HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS
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INSIDE THE LAUREL WINTER 2019 VENTURE OUT
THINGS TO DO 12
The Bascom
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Hudson Library
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Albert Carlton Community Library
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Sapphire Valley Outhouse Race
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Old Edwards’ We Love Locals
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Laurel’s Cover Contest
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THE ARTS 30
2019 Winter Cover Artist
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Highlands Cashiers Players
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Around Back at Rocky’s Place
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Highlands PAC
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Highlands-Cashiers Art League
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Megan Potts
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Highlands Playhouse
GIVING BACK
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Adventure Out to High Falls Trail
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C-H Humane Society
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Fly Fishing on the Plateau
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Highlands Rotary Club
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Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
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H-C Land Trust
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Highlands Biological Station
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The Accidental Gardener
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Carpe Diem Farms
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters
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Scaly Mountain Women’s Club
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Highlands Rotary Club
HISTORY 56
Cashiers History
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Highlands History
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Heritage Crafts: Weaving
BIZ SPOTLIGHT 82
Cashiers Chamber of Commerce
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Highlands Chamber of Commerce
HEALTH 60 Resolutions
DINING 40
Chefs in the House
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Chocolate Cook-Off
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Dining Guide
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Health Talk
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Rolf Method Revealed
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
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Calendar
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Highlands Map
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Cashiers Map
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Myriad Possibilities
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Dining Guide
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Financial Focus
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Service Directory
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Author Spotlight
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Advertiser’s Index
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The Village Green
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Squirrel Jerky
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MAKING IT HAPPEN
JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner
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However you plan your time, we hope that you plan some for yourself, the mountains will always offer you a place to rest and regroup, you just need show up. Whatever your year holds, we wish you every good thing in it and as always, thank you for bringing us along with you.
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THE BASCOM’S WINTER EXHIBITIONS BY LIN SHEFFIELD | THE BASCOM
Two new exhibits will showcase the richness of the artistic community of Western North Carolina.
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he new year brings a pair of annual exhibits to The Bascom. Both in their fifth year, the Winter Resident Artist Program, and the expanding Western Carolina University Student Exhibition will proudly be on display at The Bascom. The Bascom’s Winter Resident Artist Program, WRAP, calls on students or faculty from the surrounding universities to submit site-specific installation proposals for its unique and beautiful Loft Gallery. The WRAP is designed to accommodate the Winter Break schedules of artists enrolled in degree programs or higher education instruction. A record number of applicants submit-
ted proposals for this year’s residency. Selections were made in November, and the first collaborative installation proposal was chosen as well as the first student/faculty collaboration. Artist Ray Baccari and Professor Morgan Kennedy of Western Carolina University will work together to create an interactive installation addressing new perspectives in regional storytelling. The exhibit opens from January 12. Continuing The Bascom’s ongoing partnership with Western Carolina University, the WCU student exhibition, Soundwave, will be held in the Bunzl Gallery. Opening on January 19, Soundwave is a snapshot of
the current and diverse artwork being produced by graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Art and Design. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see work from emerging artists in our region. The Bascom is proud to offer free admission to our exhibitions, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Enjoy these exhibits during our winter hours Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10:0 0 A.M. to 5:0 0 P.M. and Sunday from noon until 5:0 0 P.M. For more information, please call us at (828) 526-4949, view our website at thebascom.org or visit us in person at 323 Franklin Road in Highlands. We’re just across the covered bridge!
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HUDSON HEATS UP WINTER BY EMILY CROWELL
When it comes to injecting a bit of creative magic into your long winter slumber, Hudson Library has plenty of fat rabbits to pull from its hat.
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t used to be that winter was the “slow” time of year at Hudson Library – not so anymore! As part of a Makerspace Grant received by Fontana Regional Library, the Hudson has been able to purchase some useful new gadgets. A lot of these are educational tools for the kiddos, including building kits, robots, and 3D pens, that are used during Kids Zone programs on Thursdays at 3:30 P.M. Luckily, there are plenty of Makertools for adults to get creative with, too. Hudson’s collection includes serger and embroidery kits, a 3D printer, a Dremel kit and a green screen kit. They also have a variety of audio-visual converters that will allow patrons to convert their old-school media, like slides, photo negatives, and VHS tapes, to digital formats. (Here I must take a brief aside to reminisce. When I was a kid my dad would drag out the old Kodak slide projector once or twice a year, and we’d spend an evening looking at the way things used to
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be. The slide projector is long gone, but he’s converted the slides to digital, and now I get to look at them on Facebook! It’s not quite the same as seeing them projected onto a sheet tacked up on the living room wall, but now the younger generations of my family get to enjoy them, too.) Some of these Makertools, such as the sewing machines and Dremel kit, will be available for check-out, while others are for in-house use only. In January Hudson will host a Demonstration Day where patrons can drop by and see the offerings, followed by individual programs in February to teach people how to use the various tools. Dates are to-be-determined at the time of this printing, so check the library’s website for more updated info: fontanalib.org/highlands. The Hudson is also excited to collaborate with the Highlands Biological Station to present “A Sense of Place: Public Readings of Creative Writings about Highlands” on January 11. For the second year in a
row, University of Virginia engineering students will give readings of creative work they’ve been inspired to write while exploring the Highlands Plateau. This program was a hit last year, and how could it not be? We all know it’s hard to spend time here without falling in love with the place and feeling inspired. After a brief winter interlude, the next Community Coffee will be February 23 at 11:0 0 A.M.. Come join Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor for coffee, refreshments, and lively discussion about happenings around Highlands. The Hudson will be closed on New Year’s Day, so be sure to stock up on reading and watching material beforehand! Fear not if you forget – visit the website to learn more about e-books and video streaming, which are available anytime. Hudson Library is located at 554 Main Street and open Tuesday – Friday from 10:0 0 A.M. tp 5:30 P.M. and Saturday from 10:0 0 A.M. to 4:0 0 P.M. They can be reached via telephone at (828) 526 -3031.
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CASHIERS LIBRARY BY LUKE OSTEEN
The New Year deserves a commitment to healthy living. A workshop at the Cashiers Library shows you how to fulfill that commitment.
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ynchronized with the multitude of New Year’s resolutions made at the start of 2019, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is hosting a series of workshops designed to help participants achieve their personal health and wellness goals. Health Coach Patty Smith, who holds a master’s degree from International Health Coach University and boasts extensive health coach training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, will hold a free introductory session at the library from noon to 1:00 P.M. beginning January 23, for four weeks. She’ll outline ways to enjoy a healthy life, concentrating on the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual components essential to wellness. Healthy snacks will be provided. “My ‘been there, done that,’ experience helps clients find their own way to lasting health and wellness,” Ms. Smith explains. “All are welcome to attend this free, fun introduction to set out their health and wellness goals.” After the introductory session, Ms. Smith will offer four additional sessions for subsequent Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 P.M. Cost is $25 per session, or $80 for all four sessions if paid up front. Topics explored include benefits of juicing, setting reasonable goals, selfcare and setting healthy boundaries, stress management, and discovering the spiritual dimension of good health through prayer and meditation. “There’s so much to learn, but I want participants to know we’ll have fun while we’re learning,” says Ms. Smith. For information, contact Ms. Smith at (828) 608-6102. Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is located at 249 Frank Allen Road.
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HAVE AN ICE DAY BY JENNY KING
Thinking about participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing? Take your first steps at Highlands Ice Skating Rink, open through March 3.
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ighlands is blessed to have many amenities not often seen in tiny mountain communities. Thanks to the generosity of a host of people, we have a year-round pool, a skate park, and an ice skating rink, among others. If you’ve never before had the opportunity to fly around the ice, Highlands is the perfect place to try it. There are lots of reasons to give it a go, no matter your age; and with a few safety tips you might just be able to live out your dreams of gliding around the rink, scarf flying and nose red. Let’s assume you have no experience with the one piece of equipment you’ll need: ice skates. That’s not an issue, because they rent them at the rink. But make sure you lace them up tightly as you want your ankles as well supported as possible. If you’re on your own, without a confident skater to help, stick close to the walls of the
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rink and bend your knees. Think about it. The lower your center of gravity, the more easily you can balance. It’s going to be tempting to watch your feet, but keep your head and body upright. It’s important to see where you’re going because yes, you will be moving, hopefully forward. One of the best ways to start out is by keeping your feet in a V shape. This gives you a stable base and will stop your feet from slipping when you start to move. Take very slow steps in a marching fashion and don’t forget to bend your knees. As you feel more confident you’ll be able to lengthen your strides, and before you know it you’ll be one of those graceful skaters you envision. The Highlands Skating Rink is open now through March 3. Hours are Thursdays 1:00 until 8:00 P.M.; Fridays and Saturdays 1:00 until 10:00 P.M.; and Sundays, 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. If you want to bring a party or group
of friends, the Highlands Recreation Department has reserved Mondays and Tuesdays for group bookings from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Please make reservations two weeks in advance of your party. For more information, call the Rec Park at (828) 526-3556.
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GAME OF THRONES BY MARY MCCALL | PHOTOS BY NICK BREEDLOVE
Watch ‘em go! The Sapphire Valley Resort Outhouse Race, set for Saturday, February 16, is an irresistible slice of community quirkiness and a just-this-side-of-naughty competition.
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hile “Party Poopers,” “Redneck Wishing Well,” and “Who Cut The Cheese?” may sound like slightly off-color party games, they are, in fact, team names for participants in the annual Sapphire Valley Resort Outhouse Race, held this year on Saturday, February 16. Festivities begin at 11:00 A.M. at the Sapphire Valley Resort. This event draws spectators from across the Southeast to join in an afternoon of whacky fun for the whole family and has become so popular as to be named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for February by the Southeast Tourism Society. What is an outhouse race, you ask? Well, imagine watching someone dressed in a crazy outfit, climbing into a decorated outhouse built on skis, sitting on a toilet seat, and flying down the slopes — all while attempting to stay upright without crashing into the banks. That’s a taste of Sapphire Valley’s annual Outhouse Races, an event enjoyed annually by hundreds of cheering spectators. Want to get in on the fun and enter your own creative entry? The entry rules are simple: you must register in advance and your outhouse must be five feet tall, be
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equipped with a toilet seat and toilet paper or alternative wiping source, and be built on skis, of course. Beyond those requirements, outhouses are encouraged to be creatively decorated, and the more outlandish the participant’s costume, the better. Free to watch, the Outhouse Races are a spirited event full of creativity and humor. It’s an afternoon of fun you won’t want to miss, starting with a parade to view all the outhouses, and followed by those dashing daredevils risking life and limb to claim the throne. Details will be available at sapphirevalleyresort.com. All proceeds of the event benefit local charities.
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LOCAL LOVE BY JENNY KING
Old Edwards Inn and Spa is inviting its neighbors to indulge in a deeply sensual respite from the winter blahs with its We Love Locals offering.
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s locals, we all know that living near the Plateau is a real blessing. Another glad tiding for those of us living in Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, or Rabun counties is the return of Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s “We Love Locals” winter promotion. The promotion will kick off early this year as the Fitness Center welcomes you to attend any scheduled class in December for just $20. Keep in shape as you eat your way through the holidays by trying out exclusive training programs like Barre, Sky Styx Yoga, and Classical Mat Pilates. Then, from January through March, local residents can enjoy special room rates at the award-winning hotel. If the winter blahs have you dreaming of getting away, you’re in luck! With the worldclass amenities at Old Edwards, one can easily imagine themselves at an elegant European resort. Say you arrive on a cold, grey Sunday
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at 3:0 0 P.M. You relax in the Hummingbird Lounge with a glass of champagne or a cocktail and then leisurely make your way to your room to plan the rest of your “stay-cation.” You dress for dinner, walk downstairs, and are treated to a sumptuous meal, created by Executive Chef Chris Huerta. Upon arriving back in your room, you find the indulgent bedding has been turned down and waits to wrap you in cozy comfort. In the morning, you wake up with a yoga class and then head to the Spa for an unforgettably relaxing “Four Hands Massage.” Afterwards you treat yourself to the luxurious Spa amenities like the mineral whirlpool and sauna and then rinse off in the Rainforest shower. After you slip into one of their fluffy robes you enjoy a cup of herbal tea as you sit by the fireplace and discover yourself a bit hungry. Knowing you have a full evening
planned, you ask to see the Spa Café menu and enjoy a light bite (still bundled in your robe). Afterwards, you curl up in the Meditation Room with a new book and doze off. Your nap leaves you refreshed and ready for some retail therapy, so you dress and head to Acorn’s where they’re offering discounts during the months of January and February. After finding just the perfect home accessory, you walk back across the street for your scheduled complimentary Jane Iredale Make-up Consultation at The Spa and the experts there have you looking your best as you head home. So you see, now is a great time to experience Old Edwards’ amazing hospitality at affordable rates, just for locals. For all the details, visit OldEdwardsInn.com or call them at (866) 526 -80 08. Just make sure you bring a photo ID with you as proof of residency at check-in.
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THINGS TO DO 2018 Winter Photo Submission by Max Renfro
LAUREL’S COVER CONTEST BY MARY JANE MCCALL
The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in winter is a place of sublime art and transcendent beauty. Show us how you see it.
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he stark beauty of winter beckons the inner photographer in us all to take a few moments in the quiet beauty of nature, trying to capture the beauty of the moment so we can carry it with us throughout the year. From the bright red flash of a Cardinal or holly berry against the barren trees, to expansive sunrises and sunsets, or sunlight glistening on a freshly fallen snow, winter is a perfect time to enjoy a few moments in nature with our cameras. Whether you’re a professional photographer, or just someone who loves to capture the magic of the moment on your cell phone or pocket camera, The Laurel is offering you a chance to become a cover artist. That’s right, the 2020 Laurel winter photo contest has begun, so grab your camera and start snapping your way to fame. Your winning photograph could be the cover of our 2020 winter edition. Pictured are some of our favorites from last year’s
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competition. One of these might be just the inspiration you need to capture your own winning shot. All you have to do is keep an eye open for the beauty of this, our quietest and most reflective season, and capture that moment on film. Aspiring cover artists should enter their seasonal and magazine appropriate shots at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine by March 31. Submitted photographs should be high resolution (at least 300 d.p.i.) and must be of the Highlands-Cashiers area. Amateurs, professionals, young and old, are encouraged to join the fun and share the beauty of the season. Pictures will appear on The Laurel Facebook page and readers can vote for their favorite. The deadline to enter and to vote is March 31 and the winner will be announced on Facebook. The winning photograph will appear on the cover of the 2020 Winter edition of The Laurel.
Visit The Laurel at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine to enter and vote before the March 31 deadline. 2018 Winter Photo Submission by Jeannie Edwards
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WEEKLY EVENTS
EVERY MONDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. EVERY TUESDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park. Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. • Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Community Dinners, 6:00 P.M. Highlands Community Building. No charge for the meal. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. Episcopal Church 500 Main Street, Highlands. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Children’s Storytime Hour 11:00 A.M. Albert Carlton Library, 828) 743-0215. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., St Jude Catholic Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Mah Jong Games, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Slabtown Pizza, (828) 743-0020. • Bluegrass with Nitrograss, 7:30 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Free Movie, 3:40 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer St., Franklin, (828) 526-9510. • Bluegrass 7:00 P.M., The Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY FRIDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Live Music, The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY SATURDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Live Music 8:00 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. • Live Music 9:30 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY SUNDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00 and 4:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 8:00 to 10:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. 24 | Winter 2019 | Things to Do
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
• Tuesday, January 1: Highlands Skating Rink is open now through March 3. Hours are Thursdays 1:00 until 8:00 P.M.; Fridays and Saturdays 1:00 until 10:00 P.M.; and Sundays, 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. For more information, call the Rec Park at (828) 526-3556. Wednesday, January 23: Healthy Life Workshop five week series, noon to 1:00 P.M., concentrating on the physical, emotional, and Spiritual components essential to wellness, at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. For information, contact Health Coach Patty Smith at (828) 608-6102. • Saturday, January 5: Live via Satellite Series features The National Theatre of London presenting “Allelujah! by Alan Bennett at 1:00 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at highlandspac. org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Friday, January 11: Highlands Biological Station to present “A Sense of Place: Public Readings of Creative Writings about Highlands” at the Hudson Library. In collaboration with the Hudson Library. Call (828) 526-3031 for more information. • Saturday, January 12: Live via Satellite Series features The MET Opera broadcasting Cilea’s “Adriana Le Couvreur” at 12:55 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Saturday January 12: The Bascom’s Winter Resident Artist Program, WRAP, features Artist Ray Baccari and Professor Morgan Kennedy of Western Carolina University working together to create an interactive installation addressing new perspectives in regional storytelling. For more information about the opening, call (828) 526-4949, thebascom.org. • Sunday, January 13, Auditions 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. for the Highlands Cashiers Players’ Dinner Theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Performance dates will be March 21-23, and March 28-30. For more information, visit highlandscashiersplayers.org. • Sunday January 13: Audition at 3:00 P.M., for the Highlands Cashiers Players’ production of Calendar Girls, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Calendar Girls will be presented May 23-26 and May 30-June 2. Contact (828) 526-8084 or visit highlandscashiersplayers.org. • Monday, January 14: Auditions at 5:00 P.M. for the Highlands Cashiers Players’ Dinner Theater, scheduled for March, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Performance dates will be March 21-23, and March 28-30. For more information, visit highlandscashiersplayers.org. • Monday January 14: Auditions at 5:30 P.M. for the Highlands Cashiers Players’ Calendar Girls, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Calendar Girls will be presented May 23-26 and May 30-June 2. Contact (828) 526-8084 or visit highlandscashiersplayers.org. • Saturday, January 19: The Live via Satellite Series
features The National Theatre presenting “Antony & Cleopatra” at 1:00 P.M., January 19 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Saturday, January 19: Western Carolina University student exhibition, Soundwave opens in Bunzl Gallery at The Bascom. Soundwave is a snapshot of the current and diverse artwork being produced by graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Art and Design at WCU. For more information, call (828) 5264949, thebascom.org. • Saturday, January 19: Chefs in the House Series Dinner at Half-Mile Farm featuring Chef Matthew Basford, from Atlanta’s iconic restaurant Canoe. Seating is limited. Call (828) 787-2635 or (828) 787-2620 to make your reservations now. • Thursday, January 31: Betsy Paul Art Raffle drawing to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department features artwork by Ed Lockard. For more information, contact Betsy Paul Real Estate at (828) 743-0880. • Saturday, February 2: Live via Satellite Series features the MET Opera broadcasting Bizet’s “Carmen” at 12:55 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Saturday, February 9: Live via Satellite Series features the National Theatre presenting “I’m Not Running” at 1:00 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Tuesday, February 12: Structure, Form, and Function: Rolfing for Life, evening of storytelling and a demonstratio, 5:30 P.M., Yoga Highlands Studio, 464 Carolina Way in Highlands. RSVP to (828) 526-8880. • Saturday, February 16: Sapphire Valley Resort Outhouse Race begin at 11:00 A.M. at the Sapphire Valley Resort. Details will be available at sapphirevalleyresort. com. All proceeds of the event benefit local charities. • Saturday, February 16: Chocolate Cook-Off, from noon to 2:00 P.M. at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library meeting room. Hosted by Friends of the Library. For more information, call (828) 743-0215. • Saturday, February 23: Community Coffee 11:00 A.M. with Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor at Hudson Library. Coffee, refreshments, and lively discussion about happenings around Highlands. Call (828) 526-3031 for more information. • Saturday, February 23: Chefs in the House Series Dinner at Half-Mile Farm featuring Chef Michael Wilson of Domenica in New Orleans. Seating is limited. Call (828)787-2635 or (828) 787-2620 to make your reservations now. • Thursday, February 28: Betsy Paul Art Raffle drawing to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department features artwork by Nancy Pressley. For more information, contact Betsy Paul Real Estate at (828) 743-0880.
See website for details: www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
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SNOW MUCH FUN BY JENNY KING
Sharon Elder’s winning photo submission gracing this issue’s cover is the perfect encapsulation of the magic at the heart of a Plateau winter.
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here were so many excellent photos submitted for our Winter Cover contest, but we were particularly captivated by this dazzler by Sharon Elder of the Mirror Lake community in Highlands. Her prize-winning photo was taken with her iPhone. Sharon and her husband retired to Highlands full time but have been coming up from Alabama for decades. Sharon and Phil have a long history here and even honeymooned in Phil’s family cabin 42 years ago. So many people, when considering a full time move to Highlands, are intimidated by the weather. They envision being trapped on a mountainside, having to contend with foot after foot of snow. The photo taken by Sharon does show a snowy scene, but she encourages others to, “Just come and try it!” She says, “You will be hooked! Winter in Highlands is like living in a Hallmark Christmas movie. The outdoor ice skating rink, the community Thanksgiving Dinner, the lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree; it’s just such a precious town.” The Elders, like so many others, love the tranquility of the town in winter and a large part of that includes bird-watching. Their
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favorites are Cardinals, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Nuthatches, and their favorite, the Carolina Wren. When asked if they feed the birds all year round, she emphatically said, “No!” They love their Mirror Lake bears and don’t want to cause bear problems. Sharon and Phil start feeding the birds several weeks after the last reported bear sighting (usually in December) and continue until they see evidence of bears out and about in early spring. “Our first sign of bears this past spring was when a mother bear started climbing up to our second story balcony! She and her cubs left when they saw us. The feeders were immediately taken down. “Generally, we feed the birds from December through February. We also provide a heated birdbath for a winter water source. Even when we are winter feeding the birds, we bring the feeders in at dusk each day so we don’t tempt the raccoons to climb up. Our little Havanese dog, Boots, has barking fits when he sees raccoons, squirrels, or bears!” If ever there were spokespersons for living in Highlands all year round, it would be Sharon and Phil Elder, who have obvi-
ously done their homework. Thanks for the words of wisdom and keep those photos coming, Sharon. Sharon and Phil Elder
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HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS PLAYERS HOLD A PAIR OF AUDITIONS Highlands Cashiers Players keeps the winter hot with a quartet of one-act plays and the tale of a troupe of tastefully saucy women.
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he Highlands Cashiers Players’ perennially-popular Dinner Theater is scheduled for March at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, but will be held in a much more spacious area than in the past – upstairs in the PAC auditorium. Four short humorous plays will be presented between dinner courses, directed by four different directors: Lynleigh McLain, Donna Cochran, Jamie Thomas, and new recruit Todd Lipphardt, who was in the cast of “Some Enchanted Evening” last spring. Three plays have been chosen: “Last Words,” by Philip Kaplan; “Life With Jamie,” by Lauren Yee; and “Say What?” by Betty Prizendorf. The fourth play has yet to be chosen. These short plays are a wonderful opportunity for new actors who might have thought that they would like to perform, but have hesitated to audition for a full-length play. These short plays are a lot of fun to do and don’t require learning a huge number of lines. There are parts for eight to 10 people. We need three or four men, ages 30 to 60s; and four or five women, ages 30 to 70. Auditions will be held Sunday, January 13, 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and on Monday, January 14, at 5:30 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center and are open to all, experienced or brand new to acting. Performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 21 through March 23, and again the next week, Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30. For more information, visit highlandscashiersplayers.org.
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magine what it must have been like to be one of the original ladies of the “Calendar Girls” story. To honor the husband of one of the members at the Women’s Institute of Knapeley Village, England, her fellow WI members decided to go bold. They’d create a calendar to raise money that would go to the Leukemia Research Fund. And how? An “alternative” calendar, featuring the women of the WI posing tastefully nude. Best friends Annie, whose husband died from leukemia, and Chris persuade their friends to do this with them. It’s a true story of courage. The Highlands Cashiers Players will hold auditions for this production seeking 10 women from the 20’s to the 70’s and four men of similar ages. These auditions will take place Sunday January 13 at the PAC at 3 and continuing on Monday January 14, same place at 5:00. Scripts are available to read at the Highlands and Cashiers libraries. Director Ricky Siegel will be accepting digital auditions for those out of town or otherwise unable to appear in person on those days. To arrange these, contact HCP at (828) 526-8084 or visit highlandscashiersplayers.org.
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MAKING TRACKS WITH MUD Steven Chandler’s art springs from a restless imagination, nature provides the materials.
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rowing up an Air Force brat, Steven Chandler moved around a lot and found himself having to make and remake his mark in new communities. Born in Nebraska, he grew up all over. His father was an officer and worked in the Space Program. When asked how he got involved in art, Steven replies, “I started in kindergarten. One day I crawled up a ladder and with a crayon drew large animals on the side of our base quarters. I got one of my only whuppins for that! In school, I drew constantly – war zones, airplanes, shark attacks…you could not close my desktop because of the drawings. But instead of praise, encouragement, and understanding, I got tested to see if I was crazy.” As Steven’s father was employed by the Air Force and was involved with the Challenger
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mission, the tragic disaster changed the course for his father. The family had to move to Denver, but Steven opted to head south to South Carolina to live with his grandfather on his farm. He “worked hard slopping pigs, driving hay bales to the cattle on the tractors, mending fences, castrating bulls, and many other God-awful things you do on a farm.” About his work, Steven says, “I use everything, anything, whatever makes me achieve the look I want. I try not to limit to any medium, but some are easier to work with than others. I prefer natural elements as opposed to processed, but even with that, there are exceptions. I’ve used house paint because it’s cheap, and since it will last years on the outside of your house, it should last forever on a canvas.” Many people have asked, “Why mud?”
“I was inspired to use the red soil when our outdoor plumbing was dug up,” he says. “Then came a bad storm, and my dog and cat tracked red mud all over the place. There was something in it that caught my eye and stirred something in me. Nothing in a tube can achieve that color. Regular paint, to me now, is like painting with artificial sweetener.” These paintings are archivally sealed when finished. Others have tried placing labels on him; of himself, he says, “I am educated, but not trained, self-taught, but not ignorant.” Around Back at Rocky’s Place has a nice variety of Steven Chandler’s mud paintings, and many different subjects as well as his classics. Visit the gallery at 3631 Highway 53 East in Dawsonville, Georgia, or online at aroundbackatrockysplace.com.
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THE ARTS Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo in Antony and Cleopatra. Image by Johan Persson
LIVE VIA SATELLITE BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY | HIGHLANDS PAC
Highlands PAC’s live performances capture the humor, pathos, and passion at the heart of opera and drama.
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he Live via Satellite Series will continue throughout the winter at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. On January 5, join us at 1:0 0 P.M. as The National Theatre of London presents “Allelujah! by Alan Bennett. Twelve mature actors, playing patients encouraged to form a hospital choir, frequently totter into song-and-dance numbers. But there’s also a pitch-black plot twist, and a sharp injection of cynicism at the way Britain’s health service is being deliberately run into the ground. At 12:55 P.M. January 12, the MET Opera will broadcast Cilea’s “Adriana Le Couvreur.” For the first time at the Met, Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the great 18th-century actress in love with the military hero Maurizio, sung by tenor Piotr Beczała. Gianandrea Noseda conducts Cilea’s tragedy, in a new staging by Sir David McVicar, with the action partially set in a working replica of
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a Baroque theater. The National Theatre will present “Antony & Cleopatra” at 1:00 P.M., January 19. Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion, and power. Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire, the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. At 12:55 P.M. February 2, the MET Opera will broadcast Bizet’s “Carmen.” Mezzosoprano Clémentine Margaine is opera’s ultimate seductress, opposite tenor Roberto Alagna. Soprano Aleksandra Kurzak sings Micaëla alongside bass Alexander Vinogradov as the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. The National Theatre will present “I’m Not Running” at 1:0 0 P.M. February 9. This
is an explosive new political drama exploring personal choices and their public consequences, written by Academy Awardnominated writer David Hare. Pauline Gibson is a junior doctor, who becomes the face of a campaign to save her local hospital. She’s thrust from being an angel of the National Health Service (NHS), to becoming an independent Member of Parliament. In the Houses of Parliament, she crosses paths with her university boyfriend, Jack Gould, a stalwart Labor loyalist, climbing the ranks of the party. As media and public pressure mounts on Pauline to run for leadership of the Labor party, she faces an agonizing decision… All Live via Satellite Series screenings are on Saturdays. Before the MET Opera screenings there will be a pre-opera discussion at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are available at highlandspac.org., at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
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ART LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY BY ZACH CLAXTON | HIGHLANDS CASHIERS ART LEAGUE
After a calendar-crammed 2018, The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers is contemplating an even busier year ahead.
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lthough The Art League’s active season is over for 2018, behind the scenes, plans are underway for this year. It’s also a time when the League’s Board reflects on the year just ended. We are proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to an even better season in 2019. There were six free quality public presentations given at The Bascom. Among the highlights was a captivating presentation of one of his commissioned projects by Academy Awardwinning sculptor Wesley Wofford. We must thank The Bascom for providing its marvelous venue for the presentations and for providing space for the Art League’s Board Meetings. The Summer Art Camp for area youth was again a success, with 27 children attending. This summer program was a truly joint effort of The Bascom, Highlands Recreation Park, and The Art League. Special thanks are due to League member Bonnie Abbott, our artistic leader during the camp. The Art League’s two annual shows, Summer Colors, held in Sapphire Valley, and Fall
Colors, held in Highlands, were well-attended and gave Art League members the opportunity to showcase their work and interact with the public. In past years, the last public meeting has been in September, but last year a new “Show and Tell” presentation was added in October, where members were invited to bring a piece of artwork and talk about it for a few minutes. It was well-received and likely to become an annual event. Membership grew in 2018, and we look forward to continued growth in 2019. The new members will bring fresh ideas and energy to the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. By all measures, 2018 was a good year, and we hope you will join us in 2019. As plans are being made for 2019, Vice President and Program Director Patty Calderone, wishes to invite local and regional artists who would like to be a presenter for 2019 to contact her for consideration at artleagueofhighlands.cashiers@gmail.com. For more information about The Art League, visit artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com.
Wesley Wofford during his August presentation.
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MEGAN MAKES MAGIC HAPPEN BY JENNY KING
Megan Potts is instrumental in bringing glorious life to the stage in Highlands. She’s even more involved in sharing her skills with the children of the Plateau.
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here are many unsung heroes in our area that make the magic happen. These are people who go unrecognized for what they do to make our lives on The Plateau that much better. Behind the Scenes will introduce you to a few of these folks. The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s Megan E. Greenlee Potts is a magician of the highest order. Her title as PAC Technical Advisor really doesn’t tell you all that she does, but it’s certainly a start. Potts is responsible for building approval of all technical and production aspects, including the set, lighting, sound, props, pyro, projection, etc., for any group that uses the facility. If it happens at the PAC, Megan is the person Executive Director Mary Adair Trumbly turns to. Ms. Trumbly explains, “You know most people have a right hand. Megan is my whole right side!” Megan has a long history in theater. She
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graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA degree in Technical Theater, Production, and Design, and then went on to make her living as a professional stage manager for years. Later in life, after her son was born, she acted professionally in TV, film, and on stage. She started at The PAC eight years ago when daughter Katy asked to audition for Dr. Ronnie Spilton’s Youth Theater. It was through that introduction that the Performing Arts Center discovered Megan’s background in theater. “I told my children to never go into theater,” Megan laughs. “You see how well that went.” Katy is currently a sophomore at her mother’s alma mater. Guess what she’s studying? Yep, theater. Megan is also the Artistic Director for the PAC Youth Theater Program. The program has classes throughout the school year
where they teach technical theater, acting, general theater studies, text analysis, and this year: stage combat. They work with area schools and groups such as the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau, the Highlands Literacy Council, and the International Friendship Center. Their most recent production was the musical, “Free to Be You and Me” at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, where Megan is employed full time. The PAC Youth Theater Program also offers internships in technical theater. Participants will work directly with Megan to learn lighting, sound, and what goes on behind the stage. If your child has any interest at all in theater, let them talk with Megan. She is an enthusiastic mentor. To learn more about the program, please contact the Highlands Performing Arts Center at (828) 526-9047.
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CINEMA AWARDS SERIES BY DONNA RHODES
Now Showing! A full slate of vibrant movies are being unspooled at Highlands Playhouse this winter.
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otion picture nominees and winners of The Golden Globes and Oscars are coming soon to a theater near you! Hollywood can’t have all the fun. The sizzle of movie magic is in our mountain air, too. To celebrate, you are invited to the Highlands Playhouse’s First Annual Red Carpet Awards Series. Starting in January, the Highlands Playhouse will screen nominated films to thrill our local community with the same rush of excitement felt from Hollywood to New York. The Playhouse always presents a fantastic roster of films, but this winter’s selections will feature only the award nominees and winners. Collectively, people who’ve attended past movie series say these are the most Oscar-nominated films they’ve ever seen in one season. You won’t have to go hours away to Atlanta or Asheville to find a host of fabulous flicks. Whether you like high drama, low comedy, tragic romance, or high-octane action, the Highlands Playhouse’s big screen promises and delivers. So, get ready to show off your finest designer gown at the Red-Carpet Awards Cocktail Soiree. Submit your choices for top Academy Award categories and have a chance to win Playhouse swag including T-shirts, lanyards, and Playhouse gift certificates. Grab your spouse, significant other, or favorite arm-candy, and join the throngs of viewers lining up to enjoy the best Hollywood has to offer in 2018…right on your doorstep. Check highlandsplayhouse.org, for dates, times, and details, or call (828) 526-2695 for more information.
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ACCLAIMED CHEFS OF THE SOUTH BY JENNY KING
A tranquil setting, nationally-recognized chefs at the pinnacle of their culinary skills, and carefullycalibrated wine selections – Half-Mile Farm’s Chefs in the House series is one for the ages.
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ighlands’ luxury country inn, HalfMile Farm, is continuing the Chefs in the House series in 2019. Attendees get up-close-and-personal with some of The South’s most acclaimed chefs while experiencing amazing cuisine from all over the nation. Limited seating makes for memorable evenings amid the gorgeous lakeside setting of this unique historical property. The first Chefs in the House dinner in the new year will take place on January 19 and feature Chef Matthew Basford, from Atlanta’s iconic restaurant, Canoe. He specializes in putting his own spin on fresh, seasonal New American dishes. He will be joined by the president of Californiabased DAOU Vineyards, Karen Hunt. Following Chef Basford, Half-Mile Farm will welcome Chef Michael Wilson of Domenica in New Orleans and Sommelier Nick Demos of Tryon Distributing in Charlotte on Saturday, February 23. Wilson’s first job was in a kitchen at the
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age of 15. After graduating with honors from Montana State University and working as a field biologist for a few years, Wilson decided to go back to his career as a cook. His culinary journey led him back to his hometown of New Orleans and ultimately to Domenica. He was named Executive Chef at PIZZA domenica, Domenica’s casual dining spin-off. He later became the Chef de Cuisine at Shaya, which opened in early 2015 and in the beginning of 2016, he returned to Domenica as Chef de Cuisine. He now leads the eclectic “wood oven” kitchen as Executive Chef. Wilson focuses on fresh, flavorful ingredients and revered techniques to create modern versions of classic Italian dishes. And mark your calendars now, because March’s dinner will bring Chef Kevin Johnson of Charleston’s The Grocery on the 23. He will be joined by Alycia Mondavi of Napa Valley’s Aloft Wines and Carolinian Gwen Collins of Epiphany Wines.
Johnson is a three-time semi-finalist for the James Beard Award: Best Chef, Southeast category. He and his wife opened their market-turned-gathering place in Charleston’s Upper King Street area back in 2011. While it doesn’t pull in the same national press as some big-name darlings, The Grocery has steadily bloomed into one of the city’s most remarkable and welcoming restaurants as it focuses on new spins of Lowcountry favorites. Active in many events outside the restaurant, Johnson was the headlining chef at Outstanding in the Field’s 2013 dinner in South Carolina as well as the 2014 Lowcountry Field Feast benefitting Lowcountry Local First – a favorite charity. Magic is sure to happen as Half-Mile Farm continues to pair these talented chefs with its tranquil mountain vistas. However, these intimate dinners have been extremely popular and seating is limited. Call (828)787-2635 or (828) 7872620 to make your reservations now.
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CHOCOLATE COOK-OFF BY LUKE OSTEEN
Indulge in the sensual delights of the Cashiers Library’s extraordinary Chocolate Cook-off, Saturday, February 16.
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ike a blush of passion in the dreariest month on the calendar, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s Friends of the Library is bringing back its Chocolate Cook-Off, from noon to 2:0 0 P.M. Saturday, February 16. This year’s cook-off, staged in the library’s Meeting Room, promises to offer all of the hallmarks of this annual event – newly-minted recipes that demonstrate an artist’s commitment to her craft, cherished dishes that evoke a flood of deeply sensual memories, and a beguiling sense of playful exuberance. From its inception, the cook-off has been an exciting event that draws upon the talents of local cooks, both professional and amateur. Though some of
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the entrants can be passionate about their offerings, the competition is remarkably good-natured, perhaps the result of a Meeting Room infused with the scent of cocoa and an irresistible Chocolate Buzz. Previous cook-offs have showcased the remarkable talents found in kitchens scattered throughout the Plateau. Some of the offerings can be endlessly startling in their application of the principles of nouvelle cuisine, though many retain the timeless charm of, well, a slice of sinfully rich Chocolate Cake. The contest will offer first- and secondplace ribbons for the Best Chocolate Dessert, chosen by a three-judge panel based on taste, aroma, creativity, and eye appeal; a People’s Choice Award decided
by ballots from those in attendance; and an award for Best Table Decoration. After the sampling by everyone at the Chocolate Cook-Off, desserts will be offered in a Silent Auction. The competition is open to everyone. Applications may be picked up at the Front Desk of the library. Each contestant should make a dessert to be sampled by the judges, as well as small bites for the People’s Choice competition. For more information, call the library at (828) 743-0215. The Friends of Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library invites all interested parties to join in its work to support the Cashiers Library. Membership forms are available at the Front Desk of the library, 249 Frank Allen Road.
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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - (828) 526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - (828) 526-1663 Asia House - (828) 787-1680 Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe - (828) 487-4633 Bella’s Junction Cafe - (828) 526-0803 Bistro on Main/Main Street Inn - (828) 526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - (828) 526-3807 Bryson’s Deli - (828) 526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - (828) 526-0020 Cyprus International Cuisine - (828) 526-4429 Dusty’s - (828) 526-2762 El Azteca - (828) 526-2244 El Manzanillo - (828) 526-0608 Fire + Water Restaurant - (828) 526-4446 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - (828) 526-4188 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - (828) 526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - (828) 526-9419 The Log Cabin - (828) 526-5777 M Equals 3 - (828) 284-5096 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - (828) 787-2525
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ADVENTURE OUT
HIGH FALLS TRAIL BY EMILY CROWELL
A hushed hike to High Falls brings a precious moment of transcendence and a clearer perception of the loveliness embroidered within the mountains.
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ere we are, visiting a waterfall in the middle of winter again. High Falls on the West Fork of the Tuckaseegee River is a place I’ve heard about for years but only visited for the first time recently. I fell in love and have already returned to it. It was a bright, chilly afternoon at the trailhead, but as we descended, the light thinned out and the air grew colder. The sun strains to peek over the mountains this time of year. I felt like I was entering a liminal space that was both familiar and completely unknown. How often have I admired the wildness of the Tuck in fleeting glances from behind the wheel of my car on Highway 107? I’ve never seen it from this angle though, nor have I really stopped to listen to it. A change of perspective can open up entire new worlds. The Irish writer John O’Donohue says of winter, “[It] is the oldest season; it has some quality of the absolute.” That rings especially true to me hiking in the mountains. The long shadows, the quietude,
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the exposure of the mountains without their blanket of greenery – all make me feel part of something much bigger and older than myself that will continue to go on long after I’m gone. Several people and a few pups were at the falls when we reached them. Downstream of the falls is a large expanse of rocks and boulders, and we were all scattered over them, turned to face the waterfall, watching as though we were at the movies. Of course, it was better than the movies – something about moving water allows me to sit still without the restlessness that sneaks up on me indoors. It felt a little holy to be among kindred souls I didn’t know, all of us paying attention and wonder to the same thing at the same time. To reach the trail head to High Falls (sometimes called Cullowhee Falls), take Highway 107 North 6.4 miles from the Cashiers Crossroads. Turn left onto Pine Creek Road, and the parking area is two miles on the right, just past the dam.
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WINTER FISHIN’ BY CHRIS WILKES | HIGHLAND HIKER
Armed with a dose of common sense and a reserve of stamina, anglers will find that cold weather fishing brings its own set of rewards.
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ost people assume that fishing season is over with the first frost. Not so. The truth is that you can probably catch more fish near the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau during January, February, and March than you can during June, July, and August. For one thing, trout are more active in cold water and believe you me, the water during these next few months is cold. First tip: If it’s going to be within a few degrees of freezing, skip it. No need to risk breaking your leg on icy rocks to just spend your day trying to de-ice your eyelets. Fly-fishing when it’s cold is one thing, fly-fishing when it’s frozen is quite another. Second: make sure your waders are dependable before going out. Compromised waders in the fall are annoying, in the winter they are deadly, so test them
out in the tub because it’s better to find out at home. Wear good long underwear and make sure you pack handwarmers. Though their feeding habits change dra-
matically from the heyday of October, the fish still need to feed. Since it’s obviously too cold for a hatch, you are going to want to use the stuff that mimics things coming up from the riverbed. One plus from fishing during this time of year is that you can pretty much bank on being the only angler out there. That’s one good reason to give the wild streams in the area a shot. During the warmer months, rivers are chock full of fishermen, kids, and dogs. This spooks the fish. None of that going on this time of year. Also, keep a watch over temperatures off the mountain. It can be ten degrees warmer at the delayed harvest rivers and when it’s 38 degrees in Highlands, that makes a big difference. Best of luck, and we’ll see you in the Spring!
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AUDUBON’S WINTER BIRD COUNT BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | COLD CAROLINA WREN AND GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET PHOTOS BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS
The Christmas Bird Count provides an invaluable snapshot of the health of bird populations on the Plateau.
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udubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count or CBC occurred on Friday, December 14. Check the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society’s website given below for more information. The 2017 CBC involved 17 hale and hardy bird watchers who braved cold weather (26 to 34 degrees) and patchy snow accumulations to participate in this extensive inventory of local birds. Part of a much larger, 118th annual bird inventory sponsored by the U.S. National Audubon Society, this international bird count typically involves over 2400 counting groups and over 60,000 individuals who in years past achieved totals of 70 million birds sighted in the U.S., Canada, and some parts of Latin American and the Caribbean. These large-scale, cumulative bird counts are used to specify winter bird populations and distributions in North America, both of which are changing with ongoing climate
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change. Data from this massive citizen’s science initiative are being used to monitor the health of our avian populations and guide conservation efforts. The local count was accomplished under the leadership of HPAS President Brock Hutchins as well as Russ Regnery whose team surveyed Flat Mountain Road and the Buck Creek Road areas; Barbara Ballantine whose team covered the town of Highlands; Jack Johnston who patrolled Turtle Pond Road; Kyle Pursel who went to Scaly Mountain; and Cynthia Strain who led her team to Horse Cove. The bird count for last year is comparable to those of previous years including the number of species sighted (47) and total birds sighted (1,109) relative to the number of observers. High frequency species again included Darkeyed Junco (134), Carolina Chickadee (114), Song Sparrow (89), American Crow (74), Mallard (71), and Wild Turkey (65). More American
Robins were seen last year compared to 2016 (98 versus 59). Fewer American Goldfinch were seen in 2017 (20 versus 117). This same year included multiple sightings of European Starlings (7), Gadwall (3), and Black Ducks (2). Following the winter day’s field observations, a traditional hot chili lunch was provided by Patty Hutchins, Michelle Styring and Pat Strickland. A welcome homecoming was given to returning longtime members Edwin and Kay Poole. The Highlands Plateau Audubon society wishes you warm winter days and happy family time amidst the beauty of Western North Carolina. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, focused on enjoying and preserving birds and their habitats, is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society and a 501(c) (3) organization. For information on all our activities and membership, please visit highlandsaudubonsociety.org.
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CELEBRATING NATURE’S DIVERSITY BY CHARLOTTE MUIR | HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
The Highlands Biological Station seeks to unravel the secrets of the Plateau’s rich natural heritage.
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ighlands is wonderfully diverse area with more species of plants and animals than nearly any other temperate rainforest ecosystem. The Highlands Plateau supports a variety of northern affinity species that are rarely found in the Southeastern United States, for example; Golden-Winged Warblers, Birch trees, and Spruce trees. This tremendous diversity extends to our insects as well. Highlands serves as a refuge for many bee species, including important pollinators that are facing threats to their fitness and survival. With so many important species located here in Highlands, it’s imperative that we share our growing knowledge with the community. In order to support our mission to foster research and education focused on the rich natural heritage of the Southern Appalachians, we continue to develop community programming that focuses on current concerns for the region. Research, teaching, and training have always been central to the Highlands Biological Station, which annually hosts hundreds of students, faculty, and researchers for immersive study in one of North America’s richest ecosystems. Having researchers working here is vital to understanding the effects of climate change and human influence on various ecosystems. Our Botanical Garden serves as an outdoor laboratory for researchers and students from around the world but is also an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the diversity of the Plateau in a garden setting. The Highlands Biological Station serves the community of Highlands and all who visit. Please stop by to stroll the Botanical Garden, which is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk. Plan on joining us this summer as well for our Zahner Conservation Lecture series, an educational workshop, or a children’s nature camp. For more information regarding HBS and what you can do to contribute, visit our website at highlandsbiological.org or give us a call at (828) 526-2221.
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FLOWER OF LOVE BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS | THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER
There’s nothing shy about the Carnation, whose every shade is freighted with meaning.
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hen most people think of a flower of love, a rose is the first to come to mind, but the Dianthus caryophyllus has got to be a close second. One record states the name comes from the Greek word dios meaning “divine” and Anthos meaning flower. Heavenly flower, or the flower of Jove. In Greek mythology, Jove (aka Jupiter) is the god of the sky and thunder. Another source states the name comes from the Latin word carnis , meaning “flesh.” Its common name is Carnation, but that’s about the only thing common about this unpretentious flower. The exact origin of the Carnation isn’t known, because it’s been extensively cultivated for over 2,000 years, but rumor has it the first carnations appeared where the tears of the Virgin Mary fell to the ground.
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Quite possibly the only thing not lost in the translation of this sturdy, long-lasting flower is the meaning of the different cultivated colors. Love. All kinds of love. White Carnations for sweet, innocent, and pure love. Deep red Carnations for passionate, roman-
tic love. Pink Carnations for a motherly type of love. Yellow Carnations stand for rejected love. When Mary Jarvis founded the first Mother’s Day in 1908, a white Carnation was used to symbolize the undying love of her mother, although through the years, the color of Carnations worn on Mother’s Day has changed. One wears a white Carnation to honor their deceased mother, and red if their mother is still alive. You can grow Dianthus in your spring garden. They’ll need about four to six hours of sunlight and well-drained soil that’s not too fertile. Wet feet will make the leaves turn yellow and could kill the plant. Whether you plant your own, or buy them from the florist, remember the love associated with the Carnation. Love is in the air, and this spicy, clove-scented flower may just fit the bill.
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HISTORY
John Alexander Zachary and his wife, Viola Crossley Zachary.
THE INDEFATIGABLE JOHN A. ZACHARY BY JANE NARDY | HISTORIAN, CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
John Alexander Zachary’s exemplary “scholarship and deportment” led to a busy life far beyond the confines of Jackson County.
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n 1889, the Cullowhee Academy was founded in Jackson County with Robert Lee Madison as the school’s head. By 1891 the school’s name had changed to Cullowhee High School, with a “Normal Department” whose graduates would receive a three-year, first-class teaching certificate qualifying them to teach anywhere in the state. My grandfather, John Alexander Zachary, named for his great-grandfather, Col. John Alexander Zachary, graduated in this program at age 18, and the following is the written recommendation Robert L. Madison wrote for my grandfather. “Cullowhee High School, Painter, N.C., July 15, 1899 To Whom It May Concern: Mr. John A. Zachary, who graduated from our Normal
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Department last May, has made in our institution an enviable record in scholarship and deportment. Being one of our brightest and most industrious students, ambitious, conscientious, thorough, and indefatigable, he gives abundant promise of succeeding in whatever he makes up his mind to undertake. Should he enter the school-room to assume the responsibilities of teacher, I confidently predict for his students satisfactory mental and moral development. I should not omit to add that Mr. Zachary is a Christian and conducts himself with discretion and propriety. Respectfully, Robt. L. Madison, Principal.” By 1900, my grandfather was teaching grades one through 12 at a one-room schoolhouse, near Monroe, Georgia. Evi-
dently the State of Georgia honored his teaching diploma from North Carolina. He kept a daily journal with information about his pupil’s progress and also wrote about meeting a young lady in his community named Viola Crossley who stole his heart away. She became my grandmother. That journal has survived and is in my possession. It is so helpful to have ancestors who didn’t throw anything away. After a few years of teaching school, John and Viola Zachary moved to Atlanta where John worked for the U. S. Mail Service, delivering mail on the railroads. He kept that job until he died at age 38 from the dreaded, painful tuberculosis. He left behind in Atlanta his wife and two young daughters and in Cashiers a grieving father and dozens of Zachary relatives.
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HAPPY NEWS YEAR BY DONNA RHODES
Like a seam of gold running through a darkened coal mine, the entirety of Highlands history is laced with compassion and commitment.
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hile treating my growling stomach to a cheer-me-up lunch at a favorite cafe, I checked my cell phone to satisfy another hunger: a longing for a plateful of good news. Lately, I’ve been grateful for an ant-sized crumb of it. As I scrolled down the news reports I read about a school that won a national competition for Kindness. Reporters interviewed students who spoke eloquently about The Golden Rule, something I thought was tarnished beyond recognition. As a former teacher, I teared-up, and dabbed my cheeks with my napkin lest someone see my face melting. The next report: a German hiker decided to walk America’s Pacific Coastline . . . alone. She was fed up with humankind, particularly in Germany. She ignored another
hiker who told her to wait a few days as a winter storm was coming inland. She would have died had the other hiker not rounded up a search party and saved her. Her experience was life-altering, her faith in humankind restored. There were other heart-warming stories. After reading them I was blubbering again. The waiter arrived and stared at me while trying not to stare at me. I smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I’m happy. There’re still some good people in the world.” And so it is with Highlands for, as Ran Shaffner says in his book, “Heart of the Blue Ridge,” — “If there is one salient trait that stands out in the character of Highlands as most representative of its people, it is volunteerism.” He continues, “Since the days of the
town’s founding, the number of Highlanders who have served long hours without pay as trustees and directors on corporate boards and service organizations is legion.” As our planet spits out its madness, let’s not give madness the stage it needs to thrive. Instead, focus on the miracles, from tiny ant-crumb joys to plates brimming with healthful goodness. Highlanders will do as they’ve always done: nourish the region with food, love, care, and education for the needy. Read more about the good folks atop the Plateau in “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” Visit highlandshistory.com, or The Highlands Historical Museum, 524 North Fourth Street, in season. Visit highlandshistory@ nctv.com.to email for an appointment during winter months.
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HISTORY Deborah Bryant of Deborah Bryant Handwoven in Cashiers, NC
HERITAGE CRAFTS
SPINNING A DARN GOOD YARN BY A.J. STEWART
The vital and storied art of Appalachian weaving is alive and well.
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he art of weaving is not new. Every culture throughout history has given their unique spin to the ancient art. The same can be said for Appalachian weaving. Textile art in the Southern Appalachian region is a unique blend of heritage, creativity, and practicality. It’s a beautiful craft, but not an easy one. The journey from raw material to finished product can take six months or more. It begins with harvesting the material. Some families grew cotton or flax, while others raised sheep for their wool. The cotton and wool would then go through a process called carding. The material would be brushed through two wooden paddles with metal teeth. These paddles soften
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and strengthen the fibers and pull them into smooth strands. Some industrial textile mills would card large quantities of wool at once on machines, but for many rural families carding was done by hand. Once the material was carded, it would be spun into thread. The stereotype of an old woman sitting at a spinning wheel was a common sight in the early 19th century, but they weren’t the only ones. Spinning was a family activity. Children would often spin the thread and prepare it for their mother to use on the loom. The most common Appalachian weaving product was the coverlet. A coverlet is an all-purpose blanket usually used as the top cover on a bed. The average loom was
only 42 inches wide, so two coverlets would be sewn together to make a coverlet large enough to cover a king-sized bed. Most Appalachian coverlets are made with a combination of flax and wool, called a linseywoolsey. The wool provided warmth while the flax linen provided durability. The textile arts underwent a revival during the early 20th Century as craftsmen and artisans sought to preserve the heritage of handcrafts of their ancestors. This revival is still going strong today. At the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, you can learn a variety of different crafts, including weaving, and experience the history of this unique part of our history. For more information, visit folkschool.org.
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HEALTH
S.M.A.R.T. RESOLUTIONS BY DONNA RHODES
A list of sensible goals is key to maintaining those challenging New Year’s Resolutions.
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id you realize 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions are broken before February’s end? Becky Holmes, the Licensed Dietician Nutritionist of Mission’s Health and Wellness Team says, “We can be S.M.A.R.T. – Specific, Measureable, Activities, Realistic, and Time-Oriented – and achieve our 2019 goals with just a little planning and follow-through.” At the heart of SMART is making goals realistic. After the holidays, we might feel guilty for over-indulging. So we slam on the brakes and load on impossible expectations. “I’m going to lose 20 pounds, walk three miles a day, give up sugar, fast food, and margaritas.” That’s an epic fail.
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How do we set keepable goals? Let’s say you want to lose weight. “While that’s an ‘M,’ or Measurable Goal, it’s also rife with variables,” says Becky. “Body type, metabolism, family history, exercise, and so forth affect weight loss. Focus on being healthy, first. Start by making a goal to add a second or third vegetable/fruit (preferably high fiber like an apple, beans, sweet potato, greens, side salad, etc.) to your meals.” If you run afoul and have a cookie, don’t throw in the towel and eat a sleeve of them. One cookie is a treat. A sleevefull? Time to stop and examine the reason. Is there an inexplicable fear this may be your last chance to ever have one? Instead, tell yourself, “I can have a cookie anytime I want one. They will
be there.” Practice mindful eating. Upping your activities, “A,” is easy as long as it’s done in small chunks. Start with 10 minutes of walking every day. As that becomes routine, add another five. Ask yourself on a scale of 1-10, how does that rank? If you answer five or below, chances are it’s not a goal you are ready for. Maybe setting a goal of trying a new recipe once a week is an eight. That’s doable. It will help your overall health. It’s not just one or two big resolutions that change your life. It’s often many little ones. To learn more about S.M.A.R.T wellness, contact Becky at wellnesscoaching@msj. org and make your new year and its goals successful ones.
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HEALTH
JOINT HEALTH
BY DR. SUE AERY | AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
At the core of good joint health is a commitment to Keep Moving.
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oint health is more important than we realize. Our joints in the body serve us in many ways. They allow movement, in many directions, provide balance and coordination, and provide the very necessary motion that drives our circulation – our life force. Without good joint health, we cannot thrive in life. Once a joint is compromised, whether from an injury, surgery, or just lack of use, our life becomes compromised. We become more and more sedentary, thus bringing on the potential of disease and rapid aging. I will often see a patient in my office that has abused an injury, letting it go far too long without use and without treatment. The road back is a long one, but one that is necessary for a full life of movement and vitality. Don’t forget the circulation component of all joint movement. If you don’t move, the heart doesn’t have to work very
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hard and it becomes lazy, too. Once you begin moving again, putting demands on the heart muscle, the whole body responds in a positive way. Your muscles become more limber, the brain gets its necessary food and your digestion improves as well.
Slower aging and daily moving go hand in hand. Too many of us go through the aging process and forget this vital piece. If you continue moving, you will also have better balance, coordination and confidence. Don’t forget about your bone density. Healthy joints help with better bone density. Start by getting out and walking each day - try to make it 30 minutes a day and build from there. Find a buddy to walk with, it makes it easier and you will be more accountable. If pain is a deterrent, get in a pool and walk there. You may be dealing with increased inflammation in the body so eat clean foods and add natural antioxidants. Eliminate all processed foods, refined sugars and white products You can feel better and build healthy joints again. Movement is life and life depends on movement. Make it a priority!
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HEALTH
ROLF METHOD REVEALED BY ASHBY UNDERWOOD-GARNER | YOGA HIGHLANDS
An evening of storytelling and demonstration will illuminate the blending of science and intuition that lies at the heart of Rolfing, February 12 at Yoga Highlands Studio.
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re you a person who likes science and mystery? As Rolfers, we have the privilege of seeing how the science of balancing a body in the gravity field improves lives. Alignment of the human body is where science and mystery for us meet daily. Sitting, Standing, Walking, Lying Down – How a person moves through this cycle gives us clues to injuries they may have had, developmental patterns they have overcome, and what will restore their potential for greater range of motion, better sleep, focus, and resiliency. What if you aren’t fully standing up, are you living your potential? Chronic body pain is a sign that change is needed. Repetitive stress injuries result from wear and tear of daily motions such as typing and texting, sitting or standing for long hours, or lifting and loading. It’s not doing these things that cause us pain, it’s how we do these things that can functionally shift for more ease. As practitioners, we’re trained to see the uniqueness in people and where resistance in the tissues
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Chad and Ashby Garner
is limiting them. What works for one person may not work for another. Our hands-on, gentle approach allows you to get back into the flow of change. What makes our work effective is uncovering the root causes
of pain to find new freedom. Rolfing can enhance the positive things you are already doing for yourself, such as hiking, swimming, weight-training, even improve your metabolism. This work can greatly improve results of Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, and Yoga. Curious about the science and mystery of Rolfing? We invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling and a demonstration. Who is this valuable for? Anyone who has received the work can see what is happening from the outside, as well as new clients who are seeking answers about a specific pain or ailment, or wanting to feel in better balance. If you have heard about Rolfing from your spouse, a friend, your massage therapist or yoga teacher, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more. Join Ashby Underwood and Chad Garner for Structure, Form, and Function: Rolfing for Life on Tuesday, February 12, at 5:30 P.M. at Yoga Highlands Studio, 464 Carolina Way in Highlands. You may RSVP to (828) 526 -8880.
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HOMES AND LIFESTYLES
A PLACE OF MYRIAD POSSIBILITIES BY WILEY SLOAN
Life at the top is even sweeter when viewed from this magnificent home.
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laim your spot in the majestic North Carolina mountains on this four-acre home site located high in the clouds. Commune with the eagles as you relax in the warm winter sun on the large decks that offer panoramic views in multiple directions. On cool clear nights, watch the moonlight dance across Lake Sequoyah, or checkout the sunrise as it highlights Whiteside Mountain’s craggy face. All members of your family will enjoy optimal privacy in this five-bedroom, four-bath home located just minutes from downtown Highlands. Custom-built and thoughtfully designed, this home is perfect for a multigenerational family or for friends to share. Envision yourself enjoying the warmth of a gentle fire in the Great Room’s stone fireplace, or preparing a meal in the spacious Kitchen. Walls of cabinets and expansive
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counters offer cooks a pleasing environment whether they are fixing a snack or a fancy holiday meal, and they won’t miss a thing with the open floor plan. Hardwood floors capture the sun’s rays through the expansive windows and French doors invoking the feeling of “I’m home.” Adjacent to the Great Room, you’ll find a Master Suite with its spacious private bath sporting dual vanities, a large walkin shower, and a soaking tub. Completing the main floor are two guest rooms separated by a spacious bath. The large deck that runs the length of the house offers relaxing and entertaining space for most of the year. The lower level provides a large Family Room perfect for movies or board games. Commandeer the game table for computer time when emails won’t wait. Two bed-
rooms, each with private bath, flank this inviting space. The views from this level’s large deck are just as spectacular as those seen from above. Built in 20 01 by one of Macon County’s premier builders, this home has everything your family could want. Central heat and air, a two-car garage, ample storage plus surround sound – what an inviting atmosphere. Looking to defray some of the costs of home ownership? This home has a strong rental history throughout the year, and to make it easier, it’s being sold fully furnished. To learn more about this property or other great houses contact Jeannie or Tucker Chambers of Chambers Realty and Vacation Rentals at (828) 526-3717, email jeannie@highlandsiscalling.com or visit highlandsiscalling.com.
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CONSIDER SOME NEW YEAR’S FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS BY MARY BETH BRODY| EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
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t the start of the New Year, you may want to look ahead to see which areas of your life you can improve in 2019. Perhaps you’ll decide to exercise more, eat healthier foods, reconnect with old friends, or volunteer at a school or charitable organization. All these goals are certainly worthwhile – but you also may want to add some New Year’s financial resolutions to your list. Here are a few ideas to consider: • Boost contributions to your employersponsored retirement plan. Good news! Contribution limits will be increasing for many employer-sponsored retirement plans. For 2019, you can contribute up to $19,000 (up from $18,500 in 2018), or $25,000 (up from $24,500 in 2018) if you’re 50 or older to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while any earnings growth is tax-deferred. (Keep in mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may be
subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Try to “max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2019, you can put in up to $6,000 in a traditional or Roth IRA (up from $5,500 in 2018), or $7,000 (up from $6,500) if you’re 50 or older. (Income restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and any earnings growth is tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59 ½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. You can put most types of investments – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and so on – into an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan. • Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a low-risk, liquid account.
This fund can help you avoid dipping in to your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair. • Control your debts. Do what you can to keep your debts under control. Ultimately, the less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future. • Don’t overreact to financial market volatility. In 2018 – especially the last few months of the year – we saw considerable market volatility, with huge drops and big gains in rapid succession. What will 2019 bring? It’s always difficult – and usually futile – trying to forecast the market’s performance over the course of an entire year. But, in any case, try not to overreact to whatever ups and downs we may experience. Instead, continue pursuing an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Following these suggestions can help you become a better investor in 2019 – and beyond. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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HOMES AND LIFESTYLES David Joy Photo by Western Carolina University
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
WHERE ALL LIGHT TENDS TO GO BY A.J. STEWART
David Joy’s unflinching works shine an often painful light upon the overlooked parts of the Plateau.
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he Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Appalachian region, is home to many incredible artists. There are art galleries in almost every town in Jackson and Macon counties featuring the paintings, drawings, and photographs of the phenomenal artists that live here. Within that venerated crowd of artists are the writers. While it is not a visual art form, the ability to craft an entire world and populate it with rich, complex characters is an ability reserved for a select few. One of them is David Joy. David is a Western North Carolina native and the epitome of a good ole country boy. More at home in the river with a fly rod in hand, David finds comfort in the familiar. His stories are set in the heart of our region and feature characters that are gritty and uncomfortably real. He has a way of telling stories that are vulgar and violent in a way that is lyrical and poetic, lending a sense of beauty and grace to
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dark and disturbing subjects. His debut novel, “Where All Light Tends to Go,” was released in 2015. It tells the story of 18-year-old Jacob McNeely. Caught between being a boy and a man, Jacob is a slave to the world of drugs and violence and his domineering father. It’s not a feelgood story. Your heart aches as you experience Jacob’s vain search for redemption. David’s most recent novel, “The Line That Held Us,” was released last summer. When Darl Moody accidently shot and killed the younger brother of the notoriously violent Dewayne Brewer, he recruits his friend Calvin Hooper to help him cover it up. When Dewayne goes looking for his missing brother, he unleashes a fury of revenge that will change all of their lives forever. It is a tale of revenge and redemption, friendship and family, and what a man is willing to do to protect the ones that he loves. David’s other works include “The Weight of This World,” a novel about two local men
who essentially raised one another since boyhood; and “Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey,” his autobiography. For more information about these works and the author himself, visit david-joy.com .
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THE GREEN HEART OF CASHIERS The Village Green, the emerald heart of Cashiers, makes an unforgettable setting for events large and small.
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ooking to host a corporate picnic, family reunion, birthday party, wedding, or other special occasion event in 2019? Look no further than The Village Green, a lovely 12.5-acre park in the heart of Cashiers. The outdoor rustic feeling and the peaceful natural surroundings make it a picture-perfect spot for celebrations of all sizes. The Village Green has three open-air venues that offer unique vistas and experiences perfect for an unforgettable event. The Gazebo is a rustic structure with large lawn area at the crossroads that may be used for various events, concerts and private functions. The Pavilion in the center of the park is a sizable covered shelter with six long picnic tables. “This past year the Pavilion was used for baby showers, bridal luncheons, wedding welcome parties, and many, many birthday parties,” comments Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. The Village Green Commons is the large,
open air, multi-use venue on Frank Allen Road that’s popular for weddings and other large special events. Along with these, the Hayes Fairchild Memorial Garden is a lovely, intimate setting for small gatherings with stacked stone seating under a vine covered arbor. During spring and summer, The Village Green blossoms with Native Azalea, Rhododendron, and Lupine, as well as
Roses and Hydrangeas. The spectacular Dahlia Garden blooms into early fall. The beauty of The Village Green inspires creativity to events memorable and unique. “Everyone loves a party,” says Self, “What better place to celebrate than in the delightful green heart of Cashiers!” The Village Green is a public park that is privately conserved and maintained by a nonprofit organization. Dayto-day operations are funded by individual contributions and special events like the upcoming Joy Garden Tour in July. “The Village Green is more than just a community park,” says Self, “The Village Green is a park for the community.” If you would like to know more about The Village Green hosting a wedding or special event, email info@villagegreencashiersnc. com or call (828) 743-3434. For more information, including a calendar of events, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.
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SQUIRREL JERKY BY DONNA RHODES | ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER
A lady’s dainties, an unattended shish kabob, a not-quite-fast-enough Gopher Turtle – everything’s fair game for the dogs in Donna’s household.
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nd now, from my Wheelie Bin’s PointlessYet-Entertaining Hazarai Department . . . “Strange Things Dogs Expel.” Dog Number One: My English Bulldog, Bentley, so named because he was built like a 5,000-pound chunk of cantankerous machinery, had class in a proper, Winston Churchill, bully kind of way. Anything from floor to nose-height was fair game for Mr. Underwear Fetish. He was particularly fond of a malodorous sock, a lady’s thong (don’t ask), or a silky stocking. Luckily things always came out okay in the end, as it were. I called Bentley “Beaners,” for he was a champion cheek-flapper. Once he butttuba’d so loudly he woke himself up. He stood
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up, startled, looked at his rear end, and barked at it. A year or so later, bored with undergarments I suppose, he ate a golf ball which did in poor ol’ Beaners. At last his tank was empty, but his fragrant legend lives on. Dog Number Two: My son’s hunting dog reject, JZ. He’s every bit as entertaining as his namesake, in a junk-yard-drooling-redneck kind of way. If brains were leather, he wouldn’t have enough to saddle a flea. He recently woofed-down an entire chicken in one mind-boggling gulp. The basement floor has the aftermath’s stain-trail atomically fused to its concrete. Another time he scarfed meat kabobs, wooden skewer and all. Next day the wooden stick managed to negotiate JZ’s plumbing
from gullet to butt but wedged in his south end until Ray excised it. JZ’s piece de résistance, however, is his penchant for roadkill, particularly squirrel flatties, which are a real craw-clogger, Ray explains (Be Warned: Grossness Alert), “Many’s the time I’ve had to stick my hand into JZ’s disgusting, cavernous throat, grab the squirrel’s squashed, tire-treaded tail, and give it a good, hard yank.” When JZ passes on, Ray is going to x-ray his stomach. Office pool bets range from hubcaps to snuff cans to indeterminate nastifications to the remains of an endangered species – Gopher Turtle. Yes, JZ has street creds. Animal control has warrants out for his arrest in three states.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
ACCOMMODATIONS
BEAUTY
CABINET DESIGN
CLEANING
CONCIERGE
CONSTRUCTION
HOME DECOR
PRINTING
ROOFING
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David Stroud with shelter rescues Hemi, Max & Sabre at Sunset Rock
SHINING CITY ON THE HILL BY DAVID STROUD | CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY
The lives and futures of local strays, abandoned animals, and rescued cats and dogs are brighter, thanks to an extraordinary community commitment.
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hen I was a kid, I would ride my bicycle home from school and I guess I was a magnet for every neighborhood stray dog or cat who needed a nutritious meal and a warm, safe place to lay down their head. Even at an early age, I knew those down-on-theirluck animals just wanted someone to love and care for them as much as they loved in return. My parents were incredibly tolerant of my unending and unconditional love for animals in need. I was raised in the “dark ages” of animal welfare when spay/neuter and no-kill shelters didn’t exist in the vernacular of the time, and unwanted pets were simply taken to “the pound,” or worse. Just one generation ago, it was estimated that up to 20 million companion animals were euthanized annually in shelters in the United States. It was not a good time to be a dog or cat looking for a forever home. It was even worse for animals suffering from abuse and neglect – in the 1980’s only a small handful of states had laws which recognized that animal cruelty could, and should, rise to the level of a felony charge. We’ve made a lot of progress in the animal welfare industry in recent decades, so much so that it is now estimated that the
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annual euthanasia total at municipal shelters is somewhere between one and two million. That’s still a tragic number, but strays and owner-surrendered pets now have a better chance of survival and the promise of a new life. And animal cruelty laws now have a provision for a felony conviction in all 50 states in our country. Yet we still have much work to do. There are still folks who don’t spay/neuter their pets, despite low-cost programs like our “$30 Fix.” And we don’t ever turn anyone away for a lack of ability to pay. There are people who surrender their pets because they say they can’t afford to feed them, even though CHHS operates a free pet food pantry for families facing financial hardship. And there still is cruelty and evil in this world, as evidenced by the sweet and beautiful dog Fiona we took in last fall who is a survivor of a dogfighting ring. For all these animals, and for the people who love and care for them, CHHS is a “shining city on the hill.” We take in every stray brought to our door. We welcome them with love and compassion, and we give them a nutritious meal and a warm, safe place to lay down their head. Just like I used to do as a kid. In his farewell address to the nation on
January 11, 1989, President Ronald Reagan mentioned the Shining City on the Hill: “I’ve spoken of the Shining City all my political life, but I don’t know if I ever quite communicated what I saw when I said it. But in my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, Godblessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace.” For the animals, that place is the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. The Shining City on the Hill for the abandoned, the abused, and the neglected. For the animals who have no voice, we will be their voice and their champion, and with your support we will not rest until every dog, cat, puppy, and kitten brought to our doors has a loving, forever home. Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter. CHHS is located at 200 Gable Drive in Sapphire, one-anda-half miles east of the Cashiers Ingles on Highway 64. Our shelter is open 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. Visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org or call (828) 743-5752. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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LENDING A HAND TO LITERACY BY JANE JERRY | HIGHLANDS ROTARY CLUB
Highlands Rotary’s ongoing commitment to literacy has profound, life-changing effects in the community and, ultimately, the entire world.
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o you know how to read Tarot cards? Or how to read the handwriting on the wall? Or how to read Shakespeare? How to read lips? Or how to read someone the riot act? Or how early a child’s brain begins to develop and be ready to learn? Because December was Literacy Month and “there’s more to literacy than reading,” The Rotarian Magazine chose “How to Read” for its year-end issue theme. The table of contents includes a number of provocative articles that tell you just how to read the subjects listed above. Perhaps most provocative is the article about vocabulary and brain development: an interview with Dr. Dana Suskind, an early childhood advocate who wrote “Thirty Million Words.” Her book’s title refers to the approximate number of words children from middle- and high-income families hear
from birth to three, as opposed to children from low-income families. The number isn’t exact, but research shows that affluent children hear millions more words in their first three years and that conversation or dialogue can have lifelong effects. “Parents are a child’s first teacher – and learning starts on the first day of life, not on the first day of school,” according to Suskind, founder of the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health at the University of Chicago. Her mission is to help parents appreciate the important role they can play in their child’s brain development. If the brain develops in a healthy way, children will be better prepared for school, have better academic outcomes, and better skills like impulse control and resilience. The Rotary Club of Highlands was out in front of the push to increase literacy rates
among children and adults when it backed Derek Taylor and Susie DeVille in their quest to establish the Literacy Council of Highlands. Today the Club not only provides funds and volunteers, but the Mountain Top Rotary provides books for the Halloween and Christmas Parade book giveaways. And nearly every Rotarian supports the Council activities and/or sponsors a child for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Because there’s more to literacy than reading, the Literacy Council works hard to support to students and to develop programs that answer the changing needs of children and adults in the 21st Century. And along the way some of them will learn to read the night sky when they study astronomy or learn to read an EKG as they study medicine or how important it is to talk to their children!
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Dixon Park
OUTSIDE ENJOYMENT BY JULIE SCHOTT | HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST
Even in the dead of winter, life on the Plateau remains dynamic and vibrant.
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ometimes it can be hard to get out of the house in the winter. But don’t let the cold give you the winter blues. There’s still much to enjoy outside during the winter months. Get bundled up and take a walk around Dixon Pond. In late January/early February, you might even see a spotted salamander! These large salamanders with bright yellow spots take advantage of warmer rainy nights to make their way from land burrows to the pond to breed and lay eggs. When they are done with their task, they return to their burrows until the following year. The days after a fresh snow can be one of the best times to look for animals tracks. Take a walk around the Brushy Face Loop and keep an eye out for signs of deer,
squirrels, rabbits, and other wildlife. While many animals stay in burrows during the winter, many others remain active. They grow thick coats and eat stored food or change their diets to things they can more easily find during the winter, such as twigs, bark, and winter berries. You may also want to bring your binoculars along to scope for non-migrating song birds such as Cardinals and Chickadees. Don’t ignore plants just because they are not as active in the winter. Take a tree bark ID guide along and see if you can identify some of the trees by their bark! Try going on a hike up to Ravenel Park or Satulah Mountain. In the winter, sometimes you can get even better views from spots where the view is normally blocked by a
thick canopy of leaves. When you’re hiking in the winter, always keep safety in mind! Be aware of the weather and dress warmly. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Take a charged cell phone and always be mindful of daylight hours. Avoid slick areas, especially dangerous icy rocks! Although the temperature may be cold, winter hikes can be peaceful and enjoyable. Check out some of the Land Trust properties that are open to the public. Download our hiking maps online from hicashlt.org. Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust protects valuable land resources for all generations. To learn how you can be involved, contact us at julie. hitrust@earthlink.net or (828) 526-1111.
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LESSONS FROM HORSES BY SUE BLAIR | CARPE DIEM FARMS
The horses at Carpe Diem Farms rely upon extraordinary veterinary care and the gentle understanding of volunteers.
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aving danced with horses since I was three years old, they’re my soul’s connection to life as I know it. There have been 23 in my lifetime, nine presently. When one is sick, as with any family member, you hope to give them the finest care available. Battersea Tracy, our 15-year-old Morgan who came to CDF as an 18-month-old orphan foal, has recently undergone two extensive hoof surgeries performed by my friend and colleague, Dr. Ric Redden of Versailles, Kentucky. Doc Redden is the foremost leading podiatry veterinarian and farrier that I know. We received our first blessing when he was able to schedule the surgery and come to CDF, not once, but twice! The extensive surgery required removing nearly half of the interior structure of her hoof and a portion of the
Left to Right: Barb Anderson, Sue Blair, Tracy, Ricky Seigel and Lindsey Trumpler. exterior wall. In all the years I’ve had horses, I’ve never seen anything like this. It is result of a hoof abscess gone rogue and literally eat-
ing away at the interior structures of the hoof. Doc said this is generally the result of puncture wounds and she has none. The extensive daily aftercare is a multiple person job. That’s where our next blessing appeared. The backbone of CDF comes via the volunteers who provide the needed help. We have been blessed to have three new volunteers show up at precisely the perfect moment in time, Marsha Moxley, Lindsey Trumpler and Barb Anderson. Two are retired nurses! God provides and we are grateful. They have juggled their own schedules to help Tracy and me. If you would be interested in helping, it requires no special skills, just a quiet nature and a desire to help heal a precious horse and a valuable member of the Carpe Diem family. Give me a call at (828) 526-2854 and we will be happy to add you to our team. Carpe Diem Farms is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to “Exploring the Human Potential Through Equines.”
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BIGS’ AND LITTLES’ WINTER TRADITIONS BY ELIZABETH SPAULDING | BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program’s holiday season was built around two cherished traditions.
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ne of the most exciting things about the winter holidays is the traditions and memories that are revisited from years past. Last year, we repeated two of our holiday traditions in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Both Highlands and Cashiers Bigs and Littles spent a Saturday afternoon at Larry Haskett’s home and Christmas tree farm in Tuckasegee, creating wreaths out of natural, locallyharvested Pine, Fir, Juniper, and Boxwood. Each “bundle” was gathered up carefully by Bigs and Littles and then given to Larry, who crimped them into the wire frame. This workshop provided a fun and engaging event for all of our participants two
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years ago, and we were thrilled that Larry invited us back again in 2018 to continue this new tradition. The wreaths are beautiful and unique pieces of work that each Big and Little uniquely adorned with different décor of their liking. Each got to take their creations home to enjoy for weeks to come. The memories we’ve made from spending the afternoon learning from Larry, enjoying hot chocolate around the wood stove, and exploring the beautiful and magical land that Larry lives on will be imprinted in our memories forever. Thank you Larry and Evelyn for such an amazing and enjoyable learning experience again this year!
Another tradition that we are happy to continue with our Littles is our “Shop With Your Big” event. This activity stemmed from the desire to help our Littles think outside of themselves, give back to their loved ones, and practice money management and budgeting skills. It’s proved to be a very successful endeavor, as our resourceful and conscientious Bigs and Littles worked to stretch each and every dollar in their budget to get items for their family members. Our Littles beamed with pride as they shared what they had carefully selected for all of their loved ones, and many noted that this was the first time they’ve ever gotten a present for anyone in their family.
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GIVING OTHERS A GREAT START BY PEGGY PAYNE | SCALY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S CLUB
The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is dedicated to enriching the lives of everyone in the community, and built upon a foundation of friendship and commitment.
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his is a new year and the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is ready to fill its mission to provide fellowship and funding charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the community. The club has 15 students on scholarships and are looking forward to three students graduating this spring. The club also contributes to the Scaly Historical Society, the Scaly Mountain Fire Department, Highlands Emergency Council, The Literacy Council of Highlands, and Hospice House. During the winter months, meetings are held in members’ homes where they meet friends, go over plans for fundraisers, set up programs for meetings and enjoy lunch. A little cold or snow does not stop these women. We welcome new members and ask you to learn about Scaly Mountain Women’s club at scalymountainwomensclub.org.
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PRESTIGIOUS 2018 DUPREE AWARD BY JANE JERRY | HIGHLANDS LITERACY COUNCIL
The Literacy Council of Highlands is the perfect embodiment of Highlands legend Bob Dupree’s drive and community commitment.
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ob Dupree must have been a pretty remarkable man. Although he divided his time between Tamassee, South Carolina, and Highlands prior to retirement here, he was always actively involved in the community during his months in Highlands. In addition to being the Presbyterian minister in Highlands twice (!) where he and his wife Mary organized a choir and a basketball team, he also directed the town Recreation Department, leased the Hotel Edwards, taught at Highlands School, and was an enthusiastic thespian. Dupree must have been imbued with a ”joi de vivre” as Ran Shaffner’s book “Heart of the Blue Ridge” has 11 references to him – including some lively descriptions of his fulltilt involvement in Hillbilly Days, his memorable role in founding the Highlander Restaurant and his Lions Club position of Tail Twister. In 1980 the Chamber of Commerce of Commerce decided to recognize Dupree’s leadership role in bettering the community in diverse ways when it established the Robert B. Dupree Award for Religious, Educa-
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tional and Civic Excellence. That first year, Dupree himself received the award. In the following years, 38 individuals and community organizations have been honored with this prestigious award, including The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust and The Rotary Club of Highlands. Winning the 2018 Robert B. Dupree Award was a surprise and a gratifyingly event for Literacy Council for Highlands leaders on November 14. “In the past year we’ve seen enrollment in our After School Enrichment and Homework Helpers Programs increase to 34 students,” Executive Director Bonnie Potts said when accepting the Award. “In fact, we now have a waiting list of 17 children, many of them siblings of our students whose parents see their skills rapidly improve with the extra help and individual tutoring TLC can provide. “We are also proud that enrollment in our ESL (English as a Second Language) and GED (adult preparation for High School Diploma) now averages 25. Many of these adults attend classes after working all day
and have children in tow, so we provide dinner and child care to make the classes more convenient.” Guests at the Awards Event were the first to hear the news that The Literacy Council has signed a lease on the old Post Office space, adjacent to Bryson’s, in Highlands Shopping Center. “Our new site offers many opportunities for increasing our services and introducing new program initiatives. And, it gives us increased visibility to the community,” Potts said. “We are also grateful to Lester Norris for making space at the Rec Center available for our afternoon programs as we renovate the new space. Our Administrative function will operate temporarily out of space near El Azteca Mexican Restaurant. We look forward to opening our entire operation in our new space in the spring.” There’s no doubt Bob Dupree would be proud. For more information about the Literacy Council and its programs, please call (828) 526 - 0863.
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Evergreen Award, Anna Norton of Southern Highlands Reserve.
Educator of the Year Award, Donna Smith
Citizen of the Year Award, Vanna Cameron
Volunteer of the Year Award, Vicky and Rick Robson
CHAMBER COMMUNITY AWARDS BY STEPHANIE EDWARDS | CASHIERS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce pauses to recognize the people who’ve breathed life into all the corners of the community.
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he 2018 winners of the Annual Spirit of Our Community Awards were announced at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Celebration on Thursday, November 15. The 2018 Evergreen Award, presented to an individual, business or other organization whose work reflects respect of natural resources and the value of sustainability, was presented to Southern Highlands Reserve for their dedication to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Businessperson of the Year Award, presented to a business representative who has leveraged commercial resources to support community initiatives in an extraordinary manner was presented to Sam Lupas of Landmark Realty Group. Sam led the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Board through a concerted examination of the proposed Mission Hospital acquisition by
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HCA Healthcare, the nation’s largest health care system, and is one of only a select few recently appointed to the Dogwood Health Trust, funded by the sale of Mission. The Educator of the Year Award, presented to a teacher or administrator who has uniquely promoted character development and motivation as a foundation for future success, was bestowed to Donna Smith of Cashiers Valley Preschool for her pivotal role in shaping the youngest minds at Cashiers Valley Preschool. The Volunteer of the Year Award, presented to an individual, or in this case a couple, who have generously given of their personal time, talent and/or financial support to improve the lives of those in the community, was awarded to Vicky and Rick Robson, who have provided emotional, financial, and educational support to many in need. The Arts & Culture Advocate of the Year Award, presented to an individual, busi-
ness or organization that promotes artistic enhancement or cultural awareness, was bestowed to Justin Allman of FireMoss Pottery. In his local ceramic studio, Justin relishes creating pottery that stands on its own as visual and textural pieces that reflect regional North Carolina themes. The coveted Citizen of the Year Award, presented to an individual who has significantly and positively impacted community development through vision, innovation, and leadership, was awarded to Vanna Cameron for her unparalleled legacy of generosity, compassion, enthusiasm, commitment, and service to her community. Vanna’s charitable support has spanned decades through her work with the Valley Garden Club, Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, among others.
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THE CHAMBER’S RAMPING UP BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO BY CHARLES JOHNSON
Not slowing down after a whirlwind 2018, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce is raring to spread its message far and wide this year.
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his winter, while you and yours are lounging by the glowing embers of a relaxing fire, sipping from a goblet of fine wine (perhaps a purchase from the Fall’s Food and Wine Fest), Highlands Chamber of Commerce members will be hard at work implementing innovative plans initiated last year. The Chamber anticipates 2019 will be stronger, livelier, and more productive than any year in memory. And that’s saying something, because 2018’s successes are a hard act to follow. But the Chamber
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members are on fire with ingenious strategies and programs to promote businesses and make life easier and more entertaining for all who enjoy this mountaintop retreat. Thanks to a recent workshop series on workforce development, created in partnership with Southwestern Community College, the road to success is being paved. And that’s not all. Dale Gordon, Marketing and Project Manager of the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce, says, “The anticipated launch of our highly integrated website in April has us bursting with
excitement and activity!” Marketing and development teams have been meeting with media representatives from all over the Southeast. Their mission: to share the magic and approachability of the new Highlands Brand. Dale closes with, “So, grab that glass of wine, sit by the fire and enjoy the most magnificent views of the year while we’re ramping up business behind the scenes!” To learn more about Highlands’ Brand New Year, email Dale at marketing@highlandschamber.org.
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WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B
$2,9 9 5,0 0 0
This 5-bedroom, 7.5-bath mountain estate surrounded by mature landscaping offers beautiful golf course views and a luscious setting. The interior is bathed in warm tones of rich pine floors and clear pine vertical paneling. The great room has a vaulted ceiling with massive post and beam trusses and two stone fireplaces, opens onto two porches. Main level offers a spacious master bedroom suite, plus two guest bedroom suites. Lower level family room, two guest bedrooms. MLS# 88820
WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B
$2,75 0,0 0 0
This magnificent home is located on the 7th tee of the course. The interior is styled with chic clean finishes. The home’s main level features large great room with stone fireplace, chef’s gourmet kitchen, lovely dining room, master bedroom suite and a guest bedroom suite with its own private loft area. Two beautiful guest suites are located on the upper level along with a cozy sitting area. The lower level features a family room with fireplace, wet bar, and two guest bedrooms. MLS# 89318
LIZ HARRIS 828.342.3194 (c) liz@cashiers.com
McKeeProperties.com 619 Highway 107 South OFFICE: 828.743.3411
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WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B
$2, 3 5 0,0 0 0
This elegant mountain home is full of charm and is located on a quiet culdesac. Excellent views of the club’s 13th golf hole and a peak at Whiteside Mountain. Beautiful great room featuring dry stacked stone fireplace, reclaimed-timber beams and a wall of French doors that access the covered porch. Master bedroom suite on main level with spacious classic appointments, and three beautiful guest suites upstairs. A two-car carport and lovely perennial low maintenance landscaping complete this beautiful home. MLS# 89445
WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B
$2, 2 5 0,0 0 0
Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home nestled in the woods offers ultimate privacy and peace. A beautiful covered bridge leads to the front door of this 4BR/4.5BA home with spacious great room, stone fireplaces, and beautiful screened porch overlooking gorgeous views of Wade Hampton’s golf course and the mountains beyond. MLS# 89365
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M O U N TA I N T O P G O L F C LU B
$1,5 0 0,0 0 0
Excellent view lot on Greenfield drive. Walking distance to the clubhouse, driving range, tennis courts, pool, first tee box, and more! Located at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, between the historic towns of Highlands and Cashiers, Mountaintop offers a private retreat of 251 estate lots, spectacular Tom Fazio-designed golf course, world-class spa, lifestyle concierge assistance and Private Lake Club at nearby Lake Glenville. MLS# 88606
BALD ROCK
$1,5 0 0,0 0 0
A handsome Equestrian estate with 3BR/3.5BA mountain rustic home on 6.55 acres over-looking the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3-Stall custom, top-of-the-line barn with pastures and arena make this an equestrian lover’s paradise. MLS# 86905
LIZ HARRIS 828.342.3194 (c) liz@cashiers.com
McKeeProperties.com 619 Highway 107 South OFFICE: 828.743.3411
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CATERING
ACCOMMODATIONS Black Bear Lodge Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins Half Mile Farm Landmark Vacation Rentals Old Edwards Inn & Spa Silver Creek Real Estate Group Whiteside Cove Cottages
blackbearlodgeofsapphire.com highlandsiscalling.com ccphighlandsnc.com firemt.com www.halfmilefarm.com landmarkvacations.com oldedwardsinn.com
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ncliving.com
Pages 10, 11 Page 52
ANTIQUES & HOME FURNISHINGS Acorns Bound’s Cave Christine’s Home Decor Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience The Summer House
boundscaverugs.com dutchmansdesigns.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com
Pages 13 Page 23 Page 72 Page 54 Page 9 Page 17
ART GALLERIES/ARTISTS Acorns Around Back at Rocky’s Place The Bascom Peak Experience The Summer House
aroundbackatrockysplace.com thebascom.org peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 33 Page 19 Page 9 Page 17
AUTO UPGRADES/TUNING Passion Performance
passionperformanceauto.com
Page 75
BARS The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers
theuglydogpub.com theuglydogpub.com
Page 44 Page 44
BEDDING Acorns Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 65 Page 54 Page 17
BOAT RENTALS Signal Ridge Marina
signalridgemarina.com
Page 73
BUILDERS Lupoli Construction Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction
lupoliconstruction.com srebalusconstruction.com warthconstruction.com
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BUSINESS/OFFICE SUPPLIES Dauntless Printing 94 Index 94 | | Winter Winter 2019 2019 | | Advertiser’s thelaurelmagazine.com
Pages 72, 83
The Kitchen
thekitchenofhighlands.com
Page 43
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Cashiers Chamber of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce
cashiersareachamber.com
Page 8
highlandschamber.org
Page 8
CLEANING/HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES Pro Servicess Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service
Page 49 Page 72 CLOTH/UPHOLSTERY
Acorns Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 54 Page 17
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Acorns Bespoke by TJ Bailey Peak Experience McCulley’s TJ Bailey for Men VC for Men Victoria’s Closet Victoria’s Sportswear
peakexp.com tjbmens.com victoriasclosetnc.com victoriasclosetnc.com victoriasclosetnc.com
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CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet
victoriasclosetnc.com
Page 81 Page 81
CLOSET DESIGN Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House
blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 15, 72 summerhousehighlands.com Page 17 COMFORTERS
Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 65 Page 54 Page 17
COMMUNITIES Silver Creek Real Estate Group
ncliving.com
Pages 10, 11
CONCIERGE SERVICES HCCM Home
hccmhome.com
Page 72
COSMETIC SURGERY Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
plasticsurgerytoday.com
Page 62
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CRAFTS The Bascom Peak Experience
thebascom.org peakexp.com
Page 19 Page 9
CUSTOM CABINETRY/COUNTERTOPS Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry Jennings Builders Supply The Summer House
blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 15, 72 jbwnc.com Page 79 summerhousehighlands.com Page 17 dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 54 Page 17
DENTISTS Dr. Joe Wilbanks
wilbankssmilecenter.com
Page 71 GRILLS
Wilson Gas
wilsongas.com
Woofgang Bakery & Grooming
jbwnc.com
Page 49 HAIR SALONS
Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts
Page 79
highlandscashiersplayers.org highlandsplayhouse.org
Page 71 Page 33 Page 31
highlandspac.org villagegreencashiersnc.com
Pages 4, 33 Page 25
FURNITURE Acorns Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Nearly New The Summer House
carolinarusticfurniture.com dutchmansdesigns.com highcountry.com summerhousehighlands.com
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FURNITURE CONSIGNMENTS The Blue Elephant Consignment Market Nearly New
consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com
Page 81 Page 81 Page 81
GAS SERVICES Wilson Gas
wilsongas.com
Page 9
GIFT SHOPS Acorns Around Back at Rocky’s Place Nearly New
Page 13 aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Page 69 Page 72 HEATING AND AIR
EVENTS Betsy Paul Art Raffle Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center The Village Green
Page 75 GUTTERS
DOORS/WINDOWS Jennings Builders Supply
Page 9
GROOMERS
Page 63 Page 77
Page 9 Page 17
GIVING BACK
Pro Servicess
DESSERTS Chocolate Heaven
peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com
Betsy Paul Art Raffle
CUSTOM FURNITURE Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
Peak Experience The Summer House
Page 33 Page 81
Holley Heating & Air Conditioning
holleyheating.com
Page 13
HOME ACCESSORIES Acorns Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs Nearly New Peak Experience The Summer House
carolinarusticfurniture.com dutchmansdesigns.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com
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HOME DESIGN Mountainworks Design
mtnworks.com
Page 51
ICE CREAM SweeTreats
sweetreatshighlands.com
Page 41
INTERIOR DESIGN & HOME FURNISHINGS Acorns Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture Christine’s Home Decor Dornbush Design Studio Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Jennings Builders Supply The Summer House
boundscaverugs.com carolinarusticfurniture.com dornbushdesign.com dutchmansdesigns.com highcountry.com jbwnc.com summerhousehighlands.com
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INVESTMENT PLANNING Edward Jones Investments
edwardjones.com
Page 67
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JEWELRY - FASHION Acorns Jannie Bean Custom Jewelry Peak Experience
MUSIC STORES Page 13
janniebeandesigns.com peakexp.com
Page 64 Page 9
Blue Ridge Music
Creative Concepts
Page 13
blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 15, 72 summerhousehighlands.com Page 17
Pro Servicess
Page 49 LIGHTING carolinarusticfurniture.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Pages 13 Page 65 Page 54 Page 17
LINENS Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
Morales Painting Pro Servicess
blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 65 Page 54 Page 17
Woofgang Bakery & Grooming
signalridgemarina.com
Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography Susan B Photography
cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com
blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com
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Mountain Spring Spas and Pools mountainhotspring.com
Page 64 Page 72 Page 64
Page 13 Page 65 Page 54 Page 17
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MOVIES Highlands Playhouse
highlandsplayhouse.org
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POTTERY Acorns Around Back at Rocky’s Place Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience The Summer House
aroundbackatrockysplace.com dutchmansdesigns.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 33 Page 54 Page 9 Page 17
Dauntless Printing
Pages 72, 83 PUBS
MEDICAL SERVICES Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Mission Primary Care – Highlands/Cashiers mission-health.org
Page 23 Page 80
PRINTING COMPANIES
MATTRESSES Acorns Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
charlesjohnsonfineart.com suebphoto.com POOLS/SPAS
MASSAGE SERVICES Cashiers Valley Fusion Creative Concepts Yoga of Highlands
Page 75 PHOTOGRAPHY
MARINAS Signal Ridge Marina
Page 73 Page 49 PET CARE/SUPPLIES
LANDSCAPERS
Acorns Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
Page 72 PAINTING
KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House
Page 23
NAIL CARE
JEWELRY - FINE Acorns
blueridgemusicacademy.com
Page 31
The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers
theuglydogpub.com theuglydogpub.com
Page 44 Page 44
RADIO STATIONS WHLC FM 104.5
whlc.com
Page 13
REAL ESTATE SALES Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Betsy Paul Blair Realty Chambers Realty Country Club Properties John Cleaveland Realty Landmark Realty Group McKee Properties McKee Properties - Liz Harris
meadowsmountainrealty.com betsypaulproperties.com blair-realty.com highlandsiscalling.com ccphighlandsnc.com jcrealty.com landmarkrg.com mckeeproperties.com mckeeproperties.com
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McKee Properties - Merry Soellner Sapphire Valley Real Estate Silver Creek Real Estate Group Sotheby’s - Jody Lovell Sotheby’s - Bert Mobley
mckeeproperties.com sapphirevalleyrealestate.com ncliving.com highlandssothebysrealty.com highlandsssir.com
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RESTAURANTS Highlands-Cashiers Directory 4118 Kitchen and Bar Bake My Day Cafe & Bistro Cyprus Fire + Water The Kitchen Log Cabin Restaurant Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Meritage Bistro On the Verandah Slabtown Pizza SweeTreats The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro The Zookeeper Bistro
cyprushighlands.com firemt.com thekitchenofhighlands.com logcabinhighlands.com
Page 46 Page 43 Page 43 Page 45 Page 13 Page 43 Page 41
meritagehighlands.com ontheverandah.com slabtownpizza.com sweetreatshighlands.com theuglydogpub.com theuglydogpub.com
Page 47 Page 45 Page 44 Page 43 Page 41 Page 44 Page 44
wolfgangs.net
Page 5 Page 41
ROOFING Pro Servicess Roman’s Roofing LLC
romansroofingnc.com
THEATRE/ENTERTAINMENT Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
highlandscashiersplayers.org highlandsplayhouse.org highlandspac.org
Page 33 Page 31 Pages 4, 33
TRANSPORTATION Highlands Transportation Company
Page 8
VACATION RENTALS Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chambers Realty Landmark Vacation Rentals Silver Creek Real Estate Group
meadowsmountainrealty.com highlandsiscalling.com landmarkvacations.com ncliving.com
Page 21 Pages 52, 72 Pages 38, 39 Pages 10, 11
WEDDING SERVICES Wedding Farmhouse
weddingfarmhouse.com
Page 67
WINDOW TREATMENTS The Summer House
summerhousehighlands.com
Page 17
YOGA Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands
cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com
Page 64 Page 64
Page 49 Page 72
RUGS Acorns Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House
boundscaverugs.com carolinarusticfurniture.com summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 23 Page 65 Page 17
SHIPPING SERVICES Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship
Page 9 SHOES
TJ Bailey for Men
tjbmens.com
Page 59
SOCKS Peak Experience
peakexp.com
Page 9
SPAS Old Edwards Inn & Spa
oldedwardsinn.com
Page 47
TABLES Acorns Dutchman’s Designs
dutchmansdesigns.com
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