April 2010 - The Laurel Magazine

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Your Guide To The Finest In Highlands And Cashiers
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Publisher’s Note
T
he time has changed. Spring has sprung. The snow is…
gone? Please? We’ve been weatherbound for months
and quite frankly, we’re ready for some shorter pants
and some open-toe shoes. Let the bare-limbed trees pull on
their cloaks of green, with tulips and jonquils and blooms of
all colors at their feet.
Here at the Laurel, we’ve got our capris and sandals ready
to throw on at a moment’s notice, even if it’s just for five teeny
minutes. We’re busy bringing the colors of spring to every issue, and hoping you are just as excited about all this year can
bring as we are. And as we enter into a brand new season in
a few short weeks, we just want to thank all of you – readers, advertisers and everyone involved – for continuing on this
journey with us. Enjoy the sun on your faces, the grass in your
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Contents
April 2010
15 Events
16 • PAC’s Youth Theatre
20 • WCU Series
21 • Mtn. Lakes 5K
22 • Warrior Foundation
23 • Relay for Life
24 • Green Living Fair
25 • Destination Murder
25 • Cashiers Preservation
Society
26 • Earth Day
27 • Area Calendar
The Arts
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30 • Cover Artist,
Thomas Arvid
32 • Feature Artist,
The Raleigh Ringers
33 • Summit One Gallery
35 • Collective Spirits
36 • Highlands Playhouse
37 • Art League of Highlands
38 • Betsy Paul Art Raffle
Maps
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18 • Highlands Map
34 • Cashiers Map
Dining
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42 • King of the Mountain
44 • The Bakery at Fressers
Express
40 • King of the Mountain
46 • Dining Guide
47 History
48 • Tracking Clay
49 • United States
Censuses
Guy Fielding,
Janet Cummings,
Managing Partner
Marjorie Fielding,
Managing Partner
Michelle Munger,
Art Director
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email: editorial@themountainlaurel.com • P.O. Box 565 • Highlands, NC 28741
Literary
52 • Highlands Writer’s Group,
Linda Eadie
53 • Donna Rhodes
54 • Life with Krysti
Philanthropy
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Land Trust
Hospice
Literacy Council
Carpe Diem Farms
Standing Ovation
Mountaintop Rotary
Blue Ridge Dental Clinic
Humane Society
78 • Find the Butterfly
Winner
Homes &
Lifestyles
Guides
18 • Highlands Map
34 • Cashiers Map
27 • Area Calendar
46 • Dining Guide
62 • Service Directory
79 • Advertisers Index
58 • Home of Distinction
61 • Easy Being Green
62 • What’s Love Got To Do
With It?
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Contributing Writers:
Mary Adair Leslie, Jane Gibson
Nardy, Pam Nellis, Cassie Walsh,
Victoria Ingate, Jennifer McKee,
Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Laura Miller,
Robin M. Armstrong,
Maryellen Lipinski
Wiley Sloan,
Writer
wileyandsarah@nctv.com
Luke Osteen,
Writer
dumbdogs@earthlink.net
Donna Rhodes,
Writer
donna847@verizon.net
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PAC’s Youth Theatre
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A One Act Play Festival, slated
for April 22nd-25th at the
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts
Center (PAC), is the dazzling
showcase for this year’s Youth
Theatre Program.
he One-Act Play Festival will feature the
talents of area sevenththrough 12th-graders.
With the financial support of the Eckerd Family
Foundation and the Rotary
Club of Highlands, the festival will feature six plays chosen to highlight the actors’
individual talents. Dr. Ronnie Spilton (president of the
Highlands Cashiers Players)
and Jim Gordon (PAC technical director) will direct this
third production of the popular theater arts program for
area high school and middle
school students which began in 2008 with “Get Bill
Shakespeare Off the Stage”
and followed in 2009 with
“The Inner Willy.”
“He Done Her Wrong
or Wedded But No Wife”
by Anita Bell is a delightful
1890’s old-fashioned melodrama that’ll have audiences
hissing the villain (Cai Roman), cheering the hero
(Clay Creighton) and sigh-
ing for the heroine (Ashley
Nichols). Rachael Hedden,
Taylor Hunter, and Victoria
Clark also star.
“The Happy Journey
to Camden and Trenton”
by Thornton Wilder is the
simple story of Pa and Ma
and their two children as
they journey from Newark in
their Chevrolet to visit their
daughter in Camden. As in
Wilder’s classic Our Town,
a stage manager tells this
1930’s story and reads the
lines for a number of minor characters who never
appear. Elizabeth Gordon,
Cai Roman, Clay Creighton,
Jacob McElroy, Samantha
Zarnick, and Abigail Hewins
star.
In Tad Mosel’s “Impromptu,” four actors, portrayed
by Taylor Hunter, Victoria
Clark, David Long, and Clay
Creighton, sit on a darkened
stage awaiting the arrival of
an unknown stage manager
who has called them together. He has instructed them
that they can’t leave the
stage until they “have acted
out the play,” but they have
no scripts. As they wait, the
stage lights come up, but
still no one appears to tell
them what to do. Suddenly
becoming aware that an audience is present, the actors
decide to improvise a play.
“The Girl Who Was
Asked to Turn Blue” is an
issue play by Ev Miller. It’s
the story of teenager Tracey
Logan, portrayed by Bella
Lupoli, who finds herself in a
science fiction world where
all the other teens are not
only dressed in blue but
have blue skin and numbers
instead of names. She must
make a decision to maintain
her individuality and become an outcast, or to turn
blue and become accepted
by those her own age. Rachael Hedden is the leader
of the blue world. Other
blue characters are Samantha Zarnick, Abigail Hewins,
Elizabeth Strawn, Taylor Wil-
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liams, Ashley Nichols, Audrey Egler, Veronica Garcia,
Mary Gillan Renfro, Rosa
Garcia, Savannah Seay, Taylor Hunter, Jerrica Cobb,
McKinley Moseley, Victoria
Clark, Elizabeth Gordon and
Monserrath Reyes.
In Conrad Seiler’s “The
Stronger Gender,” a popular speaker, acted by David
Long, appears on stage and
explains to the audience the
subject of his talk: Which
gender dominates – male or
female? What were the men
and women of yesterday like?
How do they compare with
men and women of today?
He further states that he will
illustrate his talk by using
photographs, silent movies,
and talking pictures. Through
photographs and silent movies, the audience meets Elliott and Ursula Pennypacker, an old-fashioned couple.
Through talking pictures, the
audience meets the “contemporary” couple, Clarence and
Geraldine Scudd. Live actors
(Victoria Clark, Rachael Hedden, and Cai Roman) cleverly
portray the couples in the
photographs, silent movies,
and talking pictures.
“A Game” by Dennis E.
Noble starts as a farce and
ends in deadly earnest. A
scientist, portrayed by Veronica Garcia, assigns each
of three characters (Abigail
Hewins, Taylor Williams, Eliz-
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abeth Strawn) an area of the
stage. She instructs them
that they are to participate
in an experiment and play “a
game.” They must remain in
their stage area, and when a
light comes on, they are to
repeat in unison, “This is my
land. It is mine. It is beautiful, and it is mine.” This play
gives insights into the questions: Why do countries and
people fight? Why is there
so much hate in the world?
What extra importance do I
attach to something because
it is mine?
Serving
behind
the
scenes are student stage
managers Rebecca Clark and
Kaycee Carver and assistant
stage manager/lighting technician Katie Flynn. Working
with the program from its
inception, Paula Gordon is
the parent volunteer coordinator. Cathy McIntyre-Ross
from Highlands School and
Odyssey Wofford from Summit Charter were part of the
script selection committee.
Three plays will be performed on Thursday, April
22nd; three plays will be
performed on Friday, April
23rd. All six plays will be
performed on Saturday, April
24th and Sunday, April 25th.
For tickets, times, and additional information, call the
Martin Lipscomb Performing
Arts Center at (828) 5269047. J
Accommodations
Sundrops on Caney Fork.......
Highlands Emporium............
4-1/2 Street Inn .....................
Restaurant
Highlands Wine and Cheese.
Colonial Pines Inn..................
Fressers / Fressers Express.
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Whiteside Cove Cottages......
Pescados.................................
Martha Anne’s........................
The Brick Oven......................
Peak Experience....................
Wild Thyme Gourmet...........
Radio Shack............................
Bryant Art Glass....................
Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
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John Collette Fine Art...........
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Arts
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Cabin Casuals.........................
Real Estate
Christmas Tree ....................
Services
Country Club Properties.......
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Creative Concepts Salon.......
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WCU Series Continues
WCU faculty presents series about economic development in Leadership Highlands spring programs.
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Carolina
University’s College
of Business and the
Leadership Highlands program continues presentations
addressing economic development and related issues.
The events are free and open
to the public. All three events
will be held from 4:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. at the Highlands
Conference Center
A panel discussion led
by Louis E. Buck, Kenneth E.
Flynt, Ronald A. Johnson and
William “Tilt” Thompkins will
be held Tuesday, April 6th,
when they will discuss “After the Crisis: Where are the
North Carolina and Western
North Carolina Economies
Going?”
Buck, a former chief financial officer for the competitive businesses of Consolidated Edison in New York,
joined WCU in 2007 as the
Wesley R. Elingburg Distinguished Professor of Business
Innovation and director of
WCU’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Since 2008, Flynt has
been associate dean of advancement in WCU’s College
of Business. During his 36year career, Flynt has served
as chief executive officer of
Workmen’s Savings Bank in
Mount Airy, was the founding
CEO of both Enterprise Bank
in Raleigh and Independence
Bank in Kernersville, and was
CEO and co-founder of Equity Services Inc. in Raleigh
and of 1st Medallion Mortgage Corp. in Greensboro.
Johnson has been dean
of WCU’s College of Business
since 2007. He has served as
chief strategist and head of
research for Americas Trust
Bank in Miami, division chief
of domestic financial markets
for the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York, and director of
global fixed income research
and senior portfolio manager
for Templeton Worldwide Inc.
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Thompkins, professor of
accounting, finance, information systems and economics,
and director of the Center
for Information, Technology
and Assurance at WCU, has
more than twenty-five years
of experience in enterprise
infrastructure management,
information architecture development, technical consulting and university teaching.
He has served as associate director of the National
Center for Supercomputing
Applications for Integrated
Decision Technologies and
associate vice president for
infrastructure at Purdue University.
Wrapping up the series
on Tuesday, May 4th, James
Walker Busbin, Carroll Anne
Brown and Sandra S. Grunwell will co-present “Tourism
Potentials and Marketing the
Highlands Experience.”
Launched in 1999, Leadership Highlands is designed
to identify existing and emerging leaders from the community. It provides program
participants opportunities to
gain the skills and knowledge
needed to become community leaders.
For more information
about the College of Business, contact the college
via e-mail at business@wcu.
edu or at (828) 227-7412.
For more information about
Leadership Highlands, contact the Highlands Chamber
of Commerce via e-mail at
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The Mountain Lakes 5K, set for 10:00 a.m. May 1st, sets the pace
for an entire year of fun with the Highlands Roadrunner Club.
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ith beautiful spring days now more and more frequent in Highlands, it’s not unusual to see the streets
and sidewalks filled with runners and fitness walkers.
Singly, walking dogs, in pairs, or in large groups, the town is a
popular place to run and walk.
Richard Betz, President of Highlands Roadrunners Club,
says that a running program is a great way to get in shape
after those relatively inactive winter months. And Saturday
mornings are an especially good time for runners of varying
fitness levels to become acquainted with the Club. Runners or
potential runners can meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of Town Hall,
where they may run anywhere from three to 20 miles; there
is no obligation to officially join up or pay dues.
Now in its 15th year, the running club encourages health
and fitness for all, and also supports athletic scholarships at
Highlands School and various fitness-related programs in the
area. It is largely funded by proceeds from a five-kilometer
race held each spring on the first Saturday in May.
“For non-runners, five kilometers is 3.1 miles, and anyone
who is reasonably fit can run that far with a little training,” Betz
claims. “We welcome both serious runners and anyone who
wants to just take part in a fun event.”
This year will mark the 11nth anniversary of the Mountain
Lakes 5K, scheduled for May 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Highlands
Civic Center. The course is a loop that begins on US 64 in
front of the Civic Center, circles around Lake Ravenel and
Harris Lake, and finishes on Laurel Street beside First Citizens
Bank. Police and volunteers provide traffic control throughout
the course.
The entry fee is $15 before race day, and entry forms are
available at the Town Hall, the Civic Center, and the Visitors
Center, or on line at www.main.nc.us/hrc. Each participant
will receive a quality T-shirt, and trophies will be awarded to
the overall male and female winners, male and female masters
winners (over 40), and to the male and female first, second,
and third place finishers in five-year age groups. Refreshments
will be provided along the course and at the finish line.
Anyone interested in a running program or in the upcoming event can contact Betz at (828) 526-5213 (evenings), or
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Warrior Foundation
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David is pictured with a member
of Afghan National Police.
This man was a fighter for the
Mujahadeen which defeated the
Soviet Union who had invaded
Afghanistan. The group picture, taken in a remote area of
Afghanistan, shows David with
US military personnel and our
partner forces of the Afghan
National Police.
etired Lt. Col. David Horwitz served his
country for 22 years in
the US Air Force as a Special
Operations Officer.
Last year David became a
government employee working for Special Operations.
Although David is not a member of the military anymore,
his expertise as a Special Ops
analyst was needed in remote
bases in Afghanistan. David’s
mission is to advise Special
Ops personnel in tactics and
strategies to defeat the Taliban.
David’s parents are Nancy and Bill Horwitz of Highlands.
David was prominent in
the start of SOAR of Western North Carolina, a charity
event for the last eight years
in Highlands. SOAR raises
money for Special Operations
Warrior Foundation. This
foundation pays for the total
college education cost for the
children of Special Operations
Warriors who died in service
to their country.
Special Operations Forces continue to be at the tip
of the spear fighting our nation’s war against terrorism
and will continue doing so in
the future. Since operations
launched in Afghanistan and
Iraq, 321 Special Operations
personnel have lost their lives
leaving behind 367 children
-- children ranging from infants and toddlers to teenagers. Special Operations Warrior Foundation has provided
$700,000 in immediate financial assistance to the families
of our wounded troops so
they can be at the hospital
and bedside with their loved
ones.
The Special Operations
Warrior Foundation is a toprated charity that was recently
awarded its fourth consecutive four-star rating for financial efficiency. SOAR committee members are at work
now to start their ninth year
to work for these children.
In the last eight years, SOAR
has raised over $400,000 for
the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. SOAR events
are Golf Tournament at Burlingame Country Club, June
7th; Silent/Live Auction, June
10th; and Special Operations
Adventure Race, June 12th.
We invite you to join us
for any or all of these events
to help this most worthy
cause. Bill and Nancy Horwitz are in charge of fundraising and can be contacted
at (828) 526-0224 and volunteers are always needed. J
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Kick off for Relay for Life Highlands will be April 24th at the
Conference Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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ou are invited to a party! This year’s relay for Life kick off
will be April 24th at the Conference Center from 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. So gather your friends and family and
come out for a great time.
Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of
life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them
get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. Currently 13
teams and more than 30 participants have registered for this
year’s event at www.relayforlife.org/highlands.
Friday, August 13th, beginning at 6:00 p.m walkers will go
around the clock in the battle against cancer when the 10th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Highlands gets
under way with teams of residents gathering at the Highlands
Recreation Center.
Relay planning committee members have already started
work on this year’s event, including scheduling several community happenings. A Paint Highlands Purple event will be spearheaded by Highlands School students and feature hundreds
of purple bows displayed around town in the coming months.
A community flea market is set for June 19th at the rec park,
while the return of Bark For Life, a dog walk dedicated to finding a cure, is also anticipated. A Survivors’ Dinner will be held
August 3rd in Coleman Hall at the Presbyterian Church.
Funds raised by Relay For Life of Highlands, which this year
are goaled at $75,000, are enabling the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the
community. In fact, grant awards to North Carolina’s exceptionally large list of outstanding research hospitals and universities guarantees that 100 percent of funds raised in this state
stay in this state, said Lisa Duff, senior community manager for
the American Cancer Society and Highlands’ staff partner.
An especially emotional element of Relay For Life is the
Luminary Ceremony, which takes place after sundown and
honors area cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the
disease. Participants circle a track surrounded with glowing
luminaria that bear the name of someone who has battled
cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $10 for white bags
and $100 for tribute torches by calling Christine Murphy, this
year’s luminaria chair, or by visiting the event’s website at
www.relayforlife.org/highlands.
Also a part of the Relay For Life event is the “Fight Back”
Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire Relay participants with his or her own commitment and will challenge
them to take a personal pledge of action (e.g., stop smoking,
eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.) in fighting back.
To learn more about us or to get help, call anytime day or
night at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. J
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Green Living Fair
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The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance will host its third
annual Green Living Fair on
June 26th.
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Jackson-Macon
Conservation Alliance
is planning its third annual Green Living Fair, slated
for June 26th.
Did you ever stop to
think what your contribution is to the sustainability
of our area? Do you support
local or regional merchants,
food producers, and even
the protection of our native
plants and sensitive natural
environment? We invite you
to come and discover how.
This year’s event will
be more fun and informative than ever with an added
component: food. Come
learn and taste how our area
restaurants use local and/or
organic products to create
tasty dishes and offer recipes and tips.
Expanding on the theme,
mini classes and demonstrations will be ongoing all day.
Become knowledgeable on
organic gardening, heirloom
and native plants and seeds,
composting, rain barrels, invasive species to watch out
for, and drainage issues on
your property.
Curious about how to
improve the energy efficiency
of your home? We will have
great information on the best
ways to improve your home
or office depending on your
lifestyle. Products such as
tankless water heaters, best
insulation options, windows
and more will be on display
and short information presentations will bring you up
to date.
How about some family
fun? Besides enjoying healthy
eating you won’t want to
miss having fun together on
a greenway hike, creating an
on-site art project and much
more.
J-MCA promises you an
educational, inspirational and
fun time as you learn how
“green” your footprint is.
For more information call
(828) 526-9938 ext. 320. J
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Murder
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“Destination Highlands Murder,” originally set this past winter, has
been rescheduled to April 9th and 10th.
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hat’s there to do on a Spring weekend in Highlands?… Why not Wine, Dine and Solve the Crime.
That’s the plan at 6:30 p.m. April 9th and 10th
at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center when Highlands Cashiers Players stage “Destination Highlands Murder,”
a dinner theater fund raiser. Billed as the return of “Langston
Hughes, The Detective,” the mystery is set in and around
Highlands.
Tabletop Sherlocks will enjoy a three-course Italian dinner
complete with wine and appetizers and, of course, a most
delicious murder to solve. The mystery at the heart of the
evening will feature perennial favorites Ronnie Spilton, Dean
Zuch, Stuart Armor and Jim Gordon, Michelle Hott and Bonnie
Earman. It’s directed by Donna Cochran.
Make plans now to attend. The cost of the affair is $55
per person, or $225 for a table of eight. The event is catered
by Fresser’s Eatery. Proceeds will help Highlands Cashiers Players stage performances throughout the year. Tickets are on sale
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Cashiers
Preservation
Foundation
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lans are already being formulated for the second annual
Cashiers Mountain Music Festival, slated for July 2nd and
3rd on the Village Green of Cashiers.
Building on the success of its first incarnation, it’ll feature
the nationally renowned Steep Canyon Rangers, Lizzie Long
& Little Roy Lewis and many more great musical acts. There’ll
be arts and crafts, a fun zone for kids and food vendors for
everyone to enjoy.
The festival marks the chief fundraiser of the newly-minted
Cashiers Preservation Foundation, a local tax-deductible charity
dedicated to enhancing the music programs at local schools
and the overall preservation of the Cashiers area. The mission
includes providing instruments to the schools and introducing
students to their mountain music heritage.
All contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible. Tickets to the festival are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of
the event, with children under 12 admitted for free.
For more information about the festival or the foundation,
send an email to sue@cashiers.org or call (828) 743-5191. J
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Earth Day 2010
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Earth Day in the Mountains,
slated for 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Saturday, April 17th, at the
Highlands Ballfield, celebrates
the abundance and majesty of
our home.
n Saturday, April 17th
the
Highlands-Cashiers community will
be celebrating locally for the
sixth year! Highlands Prominent Committee is thrilled
to be hosting the event with
the generous support of the
Jackson Macon Conservation
Alliance, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and the Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association. HPC is especially
excited to be bringing the
event to Highlands for the
first time. The celebration is
free and will be held rain or
shine or snow. Earth Day in
the Mountains 2010 will feature live music, educational
workshops, interactive demonstrations, and food. There
will be games and crafts for
the young and the young at
heart. The event is an opportunity for local organizations
and businesses to showcase
their environmental interests
and preservation efforts.
2010 marks the 40th
anniversary of Earth Day,
an event that is celebrated worldwide. It was established as a teach-in by
Senator Gaylord Nelson of
Wisconsin, who hoped a
grassroots
environmental
movement would resonate
to Washington, DC. Forty
years later, the earth may
be in greater peril. After
devastating natural disasters
worldwide, and the worst
winter our area has seen in
thirty years, there has never
been a better time to celebrate our appreciation of the
fragility and uniqueness of
the western North Carolina
Mountains. Join together on
Saturday, April 17th, 11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to celebrate
the earth and learn about
what is happening locally to
protect it. If you would like
to participate as a volunteer
or by having a display for
your business or organization, please contact HPC at
PromCmte@gmail.com. J
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Mark Your Calendar
April Events
• Inn at Half Mile Farm Easter Celebration,
April 2-4, (828) 526-8170.
• Old Edwards Inn & Spa Easter Weekend
Events: Easter Egg Decorating and Easter
Bonnet Making, Saturday, April 3, Easter
Bunny Visit and Easter Egg Hunt, Croquet
Lawn, Sunday, April 4, 866-526-8008.
• Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series:
The State of the Local Economy, Tuesday
April 6, 4-6 p.m., Highlands Conference
Center, “After the Crisis: Where are
the North Carolina and Western North
Carolina Economies Going?”, (828) 5265841.
• Highlands-Cashiers Players
stage
“Destination Highlands Murder,” a dinner
theatre fund raiser, April 9-10, 6:30 p.m.,
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
(828) 526-8084.
• “Desert Sojourn” by Brian Sullivan
opens at Summit One Gallery with Artist
Reception 5-7 p.m., Saturday, April 10,
(828) 526-2673.
• The Bascom, Pat Dews’ watermedia
class, “Great Starts, Great Finishes,” April
12-16. To register, call (828) 526-4949,
ext. 100.
• Earth Day in the Mountains, Saturday,
April 17, 11 a.m.3 p.m., Highlands Ball
Field. Fun activities for all ages, food, and
live music.
• One Act Play Festival, April 22-25,
by the Youth Theatre Program, at the
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
(PAC). For tickets, times, and additional
information, call (828) 526-9047.
• Kick off for Relay for Life, Saturday, April
24, 10 a.m.-noon, Highlands Conference
Center, 1-800-227-2345.
• Highlands Biological Station presents:
“Drawing From Nature” Saturday April 24,
and “Digital Camera Safari: Zooming In
On Nature’s Details” Sunday April 25. For
more information or to reserve your spot,
call (828) 526-2602.
• Art League of Highlands meeting, 5
p.m., Monday, April 26, Highlands Civic
Center. Ruth Ballard will be speaking on
iconography. (828) 743-7673 or (864)
877-2454.
• Wine and Dine on the Mountain, A Living
Artfully Weekend - “Blue Jeans & Bluegrass
Spring Harvest Wine Dinner” at the Farm
tents
at Old Edwards, Friday, April 30, 866526-8008.
Future Events
• Highlands Roadrunners Club’s 11th Annual
Mountain Lakes 5-K, Saturday May 1, 10
a.m., Highlands Civic Center, (828) 5265213.
• Merchants’ Front Porch Market, Saturday,
May 1, 11 a.m., Greater Cashiers Area
Merchants’ Association.
• Tour de Cashiers, Saturday May 1, noon,
Village Green, (828) 743-2052.
Artfully Weekend - Wolfgang’s Restaurant
and Wine Bistro hosts Quintessa’s
California Expressions Wine Dinner, 7
p.m. Saturday, May 1. (866) 526-8008.
Artfully Weekend - Live Jazz brunch at
Madison’s Restaurant, Sunday, May 2,
11:30 a.m., 866-526-8008.
• Atlanta Boy Choir Concert, Sunday,
May 2, 5 p.m., Episcopal Church of the
Incarnation, (404) 378-0064.
• The Rotary District 7670 Car Raffle
to benefit Polio Plus will be ending the
middle of April and the drawing will
be at the District Conference in Stone
Mountain, Georgia, on May 2nd. The
tickets are $20 and are a chance to win
either a 2010 Toyota Prius or $20,000
cash. To purchase a raffle ticket, please
contact Mountaintop Rotary President Al
Bolt at (828) 526-2267.
• Leadership Highlands - The WCU Series:
The State of the Local Economy, Tuesday,
May 4.”Tourism Potentials and Marketing
the Highlands Experience”, Highlands
Community Building, 4-6 p.m., (828) 5265841.
• Rebecca, a mystery by Daphne du
Maurier, Highlands-Cashiers Players, May
13-16, 20-23, Evening performances 7:30
p.m., Sunday Matinees 2:30 p.m., Martin
Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828)
526-8084.
• The Bascom, Center for the Visual Arts,
Student Works from Regional High Schools
Exhibition, May 15-29; “Pottery and Photos
Exhibition, Dr. Patrick Taylor” May 15-29;
Ceramic Instruments and Sound Sculpture
Exhibition , May 15-July 4. Open Tuesdays
through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
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Sunday afternoons. (828) 526-4949.
• Fourth annual Collective Spirits Wine
Festival, May 20-22, features a “Stock
Your Cellars” Wine Tasting Party at The
Bascom, Friday, May 21, 6 p.m., daytime
wine and wine-related symposiums, On
Saturday, May 22, (828) 526-4949 ext.
120.
• Groovin’ on the Green, Friday, May 28, 7
p.m., Village Green in Cashiers. Sponsored
by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants
Association.
• Village Square Arts & Crafts Show,
Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. Pine Street Park
Pine and Fifth Street, (828) 787-2021.
• 28th annual Mountain Garden Club Plant
Sale, 9 a.m., Saturday, May 29, Highlands
Ball Park on Highway 64 East, (828) 5260299.
• Blues, Brews and BBQ, Saturday, May 29,
12:00 p.m., Rib Shack, 866-526-8008.
• Wow And Wild exhibit featuring regional
favorite Scott Upton, Summit One Gallery,
Saturday, May 29, 6 p.m., (828) 5262673.
Weekly Events
Every Tuesday
• Highlands Rotary Club, meets noon,
Highlands Community Center.
• Weight Watchers, Highlands Rec
Park, 5:30 p.m.
• After School Classes, kindergartensixth grade, 3:15-4:30 p.m., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100.
Every Wednesday
• Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30
a.m., Dining Room at the HighlandsCashiers Hospital.
• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m.,
Cashiers United Methodist Church,
(828) 743-2243.
• Pre-school Creativity Class for Parent
and Child, 11-11:45 a.m., The Bascom,
(828) 526-4949 ext. 100.
• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m.,
Cashiers United Methodist Church.
Every SATURday
• Saturday Art School for Kindergarten8th grade, 10 a.m. -noon., The Bascom,
(828) 526-4949 ext. 100.
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From the Cover
Thomas Arvid
Paints for Wine and Dine on the Mountain
W
ine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2010 culinary season in
Highlands, April 30th through May 2nd, by pulling together a sizzling
line-up of fine wines, superb food, good music and fine art.
The “Wine and Dine on the Mountain” weekend is a sensory extravaganza
that begins with a “Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Spring Harvest Wine Dinner” at the
Farm at Old Edwards on Friday. A Chilean Portfolio of Agustin Heneeus of
Quintessa and “The Prisoner,” collaboration between Agustin Heneeus and Orin
Swift, will be featured throughout the dinner and evening. On Saturday, Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro will host Quintessa’s California Expressions
4-course wine dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests of both events will have the
opportunity to watch the wines come to life, as Thomas Arvid paints live for the
occasions. On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., a Live Jazz brunch at Madison’s Restaurant
will top off the weekend.
Charles Thomas, Director Vineyards and Winemaking of Quintessa, will be
present during all three events to share his knowledge and passion for wine.
Thomas joined the Quintessa team as winemaker in June 2007. He has a storied
career with some of the most highly regarded wineries in the industry including
Robert Mondavi Winery, Domaine Chandon, Cardinale and Rudd.
Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US Art magazine,
Thomas Arvid receives critical acclaim for his monumental compositions of wine
and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. Inspired by the grace and hospitality of the southern culture in which he lives, Arvid’s compositions are an invitation to take the time to appreciate sharing a great bottle and good conversation
with friends.
“I can’t think of a better place to spend an evening with great friends,” says
Arvid. “Highlands and events like this – with wonderful food, wine and culture
– truly foster camaraderie, similar to what I try to evoke in each of my paintings. I’ll have my easel with me; it’s going to be another inspiring weekend in
the mountains.”
Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy art, music and culinary events—
including:
Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Spring Harvest Barn Dinner, The Farm at Old Edwards with Thomas Arvid painting live and featuring the Chilean Portfolio of
Quintesssa’s Agustin Huneeus
Quintessa’s California Expressions Wine Dinner Saturday at Wolfgang’s with
Thomas Arvid painting live and featuring live music
New Orleans Live Jazz Brunch at Madison’s Sunday with Illumination, Sauvignon Blanc and Flowers “Perennial” (Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Pinot
Munier Blend)
Special Vinatherapy (wine-grape) treatments at The Spa at Old Edwards
“Last year’s event really set the bar for a fun weekend of wine and food,”
says Richard Delany, President of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. “We’re looking
forward this year to offering an even more diverse assortment of experiences, all
tied together with great wine, food and music.”
Wolfgang Green, owner of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, says,
“We’ve always had great success with our wine weekends, and last year’s Thomas Arvid event was no exception. By partnering with other businesses like the
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, we can pull together offerings to celebrate spring
by bringing guests to Highlands for some art, music, superb wine and fine dining—an unbeatable combination!”
Space is limited. To reserve today, call (866) 526-8008. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com. J
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The Raleigh Ringers
by Donna Rhodes
W
hen the last chime
hovers in the air,
in sweet decay,
and all that’s left of it is a
perfect tone resonating in
your bones, you know you
have been mesmerized by
The Raleigh Ringers.
For nearly two decades
this internationally acclaimed
group of Raleigh, North Carolina, musicians has been
performing live, on DVD,
video, CD, and television.
Their dazzling programs
have been featured on 250
Public Television stations in
45 states. They have taken
their show on the road to
34 states and as far abroad
as France.
They have amassed one
of the most extensive collections of handbells, chimes,
and bell-related instruments
of any group worldwide. It is
one thing to own a veritable
orchestra and quite another
to share its magic. They are
very generous with their skill
and time as evidenced in
their four-part mission to:
Bring their huge repertoire of sacred and secular
handbell music to the widest
possible audience;
Promote all manner of
performing and educational
opportunities including seminars, festivals, tours and
more;
Encourage
composers
and arrangers to create important handbell works. 90
of the compositions they
perform are commissioned
specifically for their ensemble;
Support fledgling handbell ensembles.
Among the many accomplished musicians who
sing the group’s praises was
David R. Davidson, the late
Director of The Dallas Symphony Chorus: “The Raleigh
Ringers combine a zeal for
musical expression with sensitivity to not only the entertainment, but also the edifi-
cation of the audience. I am
an admirer of their rhythmic
energy and vitality in performance.”
While their performances include standard handbell
repertoire, you’ll be delightfully surprised to hear a variety of secular and popular
music and even some good
ol’ rock and roll played on
handbells, some nearly as
large as the performer ringing them.
There is something for
everyone’s eye, ear, and
heart in an evening with The
Raleigh Ringers.
Your chance to experience them live in Western
Carolina is April 18th, at
the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
in Franklin, 1024 Georgia
Road, (828) 369-5028. Visit
their website, www.rr.org
for more information and to
view a video clip, guaranteed to leave you wanting
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Desert Sojourn” by Brian Sullivan will open at Summit One
Gallery the weekend of April 10th and continue through May
10th.
An Artist Reception will be held the weekend of April 10th.
The inspiration for Desert Sojourn occurred while Brian was on
a sabbatical trip to the Holy Land last fall. As he reflects on his
journey he says, “I realize how fortunate I am to have a place like
Incarnation which gives me a purpose to live out my vocation as a
priest. If you wonder how the “re-entry” is going, it is wonderful to
return to a familiar schedule and especially return to all the cherished relationships I have with you. This latter joy is what I learned
most while on my sabbatical. It taught me my purpose/vocation
is less and less about ‘the priesthood’ and more and more about
relationships. I learned this not only through my trip to the Holy
Land and seeing Kids4Peace families, but mostly by living it out at
Buck’s, picking up my children from school, running into folks as I
shopped for dinner and going to the studio to visualize it in a very
unique way as an artist. The catalyst for this fresh understanding
happened on my way to Mt. Sinai.”
Brian has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia, and a Masters of Divinity from General Theological Seminary
in Manhattan, New York.
The Desert Sojourn exhibition will benefit the Kids4Peace program sponsored by the Church of the Incarnation one hundred
percent. Kids4Peace is an interfaith education-for-peace movement for young people of all faiths, initiated in 2002 in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Today Kids4Peace
programs are directed in K4P Chapters in Jerusalem, the U.S. and
Canada. A non-profit organization, Kids4Peace USA supports the
dialogue programs of Kids4Peace in all the K4P Chapters. The vision of Kids4Peace is “A Vision of the Children of Abraham – and
of All Faith Traditions -- Living Together in Peace”.
Kids4Peace programs encourage children of different cultures
and faith traditions to explore their differences and similarities and
to learn understanding, tolerance and respect, while fostering sustainable friendships across lines of conflict. Kids4Peace programs
are non-political, non-denominational and interfaith. Proselytizing
or any form of religious or political pressure or coercion have no
place in Kids4Peace.
Summit One Gallery is located in “The Galleries”, South Second
Street in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-2673 or
visit www.summitonegallery.com. The gallery is open all year. J
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Collective Spirits Wine Festival
by Donna Rhodes
C
elebrate the glory of
the grape during three
days of gala events at
The Bascom’s fourth annual
Collective Spirits Wine Festival. Set for May 20th-22nd,
the wine fest features the region’s best with private wine
dinners, grand wine tastings
of value wines and rare bottles, a lavish dinner, live and
silent auctions, a culinary
sampling by local chefs, and
symposiums conducted by
leading wine specialists.
The event kicks off Thursday, May 20th, with sponsor/benefactor invitation-only
wine dinners, followed by the
“Stock Your Cellars” Wine
Tasting Party at The Bascom
on Friday, May 21st, at 6:00
p.m. On Saturday the 22nd,
attendees enjoy daytime wine
and wine-related sympo-
tents
siums by Michael Bryan (Atlanta Wine School), Joe Davis (Arcadian Winery, Santa
Rita Hills, California), Carson
Demmond (sommelier, The
Modern, Museum of Modern
Art, New York), Yves Durand (restaurateur, sommelier and author on Bordeaux
wines), Dick Grace (Grace
Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California), Mary Ann
Hardman (Persimmon Creek
Vineyards, Clayton, Georgia), Caroline Higgenboom
(winemaker and French master sommelier, Persimmon
Creek Vineyards), and Janet
Viader (Viader Vineyards &
Winery, Napa Valley, California). The finale is Saturday night’s “Chateau Bascom” Gala Wine Dinner and
Auction, boasting an array
of spectacular auction items
such as four days for two at
the luxurious Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica; Two
Special Packages (for One
Couple) to the 26th Annual
Central Coast Wine Classic,
July 8th through 11th; and a
30x40” original oil on canvas
by Ian Greathead commissioned especially for Collective Spirits.
All proceeds benefit exhibition and education programs of The Bascom, the
nonprofit center for the visual arts that recently occupied
a stunning new $13 million
campus in Highlands. Events
like Collective Spirits make
all the extraordinary offerings of art, from inception to
creation to exhibition, possible.
“Collective
Spirits
is
truly
Highlands’
season-
opener and a delight for the
true wine aficionado,” said
Dick Boger, Collective Spirits chair. “We invite you to
come sip, sup, socialize and
stock your cellar.”
Wilmington Trust is the
presenting sponsor. Hennessy Automotive Companies is the silver sponsor.
Bronze sponsors are Franklin
Ford, Harry Norman Realtors
--Pat Allen and Bert Mobley,
Highlands’ Newspaper, The
Laurel, and Moss Robertson
Cadillac.
Fest with the best at The
Bascom’s ultimate food and
wine experience. Being a
supporter of the arts never
tasted so good.
Tickets are on sale now
at www.collectivespirits.com
or by calling (828) 526-4949
ext. 120. J
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Highlands Playhouse 72nd Season
Contributed by Loretta Peake Newton, Business Manager
W
hether you are a resident or a frequent
visitor,
scheduling
time to see a performance of
the Highlands Playhouse is a
must.
As the second oldest theatre in North Carolina, Highlands Playhouse enjoys a long,
rich history going back to
1938.
The box office officially
opens on June 1, 2010 and the
season begins with Smokey
Joe’s Café, June 17th – July 3rd.
Smokey Joe’s Café is a musical theatrical revue, celebrating the songwriters Jerry Leiber
and Mike Stoller. With 40 top
hits like Jailhouse Rock, On
Broadway, Stand by Me, Spanish Harlem and many more,
get ready for a trip through
the corridor of the American
culture. Sam Dunaway will be
returning as a favorite director
and daMon Goff will charm us
with his talent as musical director.
Next and get ready to
laugh with 10 performances of
Sylvia, July 8th – July 18th. This
incredible comedy is about a
dog, the family that adopts her
and the drama that follows.
To Greg, Sylvia is a great distraction from the stress of life.
For Kate, his wife, Sylvia is just
one more contender for Greg’s
affection. As Sylvia takes her
place in the family, the trio
experience both comic and
heartwarming situations that
enables them to accept each
other and realize their importance to one another.
Sam Dunaway and daMon
Goff will join the playhouse
again as director and musical
director of the next musical,
The Andrew’s Brothers, July
22th – August 8th.
The show opens at an afternoon rehearsal for a USO
show in the South Pacific. Pin
up girl Peggy Jones finds herself practicing for the big show
that night with Max, Lawrence
and Patrick Andrews. What
Peggy does not realize is that
the brothers are just stagehands ordered by their com-
mander to help out because
the real singers did not show
up in time. Peggy soon discovers that their true jobs and
the ailments that kept these
brothers out of the army soon
bubble to the surface as they
rehearse. Peggy seems to be
okay with the whole thing because she is secretly falling for
Patrick. Just when they think
all will work out fine, word
that the Andrew Sisters have
been quarantined in Hawaii, is
all over the wires and prompts
the cancelling of the show, unless there is a way for the Andrew Sisters to appear.
Last but not least, the
Highlands Playhouse will present the comedic play by Peter
Shaffer, Lettice and Lovage,
August 12th – August 22nd.
This play is an experience you
will not want to miss. Lettice
Doucette is a tour guide with
a taste for the dramatic and
prone to elaborating.
Her
straitlaced boss, Charlotte
Shone, far from being charmed
by her flair for the dramatic,
terminates Lettice’s employment. They soon realize that
they are in fact kindred spirits,
bonding over their shared love
for the colorful trappings of the
past and distaste for the dull
aesthetic and general mediocrity of the present era.
There is always a lot on
fun activities at the Playhouse
and this year is no exception.
There will be several fundraising events including, but not
limited to the following:
Theatre Lover’s Tour to
Ireland (in the fall); A big outdoor BBQ; Antique Show and
Golf Tournament.
The popular Children’s
Theatre Program is scheduled
for July 5th – July 17th. William
Patti, drama teacher at Rabun
Gap Nacoochee School and fiancée Brieanna Bailey, former
Teaching Artist for Columbus
Theatre, have designed special
programs for ages 6-10 and 1114. For details, please visit our
website www.highlandsplayhouse.org or call the box office
at (828) 526-2695. J
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The Art League of Highlands
Contributed by Kathie Wyatt Blozan
A
rt League members
are very much looking
forward to resuming
regular meetings. Ruth Ballard is scheduled to present
a program on iconography on
April 26th at the Civic Center Rec Park in Highlands.
The meeting begins at 5:00
p.m. with a social half hour
and program at 5:30. All are
welcome. Call Dottie Bruce,
President, for further information (828) 743-7673; (864)
877-2454).
The April speaker, Mrs.
Ruth Ballard, has a B.S.Ed degree in education and a masters in divinity. She completed
additional graduate work at
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and served for
eighteen years as a Lutheran
pastor. She studied acrylic
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method iconography under
Jody Cole for eight years and
egg tempera method under
Anton and Julia Belov of the
Yaroslavl (Russian) School of
icon painting. In addition to
those methods, she has studied encaustic method with
Lisa Morphew of Asheville.
Mrs. Ballard has won awards
and recognition for her icongraphy in regional shows
in Pennsylvania, North and
South Carolina. She currently
works full-time as iconographer and artist. Her icon of
the Holy Trinity (Rublev prototype) hangs in the chapel
of St. Joseph Catholic School,
Greenville, SC.
Recently long time member Susan Bauknight was
overwhelmingly approved to
become an Honorary Lifetime
Member of the Art League of
Highlands. She has been a vital part of the rich history ALH
has of working with children.
Beginning in the early 1980’s
with The Studio for the Arts
and then in after-school and
preschool programs, she has
been tireless in her efforts
to introduce children to art.
She set up the League’s dynamic Children’s Task Force
and believes in reaching out
to youngsters who might
not otherwise have the opportunity for art enrichment.
Susan has coordinated an energetic group of Art League
members to work in partnership with the Bascom in the
Summer Art Camp. Anyone
who has worked with Susan
knows what a tenacious dothe-job-and-do-it-well kind of
person she is.
Also awarded HLM is
Kathie Wyatt Blozan. All I can
say about her (me, that is),
is that I am passionate about
keeping art original in the the
shows we have--in the local/
regional type of league we
are. I have fought for that the
entire thirty years I have been
painting and working with art
league boards of directors.
The mission statement
adopted in 2009: The Art
League of Highlands is founded on the principle that visual
artists need mutual support
as they become increasingly
creative. The purpose of the
League is to serve the community by supporting originality in adults, with special emphasis on serving the children
of the Highlands Plateau.J
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The Arts
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Betsy Paul Art Raffle
he art raffle prize for April is a gorgeous, hand-made quilt
crafted by Mary Kay Yoder. This beautiful red, white and
blue quilt would be a wonderful addition to any mountain home. It is made from 100% cotton washable material.
Mary Kay and her husband have lived in Cashiers for
almost 30 years. She comes from a heritage of quilting and
sewing. She grew up sewing and loved to piece more than
quilt. She creates all types of fabric art comforters that could
be used as wall art, a throw, a baby blanket or a bed cover.
During the summer Mary Kay spends time gardening. Winters
and rainy days are when she enjoys sewing. She enjoys weaving as well.
Mary Kay’s fabric art is featured at the Blue Ridge Farmer’s
Co-op. The Co-op opened on March 20th and is located at
3111 Highway 107 North in Glenville. Her fabric art was also
featured last year at the Cashiers Community Center Tailgate
Market. This year the Tailgate Market opens on May 1st. In
the future Mary Kay’s quilts may be featured at other places in
town. Call Betsy Paul Properties at (828) 743-0880 for more
information. J
The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire
Department, will be held on April 30th. For more information, call
(828) 743-0880.
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Dining
Nicholas Figel, King of the Mtn.
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icholas Figel of Cyprus Restaurant was
crowned
King
of
the Mountain on Saturday,
March 6th, when four of the
town’s top chefs went head
to head in a competition
modeled after the popular
“Iron Chef” program on The
Food Network. Using mystery ingredients selected by
Chef Wolfgang of Wolfgang’s
Restaurant and Wine Bistro,
the chefs raced against the
clock to create the winning
culinary dish.
The 2010 competitors
were:
Chef Nick Figel of “Cyprus Restaurant” (Also the
site of the competition)
Chef Johannes Klapdohr
of “Madison’s Restaurant” at
The Old Edwards Inn
Chef Andrew Figel of “…
On the Verandah” Restaurant
Chef
Jonathan
Reid,
Gamekeeper’s Tavern
The competition took
place in front of a sold-out
crowd at Cyprus Restaurant,
which features an open kitch-
en and an open iced display
case where the mystery ingredients were unveiled for
each round of the competition.
After two preliminary
heats in the afternoon, the
main competition pitted finalists Nick Figel of Cyprus
against Johannes Klapdohr
of Madison’s Restaurant and
Wine Garden. Lobster was
revealed as the main mystery
ingredient. Forty minutes later, after much tasting, debating and tabulating, the victory
went to Chef Nick Figel — by
one point. The points were
awarded based on taste, presentation and best use of the
mystery ingredient. Chef Figel
was awarded the 2010 King
of the Mountain pin as well
as a beautiful crystal-bowl
trophy—called “Sam’s Cup”
after Sam Call Productions
which donated it—which will
travel to the 2011 King of the
Mountain Winner.
Chef Figel says, “It was
a great honor to cook with
such inspired competitors. 
We are all excited about this
event and how it will contribute to the food and wine
culture here in Highlands and
our region. In the
coming
years, we look forward to the
King of the Mountain Chefs
Challenge anchoring this burgeoning year-round cultural
destination. The cooking was
wild and fun, and I can’t
wait to defend the title next
year!” 
The judges for this year’s
competition were:
1. Janet Poleski, Food
Writer, Greenville Talk Magazine, Greenville, South Carolina 
2. Hanna Rachel RaskinHanna, Restaurant Critic,
Mountain Xpress in Asheville,
North Carolina
3. Nancy Vienneau Food Writer, The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee
To stay informed about
King of the Mountain 2011,
as well as other events going on throughout the year
in Highlands, visit www.highlandschamber.org. J
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Dining
The Bakery at
Fressers Express
D
oes your mouth water when you think about fresh baked
Danish? How about cinnamon rolls, or chocolate cake?
Fresh blueberry pie, French bread, Italian bread, focaccia,
cinnamon raisin bread?
Did we mention doughnuts? Yes, fresh, hot doughnuts.
Hot panini sandwiches, red beans and rice, gumbo, cappuccino,
smoothies, quiche lorraine.
Do we have your attention now?  Would you like to know
where you can go to get any one of these?
The Bakery at Fressers Express will be opening this spring in
Village Square in Highlands.
That’s right. Highlands has a new bakery and it will feature
these and other mouth-watering items. Debbie Grossman of Fressers Eatery is teaming up with local baker Brian Buckley to open a
new food shop and bakery in downtown Highlands, a block off of
Main Street behind Wolfgang’s.
If you can’t wait to try Brian’s sweet delights, call Fressers Eatery at (828) 526-4188, and place an order for pick-up there. They
do ask for 48 hours notice. So if it’s a dozen almond macaroons, a
banana cream pie, a birthday cake, wedding cake or a half-dozen
cinnamon rolls, they’re there for you.
Fressers Eatery will have a constant rotation of Brian’s baked
goods for you to enjoy. If you have a special request, stop by or
give Chef Debbie a call. J
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Highlands’ Restaurants
The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • •
Fressers Eatery • Helen’s Barn • 828-526-4188 $ $ $-$$ •
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Fressers Express • 470 Oak Street • 828-526-8867 ¢
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The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth St. • 828-526-2110 $-$$$-$$
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Madisons • 445 Main Street • 828-526-5477 $$$$$$ • • • • NC • •
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Nick’s Fine Food • 108 Main Street •828-526-2706
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Oak Street Cafe • Main Street/Oak Street • 828-787-2200 $ ¢-$$-$$ • • • •
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Rib Shack • 461 Spring Street • 828-526-2626
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Ristorante Paoletti • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • • Sports Page • 314 Main Street • 828-526-3555 ¢ • • • C • • • 42
Wild Thyme Gourmet • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-4035
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Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • •
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Cashiers’ Restaurants
Café 107 • Highway 107 South • 828-743-1065 ¢
The Daily Bread Diner • Highway 107 South • 828-743-1983
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Four Seasons Grill • Sapphire Valley • 828-743-4284 ¢ $ • • C • •
The Inn at Millstone • 119 Lodge Lane • 828-743-6513 $$$ • • • • req NC • • •
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Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711
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Pricing Guide
Minimal, most entrees under $10
$$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20
Moderate, most entrees $10-$15
$$$ Grand, most entrees over $20
Highlands Restaurants
The Back Room Deli - 828-526-2048
The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807
The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121
Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Cyprus Restaurant - 828-526-4429
Flipside Burgers - 828-526-1600
Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188
Fressers Express - 828-526-8867
Golden China - 828-526-5525
Highlands Hill Deli - 828-526-9632
Jack’s at
Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
Junction Cafe - 828-526-0994
Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380
The Kitchen
CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110
Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419
The Lodge - 828-526-1663
Log Cabin Restaurant - 828-526-3380
Madisons - 828-526-5477
Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2357
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Takeout Only
Nick’s - 828-526-2706
Oak Street Cafe - 828-787-2200
…on the Verandah - 828-526-2338
Pescado’s - 828-526-9313
Pizza Place - 828-526-5660
Rib Shack - 828-526-2626
Ristorante Paoletti - 828-526-4906
Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383
Ruka’s Table - 828-526-3636
Sports Page - 828-526-3555
Subway - 828-526-1706
SweeTreats - 828-526-9822
Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035
Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807
Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cashiers Area Restaurants
Bella’s Kitchen - 828-743-5355
Café 107 - 828-743-1065
Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
Chester’s Chicken
at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041
Cashiers Farmers Market,
On the Side BBQ - 828-743-4334
Daily Bread Diner 828-743-1983
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Four Seasons Grille - 828-743-4284
Glenville Country Store - 828-743-5422
Good Food - 828-743-9374
Grill at Jimmy Mac’s - 828-743-1180
Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266
High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411
Horacio’s - 828-743-2792
Hunt Bros. Pizza & Boars Head Deli
at Cashiers BP 828-743-2337
The Inn at Millstone - 828-743-6513
The Library - 828-743-5512
The Orchard - 828-743-7614
Pantry Meat
Market & Deli - 828-743-3573
Pescado’s - 828-743-5452
Rosie’s Café - 828-743-0160
Subway - 828 -743-1300
SubsExpress - 828-743-2121
Wild Thyme Cafe 828-743-5452
Zeke & Earl’s - 828-743-2010
Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
Cornucopia - 828-743-3750
Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740
The Tavern - 828-966-9226
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Tracking Clay
by Donna Rhodes
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f you’re older
than dirt, you are
probably Clay.
Not Clay Aiken,
though you may be
achin’ to move on
from that particular
idol. Sadly, he, like
dirt, is getting old.
No, we are talking
alumina, silica and
chemically bonded
water,
otherwise
known as the stuff
your family tracks
in on a rainy day.
From primordial ooze to space
age
technology,
clay (from the German kieben, “to
stick to,” Danish, klaeg, “to clog,” Anglo-Saxon, claeg) has
squished between
the toes of Father
Time and Mother
Earth, taking on
myriad forms and
functions. We owe
a lot to this natural resource that is
literally the ground
we walk on.
Clay as an architectural material
has been around
for 30, 000 years.
The Great Wall
of China is largely
kiln-fired brick. But
that’s a mere drop in the clay
bucket compared to fossil
footprints preserved in riverbank clay over 200 million
years ago.
So stuff as common as
dirt, ‘cause it was dirt, has
served as a historical record
of pre-historic times, which
seems a contradiction in
terms, but we’ll let it slip (a
mixture of clay and water).
By the time historians caught
up with the times, they were
writing symbols and words,
not footprints, in clay. Good
old Father Time and Mother
Earth saw fit to spare many
of those cuneiform slabs,
tens of thousands actually.
And Hearst thought he had a
monopoly on circulation. Of
course, not too many tablets
were hurled from bicycles ei-
ther.
For those who like their
hot toddies…thank the clay
gods next time you toss down
a jigger of giggle juice, because alcohol had its humble
beginnings in vessels made
of, you guessed it, clay.
Aside from architecture,
our first written communication, alcohol, cooking utensils
and storage vessels, applica-
tions in the computer and space industries, contributions
to sanitation (clay
pipes), biotechnology,
publishing,
and manufacturing,
clay is probably
best known as an
art medium, particularly in North
Carolina. The geological belt of fine
potters clay surrounding the town
of Seagrove (www.
discoverseagrove.
com) has become
a thriving craft hub
for the Southeast.
There are good
folks there, like
the Luck family,
the Owens family, the potters of
Jugtown and many
more, nary a one
with feet of clay.
They will crank up
the potter’s wheel
just for you. Potter’s wheels, by the
way, were one of
the very first machines invented by
man... or maybe
woman.
So if you think
gneiss and schist
have cussword potential, or wattleand-daub refer to penguin
nest building techniques, dig
into the history of clay in not
only our region, but also the
world. A recommended resource is “Clay: The History
and Evolution of Humankind’s
Relationship to Earth’s Most
Primal Element” by Suzanne
Staubach.
And stick with clay.
Gosh knows it’s stuck to you
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United States Censuses
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Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
A page from the 1930 U. S. Census, Population Schedule, Jackson County, North Carolina, Cashiers Valley Township.
T
he first United States
census was taken in
the year of 1790 and
since that time, a census
has taken place every ten
years for the main purpose
of apportioning representatives to the lower house of
Congress. These are called
population schedules and
every household’s occupants
are counted. From 1790
through 1840, only the head
of household was named
with the other household
members grouped together
as male or female within an
age range. From 1850 until the present day, every
person in the household is
tents
identified at least by name,
sex, race, age. Looking up
your ancestors on the population schedules is usually
the first step in tracing a
family lineage.
Beginning in 1810, other
schedules besides the population schedules were added, such as manufacturing
schedules, mortality schedules, and agriculture schedules. To get a clear picture
of the farming activities of
your ancestor, consult their
agriculture census schedule. Following is the result
of such a schedule for E. L.
Allison who lived in Cashiers
Valley in 1860, a year when
the population of the little
village was only a few hundred.
Name of owner of farm:
E. L. Allison: Acres of improved land – 25 acres.
Acres of unimproved land
– 600 acres. Cash value
of farm - $1,500. Value of
Implements and Machinery
- $110. Number of Horses –
3. Number of Milk Cows –
3. Other Cattle – 4. Number of Swine – 20. Value of
Livestock - $600. Bushels of
Indian Corn – 350. Pounds
of Tobacco – 50. Bushels of
Sweet Potatoes – 2. Bushels
of Barley – 2. Pounds of
Butter – 15. Gallons of Mo-
lasses – 6. Value of Homemade Manufactures - $5.
What was not counted were
the family’s chickens and
the kitchen garden where
the vegetables that actually
fed the family were grown,
eaten fresh or canned for
winter.
Soon, we will all be receiving the 2010 U. S. Population Census forms in the
mail. Fill them out carefully
and return them quickly. In
a hundred years or so from
now, one of your descendants may be looking for
information about you so be
sure they can find you listed
on the 2010 census. J
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Highlands Writer’s Group
Linda Eadie is a summer resident of Highlands. She is the published author of young adult
novels. Below is the first chapter of one titled Kiss and (Don’t) Tell.
Kiss and (Don’t) Tell, Entry One
Sept. 8
This Just In:
Shhh. Promise you won’t
tell. Puh-leez! I have a gi-normous secret. I’m totally crushing over Mr. Patterson the so
devouring, blondish, hunktastic,
algebra teacher. I wish I wasn’t
such an abso-idiot in math. I’m
in mathematics-for-dummies. I
confess I’m no digit-head. I’ve
always deferred success in the
arithmetic category. Maybe
next year I can be promoted to his class. Until then -- I’ll
salivate!
Obviously,
Coral
P.S. Delainey just called. Check this out: Mr. P. sponsors
the school’s Going Green Club. Where do I sign up?!!!
“Coral, please raise your right hand,” instructed Judge Joanna Strickling. “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
“Yes, ma’am,” I answered in a voice so small yet so large
in importance that the judge leaned closer to hear me. All
I could make out was my own rapid breaths trying to keep
pace with my heart. Breathe in, Coral, and let it out slowly, I
told myself.
Judge Strickling smiled at me with brown squinty eyes.
“Don’t be nervous.”
Yeah, yeah, sure, sure, whatever.
I sat down and surveyed the courtroom. Most of the faces
were unfamiliar to me. Some peered over and around other
people’s shoulders or heads. All were staring at me.
Crapola, why did I agree to this? I should have bailed. I
mean, things happen…right? Maybe, I was therapized by my
counselor – Mrs. Stuart.
My parents sat in the front row. I focused first on my dad,
but he was tunnel visioning on the worn oak floor. My father
didn’t look at me too much anymore, or talk to me. He said
he was ashamed. So was I.
My mother nodded her head and smiled with those tears
in her eyes again. That was her it’s-going-to-be-okay-sweetie
look. I seriously didn’t know whether to believe her, Mrs. Stuart, Mr. Johnson, or the Judge.
There was, though, one other person in the courtroom I
knew all too well. He was seated at the other table with his
lawyer. He was Mr. Patterson. Mr. Johnson told me I only had
to look at him one time. I hope I don’t throw up.
I picked at a loose thread on my new court-room-ready
navy blue pleated skirt that hung over my knees. Mr. Johnson
had instructed my mother on my attire today. He had convinced her to style my hair in an eye-stretching high ponytail
– with a ribbon no less. How dumb-ass is that? What does he
want – to revisit the Britney Spears’ good-schoolgirl-gone-mild
look? Why didn’t they just dress me in my old middle school
plaid uniform?
Someone coughed. I peeked. It came from the jury. The
frumpy woman with the blazing blue eye shadow glared at
me. Maybe I won’t look up anymore. My attention shifted to
a flaw on the scuffed wooden floor. Mrs. Stuart had told me
to choose a focal point. She insisted it would help me to not
be nervous. It wasn’t working.
Mr. Johnson walked forward, clearing the phlegm from
his throat. I recognized his pointy black shoes. He gargled the
sputum a second time, swallowed it, and said in a deep I’myour-lawyer-pay-attention-to-me voice, “State your name for
the record, please.”
I raised my head. Mr. Johnson gave me one of his supposed encouraging smiles. I spoke. “CoralWileneAnderson.”
“Will you please repeat that?” said Mr. Johnson. “Speak
louder and slow-er, Coral.”
“My name is…Coral…Wilene…Anderson.”
“How old are you?”
I answered Mr. Johnson’s pointy black shoes. “On my
next birthday I’ll be…” I glanced up. Mr. Johnson’s furrow deepened. He had warned me about elaborating. Oops. Am I bad?
Sorry.
I reached for my hair at my collar bone. It had escaped
me into that Fisher Price grammar school ponytail. “Fifteen…
umm…sir.”
“What grade are you presently in?” Mr. Johnson walked
toward the jury. He stepped on a squeaky board halfway there
and turned around.
“Tenth.”
“What’s the name of the high school you attend?” The
floor creaked. The shoes were heading back in my direction.
“Charles Creek High School.”
“Coral…” Mr. Johnson rested his humongous hands on
the railing supporting the 10 white carved spindles separating
us. I sat up straighter and stared at his hands. I pulled my own
closer to my body. And, just like my mother told me – I made
sure my knees were touching. “Do you know Mr. Patterson?”
Do I…know…Mr. Patterson? Jeez. I knew this was coming. I’d rather drink bottled water from a #7 plastic container,
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The Sum of My Existence
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by Donna Rhodes
I
am reading David Eagleman’s “Sum: Forty Tales
from the Afterlives,” scores
of ideas of what the beyond
might be, and it has me thinking.
When my son was in his
late teens, I overheard him
talking with his best friend.
They were telling each other
their definition of Hell. Ray
said, “Hell is when you have
to mow the lawn every day
and your hands are fu-u-uu-zed to the mower handles
and you have to keep cutting
grass and it’s all uphill and the
blades are as tall as trees and
it’s boiling hot and the grass
keeps growing back right after you cut it and you can’t
stop no matter how much you
want to or how hard you try.”
My son’s hell wouldn’t be
my hell, because I actually enjoy cutting grass. So hell must
work like this: whatever is
your most hated is what old
Beelzebub is gonna smack
tents
on ya. For example, I would
have to fill out endless complicated tax forms in the middle
of a stinky sea of rotting fish
to the blast of hardcore rap.
Most of us have already
lived many hells on earth. One
of my first stints in purgatory
was as a camp counselor for
eight whining pubescent drama queens. A fated morning
we woke up in a desiccated
apple orchard, a million miles
from water, bathrooms and a
Dunkin Donut. Just for kicks,
demons tossed a rattler into
our tent. But that wasn’t all.
For their piece de resistance,
they unleashed a plague of
ticks, which ballooned on our
faces and extremities like a
possessed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I put a huge
deposit in the karma bank account that day.
There have been dozens more brushes with Hell:
two house fires, dealing with
countless yuppie larvae, cars
from hell, a marriage from
hell, the winter hell froze over.
Come to think of it, if all those
karmic paybacks could be redeemed, like Green Stamps,
I would have enough heaven
points to wriggle through the
pearly gates.
Maybe the road to redemption is easier than I
thought. Let me just spring
this tick from my ear lobe,
crunch the remainder of my
income tax, and dispose of
the fetid flounder. It’s time to
cash in some salvation points,
the “sum” of my existence, for
a little heaven on earth. I think
that’s the message of Eagleman’s book. Heaven and Hell
are just what we think they
are.
If that’s so, I vote for a
sunny beach, the absence
of techno-challenges, and an
abundance of hip-slimming
cheesecake. Hey, it’s my heaven. Go figure out your own! J
Art by Andrew Dinwiddie, 11th
grader at Tuscola H.S.
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Life with Krysti
Contributed by Krysti Rogers
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Krysti Rogers
harlie Brown couldn’t
have said it better
himself
when
he uttered his signature,
“Aaaaaaaarrrrrggghhh!”
I’m
so with ya, Chuck.
The calendar says spring,
but evidently someone forgot to give Mother Nature
the memo. Tell you what,
give me a pedicure, some
saucy sandals and some fresh
blonde in my hair (and lots of
it, Ned!) and I’ll march that
announcement right up to
Mama Nature’s desk and tell
her to get with the program.
I am a huge snow lover, no
doubt. Give me a foot of the
powdery stuff, a sled and a
gathering of friends over at
Monkey Hill and I’m all about
it. But when it comes to the
sub-zero temperatures that
have been accompanying our
snows of late, I have to say
I’m officially over it. Global
warming, my foot.
I’m ready for warm sunshine on my face and a sunkissed glow. I’m ready for
a picnic basket and a hike
up Sunset Rock. Give me a
steak on the grill and some
sweet corn drenched with
butter, with a chaser of some
fresh strawberry pie. How
about the smell of a newly
mown lawn and the feel of
the grass between your toes
– sound like a touch of cabin
fever? Don’t stop me, I’m
on a roll.
I know that with it only
being April, we are due for
a few more cold snaps and
some interesting precipitation events before the warm
summer sun finally takes up
residence for the season.
The next few weeks will be
filled with teaser days, warm
enough to convince us to
break out our short sleeves,
but still cool enough to send
us inside for a jacket by four
o’clock. So I guess we can’t
put away the parkas and window scrapers just yet. We’ll
hang in there and enjoy those
last few cups of hot chocolate before we trade them
in for marshmallow roasting
sticks and campfire smoke
(note to self: add marshmallows, grahams and chocolate
to the grocery list.). And we’ll
also think twice before whining about the July heat that
sends us in search of cool
shade and sweet tea.
S’more, anyone? J
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Homes
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Home of Distinction
by Wiley Sloan
W
inter 2010 will long
be remembered as
“the winter of yes-
teryear.”
Snow has blanketed the
landscape for days on end
as the bare trees stand sentinel over the horizon. Being
nestled by a warm, crackling
fire is a real treat now that
Barber Custom Homes has
recently completed the renovation project on this beautiful mountain home.
Could there be anything
more pleasant than relaxing
far away from the winter chill
in the expansive great room
with its warm fire in the
large stone fireplace? The
modified-tray ceiling gives
the room expanse while still
being ecologically friendly.
Light from the winter sun
penetrates the wall of French
doors to dance gingerly
across the glowing hardwood
floors.
Mirrored cabinets
which flank the fireplace provide the perfect spot for a
large screen TV and a liquor
cabinet. Comfortable, cushioned seating beckons you
to settle in with your favorite
book or your i-pod to wile
away the winter hours.
Melinda Barber of Barber Custom Designs worked
with the home’s owner to
incorporate family treasures
into this mountain oasis. The
owner’s love of Asia is seen
throughout the house. The
black lacquered dining room
table and chairs with their
mother-of-pearl inlay pose
the perfect spot for friends
to enjoy a hearty dinner as
they regale one another with
their latest adventures. The
Chinese red china cabinet
displays collections from family travels.
Any chef would feel at
home in the gourmet kitchen
with its granite countertops
and stainless steel appliances.
From the breakfast room table, views of Horse Cove by
day and the lights of Clemson
by night entertain you.
The sumptuous master
suite with its king-size bed
and overstuffed seating offers
a retreat for quiet repose.
Sip on a glass of wine or your
favorite cocktail in the master bath’s sunken tub as you
peer across the valley below.
A beautiful Victorian
walnut bedroom suite in the
guest bedroom is adorned
with a vintage doll collection
that any young girl would
cherish.
Throughout the
house custom draperies cap
the windows with Asian influences.
The winter den is the
perfect spot to challenge
your friends to a game of
pool or to cheer on your
favorite sports team to victory on the large screen TV.
Snacks are a snap in the
downstairs kitchen and the
large glass dining table with
its Chippendale chairs is a
welcome spot to chow down
on gourmet treats or work
on that picture puzzle.
Guests fight over the
guest suite just down the
hall from the winter den. It’s
warm and cozy and away
from the traffic.
Looking at this home in
all its present splendor, it is
hard to remember the vanilla shell that initially greeted
the homeowner. Love of the
area, confidence in a personal vision and a willingness to
tackle the impossible allowed
the owner to create a home
that is a joy in any season.
You can transform your
home too. What’s stopping
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which could alter my hormones and development, than yak
about him.
My chin dropped to my chest as I sighed and exhaled,
“Yes, sir,” into the turtleneck of my sweater.
Mr. Johnson had thick curly black hair on the backs of
his hands and fingers. I, of course, couldn’t see his arms in
his dark suit. The hairs on Mr. Patterson’s arms were kind of
blondish-brown like his hair. I didn’t remember any hair on his
hands.
“Please. Speak up, Coral,” instructed Judge Strickling.
I peered up at the judge. She nodded and smiled. Again.
I looked down at Mr. Johnson’s hands once again. They were
blocking my focal point and his pointy black shoes. “Yes, sir…I
know…Mr. Patterson.”
“When did you first meet Mr. Patterson, Coral?”
I cleared my throat now. It was dry. And shrinking. “Last
school year.”
Mr. Johnson turned and walked with urgent strides over
to the table where we previously sat. Mrs. Stuart handed him
my past regretful freshman year at CCHS in my own words.
He held it up as evidence for the benefit of the jury, the courtroom and the judge.
“Does this belong to you, Coral?” Mr. Johnson was holding
my worn journal.
Another sigh. “Yes, sir.”
He opened it and began to read, “September eighth, This
Just In: Shhh. Promise you won’t tell. Puh-leez…”
Paging God. Urgent knee-mail–Please, God, make this
gloom and doom trial end soon. And help me find my happy
place once again. J
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It’s So Easy Being Green
A
long
with
budding
plants and warmer
weather, each April
brings my favorite holiday,
Earth Day.
Although the purpose
of living a “greener” lifestyle
means that we practice Earth
Day every day, the official date
of April 22nd gives us the opportunity to come together as
a community to inspire positive
changes in our daily habits.
Earth Day is celebrated on
April 22nd each year, marking the anniversary of the birth
of the modern environmental
movement. Gaylord Nelson is
credited for being the founder
for Earth Day when he called
for the first nationwide environmental protest. In his mind,
he envisioned a demonstration
so large that it would force
environmental issues onto the
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seen an exponential growth in
cars powered by leaded gasoline and industries operating
with little fear of legal consequences, leading to a massive
increase in air pollution.
On April 22nd, 1970,
more than 20 million Americans from coast to coast took
part in demonstrations calling
for a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day brought
together a variety of smaller
groups that had been fighting for different environmental
causes under one shared vision. The first Earth Day was
extremely successful. It found
support from both major political parties, rich and poor,
urban dwellers and farmers,
businesses and labor leaders
and led to the creation of the
U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, the passage of the
Clean Air Act, the Clean Wa-
ter Act, and the Endangered
Species Act.
In 1990, Earth Day went
global, with 200 million people
from 141 countries participating
in thousands of green activities.
Since 1970, Earth Day has
grown and become the largest
secular holiday in the world,
celebrated by more than a billion people of all backgrounds,
faiths, and nationalities.
This year, come out and
show your appreciation of our
planet at Earth Day in the
Mountains on April 17th at
the HIghlands Ball Field from
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This free event will offer fun activities for all ages,
food, live music, and promises to inspire changes that
will bring ongoing benefits to
our mountain community and
help to build a clean, healthy,
diverse world for generations
Robin is a local Green Living
Guru and owner of Whole Life
Market in Highlands.
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Maryellen owns Mel’s Mountain
Real Estate in Sapphire,
North Carolina. She is the
author of two books and can be
reached at melspeaks@aol.com.
hat
do?
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love
The truth.
I
am not even sure what this
means but I just find it so
intriguing. What does that
phrase mean? Why ask it?
I read an article by Karen Drucker and she asked
this question. “What would
love do?” It stopped me in
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my tracks and I think I held
my breath for a moment or
two. I never thought of asking this question,
When I am troubled
I might ask myself, “What
should I do?” or what is the
“right” thing to do in this situation but not the question
above which seems more
inspiring to me? And after
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more thought, a bit challenging and perplexing.
What would love do?
Would this question encourage me to relate to the situation or person differently?
Would I say something
different than what I had
planned on saying? Would
I pause more in thought?
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directly related to the answer we receive.
This year I will reflect
forward and not look backwards. Maybe I won’t have
to apologize if I speak softly
from love.
What would love do?
@ work--@ home—and just
in daily living?
I am going to pick a chal-
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lenging or difficult aspect of
my life right now. That part
will be easy. And then ask
the question, “What would
love do?” What could be
done if love was allowed to
lead the way? Still breathing through that question
and waiting for love to lead.
You know what is coming. Of course you do. I am
going to ask you to consider taking on the above
challenge. Are you willing?
Asking the question is easy.
Truly listening to the answers you receive and then
acting on them from a place
of real love, compassion,
understanding and truth,
that is where the real work
begins.
I tried it today. I am
smiling. Our fingerprints
don’t fade on the lives we
touch. Let’s do it…with love!
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I
am a big fan of the genus
Trillium.
In fact, seeing Trilliums for the first time 30
years ago is responsible for
my becoming a botanist.
This group of plants is typified by a horizontal underground rhizome giving rise
to a stout single stem with
a whorl of three leaves. Mature plants have one flower
with three sepals and three
petals. The Trilliums are in
the Monocotyledon Class
and a member of the Lily
family. Do not pick this
flower as you may kill it if
you remove the leaves.
The taxonomy or classification of the genus Trillium is currently undergoing
revision, but for identification purposes they are often
split into flowers found upright (see picture 90), sessile
(without a flower stalk; see
96), or nodding below the
whorl of leaves (see 87). All
Trilliums produce seeds with
an eliasome, or fat body.
Ants grab the seeds by the
eliasome and carry them
to their nests where they
remove the eliasome and
throw the seed away. This
is a “win-win”, the seed gets
dispersed and the ant gets
rewarded.
The Trilliums can be
found world wide in the
northern hemisphere and
are considered to be part
of the Arcto-tertiary flora
(Google if it is an unfamiliar term). This genus has
39 species (more or less) in
North America. In Western
North Carolina you can find
10 species shown in the associated photograph. This
spring be on the lookout for
these plants and see how
many you can find.
The accompanying picture can also be found along
with 140 others in the Land
Trust’s new book, “First Creation.” The book celebrates
the first 100 years of protecting the places we all
love. You can get your copy
at several stores in Highlands and Cashiers or stop
by and visit with us at the
Peggy Crosby Center. If you
want to see Trilliums and
other spring wildflowers in
person, join us for our April
24th EcoTour to Rough Run.
To find out more call Julie at
(828) 526-1111 or visit www.
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Hospice: A Gift of Compassion
Contributed by Diane McPhail
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n January, I wrote that under the stabilizing care of
Hospice my 92-year old
father would be discharged.
A few days before the
scheduled date, he fell and
broke his hip. In two weeks
time he had died. During
that two weeks, as well as
the six months prior, Hospice provided compassionate, supportive care for him
and for our family. Nothing could have replaced that
care, which allowed us to
simply be present with him,
night and day, without medical responsibility for his comfort and wellbeing. He was
constantly surrounded by
friends and family, singing,
reminiscing, crying, laughing,
telling him how much he had
meant to every one of us.
My step-sister and I slept on
each side of him, making a
“daddy sandwich”, with his
hand in ours all night. In a let-
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Until we experienced good
hospice care, we could not
fully appreciate nor understand what it’s like to benefit
and be forever changed and
blessed by every aspect of
your services to a loved one.
Our local Hospice has
received many similar statements of appreciation.
I
would like to share some of
those sentiments. From one
recipient of Hospice care:
“Being able to care for a
dying loved one at home is
the most intimate experience
people can ever have. The
Highlands Cashiers Hospice
made it possible for my wife
and me to have that gift.
Hospice made it possible for
us to devote our time and
attention to her without having to be concerned with
the necessary details. Magically everything appeared
as it was needed. Work-
ers, volunteers, hospital bed,
pain medication, even surgical gloves large enough for
me. Other things that magically appeared were human
voices to answer questions,
give encouragement, or sit
and allow us to pour out
our hearts. The grief support
group was part of my life for
a season which brought so
much comfort. I now tell
people that Hospice is one
of God’s greatest inventions.
I will always be grateful.”
If there is a primary regret that I hear about Hospice, it is this: “I don’t know
why we waited so long. It
felt like giving up, but I know
now that is not true. Our remaining time together would
have had so much richer
quality and we would have
benefited so much more in
being together with loving
support.” J
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The Changing Face of Literacy
Contributed by Laura Miller
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The Literacy Council of Highlands broadens its mission for
life in a dynamic world.
iteracy is more than just
the ability to read and understand the printed word.
In today’s highly specialized world, literacy often
means learning several new
mini-languages: sets of vocabulary distinct to every different
field. For example, at a time
when even Grandma is posting
status updates on Facebook, a
person needs computer literacy. While it may not be necessary for everyone to understand the difference between
bits and bytes, nanos and macros, it is almost impossible to
navigate the professional world
without basic computer skills.
Health literacy is another
facet of literacy that is becoming very important. Simple skills
like knowing how to read a
prescription bottle correctly or
follow a doctor’s instructions
can mean the difference between life and death. Nutrition
literacy is important to anyone
who becomes cross-eyed trying to decipher those ubiquitous food labels; is the serving size of a Moon-Pie really
just half? Can anyone eat only
six potato chips? Is broccoli or
[insert latest diet fad] really as
good for you as they say?
Financial literacy is also becoming important. While most
of us may never need to know
what exactly a credit default
swap is or what derivatives
are, basic financial skills can
help a family avoid financial
peril through the use of household budgets. Just learning
how to balance a checkbook
or manage a checking account
are simple tasks that can save
money.
At the Literacy Council
of Highlands, we are expanding our definition of literacy to
meet the changing needs of
our community. We still offer
quality volunteer tutoring and
academic services in all school
subjects, but we are also here
for adults who would like a
greater understanding of anything from computers and social media to health and nutrition.
And for those of us who
can’t tell a stiletto heel from
a brake shoe, a course in basic automotive terminology
wouldn’t hurt. It is never too
late to enrich your life with
learning, and even the most
literate among us can still find
new ways to learn. As always,
we welcome anyone who
wishes to share a particular
expertise with others: find out
how you can become a volunteer tutor.
For this and more, The
Literacy Council of Highlands
is here to help. Give them a
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Spend your honeymoon, a special anniversary, a weekend with
friends, or use your imagination to plan a getaway at Cora’s Cabin.
Listen to the stream outside your window, rock on the porch while
watching the horses graze in the front yard. Listen to the quiet and
enjoy the magic that is Carpe Diem Farms.
A
breath of Spring seems to be blowing across the fields
at Carpe Diem Farms and with it the promise of new
growth. There are a few daffodils beginning to peak
their heads through the soil, the Poplar trees are starting to
bud; all reminding us that that the gift of spring is upon us
again.
New is what we have going on Carpe Diem Farms … programs, opportunities and more. We are looking forward to the
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Maureen McNamara provided buggy rides with our champion
driving mare, Battersea Bess who has been in 3 Presidential
Inaugural Parades.
planting of the organic gardens, a new program to learn how
to “drive” the horses with driving specialist Maureen McNammara. And we introduce Carpe Diem Events and Rentals. You
see we’ve had a busy winter of planning.
We’re not ready to give you all the details but here’s a
sneak preview of some of the venues available and program
offerings. Visit www.highlandseventsandrentals.com for more
information. J
Your very special event, with perhaps an equine flare, can be yours at Carpe Diem Farms. The Blair Event Center provides both an inside
and outside venue. The Arena makes a great place for cocktails, dancing and experiencing the magic of horses and so much more.
The event pictures shown here include scenes of the 300 guests who attended the 2009 Manes and Tales Event: music, cocktails, and
equine demonstrations in the Arena followed by an outdoor buffet/picnic with guests seated inside and out.
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Girl Scout Troop 30219
continues its tradition of cheerful
local service.
n April 17th Troop
30219 Girl Scout Juniors and Brownies of
Peaks to Piedmont Council
in Highlands will be assisting
in the restoration of a local
historical site, the Highlands
Playhouse.
The theater was built in
1932, as an auditorium for
the Highlands High School.
This year the Highlands Playhouse will be celebrating its
72nd year of live community
theater.
Troop 30219, known for
building courage and character, will be picking up their
brushes to give a fresh coat
of paint, and a new look to
the interior of the auditorium
of the Playhouse. They will
also be collecting donations
via their “Pennies for the Play-
house” drive at their cookie
sales.
The paint and supplies
have been generously donated by Lowes of Franklin and
the Troop and volunteers will
be treated to lunch kindly donated by Bi-Lo.
Troop 30219 is overseen
by Theresa Wilkes and is
made up of 18 girls in two
age groups. Troop Leader
Debbie Leonard leads the
Brownies, grades first through
third. Troop Leader Wendi
Diamond leads the Girl Scout
Juniors, grades four and five.
A troop leader’s goal is to
build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who
will make the world a better
place through shared experiences and community service.
This amazing group of girls is
well known and respected for
their community service: care
packages for military service
troops, singing Christmas carols at local nursing homes,
trash pick up on Main Street,
donations to the Food Pantry, Community Safety Fair,
and Relay for Life. Upcoming events to put on your
calendar: In May the Juniors
will be helping the CashiersHighlands Humane Society;
Juniors and Brownies will be
holding a Thanksgiving Food
Drive, Christmas Coat Drive,
and helping at Rotary Bingo.
Let’s give Troop 30219
and their leaders a “Standing
Ovation” for the a job well
done and for the great work
to be done throughout the
year in the Highlands community. J
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Mountaintop Rotary
he Highlands Mountaintop Rotary has temporarily changed its meeting
place due to renovations at
Ruka’s Table Restaurant.
The current meeting place
is the Dining Room at the
Highlands-Cashiers
Hospital.
Enter the hospital in the main
or emergency entrance and
follow the signs to the dining
room downstairs. Meals are
pay-as-you-go and you can order anything you like already
prepared in the line or off of
the menu. The Mountaintop
Rotary club meets weekly at
7:30 on Wednesday mornings
and meetings end at 8:30 a.m.
Visitors are welcome to come
learn about Rotary and enjoy
fellowship while listening to an
interesting speaker.
The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary is currently collecting funds for the Shelterbox
program.
A Shelterbox is a
49-gallon box, which holds
supplies to house and care for
up to 10 people for a year. The
Shelterboxes are deployed all
over the world to help victims
of disaster and were even used
in New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina. Currently, there are active Shelterbox deployments in
Haiti and Chile due to massive
earthquakes and in Peru and
Egypt due to flooding.
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box contains include a 10-person, three-room winter suitable
tent, sleeping mats, blankets
and mosquito netting. Also
included are water purification
materials, two one-gallon collapsible water containers/carriers, a multi-fuel cook stove,
cooking and eating utensils,
ponchos, a tool box, and even
a children’s activity kit. The
49-gallon box can be used for
storage, water tank, table, and
so on. The contents are constantly under review and can
change periodically depending
on the area and different requirements.
Larry Stenger, Western
North Carollina Shelterbox
Coordinator for Rotary District 7670 and member of the
Franklin Daybreak Rotary Club
said, “There is a shortage of
Shelterboxes now due to so
many disasters that have taken
place in the past 12 months.”
The front office at Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottages will
be a drop off point for anyone who wishes to drop off
a check or cash to help fund
more Shelterboxes. Shelterbox
funds can then be collected
by the Rotary Club and be
forwarded to Shelterbox USA.
Donations to Shelterbox can
also be made by contacting
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary
President Al Bolt at 526-2267,
through Shelterbox.org or by
mailing donations to the office
of Larry Stenger at 2540 Ellijay
Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Donations can also be made by
texting “Shelter” to 20222.
On March 13th, members
of the Highlands Mountaintop
Rotary joined over 400 area Rotarians and volunteers to pack
100,000 meals for Stop Hunger
Now. As the website StopHungerNow. org describes:
“Stop Hunger Now is an
international hunger relief organization that coordinates
the distribution of food and
other life-saving aid around
the world. The organization is
driven by a vision to end world
hunger in our lifetime and a
mission to provide food and
life-saving aid to the world’s
most destitute and hungry in
the most sustainable, efficient
and effective manner. Volunteers package dehydrated,
high-protein nutritious meals,
which are distributed through
schools and to orphanages.
As described on the website,
meals include “dehydrated, fortified rice-soy meals containing
over twenty vitamins and minerals especially formulated for
the undernourished. The meals
will be vacuum-sealed in bags
three millimeters thick, allowing them to be stored in Stop
Hunger Now’s warehouses for
a minimum of three years and
for as long as five years. Each
package serves six and each
serving costs 25 cents to package, not including shipping.”
StopHungerNow.org explains, “In ongoing efforts to
end world hunger, Stop Hunger Now’s goal is to build at
least one warehouse on each
major continent, keeping a
minimum of five to ten million
servings of food at each location. Stop Hunger Now wants
to duplicate the meal packaging program in several regions
of the country, as well as overseas.”
The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary is proud to join
Rotarians around the world
in supporting these two very
important projects, which help
with two of the most basic
human needs, food and shelter. To learn more please visit
www.shelterbox.org or www.
stophungernow.org.
The Rotary District 7670
Car Raffle to benefit Polio Plus
will be ending the middle of
April and the drawing will be
at the District Conference in
Stone Mountain, Georgia, on
May 2nd. The tickets are $20
and are a chance to win either a 2010 Toyota Prius or
$20,000 cash. To purchase
a raffle ticket, please contact
Mountaintop Rotary President
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Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
Contributed by Jennifer Mckee
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t’s no secret in these parts
that there are lots of people with bad teeth, or that
the Blue Ridge Free Dental
Clinic strives to change that
by providing free dental care
to those in need. Thanks to
recent help from the North
Carolina
GlaxoSmithKline
Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope
program, the Clinic has just
been given a big boost.
The Blue Ridge Free
Dental Clinic is one of 50
nonprofit
organizations
awarded grants since March
2008 from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope program. The grant will be used
to fund outside lab costs for
the Clinic’s prosthetics program, probably for about
tents
two years. Executive Director Karen Minton points out
that while it may be hard for
people with healthy teeth
and budgets to imagine the
need for this type of dentistry for low-income people,
there is a desperate need for
the program.
“It’s hard to believe that
people could become so
destitute and helpless because of their teeth, but we
see everyday people whose
lives are in ruin due to dental decay,” she said. “They
have been turned away
again and again by regular
dentists, and they live in
constant pain, or their unsightly mouths cause them
to avoid public contact, and
they have nowhere to turn.”
She said the pain, as
well as an unsightly appearance, can make it almost impossible for the patients to
find employment, or even to
live normal lives. The Ribbon of Hope grant will be
used to restore persons with
teeth that cannot be saved
to functionality, through assistance in obtaining crowns
or dentures.
Qualifying
patients must demonstrate
a commitment to caring for
their new teeth, and are expected to contribute in accordance with their financial
abilities.
In addition to its work
repairing and replacing diseased teeth, the clinic makes
a tremendous effort to educate patients about oral hy-
giene, health care, and other
issues related to their dental
condition.
The
North
Carolina
GlaxoSmithKline
Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope program
provides
one-time
grants of $25,000 to nonprofits for projects furthering
science, health, and education in their communities.
The North Carolina Center
for Nonprofits provides customized consulting services
to grant recipients.
The Blue Ridge Free
Dental Clinic serves patients
from Jackson, Macon, and
Transylvania Counties. For
more information about the
Clinic, call (828) 743-3393
or visit www.blueridgefreedentalclinic.org. J
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Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
Contributed by Cassie Welsh, Executive Director
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There are many colorful and
crazy myths and misconceptions
about cats.
or centuries, cats have
featured prominently in
folklore, mythology, and
history.
These creatures have
been portrayed as everything from soft and sweet
purring pets to prowling and
perilous killers that can suck
the breath out of a baby and
smother it. So, what is superstition and what is true?
One of the most famous
myths and misconceptions
about cats is that they have
nine lives. Although no one
knows exactly how this myth
originated, the number nine
is historically a lucky number because it is the “trinity
of trinities.” The most likely
origin for this myth is that a
cat’s agility and reflexes allow it to escape what looks
to be certain death – over
and over again.
Are all calico cats female?
Calico cats – with black,
orange, and white coats –
are usually females. Male
calicos are possible, but
rare, because it comes down
to genetics. Female cats
have two X chromosomes,
while males have one X and
one Y. The chromosome
that controls black and orange coats is an X chromosome, and a separate X
chromosome controls white
coats. Male calicos have a
rare XXY combination, and
the unusual genetics leaves
them sterile.
Do all cats hate water?
Cats are self-cleaners.
They don’t like to use water in cleaning, and being
immersed in a bath leaves
them cold and vulnerable.
While most cats prefer to
stay warm and dry, there are
some cats that love to play
in water or the rain. Dripping faucets and wet shower
floors are playgrounds for
water-loving cats.
Probably the most famous of all myths and misconceptions about cats is
that they always land on
their feet. Cats have extremely flexible backbones
and an innate sense of balance and direction. They can
twist like a gymnast in midair and quickly right themselves. Given enough time
to rotate their bodies, cats
will land on their feet nearly
every time. But, that doesn’t
mean that some cats won’t
get hurt and sustain injuries
from falls.
At the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, we
have calico cats, agile cats,
and even cats that like water! For more information
about our cats available for
adoption, please call us on
(828) 743-5752, check out
our website at www.chhumanesociety.org or drop by
the shelter any Monday to
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to
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ongratulations to Bill
Peavey of Meadows
Mountain Realty, the
winner of the Laurel’s March
“Find the Butterfly” contest.
By being the first to identify
the location of our butterfly
(page 32), Bill won a $100
gift certificate from Highlands
Wine and Cheese.
Pictured is Janet Cummings from the Laurel Magazine, Scott Roddy of Highlands Wine and Cheese Shop
and Bill Peavey.
Somewhere in the pages
of this month’s Laurel is another Swallowtail Butterfly. Be
the first to email butterfly@
thelaurelmagazine.com
and
win a $100 gift certificate from
Highlands Wine and Cheese.
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Section
Accommodations
The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net
Country Club Properties
www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com
www.hummingbird-realty.com
Hummingbird Realty
The Inn at Millstone
www.MillstoneNC.com
Mountain Laurel Inn
www.MountainLaurelInnandShoppes.com
Old Edwards Inn & Spa
www.OldEdwardsInn.com
Whiteside Cove Cottages
Antiques & Home Furnishings
Bound’s Cave
www.boundscave.com Bryant Art Glass
www.bryantartglass.com Cashiers Customs
www.thedecorativetouch.com
The Decorative Touch
Details of Cashiers
www.detailsofcashiers.com
Dovetail Antiques
Into the Woods Home Interiors
Mirror Lake Antiques
Museum of American
Cut & Engraved Glass
Nearly New
Nora & Co.
Peak Experience
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com
www.summerhousehighlands.com The Summer House
Vivianne Metzger
Page 53
Page 2
Page 6
Page 61
Page 45
Page 63
Page 4
Page 75
Page 19
Page 76
Page 82
Page 56
Page 70
Page 9
Page 55
Page32
Page 73
Page 75
Page 71
Page 64
Page 77
Page 18B
Page 43
Art Galleries/Artists
Annell, Portrait Artist
www.annell.com
Page 36
Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Page 35
Page 68
Blue Valley Gallery
Bryant Art Glass
www.bryantartglass.com Page 76
Page 55
Marge Rohrer Originals
www.margerohrerdesigns.com
Page 35
Museum of American Cut
& Engraved Glass
Page 73
Now and Then
Page 75
Page 64
Peak Experience
Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Pages 6, 45
Summit One Gallery
www.summitonegallery.com Page 33
www.tjbGallery.com
Page 38
TJB The Gallery
Banks/Mortgage Companies
Macon Bank
www.maconbank.com Beauty Salons
Creative Concepts
Chambers of Commerce
Cashiers Chamber of Commercewww.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Page 77
Chocolates
Kilwin’s Page 36
www.highlands4118.com
Churches
Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel Unity Center
Page 72
Cloth/Material
Wilhites
Page 20
Clothing & Accessories
Cabin Casuals
Ellen’s
mallyscottage.blogspot.com
Mally’s Cottage
Marge Rohrer Originals
www.margerohrerdesigns.com McCulley’s
Mountain House
Nora & Co.
Peak Experience
Priscilla’s
VC for Men
www.victoriasclosetnc.com
Victoria’s Closet
Victoria’s Sportswear
Vivace
Vivace II
TJ Bailey for Men
www.tjbmens.com
Wit’s End
Comforters
Blue Ridge Bedding
Pages 18B, 64
Page 5
Page 75
Pages 21, 23, 25
Page 23
Pages 7, 38, 72
Page 23
Page 71
Page 64
Page 56
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Page 20
Page 17
Page 38
Page 75
www.blueridgebedding.net
Pages 28
Page 63
Page 56
Page 20
Page 62
Condiments
The Hen House
Pages 3
Construction Companies
Larry Rogers Construction
Page 78
Bird Supplies
Bird Barn n Garden
Page 71
Cards
The Corner Store
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com Page 42
Page 62
Page 43
Page 43
Page 43
Concierge Services
Cashiers Carolina Connection
Page28
Page 70
Page 55
Page 22
Cabinetry
Cashiers Customs
Highlands Cabinet Company
Keystone Kitchen and Bath
www.keystonekb.com
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com
Caterers
Fressers Eatery
www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen
CarryAway & Catering
www.NewMountainEvents.com
New Mountain Events
Rib Shack
Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe
Computer Services
Trillium Technologies, LLC
Bedding
Blue Ridge Bedding
Details of Cashiers
Lenz Gifts
Builders
America’s Home Place
www.americashomeplace.com
Arrowood Construction
www.arrowoodconstruction.com Schmitt Builders
www.schmittbuilders.com Srebalus Construction Co.
Sweetwater Builders
www.sweetwaterbuilders.com Warth Construction
www.warthconstruction.com J
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Page 22
Page 62
Page 53
Pages 18A
Page 82
Pages 26, 62
Page 62
Page 77
Page 62
Page 71
Page 55
www.CashiersCarolinaConnection.com
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Custom Cabinetry
Cashiers Customs
Highlands Cabinet Company
www.keystonekb.com
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com
Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
Page 9
Page 82
Pages 26, 62
Page 62
Page 77
Page 62
Custom Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
www.keystonekb.com
Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath
Page 63
Page 62
Page 62
Custom Furniture
Cashiers Customs
Gordon Gray Woodworks
www.GordonGrayWoodworks.com
Dutchman’s Designs
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 82
Page 63
Page 25
Page 77
Page 18B
Dentists
Dr. Joe L. Mason, Jr.
www.joemasondmd.com
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Dr. Joe Wilbanks
www.comprehensive-dentistry.com Electronic Services
Trillium Technologies, LLC
Page 8
Hair Salons
Creative Concepts
Page 62
Page 63
Heating and Air
Madco
Page 73
Home Accessories
Bird Barn n Garden
Details of Cashiers
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
HomePlace
www.homeplaceblinds.hdwfg.com
Interior Enhancements
Lenz Gifts
Mountain House Now and Then
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House
Page 70
Page 55
Page 25
Page 63
Page 24
Page 55
Page 22
Page 23
Page 75
Page 77
Page 84
Page 18B
Home Care Services
Page 20
Ice Cream
Kilwin’s www.highlands4118.com
Page 36
Embroidery
Mally’s Cottage
Event Planning
New Mountain Events
www.NewMountainEvents.com
Page 62
Events
The Bascom Collectible Spirits
2010 Wine Festival
Celebrate Clayton
www.collectivespirits.com
www.CelebrateClayton.com
Page 40
Page 65
Pages 21, 23, 25
Fabric/Upholstery
Wilhites
Pages 55
Page 20
Feng Shui
Nellis Realty
Page 74
www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Florists
Fiddlehead Designs
Oakleaf Flower & Garden
Page 67
Page 39
Furniture
Blue Ridge Bedding
Cashiers Customs
Details of Cashiers
Nearly New
www.therusticcabin.com The Rustic Cabin
The Summer House
Page 82
Page 70
Page 25
Page 24
Page 55
Page 75
Page 77
Page 18B
Furniture Consignments
Nearly New
Page 75
Furniture Refinishing
Furniture Barn
Page 20
www.thefurnitureman.com Garden Supplies
Bird Barn n Garden
Highlands Lawn & Garden
Page 71
Page 39
Gift Shops
Page 35
Bird Barn n Garden
Page 71
www.boundscave.com Page 19
Bound’s Cave
Bryant Art Glass
www.bryantartglass.com Page 76
Page 82
Cashiers Customs
The Corner Store
Page 71
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com Page 55
Page 25
Ellen’s
Page 75
The Hen House
Page 3
Highlands Pharmacy
Page 21
Page 24
Page 55
Lenz Gifts
Page 22
Mally’s Cottage
Pages 21, 23, 25
Mountain House
Page 23
Nora & Co.
Page 71
Priscilla’s
Page 56
The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com Page 77
Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 84
The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 18B
Golf Cars
Appalachian Golf Cars
www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 76
Gourmet Foods
The Hen House
Page 3
Green Supplies
Whole Life Market
Page 61
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
Bound’s Cave
www.boundscave.com Page 19
Details of Cashiers
Page 70
Page 25
HomePlace
Page 63
Page 24
Page 55
Ken & Kerri Designs
www.kenandkerridesigns.com
Page 37
Page 23
Mountain House
www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 61
Raffa Design Associates
The Rustic Cabin
The Summer House
Invitations
Mally’s Cottage
Pages 21, 23, 25
Jewelry
Drake’s Diamond Gallery
Ellen’s
Now and Then
Peak Experience
Priscilla’s
Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com Vivace
Vivace II
Page 17
Page 75
Page 75
Page 64
Page 56
Page 84
Page 20
Page 17
Kitchen Accessories
Bird Barn n Garden
Cashiers Customs
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com The Rustic Cabin
www.therusticcabin.com The Summer House
Page 82
Page 55
Page 77
Page 18B
Landscaping Supplies
Page 39
Lighting
Cashiers Customs
Lenz Gifts
Mountain House
The Rustic Cabin
Page 25
Page 55
Page 22
Page 23
Page 77
Massage Therapy
Tranquility Cove Massage
www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Medical Services
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
Rabun Medical Center
Page 6
Page 77
Page 67
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tents
index of Advertisers
Section
Monogramming
Mally’s Cottage
Pages 21, 23, 25
Museums
Museum of American Cut &
Engraved Glass
Page 73
Nail Care
Creative Concepts
Nailz
Page 62
Pgae 68
Needlework Supplies
Needlepoint of Highlands
Silver Threads and
Golden Needles
www.silverthreadsyarn.com
Not-For-Profits
Literacy Council of Highlands
www.highlandsliteracy.org
Page 73
Page 55
Page 10
Organic Supplies
Whole Life Market
Page 61
Outdoor Adventures
Nantahala Outdoor Center
www.noc.com
Page 76
Paint & Decorating
Highlands Decorating Center
www.highlandsdecorating.com Page 78
Permanent Makeup
Beauty Secrets
Page 68
Pet Services
Page 20
Pet Supplies
Bird Barn n Garden
Page 71
Pharmacies
Cashiers Valley Pharmacy
Highlands Pharmacy
Page 74
Page 21
Photography
Photography by Fielding
Plants/Nurseries
Plastic Surgery
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com Hummingbird Realty
www.hummingbird-realty.com
John Cleaveland Realty
www.jcrealty.com John Schiffli Real Estate
www.johnschiffli.com
www.landmarkrg.com
Landmark Realty Group
Meadows Mountain Realty
www.MeadowsMtnRealty.com
Mountain View Properties
www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com
Nellis Realty
www.nellisrealtyandcommunities.com Preferred Properties - Ann Scottwww.ppoh.com www.sigpropnc.com Signature Properties
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory
Café 107
The Daily Bread Diner Four Seasons
Fressers Eatery
www.fresserseatery.com
The Kitchen
CarryAway & Catering
Madison’s
www.oldedwardsinn.com www.nicksfinefoods.com
Nick’s
Oak Street Café
www.oakstreetcafeinhighlands.com
Rib Shack
Ristorante Paoletti
www.paolettis.com
Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe
Wild Thyme Gourmet
www.wildthymegourmet.com
Wolfgang’s Restaurant
& Wine Bistro
www.wolfgangs.net
The Zookeeper Bistro
www.zookeeperbistro.com
Retirement Communities
Chestnut Hill at Highlands
www.chestnuthillathighlands.com
Rugs
Bound’s Cave
www.boundscave.com Into the Woods Home Interiors
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Page 68
Page 54
Page 19
Page 55
Shipping Services
Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship
Page 9
Page 75
Shoes
Pages 18B, 64
Page 39
Shutters & Blinds
HomePlace
Page 9
Page 63
Page 55
Spas
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.PlasticSurgeryToday.com www.OldEdwardsInn.com
Old Edwards Inn & Spa
Page 9
Page 4
Page 75
Pottery
Bird Barn n Garden
The Hen House
Toys
The Corner Store
Page 71
Page 35
Page 71
Pages 3
Transportation Services
Page 20
Produce
Whole Life Market
Tree Services
Ellenburgs Tree Service
Page 73
Page 61
Property Management
MJ Property Management
Window Tinting
Custom Window Tinting
Page 26
Page 76
Pubs
The Ugly Dog
Page 44
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5
www.whlc.com Page 39
Window Treatments
American Sun Control
americansuncontrol.hdspd.com
Page 75
HomePlace
Page 63
Page 55
Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center
www.noc.com
Page 76
www.betsypaulproperties.com www.chambersagency.net
www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 14
Page 53
Page 2
www.highlandsrealestate.com
Page 63
Porch and Patio
The Summer House
Porch Shades
American Sun Control
americansuncontrol.hdspd.com
Real Estate Sales
Betsy Paul
The Chambers Agency
Country Club Properties
Harry Norman, Realtors –
Bert Mobley
www.customwindowtinting.us
Wines & Accessories
Highlands Wine & Cheese
www.highlandswine.com Page 45
Woodworking
Gordon Gray Woodworks
www.GordonGrayWoodworks.com
Page 63
Yarn
Needlepoint of Highlands
Silver Threads and
www.silverthreadsyarn.com
Golden Needles
Page 73
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