Laurel Winter 2011
Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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n the mountains, we used to think of January as “regroup” time. With the holidays over, we’d get into planning mode for the new season and used to be, we could rest. Not anymore. Each year, it seems more inns, restaurants and shops stay open, and what was once our sleepy, little seasonal town has become a year-round getaway. We might catch a catnap or two in-between seasons, but our Rip van Winkle slumbers are all but gone. So we’ll take a minute for auld lang syne, then begin moving forward on the journey of a new season. We thank you our readers and advertisers for your continued support, we wish you a 2011 full of prosperity, peace and joy. Marjorie and Janet
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Contents Winter 2011
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Maps
14 • Chili Cook Off 16 • Highlands Cashiers Players 20 • Thimblerig Circus 21 • “I Do” Take Two 22 • Jeopardy Challenge 23 • A Highlands Romance 24 • Area Calendar
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
Dining
36 • Vive La France 38 • Chef Challenge 41 • Dining Guide
The Arts
26 • Cover Artist, John McFaul 28 • Deb Bryant 29 • Summit One 30 • The Bascom News 31 • Sam Summers
History
42 • Highlands History 43 • Cashiers History
Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
Michelle Munger, Art Director
janet@themountainlaurel.com
marjorie@themountainlaurel.com
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(828) 371-2689
(828) 371-2764
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Volume Ten • Issue One • www.thelaurelmagazine.com • 828-526-0173 email: editorial@themountainlaurel.com • P.O. Box 565 • Highlands, North Carolina 28741 12 J Winter 2011 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Literary
Guides
44 • The Royal Scribblers, Button Parham 45 • Clueless as a Pop Bottle 46 • Life with Krysti
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 24 • Area Calendar 41 • Dining Guide 52 • Service Directory 64 • Advertisers Index
Homes & Lifestyles 48 • Home of Distinction 50 • Random Thoughts
Philanthropy 54 • Land Trust 56 • Friends for Life 58 • Literacy Council of Highlands 59 • Carpe Diem Farms 60 • Harlem Ambassadors 61 • C-H Humane Society 62 • Leadership Highlands 63 • Rotary Club of Highlands 63 • Nature Center
The Laurel Magazine wishes you a joy-filled 2011
Contributing Writers:
Owen Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski
Wiley Sloan, Writer wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes, Writer
donna847@verizon.net
Copyright © 2011 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazine’s right to edit. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every effort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of its staff is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine may be subject to a reduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.
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Chili Cook-Off by Luke Osteen
Highlands’ Annual Chili Cook-off will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12th, at the Community Building (Conference Center) and is sponsored by The Laurel Magazine.
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et’s face it – by the time March rolls around, we’re all a little desperate for a bit of spice. Winter’s gone on forever and the blush of color that was Valentine’s Day seems like a million years in the past. That’s why the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chili Cook-off, slated for 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12th, at the Community Building (Conference Center) is always such a welcome part of the social calendar. The cook-off brings more than a small measure of heat to this grayest month. It’s a night of piquant experiences, music and dancing, and refreshments to match the excitement. You’ll be treated to a full spectrum of culinary delights, ranging from the comfortable embrace of a down home corn bread recipe to a spoonful of chili that calls to mind a fire storm of biblical proportions. Add in music that demands a trip to the dance floor and you have the formula for an evening as irresistible as a neon “Good Food” sign blinking on a frigid winter’s night. As for the lineup of the chilies themselves – it’s a palate-pleasing spectrum that ranges from the sublimely spiced to the tongue searing. There’ll be prizes awarded for Most Unusual, Hottest, and People’s Choice. You’ll also be able to enjoy the entrants to the corn bread and salsa competitions. Mix in songs spun by DJ Mike Murphy, and it’s a recipe for the hottest night of the winter. To cool everything off, soft drinks, beer and wine will be served. Tickets are $20 and will be sold at the door the evening of the event. Children 12 and under get in for free. If you’d like to participate, contact the Chamber at (828) 526-5841, or via email at visitor@highlandschamber.org for an entry form and instructions. You can also fax your request to (828) 526-5803. If you have a can’t-miss chili, corn bread or salsa recipe, join the competition. It’s open to everyone. And if your taste buds have gotten a little sleepy this winter, wake them up with this palate-challenging lineup. J
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“You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running” will be staged at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, February 24th-27th and March 4th-6th. For more information, call (828) 526-8084.
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he Highlands Cashiers Players launch the New Year with Robert Anderson’s “You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running,” at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, February 24th-27th and March 4th-6th. The show is a collection of four one-act comedies. Each act directed by four different accomplished directors: Kathryn Cochran, Mary Adair Leslie, Donna Cochran, and Annette Coleman. The different acts also cover a range of topics: a director and producer’s difference of opinion on stage nudity; a couple shopping for twin beds after 25 years of marriage; parents discussing the sex-education of their almost adult children; and an elderly couple with memory problems trying in vain to recall their earlier relationships. It’s an insightful and humorous examination of the clash of traditional thought with modern, sometimes jarring, ideas. As the plays unfold, their simple premises reveal powerful undercurrents. Some relationships are strengthened, others collapse and some emerge in a new guise. Since its founding in 1995, Highlands Cashier Players has drawn on the twin communities’ marvelous pool of talent to provide fresh, challenging and always entertaining local theatre. Its fall, winter and spring productions have proved to be immensely popular and its Christmas Readings are a cherished part of the Highlands-Cashiers Holiday Calendar. Tickets are $20. For information or reservations, call (828) 526-8084. The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center is located on Chestnut Street in Highlands. J
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Thimblerig Circus by Luke Osteen
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Thimblerig Circus will take center stage at The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12th.
nd now for something completely different, the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center will host the three-person comedy troupe, kind-of-a-circus-company Thimblerig Circus, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12th. “Thimblerig” is the name of the old “find the pea under the three shells” con game and it gives you an idea of what this show is about: high energy acts, a willingness to entertain at all costs, and a nonstop torrent of unexpected laughs. It’s served up as “the last three surviving members of the famous Moldavian circus of the same name. Having traveled from Moldavia to The America, Thimblerig is excited to share with The Americans everything there is to know about Moldavian
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tradition, particularly traditions involving juggling, fire-eating, and putting nails where nails shouldn’t go.” That’s what they’d like you to believe. In reality, the troupe is three American comedians with an almost pathological willingness to entertain. ““We picked character names that sounded vaguely Russian (though we are from glorious Moldavia),” they explain. “Jennifer Doran chose Kizka Myazka, Adam Lowe became Molotov, and Jason Munger chose Zolophd (pronounced “zoloft”).” The Performing Arts Center’s auditorium will be set up with tables and chairs for an intimate nightclub setting and to ensure that the audience is as close to the action as possible. Wine will be sold. “We’ve been very lucky
to have had an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the crowds,” says the troupe. “We’re not only learning new routines (like our more recent sword-box contortion and straight jacket escapes), but also how to share the stage with one another while testing out jokes and new material.” That easy spirit of performing naturally enriches the audience’s experience. “Our show is very tonguein-cheek. We tend to talk directly to our audience, and we love it when they talk back. We don’t work from a script -- we have an outline for the show, and that’s it.” If you’d like to be part of a show that’s more than slightly askew, mark your calendar for the Thimblerig Circus. For reservations or more information, call (828) 5269047. J
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he Inn at Half Mile Farm in Highlands invites couples to reaffirm their marriage vows and love for one another in an intimate ceremony on January 29th, 2011. Whether a couple has been married 1 year or 50, they are in a new stage of their love and lives, and renewing the promises made to one another is just another way of celebrating their intentions on their wedding day. Many couples just want to show their commitment to their marriage. The vow reaffirmation ceremony at The Inn at Half Mile Farm gives them the opportunity to do just that. The Inn at Half Mile Farm hosts 10-12 weddings per year. They are some of the most beautiful weddings ever. “Each wedding is special. We really enjoy working with the brides and grooms in creating a memorable and magical event. Renewing those promises at the inn is a reminder that fairytales really can come true,” says Kate Messer, Wedding Coordinator and Event Planner at The Inn at Half Mile Farm. Each bride will receive a small bouquet, each groom a boutonnière. Couples may choose to write their own vows or choose to exchange more traditional vows. A photographer will be available to document this special day. Each couple will receive a complimentary 5X7 photograph. After the ceremony, all of the couples are invited to share in a reception – complete with a 5-course dinner, champagne toast, and of course, wedding cake. J
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UGA vs. Tech Alumni Challenge by Luke Osteen
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The smartest products of the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech will be spotlighted when Highlands Jeopardy is staged at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, February 18th-19th, part of winterinhighlands.com
lumni of the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech will settle a question that’s raged since 1885 – How Much Smarter Are They Than Those Other Guys? The weekend of February 18th and 19th has been set aside for a Jeopardylike Competition that’ll pit a UGA alumni team against a Tech team. Look for plenty of brain teasing and rollicking good times and more than a few surprises. The fun starts Friday, March 18th, with a Pre Game Party for the followers of both schools at Highlands Smokehouse. All that
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refreshments and dancing and schmoozing probably doesn’t resemble any sort of NCAA-sanctioned training schedule, but it sets the tone for the upcoming game. Things really heat up Saturday afternoon when the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands hosts the Jeopardy! Competition. The two teams, each comprised of three super-brainy alumni, will take the stage at 4:00 p.m. and dazzle the audience and one another with their brilliance. It promises to be the sort of earth-shaking contest that in previous centuries would have inspired ballads.
During intermission the audience can again have fun at a Tail Gate Party. After the Final Jeopardy question has resolved once and for all which is the better school the Jeopardy ticket holders may visit participating restaurants for dinner with a special discount: Cyprus, Smokehouse, Paoletti’s and Ruka’s Table. Cost of the Jeopardy Challenge at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center is $35, (which includes one drink and the Tail Gate Party). For information on this brawny-brain competition, call PAC at (828) 526-9047. J
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ith its crisp mountain air, breathtaking scenery and warm, cozy inns, winter in Highlands seems made for romance. That’s the idea behind Highlands Romance Weekend, set for its second season January 28th–30th. Special packages at storied inns and fun events through the town are sure to warm up any relationship. The weekend starts with photographer Greg Newington leading a class at The Bascom from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 28th. Newington’s evocative photos have won him a loyal audience and he’ll share his secrets with the class. The Hummingbird
Lounge at The Old Edwards Inn & Spa will offer a free Bubbly Reception, complete with live entertainment, at 6:30 p.m. It’ll be followed by an exclusive Winemaker Dinner with Chris Ringland and a special Free Shiraz Tasting for 11 guests at 7:00 p.m. Paoletti’s will serve a Romantic Dinner with special desserts, starting at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, January 29th, Greg Newington will continue his photography class at The Bascom from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There’ll be a Walking History Tour of Highlands starting at 10:00 a.m. Free Small Group Tango Lessons will be offered at
10:00 a.m., noon, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Kilwin’s Chocolateering Couples Class, set for 11:00 a.m., is the perfect opportunity to discover the sensual possibilities of this most delicious indulgence. A noon guided Whiteside Mountain Hike is the perfect opportunity to explore the romance of the outdoors. Paoletti’s will host a Champagne Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. The Farm at Old Edwards is the setting for the Chris Ringland Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. It doesn’t get much more romantic than dinner at Ruka’s, complete with acoustic music, Champagne and roses.
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To cap the busy day, there’ll be Moonlight Ice Skating at Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Stargazing from Sunset Rock. On Sunday, January 30th, you’re invited to join a Walking History Tour of Highlands, starting at 10:00 a.m. Special accommodation packages are available at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Inn at Half Mile Farm and Main Street Inn. Reservations for the events are taken directly by the respective venues. For more information, please visit www.winterinhighlands. com or call (866) 526-5841 or (828) 526-5841. Make plans for a romantic escape to Highlands. J
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From the Cover
John McFaul By Donna Rhodes
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ohn McFaul travels nature’s trails from the Smokies to the Great Lakes to the Canadian North Woods to Africa, snapping, from the blinds, dramatic poses of animals in their natural environments. He brings those photographs home to his studio in Cincinnati and there the magic begins. He transforms the images with layers of rich, vibrant color and energetic brushwork to create the mystical essence of each animal spirit. Collectors of his work feel as though they experience the creature just as McFaul did in the wild. “I have been an avid admirer and collector of John McFaul’s work for many years… He’s an artist giving us glimpses into the natural
world that could be considered a vanishing landscape,” says J.J. Kerr, a McFaul devotee. Painting came easy to McFaul. He says, “I started doing commissions of dogs and people in high school.” He’d save money from the painting sales and other part-time income; his parents would match the money saved, and he used that to tour Europe in the summers to see the architecture and visit the museums, checking out indigenous animal life along the way. His sister went to art school. At that time, abstraction and expressionism were the rage. McFaul was a realist, and decided art school wasn’t for him. He ventured out west and worked on
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oil rigs. There, in his spare time, he continued to paint and sold some of his paintings for a decent price… certainly more than he made in high school. Emboldened, he came back home to Wisconsin. There, blessed with the gift of gab and a good business sense, he set out to create a client base. He began by selling to duck hunters. He found a few wealthy patrons and sold quite a few canvases. Looking back, he laughs, “A lot of these guys were friends of my dad’s, so I think there was a little collusion going on.” Nevertheless, those sales launched his career and he has been painting, showing, and selling ever since. Today his patrons, aside from private collectors, are largely
high-end furniture storeowners. He is represented in several showrooms in the area, from Clayton, Georgia to Cashiers to Franklin. There’s something about his work that creates an energetic focal point for a room and designers and storeowners are eager to showcase his creations. To see some of his paintings firsthand visit Into the Woods in Cashiers, (828) 743-1473, High Country Furniture in Waynesville, (828) 926-1722, the Blue Eyed Buffalo, Dillard, Georgia, (850) 573-0482, and Watauga Creek in Franklin, (828) 3697881. Or go to his website: www.fineartstudioonline. com/johnmcfaul. Contact info is on his site. He can also be reached on Facebook: John McFaul wildlife artist. J
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When Function Meets Form By Donna Rhodes
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iber art is second nature to Deb Bryant, a twenty-five year veteran of fine craft. She is a third generation fiber artist, her grandmother and mother having taught her early on how to fashion knitted and crocheted garments out of luxurious wools, cottons and linens. Later that love of yarn inspired a journey to England and Scotland, to study sheep and wool production. Weaving became her passion. After touring and college, Bryant followed her heart to Western North Carolina and the Haywood
Community College Production Crafts Program. By the mid-eighties she had married, and she and her husband settled in the Cashiers area where they presently work and raise their family. You may have seen Bryant’s work at some of the finer craft shows, festivals or fine galleries in the area. In season she is a regular at the Hillside Shops at the crossroads in Cashiers. Bryant says, “I really enjoyed the little cottage at the village. I liked the exposure and being there with my loom and demonstrating. I love it when
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the kids come and say, ‘Oh, this is how people used to HAVE to do things.’” Bryant’s line of accessories, which includes shawls, bags, scarves, rugs, blankets and more, is always in demand. She has found her niche with those who share her appreciation of function and beauty at an affordable price. Her newest addition to her clothing line is a vbacked shawl. It has the wow-factor with its dramatic drape and over-the-shoulder funkadelic fringe. Customers can order custom colors
for their favorite someone, though most patrons can’t resist buying for themselves. Most of her clients feel there is something delightfully romantic and magical about wearing a hand-woven garment. And with Bryant, it is a treasure that is well within reach. To see more of Bryant’s work visit her website at www.whatsyourbag.artfire. com or contact her at whatsyourbag1@frontier.com. Perhaps a worthy New Year’s resolution is to welcome in 2011 with a woven art-cessory that will last a lifetime. J
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hope everyone will join us in a welcome for the year 2011. The Gallery has seen many changes in the past year. One would be a slight change in personnel. Clients of Summit One have been spoiled in the past with the great service of my mother, Mary Adair Leslie, who opened the gallery in October 2001. I began in the gallery this past May, and have been graciously welcomed into the community. Another change would be that the brick and mortar Summit One Gallery will be no longer, as we will go online exclusively as Summit One Art Consultants representing the same fine artists we always have. Please
visit us frequently at www. summitonegallery.com to see all the newest works by your favorite artists and we’ll bring the work to you. I would like to thank The Laurel Magazine for its continued support of Summit One Gallery and the arts as a whole in Highlands. I hope that you, the audience, continues to read these pages filled with vital information about the Highlands/Cashiers area. I would also like to thank the residents of Highlands for voting Summit One Gallery the best gallery in Highlands. That is an honor and we very much appreciate it. Now, 2011 is sure to have great things in store.
We continue to enjoy the works of some of our long time artists, and welcome a few new ones to the family. Our newest artist to join Summit One is Vivian Boswell (featured artist). Vivian was suggested to come by and submit her work to us by two of our current artists, Mase Lucas and Betty Foy Botts, while they were all three at the South Eastern Wildlife Exhibition in Charleston earlier this year. We look forward to our success with her and our continued success with the artists we will bring to Highlands. Visit our website: www.summitonegallery. com or email maryadair@ summitonegallery.com. J
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The Bascom By Donna Rhodes
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he Bascom might be buttoning up its overcoat for winter, but it will never button down the doors. Through the allnew winter program, “Saturdays at The Bascom, there’s plenty to see and do this beautiful season in the Highlands Plateau. Discover Art Cinema at The Bascom. From The Art of the Steal to F for Fake to Georgia O’Keefe and many more, enjoy our schedule of great Saturday afternoon movies - some old, some new, some classic - that invite you to learn inspiring stories about art and artist’s lives. On January 22nd, February 26th, and March 26th experience the nostalgia of Highlands yesteryear as we celebrate the service of others to our community with three Winter Barn Dances. On January 22nd we will honor our educators; on February 26th, our policemen, firefighters and EMS; and on March 26th, our veterans. The dances will start at 7:00 p.m. and last until 10:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment and libations. To purchase your $5.00 ticket or get more information, please call (828) 526-2112 or visit www.winterinhighlands. com. Students will use their imaginations at Saturday Art School (January 8th - February 12th) for fun, hands-on, age appropriate art classes. Other winter art classes for young people include Friday morning’s Pre-School Creativity Classes (January 14th - February 18th), Tuesday After School Art (January 11th - February 15th) and Thursday’s Paint Like a Master (JanuaryMarch 3rd). When you are not kicking up your heels on the dance floor, visit the gallery to experience The Bascom Collection, January 8th through February 12th. The collection consists of 20th and 21st century American art encompassing paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood, fiber and drawings. Some of the prominent artists represented are Linda Anderson, Cynthia Bringle, the Moulthrop family, Mark Piser, Will Henry Stevens and Billy Ruth Sudduth. From February 19th to April 2nd the Regional Art Leagues will present their annual exhibition. The Bascom proudly supports the work of individual members of the arts organizations in the region surrounding our mountain plateau. Plan to join us as we celebrate the art and artists who have captured the beauty of the region in pen, pencil, paint, photography and more. And speaking of photography, Greg Newington will present Photography for Lovers, a class in which students will learn how to add the feeling of romance to their photographs using light, filters and Photoshop. Dates are Friday, January 28th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 29th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This offering is part of Highlands Romance Weekend, January 28th through 30th. The Bascom winter hours from January 7th to April 2nd, Fridays and Saturdays only, are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call (828) 526-4949 or visit www.thebascom.org for more information. J
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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on January 31st and February 28th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
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anuary’s artist, Sam Summers, crafted and donated a beautiful wooden vase with its own unique base. The vase is made from cherry burl and the base from curly red maple. It would be a wonderful addition to any mountain home! Sam produces artistic bowls and vases from native mountain hardwoods. Each piece is a unique work of art, designed to enhance the natural grain and figure of the wood. Sam operates a one-man shop on a mountain top off of Big Ridge Road in Glenville, North Carolina. Many of the woods used are recycled from downed timber or harvested directly from the forest behind his shop. Tranny Robinson is delighted to offer her third painting, “Spring in the Mountains” for the February raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department. After a long career as a registered nurse, Tranny became a self taught artist with God’s help. Her favorite media is water color. Her paintings have been shown in Brevard art shows, Sapphire Valley art and craft shows, and South Carolina State Fairs. She and her husband make their home in Sapphire Valley and Columbia, South Carolina. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift,” says Paul. All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the CashiersGlenville Fire Department. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880. J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J Winter 2011 J 31
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Dining
Vive La France The veiled glories of France are revealed in an unforgettable weekend.
Jane Smithers delivers an easy panache to The Old Edwards Inn and Spa.
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quoi. It’s an easy charm that’s earned the landmark status as Condé Nast Traveler’s Number One Hotel Spa in North America for 2010 with the First Ever Perfect Score in the 20-Year History of the Reader’s Survey, inclusion on AAA’s Four-Diamond List and a berth on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Inn and Spa will celebrate that panache with a full French immersion experience with Global French Impressionist Jane Smithers, January 21st through the 23rd. Guests will join Jane as
she recreates her summers in France through stories, music, art, and favorite foods from the village of Villars, France. Enjoy this full immersion weekend where attendees can try their hand at creating French foods and art. Participants will learn how to experience their surroundings by fully engaging their five senses so that they can then express themselves through art and art journaling. Guests will leave with a personalized journal of French memoirs, a rich sense of the French culture and an experience they will want to recreate for their friends at home. Workshop materials, including a personal journal, will be supplied.
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Jane will base this event on excerpts from her own journals from her summers in France where she teaches art at a French Chateau and travels the countryside for her inspiration. She will recreate the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and overall feel of life in this charming French village. This unforgettable French experience will also draw upon the talents of Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr and Sommelier Curt Christiansen. Cost is $225. The Inn and Spa is offering an Accommodation Special -- $350 for two nights for two in deluxe accommodations, including a Welcome
Reception on Friday, January 21st, in the Hummingbird Lounge. Jane will host a special French Wine Dinner on Saturday, January 22nd, for 11 guests. By the time the evening ends, you’ll feel like you’ve been truly immersed in French culture — and you’ll take away a yearning to learn more about French food and art, as well as the beautiful, expressive language. Make plans now to experience the beauty of French culture at Old Edwards. Dining space is limited. Call (866) 787-2625. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/FrenchImmersion. J
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The King of the Mountain Chefs Challenge, set for Saturday, March 5th, at Cyprus Restaurant, tests the culinary mettle of some of the Plateau’s finest chefs.
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Table. The competition will take place at Cyprus Restaurant, which features an open kitchen and an open iced display case where the mystery ingredients will be unveiled for each round of the competition. Providing color commentary during the three segments of the competition will be Shelley Skiles Sawyer, Managing Food Editor, Flavors. Selecting and procuring the mystery ingredients that the chefs will use during the face-off will be Chef Wolfgang of Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. After two preliminary heats in the afternoon, the main competition will take place between two finalists. Each competing chef will also create an appetizer to be en-
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joyed by the audience during the competition, along with wine and a cash bar. Guests who chose to stay for the dinner that follows will also sample one course from each of the competing chefs. Three judges will sample the creations and decide which chef deserves to be crowned “King of the Mountain.” They are: Chef Hugh Acheson, Five & Ten Restaurant, Athens, Georgia; Chef Daniel Lindley, St. John’s Restaurant of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Janet Poleski, Food Writer, Talk Greenville Magazine. The competition itinerary and costs are as follows: Cost is $118.00 for the Chef’s Challenge and dinner. This includes: 1. Access to “the event” which is all three competitions
(3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and the final heat at 6:00 p.m.) 2. Champagne greeting 3. Two beverage tickets 4. Hors d’oeuvres throughout the events, one of which will be provided by each of the participating restaurants 5. Four course gourmet dinner with one course created by each of the chef competitors. Event pricing does not include taxes. Dinner pricing does not include taxes, gratuities or alcoholic beverages at dinner. Seating is limited, and there are seven “close-to-theaction VIP counter seats” available during the event for $159. For information and tickets to the event and/or dinner, call (828) 787-2625. or visit www. winterinhighlands.com. J
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Winter on the Plateau By Donna Rhodes
Ice Skating on Mirror Lake
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lower slope of Shortoff, Car hoods were their sleds of choice. Volkswagens served as one-seaters, Ford Falcons would accommodate a duo and the wide slide of a 1962 Caddie would carry up to six passengers. Granny’s hand stitched quilts would keep buns from sticking to the frozen metal. As if sledding on wheel rims and car hoods didn’t have a high enough whiteknuckle factor, some of the tobogganers made a practice of sledding at night with only the light of a hilltop bonfire to guide them. One evening, Chuck Crisp hit Felix Speed’s (but not speedy enough) cow.
It broke the poor cow’s leg, but insurance paid for damages and there were a few steaks and rib roasts in the bargain. Though it was in a kinder, gentler time, one can imagine today being arrested for reckless driving of an unregistered automobile hood with intent to barbecue. When the temperature plummeted, ice-skating was a popular pastime on local lakes. In late January of 1940, Mirror Lake was covered in a sheet of ice fifteen inches thick. Thousands of skaters came up from surrounding communities and states to enjoy the impromptu winter skating fest. Stores enjoyed
record sales. All around the lake bonfires glowed. The fires and strings of lights reflected off the icy surface to create a magical evening of spins, thrills and occasional spills. While many choose the warmer climes to the plateau winters, for those who stay to tough it out, nature has many rewards. To learn more about the seasons and stories of Highlands, check out historical accounts compiled by Ran Shaffner in Heart of the Blue Ridge, Faraway Publishing or visit the Historical Society website at: www.highlandshistory.com. J
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brown leather men’s sturdy shoes. Her health was excellent–never had arthritis and at an advanced age she was so limber she could gracefully bend down in the garden to tend her plants and flowers. She did fall on the front porch and scratched her leg, which resulted a “staph” infection. She successfully cured her wound with applications of Sue Bee Honey. Cassie’s hair came down to her knees and at bedtime she braided it
into two pig-tails. When she got up, she combed it a long time before putting it up on her head in a loose bun. Her grandson, Ray Smith, remembers his grandmother washing her hair in Glovers Mange Cure, which you could smell all the way into the yard. Cassie’s husband, George W. Smith, was a self taught electrician but his favorite way to support his family was to distill liquor, a skill he passed on to some of
his children. He raised chickens in his barn and they concealed his still which was tucked back in a corner beyond the flapping, clucking chickens. What he wasn’t skilled at doing was hiding from the revenuers who kept George locked up in jail for long chunks of time, leaving his family in bad financial condition. One time when he was in the Brevard jail, he got a son to slip him part of a hand saw, a small file and some metal from which he made a key and let himself out of his cell. Later, he was caught and put in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Late in life when Cassie had outlived all of her six children except for one, she went to live in Michigan with her daughter, Georgia, who Cassie called “Tom.” The old wound on her leg got “staph” infection again, and Georgia put Cassie into a nursing home. Hearing that his beloved grandmother was far away, alone in a nursing home, grandson Ray Smith immediately drove to Michigan and brought Cassie Riley back to her home to live out her days in familiar surroundings, cared for by family members. She died in September 1981 at the age of 93 and was laid to rest beside her husband, George, at Cathy’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. J
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Highlands Writers’ Group Button Parham
Not Quite an Old-fashioned Christmas
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his is a Christmas story. One that takes place shortly after the First World War during which time my paternal grandfather was part of the Graves Registration Program - this is the program which developed the large military cemeteries to provide a fitting resting place for our fallen servicemen. This job involved his family, consisting of his wife and three children, living a number of years, first in Paris, France, and then in Koblenz, Germany. It was in Koblenz when my father turned twelve, which means the year was 1922 and it was his heart’s desire that he should be allowed to join the Boy Scouts. However, after a great deal of deliberation between his parents it was determined that he was simply “too young” to become a Boy
Scout. But Christmas was approaching and my grandfather wanted to soften his son’s disappointment. Therefore, he concluded that while my father was too young to become a Boy Scout, he was definitely old enough to have a gun–in this case a lovely little pump action .22 Winchester repeater. While he was not told in advance of this special gift, he knew something was up. So early Christmas morning, while his parents were still asleep, he sneaked downstairs to take a look and of course came upon this gift whose shape was a dead giveaway for its content. There was no way he could control his excitement. He took the said rifle, and the box of .22 caliber bullets that were also under the tree, and sneaked out of the house in search of a proper
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target. It just so happened that they were living in close proximity to a royal garden which had quite a number of large statues of humans in all sorts of positions which were just the thing. He singled out a reclining male statue and proceeded to eliminate all its protruding parts--fingers, toes, nose, ears, etc. Needless to say the sound of gunshots would not go unnoticed. The police arrived and my father was first taken to the police station where he was duly booked and then he was escorted home to his parents who were not pleased--especially since their son had already been booked in Paris for shooting a mail woman in the fanny with his sling shot from their balcony when they were living in that fair city prior to moving to Koblenz. Had these incidents oc-
curred today I am sure my father would have been branded a juvenile delinquent and put on some sort of probation. As it was, he developed into a very law biding citizen and only told us about his questionable childhood adventures when we were well past the age of being influenced by them. Years later, in 1960, Daddy took his family to visit this garden and while we were gawking at the large reclining male figure with its many wounds inflicted so long ago, a tour guide came by with a group of English - speaking tourists. We stepped back to allow for her group to pass, but she stopped to inform her audience that this particular statue alone, in this garden, had suffered from aerial bombing during the Second World War. J
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ave you gotten the e-mail that lists all the things we Baby Boomers survived growing up? Things like being out all day and not once checking in. Drinking from a bottle in which three other kids backwashed. Playing with sticks, eating worms, and going barefoot. Surprisingly, with few exceptions, our eyes, intestines, and feet are still attached and fully functioning. Today, if parents practiced such informal child rearing, they’d be arrested for negligence and thrown in a cell with Mommie Dearest. But, even by fifty-yearold standards, as a mom, I confess that ever so often I opened a can of stupid and chugged it down, blissful, at least temporarily, in my own oblivion. Thank God, my children survived and still speak to me. A classic example was leaving my ten-year-old to do
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his homework while I ran to pick up our dog in a kennel less than a mile away. In the fifteen minutes I was gone, my son pulled out a cardboard box, a steak knife and his own can of stupid and went to work carving out a guitar so he could rock like AC/DC. Of course, the heavy cardboard resisted the flimsy knife. It found a much more carvable substance to puncture… his leg. I raced him to the nearest hospital. We ran, well, hobbled, into the wing we laughingly called an emergency room and waited four hours to be seen. Their ER guidelines were as follows: “Priority is based on the degree of blood-gush and/or level of consciousness.” In other words, if you are at least semi-conscious and less than a couple of quarts low, you can wait. When I finally saw a nurse I explained it was a stab
wound (extremely poor choice of words). The nurse gave me the look of death. “No, no, no!” I said. “You don’t understand. He stabbed himself.” I heard the words come out of my mouth. “Well, not like stab stab,” I said, trying to regroup. “More like playing with a steak knife and accidentally missing what he was stabbing… uh cutting.” “You let your children play with steak knives?” the nurse said, eyebrow raised past her hair line. “No, of course not,” I said. “I wasn’t home.” Great. Did I just say I wasn’t home? “Then your husband let him play with a steak knife?” she countered. “No, uh, I’m divorced,” I said. “So, let me see if I got this straight. Your son was at home, alone…” she was furiously filling out a report, “playing with a steak knife?” “This sounds really bad,
doesn’t it?” I said. “It is pretty much an eleven on a ten point scale,” she said dryly. It went downhill from there. Another nurse almost gave my son the wrong medication. The doctor, with lenses as thick as pop bottles, kept asking the orderly, “Vere’s de voond? Vere’s de voond?” When I finally got him home and inspected the stitches, let’s just say the proximity to certain body parts makes me glad I have grandchildren today. After that experience I truly do not know how we Baby Boomers survived childhood. Because we didn’t expect tragedy, did that help prevent it? I am as clueless as a pop bottle, but I will say, now that I have those grand babies, no matter how much they want to imitate AC/DC, I have made darn sure there’s not a steak knife in a fifty-mile radius. J
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ow. What a ride. It seems as though I was just here, at January 2010, beginning a new decade. And now I’m here again at the door of 2011, staring the next 12 months in the face, ready for whatever it’s gonna throw my way. 2010 was amazing, bringing with it challenges and changes of the most random order. The lows aren’t worth mentioning, suffice it to say I learned a lot, no crying over spilled milk. From friends to finance, there were some valuable lessons learned, some stung, all strengthened. The highlight of the year was the birth of Emmalie Cecelia Grace, born 5-pounds, 11-ounces, and has since turned into a 13+ pound
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chowhound. She sleeps all night, smiles bright like the sun and when she’s mad, she’s a force to be reckoned with. She adores her older sister and has dad wrapped around her little finger. The random of the year award goes to our dog, Cosmo, who after being relocated for seven weeks then mysteriously returned, proceeded one night to eat – not just chew, but completely remove – his tail clean to the bones about six inches up from the end. That’s another story for another day, but let’s just say despite the Cone of Shame he had to wear around his head and his new nickname, Stumpy, he took it well and looks quite handsome as a
pointer. After a year like last year, I dare not say I’ve seen it all, but on occasion I wonder if I’ve come pretty darn close. So in the spirit of adventure and expectation of what 2011 will bring, I offer a toast: Here’s to a new year, a new decade, a new start. To old friends and new opportunities. To hope, faith and dreams becoming reality. To honesty and integrity and those who believe in them. To dogs with wagging tails, no matter how long - or short. To fat babies and beautiful daughters (and handsome sons). To life and all its surprises – and sharing them with those we love. To you and yours, happy new year. J
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Home of Distinction by Wiley Sloan
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inter’s chill has kept you tucked by the warm fire, but before long the flowers of spring will peep through the snow and you will be preparing for visits from family and friends. Think how exciting it will be to show off your new home which overlooks the Fairway at the Highlands Falls Country Club. Open the double French doors and welcome your guests into the spacious foyer with its Italian tile floor and floor-to-ceiling windows. The crisp, clean lines and open floor plan give you maximum flexibility to use this house as your family requires. The home’s design means you are never far away from the action, whether you are putting the finishing touches on a family meal or respond-
ing to e-mail messages. Keeping the kitchen organized is simple with the amount of cabinetry and tiled workspace. There’s room for all the cooks to show off their culinary skills as you prepare the next meal. From every vantage point in the home you have spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Relax at the dining table as you gaze across the covered, wraparound deck to watch the birds as they hover above your own private lake with its sparkling fountain. Critique the golfers on the fairway and give them pointers on how to improve their game. Enjoy the beauty of the Highlands weather as you relax on the covered deck. There is space aplenty for several groups. Wake up with a cup of coffee around
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the glass top dining table, or take a quick nap as you listen to the birds singing high in the nearby trees. Gather with your friends in the spacious great room with its 14-foot cathedral ceiling. The large-screen TV is surrounded by bookcases, providing the perfect repository for your reading collection and a great display area for family pictures. The gas logs of the fireplace chase away the chill of early spring. You are just a step away from the wet bar when it’s time for your favorite libation. The expansive master bedroom is the perfect escape when it’s time to reenergize. Light fills the room from every angle. Curl up with your favorite book in the reading nook or complete the entry in your daily journal
as you relax on the sofa. The master bath with its walkin shower and his and her vanities pampers you in style. Sooth your aching muscles in the Jacuzzi after a busy day. Pamper your guests in either of the two guest suites (each with private bath). They’ll relax in comfort as you catch up on old times. With crisp clean lines and spacious design, this home is designed for today’s simpler lifestyle. Expansive windows unite you with the great outdoors. The open floor plan provides maximum utilization of all floor space. This custom-designed property is offered through Prestige Realty. To schedule an appointment contact Dennis Hall at (828) 526-9999 or go online to www.highlandsncproperty.com and click on Featured Listing. J
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am sitting in the middle of the woods in Panthertown. So thankful for the silence and time to think. Sun is out and all seems well with the world. And then I remember that it is time to put my thoughts on paper and write another article. Introducing random thoughts to begin the New Year. Thought # 1-It seems I am still trying to prove something. I’d like to think I believe that I’m okay how I am, exactly who I am but at times it’s still a struggle. Okay. Work on acceptance. Thought # 2-Every time I think I have made some progress and I hope I have in “becoming” a better person,
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I seem to fall back a bit. I’m searching all the time. Looking for a better part of me. Thought # 3-Lately, I am thinking that I just might have to look more diligently for answers or go a tad deeper in thought. Take the higher ground more often. Thought # 4-This year I’d like my goals to be simple. I’d like to accomplish them with grace and humility. Figure out what my goals are! Thought # 5-It seems I am on the verge of finding peace within myself - with others and in the world. A lot to ask for and still asking. Thought # 6-Maybe I could treat my life like an artist who acknowledges and
announces his or her work by signing their painting. The question I am going to ask myself every evening is the following: would I sign my name to this day? Thought # 7-This holiday season maybe the best gift we can give other people and ourselves is peace. Peace of mind and peace on earth. I believe. PEACE It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still Be calm in your heart… Unknown
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Strategic Donation Will Help to Protect Historic Kelsey Trail Contributed by Gary Wein, Executive Director Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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Second Chance Charley Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director
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Second Chance Charley welcomes you to the new resale shop supporting the Forever Farm.
ost non-profits are scrambling these days for funds to maintain their current level of community service. Friends for Life decided to take the plunge and open a retail establishment to bring in support for the Forever Farm. The Second Chance Resale Shop was opened in October in Brevard, where a year-round population provides a good customer base. We chose not to deal with clothes, but rather furniture, accessories, household goods, pet items, tools, collectables, jewelry, artwork and crafts. Donations of your forgotten treasures can provide a “second chance” for home-
less senior and special needs animals. We are constantly amazed at the unique items donated to the shop to help support our special animals at the Forever Farm. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is located across from Brevard College on Highway 64, between Julies’ Subs and Burger King. For information call the shop at (828) 8625701. Our new shop spawned a mascot representing Friends for Life and the Forever Farm, “Second Chance Charley, the Rescue Dog.” He will be seen at all of our future events, bringing the message of our
mission to the public. In addition to donating items for resale, you can help this venture by donating your time at the shop, or by helping with the delivery of items from your neighborhood. Call Friends for Life at (828)5082460 for information about volunteering or donating goods. Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates the Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway, a lifelong sanctuary for senior and special needs companion animals. All donations of funds or goods are tax deductible. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, North Carolina 28774. J
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A Month of New Beginnings Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director
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his month, the Literacy Council is beginning a new program entitled Mobilizing Literacy: “Books on the Go” through which we will bring literacy to the preschoolers in our community. Through this initiative, we will go to three Highlands preschools for one hour every-other-week and provide the following: Read aloud time; Reading comprehension activities; Games Our goal is to strengthen children’s literacy skills and encourage a love for reading and education. We are beginning our program in the winter months so that the children can have additional indoor activity time while the weather outside is frightful! Mobilizing Literacy will allow us to reach many more children than we would normally work with each week at our facilities in Highlands. We feel we can reach a larger audience by going mobile and eliminating transportation issues for parents and children. The children involved will range in age from 3-5. At the end of the program, which will last approximately 16 weeks, each child will be given a free book to take home.
The preschools participating in our program are Bright Discoveries, headed by Andrea Chalker; Highlands Preschool, headed by Allison Tate; and Highlands Community Child Development, headed by Pat Heddon. Another new program we are beginning in midJanuary is our Community Spanish Class to be held each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. This program is being offered in conjunction with the folks at Old Edwards Inn, who will be providing our meeting space. We are very excited about this program as there are many Hispanic employees in the community and there is a lack of communication between Spanish and Englishspeaking co-workers. The Literacy Council already offers ESL classes to Spanish-speaking individuals, so we knew it was critical to offer the same opportunity to English-speaking individuals so that people of both languages can converse more fluently. Our Collaboration of Literacy and Art that we have been working on with the Bascom is near completion. We will be celebrating the children’s success with a
reception at the Bascom at which their Appalachian quilt will be displayed. This event is tentatively planned for January 17th at 5:00 p.m depending on the cooperation of Mother Nature. If you would like Literacy Council flyers to display in your employee break room or other areas, please contact us and we will be happy to send them. And, as always, please feel free to stop by Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We think you’ll be surprised at the number and quality of programs we offer the community! IMPORTANT NOTE: The Literacy Council follows the Highlands School Inclement Weather Policy. Therefore, if school is closed, we are closed as well. Please don’t send children on these days. The Literacy Council is always in need of volunteers to either tutor or simply read aloud to children. All training and materials are provided. If you love working with children, this is an excellent way to volunteer your time and help build a foundation for a child’s success. Call Judy Joyner at (828) 526-0863 for more information. J
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Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
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inter greetings from Carpe Diem Farms. Steve Day just announced on the radio that it’s 11 degrees with a wind chill of minus 10 with wind gusts of 25 miles per hour. Winter is certainly an “interesting” time of year on the farm! Being inside in front of a roaring fire sounds great but is not happening. When the temperatures dip, the horses’ requirements rise; their metabolisms need more hay, energy to fuel their internal warming mechanisms. More hay means they need more water to avoid compaction and keeping the pipes from freezing becomes a priority and tantamount to good health.
Winter also gives us an opportunity to reflect on all our programs over the past year. Life slows as chores take much longer to accomplish. At CDF we live daily in nature. In addition to the horses, dogs and cats, bird feeders abound, attracting hundreds of birds every day. The squirrels, chipmunks and boomers have all learned to share the feeders in the dance of nature. They know they can count on full feeders no matter the weather. We feed the turkey as well. As you would expect, mice scurry around the stables at night, finding warmth and food. We don’t see them but we know they are there! We do our best to be
good stewards to all that cross our path. We also feed the dog you see at the recycling center and enrolled Dr. Brad to help with flea and worming medications for her. As you go about your winter days, consider all the creatures living outside your house and give them food and water to help them survive these cold days. If we each do our part we can continue to enjoy the bounty our plateau provides. We’re planning a full complement of programs for the 2011 season. Our schedule will be on our web site, www.carpediemfarms.org. Stay tuned. If you’d like to schedule a visit to the farm please call us at (828) 5262854. J
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Harlem Ambassadors
The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Highlands for a game at the Highlands Civic Center on March 7th, 2011.
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he Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. Harry Norman, Realtors will sponsor The Progressive Shot Contest awarding $10,000 to the lucky winner at half time. The Ambassadors feature non-stop laughs and deliver a positive message for kids wherever the Ambassadors play. “At our shows, we want the kids to know that they’re part of our team too,” Coach Ladè Majic said. “We invite as many kids as we can to come sit on the bench, have
a front row seat during the show, and get involved in all of the fun stuff we do.” The Ambassadors set themselves apart from other “Harlem-style” basketball teams by working with local not-for-profit and service organizations and holding Harlem Ambassadors shows as community fundraising events. For the Highlands event the Ambassadors have partnered with the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary to help raise funds for Rotary projects. There will also be an anti-drug school assembly given by the Harlem Ambassadors during their visit. The Ambassadors have
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worked extensively with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and American Red Cross as well as Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs in communities throughout the U.S., and perform more than 200 shows a year. Those shows have helped raise millions of dollars – an accomplishment of which Ambassadors President Dale Moss is very proud. “It feels good to be able to provide quality entertainment and create memories that the fans will take with them,” Moss explained. “We’re able to give even more when we can help provide funding for a
Habitat for Humanity house or new computers for the school library, and that feels great.” The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary is looking for adult volunteers that would like to be a member of the “Hometown Heroes” team which will “play” the Ambassadors. Grab your calenders and save the date March 7th for a night of great family fun and a chance to win $10,000 cash! The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the dining room at HighlandsCashiers Hospital. To learn more about Rotary, visit Rotary.org. J
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Adopting an Older Animal
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Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director Cashiers Highlands Humane Society
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re you looking for a devoted and loving companion that is mature and well-behaved? Then, consider adopting an older animal from our shelter. Here are a few of the many benefits: 1. What you see is what you get. No second guessing how big the animal will be or what type of personality when he or she grows up. 2. No chewed shoes or shredded curtains. Puppies and kittens both go through stages of growth, and the first 6 months can be trying – and expensive – until they are trained and learn some manners. 3. Knows what “no” means. If older animals have not had some training and discipline, they are usually easier to train because they
have a greater attention span. Most are already leash and car trained. 4. Usually housebroken or litter box trained. If not, then an older dog or cat is generally easier to train because they have more bladder control. 5. Sleeps through the night. Puppies and kittens can both be high energy with two main “speeds” – 100 miles an hour and asleep – in short bursts! 6. Will give you time for yourself. Older animals don’t make the kind of demands on your time that puppies and kittens do, so you can read your new novel or watch a movie without interruptions. 7. You will be saving a life. While puppies and kittens may steal your heart, older animals will be forever
grateful that you gave them a second look and a second chance. At the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, we want to ensure that any animal you take home is going to be a good match for you, your family, lifestyle, and any other pets. So, we encourage “slumber parties” or “overnights” where you can take an animal home “on approval” for a night or a week. We don’t finalize the adoption until you are sure this is the companion for you. For more information about any of our animals available for adoption, call us on (828) 743-5752, visit our website at www.chhumanesociety.org, or drop by the shelter any Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. J
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Leadership Highlands Contributed by Brian J. Stiehler, Leadership Highlands President
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ince 1999, Leadership Highlands has had over one hundred alumni complete the program. Established by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, its mission is to develop and maintain an effective network of committed leaders in the community of Highlands. Today, that network has equated to a who’s who list of leaders in Highlands. The vision of Leadership Highlands is an improved life through leadership, education and service. A main component of the program is the excellent working relationship with Western Carolina University. Louis Buck, Ph.D. is the Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as Wesley Elinburg Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation. He currently also serves as Interim Dean of the School of Business at WCU. Through Dr. Buck, the Leadership Board has provided an outstanding program for class
Leadership of Highlands Class of 2010-2011 (L-R Top) Courtney Scarborough, Faviola Olvera, Jim Fatland and Robin Philips (L-R, Bottom) Melody Spurney, Melissa Delany and Robin Taylor.
members that teaches various Leadership topics like ‘managing an effective non-profit board,’ ‘small business problems and opportunities’ and ‘accounting for non profit enterprises’ to name a few. Other distinguished WCU faculty involved include Kenneth Flynt, Associate Dean of Advancement, Dr. Edward Wright, Associate Professor of Global Management and Dr. Robert McMahan, Dean Kimmel School and Professor of Engi-
neering. While the WCU portion of the program is extremely beneficial, the other component of the program allows class members to dive into various aspects of the community. They will research numerous topics and then present them to the class. This very intense and interactive program requires committed leaders who are dedicated to our community. The Class of 2010-2011 consists of Favi-
ola Olvera, Robin Taylor, Robin Philips, Melody Spurney, Jim Fatland, Courtney Scarborough and Melissa Delany. Before graduation, the group must complete a class project. This project is something that benefits our community. Leadership Highlands has developed into an ‘every other year’ program with each year in between known as a flex year. During the Flex Year, Leadership Highlands focuses its attention on the community as a whole and hosts numerous activities and opportunities for enrichment. In 2010, LH hosted a series of lectures given by WCU to educate the community of economic issues. In 2009, LH hosted the Highlands political debate, giving those running for elected positions a chance to voice their platform. For more information on this great program, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112. J
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here is a bumper sticker that states simply, If you can read this, thank a teacher. It is an effective reminder of the profound impact good teachers have made in all of our lives. It is too easy to forget the contribuTeachers from 2006 receive their cash tions teachers made to our success as school. The teachers were adults and continue to make assembled in the library, and to our children and grandchil- each teacher’s name was dren. called and each was preIn 2001, the Rotary Club sented cash in an envelope. of Highlands decided to do While there wasn’t a declared something about that, and purpose, the introductory talk one fall afternoon of that addressed how teachers ofyear they paid a visit to the ten reached in their pockets
While the timing and the method of delivering the gift has varied over the years, it is has always been appreciated. Rotarians recognize that there are few occupations that mean more to gifts from the Rotary Club of Highlands. the community than teaching, to cover classroom costs. The and believe that this small togift from Rotary was a way ken of their appreciation for of covering some of that cost Highlands’ educators is welland saying thank you. Based on the heartfelt earned and appropriate. It is reaction from the teachers, it one of several ways the Rotary was obvious that the gesture Club of Highlands monetarily was well-received, and it has demonstrates its commitment become an annual tradition. to Highlands School. J
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ust two blocks from downtown Highlands, the Highlands Nature Center is the showcase for the magnificent natural heritage that rings the town. The Nature Center features a variety of exhibits for children of all ages, including live animals and interactive displays such as the Touchand-Learn table. During the summer, it offers special events, daily programs, and a series of nature day camps. The Botanical Garden features numerous interpretive nature trails. It’s also the clearinghouse for all the critter and plant questions that are a part of life on the Plateau.
Admission to the nature center is free; and programs are generally free or at minimal cost. Beginning in 2004, the Nature Center has been the recipient of an annual grant through the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources’ Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. This grant has been instrumental in the expansion of programs and exhibits provided by the Nature Center, and allowed for the first permanent, full-time director to be retained. But due to a state deficit upwards of $3.5 billion dollars, DENR may have little choice but to eliminate or
significantly reduce funding for the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. That’s why the Nature Center is turning to the community for help. Nature Center Director Patrick Brannon has increased both the quantity and quality of its programming through the addition of very successful school outreach programs, summer day camps, and weekly events. Since receiving the Grassroots annual grant, the number of walk-in visitors to the Nature Center has increased from roughly 6,000 to more than 12,300 this past year. Outreach programming has also increased from a mere 241 students to
more than 3,200 students. “We need your help to offset the loss of this valuable grant -- a loss or reduction of Grassroots funding would have a devastating effect on the Nature Center’s operating budget,” says Brannon. “With grants, program revenues, and especially financial support from friends like you, we aim to build a sustaining Nature Center Fund. We urge you to please consider giving a tax-deductible contribution to the Nature Center this year.” To learn more about the Nature Center and how to provide support, call (828) 526-2623 or email pbrannon@email.wcu.edu. J
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