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Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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Publisher’s Note I
t’s a constantly asked question here at the Laurel - “Where does the time go?” We barely close our eyes on one issue, only to wake up and find that another issue is ready for press. If time flies when you’re having fun, we must be having an absolute blast. And we are. Speaking of fun – it’s June in the mountains. Kids are out of school, summer residents are back, tee times are getting scarce and the weather is fabulous, so let the party begin. Everything is in bloom, the grills are smokin’ and the sun stays up late - it doesn’t get much better than this. So come on, get out and experience all that’s around us. And once again, we thank you for enjoying the Laurel while enjoying the mountains. n Marjorie and Janet
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Contents June 2009
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Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
janet@themountainlaurel.com
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16 • Innkeepers’ Tour 21 • Green Living Fair 22 • Land Trust Day 23 • Joy Garden Tour 24 • Antique Show 26 • Bascom Happenings 27 • Mountain Film Festival 28 • Summer Camps 29 • Relay for Life 30 • Cashiers Music Festival 32 • Grass Roots Revue 36 • Rabun Co. Music Festival 37 • Eight Flags for Eight Tours 38 • Mountain Artisans 40 • Ikebana Classes 42-48 • Scenes From 49 • Area Calendar
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Dining
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History
Arts
52 • Cover Artist, William Cutler 54 • Feature Artist, Terance Painter 55 • John Collette Fine Art 56 • Mountains in Bloom Festival 57 • Judy Collins 58 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 60 • Highlands Playhouse 61 • Summit One Gallery 62 • Art League of Highlands 63 • H-C Chamber Music 64 • Bel Canto 65 • Fundraiser for HCCMF 66 • Donald Solins
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
marjorie@themountainlaurel.com
70 • Zeke & Earl’s 71 • Sea Island Saltworks 72 • Culinary Weekend 74 • Jamie Bolt 76 • Tom Quigly at Wolfgang’s 77 • Ruka’s Table Opens 78 • Daily Bread Diner 79 • The Zookeeper 80 • Dining Guide
86 • Etymological Evolution 87 • Cashiers History 88 • Walk in the Park 89 • 70 Years of Mitchell’s Lodge
Michelle Munger, Art Director mungerclan5@aol.com
Guy Fielding, Digitographer/Distribution fielding@marketeers.biz
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Philanthropy
Outdoors 93 103
94 • Golf Talk 95 • Now in Bloom 96 • Tennis Tips 98 • Highlands Biological Station 99 • Whitewater Rafting
Literary
104 • Donna Rhodes 105 • Life with Krysti 106 • Local Author, Hoke Shirley 106 • This Moment is Your Life 107 • Highlands Writers Group, Patrick Brogan 108 • Cyrano’s
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Homes & Lifestyles 114 • The Bartered Cottage 116 • Real Estate Tips 117 • Traveling Tips 118 • For Your Health 119 • Being Green 120 • Enlightenment 121 • Money Watch 122 • Dr. Craig J. Secosan
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126 • Cashiers Rotary 127 • H-C Land Trust 128 • Carpe Diem Farms 129 • C-H Humane Society 130 • Mountaintop Rotary 131 • The Literacy Council 132 • Highlands Rotary 133 • CLE 134 • Friends for Life 135 • Hospice 136 • Zahner Lecture Series 137 • Best of Both Worlds
Weddings 140 • Basketcase 141 • Cabins in the Laurel 142 • Chattooga Gardens 143 • Christmas Tree 144 • Details of Cashiers 145 • Fiddlehead Designs 146 • Hadley’s Cottage 147 • Jackson Madeleine 148 • Lenz Gifts 149 • Little Flower Shoppe 149 • Mirror Lake Antiques 149 • Mountain Party Tents 150 • The Farm at OEI 150 • Oakleaf 152 • Village Flower Shoppe 153 • Vivace 153 • White Rabbit Botanicals
Guides
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 49 • Area Calendar 80 • Dining Guide 162 • Service Directory 164 • Advertisers Index
Contributing Writers:
Wiley Sloan, Writer
wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes, Writer
Krysti Rogers, Deborah Reeves, Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Tom Chillemi, Pam Nellis, Sue Aery, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller, Robin M. Armstrong
donna847@verizon.net
Copyright © 2009 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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Innkeepers’ Tour by Luke Osteen
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Innkeepers’ Tour will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25th.
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he Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Innkeepers’ Tour is, literally, a cook’s tour. That’s because this latest incarnation of the popular event, now in its 14th year, is offering something for everyone who’s ever longed for the secret of an inn’s signature
dish. The Innkeepers’ Tour is slated for 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25th, and will give the public an intimate look at some of the Highlands Plateau’s finest inns and bed and breakfasts. At the start of the tour at the Highlands Visitor Center (396 Oak Street), guests will be given an 18-page photo album. When they visit each participating inn and bed and breakfast, they’ll be given a recipe card featuring that lodging’s most cherished recipe. Featured on the tour are 4 1/2 Street Inn, Chandler Inn, Colonial Pines Bed & Breakfast, Hampton Inn, Highlands Inn, Highland House Bed & Breakfast, Highlands Suite Hotel, Mountain High Motel, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottages, Skyline Lodge, The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, Inn at Half-Mile Farm, and Main Street Inn. For information, call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112 or Helene Siegel at (828) 526-4464. n
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Accommodations
…on the Verandah...........................
Lindy’s ..............................................
4-1/2 Street Inn ...............................
Pescados...........................................
Martha Anne’s..................................
Colonial Pines Inn............................
Sports Page.......................................
Mountainiques ...............................
Whiteside Cove Cottages................
The Brick Oven................................
Peak Experience..............................
Old Edwards Inn..............................
Wild Thyme Gourmet.....................
Radio Shack......................................
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
Rainy Day Golf..................................
Arts
Wine Bistro.......................................
Rhodes Superette.............................
Bryant Art Glass..............................
Madisons...........................................
Scudders...........................................
John Collette Fine Art.....................
Silver Eagle.......................................
Laurel Magazine...............................
Retail
The Summer House.........................
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ......
Alyxandra’s ......................................
Suzette’s Boutique...........................
Marge Rohrer Originals..................
Basketcase........................................
The Toy Store...................................
Summit One Gallery........................
Bear Mountain Outfitters................
Whole Life Market...........................
Bird Barn..........................................
Xtreme Threads ..............................
Real Estate
Cabin Casuals...................................
Highlands Fine Art .........................
Chambers Agency............................
Carolina Eyes ..................................
Highland Hiker.................................
Country Club Properties.................
Christmas Tree ..............................
Mountain Rarities.............................
Harry Norman Realtors..................
Cyrano’s ..........................................
John Cleaveland Realty....................
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ..............
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John Schiffli Real Estate..................
Dry Sink............................................
Craig and Craig................................
Nellis Realty.....................................
Dutchman’s Designs........................
Highlands Cabinet Company..........
Signature Properties.......................
East and West...................................
Highlands Visitors Center...............
Sundrops on Caney Fork................
Gates Nursery..................................
Lupoli Construction.........................
Hen House........................................
Mountain Rayz..................................
Restaurant
Highlands Gem Shop.......................
Scott Neumann, Attorney................
Fressers / Fressers Express..........
Highlands Emporium......................
Warth Construction.........................
Log Cabin Restaurant......................
Highlands Wine and Cheese..........
Tranquility Cove Massage..............
Nicks.................................................
Jackson Madeleine...........................
Four Seasons Landscaping.............
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Green Living Fair
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The Green Living Fair will be held July 24th-25th at the Highlands Civic Center. For more information, call (828) 526-9938, extension 320.
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ave you ever heard of the domino effect? The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then will cause another similar change, and so on in linear sequence. One local group understands the domino effect, the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA). It’s their mission to address environmental issues affecting the Highlands-Cashiers plateau through education, advocacy, hands-on initiatives and collaboration with like-minded organizations. They understand that what happens in their “neck of the woods” can and does affect surrounding areas which, in turn affects other outlying areas, creating a domino effect. Last year J-MCA hosted a fun and motivating Green Living Fair that not only combined information and education, but also inspired others to recognize that small changes do make a big difference. Due to the overwhelming success of the event, J-MCA will be hosting another Green Living Fair this year on July 25th at the Highlands Civic Center. The day will begin with an outdoor Green Market from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering a variety of local produce, honey, eggs, breads, flowers, soaps and other artisan items. The fair itself will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. indoors, rain or shine, and will be host to more than 40 regional vendors, conservation groups and speakers. The event will offer eco-friendly options and provide information on a range of “green” products and techniques including but not limited to home, garden and beauty products, composting, recycling, indoor air quality, renewable energy, solar power, alternative fuel vehicles, green home design and building. J-MCA is also hosting a pre-event wine reception Friday, July 24th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to include presentations by award-winning author and environmental activist Janisse Ray and area photographer Bill Lea. For more information, please visit www.j-mca.org or call (828) 526-9938, ext 320. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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by Luke Osteen
Land Trust Day
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Day will be celebrated in the twin communities on June 6th. Call (828) 5261111 for more information.
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ighlands-Cashiers Land Trust Day, June 6th, is a remarkably easy way to help preserve our natural heritage and get in some guilt-free shopping. Throughout the day, participating shops and restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales to the land trust. That helps HCLT in its mission to work privately with property owners who have a deep love for their land and want to protect it from intrusive development. Some of the ways the
Land Trust conserves natural areas are through simple donations of land to be owned and protected by the land trust forever; conservation easements in which property owners donate certain development rights to the land trust forever, while retaining ownership; and bargain sales of property to the land trust at a reduced price. All these protection methods may bring considerable tax benefits to property owners. “Because we have so
much to do, this Third Annual H-C Land Trust Day is vital,” says Development Director Julie Schott. “We’re so grateful to the participating retailers and restaurants. Not only does their generosity prove to be important to our mission, but the day helps to raise our profile in the community.” At press time, HighlandsCashiers Land Trust was still assembling its lineup of participating businesses. For more information, call (828) 526-1111. n
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind. - Samuel Johnson
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Joy Garden Tour
he Joy Garden Tour, held every other year to benefit the Cashiers Village Green, will take pace this year on Friday, July 17th. The garden shops will be located at the Village Green and open to the public on Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. On Thursday, July 16th at 9:30 a.m., event planner Kevin Hills, founder and proprietor of “home influence,” a flower design studio in the Philadelphia area will present a floral demonstration and lecture with a reception to follow. Hills, a regular lecturer at the Philadelphia Flower Show, creates events in a variety of spaces throughout the region, including the Union League, Phila-
delphia Horticulture Center, The Downtown Club, Drexel University and the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. With a roster that contains a number of private and corporate clients, Hills collaborates with the staff of SAKS Fifth Avenue/Philadelphia on an ongoing basis to create events both in the store and at off premise locations. He is also the in-house floral decorator at FORK Restaurant in Old City Philadelphia, for which he has created award-winning design installations. His signature work in flowers, evolving out of a passion to create beautiful things, is marked=2 0by an exhaustive search for superior quality and unusual materials as well as expressive use of col-
or. Using natural materials in seasonal measure, his designs tend toward the bold, dramatic and provocative. Hills, a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, has a Fine Arts degree from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee. He began his career in events consulting in New York City, along with a separate track on work in design with a Manhattan-based furniture designer/sculptor doing installations at the So Ho gallery Art & Industry. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 16th at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for this event, to be held at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, sell out quickly. Priced at $60, tickets can be ordered by calling (828) 743-4345. n
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The Joy Garden Tour, which supports Cashiers’ Village Green, is at the heart of a three-day celebration, July 16th-18th.
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Cashiers Benefit Antique Show by Luke Osteen
Blue Ridge School will host the 33rd Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show July 24th, 25th and 26th.
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ou can expect to find 58 exhibitors from 12 states at the 33rd Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show, July 24th, 25th and 26th at Blue Ridge School. “There’ll be items with prices for every budget for the novice as well as the advanced collector,” says organizer Hazel Giles. “Decorators from as far away as Atlanta and Charleston make their way to the show each year. We have had a number of people tell us that they plan their mountain vacation time to coincide with the dates of the antiques show. Several have called it antique reunion weekend.” There’ll be a raffle of a glass eyed carved wooden
angel for the scholarship fund to go to several deserving seniors local high school seniors. There is a vintage quilt again this year for the door prize. Among the items represented for sale but not limited to are 18th, 19th and early 20th century porcelain, glass, pottery, bronze, brass silver, pewter, furniture, and objects of virtue from Europe, Asia and the United States. Browsers will find beautiful Oriental rugs, carved canes, vintage textiles, antique and estate jewelry, antique and collectible maps and prints, fine art, majolica, lodge and cabin furniture and decorative items, tools, toys and postcards. Crystal and glass
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repair services are available. “Our exhibitors save their very best for the Cashiers show and love returning every summer to the always huge and enthusiastic crowd,” says Hazel. Catered food and garden dining will be featured. Wheelchairs are available for those who love antiques but can’t do the walking and there are volunteers to assist them. No pets please. However, seeing eye dogs and those that can detect seizures are always welcome. For any questions, contact Hazel at (828)743-9270 or email hzmamaw@verizon. net. n
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The Bascom Happenings by Donna Rhodes
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he air in Highlands is electric. The moment supporters have been waiting for has finally arrived. The Bascom’s new six-acre campus, adorned with beautiful galleries, gardens, studios, a café, and visual enchantment galore has opened its spaces and its heart to the region. Grand opening receptions will begin, by invitation, June 18th-19th for campaign/ endowment donors, and June 25th for all the art center’s treasured members who have worked so hard to make this community dream come true. An Open House for the general public will be July 4th from noon to 4 p.m. Share the new campus with your family and friends! In addition to opening celebrations, there are dozens of other opportunities to explore and enjoy the new facility. What better way to toast The Bascom than with a symbolic glass of good cheer at “Cheers! Handcrafted Glass Stemware,” opening May 30th to June 6th. One of the delights of having this expanded new facility is that it can host simultaneous exhibitions, starting with four in just the month of June. May 30th to June 25th, “Tune into Instruments of Appalachian Music,” where fine craft and performance art strike a perfect chord. Don’t miss a classic ceramics exhibition,
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Catch “Helen Frankenthaler and the Color Field Painters” June 18th to August 15th.
“The Three Potters: Bringle, Hewitt, and Steumpfle,” June 13th through July 11th. And June 18th to August 15th, catch “Helen Frankenthaler and the Color Field Painters.” The Bascom’s own 1978 Frankenthaler untitled 96-inch-high stain painting will create a vibrant centerpiece for this exhibition that will also include loans of
paintings by Hans Hoffman, Morris Louis, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Jules Olitsky from museums and private collectors. Dozens of workshops, lectures, and demonstrations will be hosted by regionally and nationally known artists. Handbuilt ceramics with artist Alice Ballard, mixed media with Gail Russakov,
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accomplished oil painter Marc Chatov, and outstanding fiber artist Cat Chow are a few highlysought-after fine art and craft instructors participating in The Bascom’s artist-in-residence program this summer. The children’s program will christen its very own studio in June with the Young Artist Program Summer Camp June 23rd through July 28th. Several special children’s workshops in clay, cardmaking, knitting, and rubber-stamping will also run during the season. An array of other special presentations will dot the artistic landscape, among them ceramist Mark Hewitt’s book signing on June 11th, the World Wide Knit In on June 13th (bring your needles and spin a yarn!), a Pottery Making Demo with Bringle, Hewitt and Stuempfle on June 13th, a ceramics lecture with Alice Ballard on June 15th, Terry Zug’s lecture on NC pottery June 23rd, and Reuben Cox, native son and rising star in photography, with a book signing on his “The Work of Joe Webb” on June 25th. Visit www.thebascom. com to find out more details about these and other exciting events for 2009 at The Bascom. Or call (828) 4264949, 0#, to inquire about tickets, reservations, and more. Be at The Bascom. It’s an art happening! n
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Telluride Mountain Film Festival
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elluride Mountain Film Festival comes to Western North Carolina for the first time Friday, July 10th, and Saturday, July 11th. The two evenings will feature delicious food from local restaurants and live music under the stars at Hillside Park in Cashiers Village. The festival will open Friday, July 10th, with the flamenco/jazz/world music of Asheville-based Cabo Verde. Guests will be treated to an array of North Carolina wines followed by dinner, courtesy of Cyprus International Cuisine of Highlands. There will be a brief presentation by the Village Historical Society of its Village Heritage Award for the restoration of the former Tommy’s Restaurant building by the Film Festival’s hosts.
Saturday, July 11th, will be a casual evening featuring music by The Trainwreks[sic], voted Western North Carolina ’s number one Alt-Country band by Mountain Xpress. Dinner will be the delicious pizzas and pastas of Sapphire Brewing Company and a coffee and dessert intermission will be offered both evenings. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. both nights. Arrive early to claim your spot in the grass and enjoy drinks and good music. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. The selection of outdoor, adventure and environmental films begins at dusk both nights (around 9:00 p.m.) and concludes by 11:00 p.m. A different selection of films will be shown each night. Tickets are $45 for one night, $80 for both. Admis-
sion price includes the films, dinner, dessert, a lanyard and packet with coupons to local businesses. A limited number of $10 tickets, good for film viewing only, will be available at Tommy’s Coffee Shop two weeks before the event, and at the door. WNC Magazine will be offering prizes and giveaways. The event is hosted by Cashiers Village, located where Highways 64 and 107 meet, home to Zeke & Earl’s hot dog stand and the legendary Tommy’s Coffee Shop. Cashiers Village has plans for a pedestrian friendly residential and retail community which will begin development in earnest as the economy rights itself. Their vision is to create a thriving and culturally enriching town center. n
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The Mountain Film Festival unspools July 10th and 11th at Cashiers Village.
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Nature Center Summer Fun by Wiley Sloan
Each summer dozens of youngsters flock to the Nature Center to learn more about our local ecology and the animals that live there.
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t’s exciting to watch the youngsters at “WOW! A World of Wonder.” Designed for youngsters ages four to six, this two-hour camp teaches them about nature through games, and hikes in the woods. For youngsters ages seven to ten, it’s the “Amazing Animals.” Can you explain how birds can fly or what a mammal is? Study animal groups through hands-on activities. In “NatureWorks,” children ages eight to 11 will learn the different parts of a forest, what predators do and will discuss the basic needs of wildlife.
“Junior Ecologists,” for ages 11 to 15, will explain what field biologists do as they conduct real science experiments both at the Biological Station and at off-site locations in the Nantahala Forest. Rounding out the series is “Mountain Explorers.” Students aged 10 to 14 travel “off the beaten path” as they hike to a variety of mountain habitats off-site within the Nantahala National Forest. Each camp lasts four days (Tuesday - Friday). Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Camps fill quickly, so before sending forms, please call (828)
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526-2623 to reserve a spot in the session your child would like to attend: June 2nd 5th, July 7th - 10th, Aug 4th - 7th — WOW! - a World of Wonder; June 9th - 12th, July 14th - 17th — Amazing Animals; June 16th - 19th — Junior Ecologists; June 23rd - 26th, July 28th - 31st — Nature Works; July 21st -24th — Mountain Explorers. If the camp session is full, you may request to be placed on a waiting list, should there be any cancellations. To see more information about each class or to obtain registration forms, go to www.wcu.edu/hbs/SummerCamps. n
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The twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers will join together to fight cancer at the 2009 Relay for Life Mountaintop, August 28th at the Highlands Recreation Center.
rganizers are drawing up plans for the 2009 Relay for Life of Mountaintop, slated for August 28th at the Highlands Recreation Center. Paula Jones, Bud Smith and Will Amari are leading this year’s event. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers, and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. Team members typically take turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there’s entertainment, food and games as well as ceremonies and stories of inspiration. Despite the seriousness of the mission, Relays are lighthearted affairs, and there’s a festive atmosphere surrounding the event. Every Relay For Life is truly a community event, where new friends are made, old friends are hugged and hearts are touched by the magic that is Relay. It is an event like no other. n
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Cashiers Music Festival C
ashiers will celebrate the Fourth of July with the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival. Revelers are invited to gather at the Village Green at 11:00 a.m. and the fun will continue until 9:30 p.m. There’ll be uniquely American songs by artists like The Heartland Band, Mountain Faith, Sweet Tater, The Him’s, Tucker’s Town, Lizzy Long and The Rye Holler Boys. The day is sponsored by the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (828) 743-5191. n
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Grass Roots Revue & Mountain Squares by Wiley Sloan
Relay for Life concert with Grass Roots Revue and dancing by Mountain Squares will be Friday, June 26th, at the Highlands School old gym beginning at 6:45 p.m.
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or bluegrass music lovers, there is nothing more exciting than the songs of The Grass Roots Revue. Band members Terry Tritt (a Highlands native now teaching at Clemson), Morris Nix, Chuck Baty and Ricky Moore meld their instruments and voices together for a sound that’s pleasing and exhilarating. Their music has been described as “hard-driving, high-energy, including a wide variety of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music with a sprinkling of country, gospel and folk music thrown in for good measure.” With each member of the band sporting more than 25 years of musical experience and performance, the band has a strong following
throughout the Southeast. Combine the sounds of the guitar, banjo, mandolin and electric bass with the threepart harmonization and you have a unique sound that is pleasing to the ear. The band is influenced by the music of such artists as The Country Gentlemen, The Seldom Scene, and Lonesome River Band. If you want to preview their music, go to www.myspace.com/grassrootsrevue Joining the Grass Roots Revue for this night of fun for the Relay for Life are the High Mountain Squares dancers from Franklin. Energetic, invigorating and purely entertaining, these square dancers show you how to have fun. Come watch as they exhibit numerous styles of dance in-
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cluding mainstream and plus. You may even decide to visit them in Franklin for a dance lesson or two later on (classes begin August 23rd). To learn more about this group check out www.highmountainsquares.org. Come out to the Highlands School old gym on Friday, June 26th. Dancing begins at 6:45 p.m.; concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Put on your dancing shoes. You know that you won’t be able to sit there long before you feel the urge. Tap your toes and clap your hands. These folks want you to have fun! Yep, bring your money, too. The “Just for You” Relay for Life Team is raising money for the American Cancer Society. n
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AccommodAtions cashiers Resort Rentals ................................... Laurelwood mountain inn................................ the inn at millstone ......................................... the mountain Laurel inn ................................... ARts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ ReAL estAte Buyers Real estate of cashiers................................ silver creek Real estate Group ......................... RestAuRAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... Good Food & Pantry ................................................ Jimmy mac’s Grill ............................................. Pescado’s/sweetreats............................................... the Gamekeeper’s tavern ............................... the orchard ...................................................... tommy’s coffee shoppe...................................... Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ RetAiL Bear Paw designs ............................................. Bird Barn n Garden .............................................. Bounds cave ........................................................... Brooking .................................................................... Bumpkins ................................................................. cashiers condiment shop ............................... cashiers customs ............................................ cashiers Farmers market ................................... cashiers trading Post .......................................... catbird seat ....................................................... chapter 2 Bookstore ......................................... chattooga Gardens ................................................ cJ Brownhouse ....................................................... consignment market........................................... corner store ........................................................... crabtree cottage..................................................... custom creation Accents................................. d. estes Antiques .................................................. details of cashiers ............................................ dovetail Antiques ..............................................
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Fiddlehead designs ................................................... Fireflies .............................................................. Hadley's cottage .............................................. Highland Hiker................................................. into the Woods Home interiors ..................... Lenz Gifts .................................................................... main street Gifts ............................................... midnight Farms ................................................ mountain House................................................ narcissus ........................................................... nearly new/ellen’s ......................................... nora & co. ......................................................... now and then ................................................... Petite maison .............................................................. Rusticks. ............................................................. Ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. soul Journey. ..................................................... the decorative touch ...................................... Victoria's closet ..................................................... Vc for men ............................................................... Vivianne metzger Antiques ................................. Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath ........................ White Rabbit Botanicals........................................ Whiteside Art Gallery....................................... Zoller Hardware ...................................................... seRVices Blue Ridge self storage .................................... cashiers chamber................................................. crossroads upholstery .................................... english Green interiors.................................... Fatigati’s olive Branch ..................................... Keystone Kitchen & Bath.................................... monday’s House of design .............................. mountain Party tents & events ...................... nailz/Beauty secrets............................................ Peter J. Pioli interiors ....................................... Raspberry cottage ............................................ Red Bird Golf Links .......................................... sapphire Valley Resort ..................................... shear sensations ............................................... signal Ridge marina ......................................... srebalus construction..........................................
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Rabun Co. MusicFestival
Contributed by John Shivers
All concerts are at 4:00 p.m. at the Rearden Theatre on the campus of Rabun GapNacoochee School in Rabun Gap, Georgia. Tickets are $15, except for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which is $25. Season tickets are $60 for five concerts, not including the ASO performance; $85 with the ASO performance. Purchase tickets on-line at www.rabunmusicfestival.com, at the Rabun County and Macon County (North Carolina) chambers of commerce, or at the door prior to the performance, availability permitting.
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f you haven’t purchased tickets for the inaugural performance of the Rabun County Music Festival’s 11th season on June 14th, delay no longer. What awaits the senses on that Sunday is a memorable and perhaps even sentimental afternoon with the Sentimental Journey Orchestra from Atlanta. Their interpretation of the swing sounds of the big band era in America will transport listeners to that period that ended as soldiers began returning home at the end of World War II. Big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz music that became popular from the early 1930s
until the late 1940s. Big bands evolved with the times and continue today. A big band typically consists of approximately 12 to 25 musicians and contains saxophones, trumpets, trombones, singers, and a rhythm section. Just two weeks later, on June 28th, the sentimental will make way for the spirited when the Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz transports the audience to Bourbon Street in the heart of Old New Orleans. There they will bring to life the music of such songsters as Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Louie Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. And what could be better than getting into the groove with old favorites like “Sweet Georgia
Brown,” “Hard Hearted Hannah,” and, of course, “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”? Based in Atlanta , Hotlanta has performed extensively in the South since its founding in 1990 and aims to entertain. Their audiences actually become part of the concert during intermission, when they’re invited to submit requests for their favorite numbers that are performed during the last half of the afternoon. And don’t forget in the crush of July 4th festivities that just eight days later, on July 12th, Mac Frampton and Cecil Welch will bring the great Henry Mancini’s music to Rabun County. Buy those tickets now! n
As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man upon easier terms than I was formerly. Samuel Johnson
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Eight Flags for Eight Tours
Special Operations Warrior Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel killed in training or operational missions.
Highlands High School art teacher, Sallie Taylor’s AP Art Histor y class will create the Eight Flags for Eight Tours in honor of the fallen Special Operations members. Students helping students. Haley Chalker, Danielle Reese, Brice Jenkins, Kate Marie Parks, Matt McClellan, and Ashley Dickey.
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ichael Koch lived life like a Navy Seal, even before he became one. Born in Omaha, Nebraska into an Air Force family, Koch enjoyed adventures wherever his father’s career took the family. As a family they went riding in the hills, a prelude to hiking, skydiving, rappelling (he learned to rappel by descending a silo at his grandparents), scuba diving and snowboarding. Michael Koch served eight tours in war zones as a Navy Seal: Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan. He graduated from SEAL training in 1999.
Previously he attended Penn State for a year and a half. He was a Chief Petty Officer and special-warfare operator. He had been awarded the Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal and three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. He was 29 years old and his eighth tour was his last. He was killed by small-arms fire in Iraq on February 2, 2008. He is survived by his immediate family, his fiancée, Kathy Howell and stepson, Philip Ostrander. Kathy and Philip will be the guests of honor at this year’s events for
the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Philip is a recipient this year of a scholarship awarded by the Warrior Foundation. The SOAR events raise monies for these scholarships and will take place during the week of June 8th, 2009. Please see page 112 for more information. Monday, June 8th: Golf Tournament at the Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire, North Carolina. Thursday, June 11th: International Tasting Bar sponsored by Chef Nicholas Figel, Cyprus Restaurant and
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a Silent and Live Auction at Highlands Community Bldg. 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 12th: Spaghetti Dinner at Highlands Rec Park 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13th: Adventure Race: Running, mountain biking, rappelling, canoeing and orienteering. You may send donations to: SOWF PO Box 923 Highlands NC 28741 Please join in the support for these young people, help send them to school to continue their lives as their parents had dreamed. n 37
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Save room on your calendar for the Mountains Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show, July 4th and 5th at Western Carolina University.
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ountain Artisans ‘Summertime’ Art & Crafts Show is coming to the (WCU) Ramsey Center, July 4th and 5th, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. This show is where ‘all the good artists are’! Over 100 heritage and contemporary artisans, who are the best in their fields, will be showing and selling the finest handcrafts to be found. Customers highly anticipate the wide selection of clay art, pottery, wood craft, folk and fine art and hard to find pine needle baskets, corn shuck dolls, and pinecone birds. The glass artist will dazzle you with panels, mobiles,
and sun catchers. Prize-winning gourd art, master jewelers and unique birdhouses will be there. Purchase a quilt or rustic furniture piece and meet the artist who made it. This is your show if you are a doll collector. The whole family will enjoy listening to the Lucas family playing the old tunes on the psalteries they make and showing them how easy they can play, too. They can see demonstrations of vanishing crafts like blacksmithing, chainsaw sculpture, and wood wrighting. David Little, the Shoal Creek Carver, will be using an adz and carving dough bowls
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right before your eyes. The mountains best chair caner, David Ammons will have a project he will be working on. If you ever wanted to play the Georgia Pluck Stick, Ronnie Miller will show you that. Hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day . Admission is $3.00 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free. There will be free, convenient parking. Cullowhee is located off Highway 107, just 45 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina. For show information go to www.mountainartisans. net, (828) 524-3405 or email djhunter@dnet.net. n
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Ikebana Classes Offered
Ikebana Class Dates: July 28th, 2009, August 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2009, September 1st, 8th, 15th, and 29th, 2009, October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2009
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for classes and will offer a 20 percent discount on the ikebana scissors and kenzans necessary for classes to registered students. To make your reservation for classes, which is
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required in order to have available to each student all necessary materials for each class, please contact Sibbie Wilson, Master Associate Second Degree at (828) 5241281. n
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Wolfgang’s Wine Dinner Chamber’s Spring Fling
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n Friday, May 1st, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro hosted a Shafer wine dinner as part of the Wind and Dine on the Mountain weekend. Thomas Arvid was on hand for a painting demonstration, Dan Quigley provided the entertainment.
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ighlands Chamber of Commerce held their annual Spring Fling Tuesday, May 5th at … on the Verandah. Members were treated to Cinco de Mayo festivities, door prizes, and sangrias. This event was sponsored by The Laurel Magazine.
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he 5th annual Earth Day in the Mountains were held at Cashiers Village Green on Saturday, April 25th. It was a free event, with live music. The Bascom and the Art League of Highlands led children in several eco-friendly
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Literacy’s Tutor Appreciation
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he Literacy Council of Highlands held their annual Tutor Appreciation celebraton May 12th at …on the Verandah. The Literacy Council Board thanked its tutors for the service they have provided to the children and adults of Highlands. Literacy’s annual Gala Premiere, a performance of Rupert Holmes’ comedy-thriller Accomplice, will be presented August 19th at PAC by the Highlands Cashiers Players. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this great show and support the Literacy Council’s efforts. For tickets, call (828)526-9938, ext. 240.
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n conjunction with the Literacy Council’s tutor appreciation celebration, Sam Call Productions announced the winners of its Highlands School Writing Contest. More than 60 middle school and high school students submitted essays and poetry to compete for the grand prizes of $250. The middle school winner was Clay Tucci-Caselli. Sarah Scott was the high school champion. Matthew Eberz, with John Schiffli Real Estate, is the proprietor of Sam Call Productions, and a local writer.
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he Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce kicked of the 2009 season with their first Business after Hours on Thursday, May 7th. The event was hosted by the Bob, Lise, Mary and Elizabeth Dews of the Laurelwood Mountain Inn, who was celebrating their 50th anniversary. Guests at the party enjoyed music and refreshments while touring the inn. For more information about the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, please call (828)743-5941.
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Tour de Cashiers Harris Lake Park
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he 2009 Tour de Cashiers was held on Saturday, May 2nd for the 17th year. Cyclists from across the Southeast gathered for a series of rides aimed at specific levels of skill. All proceeds from this event are directed back into the community as donations to organizations such as the Volunteer Fire Department and the Rescue Squad. Photos by Sarah Valentine.
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he Harris Lake Park was unveiled on Friday, May 15th. Bill Nellis, Developer of Old Highlands Park donated the land to the town of Highlands last year. With bagpipes playing, Mayor Don Mullins cut the ribbon to the archway to the entrance. A plaque honoring the original owners of the property, the Edwards family, stands adjacent to the archway.
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Mark Your Calendar June Events • Annual Land Trust Day! Wednesday, June 3, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s (828) 526-1111. • Audubon Eco Tour, Thursday, June 4, HighlandsCashiers Land Trust, (828) 526-1111. • Soul Journey, Breaking Through The Veil of Illusion, Thursday, June 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (828) 743-1967. • REACH’s A Night at the Casino Royale, Thursday, June 4, High Hampton Pavilion, (828) 787-1895. • Zahner Conservation Lectures, Thursday, June 4, “Darwin and Dixie,” 7 p.m. Highlands Nature Center. • Acorns, June 5-7, Charm Silkiner Jewelry Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. • Highlands Improvement Society Social, Saturday, June 6, 6 p.m. H-C Land Trust (828) 526-1111. • Singer Lynn Loosier, June 5-6, 7:30 p.m., MartinLipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Centennial Celebration, June 6-7, (828) 526-1111. • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Opening Gala, Sunday, June 7, 5-7 p.m., Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, (828) 526-9060. • “High Tea,” Satulah Mountain summit, Sunday June 7, 4 p.m., Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, (828) 526-1111. • SOAR Golf Tournament at Burlingame Country Club, Monday, June 8, (828) 526-0224. • Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Swanson Vineyard Wine Dinner, 6 p.m., (828) 526-3807. • Dugout Trivia Night, Wednesday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., ...on the Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Highlands Nature Center, Owl Prowl, Wednesday June 10, (828) 526-2623. • SOAR Silent/Live Auction, Thursday, June 11, 5:30 p.m., Highlands Community Building. (828) 526-0224. • The Bascom, Mark Hewitt workshop, “Mud, Sweat and Tears”, June 11- 12, (828) 526-4949. • Book Signing at The Bascom, Thursday, June 11, 5-7 p.m., master ceramic artist Mark Hewitt, (828) 526-4949. • Soul Journey, Spirituality and Intuitive Development, Thursday, June 11, 5:30 -6:45 p.m., (828) 743-1967. • Zahner Conservation Lectures, Thursday, June 11, John Yow, “The Armchair Birder” 7 p.m. Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2623. • Acorns, June 12-13, Barbara Wells Knitwear Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. • Acorns, June 12-13, Elizabeth Locke Jewelry Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. • Special Operations Adventure Race, Saturday, June 13, 7 a.m. Elite Race, 8 a.m. Sprint Race, (828) 7432052. • Spring Front Porch Market, Saturday, June 13, Cashiers Area Merchants, (828) 743-7787. • The Bascom, “Pottery Making” lecture/ demonstration, Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-noon, (828) 5264949. • First Annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival, June 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashiers Village Green. • The Bascom exhibition, The Three Potters, June 13-
July 11, (828) 526-4949. • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Benefit, Saturday, June 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., John Collette Fine Art, (828) 526-0339. • Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Wolfgang & Will Amari’s Cooking Class, Sunday, June 14, 2-4 p.m., (828) 526-3807. • Painted Leaves Courtyard Poetry Reading, Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m., Summit One Gallery, (828) 5262673. • Rabun County Music Festival, “Sentimental Journey” Orchestra, Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m., Rearden Theatre at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, (706) 746-6226. • The Bascom, Alice Ballard “Finding Your Form Through Nature”; workshop, June 15-19, (828) 526-4949. • Dugout Bar Movie Night, Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m., …on the Verandah, Classic Cinema, (828) 526-2338. • The Bascom exhibition Helen Frankenthaler and the Color Field Painters, June 18-August 15, (828) 526-4949. • Mountain Lakes Antiques Show, Thursday, June 18, Preview Night, 6-8 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 19-21 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 -5 p.m. • Zahner Conservation Lecture Series, Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m., history of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-1111. • Highlands Playhouse, “The Taffetas,” June 18-July 5, Tuesday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m., (828) 526-9443. • Acorns, June 19-21, Safia Day Jewelry Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. •Viviace, Louise Abroms Trunk Show, June 19-20, (828) 526-1880. • Drake’s Diamond Gallery Alwand Vahan Trunk Show, Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., (828) 526-5858. • Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad Spaghetti Dinner, Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m. • The Bascom, “Lids and How They Fit” class with Cynthia Bringle, June 20-22, Call (828) 526-4949. • Summit One Gallery, Saturday, June 20, Exquisite Equine opening reception 5-7 p.m., (828) 526-2673. • Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, King Estate Wine Dinner, 6 p.m., (828) 526-3807. • The Bascom, historical lecture, Dr. Charles (Terry) Zug, Tuesday, June 23, (828) 526-4949. • The Bascom, Young Artist Program Summer Camp June 23-July 28, (828) 526-4949. • Village Nature Series, Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. history of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, (828) 5261111. • Highlands Innkeepers Tour, Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., (828) 526-4464. • Zahner Conservation Lectures, Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m., Doug Tallamy, “Bringing Nature Home,” Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2623. • Acorns, June 26-28, Sara Clemmer Jewelry Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. • Acorns, June 26-28, Planet Clothing Trunk Show, (828) 787-1877. • Relay for Life concert with Grass Roots Revue and dancing by Mountain Squares, Friday, June 26, 6:45 p.m., Highlands School old gym.
• “Walk in the Park” June 26-27, 6 p.m., shuttle at Highlands Conference Center. Sunday, June 28 performance at 4 p.m. at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. (828) 787-1050. • Rabun County Music Festival, Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz presents “Night on Bourbon Street, Sunday, June 28, 4 p.m., Rearden Theatre at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, (706) 746-6226.
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• Grand Opening, Trillium Technologies, a Radio Shack Dealer, Wednesday July 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Falls on Main, Highlands, (828) 526-3350. • Lakeside Restaurant Dinner to benefit HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival, Wednesday, July 1, (828) 526-9419. • 3rd Annual Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast 7-11 a.m., Saturday, July 4, Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, Cashiers Community Center, 828-743-5298, ext. 207. • The Bascom Open House, Saturday July 4, noon-4 p.m., (828) 526-4949. • Fourth of July Rotary Barbeque, Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Highlands Community Building. • Cashiers Mountain Music Festival, Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce. • Arts & Crafts Show, Cashiers Community Center, July 4-5, Mountain Makings, (828) 526-3181. • Mountain Artisans “Summertime” Arts & Crafts Show, July 4-5, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., WCU campus, Cullowhee. • 4th of July Fireworks, Cashiers Community Center.
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Weekly Events
Every Monday • Beginners Plus Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Recreation Park, 5:30 p.m. • Beginners Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Wednesday • Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Highlands Conference Center. • 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 • Intermediate Clogging, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Friday • Soul Journey, Guided Meditation Circle, 5:30-6 p.m., (828) 743-1967. • Cornhole Tournament, 5:30-8 p.m. Bella’s Kitchen, $20 per 2 person team, (828) 743- 5355. 49
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Cover Artist William Cutler by Luke Osteen
June Laurel cover art “Homage to Van Gogh,” oil on canvas by artist William Cutler at John Collette Fine Art, now in the collection of Earle Mauldin and Debbie Davidoff.
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id you get a good look at artist William Cutler’s “Homage to Van Gogh” on this month’s cover? If you only gave it a quick glance, stop right here and turn back to the cover. Let your eyes’ gaze over the image for a bit. Go ahead, do it now. We’ll wait for you. Welcome back. Pretty eye-popping, huh? See how “The Starry Night” was just a springboard for a serious meditation on the creative process and a gentle poke at the subtle interplay between reality and art? Did you find yourself smiling? If you weren’t the least bit enchanted, check your pulse – this is good stuff.
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Arts For William Cutler, that playful spirit and seemingly effortless mastery of the medium has taken a lifetime to develop. “In grammar school, we were given short periods between our studies in which we could express ourselves,” he says. “I only wanted to draw, so I ‘quit’ school during the first grade. Kicking and screaming, I was dragged back to the classroom and bribed to study with the promise of more time to devote to my art.” Somehow this compromise between artistic drive and classroom responsibility worked, because William made it through the first grade. “By the fourth grade, drawing wasn’t enough; I wanted to paint. Fortunately, I was able to attend a nearby art studio. Abstract Expressionism was my introduction to serious painting…this was way too much fun, with paint flying off the palette knife and the intoxicating smell of turpentine. I was addicted! “In high school my focus shifted to Impressionism and Realism; I created landscapes and seascapes, selling them in a local gallery.” It’s a pretty logical progression for an artist, but that battle between artistic freedom and responsibility that was initially waged in the
first grade flared up again. “After high school, I realized that I needed to earn a living in order to pursue my art. I purchased a hairdressing studio, running it successfully for 12 years. I also married and had three children and painted only in the little free time I had left.” But fortune favors those with passion, and a random encounter in 1988 changed William’s life irreversibly. “I chanced upon an elderly gentleman who invited me to sit and chat with him. He looked at my hands and asked if I were an artist. “His question triggered me to open up and talk about my life and how I thought of myself as an artist. “When I finished, he said quietly, ‘I think the light
today is very warm.’ I didn’t understand what he meant, as it was cool out, so I asked him to clarify his words. He began to talk about how our surroundings have a warmth to them from the light at the perfect time of day. He told me that the seasons, atmospheric conditions and time of day determine how we see color in warms and cools. “I have studied artists from contemporary painters to the masters, but wasn’t prepared for what the elderly gentleman revealed to me. On his easel was a Native American pot in front of a black drape sitting on the ledge. Next to it was the painting! The illusion he created on canvas was so realistic as to be astonishing. It was as if it were the
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real thing. How could this be possible on a flat surface? So full of life! He had nurtured and developed this painting over six weeks, a process of applying layers upon layers, glazing, scraping thin and thick paint, light and shadow. I had to paint like this, if only I could!” Well, he did and he does. William ended up meeting with this great artist, Jerry Veriditti, almost daily for the next 10 years – watching, listening, critiquing and, of course, painting. This remarkable flowering, based on a chance conversation, has produced hundreds of breathtaking works, creations like “Homage to Van Gogh.” “’Homage to Van Gogh’ is just my way of paying tribute to one of the Old Masters. ‘Homage’ is a fancy word, but it just means that I love the things he did and I wanted to play with one of his masterpieces.” Nowadays, you’ll find William painting out of a studio in his home, six days a week, moving back and forth from easel to easel. “From the day I stepped into Jerry’s studio, I’ve been painting full time. It has consumed my life.” You’ll find William’s work on display at John Collette Fine Art, 381 Main 53
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Different Drums by Donna Rhodes
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. - Henr y David Thoreau
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hen Terance Painter was gearing up for an art degree at Western Carolina, all his high school pals were setting their sights on law, medicine and engineering. Compared to them, he felt like an underachiever. It wasn’t until he took a college literature class with Anita, his future wife, that he had an epiphany about his career choice. In lit class he read Thoreau and Frost. The different drummer quote from Walden, and “two roads diverged in a yellow wood…” from “The Road Not Taken” had a profound impact on Painter and validated his decision to study art. He crafted his own unique cadence. From that moment of ephiphany, he has never looked back… unless you 54
count every day of the last 29 years when he wakes up. He jokingly says, “I still feel like I am going out a limb all on my own. There’s no boss, no support structure. To succeed you have to believe in yourself beyond any logic or evidence.” Three decades might seem like evidence enough that he has achieved success, but for Painter, every day is a new day that must be formed and molded and maximized, just like the pots he so meticulously fashions. Even though Painter majored in art, clay was not his original medium. Having painted since he was twelve, it only seemed natural to continue with landscapes in oils and another of his loves, printmaking. He immersed himself in his paints, literally
and figuratively. There was something soul-satisfying about alizarin and ultramarine spread knuckle to elbow. Even though he didn’t know it yet… it wasn’t satisfying enough. He was about to have a second awakening. Art students were required to take a class in basics for every medium. It didn’t take long for this 2-D artist to fall head over kickwheel in love with clay. Over time he learned to fulfill all his longings by incorporating landscapes, trees in particular, into painterly images on his clay vessels. He embellished that process over the years with cut-out work to set a maple or pine in a kind of frame on the pot’s surface. He says, “Looking back I see why the textures in painting and printmaking (and
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getting paint all over myself) were so appealing. There is an intimacy with clay. I like to work with my skin against my medium.” Painter enjoys the creative process most of all. Each landscape piece is turned, shaped, carved, embellished, trimmed and manipulated about 20 times over a period of several weeks before it is complete. And that is just one of his lines of production. There are many more to see. He thoroughly enjoys demonstrating and having visitors watch him at work. Call for an appointment or tour. Or simply stop by for a friendly chat and demo. Call (828) 926-3859 for more information. Visit Different Drummer Pottery website at www.dif ferentdrummerpottery.com. n
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ohn Collette Fine Art is welcoming a pair of artists to their new space at 381 Main Street in Highlands - Karen Lawrence and Barry Sons. Karen Lawrence’s watercolors explore the mystery and subtle beauty of interiors. ‘The elegance of a curved archway, the drama of tall ceilings and open French doors, the intimacy of an overstuffed chair with a good reading lamp – all are elements of scenes waiting to be painted,” Karen says. “For me, the other essential element is light. I’m especially excited by the play of bright sunlight streaking across the floor or warm lamplight drawing one to a comfortable place.” That careful attention to detail and its attendant application upon the canvas has earned Karen a deep pool of appreciation and her works are part of the corporate collections of Post Properties, Embassy Suites, the St. Regis Hotel, the Sanctuary Hotel and Post Properties, Media General, and the Women’s Center at Kennestone. Barry Sons arrives in Highlands by way of south Louisiana. Having been raised on the Atchafalaya River, his love and passion for coastal marshes and rivers combined with a love of nature and its ever-changing light is evident in his work. He’s since discovered the landscapes of the Southern Appalachians and their beauty has been the subject of many of his recent works, but he’s still impassioned about the wetlands of Louisiana. “I had to paint this wonderful gift of nature before it becomes beach-front property. Fast forward a few years, and here it is, a drop on the Gulf, but it’s my drop. One drop does not make a river flow the way it should, but one drop by many people possibly could.” You’ll find works of both artists on display at John Collette Fine Art. For more information, call (828) 526-0339. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Mountains in Bloom Festival by Wiley Sloan
The Bascom’s 2009 Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival runs from July 7th through July 11th. For tickets or more information go to www.mountainsinbloom. com or call (828) 526-4949.
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he Bascom’s 2009 Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival is bigger and better than ever. Tuesday, July 7th, Lecture, 5:30 p.m.; Learn about the medicinal properties of plants as Margie Shambaugh presents “Flower Remedies: Take Two Roses and Call Me in the Morning,” Cost is $10. Thursday, July 9th, Lecture, 8:30 a.m. - noon or 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Explore the English-style house and garden from interior designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill and landscape designer Chip Callaway. Spencer-Churchill will also hold a book signing. Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Cost is $100. Friday, July 10th Patrons Party, 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy an elegant evening at Monet’s Garden at
Giverny at Frog Pond Farm, home of Paula and Barry Jones, owners of The Summer House. Sip on cocktails overlooking the lake, sample fine wines and feast on a scrumptious dinner. Friday, July 10th, and Saturday, July 11th, Garden Tour, 9:00 a.m. - noon or 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Stroll the best gardens on the plateau: niche neighborhoods, a private country club community and the interiors of a few wonderful homes. Visit a refined English country estate and a vintage garden; explore the majestic Highlands Falls waterfall, woodland trails, and elaborate cottage gardens. Enjoy streamlined transportation between gardens. Lunch included. Friday, July 10th, 11:30
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a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; The Mountain Moments Flower Show includes three divisions: Horticulture, Artistic and Photography. Highlands Civic Center. Friday, July 10th, and Saturday, July 11th, Home & Garden Shop, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Purchase live plants and unusual and distinctive items for the garden, porch, patio and home. Choose from perennials, ferns, native plants and more. Don’t miss an outdoor exhibition at The Bascom, Architectural Ceramics, to complement the garden festivities. For tickets and other information, visit www.mountainsinbloom.com or call (828) 526-4949. n
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n July 23rd, one of America’s favorite songstresses, Judy Collins, will appear at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center on Chestnut Street in Highlands. Furthermore, a limited number of people will have the opportunity to meet and greet Ms. Collins in person at a reception after the performance that starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission to this one special performance will be $100. Fifty tickets are available for $200 each, entitling the holders to reserved seats on one of the three front rows at PAC, plus the opportunity to socialize with Ms. Collins in the reception area at PAC afterwards. Tickets to the Judy Collins performance and several other special events at PAC may be purchased online now at highlandsperformingartscenter.org or by telephone at (828) 5269047. In addition to the annual Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival in July and such Highlands favorites as Robert Ray, The Dappled Grays bluegrass group, and FolkMoot International Dancers, this year PAC has scheduled a series of special events that make up a Storytelling Festival: Gary Carden and Sheila Kay Adams on May 23rd; Elizabeth Westall and the story of “Nance Dude” on June 11th; Marilyn McCredi and Lloyd Arneach with Western North Carolina and Cherokee Folk Tales on June 20th; humorist and naturalist Doug Elliott on July 2nd; and Marvin Cole impersonating Mark Twain on September 17th. In addition New York singer Lynn Loosier will appear at PAC on June 5th and 6th, and the Performing Arts Center’s Male Chorus will sing on September 25th. For more information on any of these events, telephone PAC or visit the website shown above. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on June 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
he artist featured in the Betsy Paul Fundraiser for June is Steve Jarrett. He has designed handmade jewelry for 35 years for clients around the world, while working with his partner and wife, Mary Hart Jarrett, at Jarrett & Hart Goldsmiths in Columbia, South Carolina. Both artists have won local and international awards for their jewelry designs. For this cast 14k yellow gold ring, Steve was inspired by
his many walks among the rhododendrons around his mountain home in Cashiers The raffle, which supports the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, will be held on June 30th, 2009. “It’s a win-win-win,” says Paul. “Artists receive promotion, raffle winners receive a painting 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!” Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle paintng 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 Dept, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828)743-0880. n
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. Samuel Johnson
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“The Taffetas” at Highlands Playhouse H
“The Taffetas” launches Highlands Playhouse’s 71st season on June 18th.
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elp kick off the exciting 71st season of the Highlands Playhouse when “The Taffetas” sing their way back to the fifties. This is the first show of the 2009 season running from June 18th–July 5th. An homage to the girlgroups of the 1950s, “The Taffetas” catches up with a quartet of sisters (Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna) from the Midwest who are on their way to big-time stardom. In this play, The Taffetas are performing on a musical variety show; appearing on television for the first time; singing, dancing, and telling stories. Being a musical revue, “The Taffetas” covers a wider range of 1950s hits than most “oldies” radio stations
do. With selections from The Fontane Sisters, The Chordettes, and others, “The Taffetas” gives a nice sampling of songs from the well-known “golden oldies” to the forgotten gems, with many of the songs melded together into one of four medleys, covering subjects like travel and boys. “The Taffetas” tells the tale of these four sisters trying to make it big in show business. The audience viewing the play “acts” as an audience of a fictitious television show in New York in which The Taffetas are hosting. In between the songs the audience learns more about the individual characters of each sister as they slowly come forth. You have the leader of the group, the sweet one, the wild one, and what could be
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described as the smart one (for lack of a better term). The Highlands Playhouse is located at 362 Oak Street. There will be an opening night reception on June 18th after the performance with a buffet generously provided by New Mountain Events and a chance to meet the cast of “The Taffetas” included in your ticket price. Successful fundraising is essential to the 2009 playhouse season. A generous contributor has agreed to donate a matching gift to the “Save the Playhouse Fund.” These donations will ensure the longevity of the Highlands Playhouse for years to come. For more information, call the Highlands Playhouse at (828) 526-2695. n
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ring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Courtyard at Summit One on Sunday, June 14th, for an afternoon (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Poetry Reading of “Painted Leaves,” by poet Joyce Foster and art by Jane Smithers. The Poet Laureate of North Carolina, Kathryn Byer, recently recommended “Painted Leaves” in her blog as one of the most beautiful books she has ever seen. Come enjoy the warmth of the sun, lemonade and the romance of art and poetry. Saturday, June 20th, opens The Exquisite Equine featuring five incredible and very diverse artists: Betty Foy Botts creates spiritual, abstract, energy filled mixed media paintings on board; Brian Hibbard also paints on board much of the time using different techniques to achieve a contemporary representational image; Vivian Jendzio is known in our area for her canine mixed media paintings, but horses are also a love of hers and her work is abstract representation, stylized and full of movement. Regional favorite Mase Lucas captures the spirit and soul of her equines. Her acrylic on canvas paintings are as much about the synergy as it is the horse. You’ll fall in love with Anita Lupoli’s whimsical horses at first glance. She utilizes ceramics and fiber in her unique creations. The Exquisite Equine is an exceptional exhibition showcasing some of the region’s best equine artists. The exhibition continues through July 22nd. The Artists Opening Reception will be held Saturday, June 20th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries,” South Second Street in Highlands. Summit One has gone “green.” All exhibition notices will be email this year. Please email the gallery at summitonegallery@verizon.net to get on “the List.” Visit us at www.summitonegallery.com or call (828) 526-2673. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Art League of Highlands Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan
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ollowing a winter of inspiring meetings, the Art League of Highlands has a busy season ahead. We will again be partnering with the Bascom in the Young Artist Program Summer Camp and will continue supporting various other causes that engender creativity in children. Recent meetings have included tours of Summit One Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts as well as excellent speakers Wesley Wofford, Joyce Foster and Jane Smithers. In Cashiers, members volunteered during Earth Day. Susan Bauknight and her committee organized earth friendly art activities for the children who visited the tent on “The Green.” Looking ahead, we are preparing for Summer Colors (July 18th, 19th) and Fall Colors (October 17th, 18th), shows in which original art is exhibited. These are always exciting events at the Highlands Recreation Park and include the traditional Children’s Art Room. Summer programs include a visit to Diane McPhail’s studio in May and a presentation at John Collette’s Gallery in June. In July wildlife photographer Bill Lea will give a fascinating lecture at the Recreation Park. Please check with President Caroline Cook (828) 526-2742 for more information on shows, membership and program dates and times. n
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessar y that all likewise should learn to hear it. Samuel Johnson
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Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
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The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival launches its 2009 season with a lavish fundraising gala sponsored by Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7th.
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olfgang and Mindy Green have crafted an event that pairs Wolfgang’s signature dishes with exquisite Argentinean wines. The food and wine will be served up with Wolfgang’s hallmark panache. The affordable wines will be available for purchase and a portion of their sale, in addition to the ticket sales, will benefit HCCMF. Guests will be serenaded by the Mozart String Trio of the Vega String Quartet, the Quartet in Residence at Emory University. The Quartet’s precise musicianship has made it a perennial Festival favorite. After it made its Lincoln Center debut in 2001, The New York Times observed, “playing that had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along…the musicians took real risks in their music-making.” That brand of bravura showmanship will be on display at the Wolfgang’s Benefit and again when the Vega String Quartet returns on August 2nd-3rd and October 10th. Cost of the event is $95. For reservations, call (828) 5269060. The gala marks the beginning of HCCMF’s 28th season. It’s an ambitious slate that features performances by The Eroica Trio, The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, The Biava String Quartet, Winds in the Mountains and individual musicians. Concerts are held at 6:00 p.m. Fridays and 5:00 p.m. Sundays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands; and at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro is located at 474 Main Street in Highlands. On Saturday, June 13th, John Collette Fine Art will host a benefit for the festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fine art, an open bar, excellent hors’ d’oeuvres, and artist raffles will make for a festive evening. HCCMF will receive a commission from all paintings sold and the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets. The public is invited. John Collette Fine Art’s new location is on Main Street in Highlands across from Buck’s Coffee Cafe. To learn more about the Festival’s 28th season of chamber music at its best, call (828) 526-9060 or visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Bel Canto will celebrate its 17th year with a recital on September 13th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.
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el Canto will celebrate its 17th year with a recital on September 13th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Following the recital will be an elegant dinner at the Highlands Country Club. Patrons have long been used to worldclass performers and this year will be no exception. Even though this year’s performers have not been announced, you can be sure that the caliber of the singers will be superb and, as he has been since the inception of Bel Canto, Stephen Dubberly will return to accompany the singers. The solicitation letter will be mailed in early July to those who have attended Bel Canto in the past. These past benefactors will be able to buy tickets early to assure themselves of seats at the always-sold out performance. Become one of the benefactors this year if you have not been one in the past. Past years’ performances have provided funds for the Highlands School Music Program as well as the permanent art collection of The Bascom. With the current budget cuts throughout the school system, this support for the music program is more important than ever. Put Sunday, September 13th, on your calendar now and plan to attend the Seventeenth Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please call (828) 526-1947. n
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ohn Collette Fine Art will host a gala to benefit the Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13th. Fine art, an open bar, excellent hors’d oeuvres provided by Soiree Catering from Atlanta, Georgia, and artist raffles will make for a festive evening. HCCMF will receive a commission from all paintings sold and the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets. Works from Lucy Browning and Dean Gioia will be raffled. The community is invited. The gala also marks the public’s first chance to view John Collette’s new location at the center of Highlands,
The show will highlight the works of watercolorist Lucy Browning and the Southern landscapes of Dean Gioia. Both artists
381 Main Street (across from Buck’s Coffee Shop). The new space was developed by famed designer Joel Kelly.
have earned a loyal following in the Southeast. It will also be an introduction to the newest artists featured in the galler y – Barr y Sons and Karen Lawrence (profiled elsewhere in this issue of the Laurel); Christopher Bell, an apprentice of Julyan Davis; Louis Ruis, who turns exquisite bowls from exotic woods; and Dale Weiler, who car ves trout from marble and alabaster. Other local causes that will benefit from openings at John Collette Fine Art this season are The Highlands Playhouse, CashiersHighlands Humane Society, and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. n
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The Art of Donald Solins P
hotographer Donald Solins will unveil his Western North Carolina portfolio in a public showing Monday, July 20th, through Saturday, July 26th, at Details of Cashiers, 40 Village Walk Way. “I’m fascinated by the nature and landscapes that you find in this corner of North Carolina,” he explains. “I was most recently in the Cashiers-Highlands area in May, and I got some great shots. Everywhere you look there’s something fascinating that you just have to get, especially those glimpses of Old Cashiers that you find in a barn that’s starting to fall back into the landscape.” The show will feature giclées produced on Donald’s studio’s 12-color Giclee Printer and framed photographs in a wide range of sizes and prices. For more information, call (239) 643-7937 or email info@donleemanstudios.com. n
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Zeke and Earl’s Hot Dog Shop by Wiley Sloan
Enjoy a hot breakfast or a tasty lunch at Zeke and Earl’s Hot Dog Shop at the Cashiers Crossroads.
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he dogs are calling you - that’s the all-beef hot dogs on their moiststeamed buns -just waiting for you to add a ton of condiments. Dogs are just part of the extensive menu at this picnic hot spot. In the mood for a tuna melt, hot turkey Reuben, a hot Italian, a bratwurst, new quarter pound dogs, or a salad plate? Got children in tow who prefer a PBJ, a hot dog, turkey or grilled cheese? Then Zeke and Earl’s is the place for you. When you are looking for a tasty breakfast that won’t break the bank-come to Zeke and Earl’s. Hot, flaky biscuits stuffed with egg or egg and cheese, or sausage, ham, bacon or steak - umm good.
Gravy lovers, unite. Bagel lovers and croissant junkies all love Zeke and Earl’s. Revel in the summer weather; relax at picnic tables in the shade of the oversized umbrellas and let your taste buds get their fill. The owners hail from the South Carolina low country and have enjoyed dogs from their fave spot there, so they thought the folks of Highlands-Cashiers deserved the same opportunity. Got a houseful to feed? Call ahead and the folks at Zeke and Earl’s will have your order ready for you. Combos include a drink and chips and you’ll still have money for the tip jar. Mascots Zeke, an Australian Blue Heeler, and Earl, a Yellow Lab, urge you
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to tip generously. The house will match all tips and give that money to the CashiersHighlands Humane Society. Zeke and Earl’s shares the space in the newly-renovated Tommy’s Restaurant building at the Cashiers Crossroads with two other great eateries -Tommy’s Coffee Shop and the Good Food Pantry. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To place an order or for more information, call (828) 743-5055. Zeke and Earl say, “Mark your calendars now for the Mountain Film Festival on July 10th and 11th. For more info, check out www.mountainfilmcashiers.com. n
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Sea Island Saltworks’ Restaurant Steak
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teve and Margaret Bond spent 25 years traveling America and seeking out the great steak and chop houses along the way. They became intrigued by the exceptional flavor spectrum of the seasoned beef and other meats. After unsuccessfully attempting to find these seasonings commercially, the Bonds began to ask the chefs in their favorite steakhouses to share their secrets. Using this new information, the Bonds went to work again, and after considerable trial and error, they finally found the perfect combination that most closely replicated the flavors they were searching for. The net result of these inquiries was a confluence of ideas and ingredients that became Sea Island Saltworks.
Sea Island Saltworks is a sea salt-based seasoning designed to enhance the natural flavors of your food. It’s a unique combination of sea salts and spices from around the world. Locally, you can find Sea Island Saltworks at Mountain Fresh Grocery and Dusty’s Meat Market in Highlands and Good Food and Cashiers Farmers Market in Cashiers. “We originally planned it as a steak seasoning but it pairs well with just about any meat or vegetable,” says Margaret. “I’ve found it’s great to sprinkle in olive oil to dip bread in.” Margaret sent along this pair of recipes. For more recipes, write to margaret@seaislandsaltworks.com. Lightly coat room-tem-
perature steak with olive or canola oil. Sprinkle 1 tsp per pound (more or less to taste) of SIS seasoning over steak. Cook on a hot grill or stovetop skillet to medium-rare. Remove from heat and spread steak with 1⁄2 tsp of butter. Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Seasoned Vegetables Uniformly slice vegetables to desired size. Drizzle with olive or canola oil and sprinkle generously with SIS. Toss until coated. Grill to desired level of caramelization or roast in oven at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Recommended vegetables: squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers, carrots and asparagus*. *For asparagus, reduce cooking time by 10-15 min-
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The product of travel and a single-minded pursuit of quality produced a singular flavor sensation, Sea Island Saltworks.
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Third Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend
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hat’s on tap for the Third Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend? An assortment of events featuring cooking demonstrations, cocktail receptions, candy making, wine dinners highlighting the likes of Pahlmeyer, Silver Oak Cellars, Duckhorn Winery and Grateful Palate, the “Sip & Stroll”, a Sunset Rock hike, brunch and beer and food pairings are some of the many events that visitors can enjoy during the weekend which commences on Thursday evening, November 12 at The Bascom – Center of Visual Arts with an Opening Reception Celebration at 7:00pm. “What an amazing, creative community of merchants, restaurants and ac-
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commodations we have in Highlands. For the third straight year they have outdone themselves with the variety of events offered during the weekend,” said Marlene Alvarez, owner of …on the Verandah restaurant and the Chair of the Highlands Culinary Weekend Committee. “Brochures and posters are being prepared and the website is being updated. A number of accommodations are putting together great packages for the weekend. With all the wonderful new additions, I see this being a marquee event!” This year’s participating restaurants include Kilwin’s Chocolate’s and Ice Cream, Lakeside Restaurant, SweeTreats, Cyprus International Cuisine, …on the Verandah,
Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, Fresser’s Eatery, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Log Cabin, Ruka’s Table, the Highlands Smokehouse, Highlands Wine & Cheese Shop and the Main Street Inn. Adelsheim, Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, Billington Wines, Duckhorn Vineyards, Frederick Wildman, Hedges Winery, Mutual Distributors, Pacific Southern, Pahlmeyer, The Grateful Palate, Vine Connections and Vintus are among the featured wineries, distributors and importers. This year’s “Sip & Stroll” will be expanded over two days and accentuate area merchants including Acorn’s, Carolina Eyes, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, Dutchman’s
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Design, Gates Nursery, Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry, John Collette Fine Art, Lindy’s Gifts, McCulley’s Cashmere, Mountain Heritage, Mountain Rarities, Mouse on the Hill, Oakleaf Flower and Garden, Rosenthal’s, Scudder’s Galleries, Speckled Hen/Hen House, Summit One Gallery, The Little Flower Shoppe, Wit’s End and Xtreme Threads. The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is the presenting sponsor of Culinary Weekend 2009. Our signature sponsors include Old Edwards Inn & Spa, The Laurel Magazine, WNC Magazine, WHLC 104.5, the Highlander Newspaper, The Little Flower Shoppe and A Moment In Time Photogra-
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Jamie Bolt, A Culinary Diamond by Wiley Sloan
A passion for pleasing the palate has catapulted a Highlands youth to the front ranks of culinar y excellence.
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amie Bolt, a junior at Highlands High School, is building an impressive resume in the culinary world. If you’ve followed his progress in the local papers, you know that Jamie was named First Runner Up in the Johnson and Wales University High School Chef contest in April. This honor follows Jamie’s winning the Highlands Chili Cook Off in February. Wow, he is off to a great start! Proud parents Al and Renee Bolt (owners of Mitchell’s Lodge and The Car Spa), revel in the fact that they have supported Jamie in his interest in cooking and the culinary arts from the time that he was six years old. In addition to the normal boy’s interest in t-ball and
golf, Jamie always loved to learn more about foods. He read cookbooks voraciously like some youngsters read comic books. From the Food Network he confirmed what the books had taught him and kept abreast of current trends in cooking. For birthdays and Christmas, Jamie’s gift list usually included a cookbook or a kitchen utensil. When queried, Jamie’s says that he is drawn to cuisine from Mexico, the Caribbean and the Southwestern U.S. He loves the spicy flavors found there, but his repertoire of favorite chefs is much broader including chefs with backgrounds in French and Italian cooking, as well as, the three geographic regions mentioned
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above. Jamie’s work at …on the Verandah is allowing him to put his book knowledge to the test. He and chef Andrew Figel have similar interests in foods, so Jamie is soaking up all he can from Andrew’s years of training and work experience. After high school, Jamie is intent on completing his four-year degree at Johnson and Wales and lighting out into the culinary world. Rembrandt painted; Jamie creates art in the kitchen by combining foods and spices to produce tasty fare. His canvas is the plate where he presents the food in an artful layout. Reaching out to the diner’s olfactory senses - taste, sight, smell. If he sees a smile and hears a “Yum,” that makes him happy. n
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Tom Quigly Plays at Wolfgang’s T
om Quigley is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who grew up in Athens, Georgia and after living all over the country is back there as his performing base. After a career as an engineer in Silicon Valley, he has taken his 30 year guitar avocation and started writing, recording and performing full time. He has collaborated with Wilma, a favorite of Athens’ audiences and has opened for Nashville favorite Hoss Howard, often playing across North Georgia and Western North Carolina. His fingerstyle approach to the instrument is a mixture of jazz, classical and folk influences reminiscent of James Taylor, Jim Croce, David Wilcox and Lindsay Buckingham. His debut CD, Aversion to Reason, was engineered and recorded at John Keane Studios in Athens where REM, The B-52s, Indigo Girls and Wide Spread Panic have all recorded discs. Tom says “For an artist trapped in an engineer’s body over a long career in corporate america, escaping the rigors and demands of rational, reasonable thought to do a CD of jazz, folk, classical, country and rock seems satisfyingly unreasonable.” Tom’s approach to song writing can be summed up in the following: “Sometimes the lyric or music just speaks through the guitar, through the melody, and you just have to get out of the way and let it be.” So be it. Tom lives near Otto, North Carolina and is playing at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro on June 6th, 13th and 20th. For more information call the restaurant at (828)526-3807. n
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Ruka’s Table Opens
or Ruka’s Table’s owners, the restaurant’s mission is remarkably basic. It’s printed on the front of the menu: “The genesis of Ruka’s Table Restaurant emerged from a desire to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in which to showcase the abundance of harvest that surrounds us in these bountiful mountains. “We create seasonal menus utilizing high quality ingredients at peak freshness provided by various local food artisans. By doing so, we are able to maintain strong community relationships, invest in our local economy and provide the highest quality products.” That’s a pretty tall order, but darned if Chef Mitch Sheppard and Pastry Chef Chelsea Raby don’t deliver. The breakfast and lunch menu (dinner will soon be offered) is fresh, exciting and served up with a healthy dol-
lop of imagination. Nitrite-free bacon is cooked and smoked in-house and all of the meats are roasted and sliced in-house. “We try to support local farmers,” says Mitch. “Whenever possible, our fruits and vegetables are grown locally. We use local honey, sorghum and meats.” Chelsea’s irresistible pastries, desserts, biscuits and granola are made fresh daily and the difference is immediately apparent to the palate. Ruka’s Table’s principles even extend to its takeout – to-go containers are recyclable and compostable. Keeping the dining room flowing smoothly is a cheerful staff that manages to provide warm, attentive service without hovering. The menu features breakfast favorites like design-your-own omelets, mixand-match breakfast sandwiches, astonishingly filling
Mountain Man Breakfast Skillets, buttermilk pancakes and richly decadent Bourbon Vanilla French Toast. Breakfast is served throughout the day, so you can pace your selections to sample everything. For lunch, consider the sandwiches featuring those aforementioned prepared-inhouse meats, warmed on the griddle – hearty creations like the Mountain Cristo (brown sugar spiced honey ham, cracked pepper turkey, cheddar cheese and Vidalia onion jam, layered on a baguette) or Cowpen’s Victory (sliced roast beef, Dubliner Irish cheddar, hand-battered onion and horseradish aioli served on sliced sourdough). Whatever your choice, save room for Chelsea’s marvelous dessert creations! Ruka’s Table is located at 163 Wright Square in Highlands. It’s open seven days a week. For more information or to place an order, call
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by Luke Osteen
By sticking to the basics, Ruka’s Table delivers on the promise of an unforgettable menu.
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Daily Bread Diner A
visit to The Daily Bread Diner is a trip to the Cashiers that once was. Even if you’re not from Cashiers, it feels like coming home. Mother and son team Janis and Jeremy Hughes have transformed the space that used to house The Market Basket into a welcoming respite from the cares of 21st Centur y life. Through the clever blending of a menu featuri ng diner favorites with a warm and unfailingly cheerful staff, The Daily Bread Diner ser ves up breakfast and lunch complete with Daily Blue Plate Specials. Ever ything is homemade and the prices are easy on the wallet. It’s the sort of comforting experience that’s all but vanished from the American Landscape. The Daily Bread Diner is located at 104 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. Janis and Jeremy also offer catering and private parties. For more information, call (828) 743-1983. It’s open Thursday-Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closed Wednesday, and open Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Ever yone is welcome, we’re a community gathering place,” says Janis. n
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he Zookeeper’s Bistro is under new management. Owners John Saporito and Tanya Walker are excited about becoming part of the Cashiers community. Bringing their combined 40 years of hospitality experience, they will feature good basic American cooking served up with a big helping of gentle humor, they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. And don’t miss Sunday brunch. Mixing great service with wonderful food is a recipe that has served John and Tanya well over the years and it’ll be on the menu with their grand opening June 4th. You’ll find all of the dishes that shaped your childhood. John and Tanya are saving a place for you at 45 Slabtown Road in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-7711. n
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Highlands Restaurants The Back Room Deli - 828-526-2048 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 Blackberry Hill Bakery 828-526-9870 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus Restaurant - 828-526-4429 Don Leons Deli Cafe - 828-526-1600 Fireside Restaurant - 828-526-3636 Fressers Express - 828-526-8867 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Hill Deli - 828-526-9632 Jack’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Junction Cafe - 828-526-0994 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 The Lodge - 828-526-1663 Log Cabin Restaurant - 828-526-3380 Madisons - 828-526-5477 Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
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Dress Code C Casual NC Nice Casual J Jacket Café 107 - 828-743-1065 Zeke & Earl’s - 828-743-2010 Four Seasons Grille - 828-743-4284 Glenville Country Store - 828-743-5422 Good Food - 828-743-9374 Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266 High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Horacio’s - 828-743-2792 The Library - 828-743-5512 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Pantry Meat Market & Deli - 828-743-3573 Pescado’s - 828-743-5452 Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160 Subway - 828 -743-1300 SubsExpress - 828-743-2121 Zookeeper - 828-743-1400 Brown Trout - 828-877-3474 Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200 Cornucopia - 828-743-3750 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 The Tavern - 828-966-9226
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Etymological Evolution by Donna Rhodes
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body during auctions. When the candle burned down to the point where the pin would fall out, the bidding was over. Mind your p’s and q’s: There are two sources cited for this saying. One, p and q stand for pints and quarts, the measure for drinks in a pub. When customers would get rowdy, the bartender would tell them to mind their own p’s and q’s. Two, schoolteachers reminded students not to confuse the letter p with the letter q, a backwards p. Mad as a hatter: Long ago mercury was used in the process of felting hats. Over time exposure to mercury caused brain damage, rendering the hatter insane.
Mad has come to mean either angry or crazy. The true meaning in this simile refers to insanity. Red letter days: This dates back to the 1500s when high days, holidays (holy days) were marked in red on calendars and in prayer books. Today, a red marker can make any day a red letter day! Get a life: This is a more recent addition to our phrase repertoire. It probably began with computer games when a player’s “man” got killed and he’d have to get another life to keep playing. It was made famous in a sketch on “Saturday Night Live” when William Shatner (Captain
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Kirk of Star Trek) told an annoying trekkie to, “Move out of your mother’s basement and get a life!” To eat crow: In the war of 1812, an unarmed British soldier got control of an American’s musket and forced him to eat a crow he had just shot. The American did as ordered and then managed to get his musket back. He made the Brit eat the remainder. Slush fund: This is a nautical term that dates back to the 1800s. Fat and grease boiled from the meat fed to sailors would be saved in a container of slush, then rendered and sold later for personal gain. So here’s closing advice and wishes for you, dear reader: Keep your nose to the grindstone, mind your p’s and q’s, avoid eating crow, and may today be a red letter day. For more about phrase origins, visit Transpondia
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A Sunny Day Farm on Laurel Knob Road
Today’s Sunny Day Farm – Laurel Knob Farm Estate, Norton
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eginning in 1983 and continuing on for over ten years, Ruth Ashe, a summer resident of Glenville/Norton, wrote a history column in The Cashiers Chronicle. She spent her mountain summers researching, interviewing and writing about the old southern Jackson County families and how life used to be lived in this area. Following are excerpts from her history article dated August 3, 1983, entitled “Piersons Came From Two of Norton’s Pioneer Families.” “In circa 1890, Roderick Pierson built a sturdy frame farmhouse in Norton on his seventy acres of land along Laurel Knob Road. Within ten years, Roderick sold his Laurel Knob homestead to his brother, Mack Pierson who was married to Martha Potts Pierson. They had previously lived in Yellow Mountain where all of their eight
children were born. Mack’s parents were Iven and Rebecca Norton Pierson while Aunt Martha’s parents were Allen and Susan Wade Potts. ”For the remainder of their lives, Mack and Martha lived a comfortable life together at the lovely Laurel Knob Road house. When Mack Pierson died in 1935, he was buried at the Norton Cemetery where ten years later he was joined by Martha.” Today the old Pierson homestead is a true showplace in prime condition which has retained its 19th century feeling despite the addition of modern day conveniences. The stone fireplace is original as are the wood floors. Outside are flower gardens, large stone walkways, a pond stocked with trout and bass and a separate guesthouse. Close to the back of the main house is the original
family’s rock-lined old mountain “cellar,” - an essential outbuilding for every farm prior to electricity. Here was stored the jars of food, harvested from the summer garden and preserved for winter eating. Looking out in the large yard you can see the deep banks of a good running icy cold creek. To the left is an apple orchard and a little distance from the orchard is a chicken coop housing a variety of chickens where a large rooster struts around, keeping a close eye on his “girls.” The owners of the Pierson’s model mountain house practiced care and preservation throughout its existence. The time has come for a new owner to enjoy the Laurel Knob Farm Estate now called “Sunny Day Farm.” Maybe it will be you? For more information, you can contact Tom Goldacker at Meadows Mountain Realty, (828) 526-1717. n
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Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
The Cashiers Historical Society (Zachar y-Tolbert House Museum) is located at 1940 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, North Carolina. The Zachar y-Tolbert House Museum is open for tours from May through mid-October and can be reached by calling (828) 743-7710 or at www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org.
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A Walk Through Highlands History by Wiley Sloan
Thomas Craig will portray Professor Harbison in this year’s Walk in the Park. Highlands Historical Society Walk in the Park is June 26th, 27th and 28th. Tickets are $15 for adults/ students are free. Call HHS at (828)787-1050 for more info.
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oin your friends and neighbors as you learn about early Highlands history. Hear talented actors and actresses as they portray seven of the most influential people in Highlands at the turn of the twentieth century. Choose from three different performances on June 26th, 27th and 28th. Friday and Saturday performances will be held in the Highlands cemetery beginning at 6:00 p.m. (last performance begins at 7:30 p.m.). Advance tickets are available at Cyrano’s Book Shop. Pick up the shuttle at the Highlands Conference Center next to the Ball Park on the Cashiers Highway. On Sunday, the 4:00 p.m. performance will be at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center on Chestnut Street. Tickets are $15 for adults; students are admitted
free. Join the Highlands Historical Society as part of its 10th Anniversary celebration. Look over the “facts” below and see if you can tell which items are true and which are false. Validate your answers at the “Walk in the Park.” Fact or fiction?: Dean Zuck as Samuel Kelsey: One of Town’s founders; Founded towns other than Highlands; Stone chimney from his house still stands behind Falls on Main. Nick Bazan as Baxter White: Native of Marblehead, Massachusetts; First settler of Highlands; His home had no doors or windows on first floor. Wendi Diamond as Mary Chapin Smith: Influential in the life of the Hudson Library; Wrote history of town’s first 50 years; Loved to garden.
Colin Long as Henry Bascom: Native-born New Yorker who came to Highlands to die; Second Mayor of Town; His mercantile store included an armory. Jeanie Chambers as Margaretta Ravenel: Built first summer home in Highlands; She and family owned more than 30,000 acres in the area; Influential in the Presbyterian Church. Thomas Craig as Professor Harbison: A botanist from Pennsylvania; Influential as school leader; Worked at Biltmore Estates. Becky Schilling as Dr. Mary Lapham: A banker who turned to medicine in her late 30s; Best known doctor to live in Highlands; Ran a sanitorium for treatment of tuberculosis. n
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70 Years of Service to Visitors by Luke Osteen
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ell’s experience is the sense of coming home to a tranquil town that hasn’t forgotten about the simple virtues. That’s precisely what Peggy and Clarence “Doc” Mitchell offered when they opened for business in 1939. There were only two cabins then and the tourist season barely stretched from June to the end of August.
Indefatigable optimists, Doc and Peggy continued to add cabins and somehow there were always enough guests to keep the enterprise afloat. The couple’s easy manner won them a small army of regular guests who returned season after season. Nowadays, Mitchell’s
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Lodge & Cottages are run by Doc and Peggy’s grandson Al Bolt and his wife Renee. You’ll find the same warm spirit and the same charm that’s kept the place going for 70 years. For more information, call (800) 522-9874 or (828) 526-2267 or visit mitchellslodge.com. n
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Tighten Up or Lighten Up
Contributed by Grigsby Arnette
Grigsby is a tennis professional at Highlands Falls Countr y Club.
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verplaying by doing too much at a crucial moment is a pitfall for many a great athlete. What similar situations are there in tennis and what can you do about it? Three different scenarios come to mind. 1) As mentioned earlier you finally have an opportunity to go for a winner, but you tighten up and go for too much...overkill! Just like the football analogy where a player squeezes extra tight to make sure he has the ball, you are going to make sure your opponent does not get the ball back. 2) You are falling behind in a match and feel the game is slowly slipping away. Afraid that you will fall too far behind, you become anxious. You begin pressing in attempt to get the points and games back quickly... overkill! As a result you fall farther behind.
3) You are returning ser ve in doubles and the net opponent keeps poaching. In your attempt to keep the ball away from the netman you force the ball even more crosscourt, sending your shot to the next court! Well, you finally got the ball away from the netman...overkill! Just like the football player, the ball popped out of your hands one more time. Although these are all different scenarios the answer is the same for all three situations with slight modifications. You must face reality, understand your predicament and slow down. You must understand that all three of these situations do not call for anything exceptional. Forget the spectacular play. You just feel like heroics are needed to save the day. You do not have to do anything extraordinar y. Your anxiety in these
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situations is what makes you tighten up and you attempt to do too much - disastrous! You must learn to not give in to this emotional trap. Instead, relax and slow down! The solution to all three situations is to slow down... yes slow down, relax, take your time, do not force the play. You’ve heard this before...play one point at a time. When you have that golden opportunity to go for a winner, relax and slow down a little. You are not tr ying to win ten points with one shot! The winner will count for only one point. All the anxiety does not make the shot or add any points to your score. In fact, more than likely you will subtract points from your score! When you are falling behind, remind yourself to slow down and play one point at a time. Never let your apprehension lure you
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by Guy Fielding
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s you’d guess, we have a special place in our hearts for the mountain laurels that adorn the peaks and hollows all around us. They’re simple and beautiful and dazzle us in every sea-
But at this time of year, when these evergreen shrubs are producing their gorgeous flower clusters, well, they’re transcendent. The clusters are made up of individual flowering parts signified by a fused five-petal structure called a corolla. It’s an intriguing structure from development to opening. There is even a triggering of the pollen release that is somewhat “explosive” when tripped by a bee looking for sweet nectar. The history of use comes from the Native Americans who found favor in using a small portion of leaf for the treatment of pain. Before you go chew on a leaf, be aware that all parts of this plant are poisonous and should be avoided at all cost. Dried stems and trunks are used in furniture and “mountain decorations.” Nowadays, the Laurel is used for broadening the mind with vast amounts of useful knowledge about the area and is a favorite among many who pick one up. I’ve been told it is quite possibly addictive. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Improve Your Putting Contributed by Tom Chillemi, PGA Golf Professional at Sky Valley Resort & Country Club.
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n my many years of observing golfers and comparing what the good putters do as opposed to the poor putters one thing always stands out. A good putter will hold his finish just a bit and a poor putter will do everything from jumping up to letting go of the club right after impact. The good putters, by holding their finish, can learn from the putt they just made because the feel of the stroke is still in their system. Once you stand up or move your feet the feel of the stroke is gone. Holding your finish a bit will also
help keep your body still and improve the consistency of your stroke. I don’t advocate keeping your head down or listening for the ball to fall into the hole. Instead, rotate your head after impact while keeping the rest of your body still. This way you can watch the ball and learn from what the results are while still being in a position to feel it. The feedback is instant on both the line and speed of the putt. Just think of staying in your stance and holding your finish a little longer. As much as this helps I can’t be-
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lieve more golfers don’t use it. Watch the pros on TV and you will see they all rotate their head after the ball is struck and hold their follow through for a bit. Quick Tip: Try and keep your putter flat on the ground. If the toe is up, the ball will tend to go to the left. If the heel is up, it will go to the right. Please keep me in mind if you have a group interested in golfing in Scotland or Ireland. I will be happy to make your arrangements at a great price. Visit www. tomsgolftours.com. Good Golfing. n
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Learn about plants and wildlife of our area at the Biological Station and the Nature Center. Children love this event that is open to the public daily.
ake advantage of the many educational events at the Highlands Biological Station (HBS), an inter-institutional center of the University of North Carolina. The station is located in Highlands with entrances at 930 Horse Cove Road and 265 North Sixth Street. Much of the public programming takes place through the station’s Nature Center and Botanical Garden. The Nature Center features displays relating to the natural history and organisms of the southern Appalachians, as well as daily
programs, special events, and summer camps. The Nature Center is free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The following programs are offered at the Nature Center daily: Mondays - Tour of the Botanical Garden; Tuesdays - Family Nature Activity; Wednesdays - Storybook Science; Thursdays - Zahner Conservation Lecture Series; Fridays - Animal Feeding; Saturdays - Featured Creature. Special programs include the Owl Prowl on June 10th. The Owl Prowl in-
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cludes a presentation by the Carolina Raptor Center and a night hike to listen for owls in the wild. Check the website (www.wcu.edu/hbs) or call (828) 526-2623 for times, program information, directions, and more. The Botanical Garden is free and open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. The Garden features a wide variety of labeled native plants and communities along several trails on the Biological Station grounds. There are benches, boardwalks, and specialty gardens that are of interest to
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he Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest whitewater rafting company, rafting seven rivers in the Southeastern United States including the Chattooga, Cheoah, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee and Pigeon. The Chattooga River just east of Clayton, Georgia, is a National Wild and Scenic River. As a Wild and Scenic River, it has a level of protection not accorded the other rafting rivers in the area. A quarter-mile wilderness corridor protects the Chattooga from development on either side. There are two stretches that are commonly rafted: Section III, while displaying plenty
of rapids, is still within the range of families and youth groups. Section IV is the big thrill with lots of tight steep drops in a remote wilderness setting. The Ocoee River, a dam release near Cleveland, Tennessee, also has two stretches. The Middle Ocoee is the one most frequently rafted as water is released into it five days a week in season. Want a big roller coaster ride? Then this is it. The Cheoah River near Robbinsville, North Carolina, is the newest offering. After years of nothing but a dr y river bed the Cheoah sprang to life when it was time for the dam to be relicensed and regulators re-
quired that recreation be considered in the process. The Cheoah is the most difficult of NOC’s rivers. The Pigeon River south of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has an upper and lower. The Upper is more difficult than the Nantahala but easier than the Ocoee. The Lower is a mellow float trip with a few easy rapids suitable for as young as four years old. Just north of Asheville is the French Broad River. As the third oldest river in the world, its wide riverbed and mountain views enhance the family fun raft and duckie adventure. The Nolichucky River near Er win, Tennessee, is a full day trip through a beautiful gorge with high moun-
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e left Mrs. Temple, fifth grade teacher who, for one historic day, abandoned self-restraint and unleashed 30 years of pent-up rage on an 11-year-old, behaviorally-challenged menace to society, one Fred Turner. Join her now, the smackdown about to commence… She grabbed her trusty yardstick, took a few measured steps in Fred’s direction, He straightened up. His short little life flashed before his eyes. She whipped her yardstick across his desk, a micron away from parts that don’t grow back. She smacked the stick down with every ounce her sizeable heft could muster. It snapped in two, the top half flying into the hallway, the bottom half still fused to her hand. She smacked it again, this time splintering the remains, which went skittering between the rows of desks. We ducked and covered, That wasn’t the end of it. Her eyes were now red with rage. We’d never seen her like this. She reloaded, thundering back to her desk for a second yardstick. She wheeled around with a karate snap and slammed stick number two on Fred’s desk, splintering it into a thousand toothpicks. Fred flattened his back against his seat, sucking in anything that
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might be speared or severed. Mrs. Temple, face blazing, eyes bulging, bulldozed her way to the coatroom, smashing desks, chairs, and the entire science fair display in one massive swoop of demolition. We gasped, frozen in shock. She emerged with the mother of all yardsticks, the one she’d been saving for just such a day. It was a half-inch thick, with a shiny metal tip and large black enamel numbers, the kind you can feel when you run your finger across them. This was her weapon of mass destruction, and we all thought it would be Exhibit A in her trial for Fred’s murder. Fred began scratching out a last will and testament on the desktop.
The class leaned forward, as if watching a horrible auto accident about to crash into a tangle of twisted metal, glass shards, and Fred’s body parts. She stomped back to Fred’s desk, purposefully crushing cardboard volcanoes and papier mache stegosaurs with each thudding step. She slammed the mega yardstick a good 10 times, a hair’s breadth from his nose, before the stick cracked. Then she turned it around and slammed it another ten smacks for good measure. With each thunderous whack on his desk, Ms. T. let forth an anguished primal scream, a cry unleashing thirty years of the imprisoned steam of frustration. It was
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like watching the blowfish slowly deflate. She went from an emotional XXL to a perfect size 8. Still heaving, maniacal expression fading, she walked back to her desk, and calmly eased into her chair. No one blinked. Mrs. Temple was a force to be reckoned with. No student would ever cross her again, especially Fred, whose much-improved behavior, I imagine to this very day, is guided by that one incredible, life-altering episode. I am a schoolteacher now and, faced with my own roomful of Freds. I am reminded of Mrs. Temple and how clever she was. She never touched Fred, but he knew she might…if pushed far enough. Her legacy is burned in my brain: Speak softly and carry a colossal yardstick… with a few back-ups. Alas, we would be in court the rest of our lives if we attempted such a tactic in the 21st century. Still, on a really bad day when the best I can do is call a parent and beg for their intervention, it’s nice to reflect on Mrs. T. and the day she broke three yardsticks on Fred Turner’s desk. Fred, wherever you are, please don’t send your offspring to my school. There aren’t enough trees in all the forests of North Carolina to keep me in yardsticks. n
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grew up a cat person. Had cats all my life. Bonsai. Sylva, Murphy, Franklin, Webster, Andrews (Mom had a thing for WNC). Winston (very Churchill). Hillary, Ace and Tearley. Isabel and her two mentally challenged kittens (seriously), Red and Yellow. Darn near human, all of them and so incredibly smart – ask me about the “tail” of the duck tape sometime. So when a neighbor called telling me of a puppy she’d found in the road, I told her I really was a cat person, but I’d come take a look. Thirteen years later, Hooch has grown from a baby that would fit in a shoe to what we affectionately call “forty pounds of fur and teeth.” An
Life with Krysti outdoor dog and mistress of all she surveyed, our recent move to town turned her into an upscale girl who prefers to view her new domain from her bed in the living room. Previously so independent, she now loves walking about town each morning with me, pretending she’s a detective on CSI (Canine Scene Investigator), “looking for clues.” We’ve discussed welcoming a new dog into the family, but Mark is of the mind to let Hooch live out her Golden Years in peace, without the “competition” of a puppy, though at times I wonder if she might like the company and a youngster might keep her young. But Hooch is used to her routine, so it’s really whatever makes her
happy. Some cat person I turned out to be. Don’t get me wrong, I still like cats, but there’s something to be said for someone so thrilled to see you when you get home – whether you’ve been gone five days or five minutes. And dog owners in general are an empathetic bunch. We always ask about the “family;” we cry together over letting our loved ones go and we celebrate a “new arrival.” It’s a pack I’m glad to be a part of. In memory of Miko, Cujo (not King’s), Max, Buddy the 1st, Scooby, Cocoa, Nelson, Hope and all the other family members waiting for us in heaven with a wagging tail and welcoming bark. n
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Contributed by Krysti Rogers
Kr ysti Rogers is the proprietor of Basketcase in Highlands, North Carolina and can be reached at kr yspinmlk@aol.com.
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Local Author, Hoke Shirley
by Luke Osteen
Growing up in the North Georgia Mountains in the 1950s was anything but dull and Hoke Shirley recorded all the details.
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s a sixth-generation Rabun County native growing up in 1950s rural Georgia, Hoke Shirley kept his eyes and ears open. “With six generations to call on I have amassed a great deal of culture and lore that I have been recording for many years,” he explains. “My dad was a great storyteller and I started recording his tales before his death 22 years ago. My mom’s dad made moonshine in the Persimmon community for many years and I learned so much from him that I desperately did not need to know.” All those stories, all those improbable characters and events, took root in Hoke’s imagination and came to fruition in his new novel “Raisen.” “My dad was a logger
and pulp wood cutter and we did not have the money to go to college even though we made good grades. My desire to go to college to be an engineer is where the main plot of ‘Raisen’’ originated,” he says “I gave the main character Leed Brown a serious current of desire to rise above his raisen’ and go to college, but the tough mountain raisen’ keeps him beat down for much of the book. To contrast this serious nature that Leed has, I included a laidback brother Bengi, many funny happenings and two idiot cousins named Ronnie and Lonnie who act out my grandfather’s liquor making past. Almost all of the funny stories and the liquor making stories are actually true and are pulled from the experiences of family and friends right
here in Rabun County.” “Raisen’” is a loving recounting of a mountain boy’s struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs in a culture that’s all but vanished from the landscape. The stories are honest and delivered with a deep understanding of the vagaries of the human heart and the enduring qualities of love and sacrifice. Hoke’ll continue the adventures of Leed with the 2009 release of “Schoolin’” and “Workin’” in 2010. You’ll find “Raisen’” at Cyrano’s Bookshop in Highlands, Prater’s Main Street Books in Clayton, The Cupboard Cafe in Dillard, Whistle Stop Mall in Franklin and McClure’s Bookshop in Clemson. n
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Contributed by Mel Lipinski
Mar yellen owns Mel’s Mountain Real Estate in Sapphire, North Carolina. Her books, “Life Under Construction… a work in progress” and “Random Thoughts & Mine Always Are” can be found in local bookstores and coffee shops or send her an email @Melspeaks@aol.com
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It’s hard to learn in the midst of a challenging experience. “After” thoughts seem to be more powerful when time is spent contemplating. Moments in my life last week involved being sick and I was muddling through them…slowly. Many moments. Three days of fasting on just liquids. Sounds easier than it was. Those days; however, permitted me to ponder on opposites and feelings of gratitude. Emotional muck. I borrowed this from Anne Lamott. Can’t describe it but you know it when you feel it. Reading helped me struggle through my non-perky days. I was striving to find
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moments of grace between more frequent moments of muck. Good stuff about being sick without a life threatening illness. After feeling yucky for a week, from one who doesn’t get sick often, you forget how joyous it is to feel good. A pure delight! Similar to a series of fantastic jubilant moments far away from what was before a “combo platter” of mucky moments. Live all moments; whether joyful or sad, clear or murky, beautiful or painful, wonderful or troubled. Do your best to live them all! Take a deep breath. How about now? This moment is
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Patrick Brogan, a member of The Highlands Writers Group retired to Highlands a bit over six years ago from the practice of Periodontics. Below is a letter to his Golden Retriever, Mystic, who passed away in December.
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ear Mystic – our beautiful, sweet, little Golden Retriever Why has it been so terribly, terribly painful and why are my eyes cloudy – I can hardly see to type? It has been two months since we had to show you the greatest love possible by putting you to sleep – forever – on the couch where I brushed you almost every day – and where you let me express my love for you by caring for you the best I could. In love, we just couldn’t let you suffer the way you did the night before. It was time to let you go – but how it hurt and how it still hurts. Shoveling and hoeing dirt on you in your grave sent me to bed with such deep sobs of sadness – even now as I write the tears are running down my cheeks – very hard to see again. Your brother, Mike, helped and it hurt him so deeply too. He loved you as much as anyone could. Some people might think it strange that we referred to you as our daughter, and I was referred to as your Dad and Puddie Bear as your Mom, but anyone who has experienced the enormously deep love and trust given by their best pup or cat friend will easily understand. What I am trying to understand, Mystic, is why your death hurt more – more than the death of family. I might be embarrassed to admit this, but others have expressed the same feelings to me. Why is it?
One of my friends expressed it this way. If Mom locked us both in the car trunk for an hour, you would have come out wagging your tail and happy–I would have come out mad as – well, you know. I think part of what I understand is you were absolutely always loving and forgiving and you always allowed us to love you – beyond what we allow in the normal human world. In our relationship, we were completely and totally dependent on each other, and we, especially you, were absolutely forgiving of anything that happened. I sometimes wondered how I would have reacted if you had fed me the
same dry food for weeks at a time, but you did get a portion of any good meat, too, that we had, and our last bite – in fact – it has been two months and neither your Mom nor I know what to do with the last bite, and it hurts that you are not there to receive our little gift. Mystic, you were always so willing to let us love you – you would let us pick you up and you would sit in our lap and just snuggle with us until we put you down. You gave your love so completely, and it was so very healing. After Mom had her heart surgery you would stretch out fulllength down her side–touching all the way down, and it did help her heal. Thank you!
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You were what people call a rescue dog and you were – you rescued us from loneliness – you brought us such love and joy for almost 12 years. I have thanked our friend Babette for making the call to us, saying,“I have found your dog.” I have thanked her dozens of times for such a beautiful gift of comfort and joy and love and fun. Mystic, I hope the last year or so was not too hard on you when your back legs were just not strong enough to get you up. How fast you learned that gentle “woof” that let us know you needed help, and in the morning the “woof” was quiet like you did not want to wake up Mom. Mystic, some of the wonderful times I miss the most were our nap times. After lunch, you would go up to the front landing and “woof.” I would come to let you out, but you would go straight to the side of the bed – I would put you on the bed and we would have such a good nap together. After you were gone I tried to put a pillow beside me but that just made me miss you dreadfully and the tears would flow down my cheeks. Mystic, one thing I know is, you are in puppy dog heaven. If love comes from God, as I think it does – puppy dog heaven must exist, and you were the best example of love and forgiveness I have ever experienced. Mystic, thanks for all your love – Dad n
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Cyrano’s Bookshop Book Signings by Luke Osteen
Cyrano’s Bookshop is located at 390 Main Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-5488.
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uthor John Hart will be at Cyrano’s Bookshop signing copies of his latest novel “The Last Child” on Saturday, June 6th. “The Last Child” tells the story of 13-year-old Johnny Merrimon, whose twin sister Alyssa vanishes from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and alone, failed by the people he’d been taught since birth to trust. Determined to find his sister, he risks everything to explore the dark side of his hometown. It is a desperate, terrifying search, but Johnny is not as alone as he might think. Detective Clyde Hunt has never stopped looking for Alyssa either, and he has a soft spot for Johnny. He watches over the boy and tries to keep him safe, but when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and vows to follow it, Hunt has no choice but to intervene. It’s a harrowing ride that races to its shocking ending. On June 13th, Cyrano’s welcomes Atlanta-based photographer Kathryn Kolb, who’ll be signing copies of her “Kathryn Kolb Photographs.” The book features over 60 of her finest color and black & white images of trees and landscapes, complemented by essays on her work by environmental photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum, by Jerry Cullum, the distinguished Atlanta-based art critic, writer and Senior Editor of Art Papers magazine, and statements by the artist herself. Mary Joe Andrews, author of “The Fixer Upper,” visits on June 24th. “The Fixer Upper” is the story of a particularly trying time in Dempsey Killebrew’s life. She is abruptly fired from her high-powered job as a Washington lobbyist when her boss is accused of political shenanigans and uses vulnerable Dempsey as his scapegoat. Out of work, out of money, and out of options, Dempsey goes to Guthrie, Georgia, at her father’s request, to work on a house he inherited. Not only is it a total mess, it’s also inhabited by an elderly distant relative with a shotgun who has only disgust for anyone named Killebrew, and no plans for moving out. Books signings at Cyrano’s are different from those at bustling chain bookstores – there’s the chance to chat with the authors and swap stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Additional authors coming to Cyrano’s this summer include, Pat Conroy, Gayden Metcalfe, Cassandra King, Charles Frazier, Tony Dungy, Newt Gingrich, Sandra Brown, Timothy Tyson, Matthew Eberz, Adrian Trigiani, Angela Dove and Dorothea Benton Frank. For signing dates, call Cyrano’s Bookshop at (828) 526-5488. n
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The Bartered Cottage
Contributed by Shirley Cole
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his is a story about a charming Highlands cottage, a spiritual leader, a garden designer and three energetic young men who came to an interesting arrangement that became a delight to them all. The garden designer who laughingly called herself “marginally famous” was forever showing her charming mossy, natural gardens at all the Atlanta Flower Shows. She was often asked by the people of Highlands to come and design in their land of clouds and mist and sky. So busy was she that the idea seemed impossible until one day when she returned to her ancestral home in the Nantahalas and built herself, in the words of Virginia Wolf, a “room of her own.” Yes, a small barn cottage in the neighboring town of Franklin on her family property, big enough for a future botanical garden, her life’s legacy. One of her former clients asked her to Highlands for a consultation. The lady was wishing for her charming
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Highlands Cottage to become a spiritual retreat for friends and family and to maintain the natural beauty of its setting: A rhododendron thicket somewhere in the Highlands Plateau. Actual installation seemed out of the question until the gracious client offered her cottage to the designer and crew while the work was to be done. Quickly offering her own linens and the promise to leave a tidy, clean cottage, the designer struck a deal. Thanks to the prepared foods and the fresh produce, the young men ate like kings while the designer became foreman, maid, cook and chief organizer of all the little things that cabin owners never seem to get around to. Designers are compulsive arrangers and color freaks. While the young men executed the design in the bitter cold of February, the cottage was set into order. Even the prized “jughead” pottery was placed along the mantle extending to the top of the flat screen cabinet. Consid-
ering the preposterous news and views emitting from the black box, the crazy heads seemed quite at home and most appropriate. One head was surely an escapee from “Beetlejuice.” In two short weeks, the crew transformed this cottage held tight in the laurel thicket. An outdoor council fire pit with stone benches was built over a massive stone patio and a welcome gravel pathway lined with river sticks to define and hold was created. So easy to clean and maintain. On both sides of the entrance driveway, large river-slick boulders were placed to hold in the low junipers placed among the mosses with yellow twig dogwood and golden acorus grasses. These yellow plants would bring welcomed lightness to the dark laurels. A Brookfield planter was placed as a focal point on each side, left empty as a cup to be filled at this spiritual retreat. Highlands cold in February is serious. Four country quilts are needed on each bed when the heat is reduced
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at night. A very informative nursery warned the designer how the Highlands cold can kill many plants. The designer selected hardy, shade and deer tolerant plants including giant clumps of hellebores, eunonymus americanis (hearts a busting), evergreen viburnums and peris japonicas along with her favorite evergreen, the autumn fern. The cottage was left wellorganized, even the towels were all rolled, hotel-quality made beds, and drawers of newly paper lined. The mountain garden was tucked in with great dollops of pine straw and newly-cut branches were set in the fire pit. The roof was even cleared of leaves and stuffed gutters were replaced. The Bartered Cottage had sheltered the crew from the cold and eliminated long hours of travel time which added luxury to their resting hours. They, in turn added luxury to the cottage. This small crew needed the work and the client desired a job well done. A win-win for everyone. n
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So Little Time, So Many Choices Contributed by Lynn Kimball
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Many who have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy a second home in our area, now have new opportunities. Others who have not ever owned a home, or who have not owned a home in three years, can get as much as 100 percent-plus financing with closing costs included. Some programs even offer financing on the appraised value, which can often be higher than the purchase price. The timing is perfect! It’s been proven that Highlands/Cashiers real estate has been solid. Commonly we have had soaring appreciation rates. This is not the case right now, but I believe it is temporary. Property values have not had the serious
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depreciation as other areas in our country. The Highlands-Cashiers area offers the natural beauty of the mountains with its waterfalls, greenery and flowers plus unique boutiques and quaint restaurants. It is like going back in time, with all the amenities for today’s lifestyles. This is the place and the pace for summer and year-round living. There are so few solid choices available in our financial markets today. This opportunity won’t last forever. For detailed information, please call Lynn Kimball at Signature Properties (828) 526-4218 or email Lynnkimball@aol.com. Don’t wait too long. Timing is important. n
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Traveling Tips Part Two
he summer travel season is upon us. Everyone is dreaming of faraway places. What better time for me to respond to your requests to share tidbits of travel trivia? I’m calling on my friend Clevor Traveler to help me. Clevor doesn’t claim to be an expert, so everything you read here should be checked out before you use it. Over the winter, Trevor has chased the sun in the warm West and the Southeast. While Trevor and friends gathered by the pool for drinks, the topic of great travel adventures always seemed to surface. Each person had a story to tell, a suggestion to make. Everyone had a favorite website where they had
found bargains on airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more. Clevor amassed a partial list: airfarewatchdog.com, cheaptickets.com, cheapoair.com, Expedia.com, Hotwire.com, Kayak.com, Orbitz.com, Priceline.com, Travelocity. com, and Travelzoo.com. A tip heard from everyone: check prices on these websites, read the details in the fine print, know the “gotchas.” Before you book any deal, check directly with the airline issuing the ticket or the hotel to compare prices. Sometimes you will find a better deal with the supplier. Some sites have a “no change” policy; be aware and know what you are agreeing to. If you like to cruise,
there are bargains galore. Have a favorite cruise line? Go to their specific site; then check out deals at cruiseonly.com or some of the sites mentioned above. Evaluate the specific ships sailing from each port; read the ratings from previous customers. Each cruise line has a specific customer style which they cater to, and you want to match your style to the right ship. There’s so much more Clevor wants to tell you. Leave an extra set of keys with neighbors in case you lose the ones you have. Carry contact info for insurance, credit cards, etc. for easy reference in case of an emergency. Finally, have a great time. Trevor says, “Can I go
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Sugar - How Sweet is Your Diet Really Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery
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et’s talk about sugar! Think of this analogy when you think about sugar. If you took the gasoline hose and poured it all over your car instead of into the tank what would eventually happen to the car? It would slowly erode due to the corrosive elements in the gas. Gasoline is meant to be in the tank to supply the engine not floating about the body of the car. Keeping this picture in mind, let’s talk about the effects of sugar on the body and how we can prevent erosion of tissues and organs. When we consume “sugar” in excess we can do some major damage to our body over time. Sugar comes in many forms, most disguised
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so that we don’t see them. A few examples are white flour (this includes many “whole wheat” flour products made from bleached flour), cereals, crackers, pastas, and sugar substitutes. The bleaching agents in the flour-making process are known to destroy cells in the pancreas (beta cells) that control blood sugar. Artificial sweeteners have the same effect on the body that sugar does, so don’t be fooled. Excess sugar circulating throughout the body has the same damaging effects that gasoline on your car does. Blood sugar or glucose is necessar y for all body functions, and is most important to the brain.
The body’s pancreas is an organ designed to control blood sugar by releasing insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is released upon the signal that there is glucose entering the body. Insulin takes the glucose to the body’s organs and brain to produce energy or ATP. When there is an excess supply of glucose in the bloodstream and insulin is already occupied, the glucose hangs out in the blood. Two things now happen, the glucose becomes stored as fat cells or it just hangs out causing the blood vessels to corrode. Eventually, due to the diligent work of insulin, the cells that usually take in the glucose once delivered by insulin
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become resistant and damaged so there is no longer exchange of glucose. Excess levels due to insulin resistance become corrosive and cause inflammation in the brain and the body. Eating breads, cereals, pastas, and crackers that are not made from whole grain flour contribute to excess glucose levels in the body. Artificial sweeteners have similar effects, therefore contributing to damaging effects, especially fat cell production. Better awareness of what you eat to nourish your body and brain will help you to maintain good health instead of contributing to the destruction of your body’s vital tissues and organs. n
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It’s So Easy Being Green
ny person can start a compost pile with relatively little effort and turn your organic waste into a product that can help fuel your garden, maintain your yard, share or trade with a friend. The first step will be to secure a large container to place outdoors. In the simplest composting method, people dedicate a corner of the yard to dispose all yard trimmings. This process, known as passivecomposting, is not the most efficient method if you are looking to reap the benefits of mother nature’s labor in a timely manner. Using a bin will turn a garbage pile into a compost pile more quickly as it works to retain heat and moisture (two necessities for optimal com-
posting) while keeping raccoons and other animals out of your pile. You can easily build or purchase a composting bin from a garden center or online. There are many instructions for building your own compost bin using scrap wood and/or chicken wire on the Internet. Simply search “How to Build a Compost Bin,” choose your style, size (most suggest at least one cubic yard), and get to work. If you choose to purchase a bin, there are basically four types: the enclosed bin, the rolling bin, the tumbler, and worm bins. (We will discuss worm bins and vermicomposting in a later article.) A basic enclosed bin is the cheapest in cost and great if you don’t have a lot of space, but is much slower in producing compost unless “mixed” and allowed aeration regularly.
A rolling composter is an enclosed bin that can be rolled around your yard as needed. This type eliminates the need to aerate or mix manually, but may become difficult to move as the bin fills up and may need to be watered regularly. The most expensive are the tumblers. These bins take up minimal space and are designed to turn, and therefore mix and aerate, with ease. I personally use a homemade tumbler compost bin that my husband constructed using a large trash can and some plumbing pipes (for aeration). We attached it to a metal pipe hung horizontally to the ground on which the entire can is spun. So get busy this month and prepare your outdoor bin and next month we will move onto the next step, adding our organic
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Contributed by Robin M. Armstrong-Neil
Robin is a local Green Living Guru and owner of Whole Life Market in Highlands.
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hat is enlightenment? I read this great definition in the book “Deeksha, The Fire From Heaven” by Kiara Windrider: “Enlightenment is the recognition that the individual self is more of an illusion than we had previously realized and that it is only in the realization of our union with all beings that we find our true place and destiny within the web of life.” Enlightenment is a series of small awakenings that shift us from separation and duality to being centered in oneness. My husband George agreed. “Most of us are so used to thinking that reality is the world of the ego,” he said. “That’s what our day-to-day life revolves around. Enlightenment to me is the ability to see though that illusionary veil of the ego into the timeless, formless realm that is the matrix within which everything exits.” When we stop identifying with the “accumulations” of the body, mind and ego we then
begin to see who we truly are. I am Deborah, business owner, nail tech, mother, wife, grandmother, artist. But “I” am really not any of those because those descriptions are accumulations of my mind that I identify with. I am just “I”…an infinite being or spirit, just like you. My body and mind can suffer but “I” cannot. That’s a glimpse into enlightenment. These glimpses are what I think collectively add up to our enlightenment. And, then one day you just realize that you’ve been seeing things differently, a little less judgment, a little less just about yourself, a little more about choices that serve the higher good of all. You realize that you’ve been slowing, shedding your old skin and moving toward the New Earth. George shared with me that what helps move him toward greater enlightenment is reading. “So many people out are so good at putting their glimpses of reality into words and their written words can lead you to those aha mo-
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ments.” So, how many glimpses or aha moments does it take to become enlightened? It doesn’t really matter. Even one small glimpse changes you forever. It’s your journey; enjoy it. Every Friday 5:30 p.m. Guided Meditation Circle - perfect for those new or trained. June 4th, Thursday 5:308:30 p.m. Breaking Through The Veil of Illusion. Linda James, extraordinary facilitator and spiritual teacher, leads you on a life-changing journey breaking through whatever self-imposed fear, habit, doubt or obstacle prevents you from reaching your true potential. June 11th, Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Spirituality and Intuitive Development. Kimberly Knight helps you discover your hidden abilities and unlock your personal spiritual empowerment. June 22nd-25th Transformational Meditation Training. n
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Investment Strategies
hile there are many individuals who have plenty of money to invest, more than a few hesitate to do so because they are unsure of exactly how or where to invest their money. And while it may seem a logical conclusion that the more money you have the more complicated your investment picture becomes, that is not necessarily the case. Financial investment strategies can still be broken down into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Asset Allocation — One of the most important elements of a successful financial strategy is proper asset allocation. This refers to the mix of investments you have in your portfolio, and it’s important to keep a good balance of different types of investments — like stocks, bonds and cash, for example
— diversified across a range of industry groups or sectors. Equity Investment Strategies — When investing in stocks, a good rule of thumb is to diversify your stock portfolio across a number of sectors; you may also want to overweight industry sectors whose stocks you believe are likely to benefit from the current outlook for the economy. You may want to consider stocks that pay dividends, which can give your investment an added boost. Another benefit of these stocks is that you can usually reinvest the dividends you earn directly into the purchase of more stock, and many investment firms even have programs that allow you to do so at no cost. Fixed-Income Investment Strategies — When you buy a
bond, you are usually promised the return of your principal as long as you keep it until maturity. In addition, you earn interest on your money before the bond matures. There are a wide variety of fixed-income products available. Estate Planning — Regardless of your age, an estate plan is a valuable tool that can help preserve your estate in the unexpected event of your incapacitation or even death. It can also ensure your assets are properly managed, according to your wishes, for your heirs. Proper estate planning can even help reduce federal estate taxes for your heirs. While this is just a simple overview of some of the many financial opportunities available to you, it’s important to begin your financial strategy right away. n
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Contributed by Bill Zoellner
Bill is a Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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esidents here in the Highlands-Cashiers area are pleased to have Dr. Craig Secosan as a member of the medical staff of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. With an undergraduate degree from Emory University (Summa Cum Laude), he pursued his medical training at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, before completing his residency in ophthalmology at the University affiliated Barnes Hospital. Dr. Secosan joined the medical staff of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital in 1997 and has been serving the area from his office in the Looking Glass Eye Center in the Cashiers Medical Building on Nurture Drive, Highway 107 South in Cashiers, (828) 743-9126. He is a member of the American Medical Association, both Western North Carolina and North Carolina Ophthalmological Societies, and the North Carolina Medical Society. Dr. Secosan’s main office is in Brevard; however, he is in his Cashiers office each Thursday and regularly performs surgery at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Craig and his wife Anne Marie enjoy the beauty of the North Carolina mountains and the friendly, warm-hearted people who live here. When not serving his patients, he and his wife enjoy hiking. He’s an avid motorcyclist who enjoys racing in addition to the leisurely rides on the curvy roads. Daughter Sky and son Cory are grown and on their own. n
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Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley
Shoppers will see some of the best arts and craftspeople in the Southeast at the Spring Fling on June 13th and 14th at the Cashiers Village Green, sponsored by the Rotar y Club of Cashiers Valley.
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he Cashiers Village Green will be filled with color and creativity for the first annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival on June 13th and 14th. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, Spring Fling will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. Spring Fling is based on the success of the Fall Fling Arts and Crafts Festival, which began eight years ago on the popular Village Green site. Initially run to promote the town park, Fall Fling has now become a tradition in Cashiers.
Spring Fling will follow in that tradition by showcasing some of the finest arts and craftspeople in the Southeast. With more than 40 vendors from which to choose, there will be pottery, artworks, furniture, quilts, jewelry, clothing, and homemade jams and relishes. You can expect to see mountain themes, from unique birdhouses and paintings to handcrafted wooden bowls and ceramics. The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley will also run a concessions stand, with its special hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, and drinks on sale. So, shoppers
can take a break and refuel for more shopping. Families can take advantage of the massive playground and picnic areas on the edge of the Village Green. The first annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at the Village Green, located at the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 at the Cashiers Crossroads. Admission is $2 per adult. All proceeds from admission and food sales will benefit local Rotary programs and community service efforts. Support local events that benefit the local community. n
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessar y that all likewise should learn to hear it. Samuel Johnson
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n 2001, Congress mandated that all states develop a wildlife action plan. In 2005, North Carolina published its State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). This plan, among the best in the nation, provides a blueprint to advance the sound management of fish and wildlife species in North Carolina. It’s about keeping common species common instead of reactive measures to save them from extinction at a later date. The goals of the plan are to improve understanding of species diversity and make management decisions for all species; conserve habitats and the communities they support; foster partnerships among natural resource agencies, academia, and private groups; support educational efforts; and improve existing regulations
and programs that help to conserve habitats. The SWAP is all about place, protecting habitats for 371 priority species by focusing on protecting important communities and river basins. The Southern Blue Ridge has high biological diversity. While the Blue Ridge only makes up 20 percent of North Carolina’s total area, it contains 12 of the 23 habitats and eight of the 17 river basins. While all of the above is wonderful and a bit dry in detail, it translates to efforts on the ground to conserve habitats and important species. The Southeastern U.S. has some of the highest diversity in the world for salamanders. For example, the green salamander, one of 56 salamander species, has been listed as a Federal Species of Concern and as endangered in North Caro-
lina. The status of this amphibian is difficult to determine because it lives in rock crevices and comes out at night to forage but has been in decline since the 1970’s. The reasons for this decline are unknown, but are probably related to development pressures. One such population in Macon County has actually been increasing in numbers. Scientists with the Wildlife Resources Commission are assessing this population and others in an attempt to learn more about this animal in order to keep it off the extinction list and protect this animal’s habitat, rocky outcrops. To learn more about the NC SWAP, go to www.wildlifeactionplans.org/nor th_ carolina. To learn more on how the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust uses SWAP to conserve habitats, drop by the office or visit our web-
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Contributed by Gary Wein, Executive Director Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
The Green Salamander, Aneides aeneus. Photo by Lori Williams, NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Carpe Diem Farms’ Manes and Tails Contributed by Sue M. Blair, Executive Director , Carpe Diem Farms
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them in support of their animals. The fun-filled event in the arena at the Farm begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thea and the Green Man will entertain you with music and songs while you enjoy a “horse whisperer” demonstration and
a parade of dogs and horses. The party and all the attendees will move to Dead Eye’s Barn and Conference Center for a barbecue dinner, silent auction and dancing to a fantastic band. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to support the dogs, cats and horses of the CHHS and CDF at this spectacular event. Tickets are $50 per person with all proceeds being divided
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between the two organizations. This is your opportunity to help support the animals awaiting adoption at the CHHS shelter as well as provide for the horses at CDF who are the “teachers” of life lessons for all children and adult participants. Put on your favorite jeans, boots and hat for an evening of great fun. You’ll be glad you did! Please call us at Carpe Diem Farms, (828) 526-2854 for tickets, donations and contributions to our silent auction. If you’d like to volunteer to help with the event call, everyone is encouraged to join us. Visit our web site www. carpediemfarms.org for more information and the current calendar of events for the 2009 season. n
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Lost and Found Pets
s a pet owner, you fear the day that your dog or cat goes missing. You drive around the neighborhood, call your friends, and remain steadfast by the phone or backdoor waiting for your loved one to return. And, you worry. If your pet is microchipped and wearing a collar with your contact details, the chance of “return to owner” is much higher and much sooner. Otherwise, days could pass with your pet sitting in a shelter, wandering through the woods, or dodging traffic along a highway – lost, confused and hungry. As I was writing this article, we had a handsome young Walker hound male brought into the shelter. He was found wandering on Whiteside Cove Road, with the faint imprint of a collar on
his neck and no identification. Was he dumped or just lost? No amount of looking into his big brown eyes and pleading for his story revealed what had happened to this sweet boy. I just hope that we can locate his owner and reunite them this week. If you lose or find a pet, please call CHHS and give us the details -- dog, cat, breed, gender, size, color, collar yes/ no, microchip yes/no, area lost/found, and your contact details. Then, call the vet in Cashiers (828) 743-5656 and Highlands (828) 526-5206, and place notices in the local grocery stores, post offices, libraries, and other popular businesses. The local media are also very supportive, and we are very thankful. Call WHLC 104.5 FM at (828) 526-1045) because they run lost-and-
found pet information as a public service. Both The Crossroads Chronicle and The Highlander will also publish one free lost or found notice in their newspapers. With such great support in the local community, the chance of finding the lost or found pet’s owner is even better. For more information about the Cashiers-Highland Humane Society, contact us by mail at CHHS, PO Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717; call (828) 743-5752; or visit our website at www.chhumanesociety.org. You can also drop by and visit any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society (CHHS) is a private, no-kill shelter, totally funded by donations and grants. All donations are tax deductible. n
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Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director of CashiersHighlands Humane Society
Lost and confused, this handsome male Walker hound came to the CashiersHighlands Humane Society with no microchip, no collar and less of a chance finding his owner.
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Mountaintop Rotary
ighlands Mountaintop Rotar y President Jerr y Hermanson recently presented fellow Rotarian Robin King Austin with a donation for Heartbeat Vietnam, a program that “funds life-saving heart surger y for the most disadvantaged children in Vietnam whose families cannot afford it.” Heartbeat Vietnam is a program of the VinaCapital Foundation, an American non-profit public charity organization which operates in Vietnam. Austin, who lives in Vietnam and Highlands, is the executive director of VinaCapital Foundation. Around 10,000 children in Vietnam need heart surger y, but the average family makes about $300 per month. This is a huge financial strain for the family and many children have
died awaiting medical care. A donation of just $5,000 can help save a child’s life. According to the Heartbeat Vietnam website, “The cost of heart surger y in Vietnam ranges from $400 - $4,500. With matching funds from provincial government organizations, Sponsoring Association for Poor People, and the VinaCapital Foundation, Heartbeat Vietnam can help many more children.” To date, over $900,000 has been donated and over 850 children have been saved. Though Austin has been executive director of the VinaCapital Foundation since 2006, this year Heartbeat Vietnam and its lifesaving mission take on another special aspect. Rotar y President D.K. Lee declared the theme for the Rotar y year of 2008-2009 “Make Dreams
Real.” This is a pledge by Rotarians around the world to reduce child mortality through such programs as health, literacy, water and hunger. Please consider making a donation to Heartbeat Vietnam and saving a life. For more information, please visit www.HeartbeatVietnam.org and www.VinaCapitalFoundation.org. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y is able to make donations to such worthwhile causes as Heartbeat Vietnam and help fund local area projects such as the Literacy Council, Carped Diem Farms, the Food Pantr y and Highlands School as well as others in the Highlands community by holding various fundraisers. This year one of our most popular fundraisers, the Quickdraw, will be held on September 12th at the Executive Conference
Center at Old Edwards Inn & Spa. The event begins at 6:00 pm. For ticket information, please contact mtntopquickdraw@aol.com or call (706) 746-6913. This is a great evening of art and entertainment. The Old Edwards Inn will be providing special guest rates. Contact (866) 526-8008 and be sure to mention “Quickdraw” when making your reser vation. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y is pleased to welcome the newest member of our club, Jarret Calloway. Jarret is an agent with the Wayah Insurance Group in Highlands. Visitors are welcome at the Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y meetings. If you are new to the Highlands area we invite you to join us for breakfast and our meeting. Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y meets ever y Wednes-
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Free Language Instruction
earning a foreign language can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but it is a rewarding endeavor that opens new doors of communication. The Literacy Council has the tools to make learning a new language a more efficient and enjoyable experience. Our Computer lab is equipped with the Rosetta Stone™ language learning software in both English and Spanish. The software is a highly effective language teaching tool. Whether it is used by a person who is just beginning to learn English, or someone wanting to refresh that long ago high school Spanish class, Rosetta Stone™ is ideal. The program is simple to use, yet it is challenging because it forces the language
learner to figure out what each new word means, rather than relying on endless vocabulary lists and translations. New words are learned in context, and native speakers demonstrate proper pronunciation. Rather than constantly referencing back to a person’s native language, Rosetta Stone™ immerses the user in a new language, so it is ideal for a person of any native tongue to begin learning a new language. Once a person has progressed in terms of vocabulary, Rosetta Stone™ also incorporates reading, writing and pronunciation tutorials. With the Literacy Council’s computer lab and the assistance of its bilingual staff, learning a new language can be an enjoyable experience. Whether you or someone you
know has limited English proficiency and would like to learn to speak, read or write English better, or you would like to be able to communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking employees, neighbors and friends, take advantage of the Literacy Council’s Language Lab. Participation is free of charge and self-guided; simply drop by the Literacy Council according to your own schedule and work at your own pace. The Literacy Council’s computer lab is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a bilingual staff member will be on hand to get you started on the road to speaking a new language. Learn a new language and see the horizons of your world grow. n
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Contributed by Laura Miller
For more information about the Literacy Council of Highlands, call (828) 526-9938 ext 240.
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Rotary’s Fourth of July Barbeque Contributed by Zach Claxton
The Fourth of July barbeque takes place at the Highlands Community Building next to the ball field from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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n annual Highlands tradition is the Fourth of July barbeque prepared by the Rotary Club of Highlands. Each year hundreds of residents and visitors feast on the plates of barbecue pork, chicken and hot dogs with side dishes of Cole slaw, corn on the cob, chips and a soft drink or bottled water. For a nominal price of $6 for a hot dog plate, $8 for chicken or pork plates and $12 per pound for pork only to go, it is a real value. The event takes place at the Highlands Community Building next to the ball field from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tables are set up for those who want to eat in, and takeout is also available from the
Community Building and outside pick-up locations. There is music and there are games for the children at the ball field, where a good time is had by all. The Rotary begins its planning for the event months in advance, and as the date nears, all Rotarians sign up for the many positions required to put on an event of this size. Cooking begins the afternoon of the Third and continues all night. The corn starts to boil by mid-morning of the Fourth, and assembly lines go to work to put the meals together. Behind the scenes, the pace is often fast and furious to keep up with demand, as dinners are frequently sold
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as quickly as they can be prepared. The goal is to make sure that everyone gets a delicious hot meal without having to wait. Even though putting on the barbecue is a lot of work, it is also fun and rewarding for Rotarians, from the time the grill is fired up the night before until the cleanup is complete after the crowd has left for other Highlands Fourth of July activities. An added benefit is in knowing that the proceeds from the event will be returned to the community for worthwhile causes. Make plans now to be a part of this annual tradition. You are certain to enjoy good food, good company and a good time. n
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Keep the Brain Active With CLE Classes
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he roster of classes offered by the CLE for June covers a wide array of titillating topics. Enjoy the melodic tones of Highlands own “Two Tenors and a Baritone” at the Annual Preview Party on June 9th. Love architecture and furniture? Tour a beautifully restored 1820’s farmhouse. Explore how the theological beliefs of the Shakers are exhibited in their furniture and their buildings. In the health arena explore the differences in the “Many Faces of Dementia” on June 11th. Compare Alzheimer’s disease with several other types of dementia. Take a hike and explore the great outdoors while keeping your body in shape. Looking to express your creative side? Learn about how Picasso’s art was an expression of the man. Learn MS Word and write your own stories. Not savvy with computers? Pre-computing 101 is for you. Explore the world of politics and various countries as you study the Future of Western Culture from Athens to Bejing; learn how the early Greeks influenced Western civilization. Ever wonder what the world will be like in 100 years? Review how life in the USA and the world may be; who will the major powers be then? No one really knows but it will be interesting to see what experts are conjecturing. Love animals? Examine dog diaries and see what your
For information about the many classes offered by CLE, go to its website at www.clehighlands.org or call their office at (828) 526-8811.
dog can tell you about worry and loss. Have problems identifying the birds in your yard? Come learn their characteristics and their habitat. All of these classes and more are part of the classes scheduled for June by the CLE. The ever-popular class on American Foreign Policy by Sandra Mackey has been rescheduled from July to June 26th. Be sure to get your reservations in early as this class is always a standing-room only. There’s still room for you on the trip to Winston-Salem on September 22nd through 24th. Three fun packed days including Reynolda House, Old Salem, Koerner’s Folly and Replacements Ltd. For specific dates and times, go to www.clehighlands.org or call the CLE office at (828) 526-8811. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Friends for Life P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774 (828) 508-2460
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The Third Annual Faux Fur Ball
f you have not received a Faux Fur Ball card in the mail, let me extend a personal invitation to you to join in the festivities. Never fear. You have not missed the event, as the ball is whenever you want it to be. As the card states: “Please join us for the 3rd Annual Faux Fur Ball, which is actually no ball at all. So don’t put on your ritz and glitz, just send us a donation for kibbles and bits. Your stay-at-home celebration will be met with tail-wagging appreciation.” It’s that simple. Don’t get dressed up. Don’t go out. Spend a special evening at home with friends or family. Count your blessings and
“pay it forward” as the popular new saying goes. Friends for Life gives hope to homeless senior and special needs animals: by rescuing them from shelters or from folks that can no longer care for them, by caring for their health and welfare, by placing them in new homes, or by providing life-long sanctuary for them at the Forever Farm. We depend on the tax deductible donations made by compassionate supporters like you to care for the 130 dogs and cats (our current maximum capacity) that live at the Forever Farm. Please help us buy “kibbles and bits,” or medicine to relieve the pain of arthritis in
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a senior animal, or pay for a care-giver that lovingly tends to their needs, or even help make the mortgage payment on the farm they call home. We need your help for all these things - and more. Friends for Life (aka Animal Friends for Life) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law and can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. Please visit the Forever Farm and meet the animals that you are helping. For information or directions call (828) 508-2460. Card designed by Alan Rhew of noevilMedia, Cashiers. n
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ccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than one in three Americans is caring for an ailing family member or friend. Many patients are facing a serious, life-limiting illness for the first time and don’t know where to get support. The Hospice program of the HighlandsCashiers Hospital offers one alternative. The specially-trained team of caregivers is comprised of nurses, physicians, social worker, dietician, pharmacist, chaplain and numerous volunteers. Each gives selflessly to treat the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying and their families. Nurses are trained in pain management. Hospice aides assist with activities of daily
living such as bathing, bed changing and limited light household chores. The social worker can help the family address financial concerns, find needed community resources, assist with family counseling and provide emotional support. The trained Hospice volunteers offer companionship, fellowship and provide a much-needed break for the caregiver. Clergy address the spiritual needs of the patient and their family.
Hospice services are available to anyone with a life expectancy of six months or less, regardless of the nature of the illness. Hospice has set specific guidelines that referrals must meet before Hospice services are appropriate. The individual’s personal physician will work directly with the Hospice program’s medical director to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care. Hospice concentrates on
making patients as free of pain and as comfortable as possible, while maintaining their dignity and peace. A primary goal of the program is to allow patients to remain among their loved ones. In addition to patient care, Hospice offers family support and bereavement counseling. Hospice personnel are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Hospice services provided under a physician’s orders are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and by most private insurance plans or through private payment. To learn more about Hospice, call (828) 526-1402. If you know someone who is in need of Hospice services or if you’d like to volunteer, give them a call. Volunteer classes are held in
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Zahner Conservation Lectures at the Highlands Biological Station T
For more information on the Highlands Biological Station, visit www.wcu.edu/hbs or call (828) 526-2623.
he Highlands Biological Station’s Thursday Night Summer Lectures continue in June with talks by well-known regional authors and historians focused on the theme of natural history and conservation. On June 4th, the Station’s Executive Director Jim Costa will present “Darwin and Dixie: Southeastern Natural History and its Influence on Charles Darwin.” Costa, who has just published an annotated “Origin of Species” through Harvard University Press, will reflect upon the correspondences Darwin had with American naturalists about Southeastern biota.
On June 11th, author John Yow will review his recently published book, “The Armchair Birder: Discovering the Secret Lives of Familiar Birds.” On June 18th, Highlands historian Ran Shaffner will reflect on “100 Years of Land Conservation” to commemorate the centennial year of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. And on June 25th, author and professor Doug Tallamy will speak from his nationally-acclaimed book, “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens.” Tallamy’s book has re-
ceived rave reviews from some of the nation’s most popular and well-known publications and has been a bestseller among garden clubs, reading groups, educators, and many other groups. Lectures will be held at 7:00 p.m. each Thursday evening from May 21st through August 6th at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Road in Highlands. For a full schedule of lectures, as well as information on other programs and resources available at the Highlands Biological Station, visit www. wcu.edu/hbs or call (828)
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The Best of Both Worlds
ost of us who live in Highlands or Cashiers know very little about the “Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center.” The name “Hampton” has been around these parts forever, it seems, and “Hampton Preschool” has been known as a top-notch pre-kindergarten facility ever since it first opened its doors. So just where does this new “Early Learning Center” part fit in? Late last year, working families in the Cashiers area received the unhappy news that the Cashiers Community Child Development Center, better known as the “Day Care Center,” would be closing its doors, thus eliminating the only subsidized infant and toddler care program in
southern Jackson County. The impact on these families and the work force would have been devastating. In response to this crisis, Hampton Preschool Trustees, families, staff, and community members voted overwhelmingly to expand their existing preschool to include these additional young children - a growth for the school of 300 percent! Thus was born the new “Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center.” Hampton staff and students moved into the former day care facility in January, after providing the building with a much-needed facelift. They brought books, puzzles, art supplies, manipulative toys, and a curriculum that encourages creative self-
expression and discovery. The new five-star program is inclusive of all community families and rich with diversity. Students range in age from six weeks to kindergarten age. The one thing that Hampton Preschool had to give up in the move was an outdoor play area, until recently. In April, the school was delighted to receive a financial boost in the amount of $10,000 from the Cashiers Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The grant was immediately slated by the board for the construction of preschool and infant outdoor playgrounds. “We regard outdoor discovery and play time as an
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The Hampton Preschool and Early Development Center is located just off Highway 64, behind the Cashiers Community Center. To learn more, call (828) 743-3056.
integral part of our program,” says Nan Lee, School Director. “With warm weather finally here, having a fenced-in and well-equipped play area will make a big difference in the children’s happiness and development.”
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Furnishings • Design • Fabrics • Accessories
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The Basketcase is located at 294 South Fourth Street, “on the Hill” in Highlands, or call (828) 526-5026.
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s a bride or mother of one, you’ve got so many things to think about when planning your Highlands wedding. So when it comes to gifts for your wedding party or welcome baskets and favors for your guests, let Basketcase take one more worry off your hands. For your bridal party – are they really going to wear that dress again? Probably not, but they’ll love it so much more when you express your thanks with a gift from Basketcase. Start with spa treats from Lollia, or maybe deliciously comfortable Willow Knit “everywhere wear” from Pine Cone Hill. Fun and functional and fabulously colorful travel, cosmetic, and
handbags from Cinda B are a big hit, too. We also offer Seda France Candles and Diffusers, jewelry by Staxx and Kameleon, Godiva chocolate and so much more. Indulge those fabulous girls with a fabulous gift. For your guests, a welcome basket is the perfect way to get them started in enjoying their weekend. Our signature “Happy Hour” style basket is filled with decadent stuffed olives, flatbread crackers, Bella Cucina pestos, Godiva chocolates, cheese biscuits, cookies…and the list goes on. For a lasting memory of their Highlands weekend, treat your guests to one (or two) of our famous Highlands Tervis tumblers. Welcome baskets can be tai-
lored to suit your specific needs and desires, from coordinating colors to custom gift tags and more. To keep things completely stress free, we also offer basket delivery service. Need the perfect favors for your guests after the party is over? How about Godiva Celebration Cakes? These decadent wedding cake truffles are a sweet ending to your perfect day, and an indulgent “Thank You” for those who have shared it with you. You want your Highlands wedding to be a memorable one. So do we. So come on in or give us a call, we’d love to talk with you about your special day and how Basketcase can be a part of it. You can find us at 294 South Fourth Street,
I am like a falling star who has finally found her place next to another in a lovely constellation, where we will sparkle in the heavens forever. Amy Tan
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Cabins in the Laurel
he 18 acres of Cabins in the Laurel are a sweet spot removed from the
world. The four upscale cabins and newly renovated farmhouse are nestled in the woods, among holly, pine, hemlock, rhododendron, and mountain laurel. They’re the perfect spot for newlyweds to recover from the stresses and demands of that special day and begin to shape their future. Also, if a couple is being married in this corner of Western North Carolina, Cabins in the Laurel is a marvelous spot for wedding parties and guests to gather. The cabins and the farmhouse are furnished to a high standard to
provide guests the utmost comfort and convenience. The kitchens are fully equipped to prepare meals. And all the cabins feature pillow top mattresses, all-cotton bedding including 300-count sheets, down comforters with duvets and down blankets or cotton quilts, thirsty towels and Lord & Mayfair French-milled bath soaps. The farmhouse is situated on a three-acre pasture, making it a perfect spot for a wedding or large celebration. Cabins in the Laurel’s dedication to the privacy of its guests means that we can’t provide you with location information, but all your questions can be answered by calling (828) 743-2621 or visiting
For more information on Cabins in the Laurel, call (828) 743-2621 or visiting www.cabinsinthelaurel.com.
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hattooga Gardens, a garden center in Cashiers, was founded in 1996 by Jeff and Jodie Zahner. “We offer an extensive selection of beautiful healthy plant materials, and garden accessories,” says Jodie. “Our staff is ver y knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. We offer many native plants, including unusual plants rescued from construction sites.” Last year Chattooga Gardens added a cut flower department, though Jodie has arranged flowers all of her life and even lived on a lilac farm in Holland for a year. In 2008 her arrangement at the Highlands flower show took best in show. She’s currently quite busy working on weddings and loves tailoring her flowers for each bride, and using special touches from her own garden. Jodie is a member of the Laurel Garden Club and loves to make music. Jeff is on the committee for the Cullowhee Native plants conference, and the Cashiers appearance committee. For more information on Chattooga Gardens, visit Jeff and Jodie on Highway 107 South in Cashiers (just south of the Crossroads) or call (828) 743-1062. n Chattooga Gardens is located at Highway 107 South in Cashiers.
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Christmas Tree
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The Christmas Tree is located at 212 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 787-2114.
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he Christmas Tree on the Hill offers wonderful gifts for newlyweds. Old World Christmas ornaments commemorate the happy couple’s magical day and serve as an eternal celebration of the love that binds them together. There are frames to capture the joy of the newlyweds, and candles, soap and potpourri for that first home. Owners Trisha and Bob Kieltyka have assembled a collection of merchandise that extends far beyond the strictures of a traditional Christmas look. In addition to wedding ornaments, there are gifts to celebrate every holiday and special event on the calendar. The Christmas Tree on the Hill demands a careful browse. Stop in at 212 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 787-2114. n
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Details of Cashiers D
etails of Cashiers, at 40 Village Walk Way on Hwy. 107 South in Cashiers, is a charming boutique jammed with gifts just right for a newlywed couple or a cherished friend. Owners Nina-Dae and Michael Junker, with the minimal help but loving support of their dachshund pups Lucy, Weena and Freedal, oversee a must-see destination that offers dishes, entertaining ware, bedding and linens, and gourmet foods. The carefully balanced inventor y ensures that Details of Cashiers is irresistibly browsable. Nina-Dae and Michael maintain a bridal registr y to make it easy for selecting that right gifts that’ll be a reminder of your generosity and good taste. The just-so items at Details of Cashiers, combined with its easy-going ambience, make it a perennial favorite with savvy Valley shoppers. Your best bet to learn about the extraordinar y details of Details is to stop in for a visit. If you can’t, call (828) 7430300 for a chat. n
Details of Cashiers is located at 40 Village Walk Way on Hwy. 107 South in Cashiers.
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Fiddlehead Designs
andy Linebaugh, owner of Fiddlehead Designs adores weddings. They give her the chance to indulge the artistic sensibilities that she has honed over the last decade. The fruits of that creativity, the fresh floral and silk designs that pour out of her studio have won Sandy a loyal customer base and reputation of uncompromising quality. “I have been a floral designer working on weddings and events for more than 13 years and feel fortunate that I am able to do something that I love every day,”she says. “ I came to the mountains with my husband and small son three years ago and in that short time have been blessed abundantly both through my floral work and with deep friendships. This was never more evident than through the opening of our new shop in Cashiers. My husband and I would like to thank our neighbors, well-wishers, fellow business owners and “mentors” all of whom we are proud to call friends!” At Fiddlehead Designs we hope to help see your dream wedding come to fruition and create memories that will last a lifetime. You’ll find Sandy at Fiddlehead Designs 94-3 Hwy. 64 West in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-5362 or email fiddleheaddesings@live.com n
Fiddlehead Designs is located at 94-3 Hwy. 64 west in Cashiers.
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ooking for the perfect personalized gift? A gift that lets that special someone know it was meant just for them? The solution is as easy as a trip to Hadley’s Cottage, Monogram & Gift Shoppe. Owner Gay Woodall has filled this cozy shop with great gifts for friends of all ages (even babies) and cute, fun and practical items for yourself. Once you’ve found just the right piece, it’s the monogram that will transform it into something unmistakably personal. When you visit Hadley’s Cottage, you can’t help but be charmed by its warm, playful atmosphere. That’s a reflection of Gay with a little help from her husband, Alan and their dog, Hadley. Gay promises that all monogramming is done in-house with care and a loving touch. You’ll find Hadley’s Cottage, Monogram and Gift Shoppe at 137-B Hwy. 107 N in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-9992. n
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ackson Madeleine, classics for children, is the place when it comes to boys, girls and weddings. “We have ever ything a little girl will need to wear from the “tips of their pretty little toes to the tops of their precious heads,” says owner Rebecca Morton. “You’ll find ruffled socks, many choices of handmade shoes by Mela Wilson, different styles of dresses from newborn to size 16 in materials ranging from swiss batiste with handmade lace to Dupioni silk and pearls.” “We have head bands, organza hair bows and the perfect flower girl gift. Gifts range from a light scented perfume from Helena & Harr y IV called “Pretty Girl,” fun bath accessories to lip gloss from Ally Kat’s and tutus, wands and tiaras from It’s My Party. “For the infant and toddler boy we have classic John Johns with matching collars, Dupioni silk shotrals and Eaton suits. We carr y the knee socks for the infant and toddler boy along with dress shoes in many styles. For the young man in your life size 2T through size 16 we carr y dress shoes, slacks and navy blazers, oxford shirts by Vineyard Vines and, to add that fun touch, we have great ties and bow ties. We are also the ideal place to find the perfect outfit to dress your child in to attend a wedding.”
Jackson Madeleine, classics for children is located “on the hill” on Fourth Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-1504. n
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Lenz Gifts is located at 1473 US 64 in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-5900.
enz Gifts is a store like no other in Western North Carolina. This emporium offers a mar velous visual and aromatic experience just by walking through the door. Owners Fred and Debbie Lenz have assembled an unmatched collection of sensual delights. Browsers will find brands like Yves DeLorme French linens, down pillows and comforters; Serra Italian linens; Boehm porcelain; and Nandia Future Fibers, saving the planet one soft towel at a time. There are bath products by Somerset England, Panier des Sens, and Vie Luxe. Sample Rance perfumes and soaps and Agraria’s new scent by Michael S. Smith. Pamper yourself with loungewear by PJ Harolow in pink and champagne or a handbag from the Stephanie Dawn collection. For the home, there are the stunning creations of Italian Lighting L’Originale and Archeo Venice Design, and many more. It’s worth the drive to visit this unusual shop located eight miles from Highlands and two miles from Cashiers at 1473 US 64. The Lenzes welcome you from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (828) 743-5900. n
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he Little Flower Shoppe at 387 Main Street in Highlands offers warm, personalized ser vice to brides looking to plan their perfect day. “We love to do weddings,” explains designer Janet Ennis. “No two weddings are the same, so we listen carefully to what the bride is telling us. That means we offer ever ything from traditional to funky and can deliver as much or as little as the bride may wish.” That easy-going attitude has earned The Little Flower Shoppe a sterling reputation for stress-free wedding ser vice, a reputation cultivated by two decades of quality ser vice. “I think weddings are a lot of fun, and when you make a bride’s dream come true, well, it just adds to the
The Little Flower Shoppe is located at 387 Main Street in Highlands.
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hat better way to celebrate the start of a loving future together than a cherished treasure from the past? Stan and Donna Cochran have stocked their Mirror Lake Antiques with a collection that’s made this gallery something of a Highlands landmark. The couple revels in helping their clients find just the right piece that reflects their sensibilities. An easy stroll through Mirror Lake Antiques will reveal a deep inventory of estate jewelry, cut glass, fine porcelains and tableware, and exquisite cut glass. When shopping for newlyweds, take advantage of Stan and Donna’s expertise in silver pattern matching. Over the decades the Cochrans have amassed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of antiques and their wisdom translates into invalu-
Mirror Lake Antiques is located at 215 South Fourth Street, on the hill, in Highlands.
able help when considering a piece. Mirror Lake Antiques is located at 215 South Fourth Street, on the hill, in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-2080. n
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he beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina form a breathtaking setting for a wedding or wedding reception. That’s one of the reasons Mountain Party Tents & Events has won a sterling reputation for staging unforgettable events. When you add all that Mountain Party Tents has to offer, personally and through their many vendors - complete wedding planning (including planning and coordination), floral services and skilled photographers, catering, music, valet service, wait staff, invitations, and site selection with some of region’s most enchanting settings and B&Bs -- into the equation and, well, you’ve got the formula for a stress-free wedding. Mountain Party Tents & Events has honed its expertise over 17 years of professional experience. Because it’s familyowned, there’s always a warm, personal touch to smooth over the anxieties that can crop up as the Big Day approaches. That gentle assurance has helped to ensure that hundreds of marriages get started under the best of conditions. For information on Mountain Party Tents & Events, call (828) 743-9030 or email events@mountainpartytents.com n
Call (828) 743-9030 or email events@mountainpartytents.com for more information about Mountain Party Tents & Events.
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imply drive into the mountains of Western North Carolina and you understand why many couples are choosing to start their married lives here. With all stresses melted away by the soul-quenching mountain air and beauty, you’re left with the serenity of sharing special moments with your close family and friends — and your chosen life partner. The Farm at Old Edwards Inn is an enchanting place spanning 33 acres of lushly landscaped gardens with a Wedding Lawn and all-white garden, Event Terrace, elegantly furnished Barn with full catering kitchen, and three-bedroom Farmhouse. The Farm hosts up to 200 guests for an outdoor reception and 60 guests indoors. It is completely wired for live or recorded music and is available for weddings and social events, as well as corporate retreats. With its serene pastoral setting, surrounded by lush landscaping and pristine North Carolina mountain forests, The Farm lends a magical ambience to special wedding celebrations. Within the 33-acre setting, The Barn, Event Lawn, Wedding Garden, and the Bride’s Pavilion provide both shel-
tered and outdoor facilities for up to 200 guests. It provides a natural backdrop for festivities from black tie to Bluegrass and blue jeans. The bridge over the pond provides another breathtaking scene with every changing season. The staff at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa are seasoned pros when handling the myriad details of a mountain wedding. Call them at (828) 787-2610 for a chat. n
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visit to Oakleaf is like an early morning stroll through a carefully tended garden – everywhere you look there are fresh surprises, delights that bewitch the senses, and a soothing air of gentle playfulness. Kirk Moore and Don Fry have assembled this captivating tiny kingdom. The duo describe themselves as flower merchants and floral artists. The moniker “florist” just doesn’t begin to capture the imagination that imbues each of their creations – creations that range from a diminutive teacup arrangement to a show-stopping centerpiece that’s so much more than a conversation piece. Those arrangements are the alchemy of Kirk and Don’s talent and vision and the natural beauty of fresh flowers and herbs grown especially for Oakleaf. The media used are bowls, antique and reproduction garden containers, terrariums, and cherished keepsakes brought in by clients. Kirk and Don’s artistry have won Oakleaf Flower & Garden the distinction of official floral specialist for the Old Edwards Inn & Spa. That means that those achingly beautiful arrangements that adorn OEI are the fruits of Oakleaf. It also means
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that weddings arranged through OEI can count on the unique talents of Kirk and Don for that special day. The unmistakable style of OEI turns out to be a perfect complement to the vision of Oakleaf. “The partnership between Oakleaf Flower & Garden and The Old Edwards Inn & Spa completes the seamless service aspects that a busy bride wants, needs and, in this day and age, is expecting,” says Kirk. “Together in this new alliance we strive to orchestrate the perfect memories and experience for the bride, her family members and her guests at every level.” Oakleaf’s creations make them perfect for any event, but there’s more to the shop than flowers and arrangements. Like a well-tended garden, Oakleaf demands a careful browse. There’s art, decorative pieces, and garden adornments everywhere. And then there’s the warmth and good humor of Kirk and Don. It’s as much a part of the place as a gentle morning breeze that winds through a garden. For more on Oakleaf Flower & Garden, visit the shop at 133 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 5268000. n
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he Village F l o w e r S h o p p e is a full ser vice flower shop that will help you celebrate your special day with flowers. The Village Flower Shoppe has a combined 75 years of floral experience with designers Carol Hall and Becky Coggins. On top of that, they have deep roots in Cashiers. Carol has lived in Cashiers over 25 years and Becky has Village Flower Shoppe is located at been here her the Cashiers Crossroads, 25 Burns entire life. This Street the Cashiers Crossroads, 25 means their wedBurns Street. dings are not only smooth and polished, but have that extra special touch of Cashiers flair. “We to the myriad of local charispecialize in floral arrange- ties and non profits that ments of all sizes, center keep the community runpieces for reception tables, ning.They welcome new bridal party needs, and that businesses with flowers and special bouquet ” says man- warm wishes. That same warm spirit ager Jessica Rogers. “Being from the town of Cashiers is evident in their dealings is an advantage in itself. We with brides and their famiare all familiar with almost lies. It’s a gentle way to enever y wedding choice loca- sure that wedding dreams tion as well as being able to come true. You’ll find this little add the extra touch to make your mountain wedding un- jewel of a floral showcase at the center of the Cashiers forgettable.” 25 Burns The Village Flower Crossroads, Shoppe enjoys a reputation Street. For more informafor being a generous donor tion, call (828) 743-9150. n
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myriad of colors, dozens of styles and versatility meld to form a collection that offers limitless possibilities for the youthful, fashion-forward Mother-of-the-Bride and Mother-of-the-Groom. The many options available allow the customer to truly create her “one-of-a-kind” ensemble. Using luxurious silks such as washed taffeta, chiffon, crepe, and others, Sue Blankinship designs separates that all work to-
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gether and interchangeably, creating two-piece dresses and “soft suiting” available in sizes 0 to XL. The silhouettes are flattering and amenable to different body types. Each piece is a strong stand-alone separate so that after the “event” jackets work beautifully paired with jeans and the skirts go anywhere topped with t-shirts, etc. Sue Blankinship’s custom designs are wedding favorites. Every item is custom-made for the customer by a skilled
seamstress in her home (not in a factory). The average turn-around time for an order is four to six weeks (rush orders are welcome with an additional charge). See Sue Blankinship’s designs at Vivace’s “On the Hill” 230 S. Fourth Street in Highlands. They will host a trunk show on July 10th and 11th. Stop by and let Linda and her staff help you choose the outfit that is best for you. For more information, call (828) 526-1880. n
White Rabbit Botanicals
visit to White Rabbit Botanicals is as enchanting as a trip down the Rabbit Hole. Owner Kris Nelson has transformed a passion for the beauty and mystery of nature into a showcase for her exquisite container gardens. “In lieu of the traditional cut flower arrangement and topiaries, I offer custom planted container gardens including herb gardens, terrariums, orchid arrangements, woodland theme container gardens, and various mixed compositions,” Kris says. Kris’ creations are a reflection of her artistic sensibilities filtered through the unique alchemy of nature and imagination. They manage to dazzle while at the same time to conjure something profound and ultimately deeply personal. “That’s what sets me apart,” she explains. “My shop is genuinely a reflection of the things that I love and find interesting. White Rabbit Botanicals also offers a nice selection of faux bois and other unique items for the home and garden. It’s located at 121 Highway 107 North in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-3700 or visit www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com. n
White Rabbit Botanicals is located at 121 Highway 107 North in Cashiers.
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AB Climate Nearly New
B Climate Storage offers unparalleled storage services for the Highlands area. For more information, call (828) 526-5100. Owner Derek Taylor and manager Stephanie Dalton maintain a storage site that uses the latest technology to ensure impenetrable security for your belongings. “The facility offers climate-controlled storage units so our clients’ personal items are protected from the elements,” explains Derek. They also have non-climate controlled storage units. “We’ve erected a security gate and installed a PIN entry system, to give the customer 24 hour secure access. We use a new software program called Sitelink to help us rent units and manage the facility. One feature we offer for small businesses is tractor-trailer access. You can have your inventory delivered directly to your unit at no additional cost; it’s included in the unit rent. So if you’re short on storage for your business, call us.” Derek’s storage units come in a range of sizes to match clients’ needs and he’s now offering car, trailer, RV and boat parking services as well. For information about the units or the services offered by AB Climate Storage, call Derek or Stephanie at (828) 526-5100. n
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t Nearly New, ever ything old is made new again. That’s its reason for existence. This upscale and imminently browsable consignment shop is all about finding new life in gently used furniture, art and decorative items. It’s almost magical the way that owner Mar y Briggs and her daughter Jenna have kept the inventor y fresh and inviting and eternally changing in almost kaleidoscopic fashion. Nearly New is as irresistible as a bag of peanuts and practically demands regular visits. Consignees, regular customers, and the irrepressibly curious are invited to attend Nearly New’s 10th Anniversar y Party, slated for 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 5th. There’ll be refreshments, lively conversations and plenty of places to sit. Naturally, you’re welcome at Nearly New any time. It’s located at 71 Commons Drive in Cashiers Commons. For more information, call (828) 743-4033. n
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he crystal waters of Lake Glenville are an open invitation for a day, a season, a life of fun, adventure and beauty. The invitation is made possible by Signal Ridge Marina. Bob, Mary, Don and Dan Shuey’s busy enterprise offers everything needed to fully enjoy this azure jewel of Western North Carolina. The Shueys are on hand to provide everything a lake enthusiast could ask for – boat rentals and sales, bait, fishing tackle, water skies, wake boards, tubes, knee boards, boating accessories, trailer supplies, and have factory trained technicians to provide service. But on top of all the merchandise and services is the Shuey’s deep pool of knowledge and their warm, personal service. They’ve been at this since 1994 and know the lake and her moods like a part of the family. Visit the Shueys at their Signal Ridge Marina on Lake Glenville on Highway 107 in Glenville. For more information, call (828) 743-2143. n
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erek Taylor and Phil Potts are the owners of Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. at 2242 Dillard Road in Highlands. Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. is a Highlands’ full-line Jeld-Wen Door and Window dealer. That “Etc.” in the name is important because in addition to their wood interior and exterior doors and door hardware, Derek and Phil also offer copper gutters, wood moldings, stair parts and Phantom screens. When coupled with their deep knowledge of hardware and building requirements, you can see why Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. is a first-stop destination for builders and
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atthew Ward and Wiley Smith’s Into the Woods Home Interiors is a full service interior design studio and retail home furnishings store. Their current location was formerly the Freeman Gas Building, which they razed and built an upscale mountain-style building in its place; a new addition was completed last winter. The business offers in-home consultations, custom window treatments, re-upholstery services, bedding, furniture, accessories, rugs, and an extensive lighting collection. “We listen carefully to understand what our clients’ needs and dreams are and
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then develop a look to complement that vision,” explains Matthew. The process is aided by Matthew’s 23 years of design and custom window treatment expertise. Into the Woods Home Interiors also offers the talents of Rita
Waters, a designer with 25 years’ expertise. If you want a different look without the expense, Rita and Matthew can rearrange your accessories and furniture for a whole new look. For those who are selling their homes, Into the Woods also offers a home
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staging service to increase your home’s appeal to potential buyers. Customers are welcome to browse through Into the Woods, which is stocked with over 4,000 square feet of carefully selected furnishings and accessories. Part of the fun of visiting Into the Woods is strolling through the packed displays and uncovering a treasure. Into the Woods is located on Highway 64 East across from the Ingles Shopping Center in Cashiers. If you’d like to meet with Matthew, Wiley, and Rita or learn more about this intriguing shop and studio, call (828) 743-1473 or email intothewoodsinc@att.
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hane Owl-Greason has a simple challenge for homeowners: Take a moment and analyze your energy costs. It turns out that 1/3 of a household’s energy expense is spent on just keeping water hot for your home. “People are just astonished when they realize that so much is spent on something as simple as hot water,” says Shane. Even more important, explains Shane that 1 kw-hr of electricty is generated from 1 lb of coal (carbon fossil fuel) and knowing this makes it easy to understand since the average American home uses 2000 kw-hrs per month that this usage requires 1 ton of coal to produce that electricty. Now imagine how much coal is burned ever y month and ever y year for American’s to keep the lights on. Knowing that the Sun blasts Earth with enough energy ever y second to fulfill all of humankind’s electricity needs since the beginning of the Industrial Age, is power! Shane and Ron Godzisz, the technical coordinator, are recent graduates of the Solar University and the dynamos behind the Clean Energy Cooperative, LLC and Watt’s on Your Roof, Inc. and are ready to bring the entire region into a brighter decarbonized future. That’s why they believe that the simple installation of a thermal solar collector or PV panels (photovoltaic/solar) on the roof of a home would make a significant change to a household budget. And that’s just their start of their ambitious plans. New technologies and fresh tax breaks make this an
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OUSE is located “on the hill,” Fourth Street in Highlands. For Kevin Carter, it was the easiest part of assembling his unique gallery–what to call a place that’s filled with objects and works of art that are at once Modern, Organic, Unique, Simple and Elegant? His answer – MOUSE – manages to convey the gallery’s undeniable charm and unabashed playfulness. MOUSE offers a beguiling collection that filters the past through modern sensibilities. There are shimmering purses made from pop tops, old German phones refurbished and made fun, vintage car fabric purses, delicately scented candles, Brazilian apothecary jars, furniture made from recycled wood, and reincarnated Argentinian seltzer bottles. Adorning the walls are the bold abstract paintings of Eva Carter.
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Fire Mountain Inn
ire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses is located in Scaly Mountain. For reservations or more information, call (800) 775-4446 or (828) 526-4446 or visit www.firemt.com If Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses seems like a million miles from the cares of the modern world, well, that’s thanks to the efforts of owners Hiram Wilkinson and Mathew Gillen. This closely-held secret is perched atop Fire Mountain in Scaly Mountain and is the perfect destination for honeymooners. It’s secluded, enchanting and magical – the perfect spot for beginning a new life together. Romance hangs in the air at Fire Mountain much as the gentle mist greets the dawn.
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It whispers in the cool mountain air and glimmers in the thousand stars that adorn the evening skies. Honeymooners find Fire Mountain to be the perfect paradise within which to celebrate that very special honeymoon. Add all that the Southern Highlands have to offer and you could not ask for more to celebrate your marriage. The Fire Mountain Honeymoon Cabin Package
will make your entire honeymoon experience complete. Honeymooners usually arrive on Sunday after being married on Saturday. Excluding holiday periods, Fire Mountain has always offered lower rates Sunday through Wednesday and if a couple stays a fifth night or longer they automatically receive a reduction of ten percent in total rate. Honeymooners receive
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the “Mountaintop Cabin Breakfast” delivered to the front porch of their cabin, the first morning of their stay. Also, honeymooners are welcomed with a Fire Mountain in-cabin amenity and greeting. “Most of the honeymoon couples are so worn out from all the excitement they stay in their cabin for about three days. Then they emerge looking rested and refreshed,” says Mathew. “We desire for you to have a wonderful honeymoon so that you’ll return each year for your anniversary, as many of our honeymooners do. This is a great place to relax, to begin celebrating life as a couple and to create memories that will last a lifetime.” n
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ountry Club Properties has announced the addition of Richard and Martha Betz as Real Estate Brokers at the Wright Square Office in Highlands. Martha Betz comes with over 30 years of customerrelated service and experience. She was employed at Highlands Country Club for 20 years as club administrator, and in that capacity managed the administrative and membership functions of the club. She left that position at the end of 2008 to pursue a career in real estate. A life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church, Martha has been active in fundraising for several causes, including the American Cancer Society. She also served for 20 years as tournament secretary for the Bob Jones Invitational Tournament, which has raised in excess of $2 million dollars
for benefit of the HighlandsCashiers Hospital Foundation. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Highlands Historical Society, and volunteers at the Food Pantry. As a native of Highlands, the daughter of Alan and Jane Lewis, her roots go back seven generations. Richard Betz was employed by the Town of High-
lands for over 26 years, serving as the town administrator for the past 14 years before taking early retirement in March. In that capacity, he managed the town’s 50 employees, prepared the annual budget, and served as treasurer, finance director, budget director, town clerk, and tax collector. Prior to that, he was town planner and zoning
administrator and was intimately involved in adoption of the Town’s Land Use Plan. An elder at the First Presbyterian Church, Betz has served as Clerk of Session and on various committees. He is a graduate of Leadership Highlands, and has been active in fund-raising for several causes. A runner who has completed 13 marathons, he is also the founder and President of the Highlands Roadrunners Club. They have a daughter, Katy, who graduated this past December from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Environmental Studies. The Betzes are both members of the North Carolina Association of Realtors and the Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors. Martha can be reached at (828) 2001411 or by e-mail at BetzRealtor@gmail.com. Richard’s email is rpbetz@gmail.com. n
Clean Energy Continued from page 157 ideal time to consider installing private energy systems. And communities working together and local governments formulating sensible energy plans could forever alter the way America powers its future. “The simple economics mean that we all have to start thinking about the way we produce and use electricity – we’re talking about energy independence that wouldn’t have even been possible a few years ago,” says Shane. To learn more about the exciting possibilities of our energy future, visit cleanenergycooperative.com or wattsonyourroof.com or visit there new offices opening June 1, 2008 at 5385 Highway 107 North in Glenville or call 1-(888)-SAY-WATT. n June 2009 • www.themountainlaurel.com
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Index of Advertisers Accommodations Cabernet Vacation Rental Page 40 Cabins in the Laurel www.nc-cabins.com Page 148 Cashiers Resort Rentals www.cashiersresortrentals.com Page 40 The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 123 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandsresortrentals.com Page 48 Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com Page 38 The Lodge on Mirror Lake www.thelodgeonmirrorlake.com Page 162 Millstone Inn www.MillstoneNC.com Page 131 Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages www.mitchellslodge.com Page 79 Mountain Laurel Inn www.MountainLaurelInnandShoppes.com Page 163 Old Edwards Inn - The Farm www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 127 Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorns www.acornsonline.com Pages 11, 29 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 41 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 91 Cashiers Customs Page 170 Cashiers Trading Post Page 163 The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 66 The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Page 30 D. Estes Antiques Page 122 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Pages 34A, 146 Dovetail Antiques Page 31 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 31 Main Street Page 131 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 143 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 38 Peak Experience Page 31 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 138 Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Page 111 Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 66 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 60 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 17 Vivianne Metzger Page 111 Appliances Wilson Gas www.wilsongas.com Page 116 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 108 Architects Joel Laseter, Architect Page 162 Art Galleries/Artists The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 20 Blue Valley Gallery Page 130 The Brier Patch Page 12 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 91 East & West Limited Page 16 Greanleaf Gallery Page 161 Highlands Fine Art Page 28 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 31 John Collette Fine Art www.johncollettefineart.com Page 8 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 45 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain Rarities Page 64 Mouse www.mouseonthehill.com Page 82 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 38 Nora & Co. Page 97 Now and Then Page 132 164
Peak Experience Portraits by Annell www.annell.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Summit One Gallery www.summitonegallery.com Tin Roof Studio www.TinRoofHighlands.com TJB The Gallery www.TJBGallery.com TKC/Tim and Karen Chambers William Whiteside Gallery Banks/Mortgage Companies Carolina Mortgage Company Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Highlands Emporium Lenz Gifts Bird Seed/Bird Houses The Bird Barn Bird Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Boat Rentals Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Books The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Soul Journey Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Barber Custom Homes www.barbercustomhomes.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com House Max James W. Kneisley Joe Crowell Construction Inc. www.joecrowell.com Koenig Homebuilders www.koenighomebuilders.com Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com MossCreek Designs www.MossCreek.net Mountain Country Builders The Peachtree Group Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Cards The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Rib Shack Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com
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Index of Advertisers Cigars and Accessories Highlands Emporium Cloth/Material Wilhite’s of Walhalla Clothing & Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Annawear Bags on Main Bear Mountain Outfitters Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters Cabin Casuals Cashiers Trading Post Ellen’s Fireflies Hadley’s Cottage www.hadleyscottage.com Highlands Emporium Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Jackson Madeleine Children’s Clothing www.jacksonmadeleine.com Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com McCulley’s Mountain House Mountain Rarities Mountainiques Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten T.J. Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Vivace Wit’s End Coffee Shops Tommy’s Coffee Shop Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Highlands Emporium Communities Chinquapin www.LifeatChinquapin.com Old Edwards Club www.OldEdwardsClub.com The Preserve at Rock Creek www.PreserveAtRockCreekNC.com Satulah Old Edwards www.OldEdwardsRealEstate.com Trillium www.trilliumnc.com Computer Services Cat’s Computers Trillium Technologies Radio Shack Concierge Services Highlands Concierge Cashiers Carolina Connection www.CashiersCarolinaConnection.com Concrete MJM Concrete Condiments Cashiers Trading Post The Hen House The Speckled Hen
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Construction Companies Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Joe Crowell Construction Inc. www.joecrowell.com Larry Rogers Construction Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com Mountain Country Builders Srebalus Construction Co. Container Gardens White Rabbit Botanicals Convenience Stores Cashiers Exxon Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Custom Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Custom Countertops Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Mountain Granite Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Main Street Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.comprehensive-dentistry.com Dr. Joe L. Mason, Jr. Electronic/Electric Trillium Technologies Radio Shack Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Empathic Consultation Bob Goldberg, C.HT, R.M. Event Planning Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Events The Bascom Mountains in Bloom www.thebascom.org Cashiers Antiques Show Cashiers Designer Showhouse Cashiers Merchants Cashiers Mountain Music Festival Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Fishes and Loaves Loving Literacy www.highlandsliteracy.org Mountain Artisans Summertime Art & Craft Show www.mountainartisans.net Mountain Film Festival www.mountainfilmcashiers.com Mountain Home & Garden Show Mountain Lakes Antique Show Mountaintop Rotary Quickdraw Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com
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Index of Advertisers Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Reach of Jackson County SOAR Events 2009 www.soarhighlands.org Fabric/Upholstery Into the Woods Home Interiors Wilhite’s of Walhalla Feng Shui Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Fishing/Hunting Licenses/Supplies Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters Cashiers Trading Post Florists Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fiddlehead Designs Little Flower Shoppe Oakleaf Flower & Garden Village Flower Shoppe Furniture Acorns www.acornsonline.com Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Cashiers Customs Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com High Country Furniture www.highcountry.com Highlands Emporium Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Nearly New Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Furniture Consignments Nearly New Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Garden Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Highlands Lawn & Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Gas Companies Wilson Gas www.wilsongas.com Gift Shops Acorns www.acornsonline.com Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Bird Barn n Garden Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com The Brier Patch Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Cashiers Customs Cashiers Trading Post Cashiers Valley Pharmacy The Christmas Tree www.christmasinhighlands.com The Corner Store The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com 166
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The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Hadley’s Cottage www.hadleyscottage.com The Hen House Highlands Emporium Highlands Lawn & Garden Highlands Pharmacy Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Little Flower Shoppe Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Mountain Rarities Mouse www.mouseonthehill.com Nora & Co. Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Soul Journey The Speckled Hen Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com White Rabbit Botanicals Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Glass/Window Supplies The Glass Shoppe www.glasshoppe.com Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Gourmet Foods Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Cashiers Trading Post The Hen House The Speckled Hen Green Supplies Whole Life Supply Grocery Store Rhodes Superette Gutters D.P. Gutters Hair Salons Creative Concepts The Spa at Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Hardware/Building Supply Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Heating and Air Madco Home Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Bear Paw Design Bird Barn n Garden Bumpkins Cabin Company www.cabincompany.com Cashiers Trading Post Crabtree Cottage The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com
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Silver Eagle Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Vivace Kitchen Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Bird Barn n Garden Cashiers Customs The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Highlands Emporium The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Knives Cashiers Trading Post The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Landscape Rock Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Landscaping Gates Nursery Waterfall Creations & Native Landscapes Lighting Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Highlands Emporium Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Luggage Highlands Emporium Masonry Hardscapes www.hardscapes-atlanta.com 163 Massage Therapy The Spa at Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Medical Services Rabun Medical Center Mobility Accessories Command Mobility www.commandmobility.com Monogramming Hadley’s Cottage www.hadleyscottage.com Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nail Care Creative Concepts The Spa at Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads & Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Office Supplies
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Index of Advertisers Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Organic Supplies Roomful of Nuts Whole Life Supply Outdoor Adventures Nantahala Outdoor Center www.noc.com Painters D.P. Painting Fresh Look Mountain Country Builders Paint & Decorating Highlands Decorating Center www.highlandsdecorating.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Party Specialists Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Permanent Makeup Beauty Secrets Pet Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Sarah Valentine Photography www.svalentinephotos.com Picture Framing Creative Framing Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Gates Nursery Highlands Lawn & Garden Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Plumbing Fixtures/Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Porch Shades American Sun Control Pottery The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden The Hen House The Speckled Hen Power Tools Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pressure Washing D.P. Painting Mountain Country Builders Produce Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.CashiersFarmersMarket.com 168
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Whole Life Supply Propane Wilson Gas www.wilsongas.com Radio Stations WCQS www.wcqs.org WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Rafting Nantahala Outdoor Center www.noc.com Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Buyers Real Estate www.BuyersRE.com The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Chinquapin www.LifeatChinquapin.com Commercial Property for Rent Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Harry Norman, Realtors – Pat Allen www.highlandsrealestate.com Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.nchighlands.net Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandspropertysales.com Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com John Schiffli Real Estate www.johnschiffli.com Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Balistreri Realty - Merry Soellner www.cashiersncland.com Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Preferred Properties - Ann Scott www.ppoh.com The Preserve at Rock Creek www.PreserveAtRockCreekNC.com Prestige Realty Group wwww.highlandsncproperty.com Remax/Summit Properties www.martyjones.remax.com Satulah Old Edwards www.OldEdwardsRealEstate.com Signature Properties www.sigpropnc.com Trillium www.trilliumnc.com Remodeling D.P. Painting Fresh Look Mountain Country Builders Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Café 107 The Daily Bread Diner Dillard House www.dillardhouse.com Four Seasons Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Fromage Golden China The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Mama G’s Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderstaurant.com Nick’s Fine Foods www.nicksfinefoods.com Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com …on the Verandah www.onthetheverandah.com The Orchard Pescado’s Rib Shack Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com
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Index of Advertisers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Zeke and Earl’s Zookeeper Retirement Communities Chestnut Hill of Highlands Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Highlands Emporium Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Togar Rugs www.togarrugs.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Salon Services The Spa at Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Fireflies Highland Hiker w ww.highlandhiker.com Martha Anne’s Mountainiques Shutters & Blinds HomePlace wwwhomeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com The Spa at Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Tables Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com
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Taxidermy Cashiers Trading Post Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook.com Tent Rentals Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Toys The Corner Store The Toy Store Transportation Airport Shuttle Service Tree Service Ellenburgs Tree Service Underdecking Mountain Country Builders Web Sites The Brothers Web www.thebrothersweb.com Wedding Planning Old Edward Inn - The Farm www.oldedwardsinn.com Wheelchairs Command Mobility www.commandmobility.com Wildlife Exhibits Cashiers Trading Post Window Treatments Creative Interiors www.creativeintvpweb.com HomePlace wwwhomeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Wines & Accessories Highlands Wine & Cheese www.highlandswine.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Woodworking Mountain Woodworks and Metal Yarn
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