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AUGUST 2017
COFFEE CULTURE
Links the world to Tryon
August 2017
AROMATHERAPY Essential oils and back to school uses
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LANDRUM FARMERS MARKET Spend a social Saturday
FILIP POGADY World class violinist to visit Landrum
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UPCOMING EVENTS & Entertainment First Thursdays:
Live music, Shops open & more! Manna Cabanna outdoor market
Fridays in August:
Evening live music at Black Cooee
Saturdays in August:
Noon live li music at St. Luke's Plaza (Huckleberry's & Tryon Cooee House)
August 4: Rogers Park Summer Tracks - Live Music
August 13: Downtown 176 Street Sale - Yard Sale
August 18: Rogers Park Summer TracksT Live Music
October 27-29: Downtown Tryon International Film Festival
October 31: Downtown Tryon Halloween Stroll
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t’s hard to believe that we’re already shopping the tax-free sale days for school supplies and the kids’ fall sports teams are forming up and practicing! Where did the summer go? Someone please tell me! For those heading back to school this month, this issue contains an interesting article about the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oil combinations that are useful for dealing with all the germs that kids will encounter and, ahem, the smells that said kids will produce. Written by Amanda Edwards, you’ll be reading more articles about uses and recipes for essential oils in the months ahead. You’ll wish our pages were scratch n’ sniff. Also, if you’re like me, school mornings (or any mornings, for that matter) always start with a cup of joe. I’m picky about the brands of coffee I drink, like many. And my family jokes that I take coffee with my milk and sugar. Nonetheless, the ubiquitous morning drink has an interesting history and complex economy, which our regular writer Vince Verrecchio delves into a bit, while sitting at one of several local coffee shops. And if you’re a student of classical music, or just an aficionado, Music in Landrum has a wonderful show planned for this month. It really is amazing the quality of musicians that Whitney Blake brings to this area! Find Filip Pogady on YouTube to whet your appetite, and turn to page 10 to read more about his visit. As always, I appreciate your comments and story ideas as I plan future issues. Also, I want to thank new, as well as our current and long standing advertisers who support this publication. Starting with next month’s issue, you’ll notice some changes coming as we expand the magazine. Stay tuned! We’re excited, and think you will be, too. Try to stay cool,
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General Manager Kevin Powell Managing Editor Claire Sachse Contributors Whitney Blake Shay Carlson Amanda Edwards Heather Freeman Leah Justice Judy Heinrich Mark Schmerling Vincent Verrecchio Jennifer Wilson Steve Wong
Marketing Magan Etheridge Trish Boyter Brandon Moore Production Gwen Ring Administration Erika Anton Distribution Jeff Allison Jamie Lewis Alex Greene Anders Krarup
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Adam Marcello of Black Coffee in downtown Tryon carefully, deliberately and slowly brews one special cup of coffee at a time, with a blend as individual as the person waiting to buy. Photo by Vince Verrecchio
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8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEATURES 10 Music in Landrum Welcomes Filip Pogady and Fabio Parrini
12 Landrum Farmers Market The place to see and be seen
18 Coffee Culture Getting to the bottom of the production, quality, sourcing and secret economics of America’s favorite drink
26 Back to School
34 TDDA Annual Meeting
Aromatherapy
36 Chamber After Hours
Using essential oils to prevent sickness and aid concentration
38 St. Luke’s Foundation
COLUMNS 28 Much Ado Let me guess your age or weight!
46 Pebbles the Pony
Hunter Derby Fundraiser APPOINTMENTS 40 TR&HC Horse Show links past and future
The dog days of summer
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August Calendar
FOOTHILLS PICKERS Attention yard sale junkies! Put some “junque” in your trunk this month on National Yard Sale Day, Aug. 12. Tryon Downtown Development Association is organizing this miles-long event, starting at 9 a.m., on Hwy. 176 between Landrum and Saluda. It promises to be a fun and friendly event, both for sellers and buyers. When you’re done “picking” there is plenty of music, art and other community events to keep busy.
Aug. 4, 6 – 8 p.m.
Diane Hopkins-Hughs, “Tides,” Upstairs Artspace
Aug. 5, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
THE SHORE GALLERY SHOW OPENING WITH SHAG DANCING
OPENING RECEPTION, MEMBERS SHOW - WILDLIFE THEME
Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon Tryonartsandcrafts.org 828-859-8323
Tryon Painters & Sculptors Gallery 78 N. Trade St., Tryon tryonpaintersandsculptors.com 828-859-0141
Aug. 4 & 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
Aug. 6, 3 p.m.
SUMMER TRACKS CONCERT Rogers Park, Tryon summertracks.com Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 12 – 3 p.m.
HUCKLEBERRY’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
MUSIC IN LANDRUM FEATURING FILIP PAGADY, VIOLIN AND FABIO PARRINI, PIANO Landrum United Methodist Church 227 N. Howard Ave., Landrum musicinlandrum.org Aug. 10, 12 – 1 p.m.
COFFEE & CRAFTS: FUSED GLASS BRACELET - KAROLINE & JOHN O’ROURKE Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon Tryonartsandcrafts.org 828-859-8323 8
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FENCE SUMMER BIRD WALK WITH AARON STEED Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon fence.org, 828-859-9021 Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m.
THERMAL BELT OUTREACH MINISTRY HARVEST DINNER Harmon Field, Tryon tboutreach.org or 828-894-2988 Aug. 12 & 26, 7 – 10 p.m.
MUSIC AT THE TRACKS Landrum Depot Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m.
St. Luke’s Plaza, Tryon Aug. 5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Aug. 10, 8 a.m.
CRAFTS & CONVERSATION: CHEROKEE TRADITIONS FROM THE HANDS OF OUR ELDERS Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon Tryonartsandcrafts.org 828-859-8323
DAVID CAMPBELL’S FLORISTIC & BIODIVERSITY STUDY OF POLK COUNTY Sponsored by Pacolet Area Conservancy pacolet.org or 828-859-5060
August Calendar Aug. 12 Artist Walk & Talk, 5 - 6 p.m. Opening Reception, 6 – 7 p.m.
Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
SUMMER COMEDY SERIES PRESENTS SID DAVIS
Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m.
MOVIES IN THE PARK PRESENTS “THE WIZARD OF OZ”
AMERICA ON EDGE VITREOUS VESSELS TIDES, TOTEMS & TEAPOTS
Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon tryonarts.org or 828-859-8322
Stearns Park, Columbus Polklibrary.org or 828-894-8721
Upstairs Artspace 49 S. Trade St., Tryon upstairsartspace.org or 828-859-2828
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Aug. 27, 4 P.M.
Aug. 13, 4 p.m.
FOOTHILLS MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS SUMMER SUNDAY SERENADE Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon
LOVE IS A ROSE: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF LINDA RONSTADT Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon tryonarts.org or 828-859-8322
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER - BELIZE Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon fence.org or 828-859-9021
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Music in Landrum
Music in Landrum welcomes
FILIP POGADY AND FABIO PARRINI SUBMITTED BY WHITNEY BLAKE WHAT: Music in Landrum presents Filip Pogady, violin with Fabio Parrini, Steinway Artist WHERE: Landrum United Methodist Church, 227 N. Howard Ave., Landrum DATE: Sunday, August 6, 3 p.m. COST: Free
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iolinist Filip Pogady fits the “child prodigy” moniker in every way. His background and accomplishments are well described in our program for Aug. 6, but what he has chosen to do with his multiple gifts is remarkable. Along the way, a serendipitous moment brought Filip to Landrum with the Charleston Virtuosi last February. The applause for the quartet’s Music in Landrum performance of “American String Quartet” by Dvorak was thunderous, but what happened after the performance was the best thing I have ever experienced. Over 100 waited patiently to meet the foursome, and eat delicious low country treats. Among those patiently waiting were many young children, some who play the violin in a Suzuki program with Donis Schweizer of Tryon. The musicians spoke with each and every guest, and stayed to the end of the lovely gathering. Elsewhere in the cavernous gym at Landrum United Methodist Church, folks sat together and
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chatted over their food. I asked Filip and Fabio Parrini, who will dazzle on the piano on Aug. 6, about performing in a small city such as Landrum when their talent takes them all over the globe. Filip replied, “I really like the sense of community. In classical music concerts, there is often a distance between the artist and the audience, but in Landrum, they get to meet at an informal get together after the concert. I think that’s terrific! There is real enthusiasm amongst the concertgoers! Also, I really enjoy the acoustics in the church. Not too boomy, but not too dry either. It’s just right!” We believe that all who attend on Aug. 6 with Filip and Fabio, and any other free Music in Landrum performance over this season and into the future, will meet a new friend, have 50 minutes of peace of mind, receive hope and gratitude just from sitting and listening, and get Belgian dark chocolate pianos and violins to take home! •
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Landrum Farmers Market
Koua and Wakhay Vang of Campobello are at the Landrum Farmers Market every Saturday morning selling vegetables and egg rolls, which are great to eat as you walk, look, and buy locally grown food for later. 12
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Lee Haslam and his wife Lee, married for 67 years, are known for their carnivorous plants that they grow as a hobby in Landrum/Columbus. Their daughter Beth Klontza of Greece was showing them string beans she had just bought. Beautiful and exotic, the bug-eating plants cut down on the flies and no-see-ums.
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ome Saturday morning during the growing season in the Carolina Foothills, in-the-know foodies and folks who just like homegrown veggies, jockey for parking spaces along Trade Avenue in Landrum where pickup trucks have lined up, growers setting up folding tables to sell everything from cabbage heads as big as basketballs to carrots as small as match sticks. The smart shoppers get to the Landrum Farmers Market as early as 8 a.m., when everything is justpicked and aplenty. If you sleep in, all of the best stuff will be gone by
10 o’clock. By closing time, noon, all that’s left will be empty baskets, wilted greens, and the echoes of live music. If you’re coming from I-26 through downtown, you’ll pass through the cutesy shops and restaurants on Rutherford Street. If you approach from US 176 or Howard Avenue, look beyond the railroad tracks to the row of old Water Oaks, to the stretch of grass where the crowd of people and dogs are milling about in the shade looking for heirloom tomatoes, blue lake green beans, and crookneck squash. If you hear a concertina
playing folk tunes, you’ve arrived. There’s a casualness to the Landrum Farmers Market. Most of the sellers know each other, and most everyone knows someone there. The buying and selling of food runs just ahead of the exchange of social chitchat and handshakes. It is easily the place to be in Landrum on Saturday morning. “Hey, Chef Stu, we really liked that strawberry-buttermilk-sugar pie that we got last week. We liked it too much and ate it in one sitting. Mmm, blueberry-buttermilk-sugar pie sure sounds good, but if I get it, I’ll eat it, and my pants are too tight LIFE IN OUR FOOTHILLS August 2017
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Jody Levin and Scarlet Bellew have handmade, artisan, and great-smelling soaps to wash off any soil you might pick up while visiting the Landrum Farmers Market. Saturday morning music at the Landrum Famers Market can be anything from gospel to bluegrass to even classical. Heartstrings was recently filling the air with the sound of music with Janet and Clifford Jones on the Celtic harp and guitar.
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already. But tell me about these strange-looking orange mushrooms … What do you mean you ‘foraged’ for them?” Stuart Partin is the chef at The Orchard Inn in Saluda, and on Saturdays he sells prepared foods at the market. You might not always know what he’s selling, but you can count on it always being too good for your own good. Organic fruits, vegetables, and meats, mountain trout, and blue and green eggs. Craftsman-made wooden birdhouses and bat houses and toys. Canned pickles, jams and jellies, honey, egg rolls, fresh-baked bread, fresh-cut flowers. Pottery, soaps, mushrooms growing out of logs, and bug-eating plants. Each week, what is going out of season is ushered out and what is in season is ushered in, by the truckload. Strawberries make way for blueberries that make way for peaches that make way for apples. And everyone is always looking for the best cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, corn, and watermelons. By market rule, everything has to be locally grown, even those strange-looking Asian vegetables. Today, the Landrum Farmers Market is one of the largest and most popular in the region, attracting 30-35 vendors and 300-600 patrons each week, according to Joe Cunningham, the farmer in charge. You can find him and his wife Joyce at the market selling vegetables from space #5. Neither he nor City Manager Rich Caplan has much in the way of statistical data to gauge the market’s economic impact, but both agree it helps attract people to downtown, where they might eat breakfast and/or lunch and visit the retail shops as part of their small town huntingand-gathering experience. Caplan estimates that about 10 percent of the patrons come from out of town, while Cunningham has seen visitors from Greenville, Spartanburg, Rutherfordton, and Polk counties. “The economic impact is impossible to estimate,” Cunningham says, “But with as many patrons as we have on Saturday morning, there is money spent in other places in town. The vendors don’t expect to get rich. They only want to provide great produce and cover expenses.” However, some vendors do have a financial plan. Selling homemade lemonade at 50 cents a cup, 8-year-old Noah Jones is socking away
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about $13 each week for his college fund. His grandmother lets him keep the other half of his profits for fun during his summer stay with her. She actually makes the lemonade, and he’s the official taster and marketing icon, i.e., cute kid standing behind the jug and homemade sign. Because those are no participation fees, Noah and the other sellers get to keep all that they sell. However, they do have to get advance acceptance from Cunningham, who is tasked with the weekto-week logistics, such as making sure there’s a good mix of fresh produce (75 percent edible) with the crafts (5 percent), live music, and porta potties. Even though there is very little overhead, the market does receive funds from the Polk County Community Foundation, the Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund, the City of Landrum, and AgSouth Farm Credit. In an effort to attract more young people, some money was earmarked this year to pay high school students to do some lifting and toting, and other dollars go to local musicians, such as gospel quintets, classical duets, solo cover artists, and traditional folk instrumentalists. The Landrum Farmers Market has come a long way since the early 1990s, when Charlie Pace and R.C. Pace would peddle produce in the train depot’s yard, Cunningham recalls. Slowly the market grew and eventually outgrew that location. In 2011, the depot’s renovations necessitated the market’s move to its current and considerably better location, where parking and shade are as plentiful as yellow corn in July. And although officials have advertised the market through both traditional and trendy media, “word of mouth is probably our greatest advertising,” Cunningham said. Sticking to the basics seems to be best course of action for the growing popularity of the Landrum Farmers Market. “Our vendors are proud of their product. It is fresh, clean, and local,” Cunningham said. “We find that if we have these three things, the patrons will come.” For more information about the Landrum Farmers Market, visit its Facebook page or stop by before the growing season ends, the last Saturday in October. • Steve Wong is a freelance writer living in the peach orchards of the Carolina Foothills. He can be reached at Just4Wong@Gmail.com.
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COFFEE CULTURE Getting to the bottom of the production, quality, sourcing and secret economics of America’s favorite drink
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Coffee Culture
When asked about the difference between coffee and tea, Adam Marcello answers, ”You can make good tea from coffee fruit.” This may hint of a personal preference for the “savory feel of slow dissolved solids” versus flavored water, but on a hot day, both iced coffee and sweet iced tea are served at the counter of Black Coffee, 15 S. Trade St., Tryon.
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nce again I started another day in the dregs of my coffee cup with no clear recollection of how I got there. I vaguely remember the richly black liquid at the brim, steaming with psychoactive promise, and then suddenly, I was looking down into a tepid mouthful offering little incentive to finish. Yet, oddly enough, there near the bottom, I felt renewed and ready for a day filled with possibilities, more alert than when I had started drinking. And this
time, as I was tipping back to add another swallow to the estimated 2,282 gallons of my life, I had a better appreciation of what I was doing and why. Over a conservatively estimated 50 years of coffee drinking at an average of two 8-ounce cups per day, my body had filtered the equivalent of fortytwo 55-gallon drums without ever fully understanding the ritual and habit of the caffeine kick. But now, future gallons will be enjoyed with greater knowledge, thanks to coffeehouse owner Adam Marcello, bestLIFE IN OUR FOOTHILLS August 2017
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While one may look for similarities between a London coffeehouse in the Age of Reason and a Tryon coffeehouse today, Adam Marcello states with assurance that not one of his patrons has ever thrown coffee in another’s face during a dispute about gravity and planetary orbits. (Illustration is the public domain frontispiece from Ned Ward’s 1710 poem “Vulgus Brittanicus.”)
selling author Tom Standage, and my curiosity about the biochemistry of the bean and brain. If you agree with Johann Sebastian Bach, “Without my morning coffee I’m just a dried up piece of roast goat,” expect to be intrigued and entertained when Adam Marcello gets on a roll. I was with my wife on first meeting Adam at his Black Coffee café in Tryon. A former medical malpractice lawyer, he trained as a barista at Intelligentsia Coffee in New York City and is now a member of the Specialty Coffee Association. While precisely and gently preparing a cup for each of us, he regaled us with the history and artistry of coffee. “Coffee originated in Ethiopia...the Arabica plant... first harvested before recorded time,” Adam expounded with enthusiasm. “The Dutch gave the French a gift of a single plant...the Noble Tree to be carefully nurtured in a Parisian greenhouse. From there, Arabica Typica spread across the world, accounting today for about 66
Sourcing beans roasted to maintain natural flavor is the first step in preparing a good cup of coffee. Then comes an intriguingly artistic process involving the optimum grind, water temperature, filtration, and rate of pour and drip. The ultimate brew is one where taste will evolve from brim to bottom through pleasant nuances. 20
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While sitting in the sun-filled front of Black Coffee in the recently renovated Missildine’s, Bank and Jackson Building, and reading a bestseller with chapters about coffee, “the drink of clear-headedness,” Adam Marcello validates the phrase in a test of his new iced coffee.
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percent of all coffee consumed.” During a subsequent visit, Adam talked about Robusta and Liberca developed later for higher production and lower price but sacrificing quality. His personal benchmark of quality is the Bourbon variety of Arabica bean grown by Aida Batlle in El Salvador. Bourbon is an island in the Indian Ocean (now known as Réunion Island), having nothing to do with whisky, where a French entrepreneur once gambled on plantings from France and succeeded with unexpected flavor. Aida imported stock from Bourbon and now grows and exports Adam’s favorite to Counter Culture Roasters in Durham, N.C. Even if you agree more with author Edward Abbey that “Our culture runs on coffee and gasoline, the first often tasting like the second,” you still may enjoy hearing from Adam how a $30 billion a year industry in America started in 1773 with a splash of tea in Boston Harbor, and how coffee now touches more than 200 million Americans every morning with at least one of an average 587 million cups of coffee a day. Recently, he shared with me the secret economics of the coffee trade. “Farmers like Aida are getting squeezed by a few big international buyers that focus on quantity and cost for quick turns at grocery stories, fast food restaurants, and coffee chains. These companies offer one price per pound, say a dollar, for whatever the farmer can bring down off the mountain. Quality is not a criterion; it’s the same price per sack no matter the content.” According to Adam the incentive is to bag fast and frequently. Farmers may have ‘reserve’ plants but there is no incentive to export those beans beyond the region or even off the farm. The more I learned from Adam, the more I wanted to know. In “A History of the World in 6 Glasses,” author Tom Standage writes with wit and charm of how beer, wine, spirits, Coca-Cola, tea, and coffee influenced the course of civilization. He lightens the topic of “Coffee in the Age of Reason” with revelations, facts, and conclusions that transcend amusing trivia. I gained new appreciation for coffee in
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For all who start the day with a mug or cup of coffee, consider how your mood and energy level change in the transition from brim to bottom. The deeper you go, the higher you get.
France and England, circa 1650s-60s, as “the great soberer, the drink of clearheadedness, the epitome of modernity and progress...” Under the strict Puritan rule of Oliver Cromwell, coffeehouses became popular as alternatives to taverns. From out of the exotic bean, grew local centers of discourse, debate, and camaraderie, forums for speculative exchange of minds and money, and retreats where one could read, write, eavesdrop, and ruminate while sipping. In considering the patrons at
Adam’s establishment and other local coffeehouses, I noted similarities and dissimilarities between then and now, and wondered if any patrons today would participate in discourse on the biochemistry of the bean and brain. Such a topic would not be surprising in the 1600s at Queens’ Lane Coffee House in old Oxford, one of the first “penny universities.” Enlightenment is still found there in every cup, but now prices have come far from a penny a serving and the magic of caffeine has been demystified through science.
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“COFFEE IS ESSENTIAL TO BEING PRODUCTIVE.. TO GIVE FOCUS AND MENTAL ENERGY” - ADAM MARCELLO
While awake, your normal brain activity generates adenosine molecules that float around in search of specific brain receptors. When the molecules find the right fit and settle in, you feel sleepy. Caffeine molecules from your cup of coffee, however, fit in the same receptors, and if they get there first, the adenosine molecules wander on, cueing adrenalin as they go. In response to the rush, your body produces new receptors for the itinerant sleep-inducing adenosine. Consequently, to maintain alertness, more caffeine is needed to fill the added receptors. “Coffee is essential to being productive...to give focus and mental energy,” states Adam. Son of a hard-working fisherman, raised in a Massachusetts home where coffee was a staple, he claims, “There was coffee in my baby bottle.” His matter-of-fact tone leaves you wondering if he’s kidding or not about the added cream and sugar. According to Gertrude Stein, “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening...like an event, a place to be.” To which I’ll add, that the place to be could be the bottom of your cup. •
A barista is part artist, part scientist, with dexterity, creativity, and the willingness to experiment.
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Aromatherapy
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ell, moms, dads, and grandparents, it’s that time of year again… back to school! As you plan healthy lunches, shop for those elusive erasable red pens, arrange car pool drop offs, and buy backpacks, do not forget that with homework and papers come germs and sickness. By sharing supplies, using public restrooms, and touching playground equipment, there are many different ways to spread germs within schools. Instead of sending your child with chemical-laden sanitizers and sprays, you can use a much safer and healthier alternative - essential
oils to disinfect hands, surfaces, and equipment. As a certified aromatherapist, I know that oils such as rosemary, lavender, lemon, and peppermint can aid in keeping sickness-causing germs at bay. For instance, Mentha piperata, or peppermint, not only has a rejuvenating fragrance and can give a nice energy boost, but is also antibacterial and anti-viral. Peppermint is a great addition to sanitizing blends, but is also useful for headaches and concentration. When my children have a test or quiz coming up, I apply a few drops of peppermint essential oil to an inhaler, along with
grapefruit, sweet orange, and lemon essential oils. This wonderful blend assists in keeping them alert and awake on test-taking days. If your child has test anxiety, add a few drops of lavender and Roman chamomile essential oils to help keep them calm. Rosmarinus officinalis, or rosemary, can ward off skin infections, enhance memory functions, and is useful when battling colds or the flu. It’s also anti-viral and anti-bacterial, which makes it a powerful addition to homemade hand sanitizer. (I’ve included a recipe, above, if you’d like to create your own.) LIFE IN OUR FOOTHILLS August 2017
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SPORTS EQUIPMENT DEODORIZER SPRAY 4 oz. Spray Bottle 2 oz. Distilled Water 2 oz. Witch Hazel ESSENTIAL OILS: 20 drops of Tea Tree 20 drops of Lavender 20 drops of Peppermint 10 drops of Clary Sage 20 drops of Cedar First, place the essential oils into the bottle. Next, incorporate the distilled water and witch hazel. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well prior to each use. Spray liberally on shoes and sports equipment. Do not spray onto skin.
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suggest using Cedrus Atlantica, or cedar essential oil to refresh shoes. Remember when grandmothers used cedar chests to protect linens and keep them smelling fresh? They knew exactly what they were doing. A refreshing essential oil, cedar, especially when paired with tea tree, is perfect for sanitizing smelly shoes and equipment. Don’t like cedar? Use pine instead! Or, add sweet orange, which adds a lovely, uplifting smell to any aromatherapy blend. (See recipe above.) Regarding essential oil safety, I must, in good conscience, give you
a warning—do not apply essential oils directly onto the skin without a carrier oil. Children are highly sensitive to oils, and blends used on them must be highly diluted. Common carrier oils used in aromatherapy include grapeseed, jojoba, coconut, rosehip, and argan. This list is not exclusive. In addition, please do not ingest essential oils. Currently, there is a lot of misinformation about essential oils being spread around the Internet. Remember, whatever you apply to the skin is absorbed into the blood stream. Some oils can permanently
Aromatherapy damage and scar skin, or if ingested, can be fatal. Express great caution when using essential oils with children. A wonderful resource for parents interested in using essential oils with children is “Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child� by Valerie Ann Worwood. When sending an aromatherapy blend to school, please remember to include a signed and dated note, or call the school
nurse in advance to see if inhalers, sprays, and rollers are allowed. If you are unsure about how to dilute essential oils, please contact a certified aromatherapist for more information, and use common sense. Essential oils can be a wonderful eco-friendly and holistic addition to the family medicine cabinet. They have the ability to boost immunity, improve focus, and create a calming environment during study time. I
hope the use of essential oils will assist your family as much as it has mine. • Amanda Edwards is a certified aromatherapist, member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, and owner of her own company, Juniper Jade Essentials. Amanda lives in Tryon with her husband and two children. She writes a lifestyle blog at www.myblueridgelife.com.
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Let Me Guess Your Age or Weight! Learning life’s lessons working a con game WRITTEN BY STEVE WONG
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don’t mean to be a creeper, but sometimes I catch myself looking at people wondering how old and fat they are. I guess old habits die hard. One of the first jobs I ever had was being an age and weight guesser at a theme park that straddles the North Carolina/South Carolina state line. I was a high school student on summer break and my job was to collect $3 from people for the privilege of me publicly guessing their age within two years or their weight within five pounds. Under the blistering Carolina sun, I sat on a wooden stool in a gazebo, next to a giant scale, along with my pretty assistant who had a display cabinet full of plastic Hawaiian leis, straw hats, logo-stamped erasers and pencils, and several other token prizes, none of which was worth more than a few cents. Wearing industrial-weight white polyester pants, a bright blue polyester shirt, and the park-approved haircut, I would entice passersby with my loud-speaker spiel… “Hey, everyone. Hope you’re having a great day! My name is Steve, and I want to guess your age or your weight. It’s only $3, and you might win one of those great prizes.” I would point to my assistant in her blue and white polyester mini-skirt, and she would flash a smile and wave her hands in front of the wonderful collection The author, wearing his unique brand of American of colorful junk. Heads would turn in that direction, but Casual, with his daughter on a past trip to Rome. whether they were looking at the leis or my assistant’s legs 30
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is not for me to say. “It’s only $3 to play, and I have to guess your age within two years or your weight within five pounds.” I knew if I could get one sucker - I mean person - to play the game, others would gather and play, too. “Come on up. It’s easy and I’m not very smart, and you’ll probably win. Don’t you need a straw hat to block out the sun today?” Guys, who had so far that day failed to win their girlfriends a stuffed bear by knocking over milk bottles with baseballs, were easy targets. They would stand among the gawkers, whispering to each other, wondering what the con was. There had to be some sort of trick. Like a 16-year-old high school student making less than minimum wage was some sort of mind reader? Or the gazebo was rigged with a hidden weight scale? “So how does this work?” I’d be asked. From the tone of voice and eye squint, I knew he didn’t trust the system. “It’s real easy,” I would assure him innocently. “If you want me to guess your age, I’ll write my guess on this slip of paper first. Then you tell me your age, and I’ll show you my guess. If I miss it by more than two years, you win any prize in the cabinet.” Point at my assistant, who would smile, shift her hips, and wave her hands in front of the cabinet. “Or, I’ll guess your weight, and you can step up on these scales. If my guess is off by more than five pounds, you win.”
Mmm, he’s thinking… he looks back at his girlfriend in the gathering crowd for direction. She would silently mouth back to him either “age” or “weight,” like it made a difference. “Age.” “Okay, first put your money in the jar,” I’d say and take a moment to look at his face, to fake contemplation. “I think you are…” and I would scribble my guess on the notepad and pretend to hide it in my cupped hands. “So how old are you?” “24.” “So, oh, I guessed you were…” and I would show him my guess of “24.” “Sorry,” I’d console. He’d scowl. “Want to try your weight?” He’d scowl some more, like he had been cheated. “It’s just $3, and you might win a prize for your lady friend.” He’d look at his lady friend, and she would shrug. “Just put your money in the jar, and let me see,” and I would, with showman’s flair, scan his body from head to toe. “I think you weigh 156 pounds. Let’s see if I’m right or wrong. Step up on the scale.” Somewhat reluctantly, he would step up and the giant scale would fluctuate, finally settling on 155 for all the world to see. “Sorry,” I’d offer, “But I got it within one pound. Maybe your lady friend would like to try.” Sometimes that would work, but usually in disgust, he’d stalk off the gazebo and disappear into the crowd. “Who’s next? It’s only $3 to play, and you might win a prize…” Believe me, there was no trick or con to the game. Plain and simple, if your job is to look at hundreds of people all day and guess their age and their weight, you’ll eventually get good at it. But getting good at this job was self-defeating. The corporate aim was not to win but to get more people to play. At $3 a guess and the most valuable prize might cost a nickel, the house always wins. Eventually, I got too good and was replaced by a newbie. I was sent to work in the candy store, like you really want a ticked off 16-year-old making fudge. I’ve not been to a theme park in many years, but I know a couple of truths: Never play the games to win, and never eat the food made by the hands of a sulking teenager. • Steve Wong is a freelance writer living in the peach orchards of the Carolina Foothills. If you catch him eyeballing you, suck in your gut. He can be reached at Just4Wong@Gmail.com.
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Having a thoroughly good time Photos by Leah Justice The Tryon Summer Youth Theater presented “Thoroughly Modern Millie” with a gala on Wednesday, July 12 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The fundraiser served as the last dress rehearsal for the youth production. Opening night was Thursday, July 13 with shows continuing through July 16.
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Chamber After Hours Photos by Mark Schmerling Beneficial Foods and the Polk County chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) co-hosted the June 27 Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking social. Beneficial Foods Organic Grocery is located on the Adawehi campus. SCORE’s business mentors counsel area entrepreneurs and business owners on running small businesses.
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“The Jane Raoul Bingham Trophy” (1938) is presented to the 2017 Grand Childrens/Adult Amateur Jumper Champion by Kathryn McMahon.
TR&HC HORSE SHOW links past and future WRITTEN BY JUDY HEINRICH PHOTOS BY SPORTFOT
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f you’ve been around the Foothills any length of time, you’ll know that Tryon Riding & Hunt Club is one of the area’s first civic organizations, started in 1925 by transplanted Michigan hotelier Carter Brown, who first arrived in Tryon exactly 100 years ago. You’ll also know that TR&HC’s historic events are still part of the community today, including the 71-year old Block House Steeplechase, 84-year old Any & All Dog Show, and 42-year old Horse Trials. But none is as old as the Tryon Horse Show, which celebrated its 89th edition this June. It was in the mid-1920s that Brown decided the community needed its own horse show. He took a three-year lease on an old
baseball field as the show’s venue, and talked the Chamber of Commerce into sponsoring the first show. When it lost $275, the Chamber decided once was enough (although rumor has it Brown led a vaudeville show the next night to cover the losses). Tryon Country Club sponsored the second year but also felt the finances were too risky to do it again. So TR&HC took the reins itself in the third year and then produced the show for the next nine decades. The annual show continued at its baseball field location, which became Harmon Field in the early 1930s, thanks to a grant from the Harmon Foundation. TR&HC built more stables and ringside boxes, and planted what would become a well-known
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Tryon Horse Show landmark, the hedge around the show ring. Everyone in town was invited to the Wednesday afternoon show each year, which included a barbecue lunch hosted by TR&HC. The annual show and other TR&HC events were held at Harmon Field for more than five decades. TR&HC moved the show in the mid1980s to its new home at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE). The new grounds were made possible by the donation of more than 100 acres by the Ernst Mahler family of Chinquapin Farm in Tryon’s Old Hunting Country. Through continuing donations from the Mahlers and other supporters, FENCE has grown to more than 384 acres today. The TR&HC Horse Show was held at FENCE for 30-plus years and grew from a single local show to a series of five shows, with increased entries, prize money, and show ratings. The original Tryon Horse Show became known as the TR&HC Charity “The Norah Langhorne Flynn Trophy” (1937) is admired by the 2017 Grand Junior Hunter Champion partners.
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Above, Joann and Olivia Loheac present “The Rolling Hill Show Stables Trophy” to the rider and trainer of the 2017 Grand Champion 3’3”Amateur Owner Hunter.
Show during those years for its special class in which rider teams competed to raise funds for local non-profits. In recent years, TR&HC has begun to partner with the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) to hold the horse shows and continue their traditions at a world-class facility where they can continue to be enjoyed by locals as well as a much broader audience. The last two years of competition at the TR&HC shows have seen competitors and spectators from around the nation and the world, with the June 2017 TR&HC Charity Show I week including an FEI $35,000 Welcome Stake and a $216,000 Saturday night CSI 4* Grand Prix. HONORING HISTORY While TR&HC’s “community horse show” has certainly evolved in its nearly 90 years, there remains a thread from past to present. Nowhere is that more beautifully demonstrated than in the numerous “Perpetual Trophies” that have been donated by Tryon’s equestrian leaders through the years. This year’s class champions will have their names engraved alongside those of the past, including some that date back as far as the
1930s. The Nora Langhorne Flynn Trophy is named for its original donor, who moved to Tryon with her movie star husband, Lefty Flynn, in the 1930s, and stayed for many years. She donated the trophy in 1937 for the Green Working Hunter division but it was soon retired by the Mahlers of Chinquapin Farm, who won it three years in a row. They then donated it back to TR&HC as a perpetual trophy for the Junior Hunter division. The namesake of the Jane Raoul Bingham Trophy was a member of the family that developed Biltmore Forest and a private manor that later became the Grove Park Inn. Her father was one of TR&HC’s founders and Jane was a lifelong equestrian who founded the Western North Carolina Pony Club. Her trophy was introduced in 1938 for Open Jumper classes and became the award for the champion of the Children’s/Adult Jumper Division in 2004. The Chinquapin Trophy was originally called the Count Cadence trophy and was donated by the Mahler family to be awarded to the champion of the Amateur Owner Stake class from 1967-1973. It was renamed for the family’s Chinquapin Farm by Ernst LIFE IN OUR FOOTHILLS August 2017
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Dr. Angela Millon presents “The Brownland’s Graduation Day Trophy” to the rider and connections of the 2017 Grand Pony Hunter Champion.
Mahler Jr. in honor his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Mahler Sr. It is now presented to the champion of the Amateur Owner Hunter division. The first recorded presentation of today’s Betty Reynolds Oare Trophy was as a Chippendale plate given to Betty Reynolds in 1959 when she won the Horsemanship (Equitation) 13-18 class. It was later renamed in her honor to be presented to the Junior Rider who accumulates the most points in the national and North Carolina equitation classes at the Charity I horse show. The tradition of perpetual trophies continues today, as current TR&HC members donate perpetual trophies for additional classes or to replace older trophies that have been retired. The Green River Farm Perpetual Trophy, donated by Roger and Jennifer Smith, is presented to the Charity I Grand Prix winner. The Stony Knoll Farm Perpetual Trophy, donated by the Gerald Pack family, is awarded to the Grand Children’s/Adult 44
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Jumper Champion of TR&HC’s Charity II show. The trophy itself is one that Gerald won several decades ago with a national and international hunter champion. The Rolling Hills Show Stable Perpetual Trophy was donated by Steven and Joann Loheac for presentation to the 3’3” Amateur Owner Hunter Champion. TR&HC’s historic “Lancing Trophy,” dating from the 1920s, is being re-etched for this new use. The John and Cindy Boyle family have also contributed to the perpetual trophy tradition by sponsoring several for Grand Champion Hunter classes. TR&HC has additional historic perpetual trophies available to be sponsored and named in honor of individuals, farms or organizations. Anyone interested in perpetual trophy sponsorship can call the TR&HC office at 828-8630480 or email office@trhc1925.org. In keeping with Tryon’s pride in its 100year equestrian history, TR&HC’s perpetual trophies will continue to link the accomplishments of today’s riders and horses to those that came before in our amazing “horse country.” •
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The Dog Days of Summer WRITTEN BY PEBBLES, THE HERD RESCUE SPOKESPONY
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ere comes August, the hot sultry month that we equines find the most uncomfortable to tolerate. With blazing hot sun by midday and biting flies in full force, the pasture is now spent compared to its lush bounty days, when it rolled effortlessly and nimble in the wind. Dutch, my brother Anatolian Shepherd, who is not quite as stout as I am but he is every bit as tall, gets to lie and rest in comfort. He spends most of the day inside the house on the cool tile floor complete with an air conditioning vent. Me, well, I am forced to remain outside seeking shade in my runin shed, tail working full force against the annoying insects that buzz me for their biting pleasure. These dog days, which most people think are the summer days so devastatingly hot that dogs lie around panting— not even thinking about us poor ponies — originally had 46
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nothing to do with dogs, or even with the lazy days of summer. Instead, it turns out, the dog days refer to the dog star, Sirius, and its position in the heavens. To the Greeks and Romans, the “dog days” occurred around the day when Sirius appeared to rise just before the sun. They referred to these days as the hottest time of the year, a period that could bring fever, or even catastrophe. That’s right, a catastrophe, which pretty much sums up how I am feeling this month. You see, I hate change, most equines do, and lately there have been too many changes for my liking here. There is a gigantic newcomer here with us on the farm. He is a 3-year-old Thoroughbred gelding standing 16.3 hands tall, named Hold On To Me. He is about 70 feet away from me in his own paddock down the hill, and I keep a watchful eye on him. He is so tall I could walk right under his lean belly.
His head hangs low. I can see his ribs, and he is not yet sure of what has happened to him over the last few months other than to comprehend fully that it was a nightmare experience. His neck and flanks are covered in bite marks from other horses. Hold On To Me is one of thousands of thoroughbreds that get dumped annually because they are not fast enough. Many ship direct to slaughter in Mexico, and there are documented cases of domestic slaughter in Florida of young thoroughbreds for black market meat. In the kill pen, Hold On To Me had to fight to get water and any nibbles of hay in the crowded containment, awaiting his fate. From checking his tattoo number, we know a little bit about his short history. It seems he ran one race in Louisiana, finishing last place. His owner decided to send him off to a horse auction, then to another, which eventually landed him in a kill pen in Texas. Helping Equines Regain Dignity, or HERD Rescue, paid his bail, thanks to generous donations, to save him from shipping to slaughter across the border. Then arrangements were made for him to be picked up for quarantine and then transported to the Carolinas to recuperate. He will be put in training for a new job once he recovers. He came up in private load Heather arranged with a very kind Houston-based hauler named Jay Texas Jones. His trailer was filled with horses that HERD had saved from the pen, all bound for new homes in Georgia and the Carolinas. I have decided to call him Holden, and he seems to have little interest in anyone including Dutch and Deco, the barn cat, who regularly visit him in his pasture. He is angry with people right now. Holden is very unsure of what is next. He has experienced firsthand the dog days of summer catastrophe that the dog star, Sirius, predicts. I keep a watchful eye on him from my hilltop. Lucky for him things are about to get a whole lot better in our HERD. Me, well despite the heat and the flies, I got it madein-the-shade to wait out these ‘pony days’ of summer. •
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PEBBLES’ WATERMELON SALAD Super easy to make and very refreshing! 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper One 8-pound seedless watermelon, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled 1/2-pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups) 1 1/4 cups pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional) 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco and pepper. Add the watermelon, feta, olives and onion and toss gently. Garnish with the mint and serve. As a salad, serves up to 12 people.
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Bridesmaids •Mother Of The Bride •Prom Dresses •Pageant Dresses, Etc. 828-863-2331 Experienced • Very Particular BY OWNER Luxury Home on 5 Acres with a mountain view. Located close to the International Tryon Equestrian Center and only 5 minutes from the local airport. 7,000 sqft home offering a total 6 Bedrooms and 7 Full Bathrooms, including 5 Bedroom w/Bath Suites; Extra-large Kitchen; Formal Living/Dining Room; 2 Dens; 2 Offices, and Sunroom. Asking $930,000 Serious inquiries only. Email: jgross@footandanklenc. com Now Hiring Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers Local & Regional positions Pays 42 CPM Free health insurance! Call 864-649-2063 www.drive4jgr.com HIRING CNA’s, PCA’s & Experienced Med Techs (cert. req’d) Weekday & weekend. Background check & drug screening req’d. APPLY IN PERSON. Laurel Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1062 W. Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722. No phone calls. JUST ONE CALL! PRESSURE WASHING, yard work, odd jobs, fencing, gutters, gravel, mulch, carpentry, cutting grass, trees, cleaning, bush hogging. References. 12 years experience. (828)429-7834
Tight Grocery Budget? MANNA Food Helpline Proudly serving 16 Western North Carolina Counties Free & Confidential Call 800-820-1109 Mon-Fri 9-4 North Carolina Residents Only Private House Cleaning Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly or 1 Time. 15 yrs exp. References upon request. Free In-home Estimates! Marjorie 828-817-6350 Mitch Contracting Serving your demolition needs since 1918. We offer roll-off waste containers for home and commercial use. Call 828-252-0694 or visit us at www.mitchcontracting. com. Mountains of NC 1,340 sf chalet styled cabin on 1.84 acres $159,900 Great views, large loft w/ pict windows, fpl, huge deck 828-286-1666 Nelon-Cole Termite & Pest Control Hiring For Termite Department and Carpenter Helper E-mail résumé to: neloncole@gmail.com Apply in person: 2595 Hwy 108 Columbus, NC 828-894-2211 Wormy Chestnut •Tables •Island Tops •Vanities •Kitchen Cabinets •Lumber Live Edge Available Paul Levi (828)712-9808 Full-Time Chemical Dependency Technician Evening & Overnight Shifts Will Train. Must have HS Diploma/GED and 12-Step Program knowledge. Excellent benefits include: •Chef-prepared meals •Medical/Dental/Vision/ $50k Life Insurance •Long & Short-Term Disability 2 May 2016
•Paid Holidays •12-27 Paid Time-Off Days •401K w/Matching up to 4% •Beautiful 140 acre campus View application at: pavillon.org/employment Fax: 828-694-2326 HumanResourcesSupport Team@Pavillon.org Pi-Squared Is hiring enthusiastic, energetic individuals who are willing to work hard. Management, Team Members and Delivery Drivers positions available. Call 864-586-1793 or E-mail resume to jim@pi-squaredpizza.com POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS NOW HIRING Visit www.polkschools.org/ employment Or call 828-894-1001 Office and/or Studio Art Space Available in the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. (828)894-8028 Jacquard Weaver Needed. Qualified persons will train on 1st shift (7am3pm), and once training is completed, will be transitioned to 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Machine types are Dornier Rapier loom, Bonas/Staubli Jacquard/Heads. Pay rate depends on experience and qualifications. Duties include; Responsibility for producing cloth or woven goods. Changing fillings and patterns. This person must also be able to lift 50lbs and be able to stand on their feet throughout the shift. They must also be able to pay close attention to detail, and QC the goods being produced. We offer a full benefit package after 90 days of hiring. This is a temp to full hire position. Please apply in person at 81 Skylar Road Lynn NC, 28750.
LINE COOK Fast-Paced • Team Oriented Fun Environment Kitchen experience preferred. Submit Resume To: PURPLE ONION 16 Main St. Saluda, NC 28773 The Red Horse Inn A bed and breakfast perfect for family and friends that visit the area! www.theredhorseinn.com Skid Steer/Bobcat Work Brush Cutting, Grading, Demolition, Holes Bored for Fence Posts/Shrubs etc. Home Site Prep & Retaining Walls Call 828-817-3674 CDL TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Local. 5 days/week driving logging truck. Call (828)894-8023 $10 OFF Spring Preventative Maintenance (Reg $75) Rutherford Heating and Air 828-287-2240 Looking for a Job? http://www.rpmhd.org/ index. php/employmentopportunities Commercial space available for lease at 687 N. Trade St. Good workspace, big building, direct frontage on 176. 203-858-0488 7-K Garbage Service Monthly • Weekly One Time Service We Pick It Up! 828-894-9948 hyatt2658@yahoo.com Owner - Suzette Hyatt South Carolina Elastic a division of Rhode Island Textile Company is expanding and hiring for full-time positions, all shifts. We offer Medical Insurance – 401(k) – Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts – Accrued Vacation – Seven Paid Holidays.
Apply in person at: 201 SC Elastic Road, Landrum, SC 29356 (8:30am to 4:00pm) StaffMasters is Hiring! (Forest City/Hendersonville) Current Openings: •Textile Workers •Sewers •Production Lead •Shipping/Recieving •Restaurant Experience Apply online at staffmasters.com Or visit our office at: 727 South Broadway Forest City, NC 828-248-5641 Historic Home Fully Restored! 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath for Rent $1550 Lease purchase option. Possibilities. In town/secluded. Roger 864-230-4626 10+ Acres For Sale Equestrian Estates. Lot 16. Mountain view. Creek. Underground utilities. Please call 972-835-0382 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Synergy In Action is seeking motivated, dedicated employees to work in group homes and in the community with adults with disabilities in Polk and Rutherford Counties. All Shifts Available. Duties include, but not limited to: supervision of residents, assistance with daily activities, cooking, cleaning, etc. Applicants must be 18+ years old, have a HS diploma/GED, current driver’s license, be able to bend and lift, and have current automobile insurance. Call 828-859-0259 for information. Looking for a Rental? Call Thousand Pines 828-817-3691
Tommy’s Home Improvement •Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home Repairs. FREE Estimates Home: (828)859-5608 Cell: (828)817-0436 The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge is a new state of the art healthcare facility in Blowing Rock with positions available in Environmental Services and Nutrition Services. We offer competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and uniforms. Apply online at: www.apprhs.org For more information: 828-262-4116 WCCA Early Head Start is accepting applications for Early Head Start Teachers in Polk and Henderson Counties. Minimum education requirement is an Infant Toddler CDA. Prefer an Associate’s Degree in early childhood education. For more information and applications go to www.wcca.net (EOE) F/T CNA’s, All Shifts SIGN ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED!!! 4 Year Deficiency Free and 5 Star Rated Facility with Benefits. Great work environment and welcoming staff! Come join the team at White Oak of Tryon! Applications Currently Accepted at White Oak of Tryon 70 Oak Street Tryon, NC 28782 White Oak of Tryon is an Equal Opportunity Employer •F/T Housekeeper •F/T Laundry Aide (2nd shift, Tu-Sat) •F/T Maintenance Assistant Applications Currently Accepted at White Oak of Tryon 70 Oak Street Tryon, NC 28782 White Oak of Tryon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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