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A Note From

the Publisher There is a lot going on in the Cashiers Valley! This summer season is chock full of activities, including some one time events sure to be of interest.

Staff

Andy Roddick takes on Jim Courier in the Mountain Challenge, a charity tennis match in a setting that will thrill even the most avid tennis fan. And, the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, played on one of the top rated Mike Henry golf courses in America, are just two of the events gracing the valley this year.

Editor Kelly Donaldson

Groovin’ on the Green free Friday evening concerts at the Village Commons have become a summertime favorite activity. Almost every Friday evening throughout the season several hundred visitors, seasonal and full time residents, show up with food, drink and something to sit on to enjoy a variety of music, dancing and fun.

Toss in July 4th fireworks at the Village Green and on Lake Glenville, Wildlife Wilderness Days in Sapphire, waterfalls, hiking trails and fishing spots, and you have a recipe for the perfect summer.

You can find out about all of these activities, and read profiles of all the communities that make up the valley in this edition of the Best of Cashiers. So read the magazine, find the activities you want to do, and then get out and enjoy!

Publisher Mike Henry

Staff Writer Jessica Webb Account Executives Mike Henry Fran Parmelee Tyler Shook Graphic DesignerS Puckette McDonald Matthew Deweese A publication of the

Cover Photo Credits: Waterfall and dahlia photos by Kelly Donaldson Bear photo courtesy of Bill Lea Whiteside Mountain: file photo

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Located in the southern end of Jackson County, Cashiers is a quaint little village nestled in the southwestern corner of North Carolina. Resting at 3,487 feet in elevation at the crossroads of Highways 107 and 64, there is something here for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a native, visitor or part-time resident.

By Kelly Donaldson Editor

The Cashiers lifestyle is as multifaceted as its landscape. The highest peak in the area rises to 5,127 at Yellow Mountain, yet drops to 1,020 feet along the Horsepasture River.

Weather is generally cooler up here than surrounding areas, regardless of the season. Temperatures average a high of 80 degrees in July, and 40 degrees in January. Annually, Cashiers receives about 75 inches of rain.

The population of Cashiers hovers around 2,000 people, but from about Memorial Day until the end of October’s fall leaf season, part-time residents and visitors are estimated to bump that number up to about 10,000-15,000 people in and around the crossroads.

Cashiers is home to some of the state’s finest schools, for local parents with children, and our churches and civic organizations are among the most philanthropic you’ll ever see. Many of our events, projects and needs are funded by these gracious organizations.

Life in the village provides access to many unique stores and businesses, not found in larger metropolitan areas, which accentuate the lifestyle created by the Village Green and Commons park in the center of town. Other staples of the crossroads are the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, the Cashiers Community Center, the brand new Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center, the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, new pathways to

navigate your way around town, and much, much more.

Outside of the village, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy endless miles of hiking trails, camping opportunities, parks, mountains, waterfalls, fishing, boating, lakes, rivers, nationally-ranked golf courses, bicycling, skiing (water and snow), and horseback riding, just to name a few.

Throughout the year, Cashiers organizations produce many exciting events, most of which benefit a charity or non-profit in the area. Popular yearly events include the new Blues, Brew and Barbecue Festival, the Leaf Festival, several arts and crafts shows, weekly Groovin’ on the Green free concert

events on Friday’s during the busy season, the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, Cashiers Benefit Antique Show, the Church of the Good Shepherd Auction and Bazaar, the Tour de Cashiers, and so much more.

But perhaps what makes Cashiers so special is its people. A simple walk around town may introduce you to local mountain folk, retired doctors and lawyers, or even the worldly traveler just stopping by for a refreshing hike or a plate full of N.C. barbecue.

No matter who you are or what your reason is for being here, you won’t be disappointed in what Cashiers has to offer.

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Community.

Commerce. Connected.

By Stephanie Edwards

Celebrating more than 30 years of service, the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and Lake Toxaway. Its stated mission is to provide leadership in the Cashiers area as a business advocate, an information source for the community and a conduit for building destination awareness and responsible growth.

Member and visitor services are provided from its log cabin office at 202 Highway 64 W., near the Cashiers crossroads. Executive Director Stephanie Edwards and greeter Holly Newman welcome guests year round. The location serves as a communications nexus for the area with its central calendar of events, business directory, visitor information, community postings, non-profit event ticket sales and much more.

On behalf of the Jackson County Tourism

Cashiers Area Chamber

2013 Board of Directors President: Ken Fernandez President-Elect: Tim O’Brien Treasurer: Jane Ebberts VP Scott Handback VP Jeff Heilbrun Mark Jones Matt Kowal VP Tom Sawyer VP Alissa Short

Bill Stanly David Stroud Karen Sullivan Robin Taylor Sandy Vinson

Development Authority (TDA), the Chamber operates the area’s Visitor Information Center at its office. Visitors and residents alike will find a wealth of accommodation, Photo by Jessica Webb/Staff dining, shopping, recreation and enter- Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director tainment information. Stephanie Edwards, right, and greeter Holly Newman are Serving on the TDA pictured in front of the Chamber. board, chamber officials assist in the reMountain Challenge tennis exhibition at Cedar gion’s tourism development and strategic mar- Creek Racquet Club featuring former World keting efforts.

No. 1 tennis professionals Andy Roddick and The Cashiers Area Chamber sponsors mem- Jim Courier. Its Mountain Trail Mix 5-mile run bership activities to promote local businesses. Sept. 14 will cover the Chinquapin communiIts “Success Series” features free training semi- ty’s wilderness landscape and includes a onenars on marketing and operational issues. Leg- mile fun walk/run for dogs. And the Chamislative breakfasts with federal, state and local ber organizes the not-to-be-missed annual elected officials focus on governmental impact Cashiers Christmas Parade, now in its 39th and community development funding. Cham- year, held the second Saturday in December ber dialogue presents subject-matter experts and featuring marching bands, floats, dancers, for discussions on national topics of concern. horses, dogs, antique fire engines and more!

“Business After Hours” receptions showcase Visit www.CashiersAreaChamber.com for area businesses and offer valuable networking event details and up-to-date news. Sign up opportunities to members. to be kept in the know with email newsletThe Chamber also hosts traditions such as ters. Watch for timely announcements on the annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling the Chamber’s new customizable signage Experience held the first Saturday of May. Rid- and banner program. And call 828-743-5191 ers are challenged on routes up to 100 miles or write info@CashiersAreaChamber.com for across high-elevation scenic mountain by- more information. ways. It is community host for the July 27, 2013

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On the front row, from left are librarian Serenity Richards, Hope Alwine, and Hedy Okolichany.

On the back row from left are Luke Osteen and Rand Blackwell.

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By Serenity Richards and Kelly Donaldson Looking for a place where people young and old can gather to acquire new information, hold meetings, watch a movie, or simply curl up with a good book? The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is just that kind of place.

The library is a place where the community can access information in just about any format. As a member of Fontana Regional Library, it gives also gives visitors access to resources from five libraries in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.

The library supports local students with resources for homework; it supports the new family with information on parenting and child development.

From picture books to large print, the library has something for everyone.

The library’s resources give free access to dozens of online databases for genealogy, literature, and medicine in addition to free audio books for your mp3 player and online language lessons through Transparent Language Online. It also offers thousands of e-books you can checkout from the comfort of your own home through our e-INC service.

If patrons can’t find what they’re looking for, the library staff will try to get it or assist in finding where you can get it. The public is invited to use one if the library’s 12 Internet-accessible computers, and visitors are also welcome to bring their laptops and tablets to tap into the library’s free wireless connection.

Cashiers’ library also has programs including story time for the little ones; a

summer reading program for kids and teens; Thursday movies throughout the summer for both youngsters and adults; as well as fun and informational programming year round. For the most up-to-date event information, become a fan of the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FontanaRegionalLibrary or follow us on Twitter @ Fontanalib.

Check out the library’s blog at fontanalib.wordpress.com to learn about the staff’s favorite hidden gems from the library’s collection.

The library is now part of the N.C. Cardinal System, which allows readers to order books from 50 libraries across the state.

The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is an organization of citizens dedicated to promoting the continued growth of the library and its services. Membership in Friends of the Library costs $35 for individuals, $50 for families, $125 for patrons and $250 for sponsors.

Make checks to Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 2628, Cashiers, N.C. 28717.

Donations of money, books, movies, and audio books are always accepted, whether for use at the library or by the Friends of the Library book sale. The Friends’ annual book sale takes place in June, but their store in the library is always open.

The library is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 828-743-0215 or visit www.fontanalib.org.

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A bird’s eye view of the first Blues, Brew and BBQ festival and Poker Run held at the Village Commons in Cashiers on Saturday, May 25 2013.

Groovin’ on the Green 2013 schedule:

June 7 - Jay Drummond - Acoustic/Country

J une 14 - Hurricane Creek Band - Classic Rock/Pop & Originals

GCAMA events planned from now through autumn The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) has planned a summer full of events for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.

Earlier in the spring of 2013, GCAMA held its first Blues, Brew and BBQ Festival, which also featured a Poker Run during the Memorial Day holiday.

Staring on June 7, GCAMA’s summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green,” returns with a fantastic line-up of performers. This free event has grown in popularity each year. Join GCAMA on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., at The Village Commons.

Bring a blanket, a beverage and enjoy the music.

The Village Green and GCAMA are partnering to present this year’s celebration of America with a “Fireworks Extravaganza On the Green.”

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, July 5 at The Village Commons on Frank Allen Rd. The festivities include live music by “The Extraordinaires,” a rhythm and blues band that will be sure to have folks out of their chairs dancing.

Food and drink will be available for purchase or

those who want can pack a picnic dinner.

People should plan to bring lawn chairs for general seating. Admission is free, however a limited number of VIP packages are available that include valet parking, reserved seating and drink tickets for the event. VIP packages can be purchased by calling the GCAMA office at 828743-8428 or visit to purchase VIP tickets on line.

The highlight of the night will be the colossal fireworks display with music that accompanies the show.

And moving into fall, GCAMA is also busy planning the next Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, planned for Columbus Day weekend on Oct. 11-13.

GCAMA is in its fifth year of existence. Its mission is simple: to build the local economy by bringing traffic into the stores and attracting new potential home-owners to the Cashiers area.

The association mails welcome packages to new property owners containing special offers from local area merchants as well as redeemable coupons for a basket full of goodies from association

J une 21 - Caribbean Cowboys - A Little Bit of Everything J une 28 - Jackson Taylor Band - Classic Rock/ Pop J uly 12 - Leigh Glass & the Hazards - Original Bluesy Rock July 26 - Aaron LaFalce - Singer/Songwriter August 2 - Soldier’s Heart - Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Southern Rock August 9 - Unspoken Tradition - Bluegrass August 16 - Les Freres Michot - Traditional Cajun August 23 - Blind Melon Phillips - Hot Guitar and Horns August 30 - Hurricane Creek - Classic Rock/ Pop & Originals

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GCAMA plans to expand opportunities through collaboration in joint fundraisers, database sharing, and co-sponsoring of events.

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One of the most picturesque no-kill shelters in the United States, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is nestled amongst ten rolling acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by the natural beauty of scenic forests, mountains and rivers. Dogs romp and run in multi-acre play yards, and felines interact and play in cageless community cat rooms.

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By Jessica Webb Staff Writer Located at the heart of Cashiers village,The Village Green is a 12.5 acre park and is home to several summer events at its three open-air venues, The Gazebo, The Pavilion and The Village Green Commons.

Open every day of the year, The Village Green also offers meandering walking paths, a must-see dahlia garden, and an area known as the Glades. It is also the perfect spot to bring the whole family for a picnic or to enjoy the children’s playground.

The eight sculptures by internationally renowned artists also offer a unique attraction.

Overseen by a nonprofit organization, The Village Green was founded by concerned citizens in 1992 after a hotel chain bought two acres of land at the southwest corner of the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107. The citizens bought the land from the hotel to preserve a public common grounds located at the heart of the village.

The Village Green hosts several special events including Fireworks Extravaganza On the Green at 5:30 p.m. July 5 featuring music by The Extraordinaires, barbeque from Farmer’s Market On the Side and a dazzling fireworks display.

Groovin’ on the Green, a free concert series held at 6:30 p.m.

Friday nights at The Village Green Commons and sponsored by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association, will return for a new season on June 7.

The Village Nature Series, co-hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust will return to The

Village Green May 28. The educational series is a free program of presentations about distinctive natural features of this area. The Village Nature Series is held at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at The Village Green Commons.

The Joy Garden Tour, a biennial event to benefit The Village Green, will be held July 17-20 and opens with a reception at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. This event features a presentation and book signing by floral designer and author John Grady Burns. A patron party will be held 6:30 p.m. July 18 at The Village Green Commons featuring dinner by Chef Lee Epting of Athens, Georgia. The tour of private gardens will be July 19 and includes a box lunch and shopping in the garden shops, where more than 35 vendors will offer plants and gardening supplies at The Village Green. The shops are open to the public. Call 828-743-3434 for pricing and information about the reception and patron party.

The popular biennial Arts On the Green, where painters set up their easels outside in Plein Air to capture the local flora, fauna and lifestyle will return in July 2014. New this year, a biennial sculpture exhibition will open in June, featuring nine sculptures of various styles that will be on display through January 2014.

The Village Green depends on the generosity of financial support by individual donors to enable its mission to preserve the future and provide excellence to the community on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau.

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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

By Robin Taylor

Having access to a first class medical facility like Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH), is an important reason why so many of us make the area our home. The treasured asset of having a strong and vibrant community hospital cannot be overestimated.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a not-forprofit community hospital. With the nearest hospital facility being 25 miles away on winding mountain roads, the hospital provides the facilities, staff and support services to offer diagnostic, surgical and acute patient

care through onsite professional services or as a referral to regional support providers.

Our emergency care is physician-staffed 24/7. The hospital is also recognized regionally for excellence in diagnosing the most serious life-threatening heart conditions, and timely transport of patients to tertiary care centers.

HCH has 39 board certified physicians representing 16 medical specialties on its medical staff. Altogether, with its 24-bed acute care services, outpatient ancillary services, 82-bed skilled nursing facility, and four hospital-owned physician clinics in Cashiers and Highlands, HCH employs 250 full and part time employees. The HCH Foundation is known for a strong tradition of philanthropy to assure the hospital is up-to-date with high quality services, facilities and equipment.

You are invited to learn about the scope of services on the website at www.highlandscashiershospital.org.

Affiliation with Mission Health Progress is underway in developing an affiliation agreement with Mission Health based in Asheville. The joint decision in September 2012 by the Hospital and Foundation Boards of Directors to select Mission

Health was made on the basis of their highly ranked national status. Becoming part of a larger health system strengthens the hospital in preparing for what’s to come regarding healthcare reform.

The Eckerd Living Center The Eckerd Living Center (ELC) is an 82bed skilled nursing facility located on the campus of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Its goal is to provide residents superior services delivered by a staff dedicated to the highest standards of care. ELC is among the 10 percent of North Carolina Nursing facilities which voluntarily seek and receive full Joint Commission accreditation. A high staff-to-resident ratio exceeds the requirements of state and other governing agencies.

In April 2013, renovations began to create enhanced dining, outdoor garden access, creative activity rooms, social areas, and a variety of specialized improvements to brighten the lives of our long term care residents. Renovation of 7,000 of the 20,000 existing square feet facility is scheduled for completion by summer of 2013. In addition, a front entrance porte-cochere will be constructed to provide needed comfort for residents (who are mostly wheel chair confined) as well as access for families and visitors.

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Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center

By Jessica Webb Staff Writer

The highly anticipated Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center opened in January and has been welcomed with more than 800 people getting memberships. The 24,000 square foot county facility offers a full size gymnasium and indoor walking track, a fitness room with cardio equipment and weight equipment, an aerobics room, a meeting room and Men’s and Women’s locker rooms.

An array of fitness classes are offered from Senior Walking to Core Strength, Spinning, Pilates to Kids Zone. Appointments can also be made with the certified personal trainers

to help reach your goals.

The recreation center also offers homeschool PE during the school year and a Fun 4 Kids Summer Day Camp over the summer.

Registration for the camp is held in March every year.

The recreation center is open Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Daily admission is $5 for individuals, $8 for family, $3 for senior citizen and free for children 8 and younger. For membership or class information, go to rec.jacksonnc.org/ cashiers-glenville-recreation-center or call 828-631-2020.

Cashiers Community Center The center includes a swimming pool, ball fields, a walking trail and playground. A picnicking area, tennis courts, a preschool, Cashiers Senior Café and the main fire station for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department are also on the property.

The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Aug. 27. Open swim is $3 per person. Season passes are available for $60 a person and $125 for a family. Swimming lessons are also available.

The pool is open Tues.-Sat. Noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m-6 p.m. Lap swim for adults is 11 a.m.-noon Tues.- Sat. and noon-1 p.m. Sunday.

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Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

By David Stroud

One of the most picturesque no-kill shelters in the United States, the CashiersHighlands Humane Society (CHHS) is nestled amongst ten rolling acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by the natural beauty of scenic forests, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Dogs and puppies romp and run in multi-acre play yards, and cats and kittens interact and play in cageless community cat rooms.

Established in 1987 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization, CHHS has rescued, provided compassionate care, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals. CHHS receives no federal, state or local tax dollars, and no financial support from the Humane Society of the United States. Onehundred percent of our funding comes from individual donations, grants, bequests and special events.

In addition to our core mission of animal welfare, CHHS also has multiple community

outreach programs to help improve the lives of local residents and their pets. These initiatives include spay/neuter assistance, a pet food bank, humane education programs for local schoolchildren, and pet therapy visits to area senior living communities.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. Every day, dedicated animal-loving individuals donate their time at the shelter through exercising dogs, socializing cats, and participating in the CHHS “Be PAWSitive” Events Team. The Events Team takes shelter pets off-site more than 40 times each year with our famous “Stop-N-Adopts.”

Volunteers also serve as valued foster parents through our “Shelter Without Walls” program, giving temporary in-home care to special medical needs animals, and puppies and kittens too young for their spay/neuter surgery.

Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64, two miles east of the Crossroads behind Reid Real Estate. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Visit CHHS online at www.chhumanesociety.org to see pictures and descriptions of all the adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes.

For more information, please call the shelter at 828-743-5752.

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Schools

By Kelly Donaldson Editor

Cashiers’ five educational campuses aren’t overly impressive when you look at enrollment numbers alone, but if quality educational opportunities are what you’re after, with smaller class sizes, the schools here on the plateau are nothing short of spectacular.

The area has a multitude of options for parents to choose from, ranging from public schools, charter schools, preschools and home schools.

Cashiers Valley Preschool CVP’s new address is 180 Cashiers School Rd in Cashiers. They are a five-star preschool and have a 12,000 square foot fenced in playground. CVP can accommodate 40 three and four year-old children and have six experienced and qualified teachers. Frank Ralston and his wife, Candace are co-directors and lead teachers at the school. At CVP, children are taught letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Each child is encouraged creatively as they color, paint, cut-out and paste together beautiful craft projects throughout the year. Parents are appreciated and actively involved in the school’s PTO programs, birthdays, holidays, special events and fundraising activities.

Good manners are taught and emphasized as reflected in the school’s motto: Where each parent matters and every child is special. Call 828-743-4320 for more information.

The Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center Children at Hampton Preschool and

Early Learning Center are excited about learning. Hampton’s high quality learning environments offer opportunities for exploration and discovery each day for even the youngest children. Classrooms offer a rich curriculum emphasizing social/emotional development, the natural world, and school readiness. The center can accommodate up to 12 one to two year olds, and up to 15 in the preschool classroom for three, four and five year olds.

In the afterschool program, up to 12 children can be accommodated from 5-12 years-old. The school is located at 20 Community Place in Cashiers. Call 828-743-3056 for information.

Blue Ridge School Blue Ridge is the community’s Photo by Kelly Donaldson public elementary school and high school. More than 300 students atSummit students work at McKinney Meadow. tend the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade facility, which boasts national board certified teachers, Cashiers. The school has 192 students who small class sizes and an athletic program. follow the basic School philosophy; they The school also features an early college support school as community, curriculum program as well. with coherence, commitment to character Blue Ridge School is located on Highway and a climate for learning. Dr. Jack Tal107 N., just into Glenville from the cross- madge is the school’s director. Summit is roads in Cashiers. For more information, located on Mitten Lane, off of Zeb Alley call 828-743-2646.

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Continued from page 14 icate and associate’s degree curricula, as well as concentrations. Currently, SCC offers more than 60 programs. More than 2,600 students enroll annually in credit courses, and more than 5,500 (unduplicated) participate in a wide variety of courses, workshops and seminars offered through Continuing Education. SCC-Cashiers is located on Frank Allen Rd., next to the library. SCC also works with Blue Ridge School to offer an early college program. For more information, please call 828-339-4426.

Western Carolina University A member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, Western Carolina University was founded in 1889 to bring teacher education to the mountains. WCU now enrolls approximately 9,400 students in 220 undergraduate majors and concentrations and in more than 40 graduate programs of study. With service to Western North Carolina as a primary goal, the university curriculum emphasizes engaged learning opportunities and service learning as fundamental aspects of a WCU education.

The university is located in Cullowhee, 20 miles north of Cashiers on Highway 107.

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Cashiers-Highlands Christian Homeschoolers If you are seeking an alternative to public or private education, the Cashiers-Highlands Christian Homeschoolers (CHCH) may be just the education opportunity you are seeking. Approximately 25 families in the greater Highlands and Cashiers area currently participate in this group that seeks to glorify God through education, sports and a variety of other activities. CHCH is an excellent outlet for homeschool support, whether it be determining the best curriculum or just an opportunity to share life with other similarily situated families.

CHCH has a monthly calendar with many activities, including PE, choir, local hikes, speech and debate, Mom’s Night Out, family picnics and campouts. For more information, contact Jennifer Thompson 828-787-1385 or Kay Moore 828-526-9152.

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Church of the Good Shepherd Auction and Bazaar

By Janie Crews

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The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its annual Auction and Bazaar Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. Live and silent auctions will be held Friday at the church on Highway 107 S. across from High Hampton. There will be a $5 admission.

Bidding on the silent auction will be from 2 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Friday. An hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5 p.m. followed by the live auction at 6:30 p.m.

There will be many exciting auction items including dinners and trips!

The Bazaar, now in its 28th year, is a huge event held at the Cashiers Community Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Breakfast sales of sausage biscuits, coffee, and juice begin at 8 a.m. and lunch sales of hot dogs, hamburgers, or chicken sandwiches and drinks begin at 11 a.m.

In the gymnasium and under the tents will be antiques, artwork, baskets, books, bric-a-brac, children’s items, furniture, garden/patio items, kitchenware, linens, pottery, and sporting goods. Our logo department sells hats, T-shirts, aprons, and

golf shirts. Don’t forget to stop by Heavenly Foods to take home fresh or frozen casseroles, apple pies, soups, jams, jellies, and baked goods. Raffle tickets are also on sale for great prizes.

All merchandise for sale or auction has been donated by the people of Cashiers.

Donation can be brought to the church weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Large items such as furniture can be picked up by calling the church office at 828-7432359. We are unable to accept clothing, exercise equipment, sofas, mattresses, computers, microwaves, televisions, and small appliances not in working condition.

The Auction/Bazaar is a community wide event involving over 200 volunteers who work all year planning and organizing the event. All proceeds from the Auction/Bazaar are returned directly to the community. Some of the many agencies benefitting from these proceeds are the Free Dental Clinic, Fishes and Loaves, local schools, Council on Aging, Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department and the Rescue Squad.

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Blue Ridge Dental Clinic The free dental clinic serves patients from Jackson, Macon and Transylvania counties with no dental insurance and whose income is less than two times the poverty level.

Through the dedicated work of volunteer dental professionals, staff and Board members, the clinic provides high quality restorative dental care to hundreds of needy patients from the 3-county area every year.

During 2011, the clinic saw 1,143 new and returning patients and performed 3,478 procedures valued at more than $524,500 with a waiting list that averaged 500 patients.

A coalition of local churches founded the dental clinic following a huge response to a threeday free clinic held in 2003.

The clinic is supported by the generous donations of local churches, foundations and individuals and does not rely on government support for its operations.

Through their support, the clinic is able to employ a full-time executive director and a part-time hygienist and dental assistants.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 743-3393.

Donations can by mailed to BRMHP, P.O. Box 451, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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“A Musical Season of Laughter and Love” JOIN THE MAGIC OF THE 75TH SEASON Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story June 13 - 30, 2013 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee July 4 - 20, 2013 Annie July 25 - August 17, 2013 Nunsense October 4 - 13, 2013 Tuesday - Saturday Show Times at 8 pm Sunday Matinée at 2 pm $30 Per Ticket $12 For Children 12 and Under

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Serenity Acres is the 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse™

By Jeff Alt and Ann Austin “From the moment I set foot on Serenity Acres, my reaction was immediate and palpable…the perfect place for the Cashiers Designer Showhouse™,” says Kathleen Rivers, 2013 Showhouse Chair. She adds, “Everything about the property spoke to what is best about the Cashiers Valley: the views, the rolling land, the lush trees and rhododendron, and the way the homes sat neatly tucked into the hillside.”

The property itself – all 39.6 acres of it – is spectacular sitting high atop Riley Mountain, with majestic views over Lonesome Valley directly towards Cow Rock and Laurel Knob.

There are three homes in the complex with a total of nine bedrooms and seven baths, a six-stall horse stable, magnificent gardens, walking and biking trails, even a fishing pond.

Serenity Acres began in 1990 when George Jacob Bishop III and his wife Dorothy bought a home on a few acres at Cedar High with the idea of spending more time in the mountains. George soon purchased adjacent wooded land. Clearing began, pastures took shape, and the concept of an equestrian farm began to emerge. The transformation was completed with construction of the stables and a riding ring. The Bishop family’s interest in fine horses grew with the purchase of Tennessee Walkers and Paso Finos, known for their smooth gait. Serenity Farms prize ribbons still line the walls of the tack room today.

From August 17 through September 1, interior designers from across the Southeast will showcase their decorative magic in the three homes and outbuildings to create a memorable experience for visitors to this year’s Cashiers Designer Showhouse™.

Gardening enthusiasts are in for a special treat with leading landscape designers lending their talents to enhance the already beautiful natural setting.

Showhouse Chair Kathleen Rivers says with enthusiasm, “This year’s venue is the perfect property for the designers to display a widespread variety of imagination, creativity, and talent. The mountain homes in Serenity Acres fit the scale of most people who live in the area and the topography lends itself perfectly to the talents of the local landscape designers.”

Millie Lathan serves as liaison with landscape designers, plantsmen and naturalists who will come together to enhance the grounds of a unique mountain estate. She states, “From breathtaking panoramas to delicate gardens, from natural beauty revealed to carefully crafted bursts of color, visitors will enjoy their walk from the main house down the wide path to the impressive stables and paddocked meadows.”

The Showhouse Shops will be expanded this year with a new twist: a creative venture with The Bascom will include collectibles in wood, fiber, glass, cloth, ceramics and more from noted local artists.

“A much larger venue than ever before, the sheer beauty and peace of the place just insisted that Serenity Acres be the location for the 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse™,” says Rivers.

She adds, “From the beginning the site provoked a vision of people coming and browsing for hours… not just popping in to see a house but instead spending time to experience the property in its entirety.”

The Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ is the primary fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society, whose work in educating and advocating to preserve the cultural heritage of our Valley is so essential. Admission is $25. For further information, contact the Cashiers Historical Society 828-743-7710 or visit www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org.

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Friends for Life

By Kathleen Bub Friends for Life was organized in 2004 to help the homeless senior and special needs companion animals in western North Carolina.

These pets, due to age, health or disability, are generally considered unadoptable.

Most of the animals come from county shelters, other rescue organizations or veterinary clinics. But Friends For Life also assists people that due to their own age, health or extenuating circumstances, must relinquish a beloved four-legged family member.

In May 2005, Friends for Life procured property in Lake Toxaway to develop as a sanctuary for the animals in its care. Aptly named the Forever Farm, the facility provides a permanent, caring home for the special animals that are not adopted.

Since its inception in 2004, Friends for Life has assisted almost 2,000 dogs and cats, most requiring special care. Some of these animals have been placed in new, loving homes. The Forever Farm is currently home for approximately 130 cats, 50 dogs and three horses. Our mission has become known throughout the region and our phone “rings off the hook” with requests for assistance with senior and special needs animals. Friends For Life constantly operates at full capacity with many animals waiting for our assistance.

The dog facility provides a truly homelike environment, where residents live in compatible groups and enjoy large outside exercise areas.

The special cats also enjoy a facility that allows them to live as they would in a normal home, free of cages and enjoying each other’s com-

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Private rooms and cottages allow Friends For Life to isolate those cats that carry infectious diseases such as Feline Leukemia, Feline AIDS, and feline herpes virus. Despite health issues, these animals are given a chance to live comfortably as long as they have “quality of life.”

In the last couple of years several cat cottages have been added to house the kitty family members of folks that have passed away. Arrangements for this service were made by individuals either prior to their death or by relatives, in memory of their loved ones. Legal arrangements called Pet Trusts or Pet Protection Agreements can name Friends for Life as the guardian for your dogs and cats.

This past year a small barn was built on the property and two pastures fenced, to allow us to care for a few special horses. We hope to expand this program as funds are available.

The community is invited to visit the Friends for Life Forever Farm, located at 405 Reid Siding Rd., in Lake Toxaway, to meet the dogs, cats and horses that call this special place home. Call Friends For Life at 828-508-2460 for information, directions and visiting hours.

The facility always needs help to continue the mission of caring for these special animals. Volunteers are appreciated and donations of supplies, equipment, services, or cash are greatly needed. Friends for Life is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, N.C. 28774. Visit our Web site at www. friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org and take the visual tour of the Forever Farm.

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Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance

Free Summer Concert Series 2013 brought to you by GCAMA, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 July 12 and 27 August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green, July 5, 2013.

Amazing Fireworks with synchronized music! Music starts at 5:30PM. Admission is free!

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Santa on the Village Green, Friday, November 23rd from Noon until 3:00 p.m.

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Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA) is a grassroots conservation organization whose mission is to address environmental issues through education, advocacy, collaboration and handson initiatives.

As a 501 c(3) J-MCA encourages those who care about the beautiful southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina to join the efforts to conserve and protect them. The Highlands-Cashiers plateau is a unique ecosystem; one of the most biologically diverse on earth. Many people come here to visit or live because of the incredible splendor, yet their very presence puts

this rich natural environment at risk. Pressures from growth issues to invasive species all create environmental challenges that must be addressed.

Our vision is to ensure we work together to protect our high-quality natural environment and to build healthy sustainable mountain communities with clean streams and air and abundant forests and wildlife, and on which public and private decisions are grounded in a caring concern for the environment and its people.

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Bear Safety 1. Stow garbage in a safe place until the morning of pick up 2. Bring birdfeeders (and pet food) indoors at night, or stop feeding birds 3. Clean BBQ after use 4. Spray clean BBQ & trash cans with ammonia or vinegar to deter bears 5. Never come between a mother bear and her cub 6. Never, ever feed the bears!

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Cashiers Village Council

By Sam Lupas What makes Cashiers so special and what can we do to make it last? Many would rather not contemplate this as it takes time away from the act of enjoying it. Preserving the existing sense of place is what the Cashiers

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Pathways created with the help of the Cashiers Village Council.

Village Council does — the environmental, social, and economic elements. The complex details of our mountain retreat atmosphere are challenging to understand, but it can easily slip away if we do not take steps to care for it.

Summer residents, in particular, are drawn to the area for the differences from their primary community. We have charming cottage shops, locally owned and operated, not national chain stores on every corner. We have an abundance of natural beauty in and around town — cities have been paving over theirs for decades. We have an exceptionally strong community spirit and common respect for one another, and this is evident in how supportive the community has been of all the many events and initiatives that have taken place in the village over the years.

Long, long ago, it took a wagon weeks to navigate the rutted trails to arrive in this high valley. Inaccessibility no longer offers us a reprieve from the pressures of the outside world.

We are within reach of cable news channels, the internet, cellular devices... we now have a Starbucks!

The Cashiers Village Council is an assembly of the 11 largest community organizations in town. Together, we roll up our sleeves and tackle small and large issues by consensus.

We are THE forum for this activity.

The Cashiers Village Council also manages six town-size initiatives including pathway construction, streetscape beautification and transportation planning.

When we create a new pathway, not only are we creating safe and convenient walking options, but also the opportunity to visit with friends, see and smell the flower and trees and have a relaxing mountain retreat moment.

When we install new trees for streetscape beautification, not only are we adding to the beauty of the environment, but also complementing the cottage shopping storefronts, creating a more pleasant driving atmosphere, and providing for a casual ambiance.

When we host community meetings for transportation planning, not only are we putting to paper various traffic improvements, but also establishing a coherent long-term vision for slowing the pace of traffic while adding to the flow of cars that our small roads can accommodate.

The council is in transition in 2013 as we have lost our Executive Director, Jim Sibley, and have been moving toward focusing on our consensus building strength and allowing our member organizations to implement the field work associated with each of our initiatives. Our member organizations will now be managing and funding the implementation of the large body of work that the Council has produced over the past several years. This transition will lead to more member participation and produce more hard examples in the Village of what the Council has been working on in the planning stages for quite some time.

We all look forward to seeing the progress of these member groups develop throughout the season.

The Cashiers Village Council is a non-profit that depends exclusively on the generosity of those that support our mission for maintaining the existing sense of place, and for properly planning for the next generation. We encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation to the Cashiers Village Council by contacting Sam Lupas, Chairman at sam@landmarkrg. com or 828-507-7830. For more information, visit www.CashiersVillageCouncil.org.

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Relay for Life of Cashiers-Glenville vided services by the American Cancer Society including furnishing wigs, scarves, turbans, bras, and other items to improve and help survivor’s feel better about themselves. Lodging at Hope Lodge is another service freely provided for both those needing treatment and for their families while their loved ones received treatment. Transportation assistance and dietician services were also provided for some patients.

The Relay for Life of Cashiers-Glenville event is planned by volunteers in the community who have a passion to end cancer. In its past three seasons, $106,051 has been raised to fight a disease that crosses all boundaries; economic, gender, race, and geographical. This 28 year event began with one man and a passion… a man who simply asked “what can I do?” Perhaps you would like to ask that same question and join those in this community who want to end cancer for our grandchildren and future generations!

Join us! Start a Relay team in your church, your business, your school! Whatever you choose… be sure to join us on Friday, September 6th, at 6 pm at the new Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center as we gather to “celebrate, remember, and fight back!” Together, we can make a difference!

For information, go to www.relayforlife.org/ cashiers.

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By Linda Henderson Relay for Life of Cashiers-Glenville will celebrate its fourth season this year as an independent relay event. On Sept. 6, the community celebrates and honors our cancer survivors, remembers those who fought and lost their battle with cancer, and unites the community as we stand together to make changes that will fight cancer for the annual relay at 6 p.m. At the new Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center.

Relay for Life began in 1985 with one man, Dr. Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon who wanted to take a stand against cancer on behalf of his patients. Being a marathon runner, he chose to do something he loved and walked/ran approximately 83 miles over a 24 hour period raising $27,000 for cancer research. Today, 28 years later, Relay for Life is celebrated in 20 countries with over 5,200 events and has raised over 4 billion dollars to fight cancer.

In 2012, it was estimated by the American Cancer Society that 1,638,910 new cases of cancer were diagnosed. Almost 59,000 of those cases will be North Carolinians. Additionally, it is estimated that some 13.7 million Americans are cancer survivors.

Part of the goal of Relay for Life is keeping locally raised funds for use in their country of origin.

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Docents gather on “training day” on the porch of the Zachary-Tolbert House Museum in 2013.

Cashiers Historical Society — A circle of volunteers

By Alice Scanlon Cashiers boasts a long and colorful history, but until the mid 1990’s there was no organized effort to preserve its history. That changed with a meeting on the porch of Julia Tolbert McCall’s house (no longer standing), where a small group gathered that day to brainstorm the start of what is now the Cashiers Historical Society. It is their initial spirit that continues to arouse the same dedication and enthusiasm in a growing group of volunteers who support an expanding calendar of activities. That Circle of Volunteers is the ultimate expression of community service.

Four hundred seventy eight volunteers train for and delight in the opportunity to learn about the history of the Cashiers Valley by becoming a docent, volunteering at the annual Showhouse, serving on a committee to plan for future exhibits, helping guide our expertise in building maintenance or contribute to one that deals with the archives of the past. A new Heritage Trail Map is available at the Old School House and at the Chamber. An Oral History Program preserving unique stories of the past, and the highly touted collection, ‘Faces and Places’, are programs achieved with year-long help from the extraordinary corps of volunteers.

The excellent staff at the Old School House, working Board, and volunteers allow for the upcoming program of delights below: Music on the Grounds - June 26 at

6 p.m., at the Dowden Pavillion. An evening with The Smokey Mountain quartet. Entry is free and bringing a picnic supper is encouraged.

Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ – Aug. 17 through Sept. 1. High atop Riley Mountain, visitors can view three designer inspired homes nestled into a 40-acre estate with paddocked fields and barns specially filled with unique gift shops and crafts.

Founder’s Day (Sept. 26) sees the area’s third and fourth graders learn skills and crafts from pioneering days.

Guest artisans and entertainers add to the lore and the fun.

Empty Bowls (Oct. 6) noon at the Zachary Tolbert house — a grassroots event with artisanal bowls offered for sale, filled by the donated soups of area chefs for a communal lunch, the proceeds all benefitting the Food Pantry.

Zachary-Tolbert House Museum docent guided tours continue through the season, every Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm. The extensive trails behind are open from dawn to dusk.

New this year: a student-parent (or grandparent) docent training program, a series of visits from area day camps and summer reading camp.

New volunteers are welcome to join in learning about the old days but with exciting adaptions to new ways.

For information on any of these programs visit us at: www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org or call 828-743-1770.

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Cashiers Quilters Guild

By Bonnie Talley

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The 2013 Raffle Quilt.

The Cashiers Quilters Guild meets every Wednesday at the Cashiers United Methodist Church on Highway 107 S., from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Anyone interested in quilting is invited to attend.

The Guild’s Bi-annual Quilt Show will be held Aug. 10 and 11 at the Sapphire Valley Community Center off Highway 64 about seven minutes east of the crossroads in Cashiers. The public is welcome.

Pictured is the guild’s 2013 raffle quilt that will be raffled off the last afternoon of the quilt show. Tickets may also be purchased from individual members of the guild. All monies from the raffle go to various charities in

the area.

This log cabin quilt was designed by Judy Martin and published in her book, “Judy Martin’s Log Cabin Quilts.” It is a king-size quilt done in all batik fabrics, thus blending contemporary with traditional style.

Committee members: Susan Floyd, Christine Griffith, Peter Ann Karl, Donna Lehn, Libby Lindsey and Graceann Smith worked on the quilt, cutting and sewing the many individual blocks that were sewn by various guild members.

Susan Floyd hand-dyed a number of the fabrics to get the beautiful blue/green color in the border, Chris Griffith organized the blocks and sewed the quilt top together. Graceann Smith machine quilted it.

The Cashiers Historical Society is Open for You VISIT us at The Zachary-Tolbert House Museum

Docent Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays 11am-3pm

WALK on the extensive nature trails behind the House LISTEN to MUSIC ON THE GROUNDS

June 26 at 6pm - Bring a picnic supper!

RETURN TIME AFTER TIME

For information on these and many more programs, visit our website at www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org Or call us at 828-743-7710.

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for individual concerts are $30 and $15 for students under 18. Tickets for the Festival Finale and Gala on Aug. 11 are $125.

Other special activities include “Salon at Six” 5:30-6 p.m. June 16 at the home of Kathy and Mark Whitehead with HCCMF artistic director and pianist William Ransom performing; the annual free Picnic Concert at the Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers on June 26 featuring the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, who will also perform at Town Square in Highlands at 3 p.m. July 6; and “Bach at Bucks” at 8 p.m. with the Vega String Quartet July 17 in Highlands and July 24 in Cashiers.

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The Eroica Trio returns July 12-13.

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival will once again bring internationally-known classical musicians to the plateau for its 32nd regular season June 28- Aug. 11. Friday and Sunday concerts are held in Highlands at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Saturday and Monday concerts are in Cashiers at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Friday concerts are held at 6 p.m.

All other concerts are at 5 p.m. Tickets

Week One June 28-29, Opening Gala Performers will be William and Alexandra Preucil, violin; Jennifer Stumm, viola; Paul Murphy, violoa; Charae Krueger, cello; William Ransom, piano June 30-July 1, The Four Bs: Bach,

Beethoven, Brahms and Bill Performers will be William Preucil, violin; Ransom, piano Week Two July 12-13, The Eroica Trio Performers will be Sara Sant’Ambrogio, cello; Erika Nickrenz, piano; Sara Parkins, violin July 14-15, Eroica Plus Performers will be Sant’Ambrogio,

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Above: Markmaking Meditation V, by Janet Whitehead Left: The Oak Glen, by Carroll Rivers.

Chivaree’s summer 2013 show spotlights new work by Rivers, Whitehead

The summer 2013 show at Chivaree Southern Art & Design, a regionally-focused gallery in Cashiers, features watercolors by Carroll Rivers of Cashiers and Janet Whitehead of Highlands.

“This show shows how versatile watercolor is,” said Margaret Browne, Chivaree owner. “First you have the very painterly work that Carroll does—beautiful neo-Impressionist landscapes with an amazing sense of color and light, and such loose and spontaneous form.” Anyone familiar with

the clubhouse at High Hampton has seen her work prominently featured there.

Meanwhile, Janet Whitehead switched last year from realist figural oil painting, her longtime medium and style, to mostly abstract drawings in watercolor and ink.

Her new work explores what the artist calls “universal forms,” or “mark-making” done by people across all cultures and time periods. She also works from vintage portrait photography to create figural works in the same technique.

Browne devotes most of her time to spreading the word about Southern art.

This February she was a featured speaker at the Madison Antiques Show in Madison, GA, where she discussed late-20th-century Georgia folk art. She also published a review in issue #78 of London-based magazine Raw Vision of a major museum exhibition in Berlin, Germany, of the work of Waynesville, NC-based George Widener.

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If you head east from the crossroads of Cashiers along Highway 64, you’ll quickly stumble upon Sapphire Valley, which lies nestled amongst the peaks of the Eastern Continental Divide. The leading gold-producing area in the country during the 1880s, Sapphire has now become an area blessed by tourism.

And for good reason.

Visitors to Sapphire Valley Resort have lake access to the pristine waters of Hogback and Fairfield Lakes. Scenic Fairfield Lake offers swimming, canoe, kayak, and electric motor boat rentals, fishing for bass and bream, and first-class views of Bald Rock in every season.

There are a number of hiking trails nearby, including one to the top of Bald Rock.

When winter rolls around, skiers and snowboarders make the trek to the Sapphire Valley Ski Area and Frozen Falls Tube Park. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the resort’s intermediate-rated slope, and beginners find the bunny slope perfect for learning. Rentals and lessons are available at the ski lodge. The Tube Park offers 500 feet of frozen fun for the whole family.

The annual Great Sapphire Outhouse Race is usually held in February at the Sapphire Valley Ski Area. Outhouses on skis are raced down our ski hill as a fundraiser to sponsor ski school scholarships for local students. The outhouses are homemade and the decorating and theme are entirely at the discretion of the builders.

During the summer, the slopes become a grassy concert arena as Sapphire Valley Resort hosts its popular concert series.

Following are activities planned for the year at Sapphire Valley Resorts: The “Concert on the Slopes” series kicks off with a Neil Diamond Tribute with Tom Sadge on Tuesday, June 18. On Tuesday, July 16, A Tribute to Franki Valli with the Garden State Guys is featured. On Tuesday, August, 13, The Alabama Blues Brothers will perform. And on Sunday, September 1, The Jackson Taylor Band

is featured. All shows are held on the ski slopes and begin at 7 p.m.

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts shows are planned for June 29 and 30, Aug. 10 and 11, and Oct. 19 and 20. Call 828-743-1163 for further details. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Sapphire Valley athletic field.

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day is July 4, featuring an all-day “old fashioned” celebration. It is open to the public with games, contests, live music, a ducky derby, kids’ bouncy rides, food and much more. Admission is free. It will run throughout the day.

The Mountain Wildlife Days at Sapphire Valley Resort will be held on July 19-20. Learn about the wonders of nature with live animal exhibits, children’s programs, live music and a lot more. Call 828-743-7663 for more information.

The Sapphire Valley Fine Art Show will be Aug. 24 and 25 featuring fine, framed art by the finest artists in the mountains. Call 828743-7663 for more information.

If it’s golf you like, Red Bird Golf Links is open daily. It’s a nine-hole executive golf course and driving range perfect for a great game or a practice round to prepare you for any of the surrounding championship courses. Special events include: weekly golf clinics with our pro, a junior golf program, four week “after school” golf programs, seasonal weekly four person golf scrambles and a fall “Big Cup Challenge” golf tournament. Open to the public. Call 828-743 1991.

Sapphire National Golf Club is also open to the public and features 18-holes of mountain

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Yankee Doodle Dandy Day golf. Call 828-743-1174.

Sapphire Valley Kids Camp opens June 10 and runs through the first part of August and is available to the public. Call 828-743-1163.

The Sapphire Valley Community Center is a gathering place for the area’s full and part-time residents. There are many activities and classes ranging from nature walks to oil pastel classes.

The Community Center also offers a variety of trips from touring the beautiful Biltmore mansion, to taking a ride through the Nantahala Gorge on the great Smoky Mountain Railroad, to whitewater rafting on the historic Nantahala River or an evening cruise on beautiful Lake Glenville. Stop by for our weekly bar b q with live entertainment as well! Call the Community Center for more information at 828-743-7663.

Across the street, the Sapphire Valley Recreation Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and until 10 p.m. during the summer months. It features indoor and outdoor pools, two saunas, hot tubs, pool tables, air hockey, pinball machines, ping pong, video games, movie rentals, mini golf, a tanning bed, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, massage therapy, personal training, facials, bike rentals, basketball, soccer, horseback riding, and a fully stocked fitness and exercise room.

If you’re into gem mining, get the real feel of “sluicing” for gemstones and learn to identify your “treasures.” Mining buckets contain raw sapphires, rubies and more. Little Miner’s buckets are also available. Visit or call the Recreation Center at 828-743-1171 for mining equipment or more information.

Sapphire Valley Racquet Club features eight clay courts and offers private lessons, group clinics, social events, round robins and pro shop. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 828-743-1181.

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The Cashiers Valley Rotary Club Arts and Crafts Fair had great attendance over the Memorial Day weekend in 2013.

Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley received its charter in March 1993, and was one of the first clubs in Western North Carolina to include women as members. It participates in many different projects worldwide, but the clear emphasis of its initiatives are to benefit our own local community. The club has raised and dispersed close to $1 million to many community groups that work on behalf of public health and welfare, education, and recreation.

Rotary’s universal motto is “Service Above Self,” and the object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life.

Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide.

Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally

to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio.

Each year, Rotarians contribute on an individual basis to The Rotary Foundation. In the past year, more than $200 million was spent to support the goal of a polio-free world – the PolioPlus project – and other humanitarian efforts that provide clean water, medical care, literacy classes, and other essentials to people in need.

The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley meets every Wednesday for breakfast at 7:30 a.m., and meeting at 8 a.m. at the Cashiers United Methodist Church on 107 South.

The Rotary Club hosts two Arts & Crafts Shows each year. The eighth annual Spring Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Show will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Memorial Day week-end on May 25-26 at The Cashiers Village Green.

This is a juried show with more than 60 vendors offering handcrafted items including pottery, art, furniture, jewelry, and homemade jams and relish. Delicious hamburgers and hot dogs are also available for sale. Admission is $3 and proceeds benefit charity. The Fall Arts and Crafts Fair will be held 10 a.m.5 p.m. Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 1), also at the Village Green.

The club supports many local charities and 501c3 organizations, including the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Fishes & Loaves, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Meals On Wheels, The Community Health Care Clinic, The Cashiers-Glenville Fire Dept, The Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad, REACH, and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

For more information, or if you wish to become a member, please come to a meeting or visit us at www.cashiersrotary.org.

PO Box 162 | 894 Highway 107 South

One mile south of The Crossroads on the right 828 743-5298 www.cashiersumc.org

Worship with us on Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 AM, Tuesdays at 12 Noon or Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

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The Extraoirdinaires will perform at the Village Commons before a fireworks show on July 5 in Cashiers.

Photo by David Joy/File Photo

Fireworks over Lake Glenville are planned for July 4.

Two fireworks shows to be featured for Independence Day holiday Fireworks at the Point Fireworks at the Point on Lake Glenville will once again be a highlight of our area’s 2013 Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4. The Friends of Lake Glenville and their sponsors will bring the best in fireworks displays with a professionally staged shoot. The audience is on land and on boat and this year’s display will be more spectacular and longer than ever.

The history of fireworks on the lake begins in 1999 with a floating barge, loaded with fireworks. The first site was Still Point bay, north of Buck Knob Island. Stuart Hall and the “Glenville Lake Navy” started the tradition which grew steadily in size and prominence over the years.

Later the homeowners of The Point subdivision agreed to conduct the show from their park-like setting on the point projecting into the lake on the west side. It allowed the Fireworks to become a land-based show centered in the Cedar Creek Bay. This lo-

cation has allowed shoreline spectators to park at the Hamburg Baptist Church and at pull offs along Highway 107.

Each year, The Friends of Lake Glenville assumes the responsibility for the organization and financing of this event. Founder Stuart Hall remains the coordinator of the fireworks display working with a professional fireworks company from South Carolina.

Lake Glenville residents and civic-minded groups have embraced the show with voluntary attendance and financial support.

For information, visit the website at www. friendsoflakeglenville.com.

Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green The Village Green is proud to present this year’s celebration of America with a “Fireworks Extravaganza On the Green.” The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) is partnering

with The Village Green to create a spectacular evening for residents and visitors to the Cashiers area during Independence Day weekend.

The festivities include live music by The Extraordinaires, a rhythm and blues band that will be sure to have folks out of their chairs dancing. Food and drink will be available for purchase. People should plan to bring lawn chairs for general seating. Admission is free, however a limited number of VIP packages are available that include valet parking, reserved seating and drink tickets for the event. VIP packages can be purchased by calling the GCAMA office at 828-743-8428.

The highlight of the night will be the colossal fireworks display with music that accompanies the show.

For more information about The Village Green, visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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Citizens living in Cashiers and surrounding area have many options for attending churches of all denominations.

Big Ridge Baptist Church, Big Ridge Rd., Glenville Cashiers Baptist Church, Phone: 828-743-3040.

Cashiers Church of God, Highway 107 N. Phone: 828-743-2795.

Cashiers United Methodist Church, Phone: 828743-5298. 894 Highway 107 S. Christ Anglican Church, 464 Highway 64 E., Cashiers. Phone 252-671-4011.

Christ Church of the Valley, Sapphire Valley Community Center, 828-743-5470 or 828-421-1211.

Christian Science Church, Spring Street, Highlands, 828-526- 2775.

Church of Christ, 2302 Old Murphy Rd., Franklin.

Phone: 828-349-0159 or 828-743-5567.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Highway 28 N., and Pine Ridge Rd., Franklin. Phone: 828-369-8329.

Community Bible Church, 3645 Cashiers Rd., Highlands, Phone: 828-526-4685.

Double Springs Church of God, Cullowhee Mountain Rd. Phone: 828-743-2374.

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Blessing of the Animals.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Highway 107 S., across from High Hampton Inn, Phone: 828-743-2359.

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Continued from page 34 First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, Main Street. Phone: 828526-3175.

828-743-0072.

Glenville Wesleyan Church, Highway 107 N., Glenville. Phone: 828743-2998.

Serenity Chapel at Trillium (Summer Services), Trillium Village, North Norton Rd., 828-743-6161.

Grace Community Church, Cashiers, 828-743-9814.

St. Jude Catholic Church, Phone: 828-743-5717 or 828-526-1905.

Highway 64 E., across from Fairfield Sapphire Resort entrance.

Hamburg Baptist Church, Highway 107 N., Glenville. Phone: 828-7432979.

Heady Mountain Baptist Church.

Phone: 828-862-4371.

Holy Family Lutheran ChurchELCA, 2152 Dillard Rd., Highlands.

Phone: 828-526-9741.

La Primera Iglesia Bautista de Espanol (The First Spanish Baptist Church), Yellow Mountain Road.

Phone: 828-743-9300.

Living Redeemer Outreach Center, Highway 107 N., Glenville. Phone:

Pine Creek Baptist Church, Glenville.

The Ark Church, 180 Cashiers School Rd., off Highway 107 S. Phone: 828-743-5915.

Trout Creek Baptist Church, Highway 107 N. at Trout Creek.

Whiteside Presbyterian Church PCA, Highway 64 W., Cashiers.

Phone: 828-743-2122 and 828526-3712.

Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

Phone: 828-293-9688.

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Mountain Wildlife Days The 10th annual Mountain Wildlife Days are scheduled for July 19 and 20 at the Sapphire Valley Resort. Designed for all ages, this event is a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to this area to experience “wild lives and wild places” in an up close and personal way.

A wide variety of activities are provided to develop awareness and appreciation of some of the valued natural resources of our mountains. One of the featured presentations will be “An Evening with Bill Lea and His Inspiring Photography” scheduled for 7 p.m., on Friday evening July 19 at the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center. Lea is a world class nature photographer, wildlife advocate and black bear expert. The evening will be dedicated to some of the best of his wildlife photographic images along with Lea’s commentary and stories set to a musical backdrop.

Throughout the day on Friday July 19, a wide variety of outdoor programs are scheduled including a bird walk with the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, hikes led by experienced outdoor experts, a trip to the new facilities at Gorges State Park an outdoor nature program for children and other activities to be announced.

On Saturday, July 20, the entire day will be devoted to developing awareness and appreciation of wildlife. Programs

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will include Rob Gudger’s very popular live wolves, Pete Kipp’s and his exciting peregrine falcons, Steve O’Neil and his outstanding presentation featuring reptiles, amphibians and other small mammals. Also, the North Georgia Zoo’s “Wildlife Wonders” will showcase some of their unique animals.

In addition, a silent auction is a part of Mountain Wildlife Days’ effort to provide financial assistance for wildlife outreach programming for local schools and organizations. This event is co-sponsored by the Sapphire Valley Resort and financially supported by sponsors and “friends of wildlife.” For more information and a detailed schedule call or visit the Sapphire Valley Resort’s Community Center. 828-743-7663.

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is the oldest land trust in North Carolina and among the first 20 land trusts in the United States.

Originally formed as the Highlands Improvement Association in 1883, the organization accepted its first conservation easement in 1996. An easement allows property owners to maintain ownership while providing permanent protection from development.

Now a 501(c)3, the HCLT protects 2,400 acres on 71 properties in Macon and Jackson counties and is a member of the Blue Ridge Coalition. HCLT also recently became accredited through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

For more information, visit www.hicashlt.org or call (828) 526-1111.

Eco Tours Join Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for one of their guided eco tours. Most tours include lunch on the trail and go rain or shine. Only $35 for new friends and includes a one-year membership to HCLT; $10 for HCLT members. Reservations are necessary and space is limited. To reserve your spot contact HCLT at 828-526-1111 or Julie.hitrust@earthlink.net.

June 22 — Birding with the Audubon

July 12 — Big Creek and Pinky Falls hike July 30 — River Cane Tour cosponsored by the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Sept. 12 — Warren Property Estate Oct. 2 — Elk Excursion Eco Tour Oct. 19 — Rock Mountain Village Nature Series Programs begin at 7 p.m. At Harmony Towers at the Village Green in Cashiers. Free, rain or shine. Co-hosted by Village Green.

June 25 — Bogs with Rob Evans July 30 — Ethnobotany with David Cozzo Aug. 27 — Fire Towers with Peter Barr Sept. 24 — Raptors with Michael Skinner Oct. 29 — Bats Alive! with N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission (program begins at 6 p.m.)

Volunteer Trail Work Days Meet at the HCLT offices at the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands at 10 AM or contact Kyle at stew.hitrust@earthlink.net, 828-526-1111.

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The annual Fishes and Loaves Big Mountain Country Breakfast is always a wonderful event that benefits the local food pantry. The 2013 event is planned for July 6.

Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry smoothly, from hauling in and stocking the food, to preparing boxes for distribution, to giving out boxes two evenings a week, Mondays and Thursdays.

The seventh annual Big Country Mountain Breakfast will be held July 6 to benefit the Food Pantry. It promises to be even bigger this year than ever. Held at the Community Center, it is a traditional gathering of families, friends and neighbors who come with friendly handshakes and big appetites.

On October 6, Fishes and Loaves partners with The Bascom and the Food Pantry in Highlands for the annual Empty Bowls event.

Fishes and Loaves’ portion of the event will be held at the Zachary-Tolbert House Pavilion in Cashiers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entire community is invited to come out, purchase a handmade ceramic bowls full of soup, created by chefs from around the area, to bring awareness to world hunger and benefit the two area pantries.

Highlands’ Empty Bowls event will also be on Oct. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands.

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Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry is gearing up for its annual Big Mountain Country Breakfast. Cashiers has churches, country clubs, interest groups, and a great new recreation center – all to accommodate our various ideals, abilities, talents and interests.

At the same time, Cashiers’ Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry brings the entire community together in a cooperative effort to distribute food to those in need during these tough economic times.

From its humble beginning in the corner of the Treasure Chest thrift shop in 2005, primarily as an outreach of six Cashiers churches, it has steadily grown (thanks to local grants, 11 participating churches, MANNA, and TEFAP state and federal funds, and generous individuals) to an organization that in 2012 distributed 3,000 18item boxes, in addition to an equal amount of frozen and fresh meats and vegetables and bread. The pantry also gave away 100 special Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes during the holidays last year.

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Fireworks over Lake Glenville, July 4, 2012

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When it comes to providing the ideal lazy summer day, Glenville is the perfect backdrop. Located on Lake Glenville with 26 miles of shoreline, there’s plenty of lakeside property to enjoy the perfect summer afternoon in this mountain community. At an elevation of 3,500 feet, Lake Glenville is the highest lake east of the Mississippi and the backdrop of the lush green mountains and the several waterfalls on the lake complete the picture.

Lake Glenville is known for great boating and fishing opportunities it offers to residents and visitors alike.

The lake is ideal for fishing largemouth and smallmouth bass all summer.

For those looking to boat, there are two public access boat launches on Pine Creek Road, off of Highway 107.

Most of the lakeshore is privately owned, however, Ralph J. Andrews Park offers campsites, RV hook-ups and picnic shelters at its 79-acre recreational facility. Call 828-743-3923 for reservations. The park is located near the dam off Pine Creek Road in Glenville.

Duke Energy has plans to build a swimming area on the lake in November, which will require the lake level to be dropped by 16 feet by October; that will begin after Labor Day. The nonprofit Glenville Community Development Club, based at the Glenville Community Center, was organized to benefit the citizens of Glenville and Hamburg Township.

The group works to beautify the community and keep it pristine. The Glenville Thrift Shop, the primary fundraising source for GCDC, operates year round and is staffed by members.

The Friends of Lake Glenville (FLG), is a nonprofit group

made up of lake property owners that also work to benefit the community. FLG hosts a monthly breakfast meeting from May to September. Additional events this year include the Friends of Lake Glenville at Groovin’ on the Green at Cashiers Village Green 6:30 Photo by Kelly Donaldson p.m. June 14 with Hurricane Creek Above: Norton Falls on Lake Glenville.

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The annual Below: A favorite pastime on Lake Glenville.

Fireworks at the Point is planned to be bigger and better than ever. The Summer Social is planned for the Village Green with a Mexican Fiesta theme at 5:30 p.m. July 27. Member registration is required for that event.

For more information, go to www.friendsoflakeglenville.com.

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By Kelly Donaldson From a simple public par-3 executive course to a private golf course ranked among the world’s best, to a there’s a fairway for every handicap in the Cashiers area.

Sapphire National Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course. It is located at 50 Slicers Ave., in Sapphire. It features 6,147 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 69.3 and it has a slope rating of 119.

Call 828-743-1174 to schedule a tee time or visit www.sapphirenational.com.

High Hampton is another public golf course in the area, however guests at High Hampton Inn get first choice of tee times. For more information, call 828-743-2450 or visit www.highhamptoninn.com.

Red Bird Golf Links in Sapphire is a public nine-hole par 3 executive course. For tee times call 828-743-1991. It is located at 67 Cherokee Trail in Sapphire.

Many other exceptional golf courses are in the Cashiers area, but are all are private.

Those include the following: Wade Hampton Country Club Location: Highway 107 S., Cashiers, 8 2 8 743-5465 This Tom Fazio-designed course is considered to be among the world’s best in many magazine and industry rankings. It features 7,154 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

This year, the USGA Senior Amateur Championship will also be held at Wade Hampton Sept.

19-26.

Trillium Links Location: 48 Links Dr., Cashiers, 828-743 4251, www.trilliumnc.com/lifestyle/golf/.

This 18-hole mountain course plays 6,505

yards and is a par 71. The course rating is 72.4 and it has a slope rating of 134 on bent grass.

Designed by Morris Hatalsky, the golf course opened in 1998.

Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club Location: 34 High Mountain Drive, Cashiers, 828-743-7353, www.mountaintopgolfclub.com.

This is the sixth golf course that Tom Fazio has designed for Discovery Land and he considers it one of his finest. It features 7,100 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.

Country Club of Sapphire Valley Location: 120 Handicap Dr., Sapphire, 828743-2462, www.ccsapphirevalley.org.

The Country Club of Sapphire Valley opened in 1956 and was originally designed by George Cobb and recently updated by Bill Bergin to maintain the original integrity of the design. It features 6,859 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

Burlingame at Sapphire Lakes Location: 1600 Highway 64 W., Sapphire,

828-966-9202, www.burlingamecc.com/country.html.

The 18-hole course features 6,640 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.4 and it has a slope rating of 136 on bent grass. It was designed by Tom Jackson/(R) John LaFoy, ASGCA, and opened in 1985.

Lake Toxaway Country Club Location: 4366 West Club Boulevard, Lake Toxaway, 828-966-4661, www.laketoxawaycc.com.

This 18-hole course features 6,418 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.

Bear Lake Golf Club (nine holes) Bear Lake Reserve, Tuckasegee, 828-293 3455, www.bearlakereserve.com/amenities/ bear-lake-golf-club.html.

This par 29, 1,932-yard course sits at an elevation of 3,400 to 3,700 feet and has some of the best views in the community. You’re going to have to work hard to concentrate while teeing off on the seventh hole, since you’ll be looking at a breathtaking 40-mile view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the valley below.

Nature’s Walk at Chinquapin (nine holes) Location: 3033 Breedlove Rd., Glenville, 828743-5878, www.chinquapinnc.com/land/golf/.

This-hole course in Glenville features 3,186 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36.

The course rating is 34.7 and it has a slope rating of 135. It was designed by Morris Hatalsky and opened in 2008.

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Join us for these 2013 FLG Activities:

Breakfast Meetings • Summer Social: July 27 • Fireworks: July 4

Friends of Lake Glenville at Groovin’ on the Green with Hurricane Creek: June 14 Download an application at www.friendsoflakeglenville.com or call (828)743-3796 for more information.

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If it’s a respite from the bustle of day to day life you’re on the hunt for, Tuckasegee marks the spot.

“Tucked” away between Cullowhee and Glenville along 107 North, the Tuckasegee community offers the slow pace of rural life. With scenic farm land, great river access, four lakes and cultural artifacts, Tuckasegee is a great location for fishing, swimming, boating or even just a nice drive in the country.

Lakes A series of lakes formed by Nantahala Power & Light company in the 1950s, Tanasee, Wolf, Bear and Cedar Cliff offer great recreational opportunities. The smallest of the four lakes, Tanasee is just 39 acres, which is perfect for a canoe or kayak. All four lakes are great for trout fishing. Cedar Cliff is the only lake in the chain that is not hatchery supported, but is still great for fishing and for canoeing.

Bear Creek Lake, known to most as Bear Lake, is the largest of the lakes at 476-acres. It’s located just 5.1 miles east of Tuckasegee off NC 281 and offers a great spot for water sports. There’s also a small beach where folks can swim and the lake is well stocked.

Wolf Creek Lake is the second largest lake on the east fork of the Tuckasegee, but because it’s off the beaten path, it is typically very peaceful.

East LaPort Park East LaPorte Park offers a nice spot for having a picnic, playing volleyball or basketball or taking a refreshing swim in the cold current of the Tuckaseigee River. Located just off Highway 107, the park is operated

by Jackson County Recreation and Parks Department. The covered pavilion can be rented for special occasions by contacting the county at (828) 293-3053.

Judaculla Rock.

Photo by Kelly Donaldson

Judaculla For an insight into the area’s past, don’t miss Judaculla Rock, a Cherokee landmark recently recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The rock has ancient petroglyphs covering a large soapstone boulder, but the true meaning and origin of the markings is unknown.

To view the rock, take Caney Fork Road from Tuckasegee.

Photo by Kelly Donaldson

The Tuckasegee river, locally known as “the Tuck.”

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FLY FISHING TRAIL THE WNC FLY FISHING TRAIL includes some of the best fly-fishing waters in North Carolina. Its 15 stops provide a variety of options for catching brook, brown and rainbow trout. Whether you're searching for quantity or size, open water or small streams, the WNC Fly Fishing Trail has you covered. Please remember the trail pledge: "As a true sportsman, I pledge to never litter and to avoid trespassing on private lands. I will respect the rights of property owners, and always leave the streams in better condition than I found them."

1 Scott Creek

Parking and access available via several pulloff areas along U.S. 19/23

2 Small Streams: Moses Creek,

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4 Tanasee Creek

Parking and access available at bridge on Tanasee Creek Road (SR 1762)

5 Panthertown Creek

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Parking and access available on both sides of N.C. 107 near the Thorpe Power House

10 Tuckasegee River

(East Laporte Park to NC 107 Bridge)

Parking and access available at East LaPorte Park and pulloff areas along Old Cullowhee Road

11 Savannah Creek

Parking and access available via several pulloff areas along U.S. 23/441

12 Tuckasegee River

(NC 107 Bridge to Dillsboro park) Parking and access available via numerous pulloff areas along North River Road

13 Greens Creek

Parking and access available via pulloff areas along Greens Creek Road (SR 1370)

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Art Instruction • Art Supplies

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Door prize for antiques show revealed! On top from left are Destiny Ferra-Martin, Principal Theresa Winburn, Principal Jason Watson, and Blake Fowler. On the bottom from left are Ashley Foster, Abigail Corona, Cristain Hernandez, and Trevor Bryson.

Cashiers Antiques q Benefit Show It’s strawberry time and this lovely vintage American quilt is loaded with the wonderful plump red fruit. It will be the door prize for the 37th Annual Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show.

The show dates of July 19, 20 and 21 will bring sixty exciting exhibitors and all their very best antiques to the Blue Ridge School to tempt the huge crowds attending this gem of the summer season.

Show times are Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. A donation of $8.50 is good for all three days and there will be discount cards available at select stores in the area.

The show is a major benefit for Blue Ridge School and benefits students and their teachers from Pre-K through Early College.

Along with Cashiers Art Center Featuring more than 30 local artists

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Fly Fishing Some might say that Jackson County has it all, and when it comes to fly fishing, the statement couldn’t be more true.

The county boasts some of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains, including hatchery-supported, wild trout waters and delayed-harvest on everything from wide rivers to small streams.

The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail takes anglers to 15 excellent spots in the county for catching brook, brown and rainbow trout.

The guide, launched in 2009, also offers lodging, dining and related information for

Trout Waters without purchasing the special license.

Mountain Heritage Trout Waters include: Sylva 3.25-mile section of Scotts Creek from Hospital Road to Hometown Place Road (hatchery-supported) Webster 3.4-mile section of the Tuckasegee River from Photo submitted by Mark Haskett N.C. 107 bridge to Savannah Creek (delayed-harvest) Dillsboro 0.65-mile section of Scott Creek from visitors. For more information, call 800- Hometown Place Road to the Tuckasegee River (hatchery-supported) 962-1911 or visit www.flyfishingtrail.com.

0.15-mile section of the Tuckasegee RivMountain Heritage Trout Waters er from the falls upstream of US 23/441 to Nine miles of trout streams in Jackson Scott Creek (hatchery-supported) County became classified as Mountain 1.9-mile section of the Tuckasegee River Heritage Trout Waters this spring, where anglers can fish with a $5 Mountain Her- from Savannah Creek to the falls upstream itage Trout Waters license. The special li- of the US 23/441 bridge (delayed-harvest) The Mountain Heritage Trout Waters cense is valid for three consecutive days, only for the portions of streams designated program, established in July 2008, promotes trout fishing as a North Carolina with marked green and black signs.

Anglers who currently hold a valid res- Heritage Tourism activity. For a license, ident or non-resident North Carolina fish- call 1-888-248-6834 or visit www.ncwilding license can fish Mountain Heritage life.org/licensing.aspx.

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An Important Asset to Our Community and Your Good Health We know how important Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is to all of us. We are aware of the many patients who have spoken about their life saving experiences and the quality care they’ve received.

So, we ask everyone to make it a top priority to establish a relationship with one of the hospital’s board certified physicians who will see to it that you receive the quality care for which we are known. For more information call 526-1DOC (1362) or visit our website at www.highlandscashiershospital.org

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In Cashiers and its surrounding areas, there are great restaurants, unique shops, and extremely hospitable people. But what we all love perhaps more than anything is the great outdoors around us.

Following are some of the highlights of the area that aren’t under a roof.

Horseback riding

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At Gorges State Park, the Augur Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek access to Turkey Pen Gap on the western boundary of the park is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The Frozen Creek access in Rosman provides a picnic area and trailhead. The trail is six miles in and six miles out.

Panthertown Valley offers horseback riding for the advanced rider on designated trails in the 6,295-acre back country area in the Nantahala National Forest. Visitors are advised to bring a map and a compass.

Arrowmont Stables, located near Glenville off of Cullowhee Mountain Road, offers horseback riding experiences for beginners to experts along backcountry trails. The stables are open year round and can accommodate groups. The stable also has a summer day camp for youth in June.

For more information call 828-7432762 or visit www.arrowmont.com.

Skiing

If you’re here in winter, you may want to head out and hit the slopes at the Sapphire Valley Ski Area. The ski hill consists of two runs, one each for intermediate and beginner skiers, featuring runs up to 1,600 feet in length and a vertical drop of 200 feet. For more information on times and rates call 828-743-7663 or visit www.skisapphire.com.

Camping

Gorges State Park has primitive camping near the southern boundary of the park along the Foothills Trail. The park offers six designated backpack sites along the trail within the park boundary. Gorges is located on Highway 281 off of Highway 64 E. in Sapphire. To access the Foothills Trail at Gorges State Park, park at the Frozen Creek parking lot and then follow the square yellow markers on the Cane Brake Trail.

Panthertown Valley is by far the most primitive camping experience in the valley, with no official camp-

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sites. Camping is allowed with standard National Forest camping rules applying. There are many small clearings along the trails where hikers can stop and spend the night. A map of the area is highly recommended and can be purchased at most outdoor shops in the area.

Bull Pen Road off of Highway 107 S. at the headwaters of the Chattooga River has many campsites directly beside the roadway.

The road does not receive heavy traffic, making even the close campsites a wonderful place for a night absent of human noise.

Ralph J. Andrews Park in Glenville is another wonderful camping destination with a location on the waterfront of Lake Glenville. The park offers 47 campsites ranging from full hook-ups to tent sites and primitive camp sites. It also has picnic shelters, picnic facilities, fishing, swimming, and boating access and is open April 15-Oct. 31, and has a park manager on duty at the campground.

National Forests

Between 8-10 million people visit the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, making it the most visited national park in the country. Access to the park is less than an hour north of Cashiers. There’s also plenty of outdoor activity close by, since the village rests smack dab in the middle of the Nantahala Ranger District.

Below are some places to consider visiting in the national forests.

Nantahala Ranger District: The Nantahala Ranger District, known as the land of granite walls and waterfalls, is located around the towns of Franklin and Highlands, two short drives from Ca-

shiers.

Highlights include: Two officially designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Horsepasture and Chattooga, along with breathtaking waterfalls, including Whitewater Falls (At 411 feet it’s known as the highest in the Appalachians), Glen Falls, Silver Run Falls and the Falls of the Cullasaja Gorge area including Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, and Lower Cullasaja Falls.

Whiteside Mountain features 750-foot high cliffs and spectacular views.

Balsam Lake, which features a picturesque mountain lake open to the public, is another popular destination.

Also located in the Nantahala National Forest is perhaps Cashiers’ brightest gem; Panthertown Valley.

This 6,700-acre area east of town has been called the “Yosemite of the East,” it is surrounded by bald rock mountains. Check out the Big and Little Green mountains and Black Rock Mountain. There are trails leading to the top of all three peaks.

Panthertown is also a black bear sanctuary. The Tuckaseigee River actually forms the valley, which begins where Greenland and Panthertown Creeks merge and then drops into the rugged Devil’s Elbow gorge.

Panthertown is also home to waterfalls. Try Schoolhouse Falls, Granny Burrell Falls, Greenland Creek Falls and Warden’s Falls, and be ready to hike and take lots of photos.

Primitive camping is available within the Panthertown area, but there are no developed camping facilities.

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Hiking

Following are some of the area’s most popular hiking opportunities: Silver Run Falls — A parking area for Silver Run Falls is located on Highway 107 four miles south of the crossroads. Within 100 yards of the parking area, visitors can take a break on large boulders and watch Silver Run Creek pour over a 25-foot into a deep pool.

This attraction is extremely family-accessible and offers a touch of the wild even for those unable to venture out into the wilderness.

Whitewater Falls — Whitewater Falls is perhaps the most easily accessible large waterfall in the area.

Located on Highway 281 S., from Highway 64 E., a large parking area accommodates groups and within a few hundred feet visitors can view the 411-foot falls from a large viewing platform. This is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, and a heavily maintained trail makes access easy for everyone.

The Cashiers area also offers many hikes for intermediate and high-level hikers. From the intermediate trails through Whiteside Mountain and along the Chattooga River, to rough trails through Gorges State Park and Panthertown Valley, the area offers a little bit of everything.

Whiteside Mountain — A network of fairly easy trails along Whiteside Mountain are definitely one of the local favorites for hikers.

With a parking area located off of Highway 64 W., between Cashiers and Highlands, visitors can take a tromp down a loop trail that offers long-distance views from the 750-foot cliffs. These trails are intermediate-level hikes. However, a well-maintained trail and a medium-level grade make the hike accessible for most.

There are two paths that connect to form the loop trail. The path to the right (the upper trail) is a steep climb, while the left path (the lower trail) follows more gradual terrain to the peak. The lower trail is rocky and often slick, but is considered the best route by view seekers.

Chattooga River Headwaters — The Upper Chattooga River is a wonderful area to head out into the backcountry along a network of trails. Following Bull Pen Road from Highway 107 S., visitors will find parking in dozens of pull offs. A large iron bridge stands as a landmark for newcomers and marks the start of multiple trailheads. These trails are an intermediate hike, but maps are suggested as many switchbacks can create confusion.

Gorges — Gorges State Park, located along Highway 281 S. from Highway 64 E., has one of the most extensive network of trails in the area, with various hikes for

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Continued from page 53 all-level hikers. Gorges offers over 125 rare plants, long-distance views from cliffs, and multiple waterfalls to enjoy. Rainbow Falls is one of the most popular sites at 150 feet. Hikes range from intermediate to strenuous, but ongoing improvements make the park easily accessible for large groups, and informational maps at trailheads and along paths make navigation fairly easy.

Panthertown — Panthertown Valley, located off of Highway 64 E., is perhaps the pantheon of the wild for the plateau. This 6,300-acre backcountry tract pushing deep into the Nantahala National Forest has more to offer than could ever be viewed in a day. From waterfalls to a rare Appalachian bog, it is a diverse ecological site in the Appalachian high country. Raven Rock, Schoolhouse, and Greenland Creek Falls are all popular water features. Trails range from intermediate to strenuous and maps, which can be purchased at most outdoor stores in the area, are highly encouraged.

Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains have nearly 125 peaks exceeding 5,000 feet in elevation, with more than 25 over 4,000 feet surrounding Cashiers. Here are a few mountains right around the area to check out: Whiteside Mountain — Located between Highlands and Cashiers, Whiteside Mountain is a popular mountain for locals and visitors alike.

It overlooks the Nantahala National Forest, topping out at 4,900 feet in elevation.

A two-mile trail takes nature lovers to Whiteside’s summit. The trail is considered moderately difficult and takes novice hikers about an hour to complete.

Whiteside Mountain is located on Highway 64, west of Cashiers, in between Cashiers and Highlands. You’ll see signs for the parking area, which is about a mile off Highway 64.

Yellow Mountain — The hike to this 5,127foot peak is 10 miles, at least a half-day of hiking through the divide of the Cowee Mountains.

At the top, the Yellow Mountain Fire Tower offers 360-degree views of Lake Glenville, parts of S.C. and Georgia.

To get there from the crossroads, drive 7.3 miles west on Highway 64. Turn right on Buck Creek, go 2.2 miles (passing Chestnut Hill on

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the right) and look for a steep path and wooden sign on the right. Park on the left.

Terrapin Mountain — Terrapin Mountain is located three miles south of Cashiers and tops out at 4,510 feet in elevation.

With no real trails to its summit, Terrapin Mountain is considered one of the least climbed mountains in the area. Surrounding foliage blocks the view from the top, but visitors can check out airplane wreckage from an early 1980s crash on Terrapin’s western flank. Visitors will also encounter old-growth hemlocks, some perhaps 300 years old along the axis between Terrapin and Coldsides Mountain.

To get there, travel south on Highway 107, then west on N.C. 1107 past Norton Cemetery to a crossing over the Chattooga River. Take the first dirt road east of the bridge to the southeast and follow it to a crossing over Fowler Creek, then southerly, paralleling the U.S. Forest Service boundary. An old overgrown woods road leads from just south of the Wild & Scenic River corridor boundary and in a mile or two to a saddle between Bearpen and Terrapin Mountains.

Little Green Mountain — This 4,040-foot exposed rock outcrop with incredible views of Panthertown Valley can be reached through the area’s eastern entrance in Lake Toxaway.

Get there by traveling on Highway 64 to Toxaway, where you turn left (north) on Highway 281 for .85 miles. Turn left on Cold Mountain Rd., and drive six miles to the new trailhead.

From there, it’s a hike down to Schoolhouse Falls and then a .9-mile climb to the summit.

Waterfalls

Perhaps the only thing better than a mountain excursion is a mountain excursion with a waterfall feature. Luckily, the Cashiers area has plenty of them within a short drive or hike.

Cashiers Sliding Rock — From the intersection of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 107, drive south on Hwy. 107 for 1.9 miles. Turn right on Whiteside Cove Road. Continue for 2.8 miles. After crossing a bridge, pull off onto the dirt on your right.

Follow the trail to the right for 100 yards to Little Sliding Rock. Enjoy swimming holes above and below the falls.

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This fall, Cashiers and Wade Hampton Golf Club will play host to the top senior amateur golfers in the country as they compete in the 59th USGA Senior Amateur Championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association. More than 2,000 players aged 55 and older will attempt to qualify at 53 sites across the country with hopes of coming to Cashiers.

The Senior Amateur Championship will begin with 156 players competing in two days of stroke-play qualifying on Sept. 21-22, with the top 64 qualifying for match play. The championship will continue with an elimination bracket, culminating in the 18-hole championship match on Sept. 26.

This year’s defending champion is North Carolina native and two-time Senior Amateur champion Paul Simson. The championship has been played on some of the country’s top courses, including Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Fla., Prairie Dunes

Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan., Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Portland (Ore.) Golf Club and Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club. Multiple Cashiers summer residents have played in this championship and will try to qualify again this year.

Wade Hampton Golf Club, designed by famed architect Tom Fazio, was established in 1987 and has received high rankings in all major golf publications since its inception.

Located in the beautiful mountain surrounds of western North Carolina, the golf course is situated in two valleys and is very walkable.

Spectators are welcome at no charge and will park in the town of Cashiers close to the Community Center.

More information about the championship can be found at www.usga.org or by visiting the club’s website www.wadehamptongc.com and by clicking on the championship logo.

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Continued from page 54 Silver Run Falls — From Sliding Rock, go south on Hwy. 107 for 2.4 miles. Pull off onto the gravel on the left with a three-trunked holly tree at the south end. If you reach Nantahala Forest, you have gone too far. Follow the trail for 50 yards. Cross a stream on a fallen log and continue another 100 yards.

Whitewater Falls — From Highway 64 and Highway 107, drive east on Highway. 64 for 10.4 miles. Turn right on Hwy. 281. Continue for 9.9 miles. Turn left into a parking lot. There are trails to the bottom of the waterfall, the highest one in the eastern U.S. at 400 feet.

Turtleback Falls and Rainbow Falls — From Highway 64 and Highway 107, take Highway 64 east for 10.4 miles. Turn right on Highway

281. Continue for 0.9 miles to a National Forest Service Horsepasture River/Rainbow Falls sign on the left. Park on the right, cross the road, and enter the woods on an old “jeep” trail.

Descend the trail for a mile until it intersects a trail that parallels the river. To your front is Turtleback Falls. Go left along the trail to view Turtleback Falls from the bottom. Go another quarter-mile in the same direction to Rainbow Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that boasts rainbows on sunny mornings.

Looking Glass Falls — From Highway 64 and Highway 107, drive east on Highway 64 for 32.7 miles and turn left onto Highway 276.

Continue north for 5.9 miles. Park on the right.

View the falls from the roadside or descend a

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Protecting Panthertown Valley

By Jason Kimenker Executive Director, Friends of Panthertown

Panthertown Valley is a treasured backcountry recreation area in the Nantahala National Forest located adjacent to the popular mountain towns of Cashiers, Sapphire, and Toxaway, N.C. Panthertown protects the headwaters of the Tuckaseigee River and is one of the most spectacular areas in the southeast with cascading waterfalls, trout streams, panoramic views, sheer granite cliffs, biologically diverse habitats for wildlife, and home to many rare native plant species.

Tens of thousands of visitors come to the area each year from throughout the country to explore Panthertown and the surrounding communities. Day hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, equestrians, bird watchers, wildflower lovers, anglers, scouts, students, and families who seek a rewarding outdoor adventure here in the mountains will appreciate the primitive backcountry experiences Panthertown has to offer.

Friends of Panthertown is the only organization devoted to protecting and maintaining this natural wonder. The mission of Friends of Panthertown is to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve this outstanding natural resource while improving the quality and experience of recreational opportunities in Panthertown Valley. We provide funding and volunteers for much needed trail maintenance and conservation projects throughout Panthertown. We organize monthly trail work days from March through October, lead collaborative stewardship projects and interpretive hikes throughout the year, protect natural resources, and monitor fragile ecosystems. People of all ages and skill levels

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are welcome to join us on the trails.

Friends of Panthertown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations and memberships are tax deductible. To join, participate at one of our upcoming events, or for more information about Panthertown Valley and the work the Friends do to protect this special place, visit our website at www.panthertown.org or call (828) 269HIKE (4453).

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Jim Courier, left, and Andy Roddick, right, will play an exhibition match on July 27 in Cashiers for charity.

Tennis superstars Roddick, Courier to battle it out in Cashiers for charity A once in a lifetime world-class tennis event is coming to Cashiers.

Former world number one tennis star, Andy Roddick, a new Cashiers homeowner, has invited his good friend, and also former world number one, Jim Courier, to battle it out on Saturday, July 27. The event will be hosted at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers.

“The Mountain Challenge” will be a benefit to create and enhance much needed youth programs in the Cashiers area. “Mountain Youth Charities” is the organization that will manage the funding for the children’s needs.

Roddick has been one of the most celebrated athletes in the U.S. with his career including 32 ATP titles, a run of nine consecutive years in the Top 10, 45 Davis Cup Matches, including a victory in 2007, and a U.S. Open victory in 2003. In addition to his vast tennis accomplishments, he started the Andy Roddick Foundation in 2000 to help underserved children. He has received two separate Arthur Ashe Awards, the Humanitarian Award in 2005 and the Prestigious Leadership Award for Urban Health in 2007. In 2009 he also received the Heineken Star Award for achieving

success both athletically and philanthropically.

Courier in the early 1990’s dominated the men’s professional tennis circuit with a game he fashioned out of grit, determination and a punishing inside-out forehand. He was the first in his class of American champions – which includes Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi – to hold the No. 1 world ranking. In 2005, he was honored by being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

For further information on “Mountain Youth Charities” contact Program Chairman, Marcia Shawler at marciashawler@mac.com, or 972571-5987.

The event will also feature a gala dinner on Friday evening, July 26 hosted by Roddick and Courier. This will be held at Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen and will feature entertainment, a celebrity chef catered dinner, and fundraising activities.

Saturday will feature a day of tennis and social cheer as attendees watch three exciting tennis matches, shop local vendors in the marketplace, and experience food and beverages from the area. There will be interactive contests and fun

activities for kids of all ages. Matches will begin at 10 a.m. with a preliminary match between two of N.C.’s best junior boys tennis players: Thai Kwiatkowski of Charlotte, ranked No. 15 in the ITF International Boys rankings, and Korey Lovett of Brevard, ranked Top 30 in the USTA National Boys sixteen’s ranking. They will be followed

by Roddick and Courier taking on the winners of the local Pro-Am competition and at 11:30 a.m.

Roddick and Courier will compete in a best twoof-three sets match.

There are many different opportunities to get involved in the Mountain Challenge including event sponsorship at various levels, which include patron tickets, advertising and other benefits. Tickets will be available at different levels, also including deluxe patron box seats and general admission tickets. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 19.

There are a number of volunteer opportunities available as well.

For further information go to www.cashiers. com or call William McKee at 828-743-3411.

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On April 29, 1999, thanks to a unique partnership of industry, the environmental community and the state of N.C., 10,000 acres of the Jocassee Gorges in Transylvania County were placed in public ownership to be preserved for future generations. The property was purchased by the state from Duke Energy Corporation, and the transaction created a 2,900-acre game land managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Currently, Gorges encompasses nearly 7,500 acres and is the only state park west of Asheville.

Gorges State Park opened its new 7,100 square-foot Visitor Center on Oct. 12, 2012. The center was designed and built to national green building standards. Additionally two large picnic shelters with restrooms, and maintenance facilities were completed. The Visitor Center is home to the park offices, large exhibit hall, a 75-person auditorium, 40-person classroom, and large covered wrap around decks offering outstanding southern views of the

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Continued from page 54 stone staircase to the 50 ft. falls.

Moore Cove’s Twin Falls — From Looking Glass Falls, continue north on Highway 276 for one mile and park on the right just before the concrete bridge with a wood footbridge on the right. Cross the wood footbridge next to the concrete bridge. An easy, beautiful 0.7 mile hike will lead you to the falls.

Sliding Rock — From Moore Cove’s twin falls, continue north on Highway 276 for 1.1 miles and turn left into the Sliding Rock parking lot.

Courthouse Falls — From Sliding Rock, continue north on Highway 276 for 7.5 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enter the parkway, turn left in the direction of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and exit at N.C. 215. Continue south for 6.9 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 140 just after the bridge. Go 3.1 miles over the mountain and park on the right near the bridge that crosses Courthouse Creed. The trailhead for the Summey Cove Trail is on the left next to the bridge. Hike 0.2 miles and turn left on Courthouse Falls trail, which descends 0.1 miles to the 60-foot falls.

Glen Falls — Take Hwy. 64 to Highlands, then turn southwest on N.C. 106 for 1.8 miles to

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the Glen Falls sign. Turn left and take the gravel road one mile. A trail turns into a narrower trail. Go left here. Hiking down the mountain, you will see three strikingly different 80 foot falls and travel 1.4 miles. Remember the uphill you’ll have coming back.

Dry Falls — Traveling north on Highway 64 past Highlands toward Franklin, turn right into a parking lot following a Dry Falls sign. Go down the trail and take a walk behind the falls.

Lower Cullasaja Falls — From Dry Falls in Highlands, continue north on Highway 64 for 3.3 miles. Pull off to the left onto gravel for a view of the upper falls. Continue another 2.4 miles on Highway 64, and pull off to the left side of the road for a view of the lower falls. You can also pass the pull-off, find a safe place to turn around and then go back and enter the pull-off facing the falls. Be sure to pull your vehicle off the road completely, as passing trucks need two lanes to navigate the adjacent curve. Be careful.

Upper Cullasaja Falls — From Lower Cullasaja Falls, continue for 2.4 miles. Pull off to the right onto the gravel.

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The Tour de Cashiers is held each year in May.

Cycling

By Jessica Webb Staff Writer For cyclists who thrive on the challenge of a good climb, there’s plenty to go around in Jackson County, home to one of the biggest cycling events in western North Carolina.

Tour de Cashiers Held in early May, the Tour de Cashiers offers a challenging and often rewarding ride with 25, 62 and 100 mile bicycle routes through Cashiers and Highlands. The spring tour features stunning scenery and challenging ascents with total elevation gains of up to 10,500 feet cumulative over the entire course.

The event is in its 21st year and draws more than 300 participants and 200 volunteers to Cashiers.

The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce presents the event and proceeds from the event support Cashiers area community development. To learn more, visit www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com.

Mountain Biking

Panthertown Valley For the truly backcountry mountain biking experience, head to Panthertown Valley. Comprised of more than 10,000 acres of protected public land in the Nantahala National Forest, Panthertown offers 30 miles of designated trails with mountain biking available on designated trails that offer views of stunning waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views.

With its large trail of systems, it’s easy to get lost in the area, so be sure to have a map. It’s best to visit with someone familiar with the area.

Western Carolina University Trail System The 6.8 miles of single track trails at Western Carolina University’s Millenial campus opened earlier this year, much to the enthusiasm of local hikers and mountain bikers. The trial system can be accessed by the picnic area on WCU’s main campus, by going through the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 107 or at the parking lot for the new Health and Human Sciences building.

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Story Index Cashiers . . . . . . . . . 4 Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . 6 Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library . . . 8 Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association . 9 The Village Green . . . . 10 Highlands-Cashiers Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center . . 12 Cashiers Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society . . . . 13 Schools . . . . . . . . . 14 Church of the Good Shepherd Auction & Bazaar . . . . . . . 16 Blue Ridge Dental Clinic 17 Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ . . . . . 18 Friends for Life . . . . . 19 Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance . 20 Bear Safety . . . . . . . 20 Cashiers Village Council 21 Relay for Life . . . . . . 22 Cashiers Historical Society 23

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