Laurel March 2010
Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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Publisher’s Note
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arch is finally here and we celebrate the 20th as it ushers in spring, spontaneity and short sleeves. This month the Laurel launches a fun treasure hunt of sorts - Find the Butterfly. Somewhere within the pages of the Laurel, you’ll find a Swallowtail butterfly (the same one that is on our cover each month). Be the first to email butterfly@thelaurelmagazine.com the page number location of the Swallowtail, and win a gift certificate from a local merchant. For March, you’ll win a $100 gift certificate from Highlands Wine & Cheese Shop. Let the search begin! J Marjorie & Janet
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Contents March 2010
15 Events
16 • Winterfest 17 • The Dixie Swim Club 20 • Monte Carlo 21 • WCU Series 22 • Literacy Bingo 23 • PAC’s Youth Play 24 • Lynda Randle at PAC 25 • Area Calendar
The Arts
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28 • Cover Artist, Carolyn Taylor 30 • Feature Artist, Mud Dabbers 31 • Summit One Gallery 32 • The Bascom 33 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 35 • Art League of Highlands
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18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
Dining 37
38 • El Azteca 39 • Wine & Dine 40 • King of the Mountain 41 • Fressers 42 • Dining Guide
43 History 44 • Follow the Swallow 45 • Cashiers History
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Volume Nine • Issue Two • www.thelaurelmagazine.com • 828-526-0173 email: editorial@themountainlaurel.com • P.O. Box 565 • Highlands, NC 28741 12 J March 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Literary 48 • Highlands Writer’s Group, Anne Doggett 49 • Donna Rhodes
Philanthropy 57 58 • Hospice 59 • Friends for Life 60 • Literacy Council 61 • Land Trust 62 • Carpe Diem Farms 64 • Highlands Rotary Club 65 • International Friendship Center 66 • Cashiers Rotary 67 • Humane Society 68 • JMCA 70 • Highlands Biological Station
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Guides 18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 25 • Area Calendar 42 • Dining Guide 56 • Service Directory 72 • Advertisers Index
Home of Distinction Money Watch Cutting Loose Real Estate Talk
Contributing Writers:
Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Pam Nellis, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski
Wiley Sloan, Writer wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
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Donna Rhodes, Writer
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The photography of Greg Newington is part of Winterfest as it heats up the Highlands arts and activities scene through March 7th.
ur mountain village of Highlands, North Carolina has been kicking it up a notch this year when it comes to creating fun winter activities. Residents and visitors took advantage of a beautiful ice skating rink recently when Harris Lake froze over for the first time in 14 years. But local inns, restaurants and retailers aren’t relying strictly on Mother Nature to ensure that the winter fun keeps coming in Highlands. Highlands “Winterfest” continues through March 7th and showcases all that is wonderful about living in a cultural mountain town. From plays at the Performing Arts Center to a Greg Newington Photography Expo, the fun will be flowing throughout the week. Topping it all off on Saturday, March 6th is a Highlands Chefs Cookoff where award-winning chefs face off in a culinary competition and you get to be the judge! See the full schedule of events below. To find out more information about any Winterfest Event, call the Highlands Visitors’
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Center at (828) 526-2112. March 1st: Greg Newington Photography Workshop 2: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Greg Newington Gallery Showing: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Greg Newington Reception: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. March 2nd: For more information, call (828) 5264949. Herbal Poultices Workshop: Oakleaf Flower and Garden Greg Newington Gallery Showing: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts March 3rd: Greg Newington Photography Workshop: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Greg Newington Gallery Showing: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; For more information, call (828) 5264949.
Spa Herbal Poultice Massage: The Spa at Old Edwards For more information, call 828526-9887. March 4th: Greg Newington Gallery Showing: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts March 5th: Greg Newington Gallery Showing: The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; For more information, call (828) 5264949. The Dixie Swim Club: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; For tickets please call (828) 5268084. March 6th: The Dixie Swim Club: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; For tickets please call (828) 526-8084. King of The Mountain Chefs Cookoff: Cyprus Restaurant; 3:30 p.m. March 7th: The Dixie Swim Club: Highlands Performing Arts Center; 2:30 p.m. Matinee; For tickets please call (828) 526-8084. J
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he Highlands Cashiers Players will present “The Dixie Swim Club,” Friday, March 5th through the 7th. “The Dixie Swim Club” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, is a heart warming comedy featuring five women who were all on the same swim team in college. They meet for a reunion the same week every year at the same cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. All five have taken different paths in life, but the friendships hold true. The play spans twenty six years, through the happy events, the sadness’s, the marriages, the trials and tribulations of
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the five friends. This ensemble cast features, Jenny King, Betsy Miller Carla Gates, Lee Lyons, and Mary Adair Leslie. And in his directorial debut is Rick Siegel. The production crew includes assistant director Donna Cochran, stage manager Kristin Aravjo, special assistant to the director, Peggy Fuller. Sound design created by John Williams and light design by Ronnie Spilton. The set is constructed by Bill Futral. The beach cottage set is the design of Diane McPhail, Pam Nellis, Donna Woods and Helene Siegel. The costumers will be Barbara Werder and Joan Levin-
son. Hair and makeup crew will be led by HCP Board member Betsy Johnson, and the props will be gathered by Helene Siegel. “The Dixie Swim Club” sponsored in part by The Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Robert Buchanan and Scott Neumann. The play continues Friday, March 5th through the 7th. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee being at 2:30 p.m. All performances are at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands. For tickets please call (828) 526-8084. For more information visit www.highlandscashiersplayers.org. J
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“The Dixie Swim Club, slated through March 7th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, chronicles the vagaries of life and the enduring power of friendship.
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Monte Carlo Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13th, at the Highlands Community Center. For information, call (828) 526-3571.
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lans are falling into place for an evening of fun that’s a sure bet on Highlands’ social calendar. The Highlands Rotary Club’s Monte Carlo Night, slated for 6:30 p.m.. Saturday, March 13th, at the Community Center, promises to deliver on all the excitement of a gambling getaway. There’ll be heavy hors d’oeuvres, setups (bring your own refreshments), complimentary wine and games of chance that’ll test your skill and your relationship with Lady Luck. Cost of the event is $40 and that includes $15 worth of chips to launch the evening. The first hour of the night is devoted to socializing and planning strategies to win at the games – blackjack, craps, poker and roulette. At the end of the gaming, you’ll be able to parlay your winnings into great prizes at the live auction. Local businesses and individuals have donated a showroom’s worth of goods and services. The magic of the evening doesn’t end when the last chip has been cashed in, however. Highlands Rotary will take the evening’s proceeds and share them with the community. Last year’s Monte Carlo Night helped to fund the Literacy Council of Highlands, Rotary scholarships, Highlands School clubs and projects – in all, over 100 causes received funding thanks to the generosity of Highlands Rotary. For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Derek Taylor at (828) 526-3571 or any member of Highlands Rotary. J
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eadership Highlands is sponsoring a three-part program produced by The College of Business at Western Carolina University. The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy will begin in early March and will focus on economic development and related topics. The WCU Series is the brainchild of Leadership Highlands Board of Directors. The intention is to engage the community by offering public education as it pertains specifically to our community. The first program, “The Impact of “Charlanta” on Western North Carolina,” will be held on March 2nd. Charlanta is an economic
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WCU Series trade unit that encompasses an area from Atlanta to Charlotte to Raleigh to Knoxville to Birmingham. WNC is the center. As this changes, how does this impact the demographics of Highlands? Dr. John Bardo, the Chancellor of Western Carolina University will be presenting. “After the Crisis, Where are NC & WNC Economies Going?” will be the subject of the second program held on April 6th. Dean Ron Johnson, Dr. Tilt Thompkins, Assoc. Dean Ken Flynt and Dr. Louis Buck will be presenting. The last of this three-part series will be held on May 4th. Dr. Carroll Brown, Dr.
James Busbin and Associate Professor Sandra Grunwell will be presenting ”Tourism Potentials and Marketing the Highlands Experience.” After each presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. All of these programs are presented at no charge and everyone is invited to attend. The series will be held at the Highlands Community Building from 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. For more information on the WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, please contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-5841. J
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A new Western Carolina University lecture series examining the pitfalls and promises of the regional economy will be offered at the Highlands Community Building.
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How do you spell “Literacy?” B-I-N-G-O! A Highlands tradition returns to the Community Building on Thursday, March 4th.
he Literacy Council of Highlands has partnered with the Rotary Club of Highlands for the first Bingo of 2010 - from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4th, at the Highlands Community Building. “We encourage everyone to come join us for a fun time at Literacy-Rotary Bingo,” said Bessie Dietrich Goggins, Executive Director of Literacy. “Everyone from Literacy is pitching in to make this a successful event - even students in our programs will be serving refreshments. And I’ll be one of the Bingo Babes, helping distribute cards and money during the games.”
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The event’ theme, “Expand a Child’ World with Literacy,” helps drive the Literacy Council’s mission to “enrich lives through literacy on the Highlands plateau.” Half of the money from Bingo games goes to Literacy and half to lucky Bingo players. “Bingo money for Literacy will help us reach a higher level of our mission,” said Goggins. “Our continuous goal is to offer effective, quality programs to anyone in the community who needs a little extra literacy -- and Bingo is a great way to raise funds.” Literacy Bingo will have 15 games at $1 per card per
game. Refreshments and a lot of fun are free at this familystyle event. Bring your friends and play as many cards as you like. The last game is always a full-card extra cash surprise prize for the winner. “Literacy’s a great choice to start the Bingo season,” said Joseph Cook, presidentelect for the Rotary Club of Highlands and chemistry tutor at the Literacy Council. For more information about the event, contact Bessie Dietrich Goggins, executive director of the Literacy Council, via e-mail at highlandsliteracy@live.com or by telephone at (828) 5269938, extension 240. J
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he Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center’s Youth Theatre Program will present a One-Act Play Festival featuring local seventh- through twelfth-graders, slated for April 22nd-25th at the PAC. With the support of the Eckerd Family Foundation, the festival will feature several plays chosen to highlight the actors’ individual talents. Directors Ronnie Spilton and Jim Gordon will oversee this third production of this popular theatre arts program for area high school and middle school students. 2008 “Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage” marked the first effort. Building on that first success, the students were challenged with the comic timing of 2009’s “The Inner Willy.”
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Recognizing that Highlands/Cashiers area schools do not have theatre arts programs, the Eckerd Family Foundation has donated $25,000 to PAC to expand the Youth Theatre Program. In addition to the One-Act Play Festival, the project will introduce children in all grades to theatre. It’ll draw on the talents and enthusiasm of students from Summit School, Blue Ridge School, Highlands School and home-schoolers. For students in grades three through six, Ronnie and Jim have developed Act Up at PAC, a program to be held at PAC Saturdays in May from 10:00 A.M. to noon. Those weekend thespians will demonstrate their talents when they stage an age-appropriate play on June 19th and 20th.
The One-Act Play Festival will showcase the talents of Clay Creighton, Jake Gaida, Joel Hewins, David Long, Sammy Lupas, Jacob McElroy, Kalob Payne, Cai Roman, Ivy Satterwhite, April Moss, Raine Huff, Audrey Egler, Veronica Garcia, Mary GIllan Renfro, Rosa Garcia, Savannah Seay, Jerrica Cobb, McKinley Moseley and Reyes Monserrath. Serving behind the scenes are stage managers Rebecca Clark and Kaycee Carver and production workers Lindsey Lombard, Venus Ramirez, Angel Kinsey, Bull Salzarulo, Emily Ward and David Benitez. All of these students auditioned for the program. J For more information about the PAC Youth Theatre Program, call (828) 5269047. J
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The Highlands School contingent of the PAC Youth Theatre Program begins the arduous process that’ll produce the One Act Play Festival.
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Heavenly songbird Lynda Randle will perform at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 28th.
he Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center will present the incomparable Lynda Randle at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28th. Named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Christian Artist Music Seminar, Ms. Randle got the first perfect score in the history of competition, judged by top recording industry executives and artists. She tours fulltime with Bill and Gloria Gaither and the Homecoming Friends. Ms. Randle is co-producer of the annual “Women After God’s Own Heart” conference (to be held May 2010) and has been the subject of a feature article in Essence Magazine. Lynda’s fans say: “Anyone who knows Lynda will
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find themselves marveling at her bottomless supply of enthusiasm. Whether she is ministering to a large congregation or one-on-one to a runaway teen, she is always a source of encouragement and an infectious catalyst of growth. “One of the remarkable things about Lynda’s ministry is her ability to quickly build rapport with her audience and “draw them out” regardless of the type of group she is addressing. In fact, her message and music have proven to be truly cross-cultural.” Ticket prices are $35 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the Performing Arts Center at (828) 526-9047.
Located at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands, the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center provides enriching cultural arts and entertainment to the Highlands Community. It features a full schedule of music, storytelling and dance performances, many of which focus on mountain heritage and culture. Highlands PAC is the home of the PAC Youth Theater Program, designed to help bring the art of live theater productions to area school children. The Center also plays host to the Highlands-Cashiers Players, Highlands Chamber Music Festival and the Center for Life Enrichment, each with their own lineup of productions throughout the year. J
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• Highlands “Winterfest” continues March 1-7 with a variety of events. Call (828) 526-2112 for more information. • Greg Newington Photography Expo, Monday, March 1, Showing 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Reception 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Bascom, Center for the Visual Arts, (828) 5264949. • Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, Highlands Community Building, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2. Dr. John Bardo, the Chancellor of Western Carolina University will be presenting “The Impact of “Charlanta” on Western North Carolina”. (828) 5265851. • Literacy Council of Highlands and Rotary Club of Highlands Bingo 2010, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Highlands Community Building. For more information about the event, contact Bessie Dietrich Goggins, executive director of the Literacy Council, (828) 526-9938, extension 240. • The Dixie Swim Club, Highlands/Cashiers Players, March 5-7, Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinees 2:30 p.m., Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • King of the Mountain Chef’s Challenge, 4 p.m., Saturday, March 6, Cyprus Restaurant. For information and tickets to the event and/or dinner, call (828) 7872625. • Highlands Rotary Club’s Monte Carlo Night, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13, Highlands Community Center. For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Derek Taylor at (828) 526-3571. • Old Edwards Style Multi-Course Irish Feast & Party in The Barn, St. Patrick’s Day, Wenesday, March 17, (828) 5268008. www.oldedwardsinn.com • Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center will present the incomparable Lynda Randle, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28. Ticket prices are $35 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact (828) 526-9047. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department March 31. For more information, call (828) 7430880.
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• Old Edwards Inn & Spa Easter Weekend Events: Easter Egg Decorating and Easter Bonnet Making, Saturday, April 3, Easter Bunny Visit with Easter Egg Hunt on the Croquet Lawn, Sunday, April 4 (or at a special indoor location if inclement weather). 866-526-8008. • Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, Highlands Community Building, 4-6 p.m. April 6. Dean Ron Johnson, Dr. Tilt Thompkins, Assoc. Dean Ken Flynt and Dr. Louis Buck will be presenting “After the Crisis, Where are NC & WNC Economies Going?” (828) 526-5851. • Summit One Gallery’s 2010 Exhibition Season - Brian Sullivan., “Desert Sojourn,” will open Saturday, April 10, with a reception from 5:-7 p.m. and continues through May 10, (828) 526-2673. • The Bascom, Pat Dews’ watermedia class, “Great Starts, Great Finishes,” April 12-16. To register, call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100. • Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center’s Youth Theatre Program will present a OneAct Play Festival featuring local sevenththrough twelfth-graders, slated for April 22-25 at the PAC. For more information about the PAC Youth Theatre Program, call (828) 526-9047. • Art League of Highlands meeting, 5 p.m., April 26, Highlands Civic Center. Ruth Ballard will be speaking on iconographs. (828) 743-7673 or (864) 877-2454. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, A Living Artfully Weekend with Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro and Old Edwards Inn and Spa, April 30, May 1-2. (828) 526-8008 or (828) 526-3807. • Highlands Roadrunners Club’s 11th Annual Mountain Lakes 5-K, Saturday May 1, 10 a.m., Highlands Civic Center, 828-5265213 • Tour de Cashiers, Saturday May 1, noon, Village Green, (828) 743-2052. • Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series: The State of the Local Economy, Tuesday, May 4. Dr. Carroll Brown, Dr. James Busbin and Associate Professor Sandra Grunwell will be presenting ”Tourism Potentials and Marketing the Highlands Experience.
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Highlands Community Building from 4-6 p.m., (828) 526-5851 • The Bascom, Barbara Zaretsky will teach “Creating Pattern on Fabric: Block Printing” May 14-15. All levels are invited to register for this two-day studio class. Call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100, or visit www.thebascom.org. • The Bascom, Center for the Visual Arts Exhibition “Pottery and Photos, Dr. Patrick Taylor” at The Bascom visual arts center in Highlands May 15-May 29. Admission is free. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday afternoons. (828) 526-4949. • Rebecca, a mystery by Daphne du Maurier , Highlands/Cashiers Players, May 13-16, 20-23, Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinees 2:30 p.m., Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084 • Collective Spirits 2010 Wine Festival, May 21-22, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. www.collectivespirits.com • Art League of Highlands Summer Colors Fine Art Show at Highlands Civic Center: July 17-18, (828) 743-7673 or (864) 8772454
Weekly Events Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Rec Park, 5:30 p.m. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Ruka’s Table, 164 Main Street. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Pre-school Creativity Class for Parent and Child, 11-11:45 a.m., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. Every SATURday • Saturday Art School for Kindergarten8th grade, 10 a.m. -noon., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100.
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Plunging into Watercolor by Donna Rhodes
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n order to be a good teacher you also have to be a good student. Carolyn Taylor is just that. A sizeable percentage of Waynesville can testify to
her teaching excellence owing a year of their elementary education to this fine instructor. But all the years she was in teaching mode and
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raising a family she also was in learning mode, taking any art, particularly watermedia class, she could shoehorn into her busy schedule. After she retired a dozen-
plus years ago, she plunged headlong into watercolor. It was a refreshing dive. Over a decade later she is still happily submerged, surfacing occasionally for a quick
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Cover Artist Carolyn Taylor breath, only to leap in again. Taylor says, “I enjoy watercolor for its transparency. Watching the water, pigment, and paper work together, colors shifting, swirling, and bonding with the surface is fascinating for me. Watercolor is fluid and unfettered. Even though I admire the result of oil and acrylic, they are too stiff and opaque for my purpose. Give me the thrill of the unexpected!” Taylor captures that excitement in her interpretations of natural surroundings. She is a native of Waynesville, having grown up on a local farm. That love of the land resonates in her bones and literally drips from her fingers. Next to painting she is most at home in her garden, tending spring and summer flowerbeds. A fan of photography, she shoots those buds and blossoms as well as surrounding vistas and landscapes, then meticulously translates them into exquisite watercolor vignettes of Western Carolina beauty. Sue Archer, one of the many well known watermedia artists with whom Taylor has studied, recently said of her, “Carolyn is an artist who entertains the viewer’s eye with her knowledge of subject matter and skillful use of color.” Taylor is a member of the Blue Ridge Watermedia Society and the North Carolina Watercolor Society. Included in her many accomplishments are twice winning the Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estates People’s Choice Award. To see more of Taylor’s work, stop by Leapin Frog Gallery in Frog Level, 58 Commerce Street, Waynesville, or you may contact her at (828)456-9827. J
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Grab a Slab and Dab it by Donna Rhodes
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ou can’t get much more in tune with your environment than to dig the ground you walk on. Brad Dodson and Phillip Johnston not only dig it, they press, pinch and throw it into pots, plates, bowls, jugs, vases, and vessels of all shapes and sizes. In their skillful hands, earth rises to art. Mud Dabbers abound in Brevard and Waynesville with two studios and adjoining gallery shops in both areas. Dabbers is a family-owned enterprise, which extends its family to include nearly a score of artist friends. It has been in existence 20 years, building a devoted client base, which supported them even during the economic crunch. It’ no wonder. Dodson and Johnston give back to the com-
munity 10-fold. Last year they participated in many projects that benefitted the area such as QuickDraw, whose annual fundraiser provides each area public school art department with hundreds of dollars. Another reason Mud Dabbers is so successful is that Dodson and Johnston are well-educated in not only their craft but business, finance, and even higher math -- these guys have left and right brains. To top it off they are people-persons. They love to chat while demonstrating. The day of our interview they regaled me with delightful stories of their family history and business, while demonstrating trimming bowls and pinching flower wall vases for Spring. When asked when they were going to take this
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show on the road, they said, “We are on the road -- the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway. 24,000 vehicles pass us every day during peak season.” Johnston adds, “People stop in all the time to buy a pot, watch us work, ask questions, and share a tale or two.” If you are looking for expensive delicate pieces, you won’t find them at Mud Dabbers. “Our pots are meant to be held and used, and we make them affordable,” Dodson says. After the crush of the holiday season they are busy restocking shelves in anticipation of Spring and Summer sales, each new addition a beautiful and functional addition to any decor.
When you visit you will see the newest addition to the Mud Dabber family. A wing of the shop is being converted into a nursery. The Johnstons are expecting a new arrival in March. Another Dabber in the making. So stop by any day of the week, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and ask Dodson, Johnston, or one of the family to grab a slab and dab it for your own hand-crafted personalized piece of North Carolina – literally and figuratively. Go online to muddabbers.com for more info, or visit in Brevard, 4201 Greenville Highway, (828) 884-5131 or Waynesville, 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, (828) 456-1916. J
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ummit One Gallery’s 2010 Exhibition Season starts early this year with an exhibition by Brian Sullivan. Brian was an art major at the University of Georgia before going to seminary. He is currently the priest at The Episcopal Church of Incarnation here in Highlands. Last fall Brian, while on sabbatical, traveled to the Middle East -- Egypt, Palestine and Israel. Brian’s exhibition, “Desert Sojourn,” will open Saturday, April 10th, with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and continues through May 10th. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to Kids 4 Peace. Opening Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29th, is regional favorite Scott Upton with WOW and WILD -- exciting new works. July 10th through August 3rd is a group exhibition, Garden Tours in conjunction with the Bascom’s Annual Garden Tour. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Bascom, Highlands’ Visual Arts Center. August 7th through the 31st brings the highly acclaimed Toby Penney. Toby’s works are included in museum collections across the country, including the Museum of Modern Art. Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 4th, opens another regional favorite, Mase Lucas’ Narratives. Mase has surprises in store for this exhibition. October 9th through November 10th opens a landscape exhibition by Tom Bluemlein and Ron Williams; Impressionism and turn of the century, Hudson River Valley genre. November 13th through the end of the year brings an exciting new collaboration between botanical photographer Terry Ashley and renowned ceramic artist Alice Ballard. And throughout the summer months Summit One Gallery will host “Spotlight Weekends,” featuring works by Summit One’s other artists. Also, many special events are being planned for the summer season - keep an eye out for more information. Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries,” South Second Street in Highlands. It’s open year-round. For more information, call (828) 526-2673, email summitonegallery@verizon.net or visit www.summitonegallery.com. J
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by Donna Rhodes teach you to think and paint $195 for non-members. You in more abstract ways in this have admired her work in The exciting, fun- and fact-filled Bascom Shop. Now is your workshop. While focusing on chance to make your own the principles and elements of beautiful accessory. Create design, you’ll be exposed to and print your unique designs a variety of unexpected ma- onto organic linen cloth. Learn terials to create a successful to carve motifs into a rubberlike material that will then be textured painting. Give new or old work a used, along with textile paints, fresh look by gridding, crop- to create surface patterns on ping, layering, and texturing. fabric. Printed cloth can be Dews will help take the fear used to make home furnishout of painting. Whether you ings and wearables. Expect to work in realism or abstraction, leave with one to two scarves this class is a great boost for or runners of your own deyour confidence in creating sign! If you are on the verge of bold surface design. After mastering a canvas, spring fever, garden art is just try linen. Barbara Zaretsky will what the yard doctor ordered. teach “Creating Pattern on Elder G. Jones’ delightful class, Fabric: Block Printing” May “Wet Carved Concrete - Plant14th-15th. All levels are in- ers for the Garden,” is offered vited to register for this two- May 20th-22nd. Tuition is day studio class. Tuition is $295 for Bascom members $175 for Bascom members, and $320 for non-members.
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Spend three days (short day, long day, short day) using a common material to make an uncommon form. Jones’ stunning planters, sculptures and other garden art will inspire anyone to try out this technique. Students will be guided through the process of mixing sand and cement and pouring the mixture into a form, which will later be carved with designs. You’ll leave with the knowledge of a process that can be repeated in your own backyard. To see his work and learn more about his process, visit www.sandpudding.com. Work of Zaretsky and Jones will be on display for The Bascom’s “season opener” kickoff, May 15th. To register for these and many other workshops and classes, call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100, or visit www.thebascom.org. J
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Betsy Paul Art Raffle
he art raffle prize for March is a lovely water color painting called “Rough Run Trail” created by Kathie Wyatt Blozan. Kathie is a native of Washington, DC and lives in Cashiers, North Carolina with her husband of 48 years. She’s been painting for 30 years and is well known locally. She is a member of the Cashiers’ writers group, “Royal Scribblers”, and writes a monthly article in the Laurel Magazine for the Art League of Highlands. Kathie recently designed the cover for the book, “Memories in Black and White,” a collection of childhood memoirs written by members of the “Royal Scribblers” writers group. It includes three stories from Kathie’s childhood and is available at the Chapter 2 Bookstore in Cashiers. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828)743-0880. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift!” says Paul. J
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any memories have surfaced since I began updating the Art League of Highlands history. In the 1980s the League often visited fellow artists studios, and one series of outings to the studio of Walter Hunt resulted in hundreds of notecards which were silkscreened by hand by six members. Recently, Cynthia Strain called and told me about a box full of those cards which she had stored at the Mill Creek Gallery. She kindly offered to give them back to the League for whatever purpose we wanted. The images are all original screen prints by the following artists: Elsa Dodd, Duncan Greenlee, Lorrayne Harris, Paige Schenke, Cynthia Strain and a woman named Gwen, whose signature we cannot make out. Lorrayne Harris served on the Art League board
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Another honorary lifetime member, Pat Boyd, wrote up a history which covered the League from 1980 to 2000. Now that the history is updated through 2009, we plan to print a booklet this spring for the benefit of new and renewing members. The trend in the last 30 years has been to become more and more cognizant of originality in adults and increasingly involved with children’s creativity through partnership with The Bascom in the children’s art programs. The mission statement printed below is a result of putting our heads together to come up with a consistent direction to take in the future. The next Art League meeting is scheduled for April 26th. Ruth Ballard will be speaking at the Highlands Civic Center. She will be speaking on iconographs. All are welcome. The social hour begins at 5:00
p.m.. For further information, call president Dottie Bruce at (828) 743-7673 or (864) 877-2454. You’ll want to mark your calendar for the following Art League of Highlands Summer Colors and Fall Colors Fine Art Shows at the Civic Center: July 17th and 18th and October 16th and 17th. The gymnasium will be filled with original art and the traditional Children’s Art Room will be buzzing. The Art League of Highlands Mission Statement: The Art League of Highlands is founded on the principle that visual artists need mutual support as they become increasingly creative. The purpose of the League is to serve the community by supporting originality in adults and with special emphasis toward serving the children of the Highlands Plateau. J
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hether you’re a Mexican food expert or just enjoy sampling food from various countries, you’ll want to savor the authentic Mexican favorites in the warm, inviting atmosphere at El Azteca Restaurant in Highlands Plaza. Since last December, Highlanders have been escaping the bitter winter weather while enjoying tasty entrees, appetizers, salads and more at Azteca. Sip on your favorite beer or cocktail as you peruse El Azteca’s extensive menu. Coors, Miller or Bud, Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico or Tecate, all chilled and waiting for you. Prefer a cocktail? Name your pick and enjoy. As summer approaches there is
nothing more refreshing than a margarita or a pina colada. Nibble on chips and salsa while you review five delicious appetizers including Shrimp Empanadas (shrimp wrapped in pastry shells), Pescadit (fish), Chicken Flautas, Queso Dip or the Azteca Sampler (a combination of the items above). The Azteca Taco Salad includes mixed greens, black beans, corn, red and green peppers topped with sour cream and guacamole in a crisp pastry shell. The aroma of mesquite-grilled chicken escapes the grill as the chef prepares Pollo Portobello, chicken paired with Portobello mushrooms atop mixed greens, zucchini, jack cheese with melted jalapeno peppers.
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Quesadilla lovers rave about the Oaxaca Quesadillas, which combine the delicious white Oaxaca cheese, onions, roasted jalapeno peppers, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (salsa), and guacamole. Enchiladas feature corn tortillas surrounding grilled chicken along with cabbage, tomato, avocado slices, carrots, potatoes, and sour cream. This delicious entrée is accompanied by black beans and rice. The Chicken Chipotle includes a chicken breast in spicy chipotle sauce with rice, beans and tortillas. The Bistek de Mexicana features thinly-sliced Mexican-cut steak served with grilled onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and Mexican spices. Gather with your friends
for a delicious lunch as you enjoy Chiles Pablanos (mild, heart-shaped peppers), or Veggie Enchiladas Michoacanas. Maybe you are hankering for Camarones ala Diabla (sizzling shrimp with sautéed veggies), with rice and black beans. There aren’t many people who don’t enjoy Fajitas (choose from chicken, shrimp, or steak). The Tilapia Filet tantalizes your taste buds. Steak lovers enjoy the T-Bone Ranchero. There are special menu items for children, so grab the family and come on out. El Azteca is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Treat yourself to a delicious meal. For more information call them at (828) 5262244. J
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Wine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2010 culinary season in Highlands, NC, April 30 through May 2, by pulling together a sizzling line-up of fine wines, superb food and fine art.
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he “Wine and Dine on the Mountain” weekend is a sensory extravaganza that begins with a “Blue Jeans, Bluegrass and BBQ” event at the Farm at Old Edwards on Friday. A Chilean Portfolio of Agustin Heneeus of Quintessa and “The Prisoner,” a collaboration between Agustin Heneeus and Orin Swift, will be featured during throughout the dinner and evening. On Saturday, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro will host Quintessa’s California Expressions four-course wine dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests of both events will have the opportunity to watch the wines come to life, as Thomas Arvid paints live for the occasions. On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., a Live Jazz brunch at Madison’s Restaurant will top off the weekend. Charles Thomas, Director Vineyards and Winemaking of Quintessa, will be present during all three events to share his knowledge and passion for wine. Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US Art magazine, Thomas Arvid receives critical acclaim for his monumental compositions of wine and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. “I can’t think of a better place to spend an evening with great friends,” says Arvid. “Highlands and events like this – with wonderful food, wine and culture – foster camaraderie, similar to what I try to evoke in my paintings.” Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy art, music and culinary events including: Bluegrass and BBQ Wine Dinner Friday at The Farm at Old Edwards with Thomas Arvid painting live; Quentessa’s California Expressions Wine Dinner Saturday at Wolfgang’s with Thomas Arvid painting live; New Orleans Jazz Brunch at Madison’s Sunday; Special Vinatherapy (wine-grape) treatments at The Spa at Old Edwards; Sundays at the Spa: Complimentary Champagne with Salon Treatments; Shopping discounts at Acorn’s Boutique and Acorn’s Annex at Old Edwards Inn; And late checkout on Monday “Last year’s event really set the bar for a fun weekend of wine and food,” says Richard Delany, President of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. “We’re looking forward this year to offering experiences tied together with great wine, food and music.” Wolfgang Green, owner of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, says, “By partnering with other businesses like the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, we can pull together offerings to celebrate spring by bringing guests to Highlands for some art, music, superb wine and fine dining!” Space is limited. To reserve today, call (866) 526-8008. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com. J
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King of the Mountain
he Blue Ridge Mountains’ village of Highlands, North Carolina inspires artists of every genre — especially culinary. On Saturday, March 6th, four of the town’s top chefs will face off in a competition modeled after the popular “Iron Chef” program on The Food Network. Using mystery ingredients, the chefs will race against the clock to create the winning culinary dish and be crowned “King of the Mountain.” The four chefs competing in this year’s King of the Mountain Chefs Challenge are: Chef Nick Figel of “Cyprus Restaurant” (Also the site of the competition) Chef Johannes Klapdohr of “Madison’s Restaurant” at The Old Edwards Inn Chef Andrew Figel of “… On the Verandah” Restaurant Chef Jonathan Reid, Gamekeeper’s Tavern In an interesting twist to
the competition, two of the chefs — Nick and Andrew Figel — are brothers. The competition will take place at Cyprus Restaurant, which features an open kitchen and an open iced display case where the mystery ingredients will be unveiled for each round of the competition. Providing color commentary during the three segments of the competition will be Highlands Mayor David Wilkes. Selecting and procuring the mystery ingredients that the chefs will use during the face-off will be Chef Wolfgang Green from Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. After two preliminary heats in the afternoon, the main competition will take place between two finalists. Each competing chef will also create an appetizer to be enjoyed by the audience during the competition, along with
wine and a cash bar. Guests who choose to stay for the dinner that follows will also sample one course from each of the competing chefs. Three judges will sample the creations and decide which chef deserves to be crowned “King of the Mountain.” They are: Hanna Raskin - Hanna, the food editor and restaurant critic for the Mountain Xpress in Asheville, N.C. She also serves as AOL Food’s southern food correspondent. Nancy Vienneau - A chef, food writer, and food activist living in Nashville Tennessee. Writes for Relish Magazine and has a food blog called Good Food Matters.
Janet Poleski - A chef, food writer, and author. writes for Talk Greenville Magazine and resides in Greenville, SC area.
The Competition Itinerary and Costs are as follows: Cost is $59.00 for the
Chef’s Challenge. This includes: 1. Access to “the event” which is all three competitions (3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and the final heat at 6:00 p.m.) 2. Champagne greeting at 3:00 p.m. 3. Two beverage tickets 4.Hors d’oeuvres throughout the events, one of which will be provided by each of the participating restaurants. The cost of the dinner that follows at 7:30 p.m. with live entertainment is $59. For the entire event plus dinner, the cost is $118. Event pricing does not include taxes. Dinner pricing does not include taxes, gratuities or alcoholic beverages at dinner. Seating is limited, and there are seven “close-to-theaction VIP counter seats” available during the event for $100. For information and tickets to the event and/or dinner, call (828) 787-2625. J
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ebbie Grossman arrived in Highlands in 1999 and in no time Fressers Eatery became something of an institution. In 2004 Fressers Eatery moved to Helen’s Barn and Fressers Express was born. Perhaps it’s those wings or salads or sandwiches prepared before your eyes, maybe it’s the quick service, maybe it’s the tranquility of the Mill Creek setting just one block from Main Street – whatever the alchemy, Fressers Express is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. But this little bistro is about to become even more inviting this spring, when it’s transformed into The Bakery at Fressers Express. Debbie is welcoming baker Brian Buckley, who’ll have run of The Bakery to whip up an exciting menu of sweet and savory possibilities. You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced his banana cream pie. If you haven’t been to Fressers Eatery in a while you’ll be delighted to know that Debbie and her team have been hard at work coming up with all kinds of new culinary creations. Their fabulous wings are being served along with their prepared-to-order pizzas and, of course, all of the favorites that have won the place such a loyal following. When you enter the dining room you’ll be dazzled with the new art work by Tom Roddy, and yes, it is for sale. So whether it’s Sunday Brunch, a quick lunch, or a leisurely dinner, Fressers Eatery and The Bakery at Fressers Express will be there to give your taste buds a true culinary adventure. Stay tuned for more on these Highlands Eateries. J
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t’s March, and the swallows are returning to Capistrano. That has very little to do with a North Carolina history article, though any writer worth her salt will use a tractor if necessary to pull two disparate subjects together for the sake of your reading pleasure. Truth is, most of us swallow and many of us are fascinated with birds, while a few Carolinian acquaintances might even be said to eat like a bird (swallowing), have bird brains or own a bird dog. See how it all comes together: swallows-birds-North Carolina. By the way, lest I miss any opportunity to wax historical, note the afore-referenced term worth her salt. That alludes to Roman sol-
diers who were paid in part, with a ration in salt. A lazy soldier was said to be not worth his salt. The Latin root of salt is sal, from which comes the word, salary. Are you left salivating for more? Or is that the bird dog’s dribbling I detect? Back to Capistrano, which is what the swallows are doing. Each year on March 19th, St, Joseph’s Day, swallows have arrived to nest in the eaves of the mission at San Juan Capistrano. It was built in 1776 and said to be the “Jewel of the Missions”, because of its elaborate facility and ostentatious founder, Father Junipero Serra. He liked to put on the dog. There’s that dog again, which segues into another historical kibble. A few centuries
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back, the finest shoes were made of dog skin. Pause for a collective gasp amongst our dog fanciers, myself included. From this practice comes the expression, putting on the dog. I’ll bet you never use that phrase again. But back to the birds. The legend goes, the swallows come from the Holy Land every year with a nesting twig in their beaks. When they tire, they drop the twig in the ocean, perch on it to rest, and take off again, soggy twig in tow, which dries out in time for the next sea-esta. Notice the clever way the author interjects a ridiculous Spanish pun, infusing it with a dash of sea salt. Truth is, the birds jet up from Argentina and have
done so for centuries. As the area around Capistrano develops, there are a lot more eaves to inhabit, though the fields of insects that sustained the huge flocks have greatly diminished. The black clouds of birds that once hovered over the mission have moved out into the countryside, and that may make you swallow hard. I suppose the only counterpart the Highlands Plateau has to this ritual is our springtime influx of residents coming home to nest for the warm season. Whether swallow or human, we are all biologically programmed to return to our “mission.” So happy landings until October when we gather our twigs, follow the swallow’s lead, and head south. J
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ast March, at the Cashiers Historical Society’s Heritage Apple Days Festival, Keven Hawkins handed me a one-page typescript which included the following cake recipe as well as some interesting data on Genevieve Hawkins Wright’s life. The simple and easy cake recipe is likely to be more than 100 years old and was made in the kitchen of Mrs. Wright for decades. Known as Aunt “V” to her family, she literally made thousands of these cakes during her lifetime and besides being enjoyed by her family, they were sold, along with her fine jellies, jams and preserves at the yearly Methodist Church Bazaar. Mrs. Wright started
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age 70. Genevieve’s parents were Rev. William Thomas (Tom) Hawkins [1856-1930], known as “The Shepherd of the Hills,” and Emily Bradley Hawkins (1860-1933). Genevieve Hawkins Wright’s Applesauce Cake 2 cups of sugar 4 cups of plain flour 1 cup of soft butter a pinch of salt 1 pint of applesauce 1/2 teaspoon each allspice & cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 box raisins 1 cup chopped nuts Cream together the butter and sugar. Heat the applesauce until just warm to the touch. Place the applesauce into a bowl that will
hold twice the amount of applesauce you have -- you will soon see why. Stir the baking soda into the applesauce -- set aside to cool. Add the cool applesauce and soda mixture into the creamed butter and sugar. Coat the nuts and raisins with some of the flour. Sift the flour, salt and spices into the applesauce mixture. Add the nuts and raisins. Bake in a greased tube pan or loaves for about one hour at 350 degrees. This recipe appeared in Cashiers Kitchen Capers: A Book of Favorite Recipes Compiled by The Women’ Fellowship of Cashiers United Methodist Church. (Circulation Service, Shawnee Mission Kansas). J
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Highlands Writer’ Title s Group Anne Doggett is a founding member of the Highlands Writer’s group and early in her life raised seven children. This incident came from those long ago years.
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ne of the cardinal rules of being a “horse mom” is to look the part. This is fairly easy to do; the horse-look is “weathered.” I soon understood why. Horse people work hard out of doors. I, too, soon became weathered -- a euphemistic term. Dirty is more apt. Mucking stalls, grooming horses, carrying steaming buckets of water from the kitchen to the barn in sub-zero weather, picking hooves, loading trailers and catching horses in pastures, on highways, or wherever they may venture all contribute to a weathered look. In the horse sport, one not only has to deal with the peculiarities of the child but also of the horses. All of my daughter’s horses had peculiarities. Ben, one of the first horses we owned, would stampede anyone who came into the pasture with food. Ben was a former camp horse and didn’t like to share. Applejack’s drawback was that he hated men intensely. Only my daughter and I were allowed the honor of loading him into a trailer. Even under the best situation, Applejack was never a gracious “loadee.” Unfortunately, there were no women blacksmiths in New England, so shoeing Applejack was a four-day event, culminating in our knocking him unconscious. Sundrift, a former race horse, had been barred from all the race tracks and county fairs. This was not from a lack
of speed on his part, but rather for his determination not to enter or leave a starting gate. Anything that looked the least bit like a gate Sundrift would refuse to pass through. This included the barn door. So at both sunset and sunrise, we had to cope with the going out and coming in of Sundrift. My normal feminine nature includes a certain amount of over-reaction. I am told this by my husband and family at least once a day. I think over-reaction is understandable after all the hard work of horse care, along with the many sports that I was pursuing with the other six children. However, my over- reaction hit new heights one icy-cold day in West Boxford, Massachusetts when I was heavy with twins. My twins were expected in only a few weeks. That afternoon I was sitting in front of a window that faced the barn when I saw my daughter emerge with a terrified expression on her face. I knew instinctively what had happened; my secret fear had been realized: our barn floor was not safe and had given way. After all, the split-level barn had been built in the late 1700s, and to add to that fear, many years before our ownership, a dairyman had left his cows standing in their stanchions for long periods of time and the floor had rotted. The cows had crashed through, hanging themselves. Even though that was years ago, and the floor had been repaired and reinforced, I
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knew immediately that Sundrift, an enormous horse, had crashed through the floor of the barn. Since I am always a positive thinker, my mental image had him straddling the rafters. That image grew in my mind until it became a fact. My first call was to the town’s only store, which served as a quick mart, restaurant and post office. “The horse is straddling the rafters,” I shouted to the Proprietor-Selectman-Postmaster. “Send every man in the store.” I then called the fire department and the police. The first wave arrived before I could get down to the barn. That wave included the women bus drivers and stone masons who lunched at the store. My daughter appeared at the barn door, shouting more names for me to call. I lumbered back up the hill to call the vet, the blacksmith, and my husband who worked some 20 miles away. “It has happened.” I reported to my husband, “The floor in the barn has given way and Sundrift is straddling the rafters.” Before his phone hit the cradle, I heard him shout ‘top the looms,” or some similar command. When I finally struggled down the icy hill and entered the barn I found it empty. The floor was intact and no horse was straddling any rafter. No one was in the barn at all. Flinging open the barn doors
leading to the pasture, a terrible sight met my eyes. Sundrift, relieved to have passed safely through the barn doors, had flung himself down for a good roll. The horse had then slipped on the ice, rolled down the steep incline and was trapped on his back in a shallow ditch. His head was downhill and his hooves were frantically beating the air. My daughter had pillowed his head in her lap and was trying to drag him downhill so he could get his footing. The rescuers were just standing there watching, at a loss as to how to rescue. It was a lady bus-driver who spotted our pitch forks and shovels and commandeered the raising of Sundrift. My husband and the vet arrived in time to pronounce that the horse would have perished if he had not been dug out and raised to his feet. According to the vet, his organs were pressing against his lungs. After securing the horse, all the rescuers came up to the house for coffee and cookies. There was much celebration, praise and thanksgiving. In the excitement of it all, I prayed the exact wording of my call for help might be forgotten. I hoped every word would be wiped from their memories forever. But it was not to be. Hardly a day ever passed that the Proprietor-Selectman-Postman didn’t give me a teasing smile and say; “How is that big horse at your place, the one that straddles rafters?” J
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nice large lot which requires minimal maintenance, a floor plan that optimizes every square foot, winter views to die for and a location close-in to town - these are just a few of the amenities that we found in this month’s “Home of Distinction.” Add to that warm, inviting decorative touches and you have a home that we all would enjoy. Upon entering the home, your eyes are drawn to a panoramic view of the large living area that can be arranged to support a variety of lifestyles. Whether your family consists of one, two or more, there’s room a plenty for everyone to pursue their favorite interests. The Great
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Room presently includes a dining area, three separate seating areas and a hobby nook, but you can use your own imagination to set up the room to fit your specific lifestyle. Gather with your friends in the living room to catch up on the latest happenings, while your mate puts the finishing touches on that landscape painting. Snuggle up in front of the fireplace with its gas logs as you sip on a cup of warm cocoa while waiting for the sun to burn away the morning chill. Just a few steps away in the cozy kitchen a pot of vegetable soup simmers. When meal time calls, you can choose from a cou-
ple of different venues. Gather in the breakfast area with its view of the far-off mountains as you gaze across the deck, or settle into the dining table with its warm mellow glow of yellow pine from the vintage church bench. Got a business proposal to complete or a jigsaw puzzle that’s challenging you? Slip away to your office for a bit of quiet time away from the clamor of the clan. Each of the three bedrooms is filled with light and offers a quiet repose from the busyness of the day. This 1970sera home has been updated to fit today’s lifestyle and to maximize the footprint of this house. Relive family memories
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on summer evenings as you enjoy the gentle breezes rustling your hair, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Is there anything better than a grilled hamburger with all the fixings while hearing a babbling brook or the whippoorwills in the distance? In today’s world of high energy prices, we’re looking to have a comfortable living space without breaking the bank. This home is the perfect solution -- a cozy mountain cottage that oozes charm while providing space for a variety of activities. Offered by Country Club Properties, you can see more details at www. ccphighlandsnc.com (CCP Listings # 67720) or you can call (828) 526-2520. J
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any people dole out financial gifts in life but pay little attention to how their assets will be divided after they die. A well-conceived estate plan will help ensure that you and your heirs will enjoy the security of your assets. Yet many people fail to plan because they believe mistakenly that estate planning is reserved for the wealthy. It’s true that husbands and wives may pass any amount of assets to the surviving spouse without being subject to federal taxes. This simply defers taxes until the death of the second spouse. However, maximizing the marital deduction can actually result in increased estate taxes. By the way, don’t count on a repeal of the estate tax. Regardless of the estate tax’s
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future, you need to plan a smooth and efficient method to transfer wealth to the next generation or charities you wish to benefit. It is important to think about whether you have the essential legal documents in place to direct the intended assets to those you love after you die. Take a close look at how your beneficiaries are named on important assets such as retirement plans. Many assets transfer to the beneficiaries named in the documents concerning those assets, regardless of what your will says. Trusts can be an effective way to avoid probate, to pass your assets on as you intend, and to keep matters private. Various kinds of trusts can help you to avoid probate, provide for continued investment management in the event of your
incapacity, ensure an orderly distribution of assets when you die, plan for children and fulfill your charitable goals. We have talked about federal estate tax, but there’s more. Some states also impose gift, estate or inheritance taxes. The rules vary widely from one state to another. In some, the applicable exclusion (or asset level at which they begin to impose estate taxes) is lower than the federal exclusion. It’s important to work with your financial advisor, to determine how your state’s legislation will affect your overall plan. For more information about estate planning, ask for the free brochure “Protecting Yourself, Your Assets and Those You Care for Most” by contacting Mary Beth Brody at Wells Fargo Advisors at (828) 787-2323. J
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Cuttin’ Loose in Cajun Country Contributed by Maryellen Lipinski
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emories! A way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, and the things you never want to lose. One of my goals this year is to make some new memories and treasure some old ones. And so I am. It’s vital to me for so many reasons. New memories with friends are helping me journey through precious memories from the past that thread deep from the soul. The most important lesson is that I am not alone. I’ve lost someone on earth but gained strength from those still surrounding me. Last month, I was invited to spend time with friends in Louisiana or to be more
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specific-Cajun country. I needed to make some memories with friends, visit special places and participate in new events and I sure did. I watched the (Who Dat?) Saints win the Super Bowl to witnessing a calf being dropped during my walk at a ranch to awaiting a Mardi Gras ball and riding on a Mardi Gras parade float. My job is to throw beads and stuffed animals to smiling faces and kids on the parade route. I am practicing bead tossing. It is important stuff-a bit of history. Last year I had some tough memories! To tell you the truth, I don’t think I had enough fun. Life got a little heavy. I got a bit tired. Pres-
sure and sadness followed me. I have resolved to be more insouciant this year. This year I’ll be a Making Memory Machine by savoring new and old knowledge and impressions to shape my future. Won’t you join me? What memories will you make and treasure? What truly fulfills you? Is there something that you have postponed or resisted? Holding on to limiting thoughts or beliefs? Do you need to cut loose a bit and go outside your normal familiar routine? Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for things we did not do that is inconsolable.—Sidney J. Harris J
Maryellen owns Mel’s Mountain Real Estate in Sapphire, North Carolina. She is the author of two books and can be reached at melspeaks@aol.com.
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ho would have ever thought that brokers in Highlands and Cashiers would need to learn the “ins and outs” of short sales and foreclosures? I realized months ago that it was headed in our direction and proceeded to earn the necessary training, earning my certification known as SFC. I will be the first to tell you that the Short Sale and Foreclosure Process is difficult and quite tedious. I hate the fact that sellers have reached this point due to the slowdown in sales as a result of the current state of our economy. This is an emotional time for them, but a business decision of the banks. A liaison is needed to
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bridge the two in obtaining a resolution. Such is the role of a trained broker. To explain the concept in simple terms, the short sale is actually pre-foreclosure process that allows the sellers and broker to market the property at fair market value for a set amount of time. The sellers sign any offers that then must be approved or rejected by the bank. The bank has agreed to take a lesser amount than the current mortgage, but does have a minimum they will accept. The offers go through committees and this can be a lengthy process. The sellers must sign a form giving the bank permission to talk with the broker. The “hold” time on the phone is exasperating!
If no offers are received, the foreclosure process begins with notification to the seller and a date of foreclosure is given. The odds of getting a great buy on the courthouse steps is close to zero. The bank will typically retain the property if its minimum is not met. It is usually better to buy a short sale when the sellers are still maintaining the property than a foreclosure that has been abandoned and offered “as is.” Foreclosure is a lengthy process with a lot of unknowns and no guarantees you will succeed in purchasing the property. If you find yourself facing one of these two scenarios, consult with a trained broker who will make you aware of your options. J
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A Remembrance Titleof Gratitude Contributed by Diane McPhail
Collin and Scott celebrated a life-long commitment to the arts. Collin at her log cabin enjoying her favorite season.
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ollin Wilcox Paxton was a gift to the community of Highlands. She was a talented, hardworking actress, passionately dedicated to her own art and to the enrichment the arts can bring to community. Although an actress with myriad credits on Broadway, television, and in the movies (best remembered perhaps for “To Kill A Mockingbird”), she chose to return to Highlands, the place of her birth and her heart, to invest her talents in broadening the creative experience of the town. She met Scott Paxton at a party at Bob and Glenda Zahners’ and talked until dawn. Five days later, he asked and she agreed to marry him. In 1979, they together founded the Highlands Studio for the Arts, and for 10 years, taught school children from fourth grade to 12th an entire range of creative ac-
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tivities -- printmaking, painting, poetry, writing, dance, theater, instruments of every kind. In addition, they ran an after-school program for the artistically gifted and a Summer Arts Camp. At one point, an avid group of adolescents approached them for sponsorship of an Environmental Club for teens. The project resulted in coverage on CNN and letters from around the planet inquiring how to form such groups. Later, Collin and Scott began The Instant Theater, a Highlands institution, where they offered unforgettable improvisation and drama. Her death in October of 2009 was a loss to the community. But her legacy is ongoing. When her brain tumors were diagnosed, a physician friend in Greenville, South Carolina, suggested they contact Hospice. Scott says they had no idea of a local Hospice nor how it
worked. But Collin wanted above all to remain at home in the log cabin where she grew up, to have a last view of her beloved Fall season, and “to leave the planet in peace and dignity, with no needles or beeps!” They worked with Patti Wheeler for admission to Hospice and as Scott puts it, “then the angels just descended.” Scott cannot say enough good about Hospice. The attending personnel “became like family, all so sensitive, competent, caring -- the epitome of the kind of spirit and care everyone of us would want. We all want to believe we are immortal, but when the time comes, we all want the care and dignity Hospice offers. We must all support it and most of us will be glad to have it. Hospice was the perfect remedy, with perfect skills, at the perfect time. I have nothing but the utmost gratitude for Hospice.” J
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s many of you already know, Friends for Life is a rescue organization for senior and special needs companion animals. Many of our senior animals are the perfect match for senior folks. Cats, especially, can make the perfect companion for seniors who appreciate felines. We have adopted several of our older cats to seniors lately, with great success. The cat once known as “Tumbles” was placed several years ago with a couple at College Walk, the retirement community in Brevard. Renamed “Peaches,” she needed to come back to us when these folks could no longer care for her. We knew that one of our supporters, Frances Pledger, who also lives in Brevard, was considering adopting a mature cat. I
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took Peaches directly from College Walk to meet Frances and they almost immediately bonded. A few weeks ago we received a call from a woman at a retirement community in Arden. Helene was very lonely. She asked if we could pick out one of our mature cats and bring it to her. Helene’s adoption application and vet reference were excellent, so we looked through our feline population and thought “Sarah” would be purr-fect. I delivered Sarah, and enjoyed a very nice visit with Helene while introducing her to Sarah. Our follow-up calls received glorious comments on their wonderful new relationship. When placing animals with individuals or families, whether they are seniors or
not, making the right match is very important. We find the best way to make this match is to do a thorough interview with the folks, as well as having them fill out our adoption application. We also check with their veterinarian for a reference. Even then, sometimes the match isn’t right -- but we always take our animals back if things don’t work out. Friends for Life is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. Our sanctuary, the Forever Farm, is located in Lake Toxaway and we welcome visits. Call us at (828) 508-2460 for information and directions. Donations may be sent to FFL at P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. Visit our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org. J
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Parents’ simple measures can give a child the lifelong gift of literacy.
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ood literacy begins at home. From the moment a child is born, s/he is absorbing everything from her surroundings, experiencing the world through all five senses. A child begins to build a vocabulary by listening to parents and practicing the small sounds that one day give birth to language. Even before a child begins to speak, parents can encourage future literacy by helping to build a child’s vocabulary. One way to do this is through “self talk”: narrating everyday activities, identifying the objects you use and how they are used. Remember “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” -- “I’m changing my shoes now”? Aside from pointing out the ridiculously obvious, he was introducing children to words
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and contexts as a means to describe actions. Bath time, bedtime and other facets of the daily routine can be used to build literacy: for some useful suggestions, visit the Literacy House at www.famlit.org, the website for the National Center for Family Literacy. As your child grows, take an active role in schoolwork and classroom activities. Set aside a special time each day for reading aloud. Make labels for household items to introduce spelling: this is also an excellent tool for families who are learning English together. Encourage “pretend play”: this stimulates the imagination and introduces ways to use language to convey ideas. This is the precursor to writing. Play around with rhymes and identify letter patterns such as
beginning sounds; this will help a child later when he or she begins to learn phonics. Encourage children to participate in everyday writing tasks like making grocery lists; this introduces children to the concept of writing for a purpose. Have them write their own lists: even if it is just scribbles, a child begins learning pencil work. Every day is another opportunity to learn literacy. Parents who participate fully in a child’s education ensure a successful future. For parents who have experienced a lifelong struggle with reading, help is available. From ABC to GED to ESL, the Literacy Council is here to help the whole family build a love of reading. It’s never too early -- or too late -- to learn. J
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f you drive east on Main Street out of the Town of Highlands, you’ll descend into historic Horse Cove. As you motor along you can’t help but notice the white Hill House on the left side of Horse Cove Road near Walking Stick Lane. Construction on this house started sometime in the 1880’s when Frank Hill used logs to roll an old store across the road. This old store today forms the back of the house. The Hill House is the second oldest remaining structure of the Horse Cove Community -- only the 1865 Grundy Hill House is older. The descendants of Frank Harrison Hill still own the house. Frank Hill’s great-grandson Luther Turner, his wife Ann, and children are the current owners of the Hill House and associated lands. This December, Hill’s descendants placed the 10-acre Hill House tract into a conservation easement that will protect the property from development forever. These descendants are Lynn T. LaChance, Leigh T. Trant, Trey Turner III, William Lamb, and J.T. (Tom) Flippin. In a conservation easement the owners donate their development rights to a qualified nonprofit organization. The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust worked with the Turner family and the support of a grants from Blue Ridge Forever and Janivere Foundation to place this easement on this house and the associated 10 acres. By protecting this site from development the house and the incredible view of Blackrock Mountain behind the house can be viewed by all without obstructions. To learn more about easements and how they conserve the natural and cultural history of our mountains stop by the Land Trust office located in the Peggy Crosby Center. J
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Carpe Diem Title Farms Contributed by Sue Blair, Executive Director, Carpe Diem Farms
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ow very blessed we are to live in such a place as Highlands. Even when the weather changes and Mother Nature brings us snow and ice, the blessings abound. Neighbors help neighbors, checking on them to make sure they have what they need. Offering a warm place to stay when the power is out at a friend’s and a hot shower would really make their day. Cooking a meal together. Those are the blessings of community and the way it feels when you are embraced by the community of Highlands. As I write this we have just been through another snow and ice event and the prediction is that there will be more tomorrow and some later in the week. For me, it’s Mother Nature’s way of slowing us down, giving us an enhanced magical landscape for our eyes to see and yes, on a farm a wee bit more challenging work to do to keep the 10 horses safe. This morning as I walked the dogs the sun glistened on the eight-inch layer of snow and ice. It was a kaleidoscope of colors like sparkling diamonds dancing on the ground. I couldn’t help but marvel at another gift that nature was providing. We take the winter months to prepare for the season of participants, activities, fund raisers, camps and events. We pause to examine what direction we need to take to be more successful -- success being measured by the results of programs on those whom we serve. This year we are expanding the use of the facilities. The Lodge, Cora’s Cabin, Dead Eye’s Barn and Conference Center and the Arena will be part of a rental/event plan. Stay tuned for more information. If you would like to take a tour of the farm to see if this is the venue you are looking for for your party, wedding, anniversary or special event, please call (828) 526-2752. J
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Contributed by Slocum Howland he two Rotary clubs in Highlands (The Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Mountaintop Rotary) are combining their resources and efforts to launch a new dental health program for young students at Highlands School. For children in grades K through 5, the program will provide, on a volunteer basis and with parental permission, a pathway to early dental health and the prevention of decay. There are three components to the program. The first is a fluoride rinse, performed weekly at the school in each classroom under the teacher’s supervision. The second is an annual dental screening. Local dentists volunteer their time and go to the school to perform a visual check-up of each participating student. A report is sent home to the parents indicating any dental problems. The third is a yearly dental education day, emphasizing proper dental care. Highlands school principal Brian Jetter, the faculty and the Parent Teacher Organization are enthusiastic supporters, as well as the Macon County Health Department. Begun in January of this year, student participation has been high and is accomplishJulia May Schmitt, a kindergarten student at Highlands School, ing the goal of early preventive care. All costs of the program smiles during the weekly fluoride rinse. Each student swishes a are paid for by the Rotary clubs and anonymous donors. flavored fluoride liquid (in her case, bubble gum flavor) for Fluoride is not added to the water supply of the town one minute once a week. of Highlands and local well water contains non-consequential amounts of fluoride. The goal of the weekly rinse program is to provide adequate fluoride to young teeth to prevent future problems. J
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place, they had no work in their home countries, they were hungry, and they were desperate for a better life. Five years ago, one of the pastors of The Highlands United Methodist Church approached the Friendship Center Director and asked if there were enough need for another food distribution site in addition to the Emergency Council. The answer was “Yes, indeed!” So the Friendship Center and the Methodist Church combined their efforts and the Food Pantry -- housed in an unused building behind the church -- was opened in November 2004. The Pantry is open to anyone from anywhere who meets the income guidelines. It is open every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30
p.m. and is currently serving 242 households or 979 individuals (588 adults and 391 children). If you meet the income guidelines, you are welcome. Another food distribution program called Angel Food Ministries has been started at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation and it has absolutely no income restrictions. In this program, which operates once a month, a person orders from a varied menu and pays approximately onethird of what the equivalent cost would be at a grocery store. Call the church at 5262968 for more information. Now there will be a third food program called TEFAP (The Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program). This is another part
of the Friendship Center’s association with the Manna Food Bank of Asheville. The distribution point will be at the First Presbyterian Church and, like the Food Pantry, there are generous income restrictions. We hope these preselected boxes of food will feed still more people in our community. This program began the second week of November. So if you, or anyone you know, is hungry and finding it hard to put food on the table during these hard times, please direct them to one of these programs. Or call the Friendship Center anytime at (828) 5269938, extensions 290 or 252, and we’ll explain how you can get help. J
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he Cashiers Rotary Club’s “Children’s Dental Health Project” has hit Highlands. Both the Rotary Club of Highlands and the Highlands Mountain Top Rotary Club have joined in a cooperative effort to provide dental intervention for children at an early age. This program, which began in 2008, was originally conceived by Robby Cahill, who is both a Cashiers Rotarian and volunteer at the Blue Ridge Mountains Free Dental Clinic. Appalled by the young age at which Clinic patients were losing teeth, he became a man with a mission and introduced his idea to Rotary. As a result, the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley and the Free Clinic have worked together to fund and provide a program that serves both Blue Ridge and Summit Charter schools for grades K through
5. Now, with the generous financial support of the two Highlands Rotary Clubs, Highlands School children are eligible to participate. On January 29th, Principal Brian Jetter, along with Dr. Jim Rothermel, from the Rotary Club of Highlands, were present for the inaugural “swish and spit” at Highlands School. This “swish and spit” is actually a fluoride rinse routine, which will become a voluntary weekly classroom ritual for those students with written parental permission who desire to participate. According to Dr. Rothermel, the first day went very well. There were 11 classrooms participating, and all of the teachers were enthusiastic. The fluoride rinse is the first phase of a three-part annual program designed to promote good dental health for the children.
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The second phase of the program is an Annual Visual Dental Screening of each child’s mouth, available to all students, whether or not they are enrolled in the program. These visual/oral screenings will be conducted by Highlands’ volunteer dentist, Dr. Chris Dyer, also a Rotarian, who is volunteering his services. Not intended to replace regularly scheduled dental care, the screenings focus on identification of possible cavities and plaque, any abscesses, and a general assessment of the condition of the child’s mouth. Status reports are sent home for the parents’ consideration. The final part of the program is Dental Awareness Day. On this day, Dr. Michelle McDonald accompanies our local “Tooth Fairies” to instruct the children on how to brush, floss and eat correctly. The overall
objective of the program is to enhance the children’s knowledge of good dental health habits. The goal is that this knowledge will follow them through life. With parents reinforcing good dental hygiene in the home, the results can only be positive. Over the next several years, the combined efforts of these three Rotary Clubs will have a direct impact on hundreds of children in our area. Ron Keller, a fellow Rotarian, and president of the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, would like to see other local Rotary Clubs partner up with the Children’s Dental Health Project: “Restoring lives, one tooth at a time.” Rotary Clubs throughout the world have a pledge of “service above self.” We feel this program is the cornerstone of that philosophy, demonstrating local clubs
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Cashiers Highlands Humane Society T Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director
here are many misconceptions about shelter dogs. Some people think they are discarded because they’re all “bad,” genetically or behaviorally inferior. The real truth is that most shelter dogs are the victims of family tragedy, unlucky circumstances or irresponsible owners. Through no fault of their own, they wind up roaming the streets or highways, eating out of garbage cans, and fathering or having a litter of puppies in an abandoned shed or in the woods. The majority of dogs that find their way to the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society are strays -- dogs that were unintentionally bred, inadequately trained, ineffectively socialized, and abused or just plain neglected. They
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ment and will present as happy-go-lucky, tail-wagging companions while others may appear stressed and anxious around strangers. In the past six months, we have had five adult dogs adopted and these were dogs that had spent most or all of their lives in the shelter. They never had the luxury of cuddles, walks, special treats and toys, or car rides before they came to the shelter. When they were adopted, their new owners had to introduce them to a new home, a new family, and other pets in some instances. For more information, please call the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society on (828) 743-5752, check out our website at www.chhumanesociety.org or drop by the shelter any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
A boxer mix, Tasia is one of the adult shelter dogs looking for a forever home.
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The Panthertown partnership blazes a new trail in civic cooperation.
ne of the JacksonMacon Conservation Alliance’s greatest accomplishments is the formation of our Friends of Panthertown group. The partnership with the United States Forest Service, specifically with the Nantahala Forest District, had us providing input on the determination of trail designations and signage in the Panthertown Valley area. For years J-MCA had been requesting that the USFS come up with a map designating the area’s trails. After the USFS decided on the recognized trail system, they then designated which trails could be used by the various groups to avoid unsafe confrontations (i.e. cyclists, hikers, and equestrians). Our Friends of Panthertown coordinator, Nina Elliott, was asked to offer opinions during the USFS decision making
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process. The next decision the USFS made was the installation of trail signs which met with opposition from some of the Panthertown supporters. Those that want Panthertown to remain a true backcountry experience felt this would have a negative impact to their trip into this beautiful area. The Friends shared comments it received from the various user groups and it was decided that the signs would improve safety and prevent more people from getting lost as they wandered through the over 6,000 acre paradise. The slender, brown Carsonite signs which were installed are the standard Forest Service design, intended to blend with the natural surroundings. To keep them to a minimum they were placed only at intersections of the “of-
ficial” Forest Service trails, and where possible one sign was used to mark both trails. The Friends of Panthertown assistance was significant through obtaining funding, providing volunteers to mark trails, and finally the installation of the signs. With a grant from the American Hiking Society, the Friends purchased $2,600 worth of tools and materials. The 2010 projects include maintenance to major trails, fixing the bridge over Panthertown Creek, collaboration on a USFS bog restoration project, and the building of proper parking lots at the Salt Rock, Cold Mountain and Turkey Knob access points. J-MCA appreciates all the volunteers that participate in the last Saturday of the month site work days and to all that have donated to the Friends of Panthertown. J
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Highlands Biological Station Title Contributed by Sonya Carpenter Administrative Director, Highlands Biological Foundation
A Barbra Landwehr, Treasurer of the Laurel Garden Club, Sonya Carpenter, and Glenda Bell, President of the Laurel Garden Club.
s visitors to the Highlands Botanical Garden know, a major feature of the Garden is the boardwalk going through the bog where Mill Creek enters Lindenwood Lake. The boardwalk is an excellent location to view populations of pitcher plants, grass of parnassus, cranberries, and other wonderful natives that grow in wet environments. At the end of last summer, the staff of the Biological Station was forced to close this boardwalk as it had became unsafe due to rotting boards and support beams. Now, due in part by generous donations of $5,000 each from the Laurel Garden Club of Highlands and
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the Mountain Garden Club of Highlands, a new and improved boardwalk is under construction. “The Foundation is so grateful to have two conscientious and generous garden clubs in our small community” said Sonya Carpenter, Administrative Director of the Highlands Biological Foundation, “We cannot thank them enough.” With consideration for eco-friendly materials, the new boardwalk is based on a system that uses steel frames with a guaranteed long lifespan and a recycled decking product in place of lumber. Pressure treated lumber was rejected as a building material due to the potential for leechate. The demolition
and installation work is being performed by Station staff. The new boardwalk has been expanded to include new areas in the garden that tend to get muddy during wet weather and will be open to the public this spring. The Highlands Biological Foundation, Inc., a 501 c (3) tax-exempt organization, is still seeking additional donations for this wonderful project. If you wish to contribute to this ongoing project or would just like to take a walk on the new boardwalk please stop by the Highlands Biological Station or contact us at (828) 526-2602. J
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