HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS
MARCH 2017
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INSIDE THE LAUREL MARCH 2017 EVENTS 12
Tour de Cashiers
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Center for Life Enrichment
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Cashiers Community Library
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Plateau Pick-Up
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Three River Fly Fishing Festival
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Joy Garden Tour
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Heritage Apple Day
HEALTH
DINING 38
Zookeeper Bistro
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Bethany Applebome
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Release the Rosé
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Good Health - It Takes a Village
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Spring Salad
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Yoga Demystified
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Harvest Hot Sauce
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Dining Guide
VENTURE OUT
21 Calender
THE ARTS 26
The Jewelry of Lavada Rose
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Highlands Playhouse
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H-C Chamber Music
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H-C Players
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Highlands PAC
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H-C Art League
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The Artists of Smitten
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Canvasbacks and Redheads
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The Accidental Gardener
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Pipevine Swallowtail
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Mink in the Mountains
HISTORY 54
Cashiers History
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Highlands History
HOMES & LIFESTYLES 64
Home of Distinction
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Financial Talk
GIVING BACK 68
Michael Lanzilotta, Volunteer
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Carpe Diem Farms
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H-C Land Trust
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Friends for Life
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C-H Humane Society
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters
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Highlands Rotary Club
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MAKING IT HAPPEN
MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN Managing Partner
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JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner
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The mountains in March... blooms are budding precariously in spite of frost, the sun is warm enough to convince us Spring has already happened and boots vs. flip-flops is the first
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DONNA RHODES Writer
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decision made after coffee. While we will the warmth into reality, do keep a sweater close by, because in five minutes the question of sled dogs could - and has - come up ;) Whatever the weather, we at the Laurel are so happy to share this time with you. Wishing you
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LUKE OSTEEN Writer
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JENNY KING Writer
MARY JANE MCCALL Writer
a Spring blooming with every good thing!
With love,
Janet and Marjorie
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GRASP LIFE BY THE HANDLEBARS BY MARY JANE MCCALL
Register now for the grueling, invigorating and wonderfully challenging Tour de Cashiers, slated for Saturday, April 29. It’s a bicycle race that’s earned a regional reputation.
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t’s hard to believe that it has been a quarter of a century since Clark Moore gathered a few riders in front of the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce for that initial bicycle ride that has grown into the highly regarded annual Tour de Cashiers. Riders from throughout the Southeast eagerly look forward to this extraordinary cycling event, held this year on Saturday, April 29. Beginning with the Century riders at 8:00 A.M., Jackson County law enforcement will lead cyclists from the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center down Frank Allen Road, north on NC Highway 107 under a dramatic 20 X 30 foot American Flag, and through the Crossroads. Metric Riders will follow at 8:30 P.M. and Quarter Century riders will begin at 9:00 A.M. The Tour attracts approximately 300 cyclists ranging in age from 18 (the minimum age) to their 70s who dedicate the day to the challenge of one of three routes of up to 100 miles and 10,000 feet in elevation change. There’s a route for most ability levels… the Quarter Century (25 miles), Metric (62 miles), or Century (100 miles). The longest route of-
fers riders some opportunity for relief by foregoing 20 miles and one or two very tough climbs near the ride’s end. Regardless of which route they choose, participants enjoy stunning scenery, exhilarating ascents, and fast descents. Among the highlights is the “Donkey Field” intersection at Walnut Gap where resident four-legged spectators watch the passersby. As in 2016, Pisgah Productions of Asheville will be lending operational support to the event by providing on-course surveillance, expanded rest stops, en route mechanical assistance, and expanded Support & Gear activities. Joining them will be community volunteers and regional fire departments, rescue squads, and local law enforcement agencies who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and comfort of the riders. Local sponsors provide financial underwriting for the Tour and receive recognition in all event publicity. For more information on sponsorship or volunteering, contact the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191 or info@CashiersAreaChamber.com. Early rider registration at $60 is available at www.TourdeCashiers.com,
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THE LOVE OF LEARNING BY BONNIE DAYTON
CENTER FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT
The Center for Life Enrichment’s 2017 slate of classes brings the entire world to the twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers. For more information or to register, call (828) 526-8811.
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hile things are a bit slow and peaceful on the mountain at this time of year, exciting things are being planned and put into place at the Center for Life Enrichment. 2017 marks 25 years for the Center for Life Enrichment, an organization now fondly known throughout the community simply as CLE. From its inception in a local beauty shop with the idea of offering a few educational programs to share with those who had the mutual interest of constantly learning something new, to the now-booming organization with 500 plus members, an 18-member board of directors and 100 lectures and classes on a wide variety of topics, CLE has grown leaps and bounds over the past 25 years. The 2017 season launches in April with Nigel Sixsmith, our expert in the Apple world, bringing updated and ever-changing information regarding iPhones, iPads and all things Apple. We kick into full swing in May as Niall Michelsen of Western Carolina Uni-
versity’s Political Science Department covers two high profile world leaders in lectures on Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, and another on U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, and more Apple classes with Nigel. Jump in to a jam-packed June with a history lecture on the struggle North Carolina faced after the Civil War. Learn about the covert actions of the CIA from Ira Cooperman, a former intelligence officer who has worked with the CIA, NSA and the military, and served as a political consultant. Wine and Dine at The Library in Cashiers with Johannes Klapdohr. Discover the role of the Supreme Court, build your own garden trough, hear some virtually unknown stories about Winston Churchill, and analyze the Carter Presidency and much more. The season only gets better in the following months as the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music series begins, we have an update on Syria, bridge, more Apple classes, art courses, delicious cooking experi-
ences, a day trip to a local brewery, a fantastic excursion to Sonoma’s wine country and so much more. Please join us as we celebrate 25 years of extending the love of learning in our area and community. For information on CLE, becoming a member, or any of the classes, lectures and trips offered, please call (828) 526-8811 or visit www.clehighlands.com.
Chef Johannes Klapdohr
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OFFERING YOU THE WORLD BY LUKE OSTEEN
Free telescope check-outs open incredible new vistas to Cashiers Community Library patrons.
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t’s been said that a good library can offer you the entire world. Well, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library also offers it patrons the planets, the stars and assorted galaxies. Library patrons can check out an Orion 10015 StarBlast 4.5-inch Astro Reflector Telescope, perfect for beginners and intermediate backyard astronomers for a week at a time. It’s lightweight and portable and comes with a star chart to help with identification. “The pristine skies around Cashiers make for perfect viewing conditions, especially without the light pollution that mars the night sky in more developed parts of the
country,” says Librarian Serenity Richards. “The telescope is really easy to use and a lot of our patrons are using it to introduce their children and grandchildren to the wonders of outer space.” The telescope is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Hudson Library in Highlands also offers the same type of telescope, thanks to the same grant program. Of course, AC-Cashiers Community Li-
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brary still offers stars of the Hollywood variety through its Free Thursday Movie Program. This month, the library is showing “Girl on the Train” (R) on March 2; “Jackie” (R) on March 9; “Light Between Oceans” (PG13) on March 16; “Birth of a Nation” (R) on March 23; and Loving (PG-13) on March 30. All movies start at 3:45 P.M. in the library’s state-of-the-art Meeting Room. Free popcorn and bottled water are provided. For younger members of the community, the library offers story-time at 11:00 A.M. Wednesdays. Lego Club, held at 4:00 P.M. March 14, is open for all ages. Crafternoon allows young people to explore their artistic side – come at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 28.
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PLATEAU PICK-UP DAY BY MARY JANE MCCALL
The Plateau Pickup Day, a community-wide effort to clean up Highlands and her gorgeous Gorge Road, is set for Saturday, April 22. Everyone is invited to participate – call (828) 526-2112 to register.
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pring is just around the corner, and it’s time to start making plans to give Mother Nature a hand with her spectacular spring show by sprucing up Highlands and her highways. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to take part in its annual Plateau Pickup Day and help with the longstanding tradition of cleaning litter from the Gorge Road between Highlands and Franklin. This year’s Plateau Pickup Day falls on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. Everyone is invited to come out and make this event part of their Earth Day festivities. The Gorge Road is among the most scenic in the state, running alongside the Cullasaja River, and providing unparalleled views of the river’s beauty and stunning waterfalls. Plateau Pickup Day began over 20 years ago when members of the Mirror Lake Homeowners Association banded together for a Gorge Road cleanup day. Each year after that, they spent one Sat-
urday every spring picking up litter on this scenic drive. Each year word spread and more and more volunteers joined the effort. Soon the event was so successful and well-established that association members gave control of the day to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, which has carried on the tradition. If you’re interested in volunteering, meet at the Highlands Visitor Center at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 22. Call Jennifer at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112 to sign up. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and the Chamber will provide you with the supplies needed for the task − vests, gloves, litter pick up tools, and garbage bags. Following the cleanup, which ends at 2:00 P.M., volunteers will be treated to a hamburger and hotdog cookout at Cliffside Lake, courtesy of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. Make your calendars now to join this worthwhile event.
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THREE RIVER FLY FISHING FESTIVAL BY JENNY KING
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival, slated for April 27-29 upon local waterways, will test the angling abilities and story-telling skills of both serious and amateur fisherpeople. To register or for more information, call (828) 526-0441 or email hilary@highlandhiker.com
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he Three River Fly Fishing Festival will be held April 27-29. In its seventh year, this fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Open to veteran and novice anglers, this three-day event encompasses a wide variety of flyfishing experiences. Cyprus International Restaurant and The Ugly Dog Pub have already agreed to host some of the festivities so you can be sure it’s going to be a one heck of a good time! Tall tales will abound. On Thursday, April 27 there will a casting clinic held at Harris Lake in downtown Highlands. During the clinic, which is free and open to the public, novice fishers will be given casting instructions by experts and more seasoned casters can hone their skills. Should you be of need, equipment will be available to rent for the festival. Committee member Hilary Wilkes explains that it’s not meant to be too serious. “This is a fun weekend,” says Wilkes. “We don’t give cash prizes but have lots of great awards donated by sponsors and vendors given for everything from the most fish caught to the best fish tale, even the ugliest fish.” The fishing will be held on Friday and Saturday and is open to teams of two with registration at any of the Highland Hiker stores in Highlands or Cashiers. Each team may choose to fish either guided or unguided venues but must stay within the tournament maps boundaries, which include the Chattooga, the Cullasaja and Nantahala Rivers. Teams are encouraged to fish a native stream, a delayed harvest stream, and a hatchery-supported stream and guides are available to hire for any team. If you have questions or wish to become a sponsor, go by the Hiker and ask for Hilary or email her at hilary@highlandhiker.com. Her phone number is (828) 526-0441. You may also find information on their Facebook page, Highlands Three River Fly Fishing Festival.
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JOY ON THE GREEN The Joy Garden Tour, a celebration of Cashiers’ extraordinary cultivated landscapes, is set for July 12-16. Proceeds will benefit the Village Green at the heart of Cashiers.
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ne of the highlights of this summer is the always popular Joy Garden Tour to benefit The Village Green in Cashiers in July. Joy Garden Tour is a biennial fundraising event for The Village Green with proceeds providing the funds needed to operate, maintain and improve the 13.2acre park in the heart of Cashiers. “This is the Silver Jubilee year for The Village Green,” says Village Green Executive Director Ann Self. The Village Green was established in 1992 to preserve the legacy and enhance the lifestyle of Cashiers. In celebration of this 25th anniversary, Joy Garden Tour chairs Debbie Bennett and Vicki Keller have selected the theme, “Deja View and Something New.” The tour will feature three of many favorite gardens from past tours and explore two new gardens. All of these private gardens are
stunning and offer beautiful examples of mountain gardening and landscapes. Many exciting events, both ticketed and open to the public, will happen July 12-16. In addition to the actual garden tour on Friday, July 14, the festivities include a fabulous patron party, a design symposium, a unique boutique shopping experience, garden speakers, and a jazz brunch featuring original artwork created in the gardens during the tour. Joy Garden Tour is named in memory of Carolyn Joy Dean who gave generously to help initiate The Village Green. Tickets are limited and must be purchased through a mail order form. To receive this information and learn more about the events, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com and click on Joy Garden Tour under the Events tab or call (828) 7433434, (828) 743-5191 or email info@ CashiersAreaChamber.com.
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PRESERVING HERITAGE APPLE TREES BY MARY JANE MCCALL
The Plateau’s storied apple orchards will be given a new lease on life with the Cashiers Historical Society’s Heritage Apple Day, 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, at the Cashiers Community Center.
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he Cashiers Historical Society is sponsoring its 2017 Heritage Apple Day on Saturday, March 18, from 11:0 0 A.M. until 3:0 0 P.M. at the Cashiers Community Center across from the Cashiers Fire Department. Join them in celebrating the horticulture history of the area by learning to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties that have flourished in the mountains for years. Admission is free. The rich mountain soil of Cashiers and surrounding communities has long produced abundant apple crops, but through the years many of the aging trees are dying out or have ceased to produce fruit. This is a great opportunity to learn the process of grafting in order to
preserve these trees and introduce new growth and varieties. Cashiers residents Trevor Howard, Will Wardowski, and Ken Fisher will provide a workshop and demonstration of applegrafting techniques. Everyone is encouraged to bring a scion (young shoots or twigs from your own or another apple tree) to graft onto rootstocks, which will be provided to you at no charge. Participants will then have a rootstock to take home and plant. Anyone interested in gardening, natural landscaping, and growing fruit trees will benefit from the knowledge and experience offered by this group of experts. There will also be fun activities for kids
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including an apple tasting cart, coloring station where kids can color pictures of apples, activities involving Johnny Appleseed, and apple bobbing. Tasty apple treats and hot cider will also be provided for everyone’s enjoyment. The Cashiers Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the heritage of Cashiers Valley through education, stewardship, and advocacy. This free event will help educate residents and visitors about the many varieties of heritage apples grown in our community and encourage us all to preserve this piece of our history. For further information contact the Cashiers Historical Society at (828) 743-7710 or visit cashiershistoricalsociety.org.
• Exhibitions at The Bascom: Winter Resident Artist: Teisha Holloway thru March 12; Steven Forbes-deSoule thru April 30; The Bascom Permanent Collection-Ongoing; Selections from Community Art and After-School Programs thru May; North Carolina: A Sense of Home through May 28, Guerra de la Paz through June 9. (828) 526-4949. • Wine Down Wednesdays March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at The Bascom. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at 828-787-2865 or registrar@ thebascom.org • Highlands-Cashiers Players, will present their winter dinner theater, “Middletown USA” by Don Clancy at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, at 6:30 P.M. March 2-4 and March 9-11.For more information on how you can attend, contact HCP at HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org or call (828) 526-8084. • Free Thursday Movie Program, 3:45 P.M. Thursdays, in the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s state-of-the-art Meeting Room. “Girl on the Train” (R) on March 2; “Jackie” (R) on March 9; “Light Between Oceans” (PG- 13) on March 16; “Birth of a Nation” (R) on March 23; and Loving (PG-13) on March 30. (828) 743-0215. • Playing in the Clay March, 4, 11, 18 at The Bascom. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at (828) 787-2865 or registrar@ thebascom.org. • March Resident Artist Series: Photography, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., March, 4, 11, 18. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at (828) 787-2865 or registrar@thebascom.org • Studio Alive: Life Drawing March 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at (828) 787-2865 or registrar@thebascom.org. • March Ceramics Resident Artist Series: Lamps, March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at (828) 787-2865 or registrar@ thebascom.org. •Metropolitan Opera presents Live via Satellite “La Traviata” by Verdi at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 11, Highlands Performing Arts Center. A pre-opera discussion led by Beverly Wichman will begin at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org, at the door or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street. • Lego Club, 4:00 P.M. Tusday, March 14, open for all ages. For information call Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library at (828) 743-0215. • Smitten’s Third Thursday event celebrates five seasons of supporting handmade in the USA at 5:30 P.M. Thursday, March 16. (828) 526-9300.
• 2017 Heritage Apple Day on Saturday, March 18, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the Cashiers Community Center across from the Cashiers Fire Department. For further information contact the Cashiers Historical Society at (828) 743-7710 or visit cashiershistoricalsociety.org. •Section Throwing with Frank Vickery March 24-26, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information or to register, please contact The Bascom’s Education Department at (828) 787-2865 or registrar@thebascom.org. •Metropolitan Opera presents Live via Satellite “Idomeneo” at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 25, Highlands Performing Arts Center. A pre-opera discussion led by Beverly Wichman will begin at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org, at the door or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street. •Crafternoon, 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 28. Allows young people to explore their artistic side. For information call Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library at (828) 743-0215. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle, to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, features a painting by Annell Metsker. Drawing will be held at Friday, March 31. (828) 743-0880.
Weekly Events
EVERY MONDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park and at the Highlands Methodist Church in case of bad weather, Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. • Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. • Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy. 246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 , 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. • Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., Hospital dining room. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828)
743-2243. • Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Children’s Storytime Hour 11:00 A.M. Albert Carlton Library at (828) 743-0215. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Mah Jong Games, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Slabtown Pizza, (828) 743-0020. • Bluegrass with Nitrograss, 7:30 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Free Movie, 3:40 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer St., Franklin, (828) 526-9510. • Bluegrass featuring regional bands at 7:00 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY FRIDAY • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Live Jazz, The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. • Live Music featuring regional talent, 9:30 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY SATURDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. EVERY SUNDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 8:00 to 10:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.
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Mark Your Calendar
ACCOMMODATIONS Colonial Pines Inn.................... Whiteside Cove Cottages....... Mountain Brook Suites............. ARTS Mill Creek Gallery & Framing....... Museum of American Cut Glass. Smitten.................................... The Bascom........................... REAL ESTATE Country Club Properties.......... John Cleaveland Realty.......... Landmark Realty Group.......... Meadows Mtn. Realty............ White Oak Realty Group......... Pat Allen Realty Group ........... RESTAURANT / BAR Altitudes Restaurant................ The Log Cabin......................... The Lost Hiker Bar.................... Nectar Juice Bar..................... Pescados................................ Rosewood Market..................... The Ugly Dog Pub...................... Wild Thyme Gourmet ............... Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. SHOPPING Alyxandra’s.............................. Bear Mountain Outfitters................ Cabin Couture......................... Celebrity Collection................. Drake’s Diamond Gallery........ Dry Sink..........................................… Dutchman’s Designs................
Highlands Furs............................
Mirror Lake Antiques................
High Cotton..............................
Highland Hiker..........................
Peak Experience............... ……
Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry Corp.
Martha Anne’s..........................
Scudders...................................
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HIGHLANDS NC
Spice & Tea Exchange...................
SERVICES
Creative Concepts Salon...............
The Summer House..................
Aery Chiropractic & Acupunc-
Highlands Visitors Center................
Whole Life Market....................
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Highlands Aerial Park...............
Cashiers Printing .....................
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AccommodAtions High Hampton Inn & Country Club ...................... Innisfree Bed and Breakfst By-the-Lake ............... Laurelwood Inn ................................................. Arts Blue Valley Gallery ................................................. Cashiers Hillside Artists............................................... Mountain Mist Gallery ................................................ reAl estAte Betsy Paul Properties ................................................. Landmark Realty Group ............................................. McKee Properties .............................................. Silver Creek Real Estate Group ............................... restAurAnts Boar’s Head Deli ....................................................... Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop .................................... Hunts Brothers Pizza ................................................. Sapphire Brewery & Pub .................................... Snack Bar 8 ..................................................... The Ugly Dog Pub ............................................. The Zookeeper Bistro .............................................. retAil A Jones Company ............................................. Bee Bags and Such ........................................... Bella Cotn ........................................................ Bird Barn and Gift Emporium ................................. Blue Ridge Bedding/ Carolina Rustic Furniture ..................................... Bounds Cave .......................................................... Brooking’s Cashiers Village Anglers.............................. Bumpkins ............................................................... Cashiers Customs .............................................. Cashiers Emporium ........................................... Cashiers Farmer’s Market ................................... CJ Brownhouse ...................................................... Consignment Market............................................... Dovetail Antiques ...................................................... Fiddlehead Designs ................................................... FireMoss Pottery ................................................ GG’s Consignments *ETC ................................... Gracewear Collection ......................................... Highland Hiker.................................................. Interior Enhancements ....................................... Into the Woods Home Interiors ........................... Karma ..................................................................... | Winter 2017 | thelaurelmagazine.com 24 |24March 2017 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Lenz Gifts & Linens .................................................... Lotsa Consignment Shop............................................ Mantiques ................................................................ Midnight Farms ................................................. Nearly New ...................................................... Nora & Co. ....................................................... Rusticks. .......................................................... Sawyer Family Farmstead ...................................... S’more Kids Klothes................................................... Summer Place Antiques .....................................
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THE ARTS
A JEWEL IN THE MAKING BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN
For Lavada Rowe, the future is as bright as an exquisite custom-created piece of jewelry.
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avada (pronounced Lah-vay-dah) Rowe is about to emerge from her jeweled chrysalis and try out her ring-making wings. For a year she’s been consuming information, techniques, and methods for smithing and stone-setting. Her focus is lost wax ring carving and casting. With a history in gem mining, stonework, and jewelry design (since the age of 13), she continues to follow her passion with the hope of turning it into a full-time business next summer. Lavada has a degree in business and accounting, so financial management, the bane of many artists, is second-nature to her. Her sister, Lisa Bennett, a wood-worker and jewel-box designer, is her companion in this venture. This sister-team is consuming dozens of YouTube tutorials, taking classes, and apprenticing those in the trade. One of their dreams is to establish home-
and business-events where wine-tasting, dining affairs, etc., are combined with live demonstrations of setting hand-cast gold and silver rings, pendants, and pins with native stones or family heirloom jewels. Sip, taste, and be entertained, while you watch the making of your personalized take-home treasure. The possibilities for design are endless. A widowed spouse could have his/her beloved’s wedding ring melted and recast into a new, wearable keepsake… a constant reminder of his/her loved one. Any precious metal rings, earrings, etc. can be recast into exquisite, contemporary creations. Even though retiring her accountant’s pencil and donning her jeweler’s glass fulltime will happen next year, she and Lisa are already offering home shows. Contact her on Facebook, Lavada Rowe or Royally Rowen. Email: lavadarowe@
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gmail.com. And while you’re checking out her fine jewelry, visit Amazon and purchase one of her novels. Yes, she is also an author, and who knows what’s next? This girl is flying!
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THE ARTS
PRAISE FOR THE PLAYS BY WILEY SLOAN
The Highlands Playhouse’s board is filled with impassioned community leaders.
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hen Highlands Playhouse’s newest board member Jean Head attended a playhouse production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” she was stunned by the caliber of its actors and music. “I had no idea that Highlands was able to host such outstanding productions,” she says. “From there on, I became interested in helping the Playhouse grow and prosper.” The Playhouse plays a key role in Highlands’ variety of art offerings and, in Jean’s eyes, can help fill the void left from the reduced art funding in the public schools. Many in the Highlands community know board member Rachel Friday as a part of the local band WellStrung. As a movie buff, Rachel channels her intense interest in movies by helping the Playhouse select movies throughout the year. A transplant from Atlanta, she ran her own international medical aid nonprofit where she took teams of physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other health care professionals to pro-
vide medical care to underserved areas of Ecuador, Peru, China and India. She is a registered dietitian by trade and has a Master’s degree in Public Health. She looks forward to continued service to the Playhouse and its commitment to providing high-quality performances and films. Listeners of WHLC radio are very familiar with Steve Day. His smooth, melodious voice keeps everyone informed on Highlands-Cashiers activities. A graduate of Ashland University, Steve’s experience in the television industry and his strong interest in radio and films is a perfect match for his role as a Playhouse board member. Dinah Davis has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a lawyer and…real estate professional while home-schooling her children. When daughter Gemma clogged at the Playhouse in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” more than 10 years ago, Dinah caught the Playhouse bug. An avid playhouse supporter for many years, it just seemed natural that she
serve on the Board. As Broker-in-Charge at Landmark Realty in Cashiers, Ken Taft has the pleasure of meeting many people who support the Playhouse. He hears their praise for the high-quality plays and first-run movies. As the offerings of the Playhouse have grown in diversity and quality, the hard work of both board and Playhouse staff has paid off in sales numbers. Ken appreciates the contribution the Playhouse makes to the community and visitors alike. Please forgive an error in the Winter Laurel. Marilyn Cooper’s husband is Tom, not Doug. We apologize for that error. The well-coordinated efforts of the board and Playhouse staff provide Highlands and Cashiers with a top notch entertainment venue. The 2017 Summer Season will be here before we know it. Until then, you can enjoy the movies Fridays through Tuesdays at the Playhouse. Visit highlandsplayhouse. org or call them at (828) 526-2695 to see what’s coming next.
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THE ARTS
A SNEAK PEEK HCCMF’S 36TH SEASON BY NANCY GOULD-AARON
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 2017 season will feature some world-class favorites from previous seasons and some exciting new talent.
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ere’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting programs and concerts to look forward to during the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival this summer. Artistic Director William Ransom tells us that plans are well under way for an exceptional season, starting with a special performance of Enoch Arden at Western Carolina University with George Brown and himself on June 25.
Artistic Director William Ransom
The regular concert series starts June 30 with Festival favorites the Eroica Trio, followed by the Gary Motley Trio with jazz saxophonist Will Scruggs. Some of the Festival’s most beloved artists will highlight the season − William and Alexandra Preucil, David and Julie Coucheron, Roman Kim, Philippe Quint, Fei-Fei Dong and the Vega Quartet. Making their Festival debuts this season
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will be cellist Ani Aznavoorian; violist Aloysia Friedmann; and Julio Elizalde on piano. Cellist Zuill Bailey, considered the hottest thing going in Chamber Music, will make his debut for the Finale Gala on August 6. Make your plans now to join us for fantastic music in Highlands and Cashiers. Please visit our new website at www.h-cmusicfestival.org or email us at hccmfnc@gmail.com.
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HCP DINNER THEATER BY JENNY KING
“Middletown USA” will be staged at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation March 2-4 and 9-11 as the Highlands Cashiers Players’ winter theater offering.
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he Highlands Cashiers Players will present their winter dinner theater, “Middletown USA” by Don Clancy at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, at 6:00 P.M. March 2 through 4 and March 9 through 11. Clancy is an Obie-award winner for Best Off-Broadway Play and his works have been produced to worldwide acclaim. “Middletown USA” had its local premiere last fall when it was performed at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. The response was so enthusiastic HCP felt it would be ideal for their winter dinner theater. “Middletown USA” had its first sold-out professional production in December and was just nominated for Best New Play by the Carbonell Awards, the South Florida equivalent of the Tony Awards. It’s also in negotiations with a major Broadway producer to be produced around the country.
It’s indeed a coup for the Highlands Cashiers Players to receive the rights to present it to their audience here on the Plateau. This is the story of two very different couples who form what might seem to be an unlikely friendship. Yet over the course of 33 years, you’ll see them share each other’s joys and sorrows in a beautifully told story. Everyone will see something of themselves in the characters portrayed by Michael Lanzilotta, Lauretta Payne, Adair Simon, and Ralph Stevens. Middletown USA is directed by Ellen Greenwald. Seating is limited and the ticket price for non-season ticket holders is $32. “Middletown USA” will be presented at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation where you will enjoy not only an exciting new play, but a four-course meal as well. For more information on how you can attend this winter dinner theater, contact HCP at HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org or call (828) 526-8084.
Adair Simon
Lauretta Payne
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THE ARTS
La Traviata
MEET THE MET IN MARCH BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY
The Highlands Performing Arts Center presents a pair of passionate operas during March – “La Traviata” on March 11; and “Idomeneo” on March 25.
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he Highlands Performing Arts Center will screen two operas Live via Satellite from the MET Opera in March. At 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 11 “La Traviata” by Verdi will be performed. Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera’s most beloved heroines, the tragic courtesan Violetta, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo. Violetta Valery knows that she will die soon, exhausted by her restless life as a courtesan. At a party she is introduced to Alfredo Germont, who has been fascinated by her for a long time. He celebrates true love, and Violetta responds in praise of free love. She is touched by his candid manner and honesty. Alfredo declares his love. There is no place for such feelings in her life and Violetta is torn by conflicting emotions. She doesn’t want to give up her way of life, but at the same time she feels that Alfredo has awakened her desire to be truly loved. Violetta has chosen a life with Alfredo, and they enjoy their love in the country, far from society. Ah, but it doesn’t last long − through twists, turns and interference their
lives are changed. On Saturday, March 25, at 12:55 P.M. the MET Opera will present “Idomeneo.” James Levine conducts a rare Met revival of Mozart’s “Idomeneo,” set in the aftermath of the Trojan War. Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production. In Crete, around 120 0 BC Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been fighting on the side of the Greeks in the Trojan War for several years. Prior to his victorious return home, he has sent ahead of him some Trojan captives, including Princess Ilia, daughter of the Trojan king, Priam. She has fallen in love with Idomeneo’s son, Idamante, who has ruled as regent in his father’s absence. Also in love with Idamante is Princess Elettra, the daughter of Agamemnon, commander of the Greeks during the war. A pre-opera discussion led by Beverly Wichman will begin at 12:30 P.M. before each opera. Tickets are available at highlandspac. org, at the door or by calling (828) 5269047. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
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THE ARTS
COLORING OUR WORLD After a winter’s slumber, the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers is mapping out an exciting season of shows and presentations. BY ZACH CLAXTON
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he 2017 season is rapidly approaching, and the Art League of HighlandsCashiers is gearing up for another banner year. Again this year the Art League will sponsor five presentations by talented local and regional artists. These presentations are normally at 5:0 0 P.M. the last Monday of each month, April through September in The Bascom Atrium, preceded by a wine social at 4:30 P.M. Please note a couple of date changes this year − April 24, May 22 (changed due to Memorial Day), June 19 (changed due to a venue conflict), July 21, August 28 and September 25. Two new members will be joining the Art League Board this year − Sallie Taylor and
Linda Sloop. Sallie is well-known to the local art community, having served in various management roles at The Bascom. She has had a long and successful career in art education, and is now a full-time artist. Linda, a Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native now lives in Sky Valley, Georgia. She has worked for several large corporations and has served on various boards. These two join President Patty Calderone, Vice President Jim Kinard, Secretary Terry Barnes, Treasurer Zach Claxton, Membership Chair Hollie Steil, and Board Members at Large Ken Bowser, Caroline Cook, Betti Hankey, Carol Rollick, and Rosemary Stiefel. In 2017 the League will again sponsor
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two fine art shows − Summer Colors in Sapphire Valley on July 22-23 and Fall Colors in Highlands on October 21-22. These shows feature some of the region’s most accomplished artists working in all mediums and afford the public an opportunity to meet the artists and, if interested, purchase artwork. We invite anyone interested in the activities of the Art League to consider joining. The group is comprised of people from around the region who are interested in art, whether or not they are artists. To obtain an application, contact Membership Chairperson Hollie Steil at hsteil@hotmail. com. To keep up with current events, visit artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com.
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THE ARTS
FIVE YEARS OF FABULOUS BY DONNA RHODES
Smitten springs to life with a dazzling lineup of artisans joining the ranks of its nationally-recognized collection.
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fter a long, chilling winter, it’s time to put something beautiful, warm, and magical in your life. You can find that something… and more at Smitten. Celebrating five years of fabulous, Made-in-America art and craft creations, co-owner Kat Evans says, “We have amazing new artists joining the Smitten team: painters, potters, metal workers, and of course jewelry designers.” Diane Kilgore Condon is a mainstay at Smitten with her dramatic, charming bird portraits. Self-taught wildlife painter Vicki Ferguson parades her funny, out-of-theblue-take on animal antics. Joining these exceptional wall artists is Julie Mann, who paints en plein air. Landscapes, water reflections, skyscapes, and other natural vistas are her specialty. Don’t miss Ann Vaughn’s exquisite, topselling jewelry designs. Highlands favorite, Mark Edge’s Eco-Vintage jewelry line, is sure to please with his epoch and epic heirloom makeovers. Kat says, “This spring we’ll introduce seven handcraft jewelry designers from all over the United States. Patricia Locke and Rook & Crow, whose provocative collections blend the depth of fine art with a modern
sense of fashion, are sure to be a hit.” Mary Melinda’s distinctive glasswork will be a glass-act you won’t want to miss. Complement the feminine-lines of glass with the masculine-edged Pequea Valley Forge’s high quality, hand-forged, unique cooking knives and utensils for a decor dazzle. Another Smitten classic, Moonspoon’s beautiful utensils in wild cherry, promise to delight you. Luxuriate in the delicious fragrances of North Carolina Keswick Candle Company hand-poured soy candles and goat milk soaps. What’s hot and cool? Funky Rocks Designs, beverage dispensers made from quarried granite, hand-chosen from New England’s coastal and river rocks. Add one more surprise… Highlands’ own Mayor Pat Taylor, prize-winning potter for more than five decades, will delight everyone with beautiful, affordable vessels. Don’t miss him and other world-class artists/ craftspersons, each featured now through December. Smitten is located at 468 Main Street, downtown Highlands. Call (828) 5269300 for more information or email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.
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DINING
Banana Pancakes
TASTES TRANSCENDENT BY LUKE OSTEEN | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN
Spinach Quiche
French Toast
Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
In addition to a sublime menu, The Zookeeper’s Bistro maintains the subtle charm that defines Cashiers.
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here’s something deeply satisfying about breakfast at The Zookeeper’s Bistro. I’ve written before about my aversion to sitting down for breakfast – a recognition that I’m reluctant to haul myself out of bed 20 minutes early to make time for this most basic of rituals. How embarrassing is that for an adult to admit to? And of course, with that admission comes guilt over my willful denial of all those lessons from Fifth Grade Health Class about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day and how the good folks at Kellogg’s had formulated Cocoa Puffs into the perfect fuel for my growing body and mind. You’ve got to admit that launching your day with a slight pang of hunger and a bowl of free-floating guilt is a lousy way to accomplish anything worthwhile. So right off the bat, Zookeeper earns a star for allowing me to feel self-righteous and grown-up and undeniably responsible. In addition, since I was in public I elected not to pull out my tablet and begin my day with the
atrocities and disappointments and tragic waste of the human spirit that constitute my morning newsfeed. Hallelujah! Score one for hope and humanity. Then there’s the atmosphere of the place itself. The Zookeeper’s Bistro is a gathering spot for the entire Cashiers community, making it the 21st century equivalent of the late, lamented Tommy’s. While we were there, a klatch of EMT’s from Glenville-Cashiers Rescue were engaged in an animated conversation that pinballed from one topic to another. A family of weekenders sat behind us, dressed in catalog finery and looking for snow. This subtle energy was enhanced by the ebullience of our server Nina. She greeted us with a cheerful competence that seemed to belie the early hour. The place offers that small-town warmth that’s all but vanished from many towns. But The Zookeeper’s Bistro shines when it comes to the menu. I ordered the Banana
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Pancakes, a dish that seemed far removed from the cold, dim morning that was taking shape outside. You know how the refrain from a halfremembered song can transport you to a golden moment from 20 years’ past? These were transcendent pancakes. I was in the tropics and life was good and sweet. They were fluffy with just a hint of chewiness and the banana slices were the precise, perfect complement. When they’re done right, you can’t help but enjoy a better day. My sweetie launched into a regal Quiche with Feta Cheese, a marvelous way to launch the morning. She added a cup of Green Tea, a comfortable, gentle choice that complemented a quiche without the overpowering bouquet that you’d get from Earl Grey or English Breakfast. True to her nature, her balanced breakfast reflected a careful attention to the details. If you’re looking for a site to launch your day with a measure of warmth and a satisfied stomach, visit The Zookeeper’s Bistro at 45 Slabtown Road in Cashiers.
DINING
A FASHIONABLE SWIRL BY JENNY KING
The complexities of full-bodied Rosés will complement an elegant menu in a full-on celebration at The Farm at Old Edwards – The Release the Rosé Wine Dinner, April 14.
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ld Edwards Inn and Spa will once again host its Release the Rosé Wine Dinner at The Farm at Old Edwards on Friday, April 14. It’s an evening of food, live music, wine, and camaraderie. Rosé is one of the most fashionable swirls to top a stem in today’s wine world, even for men. Rosés have sashayed up to the proverbial plate, not only in popularity but in quality as well. Shedding the misperception that all rosés are sweet, and sporting a palate-pleasing acidity, today’s Frenchstyle versions are flavorful, complex, even crisp and dry; and their sales are growing 10 times faster than overall table wines. In April, just in time for the spring releases, Old Edwards is pairing these stylish sips with the culinary imaginings of Madison’s chefs. Live music, rustic ambiance, and fun ca-
maraderie will make for another magical evening at The Farm. It is the perfect time to get your #rosévibes on in time for the spring season. Sommelier Nick Demos will be present to discuss the different pairings and educate diners on Sommelier Nick Demos the joys of rosés. Nick, a native of Western North Carolina, has been immersed in wine culture His natural inclination for hospitality and since an early age. His grandfather opened his passion for the art of wine guarantee a the very first wine shop in downtown Ashesparkling evening. ville, North Carolina, just after Prohibition. Let’s not forget about the culinary part of In July of 2016, Mr. Demos passed the ev- the evening. Executive Chef Chris Huerta er-challenging Advanced Sommelier Exam and his team have created five fresh and through the Court of Master Sommeliers. innovative dishes, each course paired perHe is currently pursuing his studies as a can- fectly with a different rosé. The cost of the didate for the Master Sommelier Diploma. bubbly evening is $135 per person.
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DINING
SPRING’S SPICY CRUNCH BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM
The gloriously simple flavor of the radish takes center stage in this purely Spring Salad.
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picy and crunchy fresh radishes instantaneously remind us of Spring. Radish Salad brings within itself a light and happy feeling of the seasons changing and the sun shining a bit more. This salad is a simple one, yet in its simplicity, a beautiful flavor is revealed. Most radish salads have a lot of other ingredients and radish is represented as just a hint of taste. This radish salad proudly serves radish as its main star: no cucumbers, no potatoes, no dill, no carrots. The result is pretty amazing: this salad is crunchy, spicy, fresh and ready quickly.
Radish Salad Recipe Ingredients 20 Radishes cleaned and cut into large, bitesized pieces 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Coarsely Ground Sea Salt 2 Cups Baby Lettuce Leaves 3 Leaves of Leeks diced 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper The easiest instructions you’ll use this year − Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve.
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DINING
Nathan Smith
A SPOONFUL OF WOW BY JENNY KING
There’s a sublime artistry at the heart of Nathan Smith’s burning passion.
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hat started out as an online search for homemade hot sauce has exploded into an obsession for Nathan Smith. He grows his own chilis and also purchases them from the Asheville Farmers Market since they’re difficult to find in grocery stores. Dried chilis (found at Mexican groceries) can also be used after re-hydrating. He makes several different sauces but shared this particular recipe with us. If you’re lucky he may share a taste with you! Stop by Highland Hiker Shoes on Main Street in Highlands. Nathan loves to introduce newbies to his passion for the chili.
Small Batch Harvest Hot Sauce What You’ll Need: 1/4 Lb Fresh Serrano Chilis 1/4 Lb Fresh Red Jalapeño Chilis 1/8 Lb Fresh Habañero Chilis 1/8 Lb Fresh Cayenne Chilis 1 Cup White Vinegar 2 Cups Coarse Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper 1 Tsp Cumin 2 Whole Cloves Roasted Garlic How to Make: Remove the stems and slice the peppers lengthwise. Wear latex or rubber gloves to prevent the oils from irritating your skin. It’s also a good idea to properly ventilate your prep area. Remove the seeds along with any of the pithy cores of the peppers as this will make the sauce milder or leave the seeds if you’re feeling brave! Transfer to a gallon freezer Ziploc bag and liberally apply coarse kosher salt. Shake bag thoroughly then set in fridge for three days (up to a month depending on how aged you wish the sauce to taste). The peppers will take on a mushy texture as they absorb the salt content. Once aged to satisfaction, rinse in col-
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ander and set in “bowl shape” fashioned from foil with open top. It’s important to use a couple of layers of foil when making the bowl to protect the chilis from drying from the heat of the smoker. Soak wood chips for at least 15 minutes in water or beer for added flavor. During this you can prep your grill with smoker box (very low heat with propane) or charcoal smoker until the coals have died down. Add wood chips and chiles and allow to smoke for 2-6 hours (depending on how intense you want the smoke flavor). Roast cloves of garlic with skin still on over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until large black discolorations form on the skin and it slides off the clove easily. Allow the chilis to cool and then transfer to large food processor. Add vinegar, black pepper, cumin, and roasted garlic to the chilis and then blend until desired consistency is reached. You may want to add more vinegar or water at this point if you want a runnier hot sauce. Allow to sit in fridge overnight in desired container for all the flavors to permeate. Enjoy on your favorite dishes, including chicken pizza, and soups.
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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - 828-526-1663 Asia House - 828-787-1680 Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe - 828-487-4633 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main/Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 The Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Dusty’s - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 El Manzanillo - 828-526-0608 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 The Log Cabin - 828-526-5777 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019
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Mountain Dining
VENTURE OUT
Canvasback (upper) and Redhead Drakes by William McReynolds
CANVASBACKS AND REDHEADS BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS
Birds of different feather sometimes flock together – these outwardly similar ducks enjoy wildly different lifestyles.
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hese two types of duck are similar in superficial ways but distinctly different upon close examination and study. Both are North American species, although a few Canvasbacks, the largest American diving duck, have crossed the Atlantic and appeared in England. The Canvasback − thya valisineria − owes its Latin name in part to a wild celery plant which is a preferred food. The drake (male) is recognizable by its rusty red head, sloping forehead and bill, red iris, and white body with black breast and tail feathers. The female, mostly brown, presents the same distinctive silhouette, a prime identifying field mark. Canvasbacks feed in shallow water, mostly by diving and dabbling (up-ended bottom feeding), reaching for seeds, leaves, roots, tubers, snails, and insect lar-
vae. Seen in January on Lake Junaluska, these are migratory birds whose summer breeding grounds reach as far north as Alaska and Western Canada and winter in the lower 48 around coastal bays and interior lakes. The Redhead (Aythya americana) drake has a rounded head and shorter neck, both bright cinnamon-red, with a black and gray body. The female is brown and, like the male, has a black-tipped blue-gray bill. Redheads sometimes gather in large rafts of 50,000 or more in the winter on the U.S. Gulf Coast and large inland lakes. Their diet consists of water vegetation and, on salt water, shoal grass, small snails, and clams. They are highly social creatures. Like other birds, female Redheads are sometimes brood parasites that lay their
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eggs in the nests of other waterfowl to be incubated, fed, and fledged by females of other species. Canvasback nests are often chosen by Redheads for such drop-in adoptions. Mallard, Gadwall, and several other species of waterfowl are also parasitized by opportunistic Redheads who spend less time raising their own young and more time producing eggs for other adoptive nests. Visit a local lake like nearby Lake Junaluska to experience the grace and beauty of our native American waterfowl. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, focused on enjoying and preserving birds and their habitats, is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society and a 501(c) (3) organization. For information on all our activities and membership, please visit www. highlandsaudubonsociety.org.
VENTURE OUT
BROWN THUMBS REJOICE BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER
Breathe Deeply – These handsome, hard-working plants are safeguarding your home.
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hhh, winter. Days are short, nights are long, and we’re spending more time inside our winter cocoon. We’ve battened down the hatches, created warm and cozy spaces keeping our own confines, well…confined. The air we breathe is filled with less oxygen and more carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and other toxic chemicals. In 1989, NASA and the ALCA (Association of Landscape Contractors of America) researched ways to help space stations have cleaner air. Enter the lowly little houseplant. Here are the top ten house plants you should consider to enrich the air quality in your home: 1) Bamboo Palm is touted as being one of the best for filtering formaldehyde, maybe that’s why they call it the ‘good luck’ plant. Keep it contained, and do not discard it outside unless you want to start a fishing pole industry. 2) Peace Lily − All we are saying, is give Peace a chance (you were singing, weren’t you?). This toxin-eating plant is often sold
by florists and is fairly easy to maintain because it doesn’t need bright sun or a lot of water. 3) Dracaena – One of my favorites. Tall spiky, very thin leaves, sometimes edged in red or a creamy white add an exotic contrast to any dish garden or corner in your home. 4) Aloe Vera − Here’s another spiky plant, but these succulent beauties turn out to be much more than a pretty face. The “gel” inside each saw-toothed spike is a natural aid for burns. 5) Garden Mum − Yes, these are the same chrysanthemums you see outside. They’re also sold by florists, and come in a wide range of colors. These help get rid of xylene, commonly found in carpeting and upholstered furniture. 6) Weeping Fig ( also known as the Ficus Tree) − You can take this tree outdoors on a sheltered porch in good weather. But take note of its name − this plant can be quite the Drama Queen, any change that’s too dramatic will cause it to shed its leaves.
7) Snake plant (also called Mother in Law Tongue) − This one is great for a black thumb and takes very little care. The leaves are tall and stiff, making it a good backdrop for a dish garden. 8) Spider plants – This is beautiful in a hanging basket, and easy to care for and share. Just remove a “spider” and put it in moist soil. It needs bright indirect light, and not much water. 9) Dieffenbachia − Also called “Dumb Cane” because if ingested, it can cause vocal chord paralysis. It’s also known as Mother-in-Law Plant (not Tongue) 10) Heart Leaf Philodendron − Another favorite because it’s very low maintenance. It’s a trailing plant, great for hanging baskets, or it can be trained to climb upwards as well. Why not choose one of these to start cleaning the air you breathe? If you have animals that chew on plants, read up on your choice before placing in your home as some can be toxic. Even in a cold dark winter, playing in the dirt can be fun − enjoy!
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VENTURE OUT
PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL PHOTO BY SONYA CARPENTER
COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AUDUBON SOCIETY
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hese common black butterflies are easily identified by the single C-shaped row of reddishorange spots on the underside of the hindwing.
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VENTURE OUT
Sunrise at Lake Junaluska near Waynesville where over 30 species of birds, including many waterfowl, were seen recently on a winter day. There have been reliable reports of a resident Bald Eagle. Courtesy of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
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VENTURE OUT
MINK IN THE MOUNTAINS BY DONNA RHODES
The furtive mink is a linchpin predator in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau food chain.
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o matter which side of the fashion fur fence you fall on (fur or against) mink, the animal, is an intriguing little beast. Mink live wild in the North Carolina mountains. They are not as prevalent as populations in the coastal wetlands, but they are definitely part of our ecology. Chances are you will never see one. They are small ( one to three pounds) and live in secluded hiding places. They are long and lean with a tapered nose, a bit like a ferret. Mink aren’t aggressive toward humans, but they can be very vocal and dynamic. They growl, hiss, and extrude an uber-foul scent from their anal glands. When content, they purr. Mountain mink thrive in the proximity of water. They are great swimmers and fishers, snapping up minnow-sized fish with their slightly-webbed paws and sharp teeth. They can climb trees where they catch insects, small birds, and small mammals, though spotting one in a tree would be a rare sight as they prefer to spend their time on the ground hunting for food. Small amphibians and reptiles are part of their diet
as well. When diving for food, their lustrous black or brown fur is an insulating wet suit. But what they love to dine on the most are muskrat. Geriann Albers, Assistant Furbearer and Black Bear Biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says of this elusive animal’s food preferences, “If you want to know if mink are around, look for muskrat and muskrat sign. They love to eat muskrat and if muskrat are in a stream, lake or pond, mink will be there, too.” Mink are not endangered, but trend surveys from the WRC suggest their numbers may be down, more from loss of habitat than harvest. Since very few studies have been made on them it is difficult to know how they fare. They were hunted/trapped in the early 20th century when the U.S. fur fashion industry was booming. That trend faded until recently when the New York Times reported a resurgence. They are still trapped in North Carolina today, though reports show that few are taken by licensed trappers. Statewide, generally less than 200 are harvested a year. When compared
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to 10,000-plus raccoons, they are a small portion of the regulated harvest. Trapping fur is legal in North Carolina as long as the trapper abides by strict, humane regulations and are properly licensed. While mink are rarely researched, there are studies occasionally on the organs of trapped or road-killed animals. Traces of insecticides, mercury, and other chemicals are sometimes present, and they are considered an “indicator species.” This means levels of chemicals in mink can be an indicator of the overall health of an ecosystem. It’s a warning sign not just for mink, but all animals in the ecological food chain. Albers says of the importance of mink to our region, “Mink are a really important predator for small mammals in our state and help keep some of our rodent populations in balance. They’re really a fascinating and not well-known North Carolina resident.” You can learn more about mink by visiting ncwildlife.org/Conserving/Species and looking for the mink profile under the “mammals” section.
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HISTORY Old Brevard Methodist Church
Kannie Zachary Marr, daughter of Jonathan Zachary
Reverend Marr
WHEN KANNIE MET THE PREACHER BY JANE GIBSON NARDY
HISTORIAN, CASHERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Kannie Zachary Marr is recognized as the keeper of the Zachary family lore and legends, ensuring that the tales have endured to the present day.
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lthough John Roberts Zachary of Seneca, South Carolina, gave the speech at the first Zachary Family Reunion on August 28, 1909, another person actually wrote the speech. That was Kannie Zachary Marr, born 1856, the first-born child of Jonathan Zachary (son of Col. John A. Zachary and Sarah Roberts) and Eliza A. Jones. This Kannie, who had a younger relative named after her, married (date unknown) Rev. Thomas Franklin Marr, Methodist minister and son of Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Marr and Mary Carden of Swain County, North Carolina. He preached at the First Methodist Church in Brevard in the 1890s, which is probably where Kannie and the preacher met. They first had two babies who were unfortunately stillborn – Mary Eliza Marr, born and died August 22, 1890, and Ralph Marr,
born and died May 22, 1894. Both of these infants were buried near their maternal grandparents, Jonathan Zachary and Eliza Anne Jones Zachary at the Greenwood Cemetery, site of an old Methodist Church, located at Calvert, close to Rosman, North Carolina. Longing for a child, Kannie and Thomas Marr adopted a son they named Roy French Marr, born January 1, 1895. Just three years later Kannie, at the age of 42, gave birth to a daughter, Frankie Roberts Marr, born June 19, 1898. Rev. Marr and his wife, Kannie, were well known and much admired in and around Brevard. But Methodist ministers are periodically transferred to other Methodist churches in other towns, as was the experience of Rev. Marr. He and Kannie had been living for some time in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area when Kannie died
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October 2, 1915. Her body was brought back to Brevard where she was buried in the Gillespie-Evergreen Cemetery near some of her Zachary relatives. She died from heart problems and her obituary said there were “hundreds of friends mourning her passing” and there was high praise for her untiring church work. The obituary noted that her adopted son and her daughter, Frankie, were both college students. She had attended the first Zachary Reunion in 1909 just five years prior to her death. It appears that her father, Jonathan Zachary, shared his knowledge of the Zachary family history with his children, as besides Kannie writing the speech for the first Zachary Reunion, her brother, Ralph Horace Zachary spoke of the Zachary legends at another reunion.
Photo by Peter Ray
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THE SOMETHING THAT I CAN DO BY DONNA RHODES
A generous spirit has enriched the Highlands community and beyond since the town’s earliest days.
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ou really can’t tell how your kindness may ripple throughout the world. Certainly the twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers have thrived upon the ideas and deeds of a steadfast coterie of men and women. Consider the words of Dr. Edward Everett Hale: “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything. But I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Dr. Hale, a Harvard graduate and greatnephew of the famous revolutionary, Nathan Hale (who had but one life to lose for
Hudson Library, built 1915 Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society
his country), wrote the famous short story, “The Man Without a Country” from which the above quote is taken. How do these power-of-one philosophies flow into Highlands history? In 1880, Dr. Hale’s Unitarian Lend-a-Hand Society of Boston donated the beginnings of the Hudson Library as a memorial to Ella Emmons Hudson, who died within months after her arrival in Highlands. Hudson and members of her family were Unitarians who helped solidify a Unitarian following in the area. Today’s highly successful Unitarian The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center hosts educational programs for
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visitors nationwide. And it goes without saying the Hudson Library is the heartbeat of Highlands. One thing leads to another if each of us makes one small wave. Highlands is known for its charitable generosity. We are already a town of wave-makers. Kind of gives new meaning to current events, doesn’t it? Learn more about Highlands history and its impact locally and globally by visiting highlandshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com. The Highlands Historical Society will be open for visits beginning Memorial Day weekend or earlier.
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HEALTH
OUR MISSION: EXCELLENT HEALTH BY JENNY KING
Bethany Applebome
Physician Assistant Bethany Applebome’s mission is to ensure her patients don’t get sick in the first place.
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ission Community Primary Care at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital offers a variety of services to our area. Whether you choose to be seen in Highlands or in Cashiers, you will receive prompt and attentive care from one of their primary care providers. Bethany Applebome, PA, is one of those providers, and she sees patients in Cashiers. Bethany studied at Duke University’s Physician Assistant Program, where she received her Master of Health Sciences degree. She also received an undergraduate degree in biology from Duke. When asked what led her to become a physician assistant, she says, “I always had an interest in science and healthcare, so I pursued a degree in biology. After working in an unrelated field for a few years af-
ter graduating, I then took a job working in primary care clinical research. The doctor leading our group was a primary care physician and encouraged me to pursue a career as a PA. I worked with several PAs in this job and became excited to provide high quality care as they did. One of the most important roles of a primary care provider is to provide preventive care against illness or disease. Examples of preventive care include cancer screenings (Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer, mammograms to screen for breast cancer, and colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer), blood pressure screenings and blood work to screen for heart disease risk, nutrition and exercise counseling, and vaccines. Why is that so important? “As the saying goes, an ounce of preven-
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tion is worth a pound of cure,” Applebome says. She is well versed in the facts and notes it is generally much easier to prevent disease than to treat the disease once you have it. Preventive care can even save your life. Colonoscopies, the flu vaccine, even cardiovascular screenings are all part of preventive care. Mission Health provides numerous primary care clinics across Western North Carolina, including right here in Cashiers and Highlands. They are here to help you with preventive care, chronic disease management, and sick visits, and they see people of all ages, including children. For more information on preventive care and Mission Community Primary Care, give them a call at (828) 743-2491 or (828) 526-4346.
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HEALTH
GOOD HEALTH- IT TAKES A VILLAGE! BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Sue issues a clarion call for a healthier society, but the answer lies within each of us.
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any years ago, I had a passion to help others with their health so I became a doctor! Even after I received my degree, I held back from adamantly sharing my knowledge and beliefs. The time has come for me to fully embrace my passion and my knowledge! I am thirsty for even more education and even more than that, I am thirsty for imparting this knowledge to others! One of the downfalls of our “health” system is that instead we actually have a “sick” system. Most doctors treat the symptoms instead of the cause and that often makes matters worse and the underlying problems harder and harder to solve. This becomes very frustrating, especially to those of us who really want to help by addressing the source of the problem and preventing it from happening to others. We need to reach more people and educate them on two things: 1) Our healthcare system is broken and 2) We are not being successfully guided or educated by our government to help the
problem! All of the press out there is about finding a “cure” instead of finding out why diseases are so much more prevalent than they used to be. Again, frustrating! As a society, we are not stupid but we are so easily duped by the “easy way out” or the “quick fix!” Reality sets in though and says, no matter what anyone tells us, there is no quick fix. We need to band together and read the research on why disease is more common now than 25-30 years ago. The reasons are all there – the Industrial Revolution, chemical replacements, processed foods, fake sweeteners, low and no-fat foods, hybridized formulations, stronger drugs, soils depleted of nutrients, produce picked too soon and shipped thousands of miles, and on and on. These are the real reasons that we have become a sick society. Our minds are too easily swayed by the “experts” with big egos and big pockets and we are too reliant on the media and big pharma ideas. The saddest thing is that many people have decided that they cannot ever be well again, succumbing to our societal
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“sick” care beliefs. Let’s take the road of reason, let’s get ourselves educated, informed and aware; let’s gather information ourselves; and let’s make sense of what is good for us from the inside out, instead of just the outside in. We can learn for ourselves and help others as well. The epidemic of illness, obesity, and disease is getting the best of us so let’s not let this continue. We can reverse this! Healthcare can be “well” care instead of “sick” care, and we can actually save money for ourselves and our country. It only takes one person at a time and we can help others and they can help others and so on. Let’s learn together, heal together, and create a society that knows how to be healthy instead of finding more and stronger drugs to cover all these problems. It’s a bit like adding deodorant and perfume to your body to cover the issue of odor. In essence, drugs, just cover the odor that is worsening. Let’s get to the root cause and become a healthier society. It takes a village, one person at a time!
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HEALTH
YOGA DEMYSTIFIED A positive yoga experience lies within the student, guided by a wise, compassionate instructor.
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BY ASHBY UNDERWOOD
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shby Underwood has been teaching yoga for 17 years and is the co-owner of Yoga Highlands and a Practitioner of Rolf Method Structural Integration. In her Yoga Therapy practice she helps people develop a connection to yoga for a high quality life. She hosts wellness retreats (locally and abroad) with Mary Abranyi/ Cashiers Valley Fusion. With Yoga Therapists and a staff of seasoned teachers at both studios, the opportunity to practice, learn, and discover your best self is right in your mountain town.
ositive daily habits improve well-being. Yoga practitioners gather consistently across the country to learn positive practices that support well-being from the inside out. From those 70-plus years in age who can stand on their heads, to children who are learning to be still and focus their minds, yoga’s influence is deep, healthful, and strengthens generations. Is yoga for everyone? Yes. If you can breathe, you can practice yoga. Basic rhythmic, deep breathing is very relaxing and can be an effective tool for handling stress. Deeper breathing means more oxygen, a more alkaline chemistry, and an approach to life with less tension and more perspective. Awareness can bring choice, opportunity and balance to all areas of living. Is yoga only for flexible people? Yoga empowers all bodies. From day one, yoga can open tight areas and reduce the need for intervention from outside therapies. Yoga practice creates healthy posture. With a full range of movements for the spine, joints, muscles, and bones, yoga is a personal education that continues to grow with each practice as you learn more about your body and what works for you. Is yoga a science or religion? Yoga is a
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respected science. Western behavioral, chemical and orthopedic physicians acknowledge the benefits. Yoga practice increases circulation, improves lymphatic flow, eases joint and back pain, enhances digestion and elimination of toxins. When a new or experienced practitioner realizes the good of yoga, a healing occurs, moods uplift and creativity elevates along with the human spirit. Lightness, freedom, and a renewed sense of purpose are hallmarks of a well-intentioned yoga practice. Who teaches yoga? In essence, a person teaches themselves. Each yoga lesson can cue better listening to your body’s signals and help release layers of unconscious tension. Gentle guidance, encouragement and ethics help create a safe space for practice. Just with as any craft, the practice and the joy from that practice keeps a student primed to learn more. A yoga practice that is teacher-centric is limited as the learning and enthusiasm should be going to the student. Unfortunately, yoga today is full of teachers who love to be loved. Student-centric yoga offerings are here. For local, qualified yoga instruction visit, CashiersValleyFusion.com and YogaHighlands.com.
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
STONE, GLASS, AND SPLENDOR BY WILEY SLOAN
This luxurious home, built with care and a remarkable attention to detail, is sited upon a breathtaking vista.
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raverse gently rolling hills through lush greenery as you climb skyward to this beautiful home, resting sublimely on one of the highest points of Highlands Country Club. Throughout the home, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Whiteside, Shortoff, and Cowee Mountains and the mesmerizing vistas beyond. Relax and unwind as the gentle cooling breezes sing through the trees. Built by renowned Highlands contractor Schmitt Builders and renovated by Potts Construction, this home embodies quality craftsmanship and distinctive style. Revel in the timeless style − large enough for family and friends, but comfy and cozy when it is just the two of you. Enjoy an open floor plan punctuated with an artist’s creative eye as you wile away your days in the mountains. Throughout the year, the home’s character evolves with the seasons. Follow the awakening of Spring or the quiet solitude of Summer from one of the wide porches that surround the home.
As the chill of Fall and Winter push you inside, enjoy eye-catching views through the walls of glass in almost every room.… The u-shaped floor plan is great for everyone. You can enjoy the privacy of the Owner’s Suite as much as your family or guests will enjoy their own digs in the sumptuous guest wing located across the Great Room. The tantalizing aromas of morning coffee will beckon to everyone to gather around the dining table or at one end of the large kitchen island. Walls of cabinets host top-of-the-line appliances. Artfully designed door fronts include a combination of frosted glass and striated panels. A walk-in Pantry provides storage aplenty for food and cooking paraphernalia. Meander through large French doors to enjoy the morning sunrise on the large porch with its Outdoor Kitchen, covered Dining Alcove, and large Seating Area. A wall of windows frames distant mountain tops as you arise from slumber. Enjoy a gentle fire on cool mornings. The Mas-
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ter Bath with its dual vanities, soaking tub, and dual-head shower pampers you in style. A walk-in closet fit for a Hollywood star awaits your wardrobe. In the guest wing of the house is a tantalizing Morning Room resplendent with sky high walls of glass and a stone floor. Two over-sized Guest Suites each with en-suite baths and private porches may cause you to wonder if your guests will ever go home. Ascend the wide staircase to the second floor. Light from the scads of windows permeates the Gallery Office/Library/ TV/Artist’s Studio. Here, too, you’ll find a fourth Bedroom Suite, complete with an unforgettable view. Don’t let this home get away. Close proximity to downtown Highlands in Highlands Country Club, high elevation, open floor plan, style, and charm. Is there anything more that you can want? Terry Potts of Country Club Properties is awaiting your call. Call him at (828) 421-3417 or visit ccphighlandsnc.com for this and other premier properties.
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“SECURING” RETIREMENT BY MARY BETH BRODY
EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
A comfortable retirement relies upon a carefully-weighed plan shaped by a savvy financial professional.
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ave you given much thought to collecting Social Security? The answer probably depends on how old you are but whatever your age, you’ll want to consider the best way of incorporating Social Security benefits into your retirement income strategy. Of course, if you have several decades to go until you retire, you might be wondering if Social Security will even be there for you at all. The basic issue is that the Social Security system is experiencing a sharply declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio. In plain English, this means that fewer workers are contributing to Social Security while the huge baby boom generation is retiring and taking money out. Still, Social Security has enough money to pay full retirement benefits to every eligible American until 2038, according to the Congressional Budget Office. After that point, benefits would have to be reduced unless changes are made to the Social Security system. And several changes have indeed been proposed. Given that we do have nearly 25 years until benefit cuts may need to be made, it seems reasonable that some type of solution
could be reached to put Social Security back on solid ground. In any case, when thinking about your retirement income, you need to focus on those things that you can control such as when to start taking Social Security and how you can supplement your Social Security benefits. Depending on when you were born, your full retirement age, as far as collecting Social Security benefits, is likely either 66 or 67. You can start getting your checks as early as 62, but if you do, your monthly payments could be reduced by as much as 30% and this reduction is permanent. Consequently, if you can support your lifestyle from other sources of income such as earnings from employment and withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k) Ñ you may want to postpone taking Social Security until you reach your full retirement age. In fact, you can get even bigger monthly checks if you delay taking your benefits beyond your full retirement age, although your payments will max out once you reach 70. Keep in mind, though, that other factors, such as your anticipated longevity, should also enter into your
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calculations in considering when to take Social Security. As mentioned above, your retirement income may also include withdrawals from retirement accounts, such as an IRA and a 401(k), along with other investments, such as a fixed annuity. And these other accounts are quite important, because Social Security provides, on average, only about 40 percent of retirement income for the average 65-year-old today. Consequently, in the years and decades before you retire, contribute as much as you can possibly afford to these other accounts. Given the advances in medical care and the greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, people are living longer than ever which means you could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To enjoy those years fully, you’ll need adequate income. By planning ahead, you can determine how best to fit Social Security into your retirement strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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GIVING BACK
Michael Lanzilotta
MICHAEL MAKES THE MAGIC HAPPEN BY JENNY KING | PHOTO BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN
Michael Lanzilotta’s enthusiasm and protean talents have led him to the presidency of the board of Highlands Cashiers Players.
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hould you happen to catch a glance at the curriculum vitae of Michael Lanzilotta you would be impressed. His has been a career of accomplishments and he is rightfully proud. But we’re not here to sing the praises of Lanzilotta’s professional career, we’re here to highlight his volunteer involvement with the Highlands Cashiers Players. Lanzilotta and his partner of 40 years Al Brady, retired to Highlands from Atlanta six years ago. One thing led to another and he was encouraged to audition for a role with HCP. He laughs as he says, “I wasn’t age appropriate, so I didn’t get the role.” However, what happened was perhaps more fortuitous as he jumped right back
into the theater with both feet. Lanzilotta’s theater experience started at a very early age and he continued his involvement through high school, college, and grad school. He acted with the Atlanta Theatrical League where he also did make-up and wardrobe. His roles in theater, as in his professional life, have been varied and he’ll rarely say “no” when asked to do the unusual or unforgiving. Having sat on the HCP Board, he is currently serving his second term as president and he can’t say enough about how well the board members work together. Each and every person has a job, whether its marketing, sales, wardrobe, or media and it is thanks to them Highlands Ca-
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shiers Players is able to produce such impressive works. When asked why he was willing to take on the role of president, Lanzilotta says, “In order to be a truly effective president you must be dictatorial. You’re responsible for everything, not that you have to do everything, but all aspects land on your shoulders at one time or another. I don’t get my feelings hurt easily.” You can expect to see him on stage in the winter production of “Middletown USA” this month. Lanzilotta encourages anyone interested in theater to join the volunteers at HCP. There are many ways of participating and it’s always fun to see how the magic happens. Visit HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org for more information.
GIVING BACK
25 YEARS OF CARPE DIEM BY SUE BLAIR CARPE DIEM FARMS
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ere’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do it. (1998 Apple Think Different Campaign.) I could have written these words myself in 1991 when a small group of committed individuals joined with me to create Carpe Diem Farms. We were designing a future place where individuals, families, men, women, and children could interact with nature, participate in experiential learning with horses, learning teamwork and communication skills, while partnering with others. It would be a farm atmosphere, complete with chores like composting, organic gardening,
caring for the horses and the place. It was about enjoying the bounty of the land, its creeks, trails, and waterfall far from the electronics, crowds, and lives added noises that keep us from listening to the still small voice within. We knew if we could build it they would come. On January 27, 1992, we received our 501©3, not-for-profit educational foundation. Now 25 years later we continue to provide life-enhancing and -changing programs and activities for students ranging in age from 3 to 83, all with the horses as our teachers. As you can imagine, it takes a lot to feed and care for nine horses. Recently we had a hay crisis due to the 2016 drought. We reached out on our Facebook page to raise $2,500 to help with the $7,700 hay bill and our crazies responded. Forty-nine individuals knowing they too help to change the world donated $5,100! We are blessed. CDF is located at 544 Western Rhodes Drive in Highlands, and can be reached at (828) 526-2854 or by visiting carpediemfarms.org or on Facebook.
A crazy dream and an unshakeable faith led to the formation of Carpe Diem Farms 25 years ago.
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ENGAGING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD BY PAIGE ENGELBREKTSSO HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust finds eager advocates among the youngest members of the twin communities.
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s spring draws near we begin looking for new life in the forest: A nest on a tree branch, a fawn in a thicket, a seedling beginning to grow through the leaves. When Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust educates students through our Kids in Nature program we see change as well − clues in every program that a child is making the connection between an interest and the natural world. Last fall we talked about geology with the Literacy Council of Highlands afterschool students. From the first question on, a third-grade student’s eyes lit up, his hand constantly raising. Igneous rocks could come from volcanoes. Metamorphic rocks formed under heat and pressure. He volunteered answers and, whenever another student became confused, he whispered explanations until all was clear.
Earlier that summer we took the Boys and Girls Club of the Highlands Plateau on a scavenger hunt in the woods. While searching for aquatic insects, a student spotted a brook trout swimming idly in an eddy. We gathered together as he pointed it out to everyone and gave experienced tips on the local fishing. Our lingering puzzlement over what stick bait meant was solved when a classmate came up with a caddisfly case in hand. “Thats it!” He told us, and the group carefully inspected the tiny stick casing. On another trip a shy fifth grade student had gravitated towards the back of the group. We gave her a tree identification guide and asked if she wouldn’t mind helping the other students. In half an hour she had become the group’s expert on everything green and leafy, racing to each tree in question and pronouncing its name with authority. Her pride was only overshad-
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owed by another student’s proud declaration that she no longer hated hiking and could we do that a few more times? Our Kids in Nature program works with five other organizations to educate youth about and engage them with the natural world. We are teaching the future stewards of our treasured places. To learn more about Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and our mission to protect valuable land resources for all generations visit hicashlt.org or call us at (828) 526-1111. Together we are saving mountains.
KATHLEEN BUB FOREVER FARM
The Friends for Life Forever Farm is seeking loving homes for most of its charges, yet remains a steadfast home for all.
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he Friends for Life Forever Farm is a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals. Every animal that comes to the Forever Farm is guaranteed lifelong care. But that does not mean we don’t strive to find the perfect home for most of our residents with a loving individual or family. I say “most” because we feel some of our residents, because of their disability or personality, would not be able to adjust to a new environment. Our adoption numbers are small compared to traditional shelters, but remember, we take in the animals that many shelters and rescue organizations consider “unadoptable.” In 2016 we placed 20 cats and dogs in new homes, with of course a guarantee that they can come back to the Forever Farm at any time, for any reason. This rarely happens, but it relieves the mind of many folks, especially seniors, who are concerned about what would happen to their pet if they could no longer care for it. Nina, the senior Chiweenie (Chihuahua-
Dachshund cross) is the perfect example. She was relinquished to our county shelter a couple of years ago by a family that could no longer care for her. She was pulled from the shelter by Friends for Life and brought to the Forever Farm. Before long she was adopted by a senior couple, but sadly, a few months later illness in that family resulted in her returning to the sanctuary. But fortunately, within a few months she was adopted again by a wonderful couple that met her while volunteering at the Forever Farm. Now Nina gets to play on the beach in Florida for half the year, and hike in the North Carolina mountains for the other half. Nina has found her Nirvana, and our mission has been validated. Friends for Life operates the Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible and can be made online on our website at friendsforlife.foreverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. For information call (828) 508-2460.
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Barb and Al Taynai and Nina. Nina’s current and forever companions.
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CHHS Shelter Manager Kaitlyn Moss holds Blizzard on the night the pup arrived in Cashiers.
A BLIZZARD WARMED OUR HEARTS BY DAVID STROUD
CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY
| PHOTO BY MARTY BOONE
Gentle, patient Blizzard is waiting for a happy ending to a tale fraught with peril.
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t was 3:00 A.M. on January 30, 2015, when the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Animal Rescue Team left on a mission to Shelbyville, Tennessee, where a multi-state task force met to give a second chance at life for 107 dogs who had spent their entire life on a chain. These dogs had no protection from the elements, no protection against fleas and other parasites, and no access to daily food or fresh water. CHHS rescued 15 dogs that day, bringing them back to our no-kill shelter for safe refuge and compassionate care. When we left that morning in the predawn darkness it was 23 degrees, and in deference to the brutally cold weather we gave one of the rescued pups the name of Blizzard. But of all the dogs we cared for on that long trip home, little did we know at the time that Blizzard would warm our hearts most of all. You see, of the 15 dogs
we rescued that day, 14 have found their forever homes. Blizzard decided she wanted to bless us with unconditional love for an additional two years. Blizzard is a three-year-old small version of a Husky/Labrador mix with soft blonde fur and an attention-getting combination of one blue eye and one brown eye. She is cute, she is sweet, and she is loving. And Blizzard is afraid. All of the Tennessee rescue dogs had some bit of moderate-to-severe fear issues (understandably so), and it’s no coincidence that Blizzard is still waiting for the perfect forever home. This pup needs a human companion who will be patient, tender, and understanding. That’s how our staff and volunteers are with Blizzard every day, and we are looking for the same characteristics for her adoptive family. Blizzard needs and deserves a special family with a special heart. If you feel you
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might meet Blizzard’s criteria for a lifetime of sometimes timid, but always unconditional love, then it would be our honor to introduce you to her today. If she chooses you, be prepared for a warming of your heart unlike anything you have ever known. Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. Celebrating our 30th anniversary of bringing people and pets together, CHHS has rescued, provided compassionate care, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals since 1987. Our no-kill shelter is located on Highway 64 in Sapphire, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads and is open 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. For more information please contact CHHS at (828) 743-5752 or visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org.
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Ashlynn Parker with her mentor, Liz Nichols
THE POWER OF MENTORING BY ELIZABETH SPAULDING BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS
The Bigs and Littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers have received marvelous lessons in the nature of giving, during the holiday season and throughout the year.
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artnerships with local businesses and support from residents have allowed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers participants to do some special activities. The Bascom in Highlands is a great resource and partner of BBBS. During the holidays, they provided mentees and their families the opportunity to build their own gingerbread house at The Bascom’s annual Gingerbread House Workshop. BBBS participants built unique gingerbread houses adorned with their choice of a wide variety of candy and embellishments. Additionally, BBBS Advisory Council planned a unique opportunity for the members of our organization over the winter holidays. The council felt it was important to find ways to foster a sense of giving and outreach for the Littles (mentees). One of the ideas that caught spark was to use a portion of BBBS’s enrichment funds to provide each Little money to shop for their families for Christmas. This offered mentors the chance to assist their Little in budgeting, planning, and thoughtfully thinking of others on an outing together. It proved to be a great opportunity for Littles to give back to their family and to put others first during the season of giving. Both Bigs and Littles reported that this was a very enriching learning experience and the first time that many of them have ever given their family members a gift that they have chosen and purchased. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers offers a great mentoring opportunity in our area. With 18 currently active mentor and youth pairs, BBBS is looking to grow by building on our successes in bettering the lives of children through shared experiences and activities with caring adults. The power of mentoring is seen through the improvements in our participants’ academic performance, attendance, and self-confidence. We are always looking for additional mentors of all ages who would like to commit to being a part of a child’s life. If you want to learn more about mentoring through BBBS, please contact program coordinator Elizabeth Spaulding at cashiers@bbbswnc.org.
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ROTARY’S WARM-UP ACT BY JANE JERRY
ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHLANDS
Each meeting of the Rotary Club of Highlands is leavened with gentle humor and compassion.
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t my first Rotary Club of Highlands Meeting I was ready for the opening meeting rituals: Call to Order, moment of silent reflection and pledge of allegiance to the flag. What puzzled me a little was the role of the Sergeant at Arms -- a Rotarian who strode around the room introducing visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians, collecting Happy Dollars, conducting a quick raffle and leading a quest for the Ace of Spades. Throughout these 10 or 15 minutes, which were punctuated with good-natured ribbing and joking, the Sergeant at Arms remembered everyone’s name and set the tone for the meeting. As time went on, I grew used to the order of Sergeanting and looked forward to every part. During the collection of Happy Dollars we learn about new babies and grandbabies, five-year cancer landmarks, and Bingo game winners. There
is great pride in announcements about Swim Team wins, college acceptances, and hoots and hollers over college wins and losses. One of the happiest dollar announcements was learning the secret to a happy marriage when Luther Turner observed his wedding anniversary. Every spring multiple dollars are given by relaxed and happy people who are returning to their summer homes and rejoining their Highlands Rotary family. Speaking of dollars, lots of currency changes hands during the opening of each meeting. Yet philanthropically speaking, it’s quite amazing to see the money mostly going back to support Rotary causes. The Cart Bucket goes around early in the meeting − the contents support the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, but I forget why it’s called the Cart Bucket. During the raffle, the member holding the
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winning ticket wins $50 − which he or she donates to a local Rotary cause or to Rotary International crusade against Polio. That same winner gets to draw a card out of a deck, seeking the Ace of Spades. If the Ace isn’t drawn, that pot gets bigger and bigger until it’s finally found and then the entire pot goes to a favorite cause. In 2016 we went the entire year, even when there were only two cards − the Ace wasn’t drawn. Then, during the first meeting of 2017, Julian Franklin drew the Ace out of the brand new full deck of cards! Julian picked the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation to be the lucky recipient of the big pot. If you have a desire to serve your community, make the world a better place and have a bit of fun, you’d enjoy being a Rotarian. For more information about the Rotary Club of Highlands, see highlandsrotary.org.
BY JENNY KING
Thanks to a generous community, the Food Pantry of Highlands is a year-round safety net.
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ighlands United Methodist Church is well on its way to the final stages of its Faith and Fellowship Center, due to be completed this summer. The Food Pantry of Highlands, being one of the many ministries of the church, is guaranteed space in the new building and Executive Director Marty Rosenfield is forever grateful. The Pantry is currently housed in an older structure owned by the church and it is slated to be torn down, which means the pantry needs help with moving costs and setting up their new home. Rosenfield not only praises the church, but also the community for its outpouring of support. From September 1 through
mid-January the Pantry has been inundated with donations of food, personal items, money, and time from volunteers. In 2016 the Pantry assisted just under 4,000 people. “These are your neighbors who are reaching out for help,” Rosenfield says. “Hunger has no limits, it’s 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day.” During the winter months the Pantry sees a 20 percent increase in the number of people they assist as work is scarce or nonexistent. Many businesses traditionally take a winter break and the country clubs are either closed or on a skeleton staff. This puts many of our residents out of work and
they depend largely on the Pantry for food and personal care items. Please consider helping The Food Pantry of Highlands with donations of goods as well as money. Food donations can be taken to Highlands United Methodist Church or the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, both located on Main Street. If writing a check, please make it payable to The International Friendship Center and specify it is for the Pantry. The mailing address is 348 South Fifth Street, Highlands NC 28741. Should you be interested in donating your time as a much-needed volunteer contact either Andrea Smith at the IFC (828) 5260890 or Marty Rosenfield at (828) 526-9828.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATURE BY SONYA CARPENTER HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
The Highlands Biological Station’s lineup of summer workshops focus on the miraculous natural bounty at the heart of the Highlands Cashiers Plateau.
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ince its founding 90 years ago in 1927, the Highlands Biological Station has specialized in immersion-based outdoor education and programming under the philosophy that the best way to learn about the natural world is to experience it. This summer, we have six workshops tailored to the members of our community. In the first, led by Dr. Timothy Spira of Clemson University May 1-5, you’ll discover the allure of waterfalls and the wildflowers that populate our local spray cliff communities. The second workshop, with Brent Martin of The Wilderness Society, will meet May 15-20 to explore the Western North Carolina landscape through the writings of renowned 18th century naturalist and artist William Bartram. In this workshop, you will gain insight into the literary and intellectual world of Bartram’s Travels, set in context with the cultural and natural history of our
region at that time. From June 5-9, photographers of all skill levels may join Dr. Kefyn Catley of Western Carolina University to experience nature from a bugs-eye view. This unique workshop will address the biology behind the photograph for photographers and the art behind the image for those with a biology background, combining art and science to result in beautiful and useful photos. On July 10 -14, Dr. Larry Mellichamp of UNC-Charlotte will be offering a workshop on gardening with native plants in Highlands. This will be a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the habitat factors that define where plants grow and to learn how to use those factors in your own garden. On July 17-18, Highlands Botanical Garden horticulturist Russell Funderburk will lead a short workshop on designing and implementing a rain garden, a sustain-
able way to reduce pollution and runoff while cultivating native plants. Lastly, Dr. Alan Bessette of Utica College and Arleen Bessette and Michael Hopping of the Asheville Mushroom Club offer their expertise on August 14-18, both for the beginner who wants a solid introduction to the fleshy mushrooms of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and those looking for the opportunity to pursue their personal mycological interests. These adventure-based workshops will meet at the Highlands Biological Station for the entire day and into the evenings, with breaks for meals. Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation at the Sagee Mountain level and above receive a $50 discount. For more information about courses, costs, and instructors, call (828) 526-2602 or visit highlandsbiological.org/summer-2017 and scroll down to the Workshop Section.
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McKeeProperties.com / 828.743.3411 619 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717
FOREST RIDGE Architect’s home with panoramic views of Yellow, Whiteside & more. Many windows to enjoy the views & natural light. Large kitchen w/ adjacent dining & access to screened porch. Lower level family room, bonus room/bath & game room. MLS# 83201 / $890,000
SPORTSMAN’S DREAM Enjoy the sights & sounds from
HOGBACK LAKE A quintessential mountain experience awaits in this 3BR/3BA (plus 2 bonus rooms) log home featuring a large lakefront lot, remodeled lower level with beautiful stained concrete floors, cathedral ceilings, wall of windows & more. MLS# 84120 / $499,000
SOUTHWINDS Adorable in-town 2BR/2.5BA cottage features almost-new updates including granite counters, open floor plan, plantation shutters, attached carport, and stone faced gas fireplaces. Home is in move-in ready condition! MLS# 84346 / $379,000
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WALNUT GAP Affordable living at high elevation offering peace and quiet! Long range mountain views from this 3BR/2BA home featuring an open plan, bright kitchen, screened porch & fabulous covered farmhouse porch across the front of the home. MLS# 84615 / $299,000
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WHITESIDE COVE Charming, well maintained 3BR/2BA mountain
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CHATTOOGA CLUB Beautifully furnished 3BR/3BA cottage welcomes you home the
minute you walk in the door! Enjoy views of Chimney Top Mountain from covered porch with handsome stone fireplace. Property has lovely plantings! MLS# 84845 / $1,125,000
HIGHLANDS FALLS CC Sunny 4BR/ 4BA home features beautiful wood walls in great room with stone fireplace and view of golf course and mountains. Best of all, 3 bedrooms are on the main floor! Two-car attached garage with entry to mudroom. MLS# 83456 / $695,000
TRILLIUM LINKS Furnished 3BR/3.5BA home with wraparound decks overlooking beautiful 14th fairway. Cathedral ceilings in great room. Nearly new golf cart & storage. MLS# 84233 / $440,000
HIGHLANDS FALLS CC Two homes for the price of one! Almost identical 2 levels with 2BR/2BA, full kitchen, dining, & living room with fireplace. Screened porch, open deck. MLS# 85088 / $350,000
McKeeProperties.com / 828.743.3411 619 Hwy 107 S / Cashiers, NC 28717
CONTINENTAL CLIFFS Beautiful custom 3BR/2.5BA log home! Soaring ceilings with stone fireplace, great room with adjoining dining & kitchen area. Perfect family home with large screened porch, deck & covered walkway to 2-car garage. MLS# 84115 / $759,000
CONTINENTAL CLIFFS This one level 3BR/4BA home is all about the view! Year round and totally unobstructed view of Chimney Top and Rock Mountain. Vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and covered double carport are just a few of the great features! MLS# 84902 / $650,000
MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAS Beautiful 2BR/2BA home in Sapphire Valley includes adjacent lot. Additional sleeping loft & kitchenette. Year round views of 13th hole & mountains. MLS# 84560 / $319,000
SANDY BARROW C: 478.737.9664 JOHN BARROW C: 828.506.9356
HIGHLANDS MTN CLUB Very conveniently located 2BR/2BA unit near entrance. Great room with fireplace, shaded deck overlooking hardwoods & pond. PRICED TO SELL! MLS# 84642 / $167,000
McKeeProperties.com 619 Highway 107 South Office: 828.743.3411
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Jewelry Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 33 Janni Bean Custom Jewelry (formerly Drake’s Diamond Gallery) www.janniebeandesigns.com Page 73 Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 70 Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 35, 67 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 4 Lighting Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 3 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 16 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 4 Massage Services Cashiers Valley Fusion www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com Page 62 Yoga of Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 62 Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 3 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 16 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 4 Medical Services 4Seniors, LLC, Medical Liaison Services Page 60 Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Page 62 Mission Primary Care Highlands/Cashiers www.mission-health.org Page 59 Movies Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 27 Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 8 Music Stores Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Page 33 Nail Care Creative Concepts Page 67 Outdoor Adventures Overland Excursions www.overlandunlimited.com Page 67 Painting Morales Painting Page 69 Pro Servicess Pages 49, 67 Pet Care/Supplies Woofgang Bakery Page 71 Photography Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com Page 33 Terry Barnes Fine Art Photography Page 33 Pools/Spas Mountain Spring Spas and Pools www.mountainhotspring.com Page 66 Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 31 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 16 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 33 Smitten Page 29 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 4 Printing Companies Dauntless Printing Page 9 Pubs The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands www.theuglydogpub.com Page 43 The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers www.theuglydogpub.com Page 43 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 15
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