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ulips blooming, tree buds popping and warmer days? It must be April on the plateau! Wherever you find yourself between Highlands and Cashiers this month, believe us when we say there’s not a bad seat in the house. So get out there and enjoy the beauty around us - and thanks for bringing the Laurel along with you! Let’s go! Janet and Marjorie
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The Laurel Magazine • April 2012
Contents Events
14 • Rotary Golf Tournament 16 • Relay for Life 20 • Easter Egg Hunt 21 • Annual Plant Sale 22 • PAC Youth Theater 23 • Cinco de Mayo 24 • Fly Fishing Tournament 25 • Rotary Bingo 26 • Adventure Race 27 • Area Calendar
The Arts
30 • Cover Artist, David Berger 32 • Feature Artist, Lee Byers 33 • The Bascom News 36 • The Art League of Highlands 37 • Art Raffle 38 • Local Musician David Landis 39 • Highlands Performing Arts Center
Maps
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
History
48 • Highlands History 50 • Cashiers History 52 • White Lightning Strikes
Dining
42 • Fressers Eatery 44 • Wine & Dine on the Mountain 46 • Pancake Breakfast 47 • Dining Guide
Homes & Lifestyles
54 • Home of Distinction 56 • Why? 57 • Manage Windfalls Wisely 58 • Celebrities in our Midst 59 • Good Fats! Lower Your Risk! 60 • The Town That Went on Vacation 62 • Oy! Sters 64 • Local Wise Foodways
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The Laurel Magazine • April 2012
Staff Giving Back
68 • Friends For Life 69 • Carpe Diem Farms 70 • Highlands Rotary 70 • Center for Life Enrichment 72 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 73 • Wildflower Whimsy 74 • Valley Garden Club
Business
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
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Michelle Munger, Art Director
Luke Osteen, Writer
76 • Healthy Food Classes 77 • Volunteer of the Year
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Guides
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Donna Rhodes, Writer
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dining lodging shopping real estate news
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 27 • Area Calendar 47 • Dining Guide 65 • Waterfall Guide 66 • Service Directory 79 • Advertisers Index
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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Michael Rich, Sue Aery, Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, Michelle Price and Robin Armstrong-Neil
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Events
Golf Tourney, Challenging for all Ages by Wiley Sloan
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to support community alling all area golfers. projects like the Student It’s time to dust Foreign Exchange Program, off those clubs and the Literacy Council, local prepare to challenge your Boy Scout Troop, the Peggy friends in the Highlands Crosby Center, the Library, Rotary Club’s 23rd annual plus many other community Golf Tournament. You’ll be groups. able to show your skills as Enjoy snacks and beverages you play one of the premier along the course, plus lunch golf courses of the area. near the 10th hole as you Gather at the practice support your community green or the driving range at while enjoying the beauty 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May of the mountains. Space is 7th, to hone your skills and limited to only Twenty fourwork out the kinks. The fourperson teams so be sure to person teams will kick off the Rotarian Paul Schmitt (right) and son Taylor Schmitt. sign up early. tournament at 11:00 a.m. at Registration for each player the Highlands Country Club. Vie for prizes for the “closest to the pin” and “longest drive.” is $150. If you are not able to play but would like to support One hundred percent of the funds raised by this the Rotary Club with a hole or corporate sponsorship, tournament go to support our local community. Throughout contact Brian Stiehler, Tournament Chairman, at the years, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 (828) 787-2778. Fore!
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Events
Highlands Relay for Life by Luke Osteen Relay for Life, Highlands’ cancer-fighting crusade, launches its 2012 season April 14th with a gala celebration at Highlands Fire Department.
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ighlands Relay for Life launches its 2012 campaign with an unforgettable kickoff celebration set for 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14th, at the Highlands Fire Department at 322 Oak Street. There’ll be food, music, speakers, and a joyful spirit, all in keeping with this year’s theme of “Turning Up the Heat on Cancer.” “In 2012 we’re turning up the heat to 212 degrees,” explains Relay spokeswoman Ellen Bauman. “At 212 degrees, water boils. But what happens when we turn up the heat on cancer? What happens when we take Relay For Life to the next degree? “More research, more cures, more education, more
diagnoses avoided, more early detection, more programs, and more services.” Last year, 2012 Relay For Life of Highlands raised $81,792 to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. “With your help this year, we’re aiming to have one of the most successful Relay For Life events in the country, attracting more survivors than ever before,” says Bauman. “If you’re new to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, visit relay.acsevents.org and enter Highlands NC in the search field. That’ll update you on all our activities, culminating with the Relay on August 17th at the Highlands Recreation Park.”
For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
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Accommodations
John Cleaveland Realty..........
Dutchman’s Designs..............
4-1/2 Street Inn .....................
Nellis Realty...........................
Hen House..............................
Colonial Pines Inn..................
Sundrops on Caney Fork.......
High Cotton............................
Inn at Half Mile Farm............
Meadows Mtn. Realty............
Highlands Emporium............ Martha Anne’s........................
Whiteside Cove Cottages...... Mountain Brook Suites.........
Restaurant
Peak Experience....................
Mountain Laurel Rest............
Paolettis...................................
Scudders.................................
Pescados.................................
The Summer House...............
Arts
Rosewood Market..................
Whole Life Market.................
Bryant Art Glass....................
The Brick Oven......................
Highlands Fine Art ...............
Laurel Magazine.....................
Wild Thyme Gourmet...........
Highland Hiker.......................
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
Mirror Lake Antiques............
Marge Rohrer Originals........
Wine Bistro.............................
Museum of American Cut
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Retail
Creative Concepts Salon.......
The Bascom ...........................
Alyxandra’s ............................
Highlands Visitors Center.....
Bear Mountain Outfitters......
Warth Construction...............
Real Estate
Cabin Casuals.........................
Tranquility Cove Massage....
Country Club Properties.......
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ....
Aery Chiropractic & Acupunc-
Harry Norman Realtors........
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Events
Community Easter Egg Hunt by Wiley Sloan
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keen eye will be needed to spot those sther the Easter Bunny is busily eggs in the tall grass and flower beds. planning for the upcoming Prizes will be awarded to the youngsters Community Easter Egg Hunt to be who find the most eggs. Youngsters held on Saturday, April 7th, at 10:00 will be divided into three different a.m. at the Highlands Recreation age categories to give everyone a fair Center located at 600 N. Fourth Street chance- Group 1 – youngsters 0 to three (Cashiers Highway). years of age; Group 2 – children four to Kettles of eggs are cooking as the siz years of age; Group 3 – youngsters “dye-artists” prepare the proper tints seven to 10 years of age. for the eggs. The rolling hills of the Be sure to have a large enough basket Highlands Recreation Center will be to hold many eggs. ablaze in color. The beautifully colored The tradition of dyeing eggs began eggs will compete with God’s own centuries ago in ancient Egypt, Greece, daffodils to see who can paint the most Rome and Persia where dyed eggs vivid canvas. I just don’t see how Esther were used in Spring festivals. No one and her Bunny Brigade do it. They is sure when the tradition of the Easter are such skilled artists, coloring the Highlands Community Easter Egg Hunt will be Bunny evolved but there are stories of eggs in bright, vivid colors, and then held on Saturday, April 7th, the Easter Bunny in literature in early placing them carefully near the base at 10:00 a.m. at the Highlands Recreation European writings. Be sure to bring of trees or at the corner of buildings Center. Photo by The Highlander your camera and record these precious or who knows where. At the sound moments. Before you know it your of the whistle the race for “best egg hunter” will begin. Youngsters may want to brush up on children will be young adults and will be bringing their own their skills by hunting eggs at home before they come. A youngsters for the Easter Egg Hunt.
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Events
Mountain Garden Club Annual Plant Sale by Wiley Sloan
The Town Ball field at the corner of Cashiers Highway (Hwy. 64) and Hickory will be brimming with beautiful, healthy plants on Saturday, May 26th for the Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Be there early for best selection. The sale will end at noon. If rained out on Saturday, the sale will be Sunday, May 27th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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pring is just around the corner. It’s time to inventory your yard and identify the plants that are needed to spruce up your landscape. Bring your list to the Mountain Garden Club’s 30th Annual Plant Sale. For weeks now, the Garden Club members and their trusty helpers have been selectively digging hearty, healthy plants from area gardens. On Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 26th, these plants will be displayed on the Town Ball field at the corner of Highway 64 (Cashiers Highway) and Hickory Street for easy selection. Don’t be late. People line up early to get first choice at these beautiful plants. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to noon. Whether your yard needs shade plants or those that crave the sun, the club’s extensive inventory will have many varieties of plants for you. Each year the inventory varies because the plants are taken from area gardens. In years past the inventory has consisted of many varieties of hostas, plus perennials such as cinnamon ferns, daisies, Lenten roses and much, much more. The club is very excited about the addition of pussy willows this year.
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Performing Arts Center Youth Theater Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie Local students are embracing the challenge of staging the deeply touching “Flowers for Algernon,” slated for April 26th-28th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.
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ark your calendars and save the date for PAC Youth Theater production of the critically acclaimed “Flowers for Algernon,” opening Thursday, April 26th, and continuing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 2:30 p.m. Thirty three students from Highlands School, Blue Ridge, Summit Charter and home schooled students will be participating in this year’s program. Students learn all aspects of theater work – backstage, technical lights and sound, as well as acting. “Flowers for Algernon,” a short story written by Daniel Keyes, is part of the language arts curriculum in most schools. For its fifth production, the PAC Youth Theater, under the direction of Dr. Ronnie Spilton, will mount the dramatized version of this literary work. Set in the 1960s, “Flowers for Algernon” tells the compelling story of mentally challenged Charlie Gordon and the strange interweaving of his life with that of a
mouse named Algernon. Experimental surgery has been performed on Algernon increasing his intelligence fourfold. After Charlie undergoes the same operation, he rapidly changes from a “moron” into a “genius,” becoming far more intelligent than his teacher or the doctors who created the operating technique. As yesterday’s science fiction becomes today’s science fact, this extremely relevant play poses some very thoughtprovoking moral questions while being ingeniously touching and intensely real. “Flowers for Algernon” will star Highlands High School senior and fourth year PAC Youth Theater student Cai Roman in the role of Charlie Gordon. A talented actor, Cai has also had featured roles in HCP’s productions of “Life with Father” (2010) and “The Kitchen Witches” (2011). The PAC Youth Theater production of “Flowers for Algernon” will open on Thursday, April 26th, and continue through April 29th. For more information and tickets please call the Performing Arts Center at (828) 526-9047.
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Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser by Luke Osteen Cashiers Valley Preschool will host its fundraising Cinco de Mayo Dance Saturday, May 5th, at The Gamekeeper’s Tavern.
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ashiers Valley Preschool will stage its Cinco de Mayo Dance from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5th, at The Gamekeeper’s Tavern in Sapphire. The evening will benefit the five-star rated preschool, which serves children throughout the area. Beer and margaritas will be served. There’ll be live music and a silent auction for goods and services donated by local businesses. Partygoers and local businesses can also serve as sponsors, since the school has a list of specific items needed for its operation. Cashiers Valley Preschool is located behind Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library on Frank Allen Road. Its motto is, “Where each parent matters and every child is special.” The preschool has a friendly, caring and experienced staff that makes learning fun and interesting by using interactive and creative teaching tools and techniques. Subsidy tuition assistance is available for eligible applicants. Tickets are $45 or $75 per couple and can be purchased prior to the event or at the door. For more information, call (828) 743-4320. The school is still accepting donations for the auction and sponsorships are welcomed.
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Annual Three Rivers Fly Fishing Tourney by Wiley Sloan
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Anglers of all stripes are invited to test their fish sense in the Second Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, unspooling in local streams May 17th -19th.
eautiful trout are calling you for a challenge. Enjoy the pristine streams of North Carolina by participating in Highlands, North Carolina’s Second Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament on May 17th through the 19th. The two-day tournament is open to all fly fishermen and women of all skill levels. Funds raised by this tournament benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for Highlands School graduates. Dust off your waders, check out your tackle box and come on up. A tax-deductible $500 entry fee secures a spot for a two-person team in the tournament. Teams that wish to compete for top prizes will fish three different streams--one native, one hatchery supported and one delayed-harvest stream. “While we would love for people to come and spend two days in Highlands fishing our area’s streams, our main focus is to raise funds for our town’s scholarship fund,” said Eric NeSmith, an organizer for the event. “We encourage everyone to participate on any day they can. It’s really for a great cause.” The entry fee includes various clinics, an invitation to the opening night reception, lunches, a fishing goody bag and a closing night winners’ dinner with food and prizes at Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Space is limited. Only the first fifty teams
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to register will be able to participate. Participate in these exciting events before the competition: Casting Clinics, Harris Lake, Thursday, May 17th: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Ladies’ casting clinic with Joan Cabe; 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.: Open Casting Clinic with Local Guides; One-on-One Coaching for Tournament participants with North Carolina Fly Fishing Team; 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Equipment Tune Up, Highland Hiker Cabin Deck; 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Casting Competition Open to All, Pine St. Park. North Carolina Fly Fishing Team will oversee the competition and serve as judges; 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Fly Tying Clinic, Lobby at Old Edwards Inn with Bill Clary, featuring the Jack Cabe Hopper. Join in the fishing, fellowship and philanthropy by reserving your team space today! To register or receive more information, visit www.highlandsthreeriver.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (866) 526-5841. The tournament is sponsored in part by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the Highland Hiker, Old Edwards Inn, The Highlander, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. and Mountain Fresh Grocery.
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April’s Rotary Bingo Supports Literacy Council of Highlands by Wiley Sloan Feeling lucky? It’s all in the cards at the Literacy Council of Highlands’ Bingo Night, Thursday, April 12th, at the Highlands Community Building. Community supporters are sought to make the evening possible.
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all your friends and invite them to join you on Thursday, April 12th, for Literacy Council Bingo. Games start at 6:30 p.m. at the Highlands Community Building next door to the ball park on the Cashiers Highway. This is a wonderful way to support the Literacy Council and have a great time to boot. Games are $1 each for a single card; 15 games per evening. Of course, you can play multiple cards. Plow your winnings back into each game or make a donation to the Literacy Council’s many programs. Why not be a Table Sponsor? Whether you are a business owner or just an individual sponsors, a table advertisement lets you show your support of Literacy. Full page ads are $50; half-page ads $25. Call the Literacy Council at (828) 526-0863 to buy an ad. You can also help the Boy Scout program in Highlands as the scouts deliver sodas and water to accompany the great snacks that fill the center of your table. Rotarian Tay Bronaugh is the caller. He’ll make sure you hear the numbers and have plenty of time to mark your card. Half of the Bingo money goes to the Literacy Council and the other half will go to lucky bingo winners. Game number 15 gives you the chance to win some serious money. Laugh a lot, share with friends and support the Literacy Council of Highlands.
For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
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Events
Warrior Foundation Adventure Race SOAR’s ambitious 2012 slate of fundraisers powers a noble goal -- supporting the children of our wounded and fallen Special Operations warriors.
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ll of us are indebted to the many military personnel who are serving throughout the world so that we may live in peace and safety. A group of individuals who risk their lives daily are the members of America’s Special Operations forces. The Special Operations Forces are all special operations personnel from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. They continue to be at the tip of the spear fighting our nation’s war against terrorism and will more than likely continue doing so long in the future. Although our forces voluntarily place themselves in harm’s way, it isn’t without personal sacrifices. Which brings us to the most personal sacrifice anyone can ever give -- their life for the cause and leaving behind their beloved families. For 32 years, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation has strived to have a positive impact of the children of the fallen heroes of the Special Operations Forces. The foundation gives all children of these young men who lost their life a college education (grant, not a loan). The total children are now over 900, from newborn to college age. They will receive a college education, family counseling and financial assistance to the families of our wounded troops. This is the 10th year a local group of dedicated volunteers is staging events to support the Special Operations Warrior
Foundation. What can each one of us do to help in this worthwhile endeavor? It’s easy to participate and to make a difference. None of this would be possible without our steadfast supporters and donors who agree that the least we can do for our fallen special operations warrior is to directly better the lives of their children who face the tragedy of losing one of their parents. Over the last nine years the people of the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire communities have helped us raise $450,000 and we hope to reach $500.000 this year. You can help by donating, and attending the events this year. There’ll be a fundraising Golf Tournament slated for June 4th at Cullasaja Country Club. Cost is $140 per person and includes lunch, golf on a spectacular course and door prizes. To sign up or for more information, call Nancy Horwitz at (828) 526-0224. Everyone is invited to a Spaghetti Dinner at Highlands Recreation Center On June 8th. Cost is $7 per person. On June 9th, athletes from across the Southeast will be participating in the Special Operations Adventure Race. You can learn more about this challenging event by visiting www.soarhighlands.org. Finally, there’ll be a Silent/Live Auction at the Highlands Community Building (next to the Town Ballfield) on June 15th.
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Mark Your Calendar • Emerging Artists: Frank Vickery Exhibit through May 10, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Chicks It’s All Gone to the Birds Exhibit, through June 17, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Free Classes on Healthy Food offered once a month at the Cashiers Community Library. For more information call (828) 743-9254. • Free Children Movies, Wednesday, April 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hudson Library. Children’s films are all rated G or PG. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. (828) 526-3031. • Live Music by Fish Out of Water, 9 p.m., Friday, April 6, and Formal Night at The Dog, (828) 526-8364. • Highlands Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7, Highlands Recreation Center, (828) 5263556. • Young at Art exhibit, grades K-12. opening reception 2-4 p.m., April 7, runs through May 19, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Story Swap, 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, Highlands Writers Group, at The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 369-1927. • Literacy Council of Highlands’ Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12, Highlands Community Building, coordinated by Highlands Rotary Club, (828) 526-0863. • Relay for Life Kick-Off, 11 a.m., Friday, April 13, Cashiers Community Center next to Cashiers Fire Department, Howard Henderson, (828) 743-3295. • Blue Jeans, Bluegrass Spring Harvest Barn Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 13, The Farm at Old Edwards, (828) 7872625. Thomas Arvid painting live. • Discovering the Image with Diane McPhail Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 14, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • David Arthur Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, (828) 526-3807. Thomas Arvid painting live. • Relay for Life 2012 Campaign Launch with gala celebration, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14, Highlands Fire Department,
www.relay.acsevents.org and enter Highlands NC in the search field for additional information on area activities. • Ceramic Sculpture Class, noon-2 p.m., April 16, 18, 23, 25, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Free Classic Movies, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Spring Gorge Clean Up, 8:30 a.m., Saturday April 21, Highlands Visitor Center. Please contact Jennifer Smathers at (828) 526-2112 if you would be interested in helping with the clean up. Breakfast and lunch will be served to all volunteers. • Dinnerware Workshop with Frank Vickery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 21-22, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • April Field Trip - Audubon Society, Huntington Beach State Park SC, April 23-24, Call Brock Hutchins at 770-4863715 for additional information and a trip schedule. • “Flowers for Algernon,” presented by the PAC Youth Theater, April 26-29, evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 2:30 p.m.. Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. • For the Birds Workshop with Barry Gregg, April 28-29, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. • Waterfalls and Water Workshop with photographer Greg Newington, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, April 28 and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, The Bascom. (828) 526-4949. • Birds with Barry, building clay workshop, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29, The Bascom, (828) 5264949. • Art League of Highlands April meeting, 4:30 p.m., April 30, Tsartistry Gallery, “Getting to Know the Artists” (828) 524-5359. • The Betsy Paul Art Raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on April 30. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
Weekly Events Every Monday • Barn Jamming with James, Fressers Eatery. Bring your guitar, banjo or whatever and have fun, (828) 526-8847. • Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, noon, Highlands Community Center. • Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215. • Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m., Highlands Rec Park. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Microsoft Word 2007 Classes, 11 a.m.-noon, The Literacy Council of Highlands, Peggy Crosby Center, (828) 526-0863. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:50 p.m., Highlands Civic Center. • Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, Nitrograss and Rebecca White, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Karaoke, Highlands Smokehouse, (828) 526-5000. Every Friday • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Highlands Civic Center. • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 9 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. Every Saturday • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
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The Arts
Cover Artist David Berger by Donna Rhodes
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couple of decades ago David Berger worked in a frame shop in Florida, carefully matting and finishing other folks’ work. Encouraged by one of the clients he decided to take up painting. And why not? He already knew how to frame! He jumped right into painting with both feet, creating complex, highly realistic still life. He was a natural. Funny how that one little conversation with a customer turned his life around, launching a career that eventually put three step-daughters through college. After he and his wife, Julie, moved permanently to Western North Carolina, he found himself spinning in a dozen directions… not really settling in the way he had hoped. When it was pointed out to him that in order to truly connect, he must first stand still long enough for things to take root, he gave up the national outdoor show circuit. He committed to opening his own gallery right here at home. Now he is happily ensconced in the Cashiers community, running art shows for the Rotary Clubs showing his own paintings and the work of other outstanding regional artists in his gallery, and supporting local events through participation and behind-the-scenes promotion. You may know Berger for his beautiful landscapes. He says, “A couple of years ago my sister asked if I would paint a small landscape for her friend. It ended up being published in a book she had written. Someone saw it in Massachusetts and asked if I would paint a larger version. I did, and fell
head-over-paintbrush in love with the genre.” There’s more than landscapes on the docket for Berger this year. He says, “I was asked to participate in this year’s plein air show. My gallery will be a coordination point for artists with the first day of the show kicking off at Mountain Mist.” In addition to plein air, several independent film festivals are slated this year. Berger says, “One, near my gallery will be open at night. We will have working artists in tents up the hill, demonstrating to the public before the films begin. It’s a thrill to be a part of a live art and film happening.” When asked about his style, Berger says, “I do traditional realism. I love to evoke feeling from people. Even though my work is tightly rendered, it has a painterly feel. It’s all about light and shadow, contrast, and dimension.” While he doesn’t do whimsy, he does occasionally add a tiny tease, a bear 1/16” high perched on a boulder… or the North Star winking in an evening sky. It is his spiritual nature paying tribute to the vastness of the universe. If you would like to know more about Berger’s art, his gallery, upcoming shows, commissioned work (he’ll even set an easel on your deck and paint the view of a favorite mountain), or private/group lessons, contact him at Mountain Mist Gallery of Cashiers, 40 Perennial Drive, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717, (828) 743-1801. Or e-mail him at: bergerart@hotmail.com. He’ll do most anything for the sake of art. As he says, “I’m easy! Just don’t tell my wife!”
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Forever More by Lee Byers by Donna Rhodes
The pearl is queen of gems… and the gem of queens… Author unknown
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girl certainly feels like a queen dressed in one of Lee Byers beautiful leather and pearl creations. Lee’s hand crafted jewelry is fashioned from cultured, freshwater pearls. The gems are carefully threaded onto Greek leather cording which is intricately knotted in a style guaranteed to complement any ensemble for any occasion, from seashore soiree to mountaintop gala. Lee, owner of Forever More Jewelry, takes pride in his elegant variety of handselected pearls, which include baroque, angel wing, coin and nacre pearls of varying size and colors. His signature necklace is made with a pearl slide in the back so the pearls can be worn as a choker or an elegant low swag adorning the neckline. One of his most popular selections is a versatile multi pearl strand that can be worn as a double necklace, a wrap bracelet, or laced through belt loops to dress up a favorite pair of jeans. Lee says, “We deal with suppliers who personally harvest only the highest quality freshwater, cultured pearls.” When you don a Byers original, you are wearing the very best. Lee’s creations have received ovations from Santa Rosa Beach to Blue Mountain, Florida. His work is showcased at the Studio Gallery of Bill and Sarah Sullivan on “30A” in Grayton, Florida. Locally his work can be seen at the many art and craft events he frequents during the season, including Cynthia Strain’s Village Art and Craft Show, the Women’s Club Civic Center Show, and the 34 | April 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Sumner’s Farmers Market. In addition to this popular line, Lee has a new spring collection debuting this month. Lee has two Facebook pages: Pearls and Leather Jewelry and Byers. And if you want a custom design, Lee is eager to create the perfect look for you. Many Highlanders will remember Lee as manager of T.J. Bailey’s. His wife Kitty, experienced retailer from Rosenthal’s, represents and promotes his fine line of jewelry. You can find Lee’s jewelry on the arm, finger, or shoulder of some of the region’s most talented women. Byers designed a special baroque pearl bracelet for the headlining singer, Geoff McBride at First Note Musical Hall in Blue Mountain, Florida. Geoff was recently selected as a finalist on the television reality show, “The Voice.” It’s a fair bet he will consider his bracelet a symbol of good luck. Lee is right at home in the mountains having spent many a summer at the family cottage on Lake Sequoia before moving here permanently. He and Kitty built their current home overlooking Shortoff Mountain 12 years ago. He says, “I look forward to seeing all my friends and making new acquaintances at shows this summer.” Stop by and let him show you his trademark pearl and leather jewelry collection. To learn more about Lee and his work, e-mail him at byers@ aol.com, or call him directly at (828) 342-4437.
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The Bascom News by Donna Rhodes The Bascom’s April lineup of events is a veritable bouquet of exhibits and workshops.
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pril at The Bascom is a shower of delights from spectacular spring events to jaw-dropping exhibitions to fabulous hands-on workshops sure to please the eye, hand, heart, and soul. Excitement builds for this year’s Collective Spirits festivities. Private Home Wine Dinners for benefactors are scheduled for Thursday, May 17th along with a “Meet & Greet” Tasting and Wine Market. Don’t miss the Collective Spirits Soul Dance Party, featuring “The Sensational Sounds of Motown” on Friday, May 18th. The Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 19th is an annual crowdpleaser with lots to sample and savor. Thursday’s benefactor feasts will pair some of the Southeast’s best chefs with extraordinary wineries and winemakers. Highly acclaimed chefs from North and South Carolina, Louisiana, and Georgia promise to deliver their sizzling best. Tickets for Friday night are $100 per person. Dinner includes the tasting and the dance. Saturday night tickets are $250 per person. And don’t forget the main event: the Auction, which includes a chance at a trip to Oregon or to Abacos in the Bahamas. Or maybe you prefer to bid on a bottle of fine vintage wine. The Platinum Sponsor for 2012 Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival is Wilmington Trust. Support provided by Delta Air Lines, the Official Air Line of The Bascom. While you are gathering steam for Collective Spirits, check out the chicks! Chicks: It’s All Gone to the Birds, is The Bascom’s current exhibition running now through June 17th. See a beautiful collection of images of our feathered friends. And there are more bird fanciers delights on the way, so stay tuned. This spring, the word is Bird. If you haven’t had a chance to see Emerging Artists: Frank Vickery, it’s not too late. His beautiful work in ceramics will be on exhibit through May 10th. Opening on April 7 is the annual crowd-pleaser, Young at Art, grades K-12. The show runs through May 19th. Attend the reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. opening day. The exhibition is a collaborative project with all schools, both public and private, located on our mountain plateau. It’s time to get up to your elbows in fine art and craft, so roll up your sleeves and sign up for: Dinnerware with Frank Vickery (April 21st-22nd); For the Birds with Barry Gregg (April 28th-29th); Discovering the Image with Diane McPhail (April 14th); and Waterfalls and Water with photographer Greg Newington (April 28th-29th). There are plenty of ongoing classes in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting and many other mediums. To learn more about classes, events, Collective Spirits, or upcoming exhibitions, visit www.thebascom.org or call (828) 526-4949.
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CASHIERS MAP KEY
AccommodAtions the mountain Laurel inn ................................... Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ cashiers Hillside Artists............................................ mountain mist Gallery .............................................. reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... silver creek real estate Group .......................... Landmark realty Group ............................................ restAurAnts cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... sapphire Brewery & Pub ................................. tommy’s coffee shoppe....................................... Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ retAiL Bird Barn and Gift emporium ............................ Bounds cave ........................................................... Brooking’s cashiers Village Anglers ...................... Bumpkins ................................................................. cashiers condiment shop ............................... cashiers customs ............................................ cashiers exxon ................................................. cashiers Farmers market ................................... cashiers trading Post ........................................... catbird seat ....................................................... chattooga Gardens ................................................ cJ Brownhouse ....................................................... consignment market........................................... corner store ........................................................... crabtree cottage..................................................... d. estes Antiques .................................................. details of cashiers ............................................ dovetail Antiques .............................................. Fiddlehead designs ................................................... Highland Hiker................................................. into the Woods Home interiors ..................... Lenz Gifts .................................................................... main street Folk Art & Furnishings................
midnight Farms ................................................ mountain House................................................ narcissus ........................................................... nearly new/ellen’s ......................................... nora & co. ......................................................... GG’s consignments *etc ............................... rusticks. ............................................................. ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. summer Place Antiques ................................... Priscilla’s, the decorative touch.................... Victoria's closet ..................................................... Vc for men ............................................................... Vivianne metzger Antiques ................................. Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath ........................ White rabbit Botanicals........................................ Zoller Hardware ...................................................... tess at chestnut square ....................................... tom sawyer tree Farm ........................................ Blue ridge Bedding ................................................... Woof Gang Bakery..................................................... s’more Kids Klothes .................................................. mike’s club House .................................................... Lotsa consignment shop .......................................... nature’s Vitamins....................................................... serVices Blue ridge self storage .................................... cashiers chamber................................................. cashiers exxon ................................................. crossroads upholstery .................................... english Green interiors.................................... Keystone Kitchen & Bath..................................... monday’s House of design .............................. nailz/Beauty secrets............................................. Peter J. Pioli interiors ....................................... interior enhancements..................................... signal ridge marina ......................................... mountain Air Wellness ..................................... cashiers Printing .............................................. cashiers Valley Preschool ................................ Fancy Paws dog Grooming .............................
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Tour de Cashiers Contributed by Callie Calloway The 20th Tour de Cashiers is set for Saturday, May 5th.
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his year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Tour de Cashiers bicycle trek, and a new venue is underway for May 5th. Last fall, two long-term organizers of the Tour, William McKee and Bill Jacobs asked Highlands-Cashiers ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ŽĸĐŝĂůƐ ŝĨ ƚŚĞLJ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ŝŶ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ǁŚŽůĞŚĞĂƌƚĞĚůLJ responded. “With the Hospital’s commitment to the area’s ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ŽƵƌ ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ƚŽ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ lifestyles, we are excited to announce that plans are underway ƚŽ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ ƚŚŝƐ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶ͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ƌĂŝŐ :ĂŵĞƐ͕ Hospital President and CEO. “We are delighted to be a part of this wonderful event to foster health and wellness through ǀŝŐŽƌŽƵƐ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂů ĂĐƟǀŝƚLJ ůŝŬĞ ďŝĐLJĐůŝŶŐ͘͟ The Tour de Cashiers 2012 theme is Ride for Health and will ďĞ ŚĞůĚ ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͕ DĂLJ ϱƚŚ͘ ^ƚĂŐĞĚ ĂŵŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů mountains of Western North Carolina, the tour consists of 3 ĞdžĐŝƟŶŐ ƌŽƵƚĞƐ͕ Ϯϱ ŵŝůĞƐ͕ ϲϮ ŵŝůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ϭϬϬ ŵŝůĞƐ͘ ůů ƌŽƵƚĞƐ ƚĂŬĞ ŝŶ ƐƉĞĐƚĂĐƵůĂƌ ǀŝƐƚĂƐ ŽĨ ƐƉƌŝŶŐƟŵĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶƐ ĂůŽŶŐ quiet mountain back roads. Riders from the Tour range from the occasional cyclist to some of the region’s toughest riders. dŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ ƐŽŵĞ ŝƐ Ă ůŝĨĞƟŵĞ ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞ ĂŶĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŚĂƌĚĐŽƌĞ͕ a great training ride, such as the Assault on Mount Mitchell. Walker Taylor, food & beverage chair, has lined up local restaurants such as The Orchard, GameKeeper’s Tavern,
&ĂƟŐĂƟ͛Ɛ͕ dŽŵŵLJ͛Ɛ ŽīĞĞ ^ŚŽƉ͕ ĂŶĚ ƵĐŬ͛Ɛ ƚŽ ĚŽŶĂƚĞ delicious cuisine for the event. DŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϮϱϬ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĞdžƉĞĐƚĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽƵƌŝƐŵ͕ ŝŵĂŐĞ enhancement and retail patronage as bicyclers bring their families and friends to the Cashiers and Highlands area. “We are thrilled to have the help of the team at the ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ĨĂŝƚŚĨƵů ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌ tŝůůŝĂŵ DĐ<ĞĞ͘ ͞dŚĞ dŽƵƌ ĚĞ ĂƐŚŝĞƌƐ ŝƐ Ă ĨĂǀŽƌĂďůĞ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĚŝƌĞĐƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ ƚŽ ƚŚƌŝǀĞ͘ dŚĞ dŽƵƌ ǁŝůů ďĞ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ Ɛƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ŽƵƌ ĂƌĞĂ͘͟ As in previous years, the Tour will be partnering with a similar ƌŝĚĞ ŝŶ tĂůŚĂůůĂ͕ ^ ͕ ͞/ƐƐĂƋƵĞĞŶĂ͛Ɛ >ĂƐƚ ZŝĚĞ͘͟ dŚĞ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƟŽŶ of these two rides called the Blue Ridge Double has become ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ͘ dŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŽŶ ĐŽŶƐĞĐƵƟǀĞ ǁĞĞŬĞŶĚƐ͘ All rides for the Tour de Cashiers start at the Village Green ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͕ DĂLJ ϱƚŚ͕ Ăƚ ϵ͗ϬϬ Ă͘ŵ͘ dŚĞ ĞĂƌůLJͲƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ĐŽƐƚ is $40 or $35 for riders who sign up for the Double. The entry fee includes a t-shirt, light breakfast and a hearty post-ride lunch donated by local restaurants, as well as on-road support ĂŶĚ ǁĞůůͲƐƚŽĐŬĞĚ ƌĞƐƚ ƐƚŽƉƐ͘ ůů ƌŝĚĞƌ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŽƵƌ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͕ ŚƩƉ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘dŽƵƌĚĞ ĂƐŚŝĞƌƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ĂůůŝĞ ĂůůŽǁĂLJ Ăƚ ;ϴϮϴͿ ϱϮϲͲϭϯϭϯ͘
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The Art League of Highlands
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to producing work for this event. he Art League of The work will be hung at PAC Highlands new during the run of the production. president, CynDe CynDe feels this is an incredible Copple, would like to see opportunity for the artists and the art community in our the performing artist to work area become a more unified together to create a wonderful group. She would like to experience for the audience. see collaboration within the The League is very grateful to various art forms, visual, Mary Adair Leslie for including performing arts and music. them in this event. Hopefully this CynDe says “This area is will be the beginning of many blessed with many talented such collaborations within the people and I am looking art community. forward to working with The League will hold their them this coming year.” April meeting at Tsartistry The first of these Art League of Highlands President CynDe Gallery on the Franklin Road. endeavors will begin with Copple’s dream for the art community is reflected in visions of April 30th at 4:30 p.m. The The League participating Van Gogh for “Vincent.” program will be “Getting to with the PAC production of Know the Artists.” This will be a “Vincent.” The members of the Art League have been asked to produce their casual event with refreshments served at a social proceeding interpretation of one of Van Gogh’s works that holds a special a brief meeting and the program. Guests are invited and there meaning for them. The production will open Thursday, June is no admission. For more information, call CynDe Copple 7th and close on the 17th. To date, 25 artists have committed at (828) 524-5359.
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The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on April 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
he art raffle prize for April is a unique brass rubbing of a knight in armor. This one-of-a-kind art piece was created and given by an anonymous donor. With its dimensions of 16” wide x 42” long, it is a nice, tall picture for a large narrow wall space. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of 12 for $60. They make a great gift,” says Paul. All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department. Please stop by Betsy Paul Properties, located at 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, to purchase raffle tickets. Checks can also be mailed directly to the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information, contact Betsy Paul at (828)743-0880.
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Local Musician David Landis by Wiley Sloan
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any of the early immigrants who settled in the Highlands-Cashiers area can trace their roots to Scotland. For this reason, bagpipes are as much a part of the Highlands community as galax leaves and Oconee bells (shortia galacifolia). Throughout the summer season it is common to hear the melodious tones of “pipes” as a couple celebrates their wedding or a family bids a mournful farewell to a loved one. One of the best known bagpipers of our area is Dave Landis, who along with his wife Rebecca moved to the Highlands area from California about six years ago. Growing up in Alaska, Dave was introduced to the bagpipes by his father who hailed from New York State near the Canadian border. Mr. Landis would tell Dave about watching the pipe bands march during holiday parades and play for special events. Following a stint in the Army Air Corp during World War II, Mr. Landis bought a set of pipes made from African Blackwood. These are the same pipes that Dave plays today. Dave recalls that he and his brothers would fall asleep with their hands over their ears when their dad was practicing the pipes upstairs. After marrying, Dave was stationed in Machrihanish, 42 | April 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Scotland, for two years as part of his naval career. When he received this assignment he thought, “Maybe the family bagpipes would give me a way to make friends with the Scottish locals.” He stopped by his mom’s house (his dad has previously passed away), grabbed the bagpipes from the hall closet and headed to his new assignment. His intuition proved 100 percent correct. “Almost from the minute Rebecca and I settled into our quarters, the Scots took me under their wing and taught me to play,” Dave recalls. “I joined the local Campbeltown Pipe Band which met one night each week for practice, followed by pints of beer at the local pub. Once the beer got flowing, the older pipers would lament, “Aye, ya should have heard the band back in 1962!” Bagpipes are not an easy instrument to play. It takes stamina and a lot of practice. Dave hones his skills regularly at the North American Academy of Piping and Drumming in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. If you are planning an event where you would like to have bagpipes, contact Dave at (828) 482-2129 or through the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. He is seen regularly throughout the season at weddings, funerals and wherever folks want a talented bagpiper.
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This Season at Highlands PAC Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center’s 2012 lineup is packed with unforgettable events like an evening with a mad Impressionist, a visit from a down-home funny lady, a tribute to Ricky Nelson, and a double helping of Bluegrass.
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mall Stages, Comedy, Broadway and Bluegrass this season at PAC. Beginning Thursday, June 7th with the joint project between PAC and HCP presenting the Small Stages production of “Vincent” by Leonard Nimoy. “Vincent” is a provocative play about the life of Vincent Van Gogh as told by his brother, Theo. Directed by Bart Patton and starring Ralph Stevens. “Vincent” runs June 7th - 10th and continues the next weekend, June 14th - 17th. Saturday, June 23rd: Glory Crampton, “Broadway and More.” Ms. Crampton is a leading lady and Broadway veteran, having been in “Phantom of the Opera” (Christine), “Jekyll and Hyde”, “The Fantasticks”, and many more. Presented by Nancy and Lyle Nichols. www.glorycrampton.com. Comedy comes to PAC on Saturday, June 30th with the renown Jeanne Robertson. Whatever stories Jeanne tells on June 30th you will be laughing out loud. Nowhere will you find a speaker so adept at turning personal experiences into funny material. Jeanne uses her down-home Southern drawl to leave her audiences laughing… and thinking about her message. You may have seen her Youtube clips that have had more than 13.5 million hits. Presented by Mark & Marianne Mahaffey. www. jeannerobertson.com.
A special July 17th, Tuesday night concert presents Ricky Nelson Remembered by Gunnar and Mathew Nelson: A tribute to their Dad’s music and influence on the music world. Fabulous #1 hit makers, musicians and singer/songwriters in their own right, the Nelson twins have created a multi-media show to bring back the memories and honor Ricky Nelson. Presented by: Jim and Marsha Meadows, Susan Duncan, Diane McPhail, Margaret Pennington, Beth Riley, Elizabeth Salzarulo, Carole Simmons, Cindy Trevathan, Peggy Woodruff. Bluegrass - two concerts: first up is Saturday, September 15th, the Bluegrass Duel featuring regional bands Nitrograss, Asheville and PackWay Handle, Athens. Both bands will perform a set and then both bands will “jam” together. An evening not to be missed! The second Bluegrass concert will be Saturday, October 20th featuring the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Throughout the years, NBB has toured and performed with both traditional and contemporary artists such as Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Alison Krauss & Union Station. The Bluegrass concerts are presented by Ray McPhail. For more information about PAC please call: (828) 526-9047 and check out our website: www.highlandspac.org.
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The Flavors of Fressers Eatery by Wiley Sloan
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o matter which meal you choose to enjoy at Fressers Eatery in the historic Helen’s Barn, you will find delectable food and smiling faces. Chef/ Owner Debbie Grossman meticulously oversees the selection of only the freshest ingredients for each creatively-prepared dish. One of their most popular appetizers has been the Vegetable Spring Rolls served with a sesame ginger dipping sauce or try their Greek tortilla pizza. Picture a blend of artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, green olives, and mild banana peppers marinated in red wine vinaigrette with garlic and oregano. Now top a flour tortilla with that, some perfectly seasoned chicken, fresh spinach and tomato, along with parmesan and feta cheese, baked to crispy. A real taste pleaser to say the least! Eggs benedict lovers rave about Fressers’ Boston Bene. A foundation of a toasted English muffin supports special lobster and crab cakes. A “top hat” of eggs is encased in hollandaise sauce to complete this signature dish. A Virgin Mary or mimosa is the perfect pairing along with fresh fruit to create a most memorable meal. Who doesn’t love Fressers’ fabulous burgers? My personal favorite is the Black Angus, but I have friends who swear by the black bean burger. Looking for something a little different in a burger? Try this year’s newest offering-the Turkish turkey burger made with ground turkey, dry apricots, red onion, and Turkish spices. All burgers are served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and onion, and 46 | April 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Oreo Cheese Cakes
Veggie Spring Roll
Homemade Hummus Appetizer
of course Fresser Fries, (Debbie’s homemade potato chips). Each burger is grilled to perfection to let the flavors marinate together over a slow flame. Pair your favorite burger with one of the more than 20 flavors of beer that Fressers offers. While I was chowing down on a burger, my wife was drawn to the Mountain Trout. The choice between the almond encrusted trout or having it finished with lemon caper butter was a real dilemma. Tonight was “almond” night. Accompanied by steamed broccoli with a lemon-butter spritz and scalloped potatoes, the flavors melded with just the right intensity to stimulate the palate. After any meal, you will want to leave room for one of Fressers’ history-making desserts. Mary toils in the kitchen over each and every item. Have you tried the chocolate gooey cookies? Imagine a combination of chocolate, chocolate and then some more chocolate, and then she dusts them with confectionary sugar. We all know that Fressers’ award-winning peanut butter pie cannot be beat. The smooth creamy peanut butter filling rests lightly in a Girl Scout cookie crust, topped with dark chocolate ganache. Enjoy your favorite wine or beer as you visit with family and friends. The crisp, clean lines of this historic landmark combined with the eclectic flair of the menu makes Fressers Eatery the place to be seen. There’re so many more items on the menu, I can’t wait to go back. I crave the Mississippi catfish; my wife savors the rib eye. What’s your favorite?
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Wine and Dine on The Mountain
Wine and Dine on the Mountain, set for April 13th and 14th, blends unforgettable culinary delights with music, art, and, of course, incredible wines.
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ine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2012 culinary season in Highlands, April 13th and 14th, by pulling together a sizzling lineup of fine wines, superb food and fine art. Guests of all events will watch the wines come to life, as Thomas Arvid paints for the occasions. The “Wine and Dine on the Mountain” weekend is a sensory extravaganza that begins with a “Blue Jeans, Bluegrass Spring Harvest Barn Dinner” at the Farm at Old Edwards on Friday, April 13th. Pisoni Vineyards Wines will be on the tables throughout the dinner. On Saturday, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro will host David Arthur Vineyards with winemaker Nile Zacherle and fourcourse dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US Art magazine, Thomas Arvid receives critical acclaim for his monumental compositions of wine and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. Inspired by the grace and hospitality of the southern culture in which he lives, Arvid’s compositions are an invitation to take the time to appreciate sharing a great bottle and good conversation with friends. “I can’t think of a better place to spend an evening
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with great friends,” says Arvid. “Highlands and events like this – with wonderful food, wine and culture – truly foster camaraderie, similar to what I try to evoke in each of my paintings. I’ll have my easel with me; it’s going to be another inspiring weekend in the mountains.” “Last year’s event really set the bar for a fun weekend of wine and food,” says Richard Delany, President of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. “We’re looking forward this year to offering an even more diverse assortment of experiences, all tied together with great wine, food and music.” Wolfgang Green, owner of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, says, “We’ve always had great success with our wine weekends, and last year’s Thomas Arvid event was no exception. By partnering with other businesses like the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, we can pull together offerings to celebrate spring by bringing guests to Highlands for some art, music, superb wine and fine dining—an unbeatable combination!” Limited seating available. To reserve for Friday evenings dinner, call (828) 787-2625. To reserve for Saturday evenings dinner, call (828) 526-3807. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/ wineanddine2012.
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Pancake Breakfast in Scaly Mountain Contributed by Betty B. Bandy It must be a new year -- the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is once again serving up stacks of golden pancakes, May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd and October 27th.
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t is about the time of year that the members of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, who go South for the winter, get “Spring Fever” and are longing to get to the mountains and get an urge for the taste of sausage and pancakes - “mountain style.” The “world famous” Pancake Breakfasts at Scaly Mountain’s historic old school house will start in May and be every 4th Saturday - May through October. The planning and the work begin in Spring. Susan Bankston is again in charge of this event that brings the community together. Put these 4th Saturday dates on your calendars, so you will not miss any of the Pancake Breakfasts. It will again be held at the Ole’ Scaly School House at 41 Buck Knob Road. Pancake Breakfasts dates
are May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd and October 27th. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On July 14th, The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club sponsors a “not to be missed” auction each summer with the absolutely best bargains in Western North Carolina. There’s something for everyone and, besides the bargains being second to none, everyone has fun! Pat Leaptrot is in charge of the Auction this year. It will again be held at the Scaly Mountain Fire Station, at 169 Hale Ridge Road, where there is plenty of parking and plenty of room to display the merchandise. Auction preview is at 6:00 p.m. and the auction begins at 7:00 p.m. By popular demand, the
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club printed a sequel to their twice sold out, It Just Tastes Better in the Mountains cookbook. Second Helping is another success also and is selling well. One of the members designed Scaly Mountain aprons and dishtowels. The combination of the cookbook, apron and towel make the perfect gift for friends and family. Susie Goodrow is in charge of the cookbook sales and the Scholar Store where the items are sold. The eye-catching, “yummy smelling “Chocolate Fantasy Booth” is held in the Fall at the Highlands Craft Show. It is one of the most successful fundraisers. The attractive way the chocolate “goodies” are wrapped and displayed make the booth too tempting, and it always draws a big
crowd. Nancy Aldridge is in charge of the booth this year. The Chocolate Fantasy Booth will be at the Highlands Craft Show on October 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Because of the hard work of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club members the club is able to contribute to quite a few worthy local charities. But the main focus is on helping students further their education. Nancy Johnson, Scholarship Chairman, says that over the years, they have been able to help nearly 90 students finance their education. The Club is currently helping 10 students finance their post secondary education. Scaly Mountain residents are eligible to apply for the scholarship and should ask their Guidance Counselor about qualifications.
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Highlands Restaurants Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main at Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 Downhill Grill - 828-526-1663 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 Flip Side - 828-526-4241 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Hill Deli - 828-526-9632 Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525
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Chester’s Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041 Chile Loco - 828-743-1160 Cornucopia - 828-743-3750 Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284 Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266 High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778 Jorge’s Place - 828-743-4175 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160 Subway - 828-743-1300 The Gamekeeper’s Tavern - 828-743-4263 Tommy’s Coffee Shoppe - 828-743-2010 Wendy’s - 828-743-7777 Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
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Tough Sleddin’ by Donna Rhodes
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Charlie McDowell took this photo of snow on March 3, 1942. Photo courtesy of the Highlands Historical Society.
veryone seems to agree, the weather has been nutzo this year. Forecasters tell us the jet stream has shifted north this year because of la niña. That means the warm gulf air hasn’t banged into the stream very often. So instead of frozen rain and snow, we’ve gotten plain ol’ rain. Not that rain is a bad thing… it’s just tough sleddin’ in the dirt. One morning back in February I got up at my usual 4:00 a.m. and the temperature was 64 degrees… in the middle of the night in the dead of winter! What the heck? These warmer temperatures have Gulf states trembling. Warmer oceans could signal a year of hurricanes that might make it all the way through the alphabet, and storms all the way to North Carolina. So, is this global warming? Are there any weather statistics that reflect other unusually warm winters in Highlands history? The coldest day ever recorded was an official 20 degrees below zero on January 29th, 1966. The previous low had been minus 19 eighty years earlier in 1886, the year of the deep snow. But what about warm winters? 1936 had the mildest December on record, with a toasty 61 degrees on Christmas Day. For the most part, the Highlands Plateau has been spared late spring freezes because it is situated on a thermal belt which helps regulate the temperature. There have been exceptions though. In May 1891, there was a killing frost late in the season which completely wiped out the fruit crop for that year. And they didn’t even have Smuckers or Libby’s to fall back on. In the late forties and early fifties, Clifford and Earl Dendy 52 | April 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
planted Rome beauties, Jonathans, Staymans, McIntoshes, Grimes Goldens, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious apples, only to have the young blooming trees wiped out by the freezes of 1949 and 1955. But in good years, when the growing season extended into mid-October, life and fruit were good. Even so, Mother Nature would have the last word in subsequent seasons with early freezes and once again, all was lost. Mother Nature’s offspring, el niño and la niña, cycle around every few years, cooling and warming the oceans. And when that happens everything shifts accordingly. So perhaps this will be a warm year. The highest temperature ever recorded in Highlands was 98 degrees on July 12, 1930. Could it finally reach 100 this year? Probably not, but we could be in for a long, hot one nonetheless! Ran Shaffner of the Highlands Historical Society adds this insight, “For the past 50 years the winters have grown warmer, the springs cooler, and the summers and falls have remained the same. So the average annual temperature in Highlands really hasn’t changed for five decades. It’s the shade of the trees that affect how it feels during the summer.” So, plant a tree and get the ice cream churn cranked up. Think of days gone by when hauling a block of ice from the icehouse on a scorching hot day was a big wonderful deal. Chip off an imaginary chunk, sit back, and thank God you have air conditioning. To learn more about the Highlands Plateau read Randolph Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge,” or visit www. highlandshistory.com.
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Buried Jackson County Deed Books Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
2012 staff of Jackson County Register of Deeds Office, Register Joe Hamilton and Jennifer Blanton Jamison, Stephanie Grissom, Lois Danner and Shandra Sims.
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uring the Civil War, William R. Buchanan, register of deeds for Jackson County, heard rumors of Union soldiers burning courthouses in Western North Carolina. He was scared that the Jackson County Courthouse, then located in Webster, was in danger, so he secretly took the four county deed books up to the top of Kings Mountain, dug a hole, and buried the books. After the end of the Civil War, Buchanan returned to Kings Mountain to retrieve the deed books and restore them to the courthouse but he found that fallen leaves of at least one autumn had thoroughly covered the ground. The burial spot had not been clearly marked so that possible Yankee search parties would have no clue to the location of the deed books. In reality, bushwhackers were only interested in stealing food and horses. Buchanan went back to Webster and recruited a crew
of men armed with rakes and before long the register of deeds recognized the burial area and the four deed books were dug up. Deed Book 1, on top, had sustained extensive water damage. Deed Book 4, on the bottom, was somewhat mildewed but otherwise in pretty good shape. Deed Books 2 and 3 were in good condition. The original Deed Book 1 was typed years ago and bound as Deed Book 1A while the once buried Deed Book 1, recorded in beautiful handwriting, is kept in a box at the office of the current register of deeds in Sylva. Most of Deed Book 1 is filled with land grants from North Carolina governors, with the grants carrying a stipulation of five cents per acre. The information for this article came from a book entitled Knowing Jackson County by Johnson Davis McRorie, published by the Jackson County Historical Association, plus an old article, undated, from the Sylva Herald and Ruralite.
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White Lightning Strikes The First of a Two-Part Short Story by
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ast fall I undertook brunt of the gun. With to paint a backdrop his massive hand, he for a copper gently pulled back whiskey still that the rhododendron is displayed at the and urged us into the Historical Society’s bushes. My friend Museum. This project John was calm and brought back memories collected, but I was of a hike along mountain nervous as could be. trails. These mountains We ambled up the appeared quiet and narrow trail, single file serene wrapped in with John leading and their majestic coats me too close behind. of evergreen. Their Our “host” brought carpet of galax leaves up the rear. We rockmuffled our footsteps hopped over the as we climbed the gurgling stream using trails. Don’t let that low hanging limbs to tranquility fool you. steady us. There’s power in those We smelled the hills and I’m here to smoke before we saw share an event that is the crude shack or a vivid memory despite heard the raucous my fading memory. laughter of the men Mountain folks are inside. With a single well-acquainted with motion, he gently large stands of pushed the door ajar. rhododendron with “Make our guests their gnarled trunks feel welcome,” he and expansive green admonished his leaves. They know that companions. Two men rhoddies can get so sprawled lazily on the lower bunk; one dense that you need slumped on a camp a GPS to find your stool with a brown way out. I learned J. J. Joannides jug at his feet, while a that and more on that fourth shuffled from fateful day. In 1975 my friend and I parked his jeep at the trailhead in the shadows ambling toward the fire. Fresh venison sizzled Pisgah Forest with plans to hike to the rye field where deer lazily on the wood-burning stove. When the cook opened fed. The field would give us a perfect point to view the full the stove door, the aroma of freshly-baked biscuits filled moon as it rose over the mountain. We had barely reached the room. Everyone gathered round the roughhewn table to savor the meadow when out of a nearby rhododendron thicket, peeked a sturdily-built man, a hunting cap shadowing his fresh venison, mashed taters, and golden brown biscuits. face. With shotgun in hand and a smile on his face, he White lightening from a Mason jar was our only beverage. I politely asked us “Where ya going there folks?” Once we soon realized that we had ventured too close to a mountain had shared our plans, he said, “You can’t go there without still. By partaking of the illegal booze and the out-of-season first having a bite to eat and drink. You come with me.” kill, John and I were guilty, too. That’s why we were invited To punctuate his command, he nudged my friend with the to the party. Beware of those thickets!
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J. J. Joannides’ Still Adventures in the May Edition of the Laurel Magazine.
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Lake Glenville’s Elk Lodge by Wiley Sloan
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icture yourself enjoying the serenity of this magnificent log home surrounded by trees your great-greatgrandfather could have planted. The gentle mountain breezes rustle the leaves of the laurel and rhododendron that join the shortia, galax and ferns along the forest floor. Your family gathers for a time of camaraderie, relaxation and fun. The hardwood floors and massive stone fireplaces give Elk lodge a rustic elegance that Teddy Roosevelt would have approved. This estate-style log home is situated on five acres with a secured entry. Walk along the more than 200 feet of lake frontage; watch the sun dance across the calm waters of Lake Glenville through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Great Room. Five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and recreation space extraordinaire – what more can your family require? Convene a family gathering in the Great Room as you lay out the plans for your vacation-time together. Like stars from the evening sky, light from the antler chandelier cascades down 58 | April 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
from the cathedral ceiling to illuminate the room. Snowshoes and a vintage sled add to the rustic décor. Aromas waft from the kitchen as tonight’s cooking team prepares your first meal together. The quality assurance team gathers at the marble top counter to banter with the chefs as meal prep continues. Divide the chores and let everyone do their part. There’s room for several cooks in this kitchen. Whether seven or seventy, there’s a recreation area in this house for everyone. Let bridge enthusiasts retire to the card room while those proficient in pool can strut their stuff at the billiards table. There’s foosball, ping pong and more, so let’s not hear any chants of “there’s nothing to do here.” Tantalize your friends with your Facebook postings with the beauty of your private enclave. The spacious master bedroom with its floor-to-ceiling fireplace and king bed offers the perfect retreat. With his and her vanities, a large Jacuzzi tub and a steam shower, the master bath becomes your own private spa. The guest room
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offers a king bed and spacious bath with double vanity on the main floor. For the movie or sports enthusiast the bedroom off the kitchen is the perfect hide-away. A comfy daybed and a half-bath fill the bill. Upstairs are two additional guest rooms; one with a Queen bed and futon couch and the other with double twin beds. The shared bath makes cleanup time a breeze. Bring your own boat or rent one from the local marina so you can enjoy the pristine beauty of Lake Glenville. The
six-seat tram glides quietly from the deck to the dock. Let songbirds serenade as you hone your fishing skills. You are just a few minutes away from the wonderful shopping and restaurants of Cashiers or Highlands. For more information about this and other rentals go to www.mountain-lake-rentals.com or www.wncgetaway or contact Mountain Lake Rentals at (828)-743-6875. This home is also offered for sale by Hattler Properties, LLC. Call Debby Hattler at (828) 743-1144.
To view more photos of this home, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/realestate.php
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Why?
Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness (828) 743-9070
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n astonishing 47.2 percent of Americans took prescription drugs from 2005-8, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National
Center for Health Statistics. Even more alarming is that in 2012 over 50 percent of Americans will be taking some kind of prescription drug. Asthma, allergy, infections, ADD, depression, pain relief, cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, and diuretics require patients to have doctor prescriptions but over-the-counter drug usage swamps the population as well. Annual sales of almost $300 billion in the U.S. have bolstered the drug industry to keep the trend of increasing the numbers of prescriptions for drugs and for overthe-counter usage strong and steady. As chiropractic physicians, it is our responsibility to promote sustainable health and wellness without reliance
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on the drug industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends and habits. We are here to provide our patients with critical information about how most prescription drugs have serious and damaging side effects. We are committed to sharing resources for better health choices than prescription drugs. What we eat, what we should not eat, if we exercise, how we exercise, how we relieve stress, how we avoid stress, what supplements we take, and how we live a harmonious, balanced life of choices that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve prescription drugs go hand in hand with our chiropractic wellness practices that serve our patients on their roads to optimal health, in partnership with us, not in partnership with prescription drugs.
Be informed. Question and seek out information about every prescription drug you are advised to take. The side effects of the most often-prescribed drugs such as cholesterollowering statins are serious and severe and are avoidable by not taking statins. Consult your alternative health care providers, your chiropractors, for healthful ways to lower cholesterol without bringing on more health complications and while improving your total over-all well being. Consult your chiropractic physicians about any prescription drugs you have been told to take. Why suffer from prescription drug side effects and complications? Drug-free health is possible to achieve!
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Manage Windfalls Wisely
Contributed by Granville Younce, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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lthough the odds of winning the lottery may be stacked against you, there’s a chance you’ll receive a large, perhaps unexpected, financial windfall at some point during your life. Unfortunately, many windfall recipients fail to use
their newfound wealth wisely and are left with little or no savings - and lots of regret. To avoid joining their ranks, there are a number of important considerations to keep in mind when receiving large cash payouts. Avoid Sudden Impulses: Most windfalls are squandered during the first days, weeks and months as recipients make impulsive decisions to quit their jobs, take exotic vacations, or buy a new house or car. For this reason, the best course of action is often to leave the entire sum in a moneymarket account for the first six months. This requires a great deal of discipline, but you’ll avoid making irrational decisions and will give yourself time to evaluate your options and develop a solid long-term plan. Invest for Long-Term
Gains: While using a portion of the windfall to reduce debt and pay bills is often a good idea, investing a significant sum for your future is also recommended when suitable. The windfall’s potential for appreciation can be significantly increased through long-term investments in both stocks and bonds. Keep in mind, though, that investing money carries risk as well. In many cases, investing a windfall can be a difficult decision, but it’s important to remember that, factoring in inflation, cash that is not invested could be losing purchasing power. One strategy a Financial Advisor might recommend– to avoid investing the entire sum during unfavorable market conditions – is dollar-cost averaging, or investing a predetermined sum of money on a regular basis. Manage Taxes: A large
financial windfall will quickly educate any unsuspecting recipient about the tax strings attached. The sooner you can calculate tax implications, the easier it will be to plan for the future. Since the windfall may push you into a higher tax bracket, it’s also a good idea to discuss what steps can be taken to manage taxes in the coming years. Before you make any investment decision, it’s important to review your existing holdings, expected expenses, employment security, risk tolerance, taxes and time horizon before retirement. A professional Financial Advisor can help you evaluate these variables and craft a long-term plan to help you achieve your goals. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Granville Younce at (828) 787-2323.
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Celebrities in Our Midst
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t is always fun to run across a celebrity but even nicer when you have a celebrity living among you. Highlands is not Los Angeles or New York and our celebrities are few and far between, unless you happen to be at Old Edwards Inn & Spa who seemingly have quite a few grace their establishment. I recently had the opportunity to get up close and personal with a celebrity. Not your regular type celebrity mind you, but a four legged 75-pound Golden Retriever named CH Ridgehaven’s On The Road Again, RN aka Willie. Willie has quite the life, living between Hilton Head and Highlands but for the past two years he has covered quite a few miles. When he is not jet setting the world he shares his life with the Brinsons. Judy Brinson has had Golden Retrievers since 1990 and purchased Willie from Jeannie Cahill, owner of Goodlife Golden Retrievers Kennel who just happens to live in Cashiers. He was named after Willie Nelson because he was such a laid back puppy and they added
Cashiers and Atlanta resident Elizabeth Fletcher makes event planning and public relations seem as effortless and anxietyfree as a day at the spa. Part of that is predicated on her years of experience as the publisher of four regional bridal magazines, bridal events spokesperson for Federated and Belk department stores, and guiding force behind media campaigns for exclusive inns. Equally important are her boundless energy, effortless imagination and fanatical attention to detail. elizabeth@idoeventsatlanta.com
On The Road Again knowing that he would be a show dog. When Willie is not at home he travels around on a big bus with his handler Rindi Goudet and is in dog heaven. Brinson says, “He loves it, he gets on the bus with all his buddies and just loves to go!” He loved it so much he won the lottery and was invited to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Attending the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show should be on everyone’s bucket list. The annual show is held on Valentine’s Day at Madison Square Garden in New York City. New York City is full of dogs for that week and everywhere you go you see dogs. Dogs are even allowed in taxis. My favorite hotel is The Carlton which has recently undergone a $16 million renovation and mixes old world with a modern flair. The best thing about The Carlton Hotel is that they take pets and not only take pets but love pets. The concierge will walk Fido and even provide an umbrella on rainy days to keep his tresses dry on walks. A silver bowl is provided along with a dog
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menu which even made my mouth water. Willie did not take up residence at The Carlton but preferred to stay with his bus buddies but I was able to meet about eight of the other lucky dogs who were enjoying the luxuries of The Carlton and entered at The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Two thousand dogs were entered this year and these are the top dogs of each breed. Competition is stiff and just to be one of the 2000 is a major accomplishment. When the dogs are not in the ring you will find them either at the dog spa or the execise area, walking on treadmills to keep their muscles warmed up and their stride in shape. There is a benching area where all the dogs entered must stay and the public is allowed
to go meet all the dogs, handlers and owners. It is a great way to get to know breeds and breeders. Willie was the youngest of the 31 Golden Retriever entered in the show and just loved it. He did not win his breed but he had a good time and entertained everyone. The Brinson’s decided to throw Willie a party in New York City to celebrate his accomplishment. A Voce at Columbia Circle was their restaurant of choice and A Voce even supplied a Willie menu. After all this fame, Willie has decided to come home and just enjoy his time with the Brinsons. Be on the lookout for Willie, I am told he loves Kilwin’s and frequents there quite often partaking in their dog sundaes.
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Good Fats! Lower Your Risk!
igh cholesterol? Low HDL? High LDL? High triglycerides? These four blood markers make for a dangerous formula leading to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke, blood clots, even diabetes type II. Have you been told that these blood markers are outside the “normal” range? Were you immediately put on medications? There may be another way to bring your health back to normal and reduce your risks. Here are a few tips to becoming healthy again and hopefully reducing or eliminating the need to be on medication for the rest of your life. Look at what you eat. Do you eat good fats? There
body’s good really are HDL’s, the many good scavengers in fats known your blood. to reduce the HDL’s hunt bad LDL’s and down and increase the remove LDL’s good HDL’s. whenever Essential fatty they find acids (EFA’s), them. To get including the good Omega 3’s, fats moving, are called include more essential Contributed by olive oil, because your Dr. Sue Aery, canola oil, body cannot Aery Chiropractic flax seed, make them. & Acupuncture almonds They must be (828) 526-1022 and walnuts, consumed as cold-water food or taken as supplements. Omega wild-caught fish, and cut 3’s are anti-inflammatory back on butter, fried foods and they help carry the bad and red meats. Don’t worry LDL’s out of your body. They so much about cholesterol do this by increasing your in foods because you
need some cholesterol to form your hormones and vitamin D. Exercise is imperative for healthy levels of cholesterol and maintenance of blood pressure. Try some kind of daily exercise for a total of at least 30 minutes, preferably a mix of aerobics and strength training. Drink plenty of water. Stay away from fruit juices, sodas, diet drinks and caffeine. Keep your alcohol consumption to a minimum. Start practicing all of these good habits and you will not only bring your cholesterol levels closer to the proper range but you will also begin to feel better, have more energy and possibly take less medication!
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The Town That Went on Vacation
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ast fall, Bryan and I had the opportunity to set sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. While we knew the Allure was the largest cruise ship in the ocean, we were simply not prepared for her splendor. We have been on many cruises and sailed
several cruise lines, but we have never been blown away by a large ship the way we were by the Allure. From the moment we stepped onto the Allure of the Seas, I found myself in awe. I kept saying to Bryan that if you were to blindfold someone and walk them into the main atrium area, they would never know they were on board a cruise ship. It was much more like being in a high-end shopping mall. There were restaurants, shops, entertainment areas, even a Starbucks! The ship is so large, that it is actually broken up into neighborhoods. There is an area called The Boardwalk which is just that – an area designed to feel as though you are on an ocean boardwalk complete with full
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size wooden carousel! There is Central Park which is an outdoor space with sidewalk cafes, benches, and trees making you think you are on land instead of at sea. The entire ship is full of surprises and endless options on how to spend your days. For those who are more adventurous, there are rock climbing walls, surf simulators and the first zip line at sea. There are 26 dining venues, a fabulous spa and state-of-the-art fitness center, nightclubs, an ice skating rink, the list goes on and on. The Allure is much more than just a large ship; she’s a town that floats! To put things in perspective, the Allure sails each week with 5,400 passengers and over 2,000 crew members. Those numbers are based on
double occupancy so, in reality, she holds closer to 8,000 passengers! When we returned home and I was telling my family about all the ship had to offer and just how large she is, it occurred to me that we could literally take the year-round population of Highlands and put it on the Allure. Then it hit me, and I say this a bit tongue in cheek though I do think it would be great, why don’t we take a Town of Highlands cruise?? Can you imagine? We could be the “Town That Went on Vacation.” Oh my gosh, if that doesn’t warrant a visit from Good Morning America, I’m not sure what does! Of course, we wouldn’t want that type of publicity until we get back.
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elen, my friend from Charleston, arguably the capitol of Atlantic seafood cuisine, was planning dinner and asked me if I liked oysters. Helen loves oysters. I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, nor did I want her to waste a lot of money on a dozen of the little gaggers on my behalf. But I rank oysters right up there with scrambled eggs and hog brains, pickled pigs feet, and sautéed snails. Leviticus put a big ol’ skull and crossbones on most of the above for good reason. Do you know how hogs make their mud? Hint: it’s why they cry wee wee wee all the way home. And their feet marinate in that wee wee wee until they come to their pickle jar end. Similarly, oysters live in offshore shallows, cemented forever to a rock in a sea of highly questionable runoff. Anyone up for Oysters
by Donna Rhodes Rockefeller with a side of BP? I rest my case. Still, what should I say to Helen? I wanted to tell her that if she blindfolded me, drenched the little gray plug-of-ugly in tonguenumbing hot sauce, and told me my life and world peace depended on my swallowing it, I might give it a go, as a chaser to a case of beer. And I don’t even drink. So, you see my dilemma. But there is more to this tale, a deep-seated psychological oyster trauma that I have borne since age 11. My parents and I were boating and camping near the mouth of the Crystal River in Florida. We pitched our tent on the beach of a mangrove island. At sunset, we nestled into quarters, slapping at mosquitoes the size of pelicans. And on cue, as the sun checked out and the full moon checked in, the fiddler crabs came
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out to play. Every available mangrove limb, every square inch of sand danced with snapping claws and skittering feet. We could see and hear battalions of crabs, shadowy specters, clawing, rasping, sliding up and down the pitch of our tent. Their interminable scratching was something out of a Hitchcock film, and by morning light we were driven mad from their relentless noise and our consequential lack of sleep. But even this wasn’t the real trauma. That came later when my mom, half-crazed from the night before, insisted I jump off the boat into oyster beds to help my dad catch scallops. I complained to no avail so over the side I went… wearing flip –flops, which immediately popped to the surface. My bare feet were scissored to shreds on razor-sharp oyster shells. I’ll
spare you the gory details, but let’s just say the only good news was I didn’t have to wear Sunday shoes (or go to any annoying dress-up functions) for a month while my feet healed… or heeled, since several barnacles were literally pulled from my heels with needle-nose pliers. Oops, sorry. A gory detail. So, Helen, It is with deep regret that I pass on the oysters. You can eat my share. I’ll nibble on something that comes from a nice clean place, like eggs. Wait a sec… eggs come from chicken butts. Sigh. Time to close this tale, but not before I cash in on a little guilt. I’ll call my mom, casually work the oyster debacle into the conversation, and by phone call’s end, I might get a new dress out of the deal. Guilt is good. Oysters? Not so good.
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Local Wise Foodways
Ashby Underwood-Garner is a Rolf Practitioner and Director of Yoga Highlands. For Individual Coaching on healing with a Real Foods diet, contact her at mtnyogins@gmail.com.
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eople can achieve their full wellness potential using a holistic approach to nutrition. Real Food, as nature intended, provides the nourishment we need to obtain and maintain a state of health. Here in
the mountains, there are many small farms, summer markets, and pick-your-own fruits and veggies to keep your table filled with the freshest, healthiest food available. Here are a few keywords to start you down the path to Real Food health: Bioregional Local Foods: Research and support the food sources that are within a 50-mile radius of where you live. Shopping in bulk saves on transport and processing expenses. Farm-Direct: There is nothing more satisfying than directly supporting the people and land that propagate your daily fare. Farmers are the first people to get my check every month and are blessed with gratitude at each family meal. Tip: Keep a cooler in your car this summer for
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roadside markets. Community Supported Agriculture: Local farms offer community-based programs in which consumers pre-pay farmers for the upcoming growing season. In return, farms provide members with a weekly share of the harvest. This is an excellent way to eat a variety of the freshest, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in seasonâ&#x20AC;? foods. Nutrient-Dense: There are time-honored ways to prepare and store foods that increase the nutrient content. The practices within your home of fermenting, stewing, making bone broth, canning, and freezing can improve your overall diet by increasing the available minerals, vitamins, fats, and proteins. Pasture-Raised: Whether purchasing eggs, dairy,
chicken, beef, pork, or lamb, the animal that is raised in a grassy field with fresh air has a better quality of life than an animal grown in confinement. Eating a natural diet including grass, insects and fresh water, the animal is stronger, healthier, and less likely to need antibiotic or growthhormone amendments in the feed. Spring and early summer are the window of opportunity to meet a few new sources of your Real Foods diet. Here are a few local resources to start: Local Appalachian Foods - www. buyappalachian.org; Blue Ridge Farmers Co-op - www. b l u e r i d gefa r m e rs co - o p . com; Three Forks Farms 706-490-7036; www. bodyandland.org.
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Waterfall Guide Cashiers Waterfalls Drift, Turtleback, Rainbow & Stairstep Falls In the Horsepasture Wild & Scenic River area - 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy. 281; .7 miles to gated road on left — follow trail. John’s Jump 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy 281; 4.8 miles - park on shoulder and follow path. King Creek Falls Hwy. 107 S.; about 13 miles; turn right on Burrells Ford Road — park at campground parking. Schoolhouse Falls In Panthertown Valley - Hwy 64 E. to Cedar Creek Road; to Breedlove Road — park at dead-end. Silver Run Falls Hwy. 107 S.; 4.1 miles from crossroads, look for gravel pull-off on left — follow trails.
Highlands Waterfalls Bridal Veil Falls Hwy. 64, can be seen from road. Dry Falls Hwy. 64; turn at Dry Falls sign. Glen Falls Hwy. 106 S., left at Glen Falls sign. Kalakaleskies Falls Hwy. 64; just below Sequoyah Lake. Lower Cullasaja Falls Hwy. 64 at pull-offs. Picklesiemer Rockhouse Falls Hwy. 28 S. to Blue Valley Road; 4.3 miles - park at dirt road on right take trail - about 1 mile to falls. Upper & Lower Satulah Falls Hwy. 28 S.; both can be seen from road.
Whitewater Falls Hwy. 64 E. to Sapphire, to Hwy. 281 — look for signs.
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Spring is in the Air
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e are grateful for the mild weather that we had most of the winter allowing us to occasionally enjoy fresh air in our buildings. And, with spring here, we can now leave the windows wide open most of the time. With screened porches on all our cat buildings the felines not only enjoy spending time “outside,” but they remain healthier as well. We do not have the high tech air handling systems that are now standard in large animal shelters; instead we reduce the spread of disease with the flow of fresh air through out our buildings. We rarely have a cat breakout with an
Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director Forever Farms upper respiratory infection during the months when the windows are open. The dogs seem much happier as well, spending more time outdoors which they have access to via doggie doors more than twelve hours a day. New shed-roofs overhanging all their pens attached to both of our dog buildings will allow them to spend more time now in the fresh air despite precipitation. These will provide shade during the hot summer days as well, and help keep the temperature inside cooler, reducing the need for air conditioning, and the resulting energy bills. We are constantly striving to be
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more efficient, while also providing the most comfort for our residents. Spring also means that the grass will be growing. Thankfully, we now have a caretaker who is responsible for maintaining the grounds, as well as the buildings and equipment. He lives on the property and also provides security, keeping an eye on our very important charges when the rest of the staff goes home. Maybe those of you with green thumbs would like to volunteer time to the flower beds, and help us bring spring colors back to our landscape. For sure, spring is a good time to visit the
Forever Farm to spend time with old friends who have been with us for a while, and to welcome newcomers. Call Friends for Life at (828) 5082460, for information about visiting or volunteering. Friends for Life is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization operating the Forever Farm, a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. We depend on tax deductible donations to support our mission. Visit our website at www. friendsforlifeforeverfarm. org where donations can be made online, or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.
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Magic and Miracles Abound! Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
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t continues to be exciting times at Carpe Diem Farms and particularly Advanced Equine Comfort. The final documentation and application has been submitted to the U.S. Patent Office (USPO) for our invention, Easy’s Slipper® which we have been telling
you about for the past year. We have been in “Patent Pending” for a year; now on to the final step. The gove r n m e nt isn’t real quick on this phase of the process, suggesting that it will take a minimum of 18 months to work through the system. I have to chuckle wondering how many horses and particularly horseshoe experts work at the USPO and what questions they may need us to further clarify. From our initial filing until
this final one we have had 37 renditions of the shoe. The research results have been staggering; many things we never thought about have shown up. The horses’ feet are growing wider, bulbs are spreading, movement in the shoulders, especially in horses who have exhibited pain in their legs, has been incredible. The shoe, made from a proprietary polyurethane elastomer, has amazing shock absorption qualities not found in other similar products. There is nothing like an Easy’s Slipper® on the market. As a therapeutic or protective shoe for endurance riding and trail riding, it stands alone. Before marketing Easy’s Slipper® to the public, during
our patent process we will continue our research through vet schools, individual farriers, veterinarians and individual horse owners. Our testing includes: endurance, eventing, breezing racehorses as well as horses with injuries and diseases of the hoof. We are grateful for this gift. The mission of Advanced Equine Comfort and Easy’s Slipper® is to restore the health and comfort of our equine partners for their lifetime. Stay tuned for more excitement at Carpe Diem Farms. A 501©(3) educational foundation located off Buck Creek Road in Highlands. We can be reached on our website carpediemfarms.org or by calling (828) 526-2854.
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Rotary Recognizes Highlands School Contributed by Zach Claxton
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here is a bumper sticker that states simply, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” It is an effective reminder of the profound impact good teachers have made in all of our lives. It is too easy to forget the contributions teachers made to our success as adults and continue to make to our children and grandchildren. In 2001, the Rotary Club of Highlands decided to do something about that, and one fall afternoon of that year they paid a visit to the school. The teachers were assembled in the library, and each teacher’s name was called and was presented cash in an
Rotary members Cynthia Dendy, Bill Futral and Brian Stiehler recently presented each Highlands School teacher with $100 to help with enrichment supplies. They are pictured with second grade teacher Jamye Christy.
envelope. While there wasn’t a declared purpose, the
introductory talk addressed how teachers often reached
in their pockets to cover classroom costs. The gift from Rotary was a way of covering some of that cost and saying thank you. Based on the heartfelt reaction from the teachers, it was obvious that the gesture was well-received, and it has become an annual tradition. Rotarians recognize that there are few occupations that mean more to the community than teaching, and believe that this small token of their appreciation for Highlands’ educators is well-earned and appropriate. It is one of several ways the Rotary Club of Highlands monetarily demonstrates its commitment to Highlands School.
Center for Life Enrichment
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n 1991 a group of women came together to bring to Highlands a series of programs designed to educate and entertain subscribers. In the summer of 1993, they presented a series of workshops and lectures on a variety of subjects. Today, 20 years later, Continuing Life Enrichment (CLE) hosts a wide-ranging schedule of events beginning in May and closing in October. Here’s what’s offered in May: “Garden Whimsy: Making a French Concrete Garden Trough,” presented by Mary Guy Gunn, owner of Gunn’s Landscaping in Atlanta. Learn how to create and plant a whimsical miniature
Contributed by Bettie Banks landscape to take home. “Beginning Drawing.” Freddie Flynt will turn her attention to the novice who wants to learn to sketch. “ Pa i n t i n g Spring Wildflowers in Watercolor” will be presented by Fayne Ansley, a well-known artist trained at the New York Horticultural Society. “iPad 101” takes us from the right brain to the left brain. Nigel Sixsmith, Highlands’ Apple Genius, will introduce students to the iPad and other similar devices such as iPhone, iPod and iOS 4. Mail, Calendar, Camera, and reading books on iBooks as well as listening to music on the iPod are all included in this amazing survey
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course. New features on the iPad 3 will be examined. “Beginning Conversational Spanish,” taught by Laura Deneholz, is a new and exciting area of learning. Laura is a retired professor of languages and linguistics and is a volunteer instructor at the Lifelong Learning Academy in Sarasota in the winter. She’ll teach this series of five sessions from the end of May until the end of June. “The Other Darwin: the Remarkable Life and Times of Alfred Russel Wallace” will be presented by Dr. James Costa, director of the Highlands Biological Station. Dr. Costa is a popular lecturer, and his subject is a fascinating look at a 19th century naturalist who
was a co-discoverer of the principle of natural selection with Darwin. “Classical Architecture: Then and Now” is the final class in May, a presentation by Professor Emerita in Architecture at Georgia Tech Elizabeth Meredith Dowling. Dr. Dowling uses extensive visual images in her presentations to enhance the text of her lecture. For further information contact CLE at PO Box 2046, Highlands, NC 28741; by telephone: (828) 526-8811 or by email at clehighlands@ yahoo.com; the website is w w w. c l e h i g h l a n d s . co m . Office location is the Peggy Crosby Center, 348 S. Fifth Street, Suite 202.
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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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Contributed by Julie Schott, Director of Development Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
ince its founding more than 100 years ago, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT), originally known as the Highlands Improvement Society, has pursued the highest degree of professionalism as it conserves and cares for vital lands, water, and wildlife of the HighlandsCashiers Plateau. However, resting on tradition is not the approach taken by this historic conservation organization. The Land Trust Alliance has designed a program that officially recognizes a land trust as a national leader in land protection. The land trust accreditation program identifies land trusts that
meet national quality standards for protecting and caring for important lands. The accreditation process includes an extensive review of each applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies and programs by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The program has been developed to foster public confidence in land conservation and help ensure the long-term protection of land. HCLT is pleased to announce that it is applying for national accreditation through this program. Through the rigorous accreditation process, HCLT
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is advancing its commitment to excellence. Becoming an accredited land trust will be an objective affirmation that HCLT meets national standards, upholds the public trust, and ensures that its conservations are permanent. A public comment period is now open. The Commission requests public input and accepts signed written comments on pending applications. HCLT invites you to participate in the accreditation process by submitting a comment to the Commission. Comments must relate to how HCLT complies with national quality standards. These standards
address the ethical and technical operations of the land trust. For a full list of standards see www. l a n d t r u sta c c re d i ta t i o n . org /getting-accredited/ indicator-practices. To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www. landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 112 Spring Street, Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Comments on HighlandsCashiers Land Trust application will be most useful by May 18th.
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Wildflower Whimsy Contributed by Sonya Carpenter
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n honor of the Highlands Botanical Garden’s 50th anniversary, the Highlands Biological Foundation is hosting Wildflower Whimsy on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th. The event is a celebration of spring ephemerals featuring wildflower walks, a silent auction showcasing all things garden-related, and special guest lecturer, Patrick McMillan. The 12-acre Highlands Botanical Garden was established in 1962 as a refuge and demonstration garden for the diverse flora of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and their unique natural communities. Nearly 500 species of mosses, ferns, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees flourish in natural forest, wetlands and old-growth plant communities connected by a series of trails and boardwalks. Several unique demonstration gardens display collections of Native Azaleas, Plants of the Cherokee, Mosses and Liverworts, Wildflowers, Butterfly-pollinated and Rock Outcrop Species. The Garden is free and open to the public year-round. Among the highlights marking the Highlands Botanical Garden’s golden anniversary will be a volume celebrating both the plants and the people associated with this Highlands treasure. Featuring the photographs of Ralph M. Sargent, a founder and ardent champion of the Highlands Botanical Garden, “A Botanical Exploration” will be the first-ever guide to the garden, with maps, historical overview, and profiles of a generous selection of its hundreds of native plants. Not so much identification guide as botanical celebration, this commemorative Botanical Garden volume will introduce readers to little-known aspects of our native plants, from the backstory to their names to their ecology and natural history. Forthcoming late this spring, this book is a must for the botanically curious and, of course, is a great way to support the Highlands Biological Station and Foundation. Friday’s activities during Wildflower Whimsy will be free to the public and will be dedicated to celebrating the Highlands Botanical Garden. Dr. James Costa, Executive Director of the Biological Station, will talk about the history of the garden and the people who have been important to its development and growth. Registration for Saturday is required, with a discount offered to members of the Highlands Biological Foundation. For more information, call (828) 526-2221 or visit highlandsbiological.org/wildflower-whimsy.
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Valley Garden Club Contributed by Kathie Blozan
Rayanna Redderson with one of the many quilt squares she embroidered for the quilt which will be raffled off this year.
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pink shell azalea, the Valley Garden Club’s symbolic flower, was planted last spring at the Post Office in Cashiers. It is putting out some buds, but we’re all hoping spring doesn’t spring too early. Our featured gardener this month is Rayanna Redderson. She was born and raised in Atlanta and attended Auburn University where she met her husband Roy. After graduation, he was commissioned in the Navy, and they have lived all over the world. With her mother’s influence, she became interested in sewing, knitting, crocheting and crafts. Over the years, she has made draperies, bedspreads, clothing for herself, and for their three boys--much to their chagrin, she says. When they moved to Cashiers she joined the Cashiers Quilters, where she combined her embroidery skills with quilting to make the lovely flower squares which will be pieced together to form the quilt to be raffled off this year as a fundraiser for VGC projects and scholarships. When it comes to gardening, Rayanna’s favorite flower is the bearded iris, but during the gray days of winter, she enjoys the color that her collection of African Violets brings indoors to her home in Strawberry Hill. Her grandmother had a green thumb and always had a vegetable garden, so at an early age Rayanna learned to love watching anything except weeds grow – even grass. As another growing season approaches, we in the Valley Garden Club want to wish you a fruitful spring of digging, planting, and yes, even weeding.
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Classes on Healthy Food Offered in Cashiers by Luke Osteen A new class at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library focuses on getting the best out of food, getting the best out of life.
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utrition counselor Carol Johnson and meadow grain expert Rebecca Cothran will be offering free classes on healthy food choices at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. For two years, Johnson and Cothran had been helping their workshop participants understand the power of nutrition in preventing disease. The focus is on real food: fresh whole grains, fruits and vegetables and why it makes such a difference. Cothran mills and bakes during the twohour class and the participants get to sample whole grain goodness. The 23 people who attended th February 25th class at Cashiers Community Library were enlightened and delighted. “I found it to be truly eye-opening and informative,” said one participant. “I think it’s such an important message that needs to be put out there for everyone to see.” Johnson and Cothran will be offering these classes once a month at the library as long as there is interest. For more information, call (828) 743-9254 or email jrcothran@dnet.net.
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Volunteer of the Year by Luke Osteen
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Even though Hillrie Quin is the one being honored, he made sure that his fellow volunteers were included in the photo.
illrie Quin has been awarded the Duke Power Award as the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year. Quin received the honor because of his tireless work in establishing the Highlands Greenway Trail, the swath of nature that winds through the town. The Greenway has quickly become an irreplaceable path to the town’s storied past and a hopeful gateway to its green future. You’ll notice in the photo to the left that Quin is receiving his award from Duke Power’s Fred Alexander while surrounded by a small sea of smiling people. That’s the way he wanted it. All of those people pitched in and spent countless hours linking the disparate unspoiled parts of Highlands into a breathtaking whole. “I’m honored to be given this award, but I’m accepting it on behalf of everyone who helped make the Greenway a reality,” Quin said. If you’d like to stroll the Highlands Greenway Trail, stop by the Highlands Visitor Center on Main Street for directions.
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index of advertisers Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Mountain Laurel Rest www.mountainlaurelrest.com Page 14 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 57 The Woods at Buc www.thewoodsatbuc.org Page 59 Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 62 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 17 Cashiers Customs Page 82 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Dovetail Antiques Page 15 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 26 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 14 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 20 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Summer Place Antiques Page 11 Vivianne Metzger Page 72 Art Galleries/Artists Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 39 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 40 Blue Valley Gallery Page 34A GG’s Consignments Page 28 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 14 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 37 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 20 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Summer Place Antiques Page 11 TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Page 53 Vivianne Metzger Page 72 Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Page 66 Head Innovations Page 66 Bedding/Linens Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 71 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Lenz Gifts Page 56 Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Page 23 Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Page 10 Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Page 53 Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 73 Srebalus Construction Co. Page 66 Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Page 18A Cards Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 16 The Corner Store Page 61 Caterers Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 61 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 43
The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 46 Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Page 56 Churches Wayfarers Unity www.wayfarersunity.org Page 68 Clothing & Accessories 4th Street Boutique Page 16 Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 62 Bear Mountain Outfitters Page 18A Cabin Casuals www.cabincasuals.com Page 5 Ellen’s Page 61 Martha Anne’s Page 69 McCulley’s Pages 7, 36, 68 Nora & Co. Page 61 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 20 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 24 TJ Baily www.tjbmens.com Page 53 Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing Page 76 VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Vivace Page 68 Vivace Too Page 68 Wicket Soles Page 20 Wit’s End Page 36 Cloth/Upholstery Wilhites Page 6 Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Page 10 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 29 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 71 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 49, 63 Condiments The Hen House Page 3 Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction Page 14 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 77 Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 64, 66 Cashiers Customs Page 82 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Page 66 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 66 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 64, 66 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Page 66 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath Page 66 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 82 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 8
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index of advertisers Events Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 39 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 40 Celebrate Clayton www.celebrateclayton.com Page 75 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Rotary QuickDraw Page 62 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Wilhites Page 6 Florists Fiddlehead Designs Pages 22, 24 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 37 Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 71 Cashiers Customs Page 82 Consignment Market Page 29 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Nearly New Pages 28, 61 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 37 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Summer Place Antiques Page 11 Vivianne Metzger Page 72 Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Page 10 Consignment Market Page 29 GG’s Consignments Page 28 Highlands Fine Consignments Page 66 Lotsa Consignments Page 28 Nearly New Pages 28, 61 Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Page 74 Garden Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 62 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Garden Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 39 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Corner Store Page 61 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 16 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 22 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 22, 24 Lenz Gifts Page 56 Nora & Co. Page 61 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Pages 24 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 84 Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 77 Gourmet Foods The Hen House Pages 3, 18B Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Page 14 Groomers Fancy Paws Page 34A 84 84||April April2012 2012||www.thelaurelmagazine.com www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Hair Salons Creative Concepts Page 66 Head Innovations Page 66 Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins Page 34A Heating and Air Madco Page 59 Home Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 62 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 71 Cashiers Customs Page 82 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 16 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 GG’s Consignments Page 28 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Lenz Gifts Page 56 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 37 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 20 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 24 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 84 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Vivianne Metzger Page 72 Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 17 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 74 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 24 Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 21 Rock’n Rooster Page 29 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Summer Place Antiques Page 11 Investment Planning Wells Fargo Advisors Page 57 Jewelry - Fashion Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 62 Ellen’s Page 61 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 20 Rock’n Rooster Page 29 Vivace/Vivace Too Page 68 Jewelry - Fine Drake’s Diamond Gallery Page 25 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 26 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 84 Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 16 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Landscapers Travis Russell Page 66 Lighting Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 71 Cashiers Customs Page 82 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Lenz Gifts Page 56 Summer Place Antiques Page 11
index of advertisers Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 71 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 14 Nail Care Creative Concepts Page 66 Nailz Hand & Foot Spa Page 34A Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Page 20 Painters D.P. Painting Page 66 Pet Care Fancy Paws Page 34A Pet Supplies Woof Gang Bakery Page 22 Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 22 Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonweb.com Page 39 Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Page 64 Porch and Patio The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 39 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 The Hen House Pages 3, 18B Pubs The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 43 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 23 Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 83 Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 63 Carol Mathews www.carolmathews.com Page 78 Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 63 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealtygroup.com Page 63 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 63 Highlands Properties www.highlandsproperties.com Page 67 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 33 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Page 41 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 19 NC Mountain Life www.ncmountainlife.com Page 63 Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 63 Old Cashiers Realty, Inc. www.oldcashiersrealty.com Page 63 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 35 Residence Club www.residenceclubpartners.com Page 9 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 49, 63 White Oak Realty Group www.whiteoakrg.com Page 17 Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 47 Bella’s Junction Cafe Page 45 Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 61 Chris & Charlie’s Page 45 El Azteca www.elaztecahighlands.com Page 43
Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 43 Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 43 Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com Page 45 On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 45 Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Page 46 The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 46 The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 43 Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Page 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 17 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 74 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 51 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 11 Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Page 18A Martha Anne’s Page 69 Wicket Soles Page 20 Shutters & Blinds Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Sun Control Shades Wilhites Page 6 Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 77 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Tables Cashiers Customs Page 82 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 10 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 10 Toys The Corner Store Page 61 Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Page 23 Tree Services Travis Russell Page 66 Vacation Specialists Cruise One thecruisefinders.com Page 14 Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins Page 34A Window Treatments Cashiers Customs Page 82 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 74 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 60 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 11 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Page 20 Silver Threads Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 68 Yoga Vally Fusion www.valleyfusionnc.com Page 69 www.thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2012 | 85
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