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People Helping People
People Helping People, that’s the mission of the Highlands Emergency Council, a non-profit founded in 1985 to serve low income people in the Highlands area. The dedication and hard work of their volunteers, together with the support of churches, businesses, and individuals within the community, enables them to enrich the lives of many throughout the year, but they really kick …
Give Mitch a Holiday Home
Every now and then we hear one of our wonderful adopters say, “We rescued our dog from the local Humane Society.” And every now and then one of our compassionate staff members feels a little put out, as if the dog in our care was in dire straits and it took a member of the general public to “rescue” the …
Your Local Land Trust
If you live or play here, you have much to be thankful for. Recently, the staff of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust reflected on what we are thankful for: • Two hundred species of plants and animals that are endemic to our mountains, meaning they occur nowhere else on the planet • The volunteers that repaired and rebuilt the trails on Satulah …
Triple Star Gratitude
If you’re anything like me, you are asking yourself, “How did it get to be November?” The 11th month of the year has arrived, ready or not! My recurring theme, if you are a regular reader, is Gratitude. This month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving makes it more so. To be so blessed to live with all the freedoms we …
Rotary Connects
When Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney took the reins for 2019-20, he declared the RI Theme for the Year to be “Rotary Connects the World.” “Rotary Connects the World” asks Rotarians to build the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service. Members of the Rotary Club of Highlands, who’ve …
Mr. & Mrs. Claus
It’s been said that people who give back don’t necessarily have the time for all they do, but they have the heart, and in the case of Highlands’ own Allan and Marti Dearth, aka Mr. and Mrs. Claus, this is certainly the case. Owners of a thriving business, Allan Dearth and Sons Generators, they carve time out of …
The Bowling Stones
I met Weird Al Yankovic at a private soiree in the mid-90s. An Orlando radio station was doing a promo. Weird Al was the draw. A small group of insiders was invited to a meet-and-greet prior to the event. A DJ buddy sneaked my teenage son and me into the party. It was at a bowling alley, Weird Al’s request. What …
The Bowling Stones
I met Weird Al Yankovic at a private soiree in the mid-90s. An Orlando radio station was doing a promo. Weird Al was the draw. A small group of insiders was invited to a meet-and-greet prior to the event. A DJ buddy sneaked my teenage son and me into the party. It was at a bowling alley, Weird Al’s request. What …
When Fall Came Late
Jessica and Lawrence’s November 2018 Sawyer Family Farms wedding began with a vision of a “Highlands Wedding,” replete with bagpipes, fall mountain air, and plaid – lots of plaid! They wanted their Scottish-themed wedding to be rustic, yet sophisticated, modern yet rooted in tradition, cozy and classy while feeling completely unique. The amazing grounds of the Farm, paired with creations …
Foundation Awards Grants
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has awarded grants totaling $1,287,260 to area non-profits and organizations. Programs and Grants Committee Chair Stephanie Edwards began the committee soon after being appointed by Board Chair Dr. Walter Clark in early March. The committee is comprised of four board members and three community advisory members representing communities across the Highlands and Cashiers area. “We …
Commitment for Change
As a child, I would often awake to the sounds of my grandmother singing “It’s time to wake up, it’s time to wake up, early in the morning,” then she would continue into a song she sang in her native language of Maltese. How could I resist rising to meet the morning with such a sweet melody? Why would I …
To Stretch or Not to Stretch
This is always the question, especially in our world of science and technology. How can we best address creaky joints and chronic pain that do not warrant surgery or invasive therapies? I also often field the corresponding question – what is the most effective way to stretch? There are some things to consider in order to achieve the desired outcome …
