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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 …
One Man’s Trespass
Thomas Allison Dillard and his wife Susan Fugate Dillard, parents of seven children, moved in 1900 from Dillard’s Canyon (now known as Lonesome Valley) to property now owned by the Chattooga Club. Everyone knew Tom, who was a county commissioner deeply involved in politics; a school board member; in addition to making a living in the timber business. He …
Our Would-be National Bird
The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a native of North America, abundant on the continent when Columbus arrived. According to Lovett Williams, in 1492 the population of this indigenous bird covered much of the eastern and southern land mass and numbered 40 million. By 1940, overhunting and habitat loss had reduced their presence to just 12 percent of their earlier …
Supporting Science at the Bio
For over 50 years the Highlands Biological Foundation has provided grants in support of scientific research, bringing graduate students and research scientists to Highlands from all over the country. In just the past 15 years, over $300,000 in Grants-in-Aid have been awarded. Vetted by the Highlands Biological Station’s Board of Scientific Advisors, these grants make it possible for researchers to …
The Lovely Leucothoe
Highland Dog Hobble is the common name for Leucothoe fontanesiana, an evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains, but there are other Leucothoe found in faraway places like Japan, China, the Himalayas, Viet Nam and Madagascar. Growing in mounds from three to six feet tall with fountain-like arching branches, its new growth is red and turns a deep burgundy in …
Catch More Fish
There are plenty of reasons to fly fish. Quiet time outdoors in really pretty spots? Yup. A chance to use the new equipment you just bought? Sure. A great way to spend time with friends and family? Of course. But no matter the reason you are on the water, there is one universal constant that will improve the day for …
Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a popular hot spot for locals as the slippery-sloped falls make for a good waterslide during the summer months. It should be noted that the term waterslide conjures a smooth-carefree ride with slim-to-no-chance of injury. Throughout the approximately 10-foot slidable span of rock there are potholes, so keep your head on a swivel. Lifelong Cashiers resident Macy …
Shopping on The Southside
Everyone, even first-time visitors, recognizes the importance of the Crossroads in Cashiers. Distances and directions are predicated upon this centerpiece of the Cashiers Valley. So it makes sense that a cluster of exclusive shops would spring up here, since “everyone comes to the Crossroads.” If you’re heading South on Highway 107, you can’t miss Highland Hiker – which means both …
