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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 …
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
The physicians and professionals of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital are reminding the public that this is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. If your loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia, the caregiving journey is not something you have to go alone. When November was designated as Alzheimer’s Awareness month back in 1983, there were fewer …
Holiday Happenings at CHS
Are you longing for a way to enjoy the simple Christmases of years gone by? A chance to unplug and unwind, while focusing on the simple pleasures of gathering with children, friends, and family to enjoy the quiet and warmth that the season brings? When you’re ready for a break from the hustle and bustle, the Cashiers Historical …
The Year of the Deep Snow
In the coming holiday celebration, when Christmas greeting cardinals, clasping holly branches, are capped in dollops of pristine snow, we are reminded of the beauty a carpet of white brings to the Plateau. The legendary snowfall of December 3-5 1886 holds the Highlands record for the deepest snow in a single, continuous fall. James Rideout measured 32 inches at several …
