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30 Years of Saving Furry Lives
Have you given a Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society shelter pet a forever home? Then you’re invited to our Third Annual CHHS Forever Family Reunion! Bring your CHHS alumni pet and come mingle with fellow CHHS Adopting Angels at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street in Highlands on Saturday, October 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. for an afternoon of family fun. …
A Haven of Good Works
It’s said that a house is not a home without love. Well, just as true, the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands is not merely a building, it’s a place of warmth and welcome, openness, opportunity, and outreach. “The Peggy Crosby Center is a building alive with energy,” said Margaret Eichman, executive director of Cullasaja Women’s Outreach. “It …
To Live Out Their Lives
Why is the Forever Farm unique? Very few sanctuaries like ours exist in this region. We purposely take in animals that are old or disabled, that most folks do not consider adoptable, and that have no place else to go to live out their lives. Every one of our residents are promised lifelong, loving care in a homelike environment. …
Peter and JT
Mentoring can provide a powerful relationship in the life of a young person because of the role modeling, friendship, and guidance that an adult companion offers. However, this isn’t a one-sided relationship. Mentors in our program speak of how enriched their lives have been from being a positive influence in someone’s life. Peter decided to mentor because he wanted …
Continued Blessings at Carpe Diem Farms
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t wake up feeling grateful to be surrounded by all that is Carpe Diem Farms. As the steward of this place and its inhabitants I am astounded at all that has been created here over the last 20 years. Almost everything has been built and maintained by volunteers and I …
Volunteer Spotlight Luther Turner
The Rotary Club of Highlands has many members who could easily be featured in this month’s volunteer article; but when asked, President Hank Ross had no hesitation in suggesting Luther Turner. Turner, who at one time has volunteered for just about everything in Highlands. Luther and his wife Ann, who live in Horse Cove, are an integral thread in …
New Face At Hudson
Hudson Library is excited to welcome Highlands resident Carlyn Morenus as its new Branch Librarian. Before getting her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Carlyn had a musical career as a classical pianist and university professor, with her longest teaching stint being at Illinois State University in Bloomington. The dramatic career shift was motivated by several things, but at …
It’s All About the Chase
When Jessica, my stepdaughter, was 14-ish she was an Archie comic fan. At her age I was more of a Scrooge McDuck and Baby Huey enthusiast. While Jess was studiously learning about relationships with the likes of Archie and Veronica, my adolescent years were spent fantasizing skiing down a slope of gold in McDuck’s vault while identifying with the pudgy …
Carefree Living at Whiteside
The translucent beauty of the mountains surrounds this immaculate home, conveniently located equidistant between Highlands and Cashiers at the prestigious Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. Enjoy carefree living at the base of Whiteside mountain whether you’re golfing, playing tennis or croquet, or just strolling the many walking trails that traverse this classic mountain golf community. At 4250-foot elevation, the gentle …
Carrot Soup
When the days are becoming shorter, the nights are getting cooler and the fall leaves are everywhere, the color orange begins to dominate both outside and in the kitchen. Roasted carrot soup is rich and earthy in its deep flavor, yet exceptionally simple, with an easy, clean ingredient list. This soup is good enough to serve at a fancy dinner …
What Does Prevention Feel Like to You?
When you think of prevention, what comes to mind? Is it feeling good, great energy, no colds, better sleep or is it lurking cancer cells being killed, white blood cells destroying inflammation, inflammatory cells healing from within your body? Think about your picture of prevention and let’s talk more about how this works and how you can draw yourself …
Women’s Health Month
October is Women’s Health Month and Mission Health wants to make its patients aware of the benefits for women in their Physical Therapy Department at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Marion Macy, PT, MPT, is the hospital’s Rehabilitation Manager and sees many types of patients in the department. “We take a very holistic approach to rehabilitation. It’s not simply the physical injury …
