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warm May welcome to everyone - we’re so glad you’re back! Let “the season” begin! You know, the season for friends and fun, for golfing and grilling, for entertaining and enjoying all Highlands and Cashiers have to offer. We at the Laurel think you would agree, this roller coaster winter has left us all very much ready for some good times with great friends, and a prosperous season. To all our readers, part-time, full-time or just visiting, thank you for making the Laurel a part of your lives. To our advertisers, thank you for your continued trust and investment in the Laurel over the past seven years, and we wish you a blessed and bountiful summer season! n Marjorie and Janet
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Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
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16 • Bridge Opening 20 • Green Living Fair 22 • Rumors 23 • Arts & Crafts Show 24 • H-C Chamber Music 25 • REACH Events 26 • Mountain Film Festival 26 • Music Symposium 28 • Land Trust Day 29 • Joy Garden Tour 30 • Plant Sale 32 • Tour de Cashiers 35 • SOAR 37 • Cinco de Mayo 38 • Summer Camps 40 • Relay for Life 43 • Area Calendar
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
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46 • Cover Artist, Guy Fielding 48 • Kat Evans 49 • Summit One Gallery 50 • Bascom Classes 51 • Highlands Playhouse 52 • An Art Perspective 54 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 55 • Judy Collins 56 • Rabun County Music Festival 57 • Art League of Highlands
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
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60 • Madison’s Chef Johannes 62 • Mountain Recipe, Smoked Trout Dip 63 • Culinary Weekend 64 • Wine & Dine 66 • Dining Guide
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68 • Highlands History 69 • Cashiers History 70 • Zachary-Tolbert Tours 71 • Highlands Historical Society
Michelle Munger, Art Director mungerclan5@aol.com
Guy Fielding, Digitographer/Distribution fielding@marketeers.biz
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Outdoors 74 • Golf Talk 75 • Now in Bloom 76 • Tennis Tips 77 • Whitewater Rafting
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Beauty & Clothing
110 • Acorns 111 • Bags on Main 112 • Basketcase 113 • Bear Mountain Outfitters 114 • Beauty Secrets
Literary 80 • Donna Rhodes 81 • Life with Krysti 70 • Highlands Writers Group, Betty Chesna
Homes & Lifestyles 85
86 • Home of Distinction 88 • For Your Health 90 • The Color of the Seasons 92 • Money Watch 93 • Seeking the Truth 94 • Being Green 95 • Dr. Paul Cabiran
Philanthropy 97
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Guides 18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 43 • Area Calendar 66 • Dining Guide 131 • Service Directory 133 • Advertisers Index
98 • Cashiers Rotary 99 • H-C Land Trust 100 • Carpe Diem Farms 101 • C-H Humane Society 102 • Mountaintop Rotary 103 • The Literacy Council 104 • Highlands Rotary 105 • CLE 106 • Friends for Life
Contributing Writers:
Wiley Sloan, Writer
wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes, Writer
Krysti Rogers, Deborah Reeves, Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Tom Chillemi, Pam Nellis, Sue Aery, Lila Howland, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller, Robin M. Armstrong
donna847@verizon.net
Copyright © 2009 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazine’s right to edit. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every effort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of its staff is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine may be subject to a reduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.
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The Will Henry Stevens Bridge by Wiley Sloan
Join together for the opening of The Bascom’s Will Henr y Stevens Bridge on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. as dignitaries cut the ribbon to allow traffic to traverse the entrance to the art center’s new campus. Gather at U.S. 64 and Oak Street in Highlands.
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e’ve all watched as workmen have reassembled the roughhewn 97-foot-5-inch long covered bridge at the entrance to The Bascom’s six-acre, architect-designed campus. The bridge is complete, and the new $11 million visual art center is waiting patiently for its inaugural event: the third annual Collective Spirits wine festival. After years of planning and hard work, it’s now time to celebrate. Let’s all gather with Bob Fisher, chairman of The Bascom’s board of directors, local dignitaries, and representatives of the Winingder-Coleman family, whose donation made the bridge possible. The art
center serves everyone in our area, so let’s show our appreciation for this crown jewel. Gather at the bridge at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, for some brief remarks, then watch the ribbon cutting and the antique cars parade across the bridge. This is clearly an historic day for our community. This vintage bridge from the early 1800s is a work of art itself. Named in honor of Will Henry Stevens, the notable New Orleans artist and teacher, the bridge exemplifies The Bascom’s mission – sharing art with the community. The bridge was made possible through a generous donation by Dorothy and Jimmy Coleman and Dian and
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Tom Winingder. Mrs. Coleman studied with Will Henry Stevens at Sophie Newcomb College during her youth. Many New Orleans natives summer in Highlands, so there is an enduring connection between the two towns. The next weekend, enjoy the third annual Collective Spirits wine festival scheduled for May 29th and 30th. Patrons of this event will enjoy a weekend of sumptuous foods and tantalizing wines while learning about the U.S. wine industry. Don’t miss the many great items available for auction. For more details or to buy tickets, call The Bascom at (828) 526-4949 or go to www. collectivespirits.com. n
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…on the Verandah...........................
Lindy’s ..............................................
4-1/2 Street Inn ...............................
Pescados...........................................
Martha Anne’s..................................
Colonial Pines Inn............................
Sports Page.......................................
Mountainiques ...............................
Whiteside Cove Cottages................
The Brick Oven................................
Peak Experience..............................
Old Edwards Inn..............................
Wild Thyme Gourmet.....................
Radio Shack......................................
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
Rainy Day Golf..................................
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Wine Bistro.......................................
Rhodes Superette.............................
Bryant Art Glass..............................
Madisons...........................................
Scudders...........................................
John Collette Fine Art.....................
Silver Eagle.......................................
Laurel Magazine...............................
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The Summer House.........................
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ......
Alyxandra’s ......................................
Suzette’s Boutique...........................
Marge Rohrer Originals..................
Basketcase........................................
The Toy Store...................................
Summit One Gallery........................
Bear Mountain Outfitters................
Whole Life Market...........................
Bird Barn..........................................
Xtreme Threads ..............................
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Cabin Casuals...................................
Highlands Fine Art .........................
Chambers Agency............................
Carolina Eyes ..................................
Highland Hiker.................................
Country Club Properties.................
Christmas Tree ..............................
Mountain Rarities.............................
Harry Norman Realtors..................
Cyrano’s ..........................................
John Cleaveland Realty....................
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ..............
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John Schiffli Real Estate..................
Dry Sink............................................
Craig and Craig................................
Nellis Realty.....................................
Dutchman’s Designs........................
Highlands Cabinet Company..........
Signature Properties.......................
East and West...................................
Highlands Visitors Center...............
Sundrops on Caney Fork................
Gates Nursery..................................
Lupoli Construction.........................
Hen House........................................
Mountain Rayz..................................
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Highlands Gem Shop.......................
Scott Neumann, Attorney................
Fressers / Fressers Express..........
Highlands Emporium......................
Warth Construction.........................
Log Cabin Restaurant......................
Highlands Wine and Cheese..........
Tranquility Cove Massage..............
Nicks.................................................
Jackson Madeleine...........................
Four Seasons Landscaping.............
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The Green Living Fair
The Green Living Fair will be held July 24th-25th at the Highlands Civic Center. For more information, call (828) 526-9938, extension 320.
Steve Abranyi of Green Mountain Builders will be one of the many “green” vendors at the Green Living Fair, along with his wife Mar y of Green Mountain Realty. Abranyi specializes in green building techniques.
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he Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA) would like to invite you to attend and/or participate in the area’s second annual Green Living Fair to be held the weekend of July 24th and 25th. The two-day event begins Friday evening with a wine reception featuring a program by renowned author and conservationalist Janisse Ray and slide show by photographer Bill Lea featuring regional nature photographs. The Green Living Fair will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Highlands Civic Center with an outdoor Green Market also being held throughout the morning. Come by and fill a bag with delicious goodies from the market and then go on inside to find out more about the concept and the reality of “green living” by visiting with various vendors and speakers. The Highlands-Cashiers Green Living Fair is committed to combining information and education to create a level of environmental consciousness that inspires people to recognize the effects change can have
Jennings Building Supply will be one of the many “green” vendors at the upcoming Green Living Fair sponsored by the JacksonMacon Conser vation Alliance.
on a community. By bringing together likeminded business and organizations, we hope to provide the necessary tools and resources to advance towards a “greener” way of living, allowing individuals and families to discover different opportunities that will lessen their impact on the planet while still balancing the comforts and necessities of modern-day life. The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance is a grassroots organization whose mission is to address environmental issues affecting the Highlands-Cashiers plateau through education, advocacy, hands-on initiatives, and collaboration with like-minded organizations. Our vision is to help create a plateau with a high-quality natural environment, with clean streams and air and abundant forests and wildlife, on which public and private decisions are grounded in a caring concern for the environment. For further details please visit us on the web at www.j-mca.org or call (828) 526-9938, extension 320. We look forward to seeing you July 24th and 25th for our second annual Green Living Fair. n
Determine never to be idle...It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing. - Thomas Jefferson
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HCP’s Rumors by Luke Osteen
Highlands Cashiers Players will stage Neil Simon’s fast-paced comedy “Rumors” at the Martin-Lipscome Performing Arts Center on May 7th-10th and 14th through 17th.
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n anniversary celebration gone terribly askew is the starting point for the Highlands Cashiers Player’s production of “Rumors.” This whip-smart Neil Simon comedy will be staged at the Martin-Lipscome Performing Arts Center on May 7th-10th and 14th through 17th. Set in 1990, this hilarious gem takes place in the tastefully renovated New York home of Charley and Myra Brock—who are never seen. The Brocks are throwing a 15th anniversary party for themselves and have invited four couples that are their closest friends. The first couple to arrive discovers the host has been shot in the ear and the hostess is absent. The resulting cover-up, an attempt to protect the reputations of both hosts and guests, becomes more absurd and harder to maintain with the arrival of each subsequent guest. Like all of HCP’s productions “Rumors” serves as a showcase for the talents of a diverse cast of local performers both veteran and newcomers: David Spivey, Marsha Schmalo, Rick Siegel, Linsey Wisdom, Colin Long and Kathryn Cochran, all of whom have appeared for HCP before, and first-timers Claire Simpson, Hilton Fuller, Robin Phillips and Rich Harrison. Contributing greatly to the production are costumers Barbara Werder and Joan Levinson, set designer Gary Clark, set decorator Kathie Evans, prop master Lee Lyons, lighting technician Phyllis Tietze, sound technician Jim Gordon and stage manager Linsey Wisdom. “Rumors” is directed by Donna Cochran with Peggy Fuller serving as assistant. The play is performed with the same clever staging and quicksilver timing that marked HCP’s productions of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and 2007’s “Simon Suites.” n
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art art and craft show, part celebration of a lively culture that nourishes a thriving community of artisans and crafters, the Village Square Arts and Crafts Show is a singular Highlands tradition. It’s slated for 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May 23rd and 24th, rain or shine. “We only accept regional artists, and many of our vendors have been with us for years,” says organizer Cynthia Strain. “This gives us a nice, friendly atmosphere, and we’re adding some new vendors this year to keep it exciting.” Browsers can expect good quality products from over 50 artisans in a wide
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range of prices. There’ll be jewelry, baskets, hand-woven fabrics, hand-carved bowls, pottery, handmade soaps and lotions, painted windows, rustic birdhouses made from recycled wood and metal, quilts, children’s clothing and accessories, painted ironing boards, metal art and garden accessories. The lineup stretches from Village Square to Pine Street Park and along the way there’ll be face painting, chair massages, and fresh popcorn. If fresh popcorn only arouses your appetite, there’s also Fresser’s Express. For more on this unique event on the town’s calendar, call (828) 787-2021. n
The Village Square Arts and Crafts Show will be held at the Village Square in Highlands May 23rd and 24th.
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The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival launches its 2009 season with a lavish fundraising gala sponsored by Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7th.
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he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival launches its 2009 season with a lavish fundraising gala sponsored by Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7th. Wolfgang and Mindy Green have crafted an event that pairs Wolfgang’s signature dishes with exquisite Argentinean wines. The food and wine will be served up with Wolfgang’s hallmark panache. The affordable wines will be available for purchase and a portion of their sale, in addition to the ticket sales, will benefit HCCMF. Guests will be serenaded by the Mozart String trio of the Vega String Quartet, the Quartet in Residence at Emory University. The Quartet’s precise musicianship has made it a perennial Festival favorite. After it made its Lincoln Center debut in 2001, The New York Times observed, “playing that had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along…the musicians took real risks in their music-making.” That brand of bravura showmanship will be on display at the Wolfgang’s Benefit and again when the Vega String Quartet returns on August 2nd-3rd and October 10th. Cost of the event is $95. For reservations, call (828) 5269060. The gala marks the beginning of HCCMF’s 28th season. It’s an ambitious slate that features performances by The Eroica Trio, The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, The Biava String Quartet, Winds in the Mountains and individual musicians. Concerts are held at 6:00 p.m. Fridays and 5:00 p.m. Sundays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands; and at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro is located at 474 Main Street in Highlands. To learn more about the Festival’s 28th season of chamber music at its best, call (828) 526-9060 or visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org. n
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EACH of Jackson County announces its 2009 fundraising initiative, ”Because We Have Daughters Day.” On May 23rd, golf clubs all over the plateau are taking part in a very special day of golf. They will be asking golfers to donate $20 towards REACH’s goal of $10,000 that will match a grant to be allocated for non-violence training from “A Call to Men,” a leading national program
addressing men’s violence against women by galvanizing a movement of men and boys committed to ending all forms of violence against women. This program will seek to influence change in men’s and boys’ behavior through re-education, training, and mentoring. REACH of Jackson County served 430 victims of domestic violence, 25 children affected by domestic violence, and 64
victims of sexual assault in 2007-2008. The annual social event will be held Thursday, June 4th, at the beautiful High Hampton Pavilion. A night at the Casino Royale with dinner, dancing to the music of Hurricane Creek and a silent auction will be the order of the evening. Tickets are $75 and can be reserved by calling Janice Mason of REACH at (828) 631-4488 or Pam Nellis, (828) 787-1895. n
REACH of Jackson County reaches out to the community with a pair of fundraisers - a golf drive slated for May 23rd and a gala at the High Hampton Pavillion on June 4th. For more information, call (828) 631-4488.
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The Mountain Appalachian Music Film Festival Symposium W The Mountain Film Festival unspools July 10th and 11th at Cashiers Village.
hat do you get when the Telluride Film Festival comes to Cashiers? That’s easy – the Mountain Film Festival, premiering July 10th and 11th. This first local taste of cinema and celebrity will be staged at the Cashiers Village development behind Tommy’s Restaurant on US 107 south. Cost is $50 for one night or $90 for both nights. The emphasis is casual and families are welcome. Guests will be treated to food provided by local restaurants, desserts and coffee, live music and, of course, an exciting selection of films and short subjects. On the opening night food will be served by Cyprus Restaurant (of Highlands) and the music will be by Cabo Verde (of Asheville). On Saturday night July 11th, food will be provided by Sapphire Brewing Company and the music will be by The Trainwreks. Plans are still being shaped, so for the latest information, visit mountainfilmcashiers.com or call (828) 743-1801. n
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The Appalachian Music Festival brings the sounds of the mountains to Cashiers May29th-31st.
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he Cashiers Historical Society will host the Appalachian Music Symposium, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, May 29th through the 31st, at the Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library. It’s open to the public and will feature lectures and performances by Dr. William Farris, Dr. Doug Orr, Art Rosenbaum, David Holt, and Sheila K. Adams. Some of the local names in the lineup are Lee Knight, The Queen Family, Jane Nardy and Gary Carden. Cost is $80 per day or $140 for the entire event. For more information or reservations, call (828) 743-7710. n
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Land Trust Day
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Day will be celebrated in the twin communities on June 6th. Call (828) 5261111 for more information.
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ighlands-Cashiers Land Trust Day, June 6th, is a remarkably easy way to help preserve our natural heritage and get in some guilt-free shopping. Throughout the day, participating shops and restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales to the land trust. That helps HCLT in its mission to work privately with property owners who have a deep love for their land and want to protect it from intrusive development. Some of the ways the
Land Trust conserves natural areas are through simple donations of land to be owned and protected by the land trust forever; conservation easements in which property owners donate certain development rights to the land trust forever, while retaining ownership; and bargain sales of property to the land trust at a reduced price. All these protection methods may bring considerable tax benefits to property owners. “Because we have so
much to do, this Third Annual H-C Land Trust Day is vital,” says Development Director Julie Schott. “We’re so grateful to the participating retailers and restaurants. Not only does their generosity prove to be important to our mission, but the day helps to raise our profile in the community.” At press time, HighlandsCashiers Land Trust was still assembling its lineup of participating businesses. For more information, call (828) 526-1111. n
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irst held in 1999, the Joy Garden Tour financially supports the Village Green’s commitment to “preserve, protect and enhance” the land. Serving as the heart of the Cashiers community, this 12-acre site offers native landscaping, walking paths, a rustic pavilion, a sculpture garden and a children’s playground. This year’s Tour is scheduled for Friday, July 17th. Funds from the Tour provide monies for maintenance, upkeep and ongoing improvements. Always a sellout, this year’s tour of 6 private gardens promises to excite and inspire gardeners with innovative ways to beautify as well as enhance the land. Every garden is unique in size, scope and concept. The visitor will mar-
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vel at a dry creek bed transformed into a magical bog garden, a mountain top with ancient outcroppings draped with cotoneasters, brick salvaged from the old Sylva High School used as terraces for glorious perennials, and a tranquil woodland area featured in Country Gardens magazine and awarded Best Garden Design. This year, the Tour will extend the hours and expand the number of garden shops offering antiques, garden-related merchandise, plants, unique gifts and more for sale. The shops will be in and around the Village Green Pavilion and be open to the public Friday, July 17th, and Saturday, July 18th. On Thursday, July 16th, event planner Kevin Hills,
the proprietor of home influence, a flower design studio in the Philadelphia area, will give a floral design lecture and presentation. His signature work in flowers, evolving out of a passion to create beautiful things, is marked by an exhaustive search for superior quality and unusual materials as well as expressive use of color. Using natural materials in seasonal measure, his designs tend toward the bold, dramatic and provocative. To receive a ticket order form and more information write Joy Garden Tour, P O Box 1624, Cashiers, NC 28717. Patron Ticket package is $400. Tour Ticket and box lunch is $75. Floral demonstration and lecture is $60. n
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The Joy Garden Tour, which supports Cashiers’ Village Green, is at the heart of a three-day celebration, July 16th-18th.
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Mountain Garden Plant Sale by Wiley Sloan
An annual rite of spring is the Mountain Garden Club’s annual plant sale scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, at the Town Ball Field on the Cashiers Road, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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strong, healthy plants that are already acclimated to our local climate so they are easily transplanted to your garden. Browse the aisles of plants and choose from many varieties of hostas, perennials (shade lovers to sun worshippers), shrubs, herbs, bee balm, iris, dahlia, daisies, and much, much more. You really never know what you will find until the final plants are gathered. Don’t know which plants need sun or shade? Never worry; there will be plant experts to advise you about the various plants and the types of environments that they prefer. This sale is the club’s
major fundraiser of the year. Help underwrite the club’s numerous community projects including the scholarships for local students pursuing a degree in the field of horticulture, environmental science, landscape design, forestry management or golf course management. These ladies work hard to enhance the beauty of the area through their philanthropy. Come early. There will be wheelbarrows and wagons for you to fill to the brim. The handy helpers will load your car and make it easy for you to get all the plants you need to have a beautiful landscape. See you there. n
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The 2009 Tour de Cashiers will be held Saturday, May 2nd. For more information, call (828) 331-0104 or email tour@cashiers.com.
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yclists from across the Southeast will gather in Cashiers on Saturday, May 2nd, for the 2009 Tour de Cashiers. The event, which has earned almost legendary status over its 17-year history, is a series of rides aimed at specific levels of cycling skills. For something a small bit challenging, try the 25Mile Ride. That doesn’t scare you? Then how about the Metric Century? The loop is a little over 62 miles long. For the seasoned cyclist, there’s the Full Century. The roads are well paved and, with a few exceptions for connecting links on the main drags, have little traffic and almost no commercial development – ideal for a great ride, whether you’re
into serious leg-burning or relaxed touring. Rest stops, with food and water, are set at intervals of about ten miles for the shorter rides, and somewhat farther apart for portions of the century rides. Sag wagon support is also provided. Organizers suggest that riders prepare for any kind of weather. Bring warm clothing. Layering is recommended to accommodate changing conditions. It’s a good idea to bring rain gear, tights, a jacket, synthetic underwear, and gloves. A helmet is required and it’s probably a good idea to bring a change of shoes for after the race. Even though power bars, fresh fruit, and water are provided, you can bring along snacks and supplements. On the downhill portions
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of the races, pay attention to your speed. It’s easy to get going to fast and brakes get a pretty good workout. Be alert on curves and watch out for gravel and other debris. As part of the ride, participants receive a T-shirt and a post-ride meal ticket. The Tour de Cashiers is a non-profit event operating under Cashiers Community Charities. All net proceeds are poured into the community through donations to such organizations as the Cashiers/Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, the Glenville/Cashiers Rescue Squad, The Village Green, Blue Ridge School, and Summit School. For more information, call (828) 331-0104 or e-mail tour@cashiers.com; to register, www.tourdecashiers.com or active.com. n
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special group of individuals who risk their lives daily are the members of America’s Special Operations forces. The Special Operations Forces are all special operations personnel from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. For twenty-eight years, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation has strived to have a positive impact on the children of the fallen heroes of the Special Operations Forces. The foundation gives all children of these young men who lost their life a college education (grant, not a loan). SOAR of Western North Carolina, a 501c3 nonprofit, is a group of local volunteers dedicated to staging events to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. On June 8th, SOAR will host a golf tournament at Burlingame Country Club in Sapphire. The cost is $100 per person, including lunch, golf, and dinner after the tournament, with door prizes, and prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Call Bill Horwitz for registration information at (828) 5260224. On June 11th, SOAR will stage a Silent/Live Auction at Highlands Community Building. Tickets at the door are $30, and early reservations are $25. For reservations, call (828) 526-0224. This event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., will include an international tasting bar (featuring Mediterranean, American, Japanese and Asian dishes) by Chef Nicholas Figel of Cyprus Restaurant, wine, beer, soda, and music. On June 13th, it’s the Special Operations Adventure Race. There are two different segments: the 7:00 a.m. Elite Race is running, biking, canoeing, rappelling, all in seven to eight hours through approximately forty miles of our beautiful mountain trails; and the 8:00 a.m. Sprint Race, more of the same done in five to seven hours in approximately twenty-five miles. For more information, go to www.soarhighlands.org. If you’d like to volunteer, call Marianne Vines (828) 743-2052. In addition to all the events, you can buy raffle tickets at two different Highlands locations, Shiraz Rugs on Main Street and Bryson’s Grocery Store. Tickets will be sold the last three weekends of May and the first weekend of June. Items to be raffled are two Chinese rugs donated by Shiraz Rugs, three American flag jackets donated by Jolie’s of Highlands and a 47inch Vizio LCD flat screen TV donated by the Gary Van Flocke family. Tickets are $2 or six for $10. n
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Cinco de Mayo Beer and margaritas will be served. There’ll be live music and a silent auction for goods and services donated by local businesses. Cashiers Valley Preschool is located behind the Cashiers Community Library on Frank Allen Road. Its motto is, “Where each parent matters and every child is special.” It has a friendly, caring and experienced staff that makes learning fun and interesting by using interactive and creative teaching
tools and techniques. Subsidy tuition assistance is available for eligible applicants. The Sapphire Mountain Brewery Company is located in the Sapphire National Golf Club. It features beer recipes handed down through the generations and signature wood-fired oven pizzas and flatbreads. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased prior to the event or at the door. For more information, call (828) 743-4320. n
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Cashiers Valley Preschool’s Third Annual Fiesta Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby Party will be held Saturday, May 2nd, at the Sapphire Mountain Brewer y Company.
Enlighten the people, generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like spirits at the dawn of day. - Thomas Jefferson
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Nature Center Summer Fun by Wiley Sloan
Each summer dozens of youngsters flock to the Nature Center to learn more about our local ecology and the animals that live there.
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“Junior Ecologists,” for ages 11 to 15, will explain what field biologists do as they conduct real science experiments both at the Biological Station and at off-site locations in the Nantahala Forest. Rounding out the series is “Mountain Explorers.” Students aged 10 to 14 travel “off the beaten path” as they hike to a variety of mountain habitats off-site within the Nantahala National Forest. Each camp lasts four days (Tuesday - Friday). Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Camps fill quickly, so before sending forms, please call (828)
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526-2623 to reserve a spot in the session your child would like to attend: June 2nd 5th, July 7th - 10th, Aug 4th - 7th — WOW! - a World of Wonder; June 9th - 12th, July 14th - 17th — Amazing Animals; June 16th - 19th — Junior Ecologists; June 23rd - 26th, July 28th - 31st — Nature Works; July 21st -24th — Mountain Explorers. If the camp session is full, you may request to be placed on a waiting list, should there be any cancellations. To see more information about each class or to obtain registration forms, go to www.wcu.edu/hbs/SummerCamps. n
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The twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers will join together to fight cancer at the 2009 Relay for Life Mountaintop, August 28th at the Highlands Recreation Center.
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rganizers are drawing up plans for the 2009 Relay for Life of Mountaintop, slated for August 28th at the Highlands Recreation Center. This year’s kick off will be Saturday May 16, 2009 at Fressers Eatery from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. Breakfast will be served, cloggers will be dancing, raffle tickets will be sold for a number of fun prizes including items from many local businesses, and HOT Acts will provide music. Teams both new and old as well as the community at large are encouraged to be there. Paula Jones, Bud Smith and Will Amari are leading this year’s event. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers, and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. Team members typically take turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there’s entertainment, food and games as well as ceremonies and stories of inspiration. Despite the seriousness of the mission, Relays are lighthearted affairs, and there’s a festive atmosphere surrounding the event. Every Relay For Life is truly a community event, where new friends are made, old friends are hugged and hearts are touched by the magic that is Relay. It is an event like no other. n
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• Wine and Dine on the Mountain, Shafer Wine Dinner, Wolfgang’s, Friday, May 1, 7 p.m., Thomas Arvid Painting Live, (828) 526-3807, (866) 526-8008. • Mountain Lakes 5-K, Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m., Highlands Civic Center, Richard Betz, Highlands Roadrunners Club, (828) 526-5213. • Cashiers Area Merchants’ Spring Front Porch Market, Saturday, May 2, (828) 743-7787 or (828) 743-0642. • 2009 Tour de Cashiers, Saturday, May 2, 7:30 a.m., Village Green, Cashiers, (828) 3310104, www.tourdecashiers.com • 2009 Wild and Woolly Wine Tasting and Author-Fiddler Festival, Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tiger Mountain Vineyards in Tiger, Georgia, (706) 635-8733. • Pet Adoptathon 2009, Meet ‘N Greet with Dan Allen, Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cashiers Village Green, (828) 743-5752, www. chhumanesociety.org • Cashiers Valley Preschool’s Third Annual Fiesta Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby Party, Saturday, May 2, 5:30 p.m., Sapphire Mountain Brewery Company, (828) 743-4320. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, Caymus Wine Dinner, Saturday May 2, 7 p.m., Madison’s, Thomas Arvid Painting Live, (866) 526-8008. • Wine and Dine on the Mountain, New Orleans Jazz Brunch, Sunday, May 3, noon, Wolfgang’s, Thomas Arvid Painting Live, (828) 526-3807, (866) 526-8008. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show - Azaara Jewelry, May 7-10, (828) 787-1877. • Highlands Community Players, Rumors, May 7-10, May 14-17, Evenings 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m., Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show – John Kelly Chocolates, May 8-9, (828) 787-1877.
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• Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Centennial Celebration, Saturday, May 9, Kelsey Trail Hike. (828) 526-1111. • 20th annual Rotary Golf Tournament, Monday, May 11, noon, Highlands Country Club, Steve Chenoweth (828) 526-3713 or Jeff Weller (828) 526-3923. • Highlands Biological Station hike to White Rock, Tuesday, May 12, 9:30 a.m., Meet Highlands Nature Center, 828-526-2623. • Soul Journey, Serendipity and The Search for True Self, Tuesday, May 12, 6-7:15 p.m., Author Hayley Bauman, Psy. D., (828) 743-1967. • Cashiers Historical Society, Zachary-Tolbert House tours, starting Friday, May 15, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through the summer season, (828) 743-7710. • Fresser Eatery Relay For Life Breakfast Kickoff, Saturday, May 16, 8-10 a.m., (828) 526-4 188, www.fresserseatery.com • The Bascom annual High School Invitational, May 19-22, 26-29, (828) 526-4949, www.thebascom.org • Acorns Designer Trunk Show – Coralia Leets Jewelry, May 21-26, (828) 787-1877. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show – Nina Mclemore Clothing, May 22-24, (828) 787-1877. • REACH of Jackson County fundraiser, ”Because We Have Daughters Day,” Saturday, May 23, Janice Mason, (828) 631-4488 or Pam Nellis, (828) 787-1895. • Mountain Garden Club’s annual plant sale, Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Highlands Town ball field on the Cashiers Road. • Highlands Stop ‘N Adopt, Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mountain Fresh parking lot, (828) 743-5752, www.chhumanesociety.org • Village Square Arts and Crafts Show, Village Square, Highlands, Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., (828) 787-2021. • The Bascom’s, Opening of the Will Henry Stevens Bridge on Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m., gather at U.S. 64 and Oak Street in Highlands. (828) 526-4949. • TJB The Gallery Opening, Saturday, May 23, 4-7 p.m., (828) 787-1400, www.tjbgallery.com • Summit One Gallery, opening, Saturday, May 23, with a reception for the artists from 5-7 p.m., (828) 526-2673, www.summitonegallery.com • Storytelling Festival: Gary Carden and Sheila Kay Adams, Saturday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., MartinLipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 5269047, highlandsperformingartscenter.org • Soul Journey, The Lord’s Prayer, Tuesday, May 26, 5:30- p.m. Dale Allen Hoffman offers a living, breathing vision of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer (“Our Father”), (828) 743-1967. • Bryant Art Glass Trunk Show, May 28-31, (828) 526-4095 • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
Collective Spirits Wine Festival, May 29-30, (828) 526-4949. • CLE classes begin Friday, May 29, with Dr. Jim Costa, Director of the Highlands Biological Station as he talks about Darwin and Steinbeck: Fellow Travelers. (828) 526-8811, www. clehighlands.org. • Cashiers Historical Society will host the Appalachian Music Symposium, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, May 29-31, Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library. (828) 743-7710. • Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, artist John Houglum, Saturday, May 30. (828) 743-0880. • Play’n It Safe Community Fair, Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Highlands Girls Scouts, Highlands School, (828) 743-5752, www. chhumanesociety.org • Blues, Brews and BBQ Season Opening Outdoor Bash, Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Rib Shack, (866) 526-8008. • The Bascom exhibition, Cheers! Handcrafted Glass Stemware, May 30-June 6, (828) 526-4949, www.thebascom.org • The Bascom exhibition, Instruments of Appalachian Music, May 30-June 25, (828) 5264949, www.thebascom.org • Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Ferrari Carano Vineyards and Winery Event, Saturday
Weekly Events Every Monday • Beginners Plus Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Recreation Park, 5:30 p.m. • Beginners Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Wednesday • Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Highlands Conference Center. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. Every Thursday • Intermediate Clogging, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Friday • Soul Journey, Guided Meditation Circle, 5:30-6 p.m., (828) 743-1967. • Cornhole Tournament, 5:30-8 p.m. Bella’s Kitchen, $20 per 2 person team, (828) 743- 5355.
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Fielding was in the trenches, shooting photographs, writing copy, delivering proofs, solving computer problems, and most of all, providing that wonderful grounding effect he has on everything around him. “Fielding is that piece of the life puzzle that makes the hours bearable during the worst of days and bursting with grace and ease throughout the others,” says Marjorie. He’s one of those people who has a left brain equal to the right. Being left-handed, he feels he has an advantage. As a photographer, he experiences things from both hemispheres, the creative, the analytical. “I approach it from several angles. I am always looking for the sweet spot to get the most of what I am there to do, whether it’s shooting a photo or just living my life.” In Western North Carolina he is known for his exquisite photography. He says he drove his family crazy as a kid,
insisting anything and everything was a Kodak moment. As his skills improved, and his taste in quality of camera, film, and equipment ramped up, the cost of shooting became prohibitive. But when digital developed, as it were, he jumped at the chance to get back into his favorite medium, coincidentally, just in time to benefit The Laurel. That’s how it is with Fielding. Things just seem to appear as needed. Maybe his belief in karma plays a role in his luck. He says, “Whatever you throw out, it comes back. If you are throwing bad stuff, you better duck!” One thing for certain, Fielding will never need to duck. Recently he was asked to do some promotional photos for the wine tasting event at The Bascom. As with all his shots, he loves the process, getting just the right exposure, angle, light, and composition to tell his photographic
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story. His goal is to give the viewer a sense of all the excitement in store. He loves to sneak in a hint of something in the background to spark curiosity and invite viewers to ask questions. He is the consummate teacher, always looking for ways to educate and raise the bar. It thrills him that the United States President is raising the bar as well, encouraging the country to become more computer-savvy. Fielding shares the belief that if we as a nation are to remain viable, we must be on the cutting edge of technology. And if Fielding has his way, there’ll be a forest in every yard, an organic chicken in every pot, and a Macintosh in every household! So look to The Laurel every month for Fielding’s contribution to beauty on the planet through photograph and word. Contact him at: fielding@themarketeers.biz or (828) 332-0473 You’re gonna grin! n 47
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at Evans is one cool chick. You might know her as artist, teacher, mother, grandmother, set designer, world traveler, or lately, as Chicken Whisperer. Mary Adair, owner of Summit One, gave her that nickname after Kat’s most recent poultry drama. Kat raises roosters and hens… rare breeds… fine, fancy, fluffy, feathery friends. Wandering dogs and foxes occasionally sneak into her yard and wrangle with a rooster or two. It’s a bit like having “The Canterbury Tales” with Chanticleer and Pertelote right in her own backyard. Sometimes the four-leggers are the real “chickens” that scamper away after encountering the spur of a teed-off rooster. But more often than not, roosters and hens are the ones that fall victim to deeds most fowl. Kat’s prized Polish rooster came under attack recently. A dog nabbed him, grabbing
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who was more surprised, Kat or the cock, but the bird took up the battle right where he left off and soundly nailed Kat with his very sharp beak in a spot most tender. As the saying goes, “It didn’t take long to let go of that hot horseshoe!” She turned him loose, thanked the chicken gods for his revival, then followed him home at a safe distance, where, adrenalin subsiding, each salved their respective wounds, then roosted. Thank goodness that kind of chicken drama is relatively rare. Usually, the most chick excitement Kat experiences is the cackling of hens to announce the arrival of an egg… or 30. With a yield of dozens a day, Kat has discovered what the Universe had in mind when she was directed to raise chickens. Friends and neighbors leave empty egg cartons in her mailbox and she fills them. In exchange,
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the grateful recipients leave her treasures. It’s a great bartering system. She has received watercolor paintings, flowers, giant cabbages, delicious Vietnamese rice (which the chickens love), and gifts of all kinds. “It’s like Christmas every day!” she says. Actually it’s more like Easter for those receiving eggs. The eggshells are naturally colored in pastel blues and blushes. And the taste is amazing, rich and satisfying. Nothing like the mass-produced, frankenfood (genetically engineered) eggs you get at the grocer’s. Shear eggstacy! So, Kat Evans, among the thousand other things she accomplishes daily, has become Highlands’ resident Chicken Whisperer, a pullet surprise right in our own back yard. For more egg information, Kat can be contacted at katevans247@aol.com. n
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he first exhibition of the season introduces the new artists at Summit One Gallery, opening Saturday, May 23rd, Memorial Day weekend, with a reception for the artists from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Joining Summit One Gallery are Ken Wallin, Pat Calderone, Bobbie Doyle-Maher, Dawn Dambax, and Chery Cratty. Ken Wallin’s oil paintings have been described as powerful and magnetic with a profound use of color to convey his passion for particular regions of the world’s landscape. He’s influenced by the Impressionists and the places he travels to: France, Italy, Mexico and the coastal areas of the US. Pat Calderone works in several mediums, including charcoal on wood. Although she has a reputation as a realist, she does love to experiment with the effects of suggestion and her own particular interpretation of reality. Bobbie Doyle-Maher is a self-taught artist and proficient in several mediums. She moves between traditional painting and digital imaging with ease and finds in doing so she sees with new perspectives. Her landscape paintings come from her imagination and strong kinship with nature. Dawn Dambax has been painting since college, where she received a BFA with a concentration in painting from the College of Charleston. The emotion and intensity of places she has visited are captured in the starkness and whimsical oil paintings she creates. For her, painting is the therapy to life and a sacred time to be true to whom she is supposed to be. Chery Cratty is an inventor as well as an artist. Her technique is more sculptural than flat. She places pigmented bits of plant fiber onto a black fiber background with a porcupine quill, bringing light from darkness. The paint, which she invented, is plant fiber pulp mixed with the same pigments used in fine art paints. Sunday, June 14th, in the Courtyard at Summit One, bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon Poetry Reading of Painted Leaves, by poet Joyce Foster and art by Jane Smithers. Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries,” South Second Street, Highlands. (828) 526-2673; summitonegallery@verizon.net; www.summitonegallery.com. n
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Got Class? Get It At The Bascom by Donna Rhodes
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reat things take time, and when they are finally complete, the celebration is made sweeter by the anticipation. It was years ago that a regional visual art center was conceptualized, and now, with great expectation, the day of The Bascom’s unveiling has arrived. Not only is The Bascom a joy to visit because it is an architectural triumph, with its covered bridge and antique barns that unite the traditional with the modern, but it is also a hub of cultural activity, abuzz with all kinds of artistic opportunities. When you tour the site and contemplate the aesthetic, take time to explore some of the magnificent workshop
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offerings specially selected to initiate the visual art center’s kick-off year. Start with artist-in-residence classes in ceramics in the new 3-D Studio Barn: June 11th-12th, Mark Hewitt, “Mud, Sweat and Tears;” June 15th-19th, Alice Ballard, “Finding Your Form Through Nature;” and June 20th-22nd, Cynthia Bringle, “Lids and How They Fit.” All this is in addition to ongoing classes with Pat Taylor for beginner to advanced clay artists. For more information and answers to all your registration questions, check the online catalog at www.thebascom. org or call (828) 526-4949, #0. In addition to 3-D workshops, there are a host of
two-dimensional opportunities in painting, surface design, fiber arts, collage, and much more. Gail Russakov, featured in many scrapbooking magazines, will offer a class in mixed media July 13th-18th. This is a fabulous class for everyone, and teachers will discover many tips and ideas to take back to the classroom. Mary Todd Beam is back August 10th-14th. Her classes fill up quickly, so get on her roster right away. While classrooms gear up for an exciting season, the halls upstairs are filled with dazzling artwork. May 30th-June 6th, Cheers, Handcrafted Glass Stemware will be the featured exhibition. This showing is
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bound to dazzle and offers an artful nod to the fantastic Collective Spirits wine festival hosted May 29th-30th at The Bascom. May 30th-June 25th Instruments of Appalachian Music will enchant everyone with its sculpturally curved and carved, bowed and strummed collection. This exhibition is in partnership with the Cashiers Historical Society Symposium. For the younger set, the annual High School Invitational, May 19th-22nd, 26th29th, is always a delight. The Bascom is thrilled to play an important role in encouraging young artists to excel. And The Bascom’s very own Young Artist Program (YAP) will be on exhibition, June 8th-July 11th. n
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ighlands Playhouse has unveiled its 2009 season, an irresistible lineup of favorites, playful musicals and a whodunit classic. The Playhouse’s 71st season launches with “The Taffetas,” running from June 18th through July 5th. It’s 1950-something and Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana are making their national television singing debut. The girls’ prior big moment came when they played at the Muncie Moose Hall. “Spotlight on Music,” a fictitious weekly 1950’s television show on the real-life Dumont Television Network, sets the framework for an evening of some of the greatest hits of the 1950s.
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If the sisters can make it big on “Spotlight on Music,” they have a shot at “The Ed Sullivan Show.” With a medley of hits like “Sh-Boom,” “Mister Sandman,” “Johnny Angel” and “Where the Boys Are,” how can they lose? A salute to the girl groups of the 1950s, “The Taffetas” pays tribute to the sounds of The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters and The Chordettes. It’s an evening’s entertainment that couldn’t be contained by a 12inch black and white screen. Murder has never seemed so entertaining as when it’s practiced by the Brewster Sisters in “Arsenic and Old Lace,” slated for July 9th through the 19th. If you were enchanted by last season’s “Always Pat-
sy Cline,” don’t miss “Pump Boys and Dinettes.” “Patsy” stars Cindy Summers and Maria Vee bring their breathtaking talents to bear on this irresistible rock n’ roll country music revue. The show runs from July 23rd through August 16th. The 2009 season closes with “Dial M for Murder,” playing from August 20th through the 30th. It’s a long dark way from the hilarity of “Arsenic” to this riveting tale of revenge, double-crosses, and relentless thrills. The Playhouse will be holding a raffle for a new Mercedes, making the season even more exciting. The Playhouse is located at 362 Oak Street. For more information, call the Playhouse at (828) 526-9443. n
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Highlands Playhouse launches its 2009 season with the irresistible sounds of “The Taffetas,” running from June 18th through July 5th.
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the entire edition is run at one time. Original/Stone Lithographs Original prints (also stone) are etchings of the image on mylar or stone. This process is usually very intensive between an artist and lithographer, where each print is usually “hand-pulled” and the press is continually re-inked after each pull, thus creating an originality to each. Often the edition is preset at a very low number or the edition is controlled by the tearing of the mylar or the breaking of the stone. Each print becomes an “original” by speed of the pull and density of ink. For well-known artists, these prints can have values in excess of original paintings of lesser-known artists. Serigraphs Under a more common name, a serigraph is a silk-
screen product. However, as fine art, serigraphy is the formal description. In this process, a substrate is slipped under a frame covered with stretched silk. Heavy, opaque inks resembling paint are forced with a squeegee through a stencil that has been laid on silk. The resulting image is usually bold and bright. The inks are often thick enough to resemble the texture of original paintings. Again, this is an intensive process where the number of pulls may exceed 150 per serigraph, thus creating a higher value than most prints. Giclees (pronounced “zhi-clays”) This is a French word that means “to squirt.” The huge advantage to this printing process is its “on demand” feature. The image of the original painting is captured onto a digital file,
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color-corrected, and then used in the operation of high quality, ink-jet, fine art printers. The inks are “squirted” onto the substrate, usually in the range of greater than 1400 dpi. (By example, the internet operates at less than 300 dpi.) Finally, the image is coated to protect against UV light and for moisture resistance. The result is a very high-quality fine art reproduction that really mirrors an original. These prints can be somewhat more expensive, but they provide a less expensive alternative to an original that can be very expensive for the acclaimed artist. I do not present this other than a generalization of the various printing techniques in fine art reproductions. Come to the Richard James Galleries in Cashiers for a first-hand explanation of all these printing processes, with samples of each. n
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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on May 30th. For more information call (828) 743-0880.
My goal in painting is to communicate the beauty of God’s creation through the elements and principals of a fine oil painting,” says John Houglum. The contributing artist for the May art raffle sponsored by Betsy Paul, Houglum’s paintings have exhibited at: John Collette Fine Art of Highlands; Chautauqua National Exhibition of American Art; Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, Indiana; Fountain City Art Center, Knoxville, Tennessee; numerous exhibits in the Greater Tampa Bay area, Florida; Macon County Art Association, Franklin, and Highlands Art League, Highlands. The raffle, which supports the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department will be held on May 30th. “It’s a win-win-win,” says Paul. “Artists receive promotion, raffle winners receive a painting for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift!” Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle paintng on display from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 US 64 West, Cashiers. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Dept, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880. n
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n July 23rd, one of America’s favorite songstresses, Judy Collins, will appear at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center on Chestnut Street in Highlands. Furthermore, a limited number of people will have the opportunity to meet and greet Ms. Collins in person at a reception after the performance that starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission to this one special performance will be $100. Fifty tickets are available for $200 each, entitling the holders to reserved seats on one of the three front rows at PAC, plus the opportunity to socialize with Ms. Collins in the reception area at PAC afterwards. Tickets to the Judy Collins performance and several other special events at PAC may be purchased online now at highlandsperformingartscenter.org or by telephone at (828) 5269047. In addition to the annual Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival in July and such Highlands favorites as Robert Ray, The Dappled Grays bluegrass group, and FolkMoot International Dancers, this year PAC has scheduled a series of special events that make up a Storytelling Festival: Gary Carden and Sheila Kay Adams on May 23rd; Elizabeth Westall and the story of “Nance Dude” on June 11th; Marilyn McCredi and Lloyd Arneach with Western North Carolina and Cherokee Folk Tales on June 20th; humorist and naturalist Doug Elliott on July 2nd; and Marvin Cole impersonating Mark Twain on September 17th. In addition New York singer Lynn Loosier will appear at PAC on June 5th and 6th, and the Performing Arts Center’s Male Chorus will sing on September 25th. For more information on any of these events, telephone PAC or visit the website shown above. n
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t’s somehow fitting that the first performance on the Rabun County Music Festival’s 2009 playbill is the Sentimental Journey Orchestra. When that group of musicians takes to the stage at the Rearden Theatre on June 14th, the second decade of this now-popular summer musical journey will also begin. From a beginning featuring classical music only, program selections have expanded to include jazz, light opera, and popular music, and the number has increased to six concerts during the summer season. Jazz was added during the 2001 season when the first annual Jazz in the
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Park concert was held at the Sky Valley Park. To appeal to an even wider range of musical tastes, popular music programs have been offered in subsequent years. Sunday, June 14th, is the date of the opening concert, when the audience will be treated to sounds of a big band. Three vocalists will complete the musical offering. Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz will transport audiences to the French Quarter on June 28th, when “Night on Bourbon Street” thrills listeners. One performance will be held in July, when Mac Frampton and Cecil Welch present the memorable music of Henry Mancini in “That Mancini
Magic!” on July 12th. Returning will be The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on August 9th. This worldrenowned group of musicians will be presented in a “Special Performance” that is sure to be the highlight of any music lover’s season, if past sell-out performances are any indication. On August 30th, pianist Emile Pandolfi will entertain with “Emile Pandolfi in Concert” featuring smooth interpretations of music from Broadway, the movies and the classics. Concluding the season on September 13th will be the Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra in a delightful program appropriately called
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“Festive Fanfares, Opulent Overtures.” All concerts are at 4:00 p.m. at the Rearden Theatre on the campus of Rabun Gap -Nacoochee School. All tickets are $15, with the exception of the ASO, which are $25. Season tickets for five concerts, not including the ASO, are an incredible bargain at $60. A six-concert season ticket, including the ASO, is just $85. Tickets may be purchased online at www. rabunmusicfestival.com, in person at the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, at the Macon County Chamber of Commerce in Franklin, North Carolina, or at the door prior to each concert if any unsold seats remain. n
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ollowing a winter of inspiring meetings, the Art League of Highlands has a busy season ahead. We will again be partnering with the Bascom in the Young Artist Program Summer Camp and will continue supporting various other causes that engender creativity in children. Recent meetings have included tours of Summit One Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts as well as excellent speakers Wesley
Wofford, Joyce Foster and Jane Smithers. In Cashiers, members volunteered during Earth Day. Susan Bauknight and her committee organized earth friendly art activities for the children who visited the tent on “The Green.” Looking ahead, we are preparing for Summer Colors (July 18th, 19th) and Fall Colors (October 17th, 18th), shows in which original art is exhibited. These are always exciting events at the High-
lands Recreation Park and include the traditional Children’s Art Room. Summer programs include a visit to Diane McPhail’s studio in May and a presentation at John Collette’s Gallery in June. In July wildlife photographer Bill Lea will give a fascinating lecture at the Recreation Park. Please check with President Caroline Cook (828) 526-2742 for more information on shows, membership and program dates and times. n
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Madison’s – a restaurant for all occasions. For reser vations call them at (828)-526-2626.
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adison’s is transforming its menu and its appearance. Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr embraces this change. Born into a family of four generations of hoteliers, restaurateurs and chefs, what else would he do but follow that tradition? From a young age, Johannes felt a passion for food. His rigorous training included years of apprenticeship under some of the renowned chefs in Germany. Imagine working for the “Chef of the Century,” he learned well and after several years, progressed from Europe to America to further his career. Many of you may have enjoyed some of Johannes’ cooking without even knowing it. In 1998 he served as Chef de Cuisine at Nikolai’s Roof, one of Atlanta’s premier restaurants. Named as one
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of the best 100 restaurants in the U.S. by Zagat, and receiving the Mobil four star award in 2000 proved that Johannes had excelled in his chosen field. As Executive Chef of The Lodge at Sea Island (the prestigious Mobil five star, AAA five diamond hotel on the Georgia coast), he worked with Old Edwards Inn CEO Richard Delany. During his tenure, the Lodge was named the number one small hotel in the U.S., including fine dining, and the number one golf hotel in the world in 2007. Now Johannes is here at Madison’s. When asked what makes his food special, Johannes modestly answered, “I take the best sustainable products; prepare them with detail, care and creativity, allowing the product to be the star of the plate.”
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You can feel the passion for food when you talk to Johannes. His eyes sparkle, and there’s energy in his voice. During 27 years in this business, he has honed his skills by working with numerous highly acclaimed chefs in a wide variety of specialties and geographic locations. We give a warm Highlands-Cashiers’ welcome to Johannes, his wife Liz, and their five-month-old daughter, Ava Grace. During free time Johannes looks forward to hiking the mountains with Oscar, an Akita-Rotweiler mix. Check out the new atmosphere at Madison’s; it is a restaurant for everyday, as well as special occasions. For reservations call them at (828) 787-2525. Johannes is a people person; stop by to say hello. n
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The Lodge is located at 7420 Dillard Road in Scaly Mountain. For information, call (828) 526-2663.
ot quite open a year, The Lodge Barbecue and Trout House has become something of a Scaly Mountain institution. Brad and Brenda Vroon have created a place that feels like a relic from simpler days. Service is warm and attentive and a bit like Sunday dinner at your Aunt Mabel’s. The menu is simple and down-home good, crowned by specialties like Brad’s smoked on the premises barbecue and the legendary pies of Mrs. Ruby Vinson.
Brenda has shared a delicious recipe with Laurel. If you’re up for a little fun, you can catch the trout used in this recipe in the little lake behind The Lodge. Smoked Trout Dip 1 pound smoked trout 24 oz. cream cheese 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Texas Pete) 5 tablespoons onion powder 1/8 cup garlic powder 1/2 cup half and half
cream Break up trout in mixing bowl. In a large mixing bowl add half and half cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, onion powder and garlic powder and mix ( with a mixer) until smooth. Add trout and blend together. Refrigerate until cool. The Lodge is located at 7420 Dillard Road in Scaly Mountain. For information, call (828) 526-2663. n
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he Third Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend will commence on Thursday evening, November 12th at The Bascom with an Opening Reception Celebration at 7:00 p.m. The evening will feature uniquely designed events featuring chefs from near and far and exquisite wines from around the globe, all brought together to excite the senses. “Once again, we are receiving excellent, creative ideas for this year’s events,” said Marlene Alvarez, owner of …on the Verandah restaurant and Highlands Culinary Weekend Committee Chairperson. “We will be unveiling our new poster in May! The event continues to grow and we are excited to host the Opening Night festivities at
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The Bascom. The facility is amazing and will add to the ambiance of the evening and the overall success of the weekend!” Throughout the weekend, Highlands’ area restaurants, accommodations and merchants will partner and fill your days with instructional culinary courses/classes, tastings, and an assortment of activities. Evenings will be reserved for creative functions and specialty dinners featuring classic and inspired menus, wine pairings, and guest chef appearances. This year’s “Sip and Stroll” will span two days and feature 20 Highlands merchants, November 13th and 14th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. It’s a very electrifying time for everyone who is
working on the 3rd Annual Culinary Weekend. Everyone - all merchants, accommodations, restaurants - is welcome and invited to participate and be a part of this year’s grand weekend. This is an event that all of Highlands should embrace, as a participant, a sponsor and an attendee. The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is the presenting sponsor of the Third Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend. For more information, please call (866)526-5841 or (828) 526-2112 or visit the website at www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com and click on Culinary Weekend. The Highlands Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. n
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Third time’s the charm with the 2009 edition of The Highlands Culinar y Weekend, ser ved up in November.
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The Wine and Dine on the Mountain Weekend will kick off the 2009 season in Highlands by pulling together a sizzling line-up of fine wines, superb food and fine art May 1st through 3rd.
he Wine and Dine on the Mountain Weekend is a sensory extravaganza that begins with a Champagne Reception followed by a five-course Shafer Wine Dinner at Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro Friday night at 7:00 p.m. An Hors D’oeuvre Reception will begin Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Madison’s Restaurant, followed by a five-course Caymus Dinner. 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 noon, a New Orleans Jazz brunch at Wolfgang’s will take center stage.
Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US Art magazine, Arvid receives critical acclaim for his monumental compositions of wine and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. Inspired by the grace and hospitality of the southern culture in which he lives, his compositions are an invitation to take the time to appreciate sharing a great bottle and good conversation with friends. “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 – truly foster camaraderie, similar
to what I try to evoke in each of my paintings. I’ll have my easel with me; it’s going to be an inspiring weekend.” Guests will also enjoy 30 percent off rejuvenating spa treatments at the Spa at Old Edwards all weekend; Sundays at the Spa - complimentary chocolates and champagne with salon treatments; shopping discounts at Acorn’s Boutique and Acorn’s Annex at Old Edwards Inn; and late checkout on Monday. “We are working together to foster an ambiance of arts and culture in Highlands—including the art of wine and food,” says Richard Delany, president of the Old
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DeSoto and the Highlands Connection by Donna Rhodes
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h e n someo n e accomplishes an impossible task for the good of many, at the expense of many, does history prove him a good guy or a bad guy? Bad guy. Definitely, a bad guy. Her nando De Soto, Spanish explorer of the 1500s, left a trail of destruction and death in his wake on his quest for gold and a land route to the Mississippi River. He died before he ever saw the muddy banks, but survivors of his party did make it to the mighty river. Still, without his unshakable determination, at any cost, who knows when and even if another expedition would have been attempted in the 16th century. He began his trek in Florida. Native people, quick to please lest he unleash his terrors upon them, fed him, offered him fresh water pearls and what ever they had of value to him (though no gold). They constantly ushered him further north. “Apalachee!” they said. They wanted him out of their territories, so they gave him promises of treasure just around the next bend or savannah, or mountain. Since the land was un-
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mapped, De Soto surmised that many of the creeks and smaller rivers of the southeast were tributaries of the great Mississippi. So he followed the rivers up through north Georgia into South and North Carolina thinking eventually they would get him to his destination… and, along the route, Appalachee, which some say he understood to mean gold. It is difficult to tell which main river he encountered, then followed, but three are likely: the French Broad, the Toe River near Spruce Pine, and the Little Tennessee in Franklin. Most historians agree he reached the Blue Ridge at Pickens, South Carolina (now highway 107). Those who suggest he then took the Little Tennessee route from Pickens say he struggled through Terrapin, Toxaway,
and Whiteside, then worked his way through Highlands (now US 64) and down Cullasaja Creek eventually connecting with the Little Tennessee and Franklin area. From there he headed toward the area now known as Hayesville, all the while pressing westward. Without going into sordid details of the atrocities he perpetrated on the people he encountered, suffice it to say, vast populations were virtually wiped out by diseases he and his men brought (smallpox, syphilis, etc). Raping, pillaging, enslavement, and feeding those who crossed him to his dogs were common practice of the time. Hernando was one mean butterbean. Even his own dogs were not safe from his whim, or his belly. The native people quickly figured out the Span-
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iards would eat most anything that crossed their paths, including their own dogs, if hungry enough. Tribes kept corn stores hidden from the intruders and offered other, more plentiful food such as “hairless, barkless, dogs” as the Spaniards described them. Of course, these were not dogs at all, but possums, which were plentiful in the region and seemed to satisfy the palates of De Soto’s men, thus preserving the corn stashes for the Indians. Even today, possum sates many an appetite, but, gratefully, we have little else in common with the hard times imposed on the land and its people by De Soto and his band. There is a plaque on Main Street, Highlands, marking De Soto’s travels through the region. Next time you see it, think of what the plateau must have looked like five centuries ago, and take a moment to reflect on history’s lessons. It’s another opportunity, even in these hard economic times, to be grateful for the beauty and safety we currently enjoy. To learn more about De Soto, check out The Appalachian Trail Reader, “European Discovery,” by Thomas Connelley, and In the Foot-
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ons Club. In 1991 he received recognition for his many years of service as the club’s treasurer. Through the 1940s, John Lee worked at several occupations including working at the local Shell gas station with Howard Zachary. Along with many other Cashiers men, he drove a truck at the huge Glenville Dam project for five years. In the early 1950s, John Lee took over the management of the Gulf gas station at the Cashiers Crossroads. He would remain there for 26 memorable years providing gasoline, oil changes, minor car repairs and out-of-control, side-grabbing laughter. On many a cold winter morning, you could see cars crowded in front of the Gulf station and inside, around the warm old oil stove would be gathered 20 to 30 men telling some whopper tales. There was an old-fash-
ioned gumball machine on the counter. Each colored gumball represented a different playing card, such as the queen of hearts and some were marked as a wild card. Homer Fugate frequently came by the station to challenge John Lee to a gumball poker game, but sadly, Homer never won. He never knew that when John Lee loaded the gumball machine he would pocket a few wild cards to be used later, as needed, during a gumball poker game. One day a car came in for an oil change and John Lee asked Don Bryson to help out and drive the car onto the lift. Don did so, and with him still in the car, John Lee raised up the lift and then yelled up to Don, “Get out of the car.” Don opened the door and stepped out into thin air and fell down into the grease pit which was littered with empty soft drink
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bottles. Other than a few broken glass shards stuck in his skin, Don wasn’t hurt. During a drought, someone came into the station and told John Lee, “It sure is dry.” John Lee agreed and said “Yeah, it’s so dry the Baptists have gone to sprinkling and the Methodists are just using a damp cloth.” When a car with Florida tags would pull into the station, John Lee would often have some special words for them. “You people from Florida come up here in a white T-shirt and a $20 bill and then you go back home without changing either one.” The late Dink Merrell coined a phrase that clearly explained the wonder of John Lee Rogers. After a happy day with friends, all full of good will and laughter, Dink would announce, “We’ve had a John Lee Rogers Day.” Please phone your John Lee Rogers story to Jane
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Tours of the Historic Zachar y-Tolbert House begin May 15th and will continue Fridays and Saturdays through the season. For more information, call (828) 743-7710.
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he Cashiers Historical Society will begin offering tours of the Zachary-Tolbert House starting Friday, May 15th. The tours will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through the summer season. Cost is $5, and free for Historical Society members. After the tours, patrons are welcome to stroll the grounds. The Zachary-Tolbert House is exactly the way Mordecai Zachary built it in the 1850s. You won’t find plumbing, central heat, paint on
interior walls and, certainly, no electricity. The rooms are filled with furniture built by Zachary. As such, it’s a perfect example of a rural antebellum home. In 1842 Zachary began building his home. He built a sawmill and milled timber from trees harvested on his property. This lumber would be used for his home and its furnishings. After the family moved to Whittier, North Carolina, the house was occupied by the Burt, Parker, and Tolbert families. After serving as the summer home of the
Tolberts for nine decades, the family sold it to Tom and Wendy Dowden. The Dowdens ensured that the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places before donating it to the Cashiers Historical Society. The home may be rented for special events. With its gazebo, it’s the perfect site for a concert or wedding. The home is located at 1940 NC Highway 107 South, two miles from the Cashiers Crossroads. For more information, call (828) 743-7710. n
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ighlands Historical Society has the opportunity to retire the mortgage on the Prince House. The balance is now less than $20,000 - less than 10 percent of the original amount. Ned and Linda New have generously offered a challenge grant - for every dollar raised by HHS between the start of the year and August 31st for mortgage retirement, they will match these donations dollar for dollar. To help HHS retire this mortgage, send your donations marked “Mortgage Payoff” to: PO Box 670 Highlands, N.C. 28741. For more information go to www.highlandshistory.com. Thanks for your support. Can you believe that it has been 10 years since the Highlands Historical Society was
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reborn? Local architect Dennis DeWolf and book store owner and author Ran Shaffner were disappointed that the Highlands Historical Preservation Society had fallen into inactivity. They gathered several key Highlanders together, established a mission and outlined activities that needed to happen. Officers elected were President Isabel Chambers, Secretary Sue Potts, and Treasurer Edna Bryson. From the HHS website, we find this update: “By 2000 the new society had appropriately bought for its home the oldest house still standing in Highlands and by 2002 was honored by the North Carolina Society of Historians for its progress over three short years — from when it had no building to call its own, no funds in the trea-
sury, and no archives to speak of — to what it stands for today: an active society intent on preserving and promoting the heritage of Highlands.” The Historic Village at 524 N. Fourth Street includes three key historic structures: the oldest existing house in Highlands; the Highlands Historical museum housed in one of the oldest libraries in North Carolina, and one of the Bug Hill Cottages which were used by patients at the Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Five individuals signed the Prince House mortgage to guarantee that loan. Each year, through individual donations, fund-raising activities and grants from public and private entities, HHS has been able to restore these structures, underwrite educational activities and to pay on that
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s a golf professional for the past 45 years I have seen many different golf swings – some with good form and many, many with swing flaws. In my last article I spoke of the importance of balance. I would consider this the most neglected part of the proper golf swing. Coming in at number two would be loading up the right side with a proper weight shift and utilizing the proper wrist cock while doing so. Ideally in one’s swing one must load two crucial areas, the body as well as the hands and arms. This means that on a full swing for a right handed player when the backswing is completed the back should be rotated to face the target and the wrists properly cocked. I’ll try to make this as simple as possible. First, after getting into a good address position let’s imagine
the club is at the six o’clock position. Now as we start the backswing smoothly the wrists will not start cocking until the eight o’clock position which should be just as your club is passing your right leg. When you get to waist high and your left arm is parallel to the ground, the wrists should be fully cocked and forming a right angle with the club pointing straight up. Now that they are fully cocked all you have to do is simply finish your shoulder and upper body rotation and you have “loaded” your golf swing to your right side and are ready to “unload” or “fire” your forward swing to a balanced finish. Practice these take away and backswing positions without balls to begin with. Address: Club at six o’clock. As club passes right leg: eight o’clock start cocking
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wrists. At waist high: Left arm parallel with ground and wrists fully cocked at 90 degree angle. Club pointing straight up. Continue from here with upper body and shoulder rotation. Fire right side through to a balanced follow through to left side. If you can master these moves I’m sure you will experience a smooth efficient and powerful swing without expending a lot of energy. If you or any of your friends are interested in a wonderful golf trip to Scotland or Ireland I would be happy to make the arrangements for you. Visit my website www.tomsgolftours.com or call me at the Sky Valley golf shop for information. Good Golfing and have fun with your game! n
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here’s something magical about the way that light and shadow play across the sun-dappled forest floor. It’s an invitation to stroll. Sometimes you get lucky and find a colony of Lady Slippers (Cypripedium acaule) or Moccasin Flower. There are three that used to be plentiful but we still have the pleasure of the pink species in our area. The white and yellow varieties are becoming rarer and are an absolute pleasure to come across while walking the woods. Get lucky and go for a walk in wet areas of our local ecosystem. These Orchidaceae are remarkable in their inflated lower petal resembles a moccasin pouch. Such a shape is thought to be a carnivorous aspect of their anatomy, but it’s not. Perhaps it’s just a pleasant message about beauty. Medicinally, the bulb-like root provided a nervine quality effect, accounting for their population decline. It was soon discovered that other plants provided more effectiveness and the slipper harvesting stopped. A word to potential gardeners looking for a transplant, these orchids require a symbiotic fungus to thrive. If the fungus cannot survive the new dirt, the slipper will disappear. So...Let it be, if you will. n
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Contributed by Grigsby Arnette, tennis professional at Highlands Falls Country Club.
f you listen with an informed mind to the commentators in a professional tournament you will pick up many excellent pointers that often go unnoticed. Once such pointer came from Cliff Drysdale, a former top tennis professional from South Africa in the ’60s and ’70s. Cliff is now a television commentator for many professional tournaments. Personally I think he is an excellent commentator with a treasure of tennis knowledge. Many months back I heard him debate with his co-commentator about the validity of the open stance forehand versus the closed stance forehand. For those of you who are new to tennis, the open stand forehand is hitting with the body facing the net, whereas
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the closed stance the body is sideways. To start with, you must understand the pros have the same challenges you have when hitting a ball. The difference in many cases is they have learned through experience to ignore the incorrect mindset and go with the correct mindset. Let’s go over a few of the mental challenges that exist in a match when hitting a ball. I am not going to explain in any detail what the correct mindset is in each situation, because the situations are too numerous. These situations require complete control of your mind to work your way through these mental challenges. You must learn to recognize the different situations and adjust accordingly. Below
is a list of some of those challenges: Hitting a ball when you have made a mistake on your last shot. Hitting a ball when you’ve made a series of mistakes. Hitting a ball in the opening points of a match. Hitting a ball to win a game when you are in the lead. Hitting a ball to keep you in the game when you are about to lose. Hitting a ball to win a match. Hitting a ball when you are about to lose a match. Hitting a ball to make a comeback after falling behind. Hitting a ball to make a comeback after you were in the lead, than fell behind. Hitting a ball when your
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opponent is on a roll and playing aggressive and well. Hitting a ball after you have hit a brilliant shot, but lose anyway. Hitting a ball after you have had a long, long point and lost. Hitting a ball after you have had a long, long point and won. Hitting a ball after you have had a bad line call. Hitting a ball when your opponent is beating you badly. Hitting a ball when you are beating your opponent badly. Hitting a ball when the match is close. That’s right, you are not just out there hitting balls, you are playing the moment, the situation, the mental balances of the match...always! n
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Whitewater Rafting: Choose Your Adventure W Contributed by John Shivers
hitewater rafting. Those words might conjure up any number of different images for different people. For some, the mind’s eye might see huge raging waterfalls and thundering waves. For others, it might be a riffle of fast water with some waves here and there along an otherwise scenic float trip. The whitewater rafting in this area lies somewhere in the middle. Rivers are rated on a scale of I to VI, with I being a small set of riffles and VI considered unrunnable. The Wild and Scenic Chattooga River forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina east of Clayton, Georgia, and offers
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many different sections and fear factors. The most popular sections and the ones that the rafting companies run are Section III and Section IV. The river is free flowing and water levels can fluctuate tremendously. Spring usually brings higher, more exciting water while summer offers a more leisurely pace. The great majority of the trips are full day with a delistyle lunch along the river. Section III has the smaller rapids and more quiet pools. The rapids on this section are rated mostly II and III with one class IV. No fear, however; you can walk around that famous Class IV rapid, Bull Sluice if you don’t like the looks of it. This section is popular with families
and youth groups. The minimum age is eight; the maximum, well… that’s for you to decide. With Section IV the scenery gets more dramatic and the rapids get closer together and steeper. Long Creek enters the river at one point in a set of spectacular falls that most raft trips take time to visit up close. The culmination of Section IV is the Five Falls where the river drops over five tight, twisting rapids in less than half a mile. The minimum age for this exciting run is 13 years old. Looking for a milder start to your whitewater rafting adventures? The Nantahala River just west of Bryson City is a fun bouncy ride with lots of waves. While pretty, it does not have the remote wildness
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of the Chattooga, so one does not have the longer walks to and from the river. The minimum age for this half day trip is either 60 pounds or seven years old. Headed over to the western part of Georgia? The Ocoee, another dam release river, is just over the border into Tennessee. The Middle Ocoee has often been referred to as a big roller coaster ride, but there are no tracks down to the river and no bar to grab. It’s just one big ride. The Upper Ocoee was the site of the 1996 Olympics and the ride through the racecourse section is something to be remembered. The minimum age is 12. Find a river to suit you. The experience and the adventure are there just wait-
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A Yard Too Far by Donna Rhodes | Part One
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n fifth grade I sat next to the dreaded Fred Turner. He was every teacher’s nightmare… disruptive, rude, devious, and nasty to his sneaky little core. He hated school and authority figures in general. Day after day, he took his not-so-passive aggression out on Mrs. Temple, our teacher, and, for reasons unknown, he took it out on me. My mom said he picked on me because he liked me. Conventional wisdom had it that the degree to which a boy tormented a girl was directly proportional to the degree he liked her. If he pulled my hair, gave me a wet willie, called me names, and ran me down with his bike, the little dirtbag was supposedly head over heels in love with me. Elementary school is the training ground for marital dysfunction and our mothers are the clueless co-conspirators. To harass me, Fred drew cartoons of National Airline jets shooting down Eastern Airline jets. His dad worked for National, mine for Eastern. He took great pleasure in gunning down my dad. Being “the good girl” I felt helpless. I was shy, hated con-
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frontation, and didn’t have the nerve to get even for fear of getting into trouble myself. Every day he shot down my dad. Every day I hated him more. I lived for the moment when his own jets would get cooled, deep-frozen perhaps, by Mrs. Temple. Happily, she didn’t disappoint. Mrs. Temple was a short, round lady in her sixties, sweet enough, but we all knew, thanks to Fredzilla, her boilers were about to blow. Fred would do his worst, like loosen all the tempera lids, causing a gargantuan spill when kids squeezed their paint bottles. You could
feel Mrs. T. tighten the clamp on her release-valve, steam building, a little hissss escaping her lips and ears, whenever he would test her limits. It wouldn’t be long now. Fred was teetering on the brink of a blow of Biblical proportion. I couldn’t wait to peel him off the wall, like flattened roadkill, then poke him in an envelope and mail him to his National Airlines dad. The last shoot-down would be mine. The day of reckoning finally came. Fred sneaked a cartoon of Mrs. T. onto her desk, her amplitude exaggerated, making her into
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a small planet adrift in space on a collision course with Saturn. Her tiny head, feet and hands were attached at the poles and equator like teeny little fins on an inflated blowfish. He was smart enough not to sign the insult, and he might have gotten away with it had he not included a National Airlines jet shooting her down. To my great delight, Fred had finally done it… he had crossed the line… he had committed a personal attack on a teacher. He was toast. He was burnt toast. He was cosmic char-
coal. Mrs. Temple studied the cartoon. Fred watched her, delighted with his artistry, trying desperately to stifle a giggle. What Fred didn’t know was that Mrs. T.’s boilers had been building steam for 30 years. Suddenly all the rotten little twerps she had ever taught were re-embodied in Fred’s small frame. She looked up, her eyes burning holes through him. Metaphorically speaking, Fred was about to be dead… Tune in next month for the end of the story and
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love May. I get to plant, to be outside, and to see more people in my shop, it’s not hot and miserable out. It’s an all-around good month. It’s time to grill, time to sit outside on my porch with a big ‘ol glass of sweet tea and kick back and just, well, breathe. It’s one last little recharge before putting it into high gear for the season. But underneath all that, lies the freedom to do it. And I have people to thank for that. May 25th is Memorial Day, a day for picnics and parties and draping anything that’ll stand still long enough in red, white and blue bunting. But before we get too carried away in the barbecue sauce or burnt by the sparklers, let’s also stop long enough to remember those who paid the ultimate price
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Life with Krysti for us to live in this still great country, and thank, if possible, the ones who are still with us. Regardless of where we stand on the finer points of war and our involvement in them, past or present, we’d do well to remember that many fought (and died) to protect our right to our opinions. And while we have the right to dislike the decisions of war, make no mistake that those who serve in it also have the right to our support, respect and gratitude. I know there were many more in Highlands than Frank McCall, Clarence Wilson, the late Griffin Hicks and my own father-in-law, Larry Rogers, who have served our country faithfully, but these are four that immediately come to my mind.
Gentlemen, I can’t imagine living daily among the horrors of war as some of you did, much less the impact your service had on all of your lives. And while some of your efforts may not have been directly for my benefit, they were yet another thread in the fabric of this country that allows me the freedom to live my life as I choose. I can reach for the sky in my goals, I can speak, think and worship as I please, and yes, I can even write this little column each month. Because of your sacrifices, I live in the greatest nation in the world. And while my gratitude may seem a small tribute to your efforts, I am certain it speaks for many. Thank you again for everything. We miss you, Griffin. n
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Kr ysti Rogers is the proprietor of Basketcase in Highlands, North Carolina and can be reached at kr yspinmlk@aol.com.
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Retired educator Betty Chesna has lived in Otto for the past 24 years. She joined the Highlands Writers Group in 2007 and has enjoyed being part of their excitement and creativity. She enjoys reading, acting and knitting, along with her writing.
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lone, she entered the garage and pushed the button to roll up the door. Two looming hulks of machinery sat waiting for her to bring them to life. She chose the big, red SUV and climbed up and in. She backed out, chose her favorite station on the satellite-feed radio and pushed the button to close the garage door. She watched the huge door lower slowly, deliberately, inexorably, unfolding each section and finally reaching the floor to permit no entry. My life, she thought, has closed a door behind me, and I’ll never enter that part again, I am locked out of my past and stuck in the present, like it or not. This magnificent vehicle had been a gift to her from her husband, an automotive engineer, for last year’s Valentine’s Day. He had been so delighted to present her with it, big, red, a perfect surprise. It was his way of saying “I love you and want you to be safe and comfortable and proud.” Of course, she would never hear any such phrases again as he was gone now. Dead of liver cancer. This was to have been their travel vehicle. Now, however, those plans had dissipated, and the vehicle, luxurious and beautiful, was a bitter reminder of them. It was time, she thought. Time to make a change, to put former dreams, plans and hopes behind her and start her new life. The inevitable tears sprang to her eyes and
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her throat constricted as she contemplated the remainder of her life as a solitary woman. She would have to dream alone. Remembering only pierced her heart and brought the tears. She shook her head and lifted her chin. Well, if that was how it was, so be it. She was on her way to making the first change in her definition of herself as her own woman, no longer femme couverte but answerable only to herself. It was difficult to think of herself this way; she had gone from under her father’s roof to her husband’s nearly half a century before and had raised their two children with his love, protection and oversight. Of course, she had worked before the children came and again after they had entered school and had endured the frenetic life of the “working mother” for many years. But the busyness and frantic pace had been invigorating; she had felt alive, as though anything were possible with enough planning and work. And it largely was. They had built together a strong family, a satisfying circle of friends, a substantial equity and now, at this point, retired comfortably, were ready to relax and enjoy what they had striven for all those years. But it was all hers now, and she had to be careful that it did not all turn to ashes in her hands, its value decimated by her loss. She drove the familiar route to Atlanta, glowing with anticipation of the change she
was headed for. Today she would be trading this Tahoe, this conservative, versatile, family vehicle for something she had always coveted: a Corvette, a sports car with only two seats, limited capacity for carrying any cargo much larger than her handbag, its only function that of providing an exhilarating driving experience with its egregiously powerful engine. Perhaps it was a metaphor for the changes she would make in her life. She was nearing the dealership where she had located the Corvette she was going to buy. Her son was to meet her there and provide a masculine advocate presence for her. He was of course delighted to be a part of this transaction, as he, too, admired fast and powerful vehicles, perhaps a genetic dysfunction in their family. As she swung into the parking area, she saw, in splendid isolation on the area in front of the show window, a beautiful, shining, indeed, glowing, dark metallic red Corvette. It was breathtaking with its elegant, streamlined and daring silhouette. She was captivated. She had viewed it online, but this was hyper-real. Climbing down out of her SUV she approached the sports car. Her son was coming out of the sales office accompanied by a beaming salesman. He opened the door of the Corvette to expose its interior, the light buttercream leather seats, the graphite grey console and dash with its myriad
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dials and lights. The first several mechanisms the salesman explained were clear to her, but soon her eyes glazed over and her brain became dulled and words no longer had meaning. She was certain she would be able to drive it home, she had driven the Corvettes her husband had brought home from work as company cars, but the finetuning of the personalization features eluded her, except for understanding somewhat their potential. The salesman referred her to the operator’s manual, the size of a small phone book, and assured her that she would be able to refresh her memory of his introduction easily. Soon it was time for her to drive home, back to the mountains. The car seemed to become an extension of her will. It seemed to sense her moods and behaved accordingly. When she was cautious, surrounded by traffic, it drove sedately, but when she reached the interstate it flew ahead of oncoming traffic freely, effortlessly, gliding with that erotic rumble of horsepower accompanying the surge of speed. The torque snapped her head back and shoved her shoulders and hips into the seat back. She could hardly believe the thrill of driving such a powerful and responsive vehicle. She felt empowered, free and courageous. She felt as though she were breaking through the thin shell of pain, loneliness and loss that had encapsulated her, freeing her spirit in the sense of soaring
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ooking at the gorgeous photographs of the current home, it’s hard to imagine how this home looked a few months ago. It started as a 1920’s era cabin with only 1,700 square feet, a great house but vastly different from homes built today. Children have romped and played, memories have been built around many wonderful meals but over the years the house has remained pretty much the same. The present owners enjoyed the house in its original state with the thought of updating it one day. Space for three grown children, space for formal entertaining, ease of access to all levels and a spa-like master bath were key elements of their new layout. They couldn’t pinpoint a specific style preference but they could articulate design elements that they preferred. One final challenge was that
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any renovation must stay within the existing footprint of the house. Pictures of the finished product show that the transformation is remarkable. Enter the house via a stone walkway covered by a barrelceiling. Cedar shake planks give the house a rustic, yet elegant look. Custom shutters with copper trim and copper window boxes complete the exterior. The great room with its stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling and walls of windows is filled with light and provides space for a multitude of activities. The expanded deck accessed through zeropost folding doors is great for entertaining many friends with ease. Preparing a meal is a thrill in this updated kitchen with its premier design. Custom cabinetry topped with granite counters, oodles of
storage, top-of-the-line appliances--who wouldn’t enjoy using this space? The separate bar area with its wine cooler, beverage center and custom cabinetry is the perfect serving area when larger groups are being entertained. For parties it’s a great serving area that can be closed off when desired. The master bedroom now encompasses the original master and a guest bedroom. Envision a master suite that includes a stackedstone fireplace with built in bookcases, his/her walk-in closets separated by a hallway leading to a sumptuous master bath. Step onto a private screened porch with yet another stone fireplace to enjoy the great outdoors. The master bath truly has a spa atmosphere with a walk-in shower with dual rain heads custom tiling and heated floors, plus a water closet
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both with barrel ceilings. A Kohler vintage tub flanked by two marble-topped vanities completes the bath. Oola-la. On the lower level, guests now enjoy three spacious guest suites with their own laundry facility. Part of the previous storage area was turned into a wine cellar complete with its own climate control system. Thanks to the expertise of the folks at Warth Construction this house has a whole new look. The transformation was so exceptional that it won the 2009 Contractor of the Whole House Renovation Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Warth Construction is located at 330 Spring Street in Highlands; phone (828) 526-4929 or visit their newly developed website at www.warthconstruction.com. n 87
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Brain Health, Think About It…. Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery
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id you ever wonder how healthy your brain is? If you have difficulty remembering names or simple tasks, slow to calculate easy math like you used to or just plain foggy you may be in need of CNS vital sign testing. This is an accurate and widely used test that measures your brain health. Your brain is the home of your central nervous system, otherwise known as the CNS. The job of the CNS is to control all of your body functions, both voluntary and involuntary. The brain is divided into two major parts, the cerebrum, which is divided into five lobes or regions, and the cerebellum, which makes up the area just above the top of the spinal cord. The five lobes of the brain are responsible for movement, senses, behavior, and intelligence. It is our master organ weighing up to three pounds and it
is very complex. The brain and all nerves rely upon neurotransmitters, chemicals that are released every time there is a signal from the brain or a nerve impulse. They are responsible for transmitting the messages back and forth and are vital to our function and health. The CNS communicates with the PNS (peripheral nervous system) through the spinal cord and out through the spinal nerves which supply the arms and legs. This is how we know to move, breathe, and live. Recent studies of neurotransmitters are helping to explain dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, age related memory loss, and many other diseases of the brain and nervous system. Our ability to process information, the speed at which we do, memory of words and shapes, and our ability to stay focused all rely on production and release of
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neurotransmitters. The four main neurotransmitters are serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and acetylcholine. One in five people suffer from a neurological disorder of some kind are in need of neurotransmitters. Many prescription drugs enable better use of the neurotransmitters that we have in our bodies. There are now supplements, much like vitamins that can supply extra neurotransmitters for better use in the body, not just the brain. Neurotransmitters are necessary throughout the CNS and PNS and we are sometimes deficient in their supply due to the same reasons that we are deficient in some vitamins and minerals. If you have dementia or nervous system disorders in your family history it is a good time to find out how healthy your brain is. It may be a good time to have your brain health tested. Think about it… n
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The Color of the Seasons
Contributed by Pam Nellis
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pring is the time of year that breathes new life into us with a vibrant color splash of nature. No matter how you have felt during these past six months while watching the economic news and the stock market reports, you just can’t help feeling better and more optimistic at this time of year. Color has a profound effect on us, and we know it. After the depressing economic news of the winter season, you may find that you need to assist yourself in changing your own personal energy field. You can do this by adding more vibrant, beautiful color into your clothing and into your homes. Take a cue from nature,
and look at your wardrobe with a critical eye. Pay attention to the magazines and catalogs to find the colors that you would love to wear. After coming through a tough winter season with depressing news, day after day, lift your spirit and others around you with color this season. I found that I was wearing way too many browns and blacks this past winter. After vacationing in Hawaii and then making a quick visit to South Florida, I got the message that it was time to put those colors away. Maybe next winter, I won’t even get them out again, or will at least I will find a way to add more color into the mix that I have.
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Consider ways in which you can find new artwork or fabrics that will give your home new life. Now take a look around your home and see if there is a wall, or a room that would benefit by a change of color. Take a look outside to see if the color of your house is ready for a refreshing change. Take a look at the new issue of “Pottery Barn” and see the fun colors that could come into your life. We can’t change the world economics ourselves, but we can take of ourselves, and make the changes that we need to feel better about ourselves and our lives. Welcome back! n
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The Federal Reserve and the Economy Contributed by Mary Beth Brody
Mar y Beth Brody is a Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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ou may have been hearing a lot lately about the Federal Reserve, better known as the “Fed,” and its chairman, Ben Bernanke. The Fed was established in 1913 and consists of a seven-member board of governors, including the chairman. All are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. The nation is divided into 12 Federal Reserve districts represented by 12 Federal Reserve banks. Since its establishment, the Fed has become responsible for directing the nation’s monetary policy. The Fed also regulates the nation’s banks and other depository institutions and supervises directly many commercial banks. The Fed also tries to support other financial markets by maintaining stable conditions for financial transactions. The Fed also has influence over the federal funds rate. The fed funds rate is
the rate for one bank to borrow from another. Banks keep money deposited with the Fed to meet the Fed’s reserve requirement. During a normal business day, a bank may end up with more or less in its reserve account than the required amount. If it has too little, it may borrow from other banks. If reserves are above the minimum, the bank can loan the excess to a bank that is below minimum. The market for federal funds determines the federal funds rate. By raising the federal funds rate, the Fed decreases the amount of money available to the national banking system. Banks tend to base the rates charged for business and consumer loans on their own cost of funds. So an increase in the discount rate and fed funds rates will usually lead to banks increasing their lending rates. This makes borrowed money more expensive for business-
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es and consumers. By making borrowed money more expensive, the Fed hopes to slow inflation by slowing down the rate at which money is spent. When the economy is dragging and needs an extra monetary boost, the Fed “loosens” the nation’s money supply by decreasing the discount and fed funds rates. By lowering these rates, the Fed makes more money available to the nation’s banks. This leads to borrowed money becoming cheaper for consumers and businesses. The extra money helps stimulate consumer spending and promote economic growth. You may want to pay close attention to the actions of the Federal Reserve, especially if you have interestsensitive investments. Your financial advisor can assist you in understanding how interest rate changes can affect the performance of your portfolio. n
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hether it’s translating or interpreting, the truth can easily get lost from one’s mouth to another’s ear. This is especially true when it comes to translating ancient text from a language that few have expertise in. This month we are honored to have Dale Allen Hoffman with us presenting a translation of the Lord’s Prayer from the original Aramaic text. The ‘Who’s,’ ‘what’s,’ ‘why’s’ and where’s’ of Yeshua’s teachings have been well preserved. The ‘how’s of His teachings however, have proven more challenging. We know that we need to forgive, but how exactly do we do it? Come join us as we seek a deeper understanding of the most Sacred Prayer known to man. May Events: Every Friday 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Guided
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Mediation Circle. Come join us for a different guided imagery meditation every Friday. This is an easy way to experience meditation. No training or previous experience necessary for this profound journey into self. Saturday, May 9th, noon4:00 p.m. –Tarot and Intuitive Readings by Kimberly. Friday, May 29th, noon4:00 p.m. – Tarot and Intuitive Readings by Kimberly. May 12th, 6:00-7:15p.m. – Serendipity and The Search for True Self. Author Hayley Bauman, Psy.D., will facilitate a relaxed discussion of her book revealing how we fruitlessly search for self in the outside world…and come to the realization that there’s nowhere left to search but within. Hayley will be happy to sign your copy of her book. May 23rd, 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Reading Inutuitive Cards,
facilitated by Jody Kraner. A quick and easy primer on how to read Jody’s own special deck for greater insights into what’s happening in your life. May 26th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. – The Lord’s Prayer. Dale Allen Hoffman offers a living, breathing vision of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer (“Our Father”) that is profoundly intimate to how Yeshua and his listeners would have experienced it’s depth of vibration within themselves nearly 2,000 years ago. Dale offers you an authentic direct personal experience of this most sacred of human prayers. A Love Offering will be appreciated. May 29th, noon-4:00 p.m. – Tarot and Intuitive Readings by Kimberly. Please call and reserve your spot at any of our events – (828) 743-1967. n
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It’s So Easy Being Green
Contributed by Robin M. Armstrong-Neil
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all living creatures. Think of your last hike through the woods as you smelled the soft, sweet-smelling soil that covers the forest floor as nature turns the fallen leaves into soil that fosters new plant growth. Backyard composting is the intentional and managed decomposition of organic material for the production of compost, a magical soil enhancer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw out more than 61 million tons of food scraps, shredded paper, and yard trimmings into landfills each year. These organic materials make up more than 25 percent of our nation’s municipal solid waste stream that could be easily recycled by backyard composting and
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kept out of our already full landfills. Contrary to common thought, organic waste doesn’t compost in the landfill because there isn’t the correct balance of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon. In addition, as yard wastes decompose in landfills, they release methane gas, which is an explosive greenhouse gas, and they heavily contribute to a toxic and acidic waste that leaches into areas that surround landfills. Stay tuned to this series over the next couple months as we look further into the numerous “green” benefits that composting provides and the many options for containing your compost that are available for you as you incorporate composing into your daily life. n
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Dr. Paul S. Cabiran-Highlands Dermatology D r. Paul Cabiran has been serving the Highlands-Cashiers area since 2004, offering services in general dermatology, dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. From his office in the Jane Woodruff Clinic on the HighlandsCashiers Hospital campus, he provides care to all ages for treatment of the skin, hair and nails. Educated at Louisiana State University of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Cabiran interned at the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation before
completing his residency at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, and a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. When not at work, Dr. Cabiran loves to travel. An outdoor enthusiast, he relishes in hiking the trails on the plateau, boating on Lake Glenville and gardening. When asked what he likes most about our area, he responded, “The distinct seasons that Highlands enjoys and the fact that I don’t
have to endure the brutally hot, humid summers of New Orleans, plus the people are truly delightful. All of these things make Highlands a wonderful place to live.” A satellite office in Brevard that is open on Fridays offers services to people in that area without their having to come all the way to Highlands. You may contact Dr. Cabiran’s office at (828) 5261232. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.noon. n
You may contact Dr. Cabiran’s office at (828) 5261232. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.-noon.
We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it. - Thomas Jefferson
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The Rotar y Club of Cashiers Valley is making a heroic effort to honor the heroes of World War II.
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ast winter, the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley put out a call to all World War II veterans who might be interested in traveling to Washington, DC, on a special mission. They responded, and as a result, on the 30th of this month, six Cashiers-Rotary sponsored WWII veterans (along with 93 others from Western North Carolina) will be making an especially meaningful “Honor Air” flight. The Honor Air program, begun in 2005, offers WWII veterans the opportunity to view the WWII Memorial, which was opened to the public in 2004. Says Jeff Miller, the Hendersonville man who brought the program to WNC, “I look at it this way – everything
good that I have in my life is because of them.” This is the least we can do. Cashiers Rotary agrees and is one of several WNC Rotary clubs who have partnered with Honor Air to make these flights possible. Although Honor Air has been active in the Hendersonville/Asheville area for the last few years as a result of Miller’s efforts, Rotary District 7670 became involved last fall, sponsoring 54 WWII veterans for a November flight. This spring, three more Rotary-sponsored Honor Air flights are scheduled in April and May. The May 30th flight will carry the eight Cashiers area passengers (six veterans and two escorts). “I don’t want to go up there and see that memorial because of
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anything I’ve done,” says one of our Cashiers heroes. “I want to go up there to honor my fellow airmen who didn’t make it home.” Of the 16 million men who served in WWII, there are only about 3 million alive today. They are all eightyplus years old and, sadly, we are losing about 1,200 of them daily. The cost of the trip per veteran is $300. If you would like to sponsor a veteran or help cover expenses for the Honor Air flights, contact Larry Morris at (828) 743-0770 or (828) 743-3623 or email cashiersrotary@yahoo.com. To learn more about Honor Air and to watch a wonderful video that was featured on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” go to www.honorair.com. n
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n 1909 the Highlands Improvement Society along with the citizens of Highlands protected 56 acres on the summit of Satulah Mountain. On this one hundredth year anniversary we are celebrating with events ranging from hikes that re-walk the Kelsey Trail to a Pumpkin Festival. To find out about these events, as well as reserve a spot, check our website at www.hicashlt.org , email Julie at Julie.hitrust@ earthlink.net, or call us at (828)526-1111. May 9th – Hike the entire length of the Kelsey Trail from 5th Street to the top of Whiteside Mountain with lunch at a scenic vista of the “Big View.” June 6th – The “Highlands Improvement Society Social” will offer a glance of life as it was around 1909. Enjoy a picnic dinner, cake walk, horse shoes. Period costumes optional. 4:00 p.m. Call for reservations and ticket prices. June 7th – “Where It All Began” Delight in “High Tea” on the summit of Satulah Mountain and enjoy a skit by Marguerite Ravenel, the President of the Highlands Improvement Society (portrayed by Elaine Whitehurst). Bag piper David Landis will entertain. Period costumes and kilts optional. 4:00 p.m. June 18th – The Zahner Conservation Lecture Series features historian Ran Shaffner along with HCLT Executive Director Gary Wein and artist Rosemary Clark Stiefel. Highlands Biological Station Nature Center, 7:00 p.m. Free to all. June 24th – The Village Nature Series will features historian Ran Shaffner, Gary Wein, Executive Director of HCLT, and artist Rosemary Clark Stiefel as they share the history of the Land Trust. 6:30 p.m. Free to all. June 25th – Pinnacle Party at the Cashiers Historical Society, which will include a dedication of the nature trail at the historic Zachary Tolbert house to the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. By invitation only. June 26th, 27th, 28th – The Highlands Historical Society presents their annual “Walk in the Park” featuring portrayals of past Highlands leaders. August 22nd-October 17th - At the new Bascom enjoy the works of painters and art instructors Will Henry Stevens and Lamar Dodd, as the Bascom offers this show as a tribute to the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s 100th anniversary. Opening night’s free reception is provided by HCLT. September 7th-30th – An exhibition of “art duplicating art” at Mary Adair Leslie’s Summit One Gallery features local artists depicting the beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Free to all. September 17th – All HCLT partners are invited for a casual supper to honor land and conservation easement donors at the Bascom. 6:00 p.m. Free to HCLT members, reservations required. October 17 – A fall Pumpkin Fest with a pumpkin carving contest, barbecue, hayrides, music by the Cashiers Music Company and old-time fun. n
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Angels in our Midst Contributed by Sue M. Blair, Executive Director Carpe Diem Farms
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lessings abound at Carpe Diem Farms. Over the years you have read about our heroes, donors, volunteers and the many who have made CDF what it is today. This month we would like to tell you about the angels in our midst, right here in Highlands. Twelve years ago I taught a class called “Being Heard.” There were five women in the class; Paula Jones, Holly Roberts, Pam Nellis, Pat Boyd and Jean Diab. The class was originally scheduled to be six weeks long. The group decided they wanted to keep going, and we met formally for nearly two and a half years! We continued getting together for several more years to celebrate special occasions, birthdays and more. Over the years we have supported each other in manifesting dreams, enhancing careers as well as life challenges and triumphs. We have continued to empower each others lives. Each of these women in their own way has made tremendous contributions to my life and the success of CDF. Paula Jones and her husband Barry, owners of Summer House and Tiger Mountain Woodworks are certainly angels in our midst. Their annual donations over the past 11 years have beautifully furnished all our buildings. Their generosity has surpassed $250,000! Each year truckloads of furniture, artwork, decorative accessories and so much more arrives at the farm. Items that we can’t use are sold to help with expenses or donated to other charities for their use. Paula has even sent customers to purchase items she has donated to us! Given an opportunity, Paula will share her love of CDF and our mission with a customer, a friend or a stranger. She and Barry support us in every way. They attend events; are one of our biggest customers of “Promising Results,” our 100 percent organic compost and Barry’s secret weapon for success in the garden. They are one of our arena advertising partners and most of all they are our friends. Yes, there are angels in our midst. Please go by the Summer House and meet them for yourself. You’ll be glad you did. If you’d like to know more about Carpe Diem Farms please go to our website: carpediemfarms.org or call to schedule an appointment for a tour (828) 526-2854. Put August 8th on your calendar and join us for “Manes and Tails” our fundraising event to support the animals and operations of CDF and the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. n 100
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ne of the key areas of cruelty designated by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is puppy mills, the large- and smallscale commercial breeding operations where profit is given more priority than the health and well being of the dogs. Earlier this year, we were fortunate to rescue three Shih Tzus when Jackson County Animal Shelter and the NC Department of Agriculture closed down a puppy mill near Sylva. All three dogs had urine burns and fecalmatted coats from living most –-if not all – of their life in a crate. Plus, they were covered in scabs and sores from sarcoptic mange (scabies). A volunteer groomer worked for over an hour and
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a half on each dog just for an initial bath and haircut. What emerged from the matted fur were three sweet dogs starved for human interaction and attention. A woman who saw the dogs when they were first brought in adopted one of the females straight away. After several weeks of medication, more grooming, and excellent care in our shelter, Milly went to a forever home with her new family. The other two were also adopted quickly. Because there are so many homeless pets waiting for adoption around the country, the ASPCA strongly encourages people to consider adopting from a shelter or other source of homeless animals. If you want a specific breed of dog, contact the
nearest rescue group for that breed or do the research to find a responsible breeder. Don’t buy a puppy mill pet while shelter pets remain homeless or die. Buying a puppy mill pet supports animal cruelty. For more information about our animals available for adoption, contact us by mail at CHHS, PO Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717; call (828) 743-5752; or visit our website at www.chhumanesociety.org. You can also drop by and visit any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society (CHHS) is a private, no-kill shelter, totally funded by donations and grants. All donations are tax deductible. n
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After several weeks of medication, more grooming, and excellent care at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, Sophie is now living in a forever home.
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Artist Chris Bell of Franklin is shown here working on a painting in 2008 that began as a blank canvas.
of Hall Auction Ser vices, will again be the fabulous auctioneer. This year 16 ar tists will be painting. They include ar tists who painted in the 2008 event and ar tists that are new to
the Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y Quickdraw. Last year the Mountaintop Rotar y was able to distribute money to several local non-profit groups in Highlands and Cashiers
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including the International Friendship Center, the Community Care Clinic, the Food Pantr y, The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, Carpe Diem Farms, the Literacy Council, the Highlands Community Child Development Center and Highlands School. For more information on the Quickdraw or to purchase tickets please contact mtntopquickdraw@ aol.com or call (706) 7466913. A special ticket price of $35 is being of fered for tickets purchased before June 30th. After June 30th the price will be $45. The Old Edwards Inn is also of fering special lodging rates for the Quickdraw. Please contact (866) 5268008 to book your room reser vation. Be sure to mention “Quickdraw” for these special savings. n
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It can give a sense of purpose, knowing that you can do your part to make the world a better place, and it strengthens communities. It makes reality of the old adage: “It is better to give than to receive.” But did you know that volunteering is also good for your health? Research conducted in the past several decades has demonstrated a strong positive relationship between volunteering and health, particularly among older persons. Volunteering can help redefine a sense of purpose in a time of life when one’s social roles are changing, after the children have grown and one’s working life is ending. Those who volunteer 100 hours per year (or about two hours per week) can experience increased life expectancy and functional ability, and a lower incidence of depression and mental
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illness, especially for persons 65 or older. There is even evidence to indicate that the act of volunteering can help individuals maintain independence longer into old age. Volunteering is part of a selfreinforcing cycle in which better health leads to more volunteering, which in turn provides mental and physical health benefits that encourage even more civic service. While many studies on the benefits of volunteering focus on
the recipients, a growing body of research has centered on the positive effects on the volunteers themselves. One study found that older adults who gave social support on a volunteer basis had lower mortality rates five years later. The positive psychological effects of giving to others correspond with a lower risk of poor physical health, and may also increase a person’s ability to withstand stress and reduce the risk of disease. The benefits can even extend beyond the time in
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which a person volunteers: one study found that among adults 70 or older who had volunteered 100 hours per year in 1993, fewer participants reported a decline in physical or mental health in 2000 than their non-volunteering counterparts. Volunteering benefits everyone. It makes a stronger community and brings lasting benefits far beyond what is given. Giving promotes longevity and health, and can help stave off the physical and mental decline of old age. For more information on how your spare time can benefit the people of Highlands (and your health), please contact the Literacy Council or one of the other fine non-profit organizations serving the Highlands community. Volunteer – it’s good for your heart. Information contained in this article comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service and can be found on its website at: www.nationalservice.gov. n
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Highlands’ Oldest Boy Scout Contributed by W. Slocum Howland, Jr.
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in efforts to support Scouting. The Highlands Historical Society, American Legion Post 270, Mirror Lake Association, UCWA, Peggy Crosby, Hudson Library, Relay for Life, Home Delivered Meals, SOAR, The North Carolina Lake Management Society, The North Carolina Association of Resort Towns and Convention Cities and The North Carolina League of Municipalities have seen Buck as a member, founding member, president, Board of Directors member or officer. Not content to just be a member, Buck becomes in-
volved in working, participating and being an active force in these organizations. Recognizing needs in the community, he was a founding member of several of these organizations and continues to support their missions and purposes. The Rotary Club of Highlands has been fortunate to have Buck as a member since 1991 and knows there are two words in his vocabulary that don’t exist: “Slow Down.” Buck’s way of looking at things, having just turned 81, is, “If you stand still, I’ll probably bump into you.” n
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ats off to the Curriculum Committee of the Center for Life Enrichment who’ve put together an exciting array of classes for this 2009 season. Participants may choose from over 55 different classes covering everything from history and politics, art, literature and writing, health, bridge, photography, computers, hiking, animals, cooking , architecture and more. Now you don’t have to worry – there are no tests, no homework. You won’t get a failing grade; you won’t be called on in class. There is no better way to keep the cobwebs from growing or your brain atrophying from nonuse than to attend several of these very exciting classes.
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On May 29th, start the season off right with Dr. Jim Costa, Director of the Highlands Biological Station, as he talks about “Darwin and Steinbeck: Fellow Travelers.” Evaluate how the Darwin and Steinbeck story demonstrates how a master of natural science helped create a master of literary fiction. There are more than 19 courses offered in June. Be sure to check out the course schedules and get your reservations in early. You don’t want to miss any of your chosen courses. Cooking, bridge, photography, computing, politics, art...You’ll want to try them all. Are you interested in learning more about our beautiful mountain terrain
and exploring the beautiful outdoors? Gather your friends and go hiking with Danny Bernstein, hike leader of the Carolina Mountain Club and an outdoor writer. Be sure to mark your calendars now for the CLE Annual Preview Party featuring two tenors and a baritone from the Highlands Male Chorus singing favorite songs from musicals, Tuesday, June 9th, 4:00 p.m. If you haven’t received your course schedule go online to www.clehighlands.org or call the CLE office at (828) 526-8811 or send them an email at clehighlands@yahoo. com. If you need to renew your membership, you can obtain a membership form from the website. n
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Center for Life Enrichments classes keep your mind active and keep you informed. Call the CLE office at Peggy Crosby Center (828) 5268811or go online at www. clehighlands.org.
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everal years ago, before the Forever Farm, I decided that Friends for Life needed more than just foster homes if we were going to help a significant number of senior and special needs animals. Having attended several conferences put on by the Best Friends Animal Society, I decided that I needed to visit their sanctuary in Utah. They offered a week long course entitled “How to Start a Sanctuary” and that sounded like just the ticket to me. So, in November of 2004, I flew to Salt Lake City, rented a car, and drove south to Angel Canyon outside of Kanab. My time there was immensely valuable, but it was something that caught my attention along the highway that brings me to the subject of this article. It was a simple billboard with no catchy picture – just a few unforgettable words: “COMPASSION IS CARING OUTSIDE YOURSELF.” This saying is always present in my mind when dealing with the animals and people that we assist. And it also defines the wonderful volunteers that spend time at the Forever Farm. They are there in many capacities. Some come to clean, and thereby reduce our payroll expenses. Some share their skills by doing repairs and maintenance. Some help us take the animals to adoption events in hopes of finding them new homes. And some come to give the animals the love and attention they crave. We hope that all our volunteers know how grateful we, and the animals, are for their compassion. Whether you would like to make a weekly commitment to help at the farm, want to be “on call” when we need your skills, or perhaps just find some time on your hands and want to share it with a four legged friend, give us a call. Leave a message on our voicemail at (828) 508-2460, and we will return your call promptly. The Forever Farm is located in Lake Toxaway just off US 64, a half-hour east of Cashiers and twenty minutes west of Brevard. Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for senior and special needs companion animals. The Forever Farm currently houses 100 cats and 30 dogs. It is a lifelong sanctuary for our special animals that are not placed in new homes. Our entire operating budget comes from small grants and tax deductible donations. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. n
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ighlands is known for its upscale and eclectic shopping, and two of the most popular shops in town are at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Acorn’s features fine European and American antiques, gifts, and one-of-a-kind home accessories. Upstairs, shop for designer women’s apparel, jewelr y, handbags and scar ves. Shop for designer fashions by Planet Clothing, Nina McLemore, Covelo and more. Acorn’s has a full season of great Trunk Shows in 2009, including two by Elizabeth Locke. Learn about our new Bridal Registr y featuring exclusive lines of fine and casual china, stemware and gift items. Experience the unparalleled style of Acorns boutique at Summer Style Week June 8th though 12th. On June 10th, there’s a fashion show and champagne luncheon on the Rooftop Terrace at Old Edwards
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featuring designer fashions from Acorns. On June 13th, it’s a High Tea on the Terrace with a fashion show featuring Barbara Wells Fashions and Elizabeth Locke Jewelr y, who are also hosting Tr unk Shows at Acorns June 13th and 14th. To RSVP for either event, you can call (866)526-8008. You can learn more about Acorns, the Tr unk Shows and upcoming events at www.oldewardsinn.com. Click on Shopping and Activities. Guests at any Summer Style Week event will receive a 10% discount at Acorns and other Old Edwards retail venues throughout the month of June. Acorn’s Annex at 41 Church Street features one of Highlands most beautiful collections of stylish antiques, lighting, ar t and accessories. The Annex is open by appointment and Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. n
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K, it’s not ver y big. But owner Bob Milgrim has filled Bags on Main with handbags. Enough handbags to ear n it the sobriquet, “The Most Unique Handbag Shop in the Southeast.” W ith a title like that, how can you resist? Ever y inch of this galler y is jammed with bags – a visit is like a languid browse through a fashion magazine. Bob’s there to chat and discuss in detail the vir tues of each handbag. It makes each visit like an intimate tour of a designer’s studio. It’s all calculated to give you a shopping experience that’s deeply satisfying. To lear n more about Bags on Main, visit Bob at 353 Main Street in Highlands, bagsonmain@gmail.com or call (828) 5260752. n
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boo knit are must-have pieces you’ll want to live in--and wear out--this season. These essentials are available in a versatile cap sleeve tee, classic threequarter sleeve top and a light, airy empire waist tank with deliciously comfortable wideleg yoga pants with a foldover waist. Perennial loves, the Pine Cone Hill Chaise Gowns, will also be at Basketcase, as well as soon-to-be new favorites, the Goddess and Golightly Dresses--both perfect for a day at the spa, a trip to the store or a long weekend away. Can’t get enough Pine Cone Hill? You’re in luck – Basketcase has their bedding, too, along with coordinating Dash and Albert rugs and sumptuous towels from Microcotton. Malabar Bay is also new to Basketcase this year. Fun, organic cotton capris and
cover-ups in lively, colorful prints will have the younger set (or young at heart) lounging in style at the pool, the dorm room or the living room. Bonjour Fleurette brings outrageously fashionable and comfortable footwear to Basketcase with their stylish slippers. You’ll love Arabesque, reminiscent of the starlet era, a glamorous girl complete
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with black fur and Swarovski crystal, as well as the lighthearted Aloha and Grand Rose ladies, adorned with fabulous, splashy orchids and roses. Pick the perfect pair to match your pj’s or your mood - or both. Whatever your style, this season you’ll find it at Basketcase, 294 South 4th Street, “On the Hill,” Highlands,
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also a complete inventor y of goodies wor th relying on in the great outdoors. Expect tr usty brands like Mer rell, Privo, Alegria, Ecco, Clarks, Minnetonka, Crocs, Hi-Tec in the shoe depar tment; Spor tif, Mer rell, Weekendsof f and Lolé clothes, Mar mont, Sier r ra Designs, Mer rell and Whitesier ra outwear, and Kelty and Mountain Smith packs and gear. To ensure you get the most out of your walk on the wild side, visit Bear Mountain Outfitters or call (828) 526-5784. n
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eborah Reeves’ Beauty Secrets offers a most modern approach to timeless beauty. “Cosmetic tattooing is a method of applying natural pigments into the dermal layer of the skin,” she says. “This state of the art technique is medically proven, designed to be completely safe and performed in the professional environment of Beauty Secrets, located inside Nailz Hand & Foot Spa. Permanent cosmetic enhancements such as eyebrows, eyeliner and full lip color are artistically applied to enhance your natural appearance.” Natural-looking permanent makeup has many benefits. Eyebrows that are too light, thin or sparse can be beautifully enhanced to frame your eyes and enhance the expression on your face. Eyeliner defines the beauty of your eyes and makes lashes appear thicker and it never smears or smudges. Lip color is perfect for asymmetrical shaped lips, thick lips, thin lips and fading lips. It eliminates bleeding and doesn’t come off on glasses and napkins and kisses. Men and women who suffer from visual impairments, allergies to traditional make-up, alopecia, unsteady hands, arthritis and loss of brow hair greatly benefit from permanent make-up. Eyelash extensions are also available to thicken and lengthen eyelashes. “You’ll look your best all the time, save time and money on cosmetics and no one will suspect it’s not makeup,” Debo-
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Cabin Casuals “
Life is an adventure, so dress the part.” Cabin Casuals is open year-round and is conveniently located at the Falls on Main in Highlands. Owners Ann and Larry Rollins have created a shop that offers something casual and fun for everyone. Their plan is simple – fill a need for exceptional quality, affordable and comfortable casual clothes. “Casual” is the touchstone of this delightful boutique that continually surprises and comforts. Come by and see shop dog Bennie! Plan a visit or call (828) 526-3320. n
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r. Rober t Buchanan’s Center for Plastic Surger y of fers patients a full spectr um of ser vices. “We of fer ‘lifestyle enhancements,’ which can mean many different things,” says Dr. Buchanan. “That could be cosmetic modifications of the face, breast and body; skin rejuvenation with laser, injections and creams, or developing an individualized program for losing weight or exercise or smoking cessation.” As a member of the American Board of Plastic Surger y, a full professor of Plastic Surger y at the University of Oklahoma and the recipient of the American Medical Association’s Medal of Valor for ser vice in the wake of the Oklahoma City Bombing. He pioneered
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the world’s first nose attachment and the first free vascularized joint transfer. But there’s another dimension to his practice, one that elevates the experience of his patients. Dr. Buchanan carefully listens to his patients about their needs and desires and builds a personalized treatment plan based on those conversations. It’s all par t of the Center for Plastic Surger y’s commitment to providing care with compassion and understanding in a friendly, comfor table environment. There’s a clear emphasis on healthy living and anti-aging. The Center is located at Suite 202 at 209 Hospital Drive on the campus of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. For information, call (828) 526-3783. n
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erhaps you know Mary Connor Briggs as the owner of Nearly New Furniture Consignment for the last 10 years. She is also a proud supporter of the HighlandsCashiers Humane Society, the Susan J. Komen Foundation, the Make a Wish Foundation, and all of those fundraisers for Blue Ridge School. But Mary really shines at Ellen’s Ladies Accessories at 71 Commons Drive in the Cashiers Common Plaza on Hwy. 107. As the owner of this darling boutique, she’s assembled a dazzling collection of handbags, wallets, jewelry, hats, shawls, sunglasses, vintage jewelry, “The Pouchee,” unusual gifts and unforgettable greeting cards; all at really great prices. It all adds up to a shopping experience rich in possibilities. Your best gambit is to allow yourself plenty of time to take in all that Ellen’s has to offer. Naturally, Mary is there to lavish plenty of personal attention on her guests. She’s joined by Jackie (whose bubbly personality fuels the boutique’s cheerful ambience) and daughter Jenna , who runs Nearly New with the irrepressible and always helpful Barb. For more information on Ellen’s Ladies Accessories, call (828) 743-4033. n
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Jackson Madeleine
ebecca Morton, the owner of Jackson Madeleine classics for children, is a woman with a mission. “We’re definitely geared to classic style,” she says of the inventory of her charming children’s boutique. “They are classics lines with a fun print.” Classic, yes. But Rebecca has added a bit of flair to all the styles in her shop. “They’re classic lines with fun in the pattern,” she says. “That’s important for children. They want to have that sense of fun in their wardrobe. I think if you have a look that’s classic but maybe a bit fun or funky, then both mother and child are happy.” There’s another aspect of Rebecca’s mission – a good portion of Jackson Madeleine is devoted to boys’ clothing. The boys get plenty of attention in her shop. There are traditional boys’ styles in seersucker, polo shirts in fresh colors and patterns, Southern classics done with panache and cool looks, too. And scattered throughout the Granny Smith apple-green shop are adorable hairbows, handmade shoes, belts and accessories. It’s an inventory that’s designed to tempt children, their
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Marge Rohrer Originals
arge and David Rohrer have been quietly building a nationwide reputation for quality with the hand-woven creations of Marge Rohrer Originals. “We are a husband-wife team who design, create and produce wearable art accessories that add a touch of luxury to your wardrobe,” explains Marge. “We constantly search for that special fiber, color or texture to blend together for your wearing pleasure.” Her shop, Marge Rohrer Originals, was a Highlands Main Street institution in the early 90s and served as a showcase for the exquisite garments that she created. She designs the garments and her husband David spends hours working on his loom to produce the finished fabric for their beautiful and unique products. Her clothing is known for an eclectic mixture of textures and colors that define the woman who owns them. “They’re hand-woven accessories for the woman who loves to wrap herself in luxury,” Marge says. “I design for the woman who loves clothes that are beautiful to the eye and sensual to the touch.” You may have seen her creations at The Bascom’s fundraisers, adorning the Highlands-Cashiers Humane Society’s legendary fiberglass bears, Asheville’s Handmade House in the Ramble. Marge is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
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moms and, of course, their grandmothers. Since opening in Highlands in 2007, Rebecca has added a Charleston, South Carolina location to the family. Jackson Madeleine is located “on the hill” on Fourth Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-1504. n
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Martha Anne’s
ar tha Anne’s…on the hill has ever ything that a pampered foot deser ves. You’ll find eye-catching footwear from celebrated designers such as Icon, Aquatalia, Arche, Sam Edelman and Gentle Souls. Complementing the look are purses by Hobo and an enchanting collection of jewelr y. Owner Mar tha Car michael is on hand to lavish attention on her clients and their deser ving feet. Mar tha Anne’s is located at 256 South Four th Street in Highlands. For more infor mation, call (828) 5264473. n
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ike its mythological namesake, Narcissus is all about the power of enchantment. Owner Giuliana Kaufman has assembled a collection of all things beautiful when it comes to clothing and accessories. She sees each customer as a work of art and at Narcissus she seeks out the “perfect frame” to complement and complete them. It’s a talent that relies upon an exquisite sense of color, fabric, texture and a transcendent sense of sophistication. Narcissus offers some of the finest clothing, jewelry and accessories in the Southeast. When combined with Giulianna’s gift of being able to focus on a woman’s unique look and style, the result is an ensemble that’s a statement, at once subtle and beguiling. Narcissus is located near the Highland Hiker and across from Wachovia Bank in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-7887. n
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ichard Taylor has a pretty good idea about what’s unique about his Mountainique. “It’s me,” he explains. “I am in the mountains and I want to be different.” Sure enough, Richard is all over his unique boutique. It’s filled with his quiet exuberance and the easy charm of this natural raconteur. When you visit Mountainique, you can expect a warm welcome and a marvelous selection of women’s apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories. This combination has won Richard’s boutique a loyal following and made it a favorite with members of the Red Hat Society. So, in summary Mountainique is a reflection of its gregarious owner – cheerful, whimsical and, always, filled with surprises. Mountainique is located at 341A Main Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-5800. n
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ith its days of rolling fogs and evenings touched with a fall-like chill, it’s easy to see why Highlands is per fect sweater countr y. It has long been a time-honored tradition for guests and summer residents to cap their visits to the mountains with a cashmere item taken home as a cherished keepsake. Enter McCulley’s Cashmere, also a Highlands tradition for over 27 years. Synonymous with the finest Scottish cashmere in the United States, McCulley’s has not only the largest selection of cashmere in the countr y, but also a complete spectr um of colors unmatched by anyone. Where else could one find 76 colors of men’s V-neck sweaters? Or how about the majority of mens and women’s styles in over 50 colors? Over a thousand possibilities of colors and styles await you inside. With over 30 years in the clothing business, McCulley’s owner Mar y Bynum puts her finely-tuned experience to work for her clients when visiting the Scottish borders. Personally selecting only the highest quality product directly from the cashmere mills, Mar y ensures that the finest, softest knits bear the McCulley’s label. One of McCulley’s specialties are beautiful handmade Intarsia Cashmere sweaters. These pieces are cre-
ated from uniquely created patterns, constr ucted from the finest fibers and knitted in breathtaking designs. Come in and experience one for yourself. For availability, selection and quality in clothing, make McCulley’s Cashmere your destination. Located at the “top on the hill” on Four th Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-4407. n
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Peak Experience
ow in its 11th season, Peak Experience has earned a reputation for its carefully gleaned collection of American handcrafts and antiques. That collection has been assembled by Matt and Victoria Ingate and it demands a careful browse. Matt and Victoria’s galler y represents over 300 American artists, each unique and many not found anywhere else. “We have an exciting and eclectic mix including ever ything from jewelr y and purses to potter y, glass and metalwork,” says Victoria. Shoppers will also find antique silver, glass, porcelain and estate jewelr y. Victoria and Matt have a daughter, Eden, 10; and two sons, Reid, seven, and Davis, five. You might think that between the galler y, the small army of artists and three busy children, the couple wouldn’t have time for anything else, but Victoria is a tireless member of Highlands Mountaintop Rotar y. Peak Experience is located at 2820 Dillard Road in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-0229 or visit www.peakexp.com. Of course, to learn more about this unique galler y, your best strategy is allowing yourself plenty of time for a leisurely stroll through its collection. n
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Sashay Around
ashay Around, a sophisticated, upscale ladies’ boutique has been providing a fun and exciting shopping experience for style-conscious visitors and residents of the charming mountain resort village of Cashiers, North Carolina since 1977. The casual country club chic apparel is showcased in a typical mountain cottage on Highway 107 North, one half block from the center of Cashiers. Look for the pink awning and pink front door, the signature color of Sashay Around. A few of the lines carried at this shop of taste and treasures in the mountains are Canvasback, Olsen Europe, Ellen Fisher, Spanner, Nic & Zoe, NYDJ Jeans and Mycra Pac raincoats. Elegant purses, including many from Mary Frances, gifts, jewelry and estate pieces complete the unique selection offered to a public that demands quality, style and taste in their personal or gift purchases. Sashay Around is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information visit their website at www.sashayaround.com, or call them at (828)743-3003. n
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Shear Sensations
ou can tell Betsy Johnson loves her business. There’s an undeniable excitement that greets everyone who comes through the door at Shear Sensations, located at The Shoppes on the Green on US 64 in Cashiers. Betsy’s full-service salon caters to women looking for a bit of pampering, a chance to unwind and rejuvenate and craft a new look. That means hair styling, coloring, waxing, manicures and pedicures, Ionic-Detox foot bath, and facials, all delivered with warmth and professionalism and a playful sense of style. Betsy is proud to announce that stylist Janet Marie Appalsamy, and assistant Kris Maree have now joined the salon. “We’re an upscale mountainique salon, where it is all about the client,” Betsy explains. “We carry Goldwell products along with Nioxin, CHI, GHD, Kenra, American Crew, and Paul Mitchell for Pets! When you get down to it – it’s all about you!” When she’s not tending to her clients, you’ll find Betsy with her husband Bob and daughter Janelle, or serving on the board of Highlands-Cashiers Players. She also provides hair and makeup services for HCP productions and plays at Summit School and Highlands High School. Come visit Shear Sensations at their Open House on Mon-
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day, May 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One free ionic foot detox will be given away every hour. For more about Shear Sensations or to make an appointment, call (828) 743-2900. n
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hy settle for being spoiled when you can be Spoiled Rotten? That’s the founding principle behind Jonna McDowell’s utterly charming boutique, located in Highlands’ Town Square. For 21 seasons, Jonna’s been stocking Spoiled Rotten with ever ything a woman needs for her wardrobe – from belts to bags to blouses, as well as shoes and skir ts. There are also Ahava minerals from the Dead Sea and the NuBra. It’s a pretty simple formula – high fashion combined with respect for the customer, a friendly attitude, and an absolute delight in seeing a client find just the right ar ticle of clothing. Jonna’s customers have made it clear that they appreciate the comfor table shopping environment by returning season after season. If you’d like to learn more about the Spoiled Rotten Experience, call (828) 526-3608. n
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allard Rogan and Kerry Stanger knew they had something special with Victoria’s Closet, their upscale consignment shop at 29 Marmalade Lane in Cashiers. Founded in 1991, Victoria’s Closet has earned a reputation for great bargains in fine ladies apparel, served up in an irresistibly fun atmosphere. So it only makes sense that the duo would eventually turn their attention to men’s fashion. Their solution was to open VC for Men alongside Victoria’s Closet in 2008. Within one year’s time, VC for Men has come to share its sister’s standing in the community for bargains and an endlessly surprising inventory. The same qualities that make a visit to Victoria’s Closet so much fun – the incredible bargains on apparel that could grace a high-end fashion magazine and a warm, attentive staff – are on display at VC for Men. It’s a combination that demands a careful browse and turns a routine shopping expedition into a treasure hunt. For information on Victoria’s Closet and VC for Men, it’s almost certainly best to visit the twin shops. If you can’t, call Ballard and Kerry at (828) 743-9575. n
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ith the budding of the forsythia and buttercups abloom, ladies are anxious for the coming of
spring. Put away those heavy winter sweaters and the snow boots. Easter has passed; it’s time to get your wardrobe in shape While you’ve been having a leisurely winter, Linda Hall and her fashionistas have been scouring the halls of New York’s fashion houses for the hottest in new looks for 2009. What words of advice can they offer regarding “what’s hot and what’s not?” Color, color, color. Choose flashy colors that complement your complexion. Team them with the softness of grey-cast neutrals to create an urban mood. Look for fabrics that are fine and compact: i.e.: textured weaves, smooth cotton with a cool hand and raw denim; vintage viscose, iridescent and pearly surfaces, silky. Enjoy floaty voiles, ultra fine poplins and fine gauge jersey. Wrap yourselves in translucent jerseys, fine
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gauge cotton knits. Patterns this year includes wallpaper prints, watercolors and moiré florals. Pair short jackets, boleros and shirt jackets with loose, flowing pants, leggings and skinny pants. Want to show off your legs? Frilly skirts, pleated skirts and seamed pencil skirts are all the rage. Simple tank tops, pleated tops and flounced t-shirts let you escape the heat. Enjoy a flowing shift to layer; choose loose cardigans, and sheer sweaters. These are just some of the trends that are being shown this season. Come in to see the new spring fashions arriving weekly. Take advantage of the “holdover sale” where all items from 2008 are 70 percent off. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm., Monday-Saturday. Not going to be in town but need that special item? Call Vivace at (828) 526-1880 and they’ll ship it to you. Vivace – your store for a pleasant fashion experience. Located at 230 S. 4th Street, “On the Hill,” just a short walk from Main Street, Highlands. n www.themountainlaurel.com • May 2009
Vivace – ladies fashions with a flair. Located at 230 S. 4th Street, “On the Hill,” just a short walk from Main Street, Highlands. Hours 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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its’ End has been a Main Street Highlands institution since 1940. Mary Lu Young and her daughter-in-law Susie have nurtured its tradition of classic and beautiful clothing. Although women’s fashions change with every season, Wits’ End has stayed close to its roots, “classic preppy.” Generations of women continue to shop here and the Youngs delight in knowing that a young college student can come shopping with her mother and grandmother and each will find something that they love. Wits’ End prides itself on providing good old-fashioned customer service. A saleswoman will still spend hours with a customer at the dressing room, and the staff bends over backwards to special-order or find the right size or color for the customer. You’ll find Wits’ End in its original location, 382 Main Street. For more information, call (828) 526-3160. n
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s you’d expect, Zoller Hardware has ever ything that plumbing contractors, electricians, home builders, mechanics, and lawn and garden contractors can use. There are all the tools and supplies for the amateur home-repairer and weekend do-it-yourselfer. The enormous inventor y is carefully arranged in an immaculate space, ser ved up by an attentive, deeply knowledgeable staf f. Does that mean it’s a standard hardware store, albeit a remarkably ef ficient one? Hardly. The other half of the equation, the par t that has elevated Zoller’s Hardware into a must-stop destination at the hear t of Cashiers, is its endlessly surprising selection of all the things you wouldn’t normally find in a standard hardware store. The housewares and gift depar tments invite that languid stroll that makes shopping such a delight. And if you’re a jack-rabbit fast shopper who’s attached to one of those strollers, there’s a broad front porch per fect for lounging and a covered deck loaded with deck and patio furniture that is made for “testing.” It all adds up to a remarkably satisfying and relaxing shopping experience. Owners Jim and Paula Zoller have spent the last 15 years shaping their hardware store into a local landmark.
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Jennings Builders Supply
n the spring of 1984, Dick Jennings took a risk and opened a builder supply company off US 64 in Cashiers in two former mink farm sheds on his family’s farm. Dick had been a building contactor since the mid-seventies and found it difficult to get building materials delivered to the small mountain town, so he decided to do something about it. It was a meager beginning for sure. The day he officially opened Jennings Building Supply, April 2nd, 1984, he put some coffee on, set out some donuts, rounded up two guys to help him and began the patient wait for customers. It was four days until he saw his first customer. Jennings smiles slightly when he recalls, “Our office was so bad that when it rained, I had
to put a cap block below my bookkeeper’s desk to keep her feet out of the standing water.” As he struggled for several years, a few local builders began to come to Jennings for their needs. “I have been doing business with Dick Jennings from the beginning of JBS,” says Dearl Stewart, President of Stewart Construction Company. “I started my
construction company about the same time. We both have a lot in common, we started out small and as the area started growing faster and faster, we were fortunate enough to grow with the area.” In 1992, Dick and his staff moved into their first retail center on property nearby that fronts US 64. Business doubled the first year at that location.
Today, Jennings has five retail locations in Cashiers, Brevard, Franklin, Sylva and Asheville, as well as three manufacturing facilities in Brevard. Jennings manufacturing facilities include the only on-site door shop in Western North Carolina, a window warehouse, a truss manufacturing facility and the recently opened Granite and Stone Fabrication Center. The company includes Design Centers that specialize in custom cabinets, countertops, tile, carpet, paint and more. Jennings’ business philosophy hasn’t changed in the 25 years since he started, “Service over everything else and treat your employees more like family and less like employees.” For more information on Jennings Builders Supply, please contact Sarah Jennings at (828) 553-4331. n
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Index of Advertisers Accommodations Barn Inn at Lake Rabun www.barninn.com Page 44 Cabins in the Laurel www.nc-cabins.com Page 54 The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 98 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com Page 63 The Lodge on Mirror Lake www.thelodgeonmirrorlake.com Page 132 Millstone Inn www.MillstoneNC.com Page 75 Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages www.mitchellslodge.com Page 9 Mountain Laurel Inn www.MountainLaurelInnandShoppes.com Page 21 Old Edwards Inn - The Farm www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 107 Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorns www.acornsonline.com Pages 11, 25 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 88 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 17 Cashiers Customs Page 138 The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 31 Coming Home www.ComingHomeStore.com Page 44 The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Page 130 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Pages 34A, 91 Dovetail Antiques Page 31 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 34A, 55 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 16 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 56 Peak Experience Page 89 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 50 Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Page 10 Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 31 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 89 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B Vivianne Metzger Page 10 Appliances Wilson Gas www.wilsongas.com Page 40 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Architects Joel Laseter, Architect Page 131 Art Galleries/Artists The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 36 Blue Valley Gallery Page 70 The Brier Patch Page 76 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 17 East & West Limited Page 20 Greanleaf Gallery Page 104 Highlands Fine Art Page 41 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 34A, 55 Lakemont Lodge Gallery www.LakemontLodgeGallery.com Page 44 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 116 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain Rarities Page 38 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 56 Nora & Co. Page 90 Peak Experience Page 89 Portraits by Annell www.annell.com Page 102 Richard James Galleries www.richardjamesgalleries.com Page 53 Seven Oaks Gallery www.TheSevenOaksGallery.com Pae 44 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 89
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Summit One Gallery www.summitonegallery.com Tin Roof Studio www.TinRoofHighlands.com TJB The Gallery www.TJBGallery.com TKC/Tim and Karen Chambers William Whiteside Gallery Banks/Mortgage Companies Carolina Mortgage Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Lenz Gifts Bird Seed/Bird Houses The Bird Barn Bird Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Books The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Soul Journey Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Barber Custom Homes www.barbercustomhomes.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Futral Enterprises www.futral.net House Max Joe Crowell Construction Inc. www.joecrowell.com Koenig Homebuilders www.koenighomebuilders.com Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com MossCreek Designs www.MossCreek.net Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Car Wash The Car Spa www.thecarspaofhighlands.com Cards The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Rib Shack Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Churches Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel Unity Center
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Index of Advertisers Cloth/Material Wilhite’s of Walhalla Page 136 Clothing & Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Pages 11, 25 Bags on Main Page 121 Bear Mountain Outfitters Page 18B, 125 Cabin Casuals Page 5 Ellen’s Page 113 Hadley’s Cottage www.hadleyscottage.com Page 42 Jackson Madeleine Children’s Clothing www.jacksonmadeleine.com Page 115 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 116 McCulley’s Pages 7, 71, 117 Mountain House Page 14 Mountain Rarities Page 38 Mountainiques Page 14 Narcissus Page 116 Nora & Co. Page 90 Peak Experience Page 89 Spoiled Rotten Page 112 VC for Men Page 110 Victoria’s Closet Page 110 Vivace Pages 72, 108 Wit’s End Page 111 Coffee Shops Tommy’s Coffee Shop Page 64 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Page 51 Communities The Preserve at Rock Creek www.PreserveAtRockCreekNC.com Pages 34B, 132 Computer Services Cat’s Computers Page 131 Concierge Services Highlands Concierge Page 131 Cashiers Carolina Connection, LLC Page 131 Concrete MJM Concrete Page 129 Convenience Stores Cashiers Exxon Page 65 Condiments The Hen House Page 3 The Speckled Hen Page 3 Construction Companies Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Joe Crowell Construction Inc. www.joecrowell.com Larry Rogers Construction Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com Srebalus Construction Co. Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Custom Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath 134
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Custom Countertops Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 83, 131 Mountain Granite Pages 33, 132 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Page 26 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 138 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 81 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 50 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.comprehensive-dentistry.com Page 23 Dr. Joe L. Mason, Jr. Page 19 Electronic/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Empathic Consultation Bob Goldberg, C.HT, R.M. Page 56 Event Planning Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 81 Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 36 Cashiers Merchants Page 42 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Page 25 Fishes and Loaves Page 122 Loving Literacy www.highlandsliteracy.org Page39 Mountain Film Festival www.mountainfilmcashiers.com Page 101 Mountaintop Rotary Quickdraw Page 103 Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Page 56 Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Page 106 Reach of Jackson County Page 96 Fabric/Upholstery American Upholstery Page 104 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 34A, 55 Wilhite’s of Walhalla Page 136 Feng Shui Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 107 Florists Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Page 100 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 81 Fiddlehead Designs Page 30 Little Flower Shoppe Page 57 Village Flower Shoppe Page 9 Furniture Acorns www.acornsonline.com Pages 11, 25 Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Page 51 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Pages 34A, 91 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 81 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 34A, 55 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 107 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 50 Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Page 10 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 89 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B
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Outdoor Adventures Nantahala Outdoor Center www.noc.com Painters D.P. Painting Fresh Look Paint & Decorating Highlands Decorating Center www.highlandsdecorating.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Party Specialists Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Permanent Makeup Beauty Secrets Pet Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Gates Nursery Highlands Lawn & Garden Plumbing Fixtures/Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Porch Shades American Sun Control Pottery The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden The Hen House The Speckled Hen Power Tools Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pressure Washing D.P. Painting Produce Whole Life Supply Propane Wilson Gas www.wilsongas.com Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Rafting Nantahala Outdoor Center www.noc.com Real Estate Sales
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