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Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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elcome to October in the mountains. Each new day is greeted with a crisp cool sunrise and evenings beckon us to relax by the fire. Winding mountain roads take on an ethereal glow when the sun shines through jeweltoned leaves and the brilliant colors of fall remind us again of the simple joys of life. Here at the Laurel, we celebrate these joys daily and are so thankful that you, our readers and advertisers, continue to share them with us in each new issue. As we round the last turn of 2009, we know we are blessed to have been given another year to do what we love in the place we love, and look forward to sharing many more Octobers with you. n
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16 • Leaf Festival 20 • John Muir 21 • Fall Ball 22 • Golf Tournament 23 • Bryant Art Glass 24 • The Dining Room 25 • Alternative Gift Market 26 • Highlands Craft Show 27 • Hard Candy Christmas 28 • Pumkin Fest 29 • Fall Festival 30 • Halloween in Highlands 31 • Lady Highlanders 32 • Songwriters’ Round 36 • The Christmas Tree 38 • Haunted House 40 • Drake’s Diamond Gallery 41 • Area Calendar 42-44 • Scenes From
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Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
janet@themountainlaurel.com
(828) 371-2689
50 • Cover Artist, Jane Smithers 52 • Feature Artist, Beth Townsend 53 • Summit One Gallery 54 • Bascom News 57 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 58 • Art League of Highlands 60 • John Collette Fine Art 62 • Greenleaf Gallery 64 • HCCMF Fall Concerts
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Maps 18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
Dining 67 77
68 • Zookeeper Bistro 69 • Culinary Weekend 70 • Sapphire Valley Farms 71 • Lakeside Restaurant 73 • Dining Guide
History
78 • Cashiers History 79 • Birthplace of Pantyhose 80 • Christmas Showhouse
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
Michelle Munger, Art Director
Digitographer/Distribution
(828) 371-2764
(828) 342-3774
(828) 332-0473
marjorie@themountainlaurel.com
mungerclan5@aol.com
Guy Fielding, fielding@marketeers.biz
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84 • Highlands Writer’s Group, Fred Wooldridge 85 • Donna Rhodes 86 • Cyrano’s Booksignings 87 • Reuben Cox 88 • Life with Krysti
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Home & 119 Interiors Impromements 120 • Barber Custom Homes 122 • English Green Interiors 123 • Fletcher & Lee 124 • Francie Hargrove 126 • Highlands Cabinet Co. 127 • Highlands Doors and Windows 128 • Highlands Interiors 129 • Highlands Decorating Center 130 • Interior Enhancements 131 • Into the Woods Home Interiors 132 • James Kneisley 134 • Koenig Homebuilders 135 • Lupoli Construction 136 • Mountainworks 137 • MossCreek 138 • Peachtree Group 139 • Peter J. Pioli Interiors 140 • Srebalus Construction 141 • The Summer House 142 • Raffa Design Associates 143 • Warth Construction 144 • Welcome Home
Homes & Lifestyles 92 • Overlooking Lake Sequoyah 94 • ‘Tis the Season 95 • Being Green 96 • Soul Journey 97 • Money Watch 98 • Mel Lipinski 99 • Dr. Robert Buchanan 100 • Now in Bloom
Philanthropy
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104 • Land Trust 105 • Carpe Diem Farms 106 • Highlands Rotary 108 • Mountaintop Rotary 109 • Humane Society 110 • Literacy Council
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 49 • Area Calendar 75 • Dining Guide 132 • Service Directory 134 • Advertisers Index
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Contributing Writers:
Wiley Sloan, Writer
wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes, Writer
Krysti Rogers, Deborah Reeves, Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Tom Chillemi, Pam Nellis, Sue Aery, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski
donna847@verizon.net
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Greater Cashiers Area Leaf Festival
The first annual Leaf Festival kicks off Thursday, October 8th with the bluegrass and gospel sounds of The Rye Holler Boys at The Village Green from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Photo courtesy of The Crossroads Chronicle
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t’s hard to imagine a more beautiful part of the country than the Cashiers Valley in October. The hardwoods are resplendent in Crayonbright colors, Lake Glenville sparkles like a sapphire mined from the surrounding mountains, even the lowly ironweed that lines the roads puts on a not-so-subtle display of color before the arrival of winter chill.
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But incredibly, there’s a lot more to the communities of Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire Valley than their eye-popping natural displays. The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants’ Association is rushing to put the finishing touches on the first annual Leaf Festival, sponsored by The Coca Cola Company and the Laurel Magazine. The festival stretches from October 8th through the 10th and
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includes a variety of fun things for the whole family throughout the valley. The bluegrass and gospel sounds of The Rye Holler Boys are a fitting launch to the festival when they take to the stage at The Village Green from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8th. Their beautiful music is a perfect companion to the storied mountains that encircle the Valley and set the tone for a musical parade that’ll play throughout the festival – acts like Galen Kapar, Tuckertown, The Asheville Skyline Band, Free Will Project, Chopper Wilson, The Arlenes, and The Honeycutters. But the musical lineup is just a part of the magic of this dazzling festival – on Friday, GCAMA realtors will be offering tours of seven spectacular multi-million dollar homes. On Saturday, there’ll be a tour of over 25 open houses in all price ranges throughout Cashiers, Lake Glenville, and Sapphire Valley. For more information on the tour, please call (828) 743-0510. Throughout the festival there will be local merchants and artisans displaying their wares – arts and crafts, cheeses, baked goods, honey, fresh produce and much more, in downtown Glenville and on the Village Green in Cashiers. The Zachary-Tolbert House, the circa-1840 home that’s the flagship of the Cashiers Historical Society, will be open for guided tours and there’ll be the chance to stroll the grounds that feature the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s Nature Trail. Out on the pristine waters of Lake Glenville there will be free guided boat tours departing from Signal Ridge Marina on Friday at 10:00 a.m. and on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The tours represent an opportunity for a different view of the beauty that is so abundant in the Cashiers Valley. Also in Glenville Tom Sawyer’s Tree Farm will host a pancake breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, with tours of the farm on both Friday and Saturday. Look for your pumpkins at the VFW and don’t miss the car show at JJ’s Eatery. The festival will culminate with a 7:00 p.m. Saturday concert by singer BJ Thomas (the 70 million record-selling artist behind such hits as “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” and “Rock and Roll Lullaby) at the Sapphire Valley Resort. Like all festival events, this Concert on the Slopes is open to the public. Tickets are $30 with limited VIP tickets at $50 that include special seating and a private reception with Mr. Thomas following the concert. Well, we’ve run out of space, but there’s a lot more going on in the Valley for this first ever Leaf Festival. For a full schedule of activities, call (828) 743-7663 or visit leaffestivalofcashiersvalley. com. n
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Merchants and artisans will be offering their wares at the Village Green in Cashiers and at the street fair in downtown Glenville both Friday and Saturday.
The festival will close with a concert Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. with singer BJ Thomas at the Sapphire Valley Resort. Call (828) 743-7663 for ticket information.
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Accommodations
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4-1/2 Street Inn ...............................
Pescados...........................................
Colonial Pines Inn............................
Sports Page.......................................
Whiteside Cove Cottages................
The Brick Oven................................
Old Edwards Inn..............................
Wild Thyme Gourmet..................... Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
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Bryant Art Glass..............................
Madisons...........................................
John Collette Fine Art..................... Laurel Magazine...............................
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Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ......
Alyxandra’s ......................................
Marge Rohrer Originals..................
Basketcase........................................
Summit One Gallery........................
Bear Mountain Outfitters................ Bird Barn..........................................
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Cabin Casuals...................................
Chambers Agency............................
Carolina Eyes ..................................
Country Club Properties.................
Christmas Tree ..............................
Harry Norman Realtors..................
Cyrano’s ..........................................
John Cleaveland Realty....................
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ..............
John Schiffli Real Estate..................
Dry Sink............................................
Nellis Realty.....................................
Dutchman’s Designs........................
Signature Properties.......................
East and West...................................
Sundrops on Caney Fork................
Gates Nursery.................................. Hen House........................................
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Fressers / Fressers Express..........
Highlands Wine and Cheese..........
Log Cabin Restaurant......................
Jackson Madeleine...........................
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Lindy’s ..............................................
Martha Anne’s.................................. Mountainiques ............................... Peak Experience.............................. Radio Shack...................................... Rainy Day Golf.................................. Rhodes Superette............................. Scudders........................................... Silver Eagle....................................... The Summer House......................... Suzette’s Boutique........................... The Toy Store................................... Whole Life Market........................... Xtreme Threads .............................. Highlands Fine Art ......................... Highland Hiker................................. Mountain Rarities............................. Mirror Lake Antqiues...................... Services Craig and Craig................................ Highlands Cabinet Company.......... Highlands Visitors Center............... Lupoli Construction......................... Mountain Rayz.................................. Scott Neumann, Attorney................ Warth Construction......................... Tranquility Cove Massage.............. Four Seasons Landscaping.............
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An Evening With John Muir Contributed by Cynthia Strain
The timeless message of conser vationist John Muir is delivered in a bracing oneman show on October 9th at the Highlands Playhouse.
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he Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance is hosting the exciting one-man show, “An Evening with John Muir” on Friday, October 9th, at the Highlands Playhouse. John Muir (1838–1914) was probably America’s most famous and influential conservationist. As a wilderness explorer he is renowned for his exciting adventures and worldwide travels. As a writer, he taught people the importance of experiencing and protecting wilderness. In 1892 Muir helped form the Sierra Club “to make the mountains glad.” He was the club’s first president, an office he held until his death in 1914. Muir’s work and writings contributed greatly to the creation of our National Parks system. Filmmaker Ken Burns knew little about John Muir before he started working on his new series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” which premiered on PBS in September. Burns said: “I don’t think I was prepared for what a great writer he was. Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference
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between lightning and a lightning bug. John Muir was lightning. My eyes, at times, would fill with tears in the editing room as we worked on telling Muir’s story.” The man who portrays Muir in the series is Lee Stetson, the same man who will share Muir’s amazing adventure stories with the audience at Highlands Playhouse. This remarkable show has entertained and inspired thousands over the years at Yosemite National Park and around the world. J-MCA is proud to bring Stetson to Highlands for our annual fund raiser. Rub shoulders with Lee at the Patron’s Party from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The $80 tickets ($75 for J-MCA members) include wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres plus preferred seating for the main program. Tickets for the program alone are $30 ($25 for members). The program starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact J-MCA at (828) 526-9938 ext. 320 or www.j-mca.org for tickets or more information. Western North Carolina Alliance is also hosting Stetson for a program in Asheville on October 8th. Contact WNCA at (828) 2588737. n
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t’s time to mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Fall Ball to benefit Summit Charter School. The leaf season’s most elegant event will take place on October 17th at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. This black tie optional gala includes a fabulous dinner, open bar and dancing. The music is once again provided by Susan Taylor and The Paragons. The benficiary of this wonderful event, Summit Charter School, is a small public school that makes up its operating budget shortfall through events like Fall Ball and generous donations from our community. Many of the goods and services that the area’s visitors enjoy are provided by businesses owned by Summit parents who would not be here without the option of sending their children to Summit Charter School. For more information about Summit or for Fall Ball tickets please contact (828) 743-5755. n
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The Rotar y Club of Cashiers Valley’s Inaugural Golf Tournament, set for October 5th at The Countr y Club of Sapphire Valley, will enrich the entire community.
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he Cashiers Rotary Club will host its first Charity Golf Tournament October 5th at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Proceeds from the event will help to fund a host of local causes. It’ll include a continental breakfast, on-course beverages, a $500 raffle and a delicious grilled lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and there’ll be a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $200 person. Foursome team winners (net score) will be awarded $200 Gift Certificates for Pro Shop merchandise; second place winners will receive $100 Gift Certificates. There’ll be prizes for holes in one, including $25,000 and a Club Car Golf Cart. Closest to the pin on all par 3s will receive $100 gift certificates. Entries are due by October 2nd. Register by calling Ron Keller at (828) 743-9920 or visit cashiersrotary.org Both Corporate and Individual Hole Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call Cheryl Starkey at (828) 743 2203 or e-mail cherlystarkey@gmail.com. All sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible. All proceeds are disbursed to worthy local community groups. In its 16 years, Cashiers Rotary has donated over $850,000. n
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Bryant Art Glass Gives Back
here might be a little bit of Santa Claus in Dwight Bryant. There’s that knowing smile, sly and winsome; and those eyes that crinkle in the corners when he laughs, which is often. And he maintains a workshop, where he’s both designer and elf, creating remarkable glass works of art that are at once breathtaking and practical – magical chimeras of color, beauty and light. But the resemblance is especially obvious when you weigh Dwight’s heart – he really is a secret Santa. On October 16th and 17th, all proceeds from sales of glass at Bryant Art Glass will be donated to the Highlands Emergency Council. The Emergency Council is one of those remarkable, quiet agencies that serves its
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community in profound ways. It provides the basics of life to needy families in Highlands. Although life in Highlands can be a struggle during the warm days of summer, it becomes downright lifethreatening in the winter. The Emergency Council somehow manages to reach those neediest among us – thanks to the generosity of people like Dwight and a small army of volunteers. Council representative Kathleen Wilson will be on hand at Bryant Art Glass both days to accept donations of food, clothing, money and anything else that can make a difference in the lives of those living on the margins of this affluent community. On October 23rd and 24th, Dwight will again call on angels to come and contribute for the Bolivian Mission.
This project is special in that it serves children in Bolivia with services that are needed in health and education. Dr. John and Joanna Baumrucker, the tireless Highlanders whose efforts have transformed the lives of the people of Montero, Bolivia, will be on hand to accept donations and answer questions about this mission. All sales of glass at Bryant Art Glass will go to the Bolivian Mission to continue this important work. Items made by the Bolivian children served by this mission will also be available for sale. Dwight offers those spectacular glass pieces, fused in Highlands, and estate and antique silver at his gallery/ studio, at 260 Franklin Road (across from The Bascom). You can learn more by calling (828) 526-4095 or visiting bryantartglass.com. n
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he Highlands Cashiers Players are kicking-off their 15th Season with a revival of A. R. Gurney’s The Dining Room. Kathryn Cochran and Kirk Howard will direct the play. The Production Coordinator is Ronnie Spilton. The play will be performed at the Martin - Lipscomb Performing Arts Center October 15th – 18th and 22nd – 25th, 2009. A delightful and charming play, The Dining Room was first staged by HCP in Highlands in 1997 and cast members Stuart Armor and Donna Cochran, as well as director Kathryn Cochran were in the original production twelve years ago. The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for
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The Dining Room
Pictured: Kirk Howard, Lee Lyons, Donna Cochran, Rachael Hedden, Janelle Johnson, Jody Read, Ron Leslie, Victoria Clark, Gardner Davis, David Long, Jason Moore, Christian Trevathan, Bonnie Earman, Dianne Rosazza, Stuart Armor, Faye Siegel, Marsha Shmalo, Colin Long and Kathr yn Cochran.
breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes – some funny, some touching, some rueful – which, taken together, create an in-depth
portrait of the American upper-middle-class. Dovetailing swiftly and smoothly, the varied scenes coalesce, ultimately, into a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant
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humanity. A first for both HCP and the Martin – Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, this production will make use of a “thrust stage” built out from the present stage into the PAC auditorium with the audience seated on three sides. In this more intimate setting, the audience will have the feel of being seated at the dining room table. “The Dining Room” is sponsored in part by Buck’s Coffee Cafe and Mirror Lake Antiques. For more information on the Highlands Cashiers Players’ 2009 – 2010 season visit our web site www.highlandscommunityplayers.org or call Mary Adair Leslie at Summit One Gallery, Tuesdays thru Saturdays, (828)526-2673, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00. p.m. n
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Highlands Alternative Gift Market
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ow many times have you struggled to find just the right gift for your friend or family member? Our closets are bulging at the seams, cabinets are full to the brim and dresser drawers barely close. Most people have “more things” than they know what to do with. Give a gift that will really make a difference. Shop at the Highlands Alternative Gift Market immediately following the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas parade on Saturday, December 5th. Come to the Highlands United Methodist Church at 315 Main Street (the site of the Town Christmas Tree) and enjoy a free lunch before you embark on your shopping adventure.
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Choose from a number of non-profit agencies who work to make life better. Each of these agencies offers a variety of different giving levels. From as little as $5 to “the sky’s the limit,” you can share your blessings with those who are less fortunate. Help the Bolivian Mission or the Community Care Clinic, the Food Pantry and the Free Dental Clinic. Support the Haitian Mission or the Heifer Project International, the Highlands Community Child Development Center and the Highlands Emergency Council. There’s also the International Friendship Center and the Literacy Council of Highlands. All of these agencies use your gifts wisely to help people who are struggling to improve their
lives. When you give to the market you are helping twice — the recipients who directly benefit from your charity and your friends whom you have honored with your gift. The Highlands Alternative Gift Market is a co-operative venture of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, Highlands United Methodist Church and the Lutheran Church of the Holy Family. The Market closes at 2:30 p.m. If you aren’t able to attend the market, you may send your donations to Christmas Alternative Gift Market of Highlands at P O Box 1959, Highlands, N.C. 28741. For more information call the Highlands United Methodist Church any weekday at (828) 526-3376. n
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Attend the Highlands Alternative Gift Market immediately after the Christmas parade on Saturday, December 5th, at the Highlands United Methodist Church. Free lunch provided.
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Highlands Craft Show
by Luke Osteen
The 27th edition of one of the jewels on Highlands’ calendar of events returns to the Civic Center on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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he 27th edition of one of the jewels on Highlands’ calendar of events returns to the Civic Center on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Highlands Arts and Crafts Show, a project of the Highlands Woman’s Club and the Highlands Recreation Department, will showcase 100 crafters and attract approximately 5,000 shoppers. Like previous shows, it’ll offer a kaleidoscopic selection of creations. In fact, each year the show must turn away crafters because
there are considerably more applicants than spaces. The show began under the auspices of the Woman’s Club as a venue for local women to sell their wares. For many years the event was called “Highlands’ Own Crafts Show.” As the reputation and success of the show grew, vendors from surrounding counties, even surrounding states, have been added. However, in keeping with the tradition established 27 years ago, artisans from Highlands and close neighboring communities have been given admission
priority. There are several features that make the Highlands Arts and Crafts Show so attractive to vendors: the cost to participate is reasonable; all monies earned are kept by the vendor; and the show is held indoors. Booths are set up the day before the show and the Woman’s Club provides snacks and light refreshments for the vendors. If you’re planning to attend, it’s a good strategy to wear comfy shoes. The sheer number and variety of products demands a careful browse. n
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he air is getting cooler and some trees are showing signs of coloring. It means the Annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is just around the corner. It’ll be staged the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th-28th at the Ramsey Center on the Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. This popular event, which started with eight exhibitors in Franklin 22 years ago, has grown to be a Mountain Christmas Tradition. Eager customers line up for first pick of unique and original arts and crafts from the hands of over 100 blue ribbon artisans. Look for pottery, master jewelers, glass art, wood craft, dolls, birdhouses, heirloom Christmas ornaments. and a wide variety of folk and fine art paintings. The Christmas Tree grower will have fresh mountain greenery wreaths for your door. The candy makers will have delicious secret recipe goodies and hard candy for stockings. Our featured artist is Denise Anthony from Robbinsville. She will bring her Christmas collection of fine woven baskets and famous Peppermint Bark Candy.. At the ticket table, pick up a juicy apple from the Barber Orchard and a piece of peppermint candy. Admission is $3 for adults, and children under 12 are free. There’s also free parking. For info, visit www.mountainartisans. net or call (828) 524 3405. n
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The Christmas Season in the Mountains means the Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show -- November 27th-28th at Western Carolina University.
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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is offering an unforgettable celebration of Fall in the Mountains -- Pumpkin Fest, slated for Saturday, October 10th at the Highlands farm of Linda and Kenton David.
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ighlands-Cashiers Land Trust is offering an unforgettable celebration of Fall in the Mountains -- Pumpkin Fest, slated for Saturday, October 10th at the Highlands farm of Linda and Kenton David. Pumpkin Fest captures the old-time excitement of the harvest season – there will be pumpkin carving contests (using pumpkins grown by the Davids), hayrides, music by the Cashiers Music Company. If you’re feeling nostalgic, watch the cider press demonstration (and sip the cider that’s produced) and other demonstrations of skill that were critical to the running of a farm at the founding of Highlands. You can stroll the grounds of the David Farm, which is a working farm and perfect for musings on what is considered by many to be the loveliest month in the mountains . The David Farm is located on Highway 64 just east of Highlands. Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is the oldest in North Carolina and one of the oldest in the United States. Its mission is to preserve the natural heritage of this corner of Western North Carolina. To accomplish this, it works with landowners who want to preserve their property for future generations. The Land Trust utilizes a set of legal tools that can bring substantial tax benefits to property owners. For more information about the Land Trust and its Pumpkin Fest, call (828) 526-1111. n
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Fall Festival
Highlanders young and old are invited to Highlands School from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17th, for the Fall Festival.
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ighlands School Fall Festival is a cherished tradition on the school’s calendar. This year’s edition, slated for 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17th in the school’s old gym. The evening is the product of Highlands School PTO, Highlands High School seniors and a small army of volunteers. It is a joyous celebration for young and old – fun for everyone! You’ll find games of chance and skill, haunted house, cake walk, face painting, tattoos and hair spray. Don’t miss the wonderful carnival games -- soccer, baseball, golf, duck pond and the lollipop tree. There will be a great Theme Box Silent Auction, as well as a barbecue dinner for $5. Check out the raffles for great prizes. Offered this year is $100 in groceries from Bryson’s Food Store, $100 in groceries from Mountain Fresh Fine Foods, a $100 gift certificate from Reeves Hardware, and a $100 savings bond from RBC Centura. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. Don’t miss the Cash Bingo from 6:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by the Highlands Rotary Club. $1 per card game, winner takes half. Tickets will also be available at this year’s festival for the PTO’s Christmas Cash Raffle. Could you use a little extra cash this holiday season? Tickets are $50 for a chance to win $5,000. Only 500 tickets will be sold! The raffle will be held on Thursday, December 17th. Proceeds from the fall festival will benefit special programs, training and school projects not funded anywhere else. The PTO benefits every child at Highlands School and all proceeds from the Fall Festival will be divided equally to each classroom.. n
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Halloween in Highlands
by Luke Osteen
A black mark on Highlands’ Social Calendar, Downtown Trick or Treat, is an irresistible evening of laughter, treats, and a couple of shivers.
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alloween in Highlands – a Trick or a Treat? That’s an easy one! Highlands goes all out to make the evening fun for everyone – from the littlest pumpkin being pushed in a stroller to the creakiest vampire done up in elegant evening wear. Remember those Universal monster movies of the 1930s when the townspeople would gather in the town square to go hunting for Frankenstein, the Wolfman, or Dracula? Well, Downtown Trick or Treat is kind of like that, only without the torches or pitchforks. It’ll be staged throughout downtown Highlands from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 31st. Downtown Trick or Treat, sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, brings together lo-
cal merchants, civic groups, even churches, for one magical evening. When you add in the rest of the town and a healthy supply of unhealthy treats, well, you’ve got a great party on your hands. What started in 1991 as a chance for local children to safely trick or treat has ballooned like a fat pumpkin into a gathering for virtually everyone in the community. It’s a showcase for lovingly fashioned costumes, a chance to collect a pillowcase-popping stash of candy and a strolling parade of the scary and the not-so-scary. The fun takes place throughout the downtown and winds up and down the Fourth Street hill. Try to move with the crowds to ensure you don’t miss any candy, cider, or hot cocoa opportunities. Or find a bench and drink in the spectacle.
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If you’re keeping score, look for plenty of Harry Potters this year. He’s expected to be the most popular boy’s character in the United States. For girls, there’ll be enough Disney Princesses to fill an enchanted ballroom. Also on hand for the fun are Spider-Man, Hannah Montana, Captain Jack Sparrow, witches both spooky and cute, Elmo, and random ghosts. For the adults, and yes, lots of grown-ups show up in costume -- look for pirates, witches, assorted ghouls and at least one Elvis. Even dogs get into the action, with many canines dressed up and accompanying their master on the trek. Please note: After the Incident of ’03, zombies must be on a leash. For more information, call (828) 526-2112. n
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he Lady Highlanders basketball team is working hard to earn their way to Disney World so they can play in a Christmas Tour nament December 17th, 18th, and 19th at the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. “I wanted these girls to have this opportunity. I think it will be a great experience for them and at the same time making the team a stronger one both on and off the court,” said Coach Brett Lamb. “This is the first time in three years there is a senior on the team, so I felt this was the year to go.” The team did not do a major camp this year, trying to save their funds for this tournament. Over the summer they
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Rivers Rutherford is one of three songwriters returning for the 4th Annual Songwriters’ Round on Oct. 17th at High Hampton Inn.
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et into the Holiday Spirit early when ornament designer Lisa Kelechava visits The Christmas Tree on the Hill from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17th. Lisa and her Joy to the World crew will be on hand to introduce and sign the fourth edition of their annual Highlands Exclusive ornament (for you collectors, The Christmas Tree is sold out of the first edition but
still offers a handful of the second and third editions). She’ll also be signing pieces from her Pet Set, Glitterazzi and Collegiate collections. “Lisa loves to meet and chat with her collectors and it’s always fun to have her visit,” says Christmas Tree owner Trisha Kieltyka. “We ser ve cider and it’s like a party that ever yone’s invited to.” Lisa does all of the design work to ensure that
her ornaments reflect her sensibilities and those of her collectors. She founded Joy To The World to bring exquisite European handpainted glass ornaments to the United States and the company works with more than 30 charitable agencies. To learn more about the treasures on display at The Christmas Tree on the Hill, visit the shop at 212 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 526-3687. n
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he Highlands Prominent Committee is excited to host a Halloween Haunted House this season. Not for the faint of heart, the Haunted House will feature the ghastly and the ghostly, to frighten kids and adults alike! Located at Mountain Hardscapes, 2851 Cashiers Road in Highlands. Numerous volunteers will convert a dark warehouse into a deathly dwelling, open to the public Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. HPC is organized exclusively for sociable and charitable causes, (including the making of contributions to charitable organizations and causes), and participation in, promotion and support of social, community and civic activities. Our primary purpose is to provide social opportunities for young adults in the Highlands/Cashiers community. Our application as a 501(c)7 Social Club is pending. We are a membership organization. For more information about HPC, or to volunteer for the Halloween Haunted House, please e-mail us at PromCmte@ gmail.com. n
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln
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Drake’s Diamond Galler y will spotlight the creations of a pair of dazzling jewelr y designers with a gala trunk show, Saturday, Oct. 10th.
rake’s Diamond Gallery will host a Trunk Show for designers Nicolis Cola and Alwand Vahan (better known as Sacha) from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10th. “There’ll be heavy hors d’oeuvres and champagne, so it’ll be a party all day,” says owner Wanda Drake. “It’s a chance to see upclose the masterpieces of Nicholas and Sacha.” Each Nicolis Cola creation, forged with care for details, becomes a unique piece. Nicolis Cola doesn’t
mass-produce nor use machines: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings are the expression of the purest handicraft ability. Drake’s will showcase Nicolis Cola’s handmade chains, earrings, pendants, pins, medals, jewelry and accessories for men, necklaces, jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones. Sacha is a graduate of the Paris jewelry and design school “rue du Louvre” called “La Chambre Syndicale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie et Orfevrerie.” He’s designed for
Cartier Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus and others. His collections include Moire, Montage and Blanc de Blanc. “I create jewelry like I would a film set: with mood, drama, and my customers wear the jewelry like actresses,” says Sacha. “When I design jewelry I think of women as film stars. I want them to be observed, envied, and admired.” Drake’s Diamond Gallery is located at 152 South Second Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-5858. n
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts. Abraham Lincoln
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Mark Your Calendar October Events • Grand Opening of the Cashiers Village Hillside Shops, noon, Friday, October 2. (828) 743-1801. • The Bascom Autumn Leaves Auction Gala, 6 p.m., Friday, October 2, The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, $225 per person, (828) 526-4949. • Vivace, Trunk Show by Louise Abroms, October 2-3, (828) 526-1880. • The Bascom Autumn Leaves Party, 5-8 p.m., Saturday October 3, The Bascom’s New Campus, $35 per person, (828) 526-4949. • Annual Cashiers Community Council Fish Fry, Cashiers Community Center, 5-7 p.m., Saturday, October 3. • The Greenleaf Gallery open house events every Saturday in October. (828) 526-9333. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, Charity Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Monday, October 5, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, (828) 743 9920. • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Elk Excursion Eco Tour, Monday, October 5. Tours are free to HCLT members, $25 donation for new friends. Reservations required. Call 526-1111. • Ikebana Classes, Sibbie Wilson, master associate Second Degree, October 6, 13, 20, and 27. (828) 524-1281. • “Oktoberfest Old Edwards Style,” Thursday, October 8, The Farm at Old Edwards. Space is limited. Call 866-526-8008. • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s Feasts of the Festival - “Texas Barbecue” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8. Cost is $125. (828) 526-9060. • Nearly New/Ellen’s, serving hot cider and cookies, October 8-10, (828) 743-4033. • Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association Fall Leaf Festival, October 8-10, 828-743-3956 • “An Evening With John Muir” presented by the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance, Friday, October 9, Actor Lee Stetson’s stirring portrayal of the adventures, passion and humor of the legendary conservationist 7 p.m. at the Highlands Playhouse. Tickets $30 ($25 for JMCA members). Join us at 5:30 to rub shoulders with John Muir at the Patron’s Party; wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and reserved seating included, $80 for the entire evening, $75 for members. Contact JMCA at 828-526-9938 ext. 320. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Bella Jewelry Designs, October 9-11, (828) 787-1877. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Lauren LaChance Botanical Pressings, October 9-13, (828) 787-1877. • Drake’s Diamond Gallery Trunk Show featuring Alwand Vahan from New York and Nicolis-Cola from Italy, Saturday, October 10, (828) 526-5858.
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• Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Pumpkin Fest, Saturday, October 10. Contact HCLT for details and ticket prices: (828) 526-1111. • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Fall Concert, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, 5 p.m. Saturday, October 10. (828) 526-9060. • Summit One Gallery, Jane Smithers, “Mes Voyages” opens Saturday, October 10, with a reception from 5-7 p.m., (828) 526-2673. • Highlands Craft Show, Highlands Civic Center, 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Saturday, October 10. • Soul Journey, Messages from Your Angels and Guides with Nana and Colby, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, (828) 743-1967. • Highlands-Cashiers Players, The Dining Room, October 15-18, 22-25, Show times: Evenings 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m., Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084. • The Bascom, Members Invitational Exhibition, Friday, October 16, public opening reception, 5-7 p.m. (828) 526-4949. • Bryant Art Glass will donate all proceeds from sales of glass October 16-17 to the Highlands Emergency Council. (828) 526-4095. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Gardena Art Hand-Carved Gifts, October 16-18, (828) 7871877. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Planet Clothing, October 16-18, (828) 787-1877. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Mary Louise Jewelry, October 16-19, (828) 787-1877. • Soul Journey, October 16-17, private channeling sessions with Nana and Colby, (828) 743-1967. • Scudder’s Galleries Special Fall Catalogue Sale, 11 a.m., Saturday, October 17, (828) 5264111. • Highlands School Fall Festival, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, October 17, the school’s old gym, (828) 526-2147. • 4th Annual Songwriters’ Round, Saturday, October 17, High Hampton Inn. Social at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. To benefit and is hosted by the Blue Ridge School Education Foundation. Tickets are $60 and are available at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743 -5191 or High Hampton at (828) 743 -2411. • 3rd annual Fall Ball to benefit Summit Charter School, Saturday, October 17, Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Black-tie optional gala featuring a fabulous dinner, open bar and dancing. (828) 743-5755. • Art League of Highlands, Fall Colors Fine Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., October 17-18, Highlands Civic Center, (828) 526-2742. • Sapphire Valley Master Association Arts & Crafts Festival and the Fall Colors Fine Art Show, October 17-18, (828) 743-0321. • The Christmas Tree, meet Lisa Kelechava, Joy to the World Founder/Designer, 1-4 p.m.,
Saturday, October 17, (828) 526-3687. • Cyrano’s Bookshop, author Ron Rash, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, October 17, (828) 526-5488. • Bryant Art Glass will donate all proceeds from sales of glass October 23-24 to the Bolivian Mission. (828) 526-4095. • Acorns Designer Trunk Show, Sara Clemmer Jewelry, October 23-25, (828) 787-1877. • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Stargazing on the Mountain Eco Tour, Friday, October 23. Tours are free to HCLT members, $25 donation for new friends. Reservations required. Call 5261111. • Cyrano’s Bookshop, author Bill Ferris, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, October 24, (828) 526-5488. • The Bascom, American Art Today, Juried Works, Friday, October 14, reception 5-7 p.m. (828) 526-4949. • Art League of Highlands program, Bill and Pamela Clark, 5 p.m., Monday, October 26, Highlands Civic Center, (828) 526-2742. • Soul Journey, Tuesday, October 27, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Powerful Question of the Month Discussion Group (828) 743-1967. • Halloween in Highlands – Downtown Trick or a Treat, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, October 31.
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• Scudder’s Galleries Auctions, Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m., (828) 526-4111. Every Monday • Beginners Plus Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon, Highlands Community Center. • Weight Watchers, Highlands Rec Park, 5:30 p.m. • Soul Journey, Guided Meditation Circle, 5:30-6 p.m., (828) 743-1967. • Beginners Clogging, 6 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Ruka’s Table, 164 Main Street (new location). • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. Every Thursday • Intermediate Clogging, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Sounds, (828) 743-3797. • Groovin on the Green - Free Concerts on the Village Green in Cashiers, 7 p.m., (828) 743-9575 Every Friday • Cornhole Tournament, 5:30-8 p.m. Bella’s Kitchen, $20 per 2 person team, (828) 743- 5355. 41
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ighlands native Isabel Hall Chambers and her husband Tony signed copies of their new book, “Remembering Highlands: From Pioneer Village to Mountain Retreat” at Cyrano’s Bookshop on Saturday, September 19th. n
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he Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society presented the First Mountain Tail Waggers Walk on Saturday, September 5th. The walk began at the Highlands School at 9:30 a.m. Lots of fun was had with demonstrations, competitions, food and music. n
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ane Smithers might be the luckiest person in the world. Her work and her play merge into one rewarding mission: to shepherd aspiring painters to the heights of their personal ambition. And the icing on the cake: she and her students get to do that in the historic Dordogne region of South Western France. The teaching experience is every bit as rewarding to Smithers as it is to her students who come back year after year. The journey, internal and external, is magical. Ancient ruins, historic cathedrals, romantic castles, lavish villas, colorful landscapes and rolling vistas provide the atmosphere. Smithers provides the inspiration, the permission, and the encouragement to paint soul-deep. For those new to painting, Smithers swings the door wide open to exploration. No fear. Every idea is precious, every brushstroke inspired, every tentative mark an invitation to be
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for full-fledged oil, which is begun early in the weeklong workshop. She uses positive reinforcement and a sense of humor to keep students motivated and feeling at ease. Every so often she will throw an out-of-the-box exercise into the mix to keep the right brain, the creative side of the mind, engaged. “It is amazing to see their progress,” she says. “I am so fortunate to play a role in awakening the untapped creativity of many who work in sterile, high-powered professions or of those who are simply beginning to experience the ‘zen’ of seeing! It is an honor to witness their inventiveness unfold.”
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To learn more about Jane Smithers’ teaching and her art, visit www.janesmithers.com. She is represented by Summit One, South Second Street, Highlands, (828) 526-2673, www. summitonegallery.com. Her exhibition, “Mes Voyages,” opens Saturday, October 10th with a reception from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Pages from her watercolor journal will be featured next to their respective canvases in oil. The showing is a retrospective of the most recent decade of her work and will be hosted at Summit One. n
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Kerchief Queen of Cashiers by Donna Rhodes
Who knew? Out of the blue Beth Townsend has become the Kerchief Queen of Cashiers. Waiting for real estate to regain its foothold on the peaks and plateaus, Beth Townsend has been challenged to put her other estimable talents into ser vice for herself and her community.
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eth Townsend grew up in the High Hampton area and knew every glen, stream, peak and corner of the Cashiers terrain. As a child she loved to draw. Her parents nurtured that early on, making sure she had plenty of quality supplies with which to experiment. Art became an integral part of her life. Today she uses that drawing ability to create architectural renderings and maps. That, together with her love of the land, her knowledge of the area, and her long-term connection to area residents, creates a match made in high country heaven. Every year, her real estate agency gives custom gifts to its clients. Townsend is always on the lookout for just the right token of appreciation. As fortune would have it, she and her galpals took a trip to Yellowstone. To commemorate the trip, mop their brows, and keep on the right path, they each bought a map bandana. That Yellowstone bandana gave her the idea for a Cashiers kerchief. Her love of drawing and cartooning and a helpful satellite aerial map were all she needed to draw a clever bird’s eye 52
of the area and have it reproduced on a square of cloth. Her first run was 2,400. They are selling like crazy. Townsend says, “People have been using them as dinner napkins, neckerchiefs for their pets, headbands, sweatbands, and do-rags. Some have even framed them or sewn them into pillows with decorative fringe. The possibilities are endless. I’ve even been asked to do puzzles and posters.” She has also been invited to create similar map-danas for other communities, but she is reluctant to commit just yet. “The Cashiers creation was a labor of love, born of a long-term relationship with the area. You can’t develop that kind of connection overnight.” But maybe something closer to home will be her next calling, Camp Merrie Woode, the High Hampton locale, who knows? In the meantime, you can find the Cashiers bandanas in local stores such as Sashay Around in Cashiers or the Highland Hiker or visit cashiersmtnrange.com to check out Beth’s Bandanas online. Call (828)743-3411 for more information. n
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Jane Smithers’ Mes Voyages opens at Summit One Galler y on Saturday, October 10th.
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ane Smithers loves to travel. Earlier in her life she traveled the world, but most recently she has traveled to France (several times), South Africa, the Bahamas and Vietnam. When she travels she keeps journals…the written word and watercolor journals chronicling her experiences, the sights, the sounds and the local color. Upon returning home she has the perfect tool to remember her journey by and utilize her talent with the palette knife and oil paints. The summer of 2009 was spent, once again, at the Chateau de Villars in the Dordogne region of France. Days filled with teaching art to new students from all over the world, wine tasting, creating a cookbook for the Chateau, helping to open the Chateau Café (she was presented with her own Chef’s coat), eating baguettes, going to concerts in the Renaissance ruins (with the mayor and other celebrities from the region), wine tasting!!, canoeing down the Dronne River in Brantome, visiting a truffle farm, biking across the countryside, eating mussels and oysters by the river, getting to know the village locals, wine tasting!!! (She has found some great new wines), walking to the bakery every morning for fresh chocolate baguettes and chocolate almond pastries, eating lots of foie gras, enjoying the sunflowers and poppies, wine tasting!!!!, shopping in all the fresh air markets and having her first European Exhibition in the Gallery d’Abbaye in Brantome, which was a huge success. She is truly “international” now. Jane’s adventures this summer fulfilled a lot of her bucket list. We will share her travel adventures through her art. Mes Voyages will include the watercolor journals and the oil paintings from her trips to South Africa, the Bahamas, Vietnam and France; all incredible trips that produced incredible imagery and memories. Mes Voyages opens with an Artist’s Reception on Saturday, October 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. The exhibition continues through November 11th. Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries,” South Second Street, Highlands (828) 526-2673. For more information, visit www.summitonegallery.com.. n
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The Bascom’s American Art Today, Juried Works S by Donna Rhodes
Dr. Annette Blaugrund brings her critical sensibilities to The Bascom’s juried works exhibition.
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ince the 1700’s, art academies have played a powerful role in the education, exhibition and recognition of accomplished, living artists. The National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts in New York City upholds this prestigious tradition of honoring America’s best. The Bascom is privileged to have Dr. Annette Blaugrund, former director of the National Academy, as this year’s distinguished curator of The Bascom’s American Art Today, Juried Works exhibition, October 24th through November 7th. Dr. Blaugrund holds a Ph.D. in art history from Columbia University. She is an authority on American artists, with a particular interest in Audubon, about whom
she wrote “John James Audubon: The Watercolors for The Birds of America” (October 1993, Villard Books, Random House, with Theodore E. Stebbins Jr.). In addition to being a lecturer, author, and museum director, Dr. Blaugrund organized an exhibition and catalog for “The Tenth Street Studio Building: Artist-Entrepreneurs from the Hudson River School to the American Impressionists.” This presentation was coordinated for The New York Historical Society where Dr. Blaugrund served as Senior Curator of paintings, drawings and sculpture, 19891995 for an Andrew W. Mellon grant. During her last year with the Society, she served as Director of Institutional Planning.
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Her extensive academy experience in addition to her title as an accreditation reviewer for the American Association of Museums keep her busy as a private consultant for museums and foundations across the country. And with such impressive credentials, this year’s Juried Exhibition at The Bascom promises to be worldclass. The Bascom invites guests to meet Dr. Blaugrund at the free juried exhibition opening reception October 24th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Be sure to hear her Gallery Talk at 6:00 p.m. At the opening, cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of The Bascom’s annual contest. For more information visit www.thebascom or call (828) 526-4949. n
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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on October 31st. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
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im and Vickie Smith are long-time residents of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia and for the past ten years they have been crafting rustic birdhouses from reclaimed and recycled materials. The couple obtains most of their materials from old mountain buildings, fences, barns, etc. They frequent 25-30 arts and crafts fairs and garden shows throughout North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina ever y year. Though the majority of their profits provide an education for their two children currently in college, Jim says “We do it for the love of the art, and the wonderful people we meet.” “You can’t help but make great friends with the people who frequent the craft fairs.” Now Cashiers can enjoy their talents as they are the contributors for the Betsy Paul Raffle this month. The raffle, which supports the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, will be held on October 31st, 2009. You can catch another glimpse of what Jim and Vickie Smith have to offer at the Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Fair October 17th thru October 18th. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828)743-0880.“Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget. Tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift!” says Paul. n
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Fall Colors Art Show and More Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan
Bill and Pamela Clark create original, hand-thrown and decorated art potter y. They will present the program for the Art League of Highlands on October 26th at the Civic Center Rec Park.
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filled with exciting programs. The next one, on October 26th, will be enjoyed by artist and art appreciator alike. Bill and Pam Clark of the famous Clark House Pottery will present the program. The couple met and married in Florence, Italy, in 2000 and returned to South Carolina to dream, create, and design original pottery influenced by the Mission Style, Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900’s. They work in their spacious studio under tall trees in their backyard. You can meet the artists at the Civic Center during the “So-
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cial Half Hour” which begins at 5:00 p.m. and then stay for an interesting session with the artists explaining how they work and showing examples of their pieces, each of which is one of a kind. Next time you enter the Civic Center Rec Park in Highlands, look up and see the mural created by the kids who participated in the Bascom’s Young Artist Program Summer Camp. Susan Nastasic, Susan Bauknight and many Art League and Bascom members were instrumental in making that and additional projects happen. n
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John Collette Fine Art
The art of Julyan Davis and Chris Bell can both be found at John Collette Fine Art in Highlands, North Carolina.
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I felt I could bring these two ways of working together.” When Julyan met recent high school graduate Chris Bell at a phone store in Franklin, North Carolina, the two struck up an easy friendship. Chris questioned the veteran artist about art school and their conversation and Chris’ undeniable talent led Julyan to a decision that he’d never made before – he offered the young man a oneyear apprenticeship at his studio in Asheville. Chris has spent the last year in Asheville under Julyan’s supervision, learning the techniques of a professional artist. Some of those tricks are as simple as stretching his own canvases to control his working surfaces and working outdoors. Others challenged Chris’ perceptions in a fundamental way. “Julyan taught me to look differently at everything,” Chris says. “I’ll continue to pursue Realism in my work,
but I’m going to seek out challenging subjects, things that aren’t so pretty. I’m concentrating on still lifes and landscapes and there are some great architectural pieces in Asheville that I want to do.” Julyan’s tutelage gave the budding artist a glimpse of the realities of an artist’s life. “Chris worked side by side with me in the studio,” Julyan says. “We started out with traditional techniques and he made great leaps, developing his own style. But just as important were the lessons that Chris got from seeing the art world in this really tough environment. I hope he didn’t get discouraged.” You can see the fruits of Chris’ year of learning at John Collette Fine Art. On the surface, his paintings are pretty straightforward – bright landscapes, scenes of everyday life. But they’re a lot like a Frost poem, there’s a lot more go-
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ing on in those deep shadows. They haul the freight for something powerful and mysterious and they practically demand a careful meditation. Naturally, none of this is by accident. Only 20 years old, Chris has been honing his skills since he was four. “I cannot remember a time when I wasn’t creating some form of art,” he explains. “This passion continued to grow and develop throughout my early school years, as I was continually encouraged by my art teachers. During my freshman year in Franklin High School, I began taking oil painting lessons from Jon Houglum (whose work is also on display at John Collette Fine Art).” But it was during his apprenticeship with Julyan that all that natural talent and all those lessons flowered. To view the work of both master and apprentice, visit John Collette Fine Art, 381
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he Greenleaf Gallery will have an open house event every Saturday in October. There’ll be one of the gallery’s artists or potters on hand each Saturday. Rusty Schurm-Owens, the Leafware potter, will be offering her fabulous pottery made from actual leaves. Some of her pieces are very large and each is a one of a kind work of art, being both beautiful and functional in glazes that range from a soft pastel blue/green to the vibrant autumn colors of green/ yellow/orange. Jerry Pruitt will be available to sign his functional line of chicken roasters, platters, serving bowls and much more. He also has a line of banks shaped as elephants, cats, turtles, and, of course, the pig. Jerry’s glazes range from a vibrant blue to avocado green to a mixture of both. Artists on hand will be photographer Sally Ross; Jo RidgeKelley, painter of our beautiful mountains; Millie Torres-Speeg, the Tiano Indian Painter; still life and landscape artist Sally Robbe; and more. Robert A. Tino will also be at the gallery on Saturday, October 24th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served each week. Greenleaf Gallery offers full custom picture framing services in Highlands. For more information and to get the weekly schedule, please call (828) 526-9333 or stop by the gallery at 177 Main Street (Wrights Square) in Highlands. n
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Fall Concerts The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival wraps up its 2009 season on a graceful note.
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o cap its successful 28th season, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival will stage a Fall Concert at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10th. To commemorate the Bicentennial of Joseph Haydn’s death, The Vega String Quartet will perform his great work, the “Seven Last Words of Christ,” with local religious leaders adding their comments on each of the seven statements between each movement. Participating religious leaders are: Reverend Brian Sullivan, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation; Pastor Lee Willey Bowman, First Presbyterian Church; Pastor Paul Christy, Highlands United Methodist Church; Pastor Gary Hewins, Community Bible Church; Chaplain Margaret Howell, Holy Family Lutheran Church; Reverend Virginia Monroe, Church of the Good Shepherd-Cashiers; and Shelley Denham, The Mountain. The concert is underwritten by Earle Mauldin and Debbie Davidoff. For more information, call (828) 526-9060 or visit hc-musicfestival.org. n
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The Zookeeper Bistro
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The Zookeeper Bistro is open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner and on Sundays for brunch. Located in the Laurel Mountain Shoppes in Cashiers, dinner reser vations are recommended, walk-ins welcome. (828) 743-7711.
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rowing up in an Italian family, John Saporito realized early that he was called to a life in the kitchen. His mother and his aunts would laugh heartily as they worked on delicious meals. John fell in love with all things related to food. In 1991 John embarked on his culinary career. Having completed his training at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia it was time to put that training to work. His internship at the renowned Mansion in New Jersey prepared him to join the staff at The Buena Vista Palace of Orlando. John and Tanya Walker have brought their experience and energy to The Zookeeper located at 45 Slabtown Road, Cashiers. Whether you are looking for a delicious breakfast, a pleasing lunch or a sumptuous dinner, The Zookeeper can fill the bill on any and all. Omelets, eggs any style, bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes and waffles join grits and tomatoes, fruit,
and more to provide you a breakfast that will fortify you through the day. Whether you are ladies looking for a restaurant with quiet ambience or a bunch of hungry guys fresh off the job, the menu at the Zookeeper has something that will please you. From a variety of salads to any of four different paninis and many other tasty sandwiches, everything is delicious. Top off your lunch with one of a variety of delectable desserts. Dinner at the Zookeeper Bistro is an experience to remember. Seafood, steaks, chicken, pork medallions or pasta dishes-each item is prepared with loving care. When I asked John to name a customer favorite, he thought deeply and then said, “Just one? There’s not just one favorite. Folks love the crab encrusted grouper with roasted garlic beurre blanc, but they also love the crab cakes and the conch. Some guys won’t try anything but the filet mignon.”
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Sunday Brunch is another area favorite. From 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Sunday, folks flock to The Zookeeper to enjoy the many items available for Sunday Brunch. In addition to the many weekday breakfast items, guests can enjoy Crab Benedict, Cashiers Quiche and more. Open daily for breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., (closed Mondays), The Zookeeper strives to provide quality food at reasonable prices. Need a place for a party? Call The Zookeeper; they’ll work with you to plan a creative menu to fit your wants. Too large a party for their space? Let them bring the food and servers to you. Stop by and enjoy a delicious meal. Meet John and Tanya. You’ll come back for more. Smiling faces, distinctive food, pleasant atmosphere. What more can you ask for? Dinner reservations recommended. Call them at
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ou’re in for a treat at this year’s 3rd Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend. The Opening Night Reception at the Bascom will delight all the senses as fabulous food and wine are paired with great music from HipShack, the wonderful band that has played in past years under the big tent. Opening Night is the beginning of a grand weekend that will include cooking demonstrations, specialty dinners, wine tastings, sunset hikes and the return of last year’s popular “Sip & Stroll” (expanded to two days this year). “There is a wonderful buzz surrounding this year’s event,” said Marlene Alvarez, owner of …on the Verandah restaurant and Chair of the 3rd Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend. “The momentum is building. The website is up and drawing inquiries from
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people who have attended in past years and newcomers! We are very excited to see the continued growth of this annual culinary affair” This year’s participating restaurants include Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream, Lakeside Restaurant, SweeTreats, Cyprus International Cuisine, …on the Verandah, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, Fresser’s Eatery, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Log Cabin, Ruka’s Table, the Highlands Smokehouse, Highlands Wine & Cheese Shop, PFG Milton’s, Chestnut Hill, Inn at Millstone and the Main Street Inn. Adelsheim, Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, Armand de Brignac, Duckhorn Vineyards, Empire Distributors, Frederick Wildman, The Grateful Palate, Hedges
Winery, Mutual Distributors, Pacific Southern, Pahlmeyer, Renwood, Rodney Strong, Vine Connections, Vintus and Wolfgang Vineyards are among the featured wineries, distributors and importers. This year’s Sip and Stroll will be expanded over two days and accentuate area merchants including Acorn’s, Carolina Eyes, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, Dutchman’s Design, Gates Nursery, Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry, John Collette Fine Art, Lindy’s Gifts, McCulley’s Cashmere, Mountain Heritage, Mountain Rarities, Mouse, Oakleaf Flower and Garden, Rosenthal’s, Scudder’s Galleries, Speckled Hen/ Hen House, Summit One Gallery, The Little Flower Shoppe, Wit’s End and Xtreme Threads. There will also be individual events at the Main Street Inn
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and the Dry Sink. The 4-1/2 Street Inn, Colonial Pines, Main Street Inn, Chandler Inn, Lodge on Mirror Lake, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Hampton Inn, Highlands Inn, Inn at Half Mile Farm and Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottages are all offering a number of accommodation specials for the weekend. The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is the presenting sponsor of Culinary Weekend 2009. Our signature sponsors include Old Edwards Inn & Spa, The Laurel Magazine, J.T. Turner Construction, WNC Magazine, WHLC 104.5, the Highlander Newspaper, The Little Flower Shoppe, A Moment In Time Photography, Stanberry Insurance, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, John Schiffli Real Estate and Cy Timmons.
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Sapphire Valley Farms
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sublime all-natural dressing that’s terrific on salads and perfect for dipping. “We’ve been serving it in our restaurants forever, and people were always asking for the recipe or telling us that we should bottle it and sell it,” says Natalie. “Finally, we decided to take the plunge. Working at night after we’d closed up the restaurant and between the lunch and dinner crowds, we started to experiment.” The couple sent their dressing to North Carolina State University for testing and certification and were given the green light to sell Sapphire Valley Farms’ first product. “We were able to get it into The Cashiers Condiment Shop, The Hen House in Highlands, and Poppies
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Gourmet Food Market in Brevard. People tell us they can’t stop eating it.” With the successful launching of their first product, the Monti’s plunged ahead with new recipes. “Sapphire Valley Farms will be selling soups starting at the end of October – Carolina She Crab Soup, Potato, Tomato Basil, French Onion, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque. We’ve also branched out in dressings -- Organic Sweet Basil, Caesar, and Blue Fromage,” says Natalie. “We’re real busy with all of this while still running the restaurant, but we’re also having a lot of fun.” For more information on the products of Sapphire Valley Farms, call (828) 743-4284 or email info@sapphirevalleyfarms. n
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hat’s the secret of Lakeside Restaurant, the little jewel that’s only a block from Highlands’ Main Street? This cozy restaurant has won a loyal following of diners who’ve made it their first choice for an intimate meal for the last 20 years. Perhaps it’s the menu that Chef Marty Rosenfield has fashioned, a constantly changing selection that focuses on fresh seasonal seafood dishes. “We’ve always done a lot with seafood,” explains Marty. “When (my wife) Donna and I started here nearly 20 years ago, you really didn’t expect to find quality seafood in the mountains. Nowadays I can get it overnighted from anywhere in the world. It’s given me a new palette to work with.” Recent favorites include Sesame Grilled Albacore Tuna, a typical white tuna marinated
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tly rich colors and quiet playfulness, overseen by a graciously efficient staff. That beautiful dining room is complemented by tranquil Harris Lake with its looking glass surface and placid armada of ducks. Those ducks have long made themselves home on the grounds of the restaurant, going so far as to nest and raise their ducklings in the bushes by the front doors. To thank their community for its support over the years, Marty and Donna stage Evenings at Lakeside, proceeds of which benefit many of the local non-profits. Thanks to its carefully composed menu and rich ambience, reservations are recommended. Lakeside is located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands. For reservations, call (828) 526-9419. n
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Highlands Restaurants The Back Room Deli - 828-526-2048 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus Restaurant - 828-526-4429 Don Leons Deli Cafe - 828-526-1600 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Fressers Express - 828-526-8867 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Hill Deli - 828-526-9632 Jack’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Junction Cafe - 828-526-0994 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 The Lodge - 828-526-1663 Log Cabin Restaurant - 828-526-3380 Madisons - 828-526-5477 Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
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The Adopted Boy Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
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T. R. and Julia Beazley Zachar y with adopted son, Glen Robert Zachar y, on the front porch of their Cashiers Valley home, c1908
n Cashiers Valley on a late spring day in 1906, T. R. Zachary harnessed a horse to a carriage. His wife of 26 years, Julia Beazley Zachary, climbed into the carriage and the two took off for a trip to Atlanta, where their eldest son, John Alexander Zachary was living. A few days later, when they returned to Cashiers Valley, 56-year-old Julia was protectively holding a little baby in her arms. They had just adopted a baby boy from an unknown orphanage in Atlanta and had named him Glen Robert Zachary. Official government records later noted his birth date as 25 April 1906. 78
T. R. and Julia were already the parents of five children and the reason for this middle-aged plus couple to suddenly adopt a baby is shrouded in mystery. Some say T. R. and Julia’s marriage was shaky and Julia thought a baby might bring them back together. Others had more unpleasant thoughts. Maybe their son John had an illegitimate son who was put in an orphanage. Or maybe their unmarried, beautiful 20-yearold daughter, Bird, had gotten pregnant by one of the Valley boys and that little baby was actually hers. The 1910 U. S. Population Census of Cashiers Valley lists Glen as “adopted son” but less
ary died and in his will, after leaving large amounts of land to his five natural children, here is what he wrote about Glen. “Article III, I give and bequeath to Glen Zachary, a boy of unknown parentage my first wife took to raise, the sum of $100.” Prior to 1930, Glen Zachary left Cashiers Valley and headed for the area of Seattle, Washington. His “sister,” Bird ZachGlen Robert Zachar y with daughter, ary Raines, Nancy, 1942 had married a man from Toxthan a year later Julia Beazley away prior to Zachary was dead, leaving 1920 and they had settled in the five-year-old boy mother- the Cascade Mountains, high less. It was less than two years up above Seattle. Glen kept later when T. R. took a second in touch with Bird for most of wife – Mary Rogers of Macon her life and always visited her County and within another when he was on leave from two years, T.R, at age 60, once the Navy, which he had made again became a father and the his career. He served both in adopted boy, Glen, had a baby World War II and in Korea. brother. Some Zachary cousins in Glen Zachary attended Washington State and Califorboth grammar and high school nia remember Glen married in Cashiers Valley, walking a lady named Doris and they each day from the farm to the had a daughter named Nancy school and back, doing his but that’s all that’s known many farm chores when he about his adult life. Social Sewasn’t in class. In the 1920 U. curity records list his death S. Population Census of Ca- as 22 September 1992 in Los shiers Valley, he was shown Angeles; age 86, with burial in to be 13 and attending school. California’s Riverside National The following year, T. R. Zach- Cemetery. n
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North Carolina: Birthplace of Pantyhose by Donna Rhodes
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belt, was miserable. But no self-respecting woman in the fifties would travel stockingless. Under her tailored outerwear was a tangle of shifting elastics, sagging hosiery, and snapping garters. To make matters worse, none of these appurtenances were accommodating her bulging belly. It’s a wonder babies born in the fifties ever broke though the spandex. Gant’s husband, a textile mogul, mused out loud, “How would it be if we made a pair of panties and fastened the stockings to it?”
“Splendid idea!” replied Mrs. Gant. When she got home, she crudely stitched a pair of panties and stockings together as a prototype. Gant took them to his mill and with the help of associates created the first all-in-one undergarment, which they called “Pantilegs.” At first, the new creation was approached cautiously. Women were slow to kiss their garters goodbye. And then, in the sixties, Twiggy and the miniskirt burst on the scene. Pantylegs were an overnight sensation.
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Three generations later we still love our “leggin’s.” And as materials and technology improve, one day we might even find a pair of pantyhose that survives jumping pets, finger and toe nail snags, zippers, clinging children, and those darned splinters of wood that lurk under our desk and dining table. Until then, we will keep buying and they will keep making the from-the-waistdown body containment units. Now, if they could just figure out how to make one for the waist up. n
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ee one of Highlands’ oldest homes as it is decorated for the holidays by some of the area’s most talented designers and decorators to raise funds for the Highlands Historical Society. The house will be open for tours on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th, from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per adult with students admitted free with a paying adult. Transportation to the home will be provided. The home of Henry Downing of Yazoo, Michigan, was built on Seminary Hill around 1890. Throughout the years it has been home to such notable Highlands residents as Henry Stewart Sr. from Hackensack, New Jersey, an agricultural editor for the Montreal Star and New York Times and contributor to the American Agriculturalist, and Frank Cook of Greenwood, South Carolina, who was owner/manager of The Davis House, more commonly known as the Highlands Inn. Watch the November Laurel for more details. Call the Highlands Historical Society at (828)787-1050 for more information. n
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Fred Wooldridge is a retired Miami Beach police major with 28 years of active police work behind him. After retirement, Fred and his wife, Maddy, known as “the li’l missus,” opened a rappelling school in Highlands. They ran the business for 13 years before retiring again. Now, Fred writes a weekly column for Highlands’ Newspaper and splits his time between Highlands and North Palm Beach, Florida. So how does a retired SWAT Commander, Detective Division Chief, undercover investigator, rappelling instructor, ho-hum bridge player and devoted father and grandfather (“Poppy”) wind up writing weekly satire? He blames it on his Pa, a man with little education but an awesome sense of humor.
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id I unwittingly drink the wicked witch’s secret potion she snuck into my well water? Have I gone mad and don’t realize it or am I completely sane and the whole world has gone mad? Hmmm, a puzzlement. Since I have just celebrated the 34th anniversary of my 39th birthday, I’m definitely qualified to be a wacko. Age doesn’t necessarily bring on insanity but it seems like it does. The world moves on, sometimes not for the better, but geezers sometimes don’t like it and get stuck in the past. Ta Da! This is why God invented death. I long to be seated in the driver’s seat of my “’55” Olds with my girlfriend, soon to be my forever wife, snuggled next to me. She’s blowing in my ear and it’s distracting me from paying the cashier at the drive-in movie. By the way, whatever happened to forever wives and drive-in movies? Now everyone has a throwaway wife. There was a time when people got married and, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, stayed together. What happened to that? Yep, I’ve definitely gone mad with that kind of thinking.
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Has The World Gone Mad Or Is It Me? A n d why don’t they make cars anym o r e w h e r e couples can snuggle next to each other? A gear shift box has become an evil barrier between lovers. And please put the dimmer switch back on the floor because ya can’t dim your car lights with your arm around your girlfriend. Oh, I forgot: I can’t reach her anymore. Is this a conspiracy to purposely separate people or is it my convoluted thinking? Maybe the world has gone mad. If a man pats a girl on the fanny and she slaps him, the slap is acceptable behavior and he deserved it. But if a man pats a man on the fanny and the recipient slaps him, he’s homophobic and needs counseling. I hate going for counseling so I just put a washrag between my teeth and let them pat me on the fanny. Yikes, maybe I am mad
and the world is sane. I can’t go to the movies anymore because I know the movie industr y has gone completely wacko. Now, people can actually fly without capes. Will someone tell me how that’s possible? Because of widespread world news pumped into my living room 24/7, I realize there’s not an honest person with any morals left in Washington, DC. I defy you to name one. And whatever happened to the white man? I’m a white man but who cares about us anymore? Unless you’re black, Asian, Hispanic or Indian, you’re a big nothing…. you’re toast. If you happen to be a geezer white man, ha, you’re lower than whale dung. Has the world forgotten about the white man’s contributions? It was the white man who originally came to Amer-
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ica and killed off half the Indians and swindled the rest out of their land. I never got thanked for doing any of that. And it was the white man who brought black people to America as slaves to work for free. I never got thanked for that either. Also, it was white men who wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. In there, it says all men are created equal but the writers all owned slaves. The wicked witch had definitely visited their well. When I can’t take any more of this insanity, I head for the mountains of North Carolina to join my fellow loonies. Thousands of feet high, the world up here seems more normal….not. Each morning, when the li’l missus and I take brisk morning walks on the streets of Highlands, we pass other walkers doing the same except they’re carrying long poles. Not walking sticks, mind you, but long six-foot poles. I can only assume this is to keep bears away. Why else would anyone lug those stupid things around? You can tell when a fellow walker has had a bear encounter because his pole has been shoved up his….well, you know. I hear the pole also keeps elephants away. PS - If reading this has made you….well, a little crazy, drop by the house and I’ll
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y mom, a wonderful, funny, charming and talented woman not only hit her stride in her 80s, she’s leading the marathon. She just got married at 88 to a younger man... a mere 86. Look up “cuddlebugs” in the dictionary, and you will find their adorable picture. Here is a tribute to their summer wedding. My mama, an octogenarian, Became an Episco-terian To please her new mate, At age, eighty-eight, So the two of them could get to marryin’. They sprang the announcement quite sudden. They figured to do I had nuttin. “Plan our marriage,” they pleaded,
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And that superseded Summer plans, no if’s, and’s, or buttin’s. I admit, I did gladly forsake My vacation so I could make A big celebration Applause and ovation For vows these sweethearts would take. Truth is, they’re each other’s best friend. And this they profoundly contend: “To judge by statistic, We expect, realistic-ly Marriage our lives will extend.” So I gave up my summer, quite gladly To inherit a shiny new daddy. Tho’ the two honeymooners,
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Proceeded to drive me quite madly. Happ’ly we’re all still alive Each of us sweetly survive. There are those who will add, yes, To drive me to madness Is usually not a long drive. So if wedding’s in mom’s horoscope, And the post brings a white envelope Announcing your mammy Is marrying Sammy, Suggest that they just go elope. n
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Cyrano’s Booksignings
by Luke Osteen
Cyrano’s October authors bring an Appalachian Macbeth and a taste of the blues.
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omehow Cyrano’s Bookshop, a Highlands Main Street fixture for decades, manages to attract both veteran authors and new sensations. Author Ron Rash will visit the little bookstore from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17th, to meet his readers and sign copies of the new paperback edition of “Serena,” his powerful novel set in the Western North Carolina Mountains of 1929. “Serena” is the unflinching story of a powerful lumber baron and his ambitious bride who asserts control with all the ruthlessness of Lady Macbeth. Serena almost becomes a force of nature in her relentless drive to master the people and the deep forests of the Southern Appalachians. Rash has been compared
to Steinbeck, yet he’s a singular product of this region, and “Serena” is steeped in the people and language of this haunted part of the country. Bill Ferris is slated to visit Cyrano’s on October 24th for the unveiling of his “Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues.” Ferris, the co-editor of “The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture,” is the Joel R. Williamson Eminent Professor of History and senior associate director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, folklorist William Ferris toured his home state of Mississippi, documenting the voices of African Americans as they spoke about and
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performed the diverse musical traditions that form the authentic roots of the blues. Now, Give My Poor Heart Ease puts front and center a searing selection of the artistically and emotionally rich voices from this invaluable documentary record. Illustrated with Ferris’s photographs of the musicians and their communities and including a CD of original music and a DVD of original film, the book features more than 20 interviews relating frank, dramatic, and engaging narratives about black life and blues music in the heart of the American South. For information about these visits or other events on Cyrano’s calendar, visit the shop at 390 Main Street in Highlands, or call (828) 526-5488. n
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Photographer Reuben Cox
ou can still find the cabins of Highlander Joe Webb peeking through thickets of rhododendron, looking remarkably unchanged over 80 or 90 years. If you’ve never seen one, visit The Highland Hiker, which is housed in one of Joe’s cabins at 601 Main Street. These timeless structures (nearly three dozen of them) were built between the early 1920s and 1940. Joe never used power tools or anything resembling an architectural plan, yet his creations are sturdy and comfortable. They reflect the vision of a man who grew up surrounded by forest and understood the utility of the natural world. Chestnut, pine and bent rhododendron all serve Joe’s unique vision. Photographer Reuben Cox has captured the wonderful ambience of these creations in “The Work of Joe Webb: Appalachian Master of Rustic Architecture,” a lavish chronicle of this quintessential Highlands personality. Armed with a largeformat field camera, Cox captures the warp and woof of Joe’s art and frames it within the shadowed settings of forest and glade. The images are haunting and evocative of an age that’s vanished from the landscape, yet there it is. Cox’s artistry elevates his book into a meditation on a native-hewn artist and his timeless creations. “The Work of Joe Webb: Appalachian Master of Rustic Architecture” is published by The University of Georgia Press and is available at Cyrano’s Book Shop in Highlands. n
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Contributed by Krysti Rogers
Kr ysti Rogers is the proprietor of Basketcase in Highlands, North Carolina and can be reached at kr yspinmlk@aol.com.
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new picture, eh? I’ve been asked for many things during my tenure here at the Laurel, however, the most pressing of late seems to be for me to have a new photo for my column. Clearly I have underestimated the readership or the following Life With me seems to have… I hear just about everything here at Basketcase, most frequently I hear how shoppers found my shop because of my Laurel ad. But coming in about as much is, “When are you going to have a new picture taken for your column?” Evidently that silly little rendering of me that is sitting up above these words is really bad, because nobody likes it, nobody thinks I look like that. Which really makes
my day, since it must mean that I look better in person. Thank God for small miracles! In my defense, I know it’s not the greatest picture in the world. It was taken by me in 2003 on my front porch at Marjorie’s pleading because the photo before that, well, let’s just say yuck. And suffice it to say the only picture worse than my previous Laurel photo was my passport photo which I very kindly compare to looking like a addict crawling out from behind a dumpster after a three day binge. Yeah, it’s that bad. I am not a photogenic girl. Getting me on film is a huge waste of paper. And pixels. So my reluctance to replace the above photo isn’t out of stubbornness, more out of limited options to my being
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recognizable to the general public. However, in the interest of saving face and since the above rendition of mine is becoming increasingly unacceptable, I will acquiesce to the requests of my most patient and wonderful readers and finally replace this photo. So with a little patience, a heavy-duty camera and some photo editing magic, you will see a “new” me beginning with the November issue. I leave you with the disclaimer that it may not be any better than this current pic, or that it will indeed “look like me,” but it will be new. And when it’s all said and done, I’m just thankful that after all these years at the Laurel, you still even notice my picture! That’s loyalty! See you in November! n
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ive in baronial style in this custom-built home overlooking the shimmering waters of beautiful Lake Sequoyah. Breathtaking views abound from throughout the house. The breezes rustle through the large hardwoods as you relax on one of the decks overlooking the lake. Ward off the chill of early fall in front of the Great Room fireplace as the last rays of sunlight filter through the large Palladian windows from the loft above. The Venetian plaster walls combine with rich hardwoods to give this home richness found in few homes today. Choose a favorite book or movie from the built-in bookcases and sit back and relax as you forget
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the cares of the week. The post and beam construction and wrought iron railings are reminiscent of the European castles that you’ve visited during your travels. Escape up the spiral staircase to the loft where you have your special private alcove overlooking the great room. Check e-mails or finish your favorite book; catch 20 winks before embarking on a night on the town. Let your guests choose their favorite libation from the wet bar as you prepare a quick meal in this customdesigned kitchen with its commercial-style gas range and top-of-the-line appliances. The tile backsplash, spot spigot and country countertops give an Italian flair to this
area. There’s storage galore in the kitchen pantry. It’s always an adventure to find the right wine to accompany dinner as you search the stock in the private wine cellar. French doors in the master bedroom open to a private balcony overlooking the lake. The views will make you listen for a yodeler as if you are in the Swiss mountains as you sup on your morning coffee. Enjoy your favorite movie or TV show on the flat screen TV above the fireplace. The walk-in closets and marble top vanities of the sumptuous master bath pamper you in style. Your guests will live no less regally in their own suites on the Terrace level. Large bedrooms with private
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baths surround a den/game room with fireplace. What better place to catch the latest sports event or to let the teens gather without parental interruption? The regulation size pool table is the sight of many family tournaments. A two car garage, your own private boat dock overlooking a waterfall and a lawn featuring native plants make living in this home like being on a perpetual vacation. Enjoy the beauty of nature from one of several decks or on the terrace adjoining your own private grotto. Just a short drive to downtown Highlands, this home is a must see. For more details, check out the pictures at johnschiffli.com or give them a call at (828) 526-5750. n 93
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Tis The Season…
Contributed by Pat Allen
Pat Allen is a broker at Harr y Norman Realtors and can be reached at (828) 526-8300 or pat.allen@harr ynorman.com.
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eaf season, that is! And with that comes an artist’s palette of brilliant colors of leaves and hoards of tourists to take it all in. What an exciting time to be here, tourists or residents…activities and beauty galore! As far as real estate goes, it has been a weird year, to say the least! Buyers understand that it is a GREAT TIME to invest in Highlands and Cashiers. Prices are
down and savvy buyers and investors would rather put their money here than the stock market again. Brokers have seen such “low ball” offers come through that we are embarrassed to present them! Sellers in our area, for the most part, are not desperate to sell and therefore we are not part of the 15% off sale relevant to the rest of the country. So bear with us, buyers and sellers. Our goal
is a win-win transaction…not a winner take all as the media has laid out for us. If you find a property you love and can use for years to come –our market will come back and you have saved yourself hotel rooms in the interim while beginning a family tradition with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy the leaves and enjoy our beautiful area…make it your own. n
If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. Abraham Lincoln
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It’s So Easy Being Green
n your quest for reducing your eco-footprint, or your personal demand on nature and the amount of natural resources you use, you need to keep in mind how your consumerism affects the health of humanity and our planet for each and everything you buy. This is easy to remember when shopping for your weekly groceries, but have you ever thought about the eco-impact that your fabulous accessories may have? Wearing jewelry has been commonplace in societies since prehistoric times, dating back more than 75,000 years. Yet, in reality, the cost of our love for adornment is quite grim. Mining for silver, gold, and precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, or sapphires has devastated miles
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of waterways and ecosystems and produces obscenely large amounts of waste. In addition to the ecological damage, mining for diamonds has been held responsible for horrendous crimes to humanity and fueled countless wars. Did you know that the average gold ring, weighing about a third of an ounce, generates 20 tons of waste? The chemicals cyanine and mercury, which are commonly used to separate precious metals from rock, poison countless numbers of humans and animals that live in mining areas. The toxic chemicals stay present in our environment as they become released into the air, water, and soil and flow into our rivers. Before buying your next ring or necklace, talk to your jeweler and ask him about the
sourcing, labor, and environmental practices involved in the manufacturing of the piece. In addition, look for locally made or certified fair-trade (which guarantees fair prices and fair treatment for artisans making some jewelry) hand-crafted jewelry made from recycled gems and metals, synthetic gems, recycled glass, postconsumer plastic and natural materials. One of my favorite finds that uses recycled materials are the eco-beads necklaces and earring that are made using recycled magazines. It is estimated that of the 12 billion magazines produced each year, more than nine billion of them end up in landfills or get incinerated. These beads are beautiful and exotic-looking and come in endless color
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Contributed by Robin M. Armstrong-Neil
Robin is a local Green Living Guru and owner of Whole Life Market in Highlands.
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Soul Journey
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e are addicted to our wounds. We all know someone who continually talks about his past wounds, whether it was abusive parents, a bitter divorce, or a betrayal. Maybe it’s us. At any rate, many persons are addicted to their wounds; feeling as though they have permission to complain about what was “done to them.” They are using their wounds as the excuse for being unhappy, violent, sloppy, fat, unsuccessful…. addicted. Let’s help them and us overcome our wound addiction. The Navaho Indians had a ritual for overcoming the pattern of wound addiction. The Navaho know that talking about past injuries, pain or wounds could be helpful, unless it was done to excess, which gave the wounds power or addiction. So the tribe would gather a circle of listeners and a person was allowed to air his pain or complaint. He was allowed to come back to the circle up to three different times and talk about the same grievance. If he returned a fourth time, the tribe would turn their backs and refuse to listen again, saying, “We have already received it. Now let it go. We will not hear it again.” Imagine the gift of helping those who have become addicted to their past wounds by simply saying after the third time, “I will not hear this again. I have received it. Now let it go. I will not give your wounds power over you any longer by allowing you to talk about them to me. I love you.” (Taken from the book “Radical Forgiveness” by Colin Tipping). October Events at Soul Journey (For more information, call (828) 743-1967) Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., Meditation Circle for experienced and new meditators; Thursday, Oct. 15th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Messages from Your Angels and Guides with Nana and Colby; Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16th and 17th, Private channeling sessions with Nana and Colby; Tuesday, Oct. 27th, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Powerful Question of the Month Discussion Group; Date and time to be announced: C2 Elemental Divination with Jon Rousseau. A multi-layered system using shells, stones, bones and other objects that serve as messengers from Spirit. This West African form of divination is from the Dagara culture. It assists in uncovering and activating innate gifts to live your soul’s purpose and reconcile inner conflicts. n
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. Abraham Lincoln
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nowing that financial markets are constantly changing, it’s often hard to gauge when the best time would be to jump in. Fortunately, there are several timeless strategies that can help you eliminate the emotional component, and get you on the right track. Successful investors are the ones who develop the discipline and patience to stay the course over the long run, despite market fluctuations. Patiently accept volatility. Building on the last point, it’s important to realize that market highs and lows are a natural occurrence, and should be considered a normal part of investing. Once you accept that fact, you can prepare yourself to resist the emotional urges to jump in and out of the market based solely on its current
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direction. Stay in the market. Some investors attempt to time the market. Moving in and out of the market by timing its ups and downs is a skill not even the most seasoned investment professionals have mastered. Consistent investment – in both up and down markets – will produce more reliable results over time. Diversify. A well-diversified portfolio should include complementary asset classes, so they can cushion each other against the effects of market downturns and lower your portfolio’s overall risk. Watch your asset allocation. Even if you properly diversify your portfolio in the beginning, changing markets will affect the value of your investments and could alter your actual allocation. Consistent
reviews will help you identify when your portfolio needs to be rebalanced, helping you maintain a proper asset mix. Pay yourself first. You may have heard this before, but it’s certainly worth repeating: Save first and then spend what you have left, rather than spending first and saving what you have left. Reinvest dividends. Many quality companies have a history of paying dividends, regardless of overall stock market performance. Reinvesting these dividends offers you an excellent way to easily build your stock positions. Set goals. When considering your investments, you need to have a clear idea of where you are, a goal in mind of where you want to go, and then put strategies in place to help you get there. n
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Wells Fargo/Wachovia Securities, is located at 479 South Street, Suite 2, or call (828) 787-2323.
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Contributed by Maryellen Lipinski
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B to Y
knew someone who would talk about living life B to Y. He was a captain in the fire department in Santa Barbara California and I nicknamed him Edgeman because he lived on the edge. He was always the first to arrive at the scene of a fire where the burn was the strongest and the fire the hottest. I pondered on the meaning of B to Y and asked him what he meant by this. He said it was more of a self-description--a variation on the theme A to Z, descriptions of no limits, open to doing anything or trying anything. A to Z is almost accurate but life has some limits? It means
living the full spectrum and acknowledging that there are things beyond our reach. It is important to experience everything in between B to Y and important not to get stuck in the middle. This B to Y phrase has challenged me to create more room in my mind, to expand the space in my head, to push a little harder and create adventure. It invites me to move a little closer to the edge instead of playing it safe and staying in the middle of a page or hovering around the letter M or monotonous or miserable or worse yet mandatory. B to Y challenges me to go beyond my comfort zone, and yet gives me permission to stick near the B
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sometimes when I just need to think and relax. Exploring life is what my friend meant and making sure that you are experimenting with new things. Stretching and yet playing it safe sometimes. But always aware of the range in which you are living. Does it suite you? Are you living a full life from B to Y? Are you trapped in the middle range? Is fear keeping you stuck? Challenge yourself to not only experience B but Y as well. What can you do right now to make this happen? What M do you need to avoid? Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it that you can. --
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Dr. Robert Buchanan
or the past 10 years, Dr. Robert Buchanan has served the people of our area specializing in cosmetic rejuvenation of the face and skin, plus improvement of the breasts and body. Additionally he offers reconstruction, hand surgery and care, and treatment of skin malignancies and other lesions. He uses the latest techniques, including laser therapy as well as new surgical advances involving smaller incisions. An Atlanta native, he attended Emory University before completing his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in 1969. Dr. Buchanan completed surgical internships at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, before serving two years in the U.S. Navy.
During that tour of duty, he served as a Field Surgical Officer attached to the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of North Carolina and his residency in plastic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Buchanan has almost 30 years of experience in private practice plus extensive teaching experience at the University of Oklahoma Medical School. While in Oklahoma, he was chief of plastic surger y at the US Veterans Administration Medical Center in Oklahoma City, and director of the Plastic Surger y Clinic at the Oklahoma Memorial Hospital. Dr. Buchanan is a fel-
low of the American College of Surgeons, where he was a member of the Board of Governors. He is a past president and current member of the American Association for Hand Surger y. He has ser ved on the Plastic Surger y Educational Foundation Board of Directors, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surger y with an additional certification in Surger y of the Hand. Dr. Buchanan currently holds hospital privileges at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. n
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For appointments contact Dr. Buchanan’s office at Suite 202, Jane Woodruff Clinic at 209 Hospital Drive, Highlands, at (828) 526-3783.
It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have ver y few virtues. Abraham Lincoln
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Now in Bloom O
K, the hardwoods get all the press during October in the mountains, but there’s a humble weed that puts on a complementary show that’s almost as eyecatching. Ironweed (Veronia glauca) is the purple that you can’t miss in fields, along roadsides and creeks. It stands tall and bold and its royal purple blossoms are as regal as King Solomon’s robes. Ironweed is the final long-lasting bloomer of the season. When an entire bed displays its finery, the effect is stunning and can be seen from quite a distance. The beauty lasts until the first blast of cold, and then the curtain goes down until next fall. Homesteaders found that if you dried the stems of this fast grower, they’d make ideal frames for kites. That remarkable strength gives ironweed its name. Native Americans found that the roots of ironweed could be used to treat many ailments of the blood. Seems that the “medicine” was successful in cleaning the blood of toxins and excessive wastes. Ironweed tonic was a popular patent medicine and was marketed as a “uterus toner.” I have no idea what a uterus toner is, I enjoy ironweed for its unexpected burst of beauty in this season of the leaves. n
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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Contributed by Gary Wein, Executive Director, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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f you live in the Town of Highlands, did you ever think about where your drinking water comes from? How many of you think it is Lake Sequoyah? Turns out our drinking water supply comes from the watershed of Big Creek. What’s a watershed you ask? A watershed is an area that catches water (think rain drop) that typically drains to a stream. Our drinking water starts its journey at the base of Cole and Shortoff Mountains on Nantahala National Forest lands and is pumped out by the Town near the water treatment plant on Hickory Hill Road. Lots of others use this land as well. There
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are 790 land owners and 620 structures, mostly frame homes within the 3255 acre watershed. Of these structures 400 have septic systems. There are 15 subdivisions of which have 10 or more lots throughout this water shed. Just under 25% of the Big Creek watershed is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. They protect the most sensitive part of the watershed, the small seeps and feeder streams that form the headwaters. In the future some of these multiple land-uses could impact the Town’s water supply. Who regulates land use within Big Creek Watershed: The Town of Highlands has
jurisdiction over 576 acres (Town and ETJ) and Macon County regulates the remaining 58%. The regulations are too complicated to provide much detail here, more information can be found at the Town of Highlands and Macon County websites. Ordinances provide protection by regulating the size of building lots, controlling the area built upon, and requiring a minimum 30-50 foot vegetative buffer along the streams. Septic systems are also permitted by the County. What else could we do to protect our water supply? Many towns have chosen to protect their drinking water
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supply by owning it. One neighboring town, Sylva, did just that by purchasing the watershed that protects their drinking water supply. While this is probably not an option for the Town of Highlands there are tools available to land trusts such as conservation easements or resources like the Clean Water Management Trust Fund that could be used to purchase key stream side properties. To learn more about land conservation option or find out about our new book, First Creation, a photographic essay on 100 years of conservation contact us at 828526-1111 or visit our website at www.hicashlt.org. n
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Carpe Diem Farms Contributed by Sue Blair, Executive Director, Carpe Diem Farms
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Empowering individuals through life changes to see the opportunities and possibilities that abound”. This is the vision statement that has driven Carpe Diem Farms since its inception in 1992. It keeps us as well as our participants stretching, always seeking opportunities and possibilities. Carpe Diem Farms has a life of its own. It must continue to stretch and grow its programs and offerings to remain vibrant and relevant to the lives of our participants, potential students and clients. Our most valuable asset: our colleagues and staff. The equine herd must be kept healthy. Horses are fragile; particularly their digestive system, hooves and legs. Nutrition, exercise and a safe, stress-free environment are crucial to their well-being. The horses of CDF are fed a natural diet, nutritionally-sound hay, herbs, vitamins, and bee pollen. They receive chiropractic, massage, and TTouch
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as well as light and magnet therapy when necessary. We continually look for, read about, and explore opportunities to maintain a healthy herd and to stay on the cutting edge of technology. The latest opportunity that has lots of possibilities is equine thermography. Together with my partner Craig DeWitt, PhD., we recently completed a course at The Ohio State University Veterinary Continuing
Education Department on Equine Thermography (sessions were also presented on the use of thermal imaging in marine mammals, wildlife and companion animals.) Thermal imaging systems have the capability to detect changes in temperature related to local inflammation and/or blood flow to the tissue. These changes have been shown to occur 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of clinical signs of lameness.
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Conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including saddle fit analysis is a common use. It is used to detect neurological, dental, and hoof abnormalities as well as infectious disease. Becoming equine thermographers allows us to work with the CDF herd, seeing beyond the surface to good health. Imaging for proper saddle fit can improve performance in the horse as well as balance in the rider. It can be used to identify injuries, aches and pains that may be masked by behavioral changes in the horse. We will offer a variety of imaging services including: saddle fit, full body scans and base line hoof scans to horse owners for their vets’, trainers’ and farriers’ analysis. It is an exciting new opportunity for CDF to make a difference in the lives of horses and their owners. For more information please contact Carpe Diem Farms at (828) 526-2854 or see our website www.carpediemfarms.org. n
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Highlands Rotary Club Contributed by Zach Claxton
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ighlands usually gets quiet as the sun goes down. One exception occurs every Halloween night when Main Street is invaded by an assortment of ghosties and ghoulies and long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night. From near and far, kids of all ages don costumes and roam the streets in search of candy and other treats graciously provided by town merchants. The task of providing a safe environment for this fun-filled night falls primarily on the Highlands Police
Department. With the large crowd, it is a big job that requires planning, coordination and more manpower than the Police Department has. For many years volunteers from the Rotary Club of Highlands have helped out. With Main Street closed to traffic during the event, Rotarians are positioned at major intersections to assist with traffic flow. They also field questions from visitors not familiar with the area. Dressed in bright orange vests with reflective stripes, they are easy to spot. According to Police Chief
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Bill Harrell, “By keeping the Highlands Police Department free to engage in foot patrol and maintain a heavier presence, I know it deters a lot of mischief! Highlands Rotarian’s help is truly more beneficial than they can imagine.” In addition to providing a valuable service to the town, the Rotarians also have as much fun as the trick-ortreaters. They get to see the colorful goblins and enjoy meeting and greeting visitors. If you are in town Halloween evening, stop by to
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n September 12th the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary held the second Annual “Quickdraw” at the Executive Conference Center at the Old Edwards Inn in Highlands. The Quickdraw is an event where 16 artists had two hours to complete a painting while 150 guests were able to wander among the artists and visit with them and talk and ask questions about color choice, technique or anything else that interested them. Participating artists this year were Bonnie Adams, Chris Bell, Kathie Blozan,Cheryl Combs, Jan Eubanks, Graciela Giles, Kay Gorecki, Duncan Greenlee, Jon Houglum, Susan Lingg, Mark Menendez, Karen Pait, Herbie Rose, Rob Saville, Elsa Sibley and Janet Whitehead. Eight of the artists returned for their second year and they were Bonnie Adams, Chris Bell, Kathie Blozan, Cheryl Combs, Kay Gorecki, Duncan Greenlee, Mark Menendez, and Karen Pait. Mark Menendez was channeling Monet in his beret and scarf as he completed a painting of Coneflowers. All of the artists completed absolutely wonderful pieces that were finished in the two hour time period. All of the finished paintings were then immediately auctioned off during a live auction, wet paint and all. Thank you to Rotarian Dennis Hall of Hall Auction Services for again donating his valuable services. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary Quickdraw is an important event for the club as it is one of our biggest fundraisers. All proceeds raised are used for area Rotary projects and distributed to different non-profits in Highlands. Thank You to all of our great sponsors. At the Platinum Level: First Citizens Bank, The Laurel Magazine, and Steve Penley. Thank You to the Artist Sponsors: Ann Jacobs Gallery, Nick Bazan, Mortgage Bank-
er; John Collette Fine Art, Gerry and Avery Doubleday, Kilwins, Ray and Diane McPhail, Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottages, MOUSE, Scott Neumann, Attorney at Law; Peak Experience, Prestige Realty Group, The Tin Roof Studio, The Rotary Club of Highlands, The Summer House, The Toy Store and Wells Fargo Advisors. Thank You again to Rotarian Dennis Hall of Hall Auction Services for donating his valuable services as Auctioneer. Please remember that these individuals and businesses support Rotary the next time that you are in need of a service that they provide. Members of the Mountaintop Rotary will be working in the kitchen at the Fall Festival at Highlands School and once again on Halloween the entire club will be cooking and serving hundreds of Hot Dogs and sodas provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to stop by these two fun events to say hello and meet members of our club, which is proud to serve the Highlands Community. The following speakers are scheduled for October: October 7th, Jane Chalker will be speaking about the Haiti Mission. On October 14th, Bob Willson is an Eagle Scout and he will speak about How to Tie Knots. On October 21st, Ran Shaffner, Archivist for Highlands Historical Society, will speak. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary club was chartered in April 2002 as an early morning club to satisfy the needs of members that are busy and on the go during the business day. If you are a past member of Rotary or a member visiting our area we encourage you to join us. Meetings are every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and end promptly in one hour. For more information go to highlandsmountaintop.org. n
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln
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ou can save the day for a shelter dog – and find a faithful companion who will be at your side for all of life’s adventures – by adopting a dog from the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in October. Now is the perfect time to visit the shelter, meet potential sidekicks, and discover how much fun and happiness a dog can add to your life. Companionship, improved physical and emotional health, social interaction, and unconditional love are just a few of the supersize benefits of having a dog. Adopting a dog from a shelter is a simple, yet heroic deed. By providing a home to an animal that didn’t have one, you can help reduce the high number of homeless animals in this area and you will
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cords 7) The adoption fees continue to provide care and support for other homeless animals. For more information about any of the animals available for adoption at the Cashiers-Highland Humane Society, visit our new website at www.chhumanesociety.org or drop by the shelter any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also contact the shelter at (828) 743-5752. The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter, located 2.3 miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads, off Highway 64 East. The shelter is totally funded by adoptions, community support, fundraising, grants, and special events, and all donations are tax-de-
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Be a superhero and celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month this October by adopting a loyal, loving companion from the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, like Tater.
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For more information about the programs of fered by the Literacy Council or to find our how to become a volunteer tutor, please call (828) 526-9938 extensions 240 and 261.
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E
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ways knew algebra and chemistry were foreign, we have Arabic to thank. The chess term “checkmate” is Persian; it means “The King is dead!” The Czech language gave us “Budweiser,” “dollar,” “pistol,” and “polka,” and the word “robot” means “labor or drudgery.” And the myriad words for food are exotic flavors for the tongue. Between its ability to adopt foreign words, and the flexibility of its Latin roots that allows for the birth of new words, the English language is constantly expanding. According to the Global Language Monitor, which uses statistical data and a minimum of 25,000 documented uses across demographic boundaries, the one-millionth word entered popular usage this sum-
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mer. While “Web 2.0” might not mean much to those of us who don’t know what “Web 1.0” was, it is indicative of the new way in which words and phrases are coined. The speed of the Internet and modern media allows new words like “truthiness” and “defriend” to enter our lexicon faster than you can say “pixel” or “nanosecond.” For those who lament that all this “texting” and “LOLing” is destroying our language, don’t be offended when some teenager calls you a “n00b,” whatever that means. With new words or phrases created every ninety-eight minutes, no one can use them all. It is a testament to the agility of the English language that we now have over a million words to choose from. n
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Barber Custom Homes W
hen Bill Barber submitted two of the houses built by his Barber Custom Homes to “Pinnacle Living” Magazine’s 2006 Home of the Year competition, he had a bit of confidence. “We do good high-end work, and I thought we had a chance, but as you’d imagine, we had some high-powered competition,” he says. Bill’s confidence was well-placed – his submissions won First and Second prizes. It shouldn’t be too big a surprise, though. Barber Custom Homes is the product of Bill’s 30 years in the construction business and testimony to his devotion to quality. “We at Barber Custom Homes have a love for the beauty and culture of the Smoky Mountains. There is a pride and joy that is unique to this area,” he says. “Through this culture we are driven to provide time honoring service and
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quality craftsmanship that compliments and blends with the traditions of these mountains. We accomplish this by combining the foremost in home designers, builders, and interior design specialists, to bring high quality craftsmanship and materials from all corners of the world. “We have a love for the mountains and we specialize in building homes to blend with the grand nature of our area. We believe in building for those who love nature, who love grand style, and not only desire the finer things in a home but expect it. What we build may not be for everyone, but we do build for those who want something unique and special. We gather nature’s products of stone wood and antique materials then blend them together with creative minds to bring your vision and dreams to reality.” To learn more about Bill’s awardwinning work, visit barbercustomhomes.com or call (828) 743-0077. n
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nglish Green Interiors is a charming Cashiers design galler y with ever ything that a new homeowner or remodeler could desire -- furniture, fabrics, mirrors, carpeting, accessories – with one ver y important secret – owner Debra Green. Debra holds a degree in interior design from Cazenovia College in New York and her work’s been showcased in “Laurel”, “Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles,” and “Views” magazines. You may have seen her talents in several Cashiers Designer Showhouses. Perhaps you’ve visited one of the homes that she’s remade in the Cashiers-Highlands area. These are only snapshots and they
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scarcely provide a glimpse of the full range of Debra’s ser vices. “I advise on all aspects of con-
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struction to ensure that the finished project is a reflection of the owner,” she says. “By being involved from the ver y beginning, you can execute a ver y cohesive design that carries throughout a home, and it’s ver y cost-effective. “I also love working on straightfor ward remodeling projects. Sometimes by just introducing a few new elements, you can breathe exciting new life into a room.” Debra’s been a fixture in the community since 1998 and she has a deep understanding of the design opportunities that the area affords. To learn more about Debra and her portfolio of possibilities, visit English Green Interiors at 395 Highway 64 West, or call
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dwin Lusk and David Patterson have fashioned a cozy antique gallery with Fletcher & Lee, located in the Upper Level of Mountain Brook Center in Highlands. This warm and welcoming shop, shaped by 20 years in the antique field, offers a deep inventory of English and Country French Antiques. These treasures are culled from the journeys to Europe that Edwin and David make a couple times each year. Complementing those antiques are upholstery selections from Drexel Heritage/Lillian August Upholstery, lamps, accessories and art. It’s an inventory that’s rich in possibilities.
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Needless to say, country French and English mixed with mountain is their favorite style. They also offer reproduction and new furniture and new furniture lines, fabrics and can help with selections of wallpaper, drapery, paint, carpeting and tile. The duo enjoy design work and specialize in developing complete plans based upon blueprints. It’s an exciting process that demands a keen understanding of their clients’ needs and aesthetic style. To learn more about Fletcher and Lee, visit the shop and chat with Edwin and David. Or call them at (828) 526-5400. Fletcher & Lee is located in the Upper Level of Mountain Brook Center in
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. Abraham Lincoln
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Francie Hargrove With Ryan and Company S kip Ryan is remarkably composed for a man with so many irons in the fire. His Ryan and Company Antiques boasts two locations – 551 Highway 107 South in Cashiers and Thomasville, Georgia – and boasts the fruits of 12 dealers and over 100 consigners. Ryan and Company specializes in 18th and 19th Century furniture, English and French porcelains and English, European and American antiques. Ryan and Company offers the services of interior designer Francie Hargrove, who holds a degree in design from Brenau University. “I specialize in commercial and home projects of any size,” says Francie. “I love historic restorations.” Francie’s talents have won her the Designer of the Year Award from Brunschwig & Fils, the exclusive French designer and manufacturer of contempo-
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rary and historically-inspired decorative fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings, upholstered furniture, lamps, tables, mirrors and accessories. To meet with Francie and discover her talents, call (478) 256-8088. Ryan also owns The Catbird Seat, which stands right next to his Cashiers gallery. The Catbird Seat specializes in less-formal antiques and decorative acces-
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sories. Skip and Deede Schuller, Lynette Moss and Maggie Roach share a deep knowledge of the constantly changing inventory and cheerfully welcome visitors to these charming shops. In fact, that warmth is a hallmark of both Ryan and Company and The Catbird Seat. They also offer decorating service, consignments, close work with designers, and pieces can be taken out on approval. “Approval is important to the process, because you really have to get a feel for a piece and how it will fit into your home,” Skip says. “Part of the fun of this business is seeing how an antique can find its place in the modern world.” Ryan and Company maintains a great network of antique searchers who can track down a specific piece or a specific look according to the client’s
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Highlands Cabinet Company H
ighlands Cabinet Company has a priceless secret of success. “I’m very good at threedimensional visualization, which is critical when you’re designing and installing cabinetry,” owner Kay Craig explains. “Part of that is just something I was born with, and part of it is from my degree in fine arts.” Thanks to her talents in cooking, Kay has an innate understanding of the mechanics of a well-organized kitchen and she utilizes that sense when designing. This intuition reveals itself regardless of whether she’s working on a charming Old World kitchen or the
sleek lines of a richly-appointed modern kitchen. “I specialize in working with my clients to ensure that their personal look and style comes through in their kitchen – it’s so great when a kitchen coordinates with the rest of the house. The effect is really amazing. “Still, it has to be a workable design. That’s when I call on that talent to see the design from all angles and to understand how a kitchen should work.” To utilize Kay’s imagination and carefully honed talents, visit her studio at 294 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 526-8364. n
It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him. Abraham Lincoln
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erek Taylor and Phil Potts are the owners of Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. at 2242 Dillard Road in Highlands. Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. is a Highlands’ full line Jeld-Wen Door and Window dealer. That “Etc.” in the name is important because in addition to their wood interior and exterior doors and door hardware, Derek and Phil also offer copper gutters, wood mouldings, stair parts and Phantom screens. When coupled with their deep knowledge of hardware and building requirements, you can see why Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. is a first-stop destination for builders and handy homeowners. For more information, call (828) 526-3719. n
Let me not be understood as saying that there are no bad laws, nor that grievances may not arise for the redress of which no legal provisions have been made. I mean to say no such thing. But I do mean to say that although bad laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still, while they continue in force, for the sake of example they should be religiously observed. Abraham Lincoln
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he best time for renovation is in the fall and winter when the owner may relocate to a second residence. Generally I like to begin with a review of the owner’s requirements and priorities. This includes looking at the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, window treatments, furniture and other interior needs for the home. It’s important to prioritize the desires and needs of the owner. We first must establish a budget for the final renovation. Many times the renovation can be done in stages with the spending spread out over several seasons. It is important to secure an itemized proposal, which should outline the specifications and prices of each item and element of the renovation. This enables the owner to pick and choose what is most important by associating the cost with the function of the item. After establishing a budget, I like to help the owner focus upon the colors he likes and determine what structure changes he desires for the renovation. I will frequently suggest we order a rug sample that will reflect the colors that the owner
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desires to be included in the new look he envisions. This will give us actual colors to be used for furniture materials, wall paint, flooring and window treatment materials. Having actual samples and materials is important because dye lot changes and materials selected on the internet or cata-
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logs may not be accurate. It is only with the actual materials that you can be certain that the selected material is compatible with the other merchandise or elements in the final design. Also, it is important to draw a floor layout or plans that place all the selected merchandise in the home reflecting the exact scale and size selected. Function and usability is always first in the final interior design. After working with hundreds of clients, I have found that close communications with the client can produce the best results. The renovation may cost a few thousand dollars or over $100,000 and the objective should be to make the final product add value to the residence and increase the enjoyment of its use by the owner. Julie Kovach, a licensed interior designer, is owner of Highlands Interiors. She has been involved in interior design for about thirty years after graduating from the University of Alabama and she is available for complementary consultation. She is a resident of Highlands and can be reached at (828) 526-8431. n
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ighlands Decorating Center has been around a long time. Begun in 1983, you can trace its evolution through its various names – Highlands Paint & Mirror, Highlands Paint & Lighting, Highlands Paint & Decorating. This progression has given owner Derek Taylor and his staff unique talents to shepherd all phases of the decorating process. They understand their clients and offer unparalleled ser vice to help them fulfill their needs and dreams. The center is stocked with a full line of home furnishing and decorative accessories. There are custom window treatments, carpet ser vices, and a complete custom paint operation. “I know we have the best products and the best employees,” says Taylor. “We’re competitive in terms of price and knowledge with anyone in Macon County. I like to say that we offer a lot of bang for the buck. When someone comes to us with a project, they’re getting a lot of know-how in the bargain.” Taylor is confident that his team can fulfill any request, from as a simple as providing a carefully matched gallon of paint to managing an entire redecorating project.” To get a feel for what Taylor and his team offer, visit Highlands Decorating Center at 330 Dillard Road or call (828) 526-3571. n
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln
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or Yvonne Dorau, president and lead designer of Interior Enhancements, it’s all about making the customer happy. She loves to be involved in every aspect of design work, from meeting with the customer before or after they have drawn their floor plans, to discussing all the cabinet, flooring, wall materials and colors to selecting the appropriate furniture, accessories and rugs. “We take pride in the complete turnkey design project,” she explains. “No matter what the size of a project, if the customer is pleased, I feel like I’ve succeeded.” To accomplish Yvonne’s business both large and small, Interior Enhancements is a bustling retail shop and interior design studio. The retail part of the business grew out of the need to have a wide range of furniture and accessories on hand for the design work. “Interior Enhancements carri es
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many accessories and furniture in the shop to help complete whatever job we are working on,” says Yvonne. “It’s nice to be able to give our customers a chance to see many items in their home before making final commitments.” There’s nothing stuffy about Interior Enhancements. Its staff is warm and friendly and deeply knowledgeable. Informality is the order of the day. “The shop also has a wonderful following of retail customers,” she says. “It
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is hard to believe that 18 years have gone by. Seeing many of our returning customers each year makes running this business a pleasure to be here.” Yvonne’s work graces some of the most elegant homes in the region and she’s been called away to serve clients as far away as Texas. She loves the area that she and her fam ily have come to call home. As well as staying busy with the business, Yvonne loves to help local charities and be involved at the Summit Charter School. Yvonne is also thankful to have dedicated employees. “Stacie and Matt have been with me for many years and things would not run as smoothly without them,” she explains. For more information about this gallery and studio and how it can meet needs both large and small, visit Interior Enhancements on Highway 107 South, just a few hundred yards from the Cashiers Crossroads, or call (828) 743-5840. n
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atthew Ward and Wiley Smith’s Into the Woods Home Interiors is a full service interior design studio and retail home furnishings store. Their current location was formerly the Freeman Gas Building, which they razed and built an upscale mountain-style building in its place; a new addition was completed last winter. The business offers in-home consultations, custom window treatments, re-upholstery services, bedding, furniture, accessories, rugs, and an extensive lighting collection. “We listen carefully to understand what our clients’ needs and dreams are and then develop a look to complement that vision,” explains Matthew. The process is aided by Matthew’s 23 years of design and custom window treatment expertise. Into the Woods Home Interiors also offers the talents of Rita Waters, a designer with 25 years’ expertise. If you desire a different look without the expense, Rita and Matthew can rearrange you accessories and furniture. For those who are selling their homes, Into the Woods also offers a home staging service to increase your home’s appeal to potential buyers. Customers are welcome to browse through Into the Woods, which is stocked with over 4,000 square feet of carefully selected furnishings and accessories. Part of the fun of visiting Into the Woods is strolling through the packed displays and uncovering a treasure. Into the Woods is located on Highway 64 East across from the Ingles Shopping Center. If you’d like to meet with Matthew, Wiley and Rita or learn more about this intriguing shop and studio, call (82) 743-1473 or email intothewoodsinc@att.net. n
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James Kneisley
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Quality and Detail.” That’s how builder James Kneisley describes the hallmarks of his practice. Both qualities are the products of the journey that brought James to the building trade. With many years of traveling and working all over the countr y, he’s been exposed to the limitless possibilities of design and construction. From framing to building furniture, he understands good planning and careful attention to detail. “When you get down to it, these days I’m an organizer and monitor of quality control. It’s not that hard to do it right and all the various trades that I get involved in any particular project know that is my approach. I’m creative and efficient and have a portfolio of projects across the region to prove it.” James is a North Carolina licensed contractor for both new construction as well as renovation. “Building from scratch sometimes can be easier to control the variables and most of the time ever yone involved would prefer to go that route. Renovation starts by backing up, fixing problems, and then blending new with old. I’ve done it numerous times on my own dime, so I understand the challenges of staying on budget and still end up with something that has quality and style.” To learn more about James Kneisley and his ser vices, call (828) 743-9096. n 132
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hen Zac Koenig took over Koenig Homebuilders from his father John three years ago, it was a big step, but one that he’d been prepared to take. While still a teenager, Zac began the climb to the top. He worked his way up from laborer to assume command of his work crew at age 17. When he went away to Georgia Tech, Zac continued to sharpen his talents, focusing on engineering and management. The journey taught him to value the qualities that have been hallmarks of Koenig’s buildings – quality timber-frame homes, traditional “stick built” homes, and hybrids that combine the best of both styles. The final products are elegant homes that line the mountains surrounding the Highlands area. Koenig Homebuilders employs its own architectural designers, production/
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construction teams and framing and trim crews. “In addition to being able to give the clients exactly what they want, our designers are in tune with the construction process,” explains Zac. “Their designs are efficient to build because they understand the process and are familiar with the way our crews work. Efficiency adds value. All builders talk about their quality. We want to impress upon people
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how we have gone beyond quality and incorporated value into the whole process. “By keeping work in-house, we’re able to increase that quality and value. Because they work directly for us, they care about the product more. It’s not about how quickly they can get it done, it’s about getting it done right.” Koenig Homebuilders holds an unlimited licensed as both a residential and commercial contractor, and Zac holds a commercial license as well. As one of a limited few, Zac is an Accredited Master Builder and Home Improvement Manager, and Josh Koenig is a Certified Green Professional. Koenig Homebuilders is located at 2655 US 106 (the Dillard Road) in Highlands. For information, call (828) 5264953 or (828) 787-1000 or visit www.koenighomebuilders.com. n
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f you’ve driven down the Dillard Road, chances are you’ve noticed the perfectly manicured rainbow of flowers across from Mitchell’s Lodge, also known as the Lupoli Construction office. The attention to detail and aesthetic perfection evident in this garden is a true representation of how John Lupoli runs his company. Lupoli Construction has been a celebrated custom homebuilder in Highlands and Cashiers since 1982. John began contributing to the town of Highlands however, in 1975 when he relocated from Miami. His appreciation for Western North Carolina’s distinction and charm has grown exponentially with each passing year. Driven by their respect for the environment, Lupoli Construction’s mission is to improve the community by creating refined homes with superior craftsmanship while maintaining its natural beauty. John and his management team, including Jim Shearon, Billy Cribbs, Susan Herman and Miriam Rogers, have truly perfected the art of aiding clients in the realization of their mountain dream home.
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in several national magazines such as Southern Accents and regional publications such as Builder/Architect Magazine and Views. The builder’s reputation and commitment to excellence was recently confirmed when the Old Edwards Inn and Spa hired Lupoli Construction for the renovation of the Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove. While no one is immune to these tough economic times, John and his team have managed to stay afloat. He notes that people are interested more and more in stability, quality, and security. “When times are hard, we all weigh decisions with greater scrutiny. As a builder and fulltime resident in the area for more than 30 years, I can provide a steadfast reputation rooted in helping clients protect their investments,” said Lupoli. For more information on Lupoli Construction and the announcement of the new Cullasaja River Club, visit: www.LupoliConstruction.com. Lupoli Construction is located on the Dillard Road, for more information, call (828) 526-4532. n
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hen creating a new home in the Cashiers-Highlands area, it’s important to pay attention to the details. You need to consider the site itself, the desires of the owner and the heritage of the community. That’s where Mountainworks comes in. For over 20 years the design team of Travis Mileti AIBD, Marie Mileti AIBD, and Valerie Chastain AIBD have taken that kind of care in designing custom homes in the mountain and lake communities of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Based on topography, view orientation, solar influence, and the desires and lifestyle of the home owner, they produce a home that creates a special sense of belonging. Every Mountainworks home is its own custom creation. With such attention given to the little things, it makes sense that Moun-
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tainworks creates homes with the finest building materials and techniques as a prerequisite. The use of antique log and lumber combined with “mountainesque” details are prevalent in many of the team’s designs. The “old world” styling of Mountainworks guarantees a design that will stand the test of time. Mountainworks creates custom homes from scratch, to meet the specific
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needs of the client. Plans are only duplicated for small developments where repetitiveness is appropriate. In addition to Home Design, Mountainworks also offers a variety of services for the construction and real estate/development industries. Mountainworks also designs many small commercial structures. They’ve designed or given new life to many local shoppes, markets, offices, club gatehouses, and retail stores in the Cashiers-Highlands area. The staff takes the same approach to commercial design as they do to residential. Creating a comfortable blend of mountain vernacular details to produce a relaxed and welcome feel to a commercial use facility is always the goal of Mountainworks. To learn more about Mountainworks, stop by the office at 24 Old Cashiers Square (just south of the Crossroads), call (828) 743-9677, or visit www.
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means and methods, the construction documents create a road map to a successfully completed home. This unique blending of artistry and efficiency and deep understanding of mountain construction has resulted in some of the most stunning homes in the area. Just look carefully. For information about MossCreek and
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tlanta’s Peachtree Group has developed a sterling reputation for its award-winning golf courses and unique homes and developments. Looking for proof? Visit Mountaintop, its stunning Cashiers development with partner Discover y Land Co. Ringing a spectacular Tom Fazio-designed 18hole course, the project is instantly identifiable as a Peachtree project – as evidenced by the spacious lodge that’s at once rustic yet undeniably luxurious. And Peachtree’s breathtaking custom homes at Mountaintop carr y on the tradition established at its other projects – developments like Atlanta’s
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Laurel Springs with its signature Arnold Palmer golf course. The homes are designed with generous setbacks and Peachtree’s state-of-the-art erosion control techniques, culled from
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careful study of the unique environment of the Southern Appalachians, ensure that the project’s natural beauty is preser ved. “My wife and I have had a home in Cashiers for 12 years, so it was important for us to get this right,” explains Peachtree partner Fritz Rybert. “Our Project Manager Mike Smart is taking great care to pay attention to the details of this Mountaintop. We’re just ver y excited to be a part of the Cashiers Valley.” For information about Peachtree Design Group and the extraordinar y work it’s doing at Mountaintop, call (828) 743-5568 or (888) 874-3383. n
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Peter J. Pioli Interiors
uring his years of design work for Cobbies Interiors and The Decorative Touch, Peter Pioli developed a reputation for creativity, organization, and a firm commitment to a budget. Perhaps it was only a matter of time until he opened his own interior design studio. With the aid of associate designer Karen Deakin, Peter J. Pioli Interiors offers full design services for residential and commercial interiors. That means they relish the challenge of home staging – preparing a fresh look for a home that’s about to go on the market. You’ll find premium antiques, evocative oil paintings and marvelous home furnishings.
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there – a sharing process between the client and designers. The studio specializes not only in new construction but also in additions and the refurbishing of existing homes, important services in today’s slow housing market. “To get the job done in the most efficient manner, we use the same trusted people for all our projects,” says Peter. “Regardless of the size of the project, we are always within budget and on time. very important to
That’s me.” Peter J. Pioli Interiors is located in Suite C, 3093 Highway 64 East in Sapphire. For more information, call (828)
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rebalus Construction Company is known throughout the area for quality and attention to detail – on time and on budget. “That’s what we’re about,” says owner Jerry Srebalus. “We’ve been a licensed general contractor since 1980 and we focus on any type of construction – new homes, light commerical or remodeling. We’ve built throughout Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire and at all of the country clubs. We’re a hands-on operation attentive to all aspects of a project. We work as a team, our employees and sub-contractors
have worked together a long time, so we know what needs to be done and we do it. “Many of our employees have been with us for 15 to 25 years. When you have a team with that kind of experience, it makes all the difference in the world when your goal is to keep the project on time and on budget. As a result, at the end of a project I find that we’ve exceeded our clients’ expectations and our clients have become good friends.” For more information on this veteran construction company, call (828)
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or The Summer House, there’s always been an element of serendipity in the mix. “Sometimes it’s just being in the right place at the right time – in our case, the idea to revive the long-forgotten craft of rustic mountain furniture came as the second-home market in the mountains was exploding,” says Paula Jones, who with her husband Barry started Tiger Mountain Woodworks, producing rustic as well as custom designs. “Our first professional show at The Bascom (Highlands’ fine arts gallery) led us to designing furniture for The Chattooga Club in Cashiers in 1991, a feature in ‘House Beautiful’ and the cover of ‘Verandah.’ From there, things just took off.” “Things just took off” may be a bit of an understatement. From there it was commissions from the designers of George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch and Robert Redford’s Sundance Lodge. Tiger Mountain’s Woodwork’s immediate success led directly to the launching of The Summer House in 1992, and Paula and Barry haven’t stopped moving. “Retail is a lot more fun than creating furniture for people you never see,” says Paula. “The Summer House fills a niche that our clients were obviously seeking.” In fact, The Summer House is considered one of the premier home centers in this part of the country. Several hundred designers use its services.” That confident design sensibility has earned Paula and Barry an unprecedented degree of trust among their clients. “Some of them will say to us, ‘just do the whole thing, we’re sure we’ll like it.’” The Summer House carries a wide range of furniture styles, accessories, lighting, antiques, gifts, kitchen and living room decor, and outdoor furnishings. It represents a roster of qualified interior designers to assist you in making those crucial decisions on decorating your new home or if you’re just updating. “We want you to feel so comfortable that it’s like coming home to friends,” says Paula. The Summer House is located at 2089 Highway 106 (The Dillard Road) in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 5265577. n
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Raffa Design Assocatiates T
ony Raffa has always had a passion for design and has been in the profession for over 30 years. He is a licensed designer, a charter member of the International Interior Design Association and a long-standing member of the American Society of Interior Designers. After graduating from Florida State University in 1979 with a major in interior design, he specialized in the design of healthcare and fitness facilities. Tony was a designer in a Houston design firm for over 10 years before starting his own business and turning his expertise to residential design. His projects span the country with installations in North Carolina, Georgia, Flor-
ida, California, Colorado, Maryland, Texas and Canada. His work has been featured in publications such as “Laurel Magazine,” “The Houston Chronicle,” “Houston City Magazine,” and “Legacy.” Tony’s design style is comfortable and eclectic, often featuring one-of-akind antiques blended with contemporary art, and he loves a sense of whimsy. He especially enjoys participating with his clients in the design process and believes that positive relationships are essential for a successful project. To learn more about Tony and his visions and talents, call Raffa Design Associates at (828) 787-1070 or visit raffadesignassociates.com. n
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Warth Construction
ith a mission statement to “build extraordinary homes for extraordinary people,” Warth Construction has set the bar pretty high for itself. Building and renovating homes creates a very intimate relationship with the homeowners and it demands an exceptionally high level of skill and attention to detail. “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have built relationships with exceptional clients from across the country” says David Warth. “It’s not uncommon for a previous client of ours to pop in to show us their new pet, pictures of their recent travels, or looking for a summer internship for their son or daughter.” After 17 years, approxi-
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mately half of David’s business is repeat clients. “Our previous clients are our best sales people,” he says. Despite his obvious success, David continues to improve his formula, ensuring that his clients receive the industry’s most cost-efficient techniques and latest innovations. Warth Construction is the only general contractor in the Highlands area that’s earned the designation “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Efficiency Accredited Professional.” That means that Warth’s buildings using the LEED strategy are constructed to use resources more efficiently and to provide a healthier living environment. Ironically, the majority of
Warth Construction’s clients are green without even trying to be. Esthetically it’s popular in Highlands to use reclaimed materials. Nearly everyone renovating or building in recent years has found a way of incorporating antique timbers on their mantles or ceilings, antique heart pine flooring, or barn wood accents. It’s not just about solar panels anymore. “If it’s not a quality product, it’s not green. If it’s poorly constructed and you are replacing it in a couple of years, I don’t see that as green,” says Warth. Warth Construction has been long-time supporters of the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center and has sponsored past productions. Recently it donated the mate-
rials and labor to build the set for the Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production of “Accomplice.” The company was also honored in Inc. Magazine’s August 2008 issue. Warth Construction was the recipients of the prestigious 2009 Contractor of the Year Awards in both Residential Kitchen Remodel and Entire House Remodel. n
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Welcome Home Y
ou may think that cabinetr y is a pretty cut and dried product, an end-driven job of measurements and engineering, but for Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Fine Cabinetr y President Larr y Morris there’s an entirely human dimension to be considered. “Sure, cabinetr y should reflect the beauty of a home, but I believe it should also reflect the personality and lifestyle of the homeowner,” Larr y says. “I enjoy working with homeowners to design something that they’ll love. After all, they’ll be living with it for a long, long time. Once we’ve developed this close relationship, I often find that we’ve become friends. So it’s
clearly not just a matter of selling a product.” Welcome Home Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath has a wide range of products available to meet each individual’s taste as well as value for money. Custom cabinet lines such as Cabinets By Nichols and Plain & Fancy offer an array of woods and finishes. The Semi-Custom cabinet lines of Custom Cupboards and Showplace Wood Products provide a great selection of products but at a lower price point to help the individual get choice at a savings. For more information, visit Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath at 118 Highway 64 west in Cashiers or call
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evin Bradley, owner of Black Rock Granite & Marble, is a stone artisan. Whether he’s working with Granite, Marble, Travertine, Soapstone or Quartz, he relishes the chance to shape his medium into something that’s both practical and beautiful. His fascination with his trade derives from the creative process and the chance to interact with the customer to find out what their needs are, offer suggestions based on his experience working with hundreds of homeowners and then integrating form with function to deliver that vision.
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Kevin’s talents have been shaped by the six years he owned his own fabrication shop in Sarasota, Florida. But on an even more
fundamental level, he has an artist’s imagination and an engineer’s drive for perfection; for getting the details precisely right.
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That fortunate blending of imagination and precision allows Kevin to create superior countertops for any room inside or outside your home, as well as for table bases, shower walls, and tub decks. His showroom also offers a broad range of sinks and faucets to complement his exquisite work. Black Rock Granite & Marble is conveniently located between Cashiers and Highlands at 2543 Cashiers Road and has a large selection of slabs on site. They are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. For more information, call (828) 787-1100. n
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ver the past several years, most folks have grown accustomed to the two brothers, Hammond and Bryan Rauers, who own Franklin Ford in Franklin,North Carolina, and their Dad who has also recently joined inthe family business. Well, in keeping with those strong family values, Hammond and Bryan have added a new member to their staff who shares those basic beliefs. Scott Rodes, whose family has owned and operated the Buick, Pontiac, GMC dealership in Sylva for many years, has joined Franklin Ford as their new Business Manager and is also entering into a joint venture with them in the area of sales. Scott remarks, “With all the problems with the current economy and the drastic
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changes going on with General Motors, I was having a very difficult time operating my dealership in Sylva. I tried every way possible to continue, but finally, when I had no other choice and was forced to close, I considered myself incredibly fortunate to find a place where I could continue to offer my long time customers the type of treatment and the quality of service that they had grown accustomed to receiving at our dealership over the years...that place is Franklin Ford.” Scott would like to issue a formal invitation to all of his previous customers to come to Franklin and visit him in his new ‘home’ at Franklin Ford. “Franklin Ford will be providing quality service on vehicles regardless of make or model,” said Scott. Hammond comments,
“The fact is Scott could have gone anywhere he wished. We’re delighted and very proud that he chose Franklin Ford. Scott has a long standing reputation for personal integrity, for offering his customers fair and honest deals and for treating his customers with the courtesy and respect
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they deserve. He’s a true member of the family here at North Carolina’s ‘family’ Ford dealer...Franklin Ford.” Franklin Ford is located at 4910 Sylva Road in Franklin, Noth Carolina and can be reached by calling (828) 5242156. n
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For more information about the Inn at Half Mile Farm, call (800) 946-6822.
ou can’t find a place to park, the lines are a mile long, people are pushing and shoving... the rush is on to finish up all that shopping! It’s Christmastime in the city...but don’t despair! You’ll find that old-fashioned spirit here in the mountains. Come up and finish your Christmas shopping in Highlands. With over 200 local shops, there is something for everyone on your list. Highlands has some of the finest boutiques, art galleries, antique stores and specialty stores in the country. The Inn at Half Mile Farm
invites you to a wonderful holiday experience. The Inn has partnered with some of the best shops in town to offer exclusive discounts to its guests. At the end of your day, come and sit by the fire, sip some wine and enjoy the Inn’s beautifully decorated Christmas tree. With The Inn at Half Mile Farm’s Holiday Special, guests will receive 20 percent off rooms from November 27th through December 23rd. They’ll also receive 5 to 20 percent off of purchases from Ann Jacob Gallery, Basketcase, Bryant Art Glass Studio, The Christmas Cottage, Cyra-
no’s Bookshop, Dutchman’s Designs, Extreme Threads, The Bird Barn, Green Leaf Gallery, Jackson & Madeleine Classics for Children, Martha Anne’s On the Hill, McCulley’s, Summit One Gallery, The Toy Store, Tom Sawyer Tree Farm, Twigs, The Summer House, Vivace On the Hill, and Mouse; and meals from …on the Verandah, Ruka’s Table, The Log Cabin, and Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. To reserve your room or for more information about this unique way to get into the holiday spirit, call (800) 9466822. n
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ife is Good. That’s the incontrovertible message conveyed by a visit to Cabin Casuals. Part of it comes from the boutique’s beguiling collection of casual resort wear, which simply feels like it was designed for life in Highlands and Cashiers. Certainly a portion of that feeling is a reflection of the warm and attention lavished on both browsers and
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serious shoppers. But even more than that, it’s the largest selection of the Life is Good products that pop up throughout the shop. These charmers, with their cheerful illustrations and simple, positive messages, are incarnated as water bottles, plates and bowls, jewelr y, coffee mugs, dog leashes toys and dishes, vases, glasses, and, perhaps best of all, Life is Good “stress balls.” The
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overall affect of this endlessly surprising collection is undeniably sunny, almost blissful in its completeness. Complementing the Life is Good line is the Original Bimini Ring Game, essential for the relaxing HighlandsCashiers lifestyle. n Cabin Casuals is located at 539 East Main Street at The Falls on Main in Highlands.
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Hillside Shops Grand Opening T
The Cashiers Village Hillside Shops will open Friday, October 2nd.
he much-anticipated Grand Opening of the Cashiers Village Hillside Shops will occur at noon on Friday, October 2nd. Select regional artists and local merchants offering unique products of the highest quality will independently operate the garden cottages. All 11 cottages will be open noon to 6:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday in October as well as Thanksgiving weekend. The Shops will re-open for the summer season over Memorial Day weekend, 2010.
The Hillside Shops and surrounding garden area will be the heart of Cashiers Village, a residential and retail community at the Crossroads being developed by Raven Cliff Land Company. The Shops are the first step toward the full realization of the retail portion of Cashiers Village. Locals know this as the land behind Tommy’s Coffee Shop and Zeke & Earl’s hot dog stand. It’s Raven Cliff Land’s intention to create a welcoming and engaging community at the Cashiers Crossroads
that will include a thriving retail portion along with a pedestrian friendly, cultural town center. Cashiers’ visitors and residents will enjoy frequent artist demonstrations and presentations in the garden. Cultural events will take place in the surrounding areas, including musical performances, film festivals, holiday celebrations, pet and child-related activities, and charitable events. For further information, contact Laura Winzeler at (828) 743-1801. n
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Index of Advertisers Accommodations Cabins in the Laurel www.nc-cabins.com The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandsresortrentals.com Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com Inn at Half-Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Inn at Millstone www.MillstoneNC.com Lodge and Cottage on Mirror Lake www.lodgeonmirrorlake.com Mountain Laurel Inn www.MountainLaurelInnandShoppes.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.OldEdwardsInn.com The Orchard www.theorchardcashiers.com Whiteside Cove Cottages Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorns www.acornsonline.com Basketworks Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Cashiers Customs The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com D. Estes Antiques Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dovetail Antiques Fletcher & Lee Into the Woods Home Interiors Main Street Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mirror Lake Antiques Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nearly New Peak Experience The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Vivianne Metzger Appliances Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Architects Joel Laseter, Architect Art Galleries/Artists The Bascom www.thebascom.org Basketworks Blue Valley Gallery The Brier Patch Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com East & West Limited 156
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Greanleaf Gallery Page 57 Highlands Fine Art Page 82 Into the Woods Home Interiors Pages 127, 129 John Collette Fine Art www.johncollettefineart.com Page 61 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 97 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mouse www.mouseonthehill.com Pages 79, 110 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 26 Nora & Co. Page 106 Now and Then Page 135 Peak Experience Pages 63, 105, 108 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 117 Portraits by Annell www.annell.com Page 30 Rainwater Native American Spirit Gallery Page 152 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 66 Summit One Gallery www.summitonegallery.com Page 53 Tin Roof Studio www.TinRoofHighlands.com Page 22 TJB The Gallery www.TJBGallery.com Page 23 William Whiteside Gallery Page 135 Attorneys Peter Paul, Attorney www.PeterAPaul.com Automobiles Franklin Ford Banks/Mortgage Companies Carolina Mortgage Company Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Bedding Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Basketworks Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts
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Bird Seed/Bird Houses The Bird Barn Bird Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden
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Books Cyrano’s Bookshop www.cyranosbooks.com The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Soul Journey
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Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Barber Custom Homes www.barbercustomhomes.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com House Max James W. Kneisley
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Index of Advertisers Joe Crowell Construction Inc. www.joecrowell.com Koenig Homebuilders www.koenighomebuilders.com Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com MossCreek www.MossCreek.net Mountainworks www.mtnworks.com The Peachtree Group Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com
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Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
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Cards The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com
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Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Rib Shack Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe
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Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Churches Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel Unity Center Cloth/Material Wilhite’s of Walhalla Clothing & Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Alyxandra’s Boutique Annawear Bags on Main Bear Mountain Outfitters Bungalow Boutique Cabin Casuals Cashiers Trading Post Ellen’s Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Jackson Madeleine Children’s Clothing www.jacksonmadeleine.com Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com McCulley’s Mountain House Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience
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Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten T.J. Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Vivace Wit’s End Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding Communities Silver Creek Trillium
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Computer Services Cat’s Computers Trillium Technologies Radio Shack Concierge Services Cashiers Carolina Connection www.CashiersCarolinaConnection.com Highlands Concierge Concrete MJM Concrete Condiments Cashiers Trading Post The Hen House Construction Companies Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Larry Rogers Construction Lupoli Construction www.LupoliConstruction.com Container Gardens White Rabbit Botanicals Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
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Custom Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
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Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Mountain Granite Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
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Custom Doors TKC - Tim & Karen Chambers Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs
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Index of Advertisers Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Main Street Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.comprehensive-dentistry.com Dr. Joe L. Mason, Jr.
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Electronic/Electric Trillium Technologies Radio Shack Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Empathic Consultation Bob Goldberg, C.HT, R.M. Event Planning Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Cashiers Merchants Leaf Festival Cyrano’s Bookshop www.cyranosbooks.com Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Highlands/Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Holidays in Highlands Mountain Artisans www.mountainartisans.net 4th Annual Songwriters Round Fabric/Upholstery Into the Woods Home Interiors Wilhite’s of Walhalla
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Feng Shui Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Fishing/Hunting Licenses/Supplies Cashiers Trading Post Florists Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fiddlehead Designs Little Flower Shoppe Oakleaf Flower & Garden Furniture Acorns www.acornsonline.com Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.net Cashiers Customs Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com High Country Furniture www.highcountry.com Holidays in Highlands Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com 158
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Nearly New The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Furniture Consignments Nearly New Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Garden Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Highlands Lawn & Garden Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Gift Shops Acorns www.acornsonline.com Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Basketworks Bird Barn n Garden Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com The Brier Patch Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Cashiers Customs Cashiers Trading Post The Christmas Tree www.ChristmasinHighlands The Corner Store The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com The Hen House Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Little Flower Shoppe Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Mouse www.mouseonthehill.com Nora & Co. The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Soul Journey Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Glass/Window Supplies Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com
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Index of Advertisers Gourmet Foods Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Cashiers Trading Post Nina Bobina Cookie Company www.ninabobina.com The Hen House Green Supplies Whole Life Supply Grocery Store Rhodes Superette Gutters D.P. Gutters Hair Salons Creative Concepts Hardware/Building Supply Highlands Doors & Windows, Etc. Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware www.jenningswnc.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Heating and Air Madco Home Accessories Acorns www.acornsonline.com Bear Paw Designs Bird Barn n Garden Bumpkins Crabtree Cottage The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Main Street Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Mouse www.mouseonthehill.com Nearly New Now and Then The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Rusticks www.Rusticks.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Ice Cream Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 114 Inspirational Items Soul Journey Page 115 Insurance Wayah Insurance www.wayah.com Page 43 Interior Design & Home Furnishings Acorns www.acornsonline.com Page 23 Bear Paw Designs Page 112 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 Bumpkins Page 115 The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Page 146 The Designer’s Market www.thedesignersmarket-highlands.com Pages 29, 31 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 107 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 87 English Green Page 127 Highlands Interiors Page 130 HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Page 155 Interior Enhancements Page 126 Into the Woods Home Interiors Pages 127, 129 Ken & Kerri Designs www.kenandkerridesigns.com Page 151 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain House Page 14 Nearly New Page 115 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 117 Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 58 The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Page 153 Rustic Edge Organic Furnishings www.RusticEdgeFurnishings.com Page 152 Rusty Wagon, Inc. Page 150 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B Investment Planning Wachovia Securities Jewelry Acorns www.acornsonline.com Basketcase www.basketcasegourmetgifts.com Cashiers Trading Post The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Drake Diamond Gallery East & West Limited Ellen’s The Gem Factory www.gemfactorynorthcarolina.com Greanleaf Gallery Highlands Fine Art Mirror Lake Antiques Now and Then Peak Experience Rainwater Native American Spirit Gallery Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Silver Eagle Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com
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Index of Advertisers T.A. Anderson www.taagold.com Vivace
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Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn n Garden Cashiers Customs The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Landscape Rock Highlands Lawn & Garden Lighting Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House The Rustic Cabin www.therusticcabin.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Makeup Beauty Secrets Massage Therapy Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Medical Services Highlands-Cashiers Hospital www.highlandscashiershospital,org Mountain Lakes Medical Center Rabun Medical Center Monogramming Mally’s Cottage
www.mallyscottage.com
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Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
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Nail Care Creative Concepts
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Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads & Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com
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Office Supplies Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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Online Services/Shops ShopCashiersValley.com
www.ShopCashiersValley.com
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Organic Supplies Whole Life Supply Painters D.P. Painting Fresh Look 160
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Paint & Decorating Highlands Decorating Center Zoller Hardware
www.highlandsdecorating.com www.zollerhardware.com
Permanent Makeup Beauty Secrets Pet Services Cashiers Carolina Connection www.CashiersCarolinaConnection.com Pet Supplies The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Whiskers Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Sarah Valentine Photography www.sValentinePhotos.com Picture Framing Creative Framing Greanleaf Gallery
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Plants/Nurseries Gates Nursery Highlands Lawn & Garden
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Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com
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www.zollerhardware.com
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www.midnightfarms.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Plumbing Fixtures/Supplies Zoller Hardware Porch and Patio Midnight Farms The Summer House
Pottery The Bird Barn Bird Barn n Garden Greanleaf Gallery The Hen House Power Tools Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pressure Washing D.P. Painting Produce Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.CashiersFarmersMarket.com Whole Life Supply Radio Stations WCQS WHLC FM 104.5
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Index of Advertisers Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Commercial Property for Rent Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Harry Norman, Realtors – Pat Allen www.highlandsrealestate.com Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.highlandsrealestate.com Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandspropertysales.com Hummingbird Realty www.hummingbird-realty.com John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com John Schiffli Real Estate www.johnschiffli.com Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Preferred Properties - Ann Scott www.ppoh.com Prestige Realty Group wwww.highlandsncproperty.com Signature Properties www.sigpropnc.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Trillium www.trilliumnc.com Remodeling D.P. Painting Fresh Look
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Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Café 107 The Daily Bread Diner Four Seasons Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Fromage Golden China The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Mama G’s Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Nick’s Fine Foods www.nicksfinefoods.com Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com The Orchard www.theorchardcashiers.com Rib Shack Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Zookeeper Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com
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Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Screening Services Michael’s Screening Service Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Martha Anne’s Shutters & Blinds HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Creative Concepts Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.OldEdwardsInn.com Tables Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Taxidermy Cashiers Trading Post Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook.com Theatre Highlands/Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Toys The Corner Store The Toy Store
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Transportation Services Cashiers Carolina Connection www.CashiersCarolinaConnection.com Pages 138, 154 Tree Service Ellenburgs Tree Service Page 88 Web Sites The Brothers Web www.thebrothersweb.com Page 39, 56, 65, 99 Window Tinting Custom Window Tinting www.customwindowtinting.us Page 9 Window Treatments Creative Interiors www.creativeintvpweb.com Page 65 HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Page 155 RL Custom Window Treatments www.RLinteriors.com Page 151 Wines & Accessories Highlands Wine & Cheese Zoller Hardware
www.highlandswine.com www.zollerhardware.com
Yarn Silver Threads & Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com
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