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Paws to Salute Our Heroes
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society presented its prestigious Humane Hero of the Year Awards at its annual fundraiser Bark, Beer & Barbeque this past June at The Farm in Highlands. The awards, now in its fifth year, recognize animal-loving recipients in three categories – Individual, Business and Special Recognition. Receiving the 2018 CHHS Individual Humane Hero of the Year was Lila …
Friends For Life
When Friends for Life and the Forever Farm are the topic of conversation, our senior residents tend to be the focus. It’s only natural. The bigger part of our population are our senior pets. Senior care is the most distinctive aspect of our mission. We do have younger residents at the Forever Farm though. These pets partly make up the …
Big Reward For a Little Time
One of the greatest expenses Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers accrues annually also proves to be one of the most rewarding experiences for our Littles. Each year, our Littles are given the opportunity to go to an overnight camp of their choice free of cost to the family. Not all Littles choose to go, but those that do, look …
Carpe Diem Farms
It was another exciting time at Carpe Diem Farms when the The Kelsey Kids summer camp program came to the farm. This was the fifth year we’ve had the pleasure of hosting an afternoon of the camp at CDF. The Highlands Historical Society conducts a week-long camp to teach children what it was like in the early days of Highlands. …
Growing a Vision for Cashiers
The Village Green is constructing a cultural events and activities building in Cashiers adjacent to the The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. The Village Green has been conducting a capital campaign to raise funds for construction of the multi-use year-round facility. So far, $2.5 million has been raised toward the project with a campaign goal of $3.5 million. …
In the Life of a Child
Jim Dunn of Cashiers has always been involved in youth development activities, such as coaching, school boards, school principal, and summer camp administration. He is currently co-Executive Director with his wife Denice for Camp Merrie-Woode, and is an active volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau. “I am particularly proud of the work being done at the …
Feast for the Eyes
Nestled atop a knoll in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands is Laurel Nest, a cottage-style home that offers a feast for the eye. As you near the front door, you immediately realize that you’re approaching a home that is unique and beguiling. Like a child entering a fairy-tale cottage, your eye darts from treasure to treasure. Light cascades through …
The Best in The Nation
What comes to mind when you think about Labrador Retrievers? They’re smart, they’re friendly, and they’re loyal, right? But did you know they were developed as the breed we know today by English aristocrats in the 1800s who were passionate about shooting game birds? Like all retriever breeds, the lab’s original role was that of a working gun dog. Jill …
Talk to Your Spouse About Your Retirement Vision
You may not see it in the greeting card section of your local drugstore, but August is “What Will Be Your Legacy Month.” So it’s a good time to think about the type of legacy you’d like to leave. Of course, “legacy” can mean many things. In the broadest sense, your legacy is how you will be remembered by your …
Brand New Custom Home
Enjoy carefree living in this brand new custom home just steps away from Harris Lake and two blocks from the center of Highlands. The quarter-acre level lot is surrounded by tall trees, lush native vegetation, and has a peaceful mountain stream flowing through the ultra-private backyard. What could be better than relaxing on the large covered porch with your morning …
Seven Salad Rules
When you think “salad,” do you visualize a boring pile of vegetables? Or do you imagine the same salad that you eat day after day, because you don’t really know how to create anything new? There are seven basic rules to creating a good, healthy salad. Once you are familiar with these, you can let your creativity flow and easily …
There Must be Something to it
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easier than ever to become overwhelmed by the ever-changing fad diet, exercise program and need for instant gratification. Yoga works like no other system of fitness because it focuses on more than just the physical body. Yoga is a system of union, uniting the mind, body and breath for overall wellness. Having been around for …
