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venings with friends, the grill, refreshing beverages and mountain breezes. A round on the golf course, a little catch and release, the feel of the trail beneath your feet. Lunch with the girls, a blissful massage and fabulous shopping. Just a few of the many reasons people come to Highlands. And the one we hear most? Picking up a copy of The Laurel. For that, we are truly grateful to you, our readers and advertisers. Thank you for making us one of the many reasons you love the mountains.
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Contents Events
14 • SOAR 16 • Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show 20 • Cashiers Music Festival 21 • Black Bear Festival 22 • Highlands Motoring Festival 24 • Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show 25 • Fishes and Loaves 28 • REACH Benefit 30 • Concert on the Slopes 32 • Flowers, Farms and Families 33 • The Joy Garden Tour 36 • Golf Tournament 37 • Cashiers Merchants Launch Season 38 • Highlands Nature Center 39 • Cashiers Historical Society 40 • Area Calendar
The Arts
44 • Cover Artist, Raymon Pujol 46 • Jim Benton 50 • The Bascom News 51 • Velda Lovell 52 • Art League of Highlands 53 • Educating Rita 54 • Fisher Garden Concert 55 • Mountain Artisans 56 • The Performing Arts Center 58 • The Highlands Playhouse 60 • Bel Canto 61 • HCCMF
History
Maps
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
78 • Stephen Vincent Benet 79 • Douglas Andrew Baumgardner 80 • Wildcat Cliffs 81 • History Live
Dining
64 • The Pizza Place of Highlands 66 • The Mouth of the South 68 • Cyprus 70 • Pancake Breakfast 72 • Breakfast at Mountain Fresh 74 • Evenings at Lakeside 74 • Fatigati’s Fine Foods at Tommy’s 76 • New Chef at Skyline 77 • Dining Guide
Literary
82 • Highlands Writers Group, Marda Burton 83 • Confessions of a Wordie
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Staff Homes & Lifestyles
90 • Home of Distinction 92 • Idea Showhouse 93 • Retirement Plan 94 • Elizabeth How To 96 • Real Men Don’t Eat Carbs 98 • Neck and Upper Back Pain 99 • I’ve Stopped!
Spotlight
Giving Back
106 • Faux Fur Ball 107 • Holistic Horsekeeping 108 • Rotary Honors Veterans 109 • Leadership Highlands 112 • Highlands Cashiers Land Trust 113 • Village Heritage Award 114 • Dental Clinic 115 • Literacy Council of Highlands 116 • J-M Conservation Alliance 118 • Valley Garden Club 120 • Literacy Council of Cashiers
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122 • Highlands Fine Consignments 123 • Fiddlehead Designs 124 • Highlands Gallery 125 • Art on the Hill in Cashiers 126 • Nest Re-opens 127 • 4th St. Boutique 128 • Three Bears Children’s Clothing 129 • Hargrove Hosts Book Signing 130 • Vivianne Metzger Antiques 131 • Mountain Brook Suites 134 • Mel’s Mountain Real Estate
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 40 • Area Calendar 77 • Dining Guide 102 • Waterfall Guide 104 • Service Directory 140 • Advertisers Index
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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Maryellen Lipinski, Ellen Bauman, Rhonda Alexander, Frank Ralston, Carol Adams, Mary Lou Bilbro, Mary Adair Leslie, Betty Bandy, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, and Michael Rich, Sue Aery, Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson
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2011 Annual SOAR Events
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his is t h e ninth year that the SOAR committee will be raising money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The SOAR members are proud to say that they have r a i s e d $450,000 which will help over 800 children of fallen special operations personnel to have a college education. This success is, without a doubt, the result of dedication and work by many hands, heads and hearts of the volunteers and the generosity of Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire merchants and donors. Simply stated, your support and assistance have, and always has been, critical to the success of the foundation’s mission. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) was established 30 years ago when special operations personnel were killed on the mission to rescue the American hostages in Iran. The foundation continued on to be sure that the children of all fallen special operations personnel would have a college education, this includes scholarship grants, counseling and financial aid. The children range in ages from infants to college age. While the children are spread throughout the nation, North Carolina has the largest number of children in the
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program. Your help has also made it possible to assist the families of our wounded troops with i m m e d i ate expenses incurred while traveling to be at bedside with their loved ones. The Foundation’s commitment to the highest standards of honesty, integrity and transparent financial accountability was recognized with its fourth consecutive “Four Star” charity by the nation’s leading charity watchdog group, Charity Navigator. SOAR Events: June 6th: Bill Horwitz Memorial Golf Tournament; Cullasaja Country Club: 12:00 pm Shotgun Start/$125 per person (includes box lunch, dinner) June 9th: Silent/Live Auction; Highlands Community Building; 5:30 p.m., $30 at the door; Food by Cyprus International Restaurant June 10th: Spaghetti Dinner; Highlands Recreation Center; 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; $7.00 per person June 11th: Special Operations Adventure Race; Start 7:00 a.m., Main & 5th Streets. Donations may be sent to SOWF at P.O. Box 923, Highlands, NC, 28741 For more information call Nancy Horwitz at (828) 526-0224.
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SOAR’s full slate of activities supports the children of America’s fallen warriors.
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2011 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show
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items, from handcrafted wooden bowls and ceramics to landscape paintings. What sets this show apart is the fact that all of the items for sale must be handmade by the artists and artisans and must be of a high standard of craftsmanship. The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley will run a concessions stand, with its special hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks on sale. So, shoppers can come spend the morning or afternoon and have lunch at the show. Families can also take advantage of the massive playground and picnic areas on the edge of the Village Green.
All proceeds from admission and food sales will benefit local Rotary programs and community service efforts, including the local Fire and Rescue departments, the Blue Ridge and Summit Schools, local college scholarships, Fishes and Loaves food pantry, the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Honor Air Flights, local school fluoridation programs and others. The Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show will be held at the Village Green, located at the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 at the Cashiers Crossroads. Admission is $3.00 per adult. Support local events that benefit the local community.
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Come on down for a day of fun, food and friends. The Tooth Fairies from the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic will be there to join in the fun!
he Cashiers Valley Rotary Club presents the 2011 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show with more than sixty artists and artisans coming to the Cashiers Village Green on June 11 and 12. The show will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. The Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show will showcase some of the finest artisans and craftspeople in the local area and around the Southeast. There will be pottery, glassware, artworks, furniture, quilts, clothing, jewelry, and much more. You can expect to see mountain themes in many of the
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Accommodations
Signature Properties.............
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ....
4-1/2 Street Inn .....................
Sundrops on Caney Fork.......
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Colonial Pines Inn..................
Meadows Mtn. Realty............
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Whiteside Cove Cottages......
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Mountain Brook Suites.........
Fressers / Fressers Express.
Martha Anne’s........................
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Peak Experience....................
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Pescados.................................
Scudders.................................
Bryant Art Glass....................
Rosewood Market..................
The Summer House...............
John Collette Fine Art...........
The Brick Oven......................
Whole Life Market.................
Laurel Magazine.....................
Wild Thyme Gourmet...........
Highlands Fine Art ...............
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
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Marge Rohrer Originals........
Wine Bistro.............................
Mirror Lake Antiques............
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Alyxandra’s ............................
Creative Concepts Salon.......
Country Club Properties.......
Bear Mountain Outfitters......
Highlands Visitors Center.....
Harry Norman Realtors........
Cabin Casuals.........................
Warth Construction...............
John Cleaveland Realty..........
Christmas Tree ....................
Tranquility Cove Massage....
Nellis Realty...........................
Cyrano’s ................................
Aery Chiropractic &
Greenleaf Gallery...................
Acupuncture..........................
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Cashiers Mountain Music Festival
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he third annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 2nd, and Sunday, July 3rd, and features nationally-known talent and regionally beloved favorites. Saturday’s headliner Balsam Range includes Darren Nicholson from nearby Tuckasegee; Western Carolina University graduate Buddy Melton, whose family roots are sewn in Jackson County; and banjo player Marc Pruett, a two-time Grammy award winner for his earlier work with bluegrass superstar Ricky Skaggs. Tim Surrett, who has previously worked with The Isaacs and the Kingsmen, also attended WCU. Guitar flatpicker Caleb Smith is immensely talented and a Haywood County resident as well. The band’s 2007 inaugural release, “Marching Home,” reached No. 2 on the bluegrass charts with the song, “Train’s Ready.” In 2009, the band’s sophomore recording, “Last Train to Kitty Hawk,” and the title track went to No. 1 on the national Bluegrass Unlimited charts and the album went to No. 2. The song “Caney Fork River” was No. 1 on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio as well. The band’s latest CD, “Trains I Missed,” was released last fall and within four months, it was at the top of the Sirius/XM Radio Bluegrass charts for both the album and the title track song. Amazingly, that particular week, seven of the top 10 songs belonged to Balsam Range. In late
2010, Balsam Range was nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award. For over 50 years, North Carolina’s own Doc Watson has been a force in American roots music. He is this year’s headlining act from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 3rd, just before the fireworks. Watson will perform with his long-time friend and collaborator David Holt and Watson’s grandson, Richard Watson. Their show combines hot flat-picking tunes, slow romantic ballads, gutsy blues numbers, delicately picked finger melodies and oldtime gospel songs into an unforgettable evening of music. Holt and Watson earned a Grammy together in 2002 for Best Traditional Folk Recording for “Legacy,” a three-CD collection of songs and stories reflecting Watson’s inspiring life story. Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, in 1923, Watson, who learned to play guitar and banjo as a child, has received numerous honors during his music career. Holt is a four-time Grammy Award winner himself and has performed and recorded with Doc Watson, Grandpa Jones, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff and Chet Atkins. This year’s line-up and schedule are as follows: Saturday, July 2 Main Stage (Village Commons) 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Suite Caroline
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Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Mountain Faith 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.- The Hims 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.- Rafe Hollister 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.- Nitrograss 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.- Dehlia Low 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.- Balsam Range Open Jam Stage (Village Green Gazebo) 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Open jam sessions all day long Sunday, July 3 Main Stage (Village Commons) Noon to 12:45 p.m.- Sweet Tater 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.- Hurricane Creek Band 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.- Harris Brothers 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.- Darren Nicholson Band 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.- Songs of Jackson County Band 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.- Rye Holler Boys 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Doc Watson, David Holt and Richard Watson Dark- Fireworks Open Jam Stage (Village Green Gazebo) Noon to 9:00 p.m.- Open jam sessions all day long In addition to the topnotch performances, there will be delicious food and beverages available, a kids zone, a car show, and a vendor area for artisans and crafters to display and sell their wares. The Cashiers Mountain Music Festival is a family and community oriented event
sponsored by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Cashiers Preservation Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to work towards enhancing and encouraging the continued success of our local schools and area non-profits. Money raised through the organization will go directly to schools and non-profits in the area. The festival is always in need of sponsors for the event. There are a variety of levels of sponsorship available from $15,000 to $100, all of which come with their own set of perks and privileges. The festival is also looking for local vendors looking to sell their arts and crafts at the festival. Tickets may now be purchased on the festival website as well. Tickets are $25 prior to the event or $30 at the gate. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free. One ticket is good for the entire two-day event. No pets, coolers or firearms are allowed. Please bring a blanket or chair. For more information about the festival, including flyers for the event, vendor applications and sponsorship applications, visit the event’s website at http:// www.cashiersnorthcarolina. com/cmmf/index.htm, or call the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191. Vendor and sponsorship applications may be mailed back to Cashiers Chamber of Commerce. P.O, Box 238, Cashiers, N.C. 28717.
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The Village Green springs to life with the unabashed exuberance of downhome bluegrass at the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival.
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Mountain Black Bear Festival
The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance explores the pleasures and pitfalls of life with our shaggy neighbors -- the Black Bear Festival is slated for June 10th-11th at the Highlands Civic Center.
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ow that spring is here, black bears are on the move looking for food. After eating very little over the winter, you can bet they are very hungry. That’s worrisome to people who have had less than pleasant experiences with black bears in the past. Hungry bears sometimes find their way to our birdfeeders and garbage cans, and once habituated to human food sources, they can become a real nuisance. They may cause property damage or even become a threat to human safety. While basically shy, bears will be bears, so the responsibility to manage conflicts and to learn how to live in harmony rests with us humans. In response to increasing conflicts between people and bears, the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA) has started a Bear Smart Initiative based on similar programs in other parts of North America. J-MCA’s Bear Smart Committee is a collaboration of non-profit groups and community members whose mission is to “reduce conflicts between bears and humans and to promote their safe coexistence by fostering appreciation for bears, addressing the root causes of bear-related problems, and teaching principles for living safely with bears.” They will host a Mountain Black Bear Festival in June at the Highlands Civic Center. Opening the event on Friday June 10th, will be a slide show at 7:00 p.m. by renowned photographer Bill Lea, co-founder of the American Bear Association. On Saturday June 11th, there will be exhibits, crafters, vendors, and live music between 11:00 a.m.. and 4:00 p.m. Starting at 2:00, there’ll be a program by Joel and Kathy Zachary, authors of “Bears We’ve Met.” The Bear Smart Committee is working with town and county administrators and law enforcement as well as state wildlife officials. The group has already given programs to several community groups. For information, publications or programs visit the J-MCA website at www.j-mca.org, or contact Debbie Lassiter at (828) 526-0890, ext. 320. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2011 | 21
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Highlands Motoring Festival The Fourth Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, set for July 15th-17th, is a celebration of the fusion of precision engineering and deeply seductive artistry. For more information, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.
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tor; the simulator will provide the public the opportunity to test their driving skills on a high speed road course. During the car show, the festival committee will host a Ladies Poker Run that will feature participants touring Highlands and visiting many of the downtown merchants. Activities continue Sunday with a road rally and brunch; cars and their owners will gather on Main Street at 9:00 am for instructions and directions. The road rally is open to everyone; you may drive any type vehicle. Participants will depart Main Street about 9:30 a.m. for a three hour tour of local mountain roads that includes drive by visits to three local waterfalls. Along the way,
participants will stop and enjoy a pre-arranged buffet brunch. The road rally will conclude with a meeting at the Ugly Dog Pub for award presentations. The Highlands Motoring Festival is open to the public and there is no admission fee to attend any of the activities. Registration fee for car show participants is $25.00 per car for prior registrations and $35.00 on the show date. Participation fee for the road rally and brunch is $15.00 per person. For additional information, please visit our website: highlandsmotoringfestival. com or contact one of the following: Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org.
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he Highlands Motoring Foundation is pleased to announce plans for the 4th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival scheduled July 15th - 17th, 2011. Each year the Highlands Motoring Foundation selects a local charity to receive proceeds generated as a result of the festival; this year’s event will provide valuable financial support to the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. The festival features an expanded list of activities this year and will begin on Friday evening, July 15th, with car show participants gathering on Main Street at 6:30 pm for early registration and cruise in activities. There will be prizes awarded and High-
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Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show
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inable from exhibitors who are among the most knowledgeable in their field. Browsers will find offerings in all price ranges. There’ll be fine art pottery, fine linens, Oriental and Continental ceramics, period furniture, antique lighting, Black Forest pieces, antique wirework, garden furnishings, mirrors, silver, antique jewelry (including the much sought-after children’s jewelry), Grande Tour items, Oriental rugs, postcards, toys, and sewing notions. Delicious catered food from Fressers of Highlands is available with garden dining for everyone’s enjoyment. Crystal repair and hand engraving of silver, gold and pewter are offered each day. It all adds up to an event that has won a remarkably
loyal following. The lovely vintage quilt pictured here is the door prize, with the winner being drawn on Sunday afternoon at the close of the show. All paid entries are eligible to win. The show times are Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donations are $8.50 or $8 with an advertisement from Laurel or other media or a discount card available at selected stores throughout the area. Tickets are good for all three days, so come and enjoy the show as often as you like. As has been the tradition for thirty-five years, all proceeds will benefit Blue Ridge School. For further information or questions, please call Hazel at (828) 743-9270.
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This vintage quilt, the Cashiers Benefit Antique Show’s door prize, is just one of the treasures to be found.
he Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show will be staged July 22nd-24th at Blue Ridge School. The thirty-fifth incarnation of this jewel of the Cashiers-Highlands summer season will feature the dazzling inventories of sixty quality dealers from across the Southeast and what’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser: the introduction of air conditioning to the BRS Gymnasium staging area. “Last year was just scorching in the gym – I don’t think anyone wanted a repeat of that,” says show coordinator Hazel Giles. “It took us thirtyfive years, but we finally got air conditioning!” The heavily-attended event offers fine antiques in almost every category imag-
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Fishes and Loaves
A big, big breakfast on July 2nd can feed families in the Cashiers Valley throughout the year.
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he Cashiers community invites you to enjoy their Annual Big ‘Ol Mountain Country Breakfast to benefit the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry. Come join them from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2nd at the Cashiers Community Center on US 64 (the Highlands Road). Proceeds from the popular event will support efforts to feed needy neighbors throughout the year. “Annually, we average over 2,000 family visits, distributing roughly two and a half tons of food per month,” says Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry spokeswoman Carole Stork. “The people we serve are a mixture of local residents and Latino immigrants who are out of work primarily in the winter months, and a small number of senior citizens. Over six years ago, the churches in the Cashiers community decided it would be a better idea to combine their efforts to provide this service for our neighbors in need. The organization is totally run by volunteers and made possible by the generous donations of individuals, churches and community service organizations.” Breakfast organizers are looking for another big event, buoyed by a reputation for generous portions of food prepared with care and timetested recipes. “It’s the biggest and best country breakfast you’ve ever eaten. Really! Ask anyone who’s ever come!” promises Carole. Donations are accepted. If you’d can’t attend the breakfast but would like to help support Fishes & Loaves, send contributions to Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, P.O. Box 865, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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Shangri-La Benefits REACH Contributed by Jennifer Dirkes
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Jackson County with the funding of our core services. With this past year being our toughest financially, it is our hope that you are able to help support our mission.” Shangri-La! will be filled with music and dancing. This year, in keeping with the Asian theme, an additional special program by the Gamelan Ensemble will feature traditional instruments and sounds of the Far East. The evening will also include a buffet dinner, drinks, no-stakes casinostyle games and a silent auction featuring many unique items from the area as well as high-adventures experiences. Tickets are $75 and are available by contacting
REACH of Jackson County at (828) 631-4466 ext 207. REACH of Jackson County is a non-profit organization that has helped numerous people throughout its 33year history. REACH is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence, as well as child abuse in our communities. Crisis counseling, legal assistance, community education, emergency shelter, and a 24-hour crisis hotline are just a few of the services offered by REACH. For more information about sponsorships, donations, or tickets, please contact REACH of Jackson County at (828) 6314488 extension 207 or email REACH at outreach@ reachofjackson.com.
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Shangri-La, a magical night of enchantment set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18th, at the Country Club of Sapphire, supports REACH of Jackson County’s real-world mission.
xperience the beautiful, mystical way of life in the mysterious land of Shangri-La, and help an important non-profit while you’re there. “Shangri-La!” Is the Asian-based theme of REACH of Jackson County’s eighth annual fundraiser. The event will take place at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley on Saturday, June 18th, beginning at 6:30 p.m., ending around 10:30 p.m. REACH’s fundraising goal this year is very simple… they want to keep the doors open at REACH. Executive Director, Kim Roberts-Fer, states, “We are asking the public to come out for an evening of fun at ShangriLa! to help assist REACH of
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Concert on the Slopes in Sapphire Valley
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he June 21st Concert on the Slopes at the Sapphire Valley Ski slopes features a “Tribute to Neil Diamond” by Tom Sadge. For the past 11 years, Sadge has been singing Neil Diamond songs to crowds of all ages. State and county fairs, corporate functions, conventions, private parties, wedding receptions, charitable eventsan event of any size or any type-Sadge is always in high demand. You may have heard Tom on Carnival Cruise Line’s Legend or Pride ships or at one of his half-time shows for professional or semi-pro sports teams. If you close your eyes and listen you will swear that Neil Diamond
is in the room. Sadge was truly honored when at a 2002 concert in Pittsburgh, PA, Diamond was in the audience and he leaned over to a friend and commented, “This guy sounds just like me.” That is quite a compliment. How did Sadge get started in his career? He was a lifelong fan of Diamond so it was just natural that he should start touring the country singing his songs. The fans agreed so off he went. What’s your favorite Neil Diamond song? Some of the most popular are “Song Sung Blue,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “Cherry Cherry” just to name a few. Everyone who grew up in the ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s heard
Neil Diamond songs played regularly. Come hear them again. In 2001 Diamond had sold more than 115 million records worldwide. It’s no wonder that fans of all ages crave to hear his songs. And Tom Sadge does a marvelous job impersonating Diamond. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and come out on Tuesday evening, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy a night of invigorating music. The Sapphire Valley Ski slopes are located behind the Sapphire Valley Community Center, three miles east of Cashiers on Highway 64. Tickets are $20 pre-show; $25 at the gate; for more information or tickets call (828) 743-7663.
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How good is Tom Sadge’s “Tribute to Neil Diamond,” slated for 7:00 p.m. June 21st at the Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes? Neil Diamond says, “This guy sounds just like me!”
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Flowers, Farms and Families by Luke Osteen
EACH of Macon County, which serves the victims of domestic abuse, will stage its 2011 Garden Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 10th and 11th. The tour will start at Meadowlark Farm, a heritage farm that features among its flora a Sequoia redwood, a monkey puzzle tree and prickly pear cactus. The grounds also boast a Zen garden, a mini Stonehenge, expansive pastures and ancient specimen oaks. Meadowlark Farm is now owned by REACH and its produce helps to keep its clients. The clients are also allowed to stroll the peaceful grounds and work its fields and gardens. The tour continues at the Stiles Garden. Owners Elbie and Everett Stiles have done all the work on
their land, from building the ponds full of koi to the meadows and lush perennial gardens that surround the home. As their family grew, a multi-level tree house and horse barn and riding ring was added. Elbie has a love of animals from her time growing up on a 1500 acre game reserve. As a result, she surrounds herself with animals. Three cats, two dogs, two horses, a sheep, a rooster with nine hens, two pea hens (female peacocks) parrots, tangerine doves, pigeons and bees call the residence home. Relax on the expansive porch covered with numerous varieties of grape vines and enjoy the serenity provided by the wildlife and expansive views. A host of local artists will be displaying their works
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on the grounds and musicians will provide a wonderful background for the day. Next on the tour is the Slagle Farm. Its current operations, overseen by owners Kathy and Dan Tinsley, include supporting beef cattle and sheep production along with market gardening. Sheep have been on the farm for over 30 years. Guests will be able to see some of the sheep being sheared. When sheared, their wool is processed into yarn and batting and returned to the farm. It is dyed in a palette of colors inspired by the farm and the seasons of the Southern Appalachian region. The gardens of Slagle Farm are used for the production of cut flowers, a variety of herbs and seasonal vegetables. Some varieties
will be available for sale on the tour. In addition to sharing their vibrant farm, Kathy and Dan, along with other family members, will be on-site to answer questions. As guests depart the farm, the van will make a stop at a nearby weaving hut. Tickets are $25; children under 12 are $5; and kids under 6 are free. You can buy tickets at Drakes’ Diamond Gallery at 152 South Second Street in Highlands. For more information, call REACH at (828) 369-5544. REACH will host Random Men & Women for Reach, a get-together for those wanting to learn more about its mission at 4:30 p.m. June 14th at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 474 Main Street in Highlands. Everyone is invited.
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A unique tour of local heritage farms, slated for June 10th and 11th, will benefit REACH of Macon County.
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The Joy Garden Tour by Luke Osteen
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The Village Green’s Joy Garden Tour, set for July 15th, highlights the hidden botanical jewels scattered throughout the Valley.
he founders of the Village Green envisioned a very special park in the heart of the Cashiers community that would serve to bring together both locals and visitors alike. Since its acquisition, the Village Green has grown to six times its original size, encompassing peacefully meandering walking paths, a nationally judged dahlia garden, beautiful native landscaping and stone walls, boardwalks over tranquil protected wetlands, a community-built children’s playground with rustic pavilions for family picnics, and sculptures by internationally renowned artists. In 2010, visitors to the Village Green witnessed the de-
but of the Village Green Commons – a fantastic multi-use, open-air community event facility – and the completion of a new pathway connecting the Crossroads to the post office and the rest of the pathway system in Cashiers. “The Commons has been very well received by the community and we are seeing it being utilized for weddings and many other special events,” says Village Green President Jochen Lucke. This year’s most exciting event at the Village Green will be the Joy Garden Tour in mid-July. First held in 1999, this amazing week-long festival celebrates the unique art and culture of the region
through sculpture demonstrations, lectures by talented and renowned artists, art exhibitions, and gifted plein air artists painting on easels all around town. Always a sellout, the Joy Garden Tour itself will take place on Friday, July 15th. Private gardens behind closed gates will be open and available to ticket holders. The tour promises to excite and inspire gardeners with innovative ways to beautify as well as enhance the land. Every garden is unique in size, scope, and concept. The 2011 Tour will also include noted plein air artists painting in the gardens. Their art will be available for purchase
in the Village Commons shops and at a special dinner and auction. If you’re interested in making a contribution to the Village Green, please mail your tax-deductible donation to The Village Green, P.O. Box 2201, Cashiers, NC 28717. You can also become a permanent part of the Village Green by purchasing an engraved brick that will be incorporated into the park. Downloadable forms are available through the Village Green’s website at www.villagegreencashiersnc.com. For more information about the Village Green, please email the Village Green at info@villagegreencashiersnc.com.
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main street Folk Art & Furnishings................ midnight Farms ................................................ mountain House................................................ narcissus ........................................................... nearly new/ellen’s ......................................... nora & co. ......................................................... GG’s consignments *etc ............................... rusticks. ............................................................. ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. summer Place Antiques ................................... Priscilla’s, the decorative touch.................... Victoria's closet ..................................................... Vc for men ............................................................... Vivianne metzger Antiques ................................. Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath ........................ White rabbit Botanicals........................................ Zoller Hardware ...................................................... tess at chestnut square ....................................... tom sawyer tree Farm ........................................ Blue ridge Bedding ................................................... mally’s cottage ........................................................... Woof Gang Bakery..................................................... s’more Kids Klothes .................................................. mike’s club House .................................................... Lotsa consignment shop .......................................... serVices Blue ridge self storage .................................... cashiers chamber................................................. cashiers exxon ................................................. crossroads upholstery .................................... english Green interiors.................................... Keystone Kitchen & Bath..................................... monday’s House of design .............................. nailz/Beauty secrets............................................. Peter J. Pioli interiors ....................................... interior enhancements..................................... signal ridge marina ......................................... mountain Air Wellness ..................................... cashiers Printing .............................................. cashiers Valley Preschool ................................
View the Cashiers, North Carolina interactive map at www.thecashiersmap.com for addresses, phone numbers and website links to local businesses. To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Cashiers Map for only $20 a month, email janet@themountainlaurel.com.
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AccommodAtions the mountain Laurel inn ................................... Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... mel on the mountain real estate ............................. silver creek real estate Group .......................... restAurAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... sweetreats/Wild thyme ........................................... sapphire Brewery & Pub ................................. tommy’s coffee shoppe....................................... Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ retAiL Bird Barn and Gift emporium ............................ Bounds cave ........................................................... Brooking .................................................................... Bumpkins ................................................................. cashiers condiment shop ............................... cashiers customs ............................................ cashiers exxon ................................................. cashiers Farmers market ................................... cashiers trading Post ........................................... catbird seat ....................................................... chattooga Gardens ................................................ cJ Brownhouse ....................................................... consignment market........................................... corner store ........................................................... crabtree cottage..................................................... d. estes Antiques .................................................. details of cashiers ............................................ dovetail Antiques .............................................. Fiddlehead designs ................................................... Highland Hiker................................................. into the Woods Home interiors ..................... Lenz Gifts ....................................................................
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Highlands Scholarship Golf Tournament Contributed by Brian J. Stiehler The Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf Tournament, set for Monday, June 20th, at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, boosts the fortunes of the graduates of Highlands High School. For more information, call (828) 787-2778.
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he Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf Tournament is rapidly approaching and time is running out to sign up for one of the most important events of the year! Between this event and the 1st Annual Three Rivers Fly Fishing Tournament held this past May, The Town of Highlands is able to award scholarships to our deserving graduating seniors and current college students. On Monday, June 20th, golfer of all skill levels will be teeing it up for the one of the Town’s most important fundraisers, The Scholarship Golf Tournament. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, celebrating its 50th anniversary, so graciously agreed to host the event again, donating all rounds of golf, cart fees and meals. For $150 per player, you will receive breakfast, an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, followed by cocktails, lunch and an awards ceremony. In addition, there are numerous sponsorship opportunities available. The Town of Highlands Scholarship Tournament began in 1975 through the generosity of a local businessman named Jack Taylor. His gift of $5,000 was the initial funding for this scholarship program enabled by special legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly, making Highlands unique in the state with the ability to administer such a fund for the benefit of Highlands School graduates, who are committed to higher education through college, university or vocational training. In succeeding years Jack Brockway, along with other prominent concerned citizens, became increasingly involved in the development and promotion of the Town of Highlands Scholarship Endowment Fund, which at the time exceeds $780,000. Through the ensuing years various country clubs including Highlands Falls Country Club, Cullasaja Club and now Wildcat Cliff Country Club, have graciously provided each of their unique golf and clubhouse facilities for the purpose of creating an annual one day “fund drive golf tournament.” The historical generosity has been essential in building and sustaining the endowment fund with the ultimate goal of providing financial and moral support to our high school graduates. For more information or sponsorship opportunities for this important event, contact Chair Brian Stiehler at (828) 787-2778.
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Cashiers Merchants Launch Season Contributed by Carol Adams
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ashiers, Glenville and Sapphire, are known as exceptional shopper and visitor havens thanks to the efforts of the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA). The group, whose members are owners and proprietors of Cashier’s Valley shops and businesses, is celebrating their third year as a significant influence in the Valley. The organization is credited with bringing numerous benefits to the experience of shoppers, visitors and tourists in the area. “We have designed our programs to make shopping and visiting the Cashiers area a pleasant and enjoyable happening for all who come here,” remarked Judy Brown, GCAMA president and co-owner of Bounds Cave. Heading the laundry list of shopper’s aids is the Shoppers Map and Guide which is available at GCAMA member merchant locations. The map locates all GCAMA members and lists them by category on the guide-key. Board member Rody Sherrill, Rusticks, cited this piece as the one item that meets both of the group’s goals. “Every member merchant will have a presence on the map and shoppers and visitors will be able to easily find the shops and services they need,” exclaimed Sherill. Cashiers Valley home buyers are now the beneficiaries of a special welcome coordinated by GCAMA’s Robin Ashmore, Bear Paw Designs, and her committee. “Mountain Welcome Baskets” that contain gifts from merchants, local products, coupons and of course important information about services and needs customary for new home owners are filled by the Welcome Home committee. These GCAMA members then notify recent home buyers each month that their basket is waiting for pick-up. Groovin’ on the Green, the popular GCAMA free summer concert series, gets underway in early June and will continue on selected Friday evenings through September. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Commons on Frank Allen Road. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early enough with friends and family to set up lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic that can be purchased from any of GCAMA restaurants and food service businesses. GCAMA member merchants will display a complete schedule of musicians and concert information for customers and others throughout the community. Groovin’ organizing chair Pat Grady, Midnight Farms reports that the best bands and musicians from 2010 are all being sought for the 2011 series along with some new highly recommended entertainers. For all you want to do, see and buy in Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire pick up a GCAMA Shoppers Map and Guide from any GCAMA Member Merchant. For details and more information about GCAMA their projects, programs and event contact the Association at (828) 743-1630 or email info@visitcashiersvalley.com. For the 2011 Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival information check out www.cashiersvalleyleaffest.com.
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entitled “Simply Child’s Play: It Isn’t So Simple”, a discussion of the deleterious effects of Nature Deficit Disorder on children of all ages. The Highlands Nature Center’s annual Owl Prowl will be held June 16th at 8:00 p.m. Featuring Live Owls and presentation given by the Carolina Raptor Center. Stay until dark for the “Owl Prowl” led by several members of the Audubon Society. On June 23rd, we will host two excellent programs. At 10:00 a.m. we will depart from the parking lot of the Nature Center for a hike led by Lamar Marshall of Wild South to explore the Ancient Cherokee Trails of Macon County. This moderately difficult hike will last approximately four hours and includes lunch. Please pre-register ($10 per
person) by calling: (828) 5262221. Later, at 8:30 p.m. you will have the chance to learn about our regional frogs. Admission is $5 per person. Ages are seven to adult, to pre-register call (828) 526-2623 On June 30th, award winning story teller Gary Carden will share his Appalachian Stories of Conservation. Carden, a playwright and artist, is the author of Mason Jars in the Flood and Other Stories. Bring your friends and family as this event is free and open to all. Many more excellent programs are scheduled for July and August. For a full schedule of our Think About Thursdays series, or to become a member of the HBF, please call (828) 526-2221 or visit our website at www. wcu.edu/hbs.
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his summer the Highlands Biological Foundation has a new summer series designed to enhance your knowledge of the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Each Thursday from Memorial Day to Labor Day will feature a new program. The series begins on June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. with the Salamander Soiree, a reception with fun and games and an informative lecture on salamanders. Following the Soiree we will host “Salamander Meander.” The Meander will begin at 9:00 p.m. (Ages 7 to adult). Space is limited, please preregister (fee of $5 per person) (828) 526-2623. On Thursday June 9th, Dr. Brett Wright will continue the tradition of the Zahner Conservation Lectures with a talk
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n June 25th, the Cashiers Historical Society will proudly premier the Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley photography exhibit. This exciting collection features the work of renowned photographer Tim Barnwell. Eight historic buildings around Cashiers Valley were photographed along with a person or people associated with that place. Barnwell also conducted interviews with the people involved and these oral histories will be a part of the exhibit. Faces and Places was funded in part by the Cashiers Community Fund, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of WNC. The project was managed by former CHS board chairman Millie Lathan. Millie noted that Barnwell’s “ability to connect with the
spirit of Cashiers has produced remarkable images that capture its history and stories in a lasting way.” This exhibit is connected to a broader effort by the Cashiers Historical Society’s Preservation Committee to start collecting oral histories from people around the Valley. Do and Bob Connelly were the first local residents interviewed. Do’s father, Milton Sackett, arrived to serve the Church of the Good Shepherd in 1941 and returned every summer until his death in 1947. The Sackett’s leased a cabin in the small crossroads community where the Connellys met as children. That community is now known as Lancewood, named for Bob’s grandfather, T.S. Lance. Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley will open on June 25th
from 1:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with a reception for the people who participated in the project at the Zachary-Tolbert House. The reception will include refreshments and will be open to the public. All are invited. The exhibit will be open every Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. through October 15th at the Zachary-Tolbert House. On Wednesday, June 29th at 5:00 p.m. The Smokey Mountain Brass Quintet will play a free concert at the Zachary-Tolbert House. This is part of the 30th annual Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. Please feel free to bring a picnic and sit under the tent to enjoy the music. For information please call (828) 743-7710 or email info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org.
Guests enjoy The Smokey Mountain Brass Quintet at the Zachary-Tolbert House.
Howard Alley in the summer chapel. Photographed by Tim Barnwell.
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Mark Your Calendar • Elizabeth Locke Jewelry Trunk Show, June 17-18, Acorns Boutique. (828) 787-1887. • Shangri-La Magical Night of Enchantment, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at the Country Club of Sapphire, for REACH of Jackson County, (828) 631- 4488 extension 207. • Alwand Vahan Luncheon Trunk Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, (828) 526-5858. • Beer Tasting, 1:30 p.m., June 18, Dusty’s, (828) 526-2762. • “Salamander Safari” Youth Art Program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 20-24, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. • Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Monday, June 20, Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, (828) 7872778. • Concert on the Slopes - Neil Diamond Tribute with Tom Sadge, 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, Sapphire Valley Resort, (828) 743-7663. • Anderson’s Conn Valley Wine Dinner, Tuesday, June 21, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807. • Ancient Cherokee Trails of Macon County Hike, 10 a.m., Thursday, June 23, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 5262221. • Eco Tour: Roan Mountain Overnight, June 22-23, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, (828) 526-1111. • The Gibson Brothers, 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, Bluegrass Series, PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Know Your Frogs, 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23 Highlands Nature Center. $5 per person. Ages are 7 and up, registration required, (828) 526-2623. • Music in the Garden with Martin Chalifour, 6 p.m., Thursday, June 23, to benefit Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, $150 per person, (828) 526-9060. • Coast to the Mountains, Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23, High Hampton Inn, (828) 743-2411. • History Live, 5: 30 p.m., June 24-25, Highlands Historical Village (828) 787-1050. • A Stroll In The Village, formerly A Walk in the Park, June 24-26, Highlands Historical Society, (828) 526-4245. • Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 25, Scaly School House, Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, (828) 526-9952. • Sapphire Valley Craft Show, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., June 25-26, Sapphire Valley, (828) 743-1163 • 6th Annual Folk Art Family Reunion, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. with a 7:30-9 p.m. reception at Bowen Art Center, Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, Around Back at Rocky’s Place, Dawsonville, Ga. (706) 265-6030. • Book signing for author Gena Knox and her Southern My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors, 1-3, p.m., Saturday, June 25, Francie Hargrove Interior Design, (828) 743-9700. • Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley photography exhibit, Saturday, June 25, reception 1-3 p.m., Cashiers Historical Society, (828) 743-7710. • Summer Barn Dance, 7 p.m., Saturday, June 25, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Midsummer Night’s Cuisine, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, June 25, Summit Charter School, (828) 743-5755. • Franc D’Ambrosio, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 25, Broadway Series, PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Art League of Highlands meeting, 5 p.m., Monday, June 27, The Bascom, (828) 743-7673. • Village Nature Series - “Hunters of the Sky”, 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, Village Green Pavilion, Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, (828) 526-1111.
• Smokey Mountain Brass Quintet free concert, 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, Zachary-Tolbert, part of 30th annual Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. (828) 5269060. • John McCutcheon, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, Storytelling Series, PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Appalachian Stories of Conservation with Gary Carden, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2221. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle, benefitting Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, Thursday, June 30, (828) 7430880.
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Every Monday • Live Music with Peter Dupont, Bella’s Kitchen, (828) 743-5355. • Open Mic at Fressers Eatery, 7:30 p.m., (828) 5264188. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Recreation Park, 5:30 p.m. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., in the dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. • Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, featuring Nitorgrass and Rebecca White, (828) 526-8364. Every Thursday • Triva Night, 9 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 5268364. Every Friday • Highlands Historical Society Museum, open to public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlands Historic Village, 520 N. 4th St., Highlands, (828) 787-1050. • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Music at on the Verandah, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338. • Live Music, Ruka’s Table, (828) 526-3636. Every Saturday • Highlands Historical Society Museum, open to public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlands Historic Village, 520 N. 4th St., Highlands, (828) 787-1050. • Bascom Community Knitters, 10 a.m.-noon, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 • Live Music at The Wine Garden, 4:30 p.m. Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 8 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. • Karaoke, 9 p.m., Highlands Smokehouse, (828) 5265000. • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
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• Salamander Soiree, 6 p.m., Salamander Meander, 9 p.m., Thursday, June 2, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2623. • The Fascinating Beauty of Orchids, 10 a.m., Saturday, June 4, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Center for Life Enrichment, (828) 526-8811. • SOAR Bill Horwitz Memorial Golf Tournament, Cullasaja Country Club, Monday, June 6, (828) 526-0224. • Summer Fashion Show Luncheon, noon, Thursday, June 9, at new Farm Pavilion at Old Edwards, Acorns Boutique, (828) 787-2625. • SOAR Silent/Live Auction, 5:30 p.m., June 9, Highlands Community Building, (828) 526-0224. • Zahner Conservation Lecture, “Simply Child’s Play: It Isn’t So Simple”, 6 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2623. • Farms and Families, Garden Tour, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., June 1011, for REACH of Macon County, (828) 524-2010. • 1st Anniversary Celebration, 4-6 p.m., Friday, June 10, Woofgang’s Bakery, (828) 743-9663. • SOAR Spaghetti Dinner, 5 p.m., Friday, June 10, Highlands Civic Center. • Relay for Life Survivor Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 10, Sapphire Valley Community Center, (828) 743-3295. • Mountain Black Bear Festival, 7 p.m. slide show, Friday, June 10; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. exhibits, crafters, vendors, and live music, 2 p.m., “Bears We’ve Met” program, Saturday, June 11; Highlands Civic Center, (828) 526-0890, ext. 320. • Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 10 and June 17, Village Green in Cashiers, sponsored by the Cashiers Valley Merchants Association. • Special Operations Adventure Race, 7 a.m., Saturday, June 11, (828) 743-2052. • “World-wide Knit Day”, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Bascom Community Knitters, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • 2011 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 11-12, Cashiers Village Green, Cashiers Valley Rotary Club, (828) 743-5191. • Jeri Sager, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Broadway Series, PAC, (828) 526-9047. • “In the Spirit of Plein-Air”, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 14-18, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Summer Youth Art Camp, June 14-17, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. • Relay For Life Of Highlands Team Captains Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. • Relay For Life of Highlands Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. • Story Swap, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, Ugly Dog Pub, by Highlands Writers Group, (828) 526-8322. • Evenings at Lakeside to benefit Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, Wednesday, June 15, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 5269419. • Three Course Dinner Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, Canyon Kitchen of Lonesome Valley, to benefit Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, (828) 5269060. • “Educating Rita”, Evenings 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees 2:30 p.m., June 15-19, July 1-3, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, by Small Stages at PAC, (828) 526-9047. • Suds, Highlands Playhouse, June 16-July 10, (828) 5262695. • Owl Prowl, 8 p.m., Thursday, June 16, Highland Nature Center, (828) 526-2623.
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Cover Artist Ramon Pujol
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t first glance, the bright oils of Ramon Pujol on display at John Collette Fine Art are evocative of the works of Gauguin or Toulouse-Lautrec with their meditations on the timeless life on the edges of European life. But those comparisons are tempered with Pujol’s idyllic settings -- the gentle Mediterranean and sunsplashed fishing villages. They’re contemporary scenes, yet they could have been painted 300 years ago. And the light that plays across the depths and the way the colors
dance across the surface are clearly the provenance of Pujol. You’re tempted to say that he came by these talents naturally – his first playthings were paintbrushes and paints. But that plays fast with the year of training that brought his gifts to their full range. His first academic training was at the Escola de Belles Artes de Olot. From this training he was granted the opportunity to study under the masterful teaching of Luis Carbonell and later Gussinye, Barnadas and Collellmir.
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Initially, Pujol insisted on the use of the palette knife. Gradually the palette knife gave way to the systematic use of brushes. With this change, his paintings began to reveal a deep understanding and interpretation of depth, light and atmosphere. Pujol prefers to stay away from abstract painting because he feels that understanding is a very important part of art. It is essential for the artist and the spectator to share a common bond when looking at a painting. Viewers of Pujol’s art can easily see
his love for the beauties in nature and his adoration for traveling to exquisite spots all around Europe. Which brings us to John Collette Fine Art. Pujol’s radiant paintings, at once tranquil yet hinting at deeper mysteries, are a natural fit upon Collette’s walls. John’s always playing with his patrons, and these subtle oils with their splashes of bold, spectrum-pure color may be one of his slyest additions. If you’re intrigued by these reproductions in Laurel, visit John Collette Fine Art at 381 Main Street.
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Feature Artist Jim Benton
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im Sim Benton, painter, sculptor, jewelry designer, and photographer says he’s lived a charmed life. But it didn’t hurt that he was born with exceptional talent and developed a strong work ethic early on. And, along the way, his path was studded with a few lucky stars. Jim says of his early introduction to art, “My mother was a watercolorist. My sister and I started out with a pencil in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. It never occurred to us that we should do anything else.” But it didn’t take long to discover watercolor was not his medium. The ideas he had worked best in oils. While his mother gave him artistic encouragement, his father gave him another gift. Benton says, “An efficiency expert, Dad taught me a lot about how to expedite and economize. For one thing, he never let
me sit, no matter what I was working on. I did all my schoolwork and painting standing, and I found that not only helped me focus on my studies, it kept me moving, motivated, and, in the long run, healthier.” His parents account for his talent and work ethic, but what about his luck? Jim says, “My father-in-law and I bought and repaired a fixer-upper. At the time we finished it I hadn’t any money for furniture to fill the 3,300 square feet. My mother suggested I stretch some canvases, paint them, and hang abstracts in the living room to create a gallery feel. So I did, and I lit them dramatically. People saw them from the street. I started selling these paintings right off my wall.” Pretty soon his works were all over Fort Worth. He started doing shows and decided, “Why work a nineto-five for $150 a week
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when I can make $400 a weekend on art?” He was at a show in Temple, Texas, when a director of The Cultural Arts Center helped him secure a National Endowment For the Arts artist-in-residence grant. He moved his family to Temple. At last he had the income to support his painting habit. He says, “I got another grant and wound up doing four artistin-residencies.” He adds, “I attacked art with such a gung-ho attitude, I haven’t had a real job since!” Benton employs several styles of painting, crossing back and forth between abstraction and realism. Abstract work allows him to experiment with brush strokes and color. He can work in layers, discovering what colors pop, what textures dazzle. While his realistic pieces vary in size from small to large, his abstracts begin at about four feet by
five. The last thirty-five years have included running his own gallery displaying paintings and gold jewelry of his design. He and his wife Ann have two retail stores in Texas to show their work. He keeps a studio here in Highlands and in Central Texas. He has a couple of signature works which are the mainstay of his creative production; first, his luxurious rolling landscapes dotted with a rustic barn or two, and second, his abstracted geraniums, colorful, rich, and textural. While he has some finished pieces on hand, he welcomes commissions that also include portraiture and is careful to work with his clients to create the perfect match to décor and spirit. To see more of his exquisite work or inquire about a customized painting, contact him (254) 760-3088.
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The Bascom News by Donna Rhodes
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The Bascom’s full raft of activities makes it the perfect place for the young at art. For more information or to register, call (828) 526-4949.
Shop Showcase, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Demonstrations from regional artists will be featured in The Bascom’s art-filled Gift Shop. Saturday, June 11th, join The Bascom Community Knitters in “World-wide Knit Day”, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free annual event is open to everyone. Saturdays, June 11th, 18th, and 25th, are for the young at art. Enroll your youngster in “Create, Fire, Glaze” with instructor Britt Ammann, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Children will enjoy building clay creations using a variety of techniques. The final class is for glazing all bisqued work. Cost is $95 for three Saturday sessions.
Enroll your youngsters in The Bascom’s annual Summer Youth Art Camp Outside Art (6-9 years old), 9:00 a.m. to noon or Summer Youth Art Camp Outside Art (10-13 years old), 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, June 14th through 17th. Cost is $120 per four-day session. Get ready to rumble Monday through Friday, June 20th through 24th, with reception, Saturday, June 25th. It’s a “Salamander Safari,” 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Spend the week learning about the splendid salamander while creating fabulous art about this subject. Cost is $150 for a five-day workshop. A host of other classes are being offered at The Bascom
this month, among them, “Toyland”, a class in making sculptures from repurposed toys; an introduction to knitting; lessons in still life painting; music and storytelling; watercolor; sketching and painting basics; breath-taking exhibitions and much more. And put these two outstanding don’t-miss events on your calendar for July: the Frank Stella Exhibition, which opens on July 8th and runs until September 25th; and our annual garden tour, Mountains in Bloom, which begins Thursday, July 7th. For more information about these and other Bascom activities, call (828) 5264949 or visit www.thebascom.org.
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et the summer sun fire you up and the mountain breezes blow you away at The Bascom this season. Classes, exhibitions, events, and so much more have a space reserved just for you. Give your summer a creative jumpstart with “Here’s Looking at You,” taught by Lory Lockwood, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 28th through July 1st. Aimed at beginner to intermediate drawers, this workshop will focus on the self-portrait. Students will experiment with assorted media to produce winning drawings and collages. $375 members/$400 non-members. Saturdays, June 4th through November 19th, visit The
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he winner at the end of June will take home an original oil painting created by Velda Lovell. Velda specializes in oil and prefers to paint landscapes. She has won many awards and has her own gallery, the Blue Valley Gallery, located in the Mountain Laurel Shoppes on Slabtown Road. She also conducts art classes at her gallery. For more information about classes or Velda’s art, please contact her at (828) 743-2956. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift,” says Paul. All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department.
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.
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Art League of Highlands
A Black & white faceted agate on silver hinger bracelet by Julie Berger
rt League volunteers have prepared an exciting and stimulating series of projects for the annual children’s Summer Camp at the Recreation Center in Highlands. Teachers from the League and the Bascom will work with the children to produce take home art. One of the sessions will be a group art project which will then be on permanent display in the lobby of the Highlands Recreation Center. This program is a favorite of the summer, thoroughly enjoyed by the children and teachers as well. For more information on this call the Recreation Center. Meanwhile, the League is preparing for the Summer Colors Show, which will be held Friday and Saturday July
15th - 16th at the Highlands Recreation Center. This year’s show is bourgeoning with talent. Diversified original work from prominent regional artists will be on display. Such artists as David Berger, who is one of the foremost still life artists in the US, will be participating. David and his wife Julie, who is a jewelry designer, will both be showing their works. Julie’s exquisite contemporary pieces are museum quality. They live in Cashiers, where they will be opening their own art gallery this summer as well as conducting workshops each week. The show is a great opportunity to meet the artists and share their work first hand. The next meeting of the
Art League of Highlands will be held at the Bascom Monday, June 27th. The program will be on Photo Realism given by Lory Lockwood a guest artist and teacher at the Bascom this season. There will be a social with refreshments served preceding the program. Social will start at 5:00 p.m. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge. The Art League of Highlands invites you to join them. This friendly group of artists and those interested in the arts support many worthwhile programs to enhance the art experience in the area. They are especially focused on bringing art into the lives of children. For more information contact Dottie Bruce, President (828) 743-7673.
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Educating Rita Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie “Educating Rita” is a lesson in Love and Life, performed onstage June 15th–19th and July 1st–3rd at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call (828) 526-9047.
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mall Stages at PAC presents “Educating Rita” by Willy Russell, opening Wednesday, June 15th and continuing Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (matinee). And it will be presented again July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. “Educating Rita” is a two-person play starring the area’s own favorites Jennifer Royce and Stuart Armor; and is being directed by Bart Patton. Mr. Patton is a veteran of theater, screen and TV. He attended UCLA Theatre Arts department, where he met Francis Coppola. Together they made a student film. After many theatrical roles at UCLA, including Albert Camus’ “The Just Assassins,” Bart got an agent and began to get cast in numerous TV series and feature films, including: Father Knows Best, 77 Sunset Strip, The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis, and others. His feature films include Gidget Goes Hawaiian, Because They’re Young and Strangers When We Meet, and Dementia 13, directed by Francis Coppola. After producing three feature films he produced Francis Coppola’s The Rain People, which won the Palm D’or at the Cannes Film Festival. He recently directed the independent film, Unshackled, starring Stacy Keach, Morgan Fairchild and James Black. He has written an original screenplay which he will produce and direct titled: The Stroke, which is scheduled for production this fall. Malcolm MacDowell is slated to star. “Educating Rita” explores the new relationship between a student and a professor. Rita, a working-class woman who has decided to seek her path to self discovery. Bored with her life as a hairdresser, and under pressure from her husband to start a family, she enrolls in a literature tutorial at a British university. Frank Bryant is a disillusioned English professor who is assigned to teach her. While Frank watches Rita embark on a radical transformation, his own life takes on a different kind of transformation as he finds himself falling in love with Rita while he sinks into the depths of his alcoholism. Small Stages Production is a joint venture between HCP and PAC. The stage is set on the auditorium floor with seating around three sides of the stage providing an intimate theater experience. For tickets call PAC at (828) 526-9047. “Educating Rita” will be performed June 15th – 19th and July 1st – 3rd. The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands, North Carolina.
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The Fisher Garden Concert by Luke Osteen
The magnificent Fisher Gardens will be open for violinist Martin Chalifour’s benefit concert for the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, Thursday, June 23rd.
the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1995. The recipient of various grants and awards in his native Canada, he graduated with honors from the Montreal Conservatory at the age of 18 and then moved to Philadelphia to pursue studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. In 1986 Chalifour received a Certificate of Honor at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow; he was a laureate of the Montreal International Competition the following year. Since then he has concertized extensively. He has appeared as soloist with conductors such as Pierre Boulez, Charles Dutoit, Christoph Eschenbach, Sir Neville Marriner, and EsaPekka Salonen. He has appeared as guest soloist with major orchestras around the world. Chalifour began his orchestral career in 1984 with
the late Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony, playing as Associate Concertmaster for six years. Subsequently he occupied the same position with the Cleveland Orchestra for five years under Christof von Dohnanyi. Chalifour is a frequent guest at summer music festivals and with two of his Philharmonic colleagues has formed the Los Angeles Philharmonic Piano Trio. He is also a professor at UCLA’s Thornton School of Music. Tickets for this event are limited to 100 guests and are available from the HCCMF ticket office at the MartinLipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands; telephone (828) 526-9060 or by e-mailing hccmf@frontier. com. For more information about HCCMF’s brilliant 30th Anniversary Dream Season, visit www.h-cmusicfestival. org.
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ighlands philanthropists Cathy and Bob Fisher will open their exquisite gardens to the public when they host a benefit for the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season, at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23rd. The centerpiece of this remarkable setting will be a private outdoor concert by extraordinary violinist Martin Chalifour, to be followed by a reception with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $150 per person and, as both the event and Chalifour’s appearance have been underwritten, the entire proceeds of the evening benefit the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival. The concert will be his only appearance in Highlands. He began his tenure as Principal Concertmaster of
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he Annual Mountain Artisans “Summertime’ Art & Crafts Show is coming to the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, N.C. on July 2nd and 3rd. Many visitors plan their visit to the mountains to atttend this quality event. The comfortable Ramsey Center has plenty of room for the dazzling array of original art and craft from the hands of 100 regional artisans. This year’s show will feature Eizabeth McAfee’s animal paintings again. The cats will be back with all sorts of capers from cooking to golf! Her big cat ‘Sandy’ appears in all the pictures.
Outside the building will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, pottery and pastel art paintng. Inside, the Lucas family will be playing the psalteries they make and singing the old songs. It is easier then you think to learn to play. Some of the area’s best heritage artisans will be selling quilts, pineneedle baskets, corn shuck dolls and goatmilk soap. Woodworkers will be selling doughbowls and fine crafted furniture. Look for talented potters, master jewelers, and folk dolls. Several artisans will be offering Christmas items for early shoppers who
may be looking for stockings, ornaments and Father Christmas. Doris Hunter, fellow artist and show director has traveled many thousands of miles visiting craft shows to find the best craftsman in their category. They are carefully picked for excellence. Admission is $3.00 adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Free convenient parking. Concessions available. For a listing of the exhibitors, visit www.mountainartisans.net, email djhunter@dnet.net or call (828) 524-3405 for further information.
Elizabeth McAfee, a cat’s best friend, returns to the Summertime Art & Craft Show with her wonderfully whimsical paintings.
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Let the Series Begin
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he season in Highlands starts off with at bang at PAC on Friday, June 10th with a Season Opening Party. Get a sneak preview of all the nationally known performers coming to Highlands this year. The opening party is free to all those who purchased a Membership and $35 for all others. Enjoy wine and hors d’ouvres and get a look at the new “Board Room” Lounge. The season begins the next night (Saturday, June 11th 8:00 p.m.) with the first of our Broadway Series, a concert by Jeri Sager. Ms. Sager is a veteran of Broadway and numerous national tours. She is best known for her portrayal of “Grisabella” in Cats, the 25th anniversary production of Fiddler on the
Roof, and others. Jeri Sager is presented by Sandy Cohn, Ruth Gershon, Horst and Margaret Winkler. Wednesday, June 22nd (8:00 p.m.) begins the Bluegrass Series with The Gibson Brothers. Eric and Leigh are widely recognized as the finest brother duet in bluegrass. “Ring the Bell” won Song of the Year 2010 IBGM Awards. The Gibson Brothers are presented by Ray McPhail. Saturday, June 25th at 8:00 p.m. brings the return of Franc D’Ambrosio. Franc’s concert last year at PAC brought the audience to a bolting standing ovation. He is best known for his impressive portrayal of the “Phantom” in The Phantom of the Opera. D’Ambrosio’s resume also includes nominations for an Academy Award
film, an Emmy, a four time Tony Broadway show, two Grammys and a National Theater Award. He also played the opera singing son of Al Pacino in Godfather III. Franc D’Ambrosio is presented by The Nichols Family. Wednesday, June 29th (7:30 p.m.) begins the Storytelling Series with John McCutcheon. John appears at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesburgh, TN. He is a master instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. John McCutcheon is presented anonymously. For more information about the performers, to purchase tickets or memberships please call PAC at (828) 526-9047 or visit the website www.highlandspac.com.
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ighlands “A l w a y s … P a t s y P l a y Cline.” The story h o u s e chronicles the will celebrate its singer’s relation2011 summer ship with Louise season with a Segar, a fan from trio of winning Houston who corplays -- “Suds,” responds with “Harvey,” and Cline until her “Always…Patsy death in 1963. Cline.” Summers has won “Suds” is the a devoted followdelightful story ing with her magof a young teennificent voice on age girl and the such Cline clastwo angels who sics as “Crazy,” come to teach “I Fall to Pieces,” her about findWalking After ing true love. If Midnight,” and “Sweet Dreams.” things sound a little like a soap It all adds up to opera, well, an unforgettable that’s the idea. theatre experiThe hilarious ac- Cindy Summers returns to Highlands Playhouse for an en- ence. core performance of the haunting and deeply poignant tion takes place “Always…Pat“Always…Patsy Cline.” in a Laundromat sy Cline” will be and is loaded staged July 28th with good, clean fun and bubbling en- through August 21st. It’s sponsored by ergy with over 50 favorite songs from the Wanda and Gary Drake and Ed and Penny 1960’s including, “Where the Boys Are,” Mawyer. “These Boots are Made for Walking,” “ReThe Highlands Playhouse’s corporate spect,” and “Do You Want to Know a Se- sponsor is Lupoli Construction. cret.” As a grace note to a busy season, the “Suds” will be staged from June 16th to Playhouse will stage “Hear What’s in the July 10th. It’s sponsored by Susie Day in Heart – A Shoemaker’s Tale” on October honor of her grandchildren. 1st-2nd and 7th-8th. Written and perIt’ll be followed by the endlessly en- formed by Steve Scionti and directed by tertaining “Harvey,” which features Frank Anthony Crivello. This drama has been Collision as Elwood P. Dowd, is a man who playing to sold-out houses from Los Anclaims to have an unseen (and presum- geles to New York City. While running in ably imaginary) friend, Harvey, a six-foot Los Angles, the show garnered two Dra3½-inch tall rabbit, This comedy of errors ma-Logue Critics Awards (for best perforreceived the Pulitzer Prize for drama The mance and best writing) and was chosen star, Frank Collison, is a California based for presentation at the prestigious HBO Equity actor with numerous film and tele- Workshop. In 2009 “Hear What’s in the Heart,” was selected to be in the NY Fringe vision credits. You’ll catch Elwood and, possibly, Har- Festival, where it received outstanding revey from July 14th through the 24th. This views. family-friendly favorite is sponsored by As a performance space, the Highlands the Allbee and Raffa families. Playhouse can be reserved by the commuCindy Summers returns to Highlands nity. For information, tickets or to reserve Playhouse for an encore performance the Playhouse, stop by the Box Office at of the haunting and deeply poignant 326 Oak Street or call (828) 526-2695. 58 | June 2011 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Mawyer Golf Outing The Mawyer Golf Outing, set for June 27th at the Old Edwards Club, is a big boost for the Highlands Playhouse.
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ighlands Playhouse is offering an exciting fundraiser at the exclusive Old Edwards Club on June 27th. The Mawyer Golf Outing will challenge golfers on one of the most beautiful courses in the Southeast. For a $500 donation, participants will be treated to an unforgettable round of golf, a marvelous buffet lunch at the club, and cocktails and an awards ceremony at Madison’s. This season at the Playhouse, the public is invited to attend dress rehearsals (staged the night before the shows’ premieres). There will be no charge, but donations will be accepted. All monies collected will be donated to REACH of Highlands, which provides shelter and services to the victims of domestic violence. Oak Street Café, directly across from the Playhouse, is offering pre-show bistro dining (including the full bar offerings) at a special rate to Playhouse patrons. You can pick up your gift certificate at the box office at 362 Oak Street. For more information on these offerings or the Playhouse’s 2011 season, call (828) 526-2695.
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nce again Bell Canto will bring some of the finest performers in the world of opera to Highlands for one performance of beautiful music! Bel Canto will celebrate its 19th year with a recital on September 11th, 2011 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 yet been announced, you can be sure that the caliber of the singers will be superb and, as he has 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 Gallery and in 2009 we added the Highlands Community Child Development Center. So put Sunday, September 11th on your calendar now and plan to attend the 19th Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please call (828) 526-1947.
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Music Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season
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he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season bears all the qualities that have won it a worldwide reputation – a reverence for classical programming leavened with surprises, dazzling internationally-recognized artists, Feasts of the Festival, Festival Chamber Orchestra concerts, and fresh new talents showcasing their extraordinary gifts. It’s a breathtaking mix that consistently electrifies the twin communities’ summers. This year’s Dream Season launches with a pair of extraordinary fundraisers. Cashiers’ exceptional new restaurant, Canyon Kitchen, will host a three-course dinner on Wednesday, June 15th, at 6:30 p.m. Guests will experience this special setting and the superb cuisine of famed chef John Fleer and at the same time make a gift to the Festival’s continuing endeavor to bring world-class music
by Luke Osteen to the mountains. As part of this elegant evening, there will be a small, exclusive auction for a weekend getaway package consisting of accommodations and fine dining experiences at the famed John Currence restaurants. Several original art pieces by local artists will also be offered. Tickets are $150 per person; space is limited to 75, so call for reservations now at (828) 526-9060. On June 23rd, Cathy and Bob Fisher are opening their beautiful Highlands garden to HCCMF’s guests for a private outdoor concert by extraordinary violinist Martin Chalifour, to be followed by a reception with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $150 per person. You’re invited to a picnic concert by The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet at 5:00 p.m. on June 29th on the grounds of the historic Zachary-Talbot House in Cashiers. Be sure to
bring a picnic and a blanket and prepare to luxuriate under late afternoon skies with al fresco dining and a healthy dose of irresistible music. The concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. The Performance Schedule stretches from Friday July 8th, to Sunday, August 14th. Concerts will be held at 6:00 p.m. Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays at the Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library. It launches July 8th-11th with selections of Beethoven and Schubert performed by The Eroica Trio, violist Yinzi King, bassist Janet Clippard, and pianist William Ransom. Later concerts will celebrate the works of Bach, Mo-
zart, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Haydn, and Dvorak. They’ll be performed by world-renowned artists such as Victor Asuncion, William Preucil, Timothy Fein, Charae Krueger, Attacca String Quartet, Linden String Quartet, and Vega Quartet. It’s a celebration 30 years in the making. In addition to its nationally-recognized program of concerts, the Festival is laced with a series of Feasts of the Festival. They’re a chance to meet fascinating people and enjoy marvelous food and drink in some of the most breathtaking homes in Western North Carolina. Feasts continue through September 19th and will feature an irresistible series of locations and menus. For more information about the festival and its full lineup of performances and events, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org or call (828) 5269060.
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evoted pizza lovers rave about the delicious pizzas that they find at the Pizza Place of Highlands at 365 Main Street. Charles Robinson has always loved Italian foods and excels when preparing anything Italian. He learned early the importance of using only the freshest ingredients in any recipe. Now he follows that same mantra-gather quality ingredients, follow timehonored recipes, and serve up everything with love and enthusiasm. Could there be a better recipe that will produce foods that your customers will love? I don’t think so. Whether you are designing a pizza for one or for a crowd-you’ll enjoy choosing from the more than 25 different toppings and four sauces. Gather your friends and come in for one of the “Specialty Pizzas” including Philly Steak, Taco, Fajita, Meat Lovers, Vegetarian, Greek, BBQ and many more. Craving your favorite beer to go with that pizza? Choose from a large assortment of bottled beers or your favorite draft. They have wine, iced tea and soft drinks, too. Not in the mood for pizza today? Never fear, the Pizza House of Highlands offers taste-tempting salads,
Charles, Charissa, Karalee and Peyton welcome you to The Pizza Place.
soups and sandwiches plus calzones, spaghetti and lasagna. There are so many items to choose from that you will want to come in often. Let a fresh garden salad accompany your pizza or make a salad a meal. Choose from Gorgonzola salad or Gorgonzola and Pear; maybe a Greek salad or a Club sal-
ad. There’s a Fajita chicken salad or a Chicken and Fruit salad plus a cold salad plate. Customize your salad with grilled chicken or mozzarella cheese or tuna or pecan chicken salad. Top any of these tasty salads with one of the ten dressings offered by the Pizza Place. Sandwich lovers are
amazed at the huge selection of house sandwiches found at the Pizza Place. When I am not chowing down on the French Dip, I am enjoying the Muffuletta, the FlatBread Veggie or the Turkey Bacon Ranch. I’ve not had a chance to try the Italian Steak or the Italian Sausage sandwich or the Gyro but hopefully I will soon. There are still more to choose from, too. When our nieces and nephews gather they love to choose from the Kids Menu items including the French bread pizza, or the grilled cheese sandwich or kids’ “plain” spaghetti. Not hungry but need to take a break? Stop by the Pizza Place for one of their tasty appetizers. Choose from BBQ pork wings or bread or pizza sticks or much more. Be sure to check on the daily specials and the tasty deserts. You’ll feel like an honored guest as Charles and Clarissa and their dedicated staff served up taste tempting treats. Got a crowd at your house? Just give them a call and they’ll have your order ready in a flash. No need to stay in the kitchen all night. Let The Pizza Place of Highlands prepare your favorite pizza, salad, sandwich and more. Call (828) 526-5660.
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hen Pat Allen moved to Highlands 17 years ago and opened the Morning Star Inn, she always planned to do a cookbook. Despite her passion for cooking, she took a circuitous route to get to the cookbook. It took a writer from Victoria Magazine who happened to stay at the inn to convince her to lead a series of cooking classes. Subsequently, three women from the test kitchen of Southern Living Magazine came to take her classes for a twoday weekend. “Talk about nervous,” says Pat. “We had a great time resulting in a two-page story in Southern Living!” Pat has always had an appreciation for good food and great restaurants. She was a food critic for the Macon Telegraph in Macon, Georgia, for three years and readers looked forward to her suggestions. In her last month of culinary school Pat, did an apprenticeship with Chef Tell Earhardt in the Cayman Islands. “I learned to appreciate fresh salsa on fish with mango or whatever was on hand that day. It opened my eyes to how creative you can be with food and flavors”, says
Pat. Pat’s first book, “Whisk Upon a Star,” was published in 1998 and sold out quickly. The book’s success was built upon Pat’s recipes, favorite dishes from local restaurants, and cherished recipes shared by guests at the Morning Star Inn. Her latest book, “Mouth of the South,” was finished in December and has already won a following. When asked where the title comes from, Pat explains that all she has to do is speak and the Southern accent comes right out!
She’s also won a reputation for giving her opinion, like it or not! One of her best experiences was being in the kitchen with Paula Deen for 3 weeks at the Lady and Son’s Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, before beginning her real estate career. “Can you picture the two of us together with these accents?” asks Pat. “It was a hoot and a fun memory while researching for my cookbook. The pastry chef was out sick on my first day so I was ‘it’ and we served 1,000 people that day! That
is a lot of banana pudding and peach cobbler.” “Mouth of the South” features many of the oldies from “Whisk Upon a Star,” including Pat’s granola that won first place for the best granola of any bed and breakfast in the country by the National Baking Association. Other favorites are Southwestern Eggs, Yum Yum Cornbread, Black Olive Dip, the other Pat’s Hummus Recipe and Dr. Pat’s Bread Pudding with Whisky Sauce. Local restaurant recipes include Madison’s Shrimp and Grits, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro’s Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, …on the Veranda’s famous Crème Brulee, Wild Thyme’s Penne with Spinach and Prosciutto, Oak Street Café’s Signature Mushroom Bisque, Old Edwards Club’s Sweet Potato Tartar Sauce, SweeTreat’s Chicken Salad, Paoletti’s Calamari and Mountain Fresh’s Cous Cous – a family favorite from JT. “Mouth of the South” is available at the Dry Sink and Mountain Fresh Grocery in Highlands, Chapter 2 Book Store in Cashiers, and GJ Ford’s Bookshop in St. Simons. Pat can be reached at (828) 200-9179 or at Pat Allen Realty Group at (828) 526-8784.
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Cyprus, An Exciting Dining Destination
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he scene remains vibrant, exciting and creative. Olive, sage and orange-colored walls surround a small copper bar tucked in a corner with rich red shadows. Tables appropriately spaced, soft music, intimate lighting-all characteristic of any busy downtown urban restaurant, yet it is here in Highlands. Cyprus is as popular today as it was when it opened nine years ago. Longtime Highlands’ culinary entrepreneur, Nicholas Figel, continues to entice diners with taste-tempting, traditional, international, peasant-inflected cuisine. He searches tirelessly for the freshest and most authentic traditional ingredients by day and then actively works the restaurant each evening to ensure the high quality, tantalizing dishes that we have come to expect from Cyprus. Nick wel-
comes guests as they arrive while creating the amazing specials in the vibrant openkitchen. An award-winning chef with more than 25 years of experience, Nick has trained extensively, including apprenticeships in Milan and Venice. Supporting Nick and adding their own unique talents to the Cyprus Culinary team are Kelley Barbato and Chris DuPont. This year’s exciting menu would not be the same without their influence. There’s no need for you to drive to Atlanta or Charlotte to enjoy cuisines of the world. Enjoy dishes from Italy, Cambodia, Indonesia and beyond here in Highlands. Nick Figel incorporates a traditional approach to food as he prepares Capelini Aglio e Olio. Fresh angel hair pasta made with the same care and techniques as was done in Italy more than 120 years ago is the center of the dish.
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Delicately blended with Renieris Estate Olive oil and fresh spices, this appetizer offers a perfect beginning for a memorable meal. Whether you choose Curried Goat ‘Roti” from Surinam or Anise-Scented Beefsteak from Laos, or Osso Bucco Milanese from Italy, you will find all dishes authentically represent the foods of the region from which they originated. Whatever you are cravingfrom ethereal lightness to very rich, there are menu options to please the most discriminating taste buds. In the mood for a hearty steak or lamb, or maybe a fresh fish or tasty chicken dish? These are all available here, too. Cyprus prides itself on offering the freshest fish in the region. “It takes a little more effort, but I regularly shop the ethnic markets in Atlanta to ensure that we maintain
uncompromised quality in each dish that we serve”, Nick states. “In the kitchen, we go the extra mile to express ideas in food which are sincere, and we remain mindful that our food is a vessel for communication with you,” Nick continues. Each evening the Cyprus chefs prepare a menu of regional specialties including Italian, Thai, Mediterranean, French, South American, Pan-Asian and Caribbean food specialties. The desserts are delicate ranging from lavender ice cream to a spiced chocolate Quetzalcoatl dream. Enjoy a memorable meal from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. nightly. Located on Dillard Road, 4/10ths mile from Main Street. Call (828) 526-4429 or visit cyprushighlands.com for reservations. The most exciting dining destination in Highlands-Cyprus-see for yourself.
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Chef Nick Figel and Cyprus’ tantalizing menu offers a cook’s tour of the world.
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lan to bring your family and friends to Scaly Mountain for a scrumptious breakfast in the mountains at the newly remodeled historic old Scaly School House. These breakfasts are held on the fourth Saturday – May through October from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This is the seventh year that the women in Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, who are known for their culinary skills, have sponsored these breakfasts. Breakfast will feature a full meal of piping hot homemade pancakes (with or without blueberries),
patty sausage, coffee and juice in the historic old Scaly School House. It is on the corner of North Highway 106 and Buck Knob Road in downtown Scaly. Guests will be treated to a seated meal either in the old school house or on the deck overlooking the mountains. Cost is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. The breakfast will be served by club members or you may order takeout, if you choose. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for local students of all ages who wish to continue their post-secondary education. They also ben-
efit area non-profit human service agencies that serve the Scaly Mountain community. Come to the breakfasts and join the best cooks in Western North Carolina for a morning of fun enjoying the friendly folks in Scaly Mountain and an unforgettable breakfast. For additional information, contact Susan Bankston, (828) 5269952 or visit www.scalymountainwomensclub.org. Remaining dates for the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club breakfasts for 2011 are June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th and October 22nd.
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The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is serving up breakfast at the old Scaly School House.
Contributed by Betty Bandy
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Breakfast at Mountain Fresh By Wiley Sloan righten your morning with chicken. You decide. with a hearty breakDon’t you just love the fast at Mountain Fresh aroma of fresh coffee brewGrocery. Over the past three ing at Mountain Fresh? Their years Mountain Fresh has coffees are organic, imported built a reputation for being from around the world and one of the best lunch spots in are roasted on site. MF takes town. This winter they began pride in being Highlands’ only providing delicious “take out” micro-roaster. They roast in dinners and now they are ex- small quantities as business panding into the breakfast demands. You have the choice arena. of single origin or blends. Find Enjoy “fresh, hot-from-the- the coffee that is right for you. kitchen items” including eggs Grab a cup of coffee and with a choice of grits or pota- enjoy your favorite blend as toes, toast or biscuit, and waf- you wait just a short minute or fles, pancakes or French toast; two for your freshly prepared muffins too. Add fruit or your breakfast items. Be sure to choice of meat: sausage pat- buy some coffee beans to take ties, country ham, or bacon. home so you can enjoy your Put your egg on a biscuit with favorite blend there too. Encheese, add sausage. Eat your joy espressos, lattes, cappuceggs and bacon, then top your cinos. hot biscuit with gravy. You Owner JT Fields and the Mountain Fresh team have may want to try the biscuit
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The secret of Mountain Fresh’s breakfast and lunch menus? Choice ingredients and owner J.T. Fields and his team’s attention to detail.
worked diligently to create a breakfast menu that offers tasty, fresh foods and a fair price. The sausage is made from a private recipe; the fruit is fresh-straight from the produce department and the maple syrup is real maple syrup-no artificial preservatives. The rooster’s strutting cause he is mighty proud of the delicious breakfasts that folks are enjoying here at Mountain Fresh. As JT says, “We offer deceptively simple foods, always fresh, always tasty. We offer you food just like we like to eat. We hope you like it too.” Mountain Fresh Grocery and Wine Market is located at 521 Main Street. (828) 5262400. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 p.m.-10:30 a.m. and Sundays 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
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Evenings at Fatigati’s Fine Lakeside Restaurant Foods at Tommy’s
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om Fatigati is a familar name in the Highlands and Cashiers area. With over 20 years experience in many area favorites like the Lightwater Grille, Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Inn, you may have already tasted many of Tom’s fine creations and just didn’t know it. Well now Fatigati’s Fine Foods and fresh baked European style pastries and breads can be found at Tommy’s Coffee Shop in Cashiers. Offering lunch to go along with Tommy’s wonderful coffee was a natural fit. “We specialize in fresh, fantastic, ‘fhenomenal’, family friendly, ‘ffordable foods in a wonderful spot in the middle of Cashiers,” says Tom. “We are excited about our expansion and look forward to a great season. Open Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., stop in at Fatigati’s Fine Foods at 95 Hwy. 107 South in Cashiers. For to go orders, please call (828) 743-2010.
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Skyline Lodge Welcomes Chef Buzza
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hef Jimmy Buzza, who’s made a name for himself at his restaurant in the Karling’s Inn in Florida, has opened the exciting Altitudes Restaurant at Skyline Lodge in Highlands. For lunch and dinner, he’ll be offering some of the favorites from Karling’s Inn with some new choices for the Highlands crowd. “We always are coming up with new items for the menu,” Chef Jimmy says. “I have a passion for creating new assortments of flavors and enticingly refreshing original appetizers, soups, and entrees, as well as desserts. We plan on creating special menu items weekly.” Diners can expect to find appetizers like celery cake with chilled beet mousse, plump green cake with a wondrous texture and crunch with slight celery seed and garlic undertones, ruby-colored mousse frozen yogurt on the tongue — cool and creamy with a sweet-tart finish. For entrees, consider The Florida grouper show-
Chef Jimmy Buzza and his wife, Lilly
stopper with two jumbo shrimp poised on top of the nice-sized fillet presented in cream sauce studded with roasted red peppers, pine nuts and olives. There’s the roast duck, a traditional German favorite and a Karling’s signature dish. The ample pool of thick, deeply flavored Montmorency cherry sauce doesn’t hold back with its red wine infusion. The duck skin is crunchycrisp and the meat underneath retains a rich, succulent flavor.
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A large golden, pumpkinshaped puff pastry bowl cradles the traditional beef stroganoff. Strips of filet mignon are lavishly bathed in sour cream mushroom sauce. For dessert, the cinnamon-scented apple strudel rises from a tender flaky pastry and the Key lime baked Alaska is a delicious throwback. “We wanted to offer the Highlands a little taste of Europe and to add a little contrast to the southern cooking emphasis that the South is largely praised for
with a German cuisine and dining experience,” Chef Jimmy explains. “Competition is not what it’s about; we have put our hearts and souls into this business and we hope people can experience the genuine mindset and passion we have for our business. Also we hope to introduce an experience that people have not yet tasted in German cuisine and the whole dining experience in general. In the end it’s all about giving the guest something original, produced with the highest of quality produce, and made fresh just for them.” Altitudes Restaurant opens June 1st and will be open for lunch (something new for Skyline Lodge) from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and for dinner from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They will also be open for Sunday brunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.. Karlings Altitude Restaurant is located at Skyline Lodge. For more informaiton, give them a call at (828) 526-2121 or visit thm on the web at www.skylinelodge.com.
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Highlands Own Stephen Vincent Benét
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ighlands has had its share of famous visitors and residents, among them golfer, Arnold Palmer, baseball outfielder, Ty Cobb, and Alex Haley, author of Roots. But perhaps the most distinguished summer resident of whom Highlands can boast was Stephen Vincent Benét, winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1929 for the booklength narrative poem of the American Civil War, John Brown’s Body. In addition to poetry Benét was also recognized for his brilliant short stories and novels. He was solidly accepted as a published author by age seventeen, well on his way to successful literary studies at Yale. During those pre-Yale years Benét summered in Highlands. One would expect a young man to spend a great deal of time climbing up the enticing peaks and sliding down the slopes, but Benét, as his pudgy, bespectacled persona prescribed, was much more at home in a library experiencing the wild outdoors on the pages of history books or in volumes of poetry. Thus, the Hudson Library, not the mountainsides, became his second home. And when the library moved and expanded, he moved right along with it. While he holed up among the books, WWI was raging in Europe. Benét, fascinat-
Stephen Vincent Benét, winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1929.
ed with world events, kept a map of the Allied Front on the wall in the Highlands post office and carefully tracked the battles at the front with color-coded pins. He became the local authority on the war effort and would happily inform any and all of the progress of the Allies and Central Powers. As his devotion to the
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Highlands library indicated, he spent as much time consuming information as he did writing and talking about it. All that paid off, for a couple of years down the road at Yale, his colleague, Thornton Wilder, author of Our Town, said of him, “He was the power behind the Yale Lit.” That power catapulted him to an O. Henry Award for his
short story, The Devil and Daniel Webster in 1937. Benét even dipped his toe in journalism’s waters, occasionally serving as a contributor to Time Magazine. Benét was a resident of Pennsylvania and New York, but he also had a home in Augusta, Georgia. Today the Benét House is part of Augusta College. His Southern experiences in Augusta and Highlands are the inspiration for the following lines from his poem, “The Mountain Whippoorwill:” Up in the mountains, it’s lonesome all the time, (Sof’ win’ slewin’ thu’ the sweet-potato vine.) Up in the mountains, it’s lonesome for a child, (Whippoorwills a-callin’ when the sap runs wild.) Up in the mountains, mountains in the fog, Everythin’s as lazy as an old houn’ dog. Born in the mountains, never raised a pet, Don’t want nuthin’ an’ never got it yet. While Benét’s poetic character may have never aspired to much, Benét himself got plenty from his Highlands mountain adventures. To learn more about him and other famous Highlands visitors, read Randolph Shaffner’s Heart of the Blue Ridge or visit the Highlands Historical Society’s website: w w w. h i g h l a n d s h i s t o r y. com
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Douglas Andrew Baumgardner Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
Baumgardner-Madden House, Cashiers School Rd.
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ouglas “Doug” Andrew Baumgardner, the son of Andrew Baumgardner, was born in Cashiers. Doug [pronounced “Doog”] accompanied his brothers to Wyoming in the early 1900s. Frances Baumgarner Lombard, in her book From the Hills of Home, writes in detail about what she calls “The Great Migration West.” Many young men from the Cashiers and Highlands areas sought their fortune in the west, mainly in Wyoming. Some returned home but many remained. Doug’s brother, Zebulan Baumgardner, was
shot and killed by a “conniving woman” in Douglas, Wyoming in 1914. Zeb’s body was shipped back to North Carolina and buried in the Lower Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers. Brother Doug remained in Wyoming through the trial of the killer and then returned to Cashiers after hearing the guilty verdict. Back at home, Doug married Gracie Cole, the daughter of George M. Cole and Mandy Zachary. Doug and Gracie had no children but Doug and his second wife, Julia Norris, had a daughter named Claudia. The Baumgardners lived in and
operated what is believed to have been the first hotel in the community--the Cashiers Hotel. The large building was purported to have had eight bedrooms and two bathrooms and it is still standing at the corner of Cashiers Road and Zeb Alley Road. After the death of his second wife, Doug left Cashiers and moved to South Carolina where he met and married his third wife, Ruby. They lived in the town of Fairplay where they had a farm. Besides farming, Doug worked for years as a salesman at Belk’s department store in the town of Ander-
son, South Carolina. In Cashiers, Doug had attended the Methodist Church but when he moved to South Carolina, he started attending a nearby Presbyterian Church due to its close proximity to his home. At times he even preached there if the minister was away. But Doug was not yet through with marrying as when his third wife Ruby died, he married Dorothy Holcombe, his fourth and last wife. Though he had four wives, Doug only had the one child, Claudia. [Note: The surname Baumgarner is spelled in a variety of ways]
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Wildcat Cliffs - Celebrating 50 Years
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hen you look at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club today, you can’t help but be struck by the degree to which founder Bill Matthews’ original vision has been maintained over the course of 50 years. You’ll find that vision in the stand of primeval forest that winds through the property, scarcely broken by the carefully designed and built homes of members. It’s in the way that the golf course is laid out to complement the natural beauty of the settings. In fact, Bill personally walked the site throughout the course development, deciding which trees to preserve and how the natural slopes and granite upthrusts should be incorporated into the layout of what would become an irresistibly challenging course. Look at the magnificent
clubhouse or the yearround fitness center/swimming pool designed by local architect Jim Fox. Bill understood that Wildcat Cliffs members would demand facilities that would allow them to preserve that important sense of community through a lively social scene or gathering for exercise and relaxation. Consider Hilda’s Twilight Thursday Golf, a tradition started in the 1980s by member Hilda Blitch. Hilda’s brainstorm to encourage participation in the club’s Thursday Night Dinners was to organize a nine-hole mixed golf event with the privilege of coming to dinner in golf attire. It’s at once a fun recreational activity, a wildly successful social occasion, and a firm rejection of fussy conventions. Not only are these qualities a reflection of Bill’s ebullient personality, they’ve become
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hallmarks of the Wildcat Cliffs membership. But just as important is the unmistakable commitment that members demonstrate to the larger Highlands community. “Dr Bill,” as he was known locally, was a tireless champion of all things Highlands. Introduced to the town as a teenager working at Highlands Country Club, he developed a lifelong love for the little mountain town. Through a combination of immense charm, a dash of stubbornness and a devotion bordering on the obsessive, Bill shepherded the founding of Highlands Community Hospital, the forerunner of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. And when you survey the community today, you’ll find Wildcat Cliffs members laced within Highlands’ institutions – volunteering at the school, serving on
boards, leading church activities and, yes, working to strengthen Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. And though he passed away in 1972, you know Bill must be smiling when he surveys the Town Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament being played on his magnificent course, or when Club Pro Kevin Gabbard takes the time to coach the Highlands High School golf teams. Somehow Bill’s spirit of service has flourished at Wildcat Cliffs. All of this explains why Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is relishing its 50th-Year Jubilee – it’s a chance to revel in the memories of a storied past and celebrate the remarkable qualities that’ve been present since its inception. The celebration will continue through the summer and culminate with a gala party on September 10th.
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n 1875 when Samuel Kelsey and C. C. Hutchinson climbed onto the Highlands plateau, none of the roads we use today existed, and the governments of North Carolina and Macon County were still virtually destitute because of the Civil War. So if roads were to be built into the new town, they had to be built by the folks who would use them. The Highlands Historical Society has chosen “The Roads that Lead to Highlands” as the topic for this year’s educational program. Instead of patrons taking a “Walk in the Park,” they’ll gather in the Events Garden behind the Prince House (across North Fourth Street from the funeral home.) Parking is at the Civic Center next-door to the event where
History Live everyone will find seats. The program entitled “History Live!” will take place Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th beginning at 6:00 p.m., lasting slightly over an hour. Sunday afternoon, June 26th, the program will take place at the Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets for each performance are $10.00 with students admitted free. Purchase tickets online at www.highlandshistory. com or in person at the event. Make reservations either online or at (828) 787-1050. Town co-founder, Samuel Kelsey, participated in construction of the streets in downtown Highlands, plus the Kelsey Trail that led from the end of Fifth Street to the top of Whiteside Mountain. He will be portrayed by Dean
Zuch. Lee Lyons will portray Celia Hill, wife of Stanhope Hill who brought Horse Cove Road up from his home in the valley. John Jay Smith represented by Brian Stiehler, will tell of Smith’s involvement in connecting Highlands to Dillard, Georgia. Prioleau Ravenel, Sr., represented by Pat Patrick, extended downtown streets to facilitate a trip to Walhalla or up Satulah Mountain. His son, Prioleau, Jr., built a road to Cashiers; his story will be told by Barbara Estes as his wife, Florence. And finally Charles Edwards will portray Herman Wilson, one of the men who risked their lives to build the Gorge Road to Franklin. The Events Garden will accommodate a limited number, so get tickets early to be assured of a seat.
Dean Zuch will portray Samuel Kelsey, the visionary who willed Highlands into existence.
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Highlands Writers Group Contributed by Marda Burton Marda Burton is a founding member of the Highlands Writers Group and is a Travel Editor for Veranda Magazine. She divides her time between New Orleans and Highlands.
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hen Andrea arrived at the gallery on Chartres Street the party was already in full swing, music and lights and people smoking cigarettes spilling out onto the sidewalk. She stopped just inside the door to take it all in. Lowriding jeans with lots of navel, minidresses with ruffles and bows, men in California black, women in stilettos. With paper-doll smiles pasted on their faces, people milled around the high-ceilinged rooms with wine glasses in their hands, seldom glancing at the paintings hanging on the walls. Instead, they rushed to greet each other with gull-like cries of delight. Exactly like a New York opening, she thought, except for the architecture and the accents. Soon she would be part of this scene herself, but for now she was still a stranger here. Words swirled around her. “Darling, how are you?” “I haven’t seen you in such a long time. Where have you been?” “What have you been doing with yourself since Mardi Gras?” “Hasn’t the weather been weird?” “Don’t you just love Eric’s work?” “Isn’t it just wonderful?” “I just adore Venice, don’t you?” “Did I tell you about my last trip?” How can people have conversations made up entirely of questions, Andrea wondered, as she, too, pasted a smile on her face and slipped through the crowd to pick up a glass of Italian Soave. Mmmm, this is good and do I need it. Her nerves on edge, she scanned the room for Eric. Her flight from New York was delayed and she had not had time to see him before
his opening festivities began. I’m going to marry him soon and all we have time to do is talk on the phone, she thought. As she pictured the two of them settling down to live together in New Orleans, her eyes were taking in Eric’s paintings, each one a memory of their hot, humid, smelly – but utterly wonderful – Venetian summer. She walked along the wall of paintings as the party whirled around her, but she saw only the Bridge of Sighs and next the Della Salute church, herself posed in a gondola wearing a big, floppy sunhat. Then the tombstone with the bas relief woman crying, and at the end a painting of a sunlit park with two graceful nude statues… No, one wasn’t a statue; it was a real woman, she realized, one with strange frizzed hair. How clever to pose her alongside a statue, but who was she? Andrea knew both of Eric’s Italian models, and this nude wasn’t one of them. One was the girlfriend of another American artist; the other was married to a Venetian gondolier. She liked them both; they were like members of the family before Andrea left Eric in Venice to return to her job in New York. Since Eric’s eventual return to New Orleans, she hadn’t had time to come down south until now. “Frequent phone calls do not a fiancée make,” he had told her, “I need you here with me.” But she was just too busy. She couldn’t drop everything yet. Two matrons stopped before Eric’s painting of the woman crying. Her stone face half-hidden in the crook of her folded arms, her posture evoked a grief as real as flesh.
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very so often I fall in love with a word. We flirt, we court, I use it three times and it is mine. We walk down the aisle… I, and a cluster of syllables dressed in a tux. I stroll with a bouquet in one hand, his bold serif in my other. At the altar we exchange I do’s. I lay a walloping kiss on my wordmate and swear my etymological devotion ‘til death do us part. I have walked the aisle thousands of times. I’m not proud of it. I am a polysyllabic polygamist. Oh, that’s right. Call me names… no, please, call me names. Sometimes my fascina-
by Donna Rhodes tion with a word is but a brief affair. I had a fling with smarmy not long ago. He was a bit young for me, born in 1924. I usually fall for ME, OE, ML, or at the very least, Rom, but Smarmy had no family tree. Don’t judge me. I knew it was wrong. He was seeing others, ready to roll off a wanton tongue at the slightest invitation. But call it fate, call it pure abandon, I adored him, and the little sleazebag was always there for me when I needed him. There have been oodles of others. Maybe I adore the way a word’s syllables trip off my tongue. Maybe
I get caught up in an onomatopoeia moment. Maybe I am merely a word slut, a user and abuser, ready to cast off gelatinous or oeuvre or malleable or babushka the minute it starts to fade in the word polls. I blame Smarmy. Sometimes the percussive rattle of a word awakens a primal pulse deep in my bones: fricative, procrustean, fungi, cacophonous, bombastic, and archaeopteryx. It doesn’t even matter what these words mean; it is their sibilance, or timbre or rhythm that make them sexy and desirable. I become obsessed with working them
into a tête à tête. That’s part of the chase. Occasionally I lean back, close my eyes, and listen to a sound sizzle, set free from my lips. Valve uncapped, it hisses through the air like a jetting balloon: rapscallion, sinister, surrealistic, pusillanimous, parsimonious, surreptitious, syzygy, zenzizenzizenzic. Granted, zenzizenzizenzic has not come up in conversation yet, but the next time I have a heated exchange about the square of a square of a number’s square, I am primed. I am growing older. There are so many words and so little time. But
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literary Confessions of a Wordie | continued from page 83 there will be more etymological unions. Count on it. And when I move on to the next realm, hopefully as a nonagenarian, all my word mates will gather at my urn and Merriam Webster will eulogize me, immortalizing my sesquipedalian nature, saying, “Her body may be gone, but her words rock on.” Smarmy will fake a tear, Cacophonous will boo hoo… loudly, Fungi will drop his spores, Zenzizenzizenzic will grieve again… and again and again, and syzygy will align the sun, the moon and the stars in my honor. But don’t count me out yet. Two new trend-setters have caught my eye: Thumbo and Sofalize. Allow me to introduce them to you. Thumbo is a bit of a klutz, a text message typo specialist. Sofalize digitally communicates from his couch… and makes an occasional thumbo. I am not sure either has marriage potential. But they are good for a fling. Merriam approves. And if things get serious you’ll be invited to the wedding. We’ll be registered at Amazon and Books a Mil. GC’s appreciated. Word.
“Don’t you love my adorable Ju-Ju doll?” “Did you buy it over on Royal Street?” “Do you think it’s authentic?” “How can you tell what’s authentic these days?” Andrea’s smile became a grimace. But I’ll make it up to him, she thought. Once we’re married, we’ll be together all the time. Two men approached her, then angled off to the bar. “Would you support that damned mortician for councilman?” “Well, who else are you going to get to vote our way?” “Do you think we could get Thompson to run again?” “Did you see that foxy little brunette in the mini-skirt out there in the courtyard?” “Do you think you can get her phone number?” “Is she with someone?” “Why don’t we go outside and see?” Andrea was gazing at the woman crying when she heard: “Andrea! You must be Andrea!” A curvy little blonde, her crimped hair flying all about her head like she’d had an electric shock, maneuvered her way through the crowd toward Andrea with her glass held high. “I’m Paola – from Venice. Eric’s told me so much about you. I recognized you from his painting of you in the gondola.” “Yes, I’m Andrea.” I’m glad I didn’t give up my job, Andrea thought. “I recognize you, too.”
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Home of Distinction
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ucked behind century-old rhododendron and evergreens is one of Highlands’ most cherished homes. Stroll the 3.65 acres beyond the wading pool and proceed down the “Bear Walk” in quiet solitude. Pick fresh berries at your private berry patch. Gather with your grandchildren at the frog pond or the croquet court, or pick fresh blossoms in the flower garden. You are only a short two-minute walk from the heart of downtown Highlands and its many shops and restaurants, but it feels as though you are in the midst of a large country estate. Whether you are looking for a place to build family memories or you want to try your hand at an upscale bed and breakfast like Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, this property is the
one for you. The house was started in 1878 by C. C. Hutchinson, one of the original founders of Highlands. The chestnut floorboards are wide and worn from many years of use. Owners, Linda and Allan Bryant, researched the home’s history and then joined forces with John Lupoli, one of Highlands’ most renowned contractors. The result is a warm, inviting house that anyone would be proud to call home. From the front door with its wavy glass and its dental molding to the sun-filled parlor ablaze with color this home says “Come, enjoy.” The parlor’s sofas and large chairs allow you to nestle in with a good book and a glass of wine. The original dining room has been transformed into a study with floor-to-ceiling
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book shelves. Oversized leather chairs and a comfy ottoman provide that special place to read a book, catch up on the stacks of mail, or just sit and visit. The master bedroom is on the main floor. With a private bath, large closet, and king-size bed, you’ve got a private retreat that is second-to-none. The current kitchen now occupies the area where the original kitchen and card room existed. With top-of-the-line appliances and workspace galore, meal prep is a breeze. The dining room has a wonderful view of the mountain vista of Ravenel Ridge. Allan Bryant’s custom carved bear peeks in the window to see if morsels have been dropped from the table. Allan is an avid gardener and the yard definitely
shows his passion. Sit on the wide front porch, enjoy cool breezes, and marvel at Allan’s handiwork. The old well has now been stoned and is home to brightly colored flowers and a bird bath.The gazebo with its fireplace and comfy chairs beckons you to sit and relax. A guest suite in the two-car garage provides space for family guests or for a caretaker. It’s your choice. Charm, beauty, and history are successfully melded together in this Highlands gem. Let your imagination run wild as you determine how you can settle in to this “one-of-a-kind property. To arrange a private showing, contact Bert Mobley of Harry Norman, Realtors (828) 200-0846 or (828) 526-8300; bert.mobley@harrynorman.com.
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The Idea Showhouse
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he little house next to The Summer House needed a few improvements to get ready for the upcoming summer season. The entire building has been renovated with the thought of creating a completely furnished mountain cottage and presenting to customers ideas and inspiration for their own projects. The Summer House has always been a destination stop for home furnishings in the mountains. Now in addition to the main showroom and the pantry, the design staff at The Summer House has gone all out and fashioned a wonderland of creative surprises. You will see beautiful antiques, extraordinary furniture, unique lighting, distinctive accessories and other unique items that can enhance every room in your home. Visitors to The Summer House will now have the opportunity to shop for a room or a complete home, all fashioned by the roster of qualified designers who know just what looks good in decorating a home. “We encourage you to come and find inspiration for one lamp or an entire home,” says The Summer House owner Paula Jones. “Rooms will change constantly as purchases are made and repeat visits will offer new ideas.” You find The Summer House and the adjoining Idea House at 2085 Dillard Road in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-5577.
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To Leave or Not to Leave Retirement Plan
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hen you leave a job–whether due to layoff or for any reason–you are often faced with a decision about your 401(k) or other retirement plans. The decision is whether to keep your 401(k) funds with your former employer, roll them over to an IRA, or pay the taxes and cash out. Over time, many employees have accumulated substantial balances in these employer plans which are designed for tax-advantaged retirement savings. For this reason, it is wise to understand the implications of each option. Some employers offer the opportunity to maintain your retirement account at the company. On the other hand, by rolling over your
funds to an IRA, you can maintain control, manage the funds any way you want, and remain subject to IRA rules alone rather than the limited investment selection and perhaps restrictive distribution policies of your former employer. Note, however, that while you are permitted to take loans from your 401(k) plan, this is not possible in an IRA. At your direction, your employer can transfer your distribution directly to another qualified plan or to a rollover IRA. A rollover occurs when you withdraw cash or other assets from one eligible retirement plan and contribute all or part of it within 60 days to another eligible retirement plan. Under this option, you would
direct your plan administrator to make a direct and taxfree transfer of funds from your former employer’s plan to a rollover IRA at a financial institution of your choice. That way you maintain the tax-deferred status of your retirement account, consolidate all retirement accounts for easier management, and benefit from increased investment flexibility. Job changers should resist the temptation to spend down their retirement savings, whether they are moving to a new job or plan a hiatus from work. If you are simply moving your IRA from one institution to another and you do not plan to use the funds, you should consider making an IRA transfer and not a rollover.
Contributed by Bill Zoellner, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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Creating a Scrumptious Cheese Tray
Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher Cashiers and Atlanta resident Elizabeth Fletcher makes event planning and public relations seem as effortless and anxietyfree as a day at the spa. Part of that is predicated on her years of experience as the publisher of four regional bridal magazines, bridal events spokesperson for Federated and Belk department stores, and guiding force behind media campaigns for exclusive inns. Equally important are her boundless energy, effortless imagination and fanatical attention to detail.
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you want a cheese with a higher protein content because it is at the other end of the spectrum.” Sallie Peterkin of Cornucopia Gourmet Meats & Specialty Shop in Cashiers recommends pairing Painted Cinderella, which is a goat cheese, brie or a formage d’affinois with white wine, sauvignon blanc or prosecco and with red wine or cabernet Manchego paired with honey. Sallie also recommends beer with cheese -the yeasty, fruity, earthy and
herbal flavors often found in beer are found just as often in cheese, making them perfect pairing partners. Now to garnish your cheese plate use fruits, nuts, spreads or meats. Whatever you need, our cheesemongers will be able to guide you in the right direction. Enjoy! For more information, call Cornucopia Gourmet Meats & Specialty Shop at (828) 743-2181; Hampton Market at (828) 743-2411; or Mountain Fresh Grocery at (828) 526-2400.
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he plate with four different cheeses looks so good. But leave that to restaurants and food photographers. At home, there is nothing better than one cheese served with the perfect drink. Buying cheese can be as fun as buying a bottle of wine. Most of us buy too much cheese and it ends up at the back of the refrigerator spoiled. When inquiring as to how long cheese would last, JT Fields of Mountain Fresh Grocery in Highlands said, “A lot depends on the type of cheese and how it is stored. Certain cheeses -- Brie, washed rind goat -- actually get better with a little age. The keyword is ‘little.’ Try to buy only what you can eat in a week. Better retailers and cheese mongers will pack hand-cut artisan cheese in a wax or parchment paper to allow the cheese to breathe. “If it’s not wrapped in a paper, the cheese should be taken out of any plastic wrap when you get home and wrapped in wax paper. Hold it closed with a rubber band. If you have cheese left over 10 days, open the cheese and smell it. Barnyard smells are normal in most artisan cheeses. However, if you get a whiff of ammonia, it’s probably past and should be thrown out. “ Pairing wine and cheese can be intimidating, but really, it’s all about experimenting. Chef Sean Ruddy of Hampton Market says, “A fatty cheese will go better with an acidic white wine for a contrasting taste; with red wine
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Real Men Don’t Eat Carbs
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Drs. Davis, Bernstein, Vernon, Feinman, and Volek have all been strong advocates of carb restriction in diet, especially for people with diabetes. Historically, before the identification of insulin, doctors lowered intake and attempted to eliminate carbohydrates in the diets of patients manifesting diabetes. In the 19th century when carbs, specifically bread, was not available, the incidence of patients with diabetes having few, if no symptoms, increased. Duke University’s Dr. Westman, recently conducted a clinical study with obese type 2 diabetes males. Their carb intake was reduced to less than twenty grams per day. No wheat, oats, cornstarch, or sugars were consumed. Instead, participants ate nuts,
cheese, meats, eggs, and vegetables with low carb measurements. After six months, ninety-five percent of the participants not only lost weight, and lowered their BMI, moreover, these patients were able to reduce and even eliminate their diabetes medication. Some of the other benefits of a reduced carb diet include a reduction in “man boobs;” thus, male breast reduction surgery incidence drops and there is no need for Viagra. Finally, wheat contributes to an exorphin effect which is an appetite stimulant. After a delicious slice of whole grain, whole wheat bread one tends to crave more food every two hours. Just radically reducing and trying to eliminate wheat products from your diet can result in a loss of 21-26 pounds over six months.
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o, this is not the title of the next book in the Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche series. Rather, we “borrowed” the title from a blog that we follow where Dr. Davis states that, “following a diet that limits carbohydrate intake to twenty grams per day or less benefits men’s overall health.” We agree! High consumption of carbohydrates, especially from wheat contributes to visceral fat growth which increases estrogen levels thus lowering levels of testosterone. Low levels of testosterone and high levels of estrogen in males cause depression, emotionality, weight gain, and low libido. Of equal concern is how carbohydrates increase measurable lipoprotein that impairs endothelial function, contributing to erectile dysfunction.
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Neck and Upper Back Pain?
A Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022
ny idea why you have neck pain or why your back is always tired? You might want to learn more about how the body works and why neck and back pain develop over time. If the body has not sustained any major trauma like a motor vehicle accident, a fall or a sports injury then the pain is most likely from what is called “microtrauma.” Microtrauma involves repetitive movements or positions that ultimately condition muscles to act in a way that is not normal. This redundant situation can lead to certain muscles becoming either stretched and weakened or shortened and overpowering. The imbalance between the muscle
groups that are designed to work together causes an overuse syndrome and results in pain and fatigue. The stretch-weakened muscle groups are usually those that exhibit pain and ache all the time. For instance if the tops of your shoulders are always achy and you need to touch and rub them, this indicates stretch-weakened muscle groups are the cause. There may be noticeable knots that just won’t stop hurting. These are called trigger points and can cause pain patterns away from the primary site; a common place is the wrist or elbow, even though the problem is the upper back. Neck motion is adversely affected
by this abnormal pattern of synergistic muscles. There is a significant chain reaction that occurs the longer this pattern goes on and becomes harder to correct. Once the dysfunctional muscles become patterned the problem can spread to the spine and disrupt proper bone alignment leading to a slow process of degeneration and disc herniation. Some of the best treatments for this problem are massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, trigger point therapy, and exercises that encourage balance in the body such as yoga, pilates and swimming. Don’t let this problem go on for too long as it will take twice as long to correct.
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I’ve Stopped! Contributed by Maryellen Lipinski, author of Life Under Construction! (828) 507-1171
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love a birthday; especially mine. Friends of mine are aware that I have been known to celebrate the entire month of May. Getting a later start this year; May 6th, but what a start. I’m at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa - a birthday gift. I deeply grasp that I haven’t really stopped to slow my pace down since my last solo trip to Tuscany in May 2008. My soul, affected by the very notion of being in Tuscany… is already in a state of trance. Now it is even clearer to me why I yearn for Tuscany. I need to experience space between words-between breathseven in between. One can forget what a delight it is when time seeps in your soul and you allow your thoughts to linger as they introduce you to a banquet of new aromas about life. Life can be so rushed and edgy. It’s easy to ignore the softer side with the smooth edges and deep fragrant moments. Ah… this is what I feel when I am truly relaxed. Before my dad died, I took refuge in Tuscany to gain courage to face the inevitable; that after three tough struggling years, he was leaving earth. Once again, I turn to Tuscany. To celebrate and search for the “right” path to continue my journey. One that I hope will be a life of grace, courage, and kindness with a touch of wisdom. And, oh yes… gentle awareness and realization that life is good. Vita `e buona! Why all the way to Tuscany? I must be Polish-Italian. Well, that’s my story. Won’t you join me while I turn 60 in Tuscany? Chances are that while you are reading this, I am engulfed and immersed in ALL things Italian and loving every moment. Italian dreams await me. Dreaming through the noble Tuscan Landscape. I love solitary places. To taste the pleasure of believing things are boundless. My soul will stir strongly. Inviting thoughts will emerge. I invite you to “stop.” You might be amazed at what follows. But you must listen closely and get still… very very still. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2011 | 99
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Waterfall Guide Drift, Turtleback, Rainbow & Stairstep Falls In the Horsepasture Wild & Scenic River area - 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy. 281; .7 miles to gated road on left — follow trail. John’s Jump 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy 281; 4.8 miles - park on shoulder and follow path. King Creek Falls Hwy. 107 S.; about 13 miles; turn right on Burrells Ford Road — park at campground parking. Schoolhouse Falls In Panthertown Valley - Hwy 64 E. to Cedar Creek Road; to Breedlove Road — park at dead-end. Silver Run Falls Hwy. 107 S.; 4.1 miles from crossroads, look for gravel pull-off on left — follow trails.
Highlands Waterfalls Bridal Veil Falls Hwy. 64, can be seen from road. Dry Falls Hwy. 64; turn at Dry Falls sign. Glen Falls Hwy. 106 S., left at Glen Falls sign. Kalakaleskies Falls Hwy. 64; just below Sequoyah Lake. Lower Cullasaja Falls Hwy. 64 at pull-offs. Picklesiemer Rockhouse Falls Hwy. 28 S. to Blue Valley Road; 4.3 miles - park at dirt road on right take trail - about 1 mile to falls. Upper & Lower Satulah Falls Hwy. 28 S.; both can be seen from road.
Whitewater Falls Hwy. 64 E. to Sapphire, to Hwy. 281 — look for signs.
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Laurel Dinan
aurel Dinan’s intention was always to move here. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, she and her family have had a part time residence here for close to 30 years. “I fell in love with this town and the people in it. I wanted nothing more than to be a part of this community,” she says.
In 2008, she and her husband, Mark Lendon, finally moved to Highlands permanently. After recognizing a true need for the services she could offer, she started her business, WNC Human Resources Solutions, earlier this year. Offering consultation and services to small businesses concerning all human resources needs, she has the
education, experience and desire to help her clients succeed. With over 20 years in human resources, Laurel feels like she is making a difference doing what she loves. For more information about ways she can help you, please contact her at (828) 482-4230 or contact her at laurel@wnchumanresourcessolutions.com.
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Fifth Annual Faux Fur Ball Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director Forever Farms
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Forever Farm’s 2011 Faux Fur Ball is in full swing.
lease join us for the fifth annual Faux Fur Ball which is actually no ball at all. 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. Our 2011 Faux Fur Ball is in full swing helping us raise funds to support the senior and special needs companion animals that live at the Friends for Life Forever Farm. If you did not receive an invitation, don’t feel left out. Send us a tax deductible donation to help our special animals and you will be on our mailing list for future events. About a hundred and fifty dogs and cats live at the Forever Farm, a lifelong sanctuary for those that are not placed in new homes. Knowing what it takes to care for your own pets, imagine the resources needed to support a hundred and fifty. For information or directions to the Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway, call (828) 508-2460. Our mailing address is P.0. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. Visit our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org where donations can be made online.
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Holistic Horsekeeping
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eeping the herd of nine magnificent equines healthy, safe and happy is paramount at Carpe Diem Farms. Like humans, with aging comes arthritis, daily play gives way to aches and pains and sometimes injury. Horses can get out of alignment just like us. In order to help elevate pain we utilize many modalities. We provide massage, using the Tellington TTouch method, hot and cold pack treatments, light therapy and chiropractic. Most recently we have added Nikken magnet technology to our holistic healing. In order to see the benefits of the magnet therapy
Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director our equine chiropractor, Dr. Gaile Daley and I have embarked on a thermographic study with the magnets. We film each horse to see where there is any unusual heat in the body, the indicator of inflammation, injury and/or pain; utilize magnets for a twenty minute therapy session on each site and follow with another filming. Filming is done every other day and if necessary followed by a treatment. It is our hope that we will be able to show the progression of healing that we believe this treatment encourages by balancing the body magnetically. We’ll keep you posted. In August, based on the results of this study and
the Easy’s Slipper™ study (also using thermography) I will present the results at The Ohio State Vet School. It’s a very exciting time in the life of CDF and what we believe to be the future of better health for horses everywhere; managing pain as well as providing for healthier feet, the foundation of the horse. We are on the cutting edge! Carpe Diem Farms is a 501©(3) educational foundation. If you would like to know more about us please visit our web site, www.carpediemfarms.org or call (828) 526-2854 to make an appointment to come and meet the herd or participate in a program.
Modern science and old-fashioned compassion keep the horses healthy at Carpe Diem Farms.
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Rotary Honors World War II Veterans
Local residents and WW II veterans Joe Foreman, Buck Trott and Clyde Blue in front of the WW II Memorial during their Honor Air trip.
otary clubs nationwide are honoring World War II veterans by sponsoring HONOR AIR trips to Washington, DC. The purpose of the trips is to recognize our living veterans and to allow them to visit their World War II memorial, which was completed in 2004. The flights of honor are fully funded by the Honor Air program, sponsored by local Rotary clubs. The Rotary Club of Highlands has been an active and enthusiastic participant in this program. In April, 2009, members of our club accompanied local World War II veterans to Washing-
ton, and in May of this year we repeated the trip with a new group of Rotarians and veterans. A chartered commercial jet from Asheville to Washington took a large group on both trips. Veterans were accompanied by local Rotary members, termed guardians, who served as chaperones and assisted the veterans with every detail of the trip. Upon landing in Washington, charter busses were led by police escort to the memorial, where our veterans were greeted by dignitaries and cheering crowds. They toured the memorial, told stories of their years of service and had lunch. Later in
the day, they went by chartered bus to the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial. Their last stop of the day was the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. A return charter flight to Asheville late in the afternoon culminated a full day of activities and memories. Bill Nellis, a member of The Rotary Club of Highlands and one of the Rotary chaperones who went on the recent trip, said “it was an unbelievable privilege for me to accompany our vets on this trip. There were not many dry eyes as we listened to their stories.�
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Leadership Highlands
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ince 1999, Leadership Highlands has educated 100 people on various aspects of our community and provided leadership training through a great working relationship with Western Carolina University. In the 2003-2004 class, Rotary Club of Highlands President Jodie Cook participated in a class with 21 members. Jodie and wife Caroline made the permanent move to Highlands in 1995. Caroline’s parents, Dr. Osler Abbott and Sally Abbott, built a summer house facing the 5th green at Highlands Country Club in the early 1950’s. She has been coming to Highlands or living here since she was born and Jodie has been coming with her to Highlands since they
Contributed by Brian J. Stiehler were married in 1975. Jodie incorporated Highlands Chemical Corp. in 1994 to license high performance nylon technology he had developed and marketed custom chemical solutions. Since then, it has evolved as a re-seller of chemicals from producers to chemical distributors providing technical, application and marketing advice. Biocat Solutions Co., begun in 1999 in Toccoa, Georgia, is a manufacturer of biological solutions for water treatment and skin care products. Both companies are owned and operated by Jodie and Caroline. In the early ‘90’s Jodie considered beginning his own chemical business based on custom produced chemical
solutions. This would evolve into licensing the synthesis of high performance nylon co-polymers which I had developed. Caroline also happens to be a LH Alumna. Both are great supporters of the Leadership program. “Leadership Highlands taught leadership and community participation,” Jodie said. “LH provided a more direct and hands-on approach to leadership than business management-leadership seminars and courses I had attended in the corporate world.” For more information on Leadership Highlands, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
Energized by Leadership Highlands, Jodie and Caroline Cook have enmeshed themselves in the life of their community.
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Judy Lemanski’s generosity ensures that this jewel of Highlands’ natural heritage will be enjoyed far into the future.
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n April, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, completed its first conservation agreement of 2011 by accepting a donated easement from Judy Lemanski of Palmetto, Florida. In a conservation agreement or easement, the land owner donates their development rights to a qualified land trust. In this kind of agreement the donor still owns their property but they restrict development of additional structures or lots. In exchange the donor receives a federal tax deduction, is eligible for a North Carolina Conservation Tax Credit, and reduced property taxes. The protected property, an eleven-acre forested tract, will buffer a portion of the Nantahala National Forest just off of Buck Creek Road. In addition to providing a buffer to valuable forestlands, the easement will help protect views from as far away as Wayah Gap and Burningtown Bald. Mrs. Lemanski’s efforts to conserve her land will benefit us all as well as future generations. The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has been conserving lands in Macon and Jackson Counties since 1909 and is the oldest land trust in North Carolina. Since 1909 the Land Trust has conserved over 2000 acres. We are currently working with land owners to protect an additional 500 acres by the end of 2011. To find out more about conservation easements contact the Highlands-Cashiers land Trust at (828) 526-1111 or visit our website at www.hicashlt.org.
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Cashiers Annual Village Heritage Award
The Village Heritage Award will be presented to the Cashiers Village Commons on Friday, June 17th prior to the Groovin’ on the Green Concert.
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he Cashiers Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce Annual Village Heritage Award The Cashiers Historical Society and the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 2011 Village Heritage Award to the Cashiers Village Green Commons. Each year the Cashiers Historical Society and the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce partner to select the business or individual who has preserved a historic building or site in a manner that best represents the unique village character of our community. The recipients are presented with the award at the annual Chamber banquet in November at High Hampton Inn. The following summer the official unveiling of the installed plaque is held on-site where the recipient is again thanked and recognized. The Village Green Commons was selected as this year’s recipient for the award because of their continued dedication to preserving Cashiers’ sense of place. The park is 12 ½ acres and includes a playground, gardens featuring native plants, grassy fields, wetlands and wooded areas. All of these spaces work together to create a visual reflection of the fact that the community cares about what Cashiers has to offer. For more information please visit our website www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org, call (828) 743-7710 or email info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org.
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(R) Jeremiah Faw of North Wilkesboro looks on as (C) Alysha Fricks and (L) Dr. Mel Livernois work with a patient at the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
he Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic has a reputation for giving back to the community. With over 2000 patients served in the past five years and over 21,000 procedures for some of the neediest in our area, they have a history of giving hope and confidence to the community. This year, the BRFDC began giving back in another way. The Clinic developed relationships with two Western Carolina University students and gave them roles as interns. Jeremiah Faw of North Wilkesboro, a senior in bi-
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ology, who plans to go to dental school worked this semester for the clinic. He sat in on several procedures, assisted with the preparation and clean-up of the chair and instruments under the supervision of dentists and technicians. He remarked, “I got more pre-dental education in my time at the Clinic than I got at Western in four years. I told my mom that I should be paying them for this opportunity.” Chris Steddun, a graduate student in chemistry from Raleigh has been trying to offer a day per week in the Clinic that he
fits in between his classes and teaching assignments. Steddun commented, “This is a real opportunity to see some unique cases that you would not normally get to see in a regular dentist’s office. I feel like this experience will prepare me for anything I might expect in dentistry.” The BRFDC is honored to serve the community and to offer high quality care for its patients, and continued learning experiences for promising dentists and community leaders. Donate to the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic-P.O. Box 451, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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The Literacy Council of Highlands Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director The Literacy Council of Highlands’ exclusive Loving Literacy: A Premiere Gala, set for Wednesday, August 17th, at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, caps a full summer of reading and learning.
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ark your calendar! Our largest annual fundraiser, Loving Literacy: A Premiere Gala, will be held on Wednesday, August 17th, at the MartinLipscomb Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for wine and hors d’oeuvres. At 7:30 p.m., guests will be the first to watch the premiere of the Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production Sirens by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Please make plans to attend this fun event! The Literacy Council of Highlands is a non-profit organization that receives
no federal or state funding, and depends on the generosity of the community in order to continue providing our many educational services. Our Summer Enrichment Program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from mid-June through the end of July and hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is for upcoming kindergarten through third grade girls and boys. Activities planned thus far include: Rainforest week with activities from the book The Umbrella by Jan Brett, and
a creepy crawly scavenger hunt; Dinosaur week with a dinosaur dig and other activities from the book My Visit to the Dinosaurs by Aliki; Egyptian week: Lost Treasure of the Pharaoh with hieroglyphics and activities from the book Ten Little Mummies by Phillip Yates and a trip to the Hudson Library; Out of the Ocean week based on the book by Debra Frasier with ocean-themed activities; Outer space week with a reading of If You Decide to
Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty, outer spaced-themed activities, and a “moonwalk” to search for rocks outside; Insect study week, including the book Don’t Squash That Bug!: The Curious Kid’s Guide to Insects by Natalie Rompella, an insect walk through the forest, and a trip to the Highlands Nature Center; Pirate week with a treasure hunt, featuring the book How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long; Space is limited. Call the Literacy Council to sign up today at (828) 526-0863.
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Who is J-MCA? Contributed by Michelle Price, Executive Director Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance
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sustainable practices that minimize our impact on the environment, ultimately creating a better quality of life. We decided it would serve the community better if we could offer a series of programs on a year-round basis instead of continuing this annual event In April and May we hosted the following: Mushroom Cultivation Workshop; Highlands and Cashiers litter sweeps; a workshop “Does Your Forest Talk Money?” at the Cashiers Library; and “Hiking and Camping in Black Bear Country” at both Highland Hiker stores. We will be offering assistance to local country clubs
and homeowners associations for summer camp programming and Bear Smart education. We are also working with schools on Earth Stewardship programming, and with local governments to develop sustainable solutions to local issues. J-MCA’s Bear Smart Initiative is off and running, with a commitment to help educate people about bears and to reduce human-bear conflicts. J-MCA wants to help build stronger communities. We are partnering with several nonprofits to develop solutions on issues such as recycling, alternative energy and local food produc-
tion. We want to identify needs for assistance and resources within our community, and to work towards meeting those needs. We encourage you to participate and to let us know if you have any suggestions. As many nonprofits, we are independent from local, state and federal governments and receive no funding from them on a regular basis. We continue to submit grant requests; however, our programs are dependent primarily upon donations from our members. Our success is equally dependent on the community and on our faithful volunteers, who help make it all happen.
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uring recent events, it came to my attention that some people are familiar with the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance but were confused about who we are and what we do, so I feel an overwhelming need to explain: who is J-MCA and what do we do? The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance is a grass roots nonprofit conservation organization working on growing sustainable communities within the Cashiers and Highlands area. This year we instituted a Green Living Series, which is a spin off from our past Green Living Fairs. The purpose of the fairs was to promote more
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Valley Garden Club
Carole Stork is displaying a pink shell azales painting at Stork’s Pack and Ship during the month of June. The painting by Kathie Blozan is being raffled off as a fundraiser for Valley Garden Club community projects.
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he Valley Garden Club was founded in 1987 for the purpose of community beautification, conservation of native plants, flowers and natural resources, while furthering the knowledge of gardening and granting scholarships on related subjects to qualified students. The VGC oversees community projects including the gardens at The Point and at the Post Office in Cashiers. The Club supports the New Century Scholar program and is in the process of fundraising for that effort and other worthy causes. The Club will have a booth at the Sapphire Craft Fair on June 25th and 26th, and will be displaying and raffling off a painting of pink shell azalea, the Club’s flower by artist Kathie Blozan. The pink shell (rhododendron vaseyi gray) is found exclusively in six North Carolina mountain counties. Because of its restricted range, it has earned a place on the national list of threatened species. Raffle tickets for the original watercolor are available at Stork’s Wrap, Pack and Ship on 107 North where the painting is on view for the month of June as well as during the Sapphire Craft Fair. 118 | June 2011 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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Lunching out for Literacy in Cashiers
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o you like to eat? Do you think reading is important? If your answer is yes to both of these questions, then here is a fun event for you to join. Gather a group of your friends and have lunch on Friday, June 24th at any of the following restaurants in the Cashiers/Sapphire area and a percentage of the restaurants’ receipts for that day will be donated to the Literacy Council of Cashiers. The Literacy Council of Cashiers has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide children from birth to age 5 living in the Cashiers, Glenville, and Sapphire zip codes a free age appropriate book monthly in the mail. This program is completely free for families as the Literacy Council pays the sponsorship fee
of $28/year/child to be in the program. Georgia and Tennessee use this program statewide and have found a significant increase in reading scores. Children are our future and what better way to instill a love of reading than to have a book arrive each month for reading and enjoyment. Children who come to Kindergarten with an awareness and comprehension of books, and skills such as how to turn pages, what a word/letter is, that words contain messages, a knowledge of some letters and punctuation are so much more ready to begin their schooling. Other activities the Literacy Council sponsors are special story times for our preschoolers, workshops on how parents can help their
child learn to love reading, computer assisted learning at Blue Ridge School in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley. If you’d like to add an additional donation or volunteer to help the Literacy Council, please mail a donation to The Literacy Council of Cashiers, PO Box 791, Cashiers, NC 28717 or call (828) 508-9384 with questions or to volunteer. If you’d like to register your child for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, you’ll find registration forms at the Cashiers Library. The following restaurants have graciously agreed to participate in the Lunching for Literacy event: Bella’s Kitchen, Café 107, Smoky Mountain Crab Shack, Tommy’s Coffee Shop, Cafe 107 and Subway.
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The Literacy Council of Cashiers offers free passports to the wonders of the world.
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ou may have seen Fiddlehead Designs’ dazzling floral creations adorning the 2010 Cashiers Designer Showhouse. They were an unforgettable example of their artistic philosophy. At Fiddlehead Designs they pride themselves on elegant simplicity, premium flowers and exceptional service and design. Owners Ed and Sandy Linebaugh, together with their warm and wonderful staff can now present their creations in an expansive new space. Fiddlehead Designs has moved to their new location at 384 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. This sunny new location gives them ample space to create the pieces that have won Fiddlehead Designs a devoted following. “This is where we are going to settle” Sandy explains as she takes in the new space. “This feels like home”. Fiddlehead Design’s new home is filled with fun new merchandise- linens and tabletop accessories, unique containers, whimsical artwork, orchid plants and of course a full spectrum of gorgeous fresh flowers. They specialize in private parties and events, weddings and specials occasions. It’s all served up with a sense of playfulness that makes this lovely spot such a fun place to visit. Allow yourself plenty of time to stroll through this enchanting showcase. Retail hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday, Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00 pm and Mondays...well, it’s by chance. For more information, call (828) 743-5362.
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Fiddlehead Designs has moved to their new location at 384 Highway 107 South in Cashiers.
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Highlands Fine Consignments
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by Luke Osteen
ighlands Fine Consignments owner Rita Kelley wants it understood that her new enterprise is predicated on the word “fine.” It’s demonstrated on the pieces that she’s already collected – new and likenew decorator furniture, antique crystal, classic china patterns, beguiling Oriental pieces, and gorgeous porcelain. You’ll find treasures by Boehm, Lalique, Rosenthal, Hummel and Lladro. “I give top value for piec-
es,” Rita explains. “A lot of what I have available comes from homes where the owner has decided to change décor and their pieces no longer fit. It’s always changing in here.” Rita also owns Professional Restoration Studio and has over 20 years’ experience of preserving and restoring fine porcelain, crystal and family heirlooms. Restoration differs substantially from repair. Experienced and knowledgeable porcelain artisans can
fully recreate your priceless treasures. Porcelain having missing pieces can be rebuilt using a full porcelain compound. Many damaged porcelains, unable to survive reglazing processes, realize new-like results from rebuilding and repainting. It’s a precise process that’s been honed by years of experience. To learn more about Rita’s Highlands Fine Consignments and Professional Restoration Studio, call (828) 526-3742.
Rita Kelley
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Highlands Gallery by Luke Osteen
Owners Alena and Kirill Sinchuk
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t’s easy to get lost in Alena Sinchuk’s splendid Highlands Gallery in Mountain Brook Center. She’s assembled a collection of up-and-coming European artists and filled her walls with a medley of mediums and colors. Colors that excite, beguile and charm and challenge. The colors range from bold abstracts embroidered with subtle undertones to Uzbheki miniatures done up in delicate Black Tea brushstokes. The gallery demands a careful browse, with each painting offering to tell a story. “I select paintings that show the personality and emotion of the artists – if that doesn’t show up in the work, the painting is just like a body without a soul,” Alena explains. “Then, it’s just a matter of each painting reaching out to a particular patron.” It’s hard to compete with the charmers from the Rishard May Studios. Mays provides free art instruction to the children in the republics emerging from the former Soviet Union. The paintings of his students on display at Highlands Gallery are enchanting in their sweet lines and bold colors and their sales help to support the project. You can see these works and all of the creations of a new generation of artists at Highlands Gallery, 411 North Fourth Street. For more information, call (828) 342-9841 or visit www.HighlandsGallery.com
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by Luke Osteen
ocated in beautiful downtown Cashiers, North Carolina on 107 South next to Brookings are the “Cashiers Hillside Artists” David Berger is an award winning oil painter whose work is in private and corporate collections worldwide. He has been painting and exhibiting for nearly twenty years, and as of 2005 has become a part of the “Cashiers Community” building his home with his wife Julie in the Sapphire Valley area. Mr. Berger was so taken with the people and the beauty of “The Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains” he decided to take a leap of faith and open an art gallery called “Mountain Mist Gallery of Cashiers”. The gallery proudly exhibits the works of some of this regions finests artists producing pottery, glass, batik, jewelery, furniture, bronze, wood, mixed media, and of course his own exquisite landscape paintings featuring the areas most beautiful vistas as well as his “Old World” traditional still life paintings. David opened his Gallery doors May 28th as well as his wife who will opened the new “Cashiers Hillside Artists” at the same time. They are both excited to be a part of the Cashiers business community and are looking forward to a great year building their businesses as well as building longlasting friendships.
David and Julie Berger
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Nest Reopens by Luke Osteen
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With a fun browse through this absolutely charming assemblage, you’ll understand why the house has so many angles – so that everything can fit! Stephen comes by all this naturally. He started an antique store in Atlanta called Antiquish Things when he was 15 years old. This store would grow to have locations in Buckhead and Vinings and was known for its bargains on fine English and French furniture. In 2004 Antiquish Things was closed and a loft style building was bought on Collier Road in Atlanta. Nest was born and with it came Stephen’s unique take on
the antiques and home decor business. He moved to the historic Gottwals House in Highlands in 2005 and set up his marvelous retail vision. This year, he’s brought everything to fruition and filled his store with unforgettable items to add a bit of spice and a splash of color to life. You owe it to yourself to see what a lifetime of collecting and selling has brought. Allow yourself plenty of time to discover Nest! Visit 802 North Fourth Street from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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t’s easy to spot Nest – it’s the gleaming white house with all the angles across the street from the Highlands Ballfield. But as enticing as it is on the outside – the real surprises are on the inside. Owner Stephen Barnwell has shepherded a collection of period to vintage antiques; gifts for virtually every occasion (gift-wrapping cheerfully included); great stuff for babies and little ones; jewelry, PJs, handbags, scarves, carryalls, belts and numerous other weekend trinkets for gals; and Southern Proper, an irresistible lineup of the best ties and bowties around.
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4th St. Boutique Opens by Luke Osteen
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inda Bubenick describes her elegant 4th St. Boutique as “comfortable clothing for women.” “I think comfort is so important when it comes to wardrobe choices,” she says. “When a woman is comfortable in what she’s wearing, it makes all the difference in her day. And when that clothing is reasonably priced, that just adds to the comfort.” Her intimate yet airy shop at 219 Fourth Street (on the hill) in Highlands conveys that easy spirit. In addition to her carefully chosen clothing, Linda’s stocked it with shoes, accessories, scarves and hats – all the ingredients for an updated wardrobe. And at the center of this enterprise is Linda herself. She’s on hand to offer the fashion knowledge that she sharpened over the 14 years she owned Village Boutique in Highlands. “I believe in lots of customer service, I like to get to know my customers. Once you have that understanding and they know they can trust you, you can help them find the right look, one that’s a reflection of their personality.” Linda also offers special orders for her customers and relishes the chance to assemble a unique wardrobe for them. If you’d like more information about this exclusive boutique, well, your best bet is to stop in for a visit. If you can’t do that, give Linda a call at (828) 526-8878.
4th St. Boutique owner Linda Bubenick
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Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing Three Bears Classic Clothing, located at 273 Spring Street in Highlands, captures the magic and joy of childhood.
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name a few. From traditional heirloom gowns to handsmocked dresses, rompers and john-johns to everyday playwear, the focus of Three Bears is to simply celebrate childhood by combining fun and function with quality, age-appropriate clothing for children newborn to seven. In addition, you’ll find gifts from Cinda B, Noodle and Boo, Petunia Pickle Bottom and more. Three Bears also offers client-tailored services like personal wardrobing and wish list shopping. They have a seamstress available for custom pieces, like flower girl dresses and Christening gowns. And when you “like” Three
Bears on Facebook, you can be the first to know about special events like trunk shows, fashion shows and more. Speaking of events, Three Bears is thrilled to announce a very special Mela Wilson event planned this summer. Mela will be offering the finest in heirloom gowns and portrait wear, created using her signature Swiss batiste, vintage lace trims and hand embroidery. And of course, you will find her heavenly soft Peruvian pima cotton daywear in a variety of styles and colors. JoAnna Wilson, Mela’s daughter, will also be here with her fun and fashionable line,
Caramelo, offering whimsical hand-pieced and sewn appliqué tops and dresses and playwear. You won’t want to miss this fabulous special occasion! Alison, Thomas and Krysti invite everyone to visit Three Bears “cottage at the edge of the wood,” just off the corner of Spring and Third Streets (273 Spring). Experience the best in customer service, the finest in children’s traditional clothing and the easiest shopping access with plenty of parking right in front. For more information, call (828) 482-2279, visit threebearsofhighlands.com, or follow them on Facebook.
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very great story begins with “Once upon a time…” Once upon a time, three friends came together with a desire to bring classic children’s clothing back to Highlands. And so the story began with the opening of Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing. Alison Moody, Thomas Henderson and Krysti Rogers are excited about this labor of love, brought about by a dream, hard work and great encouragement from some very special people. Three Bears carries children’s classics from muchloved lines like Mela Wilson, Bailey Boys and Le Za Me, to
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Hargrove Hosts Book Signing by Luke Osteen
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rancie Hargrove Interior Design will host a book signing for author Gena Knox and her Southern My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25th. The book is full of the most delicious recipes from around the South and is certain to be a treasured addition to kitchen collections. With more than two hundred and fifty pages of seasonal recipes and full-color photographs, Southern My Way takes home cooks on a journey through both the South in which Gena grew up and the South she knows today, while encouraging readers to keep local foodways and farming traditions alive. Knox shares her realization that preparing tasty and healthy meals is amazingly uncomplicated when using fresh ingredients, arming home cooks with a collection of standbys that are easy enough for everyday cooking, from toasted pecan goat cheese with Tupelo honey, to summer gazpacho, to gingersnap ice cream sandwiches. The book signing also serves as an introduction to Francie Hargrove Interior Design’s exciting new 25 Burns Street location overlooking The Village Green in Cashiers. For more information, please call (828) 743-9700.
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Vivianne Metzger Antiques by Luke Osteen
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are friends of ours so we would often share a cup of tea with them or a glass of wine at the end of the day. In fact, we stayed with several of them during our travels.” “In addition to meeting with dealers, we scoured town antique fairs in village markets and church halls, sat in on auctions and estate sales, and went through warehouses looking for furniture. We find that you can get really good prices if you find pieces that haven’t passed through so many hands.” Vivianne and Cherie managed to select about 40 items a day while Bill kept
track of the duo’s progress. The result is a 40 foot container with over 900 items which arrived the end of May. You can see the result of this focused tour of the English countryside by visiting the charming lakeside cottage at 31 Canoe Point in Cashiers which is full-to-bursting. They have expanded to an additional showroom in order to display all of their finds. Everywhere you look features a unique piece of antique furniture, accessory or one-of-a-kind curio. To learn more, visit Vivienne Metzger Antiques or call (828) 743-0642. Happy hunting!!
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Cherie and Bill Tibbetts
ivianne Metzger Antiques is excited to display the fruits of a whirlwind four-week British buying spree. At the start of the year, Vivianne, her daughter Cherie and son-in-law Bill, visited 20 villages and called upon 41 dealers in their search for 18th and 19th Century English and French antiques and accessories. “We’d start each day with a hearty English breakfast and then set out through the countryside,” explains Cherie. “It helps if you meet with dealers before they open to the public. So many of the dealers
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Mountain Brook Suites by Luke Osteen
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eather Satterwhite and her mom Patce Thornton are the new owners of Mountain Brook Suites. Just a block from Highlands’ Main Street, the suites seem an entire world away from the cares of the 21st Century. Heather and Patce have added hardwood floors in each room, and all-new 600-thread count Egyptian cotton linens on all of the bedding and towels. All suites have oversized Jacuzzi tubs with separate showers, king-sized beds, microwave, mini-fridge, and a sitting area to dine. You’ll also find a sofa bed couch, cable T.V., and two of the rooms feature private balconies overlooking a babbling brook. All of the guests are invited to a continental breakfast that sets the pace for a day of embracing the easy Highlands lifestyle. Mountain Brooks takes pride in its pet-friendly status. For more information or for reservations, call (828) 5265117 or (888) 526-5117.
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Sylvan Family Dentistry Contributed by Carol Anglin
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ome things in life are just worth the effort. Making an appointment to improve your dental health with Sylvan Valley Family Dentistry is one of them. They are now located at 134 South Johnson St. in Brevard, N.C. With over 175 years of combined clinical experience and 5,000 hours of advanced continuing education, your visit will be a unique and gratifying experience. Serving your total needs are Dr. John Hooker, Dr. A.W. “Gus” Tucker, Dr.Dempsey Bailey, Dr. Barry Duncan, and Dr. Richard Hoodenpyle. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by their well trained and compassionate staff, you will feel at home and know you made the right decision. While each dentist practices within his particular field of passion, you will discover a broad range of options and services. Dr. John Hooker’s passion for creating beautiful smiles began with his advanced cosmetic training at the Las Vegas Institute and at PAC- LIVE in San Francisco under the mentorship of Dr. Bill Dorfman of Extreme Makeover. He would love to share how he can create a more ‘beautiful’ you. Complementing the practice is Dr. Richard Hoodenpyle, who specializes in the field of periodontics and implant surgery. If a quality centered multi- practitioner group practice with five highly trained and passionate dentists is what you are seeking ,then look no more. Call Sylvan Valley Family Dentistry at (828) 884-2144 to make an appointment for a consultation. You will be happy you did!
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Doncaster – Quality Clothing Elegance
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ttention all ladies, if you are looking for high quality clothing that stands for timeless elegance and exceptional styling, at discount prices, Doncaster will surely meet your expectations. The Clayton store was opened in 2005 through 2006 year round. After that they were open seasonally. This past year was such a great year for the store, that management decided to keep them open once again year round. Doncaster, a division of Tanner Companies is celebrating their 80th anniversary in business. Doncaster clothing is first sold exclusively by consultants in trunk shows out of their home. The following year, the retail stores
Contributed by Gini Miller sell the previous season’s clothing that the consultants did not sell. The outlet stores are allowed to sell it at a reduced price. The Clayton retail store is one of only eight Doncaster retail stores in the United States. Doncaster has consultants all across the USA. Doncaster also prides themselves on their plus size clothing. They carry sizes 12W - 24W. Doncaster uses the same color dye lots which allow customers to mix and match their wardrobe from year to year. You will find the fabrics to be beautiful, durable and comfortable. Doncaster is known for their quality and ability to keep an eye on quality control by owning their own manufacturing factory.
Doncaster prides themselves on customer service. If they don’t have the item or size that you want, then necessary inquires will be made to locate the item at a sister store and it will be shipped directly to you. Doncaster offers tremendous sales! You can expect a new sale every couple of weeks. If you are a new or established customer, treat yourself to a visit and see the new yummy styles of Spring and Summer. They even have husband chairs. Store Hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store is located at 55 Main Street, Clayton, Georgia. For more information call (706) 782-7203.
Doncaster’s impeccably tailored women’s clothing is a year-round favorite in Clayton.
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Mel’s Mountain Real Estate
Alicia Ferri and Maryellen Lipinski
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el’s Mountain Real Estate has moved to the Mountain Laurel Shoppes in Cashiers at 45 Slab Town Road, to better serve clients in Cashiers and Sapphire. Maryellen Lipinski (Mel) owns Mel’s Mountain Real Estate; a boutique real estate firm. She is the broker in charge and has been coming to the mountains for over thirty years and loves it. That’s why it is so easy for her to assist clients in finding their perfect home. She has been practicing real estate for eight years and decided to open her own real estate firm in 2008. Alicia Ferri, a broker in the office has been in real estate for thirty-two years: both in Florida and North Carolina. She currently owns a real estate company in Florida and previously owned a mortgage company. Since they choose to stay small their goal is to give you personalized service on all your real estate needs; whether buying or selling. Come and stay at the Mountain Laurel Inn and receive a discount on your stay (subject to availability) and if you purchase from us, your weekend stay is on us. Stop by the office for discount on your meal at Bella’s Kitchen or the Zookeeper Bistro, restaurants in the Mountain Laurel Shoppes. You can reach Mel on the Mountain at (828) 507-1171 or Alicia at (828) 508-1671 and please visit our web site at www. melsmountainrealestate.com.
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index of advertisers
Appliances Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorns on Church Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com The Brier Patch Bumpkins CK Swan www.ckswan.com Cashiers Customs www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com The Catbird Seat D. Estes Antiques www.detailsofcashiers.com Details of Cashiers Dovetail Antiques www.dutchmansdesigns.com Dutchman’s Designs Fletcher & Lee www.franciehargrove.com Francie Hargrove Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mirror Lake Antiques Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nest Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.peakexp.com Peak Experience Ryan & Co. www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Rusticks www.rusticks.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Vivianne Metzger Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Blue Valley Gallery The Brier Patch CK Swan www.ckswan.com Cashiers Hillside Artists D. Estes Antiques www.franciehargrove.com Francie Hargrove GG’s Consignments Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Highlands Fine Art Highlands Gallery www.highlandsgallery.com Into the Woods Home Interiors www.johncollettefineart.com John Collette Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net www.margerohrerdesigns.com Marge Rohrer Originals Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mill Creek Gallery Mountain Mist Gallery Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Oakleaf Flower & Garden
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Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 30 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 128 Robert A. Tino www.robertatinogallery.com Page 49 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 38 Silver Eagle Page 96 Steve Daniels Studio & Custom Creations Page 110 Summer Place Antiques Page 131 TJB The Gallery www.tjbgallery.com Page 95 Vivianne Metzger Page 34B William Whiteside Art Gallery Page 48 Banks/Mortgage Companies Macon Bank
www.maconbank.com
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Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Rita’s Cottage
Page 104 Page 104
Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts
Page 84 Page 120 Page 83 Page 36 Page 11
Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
Page 35
Bait & Tackle Signal Ridge Marina
www.signalridgemarina.com
Page 123
Boat Rentals Signal Ridge Marina
www.signalridgemarina.com
Page 123
Books The Brier Patch
Page 23
Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Chinquapin Builders chinquapinbuilders.com Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com www.mtnworks.com Mountainworks Design Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com
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Business Solutions WNC Human Resources Solutions www.humanresourcessolutions.com
Page 105
Canoe Rentals Highlands Canoe Rentals
Page 106
Cards Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com
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Caterers Cashiers Farmers Market www.fresserseatery.com Fressers Eatery The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe
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Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com
Page 92
Chiropractic Services Mountain Air Wellness
www.mountainairwellness.com
Page 104
Chocolates Kilwin’s
www.highlands4118.com
Page 108
Churches Wayfarers Unity
www.wayfarersunity.org
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Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Hampton Inn & Suites Inn at Half-Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Lodge at Buckberry Creek www.buckberrylodge.,com Main Street Inn and Bistro www.mainstreet-inn.com Mountain Brook Suites www.mountainbooksuiteshighlandsnc.com Mountain Laurel Inn www.mountainlaurelinnandshoppes.com The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Whiteside Cove Cottages
index of advertisers Cloth/Material Mountain House Wilhites Clothing & Accessories 4th Street Boutique Acorns Boutique Alyxandra’s Annawear Bear Mountain Outfitters Bungalow Boutique Cabin Casuals Doncaster Outlet Ellen’s Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Karen & Co. Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Martha Anne’s McCulley’s Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Priscilla’s Decorative Touch S’more Kid Klothes Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing www.threebearshighlands.com TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Vivace/Vivace Too Wit’s End Clothing Consignment Deja Vu Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs
blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Communities Mountain Club Silver Creek Real Estate Group
www.mountainclubinfo.com www.ncliving.com
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Condiments The Hen House
Pages 3, 18B, 25
Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction
Page 107
Container Gardens White Rabbit Botanicals
www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com
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Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
Custom Blinds AAA Blinds & Decor, LLC aaa.blindswnc.com Blinds and Us, Inc. Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Cashiers Customs Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekitchen.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
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Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekitchen.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Cashiers Hillside Artists Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Gordon Gray Woodworks www.gordongraywoodworks.com Jim Grady Custom Designs www.midnightfarms.com Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Mountain Mist Gallery The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Dentists Dr. Mason www.joemasonmd.com Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Sylvan Valley Family Dentisty
Page 17 Page 47 Page 41
Education Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
www.rabungap.org
Page 10
Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
Event Planning Log Cabin Event Facility Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Sequoyah Room
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Events Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 110 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 138 Cashiers Antique Show Page 126 Cashiers Music Festival cashiersnorthcarolina.com/cmmf/index.htm Page 31 Fishes and Loaves Page 75 Friends of Lake Glenville www.friendsoflakeglenville.com Page 55 GCAMA www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 137 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.com Pages 56, 59 Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Page 65 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayouse.org Page 53 Literacy Council of Highlands Gala Pge 89 Mountain Artisans www.mountainartisans.net Page 52 PAC www.highlandspac.com Page 118 Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Page 143 Page Reach of Jackson County Page 117 Reach of Macon County Page 119 Small Stages at PAC www.highlandspac.com Page 118 Summit Charter School Page 130 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Mountain House Wilhites Florists Fiddlehead Designs Oakleaf Flower & Garden Furniture Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com The Brier Patch Bumpkins Cashiers Customs Consignment Market Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com Dutchman’s Designs www.franciehargrove.com Francie Hargrove Highlands Fine Consignments Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Macon Furniture
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Furniture Consignments Consignment Market GG’s Consignments Highlands Fine Consignments Lotsa Consignments Nearly New
Page 62 Page 62 Page 108 Page 63 Page 62, 121
Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn
www.thefurnitureman.com
Page 132
Garden Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Highlands Lawn & Garden Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Brier Patch Bumpkins The Corner Store www.thedrysink.com The Dry Sink www.dutchmansdesigns.com Dutchman’s Designs www.franciehargrove.com Francie Hargrove Genevieve’s Gifts Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Nest Nora & Co. Priscilla’s Decorative Touch www.stonelantern-highlands.com Stone Lantern Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars
Page 145
www.appalachiangolfcars.com
Golf Clubs & Gear Mike’s Clubhouse
Page 62
Gourmet Foods The Hen House Dusty’s
Pages 3, 18B, 25 Page 8
Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction
Page 107
Grocery Stores Dusty’s Mountain Fresh
Page 8 Page 69
Hair Salons Creative Concepts Rita’s Cottage
Page 104 Page 104
Hardware Supplies Zoller Hardware
Page 124
www.zollerhardware.com
Heating and Air Madco
Page 114
Home Accessories Acorns on Church Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Brier Patch Bumpkins
Page 4, 75 Page 35 Page 23 Page 124
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Cashiers Customs Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com GG’s Consignments Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Oakleaf Flower & Garden Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Rusticks www.rusticks.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Vivianne Metzger
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Human Resources WNC Human Resources Solutions www.humanresourcessolutions.com
Page 105
Ice Cream www.highlands4118.com Kilwin’s SweeTreats Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
Page 108 Page 70 Page 124
Interior Design & Home Furnishings blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 84 Blue Ridge Bedding www.boundscave.com Page 15 Bound’s Cave Page 23 The Brier Patch Bumpkins Page 124 Page 19 Designer Market Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 120 www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 83 Dutchman’s Designs Page 132 Finally Home Staging & Redesign www.finallyhomestaging.com Page 19 Fletcher & Lee Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 16 Interior Enhancements Page 24 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 36 Lagniappe Designs Page 127 www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Midnight Farms Mountain House Page 35 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 128 Page 67 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 33 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 27 Summer Place Antiques Page 131 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 124 Investment Planning Wells Fargo Advisors Jewelry - Fashion Cashiers Hillside Artists www.ckswan.com CK Swan Genevieve’s Gifts Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Narcissus Peak Experience www.peakexp.com www.sashayaround.com Sashay Around Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Vivace/Vivace Too Jewelry - Fine Drake’s Diamond Gallery East and West Limited Highlands Fine Art Mirror Lake Antiques
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Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Nearly New Oakleaf Flower & Garden Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger
index of advertisers Scudder’s Galleries Stone Lantern
www.scuddersgalleries.com www.stonelantern-highlands.com
Page 38 Page 148
Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Mountain House The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Landscapers Lagniappe Designs Travis Russell
Page 127 Page 105
Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden
Page 126
Lighting The Brier Patch Bumpkins Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger
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Massage Therapy Mountain Air Wellness Tranquility Cove Massage
www.mountainairwellness.com www.tranquilitycovemassage.com
Page 104 Page 105
Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs
blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 84 Page 83
Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
Page 52
Nail Care Creative Concepts Nailz Hand & Foot Spa Rita’s Cottage Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads & Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Office Supplies Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
Painters D.P. Painting Party & Event Needs Mountain Party Tents
www.mountainpartytents.com
Pet Supplies Woof Gang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Valentine’s Photo Studio
www.valentinesphotostudio.com
Picture Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Mill Creek Gallery Plants/Nurseries www.chattoogagardens.com Chattooga Gardens Highlands Lawn & Garden Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
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www.zollerhardware.com
Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cashiers Hillside Artists Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com The Hen House Mountain Mist Gallery Power Tools Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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Printing Services Cashiers Printing
Page 8
Produce Cashiers Farmers Market
Page 76
Pubs The Ugly Dog
www.theuglydogpub.com
Page 69
Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5
www.whlc.com
Page 19
Real Estate Sales www.betsypaulproperties.com Betsy Paul www.blair-realty.com Blair Realty Carol Mathews Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Chattooga Ridge Realty www.ccrealty-nc.com www.ccphighlandsnc.com Country Club Properties
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Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealtygroup.com Page 135 Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.nchighands.net Page 28 Harry Norman, Realtors – Nadine Paradise www.nadineparadise.com Page 113 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 135 Jim Lewis Realty www.jimlewisrealty.com Page 135 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 109 Land for Sale Page 97 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 26, 27, 48 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 101 Mel’s Mountain Real Estate www.melsmountainrealestate.com Page 34A Mountain Club www.mountainclubinfo.com Page 88 Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 135 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Pages 42, 43 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 86, 87, 135 White Oak Realty Group www.whiteoakrg.com Page 135 NC Mountain Life www.ncmountainlife.com Page1 35 Restaurants Page 77 Highlands-Cashiers Directory Altitude’s Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 74 Page 34A Bella’s Kitchen The Bistro on Main www.mainstreet-inn.com Page 72 www.cafe107south.com Page 121 Café 107 Page 76 Cashiers Farmers Market Chris & Charlie’s Page 69 www.cyprushighlands.com Page 71 Cyprus International Cuisine Dillard House www.dillardhouse.com Page 96 Page 73 FatiGati’s Fine Foods Flip Side Page 73 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 67 Highlands Smokehouse Page 73 The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 74 www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 72 Lakeside Restaurant
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index of advertisers Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware
index of advertisers Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Mountain Fresh Nick’s www.nicksofhighlands.com Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Pizza Place Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Ruka’s Table Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe SweeTreats The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Wild Thyme Cafe Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net The Zookeeper Bistro www.zookeeperbistro.com River Outfitters Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp & Safaris
www.fishcamp.biz
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Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Midnight Farms Page 36 Into the Woods Home Interiors Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 128 www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 38 Scudder’s Galleries www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 85 The Summer House Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 125 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 124 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
Page 9 Page 124
Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Karen & Co. Martha Anne’s Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com
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Shutters & Blinds
AAA Blinds & Decor, LLC aaa.blindswnc.com Blinds and Us, Inc. Into the Woods Home Interiors Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
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Tables Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com
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Telephone Books Yellowbook
www.yellowbook360.com
Page 116
Theatre Highlands Playhouse Small Stages at PAC
www.highlandsplayouse.org www.highlandspac.com
Page 53 Page 118
Toys The Corner Store
Page 121
Transportation Highlands Transportation Company
Page 126
Tree Services Travis Russell
Page 105
Window Treatments AAA Blinds & Decor, LLC aaa.blindswnc.com Page 9 Page 35 Blinds and Us, Inc. Page 146 Cashiers Customs Page 36 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 35 Mountain House Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 128 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 125 Wine & Accessories Dusty’s Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
Page 8 Page 124
Woodworking Gordon Gray Woodworks
Page 105
www.gordongraywoodworks.com
Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads &
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