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Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers

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Publisher’s Note

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n November, the last of the leaves may have fallen, but there’s still season to be enjoyed. The Highlands Culinary Weekend this month offers a delicious opportunity to fully experience the best in dining, shopping and accommodations that abound in the area. Not to mention tables dressed and ready for holiday feasting as Thanksgiving approaches.

With a warm welcome and thankful hearts, we at the Laurel wish you a blessed and bountiful holiday.

Janet and Marjorie

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The Laurel Magazine • November 2011

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14 • Alternative Gift Market 15 • Highlands School Fundraiser 16 • Highlands Christmas Parade 19 • Community Christian Choral 20 • Highlands Culinary Weekend 22 • Cashiers Christmas House 24 • Photos with Santa 26 • Highlands Tree Lighting 27 • Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet 27 • Annual Carol Sing 28 • Breakfast with Santa 30 • Hard Candy Christmas 31 • Holiday Activities in Cashiers 32-33 • Scenes From 36 • Area Calendar

The Arts

44 • Cover Artist, Sally Robbe 46 • Blossom Hill Naturals 47 • Artists’ Marketplace 48 • The Bascom Events 50 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 51 • Highlands PAC 52 • Art League of Highlands 53 • The Kitchen Witches 54 • The Season in Song

History

Maps

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map

70 • Highlands History 71 • Cashiers History

Dining

58 • Nick’s Fine Foods 60 • Culinary Weekend’s Sip and Stroll 62 • Highlands Community Thanksgiving 64 • Southern Belle’s 66 • Sallie’s Greatest at Hen House 68 • Dining Guide

Literary

76 • Angel Tag 78 • Life with Krysti

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Homes & Lifestyles

80 • Home of Distinction 82 • Take Stock in Market Indexes 83 • AMA Supports Junk Science 84 • Cooking with Hugh Acheson 85 • Winter Bears 86 • Cold Weather Comfort Food 87 • New Home for Owls 88 • Happy Green Thanksgiving

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Giving Back

92 • Forever Farm 94 • Carpe Diem Farms 96 • Rotary Club of Highlands 97 • Highlands Literacy Council 98 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 100 • Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance 102 • Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

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Guides

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104 • Summer House 105 • Unique Objects 105 • Tom Sawyer Tree Farm 106 • Mountain Laurel Rest 107• Locol Yokel Weather

18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 36 • Area Calendar 68 • Dining Guide 89 • Waterfall Guide 109 • Service Directory 110 • Advertisers Index

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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Maryellen Lipinski, Ellen Bauman, Mary Adair Leslie, Betty Bandy, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Michael Rich, Sue Aery, Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, and Robin Armstrong-Neil

Copyright © 2011 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 will 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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Alternative Gift Market

by Wiley Sloan

The annual Bolivian Mission trip is one of the organizations that benefit from the ‘Tis the Season Holiday Gift Market, slated for 11:45 a.m. Saturday, December 3rd, at the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands.

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ing what size Uncle Herbert is or what Aunt Suzy would like. You know that Dad would be pleased that you gave a gift in his honor rather than choosing another necktie.

Area charities that are supported by the Alternative Gift Market are Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Blue Ridge Dental Clinic, Bosnia Mission, Community Care Clinic, The Food Pantry, Haiti, Highlands Bolivian Mission, Highlands Community Child Development Center, Highlands Emergency Council, International Friendship Center, Kids for Peace, Literacy Council, Living Waters of the World and REACH of Macon County.

The Alternative Gift Market offers giftgiving without the hassle. No need to drive to the mall or to worry about mailing and shipping. You simply make a gift to a favorite charity. Help others who are less fortunate than you and share your blessings with others. See you at the Gift Market after the Christmas Parade.

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ven in these tough economic times, we are all blessed. Yes we clip coupons, search the internet for the best discounts and watch what we spend.

With those savings we can now reach out to those in our community and throughout the world, who are less fortunate than we are. Here in America we are truly blessed and our Creator looks to us to share those blessings. When you give to the “Tis the Season”-Holiday Gift Market you know that all of your money will go to help others.

The Market will be held immediately following the Highlands Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3rd beginning at 11:45 a.m. and running through 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church’s Coleman Hall at 471 Main Street, Highlands. By participating in the Market you are able to help people from 14 charitable agencies. You simplify your gift giving. No more wonder-

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Fresh Florida Fruit, The Perfect Gift Contributed by Sophomore Class Sponsors: Brian Aulisio, Kara Faust, Terry Harris and Anne Porter

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here’s nothing more delicious than fresh Florida fruit in the midst of the winter chill.

Help the sophomore class at Highlands school raise money as you enjoy delicious navel oranges and red grapefruit-just in time for the Christmas holidays!

Wasn’t it great last year when we could all get the fruit to enjoy ourselves and to give as holiday gifts?

Our family bought several boxes to share with family and friends. Everyone loves fruit and it is good for your health.

Purchasing the fruit from the students

helps them to prepare for two important events.

High school classes participate in various fundraisers throughout the year to earn money for prom and graduation expenses. Each year the junior class plans and hosts the prom for the senior class and also uses some of their funds to offset cost of the graduation ceremony. To raise money for these events, this year the sophomore class at Highlands School will again be offering delicious, fresh fruit. They will sell twentypound boxes of either navel oranges or red grapefruit.

The students take orders from Thursday, November 17th until Tuesday, December 6th. Orders may also be placed by coming by the school office. All orders are pre-paid and will be ready for pickup in the Highlands School cafeteria on Thursday, December 15th, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the school at (828) 526-2147 and ask for one of the class sponsors (Brian Aulisio, Kara Faust, Terry Harris, or Anne Porter) or see a member of the sophomore class. Thanks for your support.

From left to right: Bella Lupoli, Ellie Cate Beavers, Emily Gabbard, and Emily Shuler from Highlands School Sophomore class.

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Highlands Christmas Parade

by Luke Osteen

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Virtually everyone is either in the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade or watching it from the sidelines.

f you’re one of those who bemoans the commercialization of Christmas and longs for a simpler celebration of the season, mark your calendar for 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 3rd.

That’s when the 22nd incarnation of the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade winds down Main Street.

The parade is the perfect tonic for the overblown, incredibly polished corporate exercises staged in other parts of the country. There’s a warm, homemade feel to the Highlands parade since it’s staged entirely by local groups, churches, businesses, fire departments and

bands of neighbors. It’s all delivered with pride, sparkle and more than a little bit of humor.

You’ll find handmade floats, at least one marching band, dancing garden ladies, dogs that amble more or less in formation, fire trucks, Smokey the Bear, classic cars, horses, the Highlands High School Homecoming Court, a trio of camels, local politicians, and, of course, Santa. It’s not uncommon for the parade to draw over 80 entries. That’s a remarkable accomplishment for a town with a year-round population of less than 2,000.

People begin lining Main Street early to ensure they

get a good view and to chat with neighbors and visitors. The parade route spans three blocks, so there should be plenty of room for everyone.

If you are part of a group that would like to be included in the lineup, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.

There is no entrance fee.

If you’re thinking of inviting Santa to participate in your entry, please note that he’s already accepted the Chamber’s invitation to appear in the parade.

He’ll also be at the Visitor Center immediately after the parade until 3:00 p.m.

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Accommodations

Sundrops on Caney Fork.......

Hen House..............................

4-1/2 Street Inn .....................

Meadows Mtn. Realty............

High Cotton............................

Highlands Emporium............

Colonial Pines Inn..................

Restaurant

Martha Anne’s........................

Whiteside Cove Cottages......

Fressers / Fressers Express.

Peak Experience....................

Mountain Brook Suites.........

Paolettis...................................

Scudders.................................

Pescados.................................

The Summer House...............

Arts

Rosewood Market..................

Whole Life Market.................

Bryant Art Glass....................

The Brick Oven......................

Highlands Fine Art ...............

John Collette Fine Art...........

Wild Thyme Gourmet...........

Highland Hiker.......................

Laurel Magazine.....................

Wolfgang’s Restaurant &

Mirror Lake Antiques............

Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..

Wine Bistro.............................

Services

Marge Rohrer Originals........

Greenleaf Gallery...................

Retail

Creative Concepts Salon.......

The Bascom . .........................

Alyxandra’s ............................

Highlands Visitors Center.....

Bear Mountain Outfitters......

Warth Construction...............

Real Estate

Cabin Casuals.........................

Tranquility Cove Massage....

Country Club Properties.......

Christmas Tree ....................

Aery Chiropractic &

Harry Norman Realtors........

Drake’s Diamond Gallery ....

Acupuncture..........................

John Cleaveland Realty..........

Dry Sink..................................

Nellis Realty...........................

Dutchman’s Designs..............

View the Highlands, North Carolina interactive map at www.thehighlandsmap.com for addresses, phone numbers and website links to local businesses.

To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Highlands map for only $20 per month, email marjorie@themountainlaurel.com.

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Community Christian Choral Concert

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can’t think of any better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to listen to beautiful traditional Christmas music. Talented singers from throughout our area have been practicing for months to share music that we all know and love.

The Highlands Community Christian Chorale will present their 17th Annual Christmas Concert on Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th. The Chorale will sing traditional carols, classical liturgical choral pieces and some lighter holiday fare. Selections by Bach, Alfred Burt, Douglas Wagner and arrangements

by Robert Shaw are a few

of the features of this year’s concert.

This year the Chorale is sponsored by Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. The Artistic Director is Mary Beth Brody. New to the Chorale is accompanist, Craig Brinker from Brevard College School of Music.

The Chorale is made up of singers from seven different churches in the Highlands and Cashiers areas who come together each year to bring this ecumenical event to Highlands.

Ms. Brody said, “Conducting the Chorale is the highlight of my holiday season.

Music is called the universal language because we come together to work hard, have

fun, and sing in exultation – bringing a beautiful gift to the Community and celebrating the holy and joyous season of Christmas together.”

The concert is free to the public but an offering will be accepted to help defray the cost of the music. The singers themselves donate funds for the music which is housed in the Chorale library which is available for use by all participating churches.

Come to the Highlands United Methodist Church at 315 Main Street. Concert starts at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to get there early. This is always a popular event and the venues fill up quickly.

The Highlands Community Christian Chorale’s Christmas Concert sponsored by Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church is Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. at the Highlands United Methodist Church at 315 Main Street.

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Highlands Culinary Weekend The 5th Annual Culinary Weekend is set for November 10th-13th, 2011

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he 5th Annual Culinary Weekend takes place Thursday, November 10th through Sunday, November 13th. Join us as we embrace an amazing weekend of food, wine and fun in the beautiful mountains of Highlands, North Carolina.

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Saturday, November 12th Events:

Event Name: Mountain Fresh Grocery hosts guest chef Louis Osteen Event Description: Mountain Fresh Grocery is excited to announce its good friend Louis Osteen, James Beard Award winner, will be in the kitchen. Don Reynolds says, “Louis has been a good friend and a great help in defining the flavor at Mountain Fresh.” We look forward to having him with us for breakfast and lunch. Cooking with Louis can’t be anything but fun! Louis has been the keynote speaker at the Culinary Institute of America, been named a Great American Chef

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Friday, November 11th Events: Event Name: Cookbook Signing with Author Sheri Castle Event Description: Mountain Fresh Grocery is thrilled to host food writer, cooking teacher, recipe tester, and developer Sheri Castle as she signs copies of her newest book, The New Southern Garden Cookbook. This book features recipes for enjoying the best from homegrown gardens, farmer’s markets, roadside stands and CSA Farm Boxes.

Come out and meet Sheri as she signs her book and hands out tasty recipe samples.

Venue: Mountain Fresh Grocery (828) 526-2400 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Event Name: Creole/Cajun Themed Dinner Event Description: Join …on the Verandah as they host a Creole/Cajun themed dinner complete with a live band and many extras.

Venue: …on the Verandah (828) 526-2338 Time: Call for details Price: $65 Event Name: A Taste of The South with Chef Johannes Klapdohr and his local farm-to-table providers Event Description: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, people and flavors that make southern life so delicious!

Meet the farmers and producers, and indulge in delicious recipes specially prepared by Madison’s culinary team with fresh-picked seasonal bounty. Kick up your heels with Curtis Blackwell and the Dixie Bluegrass Boys. And enjoy the southern mountain ambiance of wood, stone and cozy fires at the new Farm Pavilion at Old Edwards.

It’s a fun, down-on-the-farm festival of the senses—and celebration of The South.

Venue: The Farm Pavilion at Old Edwards (828) 787-4263 Time: 6:30 p.m. – Cocktails, 7:00 p.m. – Dinner Price: $95 Event Name: Viva la France Dinner Event Description: The Inn at Half Mile Farm is pleased to be partnering with Tim Lundy from Rosewood Market and Steve Pignatiello from Pignatiello Wine Importers offering visitors a Vive la France wine dinner. Extraordinary chefs from Rosewood Market will be preparing a fabulous multicourse French dinner; each course paired with one of the fine French wines, personally selected by sommelier, Steve Pignatiello. Guests are in for a tantalizing French treat! For more information, guests are invited to visit our website at www.halfmilefarm.com Venue: Inn at Half Mile Farm 1 (800) 946-6822 Time: Wine and Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., with Vive la France dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Price: $100 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Event Name: Craft 2 Table Event Description: We will be partnering with Stone (San Diego), Left Hand (Colorado), Bell’s (Michigan), Allagash (Maine), Dog Fish (Vermont), and Mother Earth (North Carolina) to bring you the absolute best and hard to find in American craft beers with food native to that region. Great food, great beer, unforgettable experience!

Venue: Ruka’s Table (828) 526-3636 or email highlandsrestaurantgroup@gmail.com Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: Call for details Event Name: Mollydooker Shake Up Event Description: Lakeside Restaurant is thrilled to feature the Australian wines of Sarah and Sparky Marquis, Mollydooker! Join Chef Marty Rosenfield and the Lakeside staff as they present the newest dance move, “The Mollydooker Shake.” Enjoy a remarkable five-course dinner paired with Mollydooker wines that promise to “Wow”!

Venue: Lakeside Restaurant (828) 526-9419 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $150 plus tax and gratuity Event Name: Lambert Bridge, Flavor Spectrum with Andy Wilcox Event Description: Lambert Bridge wine and food tasting brought to the “nth” degree...

Venue: Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro (828) 5263807 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $95 plus tax and gratuity Event Name: Pahlmeyer Dinner hosted at The Gamekeeper’s Tavern Event Description: An evening filled with Pahlmeyer wines, a light reception and then plated dinner. We will be tasting through the exceptional Pahlmeyer wines and even bringing out some things from their Library.

Venue: The Gamekeeper’s Tavern (828) 787-4263 Time: Reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 7:30 P.M. Price: $125 plus tax and tip Event Name: The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out Event Description: Join your friends at The Ugly Dog Pub for live music, seasonal cocktails and local beers.

Venue: The Ugly Dog Pub (828) 526-8364

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Best Chef in the Southeast, but most of all, he loves to cook!

Venue: Mountain Fresh Grocery (828) 526-2400 Event Name: Cookbook signing with author Sheri Castle Event Description: Mountain Fresh Grocery is thrilled to host food writer, cooking teacher, recipe tester and developer, Sheri Castle as she signs copies of her newest book, The New Southern Garden Cookbook.

This book features recipes for enjoying the best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmer’s Markets, Roadside Stands and CSA Farm Boxes.

Come out and meet Sheri as she signs her book and hands out tasty recipe samples.

Venue: Mountain Fresh Grocery (828) 526-2400 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Event Name: Book Signing and Champagne with The Saucy Sisters Event Description: Join Beverly and Barbara, The Saucy Sisters of Nashville, TN for fun, trivia, champagne and book signing of their new book on wine. Cheers!

Venue: The Christmas Tree “on the hill” (828) 526-3687 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: Free Event Name: Live Cooking Luncheon Event Description: “From the sea to the oven in the Sicilian tradition” is an exploration of traditional Sicilian seafood dishes with Chef Nicholas Figel and Christopher Dupont.

Venue: Cyprus International Cuisine (828) 526-4429 Time: 12:00 p.m.

Price: Call for details Event Name: Hog Wild Event Description: An American craft beer, pig picking and music festival. Come check out different craft beers from all over America, including our very own beer brewed by Mother Earth. Hang out, listen to great music and sample different parts of our whole smoked hog!

Venue: The Smokehouse (828) 526-5000 or email highlandsrestaurantgroup@gmail. com Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: Call for details Event Name: Giving Trees and Nog Off Reception Event Description: An artistic, culinary celebration of a favorite holiday drink featuring some delicious and unique family eggnog recipes. Come taste for yourself! While at the Bascom, get a peek at these festive trees

created by participating non-profit organizations. Place a silent bid and take one home.

Venue: The Bascom (828) 526-4949 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: Free Event Name: “Fire” with Guest Chef John Fleer Event Description: Chef Mitch Sheppard along with Guest Chef John Fleer of Canyon Kitchen present “Fire,” seven courses each presented with different methods of FIRE. Chefs will hand select red and white wines from around the world to perfectly compliment each dish. This will be an evening you do not want to miss!

Venue: Ruka’s Table (828) 526-3636 or email highlandsrestaurantgroup@gmail. com Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: Call for details Event Name: Cellar Gems Dinner Event Description: Join Chef Andrew Figel for a four course dinner featuring William Selyem, Turley Vineyards plus other gems from the …on the Verandah’s cellar.

Venue: …on the Verandah (828) 526-2338 Time: Call for details Price: $95 Event Name: Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Wine Dinner with Tom Johnson “Life is a Cabernet!”

Event Description: We will be featuring Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars. Join us for a night of culinary memories and divine libations. It will be night to remember!

Venue: Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro (828) 526-3807 Time: 7:00 p.m. Champagne/Appetizers, 7:30 p.m. Dinner Price: $160 plus tax and gratuity Event Name: The Opus One Experience Event Description: Lakeside Restaurant is thrilled to feature the esteemed Bordeauxstyle blends of Opus One. Join Chef, Marty Rosenfield and Regional Opus One Sales Manager, Karen D’Amour as we uncork four vintages of Opus One: 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Take part in an extraordinary evening savoring a delectable menu that will compliment these outstanding wines.

Venue: Lakeside Restaurant (828) 5269419 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $175 plus tax and gratuity Event Name: The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out Event Description: Join your friends at The Ugly Dog Pub for live music, seasonal cocktails and local beers.

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First Annual Christmas House

interior designers and merchants. igh atop the beautiful Blue Touring room after room filled with Ridge Mountains of North home décor items, sweet treats, Carolina, the happy little live music, and the Jolly Old Elf himelves of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau are busy making plans to self will prove a terrific way to get deck the halls for the region’s First into the holiday spirit while viewAnnual Christmas House. Hosted ing the work of these talented folks at the site of the former Library and checking some items off of Restaurant in the heart of Sapone’s gift list. phire Valley, proceeds from the “We hope the Christmas House Christmas House will benefit the becomes a tradition that locals Photo by Mike Henry/Crossroads Chronicle Village Green – a sprawling 12 ½ and visitors alike will look forward acre community park in downtown to attending” states Lucke. “All of Cashiers. This inaugural holiday event is sponsored by Sil- the proceeds from the event will support the continued ver Creek Real Estate Group – whose founder, Jochen Lucke, maintenance and operation of the Village Green. A wonderserves as the Chairman of the Board of the Village Green. ful asset to the area, we continue to make much-needed “2011 has been a very busy year for the Village Green,” improvements to the Village Green – which most recently explains Lucke. “We played host to over 50 wonderful events included the chip and sealing of the parking lot at the Vil– from private affairs such as birthday parties and weddings lage Green Commons. All of these improvements are paid to public events like craft shows, outdoor concerts, and the for by fundraising efforts, private grants, and donations to Leaf Festival, which drew thousands of visitors to the area the Village Green. We receive no funds from local and state this Fall. What better way to end the year than with an event government, so our fundraising and continued generosity of dedicated to community and holiday cheer?” visitors is crucial.”

The Christmas House will be magically transformed into For a complete schedule of events and hours, please visit an elegant holiday home furnished and decorated by local www.villagegreencashiersnc.com or call 828-743-1999.

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Photos with Santa at Visitor’s Center

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Santa’s on duty to hear from all of his friends.

ow that the holiday season is here, a lot of kids and more than a few adults are taking stock of their lives and making adjustments. Others are compiling lists of things needed and desired, the fruits of a year’s worth of good behavior.

Whichever camp they fall in, they’re counting the days until Santa Claus arrives at The Highlands Visitor Center. Even in the hectic days leading up to Christmas, Santa manages to find time to sit and listen to his friends and Highlands has long been one of his favorite spots. According to insider accounts, the clean mountain air helps him maintain his unfailingly

cheerful air, which makes Highlands one of the ideal spots to ask for an especially unlikely present or to appeal for clemency.

You’ll find Santa in front of The Visitor Center (next to The Main Street Inn) Friday, November 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Naturally, Santa is available for photos with his friends. There’ll be a photographer on hand for unforgettable portraits.

You’ll find him Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. up until Christmas. He’ll be at the Town Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 26th, and he’ll close out the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd.

Once the parade is over,

he’ll be back at his post at the Visitor Center.

If you’re so inclined, you can bring a treat for Santa or his reindeer. But really, none of that is necessary. He packs on the snacks in those few hours before dawn on Christmas morning and the reindeer are confined to a high-carb sprinter’s diet in the weeks leading up to the Big Night.

If you have questions about Santa’s busy schedule or the events that mark Highlands’ Holiday Season – The Town Tree Lighting, the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, the worship schedules of local churches – contact the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

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Highlands Town Tree Lighting

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vited to join. A small cerK, it’s two days afemony features readings ter Thanksgiving. from the Bible and storyYou’ve spent telling. Cookies and hot two days catching up chocolate are the perfect with family and friends or complement for a frosty working off Thanksgiving evening. Santa will be on Dinner with a marathon hand to hear wishes and round of Extreme Shopappeals. The evening’s ping, but it just doesn’t capped by the lighting of feel like Christmas is less the enormous tree that than a month away. graces the front lawn of That’s why you’ll want the Methodist Church. It to remember the Highall adds up to a warm holilands Downtown Tree day tradition that’s cherLighting, slated to begin ished by young and old. at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, NoTo prepare for the vember 26th, in front of Highlands annual caroling and tree lighting on November 26th is just the thing crowds, Main Street will Highlands United Methto begin the Holiday Season. be closed between Secodist Church. It’s a party ond and Fourth streets unlike anything else on the town’s social calendar. People of every age join in the beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Highlands Downtown Tree Lighting is sponsored by fun. In fact, some folks drive all the way up from Atlanta to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. For more informaparticipate.

The celebration starts with caroling that everyone’s in- tion, call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

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Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet

by Wiley Sloan

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iving in close proximity to Western Carolina University is a great blessing to all of us in Highlands. One of the great benefits is that we can hear the talented members of the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet. Since 1993 they have been entertaining folks in our region as well as people throughout the world. Performances in New York City, Germany, China, Russia, England, Wales and Ireland have allowed these talented musicians to share their music with people of many nationalities.

Those of you who have heard the Quintet perform before know that they play a wide range of music from Classical to Jazz, Patriotic to Pop. Their upcoming performance at the Highlands Presbyterian Church will focus on Christmas music. I can’t think of a better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to listen to these five guys play traditional favorites. Music lovers rave about the talents of the Quintet. “Accomplished artists; inspiring and entertaining performers” are just some of the comments overhead after their last visit to Highlands. Come hear P. Bradley Ulrich on trumpet, Travis Bennett on horn, Daniel Cherry on trombone, David Ginn on trumpet, and Michael Schallock on tuba.

Join your friends at the Highlands First Presbyterian Church at 471 Main Street on December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. to hear these talented musicians.

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Breakfast with Santa

by Wiley Sloan Breakfast with Santa, slated for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, December 10th at Highlands United Methodist Church, sets the tone for the holiday season.

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or a number of years the children of the Highlands Community have enjoyed a special treat as they gather at the Highlands United Methodist Church at 315 Main Street to meet Santa. That may not sound like a big deal to us old folks or to the children who live in the major metropolitan areas that have large shopping malls where Santa’s Helpers are ever present. But Santa

thinks that it’s a big deal for all the children of our area and he’s glad to welcome the children of Highlands here.

On Saturday, December 10th, bring your children or grandchildren for a delicious hot breakfast prepared by two dads, Johannes Klapdohr and Patrick Leonard. If you know these two guys you know that they love food and that breakfast will be great.

Johannes is Executive Chef for Old Edwards Inn and Spa and Patrick definitely knows his way around the kitchen, too.

Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The suggested donation is $10 per family. Make reservations by calling the church no later than Wednesday, December 7th at (828) 526-3376.

The children will have plenty of time to share

their Christmas list with Santa and to have pictures made. There will also be a fun craft project-decorating Christmas cookies as a souvenir of this exciting event.

No Christmas get together would be complete without time for a favorite Christmas story and Christmas carols.

Make your reservations early and come out for a stellar holiday celebration with Santa.

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Hard Candy Christmas

ean Littlejohn is a western North Carolina artist who started her award winning Northwood Santa business after the war. She delights in creating limited edition, and holiday crafts from the 1800-1900 era. Her German-style candy containers are sculpted of her own formula papier mache. She has won numerous awards and has been featured in many favorite magazines.

Collectors around the world enjoy her work. She was honored to be selected in the directory as one of the top artisans in America by Early American Life magazine.

She will exhibit at one show this year, ‘The Hard Candy Christmas’ Arts & Crafts Show, located inside the spacious Ramsey Center on the Western Carolina University

campus sell a dazin Cullozling array w h e e , of seaNorth Carsonal orolina on naments, Hwy 107.

Old World Always Santas the Friday and heirand Satur- The art of Jean Littlejohn will be showcased l o o m day after gifts You at The Hard Candy Christmas Show on November 25th and 26th.

Thankswon’t find giving, imports November 25th and 26th, it here. But you will find a great is a ‘Mountain Christmas Tra- selection of hand woven dition’ in this area. Hours are clothing, cotton rugs, and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. hard to find pine needle baseach day. kets, priced to your budget.

This show is not about The whole family will encandy at all (although there joy the broom maker creating is some there) but about the one for your house while you area’s finest assortment of watch.

Each category has a master handcrafted creations at great craftsman chosen to do outprices.

Over 100 quality exhibitors standing work: glass, woodhave been picked to show and craft, fine art and folk art, mo-

saics jewelry, wood children’s toys and so much more.

Fresh, mountain greenery wreaths are waiting to grace your door with fragrant branches. Look for rock candles, dough bowls, chain saw artist’s signs, and driftwood fountains. Pick up some Catamount honey grown in Cullowhee, too.

The show is running over to the grounds outside the building. Make plans to be at the Ramsey Center for this special event that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Tickets are $3.00 each for adults with children under 12 free.

For all the information, visit www.mountainArtisans.net.

Or contact Doris Hunter, promoter at djhunter@dnet.net or (828)524-3405.

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Holiday Activities in Cashiers Contributed by Carol Adams A visit from Santa and the Cashiers Christmas Parade are two of the Holiday activites to be found in Cashiers, North Carolina.

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he Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival held October 7th9th was only the beginning of the exciting activities planned by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) from Fall into holiday. GCAMA’s Welcome Home program is in full swing. Chairs Robin Ashmore, Bear Paw Designs and Cherie Tibbets, Vivianne Metzger Antiques will send welcome packets to over 125 recent home and property buyers. The packet contains gift certificates and information from numerous GCAMA member merchants.

Upon receiving the packet buyers are invited to pick-up a basket containing many other merchant gifts that serve as a very substantial welcome to the community.

After the leaf –looker season in the Cashiers Valley, holiday events are not far off. The holiday kick-off is Thanksgiving weekend when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Cashiers Village Green, courtesy of GCAMA. The jolly pair, who listen to children’s gift wishes on the Friday after Thanksgiving from noon to 3:00 p.m., bring along cookies, cider and elves to the delight of kids and adults as well. Numerous merchants feature special sales and events to launch the shopping season and choose and cut Christmas Tree Farms are open for the many visitors and residents who make these farm visits a holiday tradition.

GCAMA participates in the Cashiers Christmas Parade that will be held this year on Saturday, December 10th. The parade, a local favorite tradition, is an eclectic string of floats, music and a variety of marchers. At 1:00 p.m. the line of attractions travels from the south end of the Cashiers Main Street, Highway 107, to the Community Center. Santa has his own “float” but some of the North Pole elves may return to join in the GCAMA parade entry.

To learn more about the Greater Cashier Area Merchants Association and their activities as well as shops and merchants call (828) 743-1630, email greatercashiersmerchantsassoc@yahoo.com or log on to www.cashiersvalleyncmerchants.com or www.cashiersvalleyleaffest.com.

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Scenes from Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival was held on October 7th - 9th. The festivities took place at The Village Green and Commons in Cashiers, Lake Glenville and Sapphire.

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Scenes from Quail Run Antiques Show

Over 650 people attended the First Annual Quail Run Antiques Show October 14-16. The event was held at the High Hampton Inn Pavilion and featured vendors from across the southeast. Co-Chairs Skip Ryan and Elizabeth Rodriguez created a magical weekend including a book signing with Honorary Chair and renowned designer, Charles Faudree. Dazzling jewelry, antique linens, fine art, stunning silver, Civil War artifacts, fine china, maps and gorgeous pieces of furniture were all a part of what was truly a spectacular show.

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CASHIERS MAP KEY

Lenz Gifts .................................................................... main street Folk Art & Furnishings................ midnight Farms ................................................ mountain House................................................ narcissus ........................................................... nearly new/ellen’s ......................................... nora & co. .........................................................

GG’s consignments *etc ............................... rusticks. ............................................................. ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. summer Place Antiques ...................................

Priscilla’s, the decorative touch....................

Victoria's closet .....................................................

Vc for men ...............................................................

Vivianne metzger Antiques .................................

Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath ........................

White rabbit Botanicals........................................

Zoller Hardware ...................................................... tess at chestnut square ....................................... tom sawyer tree Farm ........................................

Blue ridge Bedding ................................................... mally’s cottage ...........................................................

Woof Gang Bakery..................................................... s’more Kids Klothes .................................................. mike’s club House ....................................................

Lotsa consignment shop .......................................... serVices Blue ridge self storage .................................... cashiers chamber................................................. cashiers exxon ................................................. crossroads upholstery .................................... english Green interiors....................................

Keystone Kitchen & Bath..................................... monday’s House of design .............................. nailz/Beauty secrets.............................................

Peter J. Pioli interiors ....................................... interior enhancements..................................... signal ridge marina ......................................... mountain Air Wellness ..................................... cashiers Printing .............................................. cashiers Valley Preschool ................................

View the Cashiers, North Carolina interactive map at www.thecashiersmap.com for addresses, phone numbers and website links to local businesses.

To promote your business in both the print version and on-line Cashiers Map for only $20 a month, email janet@themountainlaurel.com.

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AccommodAtions the mountain Laurel inn ...................................

Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ cashiers Hillside Artists............................................ mountain mist Gallery .............................................. reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... mel’s mountain real estate ...................................... silver creek real estate Group ..........................

Landmark realty Group ............................................ restAurAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... sweetreats/Wild thyme ........................................... sapphire Brewery & Pub ................................. tommy’s coffee shoppe.......................................

Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ retAiL Bird Barn and Gift emporium ............................

Bounds cave ...........................................................

Brooking ....................................................................

Bumpkins ................................................................. cashiers condiment shop ............................... cashiers customs ............................................ cashiers exxon ................................................. cashiers Farmers market ................................... cashiers trading Post ........................................... catbird seat ....................................................... chattooga Gardens ................................................ cJ Brownhouse ....................................................... consignment market........................................... corner store ........................................................... crabtree cottage..................................................... d. estes Antiques .................................................. details of cashiers ............................................ dovetail Antiques ..............................................

Fiddlehead designs ...................................................

Highland Hiker................................................. into the Woods Home interiors .....................

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Mtn. LaureL ShoppeS Dining • Shopping • Real Estate Accommodations • Nail Spa

Slabtown Road off Hwy. 107 N. • Cashiers, NC

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mark Your Calendar 12, Highlands Smokehouse (828) 526-5000.

• Mountain Fresh Grocery hosts guest chef Louis Osteen, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, November 12, (828) 526-2400.

• Giving Trees and Nog Off Reception, 5-7 p.m., a showcase of festive holiday trees decorated by local non-profit organizations, on view November 12 through January 3. The Bascom, (828) 5264949.

• “Fire” with Guest Chef John Fleer of Canyon Kitchen and Chef Mitch Sheppard, 6:30 p.m., Ruka’s Table (828) 526-3636.

• Cellar Gems Dinner featuring William Selyem, Turley Vineyards, Saturday, November 12, …on the Verandah, $95, (828) 526-2338.

• Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Wine Dinner with Tom Johnson “Life is a Cabernet!”, 7 p.m.

Champagne/Appetizers, 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Saturday, November 12, $160 plus tax and gratuity, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807.

• The Opus One Experience, 7 p.m., Saturday, November 12, $175 plus tax and gratuity, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419.

• The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out, Saturday, November 12, (828) 526-8364.

• “Southern Drop In” with Sallie Dent Porth featuring Sallie’s Greatest Jams, , 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, November 12, The Hen House, (828) 787-2473.

• Holiday Festival, Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm & Elf Village, 9 a.m. - dark, November 19-December 24, (828) 743-5456.

• Wine Tasting, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 19, Dusty’s, (828) 526-2762.

• Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show, November 23-27, Acorn’s Boutique, (828) 787-1887.

• “Artists’ Marketplace”, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, November 25-26, Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• “Gingerbread House Workshop,” 10 a.m.noon, and 1-3 p.m., Friday, November 25 and 10 a.m.- noon, Saturday, November 26. Workshop pre-registration required one week in advance.

Tuition is $40.00 per house. The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Gingerbread Contest, the public is invited to cast their ballots Tuesday through Saturday, November 29 through December 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Awards will be given at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 10. The public is invited to the award presentation, The Bascom, (828) 5264949.

• ‘The Hard Candy Christmas’ Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., November 25-26, located inside the spacious Ramsey Center on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee, N.C., (828) 524-3405.

• Santa Claus, at The Highlands Visitor Center, Friday, November 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You’ll find him Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. up until Christmas, (828) 526-2112.

• Holiday Kick-off, noon-3 p.m, Friday, November 25, when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Cashiers Village Green, courtesy of GCAMA, (828) 743-1630.

• Complimentary Wine Tasting, 2:30-4 p.m, Saturday, November 26, Old Edwards Inn Lobby, (828) 787-2525.

• Highlands Downtown Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 26, in front of Highlands United Methodist Church, (828) 526-2112.

• Drake’s Diamond Dare II, guess the number of candies for a Sparkly Santa Surprise, TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., November 29-Friday December 23, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, (828) 526-5858.

• Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers

Weekly Events

Every Monday • Music, Fressers Eatery, Rebecca White, 7 p.m., (828) 526-4188.

• Triva Night, 8 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 5268364.

Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m., Highlands Rec Park.

• Music, Pizza Place, (828) 526-5660.

• Music, on the Verandah, Rebecca White, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338.

Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 7432243.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:50 p.m., Highlands Civic Center.

• Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, Nitorgrass and Rebecca White, (828) 5268364.

Every Thursday • Music, on the Verandah, Rebecca White, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338.

Every Friday • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Highlands Civic Center.

• Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.

• Music at on the Verandah, Chad Reed, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338.

• Live Music, Ruka’s Table, (828) 526-3636.

Every Saturday •Wine Tasting, 2 p.m., Mountain Fresh, (828) 526-2400.

• Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.

• Music, on the Verandah, Chad Reed, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338.

Every Sunday • Music, on the Verandah, Chad Reed, 7 p.m., (828) 526-2338.

• Fiddling Mitch, Highlands Smokehouse, (828) 526-5000.

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• Children’s Gallery featuring works from The Bascom’s youth classes and Literal Quilt, the 2011 Bascom/Literacy Council project Through 2011, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Ben Owen: Ceramics Exhibition through December 3. The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Do Tell: Patrick Dougherty, through 2011, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Tools in Motion Exhibit, through December 23, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Ceramics Beginning and Beyond with Frank Vickery, on Tuesday and Thursday, November 1 through 10, wheel throwing from 5-7 p.m. and hand building from 10 a.m.-noon, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.

• Kitchen Witches, November 3-6, Highlands Performing Arts Center. Evening shows 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees 2:30 p.m., (828) 526-8084.

• Billy Roper Book Signing, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, November 5, Around Back at Rocky’s Place, Dawsonville, Ga. (706) 265-6030.

• Highlands Culinary Weekend’s Opening Celebration, 7 p.m., Thursday, November 10, Highlands Country Club. Tickets $75, Highlands Chamber of Commerce, (866) 526-5841.

• Cookbook Signing with Author Sheri Castle, 2-4 p.m., Friday, November 11, Mountain Fresh Grocery, (828) 526-2400.

• Creole/Cajun Themed Dinner, Friday, November 11, $65, …on the Verandah, (828) 5262338.

• A Taste of The South with Chef Johannes Klapdohr, 6:30 p.m. Cocktails, 7 p.m. Dinner, Friday, November 11, $95, The Farm Pavilion at Old Edwards, (828) 787-4263.

• Viva la France Dinner, Wine and Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Friday, November 11, Inn at Half Mile Farm, $100 per person, plus tax and gratuity, (800) 946-6822.

• Craft 2 Table, 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 11, Ruka’s Table, (828) 526-3636.

• Mollydooker Shake Up, 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 11, $150 plus tax and gratuity, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419.

• Lambert Bridge, Flavor Spectrum with Andy Wilcox, 7 p.m., Friday, November 11, $95 plus tax and gratuity, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro (828) 526-3807.

• Pahlmeyer Dinner, Reception 7 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 11, $125 plus tax and tip, The Gamekeeper’s Tavern (828) 7874263.

• The Ugly Dog Pub Late Night Hang Out, Friday, November 11, (828) 526-8364.

• Book Signing and Champagne with The Saucy Sisters, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, November 12, The Christmas Tree,(828) 526-3687.

• Highlands Culinary Weekend Annual Sip & Stroll, 12-4 p.m., Saturday, November 12. Tickets are $35, Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (866) 526-5841.

• Live Cooking Luncheon, noon, Saturday, November 12, Cyprus International Cuisine, (828) 526-4429.

• Hog Wild, An American craft beer, pig picking and music festival, 12-5 p.m., Saturday, November

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Cover Artist Sally Robbe

by Donna Rhodes

realism allowing light, reflection, shadow, color, and content to tap into the viewer’s experience and stir his or her emotion.

Sally started out as a primary school teacher. Young students, and later her grandchildren, were and continue to be her muses.

They inspire not only subject matter but a youthful spirit in her work.

While Sally does gallery exhibitions, her mainstay is commissioned work, particularly portraiture. She paints from photographs of people, pets, and wildlife.

She says, “I usually work from photos, often several which I cut and piece together. For example, it is difficult to shoot a picture

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of two people let alone two energetic animals. For a portrait of a pair of dogs I had separate photos of each animal, then cut an image from one shot and superimposed it over another to get the angles and composition that worked best.”

Sometimes her portraits are of old rural storefronts and barns, which, to Sally, have personalities just like people. She also enjoys painting still life compositions of peaches, apples, strawberries, pears and other classic natural forms.

When she travels with her family to North Georgia, South Carolina Low Country, Northwestern Montana, Western Kentucky or the Caribbean, her camera and

often her paints and easel are among the first things packed. Her land-, sea- and mountainscapes frequently feature children and pets in addition to the local color.

Her works have been exhibited in several art shows and galleries, including Greenleaf Gallery in Highlands. Many paintings have found their way to private homes throughout the South and some as far west as Montana.

If you have been meaning to honor a family member or favorite pet with a personal portrait, contact Sally for more information To learn more about her work visit www.sallyrobbe.com, call (404) 275-2385 or email her at: sbrobbe@aol.com.

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t’s magic really…. slathering pigment and oil onto a square of canvas with a palette knife, bringing to life an old building, a barn, a favorite pet, or a familiar face. Few can do that, and those who can do it well, like Sally Robbe, a native Georgian, are in a league all their own.

In describing her technique, Sally says, “I paint with a 1.5” palette knife.

Everything I do is with that knife.” Some painters use a palette knife to layer in finishing touches, but Sally lays out her work with a knife, doing even the finest detail with blade edge and tip.

In an age where abstraction is the vogue, Sally relies on good old-fashioned

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Blossom Hill Naturals

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ark Twain Describing her said, “I wonproducts, O’Neil says, der how “Goats’ milk is the much it would take to perfect basic ingredibuy a soap bubble if ent for soap since it is there were only one in nearly the same Ph as the world.” human skin To add a If Cynthia O’Neil, soothing element and bubble meister and a variety of fragrance owner of Blossom Hill and texture, I use loNaturals has her way, cal organic raw honey there will never be a and shea butter which shortage of beautiful, comes from the shea fragrant, skin-loving nut grown in Africa. I soap bubbles. also use natural botan2011 marked O’Neil’s icals and flowers like chamomile, lavender, second year of operaand organic oatmeal. tion on the Highlands The leaves of thyme Plateau. She says, “I and rosemary and mint started in 2005 out of for holidays are also my home in New Engpopular fragrances. I land, and continued the even used lemon verbena business in Texas, and now and lemon thyme from a North Carolina. I had become friend’s garden for a cusdissatisfied with commertom soap just for her. I make cial soaps. After using some sure the plants and herbals I soothing all-natural goats milk soap I did some research use are people friendly and on commercial skin cleaning pamper sensitive skin.” products. Over-the-counter Large hand cut rectanbars are full of chemicals and gular bars with that French solvents… the same kind of Market look are very popuingredients that go into enlar. That shape and size make gine degreasers… Scary, huh? for a long-lasting bar. My No wonder many of us walk products are visually interaround with unhappy flaky, esting. Eco-friendly packagitchy or oily skin.” ing is designed so that the Blossom, Cynthia’s favorite goat and inspiration for It follows that our skin, aroma-therapeutic scents Blossom Hill Naturals. one of our body’s biggest and waft through the wrapper.

One of O’Neil’s most popmost important organs, has to struggle to daily replenish it’s own natural oils. Commer- ular soaps is Chocolate Decadence. It is made from rich cacial soaps tamper with our normal Ph resulting in irritations cao. It smells and looks like a killer choco-chunk… brimming and occasional allergic reactions. In spite of ads to the con- with oodles of antioxidants. Who could resist a delightfully trary, there are not a lot of true skin-nurturing soaps on the self-indulgent bath in chocolate. If you want all your friends market. O’Neil, whose nephew was still an infant at the time to vote you the ultimate bff, give each one a gift basket from she was deliberating soap production, became the deciding Blossom Hill Naturals filled with chocolate soap, herbal infactor. She wanted to make something safe for him, as well fused bath salts, aromatic votives and Irish Cream sweet as for the rest of her family and friends. cakes that look like miniature layer cakes.

And from there her idea blossomed, in more ways than To learn more about Blossom Hill Naturals, custom orders, one. Blossom was the name of her favorite goat at her home and the bubble meister, e-mail her at cynthiasblossomhill@ back in Texas. Goat’s milk launched O’Neil’s soap-making ad- yahoo.com or visit Fiddlehead Designs in Cashiers or the venture and Blossom became her company trademark.

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Artists’ Marketplace

by Donna Rhodes

The Artists’ Marketplace, set for November 25th and 26th at the Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom, offers beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations for holiday gift-giving.

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he year is sailing by and the holidays will be here before we know it. Do something wonderful for yourself and for all the friends and family on your holiday shopping list.

Find the perfect gift with one-stop shopping at the “Artists’ Marketplace.” This is the second year artists will gather at the Dave Drake Studio Barn, each with a tableful of their finest art and craft. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, November 25th and 26th.

The Marketplace is the ideal place to find unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind artists’ creations for any special occasion. The timing is perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, hostess gifts for holiday parties, gifts to celebrate the New Year or buy-ahead gifts for birthdays and anniversaries later next year.

Artists’ Marketplace was a huge success last year. This year promises to be even better with incredible finds. There will be wonderful pieces by regional artists featuring hand thrown pottery, paintings, fiberart including stitchery, handwoven garments, and accessories, jewelry, and so much more. And some of your favorite Bascom exhibitors from outside our region will join the fun as well.

Don’t miss this chance to keep the arts alive, support The Bascom, and, best of all, check off every name on your holiday shopping list. Make this your year to give art from the heart, handmade and heart-warming, while supporting the artisans who continue to make the Highlands Plateau an art destination.

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gional artists as well as artists who have exhibited at The Bascom.

Running concurrently with the Artists’ Marketplace is the “Gingerbread House Workshop,” Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Janis Fisher, Gingerbread House instructor, will give designers all the sweets and confections they need to construct their own imaginative creation. Workshop pre-registration is required one week in advance. Tuition is $40.00 per house.

On completion, enter your house in a contest to be judged by popular vote. The public is invited to cast their ballots Tuesday through Saturday, November 29th through December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

Awards will be given at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th. The public is invited to the award presentation.

In addition to these fun exhibitions and activities, there are oodles of classes awaiting your registration. Ceramics Open Studio is offered most Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in November.

Ceramics Beginning and Beyond with Frank Vickery, on Tuesday and Thursday, November 1st through 10th, will feature both wheel throwing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. pm and hand building from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Other classes including Watercolor Basics and Beyond with Robin Swaby, Open Studio for Mixed Media with Robin Swaby, and Drawing, Inside and Out with Knight Martorel would make perfect holidays gifts for yourself or your favorite budding artist.

To learn more about these events, exhibitions and classes, call The Bascom at (828) 526-4949.

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n this season of giving thanks, we at The Bascom offer our friends and patrons a grand finale of exhibitions, events and classes to celebrate this glorious year. Guests will now have plenty of chances to visit during regular hours, yearround, seven days a week, weather permitting.

Among our exciting presentations this season are The Ben Owen Ceramics Exhibition in the gallery loft and Tools in Motion in the main gallery. They will be on display the entire month of November.

Giving Trees, a showcase of festive holiday trees decorated by local non-profit organizations, will be on view November 12th through January 3rd. The Bascom is hosting this grand display to bring attention to all the non-profits on the plateau and to give our visitors an opportunity to donate to multiple organizations. All Giving Trees donations will benefit the participating non-profit organizations.

On Saturday, November 12th, you’re invited to the Giving Trees and Nog Off Reception, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sample and vote for your favorite eggnog and get a premier sneak peek at the magnificent trees decked to the nines…and maybe tens!

On Friday and Saturday, November 25th through 26th don’t miss the “Artists’ Marketplace” at the Dave Drake Studio Barn from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Featuring a gathering of artist tables in the Studio Barn, the marketplace is the ideal place to find unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind artists’ works for Christmas, hostess and New Year’s gifts. This is the second year for this event. It was a great success last year and there were incredible “finds” of wonderful pieces by re-

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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on November 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

A Glass Act

ovember’s art raffle prize is a framed, stained-glass creation generously donated

by Lee Froystad. This gorgeous 32” x 20” wall hanging would be a wonderful addition to any home.

The beauty of stained glass is hard not to appreciate, no matter what your style. The myriad colors and intricate designs find their way into the hearts of all of us, making us feel inspired, comforted, or just nostalgic.

Lee Froystad takes this appreciation one step further, being completely and totally dedicated not only to the finished products, but also with the entire process that results in this beauty. From the first thought of a design to

the final aspects of completion, she puts her heart and soul into all that she creates.

After working with her hands in media such as leather, cloth, painting and sewing, it wasn’t surprising that Lee would find herself intrigued by the detail of glass working. She took classes at the Brasstown Folk Art School. Since taking up glass working, she has studied various techniques and many varieties of stained glass, both new and historical.

Interested in learning this craft for yourself? Lee also offers classes for aspiring artists. For more information, call her at (828) 743-5822.

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see each month’s raffle item on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717.

“Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift,” says Paul. All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department.

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Highlands PAC Wants to Know Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie Highlands PAC requests the community’s comments and input regarding the Performing Art Center’s programing and scheduling.

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he 2011 season brought three series: Bluegrass, Storytelling and Broadway. The 2012 season is still wide open and you can help shape it. Just send an email to performingartscenter@frontier.com and include what you would like to see. Here are some general ideas for comments: What general types of performances would you like to see at PAC? For example, tribute acts, comedy, bluegrass, dance, illusionists.

Any specific performer(s)?

How much would you pay to see these performers?

Where do you find out about programming at PAC? Would you attend Winter events at PAC? If so, what kind?

Remember that PAC has the flexibility to stage nearly any kind of event—involving table and chair arrangements, small or large rooms, unique stage configurations, food and beverage offerings, fun lighting and décor. So even some fun community-planned events are possible.

Use your imagination and let us know what you would pay to do and see.

Community members also enjoy performances by the entertaining and enriching programming by its resident groups that call PAC home to their programming: Center for Life Enrichment (CLE Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival (HCCMF) Highlands Cashiers Players (HCP) In thinking about the above opportunities that are already offered in the community, including the performances of Bel Canto and the Highlands Male Chorus as well as the theatrical performances brought to Highlands by the Highlands Playhouse, you can help decide what programming PAC needs to bring for next year to really round out the exciting offerings in the summer months and beyond.

Please email your ideas and suggestions to: performingartscenter@frontier.com. Also, “Like” PAC on Facebook, and you can get regular updates and discuss your favorite performances with other patrons of the arts.

PAC has a new Membership Program with exciting perks for various levels. Please note in your email if you would like more information on this, if you would like to serve on boards or committees, and if you would like to be added to the PAC mailing list.

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Art League of Highlands

T New Art League of Highlands President CyneDe Copple’s works reflect an exuberance over the simple miracles of everyday life.

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he Art League of Highlands welcomes CynDe Copple as their new president for 2012-2013.

CynDe and her husband Mark moved to Franklin five years ago where they renovated an apple packing barn into studio space and Art Gallery. An interesting fact is that they named the gallery “Tsartistry,” fit for a king [Tsar) but affordable to the masses.

This reflected Mark’s time spent in Russia as a missionary. They wanted to create a comfortable place for people to shop, browse or visit.

Their gallery is guest friendly.

CynDe says she has been blessed to meet so many wonderful, talented area artists, many of which are fea-

tured in her gallery.

CynDe has been an artist at heart since early childhood but a practical Mother encouraged her to pursue a degree in Accounting. She finally left her field as a CPA after 25 years to fulfill her dream and devote her time to her art and her family. Being self taught, she brings a fresh quality to her work and she is quite accomplished.

She is particularly adept in her portrayal of grace in the movement of her dancers and horses. Even her flowers and landscapes reflect the effect of a gentle breeze or a trickle of water. To see more of CynDe’s work and that of the other artists in the gallery go to their web

site www.tsartistry.com.

Outgoing president, Dottie Bruce is excited about having new energy and talent in the Art League. The past two years Dottie has worked very hard to upgrade the shows and functions of the League. She has won the respect of all the members of the League and has been an inspiration to us all.

The League closed their season in October with the very successful Fall Colors Show followed by a celebration on Oct. 24th with the members and guests viewing a variety of works with special meaning to the artist or the collectors involved.

The League will resume their meetings in April of 2012.

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Highlands Cashiers Players Presents “The Kitchen Witches”

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he stage Directed will be by Ronnie sizzling Spilton and as seasoned Assistant Di(pun intendrector Kayed) actors Carcee Carver, la Gates and Kitchen Betsy Miller Witches keep not only runs Octothe food, but ber 27th the insults through the flying in this 30th and hilarious comNovember edy.

A live 3rd through b ro a d ca ste d the 6th at TV cooking HIghlands Betsy Miller and Carla Gates star as “The Kitchen Witches” Performing show is the Arts Censtage where ter. Evening anything can happen – and it does. Cai Roman plays shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Gates’ son who is literally caught in matinees begin at 2:30 p.m.

For tickets and more information, the middle of whatever happens to call (828) 526-8084. fly at the moment.

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The Season In Song

by Wiley Sloan Highlands United Methodist Church will stage a warm Christmas musical for the entire community at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, December 4th.

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e’ve all heard the Christmas story many times throughout our lives but never quite like you will hear it when you join the members of the Highlands United Methodist Church during their Sunday morning service on December 4th. The melodic voices of the children will bring in the season in song and story. This unique Christmas musical is based on the story “None of Us Will Ever Be the Same” written by the Rev. Wayne Williams, an Atlanta pastoral counselor. Local writer, Luke Osteen, has cleverly adapted the story for this presentation.

Winter had invaded Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph were tired and it had begun to drizzle. Since the inn was full, they were offered room in the stable. Have you ever questioned how the animals who shared the stable with them felt about having humans in “their abode”? Let Harry, the horse, and Catherine, the cow tell you. Wonder what the sheep out on the hillside thought when the night sky turned bright and the host of Angels started to herald the birth of the new child?

Come listen as “Wooly and Booly” –two rapping sheep with long, curly hair share their insights into that special night.

The animals in the stable in Jerusalem seldom saw camels. How do you think they felt when they suddenly saw three long-legged animals with humps on their back striding up to the stable with men dressed in long robes on their back?

Yes, we know the Wise Men and how they came to honor the King but you probably have never heard the story quite like you will hear it this year from the Methodist children.

Come celebrate the season as Les Scott, Minister of Music leads this creative worship service. The service begins at 10:50 a.m. The Church is located at 315 Main Street, Highlands, and the site of the Town Christmas Tree. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Nick’s Fine Foods

by Wiley Sloan | Photos by Sarah Valentine

Owners Dori and Patti Moschouris

Nick’s Fine Foods is setting a place for you at 108 Main Street in Highlands. For more information or reservations, call (828) 526-2706.

you can enjoy a cup of one of their delicious soups and half a sandwich.

Nick’s hearty lunch specials are always a hit.

Choose from seafood including flounder, trout or clam strips, Pastas including Fettuccini Alfredo or Pasta Pomadora. There are so many wonderful sandwiches that I always struggle to make up my mind. Which do I prefer-the Pot Roast sandwich, the Reuben, the Bacon Cheeseburger, the Gyro or the Pita or Panini of the day? Sometimes I just close my eyes and choose one, then plan to come back soon for another of my favorites.

Dinner at Nick’s is truly a memorable experience.

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World,” or “Wow! Best I’ve had anywhere” are just two of the comments from recent customers. Steak lovers rave about the Sterling Silver Beef that they find at Nick’s. Yes, they have seafood, too, including salmon, grouper, and mahi mahi plus a new fish called “trigger fish.” Owner Dori Moschoris claims that trigger fish is her favorite fish. The dinner menu also includes customer favorites like Veal Picatta, Mountain Trout, Duckling, Frog Legs, Prime Rib, and Steak Au Poivre.

Accompanied by your favorite soup or salad and a vegetable, you’ve got a meal to remember.

Be sure to leave room for one of Patti’s homemade desserts. Select a piece of Key Lime pie, coconut crème pie, peanut butter pie, but-

termilk pie or a slice of the Chocolate Ghirardelli Chip Mousse cake along with a cup of piping hot coffee and you have the perfect ending to a delectable meal.

With four cozy dining rooms, a beautiful terrace, a full bar and a TV for all the football fans, Nick’s is the place to be for any occasion.

It’s a winning combination-a pleasing atmosphere, attentive service and mouth-watering food. That’s what you will find at Nick’s.

There’s no better place for a holiday party than Nick’s. Call them now to reserve your space. Dinner reservations are definitely recommended. Nick’s lives up to its motto, “Fine Food for Particular People.” Call them at (828) 526-2706 or check out their website at www.nicksofhighlands.com.

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enerations of Highlanders have relied on Nick’s Fine Foods for delicious, delectable meals. In their present location at 108 Main Street (corner of Dillard Road and Main Street) in Highlands, they offer great food in a comfortable, intimate setting. Lunch is served daily Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

There’s something for everyone at Nick’s. For those folks who enjoy a lighter fare, Nick’s Signature salads fit the bill. Choose from the Grilled or Cajun Chicken salad or the Fried Green Tomato salad. There’s also their Greek Salad and the Salad of the Day Platter, plus

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Highlands Culinary Weekend Opening Night Celebration and Sip & Stroll Highlands Culinary Weekend’s Opening Celebration will be held at Highlands Country Club on Thursday evening, November 10th at 7:00 p.m.

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Not to be missed is the annual Sip & Stroll, held Saturday, November 12th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Highlands’ beautiful downtown area. Enjoy a glass of wine and a special treat at each of these participants: Acorns, Alyxandra’s on Main, The Christmas Tree, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry, John Collette Fine Art, Mountain Fresh Grocery, Oakleaf Flowers and Garden, Two the Nines, Vivance & Vivance, Too, Xtreme Threads and ending up at The Ugly Dog. Tickets to the Opening Night Celebration are $75 and tickets for Saturday’s Sip & Stroll are $35. Both can be purchased in advance via the website www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com or by calling the chamber of commerce at (866) 526-5841.

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his year’s Opening Night Celebration will be held at the esteemed Highlands Country Club on Thursday evening, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Participating restaurants, chefs and wineries will be on hand to ignite taste buds and prepare you for all the weekend’s festivities. The Opening Night Celebration will also feature special guests, The Saucy Sisters, offering colorful commentary and Wacky Wine Quizzes with special prizes. Local artist, Virginia Parrott will also be on hand painting wine portraits inspired by the evening. This entire experience will be a chance to embrace an amazing night of food, wine and fun in the beautiful mountains of Highlands, North Carolina.

Tickets to the Opening Night Celebration are $75 and can be purchased in advance via the website www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com or by calling The Chamber of Com-

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Highlands Community Thanksgiving

tist Church has that role and t’s a chance to recognize they have been busy coorthe blessings of the past dinating this occasion for year and a hopeful look thanks. to the days to come – the There will be acknowledgHighlands Community Dinment of the blessings of the ner is set for 6:00 p.m. on season by Dr. Charles Harris Thanksgiving Day, Tuesday, and a hearty serving of the November 22nd, at the warm fellowship and song Highlands Civic Center. that’s become a hallmark of A group of community the event. churches pool their culinary The Highlands Commuresources to provide a tranity Dinner has been taking ditional Thanksgiving feast. place well over a decade and Turkey with all of its dressstill remains free to anyone ings, mouth watering side wishing to delight in the dishes, and homemade pies The Highlands Community Dinner is set for 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving food and friendship. are all lovingly prepared by Day, Tuesday, November 22nd.

The Highlands Civic Centhe area’s congregations. ter is located on Hwy. 64.

Each year, a different For more information call (828) 526-0542. church plays ‘host’ to this event. This year, The First Bap-

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herry and Buddy Kremser have been Highlanders all of their lives and they both grew up with a deep appreciation for Southern foods. So it just makes good logic that the restaurant they opened this spring is a reflection of that heritage.

It was by nature and nurture that Kremser’s son Kirtis grew into a love for the culinary arts. Kirtis is the valued chef behind Southern Belles.

Southern Belles Restaurant boasts a breakfast that you expect when you’re visiting a Southern icon. Homemade sausage and gravy, pancakes and, of course, butter-me-licious grits.

Their lunch entrees will leave you full as tick yet cravin’ for more. The famous Highlander Burger is a great choice for a hearty appetite.

Ask about the made fresh daily dessert. You may recognize the familiar faces waiting on you as one of the former Mountaineer Restaurant’s own ‘belles.’

Southern Belles Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. They are located at 3601 Cashiers road and can be reached at (828)787-2299.

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he Hen House invites you to a “Southern Drop In.” As part of Highlands’ Culinary Weekend, Sallie Dent Porth will be at the Hen House offering samples of her famous Sallie’s Greatest Jams. On Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 am. to 4:00 p.m., “Drop In” the Hen House to discover for yourself why Garden and Gun magazine named Sallie’s delectable creations as a ‘Made in the South’ award winStop The Hen House by Saturday ner.

November 12th to meet Sallie “In 2004, I returned and sample her delicious jams. to my roots and found myself living in the middle of a huge field with a garden-loving husband in my hometown of Cameron, SC, where farming is a mainstay.

One perk of my time in corporate America was an expense account which afforded me the opportunity to experience fine dining across the country, cultivating my knowledge of unique food and flavor combinations. This interest in flavor pairings combined with my creative nature and life in the field led to the creation of Sallie’s Greatest,” explains Sallie.

Sallie makes herbal fruit jams from scratch the old-fashioned way. Just hearing the flavor descriptions will make your mouth water. Some of our favorites include Strawberry and Basil; Blueberry Lemon and Thyme; Peach Pepper and Ginger; and Blueberry with Lavender. These tempting toppings will be served with artisan goat cheese and mouthwatering pork tenderloin.

Stop by Saturday, November 12th to meet Sallie and sample her delicious jams. The Hen House is located on 488 Main Street and can be reached by calling (828) 787-2473.

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“When You Call Me That, Smile”

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ighlanders didn’t villain’s basso profundo, always have to or trilling an idyllic pastodrive down the rale. mountain to catch the Eventually the projector latest flick. In 1920, just was moved from its aisle five years after Birth of perch on a tripod to a proa Nation christened the jection stall constructed motion picture industry, in the risers. The booth Highlands businessman, was insulated with, of all Henry Sloan, debuted a things, asbestos. Because Western, probably The early film made of nitrate Virginian, at the Masonic was so flammable, fireLodge. proof asbestos was a necEven in black and white essary precaution. In retwith captions instead of rospect, with the threats sound, that premiere was of fire and cancer-causing a very big deal. Some of asbestos, it’s a wonder the local young people moviegoers ever survived. were so excited, they But that was a simpler rode all the way down to time… and O.S.H.A. was Scaly to meet and escort barely a gleam in Uncle the projector into town.

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By summer the movie To warm the theater house relocated to the in the winter, Mr. Sloan school auditorium. Peoinstalled two pot-bellied ple were so happy to have stoves. Saturdays at the entertainment they pomovies was a popular litely endured the film’s event in Highlands and snapping and fluttering at when films failed to arwhat seemed like the clirive, the old reliable, The max of every scene. The Virginian would be shown projectionist, Jim Hicks, again… and again. People would stop, repair, reknew it so well they startwind, and crank up the ed quoting lines, a favorite reels once more until the being, “When you call me tension of the next bar that, smile.” Kind of the fight or damsel rescue Go-ahead-make-my day peaked… then ground to of the era. a predictable halt… and Movies continued in Henry W. Sloan audience groan.

Highlands for several deBut all was not lost durcades. Even blockbuster ing those film snaps. To fill down time, Henry Sloan, always films in breathtaking cinemascope were shown. But by dapper and ready for center stage, would seize the oppor- the fifties television became the entertainment rage, lotunity to make announcements about upcoming events cally WFBC, Channel 4. Nowadays, it’s a trip to Franklin and local attractions. or Waynesville or Asheville to see the latest epic or Oscar When the movie cranked back up, house lights went nominee. But for half a century or more, going to the movdown and Bessie Hines or Gertrude Stone would resume ies was the hottest ticket in Highlands. Kind of makes you piano improvisation, craning a neck around the upright to nostalgic for days gone by.

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Mordecai’s Children Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

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n my position as historian for the Cashiers Historical Society, I gave myself the assignment of gathering data on the descendants of Mordecai Zachary and his wife, Elvira Evalina Keener Zachary. Thirteen children were born to this Zachary family with ten of them having children of their own. A few of Mordecai’s children remained in the Jackson County area although none of them lived out their lives in their birthplace of Cashiers Valley. Most of Mordecai’s children ended up in states that bordered the Pacific Ocean.

One of the lessons I learned while researching the family trees of many clients was to work towards locating living descendants of the ancestors as they may have in their possession, old pictures and family information passed down in their

circa 1899

family line. Now I’ll share with you a recent successful search in my on-going identification of Mordecai’s descendants.

William “Willie” Keener Zachary, the fourth child of Mordecai and Elvira, was born in Cashiers Valley in the year 1858 and lived in the valley for the first 15 years of his life. He then moved with his parents and siblings to the northern end of Jackson County, settling near the Cherokee Boundary at an area later named Whittier. There they lived adjacent to the well known William Holland Thomas, the “White Chief of the Cherokee.”

About the year 1880 Willie Zachary married Martha Emiline Monteith in Jackson County. After 21 years of marriage, which produced eight children, Martha died in 1901. A year later, Willie

married Laura B. “Maggie” Wilson at Webster and the couple, with Willie’s youngest children by his first wife, migrated to the west coast.

He and his second wife had three children and in 1937, he died in Washington State.

Let’s fast forward to February of this year, 2011, when a voice mail was left on the Cashiers Historical Society’s telephone from an Oregonian lady named Colleen Graham. She had just learned that there was a yearly Zachary family reunion in Cashiers, North Carolina and she wanted to attend. She and I emailed back and forth and I learned that she was descended from William “Willie” Keener Zachary, the son of Mordecai and Elvira. She had never been to the east coast and when she and her daughter arrived in Cashiers in August, they both fell in

love with this mountain area. She presented to the Cashiers Historical Society a tintype made between 1896 and 1902 which pictures Elvira Keener Zachary, widow of Mordecai Zachary; William Keener Zachary, son of Mordecai and Elvira, Willie’s wife, Martha Monteith; and five of Willie and Martha’s children.

What a priceless photograph. It’s the second photo we have of Elvira Keener Zachary; and the first photo we’ve seen of Willie Keener Zachary and his first wife, Martha and some of their children. The tintype had been handed down for several generations, starting with Willie’s daughter, Alice Bell, and now it’s been returned to the place where Willie was born, the Zachary-Tolbert House. Now, if we could just locate a likeness of Mordecai, himself!

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Angel Tag

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hen I was a teacher just starting out, I had to drive miles of Florida back road to and from work. Decades later I am still a driving fool, spending two hours a day commuting. Kind of makes one wonder about my grasp on sanity.

But when I was young and youth explained my penchant for wearing out odometers, I had a flat tire. It blew out in a remote stretch of orange groves populated only by gopher turtles, jewel spiders, and armadillo. The sun was fading. Grove workers were long-gone. I was exhausted. I didn’t know a tire jack from an inner tube. And fresh in my mind were headlines of a rash of murders near the god-forsaken area where I stood knee-deep in sandspurs.

Car phones didn’t exist yet. So, in high heels, I stumbled to the back of my car, opened the trunk, stared at the spare, and prayed my family’s genetic proclivity for auto mechanics would kick in. I tugged at a bolt that anchored the spare to the trunk floor. It didn’t budge… even when I whacked it with my high heel. I realized then and there any attempt at tire changing was going to be an exercise in futility.

At that moment, out of the hazy blue, a rusty old rattletrap pulled up behind me. A suspicious-looking middle-aged fella got out, wiry, unkempt. He asked with a curling grin, “Kin I hep ya?”

Great. The Universe has cast me in a slasher movie, I thought.

My karma has crashed headlong into the infamous Orange Grove Killer. Nowhere to run, I took a deep breath, silently muttered a prayer, and said, “Yes… thank you,” then thought, “And, P.S., please don’t murder me.”

He set to work, fixing my tire in nothing flat… as it were. I tried to pay him. He wouldn’t take a penny. As he slammed the trunk shut he saw my autoharp case in my back window. It was square giving no hint of what was inside. As he left he said, “I play the harp, too… a real one.” Then he was gone.

When I got home I called my mother and told her about this strange guy who appeared out of nowhere and fixed my tire.

She said, “He was an angel, honey. A real angel. They are everywhere and they look just like plain folks.”

“Oh, come on, Mother, “ I said. “He was just an old country guy. He wasn’t an…”

And then my breath caught in my throat as I recalled, he played the harp… a real one, he emphasized. What would a raggedy old guy be doing playing an expensive upright harp… unless…

Was he an angel? I’ll never know. But I’ll never forget him. I think of that encounter as a game of Angel Tag. He tagged me.

Every so often I do a good deed in his honor.

Now that you have heard my tale, consider yourself tagged.

Pass along a good deed. And who knows? Maybe someday we will all join a harp band! We’ll pick. We’ll grin…but, brothers and sisters, if they have cars in heaven, someone else can change the tires.

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Life With Krysti Contributed by Krysti Rogers

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hirty-nine years on the planet and I still haven’t counted them all.

Blessings, that is. But I don’t think we’re meant to. Imagine waking up one day and reaching blessing number 10,875,743,229. Isn’t the fact that one could count that high a blessing? And how disappointing would it be to find that we had reached the end of them?

My life has taken a ridiculous amount of twists and turns, every moment finding me speechless (well, okay, I’m never really speechless) at how every random thing thrown my way always has a purpose. I swear my life is timed at 11:59, as right at the stroke of midnight, just before the glass slipper gets lost and the carriage turns into a pumpkin, whatever I need shows up. And while I’m not the brightest bulb in the box, I know enough to thank God once again for his provision and incredible sense of humor – especially to my favor.

So it is in this spirit that I offer up my annual Oscarlist of thanksgiving for Thanksgiving. Once again, I thank Marjorie and Victoria for being the best friends a girl could have. Thomas, our random, fly-by-the-seat-of-ourpants life is wild, crazy and one I wouldn’t trade for anything – I love you. Sarah, my baby girl and best friend, you continue to amaze and challenge me as a mom – you are a force to be reckoned with – lookout world! Mims, you walk in your sister’s steps, headstrong and unafraid, thank God I had ten years to prepare for you! Ali, what a crazy year! One adventure ends, another begins, what a merry-go-round! J Cheryl and Ronnie, thank you for everything, but mostly for being our friends. Enid, thank you for sharing your home and your world with us – thank goodness you fit right in! To those of you behind the scenes, thanks for encouraging, listening and just being a part of my life. To the friends of Three Bears, thank you for your encouragement and continued support! To all of you who have continued to look for and read my silliness every month, thanks for hanging in there with me. Maybe someday I’ll write a book about this crazy existence known as my life!

Here’s to a full table, no empty seats and a turkey with crispy skin!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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A Masterpiece in Pinchot

by Wiley Sloan | photos by Guy Fielding

youngsters enjoy their feast around the breakfast room table overlooking the deck while the college crowd gathers on the dining porch with its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

Whether you are a budding Julia Child or just a novice who enjoys preparing your mom’s favorite dishes, this home’s kitchen will delight you. A large granitetopped island provides prep area for multiple sous chefs.

Top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry pamper you as your hone your culinary skills.

The master suite will transform you. Curl up with a good book in your favorite arm chair near the Englishstyle stove of the library, or stretch out on the sofa in the bay window of the “Turret Room.” Mornings

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are especially welcoming as you gaze at the dancing flames in the stone fireplace from your king size bed.

The master bath features a heated floor, his and her vanities, a jetted tub and a walk in shower with custom agate flooring. Large walk in closets give each of you your own storage space.

Your guests will enjoy similar splendor in any guest suite they choose. Each of the four bedrooms is large enough for a king size bed with room to spare. They can choose a large claw foot tub in one or a shower in another and there are closets galore to pamper them, too.

With a personal sitting area just outside the bedroom door and their own kitchenette, they will feel like royalty. The grandchildren will love the large playroom, office, craft/sewing room, too.

On the Terrace level family and friends will gather for their favorite ball game or movie in the home’s large family room with its own media center, bar and wine cellar. Another large bedroom and bath on this level give you space to entertain all your family. This level has its own magnificent porches and decks at ground level where it is easy for the grandchild to scurry out to the beautifully manicured lawn with its stone outcroppings.

Stunning views, mountain elegance…what more do you want? Call Kyle McKim or Mark Meadows at Highlands Properties, Inc. to arrange a tour.

Reach Kyle at (828) 5265522 or (828) 200-0454 kyle@highlandsproperties. com or mark at mark@higlandsproperties.com.

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ocated in a quiet culde-sac surrounded by decade old hardwoods and evergreens is a gem of a home. The stone exterior accents combine with the bark shingles and board and batten to give the home a mountain style that captures the eye. The slate floors of the entry foyer compliment the floating staircase to give rustic elegance to this mountain retreat.

Just picture yourself entertaining friends in the Great Room with its shining hardwood floors, stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling A wall of French doors frames the stunning views of the mountains that surround downtown Cashiers.

The dining room with its tray ceiling is the perfect spot to share adventures as you enjoy a tasty dinner. Let the

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Take Stock of Market Indexes

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Contributed by Mary Beth Brody , Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.

tock indexes measure price fluctuations among stocks. By following the appropriate stock market index, you can compare the performance of your stocks to similar types of stocks within a particular index.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the figure most often referred to on the news when the market’s daily activity is recapped. The DJIA is a price-weighted index of 30 major companies, such as McDonald’s, Wal-Mart and General Electric. The index is heavily weighted toward energy stocks and stocks in cyclical industries, which often mirror the pace of economic growth and the demand for commodities.

The Standard & Poor’s 500

is designed to track the performance of large companies, often called “large caps.” The S&P is a market-capitalization weighted index that measures 500 stocks and is composed of a broad-based group of New York Stock Exchange-listed, American Stock Exchangelisted and over-the-counter stocks. The index is heavily weighted toward fast-growing companies and is a good reflection of the United State’s service-based economy.

The Nasdaq National Market System Composite Index measures the performance of stocks that are traded over-the-counter. The index contains many “seasoned” companies as well as stocks of newer companies, mostly in the fields of technology and financial services. The compa-

nies are generally considered more speculative investment risks. It is a poor measure of small-cap stock performance because of the overwhelming dominance of a handful of large-cap technology names such as Microsoft and Dell.

The Russell 2000 Index is used to measure the performance of small-company stocks. The Frank Russell Company constructs the index by first determining the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization. The 3,000 companies represent about ninety-eight percent of the equity securities in the country.

Evaluating stock indexes will help you determine whether your stocks are beating the average for similar stocks or lagging their peers.

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AMA Supports Junk Science

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id you hear the breaking news last night—that multivitamins may shorten your life? Here’s how junk science from the AMA set off this media frenzy. In an article, a position paper, published in JAMA, dietary supplements and vitamins were attacked with the concern that Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & people taking them may not take health advice and pharResa Johnson, DC, DACBN, maceuticals from convenMountain Air Wellness tional medical doctors. The (828) 743-9070 article describes in detail a “scientific study” following 39,000 women with an average age of 62 in 1986 who self reported in 1986, 1997, and 2004, their consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements for the past 19 years. How can a self-reported study be considered a valid scientific study?

It gets more entertaining… The study reported how many of the women had died by 2008. Their average age would have been 81. The causes of death reported were cancer, cardiovascular disease, and “other.” Interactions of potential compounding risk factors were ignored in reporting the result data. No medical investigations, biological plausibility studies, causative analysis or an analysis of the combinations of vitamins and minerals that the subjects took were conducted. At 106,000 “reported” deaths a year from side effects from prescription medications, the AMA has not conducted a “scientific study” to demonstrate that taking pharmaceutical medicines may shorten one’s life.

“Multivitamins and supplements” have changed tremendously over the 19 years during this “study’s” life span. In a self-reported study how good are people’s memories of what, when, how much and how often they take supplements? A scientific study uses a control group and subjects, not self-reporting people. The media and mainstream medical establishment has once again used a non-scientifically conducted study with poor data, bad analysis, and untrue conclusions to spread a vicious lie that vitamins and supplements shorten life span! Use your own good judgment and experiences while continuing to partner with your alternative health care professionals. Vitamins, minerals and all supplements need to be taken in consultation with your knowledgeable health care practitioner. In properly conducted scientific studies, time and again, alternative medicine works on the road to optimal health.

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Cooking with Hugh Acheson

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Hugh will also be at Mountain Fresh Grocery on Saturday, December 17th.

Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher

Photo by Ali Deane

Cashiers and Atlanta resident Elizabeth Fletcher makes event planning and public relations seem as effortless and anxietyfree as a day at the spa. Part of that is predicated on her years of experience as the publisher of four regional bridal magazines, bridal events spokesperson for Federated and Belk department stores, and guiding force behind media campaigns for exclusive inns. Equally important are her boundless energy, effortless imagination and fanatical attention to detail.

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The Old Edwards Inn will host a book signing and dinner prepared by James Beard nominee Chef Hugh Acheson and the culinary team at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn on Friday, December 16th, 2011.

t’s remarkable how a few humble ingredients can be transformed into such an extraordinary dish but not if you are Hugh Acheson. Hugh is a five-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast and was named Best Chef by Food & Wine. His restaurant Five and Ten was named by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the best Atlanta restaurant. Hugh has also been featured in Bon Appétit, Garden & Gun, the New York Times, and Gourmet and competed in Bravo’s Top Chef Masters: Season 3.

Recently I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon in the kitchen with the team at Five and Ten. They were in the middle of preparing items for their new bar menu, which pairs sandwich items or small plates with beers.

Dean Neff, Executive Sous Chef was busy putting the final touches to Cauliflower Soup and I decided to try my hand making chicken liver pate with Sous Chef Ryan Sims.

It was like a dance routine and no one missed a step, except for me. Periodically Hugh does teach a cooking class or two and I plan on registering pronto. In the meantime Hugh has just launched a cookbook, A New Turn In The South. An exciting new collection of recipes and illustrations designed for home cooks, featuring a modern take on classic Southern fare, emphasizing local flavors and French inspiration. Filled with plenty of kitchen tips, shortcuts, and plain old-fashioned know-how, I was assured that my dishes would taste just as good as Hugh’s.

There is another option for those who are not able to travel to Athens or Atlanta, Old Edwards Inn is hosting a book signing and dinner prepared by Hugh Acheson and the culinary team at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn on December 16th, 2011. This will be a dinner not to miss. Not only will you partake in a wonderful culinary experience but you will also receive an autographed copy of Hugh’s new cookbook. For more information call (828) 7872625 or visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/HughAcheson.

The dinner is $160 per person exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Dinner price includes wine and signed cookbook.

For those who are not lucky enough to obtain a ticket, you can join Hugh for a cup of coffee and still get his autographed cookbook on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at Mountain Fresh Grocery.

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Winter Bears

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ow that winter is approaching, black bears will soon be entering hibernation. The primary reason for this is not the cold, but the lack of food during the winter. Black bears in northern regions sleep in a den for five to seven months. Bears in the south, like Florida, may not hibernate at all due to the continued presence of food.

However, females who are going to give birth, and females with cubs will hibernate.

In times of mild winter weather, one may see black bears foraging, particularly if there are non-natural sources of food easily available.

Black bears do not go into true hibernation. A recent study showed that they are unique in that they wake up

Contributed by Cynthia Strain and move around in the den occasionally. They will, in fact, change den locations.

Dens can take many forms.

They can be brush piles, rock overhangs, a cavity in tree roots, or simply a depression in the ground. Bears fill the den with grass, leaves, and boughs. Some bears use the same den for several years, while others prepare a new one each year.

The physiology of a hibernating bear is amazing. The metabolic rate drops by approximately 50%. The heartbeat lowers from 60-90 beats per minute to only 8-40. However, the body temperature in the head and torso decreases only slightly. This is so they can respond to danger quickly and for mothers tending newborn

cubs. To maintain this high body temperature, a bear may burn as many as 4,000 calories a day. No muscle atrophy occurs and no bone mass is lost, so in spite of it all the bears remain healthy.

Because bears don’t eat, drink, defecate, or urinate the entire time they are hibernating, they can lose anywhere from 15 to 35% of their body weight. Bears, by the way, are the only animals to give birth and nurse during hibernation.

Bears mate in late spring, but females don’t give birth until January or February. The implantation of the blastocyst (fertilized egg) is delayed until the start of the denning season, and for good reason.

If the bear has not gained sufficient weight in the fall, the

embryo will not attach to the uterine wall, but will be absorbed back into her system.

Babies are born in January or February. The female gives birth and nurses her young all while alternating between sleep and wakefulness.

In order to prepare for the long winter’s sleep, bears must pack on the pounds.

This means eating upwards of 25,000 calories a day, whereas their normal intake might be around 2500 calorie.

B.E.A.R. is a Task Force of the Western North Carolina Alliance. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities and resources to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and bears. Contact them at wncbear@gmail.com or (828) 526-9227.

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Cold Weather Comfort Food?

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Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022

ow do you warm you up during the colder months? Fall and Winter present the perfect opportunity to eat comfort food. Does that bring to mind canned soups, chicken pot pie or mac and cheese? Those are comforting but the aftereffects are just the opposite and the calories are mostly empty! Just as comforting, yet nutrient-rich and delicious, are easily available “winter” vegetables and whole grains to create hearty soups, ragouts, stews, and casserole.

Look for root vegetables and tubers like parsnips, carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, beets and rutabagas and wonderful squashes like acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, and pumpkins, etc. Baked, broiled, roasted, sautéed, pureed, steamed – all are ways

to make them comforting, delicious and nutritious.

Metabolically, cold temperatures make greater demands on our body’s own temperature regulation because we have to stay warm and we tend to burn more calories trying to keep warm.

If we choose nutrient-rich, fresh foods, we can keep warm and fortified by eating foods that are healthy. Whole forms of these vegetables provide complex carbohydrates helping to stabilize blood sugar, get rid of unwanted cholesterol, aid in good digestion and proper elimination and provide necessary vitamins and minerals. It is still important to supplement our diets with good vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Remember that the sun is not as potent during the colder months so

supplement with vitamin D3 as well to keep your immune system healthy and your spirits high. Reducing your heavy protein consumption (meats) allows the body to more easily digest and provide the proper nourishment for our organs and brain.

Our digestive system has to work harder to break down and utilize too much protein.

Foods rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates provide the right amount of protein especially when combined with rice and beans of all kinds. Try quinoa, a wonderful grain rich in flavor and protein. Enjoy the winter months in the kitchen without any regret when Spring emerges find some wonderfully warm and delicious recipes for good comfort food! Happy WinterHealthy Body!

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New Home for Owls Contributed by Barbara Huitt

Owl’s well that ends well for this lucky rehabilitated Eastern Screech Owl.

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he Buc Outdoor Center (BOC) near Sapphire, North Carolina was the site for the release of two healthy Eastern Screech Owls by The Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute this past weekend. The Institute is located on the campus of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It nurtures over 1000 injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife each year with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat. The Buc Outdoor Center offers the perfect environment for these beautiful birds. It borders the Nantahala National Forest and consists of approximately 263 acres of pristine forest with waterfalls, rivers and one of the few remaining mountain bogs in North Carolina. One of the owls released had been found tangled in fishing line with a fishing hook embedded in its skin while the other owl had been orphaned with a broken wing. Both owls recovered from their injuries and were able to hunt and fly very well after being at the Wildlife Institute for a couple of months. Upon release, the owls flew directly toward the mountain bog area. Buc Outdoor Center is proud to be the host home for these two beautiful Eastern Screech Owls. Come visit them on your next trip to the North Carolina Mountains. For directions go to www.bucoutdoorcenter.org. Â www.thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2011 | 91

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Happy Green Thanksgiving

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Contributed by Robin M. Armstrong-Neil, local Green Living Guru and owner of Whole Life Market in Highlands

hanksgiving is a time that is filled with tradition. Why not take the opportunity to create some new, eco-friendly traditions as your family celebrates the holidays this season? With a few easy changes, you can turn this often overly indulgent and nonenvironmentally friendly holiday into a “green” holiday.

Starting your “greening” with the guest of honor, Mr. Turkey. Turkeys are indigenous to North America, but did you know that the common turkey that you buy at the supermarket is a breed far from the wild version? In today’s turkey market, turkeys are bred to produce the most meat at the least cost. Before you buy your bird for the din-

ing room table, research the companies that are producing the turkey. There are many tricks of the trade and make sure you know your turkey talk. A “vegetarian-fed” turkey is fed a strict vegetarian diet, but that means they cannot go outside onto natural grass or pasture because they may eat bugs. A “cage-free” or “free-range” bird means that they are not kept inside small cages their entire lives, but it does not mean that they have access to the great outdoors.

They could be spending their lives on sand, dirt, or even concrete.

Make sure the turkey on your table is allowed to grow naturally with plenty of open space and is never given any antibiotics, animal by-prod-

ucts, hormones, preservatives, or additives. If possible, look for one that is marked “organic”, which means it was fed grains grown without pesticides and herbicides or chemical fertilizers.

While you are shopping, turn your entire traditional meal into an eco-friendly meal. Look for organically and/or locally grown fixings for everything that goes along with the turkey.

As with everything in your “green” lifestyle, look for ways you can practice the three “Rs” of conservation -- reduce, reuse, recycle! Reduce the amount of waste you produce by only buying as much as you need and choosing products that come in packaging that can be re-

cycled. For your turkey, buy only two pounds per person, which will leave plenty for leftovers. Make sure to carry your reusable bags when you do all your shopping. Use cloth napkins and real dishes that can be washed and used again and again instead of turning to paper and plastic.

Recycle all paper, plastic, glass and aluminum containers and be sure to throw all fruit and vegetable trimmings into your compost pile. Above all, remember that Thanksgiving is a good time to count your blessings, beginning with the many ways the natural environment sustains and enriches our lives. Life is short, and it is the small moments that count most. Happy “Green” Thanksgiving!

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Waterfall Guide Cashiers Waterfalls Drift, Turtleback, Rainbow & Stairstep Falls In the Horsepasture Wild & Scenic River area - 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy. 281; .7 miles to gated road on left — follow trail.

John’s Jump 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy 281; 4.8 miles - park on shoulder and follow path.

King Creek Falls Hwy. 107 S.; about 13 miles; turn right on Burrells Ford Road — park at campground parking.

Schoolhouse Falls In Panthertown Valley - Hwy 64 E. to Cedar Creek Road; to Breedlove Road — park at dead-end.

Silver Run Falls Hwy. 107 S.; 4.1 miles from crossroads, look for gravel pull-off on left — follow trails.

Highlands Waterfalls Bridal Veil Falls Hwy. 64, can be seen from road.

Dry Falls Hwy. 64; turn at Dry Falls sign.

Glen Falls Hwy. 106 S., left at Glen Falls sign.

Kalakaleskies Falls Hwy. 64; just below Sequoyah Lake.

Lower Cullasaja Falls Hwy. 64 at pull-offs.

Picklesiemer Rockhouse Falls Hwy. 28 S. to Blue Valley Road; 4.3 miles - park at dirt road on right take trail - about 1 mile to falls.

Upper & Lower Satulah Falls Hwy. 28 S.; both can be seen from road.

Whitewater Falls Hwy. 64 E. to Sapphire, to Hwy. 281 — look for signs.

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The Rest of The Story

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emember Paul Harvey’s famous line “and now, the rest of the story”? I thought that our readership might like a follow-up on some of our more dramatic stories. For example “Pookie” whose story is known around the world due to social media, as well as newspaper articles and TV reports. Pookie, our most famous resident, is the dog that was intentionally set on fire in his doghouse in Greenville, South Carolina almost a year ago. Rescued and rehabilitated by Greenville Animal Services and compassionate citizens, Pookie came to live at the Forever Farm earlier this year. Despite the scars left by his abuse, Pookie is healthy and happy and enjoying his life off the chain he

Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director Forever Farms had been imprisoned by for 14 years. Pookie will live out his life at the Forever Farm being treated with love and respect.

And, remember BP, the cat that was found doused in motor oil which burned his skin and caused most of his hair to fall out. BP recovered completely, growing back a lush coat, and despite being infected with the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), is enjoying a healthy, happy life at the Forever Farm.

In May we told you about Angel, the poor little terrier that was fished out of a river and taken to Macon County Animal Control. When she came to the Friends for Life she was emaciated and blind. Through blood tests

it was determined that she was diabetic and the cataracts that blinded her were a result of the untreated disease. Angel’s diabetes is now under control with two insulin shots a day and a good diet. Although she is very well acclimated to her foster home, we are still considering having cataract surgery done on at least one eye. Angel is one tough little terrier - obviously a real survivor.

Last but not least, some really big news about Nikki, the cute black Pekingese that came to us as a paraplegic thought to be due to a spinal embolism. Despite her issues, NIkki never slows down. The money was raised to buy her a K-9 cart, but she refused to take advantage of it. We now

know why. She knew that one day she would be able to use her back legs - and all of a sudden, seven months after her “injury,” she has started to do so. She progresses daily and I am sure by the time this article is published Nikki will be walking “on all fours.” I know that there is a medical explanation for this progression - but we at the Forever Farm consider it just one of the many “miracles” seen here on a regular basis.

Please help Friends for Life by making a tax deductible donation. Visit our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org to make an online donation, or mail it to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. For information call (828) 508-2460.

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Giving Back

Counting Our Blessings Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director

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t’s that time of year when my gratitude meter seems to go on full throttle! The end of the year approaches and we begin to look back on all the blessings, gifts, and manifestations of the year. This has been an especially amazing year at Carpe Diem Farms.

In what seemed to be a blink of an eye 10 years of work all came together for the design, creation and manufacture of Easy’s Slipper™ our patent pending therapeutic horseshoe. The “Beta Testing” has gone better than we hoped with results we didn’t even consider. Since the filing of the patent we have had 27 modifications and as a result have created three more styles of shoes; one for endurance horses, racehorse breezing shoes and an all purpose performance horseshoe. Our research continues. A blessing indeed for Carpe Diem Farms and eventually horses worldwide. Upon completion of our research, we will go through peer review with veterinarians thanks to Drs. Tracy Turner and Kim Henneman, two of my thermography instructors at the Ohio State Vet School. They have agreed to support it through the process…another amazing gift. Our final step before we bring the shoes to market will be to partner with a vet school for further usages and support.

Next on our gratitude list are the incredible individuals and groups who support the horses and all the work we do at CDF. We could hardly exist without their help. Heroes for the Horses and Adopt-a-Horse supporters: Candy and John McKey, Genia Dial, Jeri Mauldin, Leslie and Ron Ezerski, Martha Parish, Highlands Rotary Club, Kathy Hartley, and Karen and Phil Leabo More blessings… we’ve had two incredible volunteers this summer; Adam Day, my nephew from Boynton Beach, Florida and Brandt Payne from Atlanta and Cashiers on his way to vet school in January. Both of these young men have made a significant impact on the farm. Adam came for a month to assist with projects around the farm, learn how to be a thermographer, work with the horses and help in the shoe and magnet research projects. Brandt spent four months helping on the farm. His goal was to learn about horses; their care and maintenance as well as help in our research projects, exercise Tracy who is diabetic and needs daily exercise and learn skills to take with him on his vet school journey.

My personal gratitude is heightened because all the animals and I are healthy and able to continue our work. We look forward to an exciting future; the development of the Equine Institute for further educational opportunities at CDF, and more involvement by others in our programs, projects and research.

May your personal blessings be as rich as ours and may you too extend gratitude to your list of supporters.

Carpe Diem Farms is a 501 (c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to enhance the human spirit through equines.

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Rotary Bingo for Charity

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A portion of the crowd for ‘Tooth Fairy Bingo’ held in July 2011.

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advertises and provides free refreshments to the players.

The partnering non-profit sells sponsorships, and table ads and promotes the activity among its supporters. As a result of this cooperative effort, bingo is often played to capacity crowds.

Bingo must adhere to strict rules set by the state. Half of the money received from card sales must be given out as prizes to the participants.

Since inception, tens of thousands of dollars have been awarded to players.

The other half of card sales goes to the partnering non-profit.

Including the sponsorships, table ads, donations and their share of card sales, the nonprofit partners have received about $40,000. In addition, the refreshments are served by groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, and those groups keep the tips received, which

range from $40-$100 each game night.

Among non-profit organizations benefiting from bingo so far are The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Carpe Diem Farms, The Highlands Literacy Council, The Highlands Historical Society, The Highlands Playhouse, Highlands School PTO, The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society and Shop with a Cop. Besides providing the opportunity to win money, bingo has become a popular social event, providing entertainment for the whole family. Young and old alike enjoy the antics of such Rotary personalities as Bill Nellis, Tay Bronaugh and the official “Bingo Babes.” Its popularity is evidenced by the fact that partners are already lined up through August 2012. If you are among those who haven’t yet participated in the fun, make your plans now.

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ingo, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Highlands, has proven to be a winning activity for the Highlands community. In 2008 the club’s Board decided that bingo might be a good way to generate funds for non-profit organizations in the area. They applied to the state, and became a licensed bingo operator under the laws of North Carolina.

The games are held on the first Thursday of each month, April through December. At first they received a lukewarm reception. Then, in March 2009, Jodie Cook and other members of the club came up with a successful format, and the results have been remarkable. Rather than relying on word of mouth and limited advertising to draw players, Rotary now partners directly with a different non-profit each month. Rotary provides the space, runs the games,

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Fall at Highlands Literacy Council Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Literacy Council of Highlands Executive Director

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e have two exciting programs in store for fall this year! For both programs, we are collaborating with the Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. The first program involves our after-school enrichment group. Throughout this space-themed program, children ages five to nine will learn about space, planets and constellations through books, group discussion, and art activities. Several art pieces will fit together to form a winter-long display at the Bascom. The display, which will feature black lighting on stars, planets, and aliens, promises to be very cool. This program runs from mid-October through mid-November.

Our second program is one we have done before entitled Mobilizing Literacy. This program is one through which we visit local preschoolers and kindergarteners on a biweekly basis to read and do literacy activities. The program was such a success last winter and spring, that we decided to ask for funding to extend the program this fall.

The North Carolina Community Foundation once again came through with a grant for funding which will allow us to purchase four books for each child participating in this program. We plan on visiting each participating school a total of four times between mid-October and mid-December to present an activity

that focuses on literacy and art. The art we have chosen is by Picasso, van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Matisse. Through open-ended discussion, children will learn self-expression and speaking skills in an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and individual creative freedom.

Books have been chosen that enhance the artwork and encourage further thought.

Children will create original works of art through different mediums such as paint and collage.

We are looking forward to these two new programs and are excited to be working with the Bascom to enhance art and literary education in our community!

“How Many Stars In The Sky” by Lenny Hort will be introduced to students at The Literacy Council of Highlands’ space-themed program.

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The Last of the Giants Contributed by Gary Wein, Executive Director, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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nce there was an old growth forest that extended from the Town of Highlands to Whiteside Mountain. An old-growth forest or as the Brits call them, ancient woodlands, is a forest that has attained great age, often with large trees or at least very old ones, and exhibits high biological diversity. It also means the forest had never been clear-cut or harvested for timber or pulp, think Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.

The trees in this forest would have been hundreds of years old and big.

Dr. Robert Zahner in his book, The Mountain at the end of the Trail, describes

this incredible ecosystem.

Unfortunately, this forest was reduced in the 1950’s to pulp to make paper.

All that remains are a few fragments. One such piece is the 22 acre Henry Wright Preserve that was protected in 1964 through the actions of Henry Wright and The Nature Conservancy.

In 2001, stewardship responsibility of this stand was transferred to the Highlands Land Trust, now known as the HighlandsCashiers Land Trust.

The Henry Wright Preserve is located within a steep valley centered on a headwaters stream of the Cullasaja River. The forest is dominated by Canada

Hemlock and contains a small Carolina Hemlock stand on its edge. The hemlocks are large, averaging more than four feet in diameter. One tree in particular at the Preserve stands out, the Cheoah. This tree is nearly 159 feet tall and contains over 1564 cubic feet of wood. These measurements make it among the largest hemlock trees in the world. With the demise of larger and taller trees in the Smokies by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid the Cheoah today is both the tallest and largest living hemlock tree in the world.

You have to be a hermit in western North Carolina to not know about the

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and its impact on the hemlocks of the mountains.

Some predict the complete loss of both the Canada and Carolina Hemlock from our forests. The Cheoah was first treated in 2006 by arborist Will Blozan and has subsequently been treated with Safari in 2010.

This last treatment actually required climbing the tree to paint the insecticide on the bark at 120 feet above the ground.

The tree is alive and well but is the last of the giants.

To find out more about the Cheoah or the Land Trust that protects this tree check out our webpage at www.hicashlt.org.

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A Time for Gratitude Contributed by Michelle Price, Executive Director, Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance

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an you believe its November already? For me, November is a time for thankfulness. To reflect on the past 10 months and openly express gratitude.

2011 has been a good year overall. I thank God for all my blessings including my family and friends; my health; and the natural environment.

The natural world that gives us food to eat, water to drink, oxygen to breathe, a wilderness to explore, wildlife to observe and much to marvel.

I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the local community to offer services that will lead to a more sustainable mountain life for all.

As the Director of the dayto-day operations at the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alli-

ance, it is with great gratitude that I express our appreciation for the many gifts from the community. Several volunteers have donated their gift of time. I am especially thankful to the J-MCA board members, Robert E. Smith, Travis Boswell, Dawn Sanborn, Brian Stiehler, Dan Allen, Mike Kettles and Courtney Scarborough. They have supported and guided the organization as J-MCA grows to meet the needs of the community. As a whole, we are very thankful for all the financial contributions from our individual supporters in the community. After thoughtful consideration, the following grantors graciously gave to J-MCA, including the Highlands Community Founda-

tion, Mountain Findings, the Wade Hampton Golf Club’s Donor Advised Fund, and the Cullasaja Women’s Outreach.

We gratefully received these gifts and promise to be good stewards of all our resources.

I ask that you please take the time to also express gratitude towards those that make your life better. Whether it is the mailman that delivers your mail in the snow, the farmer that grows your food, the merchant that offers a welcoming smile or a child that greets you with open arms. Always count your blessings not your burdens.

Enjoy the holiday season and be sure to spend quality time with family and friends. Remember, the gifts from the heart are always the best.

To read more on the philanthropic efforts in Highlands and Cashiers, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news

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Why Spay or Neuter Your Pets?

Contributed by Ben Kane, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

A Spaying or neutering your pet is an act of love and the hallmark of a caring owner.

few weeks ago a friend of mine asked me why it’s so important to spay or neuter your pets. I simply informed her of the statistics listed below and she was both shocked and amazed.

Each year, it is estimated that three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized because there simply aren’t enough homes for them all. Each day approximately 10,000 babies are born in the United States; on that same day approximately 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. In six years one unspayed female dog and her offspring, can reproduce 67,000 dogs. An unspayed female cat, her mate and all of their offspring, producing two litters per year, with 2.8 surviving kittens per year

can total 11,606,077 cats in nine years.

That is why CashiersHighlands Humane Society offers our Spay and Neuter assistance program. The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program is offered to residents of Jackson and Macon counties primarily. We distribute the coupons through the Cashiers and Highlands Chambers of Commerce, Tuckasegee Trading Company, Jackson County Animal Shelter and our shelter in Cashiers, and at all of the public events we participate in throughout the year.

Our goal over the next several years is to continue to increase the participation in the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program. By doing so we can decrease the number of unwanted dogs

and cats in the area and the number of dogs and cats euthanized. Key measures of success for the program will be an increase in the number of coupons requested and used during the funding period. We currently track those numbers on a monthly basis in our intake and expense reports.

If you have a dog or cat that has not been spayed or neutered please get them spayed/neutered as soon as possible. If you can’t afford to have them spayed/neutered, please stop by any of the locations listed above and pickup one of our coupons.

For more information about the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society visit www.chhumanesociety.org or call (828) 743-5752.

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A Visit to the Summer House Contributed by Gayle Phillips

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n Thursday, September 29th, the Sky Valley Garden Club members were invited by Paula and Barry Jones to visit their “Idea Showhouse” at The Summer House on the Dillard Road in Highlands and also their private gardens and home.

Paula greeted 35 garden club members and two husbands, related some of the history of the property, and then gave everyone a tour of the “Idea Showhouse.” Rosemary Stiefel, Paula’s in-house artist, was also there to discuss her artwork with several of the Sky Valley artists.

After touring the “Idea Showhouse,” the group drove up to Paula’s and Barry’s home and gardens, and Barry greeted the group and took them through their extensive and beautiful gardens. He explained the development of the property and the construction of many garden features. It was truly enlightening, and many in the group came away with new ideas to try in their own garden. Although late in the year, the dahlias were blooming in profusion and they were also displayed in floral arrangements throughout their home.

This was a gardening group, but all would agree the best was saved for last. After touring the gardens, Paula and Barry took the group into their home and they both explained all the additions and improvements they made to the original house. Paula spoke about her early furniture-making days and discussed many of the antiques throughout the house.

There was so much to see and enjoy, it was truly overwhelming.

This outing will be long-remembered by the Sky Valley Garden Club. When the members go to The Summer House on future shopping trips, they will certainly enjoy browsing through Paula’s and Barry’s wonderful store, but they will

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Unique Objects

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by Luke Osteen

o what’s the secret of Unique Objects, the marvelously eclectic shop that winds through Buck’s Coffee Café in Cashiers?

Well, it could be the almost boundless enthusiasm of Dawne Raulet, who owns the gallery with her mom and dad, Linda and Tommy Clark and Steve Clark.

“What I love about this shop is that it has created a wonderful opportunity for me and Mom and Dad to work as a team and we’re having a ball,” she says. “For example, we go on buying trips every month, and we have a system: Mom and I start out together, looking for treasures. When we

find them, Mom pulls out the check book and takes care of the finances, while I take off looking for the next ‘unique object.’” Dad collects the treasures and gets them back to Cashiers.

Steve takes over after the treasurers have been displayed. He and the staff of Buck’s Coffee Cafe take great pride in seeing the “unique objects” find a new owner.

And certainly a part of the equation is the aesthetic sense that informs every choice in the inventory.

“We carry one-of-a-kind antique furniture, one-ofa-kind collectibles, one of a kind art and crafted items.

We also have beautiful ar-

tisan-designed jewelry and unique gift items,” explains Linda. “Because we are associated with Buck’s Coffee Cafe in Cashiers, we like to carry unique objects incorporating antlers. We try to find furniture and other items that fit perfectly here in the mountains.”

“I love the challenge of finding things that are unique and different, yet not too crazy ‘out there,’” Dawne says. “We want there to be consistency in our style -- I love anything made with real antlers and I love texture -- yet still have enough change in inventory that people are always pleasantly surprised by the new things they see each time they come in.”

This kaleidoscopic selection is predicated on a simple principle.

“Our philosophy from the beginning has been to consider with every purchase, ‘If it doesn’t sell, would I want to buy this for myself?’” says Dawne.”That seems to be a pretty good filter and so far, it seems to be working for us.”

The fruits of all those buying trips and all those stylistic choices are to be found in a series of rooms in the back of Buck’s. It’s an irresistible selection that demands a careful browse.

“Actually, you never know what you will find next in our shop,” promises Linda.

A Visit to Tom Sawyer’s Tree Farm

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Contributed by Carol Adams

he best opportunity to become immersed in the Holiday spirit is a visit to Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm and Elf Village from mid November to Christmas Eve. The fields of Fraser Fir trees back-dropped by the inspiring Blue Ridge Mountains and pristine Lake Glenville, are the opening setting for the multitude of festival activities appealing to kids and adults alike.

Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm, near Cashiers and Highlands, is open year ‘round. The peak season at the Farm is from November 19th to December 24th. And, what a holiday delight it is to be there to enjoy all the Farm has to offer. The selection of a tree is the beginning of hours of fun and frolic including: horse-drawn carriage and farm wagon tree tours on weekends; choose and cut your very own perfect tree any day!; visit elves at their Elf Village weekend home, a cluster of tree houses in a woodsy hollow; make a wish on the Elf Bridge over a small creek and gentle waterfall; create holiday art in the Craft Room; mail gift wish lists at Santa’s Post Office; hear holiday tales told by an elf in the Storytelling Cabin; shop in the Big Red Barn for wreaths garland, gifts and Christmas decor; walk the Farm, Elf Village and the wooded trails any day.

Upon entering the Elf Village kids and adults don “Elf Wear” making for memory-making photos at numerous photo-op-spots on antique sleighs and carriages, throughout the Village, at the Elf Chapel or at the Clauses’ Cabin where the Jolly Ole Elf and Mrs. Claus welcome one and all!

The newly renovated Sawyer Farmstead Pavilion is the ideal setting to relax to sip a cup of hot cider and enjoy a sweet treat while listening to holiday music. The Pavilion is also available for holiday and New Year’s events.

For 30 years, Tom Sawyer has grown fields and fields of Fraser Fir Trees. The mountain farm is located in the Cashiers Valley at Glenville, North Carolina where the elevation is perfect for growing beautifully shaped trees of exceptional color, dense foliage and the most pleasing fragrance. Tree buyers can take-with or have trees and any other evergreen purchases packed and shipped.

Admission is free although there is a minimal charge for some activities. All details for your visit or for fundraising and outings are available by contacting Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm at (828) 743-5456 or (800) 662-7008 or on the website, www.freshtreez.com. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | November 2011 | 109

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Mountain Laurel Rest Bed and Breakfast

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waken gently to the smell of freshlybrewed coffee after a night of restful slumber in your king-size bed. The aroma of the hearty breakfast slips under your bedroom door.

Grab your coffee and head to your private balcony where the soothing sounds of a babbling brook hypnotize you as the gentle breezes rustle the leaves of the decade old trees.

No, you haven’t died but you may think that you are in heaven. It truly is “heaven-onearth” when you escape the cares of the world with a restful respite at the Mountain Laurel Rest Bed and Breakfast located in the quiet solitude of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. Nestled on a quiet hill side surrounded by hiking trails, beautiful gardens filled with seasonal color and the gentleness of nature, Mountain Laurel Rest is the perfect spot to forget the cares of

by Wiley Sloan flowers. work and M o r n family as ings are you respecial as energize you chow yourself. down on Let granda delicious ma keep hot breakthe kids, fast. It’s board the always an pets and adventure get away.

Innkeepers Janis and Dave Morgan to see T h i s beautiful what the facility, which was just com- cook has created-maybe a pleted in spring 2011, offers quiche, or scones from a famlarge spacious rooms featur- ily recipe, fresh fruit, frittatas; ing king size beds, gas fire- no matter the menu, you can place, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, a rest assured that it will be comfortable sitting area, pri- mouth-watering.

Mountain Laurel Rest Bed vate balcony and large bath.

Pamper yourself in the luxury and Breakfast is the perfect of the Inn while Janis and Dave spot for a romantic get-away, a help you relax and unwind. corporate retreat, an intimate Each evening you can enjoy wedding venue, and a reunion wine and hors d’oeuvres on with old college classmates or the terrace as you watch the getting together for a football squirrels scamper through the weekend. You’ve really got trees. Let the birds serenade the best of all worlds here. It you as you identify the many is just a short drive to beautispecies of trees and the wild ful Highlands, North Carolina,

with its interesting shops and museums (The Bascom, The Museum of American Cut Glass and the Museum at the Highlands Historical Society), a wide-variety of restaurants and of course all of the beautiful waterfalls. Turn right onto Hwy. 106 and you go south to Dillard or to Franklin. Both are just a stone’s throw away. Yet here at Mountain Laurel Rest you really don’t have to go anywhere. There are hiking trails that take you to some of the most gorgeous scenery around.

Come, relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. Pamper yourself in the quiet solitude of the mountains. To learn more about Mountain Laurel Rest check out their website at www.mountainlaurelrest. com. You can make your reservations online or you call them at (828) 526-3447. They are located just off Hwy. 106 in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina at 68 Shoal Creek Road.

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The Laurel’s Local Yokel Weather

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– temps, snowfall, rainfall, and ith its ring of peaks winds.” and deep gorges, the Preston dove into the sciHighlands-Cashiers ences at Western Carolina Uniarea’s weather is a forecaster’s nightmare. versity, where he earned a deYet for Preston Jacobsen it’s gree in environmental science a dream come true. Preston’s with a minor in hydrology. the brainy young scientist beAs he grew to apprecaiate hind the Laurel’s new weather the dynamic face of our local forecast feature on our website. weather, Preston grew frusHe’ll be making his predictions trated with the inaccurate based upon data generated at forecasts generated by the the local weather station he’s Mega-Weather services like installed for us.

Accuweather and The Weather That gives us the ability to Channel. And along the way he provide up-to-the-date weathcreated Local Yokel Weather, er information and forecasts a service that provides local that take into account the peweather information and foreculiarities of our geography and casts exclusively for Jackson the critical power of elevation.

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Preston began his love affair Combined with our weather WCU alumnus Preston Jacobsen (right) uses a demonstration to explain with meteorology at an early station in Highlands, Local Yoa weather concept related to atmospheric pressure. age. kel Weather is able to provide “Dad instilled a passion for our website with forecasts that weather when I was little,” he are uniquely tailored to Highexplains. “I used to track hurricanes on the family living room lands. wall and perform small physic experiments growing up. I was For up-to-the-minute weather information and accurate loabsolutely fascinated with the weather from the start. I loved cal forecasts, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/highlandsnc_ the extreme variability pertaining to all aspects of the weather weather.php.

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Ray Trine Joins Silver Creek Real Estate

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ocated at the heart of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Silver Creek Real Estate Group is comprised of a talented team of brokers, dedicated to honoring the company’s credo of “Building Relationships. Delivering Dreams.” By providing an unmatched level of customer service to every client who crosses their threshold and working tirelessly to deliver on their promises of matching dreamers with dream homes, Silver Creek has quickly built a solid reputation for excellence in the region. Company founder Jochen Lucke strives to fill his office with unique and gifted individuals who all share a common goal – to make each purchase and sales experience a positive and re-

warding one for their clients.

To that end, Lucke is extremely pleased to welcome real estate veteran Ray Trine to the Silver Creek team.

While he may be the newest addition to Silver Creek Real Estate Group’s ranks, Trine is no stranger to the real estate industry. He got his first taste for real estate from the financial side of the table. After graduating from The University of North Florida with a degree in accounting, Trine went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Jacksonville.

He would later go on to work at the Florida National Bank holding company and eventually became the CFO of a large savings and loan. It was here that he had his first dealings in property development and quickly realized he was drawn to the “out of the boardroom”

lifestyle that a career in real estate had to offer. He received his real estate license in 1972 and became a proud Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) in 1984 – the same year he rose through the ranks to Broker in Charge at a busy real estate firm in Florida.

In 1982, he moved his family from Atlantic Beach, Florida to a farm in Cashiers, North Carolina. Trine quickly acclimated to his new surroundings, taking a position at one of the oldest firms in town, V.C. Smith Real Estate.

After two years on the roster, Ray bought the company and concentrated its efforts on Sapphire Valley and Lake Glenville, leading to many successive years at #1 in sales and listings. The laidback nature of life in the mountains hasn’t slowed Ray Trine down

one bit. He served four years on the local school board, functioned as PTO President of the highly rated Blue Ridge School, and had a hand in forming the first Chamber of Commerce in Cashiers.

As an established and wellrevered member of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau community for three decades, Ray Trine proves an excellent brokerage partner to any discerning home buyer or seller.

With his solid background – a unique blend of accounting, property development, and real estate sales – Ray is a seasoned professional who brings enthusiasm, vision, and 40 years of experience to the team at Silver Creek Real Estate Group. Jochen and the other Silver Creek brokers are proud to have Ray join their ranks.

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index of advertisers Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 75 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 104 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 73, 79 Condiments The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 76, Construction Companies Potts Construction Page 97 Larry Rogers Construction Page 103 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 29 Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Page 94 Cashiers Customs Page 114 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Page 109 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 109 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Page 94 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Page 109 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Page 109 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 114 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 87 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Jim Grady Rustic Designs www.midnightfarms.com Page 23 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 87 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Dentists Dr. Mason www.joemasonmd.com Page 17 Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 56 Sylvan Valley Family Dentistry Page 101 Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 55 Cashiers Christmas House Pages 40, 99 Hard Candy Christmas Page 64 Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Page 42 Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm & Elf Village www.freshtreez.com Page 100 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 FIREWOOD Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 96 Florists Fiddlehead Designs Pages 25, 26 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 30 Furniture Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 104 Bumpkins Page 95 Cashiers Customs Page 114 Consignment Market Page 74 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 90 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 22 Highlands Fine Consignments Page 54 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 LOTSA Consignment Page 74 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 23

Nearly New Oakleaf Flower & Garden Rusticks www.rusticks.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market GG’s Consignments Highlands Fine Consignments Nearly New Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Garden Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Highlands Lawn & Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Generators Atlantic South Power www.aspowersystems.com Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Bumpkins Cashiers Valley Pharmacy The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Highlands Pharmacy Lenz Gifts LOTSA Consignment Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Nest Nora & Co. Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Rusticks www.rusticks.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Gourmet Foods The Hen House Dusty’s Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Graphic Design Heinlein Multi-Media Ventures www.h2mv.com Green Supplies Whole Life Market Grocery Stores Dusty’s Hair Salons Creative Concepts Head Innovations Hardware Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Heating and Air Madco Health Food Whole Life Market Home Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

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Landscapers Travis Russell Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden Lighting Bumpkins Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger Massage Therapy Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nail Care Creative Concepts Nailz Hand & Foot Spa Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads & Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Office Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Painters D.P. Painting Pet Supplies/Accessories Soph & Gab Woof Gang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonweb.com Picture Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Plants/Nurseries Highlands Lawn & Garden Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cashiers Hillside Artists Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com The Hen House Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain Mist Gallery

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Bumpkins Page 95 Cashiers Customs Page 114 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 90 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 103 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 22 GG’s Consignments Page 74 Highlands Fine Consignments Page 54 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Lenz Gifts Page 96 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 23 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 30 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 48 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 26 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 41 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 116 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Unique Objects Page 9 Vivianne Metzger Page 41 Ice Cream Kilwin’s www.highlands4118.com Page 60 SweeTreats Page 64 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Interior Design & Home Furnishings Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Page 104 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 17 Bumpkins Page 95 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 33 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 90 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Finally Home Staging & Redesign www.finallyhomestaging.com Page 108 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 22 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 23 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 26 Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 35 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 41 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Summer Place Antiques Page 51 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Investment Planning Wells Fargo Advisors Page 82 Jewelry - Fashion Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 87 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 53 Ellen’s Page 91 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 27 Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Page 106 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 48 Silver Eagle Page 9 Sorelle Design Studio www.sorelledesignstudio.com Pages 98, 1107 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 103 Vivace/Vivace Too Page 24 Jewelry - Fine Drake’s Diamond Gallery Page 47 East and West Limited Page 14 Highlands Fine Art Page 16 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 21 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 28 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 116 Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 78 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 103 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95

index of advertisers Power Services Atlantic South Power www.aspowersystems.com Page 153 Printing Services Cashiers Printing Page 32 Pubs The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 66 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 27 Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 115 Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 79 Carol Mathews Page 103 Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 79 Chattooga Ridge Realty www.ccrealty-nc.com Page 79 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Exurbia Sotheby’s Realty www.exurbiasothebysrealty.com Page 10 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealtygroup.com Page 79 Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.nchighands.net Page 82 Harry Norman, Realtors – Nadine Paradise www.nadineparadise.com Page 93 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 79 Highlands NC Realty www.highlandsnc.info Page 8 Highlands Properties www.highlandsproperties.com Page 57 Jim Lewis Realty www.jimlewisrealty.com Page 79 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 52 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 37, 38, 39 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 77 Mel on the Mountain www.melsmountainrealestate.com Page 79 Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Page 69 NC Mountain Life www.ncmountainlife.com Page 79 Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 79 Old Cashiers Realty, Inc. www.oldcashiersrealty.com Page 79 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 58 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 73, 79 White Oak Realty Group www.whiteoakrg.com Pages 79, 93 Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 68 Bella’s Kitchen Page 34A The Bistro on Main www.mainstreet-inn.com Page 62 Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 91 Chris & Charlie’s Page 65 Flip Side Page 67 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 61 Highlands Smokehouse Page 67 Jorge’s Place Page 67 The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 60 Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Nick’s www.nicksofhighlands.com Page 61 Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com Page 64 On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 62 Pizza Place Page 65 Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Page 65 Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Page 63 Ruka’s Table Page 67 Southern Belle’s Page 64 Skyline Lodge presents Karlings Altitudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 65 Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Page 64 SweeTreats Page 64 The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 66 Wild Thyme Cafe Page 61 Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Page 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5

The Zookeeper Bistro www.zookeeperbistro.com Page 34A Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 17 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 23 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 28 Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery www.shirazruggalleries.com Page 35 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 9 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Shoes 4th Street Boutique Page 72 Annawear Page 19 Bear Mountain Outfitters Pages 18B, 29 Elevation Page 93 Martha Anne’s Page 25 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 103 TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Page 49 Shutters & Blinds Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 29 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Tables Cashiers Customs Page 114 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 54 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 23 Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 92 Toys The Corner Store Page 91 Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Pages 6, 64 Tree Services Travis Russell Page 109 Visual Tours Live Visual Tours www.livevisualtours.com Page 85 Vitamins/Food Supplements Whole Life Market Page 100 Web Design The Brothers Web www.thebrothersweb.com Page 109 Window Tinting Custom Window Tinting www.customwindowtinting.us Page 19 Window Treatments Cashiers Customs Page 114 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 78 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Wine & Accessories Dusty’s Page 9 Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Page 63 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 95 Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com

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