September 2014 - Fair

Fair-Town Times
Serving the residents of Fair Play, Townville and surrounding areas.
Number 72 September, 2014 The Rotary Club of Fair Play
Fall Festival and Annual
Cow Patty Fundraiser
Have You Got Your Cow Patty Ticket Yet? (see page 7)
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Hope Parker-Editor, Adam Conyers-Editor, Teddy CobbChairman, Stacey Maroney-Events Coordinator, Gretchen
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Schlock, Linda & Darrell Cole, Don Bowen, Mr. Twister, Chris
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Hunt, Megan Corbett, Kathy Jordan, Glen McPheeters, Marion
Fanning, Michael Grace, Lynn Henderson, Steve Hartsell,
Jimmy Watts, Gwen McPhail, Rotary Club of Fair Play,
Frances Conyers, Janis Badarau, Jennie Jimenez, Wendy Webb
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More Character in Our Communi es by Adam Conyers Many of the articles I submit are intended to bring attention to certain positive virtues and the need to
include these in our character, but the focus will shift the next few months to address a few negative
things we should strive to avoid or rid ourselves of, if we find them lurking in our thoughts and actions.
The very basis of these dark and undesirable thoughts and actions can be found in the seven deadly sins
of Lust, Gluttony, Envy, Greed, Wrath, Pride and Sloth, also known as capital vices or cardinal sins.
These are called mortal or deadly sins because according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a mortal or deadly
sin is believed to destroy the life of grace and charity within a person. These seven all share the same fault of excess
at their root. With that being said, let’s delve into the mortal vice of wrath.
Wrath, also known as rage, may be described as uncontrolled feelings of hatred and excessive anger—anger that is
disproportionate and impulsive and can be directed both internally as well as externally. It is the very type of hatred
that leads to feuds, duels, vigilantism, and sudden, thoughtless assaults on other people or against one’s self. You only
need to watch a few minutes of a newscast or read a few headlines from a newspaper to see the aforementioned
crimes and violent actions being committed in every people group, regardless of race, creed, nationality or socioeconomic status.
Thomas Aquinas, a thirteenth century Italian priest, theologian, and philosopher, said that wrath is the perversion
of the desire for justice. This raises a question: if we pervert, distort, twist, corrupt, or misuse justice, is justice truly
served? No, we render ourselves guilty of violating that which we seek if we allow wrathful thoughts and desires to
reside within us. Wrath is not the violent act itself but the state of mind underlying the act!
Verbal and emotional abuse, as well as the abuses of power or authority, can be motivated by wrath. It is this most
serious fault of character that we should guard our hearts and minds against in order to promote and sustain peace and
order in our households, communities, nation, and world. I offer the following from the book of Romans for your consideration: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, on your
part, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty,
give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be conquered by
evil, but conquer evil with good.”
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CARBS: GOOD or BAD?
Learning for Life and Health Carbohydrates o en get a Well the kids are back at school or being home‐ bad rap, especially when it comes to weight gain. schooled now. I have been home‐schooling myself But carbohydrates aren't all bad. Because of their most of this summer and con nue. In addi on to already having earned my Cer ficate in Holis c numerous health benefits, carbohydrates have a Health from my school Ins tute for Integra ve Nutri‐
righ ul place in your diet. In fact, your body needs on and been cer fied by the American Associa on carbohydrates to func on well. But some carbohy‐
of Drugless Prac
oners, I con nue to study to earn drates may be be er for you than are others. So more cer ficates and to understand and prac ce my just what are carbs? Carbohydrates are a type of Health Coaching more thoroughly. I am s ll working macronutrient found in many foods and beverag‐
on earning my Cer ficate of Social Psychology (from es. Most carbohydrates are naturally occurring in Wesleyan College) which is a hard but thorough class plant‐based foods, such as grains. The three main on the whys and hows of human behaviors. The categories are sugar, starch, and fiber. Food man‐
more we know, the be er equipped we are in life’s ufacturers o en add carbohydrates to processed challenges and decision making. What hidden con‐
foods in the form of starch or added sugar. trols are we giving into and how can we gain be er Carbohydrates are an essen al part of a healthy control over our lives for the be er? This is some‐
diet, and they also provide many important nutri‐
thing so important for both us and our growing chil‐
ents. S ll, not all carbs are created equal. Here's dren, even more‐so in this day and age of evil and how to make healthy carbohydrates work in a bal‐
influences. I learn all of this to help my clients have anced diet: be er control over their health and happiness. Emphasize fiber‐rich fruits and vegetables. Aim I also a ended a 10‐day Detox Summit. Toxins are so for whole fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and veg‐
prevalent and affect us in so many harmful ways. I etables without added sugar. learned so much and have gained so many resources Choose whole grains. Whole grains are be er to help my clients get properly tested and detoxified sources of fiber and other important nutrients for restora on of health and energy. One dbit for than refined grains. young ladies not yet pregnant is that a detox started S ck to low‐fat dairy products to help limit calo‐
around 4 months before you get pregnant will save your child from many chronic diseases and allergies ries and saturated fat. And beware of dairy prod‐
all his/her life. ucts that have added sugar. In November I take another 2‐week class on Eat more beans and legumes. Legumes are typi‐
“Microbiome,” the study of bacteria (both good and cally high in fiber, low in fat; contain no cholester‐
bad) in humans and the world we interact with and ol; and are high in important minerals. how these bacteria affect us and vice‐versa. Note: Limit added sugars. There is absolutely no health We are made up of about 10 trillion cells, but harbor advantage to consuming any amount of added a hundred trillion bacteria. Bacteria have a major sugar, and excess sugar, we all know, o en leads role in our health, so understanding how to affect to weight gain. your bacteria is extremely important to your healthy The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends life. that carbohydrates make up 45 to 65 percent of Your and your children’s health is determined by your total daily calories. So, if you get 2,000 calo‐
you! Take it back. I am here to help you do that. ries a day, between 900 and 1,300 calories should Call me at 864‐613‐4940 for a Free Confiden al be from carbohydrates. That translates to be‐
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First Baptist Church
Letter to the Editors,
Hope Parker - Adam Conyers
(Newton, Mississippi)
“Bringing Communities Together, One Issue at a Time,
and We’re having even more fun!”
Dear Mr. Conyers,
Thank you so much for the article in the August issue addressing bullying.
This behavior, in my opinion, begins at a very young age and
unless addressed, continues throughout one’s adult life.
I have found, in my experiences, dealing with a bully, standing up to him or her, compromises his or her thought patterns
and causes them to "turn tail and run."
Lack of knowledge, education, and ignorance along with a
bad temper, inferiority, and low self-esteem contributes to this
behavior.
A person who bullies usually seeks out those they consider
weak and or easily intimidated.
It's really sad when one chooses to execute this cowardly
behavior. The end result is often loss of friendships, relationships, family ties, morals, and leads to the inability to succeed
in the work place.
Now! Who in his or her right mind would truthfully want to
be a bully??
Thank you for allowing me to vent.
A fan of the Fair-Town Times
LRPH
Dearest LRPH,
Thank you for your letter and for being a fan of the FairTown Times. Your letter and far too much of what we see
in the media have chosen my topic for this month’s “More
Character in Our Communities.” Certainly, we never want
bullying or any other personal attack to go unaddressed,
but great care should be taken on our part when doing so,
lest we allow our unchecked emotions to lead us to commit
any of the ugly and equally destructive offences that stem
from wrath. More on page 2...
Isaiah 40:1-5 (KJV)
1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,
saith your God. 2Speak ye comfortably
to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her
warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of
the LORD’S hand double for all her sins.
3The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the
LORD, make straight in the desert a
highway for our God. 4Every valley
shall be exalted, and every mountain and
hill shall be made low: and the crooked
shall be made straight, and the rough
places plain: 5And the glory of the
LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh
shall see it together: for the mouth of the
LORD hath spoken it.
Scriptures by Mrs. Ann Rogers
Adam Conyers, Co-Editor
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discretion, to edit or reject any articles submitted for publication. Articles
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WINNING ‐ BY JOY HOWARD I remember the first me I ever ran the Cooper River Bridge Run, a few years a er gradua ng from the College of Charleston, a er I had moved from Charleston to Columbia. Although I ran off and on in college, it never occurred to me to try a race, and I can s ll recall the self-doubt about my ability to finish. I was so proud of myself when I crossed that finish line. I rode that bubble of pride all the way back to Columbia, only to have it popped when I told my friends about running the race. The one ques on they all asked: Did you win? I don’t know how many people were at that first CRBR I ran, but the race is now capped at 40,000 runners, divided into corrals, with a wave start. The corrals are made up of like-paced runners (ideally—many people put incorrect mes on their registra on forms, which is another topic), so that the faster runners are in front and won’t run over the slower runners or get stuck behind them. There are a couple of minutes between the starts of each corral, le ng the field space out, giving everyone room. By the me the last corral starts, the winners of the race have already had their post-race bagels and bananas. All that is to say: No, I didn’t win. But I did find a new love and couldn’t wait to sign up for my next race. I con nued to run and race, and to uncomfortably try to explain the situa on to the non-runners who invariably asked if I won races. It wasn’t like 7th grade gym class where 5 people lined up against each other, which is the image they all seemed to have in mind. I didn’t even know about post-race awards ceremonies, much less waited around for them. But there was a night race in Anderson. I had some friends there, and there was a party a erward, and we were all hanging out when over the speakers they called out my name. I HAD won my age group. I was so happily surprised and proud, and I s ll love that first award. I didn’t even know about age groups, but it makes sense: a 19 year-old runner has a clear advantage over a 48 year-old compe tor. Age groups allow apples to race against apples by crea ng fair compe ve categories. Since that first age group award, I have won a few more, and it is always fun, fulfilling, and valida ng to hear my name announced. But I line up for plenty of races where there is no hope of placing in any official category. For those races, I try to win against myself, compared to past performances. But, even if I don’t do that, I s ll win against all those who stayed home. So, come on out and race with me some me, so you can be a winner, too. OCPL celebrates Na onal Library Card Signup Month September has always been designated as “library card sign-up month” by the American Library Associa on. This year, OCPL will celebrate by offering our patrons some incen ves to get a library card or refer a friend to come get a library card. During the en re month of September, if a new patron 12 years or older registers for a library card he or she will be entered into a drawing for a free Kindle. If any patron, regardless of age, wants a replacement card during the month of September then we will waive the usual $2.00 charge (one me only—not any associated fines or fees). Another incen ve is if a new patron gets a library card and they say a friend referred them, we will enter that friend in the drawing for the Kindle as well! So if it’s been a while since you’ve visited the library, or maybe can’t find that card in your sock drawer, now is the me to “come back” to the library! (And bring or tell your friends!!) For more informa on about this and all of our programs, call your local branch or visit www.oconeelibrary.org. 6
Rotary Club of Fair Play “Service Above Self”
PO Box 425 Fair Play, SC 29643 THE LODGE RESTAURANT
OPEN TO PUBLIC
for FAIR PLAY 800 Hickory Trail
Westminster, SC 29693
(864)647-9510
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm “THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN
Shows on Stage at the Community Center Stage 12:00 noon 1:00 pm ‐ ‐ 2:00 pm SOUTH OCONEE COUNTY”
Mr. Twister Yoga Demonstra on ‐ Mr. Twister
SANDWICHES, SALADS, PASTA,
SEAFOOD, STEAK & MORE
SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH
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Join us on the grounds of the Fair Oak Youth Center as we celebrate the coming of Fall. There will be lots of ac vi es for the kids as well as cra ers, vendors, entertainment and, of course, the annual HOURS OF OPERATION
COW PATTY BINGO!
MON-TUES
CLOSED
WED-SAT
4:00PM TO 9:00PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30AM TO 2:30 PM
Tickets are available at Diamond T, Flowers by the Lake or at the Fall Fair. Enjoy local cra ers, ar sts, and vendors. There’s s ll me to par cipate in this year’s Fair Play Fall Fes val. Please contact Cynthia (864/650‐8480 or [email protected]) or Dianna (864/221/4064 or [email protected]) for more informa on. **MENTION THIS AD FOR FREE
APPETIZER OR DESSERT
WITH PURCHASE OF ENTRÉE OR
10% OFF ON A SUNDAY BRUNCH.
Booth sizes are 12’ X 12’ and will cost only $20 each. An addi onal $5.00 will be charged for those who require electrical hook‐ups. Parking is available directly behind each booth. See the applica on form in the Fair Town Times ad. Directions from Hwy 11–
Take Blackjack Rd. to Dr John’s Rd,
Turn Left, Go 3/4 Mile, Turn Left on
Loblolly Dr, Clubhouse
& The Lodge on Right.
Addi onally, we are invi ng area businesses, churches, and residents to par cipate in a contest for the best dis‐
play of a fall theme. Judging will be done on Wednesday, September 17th. Show off your compe ve spirit with cleverness, crea vity, and color. 7
TRAVEL BY GRETCHEN
136 Moonlight Dr.
Fair Play, SC 29643
864-972-1796 / 800-682-8597
[email protected] TRAVEL IDEAS I am always looking for interes ng ideas for vaca-
ons. There is a cruise line called Pearl Seas Cruises that is a luxury small ship adventure in the Caribbean. It departs out of San Juan for a port intensive sailing on a 210 passenger ship to discover the Caribbean’s most curious island paradises from Puerto Rico to Mar nique stopping in Bri sh Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Saba, Nevis, and other unique des na ons. *** Universal Studios has become one of Florida’s most popular des na ons with the expansion of the Wizarding Worlds of Harry Po er. There are new on-site hotels like Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort which is the 4th on-site hotel featuring family suites with kitchene es, huge pools with a lazy river, bowling alley and more. On site hotel guests receive early park admission (one hour before everyone else) plus Universal Express Unlimited ride access allowing guests to skip the regular lines at Universal Orlando theme park a rac ons. *** How about a historic American rail journey between Chicago and New Orleans in a luxurious Pullman Carriage? This 19 hour, 934 mile carries 90 passengers in 6 carriages, including a dome car. The Pullman experience is going to launch a New York to Chicago via Washington DC service in 2015. *** There are many travel op ons. If you would like to discuss them and any other vaca on des naon, you can contact me at 864-972-1796 or [email protected]. If you need assistance with planning your next vaca on, let me know. It’s Trivia Time! 1. Name the capital of Florida 2. What's unusual about shark's teeth? 3. Who wrote the Scarlet Le er? 4. Name the frac on that is equal to 80% 5. Which is the largest of the big cats? 6. Name the two colours on Canada's flag? 7. Name three famous people named Jane. 8. Which sport uses the score of ippon? 9. Who wrote “Gone With the Wind?” 10. Name 3 European airlines. *see page 13 for answers You can find me on Facebook at Travel by Gretchen. Travel Safe, Gretchen Fuller, Travel by Gretchen 8
What’s Cookin with Willie Ann Strawberry Delight Squares 10 Honey Grahams, crushed 1/2 cup sugar, divided 6 Tbsps. melted margarine 1 ‐ 1/2 pkg. Philadelphia Neufchatel cheese, so ened 2 Tbsps. milk 1 cup thawed Cool Whip Lite Mix graham crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and bu er; press onto bo om of 13X9 pan. Beat Neufchatel and remaining sugar and milk with whisk un l well blended. S r in Cool Whip, spread over crust. Refrigerate un l ready to use. Meanwhile: 2 cups boiling water 1 pkg. sugar free Strawberry Jell‐O 1 & 1/2 cups cold water 2 cans (8oz.) mandarin oranges, drained. Add boiling water to gela n in large bowl; s r un l completely dissolved. S r in cold water. Refriger‐
ate 1 & 1/2 hours un l thickened. S r in oranges. Spoon over Neufchatel layer. Refrigerate : 3 hours or un l firm. Cut into squares. The Walhalla Civic Auditorium gears up for fall with several outstanding shows! Rick Wade brings his high energy tribute to Elvis and Conway Twi y on Saturday, September 13. Our Civil War Remembrance 1864 with the Phil Cheney Minstrels takes place on Friday, September 19, and a night of Chris an Music featuring the LifePoint Worship Band and special guests on Friday, September 26. October begins with two of our favorite Bluegrass bands, Highway 81 and Conserva on Theory, on Friday, October 3. Tickets for any of these shows are only $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children 12 & under, and our group rate (10 or more) is $10.00. To order your ckets please call 864 638‐
5277 or online www.walhallacivic.com. A Tribute to Elvis and Conway Twi y starring Rick Wade Saturday, September 13, @ 8 pm Tickets $12.00, children 12 & under $6.00, group rate $10.00 Rick Wade brings his high‐energy tribute to Elvis and Conway Twi y to the WCA stage. Come join us for a night you will not soon forget! ***** Civil War Remembrance Night Friday, September 19, @ 8 pm Tickets $12.00, children under 12 $6.00, group rate $10.00 Come join the Phil Cheney minstrels as they remember the 150th anniversary of the Civil War year 1864. They will enter‐
tain you with song and story from that conflict that s ll affects us to this day. ***** Local Chris an Music Band Concert featuring LifePoint Worship band with special guests. Friday, September 26, @ 8 pm Tickets $12.00, children under 12 $6.00, group rate $10.00 ***** Local Bluegrass Band Concert featuring Highway 81 and Conserva on Theory Friday, October 3, @ 8 pm Tickets $12.00, children under 12 $6.00, group rate $10.00 515 Dairy Farm Rd, Fair Play, SC 864‐723‐6252 9
Poetry to the Ears...
Poem by Cole J. Hind It’s all fun It’s hard to do I play it so much I play it for you. I don’t know it all And I’m not that smart But I play it all day Straight from the heart. A U T I S M BY FREDDA HIND My son is normal. See what I see! I see all the struggles, Then all the beauty, Underneath everything All the world chooses not to see. The Hind Family Josh, Fredda & Cole Already, some only see a label! Unusual and hard to define. The wonderful person he is today, Iden fies the one he’ll become, how divine. Stop the lack of understanding. Make a completely new world design! The drawing and poems above are submi ed by Fredda Hind, a na ve of South Carolina, but her twin boys Josh & Cole were born in England. In honor of Au sm Awareness, Josh drew a picture for his brother Cole. Cole and his mother both wrote a poem. These poems were both published in the Tarland paper in Scotland, which is a paper much like the Fair‐Town Times. The photo was taken at an American Football game in London. I CARRY By Hayden Lavoie I carry the hopes and dreams of getting the right education
to do what I want to do.
I carry the memories of my Uncle wherever I go.
I carry my pencil and paper to the education I want.
I carry the guilt of not saying "I love you" to my Uncle for
the last time.
I carry the love of achieving my academic goals.
I carry the pain of losing the closest person to me at a
young age.
I carry the love of my Uncle close to my heart.
I carry the grace of getting the path shown to me.
These Things Have I Loved By Hayden Lavoie The touch of tiny hands meddling with your fingers.
The smell of fresh cooked breakfast in the morning.
The feel of waves tiding against me.
The joy and feel of making my friends laugh.
The sight of a new rising sun in the morning.
The feel of opening a book for the first time.
The warmth of a campfire on a starry night.
The whispers of “You’re my best friend” in my ear.
The sense and feel of being at a place where I can relax:
HOME.
The cheer among the fans yelling, “ I love hockey.”
The sound of laughter and joy among my friends.
The music of birds chirping in the early morning.
The feel of jumping in a warm pool when it’s cold out.
These Things Have I Loved. 10
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CHICKASAW POINT
Most people have heard about Chickasaw Point but do not realize the value it offers our surrounding neigh‐
bors. What is Chickasaw Point? Where is Chickasaw Point? What does Chickasaw Point have that can bene‐
fit you? First of all, it is “A Welcoming Place to Call Home!” Chickasaw Point is a vibrant, gated community with ameni es seldom found outside a “country club” community. It consists of over 400 homes ranging from A‐
Frames and log cabins to custom built units. Chickasaw Point is the only gated, 18‐hole golf course commu‐
nity on Lake Hartwell with a 6000+ yard, par 72, Parker Gibson designed, 18 hole golf course that was voted “BEST IN THE UPSTATE” three years running. The layout is sure to challenge golfers of every skill level with five Tee boxes on each hole and some spectacular views. The Trails Grill is a full‐service lunch facility which has been completely remodeled and is in the same building as the Pro Shop. There is a marina with a boat ramp, a courtesy dock, dry dock storage and slip ownership available for resi‐
dents. The Olympic sized swimming pool has changing rooms and showers and ample deck space. There are tennis/pickleball courts, a well‐maintained beach area and a picnic pavilion. Residents also enjoy the use of a children’s playground and a dog park. Chickasaw Point has a RV Campground and a Community Center which is used for nearly everything else – mee ngs of numerous clubs; par es, dances and dinners (a fully equipped kitchen); an exercise room; a well‐stocked lending li‐
brary and ample parking. You will also find the friendliest, kindest and most generous people anywhere around. That is Chickasaw Point. Your benefit is that the Chickasaw Point Golf Course and The Trails Grill is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Book a Tee Time, check in at the gate and join us for a challenging round of golf. Have lunch seven days a week with grill hours from 11:30am to 3:30pm. We have just made available a PREMIER MEMBERSHIP plan that is open to non‐residents of Chickasaw Point. With the purchase of an annual golf membership (at current rates), you can include access to the pool, the beach and pavilion and the tennis courts for your family, for an addi onal $600/year. We have also made available a Corporate Membership golfing plan for the surrounding area businesses. With this plan, the company can pay an annual ini a on fee (at current rates) and have golf memberships for an addi onal $100 per person. The community is located about 4 miles from I‐85 at Exit 1 and just off Highway 11 on South Union Road. This Golden Corner community is easy access for people in Oconee, Anderson, Greenville & Pickens Coun‐
es in South Carolina, as well as Gwinne , Hart, Habersham, Stephens and Franklin Coun es in Georgia. YES!!! This is the best kept secret in the upstate. If you would like more informa on about Chickasaw Point, please visit our web site at chickasawpoint.org. You can also contact the Property Owners Associa‐
on (POA) Office at 864‐972‐3680. For Tee Times and golf membership informa on, contact the Pro Shop at 864‐972‐9623. 12
LET’S HAVE FUN!!
“FIND THE ”
sponsored by:
Anelo Grill
17022 S. Hwy 11
Fair Play, SC
How it works:
In every issue you will find a smaller
version of this burger pictured above,
and if you are one of the first 3 persons to contact us at 864-247-4343
(call or text) with the correct
answer, You Win!
(no calls before 9am, Sept. 6th
or you will be disqualified.)
What will I win ?
A Free Burger!
See their ad on page 16.
You can only win once.
No calls before 9AM - September 6th !
864-247-4343
(See last month’s winners on page 14)
It’s Trivia Time answers to ques ons on page 8. 1. Tallahassee 2. They lose and grow teeth throughout their lives. 3. Nathaniel Hawthorne 4. 4/5 5. Tiger – specifically Siberian ger 6. Red and white 7. Jane Austen, Jane Seymour, Jane Mansfield, Lady Jane Grey, Jane Goodall, Jane McGrath (Aust), Jane Fleming (Aust), Calamity Jane, Jane Wy‐
man, etc 8. Judo 9. Margaret Mitchell 10. Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Bri sh Airways, EasyJet, KLM, Lu hansa, Virgin Atlan c, etc‐ How many did you get right? POETRY TO THE EARS…. We will feature local talented writers! (SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS MONTH’S SUBMISSIONS) SEND US YOUR POETRY! All ages are welcome to submit their poetry! Pictures are nice, but not necessary! fair‐town [email protected] Or text 864‐247‐4343 CARE Adop on Pet Spotlight by Kathy Jordan, DVM This month’s spotlight is on Niko. He is a sweet pony who we think is a Paso Fino. He is gaited, making him excellent for trail rid‐
ing. He is a larger pony, so could be ridden by a small adult or a kid/teenager. He is trained to ride but hasn’t been ridden a lot, so he does need an intermediate to experienced rider. We would consider including some further training for him with the adop‐
on however, if a beginner rider wanted to adopt him. He is a great pony and has been worked with regularly by kids in our weekly volunteer class (not ridden by kids at this stage of training though). Please let everyone know about this cute pony who needs a loving home! We also have cats and dogs for adop on. All our adoptable pets are listed on our website, www.crossroadsanimalrescue.org. Our website also details how to adopt and how to foster, volunteer, or donate to help us save more pets. Dona ons are now tax deduc ble, so please consider making a dona on to help us help pets and save on your taxes! We have weekly volunteer oppor‐
tuni es for kids and adults – sign up for our email list on our website to learn about all the opportuni es to volunteer! 13
We found the “Burger” first!
Congratulations to Ora Miller of
Fair Play!
Congratulations to Alma Hertzler
of Fair Play!
Congratulations to Sybil Jennings
of Fair Play!
Last month the burger was found on page 23 at the boƩom in Shiny Blinds ad.
This month’s contest is sponsored by Anelo Grill. Please read and follow the
rules on Page 13 for this contest . No calls or texts before 9AM.
If you guess too early, you will be disqualified! Next call date is Saturday, Sept. 6th!
3RD Annual
Chickasaw Point Women's Club
Arts & Crafts Fair
Sunday, September 14, 2014
1PM - 5PM
More than 25 Artisans & Crafters
from the surrounding area
will be offering their creations for your
shopping & buying enjoyment.
Bring your Holiday Gift List and Shop ahead
Refreshments will be available.
Chickasaw Point Community Center
Highway 11 south to South Union Rd.,
turn right 1 mile to Chickasaw Point Entrance.
I-85, exit 1 go north 4 mi. on Hwy 11,
turn left on South Union @Dollar General.
Contact LeeAnn Pressley 828-734-2364
to sign up or for more information
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The Great Pumpkin Bash
Slide into your cleats and a jersey and join
us for a home run at Double Springs Park!
Fair-Town Times Annual
Great Pumpkin Bash!
Our theme this year is "Let’s Play Ball"
(but we aren’t playing ball)
Saturday, October 18, 2014
at Double Springs Park in Townville
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
We are doing a “Ball Park” theme this year.
We will have a hay ride, hot dogs and Mr.
Twister will be there to entertain.
We need Businesses and neighbors to come
out and give candy to the kids.
This is a FREE event!
Bring a chair and come join us.
FREE Contacts: Stacey - (864 )314-1972
Hope - (864) 247-4343
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What’s happening …in South Oconee County?
Insight from the Voice Of South Oconee (VOSO)
about things that affect area residents
Glen McPheeters
Capital Project Sales Tax
Last month I shared with you the concept that the 1% capital project sales tax, that will appear on the ballot in November, represents an opportunity to add significant “quality of life” projects in Oconee County at a 30% discount. As determined by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, between 30% and 35% of the sales tax collected within Oconee
County is paid by people living outside of the county. The bottom line…rather than paying for these projects through
property taxes, of which residents pay 100%, using a sales tax will result in residents getting a discount since nonresidents will fund 1/3 of the cost. Residents can view it as a BLOWOUT SALE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS!
In the last edition of the VOSO update, I reviewed the details of the new library and community center on the site of the
old Fair Play school as well as the F.A.R.M. (Foothills Agricultural Resource & Marketing) Center. These two projects
will most greatly affect south Oconee residents, but the remaining projects will also have significant impacts to everyone
living in and around Oconee County. This month I will share information about two more projects. The September and
October articles will cover the remaining 6 proposed projects, as well as contact information for all projects, should you
need additional information.
 Oconee County Indoor Recreation/Aquatic Center: This facility, the largest project proposed on the referendum at a
cost of $11M, will be constructed on 22 acres on the grounds of the Oconee Medical Center (OMC). Arrangements
have already been made between the hospital and the county which will be unaffected by the recently announced relationship between OMC and the Greenville Hospital System. As proposed, this 40,000 sq ft facility will include an indoor
aquatic center, a fitness center, and multi-purpose open spaces for programming, recreation, and wellness programs.
The primary focus of this project will be life-long wellness, aquatic education for all elementary students, aquatic recreation, recreational programming, and physical/cardio rehabilitation.
Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) Multi-site Renovations: The smallest of the proposed CPST projects at $425,000, this
funding would enable the Heritage Center to address existing needs at the three sites that they maintain. Approximately
½ of the funds would be used for renovations of the Walhalla location to establish an artifact conservation lab, long-term
artifact storage facilities, and to renovate the main exhibit hall. 1/3 of the total funds would be used for renovations to
the Center Church historic site in Oakway that OHC acquired in 2009. Exterior renovations are required as is landscaping, signage, and restroom facilities. The final portion of funding will be used for improvements to the General Store Museum in Westminster.
Oconee County is currently one of just 8 of the 47 counties in South Carolina that have not taken advantage of the opportunity to collect additional sales taxes to fund capital improvements. Most South Carolina residents have viewed this
program as a great way to improve the facilities available to their residents, while significantly reducing the tax burden
required to fund them.
I received significant feedback from readers to last month’s article about the Capital Project Sales Tax. The input was
overwhelming in favor of the referendum. If you support this grass-roots effort to improve Oconee County, mention it to
your friends and neighbors, and make sure that they commit to casting their vote in the November election! General
questions about the referendum can be directed to VOSO at the e-mail address below.
If you found this informa on helpful, consider joining VOSO. By doing so, you will receive regular updates on ac vi es that affect you, via e‐mail. You will also be invited to a end VOSO sponsored mee ngs, and solicited for your input regarding issues that directly affect south Oconee residents. To join, send your name and e‐mail address to: [email protected] There is no cost to join.
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School News
Fair-Oak Elementary School
Townville Elementary
School Supplies And Backpacks
School Supplies
And Backpacks
Thank you so much Fair-Town Times for the
backpacks and school supplies. It was so kind
of you to think of us!
Thanks again,
Sonya Haggerty - TES School Counselor
(Pictured with Gracen Maroney and backpacks)
Dear Fair-Town Times,
Thank you so very much for your generous donation
of book bags and school supplies. We have already
been able to distribute several items to needy students on the first day of school.
Sincerely,
Beckie Hylkema - Fair Oak Counselor
(Pictured with Carolyn Harris - Principal)
Fair-Oak Elementary School Library Opened its
Doors to Students Throughout the Summer
Fair-Oak Elementary School celebrates reading all year;
even during the summer. For the second consecutive summer, the School’s Media Specialist, Donna Wales, opened
the Library doors for students to
check out books and utilize its
wide range of resources. “I feel it
is vital that children read selfselected materials during their
summer break so they will not
lose valuable reading skills gained
during the school year,” Wales
stated. “So far I have been extremely pleased with the turnout. Kaira Snedigar
Parents are bringing entire famichooses a “just right”
lies to the Library and enjoying
book.
reading with their children.”
"Back To School Blessings: As a service to the community, Double Springs Church recently donated
school supplies to Townville Elementary School.
Regarding the donation, Pastor Kyle Caudell remarked, "The kind & generous people of Double
Springs Church love our community, our schools &
appreciate the teachers who serve our children. We
pray this donation, given in Jesus name, serves as a
blessing!"
Rising Kindergartener Sophia Flagg
shows off her favorite book during her
visit to the Library.
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Waylon and Michael Head
pose for the camera while enjoying their books.
Happy Grandparents Day to Our Neighbors
Meet Brad and Connie Hampton
with their grandchildren
Blake, Carly, Blair,
Brayden & Byllie.
Say hello to Carol Roberts
and her grandchildren
Samantha, Michael and Charlie.
Deanne Beard of Shiny Blinds
in Fair Play is enjoying some
quality time with her grandson
Michael Ullmann.
Say hello to Melinda McAbee with
her grandchildren Haley,
A.J. and Peyton.
Meet Phyllis Grant and her
youngest granddaughter
River Grace Grant.
Say hello to Ron and Dee Gilstrap
And their grandchildren
Karly and Justin McAdams
Terry and Dana Brock enjoying an
after church lunch outing with their
grandchildren Bryson Head and
Madison and Hunter Brock.
Meet Amy Craft and her
grandson Raiden.
Say hello to Pete and
Rebecca Powell with their
granddaughters Ruby and Harper.
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LAUGH OUT LOUD
statement, meaning this is something that a woman
has told a man to do several times, but is now doing
it herself. This will later result in a man asking
'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to
# 3.
We all know men are from mars and women are from
Venus - soooo
NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
Everyone was seated around the table as the food was
being served. When Hayden received his plate, he started eating straight away.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means
half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if
you have just been given five more minutes to
watch the game before helping around the house.
“Hayden, wait until we’ve said our prayer,” his mother
reminded him.
“I don’t have to,” the little boy replied.
“Of course you do,” his mother insisted. “We say a
prayer before eating at our house.”
“That’s at our house,” Hayden explained, “but this is
Gaga’s house and she knows how to cook.”
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This
means something, and you should be on your toes.
Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in
fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do
It!
An enormously wealthy 65-year-old man falls in love
with a young woman in her twenties and is contemplating a proposal. “Do you think she’d marry me if I tell
her I’m 45?” he asked a friend. “Your chances are better,” said the friend, “if you tell her you’re 90.”
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a nonverbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud
sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders
why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing
with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the
meaning of nothing.)
A man inserted an ad in the classifieds: “Wife wanted”.
Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said
the same thing: “You can have mine.”
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous
statements a women can make to a man. That's
okay means she wants to think long and hard before
deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
My wife’s jealousy is getting ridiculous. The other day
she looked at my calendar and wanted to know who
May was.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question,
or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in
a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks
a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'.. That
will bring on a 'whatever').
A husband asks his wife:
- Darling, what would you like for your birthday?
- I don’t care as long as it has automatic transmission.
Strange thing about a woman's brain, there's nothing
right in left side, and nothing left on the right side.
Wife: I hate that beggar. Husband: Why? Wife: Yesterday I gave him food and today he gave me a book
"How to Cook"!
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Get Lost!.
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous
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Falls’ giant mondo grass. Happy Fall from the team at Zone 7
Nursery and Landscapes!
The deer are out in full swing now too, looking for lush, tender shrubs and perennials to eat. A few words of cau on: If a deer is hungry enough or cu‐
rious enough, they will eat almost ANYTHING. Deer NORMALLY dislike plants with strong odors, thorns, sharp seed heads, or hairy or prickly foliage. How‐
ever, this is not always the case and will not always deter them from every part of the plant. For exam‐
ple: Deer will eat roses cau ously as to not get pricked by the thorns and will even nibble cone‐
flower petals around the sharp seed heads that they have. Fall is upon us! Did you know that Zone 7 Nursery offers several seminars each season that focus on certain types of gardening niches, landscape prob‐
lems, or plant selec on? The end of our summer seminar series wrapped up last month with a les‐
son on shade gardening and management of deer in the landscape. Shade gardens are one of my favorite types, as they offer a great garden space out of the swelter‐
ing summer sun that can s ll provide varie es of color and texture. When crea ng a shade garden, it’s important to know exactly what kind of shade you have. To deter deer from your landscape, you should plant things with strong odors, such as lemon balm, rosemary or plants with thorny, hairy, and/or prick‐
ly foliage, such as lamb’s ear or barberry. Use na‐
ve plant selec ons as much as possible. When given a choice, deer like the unique, non‐na ve, tender leafed, “exo c” foods. Wouldn’t you? There is moist, cool shade which is usually found on the North side of a house with moist condi ons that are great for things like na ve azaleas and ferns. Par al shade offers 4‐5 hours of shade dur‐
ing the day, while light shade offers only 2‐4 hours of shade. Plants in par al shade usually prefer morning sun, as they can struggle in our harsh summer a ernoons. Most full sun plants will do well in a light shade environment. You can use chemicals, such as Liquid Deer Fence or Milorganite in your landscape or try controlling deer damage by using tricks like the use of human hair around the perimeter of your garden to deter deer (the scent of humans in any form will alarm them). You can also use fishing line approx. 2‐3 feet above the ground all the way around the perimeter of your yard or garden. Deer will run into it and be confused about the barrier (much like they are with glass). Most people struggle with finding plants to provide a screen when they live in a shaded area. Normally, people think of screening plants as large, full sun loving evergreens like Deodar Cedars or Arborvi‐
taes. Since large canopy trees that offer shade do not provide great screening, be open to the idea of using large evergreen shrubs, like camellias, as screening plants. Garden ornaments, fountains and sprinklers, lights, and most anything that provides sound or move‐
ment will help to deter deer by scaring them away as well. Be sure to mix it up and use a variety of scare tac cs though, as deer can get used to these things a er a few mes and discover that they are not harmful to them. Then, that method will no longer work. Having a lot of shade shouldn’t defeat you in the way of color, texture and winter interest. Small specimen trees and shade loving shrubs can be used in understory areas quite well. Red twig dog‐
woods, Japanese maples, old fashioned azaleas, etc. can add color and texture. A lot of people find that shade perennials are easiest to work with in their shade gardens. Common shade perenni‐
als are hosta, hellebores, heuchera, and ferns. Good luck with the deer this season and please join us for one of our free, informa onal seminars at the nursery! By: Megan Corbett Gillespie
Landscape Designer
Zone 7 Nursery & Landscapes
More unique selec ons include as lbe, bleeding heart, lily of the valley, so mahonia, and ‘Crystal 25
A Little History
VIETNAM VISIONS by Elaine Hunt
Remembrance by G875 (con nued from last issue) Everybody is feeling the pinch of high gasoline pric‐
As Sgt James was falling to the ground I yelled ,“Get Down!”. es and it would seem that our cars use more than Then everyone started shoo ng. We never knew if we hit they should use. Automobiles have been in devel‐
anybody or did any damage, Then ,when we would sweep opment since the late 1890s but it would seem that the area, all we would find would be empty cartridges. How‐
gas mileage has made li le progress. However, ever on several occasions we did find the sniper. I yelled, ”Cease fire!” and knew that, like booby traps, a sniper’s bul‐
back in the late 1930s, a car company developed an let increased the sense of frustra on and fu lity the soldiers auto it claimed got 50mpg. felt. Snipers were o en selec ve in choosing targets; NCO’s WOW! 50 miles to the gallon! That ar cle sure got Officers, and radiomen were high on the priority list. Sgt James was standing next to his RTO and the sniper knew he my a en on! was in charge. I remember during an opera on a squad lead‐
Front page on the New York Times on April 29, 1939 er was yelling orders to his men and poin ng when a sniper there is the small headline sta ng “$325 Car Set to shot him. Ac ons like that made us feel that we were con‐
stantly observed. We felt we were always in somebody’s gun go 50 Miles Per Gallon; Crosley Puts its speed at 50 sight. I can tell you that really eats on you. The loss of men to Miles an Hour.” This new low cost, high mileage car enemy ac on hurts units deeply, not only in terms of experi‐
was set to go into produc on in Ohio. The new cars ence and man power lost, but of friendships severed. Sgt introduced were at the Indianapolis Auto Speedway Weaver said that we would be airli ed as planned to the rear on that day. and that Sgt James would be on the same chopper with us. PFC Barker, our medic, put Sgt James’ body in a body bag and The car came in two body styles; a two‐seat coupe it seemed every one was somber looking at him as the chop‐
and a four‐person sedan. Both models were con‐
pers arrived. Once we arrived at base camp, the medics were ver bles. While a six‐foot person would fit inside there and took the body away. I told everyone to clean weapons, get their gear ready and then a er a shower they the car, the overall length of these cars was only ten were free to go to the club and have a few. A er cleaning my feet bumper to bumper. Mechanical details includ‐
weapon and ge ng my gear ready for the next opera on, ed three forward speed plus reverse, all wheel brak‐
myself with the rest of the squad leaders were summoned to ing, and safety glass. The engine was a two‐cylinder the S‐3 for a debriefing on the opera on we just completed. airplane engine with four cycles and air‐cooling. The Sgt Weaver was the main spokesman for the platoon. A er about an hour of just nothing Sgt Weaver invited us to join drive sha went straight to the rear axle without him at the club for a few beers. He stated we would be at universal joints. The car’s overall weight was only home base for at least 3 to 4 days. When we got to the club 925 pounds. the music was great and the song that was playing was “In The Year 2525” by Zager and Evans. It’s lyrics are about a Since the ar cle stated that the models shown were chilling tale of what the world could become if man doesn’t in gray, yellow, and blue, I assume that somewhere stop the wars, destroying the environment and technology. one of these beau es exists. They had red wheels, A er several beers and a tasteless sandwich we all retreated chrome hubcaps and black tops. One of the selling to our respected areas. At 0700 the next morning Sgt Weaver points was as a commercial vehicle since the rear summoned us to his area and informed that the stand down was over, which we knew wouldn’t last like they said. He seat could be removed offering over one‐half ton said that at 10 that morning we would be air li ed to the hauling capabili es. Michelin planta on “again” for a search and destroy opera‐
It seems Mr. Powel Crosley had waited over twenty‐
on. God, it seemed that everything was repe on. I re‐
turned to my squad and informed the men that we would be five years to build his dream low‐cost car. He also leaving in two hours or so. I heard a lot of grumbling and dreamed of building 300 of these cars per day in his remarks like, “WOW! Fast 3 day stand down”. I could tell that manufacturing facili es. Somewhere between reali‐
several men were hung over from the previous night. When ty and WW Two these cars seem to have disap‐
we boarded the choppers I felt that this was going to be a peared from history. Now you know that dreams bad opera on. can come true but may not make the big me. We sure need more dreamers! “To Be Con nued” 26
Ask the Vet By Kathy Jordan, DVM (864) 972‐9994 Do cats need to come to the vet if they stay indoors all the Ɵme? I think it is just a way to spend more
money and give them too many vaccines. I strongly recommend all cats come to the vet at least yearly (or have us make a house call to come to them!). The reason is that physical exams are very important. Since cats and dogs age, on average, seven mes faster than people, this would be the same as person having a physical every seven years. Cats tend to hide illness, so o en the only sign we see is hiding more and sleeping more. Many owners think the cat is “just ge ng older” and therefore serious illnesses are missed. These could be picked up and treated if the cat came in for a physical exam on a regular basis. The other big reason to come in yearly is to receive necessary vaccina ons. While indoor cats don’t need all the vaccines outdoor cats do, they do need rabies and RCP vaccines. Rabies was diagnosed in July in Anderson in a cat and required fourteen people to be rabies treated. It can be spread by a bat ge ng into your house even if your cat stays in. It is also the law that they need rabies vaccina on – if animal control does a random check (which they do periodically), they can fine you $262 for each pet who is not vaccinat‐
ed. RCP vaccines are for upper respiratory disease. These can be spread in the air or on your hands/
clothes and brought indoors this way. We see respiratory disease commonly in indoor, unvaccinated cats. In summary, please do bring your cat in yearly for a check up – it can extend his/her life! Chickasaw Point Ladies Golf Associa on Announces “Play for P.I.N.K” Golf Tournament The Chickasaw Point Ladies Golf Associa on has kicked off fundraising plans for a “Play for P.I.N.K.” Golf Tournament scheduled for October 2, 2014. “Play for P.I.N.K”, a 501(c)(3) charity, is a grassroots organiza on that supports lifestyle events to raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Founda on. It is currently funding 16 research projects in the areas of ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, male breast cancer and triple nega ve breast cancer, just to name a few. Since 1996, “Play for P.I.N.K.” has contributed $34 million to The Breast Cancer Research Founda on. For their fundraising dis‐
closure statement or addi onal informa on, visit the website www.playforpink.org. The “Play for P.I.N.K.” Golf Tournament will be held at the Chickasaw Point Golf Club in Westminster, SC, off Hwy. 11. (www.chickasawpointgolf.org). All lady golfers in the Upstate are invited to play at a cost of only $50. Breakfast, Lunch, Hole‐in‐One Contest, Goodie Bags and Door Prizes are included. The tournament will be a 4‐person scramble with shotgun start at 9:00 am. Oconee Medical Center of Seneca, SC has signed on to be our Lunch Sponsor. Other businesses and individuals are now encouraged to become Hole Sponsors at a cost of only $100. Door Prizes are also needed. Please contact Clara Wilks, Fundraising Chairwoman, at 864‐972‐5877, if you can help with this worthy cause. Through our fund‐raising efforts we are “Giving Hope Our Best Shot” in the fight against cancer. 27
A Step Back In Time
Fork School - 1937
Left to right starting with back row: Lee Welborn, Otis Adams, Grady McMahan, Calvin Hale, Artis Adams, ?, Milton King,
Louise Rogers, Bernie Ramage, Dolly Adams, Azilee Glenn, Frances Ledford, L.J. King, Jim Snipes, Vera Rogers, Angeline
McMahan, Elise Ramage, Trez McMahan, Doris Snipes, Virginia Rogers, Dorothy Hale, Fleeta Mae Cheek, Sara Grant, Sara
White, Edna Tribble, Frances White, Wallace White, Bernice Grant, Ruby Nell Welborn, Mildred McMahan, Lula Mae Glenn,
Pearl McMahan, Betty Ann Cole, Florence Ledford, Evelyn Ramage, Nancy Tribble, Marie Grant, Sylvene Shaw, Evelyn Shaw,
James Wright, Fred Ledford, Horace King, Dan Cole, John Henry White, Robert Rogers, Theo Glenn, Douglas Marett, Pat
McMahan, Pete Ramage, Billy Rogers, Rudolph Cole, E.V. King,
Pine Grove School
Double Springs School – 1928
Can you identify any of these students who attended
Pine Grove School?
1st Row – Ray Cole, Milton Cromer, J.D. Jones, Ray Cromer, Robert
Griffin, Edrew Braynon;
2nd Row – Otis Bridges, Woodrow Wicker, Max Gambrell, John
Wolff, J.T. Smith, Billy Mosley, Henry Dobbins, Haskell Bridges;
3rd Row – Farah Smith, Willie Mae Brooks, Lula Brown, Jewel
Dobbins, Frances Glenn, Sylvene Glenn, Elizabeth Wolff, Alberta
Cromer, Ellen Wells, Gladys McIntire;
4th Row – Selma Shaw, Mabel Wicker, Onie Jones, Jack Brown,
Clinton Cheek, Elizabeth Brooks, Edd Mosley, Newton Cromer,
Robert Bradberry.
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TeaGuide: High tea or low tea?
by Janis Badarau
Computer Tips from Tom King
Townville Computer Repairs
“There are few hours in life more agreeable
than the hour dedicated to the ceremony
known as afternoon tea.” ~Henry James
The Control Panel is the Command Cen‐
tral of Windows. To access it, just click Start, and then Control Panel. The Control Panel has two ways to view what is displayed there. A Category view, where a few of the more o en used op ons are dis‐
played, or a more complex, Icon view, where all Control Panel Op ons are displayed. To change between the views: Windows 7 & 8. In the upper right hand corner, used the drop down arrow next to "View by" to change between these three se ngs: Category Large icons Small icons In Vista, there are two op ons in the upper le corner: Control Panel Home Classic View I recommend you experiment with these so you can se‐
lect the one that meets your needs. As I have men oned before, I recommend against using the Hibernate/Sleep mode when you are finished using your computer, and always opt to use Start ‐ Shut Down. For example, leaving a laptop running and just closing the lid puts it into Sleep mode. O en computers run into glitches when "awakening" from Hibernate/Sleep, that can cause problems. But Windows has some preset m‐
ers that also automa cally put the system to Sleep, so I recommend you change these as well. To do that, go to Start ‐ Control Panel, and click Power Op ons (may need to change the Control Panel view to see this). Then click "Change plan se ngs" below whatever your currently selected Power Plan is, and use the drop downs to change everything to "Never". Be sure to click "Save changes" a er, to confirm the changes. (Note ‐ On laptops, I recommend changing the plan se ngs for "Plugged in". As for the op ons that go with "On ba ery", I leave those choices up to you). I o en find that folks do not know how to save a file when using Internet Explorer. To save a file, click on the Download op on (or "Save" op on such as is used in Email programs). At the bo om of Internet Explorer a "Do you want to run or save "file name"..." box appears (see example below). Of the many customs and ceremonies surrounding tea,
perhaps the best known is British afternoon tea.
Strangely enough, this custom originated thanks to …
fuel oil!
Kerosene was invented in the mid-1800s, and wealthy
Brits promptly installed kerosene lamps in their homes
to replace less-efficient oil lamps. With the increased
light it became fashionable to dine at eight or nine
o’clock in the evening. (This is still common in many
parts of Europe.)
At the time, the only other meal of the day in Britain
was a mid-morning breakfast. The story goes that one
of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting – Anna, the Duchess of Bedford – found herself with a "sinking feeling"
from fatigue and hunger between meals, so she had her
maid fix her a pot of tea with bread and butter each
afternoon to tide her over. This was so enjoyable that
she decided to invite her friends to join her; the simple
snack evolved into a fuller repast, and ultimately a
fashionable upper-class social event embraced by the
Queen herself.
Although mostly a gathering for women, men were
often invited to tea as well. (Serving port or brandy in
addition to tea no doubt enticed many of these men to
attend!) Literature of the time relates the innocent – and
not-so-innocent – intrigues that frequently took place at
these teas.
Afternoon tea basically consists of three courses: bread,
savouries, and sweets. Scones or crumpets served with
jam and cream are followed by finger sandwiches and
mini quiches, and then by tiny cakes, cookies, and tarts.
Along with plenty of pots of tea. This menu can be
modified to include almost any bite-sized goodies that
the host or hostess cares to offer.
Sometimes confused with the term “high tea” – perhaps in the belief that “high” indicates “high class”—
afternoon tea is more correctly called “low tea.” This
elegant, dainty snack accompanied by tea, that is
served in the late afternoon, is so named for the low
tables – yes, coffee tables! – that it is served on. High
tea, or meat tea, is what the British call their workingclass evening meal – what we here in USA call supper –
whether eaten at home or in a pub, on a high pub bar or
table. This homey meal may be served with tea, or with
ale.
Afternoon tea is all about genteel manners, good conversation, delicious comestibles … and the occasional
intrigue. It is indeed a most agreeable occasion!
Using the drop down arrow next to the "Save" bu on, select "Save as", then navigate to the loca on you want to save the file to, click it, then click the Save bu on. Janis Badarau is a lifelong tea drinker who writes about, crafts
with, and cooks with tea. A former featured speaker at World Tea
Expo, she blogs at TeaGuide.net. Contact her at
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The Sandifer Update: Road repair a priority for 2015 Keeping you up‐to‐date on state government. By Bill Sandifer As I write this column, I’ve just completed a planning mee ng with some of my Republican House colleagues to set priori es for the 2015 session, which starts in January. Since the session ended in June, I’ve had the chance to speak with many cons tuents and one issue I’ve heard about again and again is improving South Carolina’s roads. My house colleagues were hearing about this topic too; it seems to be on everyone’s mind. It’s clear that we must find solu ons and funds to fix our aging roads and bridges. These repairs are cri cal to protec ng our quality of life and making sure South Carolina can a ract businesses that will create highpaying jobs. Several funding ideas have been presented and I look for 2015 to be a year of ac on. I look for legisla on to be introduced that will include both long- and short-term solu ons. I agree with the governor’s idea that if state revenue totals exceed early projec ons, that money could be used for roads. In other words, during the state budget-wri ng process, the House creates the first version of the budget based on projec ons from the Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Later in the year, when the budget moves to the Senate, the BEA releases updated revenue projec ons, which in most years are higher than the original ones. We could pass a law that if there’s difference in the BEA projec ons, then that money could go straight to roads. While not a comprehensive solu on, it would be a “clean” solu on to start the repairs by using dollars that are not previously allocated in the House budget. To maintain our roads on an ongoing basis, I believe we have to iden fy a recurring funding stream. For example, we could earmark 100 percent of the sales tax on automobiles to pay for road and bridge repair. I am not a proponent of raising taxes to pay for roads because I believe it hurts South Carolina’s families and businesses. We must find another crea ve solu on to fund much-needed repairs. Roads are clearly one of the most pressing issues in South Carolina right now and I believe that they will be a top issue of 2015. We can’t afford to wait any longer to address this issue. If you have any ideas or input on improving our roads or on funding the repairs, I would love to hear from you. In closing, I hope you received my end-of-session le er in the mail. The le er, along with email updates, my website, monthly columns, and Facebook page are part of my increased efforts to let you know what’s happening at the Statehouse. I am dedicated to communica ng with you as o en as possible. If you are not receiving my messages, please call me at my 24-hour message center 864.885.2240, or email me at [email protected]. Thank you for the honor of represen ng you in Columbia. My door is always open! Bill Sandifer represents Oconee County’s District 2 in the South Carolina House. Sandifer can be reached at 864.885.2240 or [email protected]. You also can connect with him on Facebook or visit his website www.BillSandifer.com to sign up to receive updates via email. 5 Years Down and 45 Years to Go!
On 09-09-09, five years ago The Fair-Town Times members
and family planted a time capsule to be dug up by those who
will remember on 09-09-2059, which will be fifty years later.
What’s in the time capsule? No one knows for sure but hopefully it will be a surprise for someone.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD……. IS THIS FAIR-TOWN TIMES??
Chet and Mary Jo Moore from Moonlight Bay, Fair Play
carried their Fair-Town Times to Mississippi
to their daughter Natalie’s graduation.
Brittney and Taylor Robinson carried their copy of
The Fair-Town Times when they visited Charleston, SC.
“Thanks for travelling with us!”
“Thanks for taking us along and Congratulations to Natalie!”
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