Cashiers Historical Society

The Cashiers Historical Society celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year.

Their annual Calendar of Events starts Memorial Day weekend, May 28-31, when visitors are invited to tour the historic Zachary-Tolbert House, The Dependency, Colonel John’s Cabin and the recently restored Hampton Schoolhouse from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. As always, the beautiful grounds and trails will be open from sunup until sundown.

The Zachary-Tolbert House is an architectural gem that remains virtually unchanged from when it was built 150 years ago, and it offers visitors the rare chance to experience life as it was. Likewise, Colonel John’s Cabin is one of the oldest structures in our area. The Hampton Schoolhouse is a carefully renovated authentic structure that offers a glimpse into early education. It’s a rare gift to find such an opportunity to walk down memory lane.

In addition to preserving and maintaining these historic buildings, CHS continues to have a positive impact within the community offering a wide range of activities that provide opportunities for fun, enjoyment and education.

The annual Designer Showhouse is their largest fundraiser and has become one of the most enjoyed and anticipated events of the year, providing residents and visitors a chance to visit some of our area’s most prestigious homes.

CHS hosts Founders Day for third and fourth-grade students from Blue Ridge School, Summit Charter School and area home schooled students. Their Family Front Porch Fun days are fun for the whole family and a welcome break from the sometimes-hectic pace of today’s world. They offer educational opportunities throughout the season through their annual Jan Wyatt Symposium and Mountain Heritage Lecture Series.

This nonprofit organization continues to strive to be a cultural center that encourages civic engagement and community partnerships that provide meaningful experiences for all. As with most nonprofits, they work with a limited budget and staff but they’re gifted at stretching a little into a lot. Donations are always appreciated and encouraged to help maintain their historic properties and continue their outreach.

For additional information about Cashiers Historical Society call (828) 743-7710.

by Mary Jane McCall

For Carolyn and Cy Timmons, the trip down the aisle was 14 years in the making.

First came attraction and then friendship – and then came love, a house, and a move to the Plateau. Their wedding was a long time coming.

The couple met in 1975 when Carolyn joined a group of eight or nine girlfriends who had gathered at The Tree on Peachtree in Atlanta to celebrate a friend’s birthday.

Performing that evening (as he has done for 60 years) was Cy Timmons – singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Carolyn was struck by Cy’s “luxuriously, smooth voice,” the poetry of his compositions, and how “incredibly handsome he was.”

And it’s fair to say that Cy was impressed by Carolyn’s “beauty and sophistication.” At the time they were each in other relationships, and in the coming years Carolyn got married.

But, as fellow travelers in the same social circles, their lives in Atlanta continued to overlap.

And when Carolyn’s marriage broke up, the two started seeing each other in breaks from the unconventional schedules of their jobs – Cy’s as an entertainer, Carolyn’s as a flight attendant with weekly jaunts to Paris.

They became friends and confidants.

Carolyn was drawn to Cy’s dry sense of humor, the “unbelievable memory” that is evident in his repertoire of more than 600 songs, and the kindness and thoughtfulness that is his constant demeanor.

For his part, Cy was charmed by Carolyn’s intelligence, thoughtprovoking conversation and unstinting generosity.

Ultimately, the intimacies of those conversations turned to romance and they began seeing each other exclusively in 1984.

They started taking trips together – including one to Highlands, and were smitten by the town and its lifestyle. In 1985, tired of the “hustle and bustle” of Atlanta, Cy found and purchased his idyllic,

Carolyn and Cy Timmons

A circuitous route and long, languid conversations laced with wit and compassion brought Carolyn and Cy Timmons together and to the Plateau.

photo by Susan Renfro

Cy and Carolyn Timmons, 1989

secluded retreat from the outside world a Scaly Mountain cabin with is evident when he cites how “healthy and happy the area is,” and the 15 acres and a stream. quiet and serenity it affords.

In 1989, they were married in a small ceremony in one of the oldest Carolyn feels that, “We were fortunate to find Highlands and the churches in Madison, Georgia, the officiating minister the husband area and now call it home.” of a fellow flight attendant. They agree that their best times are simply the times they spend

It wasn’t long after that Cy found a together, and their fondness for each other permanent gig at The Market Basket in comes through when they talk about their Cashiers – occasionally finding himself shared passions and gifts to each other of performing in the okra section – and the We were fortunate to find food and wine. They recognize that the couple were at last able to move full time Highlands … and now call secret to their enduring relationship has to Highlands. Cy continues to perform 2 it home. been their multiple interests, willingness nights a week, now at the Hummingbird to compromise and mutual love. Lounge at Old Edwards Inn. They concur with the literary giant

In 2002, following 9/11, Carolyn retired from her job as a flight Salmon Rushdie, who has famously said, “It takes patience, attendant, returned to college for another degree and works today understanding, determination, passion, tenderness, toughas a North Carolina certified paralegal. Several years ago they did a mindedness, originality, desire, imagination, and love, second addition to their home, the only time in their long relationship above all, love.” that they cite as stressful.

They both credit the Highlands area with giving them the happiest by Marlene Osteen years of their lives and relationship. Cy’s affection for life in Highlands

Dr. Sue Aery

You’ve spent weeks preparing for a party – invitations, menus, guests – your normal life – but guess what? drinks, music. The healing isn’t completed yet. One visit to my office or one

The day arrives and all your guests begin to appear. You are massage or one effort at some type of relief does not equate to allowing having a great time until, two hours later, the doorbell rings and that the full healing process to happen. last guest shows up, raring to go. The party had been going along just Allowing your body to fully heal, even after PAIN has left your fine and then everything came to a conscious awareness, is the best halt because of this interruption – way to prevent future injuries and all conversation stopped, the music Fully understanding the personality of Pain is the best way to ensure that the didn’t seem right anymore, the food the key to your healing success and being the life of the rest of the party isn’t ruined. We was mostly gone. party and the last to leave!. see Pain in my office all the time

Pain can be just like that late and we are glad to help escort it arrival guest – the last to show up, out of your awareness for being even though you’ve been getting to too rowdy and interfering with that point for quite some time. Your pain threshold is your own – we your party – but, we want to get you all the way healed as much as each have a unique point at which pain appears and is debilitating as possible – so stick around even after Pain is gone. You can be the life opposed to just being a nagging nuisance you hope will leave at some of the party by being the “last to leave.” point. Fully understanding the personality of Pain is the key to your

You seek help, finally. Hopefully, you try a natural solution to see healing success and being the life of the party and the last to leave! what can help, but at that point, there’s no magic healing wand to make Pain go away.

Or is there? The same unconscious awareness that kept Pain at bay, by Dr. Sue Aery kept it seeming like a late arrival guest, is the same awareness that, as Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture healing begins and Pain lessens, lets Pain be the first to go.

You breathe a sigh of relief that you can get back to your other

Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized.

On the other hand, you’re truly on your own – there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if you’ve recently started a business or become a “gig worker,” possibly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, what can you do to get on the road to financial security?

There are several steps you can take, including the following: • Establish a budget. When you’re self-employed – and especially when you’re first starting out – you need to keep tight control over where your money is going. So, establish a budget and stick to it. • Open a retirement plan. As a self-employed individual, you can choose a retirement plan, such as a SEP-IRA, a SIMPLE-IRA or an “owner-only” 401(k). When your earnings are limited, you can contribute modest amounts to any of these plans, but when your income rises, you can boost your contributions.

While these retirement plans have some things in common, including tax-deferred growth of earnings, they differ in other areas, such as contribution limits, and one plan may be more suitable for you than another, depending on whether you have employees. You may want to consult with a financial advisor to determine which plan is best for your needs. • Build an emergency fund. When you work for a business or other organization, your income is predictable – but that’s usually not the case when you’re self-employed. And when your earnings are uneven, you can be vulnerable to financial stress when you face an unexpected expense. To help protect yourself from these threats, try to gradually build an emergency fund containing a few months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account.

• Pay down your debts. Some debts, such as loans to help your business, may be unavoidable – and even productive. But other debts, especially those that can’t be deducted from your taxes and carry a high interest rate, are far less useful, so you may want to set up a repayment plan. With your other expenses, you might not be able to whittle these debts down as fast you’d like, but, over time, your efforts can pay off. • Put money aside for taxes. Because no employer is withholding taxes from your paychecks, you will likely have to make quarterly estimated payments. Plus, you’re responsible for all your Social Security taxes, which, if you worked for someone else, would be split between you and your employer. To make sure you’ve got enough money available to pay your taxes, you might want to set up a special account – one that’s not used for any other purpose. • Get proper insurance. Depending on the nature of your work, you may or may not need some type of business insurance, but if you have a family, you should certainly consider the need for life insurance, and you may also want to consider disability insurance. Self-employment can be quite fulfilling – and you’ll find it even more rewarding when you make the right financial moves.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Mary Beth Brody

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