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Dining
64 Chez Dupont and The Stone Soup
66 Carlos Palaez, Star of the Bar
67 Wine Talk
68 Healthy, Tasty Salad in a Jar
70 Collective Spirits
71 Chef Tommy Lasley
72 Lakeside Restaurant
74 Chef George Flatt
77 Dining Guide
Inside The Laurel
90 Highlands History
92 Cashiers History
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Wiley Sloan,
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Donna Rhodes,
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Luke Osteen,
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Contributing Writers: David Wilkes, Amanda Sullivan, Lindsey Mann, Tom Chillemi, Elizabeth Fletcher,
Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Sue Blair, Matthew Bradley, Dr. Anastasia Halldin,
David Stroud, Curt Christiansen, Tonya Hensley and Michelle Price
Making it Happen
16 Three River Fly Fishing
18 Mountain Tennis Challenge
19 Summer Series at Nature Center
20 Taste of the Plateau
21 Tour de Cashiers
22 Center for Life Enrichment
23 Village Nature Center
24 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show
25 Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up
26 Scholarship Golf Tournament
27 Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale
29 Special Operations Adventure Race
30 Hat a Blooming Luncheon
31 Big Ol Mountain Breakfast
32 Pawsitively Purrfect Evening
34 The Bookworm Sale
36 Friday Night Live
40 Area Calendar
The Arts
50 Cover Artist Jenny Buckner
52 The Art of Diana Farfan
53 Mountains in Bloom Festival
54 H-C Chamber Music Festival
55 Met Opera at PAC
56 HCPs Mama Wont Fly
57 Highlands Art League
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78 Thats Why They Call It Zipping
79 Organic Gardening
80 Fly Fishing, Timing is Everything
81 Historic Treks
82 Golf Talk
84 Indigenous Bloom
76 Know Our Birds
88 Waterfall Guide
Venture Out
94 Magic in the Mountains
Mountain Wedding
158 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
159 New Librarian at Hudson Library
160 Carpe Diem Farms
161 Friends for Life
162 Highlands Rotary Club
163 Big Brothers Big Sisters
164 Relay for Life
165 Highlands Literacy Council
Giving Back
110 Taking the Green LEED
114 Let Your Portfolio Work For You
115 Out On A Limb
116 Bear Essentials
117 Emerald Treasure, Village Green
Homes & Lifestyles
168 Creative Concepts
170 Kingdom Legacy Funds
Business
The Arts Cont
58 Highlands Playhouse Season
59 Atlanta Boy Choir in Highlands
60 Mountain Dulcimer club
46 Chamber Music Festival
Vote for the Best Calamari
READERS POLL
Paolettis Calamari
G
reat seafood may not be the frst thing that comes to mind
when you think of mountain cuisine. But our talented chefs
of Highlands and Cashiers wont let simple geography get in
the way of their culinary inspiration.
Defning calamari squid is the simple part. Preparing it for the
discriminating foodies of our area takes a bit more skill, practice
and talent.
So, which area restaurant makes your favorite calamari?
This is not an answer to rush into. Consider Cyprus and the pop of
color and taste that the unexpected celery imparts.
Or Paolettis Calamari Fritta. A classic Italian preparation with
marinara and lemon.
A tour of our area calamari would not be complete without On
the Verandahs entry. Beer-battered and served with a housemade
ancho chili sauce. And this just mentions a few.
Cast your vote for your favorite local restaurants calamari at the-
laurelmagazine.com/toppicks. The winner will be announced in our
June edition and at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine.
The Legendary Jack Cabe
EVENTS
W
hen you get right down to it its inevitable that
Highlands would produce a man like Jack Cabe.
The community is ringed with bold streams
teeming with healthy populations of rainbow and brown
trout. There are rambling rivers and spring-fed brooks
that challenge the skills of natural anglers and weekend
amateurs alike.
This is why Jack Cabe remains a local legend. This na-
tive Highlander practically grew up in the local waterways.
Whether his skills as an angler were honed by thousands
of hours of fshing or whether he was born with an innate,
almost mystical understanding of the wily ways of fsh,
the fact is, he was in a class all of his own.
Eventually, Cabe opened his own fy shop, The Main-
stream Outftters, in Wright Square. It was in this store
that Cabe perfected the fy that holds a permanent spot in
so many fy boxes, the Jack Cabe Hopper.
When he had his shop, you would go in and see him,
and he would be sitting at that fy-tying table, tinkering
with that thing constantly, says Highland Hiker Owner
David Wilkes. He worked with diferent sizes and lengths
and massaged it until he got it just right.
He just kept messing around with it, Joan said. He
was really good at tying fies and always said that he need-
ed a fy big enough for beginners to see. Joan said his
intent was to create a fy big enough for people to keep
an eye on. The resulting Jack Cabe Hopper is ideally suited
for local streams.
Even today, 17 years after his passing, hes still talked
about whenever local anglers gather.
In fact, you could say that Jack is an integral part of
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament,
slated for May 1-3.
The tournament ofers a Fly Tying Clinic where partici-
pants will learn the intricacies of the Jack Cabe Hopper
and the lore behind this cherished portion of Highlands
heritage. His Hoppers are the product of a lifetime of
prowling the local streams and seducing their fsh.
Three River Fly Fishing Tournament ofers days of clin-
ics, workshops and coaching and of course the two
day tournament.
For more information and calendar of events, visit high-
landsthreeriver.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at
(866) 526-5841.
by Luke Osteen
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament is set for May 1-3.
EVENTS
Andy Roddicks Mountain Challenge
O
n Saturday, July 26, former world number-one
tennis luminaries Andy Roddick and Jim Cou-
rier return to bring star power to the Cedar
Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers for Andy Roddicks
Mountain Challenge.
The goal is to raise capital for the newly formed Boys
& Girls Club of the Plateau, slated to open in August.
Attendees from last years highly successful Mountain
Challenge say Roddick and company stage a great show
and are guaranteed to put a whole lot of fun in the up-
coming fundraiser.
After last years event, Mountain Youth Charities be-
gan the work of researching and creating a great after-
school and summer program for the children of our area.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America have a long history of
excellent programming with life-changing results. Moun-
tain Youth Charities has partnered with the community
to open a club that will bring programs and activities that
are not currently or conveniently available to the children
of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau.
Thousands of area residents and visitors are expected
to attend numerous Mountain Challenge activities, in-
cluding not only the Roddick/Courier center court chal-
lenge, but also preliminary matches for North Carolinas
best amateur tennis players. Winners will tackle the pros
in a best two out of three set match. There is a VIP break-
fast for those holding special tickets. Dont miss the Sum-
mer Soiree hosted by Roddick and Courier July 25, at a
venue to be announced. Meet and greet the pros and
enjoy an evening of feasting and fun.
You can buy tickets for the July 25 Friday Night Soiree
and Saturday, July 26 tennis at cashiers.com. General ad-
mission parking tickets are sold separately and shuttles
run all day. Bring your friends and family to a full day
of festivities.
And remember, tennis starts with love.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine
International tennis stars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier return to the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers on Saturday, July 26,
for Andy Roddicks Mountain Challenge.
EVENTS
Creature Features and Flower Power
EVENTS
A
fter a long winter, the Highlands
Nature Center is looking for-
ward to opening its doors
for the 2014 summer season later
this month. Nature Center direc-
tor Patrick Brannon will open the
museum on weekends beginning
May 9 at 10:00 A.M. Regular sum-
mer hours, Monday through Saturday from
10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., will be- g i n
May 26. Join us for weekly program-
ming that week, starting with a
guided tour of the Highlands Botan-
ical Garden on Monday, May 26 at 1 0 : 3 0
A.M. We will have a Family Nature Activity Tuesday
at 3:00 P.M., Storybook Science Program Wednesday
at 2:30 P.M., Animal Feeding Time at 11:00
A.M. on Friday, and a Featured Creature presentation at 11:30
A.M. on Saturday. These programs will continue weekly until
August 16.
Its time to get back outside into your garden! The Highlands
Botanical Gardens horticulturists will host a free Rhododen-
dron Pruning workshop on Monday, May 26 from
2:00 P.M. until 4:00P.M. Rhododendrons are ev-
erywhere, and regular pruning is critical for the
long-term health of your rhododendron. Our
staf will go over two major pruning tech-
niques and provide hands-on experience in
the Botanical Garden.
On May 30, come to the Nature Center
for a program about frogs from 8:30 until
9:30 P.M. Patrick Brannon will give a presenta-
tion about regional frog species. You will learn to
identify species of frogs visually and by their calls. Par-
ticipants are invited to stay after the presentation to search
for frogs and to participate in a scientifc survey of calling frogs
at the Biological Station. The cost is $5 per person and advanced
registration is required. Dont forget your fashlight. Salamembers
can participate for free.
For more information about these and other programs, visit
www.highlandsbiological.org. The Highlands Nature Center is lo-
cated at 930 Horse Cove Road, 1/3 mile outside of downtown High-
lands. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-proft
organization.
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok
Things are getting wild at the Highlands Nature Center with the unveiling of its Summer Season of Programs.
For more information, highlandsbiological.org
EVENTS
Taste of the Plateau
T
he Fourth of July wont be the only thing lighting
up the sky this summer. Get ready for an explosion
of culinary delights at two unforgettable fundrais-
ing events hosted by Summit Charter the weekend before
Independence Day.
Beginning Thursday, June 26, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. a
Vine and Dine patron party and gourmet wine-pairings din-
ner will be held at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. A
Food and Wine Tasting event with the regions fnest chefs
is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. on
the schools campus.
Summit Charter School is honored and proud to announce
Karl Lundgren, Executive Chef for The Country Club of Sap-
phire Valley, as the featured chef.
Chef Karl has maintained Five Star and Five Diamond rat-
ings at hotel and resort restaurants in such outstanding es-
tablishments as The Breakers Hotel (Palm Beach, Florida),
Mandarin Oriental, Silks (San Francisco), and The Boca Ra-
ton Resort & Club (Boca Raton, Florida).
And where do the proceeds from these festivities go?
The Summit Charter School is a tuition-free North Carolina
Honor School of Excellence, enrolling students in Grades
K-8. Serving the diverse socio-economic families of Jack-
son, Macon, and Transylvania counties, the schools mis-
sion is to provide a creative and nurturing environment
where our children can seek excellence within themselves
and in their endeavors. Proceeds raised will help close the
$1,500 gap between the per pupil allotment given by the
state and county and what it costs to educate each student
at Summit.
For more information about the Taste of the Plateau and
its evolving lineup of participating chefs, visit tasteofthepla-
teau.org. Your donation, in exchange for an entertaining
weekend, is a long-term investment in our childrens futures.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine
Summit Charter Schools annual Taste of the Plateau events will be held June 26 and June 29.
EVENTS
A Sweet Ride
C
yclists from across the Southeast are invited
to the 22nd annual Tour de Cashiers Moun-
tain Cycling Experience, set for Saturday,
May 3, and spanning the scenic byways of Western
North Carolina.
Cyclists will follow one of three routes of up to 100
miles across Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Coun-
ties riding steep climbs and fast descents over 10,500
feet-plus of elevation changes.
The ride will kick off at 9:00 A.M. at The Village Green
Commons in Cashiers. Online registration is open at
TourdeCashiers.com. On-site registration and post-
event festivities will be held at the Commons pavilion.
Returning riders will be welcomed back at the finish
line with a hearty meal, drink, and even a hot shower
at the nearby Cashiers-Glenville Recreation and Com-
munity Centers. Participants also receive a commem-
orative tee shirt.
Proceeds from the Tour support local community
and economic development through the Cashiers Area
Chamber according to executive director Stephanie
Edwards. Major sponsors this year include the High-
lands-Cashiers Hospital, The Laurel Magazine, WHLC,
Eagle Eye Inspections, McKee Properties, and Indi-
an Hills Water, who are joined by many bronze level
financial supporters.
Under the leadership of Dick Zacher and Robert
Henderson, Support and Gear trackers will follow rid-
ers throughout the day to promote their safety and
comfort. Dr. Jack Talmadge and a contingent of more
than 60 parents, teachers, and staff from the Summit
Charter School will operate four rest stops along the
way. Seventeen-year veteran volunteer Diane Stumm
will organize registration onsite with a cadre of faith-
ful assistants. Route guidance and emergency medical
services will be provided by regional fire departments,
rescue squads, and other law enforcement agencies.
The Tour de Cashiers offers adventurous athletic
challenges suitable for the seasoned to beginner rid-
er, said Tim OBrien, president and event chair of the
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes
the ride.
Serious cyclists and weekend dilettantes are invited to enjoy every mile
of the glute-pounding, calf-strangling Tour de Cashiers,
set for Saturday, May 3, at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers.
by Luke Osteen
For a comprehensive list of area events
and happenings visit
www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
EVENTS
Wake up
Your Brain
T
he Center for Life Enrichment has much to ofer in May,
beginning with classes on the very popular social media
application Facebook. The classes will cover the basics of
Facebook, how to use latest features, and how to use Facebook
to market your business. Theyre taught by Mary Ann Baker, who
uses social media in her business Innsights to create internet mar-
keting plans for her clients.
View the beautiful wildfowers with Dr. Gary Wein, director
of The Highlands Land Trust. A fun three-mile hike will focus on
spring fora along the trail. This class is titled Spring Wildfower
Trip to High Falls.
Diplomacy of a Rising China in South Asia begins CLEs cur-
rent afairs series. Professor John Garver of the Sam Nunn School
of International Afairs at Georgia Tech will address the problem
China faces in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region as it tries to
expand its diplomatic eforts without unnerving India.
Have you wanted to try growing dahlias but are not sure how
to go about it? Everything You Need to Know About Growing
Beautiful Dahlias will introduce you to everything you need to
know to have these amazing fowers in your own garden.
Start your hostess season by taking Cooking at Home with
Ease. Holly Roberts will demonstrate easy recipes to begin your
supper entertaining. The best part of this class is getting to dine
upon the fnished meal.
Beginning Drawing with Freddie Flynt is a six-session class
that will teach the basics of drawing, a skill that can become a
lifelong hobby.
CLE fnishes up May with Emotions. Dr. Joe Baird, a practic-
ing psychiatrist in Atlanta, will talk about how to make sense of
emotions. This lecture is being ofered in conjunction with the
Bascoms exhibit Wesley Woford: Beneath the Surface.
All classes will be held in the CLE Lecture Hall in the Peggy
Crosby Center at 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands. For more
information or to register, visit clehighlands.com. You can also
call (828) 526-8811 or stop by the CLE ofce.
Contributed by Bonnie Dayton
The Center for Life Enrichments 2014 slate of classes illuminates the
world and your place in it.
EVENTS
Backwoods Safety for Hikers
H
iking is a popular outdoor pursuit in
the Highlands-Cashiers area.
It is not difcult to fgure out
why hiking is such a desirable past time -
the trails in this area lead to some of the
countrys most beautiful natural spots.
Stunning views, cascading waterfalls,
and leaf canopied trails are some of the
features that lead people of the beaten
path. However, hidden dangers lurk along
the trail, creating fears for hikers that are
sometimes unwarranted.
The Village Nature Series begins this
summer season with the program Perils
of the Southern Wild to address these
potential hazards and calm hikers fears.
Professional wilderness guide and out-
ftter Burt Kornegay, will present useful
information on perceived threats in the
wild at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 27, at The
Village Green Commons in Cashiers. Ko-
rnegay has published numerous articles
on backwoods safety and has appeared
on the pages of such magazines as Na-
tional Geographic and American Hiker.
The Village Nature Series is sponsored
by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
and The Village Green. Each month, resi-
dents and visitors can attend a free pre-
sentation to learn more about wildlife as
well as natural and cultural features of
this area. Other topics for 2014 include
wolves, wild edibles, Cherokee lore, and
wildlife scat and track identifcation. The
programs are always at 5:30 P.M. the last
Tuesday of each month at The Village
Green Commons on Frank Allen Road
near the post ofce in Cashiers.
For more information on The Village
Nature Series, you can visit The Village
Green website at villagegreencashiersnc.
com and click on the Events tab.
Contributed by Ann Self
A Village Nature Series ofering explores the perils and promise of hiking local trails, May 27 at The Village Green in Cashiers.
Burt Kornegay
EVENTS
Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show
T
he 6th Annual Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show will be
held May 24 and 25 at the Cashiers Village Green.
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, the
Spring Arts and Crafts Show will run from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M. both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. While admission
is free, a donation of $3 or more will be accepted to help beneft
local community service eforts.
This juried event will showcase some of the fnest artisans of
the Southeast. With more than 60 exhibitors, featured art me-
dia will include clay, wood, fbers, glass, metal, watercolor, oils,
and photography, and take the form of jewelry, clothing, indoor
and outdoor furniture, quilts, rugs, pottery, paintings, metal art,
wooden bowls and ceramics, homemade specialties, and more.
Rotary Club members will provide concessions, ofering
hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks for sale.
Families can also take advantage of the nearby playground and
picnic areas.
All proceeds will beneft local Rotary programs and commu-
nity service eforts. The Arts and Crafts Show location on the
Village Green is at the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 in
beautiful Cashiers, North Carolina. For more information, go to
cashiersrotary.org.
Contributed by Robin Taylor
Artisans from across the Southeast will ofer their creations at the Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show, May 24 and 25 at the Village Green.
EVENTS
Staging a
Jailbreak
H
ighlands community leaders are taking a break
from their daily duties to spend time in jail for the
Highlands Playhouse to gain charitable donations
for their release.
The Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up, set for May
31, is a high-spirited way to help the Playhouse with
operating expenses.
By agreeing to do time, Playhouse Jailbirds from the
community go behind bars as they ask family, friends,
and business contacts to make donations to their bail
to beneft the Highlands Playhouse to help continue the
tradition of professional theatre. Community support is
the driving force that enables the Playhouse to continue
providing high quality professional entertainment.
The Playhouse Lock-Up is a fun and exciting way for
community leaders to show their support of arts and
entertainment on the plateau, said Tammy Hernandez,
Highlands Playhouse Managing Director. The arts play
such an important role in our daily lives and we are blessed
to have a dynamic community that will come together to
support the Playhouse.
The goal for each Jailbird is to raise $500 to help sup-
port the oldest theatre in North Carolina. Living theatre
came to Highlands 75 years ago to serve as a gathering
place for all who love live entertainment, served up by
professional actors and other performers who make it
their passion.
Once arrested, Jailbirds will be transported to the mock
jail in Town Square on Saturday, May 31, where they are
encouraged to make additional calls to friends and busi-
ness associates to raise money for their bail.
To nominate a community leader that youd like to see
do time, call (828) 526-2695.
Contributed by Tammy Hernandez
Doing times not so bad when it benefts the Highlands Playhouse
May 31 at a jail in Town Square.
Dollars for Scholars
T
he 39th Annual Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf
Tournament is set for Thursday, June 19, at Wildcat
Clifs Country Club.
Scores of local high school seniors and continuing
education students who meet the Town of Highlands
requirements have been selected for this honor. Stu-
dents receive anywhere from $300 to $1,500 a year,
and must reapply each year for consideration. Some
have been in the program from high school through a
masters program.
The Town of Highlands, Mountain Findings, Duke En-
ergy, McGill Associates, the Highlands School PTO, and
Wildcat Clifs Country Club together have made a huge
contribution to students who need that extra fnancial
boost to pursue a higher education.
Town Clerk Rebecca Shuler, herself a recipient of the
scholarship while she was in college, says, It helped me
tremendously. After paying tuition there are still books
and other costs one doesnt anticipate that frst year of
school. Things would have been extremely tough for me
without the golf tourney scholarship money. Every year
recipients report the same story . . . they couldnt have
done it without the funding.
A warm-up for the tourney begins at 7:30 A.M. Regis-
tration starts at 7:45. Breakfast is included and is served
at 8:00. The shotgun start is at 9:00.
Cost is $150 per player. Participants play in teams of
four. Bring your own foursome to play or enroll as an in-
dividual and be assigned to a group.
Mayor David Wilkes started a Fly Fishing Tournament
during his term of ofce to support the scholarship, but
the golf tourney still generates the majority of monies.
This year on Hometown Day, October 11, the Town of
Highlands will host a craft show at the Rec Park. Some of
the proceeds will add to the scholarship fund.
Go to highlandsnc.org for more information about the
Scholarship Golf Tournament and the ways the town sup-
ports its students.
by Donna Rhodes
The Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf tournament, slated for June 19, provides life-changing support to local graduates.
EVENTS
By the Seat of Their Plants
T
he Highlands Ball Field at the corner of US 64 and
Hickory Street will be brimming with beautiful,
healthy plants on Saturday, May 24, for the 32nd an-
nual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale.
Gates open at 9:00 A.M. and close at noon. Be there
early for best selection. If rained out on Saturday, the sale
will be Sunday, May 25, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
More than ever, this years annual Mountain Garden
Club Plant Sale will feature a select group of sun and shade
plants just waiting to brighten your garden. Harvested
from area gardens and tended with loving care, the plants
are well acclimated to our area. Garden Club members
and their trusty helpers choose only the very best hardy,
healthy plants from throughout the area.
Club members, as well as their husbands and friends,
will be there to help you select and carry your plants.
Shade plants or sun lovers, the Clubs extensive inven-
tory provides great choices. Each years inventory varies
depending on the plants that are available from area gar-
dens, and there are always new additions. In years past,
the inventory has featured many varieties of perennials
such as Turks cap lilies, cinnamon ferns, Lenten roses, lu-
pines, milkweed (the sole food supply for Monarch cater-
pillars), ground covers, and much, much more, including
an impressive selection of dahlia tubers.
If you have an abundance of plants in your garden and
would like to donate to the sale please call Caroline Cook
at (828) 526-2742. Proceeds from the sale provide funds
for the clubs many community projects including the
Highlands School butterfy garden and kindergarten, the
courtyard gardens at Eckerd Living Center, classes about
plants and butterfies for students at Highlands School,
and college scholarships.
Since 1996, area students pursuing degrees in the felds
of horticulture, environmental science, landscape design,
forestry management, and golf course management have
been awarded scholarships funded through the plant sale.
Bring your own cart, wagon, or sled to help speed you
on your way. Handy helpers will load your car and make it
easy for you. See you there. Cash or checks, please.
By Wiley Sloan
The Mountain Garden Clubs Plant Sale Saturday, May 24, at the Highlands Ball Field is a beloved Highlands tradition and the
cornerstone of many a local showcase garden.
EVENTS
The Supreme Test
I
f youve seen documentaries and movies like Captain Phil-
lips, you know the outstanding job United States Special
Operations teams perform in unimaginable situations. In
1980, the aborted rescue attempt of the Iranian hostages
brought their heroism to light, having lost eight members of
the newly established Delta Force in that mission.
Concerned citizens established a support system, SOWF,
for the families of all special ops soldiers who die in the line of
duty. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a top-rat-
ed nonproft organization that supports the militarys special
operations forces and their families through three programs:
college scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Spe-
cial Operations Forces, family services, including educational
and family counseling, and advocacy support, and Wounded
Special Operations Forces Support, including immediate f-
nancial stipends of $3,000.
For thirteen years, a group of dedicated volunteers in High-
lands has sponsored an event, SOAR, which is focused on the
frst and second directives of SOWF, surviving childrens col-
lege education and counseling.
The Special Operations Adventure Race is a challenging
four-segment competition - running, cycling, rappelling, and
paddling - staged in the beautiful and rugged mountains of
the Highlands Plateau. Add to that orienteering where com-
petitors are given a map and compass to navigate station to
station. Just as special ops forces must negotiate a myriad of
obstacles to complete their mission, so must the participants
of SOAR. It is a supreme test of mind, body, and spirit.
Thanks to participants, sponsors, volunteers, and gener-
ous benefactors SOAR has risen to the occasion every year
giving many young people the support they need to make
it through difcult emotional and fnancial times. A college
education is the legacy a fallen soldier can still give his or her
child, even if he/she is not there to see it.
You can help. Sign up for the SOAR race which begins Fri-
day, June 21 at the Highlands Rec Park. Registrants can partic-
ipate solo or duo. The sprint category is a 35 mile race and the
elite is 50 miles. There are upwards of 16 divisions grouped by
gender, age, etc., and each one has its own champion.
Jim Oesterle, spokesperson for SOAR, says, We are hop-
ing for 100 participants this year. Entry fee for an elite partici-
pant is $270, but if you are active military you can get 50% of.
The sprint race fee is $100 per single entry.
Clinton OBrien, SOAR supporter, says, Each racer gener-
ates about $80 for the cause after expenses. We need more
racers and more private donations. We want to make this
year the best ever for these deserving kids all over America
whose parent has paid the supreme price for all of us.
Go to www.SOARHiglands.org, the best and easiest way
to register or give donations. Lets make certain Highlands
soars in its 2014 contributions to this amazing project.
The outstanding athletes of the Special Operations Adventure Race,
set for the trails and waterways around Highlands on Friday, June 21,
provide a lifeline to deserving young American scholars.
EVENTS
The Right Hattitude
L
ast year, a coalition of non-proft, civic and service clubs
in Highlands formed a coalition with the objective of com-
pleting the Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Pine Street.
Founders Park Coalition is made up of members of Moun-
tain Top Rotary Club, the noon Rotary Club, Highlands-Cashiers
Land Trust, Laurel Garden Club, Mountain Garden Club, High-
lands Plateau Audubon Society, Highlands Biological Station,
the Highlands Plateau Greenway, and the Highlands Historical
Society. The coalition is chaired by Nick Bazan, a member of the
Mountain Top Rotary.
A delightful and fun event is in the works for promotion of
the Founders Park -- Hats A Blooming, a grand luncheon of the
old school, complete with a glorious array of hats.
Itll be mostly for ladies, but men are welcome, too. Just be
sure to wear your chapeau.
The luncheon, set for noon, May 22, will be at the Rainwater
Estate, owned by Ray McPhail and Will Stolz. Enjoy gorgeous
views, a plethora of hats to try, buy, or just to marvel over, in an
old-time Highlands setting. Cost is $55 per person.
For reservations, contact Mary Guy Gunn, (828) 787-1613.
You may leave reservation information on her voice mail. Checks
should be made to Founders Park and mailed to Mary Guy at 7
Russell Ridge, Highlands, NC, 28741.
If youd like to ofer other support for the future of Kelsey-
Hutchinson Founders Park, email the Highlands-Cashiers Land
Trust at info.hitrust@earthlink.net or call (828) 526-1111.
Contributed by Diane McPhail
Founder Parks Hats A Blooming Luncheon, an elegant evocation of gentler times, is set for May 22 at Rainwater Estate.
For more information, call (828) 787-1613.
... and No One
Went Hungry
EVENTS
M
iracles happen every day at Fishes and Loaves.
In 2005, the creators of Fishes and Loaves had
a divine idea. They were astounded to learn that
one in six people in Jackson County are below the pov-
erty line, which means a lot of families go without food.
So a holy host of volunteers from several area church-
es and organizations got together to tackle the hunger
problem. And the results were soul-and-body satisfying.
In the nine years since, the group has seen to it that the
dietary needs of many of Jackson Countys hungry have
been met. Last year, 2,191 households, for a total of 6,815
people, received 3,186 boxes of food. A box contains
three cans each of vegetables, meat, and fruit, two cans
of soup, dried beans, rice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce,
mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and peanut butter.
Special boxes are prepared for Thanksgiving and Christ-
mas distribution. Recipients are provided food as often
as twice a month.
In the winter, the Rotary Club of Cashiers teams up
with Fishes and Loaves to provide free outerwear to the
needy during the colder months.
Fishes and Loaves has two major fundraisers each
year. The Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast will be held
Saturday, July 5, from 7:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Cashiers
Community Center. The Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon is
scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30
P.M. at the Zachary-Tolbert House Pavilion.
For more information about volunteering, donating or
receiving contact Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222. Filling
an empty bowl flls two hearts: the one who hungers
and yours.
by Donna Rhodes
Dont miss Fishes and Loaves Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast, Sat-
urday, July 5 youll be feeding yourself and your neighbors.
EVENTS
A Pawsitively Purrfect Evening
W
hen you frst arrive at the beautiful and exquisite
Country Club of Sapphire Valley, you know this night
is going to be special.
From the spectacular views on the Mountain Veranda to the
elegant dining experience in the Sapphire Room, there is only
one thing that could make this evening more perfect. Pawsi-
tively Purrfect, as a matter of fact. And that is to combine this
uniquely stunning venue with a night of fundraising and fun-
raising to support the shelter pets at the Cashiers-Highlands
Humane Society.
Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is our annual gala that kicks of
the social season on the plateau in grand style! Join us at the
luxurious Country Club of Sapphire Valley and enjoy a magical
evening featuring cocktails, an exquisite dinner, live and silent
auction, and dancing. Among the live auction items this year is
a one-week stay in a historic 19th-century townhome in Barce-
lona, Spain. Other auction items include private home dinner
parties, golf packages, gift certifcates to area restaurants, and
much more!
Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is Friday, June 13, from 6:00 to
10:30 P.M., and tickets are $175 per person ($350 per couple). To
purchase tickets or for more information, please call (828) 743-
5752 or email info@chhumanesociety.org. Make plans today to
be a part of this elegant evening to support the rescued animals
entrusted to our care!
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on US 64, two
miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Our no-kill shelter is open
seven days a week, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through
Saturday, and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit CHHS online at
chhumanesociety.org to see pictures and descriptions of all the
adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes.
For more information, please call the shelter at (828) 743-5752.
Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is
a private 501(c)(3) not-for-proft animal welfare organization
and no-kill shelter that receives no federal, state, or county tax
dollars, and no funding from the Humane Society of the Unit-
ed States. CHHS relies solely on donations, grants, bequests
and special events to further our mission of rescue, compas-
sionate care, and fnding forever homes for abandoned and
neglected animals.
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone
It turns out every dog (and cat) has his night, thanks to the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Societys Pawsitively Purrfect Evening
Friday, June 13, at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.
EVENTS
Early Birds
Catch the
Bookworm Sale
T
he Bookworm will celebrate its new location with a
store-wide sale on Memorial Day weekend, Thurs-
day, May 22, through Monday, May 26. All of our in-
ventory will be on sale during the celebration with most
of it being half-price. Join us for refreshments and browse
our well stocked shelves of gently used books and more.

The Bookworm is now located in The Falls on Main at 555
Main Street in Highlands, across from the Hudson Library.

The library is stafed by volunteers and all of its monies
are used to support the Hudson Library. If you are inter-
ested in being a part of The Bookworms volunteer staf,
please stop by or call (828) 482-0326.
Contributed by Delaine Mehder
Everything in The Bookworm will be on sale May 22-26 at its new loca-
tion The Falls on Main, 555 Main Street in Highlands.
EVENTS
Be There, at the Square
I
f some fne pickin and good time grinnin sound like a made-to-or-
der evening, then Friday Night Live in Highlands is sure to please.
Every Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. starting June 13,
and running through October 24, rain or shine, Town Square is go-
ing to be jumpin with the best of local bluegrass, country, western,
and more. And its all free!
Sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, Friday
Night Live has been a weekly staple of entertainment for the last
fve years.
The frst few concerts will be a welcome back to friends, resi-
dents, and visitors, says Chamber Board Member Marianne Vines.
The venue is beautiful. The food at surrounding shops, cafes, and
restaurants is scrumptious. Friday Night Live is a delight for the ear,
the eye, and the taste buds. A safe and kid-friendly afair, families
are welcome to visit and dance to the lively music. Bring a cush-
ion and some cash for food. Music and a night-to-remember are
on the house.
The new Visitors Guides will be coming out soon in which bands,
already booked, will be listed. Look for a guide in your favorite
store. WHLC FM 104.5 announces the event and the band of the
hour throughout the season. You can also call the Visitors Center
for more information at (828) 526-5841.
Stay a few minutes or stay the whole evening. Dress casual, relax,
and have fun. See you there, at the Square!
Music wafts upon cool evening breezes on Highlands Main Street, Friday nights starting June 13.
Weekly Events
The Bascom Collectve Spirits Wine & Food Festval Grand
Gala Beneft Aucton and Dinner 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 17,
Highlands Country Club. (828) 526-4900.
Art League of Highlands-Cashiers meetng, 4:30 P.M.,
Monday May 19, featuring glass artst Angelique Jackson, at
The Bascom.
Well Strung appearing live 6:30 P.M., Thursday, May 22, at
On the Verandah Restaurant, (828) 526-5958.
Highlands Cashiers Players Mama Wont Fly, May 22-25
and May 29-June1, Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828)
526-8084.
Peter Millar Trunk Show, May 23-24, T.J. Bailey for Men
and the Gallery, Opening Party 5 P.M., Friday, May 23. (828)
526-2262.
GCAMA Blues, Brew and Barbecue Festval, 6:30 P.M.,
Saturday, May 24, The Village Green, (828) 743-8428.
6th Annual Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafs Show, May 24-
25, The Village Green, Rotary Club of Cashiers.
32nd annual Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale, 9:00 A.M.
to Noon, Saturday, May 24, Highlands Town Ballfeld. Rain
Date: Sunday, May 25, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
The Bascom: Wesley Woford: Beneath the Surface, May
24 through August 17, Opening Recepton May 24 from 5:00
to 7:00 P.M., with Artst Talk at 6:00 P.M., (828) 526-4900.
The Bascom: High School Ceramics, May 24 through July
27, Landing Gallery Opening Recepton: May 24, 3:00 to 5:00
P.M., (828) 526-4900.
Atlanta Boy Choir fee concert, 5:00 P.M., Sunday May 25,
Highlands Episcopal Church of the Incarnaton, (404) 378-
0064.
Highlands Nature Center: Highlands Botanical Garden
Guided Tour, 10:30 A.M., Monday, May 26; Family Nature
Actvity 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27; Storybook Science
Program 2:30 P.M., Wednesday May 28; Animal Feeding Time
11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30; Featured Creature presentaton
11:30 A.M. Saturday, May 31. (828) 526-2221.
Highlands Botanical Gardens free Rhododendron Pruning
Workshop 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Monday, May 26. (828) 526-
2221.
Village Nature Series, Perils of the Southern Wild, 5:30
P.M., Tuesday, May 27, The Village Green, sponsored by the
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green.
Highlands Nature Center: Know Your Frogs, 8:30 to 9:30
P.M. Friday, May 30. The cost is $5 per person and advanced
registraton is required. (828) 526-2623.
Groovin on the Green, featuring Blind Lemon Phillips, 6:30
P.M., Friday, May 30, The Village Green, (828) 743-8428.
Unspeakable Journey: The Removal of the Cherokee,
Ninth Annual Jan Wyat Symposium, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.,
Friday, May 30, High Hampton Inn. Presented by the Cashiers
Historical Society. (828) 743-7710.
Betsy Paul Art Rafe to beneft the Cashiers Glenville
Volunteer Fire Department, features handmade bracelet
and matching pend ant created and donated by Julie Berger.
Drawing is Saturday, May 31 in the afernoon. (828) 743-
0880.
Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up, Saturday, May 31, Town
Square, to beneft the Highlands Playhouse, (828) 526-2695.
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Eco Tours, Birding with the
Audubon at High Hampton Saturday, May 31. For details and
to reserve your spot call (828) 526-1111.
For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
Mark Your Calendar
EVENTS
The Bascom Current Exhibitons: Making Waves thru May
18 (closing recepton May 3, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.), Lof Gallery;
Wave Forms featuring Sculptor Heather Hilton, thru June 1.
Atrium Gallery; Out of the Ordinary, through June 15. Bunzl
Gallery, (Closing recepton: 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31);
Elsa Norris Dodd Remembered thru August 3, Joel Balcony
Gallery; Circles featuring Sculptor Brandon Reese, thru
December 7, On Campus. (828) 526-4900.
The Center for Life Enrichment has much to ofer in May.
For more informaton or to register call (828) 526-8811.
Ugly Dog Pub May Events: Guitarist Christe Lenee May
2-3; Ben Suton Band Saturday, May 10; Riyen Roots Trio
Saturday, May 17; Stevens Layne Saturday, May 24; Music by
members of Hellbound Glory and Southbound Turnaround
Wednesday, May 28; Chris Wilkes DJ 80s, 90s 00 music for
dancing, Saturday, May 31. (828) 526-8364.
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament
ofers Fly Fishing Clinics, Harris Lake, Saturday, May 3, 9:00
A.M. to noon, Highland Hiker equipment tune-up and expert
advice noon to 4:00 P.M. (866) 526-5841.
Tour de Cashiers, 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, The Village
Green Commons, Cashiers, (828) 743-5191.
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament
Castng Competton by NC Fly Fishing Team, Pine Street Park
1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 3. (866) 526-5841.
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament Fly
Tying Clinic in the Lobby of the Old Edwards Inn from 5:00 to
6:30 P.M. Saturday, May 1. (866) 526-5841.
Wildfower Whimsey Celebraton, May 2-3, Highlands
Biological Staton. Friday, May 2: Highlands Botanical Garden
Guided Tours 5:00 P.M.; Wildfowers and Natve Perennials-
and Even a Few Exotcs for the Southeast presentaton
6:00 P.M., Highlands Nature Center; Saturday, May 3: Four
Special Guided Wildfower Pilgrimages, (828) 526-2221.
25th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:00 A.M., Monday,
May 5, Highlands Country Club, presented by Rotary Club
of Highlands. Contact Joyce Baillargeon, (828) 526-2181 or
(828) 421-3551.
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Eco Tours - Rough Run
Wildfower Hike, Saturday, May 7. For details and to reserve
your spot call (828) 526-1111.
Cashiers Highlands Humane Society Adoptathon, 10 A.M.
to 5 P.M., Saturday, May 10, Woof Gang Bakery, (828) 743-
9663.
MET Opera HD Live features La Cenerentola, Saturday, May
10. Pre-Opera Discussion 12:30 P.M., MET live transmission
begins at 12:55 P.M., Highlands PAC, (828) 526-9047.
Smitens Third Thursday, featuring Diana Farfn, 5:30 P.M.
to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 15, (828) 526-9300.
The Bascom Collectve Spirits Wine & Food Festval Wine
Symposiums, 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 16,
Highlands Country Club, 828) 526-4900.
Robert Graham Trunk Show, May 16-17, T.J. Bailey for Men
and the Gallery, Opening Party 5 P.M., Friday, May 16. (828)
526-2262.
The Bascom Collectve Spirits Wine & Food Festval: Stock
Your Cellars Market and Wine Tastng 5:00 to 7:30 P.M.,
Friday, May 16, The Bascom Terrace. (828) 526-4900.
Gorges State Park Grattude Day, 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 17, a variety of programs and events for all
ages. (828) 966-9099.
EVERY MONDAY
Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M.,
Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church,
(828) 787-1586.
EVERY TUESDAY
Dulcimer Acoustc Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gif
Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.
Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community
Center.
Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.,
Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-
5540.
Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library. (828) 743-0215.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room
at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers
United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.
Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert
Carlton Library (828) 743-0215.
Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone
Gallery, (706) 746-5540.
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist
Church.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic
Center.
Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M.,
and 4:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.
Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert
Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215.
Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.
EVERY THURSDAY
Oil Paintng and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30 P.M. to
4:30 P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA,
(706) 746-5540.
Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community
Library, (828) 743-0215.
and 4:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.
EVERY FRiDAY
Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30
A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruf Clinic - Suite 201 (on the
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus), Free Open to the
Community, (828) 692-6178.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic
Center.
4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-
2338.
Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue
Ridge Music (706) 782-9852.
EVERY SATURDAY
4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
EVERY SUNDAY
4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695.
ACCOMMODATIONS
4-1/2 Street Inn ..........................
Colonial Pines Inn .......................
Inn at Half Mile Farm ..................
Whiteside Cove Cottages ............
Mountain Brook Suites................
ARTS
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.........
Museum of American Cut Glass .....
The Bascom ...............................

REAL ESTATE
Country Club Properties .............
John Cleaveland Realty ................
Meadows Mtn. Realty ..................
White Oak Realty Group .............
RESTAURANT / BAR
Altitudes Restaurant ....................
The Lost Hiker Bar ....................
Nectar Juice Bar ..........................
Pescados ................................
Rosewood Market ..........................
Wild Thyme Gourmet ...................
Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro ....
SHOPPING
Alyxandras ...................................
Bags on Main .................................
Bear Mountain Outfitters ....................
Cabin Casuals ................................
Drakes Diamond Gallery ...................
Dry Sink .........................................
Dutchmans Designs .....................
Hen House .....................................
High Cotton ...................................
Highlands Fine Art .......................
Highland Hiker ..............................
Martha Annes ...............................
Mirror Lake Antiques ...................
Peak Experience ...........................
Scudders ........................................
Spice & Tea Exchange........................
The Summer House ......................
The Toy Store ................................
Whole Life Market ........................
Xtreme Threads ............................
SERVICES
Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Creative Concepts Salon .....................
Highlands Visitors Center ...................
Highlands Aerial Park ..................
Warth Construction ......................
ACCOMMODATIONS
High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................
The Mountain Laurel Inn ......................................
ARTS
Blue Valley Gallery ..................................................
Cashiers Hillside Artists.............................................
Chivaree Southern Art and Design ...........................
Mountain Mist Gallery ...............................................
REAL ESTATE
Betsy Paul Properties .................................................
Chinquapin Land Company .......................................
Landmark Realty Group .............................................
Silver Creek Real Estate Group ...........................
RESTAURANTS
Boars Head Deli .........................................................
Cafe 107 ......................................................................
Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop .................................
Hunts Brothers Pizza ..................................................
Sapphire Brewery & Pub ...................................
Snack Bar 8 ..........................................................
The Zookeeper Bistro.............................................
RETAIL
Antiques & Etc. ...................................................
Bears Den ...........................................................
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium .............................
Blue Ridge Bedding/
Carolina Rustic Furniture....................................
Bounds Cave .............................................................
Brookings Cashiers Village Anglers ........................
Bumpkins ...................................................................
Cashiers Customs ...............................................
Catbird Seat .........................................................
Cashiers Emporium ............................................
CJ Brownhouse ........................................................
Consignment Market ..............................................
Corner Store .............................................................
Dovetail Antiques ........................................................
Fiddlehead Designs ....................................................
GGs Consignments *ETC .................................
Highland Hiker ....................................................
Interior Enhancements .......................................
Into the Woods Home Interiors ........................
Lenz Gifts & Linens .....................................................
Lotsa Consignment Shop ............................................
Mantiques .....................................................................
Midnight Farms ..................................................
Natures Vitamins................................................
Nearly New/Ellens ............................................
Nora & Co. ...........................................................
Rusticks. ...............................................................
Ryan & Company ................................................
Smore Kids Klothes .....................................................
Summer Place Antiques ......................................
The Look Jewelry and Gifts ................................
Tom Sawyer Tree Farm ...........................................
Victorias Closet ........................................................
VC for Men ..................................................................
Vivianne Metzger Antiques ....................................
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming .................................
Zoller Hardware .........................................................
The Designers Market ................................................
SERVICES
Cashiers Chamber ......................................................................
Cashiers BP ....................................................................................
Cashiers Exxon ...................................................................
Cashiers Printing ................................................................
Cashiers Valley Preschool ..................................................
Fancy Paws Dog Grooming ...............................................
Keystone Kitchen & Bath .........................................................
Peter J. Pioli Interiors .........................................................
Signal Ridge Marina ...........................................................
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ..................................................
ACCOMMODATIONS
High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................
The Mountain Laurel Inn ......................................
ARTS
Blue Valley Gallery ..................................................
Cashiers Hillside Artists.............................................
Chivaree Southern Art and Design ...........................
Mountain Mist Gallery ...............................................
REAL ESTATE
Betsy Paul Properties .................................................
Chinquapin Land Company .......................................
Landmark Realty Group .............................................
Silver Creek Real Estate Group ...........................
RESTAURANTS
Boars Head Deli .........................................................
Cafe 107 ......................................................................
Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop .................................
Hunts Brothers Pizza ..................................................
Sapphire Brewery & Pub ...................................
Snack Bar 8 ..........................................................
The Zookeeper Bistro.............................................
RETAIL
Antiques & Etc. ...................................................
Bears Den ...........................................................
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium .............................
Blue Ridge Bedding/
Carolina Rustic Furniture....................................
Bounds Cave .............................................................
Brookings Cashiers Village Anglers ........................
Bumpkins ...................................................................
Cashiers Customs ...............................................
Catbird Seat .........................................................
Cashiers Emporium ............................................
CJ Brownhouse ........................................................
Consignment Market ..............................................
Corner Store .............................................................
Dovetail Antiques ........................................................
Fiddlehead Designs ....................................................
GGs Consignments *ETC .................................
Highland Hiker ....................................................
Interior Enhancements .......................................
Into the Woods Home Interiors ........................
Lenz Gifts & Linens .....................................................
Lotsa Consignment Shop ............................................
Mantiques .....................................................................
Midnight Farms ..................................................
Natures Vitamins................................................
Nearly New/Ellens ............................................
Nora & Co. ...........................................................
Rusticks. ...............................................................
Ryan & Company ................................................
Smore Kids Klothes .....................................................
Summer Place Antiques ......................................
The Look Jewelry and Gifts ................................
Tom Sawyer Tree Farm ...........................................
Victorias Closet ........................................................
VC for Men ..................................................................
Vivianne Metzger Antiques ....................................
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming .................................
Zoller Hardware .........................................................
The Designers Market ................................................
SERVICES
Cashiers Chamber ......................................................................
Cashiers BP ....................................................................................
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THE ARTS
A
few years ago Jenny Buckner was just about as low
as a girl can go. Her husband was diagnosed with
MS and her emotional state hit rock bottom.
And then, Jenny Buckner, would-be artist who could
barely make the ends of a circle meet, experienced what
can only be described as a miracle. She says, I had a pow-
erful dream, some might say a vision, in which God direct-
ed me to paint. The next morning I borrowed art supplies
and began forming images, flling them in with brilliant
creamy oils. I was transformed. All of a sudden I could
draw and paint. A longtime photographer, I used my pho-
tos as reference. I watched them come to life. I was so
moved by this heavenly gift that I sat down and cried.
A month later, she placed third in an international art
show. Since then, painting has been her best friend, her
release, her livelihood, her joy.
The dream was a turning point. Everything in her
life began to take on bright colors. Her husband
went into remission. Her sheep and donkey por-
traits started selling before the oil got dry. And,
thankfully, serenity was no longer feeting, but a
constant companion.
Not knowing her background, one might conclude she
is a classically trained impressionist who loves to paint
happy. She really is that good. But she has never had a
formal lesson. And maybe that is why she invites high
school students to her studio to sit and paint with her. If
they need encouragement, she is there to give it. She also
volunteers her time and a painting every year to Quick
Draw. She received at a time she needed it most. Now
Smear, Throw, Blend, Smile
by Donna Rhodes
Cover Artist Jenny Buckner
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she gives as a measure of her gratitude.
And what does she say when she is mentoring? Be-
cause I had no formal schooling, I dont follow rules.
I paint with no fear. I tell kids to jump into it. Paint to
please yourself, not others. And dont be afraid to make
mistakes: smear, throw, blend, get your fngers in it. It is
the no fear part that is transforming.
Painting is Buckners full time endeavor. She just fn-
ished a big show in Atlanta and will show in Waynesvile in
July. Her portrait work was featured in International Art-
ist Magazine and Volume I, How to Paint People. Her
portraiture is so superior commissions keep coming. She
loves painting all things God-made: people, animals, na-
ture, landscapes. She is especially fond of painting chil-
dren and pets. They are such joyful subjects, she says.
If shes not excited about the subject, she wont paint it.
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Go Figure
D
iana Farfans work is a river of energy, emotion,
and symbolism. It fows from her into us through
powerful, soulful images.
She feels the human form is a vessel, which holds
experiences. She says, I am in love with the hu-
man fgure. The body is the most perfect machine.
But people are complex and have their darkness
too. Humans contain beauty and evil, terror and ten-
derness, love and fear, dichotomies that make us
deeply interesting.
She sees human bodies as holders; that is, they fll
up with all that is taken in: political opinions, world
events, romance, philosophy, artful experience, and
so forth. Those things pour into us and we pour
them out with our own special colors. Clearly, what
she sees in her fellow human beings she practices
in her art.
Her fgures facial expressions, body language, and oc-
casional disproportionate size of head to body speak vol-
umes. And why the distorted proportion? She says, I
fashion a bigger head and smaller body to draw attention
to the mind. When the world goes crazy, we have too
much to think about, and the body grows weak. It cant
support the weight of our minds.
She believes each viewers perception of her cre-
ations mirrors his or her personal experience. Some
see sadness in work that others fnd joyful. Farfan
has so much to express in her toys, puppetry, and
sculptures that sometimes she has to make a se-
ries or an installation of dozens of forms to tell the
whole story.
Farfan knows frsthand the vulnerability of the young
and the underprivileged from her experience growing
up in Colombia. As an adult she worked with desper-
ately poor children to help them tell their stories using
handcrafted marionettes and puppets. Over a decade
ago her sister arranged for her to move to South Caro-
lina. There she was married while earning her MFA. She
continued teaching, working in her studios (one at home,
one in town), exhibiting, and extending her gallery pres-
ence into several states. Her dream is two-fold: to travel
and teach; and to expand her gallery representation na-
tionally and beyond. In doing so, she hopes to connect in
profound, enriching ways with her audience.
Locally, you can see her work in Smitten Gallery,
10 Foreman Road in Highlands. (828) 526-9300. At-
The Art of Diana Farfan
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Mountains
in Bloom
B
e inspired, refreshed and amazed at the sight of the
most magnifcent gardens in the South.
The Bascom celebrates the 15th Mountains in Bloom
Festival this summer from July 10 through July 13. Dig into horti-
culture, photography, foral arranging, gourmet food and more.
Chair Cindy Trevathan promises homes, gardens, programs and
festivities that will delight the eye and the palate.
Festivities begin on Thursday, July 10, with gardener and au-
thor Jack Staub presenting a Champagne luncheon program
at Highlands Falls Country Club. Jack Staub, author of Pri-
vate Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens, takes the audience
on a visual tour through 21 superb country gardens across the
United States. Jack Staub is a passionate proponent of ed-
ible gardening, locavore advocate and author of the celebrat-
ed 75 series of edible gardening books. With his partner
Renny Reynolds, he is the owner of historic Hortulus Farm in
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania.
On Friday and Saturday, explore Highlands own private
Edens during the home and garden tour featuring magnifcent
estates on mountain tops, in rhododendron glades and in the
clouds. Back at The Bascom, peruse The Flower Show, fea-
turing unique fower and art exhibits. Enjoy a Farm to Table
Luncheon on The Bascoms patio, with a menu prepared from
ingredients grown organically in local Highlands farms, along
with a photography exhibit and fower demonstrations.
Finally, the festival will culminate with a special benefactor
party on Sunday evening, July 13, at The Farm at Old Edwards
Inn, starring the award-winning cuisine of Chef Johannes Klap-
dohr and music by Liquid Pleasure. For more information,
please visit mountainsinbloom.com, or call (828) 526-4949.
Contributed by Bonnie Potts
The Bascom celebrates the splendor of the season with
the 15th Mountains in Bloom Festival, July 10-13.
For more information, call (828) 526-4949.
THE ARTS
Bids, Baritones and Bass
T
wo Highlands institutions the Highlands-Cashiers Cham-
ber Music Festival and Scudders Gallery will join forces
to ofer an astonishing auction of remarkable deals.
The auction, slated for 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 22, at
Scudders 352 Main Street gallery, features eight unique items
-- a luncheon with the Eroica Trio in the bidders home; a Vega
String Quartet house concert; Festival Artistic Director and
Internationally-Recognized Pianist William Ransom perform-
ing in the bidders home; a set of two Napoleonic plates; an
original painting by 2014 Festival artist Richard Highsmith; an
exclusive Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Wolfgangs Restaurant &
Wine Bistro; exquisite blown glass from Chivaree Gallery; and
a fabulous select wine collection.
During the auction itself, festival favorites violinist Helen
Kim and cellist Charae Krueger will perform between the bid-
ding. Wine and hors doeuvres will be served.
Cost of the event is $75 per person, with the price of the
ticket going toward an opening bid on an item. Space is lim-
ited. For reservations or more information, call the Highlands-
Cashiers Chamber Music Festival at (828) 526-9060.
Scudders Gallery has been a Main Street mainstay since
1976. Its been a trusted source for the fnest antiques and jew-
elry available in todays marketplace. Scudders is also a direct
importer of antique furniture, fne jewelry, oriental rugs, and
fne art collectibles.
Throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Fes-
tivals 33rd season, which stretches from June 22 through
August 10, concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays at the
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and re-
peated at 5:00 PM. 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 High-
lands and repeated at 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Cashiers
Community Library.
For more information about the festival and its full lineup
of performances and events, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org.
by Luke Osteen
Helen Kim
Charae Krueger
Treasures abound when the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and Scudders Gallery stage an auction Sunday, June 22.
Will Ransom
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Have You MET Cinderella?
A
peerless pair of Rossini vir-
tuosos joins forces in La
Cenerentola a vocal
tour de force for mezzo-soprano
Joyce DiDonato, singing her frst
MET performances of the Cinder-
ella title role, and the high-fying
tenor Juan Diego Flrez, as her
Prince Charming.
Alessandro Corbelli and
Luca Pisaroni complete the
cast, with MET Principal Con-
ductor Fabio Luisi leading the
efervescent score.
La Cenerentola, (Cinderella,
or Goodness Triumphant) is an
operatic drama in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The libretto
was written by Jacopo Ferretti, based on the fairy tale Cen-
drillon by Charles Perrault. The opera was frst performed in
Romes Teatro Valle on 25 January, 1817.
Rossini composed La Cenerentola when he was 25 years
old, following the success of The Barber of Seville the year
before. La Cenerentola, which he completed in a period of
three weeks, is considered to have some of his fnest writing
for solo voice and ensembles. The
light, energetic overture has been
in the standard repertoire since
its premiere as La Cenerentola.
From 1960 onward, as Ros-
sini enjoyed a renaissance, a
new generation of Rossini mez-
zo-sopranos and contraltos en-
sured the renewed popularity
of La Cenerentola. There are
changes from the traditional
fairy tale in La Cenerentola be-
cause Rossini opted for having
a non-magical resolution to the
story (unlike the original source),
due to obvious limitations in the
special efects available.
The MET Operas La Cenerentola begins at 12:55 P.M. and
the pre-opera discussion at 12:30 as the last of the MET Opera
Live in HD performances for the 2013-14 Season. Tickets are $24
for adults and Students are free, due to the generosity of our
underwriters. Tickets are available online: highlandspac.org
or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507
Chestnut Street in Highlands.
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center ofers The Metro-
politan Operas breathtaking performance of La Cenerentola,
12:30 P.M. Saturday, May 10.
THE ARTS
A Laughing Matter
M
ake plans now to
attend the High-
lands Cashiers
Players spring show,
Mama Wont Fly. Dates
are May 22 - 25 and May 29 -
June 1 at the Highlands Per-
forming Arts Center.
Written by the team of
Jessie Jones, Nicoles Hope,
and Jamie Wooten (Di-
xie Swim Club, Dearly
Departed), it features a
passel of colorful Southern
characters, all of whom will
have you laughing through the whole show. Jones, Hope, and
Wooten are three of the most produced playwrights in America
today (over 2,800 productions and counting). They have enter-
tained millions on television, in flm, and on stages across the
U.S. and around the world. Between them, theyve written clas-
sic television, hit movies, and even an Of-Broadway comedy.
In Mama Wont Fly, an outrageously hilarious race against
the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt
agrees to get her feisty
mother all the way from Al-
abama to California in time
for her brothers wedding.
Savannahs problem: Mama
wont fy. Every conceiv-
ableand inconceivable
mishap that can occur does,
including the theft of their
car and all of their clothes,
a near-fatal encounter at an
underwear museum, the ac-
cidental homicide of an an-
cient Texas relative, a mad
dash across the desert in a
hijacked eighteen-wheeler, and a riotous detour to Vegas that
ends in a brawl with an ordained showgirl/minister.
Highlands Cashiers Players is bringing to the stage many fa-
miliar faces as well as brand new talent under the expert direc-
tion of Bonnie Cushman Earman.
Tickets go on sale for season subscribers, May 15, and for non-
season subscribers, May 17. Performance dates are May 22 - 25
and May 29 - June 1. Call the HCP box ofce at (828) 526-8084.
Contributed by Jenny King | Photo by Cynthia Strain
Highlands Cashiers Players Mama Wont Fly will hit the stage May 22 - 25 and May 29 - June 1.
Cast and Crew of HCPs Mama Wont Fly
Art League:
A Glass Act
THE ARTS
W
hat s
in a
name? In the
case of the Art
League, a lot.
The member-
ship has re-
cently voted to
change its of-
cial name to The Art League
of Highlands-Cashiers. The
change, while minor, refects
the growing infuence of The
League across all of the High-
lands-Cashiers Plateau. With
members now residing in fve
states, including active local
residents from not only High-
lands, but also Cashiers, Sap-
phire Valley, Glenville, Sylva,
Franklin, Sky Valley, Clayton
and Rabun Gap, the change
seemed appropriate.
From a small informal
group of Highlands ladies,
self-named and afection-
ately known as The Pickled
Painters, over the years the
organization has become
an important part of the art
scene in Highlands and be-
yond. As is the case today,
most often you will con-
tinue to hear it commonly
referred to as simply The
Art League.
In other news, The Art
Leagues May meeting prom-
ises to be a good one.
What do the Royal Carib-
bean Cruise ships, Walt Dis-
neys Epcot Center and the
Mormon Tem-
ple in Santa
Domingo all
have in com-
mon? Each
house (as well
as foat) art
glass creations
of Jancik Arts
Internati onal ,
of which Angelique Jackson
is president and chief de-
signer. From two hands-on
studios, one in Atlanta, Geor-
gia, and another in Ocala,
Florida, Angelique and mas-
ter glass artist JoAnn Jancik
have created one of the few
companies in the world spe-
cializing in stained glass ceil-
ing domes. Their glass com-
missions circle the globe,
have won numerous awards,
and are featured in national
publications, Architectural
Digest and Southern Living to
name just two.
On Monday evening, May
19, Angelique will share her
creative process from con-
cept to installation of her
metal and glass construc-
tions, revealing both the
trials, tribulations and joy-
ful experiences along the
way. Visuals will be included.
All are welcome to join the
members of the Art League
whom sponsor this free
event, with a social gather-
ing at 4:30 P.M. The presen-
tation follows and is held at
The Bascom in Highlands.
Contributed by Peggy McBride and Zach Claxton
Angelique Jackson
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One Hungry Plant
T
he Highlands Playhouse has unveiled its 2014 sum-
mer performance schedule and it looks to be a musi-
cal season of magic and fun.
The season includes musical theater favorites Little Shop of
Horrors, Pippin, the Dolly Parton-inspired hit 9 to 5, and a
special show by the Paris Dancers.
The lineup of shows this summer is sure to knock the socks
of any of our regular patrons, says Artistic Director Bill Patti.
The shows are bigger, bolder, and fashier than they have been
in a long while!
The season opens on June 12 with the cult classic Little Shop
of Horrors. This raucous musical tells the story of a young fo-
rist and his blood-thirsty plant, Audrey II. Seymour, the young
forist, will be played by Playhouse veteran Noah Berry who
wowed audiences in 2013 as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th An-
nual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will be di-
rected by the incredibly talented Lisa Ludwig, who helmed last
seasons Buddy Holly Story and Nunsense.
The second show of the season is the Stephen Schwartz gem
Pippin, currently enjoying a successful revival on Broadway.
The Playhouse plans to utilize circus apparatuses and magic
throughout the production. The production, which may not
be suitable for audience members under 13, runs from July 3
through July 20.
The fnal major musical of the season is 9 to 5, based on the
hit movie from 1980 and including Dolly Partons hit song, with a
score written entirely by Parton. The show features the largest
adult ensemble the Playhouse has had in years.
This is a big show with a lot of big music, Patti said. The
show will also feature Otto native and Playhouse favorite Heidi
Spoon (Miss Hannigan in 2013 Playhouse hit Annie) in the role
of Violet, created in the movie by Lily Tomlin.
Having a comedic musical theater actress with the skill of
Heidi is a true blessing, Patti said, I am thrilled to have her
back on the Playhouse stage in a role that was written for her!
9 to 5 runs July 24 through August 16.
The season closes out with The Paris Dancers, a musical re-
vue featuring actors of a certain age. This comedic musical
experience will run from August 21 through August 24.
Tickets for any of these wonderful productions can be pur-
chased by visiting the Highlands Playhouse Box Ofce or by call-
ing (828) 526-2695. All shows play Tuesdays through Saturdays
at 8:00 P.M, and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Visit highlandsplayhouse.
org for more information.
by Luke Osteen
Highlands Playhouses 2014 season features magic, music and one very hungry plant.
THE ARTS
Atlanta Boy Choir
in Highlands
T
he world famous Atlanta Boy Choir will sing in Highlands
at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, May 25, at the Episcopal Church of
the Incarnation.
This Grammy Award-winning group of 75 and 40 men under the
direction of its founder, Fletcher Wolfe, has been invited to go to
Poland to sing in honor of Pope John Paul IIs becoming a saint.
The Choir, a longtime favorite of Pope John Paul II, appeared
many times in Rome at St. Peters with The Pope ofciating. One
of the choirs appearances in Poland will be at The Popes original
church in Krakow. In addition to performances at St. Johns Cathe-
dral in Warsaw, they will be featured at the International Music Fes-
tival to be held in that city.
After their travel to Poland the choir will then go to the Czech
Republic where they will sing in Pragues great Tyn Cathedral. This
performance, which will be attended by the American ambassador
and other dignitaries, will honor the Jewish children who perished
outside Prague during World War II in the concentration camp
at Theresienstadt.
A special piece of music written on the poems of the children in
this camp has been performed all over the world including a per-
formance in the US Capitol Rotunda with the president and both
houses of Congress in attendance.
For the Highlands performance of this work the choir will be
joined by the famous actress Mira Hirsch as narrator. The choir
sings each year in Highlands at the Incarnation Church before they
leave on their international tour.
Highlanders associated with the choir, besides Wolfe, who was
longtime music director at the Church of the Incarnation, include
accompanist and assistant director Robert Henry, and tenor soloist
and administrative assistant Jef Akana. Dr. Henry and Akana are
now at Incarnation as director and tenor soloist.
The concert is free and open to the public, so come early to get
a seat as this concert is usually standing room only.
Several front rows will be reserved for choir sponsors at $100
each and may be obtained by calling the choir ofce at (404) 378-
0064 or by email at info@atlantaboychoir.org.
The internatonally heralded Atlanta Boy Choir will per-
form a free concert at 5:00 Sunday May 25, at Highlands
Episcopal Church of the Incarnaton.
Hummin and
Strumming Good Time
T
he Mountain High Dulcimer Club will be perform-
ing a set of everything from doo wop to hymns to
Celtic to old time Appalachian June 27, July 25, Au-
gust 29, and October 3 at Friday Night Live in Highlands
Town Square.
Its guaranteed to be a toe-tapping, hummin and
strummin good time.
If you havent heard a band of dulcimers strum in concert,
youre in for a treat. Dulcimer, which comes from the Lat-
in dulci, means sweet. When a chorus of dulcimers is played
in unison over a resonating drone, its not just sweet, its
downright ethereal.
While many European instruments includ-
ing violins and zithers accompanied immigrants
to America, the Appalachian or Mountain Dul-
cimer is the true invention of the settlers of
the Appalachians.
Dulcimers had a renaissance around 1950 when
folk music was about to go mainstream. Famous folk
singer Jean Ritchie incorporated the dulcimer into
her performances and did a great deal of research
into its history. Because its relatively simple to play,
it was accessible to the masses and the dulcimer
craze spread.
Dulcimers are very popular in the South and clubs are
springing up all over Western Carolina. The Highlands-
Cashiers group is the Mountain High Dulcimer Club. In-
termediate players meet Monday mornings at 10:00 A.M.
and beginners at noon in the Highlands United Methodist
Church. On Tuesdays, from 10:00 A.M. to noon everyone
is invited to an open dulcimer jam at the Bird Barn and
Gift Emporium at 124 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. Le-
roy Parr, owner of Bird Barn, carries the nations top three
brands of handcrafted dulcimers along with accessories,
tablature books, strings, picks, and more.
If you want to know more about the club, contact Paul
Andry at (828) 787-1586. But whatever you do, dont miss
Mountain Highs performances Friday evenings during the
Dulcimer enthusiasts are bringing the sounds of this most cherished
of mountain instruments to Highlands Town Square June 27,
July 25, August 29 and October 3.
Chez Dupont & the Stone Soup Caf
C
hez Dupont & the Stone Soup Caf, located at 48 Vil-
lage Walk in Cashiers, is a calculated fall down the
rabbits hole.
Dark and more than a little mysterious from the outside, it
reveals itself to be a large dining room with carefully designed
lighting and tables arrayed in a pattern to ensure intimacy. The
walls are adorned with art nouveau posters from another age
and the ambient music is acoustic jazz and gentle world beats.
Conversations are hushed, punctuated by sudden explosions of
laughter from the larger tables. The overall efect is a startling
bistro thats light years removed from this sleepy village. Chez
Dupont feels like it should be nestled in Atlantas Five Points or
along Chestnut Street in San Francisco.
And fortunately, all that attention to detail and oh-so-precise
care in setting the ambience is mirrored in chef/owner Chris-
topher Duponts menu. Local foodies will recognize Duponts
name from Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro in Highlands,
where he energized the kitchen and demonstrated an almost
preternatural understanding of the intricacies of time, heat
and seasoning. Chez Dupont represents the full fowering of
his talents.
I started of with an order of Naan. Naan is one of those little
touches on a menu that can go wrong so easily. But this was
exquisite, warm and chewy with hints of a brush of butter. It ar-
rived paired with Kalamata Olive Pate, Goat Cheese Boursin, and
Chimichurri a subtle Argentinian sauce of parsley, oregano,
red chilies, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil. I reluctantly shared
with my sweetheart.
Fortunately for me, she wasnt so stingy with her Crab Frit-
ters. A half dozen little pouches of delicately-seasoned crab,
they were ridiculously addictive. I would have lobbied for more,
but Id been so parsimonious about my Naan.
And anyway, our courses arrived, and it turned out to be a
good thing that I hadnt flled up on appetizers.
Tricia ordered a Cuban Pork Sandwich. Simple, right? Lets
just say, there are sandwiches and there are Sandwiches. This
enormous creation was paired with a delicate basil-mint sauce
that somehow steered the venerable Cuban Pork Sandwich into
exquisite new territory. This creation was bedded in a warm soft
tortilla, removing it from its sandwich heritage. When you add in
the avocado and mango and this is crucial the patatas bravas
and youve got something unforgettable. Its not up there with
Moses Parting the Red Sea or Lincoln Freeing the Slaves, but its
got be equal to DiMaggios 56-game hitting streak.
I ordered the Chili. If youve read my coverage of Highlands
Chili Cookof in Laurel over the years, you know I approach this
subject with a frightening intensity. This bowl was remarkably
seasoned, spicy without being overpowering and obviously
composed with care. The freshness was declared with ev-
ery spoonful. Chef Dupont framed the bowl with handmade
chips and salsa. 2015 Cookof Contestants, the gauntlet has
been tossed.
Well, I only have a little bit of space left I dont have room
to tell go into any detail about our desserts let me just say,
Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet and French Apple Tart. You know
what to do.
by Luke Osteen | Photos by Marjorie Fielding
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Mixology as Art
W
hen asked why he made the
switch from Asheville to High-
lands Carlos Palaez, this months
Star of the Bar mixologist, grins and says, I
needed a bar and Clinton needed a tender,
Clinton OBrien, owner of The Lost
Hiker Sports Bar adds, We went out
of our way to fnd the best bartender
around and were so fortunate to dis-
cover Carlos!
Carlos was born in Asheville, the son of
an Irish mom and Cuban dad. He says the
cultural diversity has served him well. He
appreciates all kinds of food and drink and
uses his international exposure to merge
the best of all favors, textures, and bou-
quets in his creations.
He says, While I enjoy straight drinks
when I am home, there is pleasure in the
adventure of trying new things at work. So
why would someone who likes simple and
straight want to go for layers and complexi-
ties? He explains, A guy might like a steak
smothered in bleu cheese. Id rather have
a plate of steak and a bowl of bleu cheese
and enjoy them separately. Its simply a
matter of preference.
And maybe that is what makes Carlos
such a popular mixologist. He knows how
to cater to every palate the blenders and
the separatists.
According to Carlos, the trend in drink
making over the past few decades has
been the easier the better. You can buy
vodka already favored with any essence
imaginable: root beer, smores, salmon,
even bacon. But Carlos says, Easy can be
boring. I am willing to sacrifce easiness
for character.
Maybe that is why Carloss combinations
draw a crowd. And it doesnt hurt that he
is a bit of a showman. I top of a French
martini with a splash of champagne which
creates a sparkling layer of fzz. Then, a dra-
matic fnishing touch: a zesty twist of fresh
lemon peel. Its much more fun to watch
a pro demonstrate his mix-mastery than to
try it at home.
To watch and taste Carloss creations
visit The Lost Hiker Sports Bar. Call frst to
be sure he is on call to create your custom-
ized favorites: (828) 526-8232 or visit f: at
Have a favorite mixologist in the Highlands-Cashiers area? Nominate them to be our Star of the Bar at thelaurelmagazine.com/barstars.
by Donna Rhodes | Photos by Marjorie Fielding
Combine maple syrup, bitters,
orange slice and lemon twist.
Muddle to extract the citrus
favors into the cocktail.
Add rye bourbon, a splash of club
soda, stir and serve over ice.
Garnish with long orange twist.
The Maple Old Fashioned.
Star of the Bar Carlos Palaez
DI NI NG
Grape Expectations
I
have been buying and selling
wine for about 20 years now.
The smallest wine list I have
had to maintain was 15 pages, the
largest 35. With short vintages
and a growing global wine short-
age, keeping a correct current
vintage on a list has become a
challenge. A simple red dot next
to a wine has become an indis-
pensable tool to keep my list
up to date.
In the last year I have enjoyed
great meals up and down the
east coast. I remember in par-
ticular a half-dozen restaurants
because they all had a one-page
wine list. The frst had a in-house
Sommelier. I ordered the Ciacci
Sangiovese. They brought me a
Ciacci Brunello of a diferent vin-
tage. I know its the same grape,
but it wasnt the same wine. I like
to relax and enjoy myself when I
dine out and its not the waiters
fault. So we drank the Brunello.
The next restaurant was
out of the frst two wines I or-
dered from their one-page list.
The next one-pager brings the
wine I ordered but the wrong
vintage. I ask if he has the cor-
rect vintage. He looks at the
bottle, realizes his mistake
and returns with the correct
vintage but wrong vineyard. I
drank the wine -- Radio Coteau,
Savoy Vineyard, Pinot Noir --
and it was great and we had a
lovely evening.
But come on! Spring for a red
marker or take that 10 minutes
out of your busy day to look at
your single page wine list.
Whew! Thats my rant,
my wine whine, for the year.
Thank you.
Drink well, Curt
Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator
Madisons Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
DI NI NG
Healthy, Tasty Salad in a Jar
P
icnics, days at the pool,
hikes, playground
lunches can all benefit
from a healthy salad. Salad
in a Jar retains its crispiness
and its moisture very well
and there is nothing mushy
or stale about it, as long as
you take your dressing in
a separate container. To
do Salad in a Jar right, you
have to layer your salad,
putting the ingredients in
layer by layer. Consider the
visual aspect of your sal-
ad: put a green layer after
the red layer and a white
layer between two green
layers, etc. Then, when
you are ready to eat, pour
the dressing over the salad,
shake lightly, add soft foods
like avocado or goat cheese
(if you want to use them)
and enjoy!
Here are some Salad in Jar
recipes:
Lettuce, cucumbers, to-
matoes, onions, cooked
black beans, parsley, avo-
cado;
Spinach, tomatoes, cu-
cumbers, strawberries, basil,
onions, goat cheese;
Baby kale, onions, almond
slices, grated beet, avocado,
dried cranberries;
Lettuce, corn, cucumbers,
tomatoes, garlic, cooked
black beans, parsley, carrots;
Shaved purple cabbage,
onion, carrots, cooked chick-
peas, chives, parsley, cucum-
bers;
Baby kale, strawberries,
cucumbers, blueberries, to-
matoes, mint leaves, pine
nuts;
Spinach, grated beet,
grated carrot, cucumber,
parsley, onion, cucumber;
To make things simple, there
is one dressing that works
for all of these salads:
3 tablespoons Extra virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon Raw apple ci-
der vinegar
1 pinch Sea salt
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
1 clove Garlic diced
Combine all ingredients.
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia
Halldin, Nutrition Coach
healthymamainfo.com
DI NI NG
Collective
Spirits is Sizzlin
C
ollective Spirits at The Bascom has always been hot,
but this year its sizzlin!
The Bascom has announced that Elizabeth McIl-
henny Rodriguez of the celebrated Tabasco Pepper Sauce
family is co-chairing this springs events. Appropriately,
one of the auction items up for bid is an insiders trip to
New Orleans that includes an experience at Avery Island,
with a private tour hosted by Elizabeth and her husband,
Rod.
In addition to an auction and other special benefactor
parties, there will be plenty of opportunities for the gen-
eral public to enjoy the festivities May 15 through 17.
On Friday, May 16, everyone is invited to two educa-
tional tasting seminars at Highlands Country Club. Learn
about the unique grape growing regions in Oregon at 11:30
A.M. At 1:30 P.M., Tabasco CEO Tony Simmons will present
a talk and tasting of the similarities between Tabasco and
wine and how the two enhance the favor of food.
From 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. that evening, head over to the
Terrace at The Bascom for the Stock Your Cellars Wine
Market and Tasting. Guests will enjoy sampling premium
wines presented by more than 20 award-winning winer-
ies. Select your favorite and purchase it at a discounted
rate with all proceeds beneftting The Bascom.
The weekends events culminate with the Gala Ben-
eft Dinner and Auction at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 17, at
Highlands Country Club. The live auction conducted by
auctioneer Greg Quiroga of California has an exceptional
slate of oferings, including a fabulous mix of glamorous
trips to luxury destinations, exclusive gourmet dinners,
private wine tastings hosted by the vintners themselves,
and carefully curated wine collections.
Select benefactors are in for a special treat on Thursday
night with eight exclusive benefactor-only dinners featur-
ing renowned chefs and notable wines. Chefs include Ka-
tie Button of Curate in Asheville; Chris Montero of Caf B.
in New Orleans; Joe Clarke of American Grocery in Green-
ville, South Carolina; Rob McDaniel of Springhouse in Lake
Martin, Alabama; Sue Zemanick of Gautreaus in New Or-
leans; Sam McGann of Blue Pointe in Duck, North Carolina;
and Chris Hall of Local Three in Atlanta. These dinners are
even more sought after due to their locations in some of
Highlands and Cashiers fnest private homes, such as the
home of famed Atlanta interior designers Hal Ainsworth
and Winton Noah. A few tickets for benefactor dinners
are still available.
by Donna Rhodes
The piquant favor of Tabasco spices up The Bascoms Collective Spirits
celebration, Thursday, May 15 though 17.
C
yprus has always been famous for the culinary journeys
that it ofers its diners. Each week introduces a menu
thats adorned with dishes from around the world. The
result is a dining experience thats deliciously exotic, yet some-
how as comfortable as a treasured family recipe.
Thats why its so appropriate that one of Cyprus original
chefs has returned to the kitchen after years of travel and study.
Tommy Lasley, who grew up in Highlands, is once again working
alongside Executive Chef and Owner Nicholas Figel.
Lasley left Highlands to pursue his education at The Culinary
Institute of America in New York. During his time in New York,
he learned and collaborated with Andre Soltner, an internation-
ally recognized French chef and author, as well as Dan Barber,
owner of several restaurants including the Blue Hill, a nominee
for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant.
Hes truly a rising star in the world of cuisine, says Figel.
Season after season, Cyprus embarks on a culinary expedi-
tion around the world and back again. Each week the menu
showcases a new region of the globe accompanied with sea-
sonal produce to enhance it - from the herbs that complement
every entre to the salt water fsh that is ordered every night,
in-transit, to ensure freshness and variety.
Cyprus is designed to easily incorporate any ingredient in the
world, said Lasley when asked about the beneft of working in
the Cyprus kitchen. Some restaurants become pigeon holed by
ingredients that dominate their genre where as at Cyprus there
is no border that restricts our culinary ambitions.
The collaborative efort of Figel and Lasley has culminated in
exceptional cuisine and an inspiring international experience.
Listen to some of the upcoming inspired dining destinations
these world-class chefs have cooked up for you: May 7: Gran
Sasso to Pescara (Classic food and wine from Abruzzo, Italy);
May 14: Contemplating Wu-Xing (A menu of fve Chinese tra-
ditional elements); May 21: Wild Appalachian Treasures (For-
aged Gifts of Local Sun and Soil); May 28: Perfect Poles on
the Tribal Earth (Compared cuisines of Northern Viet Nam and
Southern Bolivia).
So if you want fun, fabulous food, and a culinary night to re-
member, call (828) 526-4429 and book a reservation, and give
Tommy a proper welcome back greeting. Cyprus International
Cuisine and World Tour Experience can be found at 470 Dillard
Road in Highlands. Take the Tour, bon jour and bon appetit!
Theres a New Chef in Town
Chef Tommy Lasley
The More Things Remain the Same
by Luke Osteen
L
akeside Restaurants new owner Laura Huerta is confdent
that longtime patrons will fnd the same level of attention
that has made this little restaurant a Highlands institution.
Were maintaining our commitment to local produce and
the freshest ingredients, coupled with the warm service that
people cherish about us, she explains.
Those qualities have earned Lakeside a loyal follow-
ing, who last year voted it as TripAdvisors Number One
Restaurant in Highlands.
Part of that recognition comes from Lakesides superb
menu, which emphasizes carefully prepared dishes made from
the freshest ingredients.
That means you can start of your meal with appetizers like
the Mussels Sofritto, a hearty blending of peppers, jalapenos,
cilantro and chorizo broth; or grilled sea scallops over a black
bean cake with chipotle relish and avocado mousse; or the fash
fried Goat Cheese Salad with seasonal fruit, mixed greens and a
roasted shallot citrus vinaigrette.
But these appetizers are just place setters for the unforget-
table entrees that await.
A little mountain town hundreds of miles from the coast
is one of the last places youd expect to fnd a solid selection
of seafood, but Lakeside manages to pull of the feat with its
customary panache.
Look for Shrimp, Scallop & Mussel Cioppino a playful cre-
ation that incorporates these fruits of the sea with a delicate
tomato safron broth over pasta. One of the most requested
dishes is the Triggerfsh Maison a white mild fsh sauted with
artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon and wine.
But maybe youre looking for a fsh with a local address. The
Stufed Rainbow Trout, loaded with crabmeat and applewood
smoked bacon, was swimming in Jackson County just a few
hours before it ended up on your plate.
Thats not to say that Lakeside Restaurant skimps on the beef
portion of its menu.
We have had so many requests for quality meats that three
years ago we added an Of the Grill section to our menu, says
Laura. That means dedicated carnivores will fnd a 8-ounce Filet,
11 ounce Berkshire Pork Chop, and the majestic 14-ounce Bone-
In Ribeye. And true to Lakesides unshakeable commitment
to favor, these cuts are paired with the diners choice of Wild
Mushroom Marsala, Bleu Cheese Burgundy or Au Poivre sauces.
Veteran Lakeside patrons know that no matter what their
choice of entre, they need to save room for one of the res-
taurants unabashedly sinful desserts. A long-time favor-
ite is the bread pudding, infused with seasonal fruit or with
chocolate chips. You really should try the Chocolate Budino,
a cross between a pudding and a cake that will work its way
into your dreams.
Whatever you choose on the menu, you can be confdent that
Lakeside can pair it with its deep wine inventory.
Combine all of that with the view of Harris Lake and the
overall efect is one of sublime tranquility. Its hard to be-
lieve that this restaurant is only a block from Highlands
busting Main Street.
To make reservations or for more information, call (828) 526-
9419. Lakeside Restaurant is located at 531 Smallwood Avenue
in Highlands, one block from Main Street.
Laura Huerta
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A Culinary King
M
embers of Burlingame Country Club have enjoyed the
culinary talents of Chef George Flatt for over two de-
cades. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky and raised in
Louisville (Louvul if you say it right), Chef George is the frst
to tell you that his interest in culinary arts and his life-long love
of food preparation began in his mothers kitchen. He started
working in restaurants at the age of 14. After high school he
attended the University of Louisville. He studied at the Culinary
Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and CIA Greystone
in St. Helena, California.
His career has taken him from an Executive Chef po-
sition in Las Vegas, NV to Louisville, Kentucky where he
served as Executive Chef of the renowned restaurant
Hasenours. It was here that Darnell Boyd, developer of
Sapphire Lakes Country Club now Burlingame Coun-
try Club discovered Chef Georges talents. After just
one meal, he knew he had found the new executive chef
for his club.
At Burlingame, Chef George consistently produces out-
standing meals featuring fresh, local products. A little-
known fact: GQ magazine once featured his now-famous
Garlic Cheese Grits. The new Burlingame cookbook Whos
Hungry? (available for purchase at Burlingames Wel-
come Center on Highway 64) contains other signature reci-
pes, including Artichoke Fritters and Mushroom Strudel.
Chef George Flatts
Garlic Cheese Grits
1 c. grits, 2 c. milk, 2 c. water, 1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic salt, tsp. white pepper
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese
lb. butter, 3 eggs, beaten, tsp. Tabasco
Cook grits with milk, water, salt and pepper about 5 minutes.
Add cheese and butter. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into
lightly buttered baking dish. Top with crushed corn fakes
(about cup) and melted butter (about stick). Bake 350 de-
grees for 50 to 60 minutes or until set. Let rest 5 minutes and
serve.
DI NI NG
Chef George Flatt
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Mountain Dining
Your Guide to the Restaurants
of Highlands & Cashiers
Minimal, most entrees under $10
$ Moderate, most entrees $10-$15
Pricing Guide
$$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20
$$$ Grand, most entrees over $20
*
Takeout Only
L Local Only
Checks Dress Code
C Casual NC Nice Casual
J Jacket
Highlands Area Restaurants
Alttudes
at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
Annies Cafe - 828-526-1663
Bellas Juncton 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 Cofee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine - 828-526-4429
Dustys - 828-526-2762
El Azteca - 828-526-2244
Flip Side - 828-526-4241
Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188
Golden China - 828-526-5525
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
Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400
On the Verandah - 828-526-2338
Pescados - 828-526-9313
Pizza Place - 828-526-5660
Paolets - 828- 526-4906
Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383
Rukas Table - 828-526-3636
Rustco at The Log Cabin - 828-526-0999
Southern Belles
Restaurant - 828-787-2299
Sports Page - 828-526-3555
Subway - 828-526-1706
SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822
Tokyo - Authentc
Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800
The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 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 Cofee 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
Chez Dupont and the
Stone Soup Cafe - 828-743-1960
Chile Loco - 828-743-1160
Cornucopia Restaurant - 828-743-3750
Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284
Happs Place - 828-743-2266
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 Restaurant - 828-743-0190
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
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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS
Alttude Restaurant at Skyline Lodge Flat Mtn. Road 828-526-2121 $ $ $-$$ NC 73
Bellas Juncton Cafe 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC 828-526-0803 $ $ $ C L 75
The Bistro at Wolfgangs 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
Creekside Casual Dining Mountain Brook Center 828-526-9822 C L 71
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine 490 Dillard Road 828-526-4429 $$ $$$ C 69
Dustys 493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762 C 65
Highlands Smokehouse 595 Franklin Road 828-526-5000 $ $ C 65
*
The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering 350 S. Fifh St. 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ 68
Lakeside Restaurant Smallwood Avenue 828-526-9419 $$$ C 67
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden 445 Main St. 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ NC 65
On the Verandah Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ NC 73
SweeTreats Deli Corner of Main and South 4th St. 828-526-9632 C L 71
Ugly Dog Pub/The Dog House 294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364 C 65
Wolfgangs Restaurant 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS
*On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market Crossroads 828-743-4334 76
Chez Dupont & The Stone Soup Cafe 48 Village Walk 828-743-1960 $ $ Dinner C 67
Cornucopia 16 Cashiers School Road 828-743-3750 $ $ $$ C 75
Slabtown Pizza 45 Slab Town Road 828-743-0020 $ $ C 75
The Orchard Highway 107 South 828-743-7614 $$$ Dinner C 71
Zookeeper Mountain Laurel Shoppes 828-743-7711 C 75
VENTURE OUT
Thats Why They Call it Zipping
Ready to Zip. Zipping. Zip On.

Those are the last words you hear out
of the mouth and earpiece of your guide
before you lift your feet from the 85-foot-
high platform and zoom out into the 120-foot
treetops near North Carolinas Nantahala
National forest.
If youre 12-year-old Hamilton Mason, you
also hear your mothers voice calling out, I
love you, as she watches her son disappear
through the trees. Susans fellow adventures
chuckle every time they hear this. And then
they look back out toward the forest. Their
turn is coming.
Your frst experience zip lining starts as a
Point-A to Point-B proposition. You focus keen-
ly on the platform that youre zipping toward and mentally recite
the braking procedure: Gently pull on the cable behind you to slow
for your approach. (We wont mention those frst awkward land-
ings where you freak out and brake too hard, leaving the receiv-
ing guide to stretch out and retrieve your failing body while your
fellow zippers mutter encouraging lies from the platform about
what a great run that was.) After a few tries, you master the tech-
nique of depositing yourself gracefully atop the elevated stump
on each platform.
With every zip, you relax a little more into the journey, hope-
fully remembering to enjoy the view of surrounding mountains
along the way. Then, after conquering all eight
zip lines at Highlands Aerial Park, you can es-
tablish a comforting reconnection to earth by
hiking the short nature trail. Youll meander
through a lush, hilly meadow past 100-year-old
apple trees that reportedly still bear delicious
fruit, and then through the woods to a water-
falla good place for a photo op.
Along the trail, when you hear the ap-
proaching cable hum, look up. Youll see some-
one shooting bullet-like across the sky and
then quickly disappearing. And youll realize
why they call it zipping.
Images continue to ficker across your mind
after you leave Highlands Aerial Park: Lining
up on the deck for the militant gearing-up
procedure, the repeated clicks of guides moving your tethers be-
tween zip line and tree cables, conversations with the people who
share your treetop platforms, and then the collective shedding of
gear followed by well wishes from your fellow zippers. In the case
of our group, theres also the image of Hamilton Mason linking his
arm through his moms as they walk back to the car saying, Can I
have my birthday here?
And, perhaps most memorable, those repeated radio cues be-
tween your receiving and launching guides as you perch on the
precipice of every launch into the forest:
Ready to zip. Zipping. Zip on...
Contributed by Amanda Sullivan
Travel and Adventure Writer
asullivanwriter@yahoo.com
Twitter.com/asullivanwriter
Robbie Powell
View awesome video of zip lining at Highlands Aerial Park at thelaurelmagazine.com.
VENTURE OUT
Soil Preparation for Organic Gardens
I
n May, the harvest of the
spring kitchen garden is
abundant with leafy greens,
roots such as carrots and pars-
nips, and a variety of herbs.
The promise of juicy summer
vegetables is near. The trans-
planting of plants including
tomatoes, eggplant, pepper,
direct seeding cucumbers, and
squash into healthy garden soil
generally happens in May in
our mountain region.
Contrary to popular belief,
our clay soils are not bad for
gardening. Clay holds nutri-
ents and water in the soil and
contains minerals important
in plant nutrition. When it be-
comes compacted, though,
waterlogged soil results, which
most vegetable plants wont
tolerate. The recipe below,
especially when used with the
double-dig method described
by Eliot Coleman (fourseason-
farm.com), adds fertility and
improves drainage. Ive used
this method with many a small-
scale garden with very good
results.
Ingredients:
-12 existing clay/silt (whatever
is already in garden area, un-
less contaminated)
- 14 compost (home-made
is best, or use another organic
source)
- 14 granite sand (a natural
soil substrate and available at
local landscape supply compa-
nies)`
When starting with raw
land, covered in grass for ex-
ample, soil preparation comes
frst. This double-dig method
requires shovels and strong
backs! Two or three people
on the job is more fun. The
goal is to preserve existing or-
ganic matter (pesticide-free
grass and weeds) and create
a fertile, well-drained garden
bed. We loosen clay soil 8-12
deep, and then mix compost
and sand into the top several
inches. Adding a few inches of
compost or worm castings a
few times a year, additionally,
is good practice. Keep beds
mulched at all times.
Soil profle: before digging,
the organic layer including
grasses and weeds is 4- 6
thick. In sections, remove the
top 4 of organic matter and
loosen 6-8 below in a tech-
nique called subsoiling. Turn
top organic layer over onto
previous loosened layers.
Make sure to turn organic layer
over to expose weed roots and
kill vegetation.
Use shovels to break clumps
into smaller pieces. Note that
existing organic layer has roots-
not tops- exposed. A fnished
double-dug bed has loosened
soil to 12 or 16 deep. Granite
sand and compost, specifed
above, has been mixed with
existing soil. After 2 weeks
the bed is ready to plant. Keep
mulched at all times.
Contributed by Lindsey Mann
Sustenance Design
lindsey
@sustenancedesign.net
VENTURE OUT
In Fly Fishing, Timing is Everything
O
ne of the most common-
ly asked questions in any
fy shop is when is the
best time to fsh. Depending on
where in the world you are and
what species of fsh youre after
the answer might be based on
time of year, tide fuctuations,
spawning seasons or even state
or federal fshing regulations.
For the sake of space, time and
attention span we will limit this
answer to trout fshing in the
Southern Appalachians.
The single most important
long-term factor is water tem-
perature. Although barometric
pressure, water clarity, and wa-
ter levels may afect the fsher-
mans success rate, its water
temperature that afects the
trout. Since fsh are cold blood-
ed, their metabolism slows with
lower water temperatures
during the winter months. As
temperatures warm beginning
in April and into May the water
warms to the optimum tem-
perature during the middle of
the day as the sun hits the water
and cools at night. This means
that fsh become more active
during the mid-morning to early
afternoon period. As the days
become longer during June and
July and water temperature ris-
es during mid-day beyond the
optimum temperature fsh feed
less actively and fnd resting
or holding lies during mid-day.
They return to feed more active-
ly only during the early morning
and late evening hours when
the sun is of the water and the
temperature cools. This process
reverses itself from the end of
August until October when we
return to an optimum tempera-
ture again from mid-morning to
early evening.
In addition to the efect of
water temperature on trout,
there is also a parallel efect of
the temperature on the trouts
main food source, aquatic in-
sects. Trout everywhere rely on
four basic aquatic insects as well
as a host of other occasional
insects and minnows for food.
The basic four are mayfies, cad-
disfies, stonefies and midges.
Their life cycles are all similar in
that they start from eggs laid on
the surface that sink to the bot-
tom where they turn eventually
to a larvae or nymph stage then
swim , foat, or crawl to the sur-
face where they hatch into the
adult fy. This process may take
a year or more and the adult fy
lives just long enough to deposit
more eggs and start the process
all over. This hatching occurs
based on day length and water
temperature with the greatest
quantity occurring in May and
October during that optimum
water temperature period from
mid-morning to early evening.
So the technical answer to
when is the best time to fsh?
is the months of May and Oc-
tober from mid-day to early
evening, or summer during the
early morning or late evening.
Contributed by David Wilkes
Highland Hiker
highlandhiker.com
VENTURE OUT
An
Historical
Trek
I
nterested in the archaeology of the region surround-
ing the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, but not so inter-
ested in the aches and pains of participating in a dig?
If so, the sites of two old Cherokee townsNequassee
and Chattoogaare easily accessible via a drive down
Highlands Highway.
The platform mound that was the center of commu-
nity life at Nequassee can be worked into a visit to the
Little Tennessee River Greenway. Take Highlands Road
all the way to its northern end, turn left, and park at
Big Bear Park (GPS coordinates 35.18618 -83.37340).
Cautiously cross the road and follow the direction of
traffic down to Nikwasi Lane. Circle the mound and you
will make out the ramp engineered to lead to the top
of the mound.
The mound is less physically prominent today than
in the past. This is partly because of erosion that has
lowered its height, but the filling of the Little Tennes-
sees flood plain around it had a more dramatic effect
on its prominence.
In the early 18th century Nequassee stood out on
the Cherokee cultural landscape. In December of 1727,
the town hosted a council meeting attended by South
Carolina Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Herbert
and representatives of 12 Cherokee settlements. The
town also hosted the April 1730 meeting at which col-
orful Scotsman Alexander declared Moytoy of the East
Tennessee town of Tellico the Emperor of the Chero-
kee. (What the Cherokee made of the goings-on is
open to interpretation.)
In contrast to Nikwasi, Chattooga was a political
backwater. It was so out of the way that no European
is known to have ever visited. The town does appear
on Francis Varnods 1723 census under the name of
Chattoogie, and a representative from Chattooga was
present at the 1727 council held in Nequassee.
To visit the site of Chattooga, set your odometer
to 0 as you exit Highlands traveling south on NC 28.
NC 28 will become SC 28 and then GA 28. After travel-
ing roughly 15 miles there will be a roadside maker on
your right, with nearby parking in the Andrew Pickens
Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest. Visit the
town site by taking a short walk into the fields just to
the north.
Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
VENTURE OUT
Uphill and
Downhill Lies
I
t is obvious since you are reading this golf column that
you play golf in the mountains. Im sure you realize
as we all have that we fnd our ball not always laying
perfectly fat due to the terrain. Many golfers cannot ex-
ecute these shots successfully because they dont know
how to set up for these awkward lies.
The frst key is to make sure you are setting up prop-
erly with your stance. If you remember the simple phrase
position the ball towards the higher foot. What
this does is let the club meet the ball at the bottom of
your swing. You will be well on your way to better shots
whether uphill or downhill.
A couple of other tips are: Take a slightly wider
stance. This will help your balance. Tilt your shoulders
to match the slope of the hill. To make this easier when
you are uphill fex your left leg a little more and downhill
fex the right leg more.
Dont forget to take an extra club on uphill lies because
this will add loft to the club and shorten the shot. The
opposite is true for downhill shots. They will have a lower
trajectory. All these should help, but the most important
is to just position the ball towards the higher foot.
As most of you know. I am the owner of Toms Golf
Tours. I have been arranging wonderful trips at great
prices to Ireland and Scotland for over 13 years and have
many happy customers in Highlands & Cashiers. This sum-
mer is the best time to start planning for 2015. Give me
Contributed by Tom Chillemi,
Toms Golf Tours,
tnchillemi@windstream.net
Photo by MIchelle Ruigrok
Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
Indigenous
Bloom
T
he Trout Lily is recog-
nized by its brown-
mottled leaves. This
is one of our most common
spring ephemeral wildflow-
ers, and it is found in sizable
colonies. The common name
(Dogtooth Violet) refers to
the toothlike shape of the
white underground bulb. The
name Trout Lily (a more suit-
able name since the flower
is not a Violet) refers to the
similarity between the leaf
markings and those of the
brown or brook trout.
VENTURE OUT
VENTURE OUT
Photo by Romney Bathurst
Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Know Our
Birds
T
he male Ring-necked Duck is a
sharply marked bird of gleaming
black, gray, and white. Females (pic-
tured) are rich brown with a delicate face
pattern. At distance, look for this species
distinctive, peaked head to help you iden-
tify it. Even though this species dives for
its food, you can find it in shallow wet-
lands such as beaver swamps, ponds, and
bays. Of all the diving duck species, the
Ring-necked Duck is most likely to drop
into small ponds during migration.
VENTURE OUT
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Bust Your Butt Falls
Bust Your But Falls is right next to Hwy. 64 west as you go from Highlands to Franklin. This is a rushing
terrace of falls that emptes into a deep pool thats as close to the proverbial Ol Swimming Hole as were
likely to see in 21st Century America. This popular swimming spot ofers a deep plunge pool on the Culla-
saja River near Highlands. Just be cautous or you will discover how the falls earned its name!
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HI STORY
Mom! Dinner is Getting Away!
S
queamish alert: the following contains reference to
zombies, turtleheads, and dead stuff. Only the stout of
heart should continue.
I like what Woody Allen says about dying, I am not afraid
of death. I just dont want to be there when it happens.
Reptiles go one step further. They can be perfectly dead,
doornail dead, dead-without-a head dead, but still keep mov-
ing. Walking Dead Zombie Turtles: Great name for a TV series.
Mary Paul Rice recounted her version of a walking dead
turtle tale in this quote from Ran Shaffners Heart of the
Blue Ridge. The story takes place in the 1920s at the High-
lands Grill on Main Street. Doyle Speed and Joe Hays ran
the grill. Theyd get an order for something they didnt
know how to cook, or couldnt, so theyd walk across the
road and ask Marys mother to cook it for them, which she
did. Mary recalled one time when they brought her mother
a dressed turtle, and she didnt know much about turtles her-
self, but she put it in a pot, and it wiggled the whole time it
was cooking.
Alligator farmers (skinners) and other dealers of reptilian
products have learned to refrigerate the deceased gators
for 24 hours before processing the hides. It is bad enough
to be bitten by a live gator, but to be chomped by a dead
one is downright embarrassing. Clearly Doyle, Joe, and Mary
werent schooled in reptile tactics.
Mary went on to say the Highlands Grill was the first res-
taurant she remembered in town. Years later the Highlander
Restaurant, Tates Restaurant, and The Mountaineer would
thrive at that prime downtown location.
Whether or not these restaurants served walking turtle
burgers shall remain a mystery. And, without benefit of seg-
ue, heres an important safety tip: a severed snapping turtle
head can still bite as can a rattlesnake head, though striking
range is severely impaired. So, if you are longing for a deli-
cious plate of reptile, consult professionals.
For more tasty tales about Highlands history, go to the
pro, Ran Shaffner, author of Heart of the Blue Ridge, High-
lands, North Carolina. Visit Highlands Historical Society dur-
ing weekends, June through October or go online tohigh-
landshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society
Highlands Main Street in 1920.
The second Model-T is parked in front of
Highlands Grill.
Woodmen of
the World
I
n 1890 in Omaha, Nebraska, Joseph C. Root
founded an organization named Woodmen of
the world, which was basically an insurance
company. He wanted to clear away problems of
fnancial security for its members. Today, Wood-
men of the World provides fnancial services
such as life insurance and annuities to approxi-
mately 800,000 members. One enduring physi-
cal legacy of the organization is the distinctive
headstones in the shape of a tree trunk. This
was an early beneft of Woodmen of the World
membership and they are found in cemeteries
nationwide. This program was eventually aban-
doned as it was too costly. Two of these unusual
headstones can be found in the Lower Zachary
Cemetery in Cashiers. The picture shown with
this article is of the headstone of a Cashiers
man well known by everyone in the early 1900s.
His stone reads:
Woodman of the World Memorial
Geo. R. McCall
Dec 25 1866
Jul 4, 1934
When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, Ill be here.
George Robert McCall, known as Uncle Bob-
by, owned stores at several locations around
the Cashiers Crossroads area. In 1913, his home
and store were in the building now known as
the Hanks House. In the 1929 copy of The La-
dies Birthday Almanac is an advertisement for
George R. McCall, Cashiers, N.C., General Mer-
chandise and Medicines. Besides patent medi-
cine, the store stocked such items as: ladies hats,
fy paper, horse collars, shoes, candy, chewing
gum and soft drinks which were kept cool in a
soft drink chest. Some folks remember that Un-
cle Bobby could not read or write, so to keep the
charge accounts straight, he would draw a picture
in the account book of the merchandise charged.
When too many children crowded into the store,
he would pull out a tasseled buggy whip, crack it
in the air, left and right, and successfully clear the
room. He owned one of the frst two cars in Ca-
shiers Valley. He was born on Christmas Day and
died on the 4th of July!
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian,
Cashiers Historical Society
HI STORY
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Magic
in the
Mountains
Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher,
I Do Events
Photos by ZoomWorks
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B
everly and her mom were on their annual ski vaca-
tion in Vail, and little did she know that she would
meet her soulmate, but it would take two years for
the two of them to begin their lifelong adventure.
After their initial meeting they stayed in touch by phone
and began a long-distance friendship. The next year when
Beverly arrived in Vail, Ray was there to surprise her, and
that was the beginning of their romance.
During those two years, Beverlys mom Kimberly lost
her battle with cancer. Ray was able to have a heart-to-
heart talk with her before she died, telling her that he
loved Beverly and would take care of her and her two girls,
Courtney and Bebe. When they got engaged they decided
on Cashiers as thier wedding locale because it was a very
special place for Beverly and the girls. They had been va-
cationing in Cashiers for the past 20 years. Kimberly had a
second home in Sapphire Valley and Beverly wanted to be
close to her spirit.
In choosing a venue for the wedding they wanted an
actual mountain setting with a view. They frequented
Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley and loved the setting.
They settled on Canyon Kitchen for the magnifcent view
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factor was that Chef Fleer customizes the menu for every
bride and even agreed to do a homemade ice cream bar
for the event, which was a highlight of the evening.
Ray and Beverly had both been married before and de-
cided that they would plan their wedding together. Both
had full-time demanding jobs and the frst thing they did
after securing the venue was hire I Do Events.
I let my wedding planner choose my vendors, said
Beverly. I trusted Elizabeth and her recommendations. I
never did a trial run and she rocked out! I loved her.
Beverly found her Monique Lhuillier dress in Winter
Park, Florida, and accessorized with snakeskin gold Kate
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Spade shoes and changed into cowboy boots for the re-
ception. For her Something Borrowed, she chose a fur
wrap from a dear friend. Bebe and Courtney were allowed
to choose whatever dresses they wanted and Beverly was
thrilled with their choices.
The ceremony was flled with special touches. Beverly
chose to have Bebe and Courtney as her bridesmaids, but
had her girlfriends stand up and recite the verses of 1 Cor-
inthians 13:4-8. Custom pillows with B & R adorned the
antique church pews, which were brought in especially for
the wedding, along with round wooden signs with love
quotations that were attached to the church pews with
bunches of lavender.
Paul Blummer of Rooms In Bloom was the foral de-
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signer and he captured Beverlys vision of peacock ac-
cents throughout the day. The peacock is the city bird of
Winter Park and Beverlys neighbors own peacocks. She
had always admired the birds on her walks through the
neighborhood. Paul had a custom-made four-foot white
peacock, which is the symbol of eternal love, to adorn the
mantle on the outdoor freplace at Canyon Kitchen. Rays
bowtie was also peacock feathers. The color palate was
cream, white and gold and, of course, peacock feathers.
One of Beverlys favorite memories of the wedding
was leading the guests from the ceremony to the recep-
tion. The couple, along with the two girls proceeded
down a pebble stone aisle adorned with ribbon stream-
ers while waving streamers of their own. The photogra-
phers, Marisu and Shannah of ZoomWorks, captured the
joy on the faces of the couple throughout the day. They
were very unobtrusive, seizing the big moments and
the tiny smiles.
After it was all said and done the images from the wed-
ding were more than Beverly and Ray ever imagined.
After a honeymoon in the Greek Islands, Beverly and Ray
now live in Winter Park and return frequently to Cashiers.
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HOMES & LI FESTYLES
K
en Murphy wanted to build his dream home on
10 acres of beautiful, scenic property near Onion
Mountain in Macon County. But he wanted it to be
eco-friendly and conform to LEED standards. Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design is an international or-
ganization on the top tier of green certifcation.
So he approached Brett Murphy (no relation), owner of
Arrowood Construction in Franklin. Arrowood is known for
its distinctive homes. Brett says, Our team is dedicated
to the very last detail of each and every project. We focus
on working hand-in-hand with our customers to achieve
their project goals. We are committed to excellence from
our safety measures to our client relationships.
Together Ken and Brett hammered out plans to cre-
ate what currently is the only LEED certifed home in all
of Macon County. What does it mean to be LEED certi-
fed? It means lower operating costs (on average 30 per-
cent savings), landfll waste reduction, water and energy
conservation, a healthier and safer environment inside
and out, quality tax rebates, zoning allowances, and oth-
er government incentives, and it adds tremendously to
the resale value. While the initial cost of the home may
be 5 percent higher, over time this will be recovered. In
the meantime imagine being able to save a third of your
energy bills every month while doing your part to keep
North Carolina green.
But does going green mean sacrifcing elegance and ap-
peal? Absolutely not! says Ken. We think that this is
the most beautiful area in the country and that the aes-
thetics of our home ft well here. Equally important for us
was the building process. Brett made it a very pleasant ex-
perience. Building a custom home with him allowed us to
have a creative interchange on many aspects of construc-
tion. We enjoyed the process so much we are building a
lake house with Arrowood.
LEED awards extra points in its scoring process if locally
produced materials are used. In Kens home the mag-
nifcent stonework comes from North Carolina. Stunning
low-maintenance cement fber siding was manufactured
in Macon, Georgia. Oak fooring sawed in exquisite cir-
by Donna Rhodes
Taking the Green LEED
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
cular patterns is also a regional product. Brett says, The
circle-sawn oak fooring complements the mountain wood
doors, timber frame ceilings and stained wood cabinets.
Natural wood and stone make a statement about living in
the mountains. Nothing is painted but the walls. The rest
is all Mother Nature.
Brett says that one of the greenest things a potential
homeowner can do is buy an existing home and have Ar-
rowood remodel it. With available property dwindling
in the Cashiers/Highlands/Nantahala region, remodel-
ing makes good green sense because you are reusing a
foundation and frame.
To see more of this magnifcent Home of Distinction,
visit arrowoodconstruction.com and take a virtual tour.
Contact information is on the website. Brett Murphy is
straight as an arrow in his business dealings and his prod-
uct. And he fnds great satisfaction in working with a cus-
tomer and producing breath-taking results. Call (828) 421-
1973 or (828) 524-7273 for more details and take the LEED
in your next home.
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HOMES & LI FESTYLES
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Let Your Portfolio Work for You
I
t takes time and efort to
build an investment strat-
egy that fts your goals.
But several factors can
disrupt even the best-craft-
ed plan. The simple day-
to-day movements of the
fnancial markets can pose
a real threat to the health
of your portfolio.
Heres why: As stock
and bond markets fuctu-
ate, your asset allocation
the mixture of stocks,
bonds and short-term cash
investments in your port-
folio can also change. If
the markets moves are left
unchecked, your portfolios
investment mix can devi-
ate signifcantly from its
original allocation.
In 2008, based on the
return of indices, stock
values plunged 37 percent
while intermediate-term
bonds gained 13 percent.
Hypothetical investors who
started the year with a
60/40 split between stocks
and bonds would have
seen their portfolio end
2008 with an asset alloca-
tion of 46 percent stocks
and 54 percent bonds
nearly the inverse of the
original allocation.
And if they hadnt
brought their investment
mix back in line with the
target allocation, a smaller
portion of the hypothetical
portfolio would have ben-
efted from the stock mar-
kets strong performance
in 2009, when equities
gained nearly 27 percent.
Periodic rebalancing may
help reduce the chance
that your portfolio will be
too heavily exposed to one
particular asset class, so
moves afecting that asset
class are less likely to have
an outsize efect on your
overall portfolio.
Rebalancing tends to
take one of two forms.
One is to sell asset classes
that have ballooned be-
yond their initial price tar-
get, and to then invest the
proceeds in asset classes
that have drifted below
their target allocation over
time. The other is to simply
direct any new contribu-
tions to areas of your port-
folio that have fallen below
their targets.
The frst strategy may
be a good choice for tax-
advantaged accounts such
as 401(k)s and IRAs be-
cause selling investments
wont trigger any capital
gains taxes. In a taxable ac-
count, however, the taxes
you generate may eat into
your portfolios returns. In
such cases, you may want
to use new contributions
to restore your portfolios
asset allocation.
You may fnd that manu-
ally adjusting your invest-
ment mix on a regular basis
requires more efort than
you have time for. If so,
consider taking advantage
of automatic rebalancing,
which is typically available
for some types of managed
accounts. You can choose
to have your portfolios as-
set allocation rebalanced
annually or even quarterly.
Contributed by
William Zoellner
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Out on a Limb
D
o you sufer from
leg pain? Is your
leg pain worse af-
ter sitting and better after
exercise? Have you taken
medication, gone to yoga,
ignored the pain and it still
doesnt go away? You may
have symptoms of one of
the following: sciatica,
low back pain, piriformis
syndrome, or a herniated
lumbar disc.
Many of us sit for long
hours at the computer,
drive long distances, or
engage in activities where
we stand for long periods
of time during the summer
months. Some of us have
been in the midst of a ten-
nis game, in the garden,
on the hiking trails, playing
golf, in the kitchen or ga-
rage and bent over to pick
up something, and sudden-
ly we got agonizing pain in
the buttocks or leg. Most
peoples frst response is
to put heat on it, stretch,
sit down and rest or get a
massage. Anyone of these
procedures may help but
also if done incorrectly can
make the condition worse
and make it last twice
as long. Rest, ice, light
stretching might help but
if after 48 hours you still
have the problem seek chi-
ropractic help. You must
be careful not to overdo
the stretching. Correct di-
agnosis with tests that rule
out compression or irrita-
tion of spinal nerve roots
from a herniated disc is
the frst step to establish
the proper course of treat-
ment. A complete medical
history and a blood work-
up will also rule out other
diseases and syndromes
so a proper personalized
treatment and therapy
plan can begin. You and
your chiropractic physician
in partnership will go over
the test results to set up
a treatment and therapy
plan so you can get total
relief from the pain and
tingling in your buttocks,
groin, hip, and leg. Ap-
proaching the relief of pain
from leg pain by integrat-
ing the art and science of
chiropractic, exercise, nu-
trition, and supplements
has been hugely successful
for complete pain relief.
Contributed by Jim Johnson,
DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic
and Acupuncture
(828) 743-9070
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Bear Essentials
I
n 2008, during the 110th Congress,
the United States Senate unani-
mously passed Senate Resolu-
tion 347 designating May as Be Bear
Aware and Wildlife Stewardship
Month. In keeping with this theme,
Mayor Patrick Taylor and the Town
of Highlands passed a similar resolu-
tion designating May as Bear Aware
Month in Highlands.
The Bear Education and Resources
Task Force (B.E.A.R.) of the Western
North Carolina Alliance thinks May is
the perfect time to remind folks how to enjoy our wildlife, es-
pecially bears, safely and responsibly. Spring is the time when
bears and their cubs emerge from winter dens. They, as well as
people once again start exploring the great outdoors, increas-
ing the likelihood of encounters.
Since bears are very hungry in the spring, there is also a
chance of having a bear visit your house in hopes that you have
thoughtlessly left out some trash, pet food or birdseed. Bears
are pretty shy and easy-going animals, but allowing bears access
to such food changes their behavior and creates a potentially
dangerous situation.
Before you venture into the
woods, plan a camping trip, or just
hang out in the back yard, B.E.A.R.
would like to remind you of a
few important tips:
Humans are stewards of our wild-
life; demonstrate respect and cau-
tion around wild animals.
View and photograph bears safely
and responsibly (binoculars, spotting
scope & telephoto lenses); do not
approach or feed bearsever!
Avoid encounters with bears in
residential settings by properly securing garbage, pet food, bird-
feeders and barbeques.
Be prepared and knowledgeable it could save you, your
pet or property from injury. Pick up one of B.E.A.R.s pam-
phlets on bear safety at home and on the trail, with tips on
what to do if a bear is encountered, as well as the use of vari-
ous deterrents. Pamphlets can be found at Highlands Post Of-
fce and Town Hall, local Chambers of Commerce, libraries and
Highlands Nature Center.
For more information contact B.E.A.R. at (828) 526-9227 or
BEARWNC@gmail.com.
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter | Photo by Ordie Wilkinson
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Emerald Treasure, Village Green
I
n the middle of Cashiers is an emerald treasure that
offers recreational, cultural and educational activi-
ties for residents and visitors alike.
The Village Green is a 12.5-acre park at the crossroads
of Highway 64 and 107.
The Village Green is often regarded as a mountain
version of Central Park with its scope of activities and
opportunities says Ann Self, Executive Director of
The Village Green. But we dont need a zoo with bars;
here the wildlife roams freely!
Besides the walking paths, beautiful gardens, wood-
land and wetland trails and childrens playground, this
local gem is also the location of numerous community
festivals, concerts and events throughout the warm
weather season.
We are excited about this years happenings, says
Self. The Village Green aims at fostering the spirit of
this community by hosting a variety of events to ap-
peal to diverse interests and ages.
Self adds that during May folks can cheer the Tour
de Cashiers cyclists, find a unique, original creation
at the Rotary Arts and Crafts Fair or taste local bar-
becue at a blues concert as part of Blues, Brew and
Barbecue, a festival presented by the Greater Cashiers
Merchants Association.
The popular, annual naturalist program, Village Na-
ture Series, begins May 27. The picnic shelters in the
park invite families and friends to enjoy lunch or din-
ner anytime in The Village Green. In July, The Village
Green will provide a colossal fireworks display for the
Cashiers area.
The Village Green is a beautiful, free public space for
everyone to enjoy. However, this vital community as-
set is not possible without contributions to maintain
the park and ensure an exceptional venue for the area.
The Village Green is a nonprofit organization
that endeavors to preserve the legacy and charm of
Cashiers, says Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of the
Board of Directors.
Visit The Village Green website at villagegreenca-
shiersnc.com for a full calendar of events. A listing
of community events for 2014 at The Village Green is
also available at the park. For information or to make
a donation to The Village Green, call (828) 743-3434 or
email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com. You can fol-
low The Village Green on Twitter@cashiersgreen.
The Village Green is the lively heart of Cashiers, ofering a full season of activities.
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Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,
Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
Foundation is the Key
W
hen a house is
built, a good foun-
dation is the most
important thing to keep it
stable and strong over the
years. The same goes for
the human body and how it
functions. When our foun-
dation is strong, there is
little room for things to go
wrong structurally.
As a chiropractor, the
frst thing I look for when
assessing a patients body
and structure is the founda-
tion. We begin with the feet
and work up from there. If
a patient has low back pain,
whether it is new or chron-
ic, the feet may have a very
important role in why this
is happening. Our feet take
a huge toll over the years,
especially considering what
type of shoes we wear. Most
women who wear heels all
the time can easily develop
back problems. Stress can
occur in the bones of the
feet because the foot was
designed to be fully on the
ground, supporting our body
weight. The arch of the foot
can also be compromised
over time and pain can de-
velop. This pain is usually re-
ferred to as plantar fasciitis
or a heel spur.
Both are very painful and
take time and expertise to
heal properly. A Mortons
neuroma can also develop
due to a poor foundation or
neglect. Bunions and callous-
es and hammer toes are signs
that something has gone
awry in the foundation that is
the foot. Taking care of these
problems can help to pre-
vent pain and surgery in the
future. Whether it be exer-
cises for your feet or custom
made orthotics, dont let this
kind of pain go unattended.
It can only lead to worsening
future problems.
Make sure you wear good
shoes that support your foot
and keep an eye on the small
things that can worsen over
time. If you notice a callous
developing, have your feet
checked by a medical pro-
fessional before the founda-
tion fails and you are in pain.
Watch for the cracks and
weaknesses in your foun-
dation and you will be hap-
pier as time goes on. These
small steps now can save
you from back and neck pain
in the future!
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Visiting the Azalea Trail
S
pring will get hereeventually!
And when it does the pink shell azalea will an-
nounce it. This pink azalea, Rhododendron vaseyi,
is only found in the wild in Western North Carolina. It is
a member of the heath family (Ericaceae) and is known
from less than 100 sites in eight WNC counties. It is a true
endemic, only found in the wild in North Carolina.
The Pink Shell is a small deciduous understory shrub
getting as tall as 15 feet and is often associated with wet-
lands such as bogs, swamps, and stream side forests. It
ranges in altitude from 3000-5500 feet and can be found
in spruce-fr forests. Pink shells fower late April to mid-
May and before their leaves emerge.
The plant was frst collected in 1878 by G.R. Vasey and
was named in his honor by Asa Gray. One other plant
in our region also bears the Vasey name, Trillium vaseyi
(Vaseys trillium).
Grandfather Mountain notes on its website that it is the
largest display of this pink showy fower but I think that
the population in Jackson Countys Panthertown has it
beat (and is closer). Join us on our May 5 expedition led
by Carl Blozan and we will show it to you. Contact us at
(828) 526-1111 for more information.
To fnd out more about the Highlands-Cashiers Land
Trust and how it protects important places for all genera-
tions go to hicashlt.org.
Contributed by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Meet Highlands New Librarian
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J
ennifer Crowley, the new Hudson
Librarian, assumed her duties on
May 1. She grew up in western
New York, but after visiting the moun-
tains of Western North Carolina ear-
lier in her life, she knew she wanted to
make a home here. She attended the
University of Pittsburgh and received
her BA in History and Political Science,
and then attended Syracuse Univer-
sity where she received her Masters
degree in Library and Information Sci-
ence. During her graduate work, she
served as the assistant to Barbara
Stripling, the president of the American
Library Association.
Jennifer says of her work as a librarian, My primary
interests are reference, collection management, pro-
gram development, and instruction. As a staf mem-
ber of the local library in Fayetteville, New York, she
was part of a team that was committed to providing in-
novative programs and services for toddlers, children,
teens, and adults. Now she is excited
to be doing that along with her staf
here in Highlands.
Another part of Jennifers background
is the important aspect of preserving
old texts so they will be here for gen-
erations to come. When Jennifer heard
about this position being open, she
went on to say, I was strongly drawn
to the Hudson Library and community
for their reverence and pride of their lo-
cal natural and cultural assets. Jennifer
has had experience in digitizing old, but
valuable, materials, which is an asset for
a librarian in todays world.
Jennifer has made the move to our
area along with her two cats, Ponyo and Gracie. She also
adopts house rabbits, and is looking forward to getting a
dog. She says, I have been gardening vegetables all of my
life (I grew up on a farm.), but I love working with annuals
and perennials. So please welcome Jennifer to our com-
munity and our library.
Jennifer Crowley
Contributed by Nancy Reeder
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Kaleb Seizes the Day
I
f you follow the Carpe Diem
Farms story you know that bless-
ings abound.
You also may remember stories
I wrote in the past of the many
childrens lives that were enriched
by our magnifcent Ms. Maude. A
grey Percheron Arab cross who
was the heart horse of the herd.
To some, she was a mythical uni-
corn; to others, their best friend
and confdant; to all, she was their
favorite. She dispelled fears and al-
lowed every child to soar to great
heights on her back. Since her
death, each horse has played their
role in our programs, yet none has held her particular magic.
Fantastic news -- an 11-year-old Percheron, this time a Paint cross,
midnight black with two back white socks, a blaze and one blue
eye and a gelding has been gifted to CDF. My Kaleb, a gift from
Cindy Sheets of Concord, North Carolina, arrived at CDF March 21.
Kaleb brings our herd to 10. His life and career began in Vir-
ginia where he competed in cross-country events. A big boy at 16
hands and 1,500 pounds, he loves
to jump! Kaleb and Cindy have
been together four years, though
a difcult decision she needed to
rehome him and felt CDF the per-
fect forever home.
Cindy said, There were several
people from Virginia who want-
ed to buy him to compete. Ive
known Sue for 36 years and knew
if she would give Kaleb a home Id
be able to rest assured hed have
a fantastic life! Donating him to
Carpe Diem Farms seemed like
the perfect solution. He too has a
big heart like Maude and I can see
him being a big part of the program. My own heart feels blessed
knowing hell help others sieze the day!
It will be a little while before Kaleb becomes part of the staf.
He is busy learning new routines, making friends and getting in
shape for summer activities.
CDF is an educational foundation. Call (828) 526-2854
for information.
Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
My Kaleb is new to the herd at Carpe Diem Farms, and hes got some big shoes to fll.
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Passionate Pet Advocates
T
he saying, She aint no
spring chicken pretty
much describes all of our
animals at the Forever Farm.
Our mission is diferent
from any other animal res-
cue facility in Western North
Carolina. The Friends for Life
Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway
was developed to specifcally
provide lifelong care to home-
less senior and special needs
companion animals.
Traditional shelters, such
as most county-run facilities,
are open admission and are
mandated to take in any ani-
mal that is brought to them,
or found as a stray. Senior or
disabled animals who are not
reclaimed by their owners are
usually euthanized, as most
adopters and rescue organiza-
tions will only take in animals
deemed adoptable.
Private no kill shelters are also called limited admission shel-
ters and often choose to take only adoptable animals. Both types
of shelters call on Friends for
Life to take the senior and spe-
cial needs animals that come to
their facility. We have been able
to help almost all of the county
and private shelters throughout
Western North Carolina at one
time or another.
But sadly, our space and funds
are limited and we often have to
say that we cant help.
If you believe, like we do, that
senior pets deserve our care and
commitment as long as they can
have quality of life, then we ask
that you support our mission.
Friends for Life is a 501(3) non-
proft charitable organization
and you can help by making a tax-
deductible donation to help sup-
port the Forever Farm, allowing
us to continue to help as many as
these special animals as possible.
Donations can be made online at
friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire,
NC 28774. For information, or to request a visit to our facility, call
(828) 508-2460 or email friendsforlife.foreverfarm@gmail.com.
Contributed by Kathy Bub, President, Forever Farms
Senior and special needs animals fnd a loving home at Forever Farm, thanks to the generous support of the community.
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Service Above Self
R
otary is an organization of business and professional
leaders united worldwide who provide humanitar-
ian service, encourage high ethical standards in all
vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximate-
ly 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000
Rotary clubs.
Rotary club membership represents a cross-section
of the communitys business and professional men and
women. The worlds Rotary clubs meet weekly and are
nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races,
and creeds.
The main objective of Rotary is service in the com-
munity, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Ro-
tarians develop community service projects that address
many of todays most critical issues, such as children at
risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and
violence. They also support programs for youth, educa-
tional opportunities and international exchanges for stu-
dents, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational
and career development. The Rotary motto is Service
Above Self.
Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service
programs, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a cam-
paign for the global eradication of polio. Rotarys Polio-
Plus program has contributed $500 million to this cause.
In addition, Rotary has provided an army of volunteers to
promote and assist at national immunization days in polio-
endemic countries around the world.
Rotary of Highlands joins Rotary International in sub-
scribing to The 4-Way Test created in 1932 by Rotarian Her-
bert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he
was asked to take charge of a company that was facing
bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to
follow in their business and professional lives became the
guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations
with dealers and customers, and the survival of the com-
pany is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Ro-
tary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more
than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Contributed by Robin Phillips
Rotarys ongoing mission of goodwill relies upon a simple Four-Way Test.
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Going Fishin
M
ay is a great month to en-
joy the wonderful spring
weather. The Mountain
Laurel is in bloom, folks are coming
back to the mountains and life is
good. For children, warm weather
makes it feel like summer vacation
is right around the corner. In the
frst weekend of May, several great,
fun events are planned, including
Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Kids
Fishing Tournament.
Inspired by the Town of High-
lands Fishing Tournament, which
benefts the Town Scholarship Fund,
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is
holding its own Highlands tournament on Tuesday May 6. Last
year the inaugural event was a huge success. Memories like:
one child excitedly catching his frst fsh and asking if he could
touch it; ferce concentration to be successful in landing The Big
One; and of course the enjoyment of good fellowship and food.
BBBS thanks Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor for orchestrating
this great event for the children (and their mentors!)
Year round, BBBS of Highlands plans Positive Projects for
the kids to enjoy with their mentors
as a group. The children and mentors
just completed a month of classes
on Tuesdays at the Bascom. It is un-
believable watching very young chil-
dren focus and accomplish work on
the pottery wheel for the frst time.
Thank you to The Bascom for their
continued partnership and outreach
to our organization.
Spring will also mean planting
time in the raised garden beds on
the school campus and the start
of establishing plants in our three
Aeroponic Garden Towers. Produce
from the gardens will be harvested
and sold under the BBBS project title 323 little organics. A
great avenue for children to learn about growing and eating
fresh foods, using herbs in recipes, and learning a bit of busi-
ness savvy, too.
Spring is the perfect time to get out and enjoy life. If you feel
the call to become a mentor to a fantastic kid and share in these
and other BBBS adventures, contact Program Coordinator Deb-
bie Lassiter at highlands@bbbswnc.org or (828) 526-4044.
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brother Peter Ray with Little Brother JT Holland
showing of his sportsmanship award to Kaylee Oakley.
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Fight to the Finish
T
o bring something to an end or completion, a decisive
ending.a fght to the fnish. This is our goal for Relay
For Life of Highlands this year!
How do we do this? We continue to wage a war against
cancer. We raise much needed funds and awareness to save
lives from cancer by participating in Relay.
Relay events are for everyone. We appreciate all our
Relay For Life participants and celebrate the unique-
ness of everyone who is interested in helping make this
cancers last century.
This Mothers Day, bring your mom a health reminder
along with her bouquet of fowers. Ask her if shes getting
her regular screenings, and if not, encourage her to do so.
Help mom reduce her risk of cancer or fnd it early. Women
everywhere can play a role in the Fight to the Finish with
everyday lifestyle changes. About half of all cancer deaths
can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight through
diet and exercise, avoiding tobacco products, and getting
recommended cancer screenings. The American Cancer So-
ciety (ACS) Choose You movement ofers women helpful
tips and tools to help make their health and staying well a
priority. This May, choose to make a commitment to your
health. Contact chooseyou.com or call (800) 227-2345 for
more information.
Women dealing with the side efects of cancer treatment
can turn to ACS Tender Loving Car or TLC magazine and
catalog for afordable products. Women can order wigs,
hats, prosthesis all through the privacy of mail order. For
more information visit www.cancer.org.
Please join the Highlands community this year and partici-
pate in Relay For Life of Highlands. The Relay teams are plan-
ning many fun events leading up to the main event on Friday,
August 8 starting at 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Recreation
Park. For more information about this years Relay events,
please visit relayforlife.org/HighlandsNC or fnd us on Face-
book at facebook.com/RelayForLifeofHighlandsNC.
Contributed by Ellen R Bauman
The Highlands Relay for Life teams are planning many fun events leading up to the main event on
Friday, August 8 starting at 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Recreation Park.
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Triple Treat for Literacy
M
ay typically begins our yearly wind down here
at the Literacy Council a time when we can
breathe a little sigh of relief that our year is al-
most over and begin planning for next year.
However, this May we are going to be very busy as we have
three special events upcoming: the Highlands Motoring Fes-
tival, The National Reading Conference, and our volunteer
appreciation party.
Judy and I will be attending the National Reading Conference in
New Orleans May 9-12. This gathering is the premier event for litera-
cy professionals, with many helpful workshops and keynote speak-
ers who are experts in the feld of literacy. We are looking forward
to this unique opportunity.
Volunteer Appreciation is set for May 16 and will be based on
the popular TV series Survivor. Volunteers will participate in
several competitions, fghting to see who can outwit, outplay,
and outlast their competition. Volunteers know these are impor-
tant skills to possess! It promises to be a fun evening here on our
tropical island.
Highlands Motoring Festival:
Schedule of Events June 5-8, 2014
Opening Night Party at the Ugly Dog Pub
Thursday, June 5 6:00 P.M. (donations appreciated)
Second Annual Charity Cruise
Friday, June 6 8:00 A.M.
BBQ and Bluegrass for Books
Friday, June 6 6:30 P.M.
2nd Annual BBQ and Bluegrass Party at the Lards barn.
Featuring bluegrass by Unspoken Tradition and barbeque by New
Mountain Events.
$75
Highlands Motoring Festival Car Show
Saturday, June 7 10:00 A.M.
SweeTreats Bufet
Saturday, June 7 5:30 P.M.
$30
Complimentary Movie American Grafti
Saturday, June 7 7:00 P.M.
Highlands Playhouse
Fourth Annual Road Rally and Brunch
Sunday, June 8 9:00 A.M.
For tickets to the BBQ and Bluegrass party or the SweeTreats
Bufet, please contact The Literacy Council of Highlands (828) 526-
0863, visit our website at highlandsliteracy.com, or purchase them
at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Proceeds
from the Highlands Motoring Festival beneft the Literacy Council
of Highlands.
If you or anyone you know could beneft from one of our free
programs, please contact us at (828) 526-0863 and we will be more
than happy to assist you. We currently ofer GED and ESL classes,
kindergarten remediation/preparation class, and individual tutor-
ing which will run throughout the summer. After school programs,
study hall, computer labs, and after-school enrichment will end on
May 22 and begin again in early September. For more information,
visit our website at highlandsliteracy.com.
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Highlands
Theres no slowdown during the season for the Literacy Council of Highlands.
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No Place Like Roam
T
he Catman2 Cats-Only Shelter, located
in Cullowhee, North Carolina, will hold
an Open House on Sunday May 18 from
1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
The shelter opened more than 12 years ago
and has recently undergone major improve-
ments. We want to show everyone what we
have done.
A second reason for the event is to honor
Jack Nowlin of Yellow Mountain. Without
Jack, his knowledge of building design and
construction, and his willingness to work sev-
en days a week for two years, there would be
no shelter.
Ill never forget the expression of shock
on Jacks face when we met one morning at
Grandmas Pancake House and I told him I wanted him build a
Cathouse. He knew it was for house cats and when he stopped
laughing he handed me a napkin and said sketch a plan. A few
days later he brought blueprints. The Building Department ap-
proved and we broke ground.
We opened in 2002 and since then more than 2000 cats
have found sanction and most all found their
forever home.
The Catman2 Shelter is a shelter without
cages where most cats are allowed to roam in
spacious rooms with beds to sleep in, covered
porches, and things to climb upon. The few
that are caged await a trip to the vet. Open
sheltering presented cleanliness problems
we did not anticipate. New improvements
will help solve these. Putting cats in cages, as
many shelters do, would end these problems,
but few cats fnd homes in a short time and a
life in a cage is no life for any animal.
We also want visitors to enjoy the Cat Art
Collection that bedecks the shelters walls.
You might think youre visiting an art gallery
rather than a cat shelter. The collection belongs to the Sims
family and no money donated to Catman2 Inc. has paid it.
I fulflled a dream when I built a cat shelter. My dream now
is to open The American Museum of the House Cat, where peo-
ple will learn about the cats relationship with man throughout
the ages.
Contributed by Harold Sims, Catman2 Shelter
Everyone is invited to enjoy the kitty paradise thats The Catman2 Cats-Only Shelter, Sunday, May 18.
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BUSI NESS
C
reative Concepts Salon may have a new storefront (right
next to its former location), but it ofers the same qual-
ity service and friendly atmosphere you have grown to love
over the years.
Lacy Jane Vilardo, owner and stylist extraordinaire says, With an
additional 500 square feet, our expanded space feels much more
open and provides an area for future additions like a tanning bed.
We are excited to welcome our loyal and prospective customers to
our brand new digs.
Creative Concepts is the go-to salon for fantastic hair color and
fun nail art. Let the pros help you design your distinctive look for
a prom, wedding, or special event. And for that informal, easy-care
look, Creative Concepts provides a relaxed environment, so that ev-
ery member of the family, pre-schooler to grandparent, can get a
fattering cut, trim, perm, color, or makeover.
In addition to hair care, Creative Concepts will transform you with
a professional make-up session, waxing, manicure, and/or pedicure.
Sorme make-up products will help you look and feel model-perfect.
Choose top-of-the-line hair products like Aquage and Biomega. A
wide selection of beautiful and durable Opi nail products is always
on hand. Creative Concepts main hair color line is Vero k-pak by Joi-
co along with color selections by Beth Minardi.
Schedule an appointment or walk-in anytime 9:00 a.m. until days
end, Tuesday through Friday, Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Ad-
dress: 541 Mail Street at Falls on Main. Call: (828) 526-3939 for more
information. Lacy Jane, Heather, Maggie, and Jenna are on call to
pamper and please.
Stop by and check out their new salon. While there, treat your
toes to a pedi. Sandal season is right around the corner!
New Digs For
Creative Concepts
Jenna, Heather, Lacy Jane and Maggie of Creative Concepts
welcome you to thier new expanded salon.
The Numbers Just Dont Add Up
BUSI NESS
Contributed by Mark Northrop
Kingdom Legacy Fund
(828) 743-3000
L
ike most CPAs Im good
with numbers. I look at
numbers in the investing
world diferently from most
people because I believe you
make money thinking in num-
bers not in words. People call
me the numbers guy. So what
are the numbers telling us?
It is not that hard to see the
numbers could be pointing
down. Obviously 2014 is not
2013 all over again.
Heres some numbers to
consider:
10/30markets average a
pull back of 10 percent every
30 months;
51/26in the last 51 years
weve seen 26 market declines
of at least 10 percent;
33/20of those declines,
over 33 percent were greater
than 20 percent corrections;
100100 percent of the
time the Fed pulls back stimu-
lus, markets drop big;
12/50/2over the last 12
years, the markets lost 50 per-
cent+ twice;
Unfortunately, a down year
is ahead of us, this year or
next. Its not if, its when, and
the real question is: how can
you protect yourself? Doing
nothing is a strategy, but not
one we recommend.
Markets typically decline
during the summer of mid-
term election years. The next
few months could prove to be
especially tricky. Market tran-
sitions are never smooth
they dont correct by moving
sidewaysthey can be sharp
and scary. It is the nature of
the beast.
It has been said that a wise
man has many advisorsbut
the wise man is still in charge
of the decision. Its not wise
to keep all your eggs in one
basket and doing business
on Wall Street is actually just
one basket. Kingdom Legacy
Fund is one local option you
should explore to protect a
portion of your portfolio in
these fast and ever changing
economic times.
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Accommodations
Country Club Propertes www.ccphighlandsnc.com Pages 2
Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.fremt.com Page 6
Highlands House Bed & Breakfast www.highlandshousebandb.com Pages 76, 165
Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Page 104
Landmark Vacaton Rentals www.landmarkvacatons.com Page 41
Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 73
Whiteside Cove Cotages Page 162
Adventures
Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Page 115
Biltmore www.biltmore.com Page 43
Antiques & Home Furnishings
Acorns on Church www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Antques & Etc. Page 13
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 49
Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 117
The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 13
Dovetail Antques Page 37
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 33
Hampton Relics Page 59
Into the Woods Page 84
Mantques www.mantquesnc.com Page 59
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Page 31
MIrror Lake Antques & Jewelry Page 103
Museum of American Cut
& Engraved Glass Page 164
Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 8
Rustcks www.rustcks.com Page 87
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 13
Scudders www.scuddersgallery.com Page 38
The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63
Vivianne Metzger Antques Page 87
Architects/Designers
Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 82
Art Galleries/Artists
Annell Metzger, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 104
Antques & Etc. Page 13
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 55
The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 61
Blue Valley Gallery Page 162
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Pages 60, 119
Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 58
Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 160
GGs Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 10
Gracewear Collecton Page 169
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 24
Mantques Page 59
Mountain Mist Gallery Page 56
Nora & Co. Page 101
Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafighlands.com Pages 35, 97
Smiten Page 55
TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Pages 80, 83
Banks/Mortgage Companies
Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Page 25
Bedding/Linens
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 91
Cashiers Emporium Page 173
High Coton Luxury Linens www.highcotonluxurylinens.com Page 76
Bird Supplies
Bird Barn and Gif Emporium Page 9, 173
Books
Builders
Arrowood Constructon www.arrowoodconstructon.com Page 9
Lupoli Constructon www.lupoliconstructon.com Page 83
Srebalus Constructon Co. Page 119
Warth Constructon www.warthconstructon.com Page 180
Business Services
The Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Page 169
Canopy Adventures
Catering
Bellas Juncton Cafe www.bellaskitchen.net Pages 75, 101
The Kitchen www.thekitchenofighlands.com Page 68
Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com Page 104
Chambers of Commerce
Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Page 8
Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com Page 8
Chiropractic Services
Cashiers Chiropractc
& Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractc.com Page 115
Cigars
Cloth/Upholstery
Wilhites Page 159
Clothing & Accessories
Acorns on Church www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Alyxandras Page 38
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 168
Cabin Casuals www.cabincasualshighlands.com Page 5
Ellens Page 159
Elevaton Page 76
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 93
The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Page 34
Martha Annes Page 9
Narcissus Page 22
Nora & Co. Page 101
Robins Nest Page 48
Robyn B www.robynbcouture.com Page 84
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Page 33
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 112
TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Pages 80, 83
VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 10
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 10
Victorias Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 10
Wits End Page 37
Clothing Consignment
The Blue Elephant Page 8
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 10
Comforters
Communities
Burlingame www.burlingameccwnc.com Page 85
Highlands Cove Realty www.highlandscoverealty.com Page 62
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 120-157
Condiments
The Hen House Page 3
Corporate Events
Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com Page 97
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Page 105
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastc Surgery -
Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plastcsurgerytoday.com Page 116
Custom Cabinetry/Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 119, 173
Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 15, 119
Underground Design Works LLC Page 170
Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 119
Custom Furniture
Dentists
Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 98
Digital Marketing
Hibu www.hibu.com Page 118
Doors/Windows
Highlands Doors and Windows www.highlandsdoorsandwindows.com Page 112
Education
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 29
Electrical/Electric
Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 68
Event Design
I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Page 103
Event Planning/Management
Mountain Party Tents www.mountainpartytents.com Page 101
Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com Page 104
Events
Acorns Boutque www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 61
Betsy Paul Art Rafe Page 57
Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast Page 35
Blues Brew & BBQ www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 89
CHS Jan Wyat Symposium www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org Page 14
Feasts of the Festval www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 36
Gorges State Park Grattude Day Page 16
Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 21
Highlands Performing
Arts Center-Opera www.highlandspac.org Pages 86
Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 29
Mountain Tennis Challenge www.cashiers.com Page 167
Rabun County Music Festval www.rabunmusicfestval.com Page 74
Salons at Six www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 53
Smiten Page 55
Tour de Cashiers www.tourdecashiers.com Page 17
Village Green Page 172
Village Square Art & Craf Show Page 32
WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 163
Floral Design
Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootlowergirl.com Page 107
Fiddlehead Designs Pages 30, 161
Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Pages 35, 97
Rooms in Bloom www.roomsinbloomfowers.com Page 107
Florists
Fresh Eggs
P-Nuts Farm Eggs Page 166
Furniture
Carolina Rustc Furniture www.carolinarustcfurniture.com Page 91
Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Page 108
Nearly New Pages 10, 159
Reeves Furniture www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 34
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 13
Furniture Consignments
The Blue Elephant Page 8
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 10
LOTSA Consignment Page 11
Nearly New Pages 10. 159
Garden Accessories
Bird Barn and Gif Emporium Pages 9, 173
Garden Supplies
Chatooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Pages 6, 107
Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 79
Gift Shops
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 38
Ellens Page 159
Nora & Co. Page 101
Smiten Page 55
Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 7
Golf Cars
Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 164
Golf Tours
Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolfours.com Page 165
Gourmet Foods
Dustys Page 65
Grading/Excavating
Larry Rogers Constructon Pages 114, 169
Grocery Stores
Dustys Page 65
Groomers
Fancy Paws Page 159
Woofgang Bakery Pages 26, 158
Hair Salons
Creatve Concepts Page 119
Head Innovatons Page 119
Health Food Supplies
Natures Vitamins Page 159
Heating and Air
Madco www.holleyheatng.com Pages 158, 169
Home Accessories
Bird Barn and Gif Pages 9, 173
Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 86
Nora & Co. Page 101
Robins Nest Page 48
Hospice Care
Four Seasons www.wncvolunteer.com Page 116
Housekeeping
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 164
Rebeckas Professional
Home Cleaning Services rbkcleaning.com Pages 6, 119
Ice cream
Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Page 71
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 71
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 49
Rafa Design Associates www.rafadesignassociates.com Page 37
Investment Planning
Edward Jones Investments www.edwardjones.com Page 112
Kingdom Legacy Investments www.klfund.com Page 171
Wells Fargo Advisors Page 114
Jewelry - Fashion
Acorns Boutque www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Alyxandras Page 38
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Pages 60, 119
Elevaton Page 76
Ellens Page 159
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 24
Narcissus Page 22
Robins Nest Page 48
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Page 33
Smiten Page 55
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 112
Jewelry - Fine
Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 53
MIrror Lake Antques & Jewelry Page 103
Kitchen Accessories
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 38
Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design
Landscapers
Lorenzos Landscaping Page 178
Landscaping Supplies
Chatooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Page 6, 107
Lighting
Luggage
Man Cave Decor
Mantques Page 59
Massage Therapy
Cashiers Chiropractc
& Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractc.com Page 115
Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Page 119
Mattresses
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 91
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 33
Movies
Museums
Music Stores
Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Page 28
Nail Care
Creatve Concepts Page 119
Office Supplies
Outdoor Adventures
Party Rentals
Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Page 105
Pet Care/Supplies
Fancy Paws Page 159
Woofgang Bakery Pages 26, 158
Pharmacies
Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 118, 161
Highlands Pharmacy Pages 26, 170
Photography
Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfneart.com Page 33
Valentne Photo Studio www.valentnesphotostudio.com Page 99
Zoomworks www.zoomworks.com Page 107
Plants/Nurseries
Chatooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Pages 6, 107
Plumbing/Fixtures
Porch and Patio
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 10
Pottery
Smiten Page 55
Printing Companies
Cashiers Printng Page 20
Produce
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 76
Property Management
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 164
Pubs
The Ugly Dog www.thedogpub.com Page 65
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 21
Real Estate Sales
Ann Sharpsteen,
Steve Owen & Associates www.billyharrisnc.com Page 23
Betsy Paul www.betsypaulpropertes.com Page 179
Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 166
Burlingame www.burlingameccwnc.com Page 85
Country Club Propertes www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2
Hatler Propertes www.hatlerpropertes.com Page 28
Highlands Cove Realty www.highlandscoverealty.com Page 62
Highlands, NC Realty -
Tammy Mobley www.highlandsnc.info Page 109
John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 19
Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Page 39
Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 42
Nadine Paradise -
Landmark Realty Group www.nadineparadise.com Page 25
Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 113
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 120-157
Stephen Billy Harris
Steve Owen & Associates www.billyharrisnc.com Page 23
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 77
Alttudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 73
Bellas Pages 75, 101
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 76
Chez Dupont &
The Stone Soup Cafe Page 67
Cornucopia Restaurant www.cornucopianc.com Page 75
Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Page 71
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Page 69
Dustys Page 65
Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 65
Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 67
Madisons & Wine Garden www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 65
On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 73
The Orchard Restaurant www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 71
Slab Town Pizza www.slabtownpizza.com Page 75
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 71
The Ugly Dog/Dog House www.theuglydogpub.com Page 65
Wolfgangs Restaurant &
Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5
The Zookeeper Bistro Page 75
Rugs
Bounds Cave www.boundscave.com Page 49
Shipping Services
The Business Spot www.biz-spot.net Page 169
Storks Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 9
Shoes
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 168
Elevaton Page 76
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 93
Martha Annes Page 9
T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Pages 80, 83
Socks
Spices
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page 33
Sportsman Collectibles
Mantques Page 59
Sun Control Shades/Blinds
American Sun Control www.americansuncontrol.net Page 76
Tables
Teas
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page 33
Theatre/Entertainment
Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 21
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Pages 86
WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 163
Transportation
Highlands Transportaton Company Page 164
Travel
Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolfours.com Page 165
Vacation Rentals
Landmark Vacaton Rentals www.landmarkvacatons.com Page 41
Mountain Lake Rentals Page 28
Vitamins/Food Supplements
Natures Vitamins Page 159
Wedding Services
Annell Metzger, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 104
Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootlowergirl.com Page 107
Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Pages 35, 97
Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Page 105
Rooms in Bloom www.roomsinbloomfowers.com Page 107
Zoomworks www.zoomworks.com Page 107
Wedding Venues
Cedar Creek Racquet Club www.cedarcreekracquetclub.com Page 48
Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com Page 97
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Page 105
Window Treatments
American Sun Control www.americansuncontrol.net Page 76
Wine & Accessories
Dustys Page 65
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