Winter 2015 edition of The Laurel Magazine

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Publisher’s Note Winter is here, let the snowflakes fly, grab a mug and a blanket and watch them float by; Frost-covered ridges and snow-dusted days are beautiful settings for quick getaways, Cozy up by the fire, come play in the snow, there’s fabulous shopping and dining, you know.

So come get off the grid, recharge, renew, and we thank you for bringing the Laurel with you.

With love, Janet and Marjorie

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The Laurel Magazine • Winter 2015

Inside The Laurel Events

Venture Out

14 • Highlands Chili Cook-off 15 • Murder Not Prohibited 16 • Chocolate Cook-off 18 • Highlands Playhouse 20 • Local Appreciation 22 • Scenes From Our Towns 23 • Area Calendar

38 • Brown-Headed Nuthatch 39 • Red-Spotted Purple Caterpillar 40 • Highlands Biological Station 41 • Waterfall Guide: Mac’s Falls

42 • Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner 44 • Winter Friendly Salad 46 • Wine Talk 47 • Dining Guide

30 • Cover Artist Julie Osborn 32 • Porch 40 34 • The Bascom News 35 • Highlands PAC

56 • Custom-Built Homes 58 • The Bobby Brain Ride 60 • Wells Fargo 61 • Acid Reflux

Giving Back

Dining

The Arts

Homes & Lifestyles

History

50 • Highlands History 52 • Cashiers History

64 • Forever Farm 65 • C-H Humane Society 66 • Center for Life Enrichment 67 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 68 • Highlands Rotary Club 69 • Big Brothers/Big Sisters 70 • NAMI 71 • The Bookworm 72 • Carpe Diem Farms 73 • Leadership Highlands 74 • The Village Green 76 • Scaly Mountain Women’s Club

Making it Happen

23 • Calendar | 24 • Highlands Map | 26 • Cashiers Map | 52 • Dining Guide | 62 • Service Directory | 94 • Advertiser’s Index

Janet Cummings, Managing Partner

Marjorie Christiansen, Managing Partner

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EVENTS

Spice It Up, Chili Lovers

by Mary Jane McCall | Photos by Marjorie Christiansen Fireproof your tongue, slip on your dancing shoes and escape the winter blues with Highlands’ Annual Chili Cook-off, set for 6:30 P.M. March 14 at the Highlands Community Building (next to the Town Ball Field). Tickets are $25 (free for kids 12 and under) and are available at the door.

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ood times and good food…where do you go to find that combination in Highlands in March? Look no further than the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chili Cook-off slated for 6:30-9:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Community Building.

This annual event has become known as the place to shed winter’s gray, cold mantle, kick the snow off your boots and add some spice back into your life. Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of culinary delights, cold beverages, and dancing the night away to the sounds of the Southern Highlands band.

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and fiery. Some will have you asking for a second helping so you can identify that subtle spice that makes it so unique. Others will have you rushing to the drink stations where beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served to cool you off and cleanse your palate for a second round. Prizes will be awarded for Most Traditional Chili, Hottest Chili, Most Unique Chili, Best Salsa, Best Cornbread, and Best All Round Table Decoration.

Tickets are $25 each and are sold at the door on the evening of the event. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Anyone needing more information or interested in being a competitor should call Jennifer Cunningham at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.

Murder Not Prohibited EVENTS

Contributed by Virginia Talbot

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A speakeasy, a supper, and a tasty murder mystery lie at the heart of the Highlands Cashiers Players’ dinner theatre presentation of “Murder Not Prohibited,” the last two weekends in February at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.

For tickets and performance times, visit highlandscashiersplayers.org.

t’s Prohibition 1925 and alcoholic beverages are hard to come by, but not at Harry’s Happy Hideaway when the Highlands Cashiers Players present a dinner theater mystery entitled “Murder Not Prohibited.”

Scheduled for six performances at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 20-22 and February 27 - March 1, the show is one of the most popular of Jody Read’s Carolina Murder Mysteries, performed in the past by her acting troupe of HCP players.

The characters involved in this funny murder-mystery spoof are Harry Huckster, owner of the speakeasy; Daisy Darling, his wife and hostess/singer; Cal Apone, a tough gangster from Chicago who suffers from mysophobia (a fear of germs); Trixie LaTour, Cal’s girlfriend; Righty Ragu, Cal’s right-hand man; Willy Joe Cobb, backwoods still operator; and Hope Sober, mili-

tant brick-toting member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

The audience, seated at tables, will enjoy a tasty dinner as they watch the show, and be given a chance to decide which of the suspects committed the murders that occur in the play. The first table to identify the murderer and the motive will be awarded an appropriate prize.

Details on times of evening performances and Sunday matinees will be available at the HCP box office, in local newspapers, and at highlandscashiersplayers.org, and highlands-cashierscalendar.com closer to the date of the February performances.

“Murder Not Prohibited” is the third play for HCP season subscribers and available to all others who would like to come eat, laugh, and test their powers of deduction in HCP’s production of “Murder Not Prohibited.”

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EVENTS

Chocolate

Cook-off

by Luke Osteen

The Chocolate Cook-off at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, set for Saturday, February 7, is a sweet blush of passion in the midst of a dreary winter.

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he Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will hold their fourth annual Chocolate Cook-off on Saturday, February 7, at the library.

The event offers a double treat -- delectable chocolate to get you ready for Valentine’s Day, and the opportunity to support the Friends of the Library in Cashiers. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to support their mission on behalf of the Cashiers Library.

The event will be held in the Cashiers Library Community Meeting Room from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Admission is $6 per person, and free to children under five.

It’s a friendly competition that offers multiple awards -- first and second place ribbons for the best chocolate dessert by professionals (chefs, banquet coordinators, and caterers); and also for the best by non-professional chefs, all picked by a threejudge panel based on taste, aroma, creativity and eye appeal; another for a People’s Choice award decided by ballots of those in attendance; and a third for the best table decoration. All desserts will be auctioned at 2:00 P.M. Anyone interested in entering the cook-off should pick up an application at the front desk of the Cashiers Library. Each contestant will make one dessert to be judged by the panel, and subsequently auctioned off, as well as additional small bites for the People’s Choice competition. If you require further information please contact Bonnie Zacher (743-0489/bjzacher@bellsouth.net, or Adair Simon (743-5940).

The Friends of the Library invites all interested persons to join in their work to support the Cashiers Library. Membership forms are available at the front desk of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

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The Highlands Playhouse looks to tickle your funny bone and break your heart with its 2015 Summer Season. In the meantime, take in its slate of first-run movies.

A Sensational Season Awaits

by Mary Jane McCall

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hile we are all enjoying the peaceful calm that is winter in Highlands, it isn’t too soon to look forward to another wonderful summer season when we emerge from our quietude and hit the scene running.

One of the things that many of us look forward to is another year of performances at the Highlands Playhouse.

This year the marks the 77th season of the Highlands Playhouse and they have a toe-tapping season full of musicals in store for us. Audiences will be treated to four world-renowned musicals- each one a different type of show that will have them begging for more.

The season starts with “Anything Goes,” which chronicles the madcap antics of a stowaway and an heiress aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.

Following that, audiences will have a chance to see the ever popular “Godspell,” a musical based around a series of Biblical parables, mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. This show features various musical styles including rock 'n roll, pop, R & B, ragtime and more.

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“First Date” is next and promises to have audiences laughing hysterically at the story of a blind date between Aaron (who has never gone out with a stranger) and serial romancer Casey. The ensemble cast comes to life as various characters from Aaron and Casey’s past and possible future! The season ends appropriately with “End of the Rainbow,” a musical set in London that follows the last months of Judy Garland’s life. This story follows Garland as she is preparing for her five week run of shows at The Talk of the Town while struggling with both her addictions and her strained relationships with the men around her.

Performance dates are: “Anything Goes,” June 25-July 11; “Godspell,” July 16-August 1; “First Date,” August 6-22; and “End of the Rainbow,” August 27-September 6. For more information please visit the Playhouse website at www.highlandsplayhouse.org or call the box office at (828) 526-9443.

While waiting on the exciting new season, please remember to check out the first-run movies playing at the Playhouse throughout the winter.

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Nothing but Love for You The world-famous Old Edwards Inn & Spa turns its attention inward during the sleepy winter months and offers its deeply indulgent guest experience to local residents. For reservations and information, call (828) 787-2625.

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estled in the heart of our unpretentious Highlands lies Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a four-star resort that has become a favorite respite for politicians, celebrities and the otherwise well-heeled.

Look on any “Best of” list of the finest resorts in the world, and you’re more than a little likely to see Old Edwards featured. That’s an impressive feather in the cap for our town of three stoplights.

And while it’s true that the pleasure of living in Highlands is blessing enough, once a year Old Edwards offers a bonus reason to love being a local. January through March, during their “We Love Locals” promotion, you can experience Old Edwards luxury at your-grandmother-wouldn’t-be-that-generous discounts.

Sunday through Thursday stays at the acclaimed resort are just $95 per night. Champagne is handed to you when you arrive, bed linens to swaddle for, and the bathrooms have -- pay attention - Heated. Marble. Floors.

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ment. Dine at the farm-to-table Madison’s Restaurant for lunch or dinner, and receive a whopping 20 percent off your entire check. Go for the foie gras…and the venison…or the duck…and you can’t leave without trying the chocolate chip pie. Well, ok, you might need several visits.

On Sundays, beginning January 11, Madison’s is offering Half Price Wine Selections. Curated by Sommelier Curt Christiansen, this list promises the finest of wines at unprecedented value.

Don’t stop counting the many perks of zip code perfection too quickly. For just $95, celebrate your residency with a 50-minute spa treatment at Condé Nast Traveler’s #2 Top Hotel Spa in The United States. Also during “We Love Locals” for the first time in 2015, you can participate in the wellness and fitness classes at the fitness center for a per-class fee, or schedule a spa treatment for free use of the equipment and classes.

Old Edwards “We Love Locals” promotions are offered January through March, Sundays through Thursdays. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/locallove or call (828) 787-2625.

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Scenes From Our Towns‌ EVENTS

Photos by Sarah Valentine

Highlands Christmas Tree Lighting Highlands launched its Christmas Season with inimitable small town charm at the Town Tree Lighting, 6:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29.

Highlands Christmas Parade Highlands’ Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, was held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 6, and was a celebration of the best of the holiday spirit.

Cashiers Christmas Parade The 40th edition of the Cashiers Christmas Parade, offered with a generous helping of Christmas joy blended with a most cheerful community spirit was held noon Saturday, December 13, at the Crossroads.

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Mark Your Calendar EVENTS

• Contemporary: Craft Series: Mike Shuler, January 3 to February 22, Greehy Atrium Gallery, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts, (828) 526-4949.

• Wednesday Advanced Art, 4:15 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, with Will Barclift, Carley Haber, and Rosie Smith. For more information or to register, please contact Anna Alig, Education Registrar, at 828-787-2856 or aalig@thebascom.org.

• Open Studio Figure Drawing, 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., January 7, 14, 21, 28, with Knight Martorell. For more information or to register, please contact Anna Alig, Education Registrar, at 828-787-2856 or aalig@ thebascom.org.

• Franklin Kids’ Creation Station, 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, with Bonnie Abbott.

For more information or to register, please contact Anna Alig, Education Registrar, at 828-787-2856 or aalig@thebascom.org.

• Highlands Kids’ Creation Station, 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, with Clarke Ball. For more information or to register, please contact Anna Alig, Education Registrar, at 828-7872856 or aalig@thebascom.org.

• Ends of the Earth, A photographic series by Martyn Lucas, January 10 to March 29, Bunzl Gallery, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts. Opening reception 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10.

(828) 526-4949.

• “MET Opera: The Merry Widow,” 12:55 P.M., Saturday, January 17. Tickets for all events are available online highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• The Bascom Photography Club Inaugural Meeting 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., January 21, led by Greg Newington. For more information or to register, please contact Anna Alig, Education Registrar, at 828-7872856 or aalig@thebascom.org.

• Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner, Friday, January 23, at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn, begins with a cocktail reception at 7:00 P.M. Cost is $125 per person.

For more information, call (828) 787-2625.

• National Theater Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island”, 7:00 P.M., Saturday, January 24.

Tickets for all events are available online highlandspac. org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Bolshoi Ballet’s “Swan Lake,” 12:55 P.M., Saturday, January 25. Tickets for all events are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Words, Wines and Friends, An Intimate Weekend with Pat Conroy, Cassandra King and Ron Rash, January 30-February 1, Old Edwards Inn & Spa, For more information, call (828) 787-2625.

“MET Opera: The Tales of Hoffman.” 12:55 P.M., Saturday, January 31. Tickets for all events are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, will feature the work of

Tranny Robinson. The drawing will be held on Saturday, January 31. For more information call (828) 743-0880.

• Fourth Annual Chocolate Cook-off, 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 7, Cashiers Library Community Meeting Room, by the Friends of the Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library. Contact Bonnie Zacher (828) 743-0489 or Adair Simon (828) 743-5940.

• Celebrate Spain at Old Edwards Inn, music 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in Hummingbird Lounge. Tango lessons 11 A.M. to Noon, and 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 27. (828) 787-2625.

• Murder Not Prohibited, February 20-22 and February 27-March 1, Highlands Cashiers Players, Highlands Performing Arts Center. For tickets and performance times, visit highlandscashiersplayers.org.

• MET Opera “Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.” 12:55 P.M., February 14. Tickets for all events are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, will feature the work of Annell L. Metsker. The drawing will be held on Saturday, February 28. For more information call (828) 743-0880.

• Highlands Annual Chili Cook-off, 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., Saturday, March 14, Highlands Community Building. Call Jennifer Cunningham at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.

Weekly Events

EVERY MONDAY • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.

• Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540.

• Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215.

• Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.

• Movie Night, 6:00 P.M., classic and recentlyreleased movies and documentaries. Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.

• Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.

• Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 5263031.

• Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert Carlton Library (828) 743-0215.

• Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215.

• Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 5268364.

EVERY THURSDAY • Oil Painting and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30 to 4:30 P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540.

• Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library, (828) 743-0215.

• NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer Street, Franklin, (828) 526-9510.

EVERY FRIDAY • Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus), Free – Open to the Community, (828) 692-6178.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

• Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue Ridge Music (706) 782-9852.

EVERY SATURDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

EVERY SUNDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

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ACCOMMODATIONS 4-1/2 Street Inn...........................

Colonial Pines Inn........................

Inn at Half Mile Farm...................

Whiteside Cove Cottages.............

Mountain Brook Suites................

ARTS Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.........

Museum of American Cut Glass......

The Bascom................................

REAL ESTATE Country Club Properties..............

John Cleaveland Realty.................

Landmark Realty Group...............

Meadows Mtn. Realty..................

White Oak Realty Group..............

Pat Allen Realty Group ................

RESTAURANT / BAR Altitudes Restaurant.....................

The Lost Hiker Bar.....................

Meritage.....................................

Nectar Juice Bar...........................

Pescados

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Rosewood Market...........................

Wild Thyme Gourmet ...................

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro.....

SHOPPING Alyxandra’s....................................

Bags on Main..................................

Bear Mountain Outfitters.....................

Cabin Casuals.................................

Dry Sink..........................................

Dutchman’s Designs......................

Hen House......................................

Highland Hiker...............................

Scudders.........................................

High Cotton....................................

Martha Anne’s................................

Spice & Tea Exchange........................

Highlands Fine Art........................

Mirror Lake Antiques....................

The Summer House.......................

Peak Experience............................

The Toy Store.................................

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Whole Life Market.........................

SERVICES

Highlands Visitors Center....................

Xtreme Threads.............................

Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture.

Highlands Aerial Park...................

Creative Concepts Salon......................

Warth Construction.......................

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AccommodAtions High Hampton inn & country club innisfree Bed & Breakfast By-the-Lake Arts Blue Valley Gallery cashiers Hillside Artists chivaree southern Art and design mountain mist Gallery reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties Landmark realty Group silver creek real estate Group restAurAnts Boar’s Head deli crossroads Grill/Village scoop Hunts Brothers Pizza sapphire Brewery & Pub snack Bar 8 the Zookeeper Bistro retAiL Bee Bags and such Bird Barn and Gift emporium Blue ridge Bedding/ carolina rustic Furniture Bounds cave Brooking’s cashiers Village Anglers Bumpkins cashiers customs catbird seat cashiers emporium cJ Brownhouse consignment market dovetail Antiques Fiddlehead designs GG’s consignments *etc Highland Hiker interior enhancements into the Woods Home interiors Lenz Gifts & Linens Lotsa consignment shop mantiques michael & nancy Weaver 26 | Winter 2015 | thelaurelmagazine.com

midnight Farms nature’s Vitamins nearly new/ellen’s nora & co rusticks ryan & company sawyer Family Farmstead s’more Kids Klothes summer Place Antiques the Look Jewelry and Gifts

Victoria’s closet

cashiers Printing

Vc for men

cashiers Valley Preschool

Vivianne metzger Antiques

Fancy Paws dog Grooming

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Keystone Kitchen & Bath

Zoller Hardware

Peter J Pioli interiors

the designer’s market

shear sensations serVices

cashiers chamber

signal ridge marina Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

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Park and Walk

Discover the Shops at

45 Slabtown Road • Cashiers, NC

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THE ARTS

Snap-a-Scene and Win!

by Donna Rhodes

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The ingredients for a timeless magazine cover – a snowstorm, a good eye, and a bounding ball of fluff that’s an 11 on the Cutie Scale.

Do you have what it takes?

ulie Osborn has been taking photos around Highlands for years.

Sometimes the shots are for her real estate sales. Often they are for chronicling her life. But much of the time snapping a scene or pet or event is purely for the aesthetic pleasure of capturing a moment in time.

She says, “I enjoy shooting photos at home or as I travel. I have done so as a hobby for years. I shot the (winning) photo last winter during the storm where we had the most snow accumulation. Chloe, my dog, is very people-friendly. She doesn’t think she’s a canine. As you can probably tell by the photo, Chloe is 80 percent muppet and 20 percent dog.

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Deadline is March 31.

not there. I shot the photo as she was coming back down the stairs, looking dejected.”

Chloe, Osborn’s 12-year-old companion, is also the office dog for her and her mom, Pat Allen of Pat Allen Realty Group.

If you want to be in the running for next year’s winter cover, polish up your lens and make the photo magic happen. Shots need to be high resolution (at least 300 d.p.i.).

Subject matter is up to you, but seasonal and magazine appropriate.

Both amateurs and professionals are encouraged to enter. Pictures will appear on the Laurel website and readers will cast a vote for their favorite.

Visit www.facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine to enter and to vote.

THE ARTS

Bernie Coulson

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hile you are making memories, you could be winning!

Take your best shot and enter it in our annual photo competition for a Laurel Cover. Here’s inspiration from some of our favorite submissions last year. There’s a space for

you among them in our next contest. You might be the talented photographer who appears as January-February, 2016’s Laurel Cover Artist. Vote and enter at www.facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine by March 31.

David Berger

Tori Schmitt

Melissa Parker

Peter Ray

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THE ARTS

Make Them Dance

by Donna Rhodes A passion for the violin, a love for the fiddle and a life-long talent for music have led Mitchell Metz and Porch Forty to headliner status and a sweet album.

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hen Mitchell Metz was five years old, his mom enrolled him in a Colorado Suzuki program and made playing violin part of their daily routine.

It’s not easy holding a violin when you’re five years old. Heck, it’s not easy holding a violin when you’re 25. But Metz accepted the challenge and never looked back.

“All my life I’ve been drawn to sounds -- make-shift kitchen drum sets, tape recorders, guitar, anything that made noise I loved,” he says. “I’ve never thought of myself as a violin player.

I’m an artist -- a junkie for the catharsis of expression. Violin just happens to be what I grew up with.”

From Colorado his family moved to Virginia, where he shifted from a classical approach to Celtic and old-time fiddle playing under the tutelage of Robbie Wells, Virginia State Fiddle Champion.

“During that time I got my first real violin, practiced like crazy, and got all my songs under my belt,” Metz says.

He was a reserved kid, not drawn to sports, so it makes sense that music gave him solace, inspiration, and good ol’ downhome, foot-stompin’ enjoyment that continues to resonate deep in his bones.

At 10 he moved to North Carolina and returned to classical music. In his early teens he practiced an hour a day and played in orchestras with Duke University String School, Piedmont Youth Orchestra, and summer music camp.

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says. “By the time I got to college, my only art option was teaching. That wasn’t for me. So I studied film editing at Western Carolina University. I met up with Drew Duncan. In our junior year the film program took us to Wales. We carried our instruments and played a lot for other students at parties and pubs.

Realizing we couldn’t live without music, we decided to come home and start our own band. We wanted to get people into clubs and bars and make them dance.”

So they came back to North Carolina and started Porch Forty.

“During my senior year, Drew and I filled every spare minute with music: playing, practicing, writing,” Metz says. “By graduation we decided we could be full-time performers. For the first time in my life I thought I could make a living doing what I’d loved since the age of five: play violin (the one with strings) . . . and fiddle (the one with strangs).”

And play he has. Porch 40 travels all over the Southeast and has become one of Highlands’ most popular bands, playing often at The Ugly Dog Pub. View Porch Forty’s calendar at www.reverbnation.com/ Porch40 and at www.facebook.com/porch40.

Their album “Spread It Heavy” is on every major media outlet -- Spotify, itunes, Bandcamp, and Reverbnation. Metz can be reached at metzmitchell@gmail.com. And stay tuned for more band videos prepared for release by the multi-talented artist, musician and film-editor, Mitchell Metz.

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THE ARTS

Young Artist Contributed by Bonnie Potts Young artist Sophie Biaso’s remarkable talent shines through at The Bascom.

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he Bascom is proud to award The Young Artist of the Month for January 2015 to Sophie Biaso. Sophie, a seventh grader at Summit Charter School in Cashiers, began taking classes at The Bascom in the summer of 2014. Sophie has been interested in art since a very young age, and initially began watching YouTube tutorials for artistic instruction. Through self-instruction, Sophie cultivated a talent for sketching figures and anime characters. Now in middle school, she takes elective advanced art classes and became involved with The Bascom by taking pottery classes.

In August of 2014, Sophie took a Comic Book Illustration class at The Bascom and amazed her instructor Joey Scott with her natural drawing capabilities.

“She’s an extremely talented artist, especially for her age,” said Scott.

Sophie continues to take classes at The Bascom through private lessons focused on drawing and illustration.

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art. And because I really enjoy the teachers,” she states. “I plan to continue art throughout my life because it gives me a great way to enjoy time alone and to relax.”

“It’s so inspirational and exciting to see a young person with so much natural talent embrace art instruction with such vigor.” says Carley Haber, Youth and Outreach Manager of The Bascom. “She knows what she likes and she does what she likes and she already has her own aesthetic,” The Bascom’s Outreach Program is designed to reach young artists like Sophie. Through partnerships with numerous community organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blue Ridge School, Highlands School, The Literacy Council of Highlands, Scouting Groups, Summit Charter School, and Western Carolina University, The Bascom strives to expand art programs throughout our region. Through the generous support of The Cullasaja Women’s Club, scholarships are available for anyone interested in taking art classes at The Bascom.

Start your New Year by trying something new. Visit www.thebascom.org to see our full class listing for adults and youth.

PAC is Packed in 2015 THE ARTS

by Donna Rhodes Highlands Performing Arts Center’s Live in HD series offers tragedy, fairy tales and noirish thrillers all winter long.

For information, visit www.highlandspac.org/events2015.

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AC is loaded with a theaterful of directorial, choreographic, and costuming genius as it launches the New Year with the spectacular Live in HD Series.

First on the extraordinary roster, January 17 is Renee Fleming in “MET Opera: The Merry Widow,” a musical and visual masterpiece. Choreographer Susan Stroman (“The Producers”), designer Julian Crouch (“The Enchanted Island”) and costume designer William Ivey Long (“Cinderella” and “Hairspray”) are a dream team. Their art-nouveau setting is the perfect backdrop for a singing and dancing spectacle guaranteed to please.

On January 24, get your Arrrr on and see Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” come to life in Broyny Lavery’s broadcast live from the National Theater. Let the Arrrrtistic voyage begin!

Take flight on January 25 with the Bolshoi Ballet’s “Swan Lake.” This is the classic tragic tale of a handsome prince and his true love, cursed to be a swan by day, human by night. The dancers of the incomparable Russian Bolshoi Ballet Company

virtually fly across the screen and into your heart.

Imagine taking on the operatic roles of three different characters. Soprano HIbla Gerzmava does just that as she portrays three heroines in the Offenbach epic, “MET Opera: The Tales of Hoffman.” Gernmava’s multi-faceted performance is complemented by the powerful tenor voice of Vitorio Grigolo, who plays the tortured poet and adventurer of the title. Performance is January 31.

And finally, February 14 (a Valentine date to remember) attend a double billing (six hours) that will transport you from an enchanting fairy tale of “Iolanta” to the chilling thriller “Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.” Mikhail Patrenko, whose inspiration came from 1940’s film noir, directs both MET Operas.

Experiencing live PAC performances captured in high definition transports viewers into the middle of the dramatic action. It’s almost like being at opening night side-by-side with the actors.

To learn more about these events and more PAC-tivities, go online to www.highlandspac.org/events2015.

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VENTURE OUT

Brown-Headed Nuthatch

Photo by David Hill Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station

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udubon North Carolina has launched a campaign to install thousands of nest boxes across the state in order to encourage the brown-headed nuthatch to nest. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society has started a similar project, but instead our program provides suitable nesting cavities for a range of cavity-nesting birds that we find in this area (nuthatches, chickadees, Carolina wren, house wren, bluebirds, sparrows, tufted titmouse, etc.). The brown-headed nuthatch, whose numbers have recently been declining, is not found in Highlands but does occur at lower elevations.

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VENTURE OUT

Red-Spotted Purple Caterpillar

F Photo by Clay Bolt Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station

ull grown larvae are approximately 1.6 inches in length (Minno et al. 2005) The head is brown and fringed with short spines and has a cleft on top. The body is olive green to greenish brown with a pinkish white saddle and a white lateral line. There are a pair of long, thick, branched horns on top of the prothorax

and a small pair of branched spines on top of the posterior end and several humps on the back. The larvae are birddropping mimics. They are very similar in appearance to viceroy larvae but are less spiny (Minno et al. 2005). Caterpillars of species in the genus Limenitis are our only horned bird dropping mimics (Wagner 2005).

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VENTURE OUT

Cicadas by Lore Ruttan

What’s in Store on the Forest Floor?

Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok A full slate of classes offered by the Highlands Biological Station celebrates the marvelous bounty of the Southern Appalachians.

To register or for more information, call (828) 526-2602 or visit highlandsbiological.org/summer-2015/

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ach summer the Highlands Biological Station offers five-day workshops that provide opportunities for in-depth study of special topics relevant to the southern Appalachian Mountain environment.

Designed as experiential learning opportunities, participants spend most of the time outdoors immersed in the subject, where the mountains are our classroom. This summer there are more workshops tailored towards the community than ever before, focused on fungi, plants, lichens, and natural science illustration.

The diversity of fungi in the southern Appalachian forests is astonishing. Jay Justice and Rich Baird will offer an introduction to fungi this July 27-31.

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author of “Native Plants of the Southeast” will offer a workshop on native plant identification July 20-24 to help you hone in on your identification skills.

For those who want to take their lichen identification to the next level, the summer schedule includes a 3-day rare lichen identification workshop June 11-13 with James Lendemer and Jessica Allen of the New York Botanical Garden.

Finally, there are two scheduled natural science illustration workshops with Lore Ruttan. The first will focus on black and white illustration, and the second will explore color illustration.

These workshops will meet for most of the day during their scheduled week. For more in-depth information about workshops and instructors, visit highlandsbiological.org/summer-2015/ or call (828) 526-2602. Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation at the Sagee Level and above receive a discount as a benefit of membership.

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Mac’s Falls Driving Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 281 and Hwy 64 west of Rosman, take Hwy 281 North for 0.9 miles to Cold Mountain Road, directly across from the Lake Toxaway fire station.

Turn left and follow Cold Mountain Road as it winds around Lake Toxaway for 5.6 miles.

Just before the end of the road take a left on the gravel road, then an immediate right on the gravel road into Panthertown Valley.

WATERFALL PHOTO BY WATERFALLS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Download the Waterfalls of Western North Carolina App at: http://appstore.com/flickinamazinginc to enjoy area waterfalls, photos and directions.

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DINING

A Night to Remember

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Bring on the Bubbly! Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner, set for Friday, January 23, is an irresistible celebration of this most joyous beverage.

hampagne isn’t just for New Years anymore.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa is on a mission to prove that Champagne can – and should – be enjoyed with dinner.

A statement that is applied beyond the obligatory beginning toast. When done right, Champagne can pair expertly and deliciously with every course, raising its own beauty and that of the edibles. After all, Champagne is made from Chardonnay and Pinor Noir grapes.

On a grand Winter’s Eve – Friday, January 23 – Old Edwards Inn and Spa presents a Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner. Held at the Farm at Old Edwards, Executive Chef Johannes Klapdhor will present five courses of his own creations designed to both complement and enhance Laurent-Perrier Champagnes. Now that’s how one should wile away a long winter’s night.

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Madison’s Sommelier Curt Christiansen has chosen five outstanding bubbles from the House of Laurent-Perrier, which have been producing award-winning Champagnes since 1812.

Talk about a historic winning streak.

Now how many opportunities are there to enjoy two centuries worth of Champagne cultivation for an entire evening?

So call, text or smoke signal your favorite dining partner and prepare yourself for a sparkling evening neither of you will soon forget.

Take Champagne out of its confining just-for-toasts box at the Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner. The extraordinary evening is set for Friday, January 23, and begins with a cocktail reception at 7:00 P.M. Cost is $125 per person. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/LaurentPerrier or call (828) 787-2625.

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DINING

Winter Friendly Salad

Contributed by Dr. Anastasia Halldin, Nutrition Coach healthymamainfo.com

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lot of people put eating salads on hold for the winter. “It’s too cold,” they say while load-

ing up on pasta and potato chips. Since raw vegetables are mandatory for a healthy diet, here’s how you make your salad winter-friendly: 1. Include warm vegetables. Roast a bunch of peppers ahead of time, store them in the fridge and when it comes time to make a salad, quickly reheat some. Add some warm sauteed broccoli florets. If you are going to put onions in your salad anyway, sautee them in olive oil. Roast some butternut squash and reheat it before putting it on your salad. Carrots are great when roasted, too and so is eggplant.

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2. Include heartier foods.

Cooked sweet potatoes on the salad, anyone? Some chopped hard-boiled eggs, perhaps? Beans work well, too. Oh, and you can sautee the beans in some olive oil and a bit of paprika to make them warm. Adding nuts and seeds to winter salads is a good idea, too.

3. Include cooked whole grains. Quinoa, buckwheat, millet: read more about whole grains here. I top my winter salads with a large tablespoon of cooked grains: hot or cold. They add protein, nutrients and make the salad a bit heavier, which is what

you want for the winter. You can also mix some spices into your whole grains.

4. Include typical “winter foods.” Dried cranberries are great in salads, as well as all varieties of squash.

5. Use less “Cooling foods.” Cucumbers, celery and zucchinis have very high water content and are, therefore, considered to be “cooling foods,” according to Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian healing science.

Try parsley, broccoli and cabbage instead.

6. It’s ok to eat a smaller salad, as long as you eat one every day.

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If You Don’t Look DINING

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Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator Madison’s Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com

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hen holidays and celebrations approach, family gettogethers usually involve good food and good wine or other alcoholic beverages. Keep in mind these tips to avoid unpleasantries.

If you don’t look like you’re 30, bring your ID. The drinking age is the same all year-round. Here are a few things you should know before you try to drink without ID. 1. If you’re carded and cannot produce ID, it’s illegal for anyone to serve you. Penalties for doing so can result in fines, loss of property alcohol license and loss of the server’s ability to serve alcohol for two years.

2. Contrary to popular belief, the law does not recognize “Parental Vouch.”

These situations can sour an entire meal. Not just for you, but the rest of the guests dining with you. Celebrations are a time to enjoy the company of friends and family, so come prepared like the rest of the adults at your table. If you forgot your ID and you really are an adult, act like one, be gracious and accept the consequences of your actions.

Birthdays and holidays come just once a year, let’s all enjoy it!

Here’s to a safe and happy New Year, Curt

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Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti’s - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636 Rustico at The Log Cabin - 828-526-0999 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822 Tokyo - Authentic Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800

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HISTORY

The Spirit of Highlands

Main Street ca. 1930

by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society The delicate balance between the development of Highlands and the survival of its unique charm promises to grow even more tenuous in the coming years.

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s we celebrate another new year a decade and a half into the millennium (seems like only yesterday we were anticipating the year 2000), it’s interesting to reflect on the growth and change that have always been a balancing act for Highlands.

Some residents observe that this sleepy village, built upon generational land ownership, is shifting toward an investment property market.

Longtime resident Walter Taylor, now deceased, once said, “You used to look down on a cornfield or a cabbage patch and hear cow bells or horses. Now when you climb down Yellow Mountain in the winter, the ridges are covered with houses. The town has grown so that Highlands will never get its old charm back.”

Yet local people have to survive and do so largely because housing sales, renovations, property management, and all the jobs that attracts have boosted the economy. Sticky wicket, growth!

But how has that affected the heart of people? John Cleaveland, when he was on Highlands’ Land Use Planning Committee, said, “This is a slow, sleepy town. The people still make Highlands. They’re friendly. They welcome people with open arms.”

Olive Crane, at 95, had this take on Highlands’ transition into the 21st century as she ruminated on the good ol’ days: “We went to the store every two weeks to get coffee, sugar, flour.

Potts had a store. Luke Rice had a meat market. We used to cut ice off Mirror Lake to keep things cold. We washed flour sacks and used them to stuff quilts and make clothing from them. We traded what we growed on the farm for a pack of green coffee.

It hadn’t been parched. You parched it yourself and ground it.”

Yes, times have certainly changed. All I can say is thank goodness for a Buck’s latte.

As Ran Shaffner so astutely commented in his book, “Heart of the Blue Ridge, Highlands, North Carolina,” “Whether the town would ultimately fall victim to the overdevelopment and overpopulation that has tarnished other golden isles of paradise or managed to retain enough of the quaint charm and natural beauty that has attracted “good citizens” over the years to fight for its preservation as a place where people love to live or visit, the two opposing forces of exploitation and preservation stood in the balance, prepared in the doorway of the new millennium to make or break the town.”

So Happy New Year, one and all. May the spirit of Highlands ne’er be broken.

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Jack Thomas Lombard HISTORY

Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

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Jack Lombard’s passing is an enormous loss to this corner of the Southern Appalachians.

His story and irrepressible spirit represented what’s best about us.

ack Thomas Lomther of the recently deceased bard, age 87, of Jack Lombard.

Mountain Rest, The yearly Zachary Family South Carolina, died Reunion was always attendpeacefully at his lifelong ed by Jack and his family. He residence before dawn would arrive at the covered on Monday, September shed at the Lower Zachary 1. In accordance with his Cemetery with two long tawishes, Jack was laid to bles in the back of his pickrest prior to sundown up truck which he would set on Tuesday, September up under the tent provided 2 with a private burial on each year by a funeral home. family property. He was Everyone put the food they first married to Betty Jo brought from home on these Henry Lombard for 45 tables. Then they lined up, years prior to her death filled their plates, then sat in 1999. Their children: and ate at the permanent taTommy Lombard and bles and benches under the wife, Phyllis, of Mountain old shed. Jack and his first Rest, SC, Eddie Lombard, wife hosted a yearly Lombard MD of Los Angeles, CaliReunion at their farm house fornia (deceased), Ernie at Mountain Rest where a Lombard of Mountain feast was served of barbeRest and Beth Lombard cue, veggies from Jack’s of Mountain Rest and huge garden and vineyards, San Francisco, CA. In and covered dishes brought 2007, Jack married Carrie by the guests. Folks explored Lou McMahan Lombard. the farm where peacocks (Died in 2011.) roamed the grounds, rattleJack’s parents were snakes curled in cages, a bobOly Ernest Lombard and cat could be seen in a cage, Beulah Dillard Lombard, and several rescued deer reboth deceased. His Zachsided in a large enclosure visary lineage goes back ible from the highway. The to Alexander (“Andy”) whole farm, inside the house Zachary, third child of Col. and outside too was “neat JACK THOMAS LOMBARD John A. Zachary. Next was as a pin.”

May 8, 1927 – September 1, 2014 Alexander Zachary’s daughJack had a special talent for ter, Anna Jane Zachary who clogging and nearly every Satmarried Garner Edwards. Next was the daughter of Garner urday night he was one of the men at the Oconee State Park Edwards and Anna Jane Zachary, Sara Isabelle “Bell” Edwards Barn, dressed in overalls, entertaining the square dance crowd who married Ira Hi Lombard on January 14, 1880 at the home with his intricate “buck and wing.” He was a sight to behold of Garner Edwards with James Zachary as a witness. Ira and and he brought pleasure to multitudes of people throughout Bell Lombard’s youngest son was Oly Ernest Lombard, the fa- his long life. God speed, dear cousin.

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HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Custom-Built Homes by Lupoli

by Wiley Sloan

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Lupoli Construction and Old Edwards Club’s devotion to exquisite detail inform every aspect of an exciting new planned community.

For information, call (828) 526-1717.

ohn Lupoli Construction is well-known as one of the area’s most respected builders. Over the past 35 years, it’s constructed more than 150 custom homes in the Highlands/ Cashiers area.

Among Lupoli’s many current endeavors are the six custom homes being built on Highlands’ Fifth Street, just past Chestnut. Walk just a few short blocks to enjoy the amenities of Main Street.

Lupoli has joined forces with the Old Edwards Club and wellknown Architect C. Allen Brown of Cashiers. This trio is offering distinctive homes within a planned community much like Satulah Village that Old Edwards completed a few years ago.

As a member of Old Edwards’ Club, you can relax in style as you enjoy your distinctive home situated on a spacious half-acre lot.

Tate Landscaping will maintain the grounds as you soak in the beauty of the mountains.

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A cedar shake roof and granite accents impart an almost transcendent mountain elegance. Your family will live comfortably in this three-bedroom, three-bath split floor plan design.

The Great Room’s cathedral ceiling and granite fireplace offer a comfortable gathering spot for family and friends. Shiplap paneling combines with hardwood floors to provide style and comfort in a maintenance-free environment.

KitchenAid stainless appliances are paired with counters by Black Rock Granite to grace the kitchen and make meal prep a breeze. Family memories abound as you gather for meals in the dining room or on the covered deck with its own fireplace.

Customize your home to fit your lifestyle by selecting Carrera marble or Travertine tile in the bathrooms, and carpeting or hardwood for the bedrooms. The heated floor of the master bath will spoil you.

As spring approaches you’ll enjoy a ringside seat as nature’s

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splendor blossoms. The chill of a spring morning fades quickly with a warm fire in the deck’s own fireplace. Melodious strains of the song birds will melt away the stress of the workweek.

You owe it to yourself to check out these custom homes.

Those of you who are familiar with Lupoli’s Town Square know the firm’s attention to detail and penchant for exceeding customer expectations. As the home to eight local businesses, it won’t surprise you to know that this distinctive retail center has won numerous awards.

Highlands Playhouse patrons are familiar with the Lupoli Construction Company. John and his family have long supported the arts here in Highlands. Whether you wish to have a home in this distinctive development or on a lot of your choice, you’d do well to consider the quality craftsmen of Lupoli Construction. These homes on Fifth Street are offered exclusively through Meadows Mountain Realty. Contact Judy Michaud or any of the Meadows Agents at (828) 526-1717 to learn more about this development.

To learn more about the quality construction offered by Lupoli Construction, visit lupoliconstruction.com or call (828) 526-4532.

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The Bobby Brain Ride

by Donna Rhodes Hold on tight! A tour through Bobby’s worldview is a vertigo-inducing foray into an uninspected amusement park.

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spent Thanksgiving in North Carolina with friends and their 80-something patriarch, Bobby, who was in rare form.

While tryptophan in turkey is supposed to have a mellowing effect, it wired Bobby. He couldn’t stop talking. Worse yet, when you tried to converse with him, you’d have to repeat yourself with increasing volume ad infinitum. He couldn’t hear a stick of dynamite if it blew up in his boxers.

Bobby’s daughter is the first to admit her daddy is a piece of work. Except for the recent hearing deficiency, Bobby is the same 4’10”, 100 pound, adorable, engaging, insatiably curious rascal he has always been. And talking to him is a trip I have dubbed The Bobby Brain Ride.

The tour is dizzying, launched with a headlong plunge into La La Land, a valley of oddball, misconscrewed (sic) information relating to physics, genetics, and random movie star trivia. And no matter how authoritative your responses to his questions, he will still ask, “Do you know that for sure or are you just making it up?”

His first query: “If we have say, 500 genes we pass on to our children, how many of those do they get? 400?”

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didn’t know how to untangle enough of his question to even begin an answer. Luckily, he saw a shiny object and moved on.

But it didn’t take long for him to find me again and ask, “Why don’t we go flying off the earth if it is spinning so fast?”

I explained the mass of the earth was so great, blah blah, and he said, “You’re making that up!” I Googled it and showed him that my answer was on target.

The conversation rambled on, our bumper cars colliding with the likes of Jerry Steinfield (Seinfeld), Lafayette (Queen Latifah), and Henrietta Jones (Catherine Zeta Jones). Bobby does not have dementia (or demetria, as he calls it). His tangled-up words and incessant questioning are a lifelong condition, which has never held him back. If anything, pseudo-demetria has elevated him to Endearing Eccentric Character status amongst friends and acquaintances. Still, 12 hours of Bobby-isms is exhausting.

When he finally left, and we disembarked the Bobby ride, Bobby’s kin and I flopped on the couch and stared at each other like glassy-eyed taxiderms. Thought-hairballs blew across the carpet like tumbleweeds. My girlfriend uttered a Thanksgiving prayer that, patriarchal love aside, she’s grateful she fell short of inheriting 400 of her daddy’s genes.

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Does Your Plan Need a Makeover?

HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Contributed by Larry East Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.

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enerally, you feel better – more confident – when you’re sporting a new look. Sometimes, even the smallest changes can make a big difference in your attitude. Doesn’t your investment plan deserve the same kind of attention? After all, someday it’s going to be taking care of you! Perhaps your portfolio is overweighted in stocks. May-

be you’d like to spice up your portfolio with commodities.

Rather than simply comparing results against impersonal benchmarks, an Envision year-end review analyzes your portfolio’s performance in the context of your own goals and priorities.

“The Envision process creates a customized, personalized benchmark for each client,” says Greg Shiveley, First Vice President of FA Platform for Wells Fargo Advisors’ Strategic Solutions Group. “That lets you know how you’re doing toward achieving the things that are most important to you.”

To help put your financial priorities in perspective, ask yourself the following three questions: 1. Have my priorities changed with my life?

Your investing strategy is built around long-term goals.

But priorities can change with major life events such as getting married, having a baby,

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getting a divorce, or taking a new job.

If you’ve experienced a major life change in the last year or so, consider its impact on your financial priorities. For example, if you welcomed a child or grandchild into your family this year, starting a college savings fund might be a significant new priority. But saving for that goal could mean compromising in other areas, such as retirement planning.

Because the Envision process is built on prioritizing numerous financial goals, you’ll be in a good position to make adjustments and accommodate new, more pressing priorities.

2. Am I still on the same page with my money goals?

Once you’ve reviewed your goals and priorities, examine whether your portfolio’s returns are keeping you on track to meet them. The Envision process makes it easy to gauge your progress from

year to year. Instead of using a single scenario, your Financial Advisor helps you develop a range of scenarios for your investments -- from “ideal” (living life to the fullest) to “acceptable” (compromising on some goals so you can achieve your top priorities).

3. Does my plan need a new look too?

Changes to your investing strategy will depend, in part, on the answers to the previous two questions. But even if your priorities haven’t changed and you’re making good progress toward your goals, it’s still important to review your asset allocation and investment strategy.

A regular review and rebalancing is important to help any portfolio stay on track.

“Change is the number one thing that clients have to manage,” Shiveley says. “So it’s good to check in at least on an annual basis to say, ‘Hey, this plan isn’t done – it’s ever-evolving.’”

The Crux of Reflux HOMES & LIFESTYLES

Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022

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cid reflux. Ugh. You reach for the antacids or acid blockers and guess what you’re actually doing to yourself? By blocking the production of acid with a “protonic” or antacid medication, you are compromising your ability to absorb the vital components of what you eat.

The body has natural mechanisms to break down food, including enzyme production to signal the stomach to produce HCL, Hydrochloric Acid. This HCL is necessary to lower the pH in the stomach in order to dissolve your food, turning it into a liquid. This liquid, called chyme, is necessary for absorption of nutrients. Can you imagine anyone taking a “medicine” that actually makes them sicker? Well, that’s exactly what protonics (Nexium/Prevacid/Prilosec) and antacids (Tums) are doing.

Around the time we turn 40, most of us develop a condition called “hypochlorhydria,” a slowing of the production of HCL. This compromises the stomach’s ability to break down food. Now, instead of

the food moving on to be absorbed, it stays and wreaks havoc in the stomach. The stagnant food juices can splash up through the lower door of the esophagus, causing reflux, heartburn, and eventual damage to the esophagus.

By now, we’ve all heard that the health of our immune system begins primarily in the digestive system. Many factors can contribute to acid reflux (stress, hormones, heredity, poor eating habits, abusive drinking and use of drugs), so why add another avoidable factor to the list?

Over-the-counter HCL supplements are available to help the body’s natural production of the acid necessary for a healthy digestive process.

Although it sounds counterintuitive, adding or assisting with the production of acid (HCL) actually creates less of that “acidy” burning.

The digestive process sounds complicated but it’s really a very simple process and HCL plays a major role in its success and in your living without heartburn and reflux or worse. Avoid the protonics and antacids that are hindering your body’s HCL production. Start adding an HCL supplement. It’s important to fix these acid issues early on so that there is no damage to the internal tissues. You can also seek help to fix the problem and stop taking the acid blocking medications. How do you end a great meal? No acid blockers for dessert!

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GIVING BACK

A Window on the World Contributed by Kathleen Bub, President Forever Farm One step at a time, Forever Farm improves the lives of its sweet residents.

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ur windows important? At the Forever Farm they are.

When, for the fourth year, the state inspector said something had to be done about the badly-damaged wooden window sills in the cat building caused by our feline friends scratching on them, we knew something had to be done.

A couple of small grants came in and we decided to finally correct the problem. Rather than just replace the sills with vinyl trim we decided to entirely replace all the old windows with vinyl clad, energy efficient ones. The project is finished now, and with the recent cold weather we already have felt a new warmth to the building, and lowered our electric bill.

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residents and our budget. This project is also one step towards our desire to become a more sustainable facility. We are hoping to eventually utilize solar power, and in talking to the professionals it has been recommended that we start moving in that direction by first becoming more energy efficient in every way we can.

If you would like to help Friends for Life make the Forever Farm a more efficient, sustainable operation by helping with similar projects, please call us at (828) 508-2460 or email friendsforlife. foreverfarm@gmail.com.

We are a charitable nonprofit corporation and your tax deductible donation can be made online at friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.

GIVING BACK “We will outlast and outlive the unchangeable, and teach, inspire and empower the younger and impressionable.” - David Stroud

A Society, Humane

David Stroud with Rutherford County puppy mill rescue Leon

Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

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A moment’s reflection reveals a bit of hope for America’s neglected animals and the people who fight on their behalf.

elpless. Frustrated. Angry.

Those three words have been ringing in my ears the past few months, and all have a common theme: these words have been shared with me by fellow animal advocates in North Carolina who are working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our four-legged companions.

A neighbor who feels helpless because there is nothing in local animal control ordinances to ban the tethering of an animal to a tree. Frustrated when animal owners refuse to spay/neuter their pets, especially when low-cost, and even free, services are available. Angry when puppy mill operators house animals in the most deplorable, inhumane conditions.

We cannot measure our progress on behalf of the animals in days. Like any cause, there are good days, and there are setbacks. We must measure our progress in terms of generations. Just one generation ago, you could visit nearly any major shopping mall in America and you would find a pet store selling puppy mill animals. Those major mall pet stores are gone for the most part, banned and outcast to the shadowy world of strip malls, flea markets, parking lots and Craigslist ads. A

generation ago, most states had no laws regulating puppy mills.

Today, only a small handful of states still have no puppy mill legislation. (Unfortunately, North Carolina is one of those states.)

Just two years ago, there were 20 counties in North Carolina still using gas chambers as a horrific means of animal euthanasia.

Today, that number has dropped to six. One generation ago, it is estimated that 18-20 million animals nationwide were euthanized in shelters each year. Today, while still a tragic amount, that number is down to 4 million. Because of the encouraging changes that have occurred over time, I remain positive about the future of animal welfare in our state and in our country. And I was honored that the Humane Society of the United States recently used a quote of mine (captioned in the picture above) in their statewide communication to animal advocates across North Carolina.

Many of us know the inspiring quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Gandhi knew all those years ago that kindness to animals is not only what makes a society great…

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Get CLEver in 2015 GIVING BACK

Contributed by Bonnie Dayton The Center for Life Enrichment’s 2015 slate of courses aim to entertain, empower and, of course, enrich. For more information, call (828) 526-8811.

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t’s a brand new year and great and wonderful things are scheduled at the Center for Life Enrichment in 2015!

You may have made a New Year’s resolution to do more good things for yourself this year and a membership to CLE is just the thing to get you started. The courses being offered this year begin in midMay with evening Apple and iPad classes offered.

We move into June with a focus on Russia to enhance our trip planned there in September. Our cooking classes are beyond “tasty” this year, with a class on New Orleans Cooking with Wolfgang, New Mountain Events is going to show you how to prepare appetizers to meet your entertaining needs, or join Justin Burdett of Ruka’s Table as he prepares a delicious meal for

participants to enjoy. These are only a few in a line of culinary classes being offered.

There’s so much going on in 2015 you won’t want to miss with categories of interest in Art & Architecture, Bridge, Current Events, Flowers, Gardens and Nature, Literature and Language, Science, Music, Computers, and Technology, all presented by expert lecturers. Most courses are two

hours long, easily fitting into a busy lifestyle.

So stick to that resolution and do something to enhance yourself in 2015. Join us at CLE! For more information on CLE classes or to become a member visit us at clehighlands. com, call (828) 526-8811 or stop by our office in the lower level of the Peggy Crosby Center, 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands.

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GIVING BACK

Watching Winter Wildlife Contributed by Kyle Pursel, Stewardship Coordinator, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust The winter woods are hushed, but they’re anything but dormant.

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he air has grown crisp, the leaves now lie on the ground, and the animals are hidden away to keep warm‌ or are they?

While it may be cold outside, there is still much that can be observed even on the coldest of days. After snows, look for the tracks of deer, turkey, mice, rabbits, foxes, and other animals as the snow makes their trails more easily visible. Turning rocks over in unfrozen streams can yield salamanders, crayfish, and other aquatic animals. On warmer winter days, red-backed salamanders, spiders, and other small critters can sometimes be found under logs and amongst the leaves as they take advantage of the unfrozen ground to gather some quick food before retreating back below the freeze line.

Perhaps the easiest way to observe wildlife over the winter is to hang a bird feeder outside. Chickadees, titmice, juncos, and nuthatches remain in the area and will gather around feeders for the free food. Feeders can also attract turkeys, squirrels, and the occasional bear as they seek out food sources.

The benefits of feeders are that you can observe these animals from the comfort and warmth of your house! Keep in mind that the bears in our area can remain active during the warmer winter days, so still take the proper precautions to make sure your feeders and appropriately bear-proof.

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Lighting Up the World GIVING BACK

Contributed by David Stroud, Highlands Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Highlands makes itself known through generous giving, both at home and around the world.

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e are 1.2 million neighbors, friends and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

What makes us different?

Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages. We see differently – our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways. We think

differently – we apply leadership and expertise to social issues and unique solutions. We act responsibly – our passion and perseverance create lasting change. We make a difference at home and around the world – our members can be found in your community and across the globe.

How do we work?

Our impact starts with our members. Rotarians are people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Our efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member associa-

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tion, and the Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members – responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles.

Where does Rotary of Highlands fit in?

The Rotary Club of Highlands was established in 1945.

Our focus continues to be on service through support of such things as scholarships, Community Care Clinic, scouting, Interact, literacy, aca-

demic banquets, dental health program, exchange students, Polio Plus, sending care packages to our local soldiers, and many other vital services and programs.

Rotary has a new theme in 2014-15: “Light Up Rotary,” featuring an iconic image of a candle. Through our pledge of Service Above Self, Rotary Club of Highlands members are lighting up the world and our local community, making a positive difference in the lives of people, one candle at a time. For more information, please visit www.highlandsrotary.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters GIVING BACK

Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters At its heart, Big Brothers Big Sisters is built upon caring relationships between children and their mentors.

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here are children on the waiting list in Highlands and Cashiers, hoping for a “Big” soon.

It’s not too late to set a New Year’s resolution to be a part of a child’s life. And it’s guaranteed to enrich yours, too!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC marks National Mentoring Month in January with a call to action to mentor and help youth become successful and productive citizens in your community. The designation of National Mentoring Month was established by the Harvard Mentoring Project and the Corporation for National and Community Service and it

sets out to energize citizens to become mentors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (“Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and monitors and supports these

one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course.

Littles are not the only ones who benefit; mentors receive intrinsic rewards and often comment to our staff that they feel they get as much out of the relationship as the child does. Debbie Lassiter, Program Coordinator in Highlands and Cashiers, says almost every day she hears exciting news about what her Bigs and Littles are accomplishing together.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

This mission has been the cornerstone of the national organization’s 100-year history. With 334 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves nearly 630,000 children, volunteers and families. Closer to home, there are branches in both Highlands and Cashiers serving Highlands, Summit and Blue Ridge Schools.

Choose an exciting and rewarding volunteer adventure and be a part of helping a child become all he or she can be. Contact Program Coordinator Debbie Lassiter, highlands@bbbswnc. org, cashiers@bbbswnc.org or (828) 526-4044.

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Mind Your Health GIVING BACK

Contributed by Donita Cline NAMI provides a roadmap to a healthier life for those in need.

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he National Alliance on Mental Health Appalachian South covers Macon and six surrounding counties. NAMI’s focus is on support, education, resources and advocacy.

Although Veterans make up less than one percent of the population, they represent 20 percent of all suicides nationally. Each day we lose about 22 veterans to suicide. While the VA and other groups like NAMI are doing what they can, social stigma creates shame and embarrassment.

As you know, it can sometimes be a struggle for the veterans

to get the services they need from the Veterans Administration in a timely fashion. These brave men and women, who have fought for our freedom, suffer in silence.

Many of the individuals (including veterans) that attend NAMI groups say that it took 10 years or more to build up enough courage to reach out for help. These individuals share concerns about reputation and rumors. NAMI has a strict confidentiality policy.

The first time that these individuals admit that there is an issue; they’ve taken the most challenging step towards re-

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covery. Mental Illness is an illness like any other.

NAMI Appalachian South offers Support Group every Thursday; Family Support on the first Tuesday of each month; Peer 2 Peer Classes: Individuals with Mental Illness; Family 2 Family Classes: Family with Loved One with Mental Illness; Parents and Teachers as Allies Program: Parents and Teachers.

More NAMI Facts and Numbers: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US (more common than homicide) and the third leading cause of death for ages 15–24

years. Our suicide hotline is 1 (800) 273-8255. Mood disorders are the third most common cause of hospitalization for citizens ages 18–44.; Half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14, and three quarters by age 24. Despite effective treatment, there are long delays between the first appearance of symptoms and when the individuals actually receive treatment.

For more information email dcwithnami@yahoo.com. or visit www.nami-maconnc.org Mail donations and correspondence to P.O. Box 464 Otto, NC 28763.

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The Bookworm Contributed by Beverly Pittman The Bookworm’s collection of books, movies and CDs keeps Hudson Library going throughout the year.

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he Bookworm is a non-profit organization that sells gently used books, movies and CDs. We’re run by dedicated volunteers, with all profits going to the Hudson Library in Highlands. Our inventory changes daily, so stop in often to see what’s new on our shelves.

Speaking of inventory -- if you have any books, movies or CDs that you would like to donate, please consider bringing them to us. We accept everything except textbooks, encyclopedias, Readers’ Digest, and Time Life Books.

The Bookworm’s winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Questions? Give us a ring at (828) 482-0326.

Find The Butterfly and Win! We’ve hidden our iconic Swallowtail Butterfly somewhere in the pages of this Laurel.

Be the first to log onto

thelaurelmagazine.com, click on the Swallowtail (as shown left), type in the page number where the butterfly lies (not including cover) and win a

$50 Gift Certificate to Highlands Smokehouse!

Congratulations to Juli Betterman the December Edition Winner of a $50 Gift Certificate to Highlands Smokehouse!

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Gifts That Keep Giving GIVING BACK

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Contributed by Sue Blair, Director Carpe Diem Farms

health and often times rehe horses of Carpe sulting in conditions of the Diem Farms have hoof.

Founder/Laminitis, always been and reWhite Line Disease, Navicumain the backbone of our lar, Thrush are just some of work, programs, research the resulting issues. There and our success. Without are also genetic conditions them there is no CDF! of the hoof. One we have My focus this winter dealt with is flat feet. is on the gifts the horses Sweet Pea, a 19-year-old of CDF have provided for quarter horse who has lived horses around the globe. at CDF for 17 years inherited If you have followed us in her mother’s, Fast n’ Easy’s, recent years you have read convex feet. The result: about our development chronic abscesses, founder of Easy’s Slipper, our pat(rotation, sinking and reented therapeutic horse modeling of the coffin bone shoe which launched last inside the hoof) and chronic January at the International Eleanor brings Sweet Pea (left) and Princess (right) in for Gar’s Kids Camp lameness. Until ESs she Hoof Summit after twelve wore steel shoes providyears of study, developing little relief. Since Easy’s ment and testing on the CDF herd. It was through the sacrifices of horses we have lost while Slipper, with its built in break-over and her specially designed set in our care and a few who are still with us that Easy’s Slipper back large rollers, she presents as a sound, happy horse able to run freely through the fields. Teaching many a child and adult for was created.

An old adage in the horse world is, “No Hoof, No Horse.” Most years she has provided us with invaluable research that has been don’t understand how fragile horses are, their size would indicate replicated for horses around the globe.

Google Easy’s Slipper for our website and facebook page to otherwise. They are prey animals always on guard for their wellbeing against predators. Their metabolism is affectted by food, see and read more!

CDF is a non-profit educational foundation. environment, and stress, leading to a downward spiral in their

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Leadership Highlands GIVING BACK

Contributed by Jennifer S. Cunningham

Leadership Highlands is seeking alumni to celebrate the past and create a vision for the future. To get in touch, call (828) 526-2112.

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n the last 15 years many Highlanders have completed this great program and have benefited from it by meeting and networking with other leaders in the community.

We have a lot of untapped potential that we can be using for the benefit of all Highlanders new and old, therefore it has occurred to the board of directors that

we resurrect the alumni association. The board would like to hold a few socials throughout the year to get all the alumni back together to talk about how great Leadership Highlands has been over the last 15 years, and how to make it grow for many more to come.

We think this is the perfect time to assemble everyone that’s participated

in the Leadership Highlands program.

We as alumni would like to use these social events to talk about potential new members and projects that we can do to help Highlands and the citizens and visitors of the community.

If you’re an alumni of Leadership Highlands, and would like to help with the organization and participate in a

meet and greet social, contact Leadership Highlands President Jennifer Cunningham at (828) 526-2112 or visitor@highlandschamber.org to discuss how you can help.

We look forward to getting everyone together to reflect on the wonderful memories that were made being part of Leadership Highlands and what the future holds for this wonderful program.

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GIVING BACK

A Touch of Green Contributed by Ann Self

The bucolic beauty of Cashiers’ Village Green can be reserved for your special event. For information, call (828) 743-3434 or email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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he Village Green offers a unique event venue on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. The 12.5 acre park in the heart of Cashiers hosts nearly 100 functions each year. The natural beauty of The Village Green makes it an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner.

Nestled amid the majesty of Whiteside Mountain, Terrapin Mountain and Big Sheep Cliff, the sprawling meadow lawns of The Village Green provides a bucolic setting with an enchanting rustic elegance. During blooming season, the park features native azaleas, rhododendron and lupine as well as roses, hydrangeas, and award winning dahlias. The Village Green can accommodate an intimate wedding of less than 25 guests or a larger party of 500 or more.

The Village Green has three venues that may be reserved.

The Gazebo and Event Lawn are at the crossroads entrance of The Village Green on Highway 65. The Pavilion is a large structure with picnic tables and a charcoal grill. The Village Green Commons is the large multi-use venue located on

Frank Allen Road.

“The Village Green is a place where memories are made,” says Executive Director Ann Self. “Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, listening to great music, dining, and dancing under the stars or saying ‘I do,’ The Village Green is honored to be part of the treasured moments of people’s lives.”

The Village Green is a park for public enjoyment, however it is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization.

“Many people do not realize that The Village Green receives no government support,” said Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of The Village Green Board of Directors. “Day to day operations and improvements to the park are funded by special events and individual contributions.”

If you’d like to know more about The Village Green hosting a wedding or special event, email info@villagegreencashiersnc. com or call (828) 743-3434. For more information about The Village Green, including a calendar of events, visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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Working

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for Scaly Scholars Contributed by Sophia Iler

Having fun and supporting their cause.

The current Board, Directors and Chairmen for 2014-2015.

Those tireless women of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club don’t slow down in their support for programs that benefit the entire community.

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he Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is at it again; raising money for their Scholarship Program and having fun while doing it.

If you aren’t familiar with the program, all funds are raised through charity work, community functions and donations, allowing local students to receive scholarship money for their post education. The SMWC, consisting of over 80 women, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the charitable and educational needs of the Scaly Mountain community.

In addition to the SMWC’s annual auction, which raised over $14,000 last July, the club conducted its own in-house auction raising over $650 from items donated solely by members.

Items ranged from knick-knacks to original artwork donated by local artist/member Sue Stewart; another $731 was raised at a lovely open house given by member Butchie Neely and her husband Alan.

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by club members for this special festival which brought in $2,187 this year.

Club member Laure Walsh hosts an annual wreath-making party where members make their own live wreath to enjoy all season long. Part of the fee for making the wreaths goes to the Scholarship Fund. It’s a great way to kick off the holidays as well as support our local community.

The new board was inducted at their annual installation luncheon on September 10 at Kingwood Country Club. Current board members for 2014-2015 are Susan Bankston, President; Karla Sidey, 1st Vice-president; Kay Fussell, 2nd Vice-president; Carolyn Kutt, Secretary; Pat Leaptrot, Treasurer; Directors/Chairmen Barb Dougherty, Susie Goodrow, Nancy Johnson, Barbara Malmsjo, Karen Muns, Butchie Neely, Sandra Fowler, and Barbara Anderson. In addition, there are many more women behind the scenes who contribute their time and talent to making this a successful working club.

For more information on the SMWC and to make a donation, visit scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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CHATTOOGA CLUB

The Chattooga Club The developers of this exclusive gated community in Cashiers, sought to pay homage to the native architecture and cultural heritage of the Western North Carolina region. With an upscale, family-friendly club atmosphere against the backdrop of the beautiful natural scenery of the property’s 200 acres. You may feel like you’ve taken a step back in time to a bygone era when you play on one of two beautifully maintained croquet lawns. The Club’s Life Enhancement Center lives up to its name by offering a variety of the latest fitness equipment, classes and personal trainers, paired with a world-class spa. Additional Club amenities include a heated swimming pool, three Har-Tru tennis courts, active children’s programs. A scenic picnic area at Mac’s View offers stunning vistas of Whiteside Mountain and gorgeous afternoon sunsets. Club membership is by approval only.

The Chattooga Club offers something for everyone, from quaint cottages to lavish custom homes and estatesized home sites as large as 14 acres. For a personal tour of The Chattooga Club and it’s fine properties, call us today.

www.ncliving.com

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

The Chattooga Club Spectacular home with gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain and the valley below. This is one of the few homes located on the ridge just a short walk away from the beautiful community picnic area with magnificent mountain views. The home features five spacious bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Warm and inviting living spaces including the great room, large kitchen with a casual dining area, as well as the formal dining room. The home also features a large bonus room on the lower level along with additional bedrooms which enjoy the stunning views. This private retreat with stunning mountain views is offered for the first time and is a must see. MLS# 80663.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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MOUNTAINTOP

Beautiful Moutaintop Golf & Lake Club Estate This stunning newly constructed 5 bedroom plus bunk room, six and a half bath home overlooks the 12th fairway and features a blend of mountain rustic and contemporary interior design. With a striking fireplace and bamboo floors, the spacious great room opens to the gourmet kitchen and dining area, as well as the deck with a second stone fireplace and covered porch with grilling center. Surrounded by rich alder kitchen cabinets, the large center island provides a wonderful space for the seasoned chef or casual entertainer. A custom wine cellar and wet bar round out the main level, along with the master suite and a guest suite. The stunning barrel ceiling above the upstairs family room adjoins three more guest suites and a children’s bunkroom. Mountaintop residents enjoy the most comprehensive amenity package on the Plateau, with peerless luxury and incredible service. For a personal tour of this stunning new home call us today. MLS# 80347. Offered fully furnished.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

WADE HAMPTON

Wade Hampton Golf Club Exceptional Al Platt designed home in the premier gated community of Wade Hampton Golf Club. This fantastic home features an open floor plan perfectly suited for the mountain lifestyle. The spacious living room with stone fireplace, wet bar, and dining room open onto the expansive screened porch with outdoor fireplace. The main bedroom suite offers additional privacy from the remaining bedrooms with en suite baths and family room on the lower level.

Home is ready for immediate occupancy. Membership at Wade Hampton Golf Club is by invitation. MLS# 80737.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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CEDAR HILL

Lot Number Road Name

Acreage

Price

Views

Exposure

DEVELOPER LOTS

12 13 19 20 21 22 37 38 42 44 53 54 55 56

East Ridge Road East Ridge Road Lattitude Lane Lattitude Lane Lattitude Lane SOLD Lattitude Lane SOLD Ivorybill Way Loblolly Lane Ledgeview Road Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road Ledgeview Road Ledgeview Road

2.50 2.00 3.20 3.30 2.10 1.10 2.40 1.98 2.56 2.00 1.79 1.48 1.49 1.36

$375,000 $350,000 $375,000 $375,000 $395,000 $325,000 $149,000 $125,000 $149,000 $125,000 $275,000 $275,000 $250,000 $225,000

Exceptional, long range mountain, year round Exceptional, long range mountain, year round Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional, long range mountain, rock face Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Wooded, winter Stream, year round Exceptional, mountain, winter, wooded Mountain, stream Great, mountain, rock face, year round Great, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional mountain views Exceptional mountain views

Southern Southern Northern Eastern Eastern Eastern North Northeast Eastern Northeast North North West Northeast

RESALE LOTS

22 28 79

East Ridge Road Elbow Creek Parson’s View

2.81 3.05 2.11

$289,000 $90,000 $150,000

Exceptional, mountain, year round Mountain, wooded, winter Great, mountain, year round

West North West

Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering its residents awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest in elegant mountain construction or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. An easy hike from your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop of hardwoods. Be one with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utilities available to all home sites and a short drive into town.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

CEDAR HILL

GUEST HOUSE

Cedar Hill Masterpiece This legacy estate is perched high above the valley with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed lumber and hand hewn beams for that timeless mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the home as you pass the waterfall and koi pond to the front entry. A majestic living room and the open floor plan offers ample space for entertaining or simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest suites are all on the main level. A separate guest house features a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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CASHIERS

Big Sheepcliff This is truly one of the most spectacular properties in the WNC mountains, and has been published in VERANDA magazine. AERIE MANOR was designed by a prominent southern designer to enjoy the cool mountain temperatures in a beautiful and very private setting. Perched at approximately 4600’ elevation, the property offers incredible mountain breezes in a very private setting with astounding vistas of Cashiers. This is no ordinary home, 29’ ceilings greet you at the entry and formal living area. The home features two large masters on the main level, with two additional large guest suites. The large kitchen is an entertainer’s dream. No attention to detail was spared in creating this masterpiece, and now Aerie Manor is ready for its next owners to enjoy it. MLS# 79991.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

LAKE GLENVILLE

Lake Glenville Spectacular fully furnished lakefront home overlooking Lake Glenville.

This completely updated home features an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen overlooking the great room with gorgeous views of the lake from every angle. The covered deck with stone fireplace as well as the fire pit overlook the lake and provide a serene setting and a perfect spot to enjoy the cool summer temperatures of the mountains. This home provides a turnkey opportunity without the stress of furnishing a newer home.

MLS# 80130.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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HIGHLANDS GAP

Highlands Gap Take time to enjoy life.

Spacious custom home has it all! No expense spared in the construction or upkeep. Master bedroom suites on each level, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, large home office, chef’s kitchen, large laundry/mud room, open decking and screened porches takes outdoor living to the max. Terrace level screened porch with hot tub, media room, mini kitchen (no stove) and large fireplace.

MLS# 76445.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

Trillium Village This is mountain elegance at its very finest, located in Trillium-a golf and tennis community that offers access to the pristine waters of Lake Glenville. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainer’s dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside, you’ll enjoy fine craftsmanship with nothing spared. Master suite on main, with three additional bedrooms and two baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens to below. Outside, you’ll find a large wrap-around covered deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain views.

All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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SAPPHIRE

Golf Club Estates This home has all the charm of the stately old country club communities found in the North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but remodeled to modern conveniences, this home has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property is flat and has a large flowing stream through it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and landscaped. There is a charming guest house.

The home opens onto a large patio overlooking the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley, golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are all nearby.

Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house.

MLS# 78772.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

SAPPHIRE

Long Range Views This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range mountain views! It features two master suites — one on the main level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with an adjoining bonus room. You’ll find all the bells and whistles in this mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous builtins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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VACATION RENTAL

Call us today for all of your vacation and long term rental needs!

Summersail on Lake Glenville Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The main home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths with wraparound porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chef’s delight. The guest house offers three additional bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its scenic waterfalls.

VACATION RENTAL Chimneytop Escape

Hampton Glen

Welcome to Hampton Glen on the Horsepasture River! This 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath townhouse is perfect for a mountain get-away. The main level features an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room and glass doors which leads to the deck with the soothing sound of the river in the distance. This townhome is only a short drive to many of the Sapphire Valley amenities, including the fitness center with pools and beautiful Fairfield Lake where you can hike or fish and enjoy nature at its finest.

This gorgeous four bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous shortrange and panoramic mountain views!

The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure, while the expansive deck is perfect for soaking in the sun or enjoying the crisp air on cool evenings. Three of the four spacious bedrooms are located on the main level. Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.

VACATION RENTAL

VACATION RENTALS

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

VACATION RENTAL

Whispering Ridge Needlepine

VACATION RENTAL

This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open, airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.

River Run

Wonderful three bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous mountain views of Chimney top & Sassafras Mountain. The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure. Main level bedroom suites feature private screened decks for enjoying the fresh mountain air. The home has many wonderful water features and an impressive rock face that greet you from the moment you approach. There is also a slide & swing set in the yard for the children to enjoy.

Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.

VACATION RENTAL

VACATION RENTAL

Cullasaja Cabin

This great condo is located in the heart of the Sapphire Valley community of River Run. This 2 bedroom 3 bath condo is only a short walk will bring you to many of the Sapphire Valley amenities. Some of the amenities include beautiful Fairfield Lake where you can hike or fish and enjoy nature at its finest.

All Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available as well ask for details. Two bedroom, three bathroom condo located in River Run in Sapphire Valley.

Lovely three bedroom, two bath home tucked away in the rhododendrons in Cullasaja Country Club.

The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a queen-sized bed and a large private bath. There are another two guest bedrooms on the main floor with queen beds and shared bath. There is also a bonus room with twin beds located up a ladder overlooking the great room. This open floor plan & wonderful screened porch are perfect for entertaining or a family gathering.

VACATION RENTALS Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Lakeside Cottage This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home (3000 ft2) has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game room with books, family board games, and a foosball table.

All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you’ll find a private dock and canoe (available for your use). Good fishing for bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness center and game room) and access to 55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing).

VACATION RENTAL Lakeview Retreat

You and your family will barely be able to contain your excitement as you enter this beautiful, nicely decorated cottage with gorgeous views of Lake Glenville and surrounding mountains.

There is so much to enjoy inside this home from the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms as well as ample windows showing you the great views of the lake and mountains just outside. Once you venture out, you will find a large screened porch with plenty of room for outdoor dining.

The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs - just bring the food! A big television in the living room adds to your indoor pleasures along with the DirecTV Satellite & wireless internet.

The bedrooms are well equipped with adjoining bathrooms on each level of the home. You will find a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. With much to love both inside and out, you will barely be able to leave it behind.....but we hope you do with happy memories and a desire to return again.

VACATION RENTALS

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VACATION RENTAL Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

Building Relationships Delivering Dreams At Silver Creek Real Estate Group, we are passionate about providing the highest level of service to our clients. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, you can trust our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals to give you honest, informed advice and guide you through the entire process with confidence and ease. Let us help you take your dreams to new heights!

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Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Whiteside Cove Cottages

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Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Peak Experience www.peakexp.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com

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Architects/Designers Mountainworks Design

www.mtnworks.com

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Art Galleries/Artists Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com The Bascom www.thebascom.org Blue Valley Gallery GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Into the Woods Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Bars The Ugly Dog

www.theuglydogpub.com

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Bedding/Linens Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Business Supplies Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Cashiers Printing

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Candles Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Genevieve’s Gifts

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Catering Asia House The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com

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Chambers of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com

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Cleaning Services Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management

Page 61 Cloth/Upholstery

Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Clothing & Accessories Cabin Casuals www.cabincasualshighlands.com Ellen’s The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.com Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Sidelines Apparel & Accessories VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com

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Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 9 Books

The Summer House

Builders Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com

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Collegiate Sidelines Apparel & Accessories

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Comforters The Summer House

www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.ncliving.com

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Condiments Dusty’s The Hen House

Page 43 Page 3 Cosmetic Surgery

Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.

www.plasticsurgerytoday.com

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Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Into the Woods Nearly New Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Nearly New

Custom Cabinetry/Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble Keystone Kitchen & Bath Nantahala Flooring The Summer House

www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com www.keystonekb.com www.nantahalaflooring.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks

www.wilbankssmilecenter.com

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Digital Marketing Hibu

www.hibu.com

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Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

www.rabungap.org

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Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Ellen’s Fiddlehead Designs Genevieve’s Gifts The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Flooring Nantahala Flooring

www.nantahalaflooring.com

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Floral Design /Florists Fiddlehead Designs Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com

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Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com

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Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars

www.appalachiangolfcars.com

Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Betsy Paul Art Raffle Highlands-Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Highlands Chili Cookoff Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com

Page 9 Gift Shops

Education Rabun Gap Nacoochee School

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Garden Accessories

Custom Furniture Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

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Gourmet Foods Dusty’s The Hen House

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Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction

Page 8 Grocery Stores

Dusty’s

Page 43 Groomers

Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery

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Creative Concepts Head Innovations

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Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins

Jewelry - Fine Page 28

Stone Lantern

www.stonelantern-highlands.com

Heating and Air Madco

www.holleyheating.com

Kitchen Accessories Page 66

Home Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Into the Woods Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafhighlands.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com

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Hospice Care Four Seasons

www.wncvolunteer.com

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Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Black Rock Granite & Marble The Summer House

www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass

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Blue Ridge Music

www.blueridgemusicacademy.com

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Nail Care Creative Concepts

Investment Planning Edward Jones Investments www.edwardjones.com Wells Fargo Advisors

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Music Stores

Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Museums Page 61

www.sweetreats.com www.sweetreats.com

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Lighting

Ice cream Creekside Casual Dining SweeTreats Deli

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Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design

Housekeeping Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management

Page 7

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Business Spot

www.biz-spot.net

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Outdoor Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Pet Care/Supplies Fancy Paws Woofgang Bakery

Page 28 Page 64 Pharmacies

Cashiers Valley Pharmacy

Page 73 Photography

Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com Valentine Photo Studio www.valentinesphotostudio.com

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Porch and Patio Carolina Rustic Furniture Consignment Market The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Printing Companies Cashiers Printing

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Property Management Highlands/Cashiers Concierge & Management

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The Ugly Dog

www.thedogpub.com

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Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

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Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul Blair Realty Country Club Properties Highlands NC Realty Tammy Mobley John Cleaveland Realty Landmark Realty Group McKee Properties, Inc. Sandy Barrow Meadows Mountain Realty Silver Creek Real Estate Group White Oak Realty

www.betsypaulproperties.com www.blair-realty.com www.ccphighlandsnc.com

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www.highlandsnc.info www.jcrealty.com www.landmarkrg.com

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www.mckeeproperties.com www.meadowsmtnrealty.com www.ncliving.com www.whiteoakrg.com

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www.sweetreats.com

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www.theuglydogpub.com

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www.wolfgangs.net

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Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Shipping Services Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

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Socks Peak Experience

www.peakexp.com

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Specialty Foods The Hen House

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Sun Control Shades/Blinds Into the Woods

Page 9 Tables

Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods

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Theatre/Entertainment Highlands-Cashiers Players Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center

www.highlandscashiersplayers.org

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www.highlandspac.org

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Transportation Highlands Transportation Company

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Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins

Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Asia House Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Dusty’s Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Madison’s & Wine Garden www.oldedwardsinn.com Meritage Bistro www.meritagehighlands.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com

SweeTreats Deli The Ugly Dog Pub/ The Dog House Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro

Page 28 Wedding Services

Valentine Photo Studio

www.valentinesphotostudio.com

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Window Treatments Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Wine & Accessories Dusty’s

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