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Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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f there was ever a time to visit the mountains, it’s now. October. There’s beauty in the mountains and magic in the air. This is the time of year that we in Highlands and Cashiers live for. The sky’s a shade of blue that can’t be matched, and the sunlight illuminates the jewel-toned leaves into a kaleidoscope of color. Spring, summer and winter here all have their glory, but autumn in the mountains is the crown jewel of the seasons. Like the colors of autumn, our readers and advertisers bring so much color not only to our pages, but also our lives. Thanks for making the Laurel a part of yours. Blessings to all, Marjorie and Janet
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Contents October 2010
Events
Maps
14 • John Muir Returns 16 • GCAMA Events 20 • Friday Nite Live 22 • Ray Pottery 24 • Fall Ball 26 • Highlands Craft Show 28 • Fall Festival 36 • HIghlands Trick or Treat 38 • The Wow Factor 39 • Go Forth and Sparkle 40 • Life Under Construction 41 • Just For The Moment 41 • Remodeling Seminar 42 • Hard Candy Christmas 43 • Area Calendar
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
Dining
72 • Ruka’s Table 74 • Culinary Weekend 76 • Fressers 78 • Inn at Half Mile Farm 80 • Oktoberfest 81 • Dining Guide
The Arts
History
48 • Cover Artist, Bill Farnsworth 50 • The Gewgaw Artist 52 • Tom Nielson 54 • The Bascom News 56 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle 58 • Art League of Highlands 60 • Highlands Cashiers Players 64 • Signs and Wonders 66 • Cornbread at Around Back
82 • Cleopatra’s Atoms 83 • Cashiers History
Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
Michelle Munger, Art Director
janet@themountainlaurel.com
marjorie@themountainlaurel.com
mungerclan5@aol.com
(828) 371-2689
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Literary
Business Spotlight
88 • The Royal Scribblers, Charlene Homika 90 • Rising to the Occasion 92 • Life with Krysti
130 • Dutchman’s Designs 131 • New Leaf Interiors 132 • Now and Then 132 • Mike’s Clubhouse
Homes & Lifestyles 96 • Home of Distinction 98 • Easy Being Green 100 • H-C Hospital 102 • When the Body Goes Away
Guides
Philanthropy
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 43 • Area Calendar 81 • Dining Guide 106 • Service Directory 133 • Advertisers Index
110 • Friends for Life 112 • Literacy Council of Highlands 113 • Carpe Diem Farms 114 • Mountaintop Rotary 116 • International Friendship Center 118 • CLE 119 • Highlands Rotary 120 • Alternative Gift Market 121 • Girls on the Run
Contributing Writers:
Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson Nardy, Cassie Walsh, Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Robin M. Armstrong, Maryellen Lipinski
Wiley Sloan, Writer wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen, Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes, Writer
donna847@verizon.net
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John Muir Returns John Muir Returns to Highlands Playhouse October 8th
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he Jacks o n Macon Conservation invites you to journey back to May 1903 to an evening around the campfire in Yosemite Valley with America’s best known conservationist, John Muir, and President Theodore Roosevelt. Hear them spar over environmental and wilderness issues. Witness the conversations that helped lead Roosevelt to establish 200 million acres of wilderness, five new national parks, and 65 wildlife preserves during his presidency. JMCA is hosting this exciting show, “The Tramp and the Roughrider” on Friday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Highlands Playhouse. Lee Stetson has been the Voice of John Muir for over twenty-five years and was featured in the acclaimed 2009 Ken Burns special, “National Parks America’s Best Idea”. Joe Wiegand has been reprising Theodore Roosevelt for six years and performed at the White House in 2008 in honor of Roosevelt’s 150th birthday.
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John Muir (1838–1914) was probably America’s most famous and influential conservationist. As a wilderness explorer he is renowned for his exciting adventures. Through his prolific writings he taught the importance of experiencing and protecting wilderness. Muir helped form the Sierra Club in 1892. In May of 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt, planning a tour of the western forests, invited Muir to a four-day camping trip in the Yosemite wilderness. “The Tramp and the Roughrider” illuminates this extraordinary encounter, with the action unfolding at sunset on Glacier Point, overlooking the magnificent Yo-
semite Valley. Both men were feisty and opinionated, disagreeing sharply on issues like hunting and forest management. Muir’s poetic and evangelistic temperament, clashing with Roosevelt’s political (and boyish) enthusiasms, spawned both tension and humor. Skillful storytellers, both would seek to top one another by relating their wilderness adventures--Roosevelt bringing a frontier ruffian to justice, for example, or Muir telling of his hair-raising “‘interview” with a bear. At the time, millions of acres of western forests, with little or no governmental supervision, were being exploited and abused by hunting, lumber and mining interests. J-MCA is proud to bring both men to Highlands. Tickets for the program are $35 ($30 for J-MCA members). Refreshments will be served. Contact J-MCA at (828) 5269938 ext. 320 or www.j-mca. org. Stetson and Wiegland will be performing in Asheville for the Western North Carolina Alliance on October 7th. Contact www.wnca.org or (828) 258-8737. J
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The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, slated for October 8th-10th, celebrates the excitement of autumn in the mountains.
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eaf-lookers, music-lovers, art show fans, home buyers, travelers, tourists and Cashiers Valley residents, all will find the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival a highlight of their Fall activities. There is nothing like the aura of Fall in the mountains and absolutely nothing like the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival. The event that takes place at three of western North Carolina’s most popular mountain/lake region towns….Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire, October 8th–10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, is a festival abundance that promises and delivers something for everyone. The festival core venue, the Cashiers Village Green and Commons, located at the Cashiers Crossroads, is festival headquarters. Here music and performance-lovers enjoy diverse genres of bands entertaining on two stages. Shoppers will spend as much or as little as they wish at multiple booth choices led by an outstanding juried artisans show and a variety of vendors. Cashiers Valley merchants who are members of the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association, the event organizers, will feature sales and specials all weekend in their shops throughout the Village. Kids with excess energy, needing active time, can play at the state of the art permanent Village Green
Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors Top Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival Sponsor Top Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival Sponsor, the Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors, will conduct a Home Tour on Saturday, October 9th. The Tour will feature homes in Highlands, and the Cashiers valley. The HCBR members represent over 100 area real estate companies and more than 300 individual agents making the organization one of the most dominant in Western North Carolina. playground and or enjoy street performers who will stroll the festival grounds. Two Fall Tours of Homes get underway on Saturday, October 9th. One tour is being conducted by Cashiers Valley realtors, Betsy Paul Properties, Keller Williams Realty, Landmark Real Estate Group, Meadows Mountain Realty, RE/MAX Summit Properties, and Silver Creek Real Estate Group. A concurrent tour run by the Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors, the Festival lead sponsor, will feature homes in the Highlands area just up the mountain from Cashiers. Both tours will show-off homes in highly sought-after locations throughout the Cashiers Valley and Highlands. Festival-goers traveling north on Highway 107 to Glenville Village on the shores of pristine Lake Glenville find more folksy fare, including historical-story-telling, in a local artists tent at the Glenville Community Development Club. This lo-
cation features remarkably talented area crafters and artists, a quilting and lace making display, juicy apples for sale and apple cider to wet whistles while listening to blue-grass, banjo and a bit of gospel entertainment. The local VFW Chapter serves up Hot Dogs with trimmings and pumpkin sales from their Pumpkin Patch at the chapter clubhouse where members of the local Woodworkers Club will show their wares and demonstrate how it’s done. Among the most popular activities of the Festival are Saturday morning’s Pancake Breakfast at Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm and Elf Village in Glenville and the Pontoon Tour of Lake Glenville launching from Signal Ridge Marina located in Glenville on Highway 107. At the Christmas Tree Farm after eating a delicious stack of pancakes with fixin’s, festival-goers can tour the Elf Village and even walk among the Frasier Firs to choose
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their Christmas Tree which will be tagged and then shipped to them on December 1st. The pontoon tours, featuring Lake Glenville’s magnificent waterfalls and a bit of lake-lore, cruise from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th, 9th and 10th on a first-come, first-serve basis. On Saturday the Sapphire Resort will hold the Red Bird’s Big Cup Golf Challenge, open to anyone who cares to wield a golf club for prizes. Shotgun start at 2:00 p.m., cost is $18 per player. During the Festival week a committee from Sapphire will be judging entries in the resort’s sponsored Valley-wide Scarecrow Contest. Contestents will display their entry at their shops, office or organization location throughout the Cashiers Valley. Festival attendees can expect some delightful surprises and even cash winnings if they enter the Pumpkin Carving Contest or buy raffle tickets. The Festival Grand Raffle prize is a magnificent fine oriental rug to be drawn for at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 10th. Leading up to the Grand Raffle are the Twice-a-Day Raffles to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at midday and late afternoon. Winning ticket holders in the Twice-aDay Raffle will choose their prize from an array of ex-
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Meadows Mtn. Realty......................
4-1/2 Street Inn ...............................
Highlands Emporium...................... Highlands Wine and Cheese..........
Colonial Pines Inn............................
Restaurant
Lindy’s ..............................................
Whiteside Cove Cottages................
Fressers / Fressers Express..........
Martha Anne’s..................................
Pescados...........................................
Peak Experience..............................
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The Brick Oven................................
Radio Shack......................................
Bryant Art Glass..............................
Wild Thyme Gourmet.....................
Scudders...........................................
John Collette Fine Art.....................
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
The Summer House.........................
Laurel Magazine...............................
Wine Bistro.......................................
Whole Life Market...........................
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing ..............
The Log Cabin..................................
Highlands Fine Art .........................
Marge Rohrer Originals..................
Highland Hiker.................................
Summit One Gallery........................
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Mirror Lake Antqiues......................
Greenleaf Gallery.............................
Alyxandra’s ......................................
Shoe Jewels.......................................
Bear Mountain Outfitters................ Real Estate
Cabin Casuals...................................
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Christmas Tree ..............................
Creative Concepts Salon.................
Harry Norman Realtors..................
Cyrano’s ..........................................
Four Seasons Landscaping.................
John Cleaveland Realty....................
Drake’s Diamond Gallery ..............
Highlands Visitors Center...............
Nellis Realty.....................................
Dry Sink............................................
Warth Construction.........................
Signature Properties.......................
Dutchman’s Designs........................
Tranquility Cove Massage..............
Sundrops on Caney Fork.................
Hen House........................................
Mountain Air Wellness....................
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Friday Nite Live F
Chris Miller wraps up the Friday Night Live season with a hot session on a chilly fall evening, 7:00 p.m. October 1st in Highlands’ Town Square on Main Street.
or many, fall is the ideal time of year, when the air turns crisper and the colors change to vibrant shades of firey red, orange, and gold. Time for pumpkins, hayrides and turtleneck sweaters. And speaking of sweaters, you may just need one for this season’s final Friday Nite Live! The Friday Nite Live events have been well received this season. The first Friday evening of every month (during the summer season), musical entertainment is provided in town free
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of charge for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. Little by little, shops are staying open later as this event draws people in to town for the evening. While October marks the end of this season’s Friday Nite Live, rest assured it will return again next year. In the meantime, get set to enjoy the musical talent of Chris Miller on Friday, October 1st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Town Square. Miller is a self-taught master guitarist and accomplished musician playing guitar since
the early ’80’s. Miller operates the recording service at Blue Ridge Music in Clayton, Georgia and in his spare time also teaches guitar. He has published one instructional book on guitar improvisation and has written three others, soon to be published. Friday Nite Live is a fun, family friendly evening, so mark your calendar and make plans to join us on Friday, October 1st. We’ll be looking for you! Friday Nite Live is being organized by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. J
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Ray Pottery Signing By Luke Osteen
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he Hen House of Highlands will host a visit by Seagrove, North Carolina, potters Paul and Sheila Allred Ray from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23rd. The event marks a rare opportunity for the public to meet the Rays, who’ll be unveiling a new pattern, exclusive to The Hen House. “The Hen House in Highlands launched Ray Pottery in our gallery in April 2010,” says Hen House owner Lloyd Wagner. “In seven short months we’ve become the largest gallery for the Rays in the country, carrying all of the pieces they offer in our store.” Ray Pottery was founded in 2002, but the seeds that grew into this labor of love were sown many years ago. Paul Ray and Sheila Allred Ray both grew up in the pottery rich area of Seagrove. In 1992, Paul took up pottery as a hobby. And in 1997, he quit his job of nine years, 22 J October 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com
enrolled in pottery classes and went to work full time for Cagle Road Pottery, in hopes of turning his hobby into a career. Paul immersed himself in pottery, going to school in the mornings, working for Cagle Road in the day, and working in his own studio at night. It wasn’t until she met Paul in 2000 that Sheila had her first experience on the potter’s wheel. The two were introduced by their children who were best friends in elementary school. At the time she was a successful supervisor in a textile mill and had over 40 employees, but Sheila was a natural on the wheel. Sheila was smitten with Paul and bitten by the pottery bug; she quit her supervisors’ job, enrolled in pottery class, and started her journey in clay. Paul and Sheila were married six years later. Paul and Sheila’s work was focused on a firing technique called “Raku” in the early years. However, after building a gas kiln in 2002 the
direction of their work started changing course. They started using ash glazes in combination with Tenmoku and iron blues. Their primary focus started to become functional pottery for the kitchen and dinning room. In 2005, Sheila wanted to introduce red into the Ray Pottery glaze palette. High temperature reds were developed by the Chinese during the Ming dynasty, which they called “Oxblood.” They are notoriously difficult to work with and will range in color from pink to purple. After many months of testing they were finally able to perfect the firing schedule that now produces their magnificent red. Visitors to The Hen House on October 23rd will be able to meet this remarkable couple and view their remarkable creations. For more information, stop by The Hen House at 488 Main Street in Highlands or call (828) 7872473. J
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Summit Charter’s Fall Ball By Luke Osteen
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The Fall Ball is an elegant way to celebrate the season and support Summit Charter School, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16th, at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.
ummit Charter School will stage its Fall Ball at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16th at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. The evening will include dinner and dancing, drinks and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit Summit. Summit is a public school in Cashiers. It’s open to students who live in Jackson, Macon and Transylvania counties and it offers a choice for parents, students, and educators who want an emphasis on self-directed learning and active participation in the learning process. Key design elements include: individualized instruction, partnership agreements which honor parental responsibilities, a governing council comprised primarily of parents and educators, flexible staffing models and mutual beneficial relationships with community resources. For information about the Fall Ball and reservations, call (828) 743-5755. J
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As much a fall mountain tradition as the breathtaking foliage and crisp, clear evenings, the Highlands Arts and Crafts Show returns to the Civic Center on Saturday, October 9th.
By Luke Osteen
he 28th edition of one of the jewels on Highlands’ calendar events returns to the Civic Center on Saturday, October 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Highlands Arts and Crafts Show, a project of the Highlands Woman’s Club and the Highlands Recreation Department, will showcase over 100 crafters and attract approximately 5,000 shoppers. Like previous shows, it’ll offer a kaleidoscopic selection of creations. In fact, each year the show must turn away crafters because there are considerably more
applicants than spaces. The show began under the auspices of the Woman’s Club as a venue for local women to sell their wares. For many years the event was called “Highlands’ Own Crafts Show.” As the reputation and success of the show grew, vendors from surrounding counties, even surrounding states, have been added. However, in keeping with the tradition established 28 years ago, artisans from Highlands and close neighboring communities have been given admission priority. There are several features that make the High-
lands Arts and Crafts Show so attractive to vendors: the cost to participate is reasonable; all monies earned are kept by the vendor; and the show is held indoors. Booths are set up the day before the show and the Woman’s Club provides snacks and light refreshments for the vendors. Fresser’s will provide delicious breakfast and lunch choices. Admission and parking are free. If you’re planning to attend, it’s a good strategy to wear comfy shoes. The sheer number and variety of products demands a careful browse. J
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Landmark Realty Group
Sponsors the 2nd Annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival Celebrating the Beauty and Wonder of the Fall Season
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Since opening their doors in 2004, Landmark Realty Group has always had the best interests of the Cashiers and Highlands communities at the heart of their mission statement. Owners and agents at Landmark Realty Group are involved in numerous neighborhood and charitable events and are committed to their success. “It has been our pleasure to assist in many of the happenings around town.” says Jane Ebberts. She continues, “We hold Platinum sponsorship of the Tour de Cashiers, take part in the Mountain Music Festival, we consider it a privilege to be a sponsor of events such as Relay for Life and their annual Red Cross Pint for a Pint Blood Drive.” The upcoming Leaf Festival, October 8-10, offers a chance to further showcase this unique and enchanting mountain region. Participating with the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association, Landmark proudly sponsors this annual event. The “Fall Tour of Homes,” is a self-guided tour and presentation of the area’s distinct mountain resort properties and will be one of the many highlights of the Leaf Festival. Homes will be available in Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and Lake Toxaway, open from 11:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, October 9th. Maps and property descriptions will be distributed at the event site, available at the information booth or the Landmark tent. Those not able to attend the Saturday tour are welcome to contact the team at Landmark Realty Group for a private showing.
Landmark Realty Group was pleased to be a part of the most recent Designer Showhouse, supporting this event with volunteers. Each year a special home is chosen by the Cashiers Historical Society to take center stage and serve as a backdrop for designers and local artisans to showcase their talents. This year one of the fine homes in the Wade Hampton Golf Club was chosen. Lou Blanc is just one of the Landmark agents who took part in the event and is very pleased that he did, representing his clients’ in the purchase of the Designer Showhouse home. Congratulations to Lou! “As the leading agency on the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau, the objective at Landmark Realty Group continues to be providing our clients with the personal care and representation expected by the discerning Real Estate investor,” says co-founder Sam Lupas. “Even though we have been at the forefront in sales and listings from inception, Landmark is considered to be a small-town boutique company and is truly an integral part of this community.” Landmark is thankful to the hundreds of loyal friends and clients, who have entrusted them with the marketing and sale of their properties since 2004. Fall, with it’s intensity of color, is truly a dramatic and busy time of year and the dedicated owners and agents at Landmark Realty Group would like wish you a happy and bountiful season. To schedule a personalized tour or private consultation please contact one of the professional brokers at 888-743-0510 or online at www.landmarkrg.com.
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Highlands’ Fall Festival By Luke Osteen
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The Highlands School Fall Festival, slated for Saturday, October 16th, marks a party for the entire town.
ighlands School invites the entire community to celebrate the Fall Festival, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16th, in the school Gymnatorium. The evening is the product of Highlands School PTO, Highlands High School’s Seniors and a small army of volunteers. It’s a joyous celebration for young and old. Highlands Rotary Club will sponsor a cash bingo game where the winner takes half the proceeds. The Chenoweth Cake Walk will return. The event is named after Steve and
Kim Chenoweth, who have emceed the event for many years, even after their own children graduated. The Senior Class will stage a shivery Haunted House in the Middle School Building. There’ll be a 20-foot inflatable slide and bounce house; hay rides; face paint and hair spray; fish pond; pirate dig; soccer, basketball and football booths; archery and balloon dart toss. Fun and sticky and very delicious festival food and snacks will be offered. Each class has prepared a theme box filled with great
items that will be available in the Great Silent Theme Box Auction. The 2010 Senior Class and parents donate their time and energy giving back to their school by running the game booths. In return, the PTO pays for their cap and gown for graduation. All teachers and staff at the school volunteer for at least two hours to receive money for their individual classrooms. PTO board members and parents fill in the remaining volunteer positions and bake cakes and goodies for the kitchen and cake walk. J
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AccommodAtions the inn at millstone ......................................... the mountain Laurel inn ................................... Arts Blue Valley Gallery................................................ reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties ............................................... silver creek real estate Group .......................... restAurAnts Bella's Kitchen ........................................................ cafe 107 ..................................................................... carolina smokehouse....................................... cashiers exxon ....................................................... Pescado’s/sweetreats................................................ sapphire Brewery & Pub ................................. tommy’s coffee shoppe....................................... Zeke & earl’s ........................................................... the Zookeeper Bistro............................................ retAiL Bird Barn n Garden .............................................. Bounds cave ........................................................... Brooking .................................................................... 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. ......................................................... now and then ................................................... Petite maison .............................................................. rusticks. ............................................................. ryan & company .............................................. sashay Around. ................................................. soul Journey. ..................................................... 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 ................................................... mally’s cottage ........................................................... Woof Gang Bakery..................................................... 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 ................................
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Highlands Trick or Treat By Luke Osteen
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Everyone is invited to participate in Highlands’ Downtown Trick or Treat, slated for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30th. For more information, call (828) 526-2112.
alloween in Highlands – a Trick or a Treat? That’s an easy one! Highlands goes all out to make the evening fun for everyone – from the littlest pumpkin being pushed in a stroller to the creakiest vampire done up in elegant eveningwear. Remember those Universal monster movies of the 1930s when the townspeople would gather in the town square to go hunting for Frankenstein or the Wolfman or Dracula? Well, Downtown Trick or Treat is kind of like that, only without the torches or pitchforks. It’ll be staged throughout downtown Highlands from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30th. Downtown Trick or Treat, sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, brings together local merchants, civic groups, even churches, for one magical evening. When
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you add in the rest of the town and a healthy supply of unhealthy treats, well, you’ve got a great party on your hands. What started in 1991 as a chance for local children to safely trick or treat has blossomed like a fat pumpkin into a gathering for virtually everyone in the community. It’s a showcase for lovingly fashioned costumes, a chance to collect a pillowcase-popping stash of candy and a strolling parade of the scary and the not-so-scary. The fun takes place throughout the downtown and winds up and down the Fourth Street hill. Try to move with the crowds to ensure you don’t miss any candy, cider, or hot cocoa opportunities. Or find a bench and drink in the spectacle. DJ Mike Murphy will set up his equipment in the middle of Main Street and drag out of the crypt plenty of Hal-
loween classics – you’re certain to hear Michael Jackson’s weirdly hypnotic “Thriller” and Bobby Picket’s moldy yet irresistible “Monster Mash.” If you’re keeping score, look for plenty of Alice in Wonderland characters in response to the Disney release of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Also on hand for the fun – Shrek and Company, Buzz and Woody and the Gang from “Toy Story III,” Spider-Man, Hannah Montana, Captain Jack Sparrow, witches both spooky and cute, Elmo, and random ghosts. For the adults, and yes, lots of grown-ups show up in costume -- look for pirates, witches, assorted ghouls and at least one Elvis. Even dogs get into the action, with many canines dressed up and accompanying their master on the trek. Please note: After the Incident of ’03, zombies must be kept on a leash. J
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The Wow Factor
Artist Virginia Sonenberger’s dazzling Wow Factor Jewelry, showcased in a brilliant trunk Show on October 15th and 16th, is the perfect complement to Greenleaf Gallery’s unique lineup of treasures.
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arroll and Rose Greenleaf’s Greenleaf Gallery is already recognized for its breathtaking paintings of Robert A. Tino, Sally Robbe, Arthur Gray and Jonnette Carter. Their work shimmers with vibrant colors and deep shadows that beguile the eye. The Gallery becomes even more inviting with its Wow Factor Jewelry Trunk Show featuring Virginia Sonenberger from New York. Virginia is a contemporary jewelry designer and her work has been accepted and featured at Bellagio of Asheville. The show is slated for October 15th and 16th. Each piece of her jewelry is a dazzling creation of unique stones, lampwork beads and sterling silver. They’re a subtle blending of color, materials and an artist’s imagination and the overall effect is unabashedly playful and slyly elegant. While you’re studying the Wow Factor collection, resolve not to miss the other treasures housed in Greenleaf Gallery. You’ll find antiques, Rose’s lovely handmade jewelry, home décor items, greeting cards, and pottery. Last but not least, the Greenleaf Gallery is a full-service custom framing shop offering the quality and affordability found in the metro areas, without the drive and hassle to get there. Rose and Carroll apply the care and craft that they’ve honed over the years to provide their customers with the personal touch that heirlooms deserve. For more information, visit Rose and Carroll at 211 South Fourth Street in Highlands or call (828) 526-9333. J 38 J October 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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The brilliant creations of Liztech Jewelry take center stage in a resplendent trunk show at Peak Experience, October 16th through 29th.
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Life Under Construction Contributed by Maryellen Lipinski
Learn to take control of the events that would master your life at a presentation sponsored by Laurel Magazine, October 28th at Highlands Rec Park.
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moved to these majestic mountains and I decided to build a home. After firing my builder, I pulled my own building permit. Through that process, I discovered quite a bit about constructing life. We have unlimited opportunities to create the life we want. We all have building permits, but what are we building? Life is always under construction and a work in progress. The best-laid plans often need reconstructing, reframing, renovating and restoring. Are you the architect of your life? Are you creating the life you want to live? Construct the life you want. Are you making the future work for you by simplifying and prioritizing? “Things that matter most should never be at the mercy of things that matter least.” Goethe 1. Reframe your relationship with change by making it your friend. Identify, cultivate, nurture and multiply what works. 2. Restore your energy. Bring back something that has been lost; vigor, health, your time? How do you bring spirit and soul into your life? 3. Renovate your Mind. Repair, put into good or sound condition. Is your mind a dangerous neighborhood that you don’t want to go there alone? Your thoughts create your future. Build a mindful life. S-L-O-W down. Take care of yourself. How many things are you juggling right now? Are you trying to please everyone? Are you in control of your mind, time and energy? Reflect on what is important in life and then narrow it down to what is precious and necessary. Are you ready to build a great life? Plan your future. Search your soul for what your heart is longing for. Frame your life with meaning, purpose and love. Want to learn more? My book can be found at local coffee shops, stores and bookstores around town. Or see the ad in the magazine for my Live Presentation on October 28th at the Highlands Park and Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Laurel Magazine. There is no fee to attend but donations to the Literacy Council of Highlands will be accepted. Refreshments will be served. J
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Author Dianna K. Klingel’s “Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog” is a jubilant exploration of those magical junctures that are touched by a dog. She’ll be signing copies of her book at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7th at Chapter 2 Books in Cashiers.
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ianna K. Klingel will be signing her book Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog at Chapter 2 Books in Cashiers on October 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the CashiersHighlands Humane Society and Friends for Life with 10% of the sales going to the shelters. Just For the Moment isn’t a book about dogs...it is about moments; those amazing moments of connections when the therapy dog touches the human soul and healing happens, even if it is only for that moment. The stories are humorous, insightful, inspiring and memorable. If you have ever been loved by a dog, you will want to read, enjoy and share these stories. For additional information call Chapter 2 Books at (828) 743-5015 or Carol Adams at (828) 743-1658 or email casolveit@yahoo.com. J
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Free Remodeling Seminar
A seminar at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library will outline the promises and possibilities of remodeling your kitchen, 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 22nd.
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alk with a Certified Kitchen Designer with over 26 years experience to get design tips as well as what to expect in a remodeling project. When to consider a major remodel or how to update your cabinetry on a shoestring budget. How can you maximize your investment in remodeling to enhance and increase the potential to sell your home later? How do you evaluate your existing cabinets and counter surfaces to determine if they are worth refurbishing? What are the different counter surface options and what are advantages and disadvantages? How do you get the best product for the lowest cost? What are the different construction materials for cabinetry and what is the difference? Is now a good time to look at remodeling or should you wait? How do different woods, stains, finishes affect the cost of the project? Bring your questions to the Albert Carlton Library on Friday, October 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. There is no cost for the seminar but please make reservations through Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath, (828) 743-0770. Refreshments will be served. J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J October 2010 J 41
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Hard Candy Christmas Show Contributed by Doris Hunter The Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, slated for November 26th and 27th at Western Carolina University, is a dandy way to launch the Holiday Season.
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hat do you do with all that Thanksgiving company when the turkey is gone? For years folks have been bringing guests and the whole family to the annual ‘Hard Candy Christmas” Arts and Crafts Show at the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Dates for 2010 are November 26th and 27th, always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Customers line up early for the first pick of original, hand crafted arts & crafts at great prices. The ornament collectors will find Old World santas, snowmen and angels. More than 100 artists from five states are carefully chosen to be the best in their categories. They will present a wide array of wood craft, glass art, fine art, folk art, master jewelers, and mountain photography. Heritage craftsmen are bringing hand tied brooms, corn shuck dolls, pine needle baskets and goat milk soap. Get a quilt made just for your cabin and meet the one who will make it. We are honored to have Suzy Hart from Easley, South Carolina as our featured artist. She brings to life on canvas someone special to you. In 2007, she won the Award of Excellence for the International Portrait Competition of the Portrait Society of America. On the way out, take home a wreath of fresh mountain greens and pick up a custom made sign. Outside, some hardy artists will be set up to demonstrate chain saw carving and the vanishing art of blacksmithing. At the ticket table, pick up a delicious apple and a piece of peppermint candy and catch the Christmas spirit. ‘Hard Candy Christmas’ is fresh mountain wreaths, specialty sweets, and great arts and crafts …can’t wait! Hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. Cullowhee is located on Highway 107 between Sylva and Cashiers. It is 45 miles southwest of Asheville, North Carolina. Admission is $3.00 for adults and children under 12 free. Free convenient parking. For more information visit www.mountainartisans.net or call (828) 524-3405 Doris Hunter, show director djhunter@ dnet.net. This is a Mountain Artisans Production. J
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t’s hard to ignore artist Bill Farnsworth’s “Sunday Morning” on the cover of this month’s Laurel. He’s taken an image that’s as much a part of the Southern landscape as boiled peanut stands and Saturday flea markets and, through the masterful use of light and a subtle command of layout, transformed it into a vision of transcendence. Look carefully at the less-than-pristine cars, the hardscrabble church and the way it’s perched atop the bluff, the hints of the natural world all around the edges – there’s magic here, and power, and a deep bubbling up of affection as loving and precise as a Walt Whitman poem. (You can get a better
look at “Sunday Morning” at John Collette Fine Art at 381 Main Street in Highlands.) “My goal with my work is to paint what I love and convey that honestly so the viewer can feel that as well,” says Bill. It’s a goal he’s been shaping since his 1980 graduation from The Ringling School of Art and Design. He’s spent the last 30 years creating paintings for magazines, advertisements, and fine art commissions of portraits and landscapes. In fact, you can trace the evolution of Bill’s talents in the more than 50 beloved children’s books he’s illustrated, including the Kaya series of the American Girl collection, which earned him a spot on the New York Times
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Bestseller List. “The subject matter of my work ranges from a canoe trip on the Mississippi to Native American history,” he explains. “I spend a great deal of time collecting reference through my local library, the internet, my own extensive collection of books and photos, and sometimes traveling to the location of the story. Back in the studio, following a process of preliminary sketches and color studies I work out all the problems before painting the finished piece. This discipline was developed from years of working as an Illustrator.” Of course, part of the equation is a raconteur’s almost instinctive grasp of storytelling “Using light, color and
texture, I try to bring the viewer into the painting, so they too can feel the moment in time,” says Bill. “My goal is to give the viewer a sense of place and feeling, so you can imagine yourself actually there!” His illustrations have been part of The Society of Illustrators Annual Show and The Oil Painters of America National Show. His works have appeared in shows and featured in private collections across America. A series commissioned by the US Air Force is displayed at The Pentagon. Several of his favorite pieces are currently offered at the aforementioned John Colette Fine Art. For more information, visit the gallery or call (828) 526-0339. J
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hile the rest of us are gingerly protecting our porcelain plates, Laura Winzeler is enthusiastically breaking hers… and loving every shard. Vintage pottery, jewelry, china, glass, beads, jewels, polished stones, and more are incorporated into the surface decoration of Winzeler’s artwork. Vases, flower pots, picture frames, mirrors, and just about anything that will stand still long enough for her to decorate with grout and gewgaws are fair game for her dazzling designs. Pique Assiette, literally translated “stolen from plate,” is an ancient art form dating back to the exquisite mosaics of the Roman Empire. But it wasn’t until a dozen or so years ago that Laura turned on
By Donna Rhodes to its beauty. She says, “I saw accent pieces for home or ofa thumbnail photo of a pique fice. Her signature, that which assiette watering can. It was one of those magnetic, reso- sets her apart from other monant things… a visceral, whole saic artists, is that she specializbody experience. Everything… es in vintage china, pottery and the color, the chunks of china, jewelry. Among other popular the controlled chaos… capti- patterns, she uses Fiestaware vated me. The image of the or florals from England, or watering can featured a beau- copper, silver and rhinestone tiful porcelain rose accenting pins and pendants from days brightly colored pottery pieces. gone by. Winzeler loves custom I dropped everything, ran out and found a book on shard work. She is thrilled when a mosaics and taught myself. customer brings her grandThe rest, as they say, is his- mother’s brooch, auntie’s ear bobs, or a broken heirloom tory.” One of the things Winzel- plate or vase. They become er loves about pique assiette is the centerpiece of a divinely that she doesn’t have to rely mad concoction of baubles, on drawing or painting exper- gewgaws, ornaments, charms, tise. Her sense of color and and knick-knacks. The result: design and her flair for whimsy eye candy to the tenth power. Part of the reason her cusare the only skills she needs to create fabulous eye-catching tom work is so successful is
her winning charm. She asks a ton of questions, then puts all that information into play as she dreams up the perfect personalized piece. As a result, each work is a soul-connection to its owner. When Laura isn’t busy creating, she is managing the Hillside Shops, a consortium of artists who each have their own personal cottage at Cashiers Village near the Cashiers Crossroads. She has her own space there and welcomes visitors Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., through October. You can catch her blog at: http:// laurawinzelerdesigns.blogspot. com/ or e-mail her at: lauraw@comporium.net. And the next time you break a treasured plate, take it to Winzeler… she will alchemize it into
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Summit One Gallery offers gorgeous glimpses of Highlands, courtesy of artists Ron Williams and Tom Bluemlien.
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Tom Nielsen By Luke Osteen
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ighlands has always had a vibrant artistic community. Displays at The Bascom and local galleries continuously showcase the works of artists from the far corners of the globe and those locallygrown – vivid testimony to a healthy stable of creators and their patrons. Tom Nielsen’s creations have found their way into some of the most prestigious private collections in the world. Just look at Tom’s paintings featured here, all of which you can see at John Collette Fine Art, 381 Main Street in Highlands. Or, if you’re so inclined,
you can view them in the collections of President George W. Bush, or Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, or former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He’s painted portraits of President Ronald Reagan, President George Bush, Sen. Bob Dole, the late Sen. Strom Thurmond, and General William Westmoreland and Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr. Not bad for a kid from Clinton, Iowa, eh? Under the tutelage of his grandmother, Tom learned to draw at an early age. He began with pastels before tackling the intricacies of oil at 10. Yet his creative talents blossomed fully when he
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turned his attention to the techniques and styles of the storied painters that he admired. In particular, he was drawn to the Naturalist painters of the 19th century. The Newlyn School artists, with their studied use of light and their emphasis on the labors of the common people, would prove to be a major influence. Just look at Tom’s Collette paintings featured here – notice the masterful play of sunlight upon the water and the mercurial mood of the ocean suggested by the subtle play of color and shading. His mountain landscapes employ the same effects in
the service of the inherent beauty and mystery of the Blue Ridge. During the first years of his career, Tom divided his time between graphic design and painting in the Washington, D.C. area. Portraits dominated his artistic endeavors at first, but he longed to paint landscapes as well and gradually found a balance between the two disciplines. Nowadays you’ll find him laboring alongside his artist wife Jan in a studio near the town square in Carrollton, Georgia. For a introduction to Tom’s work, visit John Collette Fine Art. Or, if you’re in Moscow, stop by the home
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The Bascom News By Donna Rhodes
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Spooky Raku, the annual Halloween raku firing slated for Saturday, October 30th, caps a busy month at The Bascom.
t’s October, the leaves are turning, and so are the wheels at The Bascom. With this year’s emphasis on fine craft there are plenty of events, exhibitions and classes to keep you happily spinning. Monday and Tuesday, October 25th and 26th, participants can coil, slab, or throw pots on the wheel in preparation for the annual Halloween Raku Firing, Spooky Raku. Instructors for the class are Pat Taylor and Brit Ammann; hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 30, meet at the clay barn from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for glaze prep. Then gather at 8:00 for a public raku firing under the Halloween moon. There are plenty of other ceramics offerings including
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a delightful class with worldrenowned Alice Ballard, a biennial favorite hand-building artist at The Bascom. The workshop will be offered October 14th through 16th, $325, members, $350 nonmembers. And don’t miss the special Play-in-the-Clay Day October 9th, 23rd and November 29th, $40 for members, $45 non-members. For 2-D enthusiasts, Botanical Watercolor Painting is offered October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Take one class or take them all for $25 per class for members, $30, non-members. Marylyn Brandenburger will present a pen and watercolor journaling workshop October 13th through 15th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $275 members, $295 non-members.
A special hand-dyeing fiber workshop with Carol Singletary will be held Thursday and Friday, October 14th and 15th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $275, members, $300 non-members. To top off these and other inspiring Bascom offerings, American Craft Today, an impressive selection of fine craft hand-selected by Carol Sauvion, executive producer of the Peabody-award winning and Emmy-nominated “Craft in America” PBS television series, will be on exhibition October 2nd through December 18th in the Main Gallery. For more information about these and other Bascom happenings, log on to www.thebascom.org or call (828) 526-4949. Visit The Bascom and see what “turns” up this Fall! J
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Eli Corbin The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on October 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
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he October art raffle prize, benefitting the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, is a painting created and donated by Eli Corbin. It is a delightful mixed media, abstract painting called “Add In”. Eli took her first painting class in Cashiers and immediately fell in love with painting. She uses several mediums which vary and may include watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media, and/or collage. She enjoys exploring the use of pattern and color to express emotion and meaning. Although her images are often representational, the palette and fragmentation allude to thoughts and sentiments which are not necessarily seen, but rather felt deep inside. Eli loves painting both consciously and intuitively. Her conscious, or pre-planned work, is more representational and controlled than her intuitive pieces. She usually starts these pieces with a goal in mind and decides ahead of time which steps she will take to achieve the finished result. Over the years, Eli has been drawn further into abstraction and non-representational work, which has a more intuitive process. After finishing a painting, she finds it interesting to look back and identify the gradual process, which evolved from the first touch of the paintbrush to the finished piece. She usually starts these types of pieces by randomly applying paint, and then following where her heart, mind, and spirit lead her. Eli owns and manages a luxury vacation rental business in Asheville where many of her art pieces are displayed. To view more of Eli’s art, visit her website at www.elicorbinart.com. You can also contact her at: eli@ashevilleluxuryrentals.com. Viewers are invited to see each month’s raffle item on display from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at Betsy Paul Properties, 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 7430880. “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. 100% of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-
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Art League of Highlands Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan
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Carol Rollick with her photograph “Sunflowers” shows her unique method of creating vivid, almost surreal, visual effects in her work. She is co-chairing the “Fall Colors Fine Art Show.”
he big event this month for Art League of Highlands members is the “Fall Colors Fine Art Show.” The public is invited to see the work of over fifty artists filling the gym at the Civic Center Rec Park in Highlands on October 16th and 17th from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Fine craft is also admissible in ALH shows, and all work is original. Some exhibitors will be demonstrating their techniques. The “Childrens’ Art Room” across the hall from the gymnasium will be open on Saturday. Painting, drawing and other art activities will fill that room with creative energy as well. Admission is free. As you
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enter the lobby of the Civic Center, remember to look up and see the “Blue Bear” mural that the children created in Summer Camp. For further information, contact Carol Rollick at (828) 369-6552 or co-chair Judi Earwaker at (864) 855-2464. The program for October is still to be announced because of a speaker’s unavoidable cancellation. Keep your eyes on the local newspapers for an update on that. Cynthia Strain’s photography and Karen Taylor’s paintings are currently on view at Highlands Town Hall. If you are an artist or an art appreciator and would like to connect with a great
group of fellow artists, consider joining the Art League of Highlands. We are a supportive and friendly sort and would love to meet you. Our mission statement below says it all. Regular meetings will resume in April, 2011. Guests are always welcome. Contact President Dottie Bruce at (828) 743-7673 for details. The Art League of Highlands is founded on the principle that visual artists need mutual support as they become increasingly creative. The purpose of the League is to serve the community by supporting originality in adults and with special emphasis toward serving the children of the Highlands Plateau. J
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Life with Father
Gentle American humor informs “Life with Father,” October 28th through 31st and November 4th through 7th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.
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he bittersweet days of yesteryear spring to vivid life when the Highlands Cashiers Players stage the classic family drama “Life with Father” October 28th through 31st and November 4th through 7th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands. “We’ve assembled a superb cast to bring this timeless story to Highlands and Cashiers,” says the show’s director, Dr. Ronnie Spilton. “It’s the longest running non-musical show ever performed on Broadway and its gentle good humor is as fresh today as when it appeared in 1939.”
The play is based upon Clarence Day’s recollections of his family, most notably his father, Clarence Day Sr. The stories originally appeared in The New Yorker, but they found their most beloved retelling on the stage. “Over the years it’s been a Broadway smash, a 1947 movie that won William Powell an Oscar nomination and a 1950s television series,” says director Spilton. “But there was something about the live performances that really captured the public’s imagination.” Clarence Senior is a boisterous, nearly overstressed Wall Street lawyer who in-
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sists upon perfection in his home life. Even though his exasperation at his family sometimes threatens to collapse everything, there’s an undeniable current of genuine love that courses through the household. It’s that manic energy that the “Life with Father” has captured. “You wouldn’t believe how devoted this cast has been – I even have four boys who were willing to dye their hair red (well, actually three: one of the boys is a natural redhead),” says Spilton. “The fact that we have such talented young people in the cast is proof of the success of the Performing Arts Cen-
ter’s Youth Program, which has produced a marvelous pool of actors.” The show will feature a full set and authentic turn-ofthe-20th-century costumes. In fact, so strong is Spilton’s commitment to verisimilitude that she auditioned three red-haired dogs. “’Life with Father’ is a wonderful piece of Americana and I believe Clarence Day’s valentine to his family, and especially his father, is such a welcome tonic for modern audiences,” says Spilton. “It’s perfect for all ages.” Tickets are $20. For reservations or more information, call (828) 526-8084. J
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Gary Carden’s “Signs and Wonders” explores the mysteries of faith, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands.
he Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center and the Highlands Cashiers Players will present the World Premiere of Gary Carden’s newest play, “Signs and Wonders” on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This Small Stages production will also include another of Carden’s plays, “The Bright Forever.” “Signs and Wonders” is the story of Shelby Jean and a young evangelical preacher in rural Georgia. Highlands’ own Carla Gates will portray Shelby Jean. “The Bright Forever” is the true story of Fanny Crosby. This blind woman wrote 8000 hymns, including “Blessed Assurance.” Fanny will be played by area favorite Shirley Williams. The two theatrical pieces present a contrasting view on how religion affects people’s lives.
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Carden, a Sylva native has been described as a storyteller with the “ability to blend humor with poignancy, a blend that allows him to bring to the reader the great themes of human existence -love, death, bravery, fear, desire, success, failure -- without having to beat the reader over the head with these themes” by The Smoky Mountain News. Carden is also known as a folklorist and a storyteller. He was raised by his grandparents in Jackson County in a house filled with the past. He listened to Grady Cole and Renfro Valley on the radio while his grandfather tuned musical instruments with a tuning fork and sang hymns from a shape-note songbook. He says, “I grew up listening to a great deal of foolishness about ‘bad blood’ (mine),
black Irish curses (my grandfather’s) and the evils of being ‘left handed’ (I couldn’t play a musical instrument.) I grew up with the cows, June apple trees, comic books, the Farmers’ Federation and Saturday movies. My first stories were to my grandfather’s chickens in a dark chicken-house when I was six years old. My audience wasn’t attentive and tended to get hysterical during the dramatic parts.” The World Premier of Signs and Wonders and The Bright Forever will be presented on Friday, October 1st, and Saturday, October 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, October 3rd, at 2:30 P.M. For tickets, call (828) 5269047. The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands. J
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of homes, or in the simplest of abodes; it doesn’t matter which as the impact is the same. Cornbread has been painting fifteen years, and this fame did not strike the hot iron until about five years ago, and since then Cornbread has been a household name in the South, with other parts of the country and Europe following suit, questing for his wide-eyed beauties. On his subject matter, people comment about his animals and at the gallery, we call him the 21st Century’s James John Audubon in regard to his many and varied species of birds. From an early age, Cornbread’s favorite pastime has been walking in the woods and enjoying all that nature has to offer. From these visits and observations, he draws his inspiration. As a young man, on rainy and overcast days, he would sometimes skip school and head for a quiet day in the woods where he was more likely to enjoy the companionship of the critters than that of his classmates. If you know the land, the woods, and the
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creeks as he does, it would not be hard to locate the exact mountain ridge where he painted a ring-neck pheasant or the creek that is known to have the biggest and best German Brown Trout that he so expertly paints with the flip of the tail just so. At an art show recently, a fellow artist was overheard asking the question as to why Cornbread’s work appeals to so many people. He doesn’t have a gimmick, nor does he dress strangely; he is a common man like the majority of the population. He just paints what he knows. He paints the animals that are indigenous to the region where he was born, raised, and continues to live. Cornbread is an outdoorsman in the finest sense of the word, and studying animals, their habitats, and their movements helps bring the guinea, fox, coon, or bluebird to life on wood, and sometimes on canvas. Since Cornbread grew up in the country, he knows many species of wildlife, such as guineas and grouse, all too well. A gallery
favorite is a painting of these birds. Cornbread paints them as one would find them in the barnyard….separated; as he explains, “they never cross into each other’s territory, and he calls this “the force of nature.” Other popular pieces are ones with deer as subjects, especially a big buck jumping a fence. Not only will great detail be paid to the buck, with the movement of his stride depicted perfectly, but the fence line will also be painted to perfection. Cornbread will tell you that to paint a fence accurately, you have to have built one yourself. Check our gallery website, www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com to see when Cornbread will be at the gallery, and also check to see the very best selection of Cornbread’s work that is available for sale. Cornbread continues to amaze his admirers and collectors, old and new. Watch out…all it takes is one look….and those big eyes will capture you every time. J
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Ruka’s Table by Wiley Sloan
Freshness is on the menu at Ruka’s Table, 163 Wright Square in Highlands.
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Aioli on sour dough was also tempting. If we hadn’t been going out for dinner later that evening, I probably would have tried the Sunburst Farms Trout encrusted with pecan and panko. While they were preparing our lunch we perused the Sunday Brunch and the dinner menus. Sunday Brunch offers breakfast items and sandwiches plus starters and salads. Try the Ruka’s omelet with its Jolley Farm heirloom tomatoes, spinach, herbed goat cheese, and sautéed shrimp or the Fried Trout Benedict featuring Sunburst Farms Trout, sautéed spinach, Parmesan Grit cakes & toasted almond beurre blanc w/seasonal fruit. Or sample blueberry pancakes and a granola parfait. The Salmon BLT or Fried green crab stack also looked tempting. For dinner start with one of the eight appetizers includ-
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ing fried goat cheese, short rib tacos, or Huevos Diablos. Add one of Ruka’s tasty salads but don’t fill up before trying one of the tempting entrees. Seafood selections include Spanish style shrimp and grits, Crab cakes, Trout, Salmon or the Catch of the Day. Ruka’s features Dry-aged steaks including Filet Mignon, Rib eye, and Flank. Other tasty offerings include Antelope, Lamb burger, chicken breast, short ribs, Kobe Beef meatloaf and more. With each entree you may select from a variety of sides including Sweet Potato cakes, seasonal vegetables, sautéed spinach or braised cabbage, whipped Yukons or Ruka’s signature “Herb Frites” (French fries). You may also want to select your favorite cocktail or wine from the extensive beverage menu. Following our meal we stopped to talk with Audra
Thomas who clearly is one of the driving forces behind this hot spot. Audra talked passionately about Ruka’s focus on buying the freshest product possible to fulfill their commitment to quality. “Farm-to-table” is a term we hear often but Ruka’s really is focused on making this a reality. Enjoy creative small plates and fondue at the full service bar. Ruka’s is family friendly. Open daily for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday Brunch is served 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 163 Wright’s Square; reservations recommended; (828)-5263636. Part of the Highlands Restaurant Group, Ruka’s can fulfill all your catering or private party needs. Give them a try soon. J
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all in Highlands is a perfect time to celebrate the 4th Annual Culinary Weekend, scheduled for Thursday, November 11th through Sunday, November 14th. Let fabulous fall colors be the backdrop for an amazing weekend celebrating food, wine and fun in the beautiful mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. Begin the weekend with the not to be missed, Opening Night Celebration, Thursday evening, November 11th, held once again at The Bascom, a premier center for the visual arts. Sip, swirl and savor fine wines and delectable cuisine of Highlands’ local chefs. Taste a wine you just must have? Take advantage of the evenings exclusive pricing on wines being poured. Be sure to reserve your spots on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as local restaurants, merchants and accommodations offer an array of activities, tastings and
dinners. Attend the annual Sip and Stroll Saturday, November 13th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful downtown area. This year’s participating restaurants include; Cyprus International Cuisine, Fresser’s Eatery, Kilwin’s, Lakeside Restaurant, Main Street Inn & Bistro, Oak Street Café, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, …on The Verandah, Rib Shack, Ruka’s Table, Sweetreats and Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. Participating Wineries include; Darioush, Pahlmeyer, Chateau Montelena, Hedges Cellars, Montinore Estate Vineyards, The Grateful Palate & R Wines, Vine Connections, Tryon Distributors, Skyland Distributors, Country Vintner, Trinchero Wine Estates, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Diageo Chateau & Estates Winery, Empire Distributing Company and Mutual Distributing. Sip & Stroll participants include; Acorn’s, Drake’s Diamond Gal-
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lery, Dutchman’s Design, Hen House, John Collette Fine Art, McCulley’s Cashmere, Oakleaf Flower & Garden, Summit One Gallery, TJ Bailey’s and Xtreme Threads. “The Highlands community has worked very hard to put together an exciting weekend for all to enjoy” said Laura Huerta, Manager of Lakeside Restaurant and Chair of Highlands Culinary Weekend Committee. “I encourage you to visit our website or pick up a brochure and make your plans now. There are so many great events to be a part of.” Tickets to the Opening Night Celebration are $75 and can be purchased in advance via the website www. highlandsculinaryweekend. com or by calling The Chamber of Commerce at 866-5265841. The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is presenting sponsor of Culinary Week-
end. Event sponsors include; The Laurel Magazine, Bryson’s Food Store, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, WHLC 104.5, The Highlander Newspaper, Mountain Fresh Grocery, Inland Seafood, A Moment In Time Photography, The Little Flower Shoppe, Old Edwards Inn & Spa and 4 ½ Street Inn. The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is a catalyst for planning, programs and services that promote a favorable business and visitors climate while nurturing the natural beauty and cultivating the uniqueness that is Highlands. The Highlands Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to be a part of the 4th Annual Culinary Weekend, please call (866) 526-5841 or (828) 526-5841 or view the event webpage at www.high-
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ave you been to Fressers Eatery in Historic Helen’s Barn? If not, then you have no idea what you’re missing. They may be off the beaten trail, but you won’t be disappointed that you made the effort to find them. Chef and owner Debbie Grossman has created signature dishes with careful attention to detail. One thing that sets Fressers apart is their focus on using all-natural hormone-free meats, local produce and the freshest ingredients available. Debbie’s been consistent with quality since she opened Fressers Eatery in 1999. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she’s used the same care to assemble her kitchen crew. Fressers’ talented team of chefs offer a wide variety of tasty, delectable foods whether for Saturday and Sunday Brunch, lunch or dinner. Chef Jess Reader loves to create new soups and sauces. Com-
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ing up with dinner specials is always a challenge, since her mind runs rampant with new ideas. She is a firm believer in Farm to Table as well as sustainability. Chef Jessica Stanley loves to make a variety of breakfast dishes especially Fressers many styles of eggs Benedict because as the customers will tell you, “she makes a mean hollandaise.” The Boston Bene is the most popular. They stack a toasted English muffin with Fressers’ fabulous lobster and crab cakes, poached eggs and then smother that with Jessica’s fresh made hollandaise sauce. Add a side of creamy stone-ground grits or home fries, a fresh fruit garnish, eat it all up and you’ll think you died and went to heaven. Other favorites include mountain trout, catfish, New York Strip steaks, fried oysters and more. Signature salads, decadent desserts, and soul-warming soups are all a part of the fare available at
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Fressers Eatery. If you’re a fan of chicken wings rumor has it Debbie’s are the biggest and best in town. If you have special dietary needs Fressers Eatery is the restaurant for you. Debbie began working in restaurants as a teenager. After two years at Syracuse University, Debbie decided to follow her passion for cooking. She then trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Julia Child calls the CIA “the Harvard of Culinary Schools” so it’s easy to see that this background offers a great foundation for quality fare. Debbie has followed in her parents footsteps giving back to the community. “They were incredible role models,” she recalls. “I do a lot of what I do because of my parents.” When not at Fressers you can find Debbie at a Relay for Life event, the local food pantry or cheering on the kids at a ball game.
If you’d like to see Chef Debbie and Chef Jess in action, make reservations for the pair of kitchen workshops during Highlands’ Culinary Weekend -- the irresistible “Cooking with Chocolate, Sweet & Savory,” slated for 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 12th; and “Gourmet Cooking When the Power Goes Out,” set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 13th. Both include lunch so come hungry. Or, if you’d really like to see them in action, take advantage of Fressers catering service. They’ll ensure that your special dinner or event is memorable in every way. Menu items change with the seasons. Fressers offers an extensive wine and beer list so have a glass or bottle to help create a memorable lunch or dinner. Dinner reservations are recommended. Call (828) 526-4188 or visit www.fresserseateryhighlands. com Fressers Eatery is located at 151 Helen’s Barn Ave in Historic Helen’s Barn, High-
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Inn at Half Mile Farm
he Inn and Half Mile Farm knows how to express its gratitude during the Thanksgiving Season. To say thanks to its guests, for every three-night stay the Inn is offering a $100 gift certificate good for a future stay. Just call 1-800946-6822 and ask for the Giving Thanks Special. Tiger Mountain Wine Weekend, set for November 5th through the 7th, is capped by the Tiger Mountain Wine Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Saturday November 6th. Tiger Mountain Vineyards offers international award winning wines, each perfectly paired with five delectable courses. Cost is
$75 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 1-800-9466822 today. The Inn is participating in the 4th Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend November 11th through 14th. Stay for four nights and save 20 percent. Can’t get away that long? Take 10 percent off your three-night stay. The Inn has a two-night minimum during Culinary Weekend. As part of the Culinary Weekend celebration, the Inn and Rosewood Market are offering A Taste of Spain on November 12th. Come celebrate traditional Spanish cuisine with a five-course Tapas Dinner, each course
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paired with an exquisite Spanish wine. This dinner is open to everyone. Cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. The Inn’s Holiday Season stretches from November 26th (Thanksgiving weekend) all the way to the arrival of 2011. Guests are invited to partake of the full bounty of a Highlands Christmas with a month’s worth of deals. Guests will also receive 1025 percent-off with over 20 selected retailers. In addition, as a holiday gift to you, they’re offering a special holiday package – for Friday and Saturday nights, you’ll save
10 percent; Sunday through Thursday, save 20 percent. Plan to ring in the New Year in a style that’s a perfect reflection of the Inn itself -- the New Year’s Eve Party Inn Style on December 31st. Dinner for Inn Guests will be served at 7:00 p.m., and the party (open to the public) starts at 9:00 p.m.. As always, there’ll be exquisite wines, perfectly paired with each course. Call 1-800-946-6822 to reserve your favorite room. New Year’s Packages (2-night’s accommodations, dinner for 2, and the party) start at just $615 per couple (plus tax). J
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The mountains rock with the Old Edwards Inn’s rollicking Oktoberfest, slated for October 6th and 7th.
ktoberfest Returns to Highlands as an exciting Two-Night Package with a German Feast and Live Music at The Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s The Farm, October, 6th and 7th. There’ll be Bavarian Entertainment along with more fun and festive events. The Farm at Old Edwards will be transformed into a mini-Munich for guests of “Oktoberfest Old Edwards Style” to experience the culinary prowess of German Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr as he prepares a traditional German feast with an Old Edwards twist. Enjoy perfectly paired wines and beers of Germany in the rustically intimate setting of The Farm. It all starts with an hors
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d’oeuvre reception followed by a four-course family-style Bavarian Feast. Bottles of German wines will be passed at the table, and a Bier Sellar will be set up in The Barn. Live music from the Gootman Sauerkraut Band will set the stage for a memorable event. Guests of the dinner at The Farm will take home a commemorative Old Edwards glass stein. Oktoberfest starts with the FestHaus Celebration -traditional Oktoberfest fare paired with German wines, at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 6th. Cost is $65. Schmackofatz!, “Tasty Bites” of Food and Wine by Two German Chefs, is free
and will feature the creations of Old Edwards Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr and Chef Wolfgang Green of Wolfgang’s Restaurant. It’ll be staged at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It’s free. Oktoberfest – Old Edwards Style (included in twonight package) offers a Bavarian feast, a wine/beer dinner, live Bavarian entertainment, festivities and décor. It’ll be offered at The Farm on Thursday, October 7th. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:00. Cost is $125. Space is limited. To reserve today, call (866) 7872625. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn. com. J
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Cleopatra’s Atoms By Donna Rhodes
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ust when we thought we were on the right health track… drinking gallons of water, sweating out toxins, eating organic foods, doing carcinogen purges, and stoking up on antioxidants to flush out foreign contaminants, it turns out we contain some oddball particles on the atomic level. They come and go and are here to stay, no matter how much we cleanse. The reason? Pick a name from times past… any name… like Abe Lincoln, Jesus of Nazareth, Cleopatra, Einstein, Attila the Hun, or Adolph Hitler and the chances are dead-on that we share some
of their atoms. It turns out we are one big happy atomic family. Who knew? How did everybody else’s atoms get inside us? Most likely we breathed them in. Scientist, Rees Sloan researched the subject.* Through a complex, mathematical calculation he concluded that given a finite amount of available air, breathed in at the rate of twelve times per minute, times the number of times, Jesus, for example, breathed in a year, extrapolated to the time of his death, about thirty-two years, Sloan concludes he breathed about 201, 830, 400 times. Multiply that times
the number of molecules in a lungful of air, which is about 161 sextillion and you begin to see how ridiculously large the number of atoms would be that Jesus, or anyone else, for that matter, exhaled. Calculate into that the prevailing winds that blow exhaled air around the earth. Think of all those hurricanes that swirl in from Africa and its neighbor, the Holy Land, and dump tons of water and dust on us annually. We are bombarded by an incalculable number of hand-medown atoms on a daily basis, and like it or not, holy men like Jesus and murderers like Jack the Ripper are a part of
us. Taken a step further, Palestinians are breathing in David Ben Gurion atoms. Israelis are breathing in Yasser Arafat atoms. Americans are inhaling all kinds of Muslim atoms, and they, ours. Blacks and whites, rednecks and ivy-leaguers, Protestants and Catholics, Pakistanis and Indians, are all undeniably part of each other on the most elemental physical level. We talk about connection. Here’s proof we have it. It’s a lot to breathe in, but the notion we are all one is a noble ideal and worth more than a passing thought. J
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n 1927, George Bryon Bumgarner and his wife, Darthula Moss Bumgarner, hosted a Bumgarner Family Reunion at their home located at Fall Cliff, Speedwell, Jackson County, North Carolina. During the day’s festivities, the more than fifty family members gathered in front of the house and posed for a picture. According to The Cemeteries of Jackson County, North Carolina George B. Bumgarner was born on the 6 October 1864 – towards the end of the Civil War, and when the picture was taken he was in his early sixties. He died on June 14, 1933, and
was buried at the BumgarnerFall Cliff Cemetery which sits on a hill behind the Fall Cliff Baptist church. For exact directions, see the above-mentioned Jackson County cemetery book. Darthula Moss Bumgarner was born on August 18, 1869, and departed this life on April 4, 1952, outliving her husband for almost twenty years. She was buried beside George. George and Darthula were married on December 23, 1886, and were the parents of eleven children and through the years there were more and more of their descendants who wanted a
1927 photo of Bumgarner Reunion with Frank Bumgarner cut out
copy of the 1927 Bumgarner Reunion photograph. This was before there was such a thing as a Xerox machine and duplicating a photograph was not an easy thing to accomplish. During Darthula’s lifetime, one of her kinfolks came to visit and while looking at Darthula’s original reunion photo, the visitor pointed to a little blond headed boy on the front row and said “That’s Frank Bumgarner, and I don’t have a single picture of him.” Darthula, in a gesture of generosity, pulled out her sewing scissors, neatly cut the little boy out of the family photo and handed it to
her visitor. A few people did have a copy of the original, intact picture, such as Clarence Bumgarner, so today, various family members may have one version or the other and as the little boy was cut out so cleanly, if you didn’t know better, you might never know there should be a person in that blank space. Some of the people who identified the names of the folks in the photograph are Ralph Bumgarner, Fred Bumgarner, Carl Stewart and Ralph Hooper. If you want to know who is in the picture, Elizabeth Moss Wilson will help you. Phone her at (828)
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The Royal Scribblers Charlene Homolka
Charlene Homolka was raised in Nebraska and received a BSE in music and Spanish education from the University of Nebraska. She subsequently earned many post-graduate hours in English, history and theater. She taught English, drama, and Spanish II and III at Smokey Mountain High. She and her husband have lived in Jackson County since 1975, first in Sylva, where they raised their two daughters. They have resided in Cashiers for over a decade.
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idden in the attic, covered with dust, forgotten and silent for fifty years--no one knew if you could speak. Your caretaker died and abandoned you on the mantel. A clockmaker, rare in this digital day, gave us your voice back. Your whispered tick-tock and tenor chime ring out the hours and half hours. A collage of memories washes over me. Tick--Perfume of an old farmhouse—aging wallpaper, kerosene lamps, wood smoke, Great Uncle Virgil’s cigarettes, corncobs burning in the cook stove, fried chicken. Tock--Dining table big enough for fourteen, tiny salt cellars by each plate for Great Grandpa’s celery, cousins at the kids’ table. Four generations of women, pumping and heating water, washing, rinsing, drying. Peeling linoleum in the sitting room, frayed rug in the front parlor. Tick--Virgil on the back porch, shucking sweet corn, at least two dozen ears. White corn? Virgil says it’s “Country Gentleman.” Yumm! Uncle
Verne and I see how many roastin’ ears we can eat. He lets me win. Tock--Great-aunt Ruby says “just slip your hand under, child. The biddies won’t bite.” Warm brown egg, feathers stuck to it. Lay it in the basket gently. Tick--Ancient cardboard holds fragile music rolls. Great-Grandma shows me how to load the player piano. Feet pump to make it play. Watch the keys move! Fast, then slow. Sousa marches, ragtime. Tock--Quartette of girl cousins skip after Grandpa, going to the cattle pond. He swings his cane, smacking the grass—chasing rattlesnakes away. No swimming. Might be water moccasins. Throw in a line, catch a bullhead. The banks of the pond are steep. Don’t fall in! Tick--milking time. Virgil lets us try. Barn cats wait for milk he squirts into their mouths. Wean the calves with a nursing bucket. Dip your fingers in the milk and let them suck—velvety smooth gums, raspy tongue.
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Separator room smells like a creamery. Strain the milk through cheesecloth. Tock--Unremitting prairie wind. Windmill creaks relentlessly, swinging to and fro. Fill the livestock tanks. Is there water in the cistern? Tick—Ruby leads me down into the storm cellar. Cool. Musty. Safety from tornados. Jars line the walls—peaches, pickles, green beans, mincemeat. Metal milk cans in the coolness. Tock--Stinky outhouse! Sears catalog for paper. Watch out for black widows! Don’t get a splinter from the seat. Get out as fast as you can. Tick—Virgil and Verne— rhythms with spoons. Put them back-to-back with a finger between. Hit the tips. Clickety-clack. “You can do it, child.” Tock--The sow has babies. Don’t go near her. Dangerous! Shell the field corn with your thumb. Squealing piglets race to eat it. Tick-tock—Squeak, squeak—Tall, broad-shoul-
dered, no gray in his hair, he sat in his rocking chair by the wood stove, taciturn and imposing, intimidating to a child. I scrape a knee, crying. He puts me on his lap. Squeak, squeak—no more tears. I touch his face. He kisses my fingers. Guess what! Grandpa loves me. Bong—Quiet little Grandma—so much pain for so long. Old clock, you witnessed her courage. Never complained in her life. Saw no reason to now. Passed without a whimper. Bong— Lost interest in Virgil’s crops. No appetite for Ruby’s cooking. Did Grandpa die of loneliness? Gone within the year. Bong—Virgil and Ruby moved to town. Sold the livestock. Rented out the farm. Phone rang. Fire! Farmhouse gone. Time claimed the barn, corncrib and coops. Ten years ago only the windmill remained. Now corporate farming has obliterated all signs of a homestead. The graveled mile road is only a muddy lane. No matter. The clock and I
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er name is long forgotten, but her deed lives on in infamy. She was hovering near the ninety-year mark… a regular at the Adult Day Care Center. ADC’s were created for Baby Boomers’ memory-challenged parents, elders not quite ready for “the home” but not able to live unattended either. My job was to provide educational opportunities for these attendees, which included singing, exercise/movement, current events, reminiscing, and on one occasion, bread-baking. The roosters were still snoring when I rose, stumbled into the kitchen and sprinkled a handful of yeast over two cups of tepid potato water I had left brewing overnight. A fling or two of salt, a glop of honey, a glug of oil, and the contents-of-a-flour-sack-later, I was kneading my way to a yeasty feast. I timed the doughy transport perfectly so that the first rising was punched down just as the ADC seniors gathered around the worktable, which had been properly prepped for the big doughrolling event. Bear in mind most of the students were in an early, but functional stage of Alzheimer’s, and, as one later proved, there are some things even Alzheimer’s can’t make you forget. I set a sizeable portion of dough in front of each pair of eager hands and told the bakers to roll it into a crescent, brioche, braid, or any interesting shape they fancied. They set to work, some crafting a simple loaf while others did complex four-strand spiraling braids with bowknots and fleurs-de-lis. But one participant, our queen of down and dirty, with a grand flourish and a gleam in her eye, snatched a glop of dough, rolled it into a ball and masterfully flung it on the baking pan. A second ball of dough quickly followed, carefully positioned next to the first. I glanced around the room. She certainly had my attention as well as most of the men’s. Then, with the skill of a courtesan, she gingerly rolled, pulled, and tweaked the third component of her generously endowed sculpture of love. Men gaped in joyous disbelief and little old ladies, caught unawares in the presence of this yeasty beast, succumbed to attacks of vapors and outraged fits of indignation. The attendants and I hastily grabbed the baking pans laden with the bubbling blobs and whisked them into the kitchen to “rise”, as it were. We then slid them into the oven before a riot erupted. Twenty minutes later we cracked the oven door to see what had come up. Amid the butterflies, pull-a-parts, and cloverleaves, stood one mighty, show-stopping, flagpole of a roll… a roll so audacious, so impudent, so naughty, ‘twould make the marble in Michelangelo’s David blush. Staff members were laying odds on which part of the roll she’d bite first, and let me tell you, beloved readers, after an extensive buttering ceremony and complex finger-licking ritual, our randy nonagenarian… did not disappoint. Her name may be long forgotten, but her deed, her dexterity… and her diet? Never! J 90 J October 2010 J www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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Life with Krysti Contributed by Krysti Rogers
Hello, world. Hello, Emmi. Well, I survived. After nine months of excitement and apprehension, by myself and many of you vicariously, on August 16 at 10:47 p.m. the newest chapter of my life began with the birth of my daughter, Emmi. There were many similarities in this pregnancy and my last - no morning sickness, great hair and nails, feeling good, all the ice cream I could eat (and did) to name a few. One big difference - this time I went for the drugs - no martyr of natural childbirth for this round, once was enough for that kind of lunacy :) Having opted to try again at the labor of love - or rather, an optimistic try for a lovely labor, I went into the delivery room with the knowledge that attempting a VBAC - Vaginal Birth After C-Section (hey, Marjorie, can I say vaginal?) - still carried with it the possibility of another C-Section. However, unlike my first labor, it was a possibility I at least was prepared for. And after six more hours of labor and an hour of--hallelujah! painless!--pushing, it became pretty evident that I just don’t have those fabulously accommodating child-bearing hips, because there wasn’t any child-bearing happening. In addition, Miss Priss was bound and determined to turn her head in a direction not exactly conducive to being pushed out the conventional way. So, the C-Section again became the method by which my second baby girl was brought into the world. But in the end, stitches, painkillers and water retention aside, all’s well that ends well and I was grateful to have at least had the opportunity to try what many women take for granted. Of the many similarities between my two pregnancy and childbirth experiences, there was one difference that has made a world of difference. As many of you remember, I suffered from some pretty wicked postpartum depression my first time around. Later redefined as a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I at least felt armed for battle knowing what to look for this round. I am happy to tell you that other shoe hasn’t dropped. Yes, the sleepless nights and healing from another Cesarean brought with them their own effects, but nothing that sleeping late and some Motrin couldn’t handle. All in all, I am thankful for the chance to be a mom again. Welcome to the world, Emmilie, we’ve got lots to do now that you’re here, so let’s get started. J
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Home of Distinction by Wiley Sloan
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entle breezes stir the leaves of majestic trees surrounding the meadow. Dazzling sunlight dances across the hardwood floors of this charming craftsman style farmhouse built in grand mountain style. At 4,000 feet elevation, this is one of several designer homes in a lovely development on the Atlanta side of Highlands. Enjoy the quiet solitude of this rural setting while being in close proximity to Highlands, Dillard and Clayton. As you approach the homestead among gently rolling hills, your eyes focus on the home’s crisp, clean lines. This stately two story house with its stacked stone fireplace reminds you of country homes you’ve seen throughout the South. You immediately dream of spending a casual afternoon relaxing on
the wrap-around porch with its distinctive railings. Step into the entry foyer and let your eye peruse the charming interior with its calming color palette. Renowned and sought-after designer Stephen Pararo has included elements such as crown molding, bead board paneling, wainscoting, dark timber beams, pocket doors and a cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom to give this house style and charm galore. The stone fireplace and rustic beams enhance the beauty of the Great Room. The home’s open floor plan optimizes the home’s flexibility and means that you are never far away from your family and friends. Join in the fun as you put finishing touches on the upcoming meal in the home’s custom kitchen with its GE Profile appliances and cabinets aplenty.
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A banquet-sized farm table offers everyone a place at the table in the dining room with its French doors opening to the deck or the covered porch. Guests will want to linger as they settle in to either of two guest suites. Choose from the Cardinal Suite on the main level or escape to the second floor with its panoramic views of the surrounding forests. Windows throughout the house ensure that each room is bathed in natural light. Each of the bedrooms is accompanied by a sumptuous bath with granite countertops and tumbled tile showers. The master bedroom with its cathedral ceiling and dark rustic beams offers a welcome repose from the cares of the day. Curl up on the window seat with your favorite book or just relax as the
songbirds warble in the heavily laden apple tree nearby. The sitting room just outside your door is a great place to follow your favorite sports team or just sit and chat with family and friends. The gas logs of the fireplace ward off the chill on a fall morning. Under-window bookcases provide the perfect spot for displaying family mementoes. The laundry area with its granite countertops is tucked nearby. This charming home is waiting for you. Skillfully designed and constructed with a thoughtful combination of materials, lighting, color and scale, this house is “one-ofa-kind”. Offered by Pat Allen of Pat Allen Realty Group; call (828) 200-9179 or e-mail her at pat.f.allen@gmail.com. For more info check out patallenrealtygroup.com. J
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It’s So Easy Being Green Contributed by Robin M. Armstrong-Neil
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You may have heard the rumor that lipsticks contain lead, but did you realize that studies have shown that this is more than just an urban legend? A 2007 study by the non-profit group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found more than 61 percent of the lipsticks they tested had detectable levels of lead, even though none of them listed lead as an ingredient. One-third of them had more lead than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s limit for lead in candy. This lead in lipstick is either from the pigments (paints) used to color the lipstick or from contamination in any of the other raw materials used. In general, the study
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showed that the darker the lipstick, the higher amount of lead it contained. Lead, one of the most studied heavy metals, is a dangerous neurotoxin that is known to cause learning, language, and behavioral problems such as lowered IQ, impulsiveness, reduced school performance, increased aggression, seizures and brain damage, anemia, and damage to the kidneys. During pregnancy, lead can interfere with normal fetal development and cause miscarriage and infertility. Lead toxicity is especially dangerous because tiny amounts of lead that you consume are stored in the body and will build up over time.
In 2009, after much pressure from the public, the FDA did a follow-up report on lead in lipstick and found lead in 100 percent of the lipsticks they tested. The highest lead levels were found in lipsticks made by three manufacturers: Procter & Gamble (Cover Girl brand), L’Oreal (L’Oreal, Body Shop and Maybelline brands), and Revlon. Yet, the FDA has failed to take any action to protect consumers. So, if you would never think about painting your walls using paint with lead in it, why are you still painting your lips with lipstick containing lead? Use www. safecosmetics.org and make
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The Quiet Heros Contributed by Bernie Coulson
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or many of us it is a privilege to know someone who is truly altruistic and gives freely of their wealth, time or energy, to those in need. Whether contributing to their church, a neighborhood project, or to the local hospital, the donor is the epitome of the quiet hero. At Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH) we have a group of nearly a hundred fifty “quiet heroes” who volunteer their time anywhere from one to eight hours a day, and if you asked any of them “why?” they would tell you that it’s because they get satisfaction from helping others.
From the early days of the Highlands Community Hospital in 1952, volunteers have played an integral part of the day to day operations. Within HCH today, these generous people can be found working in the Foundation and Hospital Boards, Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, HealthTracks, the pharmacy, the gift shop, medical records, infection control, the auxiliary and last, but not least, the mail room which is staffed 100% by volunteers. A little over 10,000 hours a year are freely given to seven hospital departments and to the residents of the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, by men
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and women, some of whom who have nearly thirty years of unbroken service. For the residents of the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, volunteers are a particular joy: providing games of bingo, musical events, storytelling and outings to ball games, local concerts and fishing trips. Every Sunday, residents who want to worship, are taken to a local church. At HCH we are continually grateful to those who donate their wealth to help support the infrastructure of our facility. We are also constantly grateful to those who give generously of their time
and talents, and in doing so, either directly or indirectly, make life better for someone else each day. In today’s oftentimes self-serving society, where we are bombarded with the unreasonable “entitlement” grabs by various groups and the blustering self aggrandizement of many of our elected officials; it’s a pure breath of fresh air and a privilege to know and work with the “quiet heroes”. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact the Earlene BennettVolunteer Coordinator at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital at (828) 526-1345. J
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When the Body Goes Away Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Highlands
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f you ever just feel “crooked” you may have some major imbalances taking place in your body. These imbalances may be musculoskeletal problems that have been developing due to something traumatic that had to heal, or just ordinary habits that can cause a weakening of one muscle group while others get stronger. Chiropractors are musculoskeletal specialists and they are trained to look at the body as a whole and then figure out why there is imbalance. The musculo (muscle) skeletal (bones of the skeleton) system is governed by the nervous system and the three are responsible for how our body functions on a physical level. If any one of the three is not functioning properly the body will adapt to this and different muscles will compensate and the nervous system will be compromised in some way. This process can cause problems down the road eventually resulting in pain, degeneration, and sometimes disease. Pain occurs after a long time in imbalance when the body just can’t hold that abnormal position any more. This may result in neck, shoulder, arm, hand, back, hip, knee and even foot pain. The pain may begin as an ache or just a nagging stab every now and then. It may come on as a spasm or cramp, stomach ache, headache, or even burning or tingling in one area of the body. These sensory changes are the body’s way of telling you that there is something “just not right here”. Remember that everything in the body is connected and the main line of communication is through the nervous system. That means that there is no hiding anything abnormal in the body unless you choose to ignore it or it stays below the radar, meaning that you don’t feel any discomfort at all. This can happen for quite sometime and that is one reason that we go for health screenings every now and then. We have blood work done, ultrasound for our vascular system, maybe even a colonoscopy. So in review, the body communicates with every structure and organ, blood vessel and pain fiber through the nervous system. We function physically through the musculoskeletal system which is interconnected through the nervous system and the organs of the body. Hormones and electrolytes are responsible for the signals that keep everything going and running smoothly. If we take good care of this wonderfully dynamic system that we all have we can live a very healthy and pain free life. Pay attention to all the details and enjoy the remarkable beauty of what we call “our body”. We have only one so treat it very well and it will do the same for you! J
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The 3rd Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, sponsored in part by the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and presented with the Rotary Club of Highlands, was held Saturday, September 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in The Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and the Pine Street area.
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Adopt a Senior Pet Contributed by Kathy Bub
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I feel so strongly about adopting old guys because they deserve to know they are good and loved and that they can indeed trust. It’s not about how long I have them; it’s about THEM, and them feeling loved.” Denise Fowler When Denise Fowler of Raleigh, NC saw Max, our lovable senior dachshund, on Petfinder.com, she contacted Friends for Life to explore adopting him. Although we were never sure how old Max was, we knew he was one of the oldest dogs to have ever lived at the Forever Farm. After getting a raving vet reference for Denise, and seeing an excellent Adoption Application, it was obvious that she had not only the compassion, but also the long-term commitment that we look for in our adopters. We invited Denise to the farm to meet Max – and encouraged her to consider adopting Doogie, Max’s inseparable buddy, as well. The boys played their cards right when Denise came
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to visit – and it was obvious to her that one could not leave without the other. Without a dry eye at the farm we all watched as our two awesome seniors left for their new lifelong home with Denise. We see this happen over and over amazing people who adopt our senior and special needs animals. It doesn’t happen every day - but it happens often enough to confirm our belief that compassion is not lost in today’s world. Friends for Life’s mission is one of compassion. We rescue and care for senior and special needs dogs and cats at our sanctuary, the Forever Farm, located in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. We are a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization that depends on your tax deductible donation to care for these animals. Donations can be made on our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or by mailing them to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. J
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f you’ve been to the Literacy Council lately, you might have met the new additions to its team. Tonya Hensley has joined the council as the new Executive Director and Judy Joyner is the new Program Coordinator. If you haven’t already, please stop by and meet them! Mark your calendars for the council’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. It will be Thursday, October 28th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. All children in grades K-3 are welcome to attend. The event will include refreshmeky stories, and treats for the guests. The Literacy Council of Highlands features the following programs: After-School Program: Monday and Wednesday for
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grades K-3 and Tuesday and Thursday for grades 4 and up. Read alouds, games, computer programs, and other activities are used to reinforce reading and math skills. Reading and Math Assessments: Computer assessments to determine appropriate reading and math levels and assist tutors and parents in meeting individual students’ needs. Ages kindergarten through adult. Tutoring: Volunteer tutors in reading, math, science, chemistry, English as a second language (ESL), and Wilson reading program. This is subject to availability of tutors. This program is available to all levels, K-adult. GED: Monday and Thursday, 5:00 p.m. untl 8:00 p.m. Test preparation.
Course materials and instructor provided by Southwestern Community College. ESL – Women’s Class: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This service is provided in cooperation with the International Friendship Center and Southwestern Community College. Childcare and dinner are provided. A group of 10-12 ladies learn English in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. ESL Study Hall: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Bi-lingual assistance with homework. Language Learning Lab: Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the computer lab. Rosetta Stone language software available in English and Spanish, levels 1-3. Self-directed. J
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At Carpe Diem Farms, the biggest truth is delivered by the littlest visitors.
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Contributed by he Highlands Mountain- also represented the Audubon top Rotary is pleased Society in a collaborative proto welcome our newest cess with The Georgia Conmember Hillrie Quin. Hillrie has servancy, The Georgia Wildlife been an active conservationist Federation, The Sierra Club, since first beginning his career The Wilderness Society and 25 in conservation as a volunteer other organizations to stop the the for the Georgia Appala- DuPont titanium mine adjacent chian Trail Club in 1976. Since to the Okefenokee Swamp. then he has earned numer- From 1999 to 2002, he was ous awards and honors for his the National Wildlife Federawork. Hillrie has accomplished tion’s Regional Organizer for Almany amazing things, such as abama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto working to establish a route Rico, Tennessee and the Virgin for the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia Islands. He coordinated adwhich, when completed, will be vocacy and national and state the longest foot trail in Georgia educational issues with these and will link the Appalachian statewide non-profit organizaTrail and the Benton MacKaye tions and assisted them to beTrail to the Pinhoti Trail in Ala- come better businesses. Hillrie bama. He also worked with a is also very active in the preserfoundation on protecting trout vation of the natural beauty of habitat in north Georgia. He Highlands. He was president of was a consultant to the Geor- the Macon County Beekeepers gia Department of Natural Re- Association in 2001, he served sources for Governor Miller’s as Vice President for the HighRiver Care 2000 program that lands-Cashiers Land Trust from assessed Georgia’s rivers to de- 2004-2008 and since 2005 he termine the best management has been the President of the tools, and spend approximately Highlands Plateau Greenway. $5-10 million per year for river Hillrie’s current interests include corridor protection. Hillrie has the First Presbyterian Church,
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Victoria Ingate the Highlands Plateau Greenway, Rotary and providing clean water to small communities in Bolivia. The Highland Mountaintop Rotary is very proud to add Hillrie to our club. He has already done many great works and we know that working together with Rotary we will accomplish many more. On September 15th Rotary District 7670 Governor Ed Walcoff visited the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary. During his visit Governor Walcoff outlined the Rotary Foundation areas of focus. They are Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation, Mother and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy and Economic and Community Development. As explained on the website Rotary.org “ The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.” These six focus areas
are applied not just globally but locally. Over the years the many projects completed by the Mountaintop Rotary have dealt with most of these focus areas. Governor Walcoff has now asked area Rotary clubs to get even more involved and find other projects which relate to these important topics. As Gov. Walcoff said “Rotary starts from the bottom up. It takes every member to build a club, every club to build a district and every district to build Rotary.” Members are the most important part of Rotary and this year District 7670 is sponsoring a membership drive to recruit motivated business people that would like to make a difference in their community. To learn more about Rotary and the work it does throughout the world visit Rotary.org. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in the dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Visiting and Past Rotarians are invited to attend. Meetings
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10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn special tips just in time for the fall foliage frenzy. This class will teach participants how to effectively translate what we see in our three-dimensional world to the two-dimensional surface of a photograph. The cost for the class is $20 for CLE members and $30 for nonmembers. The second class is the repeat of Dr. Eastman’s earlier course, an archaeological field trip to a 1200 AD pre-Cherokee site near Hayesville, NC. Participants will join WCU students in the actual digging and sift-
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ing of material. They will also tour the local museum and visit a mock-up Cherokee village. The second day, participants will listen to an informal lecture while cleaning and washing the “finds” from the dig. The day concludes with lunch and a tour of Cherokee and the beautiful new museum, a treat everyone should experience. The two-session class will be held on Thursday, October 14th and the following Tuesday, October 19th. The fee is a tax deductible donation of $100 check made out to the WCU Archaeology Department. Donations from
the previous class allowed the department to conduct radio carbon dating of materials excavated. How cool is that? Planning for 2011 is well underway and is sure to be just as exciting as this year. CLE will begin its membership drive soon, so if you would like to join for 2011 you can email clehighlands@ yahoo.com or call (828) 526-8811 for a membership form. Members are given advance notice of classes, and since many classes fill up quickly, this is a great advantage. To find out more about CLE go to www.cle-
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he Highlands Rotary Club has had a busy and successful summer! With the Club’s ”service above self” motto, Highlands Rotary sponsors and facilitates a number of events to raise money for local charities. In 2009, Highlands Rotary awarded $65,000 to local charities in need. The summer started off in early June with Highlands Rotary sponsoring and hosting both the Athletic Banquet and Academic Banquet held at the Highlands Presbyterian Church. Highlands Rotary provided the format, awards, and dinner for the many outstanding students, athletes and their parents. On the Fourth of July weekend, Highlands Rotary held their annual BBQ. This annual event brought in close to $4,000 that will be dispersed back into the Highlands Community. Each month, Highlands Rotary partners with nonprofit organization to raise money through Bingo. This summer, Rotary partnered with The Free Dental Clinic, Highlands Playhouse, Highlands Historical Society and Carpe Diem Farms just to name a few. With the exception of the cash prizes, all proceeds are given to the charity. August was Relay for Life time again in Highlands and Highlands Rotary supported the event by not only sponsoring it, but having a team led by Rick Siegel and Robert E. Smith. The team cooked hamburgers and hotdogs to sell to relay attendees. Finally, Highlands Rotary is partnered with Highland Chamber of Commerce to provide the manpower and legwork for the 4th annual Highlands Motoring Festival held on September 11th. The event attracted antique and collectible cars from across the Southeast. Be sure to visit HighlandsRotary.org for information on upcoming events or see the calendar right here in the Laurel! J www.thelaurelmagazine.com J October 2010 J 119
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The Alternative Gift Market, set for 11:45 a.m. Saturday, December 4th, at the First Presbyterian Church, sets the tone for the Season of Giving.
stress free holiday that provides the perfect gift for all. There’s crispness in the air. The mountains are ablaze with color. Halloween will soon be upon us, then Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. Simplify your gift giving this year, by joining your friends and neighbors at Highlands “Alternative Gift Market-‘Tis the Season” which will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 11:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Highlands. 13 charitable agencies are participating in this year’s Market: Big Brother/Big Sister, Blue Ridge Dental Clinic, Bosnia Mission, Community Care Clinic, Food Pantry, Haiti , Highlands Bolivian Mission, Highlands Community Child Development Center, Highlands Emergency Council, International Friendship Center, Kids for Peace, Literacy Council, and Living Waters of the World. The Alternative Gift Market offers gift-giving made easy. You won’t have to worry about buying something that is the right size or the right color and style. You simply make a gift to a favorite charity. Help others who are less fortunate than you and share your blessings with others. See you at the Gift Market after the Christmas Parade. J
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Girls on the Run Contributed by Audrey McElwain
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Girls on the Run new coaches, Cindy Fowler and Lesley Madden (Blue Ridge School coaches) and Amy Nader (Summit Charter coach).
irls on the Run® of Western North Carolina is providing their lifeskills and exercise programs at two new program sites in Cashiers in Fall 2010 – Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter. The Girls on the Run of WNC council received a grant from the Hayes Family Foundation to support and start-up these two new programs, which will serve fifteen girls at each school. “We are very grateful for funding partnerships, such as with the Hayes Family Foundation, that allows us to do outreach to communities in which we have not had programs and helps bring our life-enhancing curriculum to more girls across WNC,” says Executive Director, Audrey McElwain. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit prevention program for
girls in third to eighth grades, which encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The Girls on the Run curricula address all aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being with such topics as self-esteem, healthy lifestyle habits, setting goals, teamwork, keeping promises and good communication skills. The program also prepares the girls to participate in a 5K (3.1 mile) run at the end of the twelve-week session, twentyfour-lesson program. Fall session began the week of September 13th and runs through the week of December 6th. The New Balance Girls on the Run 5K event will be Saturday, December 11th at UNC-Asheville. The end-
of-session 5K event is a noncompetitive opportunity for girls to run a 5K supported by their coaches, Running Buddy volunteers, families and peers. For many girls, it is their first running event. Girls on the Run of WNC started its programs in 2002 with thirty girls and has grown to serving more than 1200 girls in 2009. In Fall 2010, an estimated five hundred girls across WNC will benefit from our programs and further our mission “to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.” For more information about the programs and Girls on the Run of WNC, please call Audrey McElwain, Executive Director, at (828) 713-4290, visit the website at www.gotrwnc. org or email at girlsontherun-
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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival | Continued from page 16 array of expensive gifts donated by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants. Pumpkin Carvers will enter in any of the three categories for the Funniest, Ugliest, and Scariest pumpkin. The contest is open for contestants in both 14 years old and under or 15 years old and over…………. so adults and children are welcome to participate. To enter, carved pumpkins must be delivered to the Festival check-in table by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8th. Monetary prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the winners.
On Sunday morning, prior to the booth and entertainment openings, a worship service offered by Christ Church of the Valley will be held at 10:30 at the main stage of the Cashiers Commons. The Rye Holler Boys band joins Pastor Steve Kerhoulas for the non-denominational service. Among the official sponsors of the Festival are numerous businesses and community organizations including top donors the HighlandsCashiers Board of Realtors. Supporters are the Laurel Magazine, Bounds Cave,
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Cashiers Travel and Tourism Board, The Rinker Family, The Barr Family, The Ritter Family, Cashiers Chronicle, Duke Energy, Cashiers Exxon, Chattooga Gardens, Freeman Gas, Hampton Inn and Suites, Ingles, Jackson County Home Builders Association, Landmark Realty Group, Macon Bank. Mountain Party Tents, Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree Farm, United Community Bank and WHLC Radio. The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival is back-dropped by nature’s array of magnificent Fall color while businesses and villages throughout the
valley welcome festival-goers with appropriate shop and roadside décor. Festival lovers are invited to come to enjoy the amazing blaze of mountain Fall colors and the crisp, refreshing mountain air as well as the amazing Festival features and entertainments. Accommodations at inns, cabins and hotels are plentiful and the Cashiers Valley is within easy driving distance of most residents in the Southeast. For additional information call (828) 743-5858 or (828) 743-1630, email info@ visitcashiersvalley.com or log on to www.cashiersvalleyle-
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Dutchman’s latest Big Thing is the unveiling of an exciting Home Showroom.
tephanie Nieuwendijk has always had big plans for her flagship store, Dutchman’s. Those who know Stephanie knew she wouldn’t be satisfied with the little floral design shop she opened in 2000. And sure enough, in practically the wink of an eye, she’d moved into the bustling two-story emporium at the heart of Highlands’ Main Street. Stephanie filled Dutchman’s with handmade furniture from The Bramble Company, intoxicating rosehip potpourri and candles, funky art pieces and unique gift items. In fact, the shop is something of a reflection of Stephanie herself – warm, endlessly fascinating, and imbued with a gentle, quirky sense of humor. And just like its restless owner, Dutchman’s is about to get a lot busier. Stephanie has added indoor/outdoor occasional rugs, upholstered furniture, sleeper sofas, lamps,
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mattresses and bedding to her inventory. Like an irresistible garden, the new merchandise has sprung up on the gallery’s second floor, demanding a careful browse. “With the closing of Bed and Bath Designs and Furniture South (two longtime Highlands businesses), people were coming in, asking how they could get a new look for their home,” explains Stephanie. “It seems only natural that we’d help them find an answer.” Dutchman’s is offering the Robin Bruce upholstered furniture collection from Rowe Furniture. This chic line is crafted for the elegant, casual look that perfectly complements the mountain lifestyle. You’ll also find Pinecone Hill Bedding and luxurious Dash & Albert Rugs. “I had the opportunity to be in India last February and was able to design my own bedding pillows and throws that will be in the store by October,” says
Stephanie. “It’s so pretty that I can’t wait for it to come in. The reason I went there was to be able to create affordable bedding. Pretty things just shouldn’t have to cost a ton of money -- I never have understood that.” Naturally, all of that luxurious bedding needs an equally indulgent line of mattresses. Stephanie offers Tranquility, Plush and Easy Sleep mattresses from Park Place. And true to Dutchman’s tradition of warm personalized service, clients are invited to meet with Stephanie and her staff and create a look that is all their own. But with all the attention given the new merchandise, there’s no need to worry that Dutchman’s has fundamentally changed. The first floor still has all the treasures and heavenly scents that have made this shop into something of a Highlands institution. You’ll find Dutchman’s at 342 Main Street. For informa-
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New Leaf Interiors
Our homes are not just decorated, they are curated by our lives, our loves and the furnishings we have selected over the years and travels we have experienced.” That’s Pamela LeousisCamp, the owner and creative force behind New Leaf Interiors, and it’s the guiding principle at the heart of every one of her projects. “I’m not an interior designer,” she explains. “I’m more of a remodeler or re-inventor – a redecorator. Sure, I can knock out walls and undertake a major transformation, but a lot of my work is as simple as painting walls, glazing cabinets or moving around accessories to give a space an entirely new look. I like to remind my clients that it’s not all about ‘stuff,’ it’s about what’s important to you.” Pamela - a part-time resi-
dent of Highlands for over 30 years - beg ins her projects by getting to know her clients and understanding their desires. It’s a deeply personal process and it’s predicated on an almost intuitive sense of style and possibility. That intuitive sense had its first flowering in 1980 when Pamela established Maegans in St. Petersburg, Florida, -- a retail and design shop featuring home furnishings, antiques, silk flowers and fine gifts. Through Maegans, she was able to cultivate an exceptional client base and recreate spaces with home owners for Tampa Bay’s yearly Parade of Homes. Returning to her native Georgia in the mid 1990’s, Pamela found herself getting involved in renovating/refurbishing new and older homes. As news of her work spread throughout
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the local area, her “business” began to grow. As a result, in 2002 she opened New Leaf Interiors and continued to hone her design philosophy of reinvented, remodeled, and repositioned. Working with the client to use or reuse a piece of furniture or accessory in a new or different fashion, she continues to evoke a personal expression of a lifestyle that respects the use of form and function, past and present, and an environment that is relaxed, comfortable and appealing. Pamela’s distinctively different design philosophy emerges in other aspects of the business as well. She charges by the hour on her projects. That translates into a more dynamic design process with greater choices and far more opportunities for bargains, which she passes on to her clients.
“I think everyone loves a bargain hunt,” Pamela says. “It makes my clients partners in a very real way.” You’ll find Pamela’s vision on display in mountain and residential homes, lakeside cottages, condo stagings, hair salons, an independent living center, a worldwide Christian television station, and elegant cabins, all scattered throughout the Southeast. Whether it’s a great room, a bathroom, bedroom or kitchen or redesign for the exterior, Pamela has countless ideas for redecorating, refurbishing, and improving. As you’d expect with such a personal process, you’ll want to converse with her if you’re considering a project. You can reach Pamela at (828) 526-2688, (706) 2019831 or at pamelaleousis1@ gmail.com. J
Before and After
“I started utilizing Pamela several years ago and immediately became impressed with her amazing decorating/cost effective purchasing skills. Since that first experience, she has helped me with no fewer than a half dozen large projects at home. She is a true professional and a visionary. I would never consider using anyone else.” - Helen Payne “Pamela has made every room in our house.....”Our Favorite Room”. Her timeless combos of colors and patterns make for striking conversation starters.” - Chuck and Karen Wright
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“Pamela has the genuine ability to become a family member to her clients. She always understood what we were attempting to accomplish -- whether working on a mountain or lake retreat or our in-town home. She converted our home into a “Jackson Hole” retreat area for one event and an amazing Southern Barbecue setting for another. Although I could only focus on one room or area at a time, she was capable of envisioning our home as a whole. Pamela had a talent for taking pieces I had, some old and some new, and creating a timeless atmosphere.” - Pamela and Russell Hill
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Mike’s Clubouse
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ike’s Club House, located in The Consignment Market in Cashiers, was founded out of the notion that it’s hard to play good golf with bad clubs. By recycling top, name-brand golf clubs and other gear, golfers can enjoy playing golf with clubs that will provide the best performance at a very reasonable price -- far less than their original costs. “Rather than a beginning or intermediate golfer using inferior, less expensive clubs, they can know they are playing with clubs that will maximize their abilities,” said Michael “Mike” Solt, owner of Mike’s Club House. “We provide men and women golfers an opportunity to profit from the consignment and sale of their older (name brand) clubs, and buyers to know they are getting great clubs and gear at great prices. We use the PGA web site, Craig’s List, EBay and other websites to set the prices of our inventory. “Our consignors are happy when their clubs, which they haven’t been using, sell; and buyers are extremely happy with the quality and the prices.” Plans call for the expansion of Mike’s Club House to include a test putting surface and a practice net and mat for potential buyers to try clubs before buying. Mike’s Club House is located inside The Consignment Market, 12 Chestnut Square, in Cashiers and can be reached at MikesClubHouseNC@aol.com or (828) 577-1997.
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New Name, New Location
G’s Consignments, etc., formerly Now & Then Consignment Gallery, has moved uptown to 142 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. Still offering a fun and funky shopping experience for those who appreciate eclectic, upscale merchandise, you can relax and browse through their collection of unique, often one-of-a-kind items displayed in fanciful arrangements. From fine furniture to vintage treasures, you’ll discover the excitement of upscale consignment shopping and the inimitable thrill of finding that perfect piece to add inspiration to your home and life. Joining Judy at the new location is her husband Gordon Gray. Gordon Gray Woodworks offers custom made furntiure, lamps and antique repair. For more information, call (828) 226-3175.
Index of Advertisers Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandsresortrentals.com Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com The Inn at Millstone www.millstonenn.com Main Street Inn www.mainstreet-inn.com Mountain Laurel Inn www.mountainlaurelinnandshoppes.com Ocean Lodge www.oceanlodgessi.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.oldedwardsinn.com Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Whiteside Cove Cottages
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Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 The Brier Patch Page 89 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 23 Bumpkins Page 115 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 83 Cashiers Customs Page 138 The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 93 D. Estes Antiques Page 89 The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Page 8 Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Page 63 Dovetail Antiques Page 23 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 90 Fletcher & Lee Page 40 Francie Hargrove Page 91 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 57 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 113 Lotsa Consignment Shop Page 65 Main Street Gifts Page 29 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 22 Mountain House Page 92 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 112 Nearly New Page 65 Nora & Co. Page 62 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 36, 108, 129 Rosebay Cottage www.rosebaycottage.com Page 124 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 69 Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 93 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 25 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 38 Summer Place Antiques Page 123 Tess at Chestnut Square Page 127 Vivianne Metzger Page 69 Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Page 116 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 67 Blue Valley Gallery Page 85 The Brier Patch Page 89 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 23 The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Page 8 GG’s Consignments Page 65 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 57 Highlands Fine Art Page 64 Hillside Shops Page 57 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 113 John Collette Fine Art www.johncollettefineart.com Page 53 Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Page 67 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 112 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 36, 108, 129 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Rosebay Cottage www.rosebaycottage.com Page 124 SavilleArt www.savilleart.blogspot.com Page 58
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Appliances Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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Architects Harris Architects
www.harrisarch.com
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Attorneys Peter Paul, Attorney
www.peterapaul.com
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Automobiles Franklin Ford
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Bait & Tackle Signal Ridge Marina
www.signalridgemarina.com
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Banks/Mortgage Companies Macon Bank
www.maconbank.com
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Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Rita’s Cottage
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Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts
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Bird Supplies Bird Barn n Garden
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Boat Rentals Signal Ridge Marina
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Books The Brier Patch The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Highlands Custom Cedar Homes www.highlandscedarhomes.com J.W. Underwood Construction LLC Joe Stroup, Inc. www.joestroupinc.com Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Schmitt Builders www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co. Sweetwater Builders www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Cabinetry Cashiers Customs Highlands Cabinet Company Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com
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Canoe Rentals Highlands Canoe Rentals
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Cards The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com
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Caterers Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com New Mountain Events www.newmountainevents.com Rib Shack Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe
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Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com
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Christmas Trees Tom Sawyer Tree Farm
www.freshtreez.com
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Chocolates Kilwin’s
www.highlands4118.com
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Churches Wayfarers Unity
www.wayfarersunity.org
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Cloth/Material Mountain House Wilhites Clothing & Accessories Alyxandra’s Boutique Annawear Bags on Main Bear Mountain Outfitters Cabin Casuals Ellen’s Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Marge Rohrer Originals www.margerohrerdesigns.com Martha Anne’s McCulley’s Mountain House Narcissus Nora & Co. Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Priscilla’s Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Tanner Outlet VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Vivace/Vivace Woman Wit’s End
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Coffee Shops Tommy’s Coffee Shop
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Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs
blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
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Computer Services Cook’s Computer Services
www.cookspcservice.com
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Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com
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Condiments The Hen House
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Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction
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Containers Gardens White Rabbit Botanicals
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www.whiterabbbitbotanicals.com
Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
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Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Page 99 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Highlands Cabinet Company Page 98 Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 94, 106 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Pages 106, 129 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble
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Keystone Kitchen and Bath www.keystonekb.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
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Custom Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Mill Creek Framing
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Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Gordon Gray Woodworks www.gordongraywoodworks.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Main Street Gifts The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Dentists Dr. Hoodenpyle Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com
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Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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Embroidery Mally’s Cottage
www.mallyscottage.com
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Event Planning Carpe Diem Events & Rentals New Mountain Events www.newmountainevents.com Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org GCAMA Leaf Festival www.visitcashiersvalley.com Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org JCAMA presents John Muir www.j-mca.org Life Under Construction Seminar Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm www.freshtreez.com Eye Care Blue Laser Group
www.bluelasergroup.com
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Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Mountain House Wilhites
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Feng Shui Nellis Realty
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Florists Fiddlehead Designs Little Flower Shoppe Oakleaf Flower & Garden
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Furniture Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com The Brier Patch Cashiers Customs Consignment Market The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Francie Hargrove Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lotsa Consignment Shop Main Street Gallery Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Nearly New Rita’s Cottage Rusticks www.rusticks.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger
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Index of Advertisers Furniture Consignments Consignment Market Nearly New Rita’s Cottage
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Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn
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Garden Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Highlands Lawn & Garden White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbbitbotanicals.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 67 Bird Barn n Garden Page 62 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 19 The Brier Patch Page 89 Bryant Art Glass www.bryantartglass.com Page 23 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Christmas Cottage Page 111 The Corner Store Page 63 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 111 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 90 Ellen’s Page 115 GG’s Consignments Page 65 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 57 The Hen House Pages 3, 37 Hillside Shops Page 57 Interior Enhancements Page 56 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 113 Lenz Gifts Page 89 Little Flower Shoppe Page 110 Mally’s Cottage www.mallyscottage.com Page 29 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain House Page 92 Nora & Co. Page 62 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 36, 108, 129 Priscilla’s Page 8 Rosebay Cottage www.rosebaycottage.com Page 124 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 140 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 38 Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm www.freshtreez.com Page 15 Vivianne Metzger Page 69 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbbitbotanicals.com Page 132 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 115 Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars
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Golf Club & Gear Consignment Mike’s Club House
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Gourmet Foods Dusty’s The Hen House
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Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Mark A. Copple Excavating & Grading Pinnacle Contracting Service
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Green Supplies Whole Life Market
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Grocery Stores Dusty’s Mountain Fresh
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Hair Salons Creative Concepts Rita’s Cottage
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Home Accessories Bird Barn n Garden The Brier Patch Bumpkins The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Francie Hargrove GG’s Consignments HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Main Street Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Rusticks www.rusticks.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Tess at Chestnut Square Vivianne Metzger
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Home Maintenance Travis Russell
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Home Theater Systems Anchor Technology
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Ice Cream Kilwin’s www.highlands4118.com SweeTreats Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Interior Design & Home Furnishings Blue Ridge Bedding blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com The Brier Patch Bumpkins CK Swan www.ckswan.com The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Designer Market Details of Cashiers www.detailsofcashiers.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fletcher & Lee Francie Hargrove HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Interior Enhancements Into the Woods Home Interiors Ken & Kerri Designs www.kenandkerridesigns.com Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House New Leaf Interiors Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Summer Place Antiques Todd Richesin www.toddrichesininteriors.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Insurance Wayah Insurance
www.wayah.com
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Invitations Mally’s Cottage
www.mallyscottage.com
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Jewelry - Fashion The Decorative Touch www.thedecorativetouch.com Ellen’s
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GG’s Consignments Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com High Country Turquoise Main Street Gallery Martha Anne’s Narcissus Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Priscilla’s Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Shoe Jewels www.shoe-jewels.com Silver Eagle Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Vivace/Vivace Woman
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Jewelry - Fine Drake’s Diamond Gallery East and West Highlands Fine Art Mirror Lake Antiques Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Silver Eagle Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com T.A. Anderson
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Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn n Garden The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Mountain House The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Landscapers Travis Russell Pinnacle Contracting Service
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Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden
Page 130
Lighting The Brier Patch Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger
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Massage Therapy Tranquility Cove Massage
www.tranquilitycovemassage.com
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Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs
blueridgebeddingandfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
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Medical Services Highlands-Cashiers Hospital www.highlandscashiershospital.org Mountain Lakes Medical Center www.mountainlakesmedicalcenter.com Monogramming Mally’s Cottage
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Organic Supplies Whole Life Market
Page 98
Outdoor Adventures Nantahala Outdoor Center
www.noc.com
Page 117
Paint & Decorating Highlands Decorating Center Zoller Hardware
www.highlandsdecorating.com www.zollerhardware.com
Page 61 Page 115
Painters Travis Russell
Page 99
Pet Supplies Bird Barn n Garden Woof Gang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy
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Photography Christmas Cottage - Old Time Photography Studio Guy Fielding Photography www.grfielding.com Mill Creek Framing
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Picture Framing Mill Creek Framing
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Plants, Nurseries Highlands Lawn & Garden
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Plastic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
Page 9 Page 115
Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com
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Porch Shades American Sun Control
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americansuncontrol.hdspd.com
Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn n Garden Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com The Hen House High Country Turquoise Main Street Gallery Main Street Gifts Vivianne Metzger Willow Art Pottery Power Tools Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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Printing Services Cashiers Printing
Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
Page 112
Nail Care Creative Concepts
Page 106
Produce Cashiers Farmers Market Mountain Fresh Whole Life Market
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Property Management Pinnacle Contracting Service
Page 106
Pubs The Ugly Dog
Page 75
Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5
Page 89
www.mallyscottage.com
Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads and Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Office Supplies Zoller Hardware
www.zollerhardware.com
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www.whlc.com
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Index of Advertisers Rafting Nantahala Outdoor Center
www.noc.com
Page 117
Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 139 Buyers’ Only Real Estate www.buyersonly.cc Page 105 Carol Mathews Page 61 Chattooga Ridge Realty www.ccrealty-nc.com Page 104 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Exurbia Sotheby’s Realty exurbiasothebysrealty.com Page 59 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealty.com Page 87 Harry Norman, Realtors – Molly Leonard www.highlandsrealestate.com Page 60 Harry Norman, Realtors – Bert Mobley www.nchighlands.net Page 60 Harry Norman, Realtors – Nadine Paradise www.nadineparadise.com Page 29 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 104 Highlands Resort Rentals www.highlandspropertysales.com Page 120 Jim Lewis Realty www.jimlewisrealty.com Page 105 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 39 John Schiffli Real Estate www.johnschiffli.com Page 105 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 27, 29 Landmark Realty Group Wes Graves www.landmarkrg.com Page 91 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 95 Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Pages 10, 11 Nellis Realty www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Page 105 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Pages 44, 45, 46 Preferred Properties Ann Scott www.ppoh.com Page 36 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 30, 31, 104 WhiteWater Realty www.ncmountainlife.com Page 104
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Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Bella’s Kitchen The Bistro on Main www.mainstreet-inn.com Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Cashiers Farmers Market Chile Loco El Azteca Flip Side Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Golden China Highlands Smokehouse The Inn at Millstone www.millstonenc.com The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Mountain Fresh Nick’s www.wix.com/nicksfood/nicksfood Oak Street Café www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com The Orchard www.theorchardcashiers.com Pescado’s Rib Shack Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Rosewood Market www.distinctiveevents.com Ruka’s Table Smoky Mountain Crab Shack Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe SweeTreats The Ugly Dog Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Zeke & Earl’s The Zookeeper Bistro www.zookeeperbistro.com
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Retirement Communities Chestnut Hill at Highlands
www.chestnuthillathighlands.com
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Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
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Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com
Page 9 Page 115
Shoes Bear Mountain Outfitters Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Martha Anne’s Shoe Jewels www.shoe-jewels.com Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com
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Shutters & Blinds HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.oldedwardsinn.com
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Storage Blue Ridge Self Storage
Page 99
Tables Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com
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Telephone Books Yelowbook www.yellowbook360.com 127 Theatre Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org JCAMA presents John Muir
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Toys The Corner Store
Page 63
Transportation Higlands Transportation Company
Page 75
Tree Services Ellenburgs Tree Service Travis Russell
Page 124 Page 107
Window Tinting Custom Window Tinting
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Window Treatments American Sun Control americansuncontrol.hdspd.com HomePlace www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Mountain House Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html
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Wines & Accessories Highlands Wine & Cheese Zoller Hardware
www.highlandswine.com www.zollerhardware.com
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Woodworking Gordon Gray Woodworks
www.gordongraywoodworks.com
Page 107
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Yarn Needlepoint of Highlands Silver Threads and Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com
www.customwindowtinting.us
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