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Publishers Note
pril has finally made its appearance. The landscapes are a dip-dye of green from the valley upward. Life on the plateau is budding and blooming outside, while indoors, the yawns and stretches of the lazy season are transformed into hours of unpacking new inventory and filling the calendars. As always, great things are in store for us this month we are looking forward to sharing them all with you. Janet and Marjorie
Inside The Laurel

THE LAUREL MAGAZINE APRIL 2014
16 Easter Weekend Hoppenings 18 PAC Youth Theater 19 Rotary Golf Tournament 20 Taste of the Plateau 21 Earth Day 22 Three River Fly Fishing 23 Tour de Cashiers 26 Wildflower Whimsy 27 Center for Life Enrichment 28 Easter on the Green 29 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show 30 Cashiers Poster Contest 31 Highlands Playhouse Lock-Up 32 Scenes From 33 Area Calendar
Events
Dining
52 On the Verandah 54 James Crandall, Star of the Bar 55 Wine Talk 56 Dining Out For Life 58 Spring Salad Recipe 60 Cyprus Restaurant 61 Dining Guide
Homes & Lifestyles

92 Quality That Suits You 96 A Finely-Crafted Home 98 April Fools 99 A Diversified Portfolio 100 Jadey Bug and Marley 101 Gluten, A Hidden Health Hazard
Venture Out
Giving Back
144 Highlands-Cashiers Hospital 145 Humane Society 146 Carpe Diem Farms 147 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 150 Friends for Life 151 Highlands Rotary 152 Big Brothers Big Sisters 152 Highlands Literacy Council
38 Cover Artist Janet Cummings 40 Feature Artist Susan Barrett 41 Bascom News 42 Highlands PAC 2014 Season 43 Met Opera at PAC 46 Chamber Music Festival 48 HCPs Mama Wont Fly 50 The Art League of Highlands
The Arts
64 Spring Ramps 66 Fly Fishing 67 Know Our Birds 68 Gear Up and Get Out 69 Organic Gardening 70 Golf Talk 71 Indigenous Bloom 72 Waterfall Guide
History
Business
74 Highlands History 76 Cashiers History 78 History of Sapphire Valley
Making it Happen
80 A Wedding at The Vineyard
Mountain Wedding
154 The Business Spot 155 Trillium Land and Real Estate Co. 156 Silver Creek Real Estate Group 157 Highlands Chamber of Commerce 158 Hudson Library 159 Cashiers Valley Pharmacy
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READERS POLL
Your Must-Do Waterfall List
#1 Schoolhouse Falls
Laurels loyal readers sound off on thier favorite waterfalls.
e had great response to our readers poll of local favorites introduced in February. The question for March was Which waterfall is your must-do if you just have one day to spend? There are so many beautiful falls in the region that just making the list is a mark of distinction. Coming in at number five is Cullasaja Falls, one of the most popular subjects for photographs and paintings in the region. It is the focal point of the Cullasaja River Gorge. At 200 tall it is an impressive feature of North Carolinas Mountain Waters
Scenic Highway. Readers chose Bridal Veil Falls as their fourth favorite. While the stream of water that cacades over the rocks is relatively small, it does drop an impressive 45 feet right beside Highway 64. Bridal Veil is the only falls in North Carolina under which one can drive a car. Eighty-foot high Dry Falls ranked number three in the poll. It is so-named because one can walk under it while remaining relatively dry, though its a good idea to protect your camera. If the sun is just right youll be able to see a beautiful rainbow. Recent renovation of the parking
area makes it a delightful stop for family photos. Runner-up for our competition is Whitewater Falls on the Whitewater River in the Jocassee Gorge. It is over 400 feet high and claims to be the highest falls east of the Mississippi. There are easily accessible rest landings and ramps for hiking and viewing. $2 per person. While these fine choices are all distinctive and beautiful in their own way, the falls that readers think worthy of a whole days visit is Schoolhouse Falls. In addition to being kid and pet friendly, it provides a host of activities and adventures such as hiking,
swimming in the plunge pool, photography, camping, fishing, exploring the landscape teeming with rare and endangered flora and fauna, and much more. To learn more about our area waterfalls, download the Waterfalls of Western North Carolina App at: appstore.com/flickinamazinginc. Thanks to all who participated in our Waterfall Readers Poll. Cast your vote now for the April survey: Locally, where can you find the best calamari? Readers can vote online at thelaurelmagazine.com/toppicks. php or on facebook.com/ TheLaurelMagazine.
Easter Weekend Hoppenings

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aster weekend, Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, offers a basketful of activities to celebrate this special season. Whether youre looking for a delicious springtime brunch, a picture-perfect outing, or a joyful sunrise service, the following suggestions are sure to please.
Easter Egg Hunts

Highlands Rec Park Saturday April 19, 10:00 A.M. For ages 10 and under. Community Bible Church, Highlands Saturday April 19, 11:00 A.M. Cashiers Village Green Saturday April 19, 11:00 A.M. For ages 10 and under. Day also includes hot dog lunch, Easter Bunny visit and bonnet contest.
Restaurants Serving Easter Sunday Brunch

Brown Trout Mountain Grille Special Brunch Menu 828-877-3474 | browntroutproperties.net Cornucopia Special Brunch Menu including mimosas 10:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. 828-743-3750 | cornucopianc.com The Dog House Special Menu Selections 11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. 828-526-8364 | theuglydogpub.com Madisons Restaurant Special Brunch Menu | $49 adults - $24 Children 11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. View menu at oldedwardsinn.com/EasterCelebration 828-787-2525 On the Verandah Special Brunch Menu 11:oo A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 828-526-2338 | ontheverandah.com Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro Special Brunch Menu | $36 adults - $16 Children 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. View menu at wolfgangs.net 828-526-3807 The Zookeeper Bistro Special Brunch Menu 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 828-743-7711
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Easter Week Religious Services

Cashiers Area Churches Holy Week Services: Noon to 1:00 P.M., with free lunch, no rsvp is neccessary. Monday, April 14: Church of the Good Shepherd; Tuesday, April 15: Grace Community Church; Wednesday, April 16: Christ Church of the Valley; Thursday, April 17: Cashiers Church of God; Friday, April 18: Cashiers United Methodist Church Highlands Community Stations of the Cross Good Friday, April 18 at noon Beginning at Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church followed by Liturgy in the Church of the Incarnations Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Community Bible Church Good Friday Service at 6:00 P.M. Easter Sunday Service at 10:45 A.M. (828) 526 4685 Episcopal Church of The Incarnation Great Vigil of Easter in the Chapel, Saturday April 19 at 7:00 P.M. Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. (828) 526-2968 Highlands United Methodist Church Easter Sunday Services at 8:30 and 10:50 A.M. Bluegrass Service at 9:09 A.M. (828) 526 3376 Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church Easter Sunday Mass at 10:30 A.M. (828) 526 2418 Cashiers United Methodist Church Easter Sunday Services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. (828) 743 5298 Christ Anglican Church Easter Sunday Services at at 8:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. (828) 743 1701 Christ Church of the Valley Easter Sunday Services at 10:45 A.M. (828) 743 5470 Church of The Good Shepherd Easter Sunday Service at 8:00 A.M.: Holy Eucharist Rite I Easter Sunday Service at 9:15 A.M.: Holy Eucharist Rite II Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite III, Music at all services Nursery provided for 9:15 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. services (828) 743 2359 Grace Community Church of Cashiers Easter Sunday Service at 10:00 A.M. (828) 743-9814 Living Redeemer Outreach Easter Sunday Service at 10:45 A.M. with guest pastor and guest singer (828) 743 0072
Community Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. on Cashiers Village Green Gazebo and Lawn. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 17
Little Women
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Big Production
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
Thanks to an innovative program between the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center Youth Theater and Highlands High School, local students will explore the magic of drama, culminating with a public performance April 24-27.
Pictured are the Little Women. L to R: Kathryn Potts as Amy; Raina Trent as Jo; Destiny Ferra Martin as Meg and Tiffany Preda as Beth.
n its seventh year, the PAC Youth Theater is presenting the period piece Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Students from Highlands High School and Blue Ridge School, as well as homeschooled students, look forward to the spring semester when the PAC Youth Theater picks up again. The auditions were held on February 9, with call backs on February 26 and now the after school rehearsals have begun. The cast is perfectly suited for the four sisters and their friends. Raina Trent will portray Jo, the aspiring writer. Destiny Ferra Martin will be Meg, the far more lady like older sister; Tiffany Preda has been cast as Beth, the younger, shy, gentle pianist; Kathryn Potts will take on the role of Amy, the beautiful and artistic sister. Marmee, the mother, is to be played by Taylor Crawford; Stella Wilson will be Hannah, the Irish housekeeper, and Sarah Ballentine will portray Aunt Marsh, a peppery wealthy aunt. Rounding out the cast will be Johnnie Perez as Laurie, and Billy Brennan as the tutor, John Brooke. Dean Zuch will make
a guest appearance as Mr. Lauren, Lauries grandfather. The Tech crew will consist of Pollyanna Ballentine, Katie Flynn, River Trent, Ivy Trent, Ashlynne Baumgarner, Taylor Baumgarner, Lindsey Lombard, Sara Lombard, and Madison Schandolph. Dr. Ronnie Spilton will be directing and instructing the PAC Youth Theater. Little Women is set in 1863 New England and centers around four sisters as they grow up, fall in love, and face life during the Civil War. With their father, Mr. March, away serving as a chaplain in the army, their mother attempts to hold things together at home. The girls employ creativity and courage to help their mother while pursuing their own dreams. Familiar to nearly everyone, Little Women is considered an American literary classic and will touch the hearts of every person in the audience. Little Women will be presented at the Highlands PAC on April 24, 25, 26, and 27. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, or by calling (828) 5269047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
Four for Fore!

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By Wiley Sloan
The Rotary Club of Highlands will stage its 25th Annual Golf Tournament at Highlands Country Club May 5.
heres no better way to welcome spring than to join your fellow golfers in the Rotary Clubs 25th Annual Golf Tournament, set for Monday, May 5, at Highlands Country Club. Registration is at 10:00 A.M. with a shotgun start at 11:00 A.M. Plan to get in a few practice swings at the driving range or try your putting on the practice green before the competition begins. Foursome teams will play a four-man scramble or captains choice. The Donald Ross-designed course was once the home of famed amateur golfer Bobby Jones. This is a great opportunity to play the oldest and most prestigious course in our area. Show your golf prowess on this course, which has challenged many fine golfers throughout the years. Mulligans can be purchased for $5 each. In addition to a number of raffle prizes, you will be awarded a prize if you are closest to the pin or have the longest drive. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the turn.
Proceeds from this event allow the Rotary Club to support their many charitable projects. Throughout the years, the Tournament has raised more than $100,000 to support community projects such as the Student Foreign Exchange Program, the Literacy Council, the local Boy Scout Troop, the Peggy Crosby Center, the Hudson Library, plus many other community groups. Registration for each player is $150. Make your reservations now by contacting Rotarian Joyce Baillargeon at (828) 526-2181 or (828) 421-3551 or jbaillargeon@highlandscountryclub.com. If youre not able to play, but would like to support the Rotary Club with a hole or corporate sponsorship, contact Joyce. Theres no better way to promote your business and support our community than a fun game of golf at the Rotary Tournament. Fore!
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Grade A Feast
by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine
Summit Charter Schools annual Taste of the Plateau events will be held June 26 and June 29
he Fourth of July wont be the only thing that will light up the sky this summer. Get ready for an explosion of culinary delights at two unforgettable fundraising 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 winepairings dinner will be held at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. A Food and Wine Tasting event with the regions finest 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 Sapphire Valley as thefeatured chef. Chef Karl has maintained Five Star and Five Diamond ratings at hotel and resort restaurants in such outstanding establishments as The Breakers Hotel (Palm Beach, Florida), Mandarin Oriental, Silks (San Francis20 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
co), and The Boca Raton 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 Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania counties, the schools mission 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 tasteoftheplateau.org. Your donation, in exchange for an entertaining weekend, is a long-term investment in our childrens futures.
The Spirit Of
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Arbor Day
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok
The Smokey Shrew (Sorex Fumeus ). Photo by Patrick Brannon
he Highlands Biological Station is hosting activities to celebrate Earth Week in April. Spend the eve of Earth Week in the Highlands Botanical Garden for the Earth Day of Service Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. All ages are welcome to help maintain the health and beauty of the Botanical Garden, so please bring the family to work with the Gardens horticulturists for the whole day or a time slot that suits you. Lunch and tools will be provided. Contact our horticulturists at (828) 526-0188 to find out about planned tasks, to R.S.V.P., or with questions. On April 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., Nature Center director Patrick Brannon will present a talk on the impact of discarded bottles along our mountain roads on the mortality of small mammals. Learn simple ways to help save the shrews! Each year, many shrews and rodents enter bottles in search of food or water and become entrapped, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of animals over time. Brannon will discuss the research he and his students have conducted to examine the severity of this phenomenon in our region and how you can help alleviate the problem. This lecture is appropriate for all ages and is free. Celebrate Arbor Day at the Botanical Garden with a Living with Trees tour guided by Horticulturist Ezra Gardiner on Friday, April 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Gardiner will discuss noteworthy trees of the Highlands Plateau, as well as their identification, residential use, and care. In the spirit of Arbor Day, visitors will leave with a native tree to take home and plant. Contact Gardiner at (828) 526-0188 or egardiner@ email.wcu.edu to R.S.V.P. or with any questions. Volunteers are welcome any time in the Botanical Garden, Herbarium, or propagation program. All of these activities are free and open to the public. For more information about these and other events, visit highlandsbiological.org. Visitors are always welcome to the offices at 265 North Sixth Street, or call the foundation at (828) 526-2221. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 21
Cast for a Cause

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by Luke Osteen Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament is set for May 1-3,
f you dream about the challenges and excitement inherent in the streams that surround Highlands, youll want to carve out plenty of time for Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, slated for May 1-3. The tourney is open to all anglers of all skill levels, and there are guided and non-guided competitions. The fun starts May 1 with a series of clinics to sharpen skills and whet appetites. A trio of workshops will be staged from 9:00 A.M. to noon May 1 at Harris Lake: A Ladies Casting Clinic with Joan Cabe; an Open Casting Clinic with local guides; and One on One Coaching for Tournament participants with the North Carolina Fly Fishing Team. The fly fishing wizards at The Highland Hiker will offer an equipment tune-up and expert advice from noon to 4:00 P.M. Members of the NC Fly Fishing Team will stage a casting competition at Pine Street Park from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Finally, the tournament offers a Fly Tying Clinic in the Lobby of the Old Edwards Inn from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Participants will learn the intricacies of the Jack Cabe Hopper and the lore behind this cherished portion of Highlands heritage. Jack Cabe (whose widow Mary will be leading the Ladies Clinic) was a native Highlander with an almost supernatural understanding of the local waterways and the rainbow and brown trout that flourished within. His Hoppers are the product of a lifetime of prowling the streams and seducing those fish. But thats all just fun preparation for the tournament. Therell be two days of spirited competition that test the mettle of beginners and seasoned anglers alike. From Highlands, the fishing boundary will have a northern boundary of US Hwy. 74, a western boundary of the rafting and delayed harvest sections of the Nantahala River, a southern boundary of the Hwy. 28 bridge on the Chattooga River, and an eastern boundary of the Davidson River and the East Fork of the French Broad River. Funds raised benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for Highlands High School graduates. The $500 entry fee for two-person teams includes an invitation to the opening night reception, lunches, a closing night dinner with prizes, and a fishing goody bag. Among the prizes offered by sponsors are weekend getaways, golf outings, dinners, fly rods and reels, waders, wading boots and fishing gear. Space is limited. Only the first 50 teams to register will be able to participate. Deadline for registration is April 1. To register or receive more information, visit highlandsthreeriver.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (866) 526-5841.
Tour de Cashiers
by Luke Osteen 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.
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yclists from across the Southeast are invited to the 22nd annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain 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 Counties 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 postevent 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 Community Centers. Participants also receive a commemorative 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 Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, The Laurel Magazine, WHLC, Eagle Eye Inspections, McKee Properties and Indian 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 riders 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 faithful 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 rider, said Tim OBrien, president and event chair of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the ride.
Mother Nature: Such a Dresser!

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Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok The fleeting floor show of forest wildflowers is celebrated at the Highlands Biological Station, May 2 and 3.
ach spring a remarkable event occurs in the deciduous woodlands of the Highlands Plateau, the emergence of the spring wildflowers. As the first warm rays of sunlight touch the forest floor, thousands of plants awaken from their winter slumber to present an unmatched seasonal exhibit of beauty. They decorate the forest floor with a riot of color and fragrance advertising their beauty to pollinators and humans alike. Nowhere else in the natural world is this display so lavish as in the southern Appalachians. But within a few short weeks the leaves of the trees overhead will fill the canopy and rob the wildflowers of much needed sunlight. Known as ephemerals, due to their short season of productive growth, many of these plants will disappear back into dormancy, not to be seen again until next years spring emergence. Dont miss your opportunity to witness this ephemeral display of unsurpassed beauty. To mark this occasion the Highlands Biological Foundation will host Wildflower Whimsy on May 2 and 3 at the Highlands Biological Station. This two-day event is a celebration of spring ephemerals and will feature wildflower
walks, a native plant auction, and special guest speaker Peter Loewer, the Wild Gardener. On Friday, May 2 at 5:00 P.M., join us for guided tours of the Highlands Botanical Garden, a repository of over 450 species of native pants, to see and learn more about these fleeting spring wildflowers. At 6:00 P.M. Peter Loewer will present Wildflowers and Native Perennials-and Even a Few Exotics--for the Southeast at the Highlands Nature Center. Afterwards, stay for a native plant auction, live music, reception with drinks and food, and see the Botanical Garden in a whole new light. On Saturday, May 3 you will have the opportunity to participate in one of four special guided wildflower pilgrimages. The registration fee for the entire event is $40 for members of the Highlands Biological Foundation and $50 for non-members. Tickets for the Friday evening festivities alone will be $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Highlands Botanical Garden. For more information, call (828) 526-2221 or visit highlandsbiological.org/wildflowerwhimsy. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
CLE: Serving Mind Food!

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Contributed by Bonnie Dayton
The Center for Life Enrichment celebrates the season of renewal with a slate of fun classes.
he excitement of April in Highlands is mirrored in the Center for Life Enrichments 2014 Spring Program Series. CLE offers a slate of evening computer classes -- from iPad courses to Facebook for personal and business use. Georgia Tech Professor John W. Garver will lead Diplomacy of a Rising China in South Asia. This evening class will focus on the strategic problems China faces in expanding relations with other countries in the region
You can sign up for cooking classes, drawing classes, a spring hike to identify wildflowers, tips for growing beautiful dahlias and much more. Information on membership and the complete Spring Program Series can be found on at clehighlands.com or by calling (828) 526-8811. So when spring fever hits, look to the Center for Life Enrichment for fun, exciting, and educational ways to expand your mind.
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Hop on to the Green
The splendor of the Cashiers Village Green makes the perfect backdrop for Easter Weekend.
esidents and visitors to the Cashiers area are invited to gather in The Village Green during Easter Weekend for two treasured community traditions. The Village Green hosts around 100 events each year, many of them for community enjoyment, says Jochen Lucke, Board Chair of The Village Green. It is one of the many reasons The Village Green is known as the heart of Cashiers. An Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Smore Kids Klothes will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 19, for children 10 and under. Bring your own basket to the Gazebo near The Village Play, and be on time, says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. The days event will also include a free hot dog lunch and visit with the Easter Bunny at The Village Green Commons. This is the fourth year of this event organized by Sharon James, the owner of SMores Kids Klothes in Cashiers. The Easter Egg Hunt has grown every year, says James, This year we are adding an Easter Bonnet Contest for the girls. Bonnets will be judged on creativity and presentation. Sharon James puts so much planning and work into the Easter Egg Hunt, says Self. This day promises even more fun for the entire family, Cashiers area churches will conduct the Community Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 20, at the Gazebo and Lawn of The Village Green. Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter with music and scripture as the sun ascends over the mountains. What a wonderful way to laud the new creation in such a magnificent, natural setting, says Self. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The Village Green provides a beautiful, free public space, however it is a nonprofit organization that depends on contributions to maintain the park and provide such an exceptional venue for the community. To learn more about The Village Green and these events or to make a donation, call (828) 743-3434 or visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.
Spring into the Arts

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Contributed by Robin Taylor
Artisans from across the Southeast will offer their creations at the Cashiers Spring Arts and Crafts Show, May 24 and 25 at the Village Green.
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 benefit local community service efforts. This juried event will showcase some of the finest artisans of the Southeast. With more than 60 exhibitors, featured art media will include clay, wood, fibers, 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, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks for sale. Families can also take advantage of the nearby playground and picnic areas. All proceeds will benefit local Rotary programs and community service efforts. 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.
Calling All Artists

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by Luke Osteen
Artists of all stripes are invited to participate in a contest to celebrate the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.
Were fortunate to have so many riends of the Albert Carlton-Cafine artists living in our neck of the shiers Community Library is sponwoods,said Adair Simon, president soring a poster contest for profesof Friends. The anniversary celebrasional and amateur artists in Jackson tion is going to be a big bash, and we and Macon counties. believe a creative poster is a great way The poster will be used to market to brand the event and to get some and promote the Country Fair that buzz about it going early. Friends is hosting in celebration of the She added that the Country Fair will librarys 20th Anniversary, slated for have all the fun things that are typical 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. July 12 at the library. of a small-town fair. The contest winner will receive $100 Well have hot dogs and soft and the opportunity to see his or her drinks, popcorn and cotton candy; work reproduced in print media, picclowns and balloons; three-legged tured on library and community webraces; a cake walk; face painting, an sites, and posted in store fronts and ice cream eating contest sponsored by shop windows throughout the plateau Blue Bell Ice Cream, Go Fishing; story and surrounding areas. The winning telling; lots of music and lots of other design may also be used as a custom activities for children and adults. postmark for Friends of the Library. The deadline for entries is April 23. Graceann Smith, who is heading Drawings may be mailed to Friends up the poster selection committee, Friends of the Library President Adair Simon said that because the committee honof the Library, Attn: Graceann Smith, ors artistic imagination, there are no rules about what the P.O. Box 2628, Cashiers, NC 28717, or turned in at the front poster should look like other than it be of a size that can desk of the library, which is located at 249 Frank Allen Road be reproduced for window display and print media, and in Cashiers. Anyone with questions should call (828) 743-8871 for that it have in its design the basic facts: 1994 Country Fair, 20th Anniversary of the Library, free to the public, date, further information. Digital entries should be addressed to gws39@hotmail.com. time and place.
Doing the Time

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Contributed by Tammy Hernandez Doing times not so bad when it benefits the Highlands Playhouse May 31 at a jail in Town Square.
Under the careful watch of Highlands finest, community leaders Michael Johnson, Pat Allen and Bryan Crook do a little time to benefit Highlands Playhouse.
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 highspirited 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 benefit 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 support 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 business associates to raise money for their bail. To nominate a community leader that youd like to see do time, call (828) 526-2695. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 31
Scenes From Our Towns

EVENTS Highlands Annual Chili Cook-Off
Highlands Chamber of Commerces Chili Cookoff, was held Saturday, March 15, at the Highlands Community Building. The Cookoff brings more than a small measure of heat to this grayest month. Its a night of piquant experiences, music and dancing, and refreshments to match the excitement. This years winners were: The Most Unique Chili Cyprus for S.O.A.R.; The Best Traditional Chili Terry Wilson; The Hottest Tom Bailey; Best Cornbread Chestnut Hill; Best Salsa Debbie Grossman; Best Table Decorations The Charnoky Family. Toe-tapping music was provided by Blue Ridge Music.
Harlem Ambassadors
Photos by Federico Bigazzi Sponsored by Mountaintop Rotary, the Harlem Ambassadors brought their brand of frenetic basketball fun to Highlands School on Saturday, March 15. Proceeds from the event go to fund a variety of community projects and organizations. 32 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Mark Your Calendar

The Bascom Current Exhibitions: The Bascom Youth Instructors through April 13, Education Gallery; The Bascom Instructors through April 13, Atrium; Making Waves through May 18, Loft Gallery, (828) 526-4900. Free Childrens Movies, 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 2, Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD features La Boheme Saturday, April 5, Pre-Opera Discussion 12:30 P.M., MET live transmission begins at 12:55 P.M., Highlands PAC, Tickets $24, students free. (828) 526-9047 The Bascom: Out of the Ordinary, April 5 through June 15. Bunzl Gallery, Artists Panel Discussion 5:00 P.M., Closing Reception: 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on May 31, (828) 526-4900. Classics for the Park Matinee Soiree, Sunday, April 6, Pre party starts at 12:30 P.M. and West Side Story Matinee at 2:00 P.M. 100% of the proceeds will help realize the dream of a completed village park in downtown Highlands, Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. Tickets are $50. Call (828) 526-2695. Gorge Clean-up and Cookout, 9:00 A.M., Saturday, April 12. Call Jennifer Cunningham at (828) 526-2112 to sign up. After everyone is finished with their section there will be a cookout at Cliffside Lake for the participants. Highlands Group will meet at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Saturday at 8:30 A.M. and the Franklin Group will meet at Pine Grove Church at 9:00 A.M. The Bascom: Elsa norris Dodd Remembered, April 12 to August 3, Joel Balcony Gallery. Opening Reception 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friends Remembered 6:00 P.M., Saturday, April 12, (828) 526-4900. Recently Released Movies, 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. Smittens Third Thursday, featuring Ceramicist Susan Barrett, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 17, (828) 526-9300. The Bascom: Circles featuring Sculptor Brandon Reese, April 19 to December 7. On Campus, Opening Reception 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Artist Talk 6:00 P.M., Saturday, April 19, (828) 526-4900. The Bascom: Wave Forms featuring Sculptor Heather Hilton, April 19 through June 1. Atrium Gallery, Opening Reception 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Artist Talk 6:00 P.M., , Saturday, April 19, (828) 526-4900. Earth Day of Service volunteer Day, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, April 19, Highlands Biological Station, (828) 526-0188. Easter Egg Hunt, ages 10 and under, 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 19, Highlands Rec Park, (828) 526-3556. Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 19 Community Bible Church, Highlands, (828) 526-4685. Smore Kids Klothes 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cookout, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 19, The Village Green, (828) 743-3434 Community Easter Sunrise Service ,7:00 A.M., Sunday, April 20, Village Green Gazebo and Lawn. (828) 743-3434. Talk About Harm of Discarded Bottles on Mountain Roads, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 22, Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-0188. Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting a Meet n Greet, 5:30 P.M. Thursday, April 24, at Bucks Coffee Cafe in Cashiers, (828) 526-4044. Dining Out for Life, Thursday, April 24, at Cyprus, On the Verandah and Ugly Dog Pub, to supposed the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. For more information, visit wncap. org/dofl PAC Youth Theater, Little Women, April 24-27, Evening performance 7:30 P.M., Sunday matinee 2:30 P.M., Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. Living with Trees Tour, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Friday, April 25, Highlands Nature Center Botanical Garden, (828) 526-0188. Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting a Meet n Greet, 5:30 P.M. Friday April 25 at Bucks Coffee Cafe in Highlands, (828) 526-4044. Met Opera HD features Cosi Fan Tutte Saturday, April 26, Pre-Opera Discussion 12:30 P.M., MET live transmission begins at 12:55 P.M., Highlands PAC, (828) 526-9047 Art League of Highlands meeting featuring Tapestry Weaver Tommye McClure Scanlin, 4:30 P.M., Monday, April 28, The Bascom. Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, features Karen Weihs drawing Walking in Sunshine, donated by Graham and Greta Somerville. Drawing is Wednesday, April 30 in the afternoon. (828) 743-0880. 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 Painting 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. Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., and 4:00 P.M. (828) 526-2695. EvERY FRiDAY Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the HighlandsCashiers Hospital campus), Free Open to the Community, (828) 692-6178. Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 5262695. Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue Ridge Music (706) 782-9852. EvERY SATuRDAY Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 5262695. Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. EvERY SunDAY Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. (828) 5262695.
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EvERY MOnDAY Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. EvERY TuESDAY Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797. Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert
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Doing the Happy Dance

Cover Artist Janet Cummings
by Donna Rhodes
ven if you dont know Janet Cummings, chances are you are a fan of her work. In 2002 she and Marjorie Fielding launched The Laurel Magazine. Janet and Marjorie dabbled in many entrepreneurial projects during their 30 year friendship, including craft shows, t-shirt design/retailing, and more. But their individual experience in the newspaper business gave them the boost they needed to start their own print icon, The Laurel, featuring the best art, music, theater, dining, and so much more of the Highlands and Cashiers lifestyle. Marjorie handles content while Janet manages advertising. Recently, Marjorie visited Janets home and saw some of her artwork. She said, Thats it! Its time for you to be on the cover! 38 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
While Janet thinks of herself as more of an entrepreneur than an artist, her confidence as a painter is growing. Thanks to personal instruction with fine artist Velda Lovell Janets work is blossoming. She has painted everything from seascapes to landscapes to waterfalls. She hopes to one day be able to do portraits of her grandchildren (all ten of them, and every one her joy). She owes much of her recent success to an early artstart. A friend of her dads would send Janet little drawings of animals, etc., and ask her to copy them. She loved the exchange and was imprinted with art early on. Through marriage, family, and career, painting was always in the back of her mind. So when a chance to take lessons came along, she jumped on it. Her enthusiasm is a
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testimonial to never giving up on ones dreams. She says, The off season is a great time to do my art and photography. She works from her own photos. Photography is second nature since she shoots for the magazine on occasion. If she sees a superb composition during her travels she stops to shoot it and then puts it in her photo reference file for later study. Painting isnt the only artistic passion she is currently pursuing. As a high school band student, she never lost
her love for music. So in addition to painting lessons, she is taking violin instruction. Her left brain is content to manage magazine advertising, but her right brain, at last, is doing the happy dance! She says, I dream of a day when I drive in an RV and stop and paint whatever strikes my fancy. Tis a noble pursuit, and one we can all model. Do what you love. Love what you do. And when you can do that as well as Janet, life is so fine!
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An Elemental Artist
My work explores the primitive and mysterious act of creativity, stripping away the trappings of the modern world, I return to the basic elements of fire, earth, water, and air. - Susan Barrett
usan Barrett, acclaimed ceramicist of Western North Carolina, found her calling some 20 years ago at the University of Arizona, Tucson. There she discovered how to fuse the earths four basic elements into beautiful earthenware. Though she declared chemistry as her major, her artistic exploration fueled her passion for her lifes true calling, pottery. A few years later she joined her brothers and mother in the Brevard area, eager to be part of North Carolinas fine art and craft community. Since then, she has shown in the states and nations most prestigious galleries, museums, and guilds. She has work in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum, she has exhibited at the Smithsonian, and she has participated in international juried competitions in the United States, Japan, and Germany. She is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Piedmont Craftsmen, and Hand Made in America. And while she makes winning awards look easy, working with clay is an odd amalgam of gentleness and fury. It takes a month of careful turning, trimming, curing, burnishing, slip-painting, wax application, and detailing before the finished greenware (work that is air-dried and very fragile) is made or broken, literally, in its final transformation: a baptism in a blazing fire. 40 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Barrett says, Even though the most unpredictable part is the firing, I still have to be very aware of each stage of the vessels. After I throw them, I burnish them with stones (a practice borrowed from the Plains Indians). I have to be aware of their state of dryness. Greenware cant be too wet or too dry in the burnishing process or the surface will suffer. It is patient work. If she hurries the process, there is a price to pay. She says, If things arent as they should be, I quit and come back to a piece. If I am impatient, I will blow up all my hard work. Imagine working a full month on a vessel, only to have it crack or explode in the final phase. She adds, I continue to push my process, merging ancient shapes with modern. I keep refining, experimenting with the surface design and ornamentation. I am exploring more elaborate sculptural shapes, combining wheel work with hand-building. To see more of Barretts work visit Smitten Gallery, 10 Foreman Road in Highlands. (828) 526-9300. Better yet, attend Smittens Third Thursday, April 17 from 5:30 -7:30 P.M. for a gallery open house and meet the artist. And you can visit Barretts website: susanbarrettstudios.com, or call (828) 551-5428. E-mail her at susanbarrett@live.com.
Bascom News
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Contributed by Bonnie Potts
The Bascoms ambitious art program is fueled by its passionate staff. Pictured are Frank Vickery, Will Barclift, Carley Haber and Sara Hill.
he Bascom continues to build strength upon strength. Since its phenomenal growth from a corner of the town library to a world-class, six-building visual arts center on a six-acre campus, this community catalyst inspires and educates residents and visitors through all forms of the visual arts. A key component in The Bascoms growing reputation for excellence is its outstanding education department, featuring Frank Vickery, Will Barclift, Carley Haber and Sara Hill. Executive Director and long-time supporter Bob Fisher says, These instructors are innovative, hardworking and missionfocused. They all are passionate about art and The Bascom, and they are making a positive difference in our community. Frank Vickery serves as Ceramics Program Manager and has been working in clay for more than 20 years, many as instructor in the clay arts. Besides wheel throwing, Frank also has extensive experience in hand-building and embellishing clay forms. Now Director of Education, Will Barclift, began teaching youth classes at The Bascom in 2012. As Youth and Outreach Coordinator, he was instrumental in building The Bascoms heralded art curriculum. His background includes roles as Summer Programs Coordinator at ArtSeed, Art Advisor at Linearis Institute and Preparator at John Berggruen Gallery, all in San Francisco. Sara Hill is Adult Program Coordinator. Her eclectic artistic interests began with welding, then an obsession with printmaking. Hill loves nature and all things outdoors, which inspire the themes of her artwork. Youth and Outreach Coordinator Carley Haber enjoys teaching creative arts, especially photography, painting, sculpture and ceramics. She holds a Masters in Art Education from Western Carolina University, and spent six months in South Africa teaching art in a local high school. Join The Bascom for opportunities to explore and participate in art. For more information, to register for classes or for more details on all Bascom activities, visit TheBascom.org or call (828) 526-4949. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 41
Music Scene and Heard

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Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
The Highlands Performing Arts Center embraces the full spectrum of musical entertainment for its 2014 season.
AC has lined up another great season! Bluegrass, Broadway, and Retro Rock. Kicking the season off on Friday, June 20, is the International Bluegrass Music Award 2014 Album of the Year winner, Balsam Range, a group of five outstanding musicians and singers from Haywood County, North Carolina. They adopted the name of the majestic range of mountains that surround part of their county where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge. Saturday, June 28 Back by popular demand is The Hit Men. Former stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James & The Shondells, and other mega stars of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The Hit Men are not a tribute band. They are the real deal. They played and recorded with Tommy James, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jim Croce, and other mega acts of the era. Saturday, September 27 Another highly sought after Bluegrass band, Seldom Scene. The Scene began as a non-touring bluegrass band in 1971. The basement jam sessions started it all. Forty years later, this band has become one of the single largest contributors to the progression of bluegrass from the early days of Flatt
and Scruggs and Bill Monroe to the more contemporary sounds that they founded. Saturday, October 4 Broadway and More with Liz Callaway, a Tony Nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheims Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. She has starred in the original casts of Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and The Look of Love. Friday, November 28 Friday after Thanksgiving brings back by popular demand Jason D Williams. Enthusiastic, Reckless, StormyRock & Roll in its natural state. Jason D. has the same musical innovation and edgy attitude as Jerry Lee and Elvis. Jasons style is difficult to describe, from Classical to Rockabilly to Country to Jazz and on to Rock & Roll. Call for tickets today, as most of our concerts last year were sold out! Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street. For more information, call (828) 526-9047 or visit highlandspac.org.
Puccini, Mozart, and the Met

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Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie The splendor and spectacle of the Metropolitan Opera comes to Highlands Performing Arts Center with a pair of magnificent performances La Boheme on April 5 and Cosi Fan Tutte on April 26.
Matthew Polenzani and Roaturday, April 5, dion Pogossov are their lovbrings the ever popers, with Danielle de Niese ular opera La Boas the scheming Despina. heme by Puccini. The Met: Live in HD has Puccinis moving stoexpanded its worldwide ry of young love is the distribution this season to most performed opera in more than 2,000 theaters Met history and with in 66 countries, the larggood reason. Anita Harest global audience the initig stars as the frail Mim tiative has ever reached. in Franco Zeffirellis classic More than 14 million tickets production, with Vittorio have been sold since the Grigolo as her passionate Live in HD series inception lover, Rodolfo. The Metropolitan Operas La Boheme on April 5 at Highlands PAC. in 2006. April 26s live stream opBoth operas will begin era will be Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart. Music Director James Levine makes his long- with a Pre-Opera discussion lead by Beverly Pittman at awaited return to the Met podium to conduct Mozarts 12:30 P.M. The MET live transmission begins at 12:55 beloved opera about testing the ties of love. The cast P.M. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or is filled with youthful Met stars Susanna Phillips and by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at Isabel Leonard are the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, 507 Chestnut Street.
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Vega Quartet
Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup
Gary Motley
Chamber Music Festival

by Luke Osteen
Lea Kibler
David and Susan Belcher
he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals 33rd season is laced with exciting installments of its popular Salon at Six series. Kay and Frank Cohen will host the season-opener featuring harpist Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup and flutist Lea Kibler, Saturday, June 14. Ms. Von Pechy Whitcup is a symphony harpist with over 30 seasons as principal harpist with the Florida Philharmonic. Shes also served as the harp instructor at the University of Miami Frost School of Music for 30 years. Ms. Kibler is a flute professor at Clemson Universitys Department of Performing Arts Profesor. Kibler has performed as a member of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra as principal flute. Festival favorite The Vega String Quartet will perform Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition at The Bascom Tuesday, June 17. Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, the Vega is the only professional string quartet based in Atlanta. Their contemporary style, 46 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
silken sound, and driving excitement has attracted international acclaim for over a decade. Jazz Pianist Gary Motley will perform at the home of Lynne and Jim Browne Thursday, July 17. Motleys won an international following with his gorgeous piano compositions and impeccable performances. In 2006, his Highland Summit: A Suite for String Quartet and Jazz Quartet was premiered at the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival with the Vega String Quartet. Western Carolina University Chancellor David Belcher and his wife Susan open their home on Sunday, August 24. The Belchers will perform classical music and songs from stage and screen. At each event, wine will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 P.M. followed by the performances until 6:30 P.M. Light refreshments will be offered at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are $50 per person. For reservations or more information about the Salon at Six Series or the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals 33rd season, call (828) 526-9060.
HCPs Mama Wont Fly
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The Highlands Cashiers Players Mama Wont Fly, set for May 22-25 and May 29 - June 1 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, is a wickedly funny Southern situation comedy.
onnie Cushman Earman is the director of the upcoming Highlands Cashiers Players spring play, Mama Wont Fly, a raucous Southern comedy written by the same team that wrote Dixie Swim Club and Dearly Departed. Earman has acted in several HCP productions over the years. Many remember her performance as Lexie in Dixie Swim Club. She made her directing debut last spring with the smash hit Love, Loss and What I Wore, which included 22 actresses, 85 costume changes, and players aged 8 to 70...no easy task for a novice director. Earman studied for years under the expert tutelage of well-known actress Collin Wilcox Paxton, both on and off stage. As a member and manager of The Instant Theatre Company, she embraced all aspects of theatre from scripted pieces to improv. She brings her love of live theater, the wisdom of her mentor, and her own unique vision to HCPs spring play, Mama Wont Fly. Assisting the director is the talented Kevin Murphy of Franklin. Murphy most recently starred in the winter play, Weekend Comedy as well as Almost Maine and Murder Among Friends. He is a graduate of the Savannah College of Arts and Design with a degree in the performing arts. Mama Wont Fly has a stunning array of talented local actors along with an amazing tech crew. Earmans cast and crew have already begun working to bring magic to the stage. Mark your calendar for this funny, Southern production. Mama Wont Fly will be staged May 22-25 and May 29 - June 1 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.
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Journeys in Tapestry
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Contributed by Zach Claxton
Tommye McClure Scanlin brings decades of tapestry wisdom and artistic vision to the Art League of Highlands April 28 at The Bascom.
vides many of those. he first meeting of the 2014 Art She has been exhibiting nationally and League season will feature Tommye internationally since 1990. In 2009 Scanlin McClure Scanlin of the Bittersweet was presented with a Lifetime AchieveStudio in Dahlonega, Georgia. ment Award for ...dedication to craft Ms. Scanlin has been working in fiber education, by the Georgia Art Education since 1988, and she approaches tapestry Association. In 2009 she was also granted from a variety of inspirational tools that a Life Membership in the Southern Highblend into a final composition (called land Craft Guild. Her tapestries have been cartoon in tapestry terms) that is utiincluded in two American Craft Today exlized in the final loom-weaving process. hibitions at The Bascom, including one seTapestry weaving is a medium that lected for First Place by juror Carol Sauvion usually requires months to complete, so in 2010. She is a Fellow of the Hambidge the design process is key. Ms. Scanlin will Center for the Creative Arts, and has had share many of her techniques and she will Tapestry by Tommye McClure Scanlin artist residencies there as well as at the Lilhave some work in process and a few of lian E. Smith Center in Rabun County. She currently teachher finished tapestries. Of her work, she says, I use the slow medium of tap- es at Penland, Arrowmont, John C. Campbell, Peters Valestry weaving because I love the surface of flat woven ley, and other schools. The meeting will be at The Bascom, April 28, at 5:00 P.M. tapestry, the intensity of color as interpreted in yarn, and the significance of each movement of the weavers hands The general public is invited to attend this free presentato the finished work. My tapestries are based upon ideas tion as well as social time beginning at 4:30 P.M. and images that are meaningful to me; the glorious natural Please visit her blog site called Works in Progress-world of North Georgia and Western North Carolina pro- tapestry13.blogspot.com.
DINING
On the Verandah, the Perfect Tonic
by Luke Osteen
meal at On the Verandah is the perfect tonic for the cares of the 21st century. Part of its irresistible formula is the fact that the restaurant is situated on the shores of Highlands Lake Sequoyah, a stress-free setting as sensually indulgent as a visit to the spa. Even when the roomy dining verandah grows boisterous (the place invites group celebrations), theres an unmistakable aura of tranquility. Of course, part of that implicit tranquility is buoyed by the expansive wine list. Owner and Executive Chef Andrew Figel have assembled a deep wine inventory ranging from the modestly priced yet surprisingly playful 2008 Calera chardonnay to the marvelous 1992 Harlan Estate cabernet sauvignon, the oenological equivalent of a Renoir landscape. Delve into this wine list and youll be amply rewarded. But who are we kidding? On the Verandah is a 30-yearold Highlands treasure because of its menu the extraordinary dishes produced by Chef Andrew and Pastry Chef Sid Jackson. Some people opt for ordering a clutch of Small Plates for a tapas bar experience -- Fried Beer-Battered Calamari with Ancho Chile Sauce; Cornmeal Fried Blue Crab Claws drizzled with Tabasco Beurre Blanc; sublime Spinach & Feta Phyllo Puffs in Fresh Basil Tomato Cream; Marine Lobster Piccata with Lemon Thyme Beurre Blanc and Capers; Eggplant Manicotti supported by Herbed Goat Cheese, Piquillo Vinaigrette. Its like treating your taste buds to an around-the-world cruise. My sweetie launched her Verandah evening with a bowl of Mushroom Soup. Rich and earthy, topped by a dollop of sour cream and dill, this was a bowl of joy a thousand miles removed from what slides out of a can of Campbells Soup. 52 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
I went with the Buttermilk Caesar Salad an unimaginative choice, but I find that the presentation of a salad is the canary-in-the-coalmine for a restaurant experience. This Caesar didnt disappoint the lettuce was crisp and cold and adorned with pan-fried croutons, toasted pumpkin seeds and shaved Grana Padano cheese. Tricia was presented with Seared Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta, drenched in an agreeably provocative Ginger Scallion Sauce. The scallops were wonderfully prepared and played upon the tongue like silk. My Black Pepper Crusted New York Strip was bathed in a Pink Peppercorn Brandy Cream. It was the kind of dish I know Ill be able to recall fondly years from now, probably in the middle of the night. Since weve been talking about the unmistakable aura of comfort that informs On the Verandah, let me make a case for its mashed potatoes. For me, mashed potatoes have always exerted a gentle take-me-home pull on my heart and stomach. Theyre the epitome of comfort food. Chef Andrews mashies, which accompanied my steak, were exquisite in their construction. Rich, creamy, with just enough texture to let you know theyd just been mashed by hand, they somehow corrected what had been a cold, drizzly day larded with deadlines and disappointments. Since my Moms been dead for eight years, I guess its safe to say These were the best mashed potatoes Ive ever had! I suppose if youve had a particularly awful day or week you could just order a big bowl and settle in. But dont do it theres just too much good stuff on the menu! Well, Ive run out of space and I havent even mentioned our fabulous desserts Apple Raspberry Pie and Crme Brulee nor On the Verandahs deservedly famous Sunday Brunch. Make your reservations at (828) 526-2338 and find out for yourself.
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DINING
Hendricks Cucumber Mint Collins
Two cucumber slices and two fresh mint sprigs
James Crandall
by Donna Rhodes | Photos by Marjorie Fielding
Add Hendricks gin and fresh lemon sour
ames Crandall, recently awarded The Laurels Star of the Bar at The Gamekeepers Tavern in Sapphire, started his restaurant career at the age of 14 as a dishwasher. It didnt take long to graduate to bussing tables. A couple of years later he started bussing tables at The Gamekeepers. Thanks to his engaging personality he was promoted to server. Mat Kowal of The Gamekeepers Tavern knew a good man when he saw one. He moved James up the ranks to bartender. Having held so many positions, James knows just about every job in the tavern, which explains why in five short years he is now service manager. Its no wonder he has risen through the ranks so rapidly. He is eager to learn, a quick study, a loyal employee, and this month, Star of the Bar. He and Mat have talked about moving the bar offerings to a new level. James has been doing a lot of research on the latest bar trends. In fact, hes
been reinventing retro drinks going all the way back to Prohibition. He resurrects old, sometimes overlooked reliables such as Vermouth, Bourbon, and Gin. Then he tweaks mixed drink ingredients with a dash of this, a sprig of that, and gives the concoction his own personal twist. He only uses fresh fruit and juices, as well as house made syrups, so there are no preservatives or aftertastes in his creations. His latest reinvention is Aprils featured drink, which approaches gin in a new way. Imagine cooling down on a warm day with this satisfying twist on an old classic. A delightfully refreshing cocktail made with a most unusual gin. To taste this and more of James delicious drinks visit Gamekeepers Tavern at 3646 US Highway 64 in Sapphire. Website: gamekeeperstavern. com. Call (828) 743-4263, ext. 201 for more information. E-mail James: james.gamekeeperstavern@gmail. com. And dont forget to congratulate James on being Star of the Bar.
Pour into ice filled shaker and give it a vigorous shake
Top off with soda water Garnish with a juicy slice of cucumber and a sprig of mint
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Varietal Correctness?
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Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator Madisons Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
hroughout the course of a week, I may taste as many as 60 -70 wines. Over the years the amount of poorly made wines I try has greatly diminished. I recommended a Cabernet to a gentleman last week and he asked me to try it with him. The wine was thick and rich with dark black fruit and hints of coconut and overripe banana, finishing with dark chocolate and more aromas of coconut. We both loved the wine and he commented that if he had tasted it blind he would not have guessed it was a Cabernet. I immediately understood what he meant and began to wonder: Should a Cabernet smell and taste like one? is that a benchmark of a well-made wine? I have found that with the global cross pollination of winemakers, techniques and grapes, that varietal correctness has become blurred. I taste Sauvignon Blanc that tastes like Verdejo. Merlot that tastes like Amarone. I cannot answer the previous questions, but I know that tasting wine is more exciting now. I describe a wine with new unorthodox descriptors. Its more challenging and exciting. Out the window with the aroma wheel. Drink well, Curt
Dining Out
DINING
for Life
A trio of local restaurants Cyprus, On the Verandah, and The Ugly Dog invite you to dine out and help support AIDS education and prevention, April 24.
f you subscribe to the adage, I dont cook, I make reservations, then this is the day for you! On April 24, thousands of caring individuals will be making reservations across the country and in Canada to support the AIDS Fundraiser, Dining Out for Life. In Western North Carolina over 110 fine dining establishments will rally the cause in support of the Western North Carolina AIDS Project Since 1986, WNCAP has provided HIV/AIDS outreach education and prevention programs across 18 counties in Western North Carolina and case management services to those affected by the disease. Dining Out for Life is a vital fundraiser necessary for WNCAP to carry on their critical services throughout our region. This years 12th annual DOFL benefit will take place in eight WNC counties. This year in Highlands you can make your plans for an exciting dinner at Cyprus, On the Verandah, or the Ugly Dog Pub. Twenty percent of your bill will generously be donated to WNCAP. Last year, DOFL raised over $165,000 in a challenged economy to help with the shortfall of funding at the federal and state levels, while expanding much needed services to other counties. For a complete list of sponsors and other participating restaurants, please visit wncap.org/dofl So make your plans now, call your friends, clients, and neighbors, and put together a gathering at your favorite restaurant, or use this opportunity to try a new restaurant. As an added bonus this year, you will have an opportunity to win several great prizes including roundtrip airfare tickets for two on Delta Airlines, plus other exciting prizes just for dining out.
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Lighter Mood
Lighter Food,
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia Halldin, Nutrition Coach healthymamainfo.com
pring is the time for a lighter mood and lighter food. Full of vitamins, fiber, and protein, this crunchy, colorful, and slightly sweet salad is designed to keep you full for a while. Ingredients 1 cupArugula leaves 1 cupPurple cabbageshredded 2Carrotsshredded 1Cucumbersliced 1/2 cupParsleydiced 1 canChickpeasrinsed 1/3 cupSunflower seedsraw 4 tablespoons Olive oil 1 tablespoonApple cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoonSea salt Ground black pepper Instructions Arrange the first 7 ingredients in layers on a large plate. In a bowl, mix oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.
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DINING
The Perfect Move

Contributed by Clinton OBrien Cyprus International Cuisines arrival on Main Street promises diners an exciting window on international cuisine and heralds the return of one of the restaurants storied chefs.
very story has a beginning, middle, and end, and as the 2014 season approaches the story of Cyprus International Cuisine continues. Twelve years ago, Executive Chef and Owner Nicholas Figel used his unique perspective on life, which is overflowing with imagination and creativity, and merged it with world histories and recipes. As Cyprus begins their 13th summer season they will do so on center stage as construction has officially commenced at its new location on Main Street in Highlands. Tommy Lasley, one of the original chefs to work alongside Figel returns to join him once again after departing Highlands to pursue his education at The Culinary Institute of America in New York. Hes truly a rising star in the world of cuisine, said Figel. When asked about the expectations of Cyprus and the collaborative effort of both, Figel replied, Im happy to announce that we will be combining our skill sets to produce an exceptional cuisine and an inspiring international experience and I believe our unique food will be a great vehicle to facilitate the ideas and concepts we are striving to achieve. As Cyprus takes its place on Main Street, the expecta60 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
tions couldnt be higher. A ceiling to floor window and open-air patio will allow each and every patron walking the streets of Highlands to look up and see the adventure that awaits them. Im visualizing a city center experience that invokes the energy and passion of the traditions of cuisine that we are exploring, said Figel when asked about the new location. Im intrigued about the outside-in pointof-view and the opportunity for passersby to take a glance past our copper sign and into our windows. Copper is a dominant component of the dcor at Cyprus and it will continue to be so. Its fitting that the element itself is essential to all living organisms as is the consumption of food. The characteristics of copper and that of the restaurant itself share numerous qualities and the continuity of this detail is prevalent to Cyprus as a whole as copper was principally mined on the Greek island Cyprus, hence the origin of the name Cyprium. As every story has its three-act structure, Cyprus finds itself ascending through the second act with its audience dying with anticipation of how it will all end. Figel and Lasley both agree it will be the combination of Tommys subtlety and attention to detail interlaced with Nicks energy and excitement that will allow this dream to become a world class restaurant.
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Checks Accepted
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Your Guide to the Restaurants of Highlands & Cashiers
Outdoor Dining
Sunday Brunch
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HIGHLANDS RESTAURANTS
Bellas Junction Cafe 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC 828-526-0803 The Bistro at Wolfgangs 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 Cyprus International Cuisine 490 Dillard Road 828-526-4429 Dustys 493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762 Highlands Smokehouse 595 Franklin Road 828-526-5000 Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden 445 Main St. 828-787-2525 On the Verandah Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 SweeTreats Mountain Brook Center 828-526-9822 SweeTreats Deli Corner of Main and South 4th St. 828-526-9632 Ugly Dog/The Ugly Dog House 294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364 Wolfgangs Restaurant 460 Main Street 828-526-3807
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Highlands Restaurants Altitudes at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annies Cafe - 828-526-1663 Bellas Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main/ Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgangs - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Brysons Deli - 828-526-3775 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 Dustys - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 Flip Side - 828-526-4241 Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188 Ghangri Asian Fusion Restaurant - 828-526-8500 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 Paolettis - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Rukas Table - 828-526-3636 Rustico 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 - Authentic Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800 The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wolfgangs Restaurant - 828-526-3807 Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cashiers Area Restaurants Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474 Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997 Cafe 107 - 828-293-1221
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 - 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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Ramp It Up!
Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
he Southern Appalachian tradition of spring ramp dinners dates back to the days before canned foods and trucked-in groceries were available to alleviate a low fiber, vitamin poor winter diet of potatoes, salted meat, and dried fruit and vegetables. Being the first green food mountaineers had seen in months, ramps were a real cause for celebration. The high sulphur content of ramps is responsible for their (in)famous odor. At some point each March during my elementary school years, my classmates and I were threatened with suspension if we were to show up to class having eaten a ramp supper the night before. Quite a few of us tried to hold our teachers to their word, but none of us ever made it off the school grounds any sooner than our classmates. Some of us did spend the rest of the school day at a desk out in the hallway, though. A little-known fact is that the name Chicago is derived from chicagoua, the Miami-Illinois word for ramps. The etymology of the English word ramps requires a little digging (pun intended). The first English speakers introduced to the North American wild leek Allium tricoccum 64 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
by American Indians would have been familiar with the European wild leek Allium ursinum, which went by the common name of ramson. My grandfather likes his ramps best pan-fried with squirrel brains. The combination was never to my liking even before I left off eating red meat over a decade ago, a fact contributing to my grandfathers opinion that I dont know whats good. Much more to my taste are two other stovetop combinations: ramps and scrambled eggs and ramps and fried potatoes. It is also possible to get a little fancy with ramps. Ramp pesto compliments omelets superbly. Additional preparation options include oven-roasted la brussels sprouts and stir-fried. There is a simple trick to decreasing the strong sulphurassociated odor and taste of ramps. Begin cooking on the stovetop with a covered pan. After steam has built for a couple of minutes, completely remove the lid to release it and the sulphur it contains. If the dish is to continue cooking atop the stove, leave the lid slightly cracked upon replacing it.
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Making it Reel Easy

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it appear to a fish to be something natural on the water. With spin fishing or bait casting, you cast the weight of the lure or bait and the line goes along for the ride. In fly fishing, you cast the weight of the line and the line pulls the lightweight fly through the air. This cast is what most people associate with the sport. That beautiful slow arc of line as you cast backward and forward, delivering the almost invisible fly to the spot on the water where you see a fish or expect the fish to be holding looking for food. Its the cast that has intimidated many new fly fishermen trying to learn the sport on their own. Casting with a spinning rod and reel is easy, intuitive and quickly mastered. Casting a fly rod takes a brief learning curve to understand a handful of sometimes counterintuitive basics that work together to create that long smooth arc of the cast. However, once learned, it begins to feel very natural. As with sports like golf or tennis, its much quicker to learn with some initial hands-on instruction of the basics before you build bad habits that have to be broken down and corrected. This is where we lost many newcomers to the sport years ago. You needed a father, grandfather, or friend to bring you into the sport and teach you these basics. Today, there are fly shops in almost every city that offer casting instruction. If you have never held a fly rod before, a two hour lesson is typically all it takes to teach you to make a back cast and forward cast. At that point you should be ready to begin practicing on your own, recognizing a bad cast when you make one and understanding how to correct it. As with most worthwhile pursuits, there is no instant gratification, but with practice you will become more comfortable and relaxed with the rod, reel, and line. Now youre ready to begin to enjoy fly fishing.
Contributed by David Wilkes Highland Hiker highlandhiker.com
hats the difference in fly fishing, spin fishing, and bait casting? Fly fishing originated as a way to deliver a fly made of fabric, fur, feathers, and string attached to a hook in a way that made
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Our Birds
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he Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) is named for the black hood of the adult male which sets off its striking yellow face. The back, wings and tail are olive green, and the under parts are bright yellow. Females are similar in overall body colour, but show considerable variation in the degree of hood development. It selects habitats in which small openings in the forest canopy have permitted a dense growth of low understory shrubs, and it abandons areas once the vegetation becomes too thin or too tall.
Photo by Ed Boos Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Gear Up and Get Out!

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pringtime in the mountains means playtime for those of us fortunate enough to live here. If youve never been a tourist in your own town, youre missing some of the most beautiful and sought after experiences on the planet. North Carolina and North Georgia lakes, rivers trails and waterfalls form one of natures most exciting and awe inspiring playgrounds. And you dont have to be a hardcore adventurist to enjoy it. Heres what you need to know and wear to venture out with confidence. These items can range from simple and functional to techno and stylish. But there are specific qualities to look for regardless of which way you go.
Low-cut, lightweight trail shoes. Unlike sneakers, they flex in all directions and have a protective shank that keeps you from getting stone bruises.
A synthetic shirt. Cotton Kills, says David Wilkes, veteran outdoorsman and owner of 68 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Highland Hiker stores says. Hyperthermia can set in at 50 degrees in a wet cotton tee. Opt instead for wool or synthetics, including socks and underwear. New Marino wools are ultra soft, warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Todays fabric technology is nothing short of amazing. Theres bug repellent clothing that really works, as well as fabrics that you can feel getting cooler as moisture like your perspirationcomes into contact with them. A lightweight pack. Todays versions are lightweight with a narrower profile. Many have water reservoirs built in with a straw, so you get a hands-free quench with the simple turn of your head another fun extra that you can always add to your adventure arsenal later. But for now, the last thing on our list will suffice. Shorts or light, breathable pants. Most avid hikers swear by the convertible type. You can start out in pants, zip open the knees to let in a breeze, and zip off the bottoms altogether when youre ready for shorts. A water bottle. Your pack usually has a place for two. You can go high-tech with a bottle that has an ultraviolet lid that instantly purifies water scooped from a lake or river. For more information about safety in our specific region, as well as a look at some of the cool tech gear available today, venture out to thelaurelmagazine.com.
ther handy add-ons that wont break the bank: Bear bells. Bears need to know when youre coming so they can eat, says David. But then he adds (more seriously) Bells allow the bear to hear you in advance, which eliminates the element of surprise and allows it to mosey away, which is its natural preference. A song or loud conversation serves equally well. A whistle. If you do need to alert someone, a whistle can be heard for a much longer distance than a human calling out. Insect repellent. There are natural versions now that dont contain deet. But David says, If you are in conditions where the possible reaction from mosquito bites exceeds that of deet, then use the deet. It lasts much longer and it works. A palm size first aid kit. Trekking poles instead of a hiking stick, for numerous reasons which you can read about on The Laurel at thelaurelmagazine.com
Contributed by Amanda Sullivan Travel and Adventure Writer asullivanwriter@yahoo.com Twitter.com/asullivanwriter
Sustainable Organic Gardening

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mer crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and beans are often planted in April, awaiting the warmth of summer. A kitchen garden can serve as a solid foundation for a familys good health, providing fresh nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. Some fruits that grow well in our southern mountain region are: fig, persimmon, pawpaw, apple, blueberry, alpine strawberry, and kiwi. Culinary and medicinal herbs, too, are an important part of a kitchen garden. Herbs such as thyme, echinacea, comfrey, and dandelion as well as many native herbs such as elder and goldenseal thrive here. I look forward to exploring a variety of topics related to the kitchen garden and beyond in this new column! I prefer the organic approach to gardening as it encourages biodiversity, employing the use of beneficial insects and soil microbes which support healthy plants. Synthetic chemicals which destroy life in the soil and insects, including beneficial ones, have no place in an organic garden. Organic food is healthier, as the soil profile accounts for nutrients and trace minerals that are not provided by conventional fertilizers. Living soil also helps to make nutrients available for use by plants. Critical to success of your garden is selecting a good site. Agricultural sites are often located in or near floodplain areas where the richest soil has accumulated and a water source is nearby. Our clay soils hold water and nutrients well, but can lead to drainage issues, so its important not to site a garden at a low point where water collects. An open, sunny spot that receives at least five hours of direct light each day is best. Notice how the angle of the sun changes from winter to summer, also morning to evening. Sites with good southern exposure are ideal; avoid the north side of buildings or large trees. Access is also important. I have my kitchen garden sited close enough to my home that I can fetch a quick handful of lettuce before mealtime or snip some thyme while cooking dinner.
Contributed by Lindsey Mann Sustenance Design lindsey @sustenancedesign.net
ome April on a misty spring day, theres no better place to be than the garden. Fresh spring lettuces, carrots, and parsnips are available in abundance in the April garden with the last of the winter-sown kale, broccoli, and collards. Sum-
Smooth Swing,
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Steady Tempo
Contributed by Tom Chillemi, Toms Golf Tours, tnchillemi@windstream.net
any golfers have an awful time hitting 3 woods, especially off the turf. What you need to do is treat this club as if it were your pitching wedge. Most golfers know the distance of their full wedge. Usually they are hitting it as a second shot on a long par 4 or a par 5 and trying to hit it as hard as they can. This ruins their tempo and usually results in a poor shot. What I suggest is to try swinging it with the same effort as their full pitching wedge. Its not really the swing speed that gives the 3 wood distance, its the design of the club longer shaft, lower loft and hotter club face. I suggest going to the practice tee with your wedge and 3 wood and alternate full shots between them, trying to keep the same tempo with both. Your goal is to swing the 3 wood as if it were a full wedge. I think you will start hitting longer and more consistently solid shots with the 3 wood. Dont try to force things with the 3 wood let the club do the work. Make sure with either club while you are practicing that when you finish your swing your weight is on the outside of your left or forward foot and your belt buckle is facing the target with your back heel off the ground. I try to think of Freddy Couples swing. Watch his full wedge tempo and then the 3 wood. You cant tell the difference in his tempo.
Indigenous
Bloom
ight up there with the Large-Flowered Trilliums for beauty, is this one - Catesbys Trillium. It is easy to confuse with the Large-Flowered Trillium however, Large-Flowereds hold the blooms well above the leaves. Catesbys are always reflexed below the leaves Also, Catesbys are generally smaller, daintier plants than the Large-Flowered. The Catesbys blooms in May-June, later than the Large-Flowered. Look for it at mid-to higher altitudes in hardwood forest.
Photo by Mike Hunter Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
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Picklesimer Falls
Catch Picklesimer Rockhouse Falls after (or during) a good rain and you will be treated to a beautiful display as the water cascades over the sixty foot cliff and disappears into the rhododendron in the creek below. A rock house is an open cave with a high roof, which allows you to walk behind the veil of this waterfall easily. Turn right onto Blue Valley Road, and follow the road about 3.6 miles to a T intersection with national forest information signs. Turn left. The trail is the next right (0.6 mile) after the intersection. At the trail, which is an old roadbed, park off Blue Valley Road on the left. At the trail, which is an old roadbed, park off Blue Valley Road on the left.
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The Highlands Volcano

HISTORY
by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society
on the crest of Satulah ome say Satuby sulphur fumes and lah Mountain rumblings from within has come close the mountain as loud to blowing its top on as a freight train. He more than one ocfelt the intense heat casion. With recent through his cleated earthquakes in the relogging boots and fled gion all the way down down the mountain to Charleston, one in terror as hot rocks might expect a quake. and sulphur fumes But all the rumbling spewed into the air. and grumbling could Maybe he should very well be a volcahave stuck around. nic eruption, though The mountain might hardly in the category have roasted a pig or of Vesuvius. two for him, giving Satulah, which new meaning to fast means Six Killer, food. puffer or snortThere have been er in Cherokee, is other tales of a moansteeped in ancient ing mountain, but tribal myth. As early even with first hand as 1730 the Cheroaccounts, the stories kee reported strange never made the newsdisturbances in the papers. But for my mountain they also money, Im siding with called Big Grumbler the Cherokee whose Mountain. They rehistory and accountfused to go near it. ing is enough to conClearly the Cherokee vince me that Mother thought something Nature will ultimately in the belly of Satulah have the last word was anxious to get in the discussion. Ill out, and they didnt take it on faith shes want to be near it been singing a warnwhen that happened. ing from the heart of During the late Satulah for a few cen1890s James Mooney turies. Better wear recounted, Satoolah your asbestos boots (sic) Mountain, near next time you go hikHighlands, in Macon ing up the ridge. She County, has crevices The Road to Satulah in 1910 by Henry Scadin might be ready to from which smoke is rumble. said to issue at interTo learn more about tales, tall and short, of the Highvals. Cora Picklesheimer of Clear Creek said she had seen lands Plateau and Macon County, read Heart of the Blue smoke and light issue from Satulah in 1897 when she was Ridge by Ran Shaffner or visit the Highlands Historical in her late twenties. A few years prior, in 1884, Dolph Pick- Societys website at highlandshistory.com. The Historical lesheimer was hog hunting on Satulah. He had a fright Museum will be open from 10:00 A.M till 4:00 P.M. Saturwhen the mountain started to roar. Soyrieta Law related days and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend until the the story he had told her. He was nearly scared to death end of October. 74 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
Franklin and Katy Baumgarner

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Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
Franklin and Katy Baumgarner
verybody in Cashiers loved Franklin and Katy Baumgarner and they are remembered with a smile. James Franklin Kay Baumgarner, whose twin was Frances Lombard, was born in Whiteside Cove on June 12, 1915, the son of Rev. Frank Baumgarner and Molina Ellen Galloway. Franklin grew up on a farm and first saw his future wife, Katy Ann Bradley, born October 31, 1912, when, as a boy, he helped plow land for her mother in Cashiers. Katy was the daughter of Frank Bradley and Tiny Hoxit. In 1937, Franklin and Katy got married and settled in Cashiers. They had five children, Shirley, Doyle, Gayle, Joanne and Roy, all still living in the Cashiers area. It was a happy household with constant laughter and Franklin became known for his practical jokes and sunny disposition. Katys father, Frank Bradley, was for many years the overseer at High Hampton and when she was young, Katy also worked at High Hampton making salads in the kitchen and at a later time she worked in the housekeeping department. Before going to work she would cook a big breakfast at home and always made extra gravy and biscuits to leave on the stove for anyone who might drop 76 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
by to help themselves. She never turned a soul away from her door and taught her children to not be judgmental. After work, she and Franklin would sit on the front porch of their home near todays charter school and anyone walking by would stop and talk awhile. Baumgarner Builders was Franklins business and he did such a good job that one customer ran an ad in the newspaper praising the excellent house he and his sons built for her. In the late 1950s, Brad Pells crew, including Franklin and his sons were building a house that Mark Zachary passed by every day walking home from grammar school. Mark, fascinated by the building process, started hanging around and soon Franklin had put Mark to work at five cents a day, carrying nails and boards. Thats the kind of man Franklin was. He could be generous to a fault. Helping other people, talking, hunting and laughing, delighted Franklin. After 47 years of marriage, Katy died at the age of 72 and seven years later, in 1992, Franklin was killed in a car wreck in front of the Cornucopia. They are buried at the Upper Zachary Cemetery.
HISTORY
Fairfield Inn
A Club Was Born

This is the first in a series of articles about the history of Sapphire Valley
Oldest building in Sapphire Valley
Contributed by Rick Stargel | Photos courtesy Sapphire Valley Historical Society
n the early 1950s as the Highlands area grew in popularity, it became apparent that if you did not own property on the environs of the clubs there, that play on their golf courses would not continue to be available. Gene Howerdd Sr. was retiring from Georgia Pacific and decided to look for property to build a golf course community nearby. In 1954, the Howerdd family acquired 12,000 plus or minus acres of land in Sapphire. The property included approximately 8,500 acres of land, an inn (originally known as Fairfield Inn) and a 200-acre lake (known as Lake Fairfield) on the North side of Highway 64, together with approximately 3,500 acres of land, some of which had been farmland, on the south side of Highway 64. This area was perfect for a mountain course as the terrain varied by no more than 12 feet across the valley floor! The farm land area included an old farmhouse which is still there today. Formerly operated as The Library Restau78 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
rant and Club, the original building is the oldest structure in Sapphire Valley. The property was owned by members of the Tatum family who were part of the original ownership group of Lake Toxaway. This land was deeded to them when the Lake Toxaway Dam broke and the 250,000-acre tract was divided up among the partners. It was then renamed The Tatum Sky Club. The Tatum family owned a Club in Miami called the Tatum Surf Club and had visions of a fly-in resort in Western North Carolina. How Mr. Howerdd found out the property could be purchased is another chapter! The Howerdd Family acquired the property and planning, development and operations began immediately and The Sapphire Valley Inn and Country Club, known today as Sapphire Valley Resort, was born.
Family Roots and Cowboy Boots

MOUNTAIN WEDDING
A Wedding at The Vineyard

Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher, I Do Events Photos by Sposa Bella Photography
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eddings are like hurricanes each is unique, yet each follows a predictable sequence of natural laws. But if you plan carefully, you can emerge from both alive and sane. And if you are meticulous in your preparations and develop the right frame of mind and allow yourself a bit of flex-
ibility, youll have memories that youll cherish for life. Let me explain. In 2006, Jim Vance was competing in a Monte Carlo triathlon when he became smitten with the idea of owning a vineyard like the glorious fields he discovered in the Italian and French countryside. The area was so mov-
ing that before I left, I said to my wife, Deedee, I would like to buy a vineyard. Two or three months later, the couple bought an apple orchard closer to home near Highlands. In 2007, they began the planting process. Things moved along, and they now own 20 acres in the Highland
Plateau, with 10 acres under vine. When their daughter Maddie got engaged to her fianc, Pete Bartlett she knew that she wanted to get married at the family vineyard. The Vineyard was only 2.5 hours from Atlanta, which was great for Petes family and my family comes
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to the mountains every summer, so they were excited that we had decided to have the wedding at the Vineyard, says Vance. We also love the property and we had spent many weekends there and it seemed like the perfect spot. Maddie and Pete wanted a wedding that fit their personalities. Their wedding style was
rustic chic and they wanted their wedding to have a very natural design element. Attire for the bridal party set the tone with cowboy boots and cocktail length lace dresses for the bridesmaids and blue and white checkered shirts for the groomsmen. An unexpected problem arose when their Palm Beach florist was hospi-
talized a week before the wedding and had to cancel. I Do Events stepped in quickly and found Jodie Benson Zahner of The Barefoot Flower Girl who came to the rescue. An added bonus was that she is an artist who had just finished an exhibition at The Bascom. She loaned us one of her pieces, a very large birds nest which hap-
pened to be Maddie and Petes logo for their paper suite. I Do Events cleverly added pumpkins to the nest, which also lined the long driveway to the property, perfect for fall. The logo was also used for invitations, programs, menus, napkins and wine labels. Trendy southern comfort food was what the couple had in mind to serve at their
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reception. I Do Events felt that Max LeBlanc and Alison Lueker of Sun In My Belly would be the perfect match for their wedding. After one visit Maddie and Pete knew that they had found their caterer. Max and Alison are used to working where there is no kitchen and partnered with Professional Party Rentals of Cashiers to create a workspace and the results were rave reviews. The bride and her Mother were hands on with creating many of the dcor items and had quite a few DIY projects. They collected vintage silver trays, and painted them with chalk board paint to create signs like, Maddie and Petes Wedding, and Valet Parking. They made floral containers from tall twigs and branches which were attached to wine bottles with twine. The bottles were then filled with hydrangeas and lined the stone steps leading to the ceremony. Personalized pillows were placed on the pews which the family purchased and refinished. Handkerchiefs were collected from vintage shops and were given out to the female guests as they arrived for the ceremony. Bottles of wine from the vineyard with Maddie and Petes customized wine label were given as favors.
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When I ask Maddie her most memorable moment, she said, Walking into the tent with my husband, and we were introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett. It was the first time I had seen the tent all finished and I really was blown away. I loved just watching all of our guests have fun.
My friends and aunts had a surprise dance they choreographed that they surprised me with! It was so cute! Maddies best advice to brides, Hire a wedding planner and embrace the planning time. It is such a happy moment in your life and it goes by so fast.
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Quality That Suits You

by Donna Rhodes
magine beginning and ending your day in the perfect home, tailored to your quality style of living. The grandeur and light-filled space of this months featured Home of Distinction in Highlands Country Club, listed by Myrna Moore, Highlands Properties, will spoil you for any other offering. Completely redesigned by prominent Atlanta architect Norman Askins this spacious in-town property is nestled in a lush greenery setting with a view that is breathtaking. It is near all the conveniences of shopping, culture, and recreation Highlands affords, while maintaining the fresh, airy feel of mountain living. This home features a gourmet kitchen with top-ofthe line Thermador stainless appliances, complemented by beautiful glass-front cherry cabinetry and tile floors. The warmth of rich cherry-wood finishing travels roomto-room. Cherry flooring, custom bookshelves and trim harmonize with the stunning stone fireplace and dramatic 92 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
high-pitched ceiling in the living room. This versatile living area can be as formal or as casual as your guests require. A master suite and a guestroom are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs there is a charming additional bedroom with a dramatic diagonal ceiling and plenty of welcoming window light. The homes lower level accommodates all the business and recreation for the family. There you will find a fourth bedroom, a fitness area with sauna, a media room, and a workshop. The crowning touch is a five foot deep Endless Swimming Pool. Imagine the fun and de-stressing activities your family can experience in this luxurious in-home spa, exercise, and leisure area. In the warmer seasons, enjoy the homes wrap-around decks. Sit back and relax as you savor the spring blossoms or feel the rush of the summer breeze or delight in falls magnificent colors spreading across your panoramic
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mountain view. Your pets will love tracking wildlife inside their invisible pet fence. And what could be more romantic on a rainy night than listening to rain dancing on your durable metal roof? Dont forget theres plenty of room for additional storage and two large cars in your ample garage space. If you are one who demands excellence, then call Myrna Moore, Highlands Properties, where excellence is a tradition. Visit highlandscountryclubs.com for more information or call Myrna Moore of Highlands Properties at (828) 526-5522 or (828) 371-2446. E-mail her at: mcmoore1@ gmail.com. To see more distinctive listings, visit the office website at highlandsproperties.com. Let Myrna Moore open the door to your elegant home of distinction. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 93
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A Finely-Crafted Home
by Donna Rhodes
his finely crafted Home of Distinction can be found in the beautiful Burlingame Country Club community. There, nestled in a canopy of mature rhododendron and lush native plantings, is a 5,000 square foot fully renovated estate. The large open floor plan features three spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a triple garage. Just imagine popping open a separate garage entry for your golf cart. Grab your clubs, hop aboard and you are on the 17th fairway of a championship course in under a minute. Golf is one of scores of recreational activities at Burlingame, though club membership is not required. Cast your fishing line into the legendary Horsepasture River and reel in a rainbow trout. Feel like taking in Natures exquisite sights? Hiking and biking adventures abound right outside your front door. View beautiful waterfalls, valleys, and streams. Sketch or photograph picturesque flora and fauna everywhere you look. How about a relaxing evening down by the pavilion? Gather round the large fire pit, while you enjoy an outdoor barbeque. For the kids theres a playground, volleyball court and even a dog park for your faithful companions. After a day of recreation, its time for dinner. Come home to your elegantly appointed kitchen. You appreci96 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
ate convenience wrapped in elegance and the stainless steel appliances complemented by specially commissioned wormy chestnut cabinetry are perfection. The master bedroom suite is conveniently located on the main level, along with that gourmet kitchen, a dining room, laundry, and an inviting living room with woodburning fireplace. Two other spacious bedrooms are on the lower level. The bonus room/office are top floor. Interior features include a breakfast bar, numerous builtins, a garden tub, a kitchen island, ample pantry, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, washer and dryer connections, a wet bar, and more. Enjoy the homes 3,500 foot elevation with exquisite panoramic views from multiple covered back decks and a screened front portico. Either the circular paved drive or the spacious garage entry brings you right to your door. There is plenty of additional parking for guests. The charm and grandeur of this ideal mountain sanctuary caters to the discriminating few. Those who live at Burlingame say there is something magical about the mountains surrounding Horsepasture River. The moment you set foot on the land, it feels like home. For more information on this and other properties, call (888) 743-0510 or visit burlingameccwnc.com.
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April Fools
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by Donna Rhodes
full-page advertisement in an April 1st edition of USA Today introduced Burger Kings new Left-handed Whopper with meat, cheese, and condiments rotated 180 degrees for the convenience of its left-handed customers. Burger King released a follow-up report the next day saying that thousands of customers requested the new burger while many others requested their own right handed version. None of the customers sued BK for what was clearly early onset of French fry clogs in their arteries. The April 1995 edition of Discover Magazine reported that the esteemed wildlife biologist Aprile Pazzo had
found a new animal species in Antarctica. She named it the Hot-headed, Naked Iceborer. Pazzo claimed that these little creatures had bony plates in their hard little heads that were fed by thousands of blood vessels causing them to become sizzling hot. They fed on penguins seen from below the ice. In a matter of seconds theyd burn through the ice and BAM! Penguin pate. Pazzo theorized that the mysterious disappearance of Antarctic explorer Philippe Poisson could finally be explained. He probably looked like a giant penguin to the borers. By the way, Aprile (April) Pazzo (Italian for crazy) was a dead give-away. Even so, Discover Magazine received more mail
for this article than any other in their history. The 1982 April 1st edition of The Daily Mail reported that a local company had recalled 10,000 faulty brassieres. Their copper underwire was interfering with electronic equipment. The manufacturers claimed that when the wire came in contact with body heat and nylon it created static electricity. That, in turn, interfered with radio and television frequencies causing static and other viewing problems. In some cases it set off fire alarms. The chief engineer of British Telecom ordered all his female lab employees to disclose what kind of bras they were wearingproving once more, theres plenty of
boobs everywhere. And for those of us concerned about GMO foods, heres one to pickle your parsnip. On April 1, 2002, Tesco, a British supermarket chain, announced that it was stocking a genetically-modified whistling carrot. It was designed to grow special little air holes along its sides so that when steamed the carrots would whistle. And we thought beans were the only musical fruit. That is all our foolery for 2014, but if you want to see more April Fool shenanigans, Google Top 100 April Fools Day Hoaxes of All Time and thank the gods of mischief you are an observer and not a prankee. *A.P.R.I.L. F.O.O.L.S.
Maintain a Diversified Portfolio

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This point is especially key if you have already built a well-diversified portfolio. If you are concerned about any particular securities, it may be better to discuss these with your Financial Advisor before cashing out. Although no one can be certain about how the market will react long term, history shows that cataclysmic events that prompted short-term market losses later led to a more stable investing climate across all industry sectors. But still keep in mind that past results are not indicative of what will happen in the future. The more your portfolio is diversified, the less chance you have of one security or investment having a detrimental effect on your entire investment strategy. Bonds, stocks and cash are the three major asset classes. Analyzing your investment objectives and tolerance for risk with your Financial Advisor will help determine the right mix of these asset classes for your situation. Within these asset classes, you can diversify further by owning stocks in different industries and countries; purchasing different types of bonds and different types of short-term cash instruments. It also is important to remember that even in good times the value of stocks and bonds go up as well as down. When the market is experiencing more volatile movements, gains and losses can seem enormous. It is important to keep your long-term strategy in mind when experiencing these changes and realize that they can balance themselves out over time. The truth is that the United States economy is cyclical, meaning that it moves through stages of growth and decline, varying in duration. A mistake made by many investors is that they buy and sell securities based on fluctuations in the economic data currently being reported rather than anticipating what the economy will look like in six to 12 months. Most successful investors take a long-term view at least three to five years rather than expecting stellar returns overnight or panicking when the value of their securities declines. While diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss, a long-term diversified investment strategy based on your investment goals and risk tolerance can create a winning approach. You should talk with your Financial Advisor about what the best combination of investments is to accomplish your long-term goals.
Contributed by Larry East Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
hile it is always important to maintain a diversified portfolio, it is especially vital to remain diversified during volatile market conditions. As an investor, you should be careful not to get caught up in any panic selling and should maintain your focus on long-term goals.
Jadeybug and Marley

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by Donna Rhodes Thanks to the amazing financial support of the local community, $25,000 was raised to purchase Marley, who moved in with Jade in January this year.
ast August we ran an article about Jadeybug, a local three-year old who has juvenile diabetes. Jade desperately needed a specially trained dog to alert her mom to a serious drop or rise in her blood sugar. Dogs, with their keen sense of smell, can detect such shifts long before medical sensors can. They haven't invented a machine yet with a nose as good as Marley's. And who is Marley? Marley is a black Labrador just one year old, trained as part of D.A.D. (Diabetic Alert Dog) program. Thanks to the amazing financial support of the local community, $25,000 was raised to purchase Marley, who moved in with Jade in January this year. Since then, Jade and her new best furry friend have been constant companions. Brittany, Jade's mom, can't say enough about community response. She says, "I tried to write everyone to thank them, but I might have missed a few people. I want to extend my gratitude to those who donated money, volunteered time, and cared for my daughter Jade. We are so thankful. She talks all the time about how amazing Marley is and how much she loves her. I am grateful for the relief it has brought me. I am still on-
Jade and Marley
call 24/7, but now I have an amazing helper to alert me much earlier when there is a problem." In just three short months there have already been many situations where Marley has caught a lifethreatening change in blood sugar as much as a half hour before monitors registered the swing. The family has become so dependent upon their alert dog, Brittany says, "I can't even remember what it was like without a dog l ike Marley." When there is reason to alert, Marley turns up the energy and paws insistently at Brittany's leg or arm. There have been a couple of times when Brittany thought perhaps it was a
false alarm. Sure enough, even when Jade showed no evidence of a sugar shift and her blood tested normal, within minutes, things dramatically changed. Marley has been 100 percent, right down the line. Brittany said, "Once Jade's pump site failed. I checked her about an hour after she was done eating. Her level was about 300. An hour later I came back and she was over 600. Normal is 80-180. 600 is crazy high. Marley was going nuts and Jade felt awful. We got the level down quickly and changed the pump site. Within two hours she was down to 200. Around 10:00 P.M. I had a bad feeling so I checked Jade. Marley followed me. She started alert-
ing me immediately. Jade's level was 48. In one day she went from 600 to 48. We got her back up and she was fine, but this kind of up and down is exhausting and frightening." It is exhausting for Marley, too. Brittany has to be sure Marley gets enough rest to be on guard at night, the time she needs her most. Brittany says, "There are so many who need an alert dog and simply can't afford it. Now that we have Marley, I am still collecting money to assist other families in getting a D.A.D. If you would like to contribute to that cause, here's how to donate: Go to the Facebook page. There it lists all of the paypal and address info. Paypal: D.A.D4Jadeybug@ outlook.com. Or send checks, payable to me, Brittany Potts, to: P.O. Box 1708, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741. What can be more soul-satisfying than giving a child a chance for a full life? Help make that happen for youngsters as deserving as Jade. You can still track Jade and Marley's story on their FB page. Brittany says, "We have 422 followers and we would love more. Read our weekly stories about Marley and Jade. Please follow us and spread the word!"
Gluten, a Hidden Health Hazard

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ance and celiac disease are real health problems but some people avoid gluten simply because they have discovered how much better they feel without it in their bodies. Celiac disease is an autoimmune process instigated by the consumption of gluten the body actually destroys its own tissues Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, within the gastrointestinal Aery Chiropractic tract causing myriad symp& Acupuncture toms such as intestinal dis(828) 526-1022 tress, headache, nausea, Do you have any glu- confusion and overall faten-free choices? tigue. Gluten intolerance We hear this ques- generally results in simition more and more in our lar symptoms. The gluten society and its a very seri- that we consume today is ous issue. Gluten intoler- a hybridized protein and is wildly overused in products we use every day even shampoo and cosmetics. Gluten is more commonly known as a protein found in wheat, spelt, kamut, rye and barley and its hidden in many processed foods. Our bodies react to this modern form of gluten by activating the immune system, causing major damage to the intestines and, over time, creating a genetic switch to an autoimmune process. When the body begins to create antibodies to gluten molecules, the true damage begins. Going gluten-free is not an unfounded health issue or a fad. Its a serious business and most people who have removed gluten from their diets are doing it out of necessity to prolong their health. To fully understand the implications of consuming gluten, try removing it from your diet and other products for a month. Youll already feel the positive difference in your body but go one step further: at months end, go back to eating foods with gluten and your body will tell you all you need to know. Dont knock it till youve tried it. The benefits of avoiding gluten, even if not entirely getting rid of it, will surprise you.
Good News for Your Spine

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Surgery May Not be the Best Choice, he writes, 600,000 Americans have back surgery each year. The rate of back surgery in the US is at least 40 percent higher than any other country. Research suggests that of the 500,000 plus disc surgeries that are performed annually as many as 90 percent might be unnecessary and ineffective. Studies show that at best 50 percent will get relief (this may be complete relief or just some) from back surgery, 25 percent will stay the same and 25 percent will get worse. These are not great odds. Did you know that there is a diagnostic code for failed low back surgery? Every year there are 50,000 documented cases of failed low back surgery. Another misconception is that if you have a disc bulge or herniated disc then surgery will solveyour problem. In a study of 5,000 people with low back pain, half had bulging discs and half did not. In each group halfhad pain and half did not. Conclusion: a disc problem was no indication of whether someone would have back pain and having surgery to fixa bulging disc would be of no consequence in solving the problem. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan, a health maintenance organization affiliated with the universitys School of Medicine, has adopted landmark guidelinesfor the management of chronic low back pain. As of Jan. 1, 2012, candidates for spine surgery must receive prior authorization to determine medical necessity, which includes verification that the patient has tried and failed a threemonth course of conservative management that included physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, and medication.
Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness (828) 743-9070
efore you havesurgery, try a conservative approach. In a recent article by Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, entitled, Low Back: Why
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This private estate is nestled on 65 acres of giant poplars and manicured meadows with over 1700 of shoreline on Lake Glenville. Tucked just within the spindles, gables, ornamental details and graceful front porches of this Victorian constructed home lie all the modern luxury conveniences that your family craves. The estate comes complete with an outdoor terrace and gazebo for entertaining, guest house, boathouse, caretakers house and two barns. Known as The Crown Jewel of Lake Glenville, this one-of-a-kind property is the ultimate in lakefront living. MLS# 70288. Offered at $9,750,000.
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Exclusive Farmhouse Estate Overlooking Lake Glenville

If youre looking for an amazing farm property, but also want to enjoy life on beautiful Lake Glenville, look no further. A spectacular Roger Ward custom farmhouse, built in 2005 on 8 top of the world acres looking out across Lake Glenville with spectacular mountain views in a very private setting. Main house offers 3 spacious bedrooms/4.5 baths, work-out room, sound studio, game room for kids and guests to enjoy, and a gourmet kitchen. Theres also a separate guest house with 2 additional bedrooms/1.5 baths, kitchen and living area. Incredible home(s) on incredible land, featuring a 2-bay barn, authentic root cellar, beautiful trees and an apple orchard. All in gated Summer Hill, one of the premier private communities the area has to offer giving you deeded lake access to Lake Glenville to enjoy the community dock and to have a place to keep your boat. Two separate adjacent properties are available, for added privacy. This unique property is an ideal spot for horses with a large barn already on the property. MLS# 77856. Offered at $1,995,000.
Guest House Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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LAKE GLENVILLE
Glen Pointe
Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptional lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fits the bill. Sitting on almost two acres, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatic view looking down Lake Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several fireplaces. Multiple living areas and a great floor plan make entertaining a pleasure. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152. Offered at $1,795,000.
Private Waterfront Enclave

Great value for lakefront home! This 4 bedroom, 4 bath lakefront home offers privacy and wonderful lake views. A two story great room and dining room with an expansive wall of windows flood the room with natural light. A lower level game room and deck are just steps away from the dock. MLS# 72895. Offered at $995,000. An adjoining lot with an additional 150 of shoreline for a total of 300 is also available. The home and lot can be purchased together for $1,295,000 for a total of 1.16 acres. MLS# 72942.
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LAKE GLENVILLE
Bright Mountain
Panoramic views everywhere you look! This lovely gated estate lays on more than 7 acres with incomparable views of Lake Glenville and the surrounding mountains. The garage and the studio above it have decks with stunning mountain views too. With 4 bedrooms and the studio, there is plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy this mountain retreat along with you. Kitchen is updated with Wolf gas/oven range, sub Zero refrigerator and Asko dishwasher. This home has subtle elegance. MLS# 77277. Offered at $1,250,000.
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Lake Glenville
Exceptional and rare Lake Glenville lakefront property. Situated on a point overlooking the lake with a stacked rock wall along the lake. Very gentle 23+ acres, big mountain and lake views, ponds, stream, barn and more. Estate site or small development. MLS# 75041. Now being offered for $5,000,000.
Charming Lakefront Home

Lake Glenville lakefront home on very flat property. Faces west for great sunsets. It has all the charm of the original 1950 mountain home with the conveniences of modern remodel and additions. 4 bedrooms and all living areas on one floor with an additional loft bunk room. Great covered porch, huge covered picnic area, dock, and lakeside deck. Wonderful yard for lakeside activities. MLS# 73991. Offered at $649,500.
Tater Knob Estates

Move in ready 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom lakefront home with bunk room, stunning long range lake and mountain views. New kitchen and appliances, a/c and furnace. Two masters on the main with private bathrooms. Ipe wood deck with screened sitting area, perfect for outdoor living! Private dock, attached carport, extensive landscaping. Located on the desired east side of the lake with easy year round access. MLS # 77959. Offered at $819,000.
Hogback Lake
Newer LAKEFRONT home with wood cathedral ceilings and floors, clerestory windows and open floor plan creating a light, bright cheerful setting perfect for entertaining. Wonderful rocking chair covered back deck offers peaceful lake and mountain views. Lower deck with hot tub; tree house for the grandkids; paved driveway and 2 car garage. Best move-in condition Hogback Lake home on the market! MLS# 75806. Offered at $499,000.
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Lakefront Cabin
Wonderful lakefront cabin situated on quiet cove. A-Frame like construction, large covered porch, large party deck near lake. Dock included. Good view of lake. Lakefront living on Lake Glenville with little maintenance. MLS # 75458. Offered at $499,500.
Lake Glenville Area

This rustic mountain home overlooks a creek which provides beautiful ambient sounds of rushing water. Vaulted ceilings, a screened porch, 2 car garage, hardwood floors and much more. Just minutes from Lake Glenville boat ramp! MLS# 76954. Offered at $229,000.
Lake Glenville Area

Great location off 107 with close proximity to Lake Glenville and Cashiers. Comfortable home with nice outdoor deck in wooded setting. Open floor plan, stone fireplace. Two bedrooms on main level, spacious bedroom/loft upstairs. Basement would make a great workshop or craft room. Easy access. MLS # 76447. $129,000.
Lake Glenville Land Summer Hill

Fantastic lake view lot looking north down Lake Glenville all the way to the Balsams and east across the widest part of the lake. This panoramic view can be from an easy build home site. 10 slip common dock, sandy beach, picnic shelter, boat ramp and tennis court all amenities of Summer Hill. MLS# 75420. $305,000. Glenville and mountains. Very level and large building site would allow for gentle circular driveway. Summer Hill is a premier development, gated, with tennis, boat dock, sandy beach, boat ramp and more. MLS# 76561. Offered at $350,000. dock, where you can store your boat. Buy the lot today, and start enjoying all of the amenities of Summer Hill and Lake Glenville, while you build your dream home. MLS# 77892. $250,000.
Trillium
Large easy build lot in Trillium Links. Fantastic Lake Glenville and mountain views with easy access to clubhouse and associated amenities. Home next door can be purchased as package. MLS# 76568. Offered at $300,000.
Summer Hill
Almost 3 acre lot in Summer Hill, a premier Lake Glenville community. Driveway partially in. Big lake view. Community dock, boat launch ramp, sandy beach, picnic shelter with fireplace and tennis court. MLS# 76073. $325,000.
Summer Hill Lot 25

Large lake access lot with great mountain and sunset views. MLS# 73981. $125,000.
Greycliff
One of the best Lake Glenville view lots currently on the market! Located at a cool 4200 elevation, this is definitely one of the premier lots in this gated community with lake access! Amazing short and long range mountain views. Cleared, easy to show. MLS# 76882. $150,000.
Summer Hill
Great lakefront lot on wide part of Lake Glenville. Driveway started, dock, underground utilities, common areas include tennis, boat ramp, and gazebos. East facing building site. MLS# 75962. $575,000.
Summer Hill Lot 26

Big lake access lot with western exposure. View of mountains and sunsets. MLS# 73982. $125,000.
Summer Hill
Great lot in Summer Hill, a prestigious private gated enclave of 38 homesites on Lake Glenville. With some tree trimming, youll enjoy incredible mountain views that look out over Lake Glenville... and youll have deeded water access to Lake Glenville with the Summer Hill community boat
Summer Hill
Located in Summer Hill with extraordinary views of Lake
Summer Hill Lot 27

Very large Lake Glenville access lot. This lot faces west with sunset and mountain views. MLS# 73983. $125,000.
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Trillium
Refined rustic home trimmed with poplar bark at the pinnacle of Trillium Ridge with mountain and lake views. Great open floor plan with gourmet kitchen featuring granite and stainless appliances. Stone fireplace in both the living room and the outdoor deck. Lower level bonus room perfect for bunk beds, family room, etc. Great home in Trillium which offers a comprehensive amenities package. MLS# 76292. Reduced to $675,000.
Trillium Links
Located in Trillium Links with huge views of Lake Glenville and mountains, this Arts & Crafts style home is convenient to the clubhouse and associated amenities. Lots of space indoors and outdoors with a large deck and screened porch on lake side. Large open kitchen, spacious living room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and more. Lot next door is also available. MLS# 76565. $795,000.
Trillium Links
This beautiful free standing condo is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath which has been tastefully upgraded. Upgrades include new appliances in the gourmet kitchen, and a separate dining room as well as an office have been added. The covered decks overlook the 2nd fairway green. The upper deck has its own cozy fireplace. Golf cart included. MLS # 78402. $595,000.
Trillium Signal Ridge Lodge Trillium

Enjoy indoor/outdoor mountain living the way its meant to be, from this newer-constructed rustic home at the top of Trillium Ridge. Inside, youll enjoy an open floor plan with up-graded appliances and lots of wood throughout. Outside, choose between a covered screened porch with stone fireplace or the open deck with great mountain views. This spacious golf course home is beautifully furnished and ready to move in to. Spacious wrap around decks on both upper and lower levels overlook the 14th fairway. Included in the price of this home is a golf cart with private cart storage and a 21 Tahoe deck boat for family fun on Lake Glenville. MLS# 77472. First time on the market at $595,000.
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CEDAR HILL
Exclusive Mountain Community Home

This premier estate home in prestigious Cedar Hill offers curb appeal, fine finishes, a spacious open floor plan and year round mountain views on a private, gently rolling 3.49 acre lot. Custom built with great attention to detail, this beautiful home features five oversized bedrooms and bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, whole home surround sound with exterior speakers, double decks, a screened living porch with wood burning fireplace, an attached two-car carport and much more. Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering the best of luxury mountain living in the heart of Cashiers. Full Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available. MLS# 77279. $1,049,000
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CEDAR HILL
Mountain Views, Water, Privacy... Perfect!

This spectacular estate home offers views of Big Sheepcliff and three magnificent water features, along with a private hiking trail. Located in the premier community of Cedar Hill, the home has a spacious open floor plan with a beautiful gourmet kitchen with casual dining area open to the screened porch with stone fireplace. The spacious living and dining room enjoy mountain views. Both the lower level family room and theater room on the upper level offer additional space for entertaining. Soaring ceilings with timber accents and luxury appointments make this the perfect mountain retreat. MLS# 73865. Newly priced at $1,195,000.
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CEDAR HILL
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Cedar Hill Masterpiece

This legacy estate is perched high above the valley with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed lumber and hand hewn beams for that timeless mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the home as you pass the waterfall and koi pond to the front entry. A majestic living room and the open floor plan offers ample space for entertaining or simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest suites are all on the main level. A separate guest house features a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137. First time being offered at $2,900,000.
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CEDAR HILL
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DEVELOPER LOTS
RESALE LOTS
Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots

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

Nestled in a shady grove of trees, this charming custom built mountain estate bids welcome to all who enter. The interior features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, butlers pantry, and wet bar. The great room has a floorto-ceiling stone fireplace, a soaring ceiling with exposed beams and gorgeous wide plank floors. The spacious master bedroom suite is located on the main floor, along with the study. Two stories of decks and an outdoor hearth make it a great place for a party under the stars or just enjoying the view. MLS# 77251. Offered at $1,795,000.
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HIGHLANDS
Mountain Sensation When Only The Best Will Do

Situated high on the Atlanta side of the plateau, surrounded by over 6 acres of lush mountain greenery is the home of your dreams. This impressive log home was built with attention to every detail and appointed with exquisite custom features. High ceilings and large banks of windows allow the light and the enjoyment of gorgeous multi mountain range views in complete privacy and tranquility. The home adjoins the National Forest and blends seamlessly with its outdoor spaces with wrap around covered decks with large stone fireplace to enjoy the cool summer nights and sunset views. Entertaining possibilities are endless with a fabulous epicurean kitchen with professional appliances, a large home theater and beautifully decorated guest suites each with access to the covered decks and views. Guest or family will also enjoy the large gathering room with stone fireplace. MLS# 77581. Offered at $1,895,000.
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CASHIERS
Spectacular Whiteside Mountain View Estate

Spectacular panoramic views of Whiteside Mountain, this Jim Fox masterpiece on 5+ acres takes your breath away! Beautiful grounds, ponds, wet weather waterfall feeds a large lily pad pond. Lightning protection, whole house humidity control, water filtration system. Privacy, only 10 minutes from Cashiers Crossroads, paved access. Best view in Jackson and Macon counties. MLS# 76395. Offered at $2,295,000.
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SAPPHIRE
Long Range Views

This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range mountain views! It features two master suites one on the main level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with an adjoining bonus room. Youll find all the bells and whistles in this mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous builtins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327. Offered at $1,190,00.
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HIGHLANDS GAP
Highlands Gap
Take time to enjoy life. Spacious custom home has it all! No expense spared in construction or upkeep. Master bedroom suites on each level, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, large home office, chefs kitchen, large laundry/mud room, open decking and screened porches takes outdoor living to the max. Terrace level screened porch with hot tub, media room, mini kitchen (no stove) and large fireplace. MLS# 76445. Offered at $1,795,000.
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CASHIERS
Cedar Ridge Farm

Locally known as the Llama Farm, this home is perched on the top of Little Sheepcliff Mountain just a short drive to Cashiers. Overlooking Sapphire Valley with layered mountain views, this custom built gentlemans farm has a private pastoral setting at a cool 4,000 ft. elevation! The exterior is reminiscent of Victorian-style architecture with several antique stained glass windows and light fixtures, while the interior boasts a country farm feel. The inviting living room with warm wood floors and beamed cathedral ceiling has a wall of glass to showcase the mountain views. The kitchen features a large breakfast bar island with a gas cooktop & granite countertops. In addition to the 13.27+/- acre home site, detached 2 car carport, barn, pond and fenced pasture - another 5.74+/- acres can also be purchased with this property totaling a little over 19 acres. This is truly a oneof-a kind property and is on the market for the first time! MLS# 77917. Offered at $1,750,000.
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Golf Club Estates

This home in Golf Club Estates has it all Horsepasture River, Country Club of Sapphire Valley golf course frontage, plus incredible mountain views! Other features include an elevator, wine room, billiard room, wet bar, generator, as well as extra sleeping quarters with a full bath on the lower level. Private with lush landscaping, a cozy fire pit and Chimneytop Creek meandering through it. Club members can take the cart path to CCSVs acclaimed golf course. MLS# 77146. Newly priced at $1,195,000.
Equestrian Estate
This expansive property features 8+/- acres of fenced pasture, riding ring, four-stall barn with tack room, and feeding/bedding storage. The 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is ideal for entertaining and includes a lower level with a bonus room for use as additional sleeping quarters with full bath, plus a large storage room and space for a mule/ATV. The cool elevation and private setting make this estate perfect for year round living. MLS# 77245. Offered at $1,295,000.
Golf Club Estates

This home has all the charm of the stately old country club communities found in the North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but remodeled to modern conveniences, this home has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property is flat and has a large flowing stream through it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and landscaped. There is a charming guest house. The home opens onto a large patio overlooking the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley, golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are The interior of this sprawling 5 bedroom, 5 bath home appears as all nearby. Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse of The Country though it was ripped from the pages of a magazine. Stunning decorative Club of Sapphire Valley, membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms touches, stone and wood accents, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house. MLS# 78772. Offered at are the hallmarks of this extraordinary home. Additional features include $1,100,000. elegant black cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, stone fireplace, and full bar. MLS# 70295. Offered at $1,049,000.
Family Retreat
Highlands Country Club

Main house is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located in the heart of Highlands Country Club. Wooded lot with rhododendrons insures privacy; walking distance to clubhouse. One level living with large rooms, wood burning fireplace, formal dining, 4 car garage, covered porches. Does not include membership in HCC. Property is not part of the HCC POA. MLS # 76645. $895,000.
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Cedar Ridge Estates

Remodeled home minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances open to dining room opening to porches. Stone fireplace in living room with cathedral ceilings is flooded with natural light. Master bedroom with fireplace on main level. Gentle lot/driveway for year round living. Convenient to both Cedar Creek Racquet Club and CCSV; both memberships by invitation only. MLS# 78297. Offered at $785,000.
Spring Forest
Southern exposure with exceptional 180 degree views. Main house and guest house on over 8 acres of beautiful manicured paths, two ponds, a grotto with waterfalls, privacy and tranquility. Main home has many unique qualities and discerning architectural details. Great large studio and home office. Guest suite has a full kitchen. Gorgeous stone fireplaces, so much more. Offered at $799,000.
Fox Run Ridge

Charming older home on historic property that was the site of the millionaires hunting lodge. Spectacular views from over 4,500 foot elevation. Southern exposure. Panoramic views from Whiteside Mountain to the lakes in South Carolina. Private end of the road location. Borders National Forest - Panthertown Valley. MLS# 78235. Offered at $695,000.
Cedar Hill
New construction. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home to be built in one of the areas finest neighborhoods, Cedar Hill. Price includes two fireplaces, wood floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, tile bathrooms, carport, screened porch, double decks and great curb appeal! Located on a private high elevation 2 acre lot with ridgeline views. Sapphire Valley amenities available. Building and design changes welcome. Established local builder. MLS# 78415. Offered at $654,000.
Bridge Creek
New construction, never occupied. Flat corner lot, wraparound porch, screen porch, all wood inside and out. Gas starter, 2 fireplaces, one in and one out. Large rooms, granite tops. Whole area walkable, covered bridge entry into gated community. Common areas include chimney garden and large fishing pond. MLS# 75731. $629,500.
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Sapphire Valley
Enjoy breathtaking birds eye views of the mountains from two stories of decks of this 4 bedroom classic mountain home. The homes interior features warm timber accents, soaring cathedral ceilings, striking stone fireplace in the great room, master on main, spacious loft and 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom suite on the lower level. Huge price reduction originally $1,095,000! MLS# 78069. Offered at $595,000.
Bridge Creek
Extensive landscaping and stunning curb appeal leads the way to a true mountain home with all the upgrades and craftsmanship expected. Whether sitting by the fire enjoying a glass of wine or walking a rustic trail next to the pristine Norton Creek you will love the charm of Bridge Creek. MLS# 77441. $529,500.
Pine Forest
Overlooking Lonesome Valley and the mountains beyond, this home situated on over 4 acres affords you privacy and convenience to both Sapphire and Cashiers. Wonderful mountain feel with an open floor plan which is inviting and makes for the perfect year around or summer home. Large unfinished basement for additional space. The home is fully furnished with some minor exceptions. MLS # 75868. Offered at $595,000.
Sapphire Valley
Built with great attention to detail, this welcoming three bedroom, three and a half bath home is the epitome of modern mountain style, with board and batten and poplar siding and stone accents. Designer kitchen features a six-burner gas range with double oven, contrasting cabinetry, oversized island and subway tile backsplash. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace on the spacious screened porch, or retreat to the downstairs family room with an additional wet bar. MLS# 77682. Offered at $629,000.
Sapphire Valley
Magnificent estate setting on more than 5 acres. Incredible southern exposure with views of the mountains and meadow below the open deck. Just a few steps to your own little bridge across a creek for additional tranquility. Spacious rooms, 2 story living room with fireplace, lower level kitchen, workshop; many more features. MLS# 76472. Offered at $594,000.
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Sapphire Valley
This welcoming move-in ready home offers amazing views of Chimneytop Mountain and Sapphire Valley. Spacious kitchen, living and dining areas open to a covered deck - perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing. The split bedroom plan features three bedrooms on the main level, plus a separate family room, bonus room and deck on the lower level. This lovely mountain home is a great value at this price! MLS# 77386. $559,000.
NEW LISTING
Stunning Mountain Vistas
Enjoy the expansive southern views from this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom Post and Beam home. Home is equipped with wood floors, stone faced wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings, loft, family room with wet bar, bark siding accents, and decks on three levels. This completely furnished home would be a perfect investment property and has a great rental history. MLS# 78797. Offered at $595,000.
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Holly Forest
Almost new home located within walking distance of Narrows Waterfall. This move in ready home with vaulted ceilings in the living room and fireplace has all of the mountain finishes, that make it a perfect mountain retreat or year around residence. MLS# 76101. Offered at $449,000.
NEW LISTING
Bald Rock
Get a jump on the market and check out this almost new, hardly lived in mountain cabin on top of Bald Rock. Long range mountain views, as well as short ridge views. Timber frame with attractive shingle style hardy plank siding. Open floor plan with breakfast bar, efficient kitchen, living area with pellet stove, cathedral wood ceiling and hickory floors. Master bedroom on main level with walk-in closet and full bath. Lower level boasts 2 bedrooms, full bath and stacked washer/dryer. Enjoy the privacy, views and cool mountain air from this adorable move in condition cabin at 4,000+ elevation located in the gated community of Bald Rock! Community Equestrian Center, pavillion in sister community of The Divide, and enjoy all the amenities of Sapphire Master Association/ Wyndham Resort! MLS# 78663. $475,000.
Whisper Lake
This immaculate home is perfect for vacation or year round living. Lots of curb appeal with Arts & Craft styling. The two car attached garage has an 8x14 storage room that could be a workshop; owners are currently using for extra pantry and storage items. Spacious floor plan, floor-toceiling stone fireplace, well-designed kitchen, master bedroom closet system. The view of Hogback Mountain is year round. This home has a fully encapsulated crawl space. Shows like a new house! MLS# 78710. $439,900.
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Cowee Ridge
Stunning 180 degree long-range mountain views, from this recently renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home at the very top of the gated Cowee Ridge community. Enjoy peace and privacy from one of the best locations the area has to offer. Cowee Ridge is the exact mid-way point between Highlands and Cashiers. Choose which way to turn, and youll either be at the Crossroads in Cashiers or Main Street in Highlands in less than 10 minutes. MLS# 78192. Offered at $799,000.
The Birches
Located on the gated grounds of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, the condominiums at The Birches are the perfect mountain getaway. The Birches is situated in a private wooded area of the club, surrounded by wandering creeks and hidden waterfalls. Condominium features may include elevators, oak hardwood floors, indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry, jetted tubs, carports, cathedral ceilings, and screened porches. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is a private club and membership is by invitation only. MLS# 74752, 74753, & 74755. Prices starting at $495,000.
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

This is a wonderful cottage with lots of curb appeal. All one level with an easy entrance. With a two car detached garage, a full house generator and a cozy wood burning fireplace, you can live year round. Beautifully landscaped and plenty of paved parking for your guests. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club has a newly updated club house, indoor swimming pool, full fitness center, tennis, golf and croquet. MLS# 77514. Offered at $375,000.
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

Adorable vacation home with attached portico, and golf cart storage under the house. This is all you need to enjoy your summers! Spacious floor plan that lives large. Enjoy the prestigious golf community of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club and all of the amenities that are available. MLS# 77577. Offered at $349,000.
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Custom Home
Wild Wind is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath custom home located on 3 gentle acres with a small orchard and big view. Interior features include two master suites, Australian cypress floors, double ovens, copper sinks and tub, a bonus room, office, cathedral ceilings and his and her garages. MLS # 76147. Price reduced to $410,000.
Wildwood Mountain
This cottage has a wonderful open floor plan and the covered side porch adds an additional 400 sq.ft. A separate small cabin is being used as the owners art cottage, and next to it is a hot tub and deck. Location could not be more convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. Wildcat Cliffs CC is a golf cart ride away. MLS# 78315. Offered at $439,000.
Sapphire Valley
Heres your chance to slow down and enjoy living in the mountains at an affordable price! All one level, this low maintenance home is in mint condition and has only been lived in seasonally. The light and bright living area opens onto a wonderful covered screened porch. Walk to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities and the CCSV (membership available by invitation only). MLS# 77325. Offered at $398,800.
Highlands
This house has undergone a beautiful transformation. New 4 BR septic system, encapsulated crawl space, vaulted wood ceiling, new wood flooring, new windows, new doors, updated bathrooms. New grading and drainage with rock work. The roof is only one year old. Most furnishings included. MLS# 78322. Offered at $389,000.
Holly Berry Estates

Fabulous close-up views of Whiteside and a waterfall/stream that runs through the property await you from this charming 3 bedroom/3 bath home. The home features wide plank wood floors, stone fireplace and master on main level. Kitchen was completely re-done in 2012 with all new granite countertops, cabinets, and new appliances throughout the house. Enjoy the sound of rushing water while taking in incredible rock-face mountain views. This property is priced to sell, at almost half of the appraised value. Holly Berry Estate owners can also enjoy canoeing or kayaking on the small lake, as well as hiking/biking the trails as part of the Holly Berry Amenities. A very unique property in a gorgeous setting makes this one youll want to see. MLS# 78634. Offered at $389,000.
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Highlands Area
New listing! This King Mountain home is less than 15 minutes to Highlands Main Street, in a well maintained and quiet neighborhood - a good little get away. Clubhouse, pool and tennis courts a very short walk from home. MLS# 78447. Offered at $359,000.
Whisper Lake
Great stream home in Whisper Lake with access to all of the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. Open floor plan featuring wood burning fireplace in living room, kitchen with granite countertops, center island and stainless appliances. Enjoy the views of the creek from the kitchen, dining area, and the open deck at the rear of the home. Private setting with near level lot is great for both year round or vacation home. Well priced for recently built home. MLS# 77921. Offered at $375,000.
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Holly Forest
Fabulous estate setting and Southern charm make this 4 bedroom home on 2 full lots a must see. The covered porch and garden are perfect for entertaining friends and family. Relax in the gazebo and enjoy the soft rhythm of the meandering creek. Ideal summer or year-round home with spacious kitchen, lower level workshop and full-house generator. MLS# 73525. Offered at $375,000.
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Golf Club Estates
Located in a gated community, this charming 2 bedroom, 3 bath home is nestled in a park-like setting, with a stream meandering through the level 1.2 acre wooded site. A rustic footbridge crosses the stream to the yard, with a peek-a-boo view of the 17th tee. MLS# 73028. Offered at $365,000.
Sapphire Valley
Award winning floor plan! 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home to be built on this Holly Forest lot with model home available for preview. See the quality and craftsmanship for yourself and you will be sold! Great curb appeal, custom finishes, massive stone fireplace, luxurious bathrooms and screened porch with fireplace. This is an impressive home, a must see for serious buyers. Built to your specifications with changes welcome. MLS# 78020. Offered at $369,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Bold stream! Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath move-in ready home on scenic Hogback Creek. Driveway and yard have been wonderfully landscaped; mature hardwoods surround the property. The home has an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings and a covered deck. All Sapphire Resort amenities included. Ten minutes to shopping, restaurants, lake access, golf, community center, swimming pools, weight room, etc. MLS# 77739. Offered at $305,000.
Highlands
Perfect in-town location with a very private setting in the woods. This attractive home is perfect for guests or family members. Master on main and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Lots of privacy and an easy maintenance home. MLS# 76475. Offered at $359,000.
Toll House Village

You will love how it feels to be in this house. This custom built home is situated on 1.5 acres and features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Located in the charming community of Toll House Village just minutes from the crossroads in Cashiers. Enjoy your private deck and reflect on the beautiful granite rock face that only Mother Nature could have created. MLS# 78067. Offered at $299,000.
Shoal Creek
First time on the market! Well-built move in ready 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan with a 30 reclaimed wood cathedral ceiling, heart pine wood floors, loft, dual heat pumps and fireplace. Chef friendly kitchen with Dacor fuel range/oven. Oversized master suite with walk-in closet, private bath and private deck with 6 person hot tub. MLS# 77934. Offered at $299,900.
Lake Toxaway Area

New listing! Quintessential cottage surrounded with beautiful laying 7+ acres in a storybook setting. Separate workshop, building for RV + car, basketball court. Major remodel completed with all new appliances, kitchen counters and cabinets, floor coverings and more. MLS# 78467. Offered at $295,000.
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Indian Summer
Dramatic wood ceiling soars to 25+ in dining, kitchen and living areas with stone-faced gas log fireplace. Covered deck with fireplace overlooks golf course and mountains. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, 2 balconies. Master on main, large guest bedroom and bath upstairs, loft perfect for extra sleeping quarters and/or office. Some furniture negotiable. Will consider owner financing. MLS# 78324. Offered at $285,000.
Holly Forest
Three bedroom, three bath home in like new condition adjoining green space and a stream. Tranquil private setting, you can even hear the Horsepasture River from the back deck. Built for year round living with a spacious family room and lots of glass, stone fireplace, wood floors, loft and an open kitchen. The large master bedroom has two walk-in closets and a private bath. A work shop/storage area is located in the lower level. MLS# 77133. $294,900.
Country Club Villas

Great 2 bedroom villa with level entry, overlooking large common area lawn and the Country Club of Sapphire Valleys hole #9. Price has been drastically reduced to generate sale before the end of the year. If you are looking for a great condo in the heart of the Sapphire Valley this is it. MLS# 78154. Offered at $189,000.
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Holly Ridge Condo
First time on the market. This completely renovated condominium is the perfect lock it and leave it mountain retreat. Walk to Fairfield Lake and enjoy Sapphire amenities. Owner financing available. MLS# 77802. Offered at $174,000
Glenville
Cute cottage in the Glenville community. Since it is located on Highway 107 it could be used as residential and/or commercial. Land lays gentle, concrete drive, some view. Cottage is a charming example of 40s-50s mountain get-away to enjoy the cool of summer while flat-landers suffer with the heat and humidity. MLS# 78314. Offered at $149,000.
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Heady Mountain
Cozy country home on 1.98 acres. Lots of privacy and a wonderful, sunny garden space. Great eat-in kitchen. The cottage is sold as-is, but you will be surprised at how cute it is. Sold furnished and move-in ready. MLS# 75273. $149,000.
Scaly Mountain
Escape the heat! This spacious two bedroom cottage in Scaly Mountain is just two hours from Atlanta and minutes to Highlands. Each bedroom has its own private bath; there are also two half baths and a lower level game room with bonus kitchen and wood stove. Other features include a private covered deck with mountain views, nearly new metal roof, and two-car carport. MLS# 77332. Just $138,000.
Sapphire Valley
Unique property with lots of potential. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home w/ bonus room, covered deck; some interior remodeling needed. Additional structure perfect for office, studio, guest cabin or rental unit. Private wooded lot includes extra parking, space for dog pen or fire pit. Easy access, 15 minutes to town, great starter home or rental property. MLS #76023. $99,999.
Hilltop
NEW LISTING. Fully furnished condominium in the heart of Sapphire Valley. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters. Outdoor deck features BBQ with built in stainless hood. Turnkey unit ready for immediate occupancy. Would make a great rental unit. MLS# 78502. Offered at $129,900.
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Hilltop
First time on the market. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit is currently rented on an annual lease. Enjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. Owner financing available. Well priced at $125,000.
Hilltop
Great two bedroom unit in Sapphire Valley. Unit has great rental history which can help offset some of the ownership costs. Owner financing available. MLS# 77801. Well priced at $115,000.
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Mountain Club
Commercial Properties
Highway 64 East
Great business location between the Crossroads and Ingles. Fantastic exposure on the most traveled section on Highway 64. Office, retail, etc.... the possibilities are endless! MLS# 74098. Offered at $390,000. Over 240 of prime highway frontage in the heart of Cashiers along Highway 64 East. Excellent opportunity for retail business needing flat outside yard. Multiple lots make this 3.6 acre tract suitable for subdividing as well. Main level could be updated and suitable for many uses. Lower level shop and covered outside work area. Priced to sell! MLS# 78806. Offered at $475,000.
Highway 64 Frontage
Deeded 1/12 ownership in the most popular fractional home neighborhood in our area! Fully furnished with top-of-the-line appliances, three bedrooms, stone woodburning fireplace with gas starter, screened porch, open deck and beautiful finishes. Membership in the Registry allows you to trade for other select resort communities. Seller will credit buyer with two quarters of maintenance fees at closing. MLS# 78081. Offered at $80,400. 1/6 interest offered at $145,000. MLS# 78527. Deeded 1/12th ownership (four weeks guaranteed) in the premiere fractional home community in the Cashiers-Highlands area. For busy families who just want to escape to the mountains for a few days, this is the perfect lock it & leave it operation! Beautiful homes fully furnished with top-of-the-line appliances, fireplace, screened porch and open deck. Additional stays are available with three days notice at no additional charge other than a nominal cleaning fee. This is a Mountain Club re-sale, offering a significantly reduced opportunity to start enjoying life in the mountains immediately. MLS# 78360. Offered at $97,500. Tremendous value on a deeded 1/12th ownership (four weeks guaranteed) in the premiere fractional home community in the Cashiers-Highlands area. Enjoy having everything taken care of for you in this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath pet-friendly home with plenty of decking to enjoy the outdoors. If youre looking for a beautiful mountain home, without the headached of home ownership, this is a deal you wont want to pass up. For busy families who just want to escape to the mountains for a few days, this is perfect no towels to wash, house to clean a total lock it and leave it operation! Beautiful homes fully furnished with top-ofthe-line appliances, fireplace, screened porch and open deck. Beyond the four weeks, additional stays are available with three days notice at no additional charge, paying a nominal cleaning fee. MLS# 78602. Offered at $80,500. Amazing opportunity! Mountain living made easy with this 1/12th ownership (four weeks deeded) in this very desireable community in Sapphire Valley. Enjoy staying in a three bedroom home in the Mountain Club and all of the community amenities. Additional nights available with a short three days notice, based on availablity. Exchange nights with the Registry Collection and enjoy stays around the world. Mountain Clubs Recreation Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with many amenities for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pools are open during the warm season), sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness room, movie rentals, game room, pool tables, ping pong, miniature golf, bocce ball, air hockey, croquet, tanning beds, horseshoe pits, massage therapy, bicycle rental, various arts & crafts classes, facials, rainy day gaes and equipment for track activities. Additional amenities at Sapphire Valley include: snow skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfield boat dock, tennis and racquet club, 18 hole PDA golf course, 9 hole executive golf course, driving range, putt-putt, gem mining, summer concerts, planned excursions and day trips, kids camps, and horseback riding. MLS# 78690. $79,900. Tremendous value on a deeded 1/12th ownership (4 weeks guaranteed) in the premiere fractional home community in the Cashiers-Highlands area. Enjoy having everything taken care of for you in this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath pet-friendly home with plenty of decking to enjoy the outdoors. Beyond the 4 weeks, additional stays are available with 3 days notice at no additional charge, paying a nominal cleaning fee. MLS# 78355. Offered at $78,000. 1/6 interest offered at $130,000. MLS# 78600. Premier commercial or residential development opportunity in downtown Cashiers on Highway 64 East. Bordered by Cashiers Creek. Property has sewer capacity available and easy building site. 5 acre tract with 226 feet of frontage offered for $995,000. MLS# 73814. 7.23 acre tract with 315 feet of frontage is offered at $1,595,000. MLS# 73816. Properties could be combined for a total of 12 acres.
Laurel Terrace
Excellent location in the center of Cashiers. Previous tenant was a bank. Two units in a strip center. End units with drive-up window. MLS# 78188. Offered at $159,900. Great location close to center of town. Office or show room would work here. This unit has 2 entries and is partially rented to an insurance agent. Can be recombined. MLS# 78450. $71,900. Great ground floor location in middle of town. Just east of the Crossroads on the most traveled road in area. Clean unit in the middle of the building only a few feet to parking. Consists of reception area with 4 office spaces. Large bank of windows fronting road. MLS# 78419. $79,000. Nice wood finishes inside. Ready to move in. Nice end unit finished inside for multiple offices and reception area. MLS# 78451. $119,000.
Prime Commercial Property

Located on 64 East in Cashiers, between Macon Bank and BP gas station. Access road to the back of the property in place. Great frontage for single or multi retail/commercial tenant, or residential development. Additional 30 acres available for larger development. Offered at $3,600,000.
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Commercial Properties
Lots & Land

15.16 acres of mountain land. Several home sites each with great views. Property is being marketed with subdivided lots or the property can be sold as a whole. There are large rock outcroppings where a flowing spring begins. Located on the Atlanta side of the Highlands Plateau, in the development of Highland Gap lays this large tract of 15.16 acres. Privacy and long range mountain views in a development with upscale homes with a minimum acreage of 3 acres. Prices starting at $150,000 for the lots and $850,000 for the 15.16 acres. MLS#s 78848, 78854, 78855, 78857, 78858, 78859. ____________________________ This prime building lot is located within the gated community of Cedar Hill. This 2.9 acre lot features a gentle building site with fabulous eastern views over Sapphire Valley. For those seeking easy year around access to both Cashiers and Sapphire and all of the shopping, restaurants, clubs and other amenities, Cedar Hill is a perfect place to call home. Very reasonable POA fees, without any initiation or transfer fee. This is a great time to build your dream on the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau. MLS# XXXXX. $225,000 ____________________________ Over 2 acre lot, easy build on quiet road. Nice year around views. Lot has road frontage, deep enough to build away from road. MLS# 78870. $69,750. ____________________________ Great panoramic views of Sapphire Valley from this 3.8 acre lot. Build your dream house in the mountains and enjoy the views and listen to the stream below. This very private lot on a dead end road in the heart of Sapphire Valley is the perfect place to start enjoying the tranquility the mountain lifestyle offers. First time on the market. MLS# 78657. $38,500. __________________________ Cedar Creek Woods Great views of Big Sheepcliff and surrounding mountains from this gently sloping lot. Located at the end of the road for privacy, this home site is convenient to Cedar Creek Racquet Club, Cashiers, and Sapphire. MLS# 72469. Offered at $69,000.
Sapphire Highway 64
Stunning level property on Highway 64 in Sapphire Valley located across the street from Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the property is bordered by the Horsepasture River. A variety of development opportunities including multifamily, restaurant and a host of other commercial uses. MLS# 76184. $699,000.
Bank Owned Commercial Property

Great Highway 107 North frontage between Signal Ridge Marina and Pine Creek. Current units rented: 1 at $750/month;7 and 8 at $1,452/month. 8 units/office/retail total + 22 storage units located behind this building. Lots of potential. Contact listing agent if you have tenants - bank wants to lease empty units. MLS #75675. $349,900.
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Highway 64 West
Commercial building with excellent frontage on Highway 64 and plenty of on-site parking. The former Hardees Restaurant building has sewer capacity available. Ideal site for a restaurant or combine with surrounding land for hotel/motel, residential or retail uses. MLS# 74097. Offered at $650,000.
Downtown Cashiers
Great location with multiple uses for this prime commercial real estate. Located near the crossroads on Highway 107, with plenty of parking. Priced right to make this a great opportunity for a new business venture in Cashiers. The building is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. MLS # 76337. $275,000.
Prime Highway 64 Frontage

Freestanding former model home on Highway 64 with parking, water and sewer. Perfect for restaurant, professional office or retail store. MLS# 78432. Priced at $475,000.
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Glenville Area 7.5+/- private acres with fantastic views! Driveway and easy build homesite have been cut in, septic system installed. Homesite is surrounded in rhododendron and mountain laurel giving it year round privacy. Gated community. Lots of wildlife! 15 min. to Lake Glenville boat launch. 25 min. to Cashiers and Sylva. 30 min. to Highlands and Big view lot in small gated Franklin. MLS# 77889. $49,900. community located on Buck Creek Road. Convenient to both Highlands Well priced 2.76+/- acre scenic lot and Franklin. Easy building site. with lush foliage, hardwoods and Cascading stream flows through a good build site. Can hear nearby property for approximately 300 stream from property. 5 minutes to feet. This large 2.3 acre lot is Lake Glenville boat launch, lakeside covered with large hardwoods and park, waterfall trail and kayak launch native flowers. Ideal mountain for the Tuckasegee River. 10 minutes setting, view and cascading stream! to gas, groceries, restaurants and MLS# 77699. $95,000. boat rentals. 25 minutes to Cashiers This lot has an easy building site across and Sylva, 30 minutes to Highlands from common area. Big views of Cold and Franklin. Easy year round MLS# 78720. $24,500 Mountain and Yellow Mountain and access. __________________________ surrounded by National Forest. The Ridges of Highlands is convenient Glenville Highway 107 Frontage to downtown Highlands. Gated Great frontage and visibility in community with common area that Glenville. Approximately 250 feet includes fish pond, stream with falls, frontage on Highway. Nearly flat. Well picnic shelter with fireplace. Only 4+ reported to yield 40 GPM. Land almost cleared. MLS# 77876. $99,500. miles to local hospital and not far from totally __________________________ Franklin. MLS# 77675. $110,000. Round Hill in Sapphire Big lot with big views convenient Nearly level 1.03 acre lot with easy to Highlands and Franklin. Gated build homesite. Great mountain community surrounded by National ridge view. Great location with easy Forest. Lot backs up to National access. Cart path access to CCSV. Lot Forest. Easy building site. Community can easily accommodate a 5 bedroom pond and shelter within a short home. MLS# 70761. $75,000. __________________________ walk. MLS# 77700. $165,000. __________________________ Stonecreek Estates Falcon Ridge Overlooking CCSV golf course Great acreage for development or and fabulous long range views of private estate at 4300 elevation. May Bald Rock, Hogback and beyond! be subdivided into 6 lots. Fabulous Driveway stubbed in to home site views, gentle building site, and a great with level entry. Owner will consider price! MLS# 73395. $650,000. __________________________ partnership for spec home. Sewer and CWS at road ready for hook-up. Exceptional location just minutes MLS# 74633. $99,000. to the crossroads in Cashiers. At an Wonderful building lot near most of elevation of app. 4,200 build your Sapphire Valley amenities and convenient dream home with exceptional long to CCSV. MLS# 78420. $19,900. range views over the Lake Glenville __________________________ Valley. Private 12 acres already have Great panoramic views of Sapphire the septic system installed and have Valley from this 3.8 acre lot. Build a great building site. First time on your dream house in the mountains; the market and very well priced! enjoy the views and listen to the Big Sheepcliff is a gated community stream below. This very private lot with two ponds and a community in the heart of Sapphire Valley is the pavilion high above the Cashiers perfect place to start enjoying the Valley with long range views. MLS# tranquility the mountain lifestyle 78826. $369,000. offers. First time on the market. The Ridges of Highlands Just minutes from downtown Highlands in the beautiful Buck Creek area, this level building lot is located in the gated community of The Ridges of Highlands. Location offers convenience to both Highlands and Franklin. Large wooded lot, community pond and shelter. MLS# 77673. $65,000. MLS# 78657. $38,500.
Little Sheepcliff Awesome estate property with all the privacy in the world at 4,300 elevation! Almost 13 acres with long range year round mountain views. Very gentle building site(s), rock face view, driveway in and cleared to home site. This estate lot joins Little Sheepcliff and Big Sheepcliff HOA lands. Small gated community with a handful of very exclusive homes and close to town. Community pond and pavilion. MLS# 78302. $395,000. __________________________
Bald Rock Tremendous value for this lot in Bald Rock! Pond on property with stream. Gently rolling and big view with some trimming. Enjoy the Equestrian Center, wonderful pavilion, hiking/horse trails and all of Sapphire Valley amenities as a Bald Rock owner. MLS# 74854. Newly priced at $69,000
One of the best big view lots in this gated equestrian community! Perched high on the top edge of Bald Rocks signature rock face, Estate-Sized View Property this 6.53+/- acre property offers Estate sized property waiting on the spectacular views of Whiteside savvy developer or privacy oriented Mountain, Chimneytop and many prospect. Gravel road system, high others! Nearly level building site, producing well. Some pasture, close to the Bald Rock hiking trail mostly wooded with many huge and incredible sunset views! MLS# trees. Many scenic vistas with long- 77318. $325,000. range views. South and east facing. __________________________ Lake access lot available. MLS# Timber Ridge, Cashiers 74259. $525,000. __________________________ Located in gated Timber Ridge, 3570 elevation, gently rolling 3.45 acres Lake Glenville with nearly flat building site, wide Amazing 360 degree vistas from an open meadow, mighty hardwoods elevation of app. 4100. With long and great mountain view. Private yet range mountain and Lake Glenville only 1.2 miles to Cashiers; minutes views, this 7 acre lot is perfect for to shopping, golf, restaurants, an estate or subdivide. Great access waterfalls and hiking trails. Site road to the top of the property. Well prepped for building with driveway priced for acreage of this caliber. in place. Current 4 bedroom septic MLS# 73946. $695,000. permit, new survey with property Very affordable lake front lot on lines marked. MLS# 76458. Offered Lake Glenville. At over 3500 feet at $109,000. elevation you can own this lakefront __________________________ property. Over 200 feet of frontage Big Sheepcliff on the water and easy building site. The most gorgeous mountain MLS#77404. $229,000. views from this lot at the top of Big Premier Lake Glenville lake front lot. Sheepcliff community. Great flat This is the lake front lot for someone area for home site. Easy access and who wants to build a large home close to town. A must see lot. MLS# on the lake in a community of large 77958. Offered at $359,000. homes. 2.3 acres with more than __________________________ 275 feet of frontage. Gated, paved Sapphire Valley - Holly Forest X roads, underground utilities, tennis 0.87 acres of hardwoods and a private and boat ramp are just some of the setting. MLS# 70252. $19,950. features. Level near lake with big __________________________ view. Lot faces southeast for great Whisper Lake sun exposure. Community consists Great lot with an easy build site at an of only 9 lakefront lots. Use of boat incredible price. An easy walk/drive ramp and tennis court at Summer Hill down to the community boat dock included. MLS# 78756. $675,000. where you can store your canoe/kayak. __________________________ Part of the Sapphire Master Association; Wade Hampton Golf Club enjoy the benefits of Sapphire amenities. Now being offered for sale at MLS# 78373. $18,900. considerable savings, this lot offers outstanding views of the fairway and green at the 10th hole. Located within walking distance of the clubhouse, it is exceptionally well priced at just $375,000.
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Glen Pointe Lot 10 Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. Wooded lot in gated community with tennis court. Easy building site, easy septic. Hear the sounds of Norton Creek Falls just yards away. Unlike most lake access communities, Glen Pointe has a boat slip for every off lake lot. MLS# 75537. $129,500. Glen Pointe Lot 12 Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share, this lot has short walk to community boat dock and across drive from community tennis court. Very level building site. Some lake view. Underground utilities. MLS# 75538. $199,500. Glen Pointe Lot 13 Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share when you have your own slip in community dock. Gated community with tennis court. Norton Creek Falls just a few yards away can be heard clearly. MLS# 75539. $129,500. __________________________ Attention Developers! Developer opportunity on 441 corridor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro, Bryson City, and Cherokee. Development with incredible long range mountain and river views, located in the heart of Jackson County. The development has a prominent entrance with underground utilities. Development includes 86 lots, 6 open space lots and common areas. MLS# 78151. Great value at $2,900,000. __________________________ Eagle Ridge Easy building lot with some view possible. Nice hardwoods, gentle grade, priced to sell at $10,900. MLS# 71862. __________________________ The Lake Club This is a great 3.90+/- acre private lot with a mountain view and possible winter lake views. The Lake Club is a gated community that features a fantastic clubhouse on scenic Lake Glenville with multiple shared boat slips, full kitchen, living and dining areas, exercise room, fire pit and a common area meadow. MLS# 77308. $79,000.
Glen Pointe Lot 3 Fantastic Lake Glenville access and view lot. Long lake and mountain views, adjacent to lakefront community dock with a guaranteed boat slip. Tennis court, gated community, underground utilities. MLS# 75542. $298,000. Glen Pointe Lot 1 Lake Glenville access lot with long view of lake and mountain. Easy build site, large lot, new community dock with guaranteed boat slip. Only 10 off lake lots, so everyone gets a slip. Tennis court, gated. MLS# 75541. $298,000. __________________________ Lake Toxaway A spectacular property combining two lots on Hawk Mountain. 210+/feet of road frontage and fabulous mountain views. With over 3.32 acres there is plenty of privacy. MLS # 75790. $239,000. A spectacular property combining two lots on Hawk Mountain. 430+/- feet of road frontage with fabulous mountain views. 3.8 acres provide plenty of privacy. MLS # 75786. $289,000. __________________________ Laurel Falls Two great adjoining lots in the scenic gated Laurel Falls. Each lot has a current survey, septic evaluation for a 3 bedroom home with easy building home sites! A small stream runs through the property. Laurel Falls is bordered by thousands of acres of protected Panthertown Valley. MLS# 70447. $99,900. __________________________ Scenic deep water boat slip located in Cedar Point Landings, Lake Glenvilles only private dock development. Preferred outside slip with easy walk to community pavilion and restroom facilities. Recently pressure washed, stained and in excellent condition. Priced to sell! Easy to rent! Affordable lake access. MLS# 78810. $70,000. __________________________ Bear Lake Development Opportunity The ultimate development project or private retreat! 1,542 acres on Bear Lake with 4.5 miles of lake frontage. Two miles of trout stream, the dramatic Sols Creek Waterfall with its 120-foot drop, and picturesque rock cliffs with wild goats add to the allure of this mountain sanctuary. Elevations from 2,600 to 3,800 feet. Owner will subdivide and consider owner financing.
915 Acre Tract on Trout Creek Minutes north of Lake Glenville off 107 N, this 915-acre tract of land is suitable for development and/ or preservation. Trout Creek flows through the property; box canyon and other natural amenities make this piece unique. Price upon request. __________________________ 4 Lots in Glen Laurel Easy build lake access lots within walking distance to Lake Glenville and the community boat dock. Glen Laurel has paved roads and underground utilities. Minimum square footage for homes, only 1400 sf. Affordable opportunity to own your mountain cabin with an almost lake front lot. Within 1/4 mile of public boat ramp. $22,500 - $39,500. MLS# 74341, 74340, 74339, & 74350. __________________________ Glen Laurel Wonderful large building site that can be subdivided. Big views of mountains and Lake Glenville. Access to shared dock on Lake Glenville. Convenient to Cashiers, Franklin and Sylva. Very gentle building sites. Underground utilities available. Wildlife Service boat ramp is within 1/2 mile so you can put in and take out your lake toys easily. MLS# 78191. $99,000. __________________________ Top of Cherry Knob This fantastic 262-acre tract of land features spectacular 300+ degree views from the top of Cherry Knob Mountain. A long range view of Lake Glenville, Big Ridge, and Cullowhee make this property unique and suitable for either a private estate or development. MLS# 70290. $2,500,000. __________________________ Fabulous lakefront lot in the exclusive gated community of Stone Pointe. This 8 lot subdivision features underground utilities, nicely landscaped and irrigated common area. Each lot is demarked by a lighted stone column. Lot 2 has approximately 191 feet of lakefront. MLS# 78751. $399,000 __________________________ Located just minutes from the crossroads in prestigious Big Sheepcliff, this lot is located in the upper section of the community with winter views of the Glenville Valley. A 4 bedroom septic evaluation valid through December 31, 2016. MLS# 78804. $149,000.
Bridge Creek Bridge Creek is only 4.5 miles from the Cashiers Crossroads and is a gated community with a beautiful covered bridge entry, fishing/swimming pond, picnic area, chimney garden, and more. The lot has a tremendous long view with Lake Glenville in the foreground and mountain ranges beyond. Easy building site, driveway in, community water, underground power. MLS# 77697. $175,000. Huge view of Lake Glenville and mountains beyond. Easy building site, gated community, fishing/swimming pond, fire pit, chimney garden, hiking trails and more. Community water system, underground power. MLS# 77698. $175,000. Great east facing lot with big view, and gentle building site. Underground utilities and paved road to lot. MLS# 74147. Offered at $50,000. Large level corner lot on bold trout stream. Norton Creek is the largest stream feeding into nearby Lake Glenville. This gated community features covered bridge entrance, underground utilities, walking trails, large community pond, chimney garden and more. MLS# 76927. $45,000. Enter Bridge Creek through the huge timbered covered bridge spanning the trout filled Norton Creek. Gated community with paved roads and underground utilities. Located at the end of a spur road, very easy to build on yet has a big long range view. MLS# 77440. $62,500. Easy build lot in the gated Bridge Creek community. Short walk to fishing pond and chimney garden. A little over 4 miles from Cashiers. MLS# 78542. $30,000. If you are looking for an easy build flat lot that is entirely walkable, this is it! Wonderful gated community of Bridge Creek only 4 miles from Cashiers. Amenities include a big fishing pond, picnic area, chimney garden and more. You can walk the whole area which is uncommon in these mountains. Fish for trout in the nearby Norton Creek or bass in the fish pond. MLS# 78716. $29,500. __________________________ Bear Lake Reserve 280 Peninsula lakefront lot. 404+ feet of frontage. Lays very gentle, easy build, and is a short walk from lakefront clubhouse. Great views of lake and mountains from lot. Shared dock is included. Priced below purchase price in 2006. MLS# 73993. Offered at $599,000.
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Summersail on Lake Glenville

Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The main home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths with wraparound porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chefs delight. The guest house offers three additional bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its scenic waterfalls.
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Carolina Charm
Enjoy mountain living the way its meant to be in this charming three bedroom, four and a half bath refined rustic home at the top of Trillium Ridge. Inside, youll enjoy a great open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The master bedroom is on the main level, with two more bedrooms and an office area upstairs. Downstairs, there is a great play room with a pool table and large sectional. Outside, choose between a cozy covered screened porch with stone fireplace or the open deck with great mountain views. Guests of Trillium Links & Lake Club are issued Member Guest cards, which allow access to most amenities and events.
Chimneytop Escape
This gorgeous four bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous short-range and panoramic mountain views! The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure, while the expansive deck is perfect for soaking in the sun or enjoying the crisp air on cool evenings. Three of the four spacious bedrooms are located on the main level. Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
Brooks Cottage
Located in Highlands Glen Falls neighborhood, the Brooks Cottage is a three bedroom, three & a half bathroom cottage located within just a few miles of Main Street in Highlands. The great room features flat screen satellite TV, and wood burning fireplace. A fully equipped kitchen and open floor plan are perfect for entertaining. The master suite offers a king size bed, TV and private bathroom. One guest bedroom offers a queen sized bed while the other has two twin beds and they both have a private bathroom. Nice screened porch & open deck overlooking a small stream & pond. Also has a gas grill and offers high-speed wireless internet access for your convenience.
Needlepine
This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open, airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
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Million Dollar Gifts

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Robin Taylor Jane Woodruffs extraordinary $1 million gift is simply the latest in a series of contributions to her beloved community.
he Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation has announced that an extraordinary gift of $1 million will be contributed by its lead philanthropist, Jane Woodruff, and that it will be matched by a $1 million gift from Mission Health. I am very pleased to make this gift to HCH, which has provided compassionate and quality health care to families in our local area for more than three generations, said Mrs. Woodruff. I hope the community will join me in continuing our strong tradition of philanthropy, so essential to keeping our
hospital up-to-date. Since HCH came into being more than 60 years ago, philanthropy has been the lifeblood of the hospital. Todays Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation was created in 1985 as a supporting organization to HCH through a comprehensive program of promoting and administrating charitable contributions. The role of the Foundation will not change under the Mission affiliation, and the Foundation will remain a separate organization with its own local Board of Directors. Mission Health very much respects and appreciates Ms. Woodruffs com-
mitment to the community as manifested through this remarkably generous donation and we value the confidence that she has expressed in the new affiliation between Mission and Highlands-Cashiers, said Dr. Ronald A. Paulus, president and CEO of Mission Health. We look forward to partnering with Ms. Woodruff and the Highlands-Cashiers community to serve this important segment of western North Carolina. I am exceedingly grateful to learn of Janes gift, said Craig James, HCH President and CEO. As we move forward in our partnership with Mission Health, I antici-
pate operational improvements that will permit us to rely less on the Foundation for operational support and more for the development of capital projects and new programs and services. The treasured asset of a strong, vibrant community hospital cannot be overstated, said Earle Mauldin, whos served as chair of the HCH Foundation since 2009. The Foundation Board is truly excited that Ms. Woodruff has stepped forward with such outstanding support at this important juncture of our organization and that Mission Health has agreed to match her contribution.
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Unconditional Love Times Two

Double the amount of unconditional love in your life by adopting Jessie (L) and Knox (R).
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone
alentines Day was filled with a double dose of love at CHHS this year, when a very special sister and brother duo entered our lives. Five-year-old Shepherd/Mountain Cur mixes Jessie and her brother Knox were brought to our no-kill shelter after wandering as strays in the DuPont State Forest in Cedar Mountain. These canines are incredibly sweet, gentle and affectionate, and they have a deep loving bond for each other. We found that out the first night in our care, when after placing them in separate kennels for their dinner, they refused to eat. When we moved them in together to the one double-sized dog run that we have, they both gobbled down their meal and laid down to sleep side-by-side. Both Jessie and Knox walk very well on a leash without pulling, and both are completely housetrained. They would do well as members of an active family, but would also be just as happy in a calm, quiet household with older companions--as long as they stay together. We realize that it is oftentimes hard to find a forever family willing to take two dogs. Many fans of CHHS will
remember the story of Shyann and Grace, the motherdaughter Husky/Malamutes. They had been together nine years, and we were not about to separate them. It took nearly a year at our shelter, but we found the perfect family for them in South Carolina where they now live in a happy, loving home. We want the same future for Jessie and Knox, so we will waive the adoption fee for the second sibling. Adopt both of these sweet and gentle canine companions for only $85, and that includes already being spayed/neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations and flea/ heartworm preventative, and 30 days of free pre-paid pet health insurance. Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located on Highway 64, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Our nokill shelter is open seven days a week, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit CHHS online at www.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. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 145
One Scoop or Two?

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Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director No bull! Carpe Diem Farms Promising Results, now on sale, is just the right mix for healthy soil.
ts a Half-Price Sale at Carpe Diem Farms! Thats right, we are looking for all the gardeners, commercial landscapers, horticulturalists who want the finest 100 percent organic compost available on the mountain. For the past 10 years, CDF has produced, processed and sold its Promising Results. Jay Calloway, owner of Mountain Hardscapes has used it for years and calls it his secret ingredient for great gardens! If your garden needs a boost, your lawn needs natural fertilizer, you want to start an organic garden to feed your family and friends, or you have erosion and water issues that need solving then get yourself out to CDF. Historically we have sold the compost for $25 a front end scoop of our tractor. Now through June we are offering two scoops for the price of one! Bring your truck, trailer or dump and well load it up. Composted, 100 percent organic material horse manure is one of the finest fertilizers available. We toss, turn, take its temperature, and add moisture when necessary to our piles made up of pine shavings, manure
and hay. We can even teach you how to make compost tea. Our fully composted material resembles rich topsoil. It has no odor. Horse manure improves soil conditions, has no known toxic effects on humans due to exposure, and is biodegradable. No record exists of horses transmitting any disease to humans. The EPA excluded horse manure from solid waste regulation because it contains neither significant amounts of hazardous materials nor exhibits hazardous characteristics, and because the horses of CDF eat an Irish diet of black oiled sunflower seeds, whole oats, ground flax seeds, and bee pollen with a splash of olive oil, the compost is free of any chemicals. Use Promising Results from CDF and thats what youll get, fantastic results in your gardening efforts in 2014. Call (828) 526-2854 for directions or come MondayFriday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 to Carpe Diem, 544 Western Rhodes Drive in Highlands. All sales benefit the equine programs of CDF a 501(c)3 educational foundation.
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Pink-shell Azalea
Wood frogs
Voices and Colors of Spring

Contributed by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Sweet Betsy Trillium
Showy orchis
pring is in the air and more of our local harbingers of spring are popping up each day. Here are some fun facts about our local spring flora and fauna. Wood frogs are not only just one of the first amphibians to emerge in spring to breed in wetlands, but are also capable of partially freezing and they sound like turkeys. The woods around Western North Carolina are renowned for their spring wildflowers. Species like the showy orchis (yes, thats spelled correctly and it is a wild orchid), trout lilies, and trilliums carpet the forest floor with color. Speaking of trilliums, WNC is home to the largest concentration of trillium species. The area around Highlands is a designated Important Bird Area in large part because of the large number of migratory warblers and other species that arrive here each
spring to breed. The spotted salamander may be large and covered with bright yellow and orange spots, but is almost never seen outside its late winter-early spring breeding season, when it can gather by the hundreds in temporary ponds and wetlands. The Pink-shell Azalea is endemic to the southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. Some of the largest populations and most stunning areas to see this species in bloom each spring are around Cashiers and the Panthertown Valley. If you wish to learn more about or help Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust with our efforts to protect our spring flora and fauna, please look us up at www.hicashlt.org, call us at (828) 526-1111, or stop by our offices at the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 147
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Ahoy! Treasure Shop Opening

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Contributed by Kathy Bub, President, Forever Farms
Forever Farm. Stop by and any nonprofit orvisit the Treasure Shop, we ganizations have know you will find it a very resale or thrift pleasant environment to shops to help support their spend some time in. operating budgets, or speThe Treasure Shop will cial programs. On March 1 be open Tuesdays through of this year Friends for Life Saturdays, from 10:00 A.M. opened a new resale shop to 4:00 P.M. On most Satin Brevard to provide inurdays a canine or feline come to the Forever Farm, representative from the our sanctuary in Lake ToxForever Farm will be there away for senior and special to greet our visitors. For needs animals. We provide information concerning assistance to animals from donations, pick up of largall over western North Carer items, or volunteering, olina, with an emphasis on please call (828) 862-5701 helping animals and folks or (828) 508-2460. from Transylvania, Jackson Friends for Life is a and Macon counties. The Friends for Life Treasure Shop 501(c)(3) nonprofit chariThe Friends for Life Treasure Shop needs your support to succeed. Donations of table organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabiliartwork, crafts, collectables, decorative items, jewelry, tate and provide lifelong care to senior and special needs small household appliances, tools, toys, etc., can be taken companion animals. The Forever Farm is currently home as tax deductions. The shop is managed by a volunteer for over 120 cats, 50 dogs and 4 horses. All donations are from our Board of Directors, and we are in need of ad- tax deductible and can be made online on our website atditional volunteers to help tend the shop. Running on a friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, complete volunteer basis will bring even more funds to the Sapphire, NC 28747.
Wheel Deal
Contributed by Zach Claxton
Rotary: The
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Some Rotary volunteers for the Home Delivered Meals program include Luther Turner, the late David Rohrer, Caroline Cook and Buck Trott.
eals on Wheels, known in Macon County as Home Delivered Meals, provides a midday meal to people, who cant prepare a nutritious meal for themselves, generally due to health or age-related medical issues. Home Delivered Meals began in the Highlands area in September 1998 when Rotarian and then-Mayor Buck Trott petitioned the Macon County Department on Aging to establish a program in Highlands. At the first organizational meeting Trott found a number of fellow Rotarians and eager non-Rotarian volunteers to drive and deliver the meals. Home Delivered Meals had begun and quickly became known as Meals. Meals has continued to operate since then with over half of its meals delivered by Rotarians and spouses of Rotarians. Volunteers and Rotarians have become good friends and work as a group as they trade, swap and cover meal delivery days in this five-day a week program. Meals volunteers have included Tony and Isabel Chambers, Pat Moore, Rick Siegel, Luther Turner, Buck Trott, David Rohrer, Dave Jellison, Selwyn Chalker, Jimmy Lowe and Lester Norris. Rotarian spouses Caroline Cook and Mary Berry have been long time volunteers. Occasionally, weather conditions prevent delivery, and the program does not include holidays. Caroline Cook goes beyond the call of duty by covering the holidays with home-prepared meals for delivery. She and George Henry have delivered the meals continuously since the programs inception, a remarkable service commitment. Volunteers also check on their clients welfare. This is always a point of concern for the volunteers. With a smile and a warm meal, clients and volunteers often become good friends. The volunteers are most proud of having never missed a day. thelaurelmagazine.com | April 2014 | 151
Meet n Greet the Bigs

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Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Friday April 25, in Highlands at n March, Big Brothers Big Sisthe Bucks Coffee Cafes. At 5:30 ters of Highlands and Cashiers P.M. come by and enjoy a complicame together to begin envimentary refreshment and learn sioning ways to strengthen the everything you wanted to know program in our communities. Atabout Big Brothers Big Sisters. tendees, advisory council memThis casual meeting will be led by bers and mentors, came away BBBS Program Coordinator Debfrom the event excited about the bie Lassiter and current mentors future, proud to be part of this and advisory council members great organization and ready to will also be on hand to answer put ideas into action. Currently your questions. there are over 65 people involved BBBS chair Rick Siegel and advisory council member Please take advantage of this in BBBS in Highlands and Cashiers Julie Schott, and Debbie Lassiter opportunity to meet the BBBS between the children, mentors and council members, and this doesnt include the won- folks and find out what Big Brothers Big Sisters is all about. The children are the future. Learn how you can derful families and schools that are our partners! One of the toughest situations to have is children on help this program continue to grow and serve our children. the waiting list; kids that want a mentor and have to wait BBBS provides children support that helps them achieve until someone from the community steps up and signs on. academic success, have higher aspirations and reach their There are kids waiting in both Cashiers and Highlands now. potential. For more information about this event or the In hopes to encourage adult volunteers, BBBS is hosting program, contact Debbie Lassiter at (828) 526-4044 or a Meet n Greet on Thursday April 24, in Cashiers and on highlands@bbbswnc.org or cashiers@bbbswnc.org.
Viva La Volunteers
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Highlands
The tremendous tasks of the Literacy Council are predicated on the cheerful service of a small army of volunteers.
lthough April is National Volunteer Month, we want our very special volunteers to know that we cherish their efforts each and every day! The folks volunteering their time at the Literacy Council do so in many ways: through tutoring, maintenance, meal preparation, child care, kids camp, and sometimes by just being a friend, mentor, or confidant to someone. Sometimes, tutors come in for extra sessions. Other times, unexpected individuals show up to join their sessions. They are all so flexible and generous with their time and it is very inspirational to see the bonds they build with their students. Some volunteers have been with the Literacy Council for many years; others have joined us this year. Some volunteers do double-duty as both tutors and board members; others might not even know they are volunteering until they enter our offices and we need a piece of furniture assembled or something heavy hauled away. I cannot say enough about these special people who give of themselves without a seconds hesitation. 152 | April 2014 | thelaurelmagazine.com
I would like to express gratitude to these special folks by mentioning their names here: Chris Boltz, Zach Claxton, Beverly Cone, Jodie Cook, Bonnie Dayton, Leslie Doster, Nancy Duncan, Bill Edwards, Ron Hensley, McKayla Hensley, Dick Hills, Cecil Hines, Marcy Hutzel, Laura Jennings, Tom Joyner, Michael Lanzilotta, Ana Martinez, Jacky Reyes, Lisa Richards, Cristell Ruiz, Kay Smith, Teeter Smith, Rick Trevathan, and Bob Tietze. Board members also volunteer their time and talents and they deserve a huge thank-you as well: Dick Hills, President; Gerry Doubleday, Vice-President; Brian Stiehler, Past-President; Chris Boltz, Secretary; Hilary Stiehler, Treasurer; Martha Caire, Susan Duncan, Harriet Hamilton, Jerry Hermanson, Michael Lanzilotta, Bob Lennon, Beth Moore, Kay Smith, Susan Smith, and Susie Walker. On May 16, we are planning our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party as a thank-you for all the efforts of these fine individuals. If you would like to volunteer at the Literacy Council, please call us at (828) 526-0863 and we will be happy to find a place for you!
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The Business Spot Opens

BUSINESS
by Donna Rhodes
Highlands needed a latest fine stationery and friendly, accessible, invitation books from one-stop shop to which to order. take care of everyones Kerrigan will also ofbusiness needs, says Colfer office supplies and a leen Kerrigan, local entrehandsome line of leather preneur. The idea struck products, such as travel her when she thought of journals, luggage tags, all the travelers who visit pocket notebooks, and the Plateau and require more. Have her personan away-from-home ally gift wrap any of these business center. What beautiful accessories if Highlands had a place and then ship it to that to set up temporary mail special someone. service, to plug into wi-fi, One of her most poputo print documents, and lar services is a virtual so forth? In other words, mailbox. You will be notito do all the things one fied if you have mail. You The Business Spot Owner Colleen Kerrigan is accustomed to doing will only make a mail run at home. For that matwhen you know there is ter, why not provide the same service for local residents something waiting in your box. Another convenient serand furnish it with comfy chairs and the inviting aroma of vice is e-mailing documents ahead so that once proofed, fresh-brewed Keurig coffee? they can be copied and waiting for you at your next visit. Once her idea took flight, everything fell into place. Kerrigan says, I am having a great time. If our services Now Kerrigan is happily ensconced in the hottest new of- can make a resident or travelers life a little easier, thats fice space in town, The Business Spot, conveniently locat- what it is all about. ed at 537 Main Street in downtown Highlands. So visit The Business Spot for all your office essentials. At the Business Spot you can plug-in, check e-mail, scan, Hours are: Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Satmail, ship, UPS and Fed-Ex, accessorize all your favorite urday, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Check out the website at: i-gear with cases and covers, check your virtual mailbox, biz-spot.net. Call at: (828) 482-0286 or contact by e-mail: make copies, and more. Dont forget to check out the Colleen@biz-spot.net.
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Trillium: Where Families Belong

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f you are a resiResidents come dent or frequent to Trillium because visitor to the Highit is beautiful, but lands/Cashiers plathey stay because teau you might be of the friendly and familiar with Trillium diverse people who Links and Lake Club live here, says Beye. in Cashiers. With Trillium is a magiits abundant amenical place. As you apties, breathtaking proach it and catch views and family your first glimpse focus lifestyle, Trilover the mountain, lium provides its it takes your breath members and guests away. There is somewith a lifestyle that thing very spirituis as unrivaled as al about Glenville its destination. lake and the land With a champiaround it. onship golf course, Residents will reboating, 5,400 ceive the same great square foot fitness personal service to Brenda Beye facility, indoor and which they have outdoor tennis courts, hiking trails, private fishing grown accustomed with some added touches. Homeponds, adirondack lakeside dining, outdoor heated owners and guests will feel the warmth and comfort pool and hot tub, mens and ladies locker rooms with of coming home to one of western North Carolinas saunas, family activities and much more. Trillium home- premier resort communities. Residents are part of the owners and guests have plenty of opportunities to ex- Trillium family and will be catered to and pampered by perience an action-packed lifestyle. Brenda and her team. Over the last 15 years Trillium has set the stage for a Over the years Trillium Land Company has morphed memorable experience to be created by our members into a real estate re-sales company with limited develand their families. Since 2006 Brenda Beye has served oper property remaining. Under Beyes ownership the as one of Trilliums biggest advocates and worked with growing community will have more personal touches Trillium Land Company as an associate. Beye is now brought forward while the Trillium management can owner of the real estate sales and re-sales company at focus on enhancing the Trillium marquee. Trillium, operating under the new corporate name of For property listings or information on the Trillium Trillium Land and Realty Company. Her history and re- community, call Brenda Beye at (828) 507-1227, email her lationship with Trillium property owners and manage- at brendabeye@gmail.com or visit the Trillium website ment has led to this natural progression of ownership. at trilliumnc.com.
Silver Creek Real Estate Group

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ing real estate firm on the Highlandsilver Creek Real Estate Group is a Cashiers Plateau. member of Luxury Portfolio InternaBeing a member of The Leading Real tional, the fastest growing luxury Estate Companies of the Worlds and Luxproperty network, with more than 200 ury Portfolio International, along with affiliate companies around the world and our award winning advertising in magamore listings over $1 million than any other zines and radio, helps us set the standard luxury real estate organization. for marketing real estate in the area. Luxury Portfolio is delighted to have said Jochen Lucke, owner of Silver Creek Silver Creek Real Estate Group as part of Real Estate Group. In addition to our our distinguished Broker Collection. The local advertising we feature our clients company has an impeccable reputation properties prominently on our easy to for luxury marketing in Cashiers, Highnavigate website at www.ncliving.com, lands, Sapphire, Lake Glenville and Lake said Jochen Lucke. Toxaway, and we are committed to helpJochen Lucke Luxury Portfolio International markets ing them achieve even greater success, over 25,000 properties of the worlds said Paul Boomsma, president of Luxury Portfolio. Luxury Portfolio boasts the most comprehen- most remarkable properties annually on its award-winsive marketing program in the industry, encompassing print ning website, LuxuryPortfolio.com. The site attracts over advertising in high net-worth publications, an award-win- 1.2 million high-net-worth visitors a year and features a ning website and premium marketing materials. The scope total inventory of available properties in excess of $41 bilof the program benefits Silver Creek Real Estate Group and lion. Luxury Portfolio is unmatched in the global arena, with members in 30 countries, site translation in nine their agents, as well as the luxury clientele they serve. Silver Creek Real Estate Group has an extensive languages and multiple currencies and visitors from 200 collection of properties over $1 million and is a lead- countries/territories visit the site every month.
New Board Members at COC

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ith the 2014 to create an amazing place season well unto live and do business. der way, the His enthusiasm is amplified Highlands Chamber of by his involvement in the Commerce is abuzz with Highlands Tourism Develhistoric changes, among opment Commission and them the initiation of his participation in the manthree new board memagement team at Old Edbers and a new location, wards Inn. currently in its final phase Michael Johnson, Pubof remodeling. lisher of The Highlander In April, 2013, we Newspaper, has extensive moved our Chamber and knowledge of sales, marVisitors Center offices to keting, social media man108 Main Street, on the agement and much more. northeast corner of First He says, I understand adand Main, says Execuvertising from a retailers tive Director Bob Kieltyka. perspective which has Now that we are up and proven invaluable in my running we are renovatpublishing career. ing the unfinished space, Marianne Vines, 22-year Michael Johnson, Marianne Vines and Jack Austin including the kitchen and veteran of chamber service, storage areas. The Chamhas twice been a board ber grows as Highlands grows. member in addition to serving on numerous committees. In addition to our new facility, three new board mem- She has owned several businesses and has chaired and cobers: Jack Austin, Michael Johnson, and Marianne Vines ordinated a multitude of events. The Chambers Robert B. have been added to the Chambers board. Dupree Award in 2007 and the Duke Power Award in 2005 Jack Austin, a North Carolina native, has called the honored her selfless dedication to community service. mountains home for more than a decade. His philosophy: The Chamber is thrilled to welcome these three outI believe that the best way to create a place to visit is standing public servants to our Highlands family.
Library Legend Retires

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Contributed by Nancy Reeder
native, she has been the ary Lou Worley second longest librarhas been that ian the Hudson Library friendly face at has seen. the Hudson Library who Dale Sticka, the Hudgreets her patrons with sons current board a smile as she assists president says, As we them to find that spenear the time of Mary cial book. Bill Stiefel, Lous departure, as past board president of she gets ready to dig the library, says of Mary into her bucket list, Lou, As I have been in I find myself wishing the library almost evher a hearty bon voyery day during these age as she gets ready six-plus years as a memto set sail into her next ber of the board, I have part of life as someseen how especially caronewho is retired. She ing and knowledgeable has her dreams, and I she is with the library hope and pray they all patrons. She is always Mary Lou Worley come true. able to call them by Mary Lou talks of adname. But now she is making the move into retirement. Through her over 15 ventures in Arizona, and maybe visiting places where years of leading her staff to meet the reading needs of she can use her fluent French and German. The Highthe Highlands community, Mary Lou has brought many lands community will miss you Mary Lou, but we wish programs and entertainment to the library. A Highlands you well on this next adventure in life.
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40 Years of Service
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by Donna Rhodes
proprietors of the Cashiers n the good old days doctors store. April 1st, 2014, marked made house calls, milk was our 40th anniversary. delivered to your door, and Mark and Judy want to exyour druggist took care of evpress their deepest gratitude ery member of your family, to the Cashiers community. It is pets included. From headache no wonder residents for miles to skinned knee to poison ivy, around continue to patronize your pharmacist knew what to Cashiers Valley Pharmacy. Since do. He helped you find the right 1974 thousands of customers ointment. He kept your spirits have made the store their first up with a joke. He even had a stop with medical concerns. special prescription for your Mark has had plenty of experikids growing pains or hurt feelence with medical problems ings: take lollipop, as needed. Mark and Judy Zachary having served on the rescue In Cashiers, doctors and milk probably wont make it to your door, but your neighbor- squad. He knows what to do. Simple insect bites, abrahood pharmacist, Mark Zachary of Cashiers Valley Phar- sions, minor burns, require over-the-counter solutions. macy will open his door just for you. Judy, Marks wife For more complex problems he and Judy have all the says, In the middle of the night weve gotten calls from right connections and will get customers to a doctor or customers who have just gotten out of ER and need med- emergency room or hospital room pronto. Make Cashiers Valley Pharmacy your one and only drugication right away. We jump in the car, go down to the pharmacy, open up and give customers what they need. store so they can keep tab on your history and medicaWhile it cant be officially documented, Judy is certain tions. Then relax knowing customer care is just like it was over the past 40 years they have saved several lives. And in the good old days. Cashiers Valley Pharmacy is open who knows how many pets! Once they even saved a lla- Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Saturday, 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. It is located at the Ingles Shopping ma. Thats right, a llama! Judy says, In 1974 Jack Alexander, owner of the High- Plaza, Highway 64, Cashiers, North Carolina, (828) 743lands Pharmacy, opened a Cashiers branch which Mark 3114. Remember, a mail order pharmacist cant see how and I ran. In 1988, ownership split and we became sole you are feeling!
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Inside The Laurel

Homes & Lifestyles

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Janet Cummings, Managing Partner (828) 371-2689

Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner (828) 371-2764

Michelle Munger, Art Director (828) 342-3551

Luke Osteen, Writer

Wiley Sloan, Writer

Donna Rhodes, Writer

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Your Must-Do Waterfall List

Laurels loyal readers sound off on thier favorite waterfalls.

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Easter Weekend Hoppenings

Easter Egg Hunts

Restaurants Serving Easter Sunday Brunch

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Easter Week Religious Services

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Four for Fore!

For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit highlands-cashierscalendar.com

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The Smokey Shrew (Sorex Fumeus ). Photo by Patrick Brannon

Cast for a Cause

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Mother Nature: Such a Dresser!

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CLE: Serving Mind Food!

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Hop on to the Green

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Spring into the Arts

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Calling All Artists

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Doing the Time

Scenes From Our Towns

Mark Your Calendar

For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

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SERVICES Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Creative Concepts Salon......................

Highlands Visitors Center.................... Highlands Aerial Park................... Warth Construction.......................

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Doing the Happy Dance

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Music Scene and Heard