April 2015 Edition of The Laurel Magazine

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acorns spring 2015 fashion show
Friday, May 15, 11:30 am to 1 pm

at Highlands Country Club to Benefit The Bascom
Highlands style event of the season!
This year featuring Women of Wine
with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.
To purchase tickets, contact Tracy Ryan

at 828-787-2881 or events@thebascom.org.
Visit oldedwardsinn.com/FashionShow
A Wine Dinner
with Hugh Acheson
Friday, May 15
The Farm at Old Edwards
$135 per person
James Beard nominee and Top Chef judge
Hugh Acheson returns to The Farm.
Enjoy sumptuous recipes from Achesons
newest book prepared by Executive Chef
Johannes Klapdohr with Alex Gambel Wines
paired by Sommelier Curt Christiansen.
Call 828-787-2625 today to reserve your space.
Visit OldEdwardsInn.com/HughAcheson
Publishers Note
pril. Frosts and freezes are giving way to dew-covered mornings,

while sleepy buds yawn and stretch into bloom. Shop windows
are blossoming with fresh colors. Fairways are thickening up into
lush carpet. Spring is here and we at the Laurel are ready. We know you
are too, so lets get out and see what the new season has to offer. As
always, thank you for bringing the Laurel along for the adventure.
With love, Janet and Marjorie
Inside The Laurel April 2015

Events
14 Cover Story: Easter Hoppenings
18 Three River Fly Fishing Tourney
19 Wild Flower Whimsy
20 PAC Youth Theater
22 Tour de Cashiers
24 Center for Life Enrichment
26 Easter on the Green
28 Peter Rays Secret Falls
29 Collective Spirits
30 Women of Wine Fashion Show
31 Cinco de Mayo
32 Annual Gorge Clean Up
33 Highlands Marketplace
34 Garden Talk Salon
35 Annual Golf Tournament
The Arts
44 Feature Artist Randy Anthony
45 Plateau Art News
46 The Art of Janet Curtis
47 Highlands Playhouse
48 HCCMF
The Arts Continued
Homes & Lifestyles
50 Art League of Highlands

51 Highlands PAC
52 Highlands-Cashiers Players
74 Church of the Incarnation

75 Treat Your Feet
76 Asset Allocation
77 Life with Donna
78 Your Internal Environment
Dining
56 Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro
57 Dine Out for Life
58 Tasty Breakfast Bread
59 Mayor Taylors Recipe
60 Hugh Acheson Wine Dinner
Venture Out
64 The Accidental Gardner
65 Golf Talk
66 Golden-Winged Warbler
67 Swamp Pink
68 Coexisting with Black Bears
Giving Back
82 Volunteer of the Month
83 Carpe Diem Farms
86 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
87 Forever Farms
88 Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
90 Big Brothers/Big Sisters
91 Highlands Literacy Council
91 NAMI
92 Hudson Library
History
70 Highlands History
72 Cashiers History
37 Calendar | 38 Highlands Map | 40 Cashiers Map | 62 Dining Guide | 80 Service Directory | 94 Advertisers Index
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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Sue Blair, Dr. Anastasia Halldin, David Stroud,
Curt Christiansen, Tonya Hensley, Michelle S. Ruigrok, Bonnie Dayton, Donita Cline, Debbie Lassiter and Jeannie Chambers.
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Whats Your Favorite Nature Walk?

by Jenny King
From its earliest days, Highlands has been one continuous Nature Walk. Which of its transcendent trails and hidden treasures captures your heart?
e hope you enjoyed participating in the Readers Poll for

last month. The question we posed was, Which was
your Favorite Moderate Hike? Choices were Whiteside
Mountain, Bartram Trail/ Whiterock Mountain and The Chattooga
Loop trail.
You chose Whiteside Mountain.
Our question for May is, Whats your favorite nature walk?
This is not to be considered a hike, by any stretch of the imagination.
This is just a walk, with not much elevation change, where you get to
enjoy the beauty of where we live.
This is not to include your back yard unless, of course, you want
to invite us all to enjoy your private bit of Heaven.
Your choices include: Cliffside Lake Loop, the Highlands Plateau
Greenway and Highlands Botanical Garden. Write-ins are welcomed.
The following information was gathered online and from personal
experience.
Cliffside Lake Loop is only one of the many trails at Cliffside Lake
Recreation area, located on Highway 64 west, towards Franklin. It is
a .75-mile trail that encircles the six- acre lake and takes you over the
dam and the beach area. As you cross the dam, there are some slight
obstacles (rocks, tree roots) but for the most part, this is a gentle walk.
During the season, there is a fee for parking.
The Highlands Plateau Greenway is a network of trails in Highlands,
which was designated a National Recreation Trail in May 2010. This fivemile network of walking trails connects natural areas and historic sites.
The Greenway is intended for foot traffic only and its trails are rated as
easy, moderate or difficult to indicate health and fitness opportunities
for all user levels. There are many entrance and exit points along the
way and trail maps are available online at HighlandsGreenway.com.
Highlands Botanical Garden was established in 1962 as a refuge
and demonstration garden for the diverse flora of the Southern
Appalachians and its unique communities. Nearly 500 species of
mosses, ferns, wildflowers, shrubs and trees flourish in natural forest,
wetlands and old-growth plant communities connected by a series of
trails and boardwalks. The garden is located behind the Nature Center
and across from Sunset Rocks, on Main Street, Highlands.
To vote, please visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/
TheLaurelMagazine. Write-in suggestions are welcomed and we hope
you discover something delightful on your nature walk. Why not let us
know what you found by posting your photo on Facebook?
Easter Weekend Hoppenings

COVER STORY
Cover Painting by Janet Cummings

aster weekend, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, offers a
basketful of activities to celebrate this special season. Whether
youre looking for a delicious springtime brunch, a picture-
perfect outing, or a joyful sunrise service, the following suggestions

are sure to please.
EASTER EVENTS
Serving Easter Sunday Brunch

Brown Trout Mountain Grille
Special Brunch Menu
828-877-3474 | browntroutproperties.net
Cornucopia
Special Brunch Selections
828-743-3750
Easter Egg Hunts
Madisons Restaurant
Special Brunch Menu
$55 Adults - $24 Children
11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
View menu at
oldedwardsinn.com/EasterCelebration
828-787-2525
Highlands Rec Park

Saturday April 4, 11:00 A.M.
For ages 10 and under.
Cashiers Village Green
Saturday April 4, 11:00 A.M.
For ages 10 and under.
Day also includes hot dog lunch,
Easter Bunny visit and bonnet contest.
The Dog House

Special Menu Selections
11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
828-526-8364 | theuglydogpub.com
On the Verandah
Special Menu Selections
11:oo A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
828-526-2338 | ontheverandah.com
Lakeside Restaurant
Special Brunch Menu | $35
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
828-526-9419 | lakesiderestaurant.info
Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro

Special Brunch Menu
$36 Adults - $16 Children
11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
View menu at wolfgangs.net
828-526-3807
Easter Week Religious Services

Cashiers Area Churches Holy Week Services: Noon to 12:30 P.M., with free lunch, no rsvp is necessary.
Monday, March 30: Church of the Good Shepherd; Tuesday, March 31: Christ Church of the Valley;
Wednesday, April 1: TBA; Thursday, April 2: Grace Community Church;
Friday, April 3: Cashiers United Methodist Church
Highlands Community Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, April 3 at noon
Beginning at Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church followed by Liturgy in the
Church of the Incarnations Chapel at 1:30 P.M.
Episcopal Church of The Incarnation
Maundy Service on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 P.M.
Good Friday Service at noon
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II
at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.
(828) 526-2968
Highlands United Methodist Church
Good Friday Service at 5:00 P.M.
Easter Sunday Services at 6:45 (sunrise), 8:30 (blended),
9:00, and 10:50 A.M.
(828) 526-3376
First Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday Services at 11:00 A.M.
(828) 526-3175
Scaly Mountain Church of God
Easter Egg Hunt and Evening Dinner at 5:30 P.M.
(828) 526-3212
Cashiers United Methodist Church

Maundy Service on Thursday, April 2nd
Easter Sunday Services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
(828) 743-5298
Christ Anglican Church
Good Friday Service at 6:00 P.M.
(828) 743-1701
Church of The Good Shepherd
Easter Sunday Service at 8:00 A.M.: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Easter Sunday Service at 9:15 A.M.: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite III,
Music at all services
(828) 743-2359
St. Judes Catholic Church
Holy Thursday Service at Our Lady of the Mountains,
April 2nd at 6:00 P.M.
Good Friday Service at St. Jude, April 3rd at 5:00 P.M.; OLM, April 3rd
at 3:00 P.M.
Holy Saturday Services at OLM, April 4th at 7:30 A.M.
Easter Sunday Services at St. Jude, April 5th at 8:30 A.M.; OLM, April
5th at 11 A.M. (828) 743-5717
Cashiers Community Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. on Cashiers Village Green Gazebo and Lawn.
Highlands Community Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 A.M. at the Highlands Biological Center Amphitheater.
A Reel Experience
EVENTS
by Jenny King
The spirit of Jack Cabe thrives on the banks of local streams during the Three River Fly Fishing Tournament,
set for April 30-May 2. To register or for more information,
visit the Highland Hiker in Highlands or Cashiers, or call (919) 395-9583.
nyone who fly fishes in this area is more than

familiar with the name Jack Cabe.
Born and raised in Highlands, Mr. Cabe,
who taught elementary school here for years, was a
renowned fly fishing guide. He shared this passion
for fishing with his wife, Joan, and their two children,
and would be proud to see their participation in this
years Three River Fly Fishing Tournament.
Joan Cabe and her son, Geoff, entered the
tournament for the first time in 2014 and won the
guided division. Daughter Patricia and other family
members are joining the 2015 tournament, bringing
the total number of Team Cabe to eight.
The Three River Fly Fishing Tournament will be
held April 30 - May 2. The fun begins on Thursday,
April 30, with a casting clinic at Harris Lake. This is
free and open to the public. The fishing competition
will be held on Friday and Saturday, and is open
to teams of two with registration at any of the
Highland Hiker stores in Highlands or Cashiers.
Each team may choose to fish either guided
or unguided venues, but must stay within the
tournament maps boundaries which include, but

are not limited to the Chattooga, the Cullasaja,
and Nantahala Rivers. Teams are encouraged to
fish a native stream, a delayed harvest stream,
and a hatchery supported stream, and guides are
available for hire for any team. Novice fishers
are encouraged to join in the fun. Equipment is
available for rent at the Highland Hiker.
All proceeds will go to the Town of Highlands
Scholarship Fund where last years event raised
$8,000. The boundary map for the Three River Fly
Fishing Tournament is on display at the Highland
Hiker Cabin store on Main Street and registration
forms are available at all four Highland Hiker
locations. To register, if you have questions, or wish
to become a sponsor, go by the Hiker and ask for
Hilary, email her at hilary@highlandhiker.com, or
call at (919) 395-9583.
Organizers of the tournament wish to thank
their Charter Sponsors -- Benjamin F. Edwards, &
Co.; The Highlander; Highland Hiker; Mountain
Fresh Grocery; and Old Edwards Inn & Spa.
Celebrate Clayton
hen
the
days
get
longer
and
temperatures
lose
their chill, it means
its time for Claytons
premiere festival event.
Celebrate Clayton will
fill the streets in Rabun
Countys largest town
on Saturday, April 25th
and Sunday, April 26th,
come rain or shine.
Hours for Saturday are 10 AM 5 PM and Sunday 10
AM 4 PM.
Therell be art and fine crafts, food and drinks,
music and entertainment and all can be found in
more than 100 booths that snake their way down
the center of Main Street from one end of town to
the other. In these booths youll find the quality and
creative vendors who have made Celebrate Clayton
a fixture on their show

schedules year after
year.
There is no admission
charge and parking is
free. With two days jampacked with activities,
festival-goers can spend
all day Saturday and
still want to come back
Sunday for more. There
is plenty for children to
enjoy and their parents
alike, making Celebrate Clayton the perfect familyoriented event.
Youll find Clayton a welcoming town, the
shopping is great at the festival and in the stores
and galleries that line Main Street. If youve never
attended you will enjoy this festival and it will become
a regular event for you and your family to enjoy. For
additional info visit www.celebrateclayton.com.
EVENTS
Wildflower Whimsy
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok
The ephemeral glory of the blossoming forest floor is given its due during the Highlands Biological Foundations Wildflower Whimsy, May 8-9.
he Highlands Biological Foundation will again host Wildflower

Whimsy this May 8-9.
Each spring, before the forests fill with lush, green leaves -- and
while the taste of a harsh and gray winter lingers -- a remarkable event
offers a reprieve: a wild garden of spring wildflowers buried in the leaf
litter of the forest floor erupts with a riot of color and fragrance.
These flowers nourish our senses and feed our native bees. With
its low-growing and delicate blossoms, this fleeting world can go
unnoticed if youre not looking for it because these particular species
must flower, fruit, and go to seed before the leaves of the trees fill in
the canopy and block sunlight from reaching the forest floor.
In fact, many of these plants will disappear back into dormancy in a
matter of weeks or days until the next spring.
The science behind the timing of these ephemeral flowers is
also delicate, fleeting, and beautiful. A complex interaction of
environmental and biological factors the nature of the previous
winter, temperature above and below ground, moisture, humidity,
slope, altitude, wind, and timing of insect pollinator emergence,
among other things is responsible for this burst of activity, but
balance is essential.
The uncertain character of spring wildflowers in the woods in May
makes the discovery of new blooms so precious.

Whether you daydream of sweeping patches of trout lilies and
beds of bloodroot to stave off the winter blues, or youre unfamiliar,
but curious about this diminutive world, Wildflower Whimsy promises
to deliver.
This celebration will deepen your appreciation of the spring
ephemeral wildflowers, sharpen your observation skills, and show
you some of our favorite places to discover wildflowers.
On Friday evening, May 8, whet your palette with heavy hors
doeuvres, a wine reception, and native plant auctions after a
lecture on native plants and pollinators by Nancy Adamson of the
Xerces Society.
The next morning, sharpen your wildflower knowledge on a guided
wildflower walk, handpicked from a selection of our favorite places to
seek out new blooms, and led by local and regional experts.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Highlands Biological
Foundation, whose mission is to foster research and education focused
on the rich natural heritage of the Highlands Plateau. Members of the
Foundation receive a discount.
For more information about Wildflower Whimsy, visit www.
highlandsbiological.org/wildflower-whimsy/ or call (828) 526-2221.
Spotlight On!
EVENTS
by Jenny King
Local students will test their talents in a drama and a comedy at PAC Youth Theaters Spotlight On: 2 One Act Plays,
April 23-24 and 26 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call (828) 526-9047.
AC Youth Theater has, over the years,

not shied away from tough topics.
This years play entitled, Spotlight
On: 2 One Act Plays balances the
seriousness of The Game, by Dennis E.
Noble with the farcical comedy of How to
Capture and Keep a Husband, by Conrad
Seiler.
The Game starts out as a comedy but
ends in deadly earnest. A scientist assigns
each character an area of the stage where
they are to play a game. This play asks:
Why is there so much hate in the world?
Why do countries and people fight? Why do
different cultures not accept each other?
How to Capture and Keep a Husband deals with dating and
marriage in the 1950s.
Miss Georgina Quackenbush, herself unmarried, appears on stage to
lecture on How to Capture and Keep a Husband. Her talk is illustrated
by actors who demonstrate her ideas in a number of amusing scenes.
How is it possible that youth actors will be able to cover such
diametrically opposed one-acts? Dr. Ronnie Spilton knows what shes
doing. For the past eight years she has brought to her students an
experience that has changed lives by

teaching, through theater, confidence,
acceptance and dedication. This years
production includes Sayla Roman, Hayley
Hawkins, Stella Wilson, Alex Leitch,
Avery Wofford, Madison Schandolph and
Jackson Leitch from Highlands School.
Blue Ridge Early College participants
include Sarah Ballentine, Destiny FerraMartin, Katie Flynn and Polly Ballentine.
Homeschoolers Raina and River Trent
have signed on, too. Every student who
has auditioned will have an opportunity
to perform, but backstage and tech hands
are also students.
Spotlight On: 2 One Act Plays will be held at the Highlands PAC
with performance dates April 23, 24 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, April 26
at 2:30 P.M. Tickets may be purchased by calling the PAC box office at
(828) 526-9047.
This program is supported by grant money, donations and gifts
managed by PAC, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For more
information on how you might help fund this work, contact Mary Adair
Leslie, Executive Director of PAC, (828) 526-9047.
EVENTS
Riding the Ridge

EVENTS
by Mary Jane McCall

Serious cyclists and weekend dilettantes are invited to enjoy every mile of the glute-pounding, calf-strangling Tour de Cashiers,
set for Saturday, May 2, at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers. To register or for more information, visit www.tourdecashiers.com.
f youve watched the Tour de France and dreamed of attending to

experience the thrill, either as a participant or a spectator, but have
never found the time nor the money to make that dream a reality,
look no further than your own backyard for a great alternative.
The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the 23rd
Annual Tour de Cashiers featuring high elevation roads and spectacular
spring scenery right here in the heart of the North Carolina Blue
Ridge Mountains.
This annual cycling tradition will be held on Saturday, May 2, and will
draw cyclists from across the Southeast.
Cyclists will follow one of four routes: the Century, Century, Metric
Century, or Quarter Century, with rides enveloping elevation gains of
up to 10,500 feet. Steep climbs and fast descents await experienced
cyclists who return year after year to enjoy the Century route. Less
experienced riders can find their comfort zone and experience the
thrill of the ride with one of the shorter routes.
This year, the Century Ride will kick off at 8:00 A.M. from The
Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. On-site registration
and post-event festivities will be held at the Commons pavilion.
Metric and Quarter Century Riders will leave at 8:30 A.M. and
9:00 A.M., respectively.

Returning riders will be welcomed back at the finish line with a
hearty meal, drink, and even a hot shower at the nearby CashiersGlenville Recreation and Community Centers. Participants also receive
a commemorative t-shirt.
More than 100 community volunteers will be on hand to help ensure
the rides success. Among those will be 95-year-old Clark Moore, who
gathered 13 riders in 1992 for the inaugural ride.
Under the leadership of Dick Zacher and Robert Henderson,
Support and Gear (SAG) trackers will follow riders throughout the
day to promote their safety and comfort. A contingent of more than
60 parents, teachers, and staff from the Summit Charter School will
operate four rest stops along the way. Route guidance and emergency
medical services will be provided by regional fire departments, rescue
squads, and other law enforcement agencies.
Businesses interested in sponsoring this years event should
contact the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 7435191, or visit cashiersareachamber.com.
Participants can find
more details and register online at the Tour de Cashiers Website at
www.tourdecashiers.com.
Pack Your Bags!

EVENTS
Contributed by Bonnie Dayton

The Center for Life Enrichment leaves the lecture hall behind for excursions to Brasstown; Greenville, South Carolina; and Russia.
For information, call (828) 526-8811 or visit clehighlands.com
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one
page. St. Augustine
If exploring new places, sightseeing, shopping, and making
new friends appeals to you, then plan on joining the Center for Life
Enrichment on any of our exciting trips planned for 2015. Go abroad to
Russia on an eleven day trip and explore a country filled with intrigue
and mystery. Highlights include private tours to the Dome of Christ
the Redeemer, the Bolshoi Theater, the Kremlins Grand Faceted
Palace, and Terem. The price of the trip is phenomenal due to the
drop of the ruble, $6460 per person with a single supplement of $1375.
Accommodations are at first class hotels in Russia, Suzdal, and St.
Petersburg.
If you want to stay a little closer to home and still experience
a charming city wonderfully rich in culture and history, come with
us to Greenville, South Carolina. Participants of this overnight trip
will visit the citys revitalized downtown district, an area that Forbes
Magazine describes as one of Americas Best Downtowns. Fun
stops on this trip will include a tour of the Russian icon collection
of the Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University, a visit to Roper
Mountain Science Center, a performance of Cinderella at The Peace
Center, dining at some of Greenvilles tastiest restaurants, and
much more.
We even have great excursions for the day tripper! Spend a
glorious September day watching the Catamounts play on the beautiful
campus of Western Carolina University, and join the Chancellor for a
reception at his home following the game. In October, make the short
trek via charter to the John C. Campbell Folk School, an amazing facility
dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the Appalachian region.
You will be able to watch local artisans at work from blacksmiths to
basket weavers, as well as shop for handmade treasures in the gift
store. Lunch will be at the Copper Door in Hayesville, NC.
For more information on any of these trips, or the CLE, call (828)
526-8811, stop by our office located in the lower level of the Peggy
Crosby Center, or visit clehighlands.com.
For more information about Highlands and Cashiers visit thelaurelmagazine.com
EVENTS
Easter on the Green

Contributed by Ann Self
The Village Green in Cashiers shines with a pair of Easter celebrations, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.
For more information, call (828) 743-3434 or visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.
op on over to The Village Green during Easter Weekend for two

treasured community traditions. The Village Green hosts more
than 100 events each year, many of which enhance the lifestyle
of the Cashiers area for residents and visitors alike.
The Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Smore Kids Klothes,
will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 4, for children 10 years old
and under.
Bring your own basket to the Gazebo near The Village Play, and be
on time! says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green.
Hundreds of Easter eggs will be scattered around the park for
hunters who will be divided according to age. Activities will also include
a free hot dog lunch and visit with the Easter Bunny at The Village Green
Commons. An Easter bonnet contest for girls concludes this egg-citing
event. Bonnets will be judged on creativity and presentation.
The yearly Easter Egg Hunt for children is organized by Sharon
James, the owner of SMores Kids Klothes in Cashiers.
It is always fun to see the sheer joy on the childrens faces.
says James.
A bit of advice is to bring your camera to capture that memory.
The Village Green is proud to partner with Sharon James for the
Easter Egg Hunt, says Self. She shares The Village Green vision to
provide opportunities to enrich the quality of community life.
Another such opportunity will be the next day on Easter Sunday.
Cashiers area churches will conduct the Community Easter Sunrise
Service at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 5, at the Gazebo and Lawn of The
Village Green. Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter with music and
scripture as dawn breaks over the mountains.
This service is always an uplifting way to celebrate Easter and the
gift of new life, says Self.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
The Village Green provides a beautiful, free public space, however
the nonprofit organization that operates the park depends on
contributions to maintain and provide such an exceptional venue for
the community.
EVENTS
Award-Winning Photo
by Luke Osteen
eter Ray has won Highlands-Cashiers Land Trusts Sunsetennial

Photography Contest, Professional Division, with his dramatic
Secret Falls. The shot was taken in Nantahala National
Forest and was selected by Sallie Taylor, executive director of
The Bascom. It honors H-C Land Trusts 100 years of conserving
Ravenel Park.
One hundred years ago, the Ravenels donated their family land
to be a public park for all to enjoy in perpetuity. Since then, Ravenel
Park, which is owned and protected by H-C Land Trust.
You can see Secret Falls at Hudson Library in Highlands.
Vine to Wine to Fine Art

EVENTS
by Jenny King
The Bascoms Collective Spirits 2015, set for May 14-16, is an exclusive celebration of the marvelous fruits of the vine. To be added to the invitation
list, email events@thebascom.org. For more information visit CollectiveSpirits.com or contact the Bascom at (828) 526-4949.
ne of the most anticipated events in

the Southeast returns to The Bascom
this spring with Collective Spirits 2015.
This years festival will be held May 14 16, and
features more than eleven different events
over the course of three days. Collective Spirits
is the single largest fundraiser for The Bascom,
ensuring the unique education, exhibition, and
community outreach will continue for years
to come.
The Collective Spirits exclusive, benefactoronly dinner on Thursday evening will feature
notable chefs and wines, expertly paired and
showcased in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateaus
finest homes. Friday kicks off with a Women of Wine Fashion Show &
Luncheon at Highlands Country Club. Guests will enjoy a viewing of springs
finest fashions while tasting wines and lunching with five celebrated
women of wine. Special guest sommelier, Andrea Robinson, will lend her
expertise to the festival this year. Robinson is one of a small handful of
professionals worldwide who has received the title of Master Sommelier.
An author and television personality, Robinson also teaches classes and is
an advisor for several major corporations including Delta Air Lines.
Friday evenings Stock Your Cellars Wine Tasting & Market will boast
dozens of award-winning vintners offering

tastings of an impressive and varied selection
of wines for sale by the discounted case. The
evening continues this year with the addition
of barbeque, an oyster roast, and bluegrass
music from Well Strung.
On Saturday, Collective Spirits culminates
with an elegant seated meal and live auction
conducted by wine-specialist Greg Quiroga
(Stellar Fundraising Auctions) at Highlands
Country Club. Chefs for the event come from
some of the finest restaurants in the South
representing Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston,
New Orleans, and the NC Outer Banks.
The Bascom, a center for the visual arts, is located at 323 Franklin Road in
Highlands and is open year-round. The Bascom enhances the quality of life
through a dynamic arts experience that inspires and attracts residents and
visitors through interaction with all forms of visual arts. The facility offers
classes for adults and children as well as open studio time. Benefactor
packages for Collective Spirits, May 14 16, are expected to sell out this
year. To be added to the invitation list, please email events@thebascom.
org. For further information visit the website at CollectiveSpirits.com or
contact the Bascom at (828) 526-4949.
AcornsWomen of Wine Fashion Show

EVENTS
by Jenny King
Acorns exclusive Spring Fashion Show, set for 11:30 A.M. Friday, May 15, at Highlands Country Club,
is a magical celebration of the elegance of the season. For tickets or information, call (828) 787-2882.
oin Acorns Boutique at Highlands Country

Club for a kicked-up version of its annual
spring fashion show Friday, May 15, from
11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa will pair fashions
with wines to create stunning style at the
social-chic event of the season -- the Women
of Wine Fashion Show. This exclusive event
will feature fashions and accessories from
Acorns world-renowned designers and wines
from The Bascoms Collective Spirits Food and
Wine Festival. Sneak a peek at this seasons
hot trends, popular colors and fashions to suit
your personal style.
When you arrive at the historic Highlands Country Club youll be
treated to a complimentary glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.
During lunch youll not only enjoy a preview of fashions, but will be able
to taste wines and lunch with seven award-winning women of wine.
Have you always wanted to learn more about the most popular
grapes and wine blends in the world? From Merlot to Malbec, whatever
wine youre interested in, youll be surrounded by women who know
the answers to your questions.
Highlighting the event is special guest

Delta Air Lines Culinary Team Sommelier
Andrea Robinson, one of only 21 female
Master Sommeliers in the world. Shell
be joined by Camille Cox with Champagne
Laurent-Perrier; Cassandra Grassi with Grassi
Wine Company; Brenda Mixon of The Grade
Cellars & Sea Fog; Gabrielle Leonhard with
The Gabrielle Collection; Lindsay Woodard
with Retour Wines; and Yolanda Papapietro
with Papapietro Perry.
After the show, sip complimentary
champagne at Acorns Boutique while
planning your summer wardrobe, taking
advantage of your 10 percent discount at Acorns. Shop for designer
womens apparel, handbags, and scarves, as well as jewelry from the
collections of Elizabeth Locke, Steven Vaubel, and Slane. Acorns
buyers seldom purchase more than one or two of each piece they
carry, so youre guaranteed a unique look.
Cost for the Women of Wine Fashion Show is $100 and proceeds
benefit The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts. For tickets, contact
Tracy Ryan at The Bascom (828) 787-2882 or events@thebascom.org.
Raising Spirits While Raising Funds

Contributed by Katie Bumgarner
Cashiers Valley Preschools Cinco de Mayo fundraiser is a joyful party with wonderful food, drinks and irresistible music. The fun starts at 7:00 P.M.
Friday, May 1, at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company. For tickets, visit Cashiers Valley Preschool. A limited number will be available at the door.
ashiers Valley Preschool will host its 9th annual Cinco de Mayo
fundraising celebration on Friday, May 1, from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. at
Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company.
Ticket purchases for Cinco will not only benefit an educational
treasure for local children in the Cashiers-Highlands community, but will
also entitle you to a fun-filled evening complete with food, spirits, music,
live and silent auction, raffle, and even a putting contest.
Complimentary beer, wine, and margaritas will be served until 9:00
P.M. The live auction will feature items personalized by the children
of Cashiers Valley Preschool, and the silent auction is sure to be a hit,
featuring items donated by a variety of local businesses.
Cinco de Mayo is Cashiers Valley Preschools biggest fundraiser of the
year. The proceeds from the event will be used for capital improvements
at the schools new location on Cashiers School Road and for various
classroom supplies. In addition to funds raised through ticket sales,
the event is also in need of corporate and private sponsors. Many
sponsorship packages are available and can be tailored to fit any budget.
The preschools motto is Where each parent matters and every
child is special. The efforts of the passionate and experienced staff at
Cashiers Valley Preschool have resulted in the school garnering a strong
reputation for preparing children to excel in a classroom setting.
Frank and Candice Ralston, Lisa Lehotsky, and Donna Smith make
learning fun and interesting by using interactive and creative teaching
tools and techniques.
Tickets for the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser are $60 per person or
$100 per couple, and are currently available for purchase at Cashiers
Valley Preschool. A limited number of tickets will be available at the
door. The school is still accepting auction donations, and sponsorships
are welcomed.
Cashiers Valley Preschool is a non-profit organization and all donations
are tax deductible. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please
call (828) 743-4320.
Keeping It Gorge-ous
by Donna Rhodes
The Annual Gorge Clean-up, set for 9:30 A.M. Saturday, April 18, restores the luster to the Cullasaja Gorge. To register,
call Jennifer Cunningham at (828) 526-2112.
ts hard to believe anyone would ever litter the beautiful Cullasaja Gorge,
but stuff happens.
And thats why every year a group of dedicated volunteers put on
their best pickin clothes and traipse the trails along the cliffs and riverside,
rounding up bottles, paper, and other cast-offs.
2015s Annual Gorge Clean-up will be Saturday, April 18, at 9:30 A.M. This
years Clean-up will be in Memory of Jack (Jacpot) Philpot, who started the
clean-up many years ago.
Every volunteer will receive a t-shirt and scrumptious cookout lunch at
Cliffside Lake after the bags are bundled. Participants will kick off the season
by tackling the most traveled path in the area. That is the most visible and
impressive site. A clean entry lets the natural beauty shine through.
If you would like to participate in the Annual Gorge Clean-Up, please
call Jennifer Cunningham at (828) 526-2112 to sign up. After participants
are finished with their section, they can caravan to Cliffside Lake for some
fine victuals.
Please meet at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Saturday morning, 9:30 A.M. and get Gorge-ous!
Handmade & Homegrown

EVENTS
Contributed by Debbie Grossman

Highlands Marketplace, set for 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturdays, May through October, is a showcase for
local handmade/homegrown products in the best small town tradition.
ell, spring is finally here, the birds are singing, the flowers
are blooming and the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park has had a
major face lift.
This winter a committee has been hard at work planning a
Saturday Market to be held on a regular basis.
The goal of this market is to allow local farmers, gardeners,
growers, bakers, cooks, crafters and artists the opportunity to
earn extra income by selling locally-produced products. In addition,
the market aims to provide residents and visitors of Highlands the
opportunity to buy fresh local produce, food and products at a fair
market price.
The plan is to have local entertainment every week along with
incredible handmade/ homegrown products. There will be coffee and
food available to purchase along with organic produce, locally made
candles, hand woven scarves, handmade furniture and lots more.
The Cashiers Highlands Humane Society will join the festivities

throughout the season for stop-and-adopt opportunities.
The Farmers Market committee is asking folks that would like
to be vendors to please stop by Fressers Courtyard Caf or Town
Hall to pick up a copy of the rules and regulations along with an
application. Or you can email highlandsmarketplace@gmail.com and
an application will be sent to you.
Shoppers can find updates and information by liking Highlands
Marketplace on Facebook.
For the 2015 market season, the dates and hours of operation are
as follows: Every Saturday May through October from 8:00 A.M. until
2 :00 P.M.
November hours will be from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
(weather permitting)
Tell your friends and head to the park.
EVENTS
Get Your Hands Dirty!

For participants at Mary Palmer Dargans workshops, playing in the dirt is serious business. To participate and learn more about her April and May
presentations, visit dargan.com/dovecote-events.
hirty years of designing landscapes for clients in exclusive places

from the coast of California to the low country of the Carolinas has
equipped Mary Palmer Dargan with a sharp eye for detail and a
humorous, no-nonsense approach to getting things done.
Form follows function, then beautify is her mantra.
During the months of April and May youre invited to get your hands
dirty at her Garden Talk Salon at Dargans Dovecote held in Cashiers.
Just in time for Mothers Day planting, Mary Palmer is offering a jumpstart
to your summer garden with her workshop in April Jump Start Your
Summer Garden with Seed-Blocking! Join Mary Palmer for a workshop on
how to mix, press and plant seed blocks. Youll learn to nurture your sets
and plant on Mothers Day. Learn how to successfully grow flowers in your
garden and help our butterflies and bees.
Planting medium, seed blockers, buckets, water and seeds will be
available for the workshop, plus instructions on how to grow flowers
successfully. Should you miss it, this same workshop will be presented May
22. Cost is $25.
On April 24 and 25 and again May 15 and 16, Dargan is offering Land.
Life. Garden: LifeScapes for Your Home Environment.
The gentle joining of hands between your home environment, your
family and nature is her passion. She feels that by taking time to engage
with nature and observe how it functions best on your home property, you
can design solutions that suit particular situations, and avoid wasting time,
labor and resources.
This two-day workshop will empower your property as the ultimate
Land and LifeScape environment. Draw your dream garden with compost
stations, greenhouse huts, potting area and work out the best practices
for your property. You will be guided through preparing and planting
your garden with hardy vegetables and annuals, using handprint planting
methods and seed-blocking, as well as starting baby plants and dahlias for
late spring and summer propagation. Cost is $175.
Back by popular demand, on May 29 Jeff Zahner presents Evergreens
for Mountain Landscapes. Cost is $20.
All salons are held in Cashiers at Dovecote Porch & Gardens, 35 Flashpoint
Drive. Pre-registration is required, as these are small groups. You can email
mpdargan@dargan.com to register. You may also register at dargan.com/
dovecote-events.
If you prefer a video of her workshops to share with your friends, just
sign up for her newsletter and click the Garden Talk Salon option at www.
dargan.com. Getting your hands dirty has never been more fun.
EVENTS
Swing Into
Rotarians Tony Potts and Selwyn Chalker invite you to

the Rotary Club of Highlands 26th annual Golf Tournament.
Action
The Rotary Club of Highlands Annual Golf Tournament, slated for May 4
at Highlands Country Club, is a bonanza for local causes. To register or for
more information, call (828) 526-0501.
alling all area golfers! Its time to dust off those clubs and prepare
to challenge your friends in the Rotary Club of Highlands 26th
Annual Golf Tournament. Youll be able to show your skills as you
play one of the premier golf courses of the area.
Gather at the Highlands Country Club practice green or the driving
range at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 4, to hone your skills and work out
the kinks. The four-man teams will kick off the tournament at 11:00 A.M.
Vie for prizes for the closest to the pin and longest drive.
One hundred percent of the funds raised by this tournament go to
support the local community. Throughout the years, this tournament
has raised more than $100,000 to support community projects such
as the Student Foreign Exchange Program, the Literacy Council, local
Boy Scout Troop, the Peggy Crosby Center, plus many other local
charitable programs.
Enjoy snacks and beverages along the course, plus a cart-provided
lunch as you support your community while enjoying the beauty of the
mountains. After the tournament there will be a reception for Rotarians
and players to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Highlands Rotary.
Registration for each player is $150. Space is limited to only 30 fourperson teams, so be sure to sign up early. If you are not able to play,
but would like to support the Rotary Club of Highlands with a hole or
corporate sponsorship, please contact Joyce Baillargeon at (828) 5260501 or (828) 421-3551.
For more information about Highlands and Cashiers visit
thelaurelmagazine.com
Mark Your Calendar

EVENTS
CurrentexhibitionsatTheBascom:Appropriation Art:
Finding Meaning in Found-Image Collage, through May
31, Loft Gallery. Reception and Panel Discussion: April
18; 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.; Contemporary Craft Series: Phyllis
Koster through April 26, Greehey Atrium Gallery; New
Lightpaintings April 4 to June 21, Bunzl Gallery, Reception
and Artist Talk: May 23; 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-4949.
Highlands Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00 A.M.,
Saturday, April 4, Highlands Rec Park & Civic Center, (828)
526-3556.
Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Smore
Kids Klothes, 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 4, for children
10 years old and under, at The Village Green. Bring your
own basket to the Gazebo near The Village Play, and be on
time. For more information, call (828) 743-3434 or visit
www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.
CommunityEasterSunriseService,7:00 A.M., Sunday,
April 5, at the Gazebo and Lawn of The Village Green.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter with music
and scripture as dawn breaks over the mountains. For
more information, call (828) 743-3434 or visit www.
villagegreencashiersnc.com.
TheBascomPhotographyClub,5:30 to 7:00 P.M., April
15, with speaker Grey Newington, The Bascom, (828) 5264949.
SipandStroke,5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 16. The
Bascom, (828) 526-4949.
SmittenGallerysThirdThursdayeventto feature artist
Janet Curtis, 5:30 P.M., Thursday, April 16, (828) 526-9300.
Rapid Fire Raku Class, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., FridaySaturday, April 17-18, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.
WellStrung to perform at The Oyster Roast at The
Bascom, Friday, April 17. Call (904) 403-8090 or (828) 5265958 for more information.
AnnualGorgeClean-up,9:30 A.M. Saturday, April 18.
To register, call Jennifer Cunningham at (828) 526-2112.
Please meet at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and
Visitor Center.
HypertufaClasswith Les Williams, 10:00 A.M. to Noon,
Saturday, April 18, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.
Live in HD: The Bolshoi Ballet presents Ivan the
Terrible on Sunday, April 19, at 12:55 P.M. at Highlands
Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at
highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.
Spotlight On: 2 One Act Plays will be held at PAC
Youth Theater with performance dates April 23, 24 at
7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be
purchased by calling the PAC box office at (828) 526-9047.
Horsehair,Fuming,andSaggerFiringClasswith Frank
Vickery, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday-Sunday, April 2426, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.
CelebrateClayton,10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Saturday,
April 25 and 10:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sunday, April 26. Visit
www.CelebrateClayton.com for more information.
Live in HD: The MET Opera presents Cavallenia
Rusticana and Pagliacca on Saturday, April 25, at 12:30
P.M., at Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are
available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828)

526-9047.
ArtLeagueofHighlands-Cashiersfirst meeting of the
year will be held at 4:30 P.M., Monday, April 27. at The
Bascom.
CeramicsResidentArtistSeriesWith Frank Vickery,10:00
A.M. to Noon, Tuesday, April 28, The Bascom, (828) 5264949.
DiningOutforLifeon Thursday, April 30, in Highlands at
On the Verandah, Wolfgangs, or the Ugly Dog Pub.
BetsyPaulArtRaffleto benefit the Cashiers-Glenville
Fire Department, will feature the work of Sue Keikes.
The drawing will be held on Thursday, April 30. For more
information call (828) 743-0880.
ThreeRiversFlyFishingTournamentCatch and release
only tournament, April 30-May 2, Highlands, NC, To
register of for more information, visit the Highland Hiker
in Highlands or Cashiers, or call (919) 395-9583.
CashiersValleyPreschools9thAnnualCincodeMayo
FundraisingCelebration,7:00 to 11:00 P.M. will be Friday,
May 1, at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company. For more
information, or to purchase tickets, please call (828) 7434320.
23rd annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling
Experience, starting at 8:00 A.M., Saturday, May 2, , The
Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. For more
information, please visit www.tourdecashiers.com.
TheRotaryClubofHighlandsAnnualGolfTournament,
10:00 A.M., Monday, May 4, Highlands Country Club, To
register or for more information, call (828) 526-0501.
Weekly Events
EVERYMONDAY
Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M.,
Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church,
(828) 787-1586.
MoviesatHighlandsPlayhouse,showings 2:00 P.M.,
5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
EVERYTUESDAY
DulcimerAcousticJam,10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift
Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.
HighlandsRotaryClub,Noon, Highlands Community
Center.
Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.,
Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706)
746-5540.
DuplicateBridge,1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library. (828) 743-0215.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)
program, 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Hudson Library, (828)
526-3031.
MovieNight, 6:00 P.M., classic and recently-released
movies and documentaries. Hudson Library, (828) 5263031.
Karaoke,The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232.
EVERYWEDNESDAY
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining
room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
RotaryClubofCashiersValley,8:00 A.M., Cashiers
United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.
CommunityStudioArtSessionArtYourWay, 10:00
A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.
Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert
Carlton Library (828) 743-0215.
WatercolorClass,12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone
Gallery, (706) 746-5540.
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers
Methodist Church.
DuplicateBridgeGames,12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic
Center.
MahJongGamesopen to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert
Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215.
Bluegrass,8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.
EVERYTHURSDAY
OilPaintingandMixedMediumClass,12:30 to 4:30
P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA,
(706) 746-5540.
5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community
Library, (828) 743-0215.
NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting
6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer Street, Franklin,
(828) 526-9510.
EVERYFRIDAY
WeeklyGriefSupportGroupinTheHighlands,10:30
A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus), Free Open to
the Community, (828) 692-6178.
DuplicateBridgeGames,12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic
Center.
5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
LiveMusic,6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge,
Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
LiveMusic, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 5262338.
LiveMusic,7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue
Ridge Music (706) 782-9852.
EVERYSATURDAY
5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
LiveMusic,6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge,
Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
LiveMusic, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 5262338.
EVERYSUNDAY
5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
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THE ARTS
Stand on Rocks; Paint Ocean

by Donna Rhodes
For Randy Anthony, a lifetimes devotion to patient study and practice have produced a superlative body of work.
andy Anthonys first commission was at 15 years of age. That sale

cemented a lifelong dedication to painting and sculpture. Decades
later, his collectors span the entire Southeastern United States.
But it wasnt the commission that plunged him into the arts. His
artistic eyes were opened nine years earlier, when he was only six. His
dad, a preacher, moved his family from Ohio to South Georgia in 1956.
There, Anthony met a nonagenarian who had studied with the great
French Impressionists in the late 1800s. She showed him how to stand 10
feet away from her work to experience the detail invisible up close. All at
once he saw the world differently. That epiphany launched his art career.
By fourth grade, he and another young artist became the go-to kids
for all the school murals and stage scenery. By his own admission, his
times tables were sacrificed for the sake of art. But if the competition
came down to building a tree log out of cardboard and tempera, hed
beat the best of any nine-times-niner.
By the age of 12, Anthony was cast in a school play as a reclusive artist.
His non-speaking role: stand on rocks and paint the ocean. Unbeknownst
to anyone, Anthony really was painting an ocean scene. By the final
performance his work was unveiled. Another success.
School officials may have liked Anthonys artwork, but they and
he didnt always see eye-to-eye. At 15, he was wrongfully accused of
something, and that was the final straw. With his familys support, he
dropped out and went to work.
Noting her sons artistic ability, his mother enrolled him in The
Art Institutes home study program, which honed his drawing skills
while he worked his way up to a position at a sewing factory. There,
the seamstresses recognized Anthonys talent and hired him to paint

portraits of their children at a dollar apiece. He was also developing a
fascination for carving and taught himself how to carve links of chain out
of a single piece of wood.
He eventually wound up in the military, doing his service stateside
and in Vietnam. He hadnt much time for artwork, but his muse still
beckoned. After discharge, he began hooking up with others who
showed professionally, all the while working a regular job. He got
married, raised his kids, and eventually was able to support himself and
family doing nothing but woodcarving.
With the support of patron C.L. Moorehead (whom many of you may
recognize as the sponsor of shows at The Bascom, including his African
artifacts and Lamar Dodd collections), Anthony was well on his way to a
successful sculpture career.
Along the way, he took up scrimshaw when polished tusk and bone
were legal and available. Its rarity got him a lot of recognition. He began
a wholesale art business. He could get all of his scrimshawed medallions
into a briefcase instead of the usual trailer needed for his sculpture,
though he still continued designing and carving wooden figures until
unscrupulous dealers stole his work, turning out copies cast in resin,
made in China. It was too expensive and time-consuming to take them
to court, so he began making larger pieces difficult to duplicate.
To see more of them, visit artistsites.org/randyanthonysculptor/
and artworldbeat.com/profile/88/Randy+Anthony.
E-mail him at
sculptorx2@yahoo.com. His work is also exhibited in Tsartistry Gallery
in Franklin.
Plateau Art News

THE ARTS
by Donna Rhodes
Local galleries are springing to life with the arrival of warmer weather.
ighlands and Cashiers are

known for their support of fine
art and craft.
Heres what is happening in some
of your favorite local galleries.
Mountain Mist Gallery of Cashiers
is proud to announce its expansion
is finally completed. There is new
gallery space upstairs where artists
can exhibit, along with new classroom
space to accommodate painting
workshops and weekly classes.
Mountain Mist is located at 107 South,
next to Brookings Fly Fishing On The
Hill. For information, call (828) 7431801 or visit mountainmistgallery.
com. Its open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Sunday at The Bascom presents the Contemporary Craft Series
featuring Phyllis Koster. Come and meet this fascinating weaver on
from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at The Bascom. And dont miss Appropriation
Art: Finding Meaning in Found-Images Exhibition Reception.
Introduce yourself to Margaret Browne, curator of this presentation,
which explores aspects of Post-Modern aesthetic theory. There will
also be a panel discussion featuring several of the shows artists.
Theres free admission, free wine, and hors doeuvres at both
events.
For more information,
please visit thebascom.org or call
(828) 526-4949.
Millcreek Gallery and Framing
is open for custom framing from
noon to 5:00 P.M., Tuesday through
Saturday in April. Owner Cynthia
Strain is promoting a huge spring sale
on frames along with matted and
framed artwork. She reminds you
to plan ahead for the Village Square
Art and Craft show on Fathers
Day weekend in June at the newly
renovated Kelsey-Hutchinson Park.
TJB Gallery is located at 343C Town Square on Main Street
in Highlands. Theyre open from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday
through Sunday. Dont miss their fabulous Trunk Show in May. Rev up
your season with TJB.
Blue Valley Gallery is gearing up for its best year ever. Visit them
for exhibitions, art instruction, and supplies at 45 Slab Town Road in
Cashiers, just off Highway 107 and on the right end of the Mountain
Laurel Shoppes. They are open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday
through Friday. Call (828) 743-2956 for more information or visit
bluevalleygallery.com.
THE ARTS
A Painters Path
by Donna Rhodes
An eye for color and the magic of light give local artist Janet Curtis dazzling creations an unmistakable, transcendent quality.
rtist Janet Curtis has lived the island life weve have all
dreamed about.
In the 90s I moved from the States to Green Turtle Key in the
Bahamas, she says. I opened a mini-resort of three houses built around
tropical trees. They each had beautiful vistas of sun and sea. Resources
were limited, so I had to be creative.
At that time there was no Internet -- bookings were conducted via letter.
On one of Janets trips back from the states she brought paints to create
murals on the walls: ocean scenes, palm trees over the beds, island life in all
its colorful glory.
She wanted to make otherwise drab interiors pop with
eye-catching scenery.
After the walls were decorated, I painted local flora and fauna on the
bed linens and towels, she says. Bright colored hibiscus gave the rentals
a special flair. At one point I took thin plywood on which I painted big
fish. I put them on the cupboards, swimming across the kitchen to create
movement and eye appeal. Then she painted the furniture. Virtually
anything that didnt move got painted.
After Janet did that for a few years, her architect husband bought a
sailboat and they set out to sea, exploring the Caribbean. Space may have
been limited in the cottages, but painting space was virtually non-existent
on the boat.
She says, I pared down to a box of watercolors and a couple of brushes.
Thats when she started doing sea turtles, sunsets, and seascapes.
Eventually they sold the boat and moved to Western North Carolina. She
loves it here.
The lighting in the forest is just magical, its an artists paradise and a
place to stay for a great while, she says.
Janet never runs out of surfaces on which to paint. When her husband
constructed a breezeway in their mountain home, she salvaged the lumber
scraps and began painting them with acrylics. Living on a boat taught
her the fine art of preserving wood against the elements, so she started
varnishing her images for display out-of-doors. Shes still waiting for that
idea to catch fire, but she and friends have had works hanging outside for
years and they still look fabulous.
Subjects may have shifted from hibiscus to sunflowers or tulips, sea
turtles to bears or wild turkeys, but Janet brought the island color palette
home with her. It casts a new glow on the old familiar.
While she has plenty of finished creations to choose from, she is available
to discuss wall painting commissions and other dazzlements for your home
and garden.
To see more of Janets work, visit Smitten Gallery on US 64 East in
Highlands from 5:30 P.M. until on Thursday, April 16, where shell be
featured artist of the month. Call Smitten at (828) 526-9300 or e-mail
Katherine Evans at: kat@smittenofhighlands.com. Gallery hours during
season are Monday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Sundays
from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.; with extended hours on Third Thursdays. Janets
email is turkeybirddesigns@earthlink.net.
Audition Aces
THE ARTS
Highlands Playhouse casts a wide net to snare some of the countrys finest talents for its 2015 season.
et ready for overwhelming talent on the Highlands Playhouse

stage!
Artistic Director Bill Patti along with Board President
Scott Allbee spent two days in New York City auditioning actors with
experience on Broadway, in National Tours and at Regional Theatres
across the United States.
We had actors with multiple Broadway credits, actors from Cirque
du Soleil, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Patti said.
The auditions were held in hopes of filling some of the major
roles in their upcoming 2015 Season. The shows include Cole Porters
Anything Goes, Stephen Schwartzs Godspell, the musical First
Date, and the Judy Garland docudrama End of the Rainbow.
The process started with a casting call posted in many of the
national theatre trade magazines. It asked prospective actors to
submit headshots, resumes, and video reels to Patti for consideration.
He expected to receive about 1,000 but ended up with almost
2,500 submissions.
There were literally thousands of people who wanted to come to
Highlands and spend their summer. The reputation of the theatre, and
of the town is growing among the Artistic Community, Patti boasted.
Patti then sorted through the submissions and found 150 actors
that he wanted to watch audition live in New York. Playhouse favorite
Jimmy Lewis served as the audition monitor, while the Playhouse
hired acclaimed accompanist Joshua Zecher-Ross to play the piano
for those auditioning. By the end of the second day, the Playhouse
had seen over 250 performers (including more than 100 actors who
showed up, without invitation, hoping to be seen).
There are also auditions to be held at the Southeastern Theatre
Conference, as well as hundreds of video submissions. After all is
said and done, Patti will have seen over 5,000 performers to cast
his season.
Tickets for any production in the 2015 season can be purchased by
visiting the Highlands Playhouse Box Office or by calling (828) 5262695. All shows play Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 P.M., and
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Visit www.highlandsplayhouse.
org for more information.
An American
THE ARTS
Debut in Highlands
by Luke Osteen
Violinist Roman Kims
American debut at the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival is
part of a tradition stretching
back 34 years.
n its 34 seasons, HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival

has earned a reputation for
introducing American audiences
to the some of the worlds finest
young musicians.
The 2015 season showcases the breathtaking arrival of violinist Roman Kim.
I am absolutely thrilled that we will present the US debut of Russian violinist
Roman Kim, perhaps the most outrageously talented violinist I have ever heard -he is being touted as the new Paganini! This is quite a coup for the Festival, says
Festival Artistic Director William Ransom.
Kim will be performing solo violin on July 10 and 11 with Dr. Ransom on piano.
On July 12 and 13, hell perform Tchaikovskys Souvenir de Florencewith violinist
Sarah McElravy, cellists Yinzi Kong and Yang-Yoon Kim, and cellists Chris Rex and
Edward Arron.
Despite his youth, Kim has won an international following with a series of YouTube
performance videos demonstrating his fearless virtuosity, artistic enthusiasm and
unrestrained energy. He is artistically focused on the major works by Glazunov,
Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Brahms and Mendelssohn. But his most important inspiration
are the life and the work of legendary violinist Niccol Paganini. Following his idol he
does not only energize original compositions, but also arranges complicated works
of music literature for his instrument.
Jimi Hendrix is a further inspiration for Roman Kim. Hendrix encourages Kim
to look beyond stylistic horizons and search for unheard sounds by employing
unconventional means. As a composer, Kim does not submit to established schools
and writes his music as he feels it.
Roman Kim received his first violin lessons at the age of five and at the age of
seven he won first prizes in national competitions, which led him to the Central
Music School in Moscow in 2000. With a stipend of the Mstislav Rostropovich
Foundation (2001 - 2008) he received teaching by Maxim Vengerov since 2007 and
attended master classes with Midori Goto, Lewis Kaplan, Miriam Fried and Gidon
Kremer, while continuing to play concerts in major halls of Russia, Western Europe
and South Korea.
Roman Kim studied violin at the Central Music School in Moscow with Prof.
Galina Turtschaninova. At the age of 16, he was admitted at the Musikhochschule
Kln (Cologne College of Music), where he is currently studying with Prof. Viktor
Tretyakov. In 2012 he won the First Prize of the 28th International Music Competition,
Valesia Musica. As a winner of the Cologne International Music Competition (2011),
he played with the WDR Radio Orchestra Cologne.
Throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals 34th season,
which stretches from July 5 to August 9, concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays
at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00
P.M. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday
concerts will be staged at 5:00 P.M. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and
repeated at 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library.
For tickets or information about the 2015 season, call (828) 526-9060 or visit
h-cmusicfestival.org.
Art League of Highlands

THE ARTS
Contributed by Zach Claxton
She found him to be very art-savvy

pring has finally arrived, and the
Art League of Highlands-Cashiers
and well-spoken. Born in California,
Price has been involved with art from
is gearing up for the 2015 season.
early childhood, winning poster and art
The first meeting of the year will be held
contests from early elementary school
at The Bascom on April 27. Social time
through high school. He received
is at 4:30 P.M. with the presentation at
5:00 P.M.
an art scholarship to college, but
instead of pursuing it he purchased an
One of the aims of the Art League is
established business, got married and
to support emerging area artists. Mark
raised a family. Later in life he returned
Price, an acrylic painter, is just such
to his art, and over the last decade he
a person.
has traveled and painted, focused on
Art League President Pat Calderone
found him almost by accident. She
creating his personal style and studying
master artists from around the world.
read in The Highlander that Dana Fresa
Bold, energetic brushstrokes on
had recently opened Roosters Caf at
large canvases characterize Prices
460 Main Street in Highlands and was
paintings, reflecting his approach to
looking for local artists to hang work in
life. While impressionistic in style, his
the establishment. She visited the caf
subject matter is easily recognizable.
to determine if it would be a good match
Frequently the viewer feels that they
for ALHC members to display their
know the person in a painting, and the
work. A large selection of Marks work
Mark Prices bold works adorn Roosters Caf on
facial expressions and body language
was already on display, and she was so
Main Street in Highlands.
evoke an emotional response. The
drawn to it that she contacted him to
colors often represent emotion rather
arrange a face-to-face meeting. Price,
who owns a business in Glenville, met with Pat the same day, bringing than reality, giving his work a faintly surreal edge.
We hope you will join us for Prices presentation.
more examples of his work.
Live In HD Series
THE ARTS
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie

Highlands Performing Arts Center will present the Bolshoi Ballets production of Ivan the Terrible on Sunday, April 19, and the Met Operas
performances of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on Saturday, April 25.
ive in HD Series at the Highlands Performing Arts Center presents

the Bolshoi Ballet and the MET Opera this month.
The Bolshoi Ballet presents Ivan the Terrible on Sunday,
April 19, at 12:55 P.M. As young Ivan IV is crowned, he has to choose
one of the 13 Boyar daughters to be his wife and tsarina. He selects
Anastasia, and the two eventually fall deeply in love. When the Boyars
plot against him and poison his beloved wife, Tsar Ivan finds himself
surrounded by enemies. Yuri Grigorovichs powerful and fascinating
epic dramatizes Ivan the Terribles controversial reign, and portrays
events in 16th-century Russia in visually stunning scenes.
The MET Opera presents on Saturday, April 25, at 12:30 P.M.
Pietro Mascagnis Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallos
Pagliacci. Operas most enduring tragic double bill returns in an

evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the action
across two time periods but in the same Sicilian village. Marcelo
lvarez rises to the challenge of playing the dual tenor roles of
Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana and Canio in Pagliacci. Eva-Maria
Westbroek (Cav) and Patricia Racette (Pag) sing the unlucky heroines.
Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling
(828) 526-9047. Met Opera tickets are Adults $24; Members $20.40.
Bolshoi Ballet tickets are $20 for Adults; $17 for Members; and $10 for
Students.
Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street
in Highlands.
HCP: Welcome to Mitford

THE ARTS
by Jenny King
The verities of small town life are celebrated in Highlands Cashiers Players production of Welcome to Mitford, May 21-31 at the
Highlands Performing Arts Center. For ticket information, call (828) 526-8084.
ighlands Performing Arts Center will

host Highlands Cashiers Players final
production of the 2014-2015 season,
Welcome to Mitford.
The play by Robert Inman is set in the fictional
mountain town of Mitford, North Carolina, and
is a composite of many of the novels written
by author Jan Karon, who lives and writes in
Blowing Rock.
While Welcome to Mitford is a two-act play,
it involves many vignettes, or scenes, which
focus on the lives of the varied personalities that
inhabit this typical small village.
Father Tim, the main character in the play,
is a bachelor and Episcopal priest in his 60s,
the rector of a lively and close-knit mountain
congregation. Welcome to Mitford involves
Father Tims personal journey as he takes on
the troubled orphaned grandson of the church
custodian, falls in love with, and marries, his next
door neighbor, and struggles with the possibility
of retirement. Depression, personal health,
self-worth, and uncertainty about the future all
David Spivey as Father Tim, Lee Lyons as

Cynthia Coppersmith, and Jordan Powell
as Dooley Barlow.
play a part in Father Tims journey toward the

ultimate realization that whatever happens,
God is in control.
The show will be directed by HCP board
member Donna Cochran, and consists of a
cast of over 20 actors with speaking parts.
Father Tim is played by David Spivey, and Lee
Lyons plays his romantic interest, Cynthia
Coppersmith. HCP will introduce new-comer
Jordan Powell, who will play Father Tims
ward, Dooley Barlow. Parishioners Uncle
Billy and his wife Miss Rose are Ron Leslie and
Samantha Moore, while Virginia Talbot is Miss
Sadie and Marsha Shmalo takes the part of
Dr. Hopkins.
This beautiful uplifting spring offering
opens at PAC Thursday, May 21. Welcome
to Mitford will be presented at 7:30 P.M.
Thursday through Saturday, May 21-23, and
May 28-30, with matinees Sunday, May 24, and
May 31, at 2:30 P.M. For ticket information,
call the Highlands Cashiers Players box office
at (828) 526-8084.
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DINING
Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro

by Luke Osteen | Photos by Marjorie Christiansen
or 21 years, Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro has been a Highlands

Main Street institution.
In fact, Southern Living named this bustling destination The Best
Place for Dining in Highlands. Casting the net a little wider, Our State
magazine selected Wolfgangs as The Place You Must Eat in Macon
County. Thats on top of being named OpenTable.coms Diners Choice
Winner for Fit for Foodies, Most Booked, Notable Wine List, and Romantic
Special Occasion.
The lions share of those accolades should be laid at the feet of Chef
Wolfgang Green. Before he arrived in Highlands, Wolfgang served as former
Executive Chef for the Brennan Family of Commanders Palace in New
Orleans. He brought those exacting standards and his natural inclination for
innovation to his signature restaurant and his kitchen has thrived.
As it name suggests, Wolfgangs offers two menus a tapas bistro
menu loaded with small- plate savories and a full course selection that
includes favorites like North Carolina Fresh Mountain Trout Oscar, a heady
blending of locally-raised trout, shellfish mlange and barnaise sauce with
asparagus and roasted red bliss potatoes.
On our visit on a frigid March Friday, we sampled from both menus.
In short order we were served Shrimp and Lobster Bisque; an extremely
seductive Escargot au Gratin; Wedge Salad; fresh-baked Naan; the Smoked
Salmon Small Plate, Wiener Schnitzel thats clearly a valentine to Chef
Wolfgangs native Bavaria; Crusted Shrimp with Orange Molasses Dipping
Sauce with Scotch Bonnet, and the Stimulus Package, a no-holds-barred
Half Pound Foot Long Pork Barrel Sausage on grilled flatbread.
(In case youre keeping track, there were three of us at our table. If it
were simply two, wed have been rolled out in wheelbarrows.)
All of these were crafted with care and a reverence for tradition. Its
obvious that Wolfgang hovers over every corner of his kitchen.

When we placed our order, our server told us that the escargot would
require 20 minutes cooking time. Heres the thing if youre the least bit
interested in authentic escargot, place that order! This was extraordinary.
As remarkable as that kitchen is, Wolfgangs is able to match its dishes
with an almost mind-boggling wine cellar. The list of over 1,000 labels
ensures that theres a generous choice to be made for every one of
Wolfgangs culinary creations.
Heres the tricky part if you choose something from the Full Course
Menu, youll want to keep in mind that Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine
Bistro offers an irresistible Dessert Menu as well. Do not, do not, allow
yourself to fill up on your main course. We settled on Chef Wolfgangs
Family Recipe Apple Strudel (like no apple strudel youve ever had before),
Bananas Foster and Bavarian Chocolate Mousse. Believe me, if you choose
to skip these temptations, youre almost certain to wake up in the wee
hours before dawn with a plaintive What was I thinking?!
Earlier I mentioned how most of the satisfaction of this place is the
marvelous bill of fare, yet theres a lot to be said for the incredible ambience
that informs Wolfgangs. You can dine alfresco in the garden pavilion near
the gentle waterfall or fireside in the dining room of the historic Gray
Cottage. With the return of warm weather, theres the sun-drenched patio
or a bistro table with a languid view of Main Street.
Of course, the combination of an artful menu and a a series of private
rooms that are at once airy and intimate makes Wolfgangs the ideal spot
for wine dinners, weddings, rehearsal dinners, joyful parties and special
occasion dinners. Call manager Jacque Babac to arrange the details.
Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro is located at 474 Main Street in
Highlands. For reservations (recommended) call (828) 526-3807.
Dine Out for Life

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Local restaurants are supporting the fight against AIDS in the most delicious way possible Dining Out for Life on Thursday, April 30.
hether youre new to Dining Out For Life or have dined with us
for years, its hard to imagine a better way to spend a Thursday
evening.
On Thursday, April 30, thousands of caring individuals in WNC will
join with the Western North Carolina AIDS Project for the 13th annual
fundraiser. Participating restaurants all over the region will be generously
donating 20 percent of their proceeds for the day to the organization and
just by picking up a fork, you can help save a life.
Dining Out For Life, voted Best of WNC 2014s Number One Fundraising
Event, will take place in seven counties of WNC with restaurants in
Asheville, Arden, Black Mountain, Brevard, Candler, Hendersonville,
Maggie Valley, Saluda, Spruce Pine, Sylva, Waynesville, Weaverville, and
Woodfin. This year in Highlands you can make your plans for an exciting
dinner at On the Verandah, Wolfgangs, or the Ugly Dog Pub.
Since 1986, WNCAP has provided HIV/AIDS Outreach Education and
Prevention programs across 18 counties in WNC and case management
services to those affected by the disease. Dining Out for Life is a vital
fundraiser necessary for WNCAP to carry on their critical services
throughout our region. Last year, DOFL raised over $176,000 in a
challenged economy to help with the shortfall of funding at the
federal and state levels, while expanding much-needed services to
other counties.
Consider your participation as a Win-Win-Win situation for
everybody...a win for you as you enjoy a great meal out, a win for the
restaurant of your choice, and a win for the clients of WNCAP and
future generations who will continue to benefit from their many
prevention programs.
This year, Subaru has partnered with celebrity designer Mondo Guerra
of Project Runway for their Love Responsibly social action campaign.
Together they are working to encourage patrons in cities all over the
country to get involved, support Dining Out For Life, and #loveresponsibly.
You can see more about the campaign at www.takepart.com/loveresponsibly.
Volunteers and sponsors are key to the success of any event of this
magnitude, says Harry Brown, veteran volunteer chairperson for Dining
Out for Life. This year the community has really stepped up in support
of WNCAP, thanks to over 250 ambassador/volunteers, our generous
sponsors, and the best restaurants in Western North Carolina.
So make your plans now, call your friends, clients, and neighbors,
and put together a gathering at your favorite restaurant, or use this
opportunity to try a new restaurant. As an added bonus this year, you
will have an opportunity to win several great prizes including roundtrip
airfare tickets for two, just for dining out.
Make your plans now to dine out on Thursday, April 30, in the
Highlands area, or wherever you are that day, and you just might help
save a life!
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Healthy and Tasty Breakfast Bread

Sweet, healthy and bursting with goodness, this bread is a wonderful way to launch your day.
I
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia
Halldin, Nutrition Coach
healthymamainfo.com
n the morning, nothing tastes

better than a slice of hearty,
chewy homemade bread.
Baking for hours is not most
peoples idea of fun, however.
This breakfast bread is ready in 30
minutes. Its healthy, deliciously
sweet, and yeast-free.
Full of fiber, protein, and
sweet cranberries, this bread
is great toasted with butter or
jam. The dough in this recipe
rises because of the chemical
reaction between baking soda

and buttermilk.
Ingredients:
2 cups Spelt or whole wheat flour
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
2 cup Rolled oats
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
1/3 cup Coconut oil or butter
melted
1/2 cup Flax seeds
1 cup Raw walnuts
1/2 cup Dried cranberries

2 cups Buttermilk
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375
degrees F. Combine the first 5
ingredients in a large bowl.
Add all other ingredients. Pour
the batter into an oiled loaf pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the
top is light brown. Let stand in
the pan for 15 minutes and then
serve.
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Sweet
Mayor Pat Taylors
& Sour
Sauce
Recipe
by Jenny King
Mayor Pat Taylors subtly spicy sauce is a

savory, seductive gift from Asia.
re you one of those folks

who
enjoy
browsing
for recipes?
Thought so.
This month, were beginning
a new feature just for you -Recipe of the Month. Every
issue will feature someone from
the Highlands and Cashiers
areas offering one of their own
special tastes.
Not a restaurant one of
your friends and neighbors. This
month we spoke with Highlands
mayor Patrick Taylor.
Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia,
Mayor Taylor is a world traveler.
He was invited to teach for a
semester at Nanjing Normal
University in Nanjing, Jiangsu
province, China. This was in 1990,

nine months after the Tiananmen
Square protests. As the only
American at the university, Taylor
was treated as if he had achieved
diplomatic status! He was given
an opportunity to experience
Chinese culture in ways that few
foreigners are allowed. One of
the most significant influences
was that of Chinese cuisine.
He has refined the art of
Oriental cooking and is now
sharing one of his specialties
for us.
Taylors Famous Sweet and Sour
Sauce for Fish and Pork
4 tbsp Sugar, raw unprocessed
preferred
1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
3 tbsp Pineapple Juice or Lime

Juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup Chicken Stock or dissolve
1 Chicken Bouillon Cube in 1 cup
hot water
2 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in
1/4 cup of water
4 to 6 drops Hot Sauce for
spicy flavor (optional)
Add 1 diced Spring Onion, 1
sliver of Diced Red Pepper, 1/4
diced Carrot, and 1 crushed Garlic
Pod. Bring the liquid stock and
ingredients to a boil for three
minutes, then lower flame to
simmer. Sample prior to adding
cornstarch mixture. Add more
Sugar and Red Wine Vinegar to
taste. Stir until sauce thickens.
For Fish:
Grill, bake, steam, or fry your
favorite fish. Pour the sweet
and sour sauce over fish just
before serving.
For Pork:
Using a slow cooker, take
thick pork chops or pork loin and
season with your own favorite
spices. Cook on low for 4 to 6
hours. Pour the sweet and sour
sauce over the pork in the pot 15
minutes before serving, or pour
it over the pork just before it
is served.
Mayor Taylor says this should
make about two cups and could
probably be refrigerated for a
week, although he never has any
left over!
Inspired Southern Cuisine

DINING
by Jenny King | Photo by Emily B Hall
oinciding with The Bascoms Collective

Spirits Wine Festival, Old Edwards Inn
and Spa brings back to Highlands one of
The Souths favorite celebrity chefs for A Wine
Dinner with Hugh Acheson at The Farm at Old
Edwards from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. Friday, May
15.
Bestselling author and James Beard
Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson of Athens,
Georgia, is the chef/partner of the Athens
restaurants Five & Ten and The National. He is
also the chef/partner of the Atlanta restaurant
Empire State South, and the Savannah
restaurant The Florence.
Acheson is not only an inspired chef,
but also the author of several renowned
cookbooks. At A Wine Dinner with Hugh
Acheson, youll be one of the first to own his
newest cookbook, The Broad Fork: Recipes
Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson showcases his new
for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruit.
cookbook in the most delicious manner possible
Beautifully written, this book brings fresh
with A Wine Dinner with Hugh Acheson at The Farm
produce to the center of your plate. Its what
at Old Edwards from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.
both your doctor and your innate common
Friday, May 15. For reservations call (828) 787-2625.
sense have been telling you to do. If youve
always been stumped by what to do with kohlrabi, youll want this person and does not
cookbook. Covering all four seasons, Acheson features 50 ingredients call (828) 787-2625.
and reintroduces you to the wide world of

fruits and veggies. Through seasonal recipes,
quick fixes and more involved dishes, you
will be inspired to approach fresh produce in
new and inventive ways.
This is not the first time Acheson has
visited The Old Edwards Inn and Spa. In 2011,
at The Farm, he previewed his James Beard
Foundation award-winning cookbook, A
New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors
Reinvented for Your Kitchen, which marries
Southern cooking with Achesons French
influences.
At A Wine Dinner with Hugh Acheson youll
feast on recipes prepared by Executive Chef,
Johannes Klapdohr and his culinary team.
Sommelier Curt Christiansen will expertly
pair offerings from Alex Gamble wines to
complete the evening. This splendid event
at The Farm at Old Edwards is guaranteed to
be magical. Its rustic elegance is the perfect
setting for an evening of wine, dining, and
camaraderie.
The cost for the evening is $135 per
include the cookbook. For reservations
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Take Out
Outdoor Dining
Credit Cards
Checks Accepted
Dress Code
Reservations Recommended
Vegetarian Selections
Childrens Menu
Full Bar
Wine
Dinner
$-$$ $-$$
Lunch
Sunday Brunch
Your Guide to the Restaurants

of Highlands & Cashiers
Breakfast
Mountain Dining
HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS
Asia House
151 Helens Barn Avenue 828-787-1680
The Bistro at Wolfgangs
460 Main Street 828-526-3807
The Dog House
294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364
Dustys
493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden

445 Main St. 828-787-2525
On the Verandah
Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338
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Fressers Courtyard Cafe

470 Oak Street, Village Square 828-526-4188
Lakeside Restaurant
Smallwod Avenue 828-526--9419
$$ $$
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The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering

350 S. Fifth St. 828-526-2110
$-$$
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The Ugly Dog Pub

294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364
Wolfgangs Restaurant
460 Main Street 828-526-3807
Minimal, most entrees under $10

Moderate, most entrees $10-$15
Pricing Guide
Highlands Area Restaurants

Altitudes at
Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
Annies Cafe - 828-526-1663
Asia House - 828-787-1680
Bellas Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803
Bistro on Main/
Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
The Bistro
at Wolfgangs - 828-526-3807
The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121
Brysons Deli - 828-526-3775
Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Creekside Casual Dining - 828-526-9822
Cyprus
International Cuisine - 828-526-4429
The Dog House - 828- 526-8364
Dustys - 828-526-2762
El Azteca - 828-526-2244
Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188
Golden China - 828-526-5525
$$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20

$$$ Grand, most entrees over $20
Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000

Kelsey Place
Restaurant - 828-526-9380
The Kitchen
CarryAway
& Catering - 828-526-2110
Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419
Madisons Restaurant
& Wine Garden - 828-787-2525
Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019
Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400
On the Verandah - 828-526-2338
Pescados - 828-526-9313
Pizza Place - 828-526-5660
Paolettis - 828- 526-4906
Rooster Cafe - 828-526-8154
Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383
Sports Page - 828-526-3555
Subway - 828-526-1706
SweeTreats Deli - 828- 526-9632
Tokyo - Authentic
Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800
$-$$
Checks
Local Only
*
Takeout Only
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C Casual
The Ugly Dog Pub - 828- 526-8364

Wild Thyme
Gourmet - 828-526-4035
Wine Garden at
Old Edwards Inn - 828-787-2525
Wolfgangs Restaurant - 828-526-3807
Cashiers Area Restaurants
Brown Trout
Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474
Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997
Cafe 107 - 828-293-1221
Canyon Kitchen - 828-743-7967
Carolina
Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
Chesters Chicken
at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041
Chile Loco - 828-743-1160
Cornucopia
Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284
Happs Place - 828-743-2266
Dress Code
NC
Nice Casual
J Jacket
High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411

Hunt Bros. Pizza
at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337
JJs Eatery
and Canteen - 828-743-7778
Micas Restaurant - 828-743-5740
On the Side at
Cashiers Farmers
Market - 828-743-4334
The Orchard - 828-743-7614
Randevu
Rosies Caf - 828-743-0160
Slab Town
Pizza (STP) - 828-743-0020
Subway - 828-743-1300
The Gamekeepers
Tavern - 828-743-4263
Wendys - 828-743-7777
Yoshi Japanese
Steakhouse - 828-743-8747
Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
VENTURE OUT
Nothing Mellow About This Yellow

The indefatigable, ubiquitous forsythia revels in the pure sunshine of early spring.
To prune, start in spring after the flowers have

ne of the first signs of spring is the beautiful
faded away. For mature plants, cut at least one fourth
For Cynthia bush.
to one third of the oldest and thickest branches close
What?
Youve never heard of For Cynthia? Dont worry,
to the ground. For really old stalks, say a prayer
not many other people have either. Its not that its
and cut about four inches from the ground. (Youll
probably need to talk to your plant while doing this
a rare plant, on the contrary. Its very.let me see
with several positive affirmations; This is for your
how to say it nicely, its a prolific landscape addition.
own good, You are going to be the Belle of the Ball
Most people know it as Forsythia. For years, the only
way I could remember the name of that yellow bush
next Spring, You know youre my favorite)
thats everywhere was to give it a remembrance
If you find yourself cutting the whole plant back,
just remember that within two years, youll have an
name (thats what I call a name Ive made up to help
established new vibrant plant. Something fun to
me remember the real name).
do is taking a drive to go on a Forsythia hunt (Yeah,
The Forsythia plant is a deciduous bush that can
I know I dont get out much). There are many spots
grow upwards of 10-12 feet if you let it. It can be
Contributed by
allowed to grow Einstein style with wild and wooly
(like Highlands Plaza/Mitchells Lodge) that have
Jeannie Chambers
always had a beautiful showing.
sprigs shooting out like fireworks, or you may choose
The Accidental Gardner
This is a great plant to cut before spring to force
to Disney your plants by pruning them into round or
blooms. Just cut, put in a vase, add water and wait
square hedges. If you choose a formal hedging style,
you wont have as many blooms because the forsythia has a natural for an early spring inside your home. As with any other things you put
tendency to arch in an irregular rounded shape, and cutting would in a vase, trim off any shoots that would be below the water line.
thwart many potential blooms. The forsythia plant hails from China,
In nature, its almost magical to witness bright yellow bursts of color
that seem to appear out of nowhere on gray woody stalks.
and is also known to have medicinal properties.
VENTURE OUT
Great Tip for Hybrids

Dont fret over those hybrids. Relax and let common sense guide you.
ere are some tips for hybrids.

We all have them, but we all dont
understand how they were meant to be hit.
To make it simple, just hit them like you would a 5
iron Hit down on the ball taking a small divot after
the ball.
To do that you must get your weight to your front
foot on the downswing. Place the ball a few inches
inside your left heel and concentrate on hitting down
and through the ball. You should finish with most of
your weight on your front side.
Dont try and sweep the ball this isnt a driver.
If you try this, youre probably playing the ball too
far forward, which can lead you to stay on your back
foot, leaning away from your target. This will give
you a fat or thin shot.
I see lots of golfers practicing and ignoring

their hybrids. They hit a few wedges, go to irons,
then the driver, and thats it. You should devote
some time to these to prove to yourself you can
hit down and through, producing high shots
very easily.
If you are in the rough, instead of reaching
for a 3 or 4 iron, try your hybrid. I suggest trying
to hit a cut shot with a bit of a fade by opening
the face aim a bit left and cut across the ball. It
will come out very nicely and much easier than
a mid-iron.
Just trust the club and hit down and through
and you will learn to love them.
Dont forget to get in touch with me if youre
interested in a golf trip to Ireland or Scotland.
Contributed by Tom Chillemi,
PGA Golf Professional
Toms Golf Tours,
info@tomsgolftours.com
VENTURE OUT
Golden-Winged
Warbler
he Golden-winged Warbler is a North Carolina Priority Species

(nc.audubon.org/golden-winged-warbler) and topic of WCU
graduate student Jamie Harrelsons masters thesis, to which
the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society and Highlands Biological

Station each awarded a grant in support of her research.
Photo by Mark Peck | Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
VENTURE OUT
Swamp
Pink
wamp Pink (Helonias bullata) is a

rare perennial herb, the only known
species in its genus. Blooming in
March to May, its fragrant flowers are pink
and occur in a cluster at the end a vertical
spike which may reach up to 3 in height. It
has evergreen, lance-shaped, and parallelveined leaves ranging from dark green to
light yellow green in color that form a basal
rosette.
Photo by Rick Feldhoff
Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
VENTURE OUT
Biologist McVey checking four feisty cubs.
Coexisting with Black Bears

by Donna Rhodes
orth Carolina Wildlife Enforcement Officer Mark Ray and Wildlife

Biologist Justin McVey are the go-to wild animal experts in our
region. They offer the following information as part of their
educational outreach to those of us who share the air and land with
our states abundant wildlife. This month the topic is Bears.
Almost every winter in North Carolina bears go into torpor, a kind
of lethargy to save energy. Its not true hibernation because they are
aware, occasionally moving around. Female bears give birth during
torpor. The number of cubs is directly related to the acorn crop and
mast (fruit, nuts, etc.) produced the year before. Bad crop, no cubs.
Good crop, maybe two cubs. Abundant crop, as many as five.
How does that work? Fertilized eggs from previous summers
mating are held in stasis. In the fall depending upon food availability,
environmental stress, etc., the eggs are implanted or simply reabsorbed
During winter Mother Bear cant expend too much energy as her
cubs survival depends upon her ability to suckle them. In essence,
the family lives off her fat stored from last years mast while she
semi-snoozes. If there were a massively abundant food crop from the
previous year, bears wouldnt experience torpor.
Yogi Bear aside, if bears could really talk, the first thing out of their
mouths after emerging from their winter bungalows (which happens
this time of year, by the way) would be, Man! Am I hungry! They
emerge in nose-mode. A bear can out-sniff a bloodhound. They can
detect salmon bits on last nights grill from five miles away.
What else is on a bears menu? When we put out birdseed, particularly
black oil sunflower seeds, its like clanging a dinner bell. When we leave
a dog food bin on the porch we have opened a bear cafeteria.
Bears are opportunist eaters. If foods there, they are going to
try to eat it. And they have elephant memories. If they scavenged
from a restaurants large green dumpster once, its a lifelong recall.
Henceforth, any over-sized green box is now a probable dinette.
So what is to be done? Simple. If food isnt out, bears wont be
tempted to rummage. Bears are smart, but not THAT smart. They dont
get it that your porch is forbidden territory. They were here long before
us, and a verandah looks like flat forest with dinner potential.
Drenching garbage cans with vinegar and/or cayenne pepper is
sometimes effective, but McVey says, A really hungry bear will barrel
through stench and burning cayenne to get to food. And once its done
that, deterrents no longer work.
The first step toward solving the problem is to purchase a bearproof garbage unit. They cost around $200 and can be ordered through
your favorite building supply. Too pricey? You can build your own using
bear-proof hasps.
Other solutions: feed birds only during winter months (assuming it is
a torpor year). If you compost, turn well daily. More information about
bear co-existence can be found at www.ncwildlife.org/bear.
Invite Officer Ray and Biologist McVey to your club, school, church,
or business, to speak more about sharing the mountains with bears.
Mark Ray: (828) 200-2836; Biologist Justin McVey: (828) 273-7980.
Stay tuned next month for dos and donts if you happen upon a
fawn in your travels.
A Warm-Air Sandwich
HISTORY
by Donna Rhodes
Pioneer farmer Silas McDowells paradoxical discovery launched him into giddy poetic rhapsody.
ardeners in this part of the country know not to

plant before Mothers Day. Even though
April showers might bring warm days
and May flowers, there is always a chance
of a hard freeze this time of year.
And so it was April 28, 1858, when
the area experienced not only a
hard freeze, but a monstrously
disastrous one.
It was that very freeze
that
affected
Silas
McDowell
(famous
for his naming of
Highlands) in two
powerful ways. One,
his apple crop at
Sugartown Valley
was
decimated,
and he was forced
to plant a hardier
crop,
grapes.
Two, he noted
in subsequent
frosts
that
mountain land
above the valley
350 feet or more
was warmer and
dryer and didnt
suffer from the
cold like lowlands
did. That went
against all logic.
Everyone
knew
the higher the
elevation, the cooler
the
temperature.
What was going on
here?
He
discovered
what he called a vast
green ribbon of land
stretching across and above
a perfectly horizontal frost
line through the entire length
of the mountains. He dubbed it a
verdant zone or thermal belt. In
late fall, trees within the belt were the
last to turn. In the spring they were the
first to green. Fruit grown within this zone
were usually a guaranteed crop. Grazing animals
fared well in these areas year round.
What causes a thermal belt? Valley land absorbs heat during
the day. Hot air rises up the mountain. Cool air from the mountain
circulates downward. Cold air above the mountain

acts as a kind of lid to keep this exchange
going. The air above and below the belt
is cooler. Warm air is sandwiched in
between, creating a semi-frost-free
zone.
McDowell was so exuberant
about his discovery that he
wrote a poem to explain
this unusual phenomenon,
some of which is
excerpted here:
The reason why a
thing is so
Is
sometimes
very hard to know.
A case in
point in April last
When
the
frost killed all
our fruit and
mast.
Yet
still
the mountain
tops
and
covers,
Preserved
the verdure of
their groves.
And
yet
the books have
taught
most
clear
That
as
you reach the
atmosphere
The
colds
increased
by
calculation neat
As is one degree to
three-hundred feet:
That these facts are
so, our senses shocks,
and wed have you explain
the paradox.
And make plain, & clear, the
perplexing case,
Why a mountains top is warmer
than its base.
For those living in this belt, perhaps there
are exceptions to the Mothers Day planting
rule. Still, I will submit this disclaimer: plant at your
own risk! I couldnt bear it if my or Silas McDowells advice
caused your aspidistras demise.
1800s Mountain Life

HISTORY
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society

Many years ago, my cousin Jane Edwards gave me a copy of a 17-page transcript titled The Morning of My Life, written in 1964 by Daisy Hill Barker,
daughter of Charles Daniel Hill and Mary Jane Crenshaw. Daisy was born in the area of Horse Cove in December 1881.
Following is one excerpt from this transcript.
Were I a poet Id like to tell of the grandeur, the beauty, of the

mountains, the lofty peaks surrounding my early childhood home.
What a happy family we were! How we loved our little log cabin
home and how our father would add to it from time to time as the
family grew. First the kitchen, then a dining room and in later years
a company room. I well remember the first cook stove we ever had.
My mother had always cooked in an open fireplace in big Dutch ovens.
How she would pile a bed of coals forward on the hearth, put the bread
in the oven, then put the lid on and then take the fire shovel and put
a heavy load of coals on the cover. In time she would have the most
delicious cornbread or biscuits one ever ate. She would put a boiled
dinner in a heavy iron kettle and hang it over the fire on hooks. And,
oh, how much better food tasted those days than when cooked on our
stove now.
I remember how my father would shoulder his gun and go into the
timber. Soon he would return with a big wild turkey on his shoulder.
Many were the times that we little ones would go out on the mountain
with him. Hed make a turkey call from a goose quill. When he would
blow on it, a flock of turkeys would come in sight, sometimes from two
to four dozen. Hed pick the most likely one and shoot it. They were
such a beautiful sight, bronze in color. Since then I have learned that
is where we got our start of domesticated bronze turkeys. We had an
abundance of all kinds of game besides turkey, such as pheasant, quail,
deer and bear, which is very good. It tastes like nice tender beef steaks.
When, in the cold weather the men would go on bear hunts, Dad would
bring his bear home and hang it up in a log house to freeze. When it
was used up, back he would go, returning with a bear or a nice deer.
No trick at all to get meat then. When we felt like a change it would be
turkey, pheasant or quail or a big fat hog, of which there were plenty,
fattened on chestnuts. They were wonderful eating.
HOMES & LIFESTYLES

than 20 miles from his home in neighboring Franklin
to bring the gospel to Highlands and he found
inspiration in these beautiful surroundings. His
mission was steadfastly supported year-round by a
faithful resident congregation, as well as the ever
The Church of
increasing summer residents who flocked to the
area to enjoy the majestic scenery and healthful air.
Even now the peaceful setting among native
the Incarnation
rhododendrons and mountain laurel invites
members and visitors alike to take a quiet moment
to enjoy the wonders of Gods creation. The
by Mary Jane McCall
magnificent stained glass windows further reflect
the churchs continued appreciation of its lovely
setting and express not only symbols of Christian
faith, but also themes of local history and the
environment. There are scenes of Lake Glenville,
local flora and fauna, and rainbow trout, as well as
one in which Christ is depicted as holding the earth
in his hand.
The original church, now listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1896.
Its high pitched roof and circular bell tower still
stand as a beacon welcoming worshippers through
its doors. The church has seen many revisions and
updates throughout the years, including the most
recent addition under the leadership of Rev. Mike
Jones of a new sanctuary to accommodate growing
attendance. Average Sunday attendance now
numbers 350 during the summer months and 100
during the winter.
Throughout its existence the church has sought
to promote understanding and cooperation
among the various denominations in town.
Additionally, its strong belief in Christian outreach
programs is evident through its active local and
international missions.
In May 1955, just before his retirement, Dr.
Rufus Morgan founded the Highlands Interchurch
Group. His successor, Dr. Herbert Koepp-Baker, a
renowned psychologist whose specialty was speech
pathology, helped reorganize the then-closed
Highlands Community Hospital. In 1969 the women
of the church established Mountain Findings to
recycle household goods and help raise funds for
many local charitable and service organizations.
In 1979 Dr. Charles Bryan was instrumental in
revitalizing the Interchurch Group and also
founded the local Hospice program. In 2004 Rev.
Brian Sullivans call to minister to children resulted
in the expansion of a church pre-school program.
The church continues this ministry by partnering
with the Highlands United Methodist Church in
supporting the Gordon Center for Children.
Since its founding, the Church of the Incarnation has been at the center of
Throughout the years many local organizations
Highlands religious and civic life.
have benefited from the support of the church,
including Highlands Friends of Haiti. International
Friendship Center, Community Care Clinic, Free
The Church of the Incarnation exists to proclaim the Gospel of our
Lord Jesus Christ through worship, love and service. As individuals Dental Clinic, Literacy Council, Food Pantry, Highlands School, Big
Brothers & Big Sisters, and the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center,
and as a congregation, we dedicate ourselves to this purpose.
From the humble beginnings when circuit rider John Archibald Deal among others.
Rev. Bruce Walker is the current rector. The Church Chapel is
began holding services in Highlands in 1877 to its present day home
on the corner of Fifth and Main Streets, the Episcopal Church of the always open for prayer and meditation and guests are welcome at
Incarnation has lived up to this creed of loving, serving and worshipping. their Sunday and Thursday morning services. For more information,
Rev. Deal loved Highlands for its verdant landscape, clean, crisp contact the church at (828) 526-2968 or visit their website at
air, and the majesty of the surrounding mountains. He traveled more incarnationwnc.org.
Treat Your Feet

HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Jim Johnson,

DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic
and Acupuncture
(828) 743-9070
s the cold and snow are

replaced
with
sunny
warm days and the green
color of spring returns to our
mountains, many of us are taking

advantage of the outdoors. As
we increase our walking, hiking,
tennis, and golf, severe pain in
one or both of our feet can occur.
The inflammation of the plantar
fascia, the arch tendon of the
foot, causes radiating pain usually
at its worst upon awakening
or after sitting for a long time.
Untreated foot pain can cause
significant shin, knee, hip, and
eventually, back pain. Home
remedies can work: applying an
anti-inflammatory cream with
menthol to the area in pain,
following an anti-inflammatory
diet, and taking supplements
are parts of a successful holistic
treatment plan.
Years of
experience in treating these
problems has taught us that
the patient that takes their
symptoms seriously and acts

immediately wont miss out on
the sports they love to play. Your
physician has the knowledge
and training to provide in-office
treatments and prescribe the
supplements that will help you in
the healing process. Stretching
the plantar fascia correctly
with exercise, acupuncture,
deep muscle stimulation, and
instrument-assisted soft-tissue
mobilization are just some of the
many methods for relief of pain.
Most importantly, our physicians
can fit you with a custom orthotic
which, when worn as directed,
can make playing your sport
more fun and injury-free.
Your chiropractic physicians
training
and
experience
in correction of abnormal
biomechanics such as plantar
fasciitis is your resource for

ultimate relief of pain and
correction of the problem. The
most remedial exercises are
stretches and simple routines
that prepare the foot for painfree movement. Exercise therapy
prescribed for you to practice
on your own, and personalized,
individualized treatments by your
chiropractor work in partnership
for relief. Approaching the relief
of pain from plantar fasciitis by
integrating the art and science of
chiropractic, exercise, orthotics,
and nutrition has been hugely
successful in complete pain
relief. Do not ignore the severity
and risks associated with
untreated foot pain. Our feet
are our foundations and play a
huge role in optimal, overall
good health!
Asset Allocation
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Y
Contributed by
Granville Younce
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
our existing portfolio is

probably divided among
stocks, bonds and cash
investments. Adding new assets
in just one of these classes
could throw your strategy offkilter. For example, holding
your inheritance in stocks alone
would boost your overall stock
exposure and introduce more
risk to your portfolio.
Alternative assets
Conversely, an inheritance
may present opportunities
to diversify your investment
portfolio beyond traditional
asset classes such as stocks and

bonds. For instance, you may
choose to invest a portion of
your new wealth in real estate,
private equity, or a hedge fund.
Tax-advantaged accounts
You can help maximize the
growth potential of new assets
by placing them in a qualified
account, such as a 529 college
savings plan. Or you could
maximize your contributions to
a retirement plan such as an IRA
or other type of tax-advantaged
account by using the inheritance
to fund living expenses.
Since taxes wont whittle

growth on assets in these
types of accounts, the assets
are likely to accumulate more
than if invested in an ordinary
taxable account. Tax rules can
be complicated for placing
inherited assets into a qualified
account, so be sure to discuss
such a plan with a financial
advisor and tax advisor.
A financial advisor from
Wells Fargo Advisors can help
you put your inheritance to
work for your big-picture
financial outlook.
Poking Out of the Pluff Mud

HOMES & LIFESTYLES
by Donna Rhodes
ecently I spent a week with

my pal, Helen, at a beachhouse near Charleston.
The Low Country is a rolling boil
of historical accounts and spicy
tales. The shoreline is an open-air
museum of artifacts as random as
mastodon fossils, pirate plunder,
and Civil War cannon balls.
We found a phenomenal
beach on last years vacation that
yielded all kinds of relics including
what we laughingly called Aunt
Bertha. Yep, people bones right
there on the beach. Whose bones
were they? Pirates? Slaves? Civil
War soldiers? No way of knowing.
But there they were, poking out
of the infamous pluff mud.
I was caught up in the
moment, so Aunt Bertha was
snagged, bagged and tossed
in the basket with the pottery
shards and turtle scutes.
Let this be a lesson to us all let sleeping bones lie.

It never occurred to me that
bagging Bertha was wrong.
Heck, Id be honored if someone
sculpted my raggedy bones into
a piece of art, which was my
intention all along.
Once I got home I was
creeped-out by what Id done.
I abandoned the art project.
Instead I gave Aunt B. a proper
burial in a hand-painted box,
ornamented with beads and
finely-penned prayers. Rest
in peace, Aunt Bertha, I said,
marking the site with a pyramid
of stones.
But this classic Southern ghost
story was far from ending, for it
was here Logic and Superstition
collided in my head. They are
just bones, my practical side
told me. You buried them.
Thats that.
Superstition countered, A
spirit cannot rest if its bones are

disturbed, worse yet, transported
across state lines.
Ridiculous! said Logic.
Maybe not, Superstition
sang, his voice rising and falling
ominously.
Still, short of driving down
to Charleston on a bone-home
mission, there was little to do but
move on.
It was then things went to hell
in a bone basket.
Shortly after Aunt Berthas
funeral I was diagnosed with the
Big C. I hired an apartment
manager to find a tenant for me
while I convalesced. It took him
six months to find someone.
Thats six months without vital
income. He finally picked a
woman who turned out to be a
felon. Shes now serving time.
The list of disasters goes on, but
you see where this is headed

it and the bones were going right
back to Charleston.
Aunt Bertha, in a short, guiltridden ceremony, was laid to
rest in her familiar island pluff.
Youre home, Bertha, I said,
not knowing what tone to take.
Superstition thought Bertha
might have one last lightning bolt
to hurl, though I prayed Ol Bertie
was now content. Logic thought
everything was simply nothing
no spirits, no hauntings, no
connection whatsoever to my
bad year. Didnt matter. I was
done with Bertha, and I hoped
she was done with me.
All I can say is its a good thing
mastodons cant haunt you.
But rest assured at the first
hint of a Pleistocene apparition,
Im packing up Ol Mastie and
heading for Low Country.
Protecting Your Internal Environment

HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,

Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
ree radicals? Oxidation? Cell

death? What can we do?
Get more antioxidants!
We age. We have poor eating
habits. We have stress and

we dont exercise enough.
We dont get enough sleep.
We experience disease and
illness. Just plain living causes
oxidation, but in excess it can be
life threatening. The best way
to fight the dangerous oxidation
process is to flood your body
with antioxidants via nutrition
and very good supplements.
Guess what is the most
abundant
and
available
source of these specialized
antioxidant molecules? Fruits
and vegetables!
Consuming
a great variety of many fruits
and vegetables every day helps
to ward off the evils of our
environment by keeping our
internal environment in check.

Balancing our internal pH is the
key to overall health, aiming for
neutral pH levels between 6.5
and 7.5.
It is a must in our society to
improve the internal balance
of our body by increasing the
amount of antioxidants on a
daily basis. Natural sources of
antioxidants include all fruits
and vegetables of all colors,
coconut oil, red wine, coffee
and tea (in moderation), and
even dark chocolate! Many fatsoluble vitamins are also loaded
with antioxidants, including
A, E, and, D. With fat-soluble
antioxidants, its very important
to know that these can reach
toxic levels so consult with your

functional medicine doctor for
more education. Turmeric and
resveratrol as well as CoQ10
are now in many well-known
supplements. However, not all
supplements claiming to have
antioxidants are equal.
Due diligence when looking for
supplements is important. Also
look for fruits and vegetables
grown without pesticides and
herbicides these chemicals in
our foods contribute to the cell
death that comes from increased
free radicals.
Load up your body with these
abundant antioxidants! Reduce
free radicals! More power to the
fruits and veggies!
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GIVING BACK
Okolichany, Goddess of Humane

Hedy Okolichanys love for animals shines through every day.
by Jenny King
he Highlands-Cashiers plateau is blessed to have so many

philanthropic organizations available to us; and the heart of any
philanthropy is its volunteers. We feel acknowledging these
good-hearted folk on a larger scale has been long overdue.
This month we are recognizing Hedy Okolichany for her work with
the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. She was nominated by CHHS
director David Stroud.
You wont find a more vibrant or enthusiastic person to speak for
the animals. Hedy arrived decked out in her official CHHS shirt and even
sported a pair of earrings that represent her love: Golden Retrievers.
Hedy and her husband, who live in Cashiers, own Bella, their own Golden,
and Bunny the Cat, both rescues, of course.
For the past seven years, shes spent her Fridays with the animals at
the shelter, come rain or shine. She has been known to visit other days,
too, and says, Ill do whatever that staff needs me to do. Ive cleaned
litter boxes, Ive scrubbed floors -- whatever they need.
But Fridays are her days to walk the dogs. Not only will she walk her
own Bella over three miles a day, but her charges at the shelter are put
through their paces, too. Hedy says its how they help socialize the dogs
and get to know them.

Recently the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society rescued 15 large
dogs from an abusive situation in Tennessee. These pups were not ready
to be walked, so Hedy just sits with them and provides a gentle, calming
presence. She cant say enough about the staff of the shelter and what
they do.
Apparently, the feeling is mutual. Stroud suggested Okolichany for
volunteer of the month because, She is the backbone. We can count on
her and we do. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Having lived in Cashiers for over 20 years, she is a familiar face at the
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, too. She worked there for
many years, only recently retiring from her position. Now, of course, she
volunteers there.
Okolichany encourages everyone to lend their time to the CashiersHighlands Humane Society. They are not funded by any organization and
receive all monies from donations. The paid staff can only do so much
and they count on the twin communities to help this no-kill save lives and
find forever homes. For more information on how you can help, contact
David Stroud at (828) 743-5752 or email info@chhumanesociety.org.
GIVING BACK
Dreams Do
Jennifer and Miss Holly Faye on their
maiden solo drive, January 19.
Come True
Contributed by Sue Blair, Director Carpe Diem Farms
A clear vision and an unflagging determination brought

Jennifer Peterson to Carpe Diem Farms.
t may just be me, but it makes me a little nutty when I dont get the
rest of the story.
Its similar to reading a book and when you get to the last page
the author leaves you excited for the sequel.
Last August, I wrote an article about extraordinary woman,
Jennifer Peterson from Minnesota. Shes a Ph.D, the founder of
Tail Feather Coaching - Dare to Soar!, who traveled to Carpe Diem
Farms with her service dog Aster to write a new story for herself,
seeking ways to reconnect with horses and expand her opportunities
and possibilities.
In her childhood Jennifer was an all-round athlete and equestrian.
She had a downhill skiing accident at 17, which left her paralyzed from
the underarms down. Living 32 years in a wheelchair, now a kayaker
and boating enthusiast, she yearned to get horses back in her life. Her
time at CDF gave her the confidence to fulfill that dream.
When life is on purpose and you have a vision and you do something
every day toward making it your reality, thats what you get and then
some! Jennifer headed back to Minnesota with a mission to find
someone who could build a buggy with a ramp to accommodate her
wheelchair and a place for her husband Pete to sit. She did, and by
Thanksgiving it was ready for her to take a maiden drive in the indoor
arena at Enchanted Hollow Stables with Mary Sanseveres mini D&S
2 Bits.
The dream was nearly complete but not quite. Jennifers ultimate
goal was a mini that would be all hers. Like every little girl dreams
Miss Holly Faye was hers for Christmas! On January 19, they took
their first solo drive! That wont be the end of this storystay tuned
for more.
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Land Trust: McKinney Meadow

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Julie Schott, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Thanks to the vision and support

onserving valuable land resources
for all generations is the mission of
of the community, plans are now
under way to restore the property as a
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
natural wildflower meadow. This will
Providing and managing greenspace is
also enhance the 107 historic corridor,
part of that mission and we are proud to
promote conservation of greenspaces,
contribute to the success of another very
special public greenspace: McKinney
and educate the community about
conservation and environmental topics
Meadow in Cashiers.
such as native plant identification and
The McKinney Meadow is a 2.11-acre
mountain meadow that marks the
cultivation, eradication of invasive
species, habitat protection for wildlife,
entrance to an historic tree-canopied
butterflies and bees, reintroduction
corridor that is home to a number of
of the American chestnut tree, and
properties on the National Register of
archeological research.
Historic Places in Cashiers.
The McKinney Meadow is an affiliate
The property itself has a rich history.
Summit Charter Students help HCLTs Executive
of The Village Conservancy and is chaired
In the mid-1800s the McKinney family
Director, Dr. Gary Wein, plant seeds at
by Ann Austin.
owned a popular boarding house there.
McKinney Meadow in Cashiers.
This has been a community project
Mrs. McKinney was known for her good
cooking and mountain hospitality and the spring on the property was a and could not have been possible without the support of those who
popular stopping place for travelers. This property embodied the spirit recognize the opportunity we have to restore a local treasure,
says Ann.
of southern hospitality.
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has been proud to offer our support
The McKinney family may have even played a role in naming the
town. James McKinney had a prized horse named Cash. According with master planning and meadow management, plant identification
to one legend, the stallion disappeared one fall, only to be found again and inventory assistance, a chestnut tree restoration project, and
the following spring. They say the town was named for Cashs Valley purchasing and planting seeds with the help of Summit Charter
School Students.
which was later shortened to Cashiers.
Compassion and Commitment

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Kathleen Bub, President Forever Farm

The sweet work at the Forever Farm extends to the final days of some of the residents.
he Friends for Life Forever Farm

has been housing and caring for
senior and special needs animals
for 10 years. Some of our dogs and
cats have been fortunate enough to
be adopted into loving homes despite
their age or infirmity. But many animals
have left this life having spent their last
days in our care.
And as time passes we find more
of our population becoming in need of
palliative care and hospice.
Ten years ago when I first envisioned
the Forever Farm and started the work
developing our sanctuary, I might not
have realized that, ultimately, what we
would be doing for a majority of our
animals would go beyond providing a
retirement home or assisted living
and would come under the description
of palliative care, and hospice. For us
at Friends for Life, its all about the
two Cs - a commitment to, and
compassion for, those beings we share our lives with.
10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
For our animals, and those in

our community, we are gradually
developing an extended program in
animal hospice. It includes a separate
facility that will provide a tranquil
venue for the supportive care needed
by these animals at the end of their
lives. We will be calling upon the advice
and involvement of local veterinarians
with both traditional and alternative
practices as we develop this program.
If you have a particular skill that
would help us with this program,
or wish to support it through
volunteering, or donations, please
call Friends for Life at (828) 5082460, or email us at friendsforlife.
foreverfarm@gmail.com.
Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit charitable organization.
The Forever Farm is located in Lake
Toxaway and is open to the public
Monday through Saturday between
GIVING BACK
From Underdog to Champion
Kennel Tech Kaitlyn Moss with Rocky, the poster dog of the canines CHHS rescued from a Tennessee cruelty case in January.
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone
ntil this year, I never had a name. This is my story.

I am 2 years old. I was chained to the bumper of a rusty,
old abandoned truck for my entire life. My feet were swollen
and always in mud, and fleas crawled on me 24 hours a day. I have lost
portions of both my ears due to the constant flies that were biting at
me. I became too exhausted to shake them from my head. A couple
of times a week, someone who never spoke to me would throw some
old, stale food in my general direction. I would eat as fast as I could
because I was always so very hungry. I couldnt reach some of the
food due to the chain that always kept me next to the old truck. I
would watch helplessly as bugs carried away food that was just out
of my reach.
On the days when there was no food, I would chew on the links
of the heavy metal chain out of hunger, desperation, and a yearning
to be free. I never gave up on my will to live. There were more than
100 other dogs just like me, in every direction for as far as I could see,
barking, crying, and suffering.
But that all changed this year. The people came. They cut the chain
that held me in that place and carried me and all the others away.
My new world is filled with soft spoken voices. They treat my
wounds and share my joy as I run on the grass with no chain for the
first time in my life. They feed me good food and provide me with
fresh water, and give me medicine that helps me feel better. They
clean my fur and tell me how beautiful my eyes are. I feel loved and
it is simply amazing. My past melts away with each day. My life has
begun and I will never look back.
No one ever gave me a chance. I was the underdog who faced
an uphill battle against unspeakable odds. But one group of people
looked into my heart and said they saw a champion. They said thats
why they named me Rocky. I am one of 15 dogs that the CashiersHighlands Humane Society rescued from that awful place. I am now
safe, cared for, and loved. And I have a name.
If you come visit me in the big play yard where I now spend my
days, dont be surprised if you see me romping and running. Because
I can. For the first time in my life, I feel free. I have won, and I am a
champion. My name is Rocky, and this is my story.
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64, two
miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Our no-kill shelter is open 10:00
A.M. 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and noon 5:00 P.M.
on Sunday. Visit CHHS online at www.chhumanesociety.org to see
pictures and descriptions of all the shelter pets looking for forever
homes. For more information, please call (828) 743-5752.
Start Something for a Child

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program is aiming to offer summer camp to a deserving group of boys and girls in Highlands and Cashiers.
within the BBBS budget to provide

ts an exciting time to be
part of the Big Brothers Big
exceptional experiences for the
children. Fundraising efforts are
Sisters program in Highlands
planned to raise the necessary
and Cashiers.
money for this Enrichment Fund.
There are great Advisory
This summer, BBBS is offering
Councils leading the route toward
continued growth and financial
camp scholarships to any BBBS
child that wants to go. Currently
stability, and most importantly,
the mentors are being polled to see
each year the councils discuss
new ways to support the
who can help with the preparation
process for their Little and
participating children.
families are being contacted about
Last year, a pilot program
the details.
was launched and three children
If you would like to help provide
(two from Highlands and one
this wonderful opportunity and
from Cashiers) were given the
contribute to the BBBS Enrichment
opportunity to have a summer
Fund, please contact Program
camp experience, first time
Coordinator Debbie Lassiter, or
adventures for all three of them.
send checks to BBBS P. O. Box
What an eye opening experience
2544 Highlands, NC 28741 or BBBS
and fun beyond belief! The Bigs
Mykeal and Ashley Espinal at Camp Henry
P. O. Box 696 Cashiers, NC 28717.
reported with enthusiasm what
And as always, mentors are
impact they saw in their Little
upon returning. It was a huge boost in self-reliance, self-esteem, and needed in both Highlands and Cashiers. Please consider spending
one hour a week with a child. It promises to be an enriching
increased awareness of a bigger world out there.
After seeing this success, the councils agreed to create a new reserve experience for you.
Literacy Volunteers Rock!

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Literacy Council of Highlands

The Literacy Council of Highlands relies upon a pool of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers for every facet of its operations.
decode language skills. She tutors during the

n 1974, President Richard Nixon signed
the executive order establishing National
summer months.
Our newest tutors are Rod Scott, Mary Ann
Volunteer Week. Since then, every president
Hardman, Chip Wisdom, Cecil Hines, Marlene
has signed a proclamation promoting this
Eichman, and Jane DeWolf. These individuals
event. Accordingly, April is national volunteer
have shown an enthusiastic dedication to
month and let me just say the Literacy Council
has some of the best and brightest volunteers
literacy and a strong desire to help children.
Other tutors this year include Chris Boltz,
out there!
Kathryn Buckley, McKayla Hensley, Dick Hills,
From the time I began my career here almost
Marcy Hutzel, Michael Lanzilotta, Beth Miller,
five years ago, our volunteer pool has doubled
Rick Trevathan, Dan Rex, Lisa Richards, and Kay
from 17 to 34. Volunteer tasks range from
Smith. All of these individuals are a treasured
tutoring to envelope-stuffing, and everything
in-between.
part of our team.
Others have helped out in numerous ways:
Our longest-serving tutor, Bev Cone, recently
moved to Florida to be near her family. While Bev Cone and Wilson Reading student Courtney Autumn Chastain, Bill Edwards, York Mendoza,
Kyle Pursel, Sarah Pursel, Jacky Reyes, Cristell
we miss her greatly, we so appreciate all the
love she passed on here and know that we are lucky for having known her; Ruiz, Julie Schott, Gary Wein, and all our wonderful board members, staff
Im sure all her students would concur. Our Wilson Tutoring Rooms have members, and spouses.
Without all these fine individuals, what we do would never be possible.
been dedicated to her for her friendship and long-term service.
Veteran tutors still with us are Bob Tietze, Zach Claxton, Jodie Cook, Their selfless gift of time contributes tens of thousands of dollars worth
and Leslie Doster. While Bob is gifted with the ability to help adults learn of added value to our organization each year! Our annual volunteer
English and reading skills, Zach and Jodie both have a knack for helping appreciation event is planned for late spring.
My favorite Richard Nixon quote: Only if you have been in the deepest
high school students understand complicated math. Jodie also tutors
students who need assistance with chemistry. We can always count on valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest
these gentlemen to take on extra students any time a need is there. Leslie mountain. Here at the Literacy Council, our volunteers are helping folks
Doster is an extremely talented lady with the ability to help small children climb that mountain, step by step.
Mind Your Health

Contributed by Donita Cline
Spring brings its own challenges to our mental health. Here are some tips to enjoy this most sublime of season.
appy April from NAMI

(National Alliance on Mental
Illness) Appalachian South.
April is a beautiful time here
in the mountains. Its easy to be
grateful this time of year, as we
marvel at the magic of spring -things like the days getting longer
and the grass getting taller.
However, its equally as easy to
be stressful this time of year with
our busy schedules.
A few of NAMIs principles of
support that can help ease stress
are:
We aim for better coping skills.
We find strength in sharing
experiences.
We reject stigma and do not

tolerate discrimination.
We wont judge anyones pain
as less than our own.
We forgive ourselves and reject
guilt.
We embrace humor as healthy.
We accept we cannot solve all
problems.
We expect a better future in a
realistic way.
We will never give up hope.
The
mission
of
NAMI
Appalachian South is to provide
support, education, advocacy,
and public awareness, so that all
affected by mental illness can build
better lives.
NAMI
Appalachian
South
currently offers:
Weekly Support Group for
individuals and families struggling
with mental illness. Every Thursday
at 7:00 P.M., 4668 Old Murphy
Road, Franklin, North Carolina. Call
Donita (828) 526-9510.
Weekly Support Group for
individuals dealing with mental
illness. Every Thursday at 3:30
P.M., 154 Medical Loop (Meridian
Building) in Sylva, North Carolina.
Call Jenifer (828) 371-9800.
Once Monthly Support Group
for family members and caregivers
that have a loved on suffering from
mental illness. First Tuesday of each
month, 7:00 P.M., 4668 Old Murphy

Road in Franklin. Call Ann (828) 3697385 (meetings resuming in June).
Also offered: several annual
educational classes, and special
quarterly
programs/speakers.
Please call or email for more info.
The classes are highly acclaimed
and nationally recognized.
NAMI NC is a 501 (c)(3)
organization and contributions are
tax-deductible.
Please send inquiries and
donations to: P.O. box 464, Otto, NC
28763. Visit nami-maconnc.org, and
naminc.org, email dcwithnami@
yahoo.com
or
call
Donita
(828) 526-9510.
Check it Out at the Library

GIVING BACK
by Jenny King
Hudson Library is a 21st Century resource for all of Highlands.
hen is the last time

you actually visited
the Hudson Library on
Main Street in Highlands?
The Hudson Library has been
serving the Highlands community
since it was established in 1884
and has continued to remain
current and relevant, thanks
to its dedicated staff. Jennifer
Crowley took over as librarian
from Mary Lou Worley in May
2014, and joins fellow team
members Karen Hawk, Laura
Kremser, Sharon Gregory-Smith,
and Linda Sloope, as well as
numerous volunteers.
While Crowley knows that
print materials will always be
needed, she acknowledges the
importance of electronic media.

One of the most popular spots
at the library is the bank of
computers available to patrons.
Thanks to a state grant, they
have recently added two tablets
for young people. These boast an
expansive library of educational
applications from animation to
science to grammar, as well as
games. While these particular
tablets are geared for students
in kindergarten through fifth
grade, Crowley says they expect
to receive additional tablets
for even younger patrons. No
library card is required for use.
Library cards are available for
all ages, and thanks to a recent
change, parental permission
is not required for students as

young as 16 to get their own
card. This will allow students
access to ebooks, audiobooks,
videos,
digital
magazines,
newspapers, journals, and more
through NC Live. There are
carrels and booths with electric
outlets so anyone can bring in
their laptops during library hours
to take advantage of free wifi.
One of the nicest features to
be added recently is the fireplace
in the reading room. You can
enjoy any of their periodicals
while relaxing by the fire, or even
check out back copies so you can
catch up on current events.
The Hudson Library hosts
a monthly book club, weekly
story times, and Community

Coffee, which is held the last
Friday of the month. Community
Coffee is a collaborative effort
between the Hudson Library, the
town of Highlands and various
community organizations. Each
month the library provides the
space and brews the (donated)
Community Coffee, a community
group provides or funds
refreshments, and Mayor Patrick
Taylor facilitates the discussion.
For more information, call
(828) 526-3031.
Library hours are Tuesday
through Friday 10:00 A.M. 5:30
P.M., and Saturdays, 10:00 A.M.
4:00 P.M. Visit them online at
FontanaLib.org/Highlands.
ChaTTooga Club
The Chattooga Club

The developers of this exclusive gated community in Cashiers, sought to pay homage to the native architecture and cultural heritage of the Western
North Carolina region. With an upscale, family-friendly club atmosphere against the backdrop of the beautiful natural scenery of the propertys 200
acres. You may feel like youve taken a step back in time to a bygone era when you play on one of two beautifully maintained croquet lawns. The
Clubs Life Enhancement Center lives up to its name by offering a variety of the latest fitness equipment, classes and personal trainers, paired with a
world-class spa. Additional Club amenities include a heated swimming pool, three Har-Tru tennis courts, active childrens programs. A scenic picnic
area at Macs View offers stunning vistas of Whiteside Mountain and gorgeous afternoon sunsets. Club membership is by approval only.
The Chattooga Club offers something for everyone, from quaint cottages to lavish custom homes and estatesized home sites as large as 14 acres. For a personal tour of The Chattooga Club and its fine properties, call us
today.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
The Chattooga Club

Spectacular home with gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain and
the valley below. This is one of the few homes located on the ridge
just a short walk away from the beautiful community picnic area
with magnificent mountain views. The home features five spacious
bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Warm and inviting living
spaces including the great room, large kitchen with a casual dining
area, as well as the formal dining room. The home also features a
large bonus room on the lower level along with additional bedrooms
which enjoy the stunning views. This private retreat with stunning
mountain views is offered for the first time and is a must see. MLS#
80663.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
MounTainTop
beautiful Moutaintop golf & lake Club Estate

This stunning newly constructed 5 bedroom plus bunk room, six and a half bath home overlooks the 12th fairway and features a blend of mountain
rustic and contemporary interior design. With a striking fireplace and bamboo floors, the spacious great room opens to the gourmet kitchen and
dining area, as well as the deck with a second stone fireplace and covered porch with grilling center. Surrounded by rich alder kitchen cabinets, the
large center island provides a wonderful space for the seasoned chef or casual entertainer. A custom wine cellar and wet bar round out the main
level, along with the master suite and a guest suite. The stunning barrel ceiling above the upstairs family room adjoins three more guest suites and
a childrens bunkroom. Mountaintop residents enjoy the most comprehensive amenity package on the Plateau, with peerless luxury and incredible
service. For a personal tour of this stunning new home call us today. MLS# 80347. Offered fully furnished.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
WadE haMpTon
Wade hampton golf Club

Exceptional Al Platt designed home in the premier gated community of Wade
Hampton Golf Club. This fantastic home features an open floor plan perfectly
suited for the mountain lifestyle. The spacious living room with stone fireplace,
wet bar, and dining room open onto the expansive screened porch with
outdoor fireplace. The main bedroom suite offers additional privacy from the
remaining bedrooms with en suite baths and family room on the lower level.
Home is ready for immediate occupancy. Membership at Wade Hampton Golf
Club is by invitation. MLS# 80737.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
CEdar hill
Lot Number
Road Name
Acreage
Price
Views
Exposure
DEVELOPER
LOTS
12
13
19
20
21
22
37
38
42
44
53
54
55
56
East Ridge Road

East Ridge Road
Lattitude Lane
Lattitude Lane
Lattitude Lane
SOLD
Lattitude Lane
SOLD
Ivorybill Way
Loblolly Lane
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
2.50
2.00
3.20
3.30
2.10
1.10
2.40
1.98
2.56
2.00
1.79
1.48
1.49
1.36
$375,000
$350,000
$375,000
$375,000
$395,000
$325,000
$149,000
$125,000
$149,000
$125,000
$275,000
$275,000
$250,000
$225,000
Exceptional, long range mountain, year round

Exceptional, long range mountain, year round
Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round
Exceptional, long range mountain, rock face
Wooded, winter
Stream, year round
Exceptional, mountain, winter, wooded
Mountain, stream
Great, mountain, rock face, year round
Great, mountain, rock face, year round
Exceptional mountain views
Exceptional mountain views
Southern
Southern
Northern
Eastern
Eastern
Eastern
North
Northeast
Eastern
Northeast
North
North
West
Northeast
RESALE
LOTS
22
28
79
East Ridge Road

Elbow Creek
Parsons View
2.81
3.05
2.11
$289,000
$90,000
$150,000
Exceptional, mountain, year round

Mountain, wooded, winter
Great, mountain, year round
West
North
West
Spectacular Mountain View Estate lots

Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering its residents
awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest in elegant
mountain construction or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. An easy hike from
your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop of hardwoods. Be one
with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utilities available to all home sites and a short
drive into town.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
CEdar hill
GUEST HOUSE
Cedar hill Masterpiece

This legacy estate is perched high above the valley with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed lumber
and hand hewn beams for that timeless mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the home as you pass the
waterfall and koi pond to the front entry. A majestic living room and the open floor plan offers ample space for
entertaining or simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest suites are all on the main level. A separate
guest house features a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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lakE glEnVillE
lake glenville
Spectacular fully furnished lakefront
home overlooking Lake Glenville.
This completely updated home
features an open floor plan with a
gourmet kitchen overlooking the
great room with gorgeous views
of the lake from every angle. The
covered deck with stone fireplace
as well as the fire pit overlook the
lake and provide a serene setting
and a perfect spot to enjoy the
cool summer temperatures of the
mountains. This home provides a
turnkey opportunity without the
stress of furnishing a newer home.
MLS# 80130.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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highlandS gap
highlands gap
Take time to enjoy life.
Spacious custom home has it
all! No expense spared in the
construction or upkeep. Master
bedroom suites on each level, 3
stacked stone fireplaces, large
home office, chefs kitchen, large
laundry/mud room, open decking
and screened porches takes
outdoor living to the max. Terrace
level screened porch with hot
tub, media room, mini kitchen
(no stove) and large fireplace.
MLS# 76445.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Trillium Village
This is mountain elegance at its very finest, located in
Trillium-a golf and tennis community that offers access
to the pristine waters of Lake Glenville. This beautiful 4
bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainers
dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family
room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside, youll
enjoy fine craftsmanship with nothing spared. Master
suite on main, with three additional bedrooms and two
baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room
downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens to
below. Outside, youll find a large wrap-around covered
deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain views.
All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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SapphirE
golf Club Estates

This home has all the charm of the stately
old country club communities found in the
North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but
remodeled to modern conveniences, this home
has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property
is flat and has a large flowing stream through
it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and
landscaped. There is a charming guest house.
The home opens onto a large patio overlooking
the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley,
golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are all nearby.
Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse
of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley,
membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms
in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house.
MLS# 78772.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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SapphirE
long range Views

This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range
mountain views! It features two master suites one on the main
level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with
an adjoining bonus room. Youll find all the bells and whistles in this
mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home
office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room
with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous builtins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the
screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for
outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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VACATION RENTAL
Call us today
for all of your
vacation and
long term
rental needs!
SOLD
SOLD
Summersail on
lake glenville
Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling
Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home
would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The main home features three bedrooms
and two and a half baths with wraparound
porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chefs
delight. The guest house offers three additional
bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet
cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning
views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at
the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from
the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its
scenic waterfalls.
VACATION RENTAL Chimneytop Escape
hampton glen
Welcome to Hampton Glen on the

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

and half bath home has fabulous shortrange and panoramic mountain views!
The ample living spaces and large
kitchen make entertaining a pleasure,
while the expansive deck is perfect
for soaking in the sun or enjoying the
crisp air on cool evenings. Three of the
four spacious bedrooms are located
on the main level. Just minutes away
are the many available Sapphire Valley
Resort amenities, which include golf,
tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, a fitness center and game room,
plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the
winter. Amenities also include access to
Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and
boating.
VACATION RENTALS
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
Whispering ridge
Wonderful three bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous mountain views of Chimney top & Sassafras Mountain. The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure. Main level bedroom suites feature private
screened decks for enjoying the fresh mountain air. The home has many wonderful water features and an impressive
rock face that greet you from the moment you approach. There is also a slide & swing set in the yard for the children
to enjoy. Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor
and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities
also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
Cullasaja Cabin
needlepine
This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining
is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open,
airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool
mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes
away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness
center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in
the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for
swimming, fishing and boating.
Lovely three bedroom, two bath

home tucked away in the rhododendrons in Cullasaja Country Club.
The master bedroom is on the main
floor and has a queen-sized bed and
a large private bath. There are another two guest bedrooms on the main floor
with queen beds and shared bath. There is also
a bonus room with twin beds located up a ladder overlooking the great room. This open floor
plan & wonderful screened porch are perfect
for entertaining or a family gathering.
VACATION RENTALS
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

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Highlands: (828) 526-2999
lakeside Cottage
This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4
bedroom & 4 bathroom home (3000 ft2) has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck
and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that
features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking
the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a
second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game
room with books, family board games, and a foosball table.
All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double
wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed
to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway
through the lush foliage where youll
find a private dock and canoe (available
for your use). Good fishing for bluegills
and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small
fee, guests have access to the many
Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf,
tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness
center and game room) and access to
55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing).
VACATION RENTAL
lakeview retreat
You and your family will barely be able to contain your excitement as you enter this beautiful,
nicely decorated cottage with gorgeous views of Lake Glenville and surrounding mountains.
There is so much to enjoy inside this home from the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms as well
as ample windows showing you the great views of the lake and mountains just outside. Once
you venture out, you will find a large screened porch with plenty of room for outdoor dining.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs - just bring the food! A big television in the
living room adds to your indoor pleasures along with the DirecTV Satellite & wireless internet.
The bedrooms are well equipped with adjoining bathrooms on each level of the home. You will
find a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. With much
to love both inside and out, you will barely be able to leave
it behind.....but we hope you do with happy memories and a
desire to return again.
VACATION RENTALS
VACATION RENTAL
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Building Relationships
Delivering Dreams
At Silver Creek Real Estate Group, we are passionate about providing the
highest level of service to our clients. Whether you are buying, selling,
or renting, you can trust our team of experienced and knowledgeable
professionals to give you honest, informed advice and guide you through
the entire process with confidence and ease. Let us help you take your
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Country Club Properties
www.ccphighlandsnc.com
Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins
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Landmark Vacation Rentals
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Old Edwards Inn
www.oldedwardsinn.com
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Bounds Cave
www.boundscave.com
Dovetail Antiques
Dutchmans Designs
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Into the Woods
MIrror Lake
Antiques & Jewelry
Museum of American Cut
& Engraved Glass
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Vivianne Metzger Antique
www.vmantiques.com
Watauga Creek
www.wataugacreek.com
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Architects/Designers
Mountainworks Design
www.mtnworks.com
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Art Galleries/Artists
Around Back
at Rockys Place
www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
The Bascom
www.thebascom.org
Blue Valley Gallery
GGs Consignments, Etc.*
www.ggsconsignment.com
Gracewear Collection
www.gracewearcollection.com
Dovetail Antiques
Into the Woods
Matt Tommey
www.matttommey.com
Mountain Mist Gallery
www.mountainmistgallery.com
& Engraved Glass
Oakleaf Flower & Garden
www.oakleafhighlands.com
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Smitten
The Summer House
TJ B Gallery
www.tjbmens.com
www.theuglydogpub.com
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Blue Ridge Bedding
Dutchmans Designs
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Bird Supplies
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
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Books
The Summer House
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Builders
Arrowood Construction
www.arrowoodconstruction.com
Chinquapin Builders
www.chinquapinbuilders.com
Lupoli Construction
www.lupoliconstruction.com
Srebalus Construction Co.
Warth Construction
www.warthconstruction.com
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Business Supplies
Cashiers Printing
Page 60
Candles
Dutchmans Designs
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Catering
Asia House
Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering
The Kitchen
www.thekitchenofhighlands.com
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Chambers of Commerce
Bars
The Ugly Dog
Into the Woods

The Summer House
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Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org

Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com
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Cleaning Services
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management
Rebeckas Home Cleaning Service www.rbkcleaning.com
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Pages 11, 80
Cloth/Upholstery
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Page 32
Page 8
Page 36
Clothing & Accessories

A Jones Company
Acorns Boutique
www.acornsboutique.com
Cabin Casuals
www.cabincasualshighlands.com
Ellens
The Look Boutique - Cashiers
www.thelookcashiers.com
Martha Annes
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
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Queen Bee
Sidelines
Apparel & Accessories
TJ Bailey for Men
www.tjbmens.com
VC for Men
www.victoriasclosetnc.com
Victorias Closet
Victorias Sportswear
Wits End
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Clothing Consignment
The Blue Elephant
Victorias Closet
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Collegiate
Sidelines
Page 3
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Communities
Silver Creek Real Estate Group
www.ncliving.com
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Condiments
Dustys
The Hen House
Page 61
Page 3
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
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Custom Cabinetry/Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble
Keystone Kitchen & Bath
Nantahala Flooring
The Summer House
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
www.keystonekb.com
www.nantahalaflooring.com
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Pages 80, 84, 86
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Custom Furniture
Dutchmans Designs
The Summer House
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Dentists
Dr. Joe Wilbanks
www.wilbankssmilecenter.com
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Doors/Windows
Highlands Doors and Windows
www.highlandsdoorsandwindows.com
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Education
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
www.rabungap.org
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Events
The Bascom
www.thebascom.org
Betsy Paul Art Raffle
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Flooring
Nantahala Flooring
www.nantahalaflooring.com
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Floral Design /Florists
Comforters
The Summer House
Celebrate Clayton
Cinco de Mayo fundraiser for
Cashiers Valley Preschool
Dining Out for Life
www.wncap.org
Dovecote Garden Talk Salon
http://dargan.com/dovecote-events/
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org
Old Edwards Inn
Smitten
Tour de Cashiers
www.tourdecashiers.com
The Village Green
www.villagegreencashiersnc.com
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Fiddlehead Designs
Pages 50, 89
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Furniture
Carolina Rustic Furniture
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com
Dovetail Antiques
Dutchmans Designs
Eller and Owens Furniture
www.ellerandowensfurniture.com
Into the Woods
Nearly New
The Summer House
Vivianne Metzger Antiques
www.vmantiques.com
Watauga Creek
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Furniture Consignments
The Blue Elephant
Consignment Market
www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com
LOTSA Consignment
Nearly New
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Garden Accessories
Page 9
Garden Supplies
Highlands Lawn & Garden

www.highlandslawnandgarden.com
Main Street Nursery
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Page 24
Gift Shops
A Jones Company
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Dovetail Antiques
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com
Dutchmans Designs
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Fiddlehead Designs
Highlands Pharmacy
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com
The Summer House
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Pages 50, 89
Page 61
Page 30
Page 77
Pages 21
Page 7
Page 36
Gourmet Foods
Dustys
The Hen House
Page 61
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Grading/Excavating
Larry Rogers Construction
Page 76
Grocery Stores
Dustys
Page 61
Groomers
Fancy Paws
Woofgang Bakery
Page 42
Page 87
Hair Salons
Creative Concepts
Head Innovations
Page 80
Page 80
Health Food Supplies

Natures Vitamins
Page 42
Heating and Air
Holley Heating & Air Conditioning www.holleyheating.com
Page 9
Home Accessories
A Jones Company
Bird Barn and Gift
Consignment Market
Dovetail Antiques
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
LOTSA Consignment
Matt Tommey
www.matttommey.com
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Stone Lantern
The Summer House
www.vmantiques.com
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Hospice Care
Four Seasons
www.wncvolunteer.com
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Housekeeping
Highlands/Cashiers
Rebeckas Home Cleaning Service www.rbkcleaning.com
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Interior Design & Home Furnishings

Bounds Cave
www.boundscave.com
Dovetail Antiques
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
Raffa Design Associates
www.raffadesignassociates.com
The Summer House
www.vmantiques.com
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Internet Services
Northland Cable
www.getnorthland.com
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Investment Planning
Edward Jones Investments
www.edwardjones.com
Wells Fargo Advisors
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Jewelry - Fashion
A Jones Company
Acorns Boutique
www.acornsboutique.com
Dovetail Antiques
Ellens
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Queen Bee
Sidelines
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Page 25
Page 53
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Page 47
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Page 3
Jewelry - Fine
MIrror Lake
Antiques & Jewelry
Stone Lantern
Page 18
Page 7
Kitchen Accessories
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com
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Page 11
Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design

Black Rock Granite & Marble
The Summer House
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
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Landscaping Supplies
Main Street Nursery
Lighting
Dovetail Antiques
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
The Summer House
www.vmantiques.com
Mattresses
Blue Ridge Bedding
www.blueridgebedding.com
Dutchmans Designs
The Summer House
Museums
& Engraved Glass
Music Stores
Blue Ridge Music
www.blueridgemusicacademy.com
Nail Care
Creative Concepts
Outdoor Furniture
The Summer House
Painting
D.P. Painting
Pet Care/Supplies
Fancy Paws
Woofgang Bakery
Pharmacies
Highlands Pharmacy
Photography
Charles Johnson
Fine Photography
www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com
Valentine Photo Studio
www.valentinesphotostudio.com
Picnic Supplies
A Jones Company
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Plants/Nurseries
Main Street Nursery
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Consignment Market
The Summer House
Pottery
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Dutchmans Designs
Smitten
The Summer House
Printing Companies
Cashiers Printing
Property Management
Highlands/Cashiers
Pubs
The Ugly Dog
www.thedogpub.com
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5
www.whlc.com
Real Estate Sales
Betsy Paul
www.betsypaulproperties.com
Blair Realty
www.blair-realty.com
Country Club Properties
www.ccphighlandsnc.com
John Cleaveland Realty
www.jcrealty.com
Landmark Realty Group
www.landmarkrg.com
Meadows Mountain Realty
www.meadowsmtnrealty.com
Nadine Paradise
www.nadineparadise.com
Old Cashiers Realty, inc.
www.oldcashiersrealty.com
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com
White Oak Realty
www.whiteoakrg.com
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory
Asia House
The Dog House
Dustys
Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering
The Kitchen
www.thekitchenofhighlands.com
Lakeside Restaurant
www.lakesiderestaurant.info
Madisons & Wine Garden
On the Verandah
www.ontheverandah.com
The Ugly Dog Pub
Wolfgangs Restaurant
& Wine Bistro
www.wolfgangs.net
Rugs
Bounds Cave
www.boundscave.com
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The Hen House
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Sculptural Baskets
Matt Tommey
www.matttommey.com
Shipping Services
Storks Wrap, Pack & Ship
Shoes
Martha Annes
TJ Bailey for Men
www.tjbmens.com
Socks
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
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Specialty Foods
Dustys
The Hen House
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Sun Control Shades/Blinds

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Into the Woods

Vivianne Metzger Antique
www.vmantiques.com
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Theatre/Entertainment
Martin-Lipscomb
Performing Arts Center
WellStrung
www.highlandspac.org
www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com
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Transportation
Highlands
Transportation Company
Landmark Vacation Rentals
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Vacation Rentals
www.landmarkvacations.com
Vitamins/Food Supplements
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LAUREL

YOUR GUIDE TO HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS | APRIL 2015

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acorns spring 2015 fashion show

Friday, May 15, 11:30 am to 1 pm

To purchase tickets, contact Tracy Ryan

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pril. Frosts and freezes are giving way to dew-covered mornings,

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Inside The Laurel April 2015

The Arts Continued

Homes & Lifestyles

50 Art League of Highlands

74 Church of the Incarnation

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Whats Your Favorite Nature Walk?

e hope you enjoyed participating in the Readers Poll for

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Easter Weekend Hoppenings

Cover Painting by Janet Cummings

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perfect outing, or a joyful sunrise service, the following suggestions

Serving Easter Sunday Brunch

Easter Egg Hunts

Highlands Rec Park

The Dog House

Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro

Easter Week Religious Services

Cashiers United Methodist Church

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nyone who fly fishes in this area is more than

tournament maps boundaries which include, but

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a fixture on their show

he Highlands Biological Foundation will again host Wildflower

makes the discovery of new blooms so precious.

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AC Youth Theater has, over the years,

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experience that has changed lives by

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Riding the Ridge

by Mary Jane McCall

f youve watched the Tour de France and dreamed of attending to

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9:00 A.M., respectively.

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Pack Your Bags!

Contributed by Bonnie Dayton

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers visit thelaurelmagazine.com

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Easter on the Green

op on over to The Village Green during Easter Weekend for two

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