping paper, we would have saved enough ribbon to tie a bow around the earth and enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields! Be a responsible and eco-minded citizen and consider the global implications during your hustle and bustle this Holiday season. Keep in mind that recent polls say that up to 80% of Americans wish that the Holidays were less materialistic. Give a gift that is selected with a sincere thoughtfulness, for both the recipient and the planet. Have a wonderful Green Holiday! J

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Healthy Cells Will Keep You Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Highlands

xidative stress is the big term for cell death and free radical production in the body. Many things cause and are caused by oxidative stress which can severely damage our cells. When the body has to endure more environmental stress than it is designed for it will experience cell damage caused by excess production of free radicals. These cells now take up too much space and put stress on the body to try to get rid of them before they cause more damage. The cycle becomes chaotic and can result in illness, disease, inflammation, tissue breakdown, mental fatigue, etc.

The environmental stress can be caused by pollution, both water and air, eating foods that contain chemicals, using heavy perfumes and hair dyes, and smoking among some of the many causes. The body tries to handle these foreign substances by eliminating the free radicals through natural biochemical processes but it can become overloaded and begin to fail. When this failure starts to occur the body can undergo destructive changes that can affect the cells and their important roles in the body. The best way to change this negative cycle is to understand the process, know the contributing factors and

change the process. To do this one must first eliminate the toxins, and then increase the source of antioxidants. Increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables and healthy whole foods is the best way to begin. One can also start taking vitamins and supplements that are known to be antioxidants. Vitamin C, E, D, and A are all high in antioxidant properties. The best offense is defense so know what destructive things you are putting into your body and block them! Take charge of your health and how you feel by learning something new about your body and how it works for you. Live your life feeling

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A Tale of Two Cousins Contributed by Gary Wein, Executive Director Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

American chestnut (above) Chinkapin (right)

quapin was by Captain John Smith who in 1612 noted the Native Americans found the acorn sized fruit a great “daintie”. The Cherokee found the leaves of the chinquapin to be a good analgesic, a cure for fever blisters, chills and sweats, and stomach problems. The seeds can be eaten raw or baked like a potato and have a sweet nutty taste. The chinquapin’s cousin, the American chestnut, also sets fruits this time of year and can occasionally be found. All that remains of these forest giants are very

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few scattered remnant trees and some spindly stump sprouts. At one time, this large tree dominated the forests of the Appalachians and still is found in every state east of the Mississippi River. This species was destroyed by a fungus introduced into the Bronx in 1904 and within forty years wiped out nearly three billion trees. In response to the blight both live trees and dead trees were harvested. This tree was so dominant in our forests that our mountains looked yellow in the spring and gave rise to places like our Yellow

Mountain. The leaves of the American chestnut are toothed and easily distinguishable from those of the chinquapin. The nuts of the American chestnut are also twice the size of its smaller cousin and provided an incredible bounty for the wildlife, Native Americans of eastern North America, and later the new comers to the new world, the Europeans. To learn more about both the biological diversity of Western North Carolina and your local land trusts conservation efforts contact

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uring December thoughts of “chestnuts roasting over an open fire” come to mind. We have two native chestnuts that used to fit that bill: Chinkapin (chinquapin) and the American chestnut. The chinquapin (Castanea pumila) is a small understory tree or shrub and is a relative of the once dominant American chestnut, Castanea dentata. This species is found from Texas to New York and south to Florida and is scattered throughout North Carolina. One of the first descriptions of the Chin-

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The Christmas Puppy? Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director

Friends for Life blesses the neediest beasts this holiday season and throughout the year.

t’s not unusual for children to ask Santa to bring them a puppy for Christmas and some families will grant them their wish.  Hopefully that cute little puppy will become a beloved family member.  Our wish at the Forever Farm is that compassionate adults, like you, will open up their hearts to one of our senior animals and grant them their wish of a home for the holidays.  Many of our special animals have lost their homes, due to the death or incapacity of their owners, no fault of their own.  Others have been found as strays--their situation unknown.  Either way, they have been left homeless at a time when they need loving care and companionship the most.  Dyson, our Friends for Life Holiday Ambassador, is one of our senior orphans.  Found roaming the streets on his own, he was picked up by Animal Control.  A volunteer at the county shelter asked if this cute old guy, who is blind, could come to the Forever Farm.  We granted them their wish. Named after the vacuum cleaner, Dyson, scarfs up every crumb he can find resulting in his very round figure.  He adores being held and gives lots of kisses.  If you want to feel really good about yourself, and want to be richly rewarded for your compassion, consider giving this little fella a safe, loving home for his remaining years. If adopting is out of the picture for you, please consider sponsoring one of our special dogs and cats.  Many of them have medical or dietary needs that put extra stress on our budget.  Your sponsorship can help provide support for one of these deserving animals.  For information or directions to the Forever Farm, call 828-508-2460.  Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.  Visit our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org. J

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A December to Remember Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director

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n Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound - a sound a friend had told me I’d never hear - the ringing bells of Santa’s sleigh. “There is no Santa,” my friend had insisted, but I knew he was wrong. Late that night I did hear sounds, though not of ringing bells. From outside came the sounds of hissing steam and squeaking metal. I looked through my window and saw a train standing perfectly still in front of my house.* text and image, copyright 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg This month, the Literacy Council is hosting a Family Literacy Night commemorating the 25th anniversary of the well-loved, Caldecott Medal-winning novel The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. All families in the community are invited to this fun event, so please come out and join us for an exciting reading of the book, complete with hot chocolate and all the trimmings. Families will also make gingerbread houses and enjoy some yummy snacks. Children will all receive treat bags and a book to take home. After this evening, adults might just regain some of their childhood faith and be able, once again, to hear the ringing of the bell! The Highlands Christmas parade is Saturday, December 4th, and the Literacy Council will once again be handing out books to children along the parade route. Put on your scarves and mittens and come on out and join us for this exciting event! Immediately following the parade, ‘Tis the Season is being held at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands. This is an alternative gift market at which you can make donations to the Literacy Council and other non-profits in Highlands. $5 will buy 5 books for local children; $25 will buy teaching materials for one volunteer tutor; $50 will provide instruction & preparation for three GED students; $100 will buy reading or math tutoring software for our computer lab. This event is a very good way to give a gift to those hard-tobuy-for friends and relatives who already have everything; make a donation in their name to the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council is always in need of volunteers to either tutor or simply read aloud to children. All training and materials are provided. If you love working with children, this is an excellent way to volunteer your time and help build a foundation for a child’s success. Call (828) 526-0863 for more information. J

It Takes a Village

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t takes a village to see the needs of its people and to provide for these needs. For nearly eighteen years Carpe Diem Farms has been providing programs for its youth and adults. Through the magic of equine experiential learning we have been teaching self improvement skills: enhancing communication skills, self esteem, responsibility, appreciation of others, observation skills, leadership skill development and teamwork. Learning the concepts of horsemanship; respect, body language - the communication language of horses, and trust, helps participants apply those same skills in their personal relationships. Over the past ten years we have, through the Gar’s Kids Experiential Adventure and the Apprentice Program,

provided powerful personal growth experiences to more than 1600 youth ages 5-16. We are proud to say that the “village people” continue to recognize our work by choosing CDF, therefore, assisting with funding through December community activities. Please choose to help us too! You have two opportunities to join the village people in helping Carpe Diem Farms. Proudly for the third year CDF, together with nine other social service agencies, will be a part of Cashiers Cares Alternative Gift Market. Immediately following the Cashiers Christmas Parade on December 11th at the Cashiers Community Building. Sponsored by four churches and assisted by the Rotary Club, attendees make donations to the nonprofits by “purchasing” gift certificates for the collective

group or individual agencies. You can make your gifts to your loved ones truly meaningful by giving more to others in their name. The second opportunity for CDF to receive help from the village for its programs is your participation in the Highlands Christmas Dinner, held December 25th at the Hudson House at the Highlands Country Club. Community chefs donate their time and talents together with an entire volunteer “staff” to provide the most delicious Christmas dinner in all of Highlands. Skip cooking and make reservations to attend the 9th Annual Christmas Dinner. Call (828) 526-5102 for seatings 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. priced at $25 for children 12 and under and $35 for all others. You will have the best of food and fellowship and be supporting

three organizations serving the needs of those in crisis, those who could get lost in mediocrity and those who need a leg up to succeed in life...REACH of Macon County, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Carpe Diem Farms. Our communities care. We see needs and we fill them and our village people support our efforts. We count on your generous support to continue to empower lives allowing our clients to become their own personal best selves. If you can’t attend either event you can still make a donation and contribute. If you want to know more about Carpe Diem Farms please go to our web site: www.carpediemfarms.org call (828) 526-2854 for more information. All of us at CDF wish you and yours a blessed holiday season. J

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The Season for Giving

Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

hen people ask what they can do and what do we need, we say there are so many ways you can contribute to the well being of the animals in our care, as well as assist us in the running of our shelter. VOLUNTEERS. We are always in need of volunteers who can help with the many tasks that must be completed on a daily basis. We need people who will help scoop poop in the outdoor dog runs, weed the gardens, socialize puppies and kittens, groom animals, wash dishes, fold laundry, answer the phone, and type thank you letters. Come on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. where we pair a walker with a dog of an appropriate size (and energy level!) for socializing and exercise.

Trained and socialized dogs have an increased chance of adoption. We organize and participate in a number of local events throughout the year, such as the Christmas parades, our Stop ‘N Adopts, and rabies and microchipping clinics. We welcome volunteers who can help us set up and break down our displays, handle animals, and greet the public. If you have any specific skills or experience that may be of benefit to us, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (828) 743-5752. All volunteers must sign an agreement/waiver and be fourteen years or older. WISH LIST. We always welcome donations of items that will help defray our operating expenses. Here is a list of items we always need: Cleaning supplies – bleach,

heavy-duty trash bags, paper towels, towels of any size; Pet supplies – MilkBone or plain dog biscuits, cat treats, non-clumping cat litter, toys, collars, leashes, halters, coats, sweaters, beds, crates, litter trays, bowls and washable blankets and sheets – new and gently used; Shelter equipment – digital camera, small appliances, air conditioners, fans, heaters, outdoor furniture, lawn and gardening tools, wheelbarrows – new and gently used. The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is recognized as a 501(c) 3 organization by the Internal Revenue Service, so all donations and contributions are tax deductible. For more information on how you can help, call us on (828) 743-5752, visit our website at www.chhumanesociety. org, or drop by the shelter any Monday to Saturday from

Instead of presents or gift cards this Christmas or birthday, why not collect donations like treats and toys for the animals at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society?

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The Rotary Club of Highlands’ Spirit of Generosity illuminates the community Christmas.

Contributed by Brian J. Stiehler

ach December marks the official end of another season in Highlands.  However, the Rotary Club of Highlands is still busy with a number of activities benefiting the Highlands community.  Each year, hundreds of Highlanders and visitors come together for a Christmas Parade that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting.  While numerous organizations and businesses throughout Highlands support the parade by entering floats, the Rotary Club of Highlands supplies the ‘Rotary Flyer,’ a giant wagon that hosts Mr. and Mrs. Claus.  The infamous float, marks and symbolizes the end of the parade! While the Holiday season is an exciting time for most, it is also a time of

need for others.  For several years, Rotary Club of Highlands has been a great supporter in Shop with a Cop. With the help of Rotary, officers will pick up local children at their homes and take them Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart. Afterwards they will have dinner with the officer compliments of Burger King. The officer and his new friend will then go back to the Sheriff’s Office or Police Department and wrap their Christmas gifts. As always, the only requirement is that before the child finishes shopping he or she must buy one small gift for anyone he or she wishes to buy for. This year’s event will include officers from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department, Highlands Police

Department, NC Highway Patrol, NC Wildlife Commission and the NC State Bureau of Investigations. This year we hope to bring big smiles to more Macon County children than ever before. There are no county dollars used to fund this program and can only be a success with the help of organizations like Rotary and other individuals.  Rotary helps make this year’s event a huge success and give a family who’s fallen on hard times a Christmas they will remember for years to come.  Shop with a Cop Bingo will fall on December 9th.  Last year, Rotary Bingo, generated $4,700 for the Shop with a Cop program.   On behalf of the Rotary Club of Highlands, Happy Holidays! J

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From 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., The Bascom stages Botanical Painting of Native Evergreens. Fayne Ashley will demonstrate the art of botanical watercolor with native seasonal evergreens as her subject. Come to the Atrium at the Bascom and watch splashes of color take form as Ansley recreates on paper the beauty of the mountains in December. Admission is free. For information or to register, call (828) 526-4949. You can follow up Fayne’s demonstration with Botanical Watercolor: Native Holiday Greens. She’ll guide students in sketching and painting festive greens native to the Highlands-Cashier plateau. Tuition is $20 for Bascom members or $25 for non-members. For more information or to register, call (828) 526-4949. La Noche Navidena, a Christmas Holiday Dinner and

Santa Visit, will be offered from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Satruday, December 11th. Invitations are available through the International Friendship Center. For more information, call (828) 526-0890, extension 290. Madison’s, located at the Old Edwards Inn, offers a complimentary wine tasting from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11th. The Highlands Community Chorale will stage its Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday, December 12th, at First Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited. Christine Eisner will be signing copies of her book “Comfort Living” at Old Edwards Inn on Thursday, December 16th. For more information, call (828) 526-8008. Debbie Maugans Nakos will be signing copies of her

“Small Batch Baking” and offering samples from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16th, at Old Edwards Inn. For more information, call (828) 526-8008. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society conducts its Christmas Bird Count at 7:00 a.m. Friday, December 17th. Call Edwin Poole at (828) 526-2775 if you’d like to volunteer. The Bascom will host its Christmas Crafts Around the World from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 18th. If you attended the December 11th class, this’ll cover the traditions of a different country. Young people will make crafts that can hang on the tree or be given as gifts. To register or for more information, call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. Community Bible Church will stage “The Stories of

Christmas” at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19th It’s an evening of music, drama, and dance celebrating the stories that make Christmas a season of wonder and inspiration. The program will be preceded by carol singing starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (828) 526-4685. HANDS’ Annual Christmas Dinner is slated for Saturday, December 25th, at Highlands Country Club’s Hudson House. The Dinner is sponsored by Highlands Area Non-Profit Donation Sharing (HANDS) and will benefit Carpe Diem Farms, REACH of Macon County and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Highlands. For reservations or more information, call (828) 526-4464. Download a Holidays in Highlands calendar at www. thelaurelmagazine.com. J

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Mountain View Properties adds second location in Highlands

ountain View Properties has opened its second office in Highlands. “While we will continue our on-site location at the Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, this additional location will allow us to better serve our clients with additional exposure and availability by expanding our reach to the entire Highlands/ Cashiers real estate market,” says owner/brokerin-charge Gina McDonald. “Please come see us at our new location at 1120 North Fourth Street (former home of Twigs - Out on a Limb).   “With expansion comes growth in our staff and capabilities. Eddy, Jennifer, Soni, and I are excited to welcome Kim James and Sheila Welch to our firm. Kim James, an experienced Highlands area Broker, is returning to Mountain View Properties as a full service agent in the Highlands location. Sheila is our resident Visual Tours expert and assists with our

vibrant rental program.”   Both locations of Mountain View Properties will be ‘full service’ offices, serving the marketing needs of both buyers and sellers. Each office also represents a large number of diverse rental properties for both short and long term rental.   “I believe that with the right agents, support staff and employees you can achieve great success,” says Gina. “Our team has been together since the inception of Highlands Cove and we hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards of excellence, honesty, and integrity. We pledge to continue to provide our past, present and future clients with sophisticated, cutting-edge marketing, high quality representation, and attention to detail.”   If you have any questions, visit Mountain View Properties at either location or call (828) 526-8581 or (828) 526-8128.

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Index of Advertisers Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandsresortrentals.com Page 78 Mountain Brook Suites Page 15 Ocean Lodge www.oceanlodgessi.com Page 66 Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4, 56 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 86 Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 20 Bumpkins/Crabtree Cottage Page 45 Cashiers Customs Page 90 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 74 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 41 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Lotsa Consignment Shop Page 77 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 9 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 44 Nearly New Pages 45, 77 Nora & Co. Page 75 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 80 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 17 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 24 Summer Place Antiques Page 67 Art Galleries/Artists Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 41 Blue Valley Gallery Page 79 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 20 GG’s Consignments Page 77 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 41 Highlands Fine Art Page 28 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 67 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 44 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 80 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 17 Summit One Gallery www.summitonegallery.com Page 39 Tin Roof Galllery www.tinroofhighlands.com Page 67 TJB The Gallery www.tjbgallery.com Page 57 Appliances Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Page 72 Rita’s Cottage Page 72 Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 73 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 74 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Lenz Gifts Page 61 Bird Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Page 75 Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Page 79 Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Page 65 J.W. Underwood Construction LLC Page 21 Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Page 57 Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 73 Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Page 78 Srebalus Construction Co. Page 72 Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Page 83 Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Page 18A Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Page 90 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 72 Cards The Corner Store Page 75 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 9 Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 47 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 47 Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Page 51

Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Page 79 Chocolates Kilwin’s www.highlands4118.com Page 86 Churches Wayfarers Unity www.wayfarersunity.org Page 44 Cloth/Material Wilhites Page 6 Clothing & Accessories Annawear Page 64 Bags on Main Page 64 Bear Mountain Outfitters Pages 18B, 42 Cabin Casuals Page 5 Ellen’s Pages 45, 77 Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 11 Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Page 60 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 67 McCulley’s Pages 7, 8, 86 Nora & Co. Page 75 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 80 Priscilla’s Page 16 Silver Eagle Page 41 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 29 TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Page 57 VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Vivace/Vivace Woman Page 68 Wit’s End Page 59 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 73 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 26, 27, 70 Condiments The Hen House Pages 3 Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction Page 44 J.W. Underwood Construction LLC Page 21 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 65 Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Page 8 Cashiers Customs Page 90 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 72 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Page 8 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Page 72 Custom Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 41 Mill Creek Framing Page 41 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 90 Gordon Gray Woodworks www.gordongraywoodworks.com Page 72 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 24 Dentists Dr. Hoodenpyle Page 35 Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 19 Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Embroidery Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Page 60 Event Planning Carpe Diem Events & Rentals Page 72 Log Cabin Restaurant Page 67 Sequoyah Room Page 67 Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 53 Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 59 Musicians for a Claus Page 82 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85

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Index of Advertisers Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Page 21 Silver Threads and Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 82 Office Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Organic Supplies Whole Life Market Page 64 Paint & Decorating Cashiers Color Center Page 81 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Painters Travis Russell Page 72 Pet Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Page 75 Woof Gang Bakery Page 84 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 83 Highlands Pharmacy Page 49 Photography Mill Creek Framing Page 41 Picture Framing Mill Creek Framing Page 41 Plants, Nurseries Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 50 Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 65 Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Porch and Patio The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 24 Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 41 Bird Barn n Garden Page 75 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 41 The Hen House Page 3 Main Street Gallery Page 82 Power Tools Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Printing Services Cashiers Printing Page 17 Produce Mountain Fresh Page 49 Whole Life Market Page 64 Pubs The Ugly Dog Page 47 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 29 Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 91 Buyers’ Only Real Estate www.buyersonly.cc Page 71 Chattooga Ridge Realty www.ccrealty-nc.com Page 70 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealty.com Page 69 Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.nchighlands.net Page 72 Harry Norman, Realtors – Nadine Paradise www.nadineparadise.com Page 65 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 70 Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandspropertysales.com Page 78 Jim Lewis Realty www.jimlewisrealty.com Page 71 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 40 John Schiffli Real Estate www.johnschiffli.com Page 71 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 33 Landmark Realty Group Wes Graves www.landmarkrg.com Page 30 Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Pages 22, 23 Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 71 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 58 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 26, 27, 70 WhiteWater Realty www.ncmountainlife.com Page 70 Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 52

Bella’s Kitchen Page 79 Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 75 El Azteca Page 50 Flip Side Page 48 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 47 Highlands Smokehouse Page 48 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 47 Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Mountain Fresh Page 49 Nick’s www.nicksofhighlands.com Page 49 Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com Page 51 On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 49 Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Page 50 Ruka’s Table Page 48 Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Page 51 SweeTreats Page 51 The Ugly Dog Page 47 Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Page 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 Retirement Communities Chestnut Hill at Highlands www.chestnuthillathighlands.com Page 15 Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 17 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 24 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Screen Services Michael’s Screen Service Page 82 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 9 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Pages 18B, 42 Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 11 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 29 Shutters & Blinds Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 65 Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Tables Cashiers Customs Page 90 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 10, 31 Telephone Books Yelowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 59 Theatre Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 59 Toys The Corner Store Page 75 Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Page 8 Tree Services Ellenburgs Tree Service Page 21 Travis Russell Page 72 Window Tinting Custom Window Tinting www.customwindowtinting.us Page 54 Window Treatments Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 85 Ken & Kerri Designs www.kenandkerridesigns.com Page 84 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Wines & Accessories Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 45 Woodworking Gordon Gray Woodworks www.gordongraywoodworks.com Page 72 Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Page 21 Silver Threads and Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 82

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