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The Old Salem Post
Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 27 Week of June 16, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: It is sad to see division in our country over illegal immigrants who have come to America. I am certain many illegal immigrants are wonderful people. It is always those few who ruin it for everyone. My thoughts are with the parents of Laken Riley, the nursing student in Athens, Georgia murdered while jogging around campus by an illegal immigrant. And, recently Larisha Sharell Thompson, a SC mother from Lexington was murdered during attempted robbery by 6 illegal immigrants. We should not be divided but stand united against criminal activity in America. LR Martin
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Get Ready for the annual July 4th celebration on the ball field! Bring your chairs starting at 8PM. Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. *Tech Help on Tuesdays at 2PM on a first come first serve basis.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. Next visit June 26th, 9AM-3PM. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076. Health: Protect your skin and your eyes from the sunshine. Apply Sunscreen when you plan to be exposed to the sun remembering the tip of the nose and ears. Wear a hat for extra protection. Sunglasses help protect your eyes and prevent cataracts… Check out the website familyhealthcheckup.org for daily health tips also heard on WGN radio station 96.7
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell "The Salem Home Demonstration Club's Household Guide" The name inside the booklet, dated 1951, claims Suzanne as the owner. The handy guide contains 1001 helpful tips covering such topics as baking, canning, business law, kitchen measures, US Presidents and postal rates. The president at the time was Harry Truman, who was followed by Dwight Eisenhower. A stamp to mail a letter cost 3 cents. If you are seriously injured, CALL YOUR DOCTOR and he will close up his office and come visit you. Think back to 1951. Some folks did not have indoor plumbing or electricity. A television was a rarity. Name all of the plug-in appliances that have been invented since 1951! Electric can openers and tooth brushes come to mind. Can you recall any of the local merchants who sponsored this dandy little booklet? SALEM: Abercrombies Shopping Center, Talley's Self Service, R.R. Bearden Groceries, Feeds & Hardware WALHALLA: Belk-Gallant Company- "Walhalla's largest and best Department Store." AND.... all the phone numbers were just four digits with no area codes. Bring back the Salem Home Demonstration Club, I say. I could use practical advice on using my phone. Hey! Maybe I could finally access my 8 track tape collection! I encourage you to spend time with our senior citizens. Ask them about their memories of Oconee County back in their day! Miz Jeannie loves you and says a little prayer for YOU everyday!
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester HISTORY FAIR HELD AT TAMASSEE-SALEM IN 1985 - (The following story was in the March 6, 1985 Keowee Courier). . .The Tamassee-Salem gymnasium was filled with numerous impressive history exhibits last week as the students participated in the school's first History Week Fair. . .The exhibits covered a wide range of subjects, ranging from local history such as Oconee Station and the Tamassee DAR School, to national history such as various presidents of the United States and wars in which the U.S. has fought. . .The students wrote papers as well as creating exhibits. . .Judging took place on Wednesday with the following winners named in the senior high and junior high divisions. . .SENIOR HIGH DIVISION. . .Group Projects: Rick Haney and Charles Frick, first place; Travis Burrell and Tony Goetting, second place; Steve Holcombe and Kirk Edwards, third place. . .Individual Projects: Sharon Moss, first place; Missy Brown, second place; Mary Hudson, third place. . .Historical Papers: Kyle Hardin, first place; Joan Campbell, second place. . .Media: Kevin Brown, first place. . .JUNIOR HIGH DIVISION. . .Group Projects: Jimmy Wilson and Glenn Nicholson, first place; Eddie Collins and Bryan Dotson, second place. . .Individual Projects: Karen Collins, first place; Brian O'Kelley, second place; Tracy McClain, third place. . .Historical Papers: JoAnn Rowland, first place; Andrea Porter, second place; Michelle Winchester, third place. . .Honorable Mentions: Michael Griffin, B.B. Cato, Anthony Galloway, Jeff Wyatt.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 12pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: Food: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Music: Blue Grass Jam 7PM Thurs: Palmetto Trail Talk Fri: Food: WHEELIE GOOD FOOD Music: DOWN HOMESTEADERS 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Music: ANGELA EASTERLNG & BRANDON TURNER 6:30PM Sun: BLUE RIDGE GRILL 12PM-7PM Music: SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE with Rick Malec 4PM
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER
Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Oconee Mountain Opry: July 19, 2025 7PM Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy a fun entertaining evening. Unique Old Time Entertainment! Come early for homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. For more information 864-280-1258
Next COMEDY SHOW: Friday August 1, 2025 at 8PM. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. Come out for an evening of family fun and family-friendly laughter!
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM and will begin opening on the first Wednesday each month from 12PM-6PM. Call to deliver donations 864-557-2462. We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers to open more hours!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS – Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. Call 864-280-1258 for lessons!
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM-6PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together. NEW: Leisure Time Activities Each Wednesday at 12 noon. Reserve your seat $2.50. Text 864 612-0912 for more info.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: June 16: Open Sewing: 12-4. $10 June 24 Wood Joinery Class $50 For more events or questions Email: [email protected] Some classes fill up fast!
Continue prayers for precious 12 year old Brinlee Cannon and her family as they wait for a heart transplant.
Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church -Your child(ren) 4-12 years of age are invited to VBS “ The Creator Is Our Friend/What Do You Hear? Lil Ledford from Clemson 4-H will join us again this year for a special feature on sounds in nature. Sunday July 20, 1-4pm, at the Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Invite your friends! See you soon!
Scripture Duke’s World of Energy hosts “Wednesdays at the World of Energy” free activities for children ages 5-12. Programs begin at 10AM and last about 1 hour. Adult supervision required. For event dates see duke-energy.com/worldofenergy. Features face painting, balloon twisters, popcorn and more. * Upstate Lake Living, Summer 2025 magazine. June 18- Meet local fire-fighters as the Keowee Fire Department will present cool tools on the fire engine!
Happy Birthday Week Jeannie! LRM
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The Old Salem Post
Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 26 Week of June 9, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: For a little town, we have A LOT going on! There is always a needed project and thankfully, always a wonderful community of volunteers. Giving and helping one another is infectious! Once you “get it” you realize it is a great gift to pass on! And, you will never “get over” how good it makes you feel! Lynne R Martin
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Get Ready for the annual July 4th celebration on the ball field! Bring your chairs starting at 8PM. Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. June Dates for Salem: June 10th and 26th, 9AM-3PM. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Healthy Choices: What you put in your ears is as important as what you put in your mouth! Negative conversations, foul language, trashy television and radio programs and music affect your thoughts and ultimately your actions. So “you are what you eat” is also “you become what you listen to.” Turn the channel to find uplifting music and helpful programs. Choose friends who are positive, helpful, and encouraging.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell ENAC's Successful Art & Science Camp Eagles Nest Art Center provided a variety of activities for the attendees. Classes included song writing, making guacamole, painting nature scenes and classes on local wildlife: turtles and snakes. I brought "Tobias the Box Turtle" who has been a household guest for 20 years. My neighbor, Layla Ambrose, helped to teach the lesson on snakes by portraying a sleepy snake. When kids spotted Layla stretched out on the floor in her "snake" hat, they were asked to demonstrate the right and the wrong ways to react. RIGHT WAY: Stay quiet and slowly back up. WRONG WAY: hoop and holler and jump around. When the kids annoyed the snake, Layla, the snake, would strike at them with a pool noodle.! Students were asked to teach the RIGHT WAY/WRONG WAY exercise with their families. Let's hope simply practicing the RIGHT technique will help us co-exist with our reptile neighbors! Miz Jeannie wishes a safe and happy summer to all and closes with a joke: The elementary school lunchroom served up peanut & jelly sandwiches one day, and a 3rd grader commented, "It's about time they made us a home cooked meal around this place!"
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester ROAD FROM S.C. 11 TO STATE PARK CONSIDERED TWICE BUT NEVER BUILT - (The following story was in the August 22, 1984 Keowee Courier). . .The possibility of constructing a new road from Highway 11 to Oconee State Park is again being considered, according to Highway Commissioner Blake Griffith of West Union. . .Griffith said he has brought the project before the Highway Commission's Maintenance and Construction Committee, and it is "one of the things we're looking at". . .This road, which would pass near historic Oconee Station, has long been discussed. In fact, in 1978 it was approved for construction, with financing to come largely from federal funds from the S.C. Appalachian Council of Governments (COG). However, a survey of the terrain over which the road would pass found that it was much rougher than anticipated, and this would drastically increase the cost. Thus, the project was abandoned. . .The road was to have been named in honor of Bruce Rochester, who had played a prominent role in the development of Oconee County during the past two or three decades. When the project was abandoned, Highway 130 from Seneca to Salem was named in his honor instead. . .Griffith said this week that, if the Highway 11-Oconee State Park Road project is again attempted, federal funds from COG would again be pursued. . .(Footnote written by Ashton Hester: Once again, the new road was not built. But who knows? Maybe someday!?)
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 12pm-7pm Events this week: Thurs: 9AM-9PM Food: Wheelie Good Food! Music: Old Time Jam 6:30PM Fri: Food: KODESH Music: Kaylee Noelle 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: Sarap Fillipino Music: CHRIS WAYNE 6:30PM Sun: Happy Father’s Day! 12PM-7PM Music: Steve McGaha Food: Fermental Farm to Fire Pizza
2025 Golf Tournament for Crime Stoppers of Oconee County & Oconee County Sheriff’s Foundation: Friday, Sept 12 at the Oconee country Club, 781 Richland, Road, Seneca SC. $500 per team (4 per team) 8AM registration. More information call 864-247-4083 pr 864-775-9810
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER
Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Oconee Mountain Opry: July 19, 2025 7PM Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy a fun entertaining evening. Unique Old Time Entertainment! Come early for homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. For more information 864-280-1258
A CHRISTMAS TEA!- If you enjoyed the Mother’s Day Tea, save the date for A Christmas Tea, Saturday, December 6, 2PM-4PM! SAVE THE DATEs for October 10-11, 2025 for original play at ENAC. Stay tuned.
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM and will begin opening on the first Wednesday each month from 12PM-6PM. Call to deliver donations 864-557-2462. We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers to open more hours!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS – Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. Call 864-280-1258 for lessons!
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM-6PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together. NEW: Leisure Time Activities Each Wednesday at 12 noon. Reserve your seat $2.50. Text 864 612-0912 for more info.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: June 10: Origami Swam 5:00-8:00. $10 June 16: Open Sewing: 12-4. $10 For more events or questions Email: [email protected] THE MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL planned for June 21 has been cancelled. Thanks to all for supporting a successful fundraiser for Brinlee Cannon at the Salem Fire Department this past Saturday. Continue prayers for this precious 12 year old girl and her family as they wait for a heart transplant.
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The Old Salem Post
Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 25 Week of June 2, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: School is out and summer time is upon us. It is time for freedom from tight schedules and to enjoy the kids and grandkids. It is time to go on an adventure and get out in God’s beautiful creation. Pack a peanut butter sandwich, fruit, and water and hit a hiking trail to a waterfall. Surround your senses in the pure therapy of nature that will drown noises “of the world” that robs our peace. Be grateful and enjoy each day. Lynne R Martin Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. June Dates for Salem: 10th and 26th, 9AM-3PM. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076. Healthy Choices: Keep a daily journal on how you feel, how much you exercise, how much water you drink, what foods you are eating, friends you hang out with, and how much you sleep. Notice patterns of when you feel good and when you feel lousy. This will help you be more disciplined in healthy choices.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Laughing Out Loud! *I married Mr. Right. I just did not not know that his first name was ALWAYS. *George hasn't spoken to his wife in 5 months. He doesn't like to interrupt. *Susie is always late. In fact, her ancestors came to America on the Juneflower! * If Fed Ex and UPS merged, would their new name be FED-UP? *The journey of a thousand miles usually begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire. * What three words humiliate men everywhere? Hold my Purse! *Missy ran after the garbage truck shouting, "Am I too late?" "No Mam," said the driver. "Just jump on in!" *Money can't buy friends, but it will get you a higher class of enemies. * Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. Source: Great One Liners by Marcia Kamien. Happy End of School! Summer is almost here! Now go churn some ice cream! Love you Lots! Miz Jeannie
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester REVENUE OFFICERS RAID STILL BUT CAN'T CATCH BILLY GOAT - (The following story was in the April 14, 1915 Keowee Courier). . .Last Thursday, April 8th, Revenue Officers H.W. Murph and A.T. Reid raided in the Salem section of the county. About five miles north of Salem they destroyed a distillery outfit, but no one was captured, the plant being cold at the time and no one about the premises. . .They destroyed about 800 gallons of beer, seven fermenters, flake stand and doubler. The copper still had been removed from the place. . .They were not able even to capture the Marino billy goat that meandered about the place as though he was a lord's proprietor, clanging his bell as he skipped about. . .(Footnote written by Ashton Hester: The Courier's Little River correspondent (who was not named) also mentioned the above incident in his column, as follows). . .We have often heard of “Billy the goat” holding sway. This seems to be the case on the east side of Smeltzer mountain, where some riding deputies came in on a mountain blind tiger “Billy” the past week. . .“Billy,” with some thousand gallons of beer, was all they found. As they had no authority nor desire to molest the quadruped for State or United States offense, they retreated, leaving Billy. . .One of the raiders affirmed that Billy's horns were three feet long, and the last they saw of him he was wading to his knees in beer, looking over the spoils, and now and then sniffing some of the mountain beer.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 12pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: BLUE RIDGE GRILL & BLUE GRASS JAM 7PM Thurs: 9AM-9PM Fri: Food: KODESH Music: CODY GENTRY 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Music: RACHEL VAN SLYKE 6:30PM Sun: 12PM-7PM
2025 Golf Tournament for Crime Stoppers of Oconee County & Oconee County Sheriff’s Foundation: Friday, Sept 12 at the Oconee country Club, 781 Richland, Road, Seneca SC. $500 per team (4 per team) 8AM registration. More information call 864-247-4083 pr 864-775-9810
Foothills Group of the Sierra Club National Trails Day Service on Saturday June 7, 2025, 9AM-2PM Location: Chau Ram County Park 1220 Chau Ram Park Rd, Westminster, SC 29693
Residential Recovery Resource: New Life Women’s Program ( Oconee ): kingdomoverculture.org 864-723-7548
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Earth Art Camp for ages 6-12 years June 2-6 9AM-12PM Cost $50 Children express care of Creation through multiple types of art. This is educational and a fun focus for children interested in art! Register 864-280-1258 We are having fun this week!
DON’T MISS OUR FIRST Friday night Comedy Night June 6 at 8PM– Tickets at the door or on the eaglesnestartcenter.org web site $10. You have questions about baby carrots and why Guadalcanal isn't a canal and why palm trees don't have fingerprints. You love to laugh but don't want to feel like you need a shower after a stand up comedy show, especially if they aren't smashing watermelons. Eagles Nest Art Center is now your home for clean comedy in Salem. Peachy Tom and his gaggle of comedians will have you laughing for days. Tickets are only ten dollars at Eagles Nest Art Center dot org. If you're old enough to remember when coloring books were black and white, we'll see you at 8pm June 6th at Eagles Nest Art Center.
Oconee Mountain Opry: July 19, 2025 7PM Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy a fun entertaining evening. Unique Old Time Entertainment! Come early for homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. For more information 864-280-1258
A CHRISTMAS TEA!- If you enjoyed the Mother’s Day Tea, save the date for A Christmas Tea, Saturday, December 6, 2PM-4PM! SAVE THE DATEs for October 10-11, 2025 for original play at ENAC. Stay tuned. Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM and will begin opening on the first Wednesday each month from 12PM-6PM. Call to deliver donations 864-557-2462. We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers to open more hours!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS – Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. Call 864-280-1258 for lessons!
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM-6PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: June 4: Natural off loom weaving 1-4 $40 June 5: Basic Woodturning 1-5. $75 June 10: Origami Swam 5:00-8:00. $10 June 16: Open Sewing: 12-4. $10 Email: [email protected]
MAKE KEOWEE and EAGLES NEST ART CENTER HOST MIDSUMMER MAKERS’ FESTIVAL will be June 21, 2025 9AM-2PM at the Eagles Nest Art Center 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC . Contact Susan Hansen 732-330-8471 to be a craft vendor or more information. Demonstrations, Crafts, Hot Dog Plates. Baked Goods. Music & more. Jazzy Jeff of Sony 107.9 will be broadcasting!
FUNDRAISER FOR BRINLEE CANNON The Salem Fire Department located 115 E. Main Street Salem will host a fundraiser fish fry plate complete with slaw, and hushpuppies on June 7th starting at 12 noon.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1."To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."
Take time to enjoy the life around you. LRM
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The Old Salem Post
Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 24 Week of May 26, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: This Memorial Day morning I heard wonderful patriotic songs. on 96.7 Christian Radio, the Good News network. One moving song was “America the Beautiful.” American men and women have given their lives for us to see the beauty of America “from sea to shining sea.” There truly is no place like our home in America, the greatest nation in this entire world. Let us be grateful for our home and for those who gave their lives for our freedom to pray that God will continue to “shed his grace on thee” and Lynne R Martin Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. Join the Summer Reading Club! May 27 3PM Book Club. May 30 3:30PM STEM hands on activity. Register 864-944-0912
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. May Dates: 13th and 29th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Health: Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in America since 1950. A few things to reduce your risk: See your physician or our Mobile Primary Health Care in Salem. Ensure your blood pressure is controlled, Obtain lab work to monitor your cholesterol, ( fat in your blood stream). If your smoke, stop! Look at ingredients in your foods. Example: Popular peanut butter on grocery shelves has sugar and added unhealthy fat! Choose a natural peanut butter with no additives. Do some research to make educated choices for the heart health of your whole family.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell A Warning from Two Dead Doctors I have known Marty and Jon since college days. In their seventies, when they slid into dementia, these two INTERNISTS had a serious conversation about their abominable states of health. As privileged practitioners, they had availed themselves of the latest medical advice. Consequently, they maintained their bodies with elective surgeries (to improve golf swings and tennis serves) as well as standard repair for out-of-kilter backs and knees. The conclusion these two brilliant scientists shared was: "We believe that the cumulative HOURS (CHA) that we spent under anesthetic probably caused our dementia." Think about it! Fifty years ago, Alzheimer's and senior dementia were NOT an epidemic and people had fewer surgeries. Have YOU heard experts link CHA and mental decline? Neither have I. Could keeping this secret have to do with MONEY? Miz Jeannie loves all of Y'All and encourages you to take care if your bodies with natural products, exercise, and heaps of hugs!
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester SALEM MAN WAS LUCKY BUYER OF PICK-UP TRUCK AT AUCTION - (The following story was in the May 17, 1945 issue of the Keowee Courier). . .Two trucks that were seized in Westminster last month loaded with over 500 gallons of moonshine liquor were sold at the Oconee court house last week by Sheriff Sam H. Hunnicutt, in what turned out to be one of the most unusual auction sales ever held here. . .When the auctioneer called for a bid on one of the trucks, a 1941 Ford pick-up, he was answered with a roar of voices bidding the OPA ceiling price of $369.04. The names of all the bidders were placed in capsules and a three-year-old boy drew out the lucky name, that of K.Z. Green, of Salem. . .The same procedure was followed in the sale of the other truck, a two-ton Dodge truck which sold for $568.69. W.T. Price, of Westminster, was the successful bidder this time. (Footnote written by Ashton Hester: Of course, the reason for this great amount of interest in purchasing the trucks was that--like so much else--trucks were strictly rationed during the war.) JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 12pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic hosted by Rick Malec Sign up begins at 6PM. Food: Blue Ridge Grill Thurs: Wheelie Good Food Fri: Food: Simple Sammies Music: West End Strings 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: FERMENTERY FARM TO FIRE PIZZA Music: Fayssoux McLean & Brandon Turner 6:30PM Sun: 12PM-7PM
2025 Golf Tournament for Crime Stoppers of Oconee County & Oconee County Sheriff’s Foundation: Friday, Sept 12 at the Oconee country Club, 781 Richland, Road, Seneca SC. $500 per team (4 per team) 8AM registration. More information call 864-247-4083 pr 864-775-9810
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Sign up for Earth Art Camp for ages 6-12 years June 2-6 9AM-12PM Cost $50 Children express care of Creation through multiple types of art. This is educational and a fun focus for children interested in art and for them to create and use multiple expressions for art. Children must be able to follow instruction and show interest in learning. Volunteer to help or Register call 864-280-1258
Friday night Comedy Night June 6 at 8PM– Tickets at the door or on the eaglesnestartcenter.org web site $10
Next Oconee Mountain Opry: July 19, 2025 7PM Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy a fun entertaining evening. Unique Old Time Entertainment! Come early for homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. For more information 864-280-1258
A CHRISTMAS TEA!- If you enjoyed the Mother’s Day Tea, save the date for A Christmas Tea, Saturday, December 6, 2PM-4PM! Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM and will begin opening on the first Wednesday each month from 12PM-6PM. Call to deliver donations 864-557-2462. We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers to open more hours!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS – Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. Call 864-280-1258 for lessons
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM-6PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: May 28, 5PM-9PM Build an attractive Cedar potted plant stand. May 28: Watercolor class 10-1, and 2-5. June 4: Natural off loom weaving 1-4 $40 June 5: Basic Woodturning 1-5. $75 June 10: Origami Swam 5:00-8:00. $10 June 16: Open Sewing: 12-4. $10 Email: [email protected]
MAKE KEOWEE and EAGLES NEST ART CENTER HOST MIDSUMMER MAKERS’ FESTIVAL will be June 21, 2025 9AM-2PM at the Eagles Nest Art Center 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC . Contact Susan Hansen 732-330-8471 to be a craft vendor or more information. Demonstrations, Crafts, Hot Dog Plates. Baked Goods. Music. and more. Jazzy Jeff of Sony 107.9 will be broadcasting live!
FUNDRAISER FOR BRINLEE CANNON Motorcycle (Jeep, truck or other vehicle) Run on Saturday May 31. Register at Uncle Joe’s located 131 Farrs Bridege Road, Pickens SC at 10AM. The Salem Fire Department located 115 E. Main Street Salem will host a fundraiser fish fry plate complete with slaw, and hushpuppies on June 7th at 12 noon. Scripture: John 15: 12-13 Jesus said, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends…." Thank you Jesus for America, our home! LRM
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Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 22 Week of May 12, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing EDITOR: Do you ever think about your obituary? It is with sadness that I share the Upstate has lost a precious voice, spirit, and activist for conservation and preservation. The vibrant beautiful life of Sherrie Whitten will be remembered and carried on by those who love her and shared her life and ministries. Sherrie was a founder of Friends of Lake Jocassee with a mission to save the Jocassee Gorges. As we go about our daily lives, each day we are writing our obituary and how we will be remembered. Rest in peace kindred friend. LynneMartin
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Saturday Market 8-12. Town Council will meet Tues May 20th 5PM. Closed Memorial Day May 26.
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. May Dates: 13th and 29th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
News: The Mother’s Day Tea Afternoon on May 10, 2025 held at the Eagles Nest Art Center Social Hall found a room of filled with well-dressed ladies and fancy little ladies. Some wore hats and gloves for the occasion. Tables were elegantly set with vintage china and decorated with fresh flowers, or eclectic art as each hostess displayed her own unique design. There was a special Happy Birthday table honoring Sara Murphree surrounded by her family. Memories were made and preserved in front of a photo spot. After the tea and delicious buffet of goodies, little ladies were treated to a manicure and a craft by the teenage ladies while the older ladies enjoyed speaker Malibu Jackman. Thank you Kayla Lusk for planning and coordinating this successful event for the second year!
Health Tip: Meal time is the best time together around the family table. Share devotions and scripture and invite children to speak and pray. It is also a good time to review what to do in case of disaster, severe weather or fire. Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Did You Ever Cause Trouble in a Library? I was asked to leave the Greenville Tech Library because I was looking too hard for a technical article. I KNEW this information was in the stacks! But apparently, I was ANNOYING the librarian. Moreover, I wasn't a lowly student! I was an instructor. Of course, there were many other times over the years, when I deserved to be booted for whooping and giggling. My past experiences left me totally UNPREPARED to be obsessed and in love with the Thursday Used Book Sale (TUBS) at the Walhalla Library! First of all, at most used book sales, the shopper must unpack dusty cartons containing a hodgepodge to find a book of value. At our TUBS, books are shelved, as they would be in a functioning library. Secondly, at TUBS the most popular books, sale books, and free books are attractively displayed at the entrance. Next, THERE IS HAPPY JABBERING! Lovely volunteers greet visitors to help them locate their selections. And finally, after one pays for purchases, JARED SMITH pleasantly delivers your treasures to your vehicle. I appreciate all of the volunteers, but Jared makes visitors feel especially welcome! Oh! Friends, I encourage you to visit TUBS! Miz Jeannie loves you lots! Love you! Miz Jeannie
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester SALEM POSTMASTER REAPPOINTED IN 1915. . .(Item from the February 17, 1915 Keowee Courier). . .J.H. Wood, who has been postmaster at Salem for nearly nine years, has recently received notice of his reappointment to that position. . .Mr. Wood has made a most acceptable postmaster, being painstaking and accommodating in the discharge of his duties. . .On August 15 last Mr. Wood stood the civil service examination at Seneca, but he had no competitors, and on the 22d of the same month an examination was held at Anderson, where he met with competition from two. . .Next May will round out Mr. Wood's ninth year as postmaster of Oconee's progressive little mountain town. . .Mr. Wood is making an effort to secure better service for his rural patrons by having an early mail reach Salem from Walhalla
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 12pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: Thurs: Palmetto Trail Talk with Chad James Jocassee Gorges Wildlife Tech and SCDNR update 6:00PM Fri: Food: Kodesh Music: Freddie Vanderford and Carolina Slim 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: JUST A SMILE CARIBBEAN Music: BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTNING BUGS Sun: Food: WHEELIE GOOD FOOD Music: FINKELSTEIN THREE at 4PM
FESTIVAL at ENAC: MIDSUMMER MAKERS’ FESTIVAL will be June 21, 2025 9AM-2PM hosted by MakeKeowee and Eagles Nest Art Center. Contact Susan Hansen 732-330-8471 to be a vendor or more information.
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy the Dacus Villains, Justyn Fox, and Dick Wells for a fun entertaining evening. Unique Old Time Entertainment! Come early to enjoy homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Tickets $10 on line or at the door day of the event. For more information 864-280-1258
Sign up for Earth Art Camp for ages 6-12 years June 2-6 9AM-12PM Cost $50 Children express care of Creation through multiple types of art. This is educational and a fun focus for children interested in art and for them to create and use multiple expressions for art. Children must be able to follow instruction and show interest in learning. Volunteer to help or Register call 864-280-1258
Friday night Comedy Night June 6 at 8PM– Tickets at the door or on the eaglesnestartcenter.org web site $10
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM. Call for donations 864-557-2462. - We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS – Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. Call 864-280-1258 for lessons
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: May 12: Watercolor Class 10-1 May 15: Naturals off loom weaving 1-4 May 19: Open Sewing 12-4. May 20, 5PM-9PM Build an attractive Cedar potted plant stand. May 24: Quilted Casserole Carrier 10:00 May 24: Soup Bowl Cozy and Microwave Baked Potato maker 1:00 May 28: Watercolor class 10-1 Email: [email protected]
Local Flowers!! Foothills Flowers: Local grown market bouquets. Facebook: Foothills Flowers Salem SC Phone 864-784-0945 Email: [email protected] Flower stand operation posted on Facebook page weekly.
FUNDRAISER FOR BRINLEE CANNON Motorcycle ( or Jeep, truck, or other ) Run on Saturday, May 31st. Register at Uncle Joe’s located 131 Farrs Bridge Road, Pickens SC at 10AM. The Salem Fire Department located 115 E. Main Street Salem will host a fundraiser fish fry plate complete with slaw, and hushpuppies on June 7th at 12 noon. LRM
***Annual Fundraiser for The Salem Fire Department Sat May 17th from 6AM-11AM COMPLETE COUNTRY BREAKFAST– biscuits gravy eggs bacon grits this Saturday! Cost is $12 a plate also Plates TO GO!
News: The Corporate world of WRIX radio 104.7 out of Anderson has gone all automatic and has taken away the morning live personality and community voice of Bud Burdette! Bud has always been an advocate sharing good news of the Gospel and Bluegrass. Voice your complaint to the station if you support live broadcast over the automatic robot.
Proverbs 23:7 LRMartin
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Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 21 Week of May 5, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing EDITOR: Our town is the best! And, other individuals and businesses across our county are still pitching in to help a local Salem family. In 48 hours over five-thousand dollars was raised to help precious 12 year old Brinlee Cannon for medical and travel expenses toward her heart transplant. Brinlee had a send off parade last week as she has returned to MUSC where she will reside until a heart transplant becomes available. Brinlee was born with a congenital heart defect known as TGA. As her family prepares for this journey there are two more upcoming fundraisers. There will be a Motorcycle ( or Jeep, truck, or other ) Run on Saturday, May 31st. Register at Uncle Joe’s located 131 Farrs Bridge Road, Pickens SC at 10AM. The Salem Fire Department located 115 E. Main Street Salem will host a fundraiser fish fry plate complete with slaw, and hushpuppies on June 7th at 12 noon. There will be raffle items as well. Thank-you to all for bringing this together! Thank-you to all who are preparing to share your love, support and prayers as well! Pray for this child and her family! LM
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Saturday Market 8-12. Town Council meets Tuesday May 20th 5PM. Closed Memorial Day May 26.
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 Tech Help on Tuesdays 2:00-3:00– get help with your Kindel, ipad, laptop, smart phone, or other. All county libraries are closed this Friday for Confederate Memorial Day. 864-944-0912 MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. May Dates: 13th and 29th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Health Tip: Buy fresh in season product or start your vegetable garden for your own fresh veggies. Let the family join in to pass on this skill for generations to come! Make sure the children are part of the harvesting, feasting and preserving! Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell A Passage Way to an Exotic Destination Several weeks ago I shared my delight in discovering the Thursday Used Book Sale (10:30 - 3:30) in the basement of the Walhalla Library. Take a leisurely journey through thousands of books: Factual, Fictitious or luscious Picture Books. It's delicious to have time just to browse! "Yes! Says myself to ME!" This little book will reveal just what I need to quit wasting time and to have a happy life My choice this week is a friendly paperback entitled SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Author Elaine St. James offers "100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things that really Matter." Topics covered (each one in less than a page) include: Do Away with your Lawn, Cut your shopping time in half, Dump dry cleaning, Stop your junk mail, Plan a simple wardrobe and toss the mountain of clothes that you never wear, Take a vacation at home, Turn your hobby into your job.... Whoopie! I'm psyched!!! When new, this book cost $9.00, and I'll pay only $1.00 at the used book sale! Hey Cutie Pie! What are you doing to bring yourself some joy this week? Miz Jeannie knows that you deserve a special treat! Meet me at the book sale! Love you! Miz Jeannie
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester AUCTION SALE! - (The following advertisement was in the February 23, 1954 Keowee Courier). . .Saturday, February 26th, 11 a.m. at Salem Furniture Co., Salem, S.C. . . .Entire Stock of Used Furniture. Regardless of Price! We Need the Room!. . .Large assortment of Baby Beds, Dining Room Tables (round and square), Dressers, Vanities, Kitchen Tables, Living Room Suites, Couches, Beds, Chests, Chinas, Rugs, Chifferobes, Washing Machines, Odd Mirrors, 2-in-1 Tables, and many other Items. . .Sale begins promptly at 11 a.m. and will continue till all items are sold!. . .If raining, sale will be held the following Saturday. . .Terms of Sale: 1/3 Down and Balance on Easy Terms. . .Or Save 10% on Your Bid for Cash !!!
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: Thurs: OLD TIME JAM 6:30PM Fri: Food: PaChuy’s Music: Dog Day Blue Jay 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Music: Jazzy Trinity’s Stevie Wonder Tribute Sun: Food: Blue Ridge Grill with Mother’s Day Special Music: Steve McGaha at 4PM
I Remember A Favorite Mother Story: Rosa Lee was an “old maid” when she finally married. Being older in years she was so excited to become pregnant. When the time came for delivery, Rosa birthed a stillborn child. Heartbroken, Rosa still had to recover the same as any other woman and shared a semi-private hospital room. The woman in the bed beside Rosa birthed a child she did not intend to keep. Rosa did not go home with empty arms. The woman gave her baby to Rosa.
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER located 4 Eagle Lane Salem SC 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected]
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: May 10, 2025, 2PM-4PM. Treat yourself to an afternoon of tea, delicious goodies, and a wonderful speaker. Our youngest guests will be treated to a manicure and a craft. Cost $10 For more information or to RSVP to Kayla Lusk 864-903-0681. Last year was wonderful! This year will be too! Call your sister, mother, daughter, or girlfriends for a magical time together to dress up and have a tea party! Be my guest!
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy the Dacus Villains, Justyn Fox, and Dick Wells for a fun entertaining evening. Come early to enjoy homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Unique Old Time Entertainment! For more information 864-280-1258
Earth Art Camp for ages 6-12 years June 2-6 9AM-12PM Cost $50 Children express care of Creation through multiple types of art. This is educational and a fun focus for children interested in art and for them to create and use multiple expressions for art. Children must be able to follow instruction and show interest in learning. Volunteer to help or Register call 864-280-1258
Friday night Comedy Night June 6 at 8PM– Tickets at the door or on the eaglesnestartcenter.org web site $10
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM. Call for donations 864-557-2462. - We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We need more volunteers!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Want to play an instrument? Preserve traditional music! Sing up to be a YAM! Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. We currently have beginner fiddle and guitar classes. Call 864-280-1258. Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: May 6: Fabric Basket Class 10-1 May 8: Fabric Basket Class 10-1 May 12: Watercolor Class 10-1 May 15: Naturals off loom weaving 1-4 May 19: Open Sewing 12-4. May 20, 5PM-9PM Build an attractive Cedar potted plant stand. May 24: Quilted Casserole Carrier 10:00 May 24: Soup Bowl Cozy and Microwave Baked Potato maker 1:00 May 28: Watercolor class 10-1 Email: [email protected]
Local Flowers!! Foothills Flowers: Local grown market bouquets. Facebook: Foothills Flowers Salem SC Phone 864-784-0945 Email: [email protected] Days and hours of flower stand operation posted on Facebook page weekly. Stand location 830 Burnt Tanyard Road, Salem SC 29676
Mother’s Day 2025 is Sunday, May 11: It is traditional to wear a white rose on your dress or lapel if your mother has died. Or, wear a red rose bloom if your mother is still alive. I remember when my mom would go out in our Salem back yard to pick red rose blooms for each of us to wear to church. I remember when my mom had to change to a white rose. My mom has passed on, I too will be picking a white bloom from my yard remembering my precious mom! LRM
Moms love many children! LRM
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Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library & more. Volume 8 Issue 20 Week of April 28, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing EDITOR: True value is often not seen in the products we purchase. I remember my family members worked in textile mills. I still see the empty textile buildings abandoned when those jobs were sent overseas to factories who offered cheaper labor. When Americans choose to purchase an imported product that costs less, more than just American jobs are lost. The true value in an imported cheaper product is immeasurable. LRMartin
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Town Council meets the third Tuesday each month at 6PM.
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 Tech Help on Tuesdays 2:00-3:00– get help with your Kindel, ipad, laptop, smart phone, or other. Friday May 2, 4:30PM at the Community Center. May the Fourth Be With You: Celebrate Star Wars with a craft of Diamond art key chains ages 6–11. You Must Register 864-944-0912
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. May Dates: 13th and 29th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Health Tip: It is said “motion is lotion” for the joints. Regular exercise builds muscle strength, promotes circulation, memory, and helps your mental state of well being. Set aside time for exercise. Your body and you will be glad you did. Take the time!
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell The Centennial Lawn Party - The Seneca Woman's Club Among the best dressed and cutest attendees at the Garden Party to support the upkeep of the 100 year old Ballenger House were "Tamasseans" Silvana Baez, Janet & Dan Manhardt, and of course, darlin' Miz Jeannie! THE FOOD: the most delicious BBQ thanks to Mike Graham and his crew from Oakway; platters of appetizers and salads; fresh shrimp cocktail and selections of tempting desserts. I am so proud of Oconee County for supporting our Woman's Club! Rather than tearing the HBH (Historic Ballenger House) down, women donate their dough and their time to its upkeep. Yearly membership is $25 and supports a variety of classes and programs. Over the years, the HBH has hosted etiquette classes for teenagers, as well as events for children. Monthly meetings for women invite writers, poets, and authors to be speakers. I encourage all ladies, but especially newcomers to Oconee, to visit the Seneca Woman's Club. These are the friendliest gals that you will EVER meet! Trust me, there is NOT ONE SNOOTIE HOOTIE GAL (SNG). -- (If the club contained SNG's, you KNOW that I would never depart the rarified air of Tamassee to attend! Love Ya All! MizJeannie ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester LADY HAD SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN ON 1979 TAMASSEE-SALEM TEAMS - (The following story was in the February 21, 1979 Keowee Courier). . .Mrs. Bea Alexander of Salem has seven grandchildren who are members of this year's Tamassee-Salem High School basketball teams. She and her grandchildren were recognized during Homecoming activities following Friday night's games. . .Her grandchildren are Diane Head, Tammy Alexander and Kim Alexander, who are members of the varsity girls' team; Ron Alexander, who is a member of the varsity boys' team; Mike Alexander, who is a member of the jayvee boys' team; and Linda Alexander and Brenda Alexander, who are members of the jayvee girls' team. . .(Footnote written by Ashton Hester: At the invitation of Tamassee-Salem Principal Sam Bass, I attended the Homecoming games and ceremony and took a picture of Mrs. Alexander and her seven grandchildren as they were being honored. The picture was in this same issue of the Keowee Courier. I always thought this was one of the Courier's most amazing sports stories ever.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK FOR JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: WING WEDNESDAY with Blue Ridge Grill! BLUE GRASS JAM at 7PM. Thurs: open Fri: Food: Just a Smile Caribbean Music: Water Kickers 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Low Country Boil & more! Music: Deadly CRANK DOGS! 6:30PM Sun: Food: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Low Country Boil and more! Music: SPARE PARTS Bluegrass 4PM
OPUS TRUST is a local 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to education, conservation, and preservation of open land, farm lands, precious places. OPUS Trust stays alert to opportunities to raise awareness of issues, contact legislatures, contact and assist landowners, assist other nonprofits with similar missions, and fundraise to increase abilities to continue the mission of stewardship. Quote this week by Eddie Martin after a recent trip to Greenville via 123 and seeing the spread of multiple housing units stacked on top of one another in open fields stripped of natural trees and bushes,: “How did we decide that development is the measuring stick for success?”
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Update for the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: May 10, 2025, 2PM-4PM. Treat yourself to an afternoon of tea, delicious goodies, and a wonderful speaker. Our youngest guests will be treated to a manicure and a craft. Cost $10 For more information or to RSVP to Kayla Lusk 864-903-0681. Last year was wonderful! This year will be too! Call your sister, mother, daughter, or girlfriends for a magical time together to dress up and have a tea party!
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent. Enjoy the Dacus Villains, Justyn Fox, and Dick Wells for a fun entertaining evening. Come early to enjoy homemade concessions, visit the OPUS museum, the Alumni Room, or search for nice gifts at our Treasure Store. Unique Old Time Entertainment! For more information 864-280-1258
Earth Art Camp for ages 6-12 years June 2-6 9AM-12PM Cost $50 Children express care of Creation through multiple types of art. This is educational and a fun focus for children interested in art and for them to create and use multiple expressions for art. Children must be able to follow instruction and show interest in learning. Volunteer to help or Register call 864-280-1258
Oconee Mountain Opry: July 19, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent.
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM. Call for donations 864-557-2462. - We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We would like to offer more shopping hours if you would like to volunteer. YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Want to play an instrument? Preserve traditional music! Sing up to be a YAM! Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. We currently have beginner fiddle and guitar classes. Call 864-280-1258.
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact makekeowee.org Upcoming Classes at ENAC: May 1: Watercolor Class 10-1 May 6: Fabric Basket Class 10-1 May 8: Fabric Basket Class 10-1 May 12: Watercolor Class 10-1 May 15: Naturals off loom weaving 1-4 May 19: Open Sewing 12-4. May 20, 5PM-9PM Build an attractive Cedar potted plant stand. May 24: Quilted Casserole Carrier 10:00 May 24: Soup Bowl Cozy and Microwave Baked Potato maker 1:00 May 28: Watercolor class 10-1 Email: [email protected]
Journeys met: I met Peg a few years ago as I transitioned from my nursing career into retirement. It was and still is such a blessing to know I shared her last year of life and Christ values. The last day I cared for her I could tell she was feeling down. I tried to brighten her spirit by saying “ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help!” Her eyes brightened and she continued, “ My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber….” Peg continued to recite the rest of Psalm 121. Peg shared strength and faith on her last day that still amazes me. Cherish the people you meet on your journey. LRM
Thank-you Jazzy Jeff 107.9! LRM
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EDITOR: Earth Day began in 1970 as a world-wide effort to raise awareness of careless pollution, destruction of animal habitats, and total disregard for our earth’s creatures and resources. Fortunately, the effort continues today through individuals and many nonprofit organizations like the Palmetto Trail, Sierra Club, OPUS Trust, Foothills Trail, and more, because not much has changed. Money often wins the highest bid against land and water protection. We must continue teaching conservation and preservation. We must be the voice for the animals and trees that cannot. We must “speak for the Trees” as the Lorax said! LRMartin
Town of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch. 864-944-2819 Town Council meets the third Tuesday each month at 6PM.
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 Salem Lions Eye Screening: April 23 at the Salem Community Center 2PM-5PM for 5 year olds through adult. Unable to screen if you have had cataract surgery. We assist for a complete eye exam & glasses if needed.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across or beside the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. April Dates are the 8th and 24th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Health Tip: From Beverly Chesser with Beverly Exercise—Sometimes when you feel hungry often your body is just needing water.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell An Exotic Adventure Close to Home Where can we visit for a whirlwind adventure on a Thursday between 10 and 3? -- The lower level of the Walhalla Library is like a MAGIC CARPET ride to anywhere in the world, and to phantasmagorical points beyond! My first impression was a palpable sense that this was a special place- like a church. The three rooms were endowed with kind and caring workers. These busy bees stocked and organized books, but rather than being annoyed by queries and interruptions, the workers seemed to be delighted to discuss authors and genres. Kudos to Nancy and Beth. Both women were so patient in helping me search for my favorite authors. When it was time to leave, a handsome and helpful man, Jared, pleasantly toted my three boxes of books to my truck. Here's a little secret! Some of my purchases will be birthday and Christmas gifts! Miz Jeannie sends you love today and everyday!
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester PICKET POST HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED IN 1915 - (Item from the February 24, 1915 Keowee Courier). . .Following is the honor roll of Picket Post Graded School for the month ending February 12:. .8th Grade--Archie Harkins, Chester Beaty. . .7th Grade--Alma Alexander, John Todd. . .6th Grade--Gaynell Alexander, Inez Tollison, Harold Hubbard, Mae Garrison, Nora Harkins, Roy Garrison, Louis Lay, Jr. . .5th Grade--Viola Todd, Gladys Alexander, Ethel Shepherd, Annie Lay. . .4th Grade--None. . .3d Grade--None. . .2d Grade--None. . .Advanced 1st Grade--Omega Alexander, Berry Galloway. . .1st Grade--Johnnie Hubbard, Marvin Garrison, George Todd. . .John Compton, Principal.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11Hours:Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm Events this week: Wed: Singer-songwriter night hosted by Rick Malec at 6:30PM. Sign up begins at 6:30PM. Thurs: OLD TIME JAM 6:30PM Fri: Food: BLUE RIDGE GRILL Music: Jennifer Gregory 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: Just a Smile Music: WHAT’S GOOD with Matt Phillips 6:30PM Sun: Food: Blue Ridge Grill Music: CHRIS WAYNE 4PM
Trail Life: Adventure, Character, Leadership - Trail Life USA is Christ-centered development for young men and recognizes boys and girls are different. Some boys are falling behind academically and labeled with a learning disorder by behaving normally. Trail Life prepares boys for real world understanding of biblical manhood-forging a foundation of relevant faith that endures. Mission: To guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.” For more information visit TrailLifeUSA,com * Information taken from the TrailLifeUSA handout.
Hemlock Help for Property Owners-Our native eastern and Carolina hemlocks are being attacked by an invasive insect, the hemlock woolly adelgid. It is predicted that almost all these beautiful trees will die in the next few years if left untreated. You can help by learning to identify infestation and seek treatment. Share with your neighbors to save their trees and those in your neighborhood. Georgia Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 or contact the Clemson Extension, Oconee office 864-638-5889
EAGLES Nest Art Center, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 online and at the door. Original variety show of local and regional talent.
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM. Call for donations 864-557-2462. - We have some very nice items, vintage and brand-name clothing. Come check us out! We would like to offer more shopping hours if you would like to volunteer.
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Want to play an instrument? Preserve traditional music! Sing up to be a YAM! Cost is $50 each month. 3rd grade through adult. We currently have beginner fiddle and guitar classes. Will add mandolin and banjo as we have interest! Call 864-280-1258.
Senior Exercise every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM and Saturdays at 10AM. Evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes. Classes are growing and the ladies are really enjoying the benefits of exercising and socializing together.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
Classes at ENAC this week: Barn Paint Quilting Class Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 AM - Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 AM Community News !
FRIENDS OF Lake Jocassee: Fishing tournament Sat, April 26, 2025, 8AM-4PM. Entry $40 per person. Contact Sam Jones 864-719-2056 FRIENDS OF Lake Jocassee: Golf Classic Fri, May 2, 2025. at The Rock Golf Course, Pickens. Register at friendsof jocassee.org no later than April 25th. Easter brings hope everyday! LRM
HAPPY EARTH DAY! April 22
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