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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 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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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 19 Week of April 21, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
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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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 18 Week of April 14, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: Lent is almost over. If you vowed a token sacrifice to deny yourself, the end is in sight. This week is Holy week leading to the joy of Easter morning. Christians around the world will partake of special services that will reflect the last days of Jesus Christ on earth. Christ had only 33 years to fulfill his heavenly Father’s plan. We have to wonder how much time each of us has to fulfill God’s purpose. Time is a finite gift. How we spend it is our choice and will be seen in what we leave behind. How we live can share the timeless gift of Christ throughout all generations. Easter is never over. LRM
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. Community Egg Hunt: Sat, April 19 at 10AM at the Salem Community Park. Bring your basket!
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 from 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 GOOD ENERGY by Casey Means, MD: Industrial refined vegetable and seed oils such as canola oil, sunflower, corn, soybean, grape seed, safflower, peanut and cottonseed are BAD ENERGY foods. They are high in omega-6 fats which can lead to inflammation. Omega-3 fats are the healthy fats squeezed from the plants such as olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and butter from the animal product. Creating refined oils is an intensive process requiring unhealthy solvents, heating, de-waxing, and bleach. If you want to lose your appetite you are encouraged to watch a video to see how canola oil is processed.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Miz Shirley's 90th Birthday "This is my best birthday ever!" declared Shirley Burrell. Her daughter Debbie had decorated the table in such elegance. First, she placed a charger (a large plate which no food touches). Then came the dinner plate and next came the salad dish. A soup bowl topped it all. Delicate pink flowers and tiny twinkling lights set the scene aglow. A special surprise guest was Mrs. Ann Whited, wife of our former much loved minister, who came all the way from Florence. "Well, I declare to my soul," said I to me, This is a ladies party! But, in marched two extremely handsome gentlemen. Scott and Luke Rogers brought a stunning bouquet of ruby red roses and hugs for Miz Shirley. Who will turn 90 next? I'm glad it's NOT ME, because I've got more column to write to you! Hmmm... there is a darling lady who turned 90 last year, and we missed celebrating her special day. Audrey, You're Next! Oh! You sons & daughters of the foothills! Let's start celebrating each other more often! Time to stow away more precious memories! Miz Jeannie loves you!
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester REV. ABERCROMBIE ANNOUNCES HIS PREACHING SCHEDULE - (Item from the February 24, 1915 Keowee Courier). . .Rev. Abercrombie's Schedule. . .First Saturday in each month--Mountain View, Pickens county. . .Second Saturday--Cheohee at 10 o'clock in the morning, Bethlehem at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. . .Second Sunday--Bethlehem at 11 o'clock a.m., Cheohee at 3 o'clock p.m. . .Third Saturday--Stamp Creek at 2 o'clock p.m. . .Third Sunday--Mountain View at 11 o'clock a.m., Stamp Creek at 2 o'clock p.m. . .Fourth Saturday--Boone's Creek at 10 o'clock a.m., Salem at 3 o'clock p.m. . .Fourth Sunday--Salem at 11 o'clock a.m., Boone's Creek at 3 o'clock p.m. . .Please bear these dates and places in mind. . .C.R. Abercrombie, Pastor.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11Hours:Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Wed: BLUE GRASS JAM 7PM Thurs: no event Fri: Food: WHEELIE GOOD FOOD Music: Neil Conway 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: Blue Ridge Grill Music: Ageless Acoustic 6:30PM Sun: Closed for Easter! HELP SAVE THE HEMLOCKS! HEMLOCK FESTIVAL April 19, 2025 10AM-10PM at the Mountain Rest Community Grounds. 125 Vernor Mill Road, Mountain Rest SC. ( Same place as Hillbilly Day!) Music all day! Arts, Crafts, Food, Conservation groups and more!
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 3, 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 Lusk864-903-0681
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent.
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. To 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 Vintage Items! YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs evening class each week. 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. Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
CHURCH NEWS Special EASTER SERVICES Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 16th.
Salem Methodist Church 520 Church Street will have a Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion at 6PM. Easter Sunrise Service at 7AM with breakfast to follow and regular service at 10:30AM.
Boones Creek Baptist Church, 261 Boone Creek Road, will have Easter Sunrise Service at 7AM at Devil’s Fork State Park. 864-944-0496
Salem First Baptist Church, 151 Crestwood Dr Salem will have Easter Sunrise Service at 6:45AM at the Jocassee Dam. 864-944-7200
Community News Town of Salem: We had the biggest ever Cruise-In ever with over 50 participants on Sat, April 12! Thanks to all! Thank you to Jazzy Jeff of Sunny 107.9 for broadcasting live the Cruise-In and the Palm Sunday Event at ENAC! Miss Missy! After 10 years Mister & Missy salon has moved temporarily too Seneca at 115 Gillespie Dr. It’s located behind SC Credit Union at Park Place We still have the same phone number 864-944-8732 or 864-784-5049 we still make home visits too! Missy Save the Date for Upcoming Benefit for Brinlee Cannon on June 7th at the Salem Fire Dept starting at 12pm for medical expenses. 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. Cherish time together! 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 17 Week of April 7, 2025 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing
EDITOR: People new to our area often relay to me how friendly and welcoming our Tamassee-Salem area is and how they love being a part of this wonderful community. With growing development all over our county, that feeling of hometown-welcoming-and community is threatened. Consider land preservation. When farm lands become cookie-cutter little boxes and prime soil is underneath concrete and large buildings we will destroy the place we all love. We live in a special community, and it is still a wonderful place to call home. 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. Cruise-In: Cruise In Sat, April 12 at 5PM Open to all vendors to sell products. The Fire Department will be serving Dinner Plates! LOCAL MARKET: downtown every Saturday morning Community Egg Hunt: Sat, April 19 at 10AM at the Salem Community Park. Bring your basket!
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 and glasses if needed.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across from 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: GOOD ENERGY by Casey Means, MD is full of valuable tools for better health. I will share several over the next few weeks: Bad Energy Foods: “Cutting the holy trinity of three ingredients will change your health: 1. Refined added sugar. 2. Refined industrial vegetable and seed oils and 3. Refined grains.” “ Refined added sugar causes astronomically more deaths and disability per year than COVID-19 and fentanyl overdoses combined.” I overheard someone say, “ we should have to have a prescription for sugar.” Look at labels for hidden sugars. Sodas are loaded with high fructose sugar. These types of sugars stop our body from feeling satisfied. Thus, we are constantly wanting to be fed. Sugar is addictive! ( I think of a fast food chicken place that the line is constant.. Addictive) ��
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Missing Missy In this close snip community, we have learned to depend on each other. We depend on good businesses because the owners are friendly and kind. The prices are reasonable and the businesses are convenient. I’m sad to inform you that the Mister & Missy beauty salon will now only be in Seneca. The location is across from the credit union behind the Lowes. You can call Missy at 864-784-5049 to make an appointment and to check her hours. We’d like to support our hometown friends so I hope when you’re getting your Easter hairdo that you will visit our darling Missy! Much love Miss Jeannie
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester NEW OCONEE CREEK SCHOOL OPENED IN 1915 - (The following story was in the January 20, 1915 Keowee Courier). . .The Oconee Creek school opened last Monday with a good attendance, the school being in charge of Miss Kate Smith. . .Oconee Creek is a new school district, (*) and the patrons of the school are to be congratulated upon their efforts at educational advancement in their community. . .At the present, school is being held in the store of W.J.O. Ray, but a new and modern building with two good-sized rooms will be erected in the near future. Plans have already been prepared and active work will begin at once. It is hoped that the new building will be ready for use within the next six weeks. . .J.L. Hall, W.M. Murphree and J.M. Hunnicutt are the trustees of this district. . .(*) - Back then each rural school, and each school system in the towns of Seneca, Walhalla and Westminster, constituted a school district, and the eligible voters of each district elected a three-man (no women) board of trustees to oversee the school's operation. There were approximately 77 school districts in Oconee County in 1915. It wasn't until 1951 that the Oconee County School District consisting of all the schools in the county was formed.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11Hours:Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Thurs: Old Time Jam 6:30PM Fri: Food: WHEELIE GOOD FOOD Music: SCOTT LOW 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: FERMENTARY FARM TO FIRE PIZZA Music: CORNBREAD HEADS 6:30PM Sun: 2pm-7pm Food: Legends Pacific Grill Music: Jennifer Gregory 4PM
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER
Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] April 13th Palm Sunday Singing: ENAC invites our community and churches to begin the Holy Week of Easter with a Sunday afternoon singing starting at 5PM followed by a soup/sandwich fellowship at 6PM. Let us unite as a community of believers in Christ in this Community Palm Sunday Singing Service. Jazzy Jeff of Sunny 107.9 will broadcast the event live! Hope to see you there!
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent.
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. To 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 Vintage Items!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs evening class each week. 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. Beginning Wednesday April 2 there will be evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
CHURCH NEWS Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 16th.
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Little Town with a Big Heart! On Saturday April 5, a benefit was held downtown Salem for Carla Talley to help with Medical expenses for cancer treatment. It was absolutely heart-warming to see love-in-action– as cars were parked all along the sidewalks of Salem in support. It was a blessing to Carla and her husband, Kevin present to say hello and see the outpour of love. Salem is truly a little town with a huge heart! LRM
Miss Missy! After 10 years Mister & Missy salon has moved temporarily too Seneca at 115 Gillespie Dr. It’s located behind SC Credit Union at Park Place We had a lot of water damage that will need to be renovated at Tamassee. We still have the same phone number 864-944-8732 or 864-784-5049 we still make home visits too! Missy
Save the Date for Upcoming Benefit for Brinlee Cannon on June 7th at the Salem Fire Dept starting at 12pm for medical expenses.
FRIENDS OF Lake Jocassee: Fishing tournament Sat, April 26, 2025, 8AM-4PM. Entry $40 per person. Contact Sam Jones 864-719-2056 Read labels! LRM
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EDITOR: Little things we do each day affect our overall life. Like striking a match in a dry forest, we each have the ability to consider the consequences of our actions, or lack of. We can mindfully prevent disaster or cause destruction. Whatever the situation, when something is wrong, we need to carefully and prayerfully take action. LMartin
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. Cruise-In: Cruise In Sat, April 12 at 5PM Open to all vendors to sell products. The Fire Department will be serving Dinner Plates. LOCAL MARKET: downtown every Saturday morning Community Egg Hunt: Sat, April 19 at 10AM at the Salem Community Park. Bring your basket!
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 Tech Help Tuesdays 2:00-3:00PM Bring your Kindle, ipad smart phone, laptop, or other device and we will assist you to the best of our abilities. First come, first serve basis. 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. There is assistance for a complete eye exam and glasses if needed. SHOE MINISTRY– Thurman Coward is requesting shoes for ages first grade through high school for western North Carolina. Bag the shoes in pairs and place in his carport across from the Town Hall.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across from 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.
Sharing Health Research from the Shriner’s Children’s Newsletter: Applying cool running water immediately to the affected burn area provides more than pain relief. It can also prevent damage to the skin and underlying tissues.
Book Recommendation: GOOD ENERGY by Casey Means, MD with Calley Means: Feel Better, Decrease Chances of Disease, Age Well. Our health or lack of health is often found at the end of our fork, when we eat, what we eat, and not in a magic pill bottle. Dr. Means offers reasons behind chronic disease and how to make changes for a healthier life.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell KEEP UP WITH STREAKS IN 2025 Well, you did it again! You messed up with keeping the fantastic New Years Resolution to jog, so you might as well just try again in 2026! As the French say, "Au Contraire," which means on the contrary. The new concept is to count your successful performances as part of a STREAK. You jogged four days and then fiddling with the taxes and punishing rain prevented any more jogging that week. The next time jogging strikes you, start a new streak! See how many days you can keep it going this time. I like this idea, and we can apply it to many challenges! Miz Jeannie loves you forever and likes you for always. Thank goodness for NEW Starts! ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester TAMASSEE-SALEM STUDENTS MEMBERS OF GOVERNOR'S ALL-STAR BAND - (The following story was in the December 7, 1994 Keowee Courier). . .Matthew Cannon and TJ Harlos, members of the Tamassee-Salem Eagle High School Band, have been chosen as members of the 1994 Governor's All-Star Band. They were selected from among several hundred nominees from across the state on the basis of their band director's recommendation and their accomplishments as band members. . .The Governor's All-Star Band, which consists entirely of South Carolina high school juniors and seniors, was chosen to perform at the 28th Annual Carolighting Ceremony on the State House grounds on Sunday evening, November 27. The ceremony marks the official beginning of the Christmas season in the Palmetto State. . .Matthew, who is a senior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyde Cannon of Salem, TJ, a junior, is the son of Robin Harlos and Ricky Murphy of West Union.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Wed: BLUE GRASS JAM 7PM. Thurs: Conservation Theory Practice 5PM Fri: Food: KODESH BBQ and Bowls Music: Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: Just a Smile Music: Hammock Theory 6:30PM. Sun: 2pm-7pm
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] April 13th Palm Sunday Singing: ENAC invites our community and churches to begin the Holy Week of Easter with a Sunday afternoon singing starting at 5PM followed by a soup/sandwich supper at 6PM. We encourage everyone, singers and musicians to sing a few songs as we worship together during this Holy Week. To Sign up Call 864-280-1258. Let us unite as a community of believers in Christ in this Community Palm Sunday Singing Service.
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent.
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. To 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 Vintage Items!
YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs evening class each week. 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. Beginning Wednesday April 2 there will be evening classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM. Cost $2.50 each class or $22.00 each month for unlimited classes.
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
CHURCH NEWS
Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 4.
Prayer: Thou who art over us, Thou who art one of us, Thou who art. Give me a pure heart, that I may see thee; a humble heart , that I may hear thee; a heart of love, that I may serve thee; a heart of faith, that I may abide in thee. Amen ( UMHymnal #392)
Community News The Meal and Gathering provided by the Seventh Day Adventist and Salem Methodist churches on March 29, 2025 at 5PM at the Community Center was greatly attended and many food cans were collected to be donated to the food pantry for people in need. Music was provided by singers and musicians of the Boones Creek Baptist Church. The community gathering is a time to meet your neighbor, network with churches and enjoy a delicious meal. While there you might find opportunities you are not aware of. There are many resources available to help individuals in need, and especially individuals or families trying to find a better life. If you are struggling in life, in marriage, drugs or alcohol, mental or physical health, there are resources to help. I want to recommend, if you are not associated with a church, please start visiting churches in our area and see where you feel the most at home. No church is perfect because it is made up of imperfect people, just like you and me. Churches are made up of people trying to live each day as Christ taught us to love one another and to forgive one another, for we all fail. LRM
FRIENDS OF Lake Jocassee: Fishing tournament Sat, April 26, 2025, 8AM-4PM. Entry $40 per person. Contact Sam Jones 864-719-2056
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EDITOR: It is planting time! Each day we plant seeds in the minds of our families, friends, children, and future grandchildren. If we think it is OK to listen to trashy songs and movies and talk like the “movie stars” on those programs, we are planting weeds whether we realize it or not. If we litter and do not try to recycle we are planting more weeds. Our actions and words should be seeds, not weeds. Consider each day and every season an opportunity to plant good seeds to everyone we meet. We cannot recreate the Garden of Eden, but we can try to shoo away from the serpents. What are you planting in your garden? 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. Cruise-In: Cruise In Sat, April 12 at 5PM Open to all vendors to sell products. The Fire Department will be serving Dinner Plates. LOCAL MARKET: downtown every Saturday morning Community Egg Hunt: Sat, April 19 at 10AM at the Salem Community Park. Bring your basket!
Salem Library: 5 Park Avenue Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM. Closed 12-1. 864-944-0912 Tech Help Tuesdays 2:00-3:00PM Bring your Kindle, ipad smalrt phone, laptop, or other device and we will assist you to the best of our abilities. First come, first serve basis. March 25th 3:00PM Join us while we discuss the current month’s selection, The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Email [email protected] for more information. 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. There is assistance for a complete eye exam and glasses if needed.
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across from 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.
Movie: Whistle Blower is an educational disturbing film based on true events depicting the underground world of abducted missing young girls sold in to sexual slavery and abused by the very people sent overseas to protect communities.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Recess 2025
What a chore it is to establish an exercise routine; and in contrast how deliciously simple it was to establish exercise patterns while we were growing up when we were youngsters. We anticipated leaving school and connecting with our neighbors at home. We didn’t have to call around to some players they immediately appeared with the balls and bats and the chalk for hopscotch! We teamed up, and if the activity bored us we could switch to pitching softball or building a secret clubhouse or tearing down the boys’ secret clubhouse. The activity ceased when the moms called us for dinner. Why don’t we reestablish recess! Instead of driving to a far off subdivision, buddy up with neighbors and agree to meet casually at a convenient hour and location just to be active. When the sun begins to set the ones of us who are moms will convince the ones of us who are dads to go pick up some takeout dinner. Miss Jeannie wishes you an easy breezy life without a lot of phone calls and driving around. I love you now. Go out and play. Miss Jeannie loves you!
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester Here's an interesting advertisement from 70 years ago: (Advertisement for Abercrombie's Shopping Center in Salem in the January 26, 1955 Keowee Courier). . .NOTICE. . .We take pleasure in announcing to all our friends that we will have on display this Saturday, January 29, our complete line of Fishing Equipment and Sporting Goods. . .Stop in and see us for your sporting needs. Also, Clothing, Food, and Hardware. . .This week's specials: Large Can of Milk 13 cents, 25 pounds of flour $2.20, Soft Drinks, Carton, 35 cents. . .FREE: One Complete Kite with each purchase of $5.00 or More. . .Abercrombie's Shopping Center, Salem, S.C. . . .Phone 2310
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Wed: Singer-Songwriter hosted by Rick Malec at 6:30PM. Sign up starts at 6:00PM 7PM Thurs: Old Time Jam 6:30PM Fri: Food: Simpell Sammies Music: Freddie Vanderford & Brandon Turner 6:30PM Sat: Food Truck: Blue Ridge Grill 6:30PM Music: Alma Russ 6:30PM Sun: 2pm-7pm
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Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] April 13th Palm Sunday Singing: ENAC invites our community and churches to begin the Holy Week of Easter with a Sunday afternoon singing starting at 5PM followed by a soup/sandwich supper at 6PM. We encourage everyone, singers and musicians to sing a few songs as we worship together during this Holy Week. To Sign up Call 864-280-1258. Let us unite as a community of believers in Christ in this Community Palm Sunday Singing Service.
Oconee Mountain Opry: May 17, 2025 7PM Tickets $10 Original variety show of local and regional talent.
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. To 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 864-557-2562 YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs for an evening class each week. 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 Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
CHURCH NEWS Sharing the love of Christ is the church in action. Even missing fellowship in the church while you are caring for friends and loved ones is Christ in action. How we live each day is what others will see as Christ in each of us. I do not see nor hear Christ in sour faces, finger pointing, gossiping, brow beating, and witch calling. These actions I fear turn others from the Christ we say we serve. Zealots caused innocent people to be torched or drowned in the past in the name of religion. Pray, speak the truth in love and action and allow God to work in the hearts of others. LRM
Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 4.
Community News COMMUNTY SUPPER and Music this Saturday! – Saturday March 29th, 2025 5-6:30PM at the Salem Community Center— We will have Sandwiches, Finger Foods, Salads, Fruit Trays, Drinks and Desserts. Salem Seventh Day Adventist and Salem Methodist churches are working together to provide a simple meal to our Salem community and an opportunity to meet/reconnect with neighbors. John Oliver and the Boones Creek Singers will provide music. All welcome! Please come! Invite a friend! Anyone able may bring a few canned goods for our Salem Food Bank.
Business Highlights: Pat’s Cash & Carry Tues-Sat 11AM-4PM Delicious lunch, hot dogs and more! 864-944-1445 SiSters Wed-Sat 7AM-1:30PM Sun 9AM-2:00PM Delicious breakfast and lunch 864-944-8100
Scripture KJV Ephesians 4:15 “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” Bloom where you are planted! LRM
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EDITOR: Mistakes travel quickly. I made one in my editorial last week when I printed that the new Picket Post Produce would be located across the road from the original spot on the community grounds. But, the community grounds will remain as is and must operate as a non-profit. Now we all know correct information! It is a pleasure to report how heart-warming to see hundreds of people turn out to support Sam and the future Picket Post Produce this past Saturday, March 8th. Cars packed the road sides along highway 11 and Station Cove Roads. Lines were long for raffles and hot dogs! Jazzy Jeff of Sony 107.9 broadcast live on site from 10-2. He said it all when he said, “This is community!” I hope to see you this weekend at more great community opportunities listed here in the Old Salem Post! No mistakes —-This is community! LynneRMartin
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. 864-944-0912
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across from the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. March 20th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Inspirations from Maple LEAVES According to Maple Ridge High School's 1965 student annual, Maple Leaves , the most popular activity for girls was Future Homemakers of America Club, with 84 members. I wish I could contact the women of the Senior Class of MRHS '65. How did being homemakers work out for you? As you were graduating, The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan flashed a spotlight on inequality for women. Professional females shocked the workplace by suddenly wearing pants suits. Reliable birth control pills were available. And many women were demanding equal rights and equal pay. If you ask me, the most satisfying future for families includes a mother with the opportunity to stay home to raise her babies and an honest, hardworking irresistibly lovable father to provide for the family. I hope that all the husbands loved and respected you. I hope all of the fresh faced young men returned unscathed from Vietnam and that your reality surpassed your most lavish dreams. Until the 1970's your life paralleled the life your mother lived. Then in just a few short years everything changed. Your dedication to The Future Homemakers of America Club is duly noted. I cannot think of a more important goal then, or now, than blasting off with the future destination of a HAPPY HOME! Love Miss Jeannie.
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester TAMASSEE-SALEM STUDENT PLAYED IN CAROLINA YOUTH SYMPHONY - (The following story was in the December 12, 1984 Keowee Courier). . .The Carolina Youth Symphony (CYS), of which Joy Bass of Salem is a member, will present a Christmas Concert at Biltmore House on Saturday, December 15, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. . . .Joy, a ninth-grade student at Tamassee-Salem High School, plays the cello. This is her first year to play with the CYS. . .The CYS, which is headquartered in Greenville, is composed of middle and high school students from the Piedmont sections of South Carolina and North Carolina who are chosen by audition each spring. They perform under the direction of Dr. Robert Cheesebro of the Furman University Music faculty. . .The Biltmore House, located in Asheville, N.C., will be all decked out for its Victorian Christmas celebration when the concert takes place.
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Wed: no event Thurs: Old Time Jam 6:30PM Fri: Food: Just a Smile Music: Justyn Fox 6:30PM Sat: Food: Blue Ridge Grill PM Music: Canon Tyler 6:30PM *Sun: 12pm-7pm to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 1PM Irish Music all afternoon with Blue Ridge Grill serving Irish and more! THE 12th ANNUAL BELLFEST 2025– Saturday March 15, 10AM-3PM at Devil’s Fork State Park. Interpretive Trail Walks, The Oconee Bell Story, Family and Children activities, Artisans, Authors, Vendors, Live Music and Presentations. For more information www.freindsofjocassee.org or info@friendsof jocassee.org. Hope to see you there!
HEALTH CORNER: During sports or exercise, the best hydration is good old water and fruit. Sports drinks are often filled with artificial colors, artificial flavors and sweeteners, and high fructose sugar. Adding fruit such as sliced oranges, strawberries, bananas or grapes replace the electrolytes as well add fiber and many other nutritional benefits.
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER Located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 29676 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] March 15 at 7PM– Oconee Mountain Opry— Our own original variety show of comedy, dance, and local and regional musicians. You will enjoy our lineup: Suzanne Cannon (of Cannon and Cohen) will grace the stage as a solo for the first time in years to share some of her original and popular tunes, the bluegrass sounds of Hall & Brackfield, and toe-tapping tunes of Big Eyes Parker. Tickets $ 10 online or day of the event. Doors open at 6:30PM with general admission. Homemade concessions! Hope to see you there!! April 13th Palm Sunday Singing: ENAC invites our community and churches to begin the Holy Week of Easter with a Sunday afternoon singing starting at 5PM followed by a soup supper at 6PM. We encourage everyone, singers and musicians to sing a few songs as we worship together during this Holy Week. Call 864-280-1258 for more details.
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM call for donations 864-557-2562 YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs for an evening class each week. 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
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org
CHURCH NEWS Lent– the time from Ash Wednesday until Easter morning, representing the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness. Jesus sought the wilderness fasting and praying to draw closer to the Father. He endured temptations. Many Christians recognize these 40 days (not including Sundays) to seek a closer walk with our Father. Through “giving up” something, when we feel that void, we are reminded daily of the life-giving sacrifice of Jesus Christ. LRM Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 4. Prayer: Thank-you Heavenly Father for your ever presence through the Holy Spirit for correcting us when we are wrong. Thank you for that message of conviction that speaks directly to the heart. Thank you and continue to help us listen. In Jesus’ name Amen.
Community News Pinewood Derby Winner! Luke Rogers, of Walhalla Cub Scout Pack 145, son of Josh Rogers, and grandson of Scott and Teresa Rogers of Salem won first place on Saturday, March 8th in the Pinewood Derby Race. Congratulations Luke!
3A Basketball SC State Winner! Congratulations to the Girls Walhalla Razorbacks who won the 3A SC State First Place Basketball Title. Salem is proud of all the participants and is really proud to claim we have some from our Tamassee-Salem area.
COMMUNTY SUPPER– Saturday March 29th, 2025 5-6:30PM at the Salem Community Center— We will have Sandwiches, Finger Foods, Salads, Fruit Trays, Drinks and Desserts. Salem Methodist and Salem Seventh Day Adventist churches are working together to provide a simple meal to our Salem community and an opportunity to meet/reconnect with neighbors. All welcome! Please come! Anyone able may bring a few canned goods for our Salem Food Bank.
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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. 864-944-0912
MOBILE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE thru the Clemson Rural Health comes twice each month to Downtown Salem located across from the Fire Department, offering primary and acute care including chronic disease management. March 4th 9AM-3PM is the next visit to Salem. Walk-in or call 864-656-3076.
COMMUNTY SUPPER– Saturday March 29th, 2025 5-6:30PM at the Salem Community Center— We will have Sandwiches, Finger Foods, Salads, Fruit Trays, Drinks and Desserts. Salem Methodist and Salem Seventh Day Adventist churches are working together to provide a simple meal to our Salem community and an opportunity to meet/reconnect with neighbors. All are welcome! Please come! Anyone who is able is asked to bring a couple of canned goods for our Salem Food Bank.
Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Love & Marriage are alive and well in Northern Oconee! Doug Holcombe & Katie Pratt will exchange vows on March 15 at Salem Methodist Church. A honeymoon is planned at Myrtle Beach. The couple awaits returning to Walhalla to renovate their dream house. "I can't wait to start our life together," says Katie. Their family also includes a Cockatiel, a Quaker Parrot, and a "Chiweenie" Dog. Yesterday, Doug and Katie received friends at a Bridal Shower. It seemed to me that the gifts were mostly for the groom- mops, buckets, laundry baskets, all manner of scrubbing and cleaning gadgets! Doug, I'm teasing you! ATTENTION! We need more Brides and Grooms and more celebrations of people being in LOVE! Gentle Reader: I need you to think of single people, and I need you to MATCH THEM UP. If every reader matched just one couple, just think of the LOVE we would be spreading. AND think of all of the Wedding Cake that we would eat! Ever a Romantic! Love Miss Jeannie.
ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester SALEM ROUTE TWO GOT NEW MAIL CARRIER IN MARCH 1945 - (The following story was in the March 8, 1945 issue of the Keowee Courier). . .Effective March 1, James Crawford Nicholson has assumed the duties of rural mail carrier for Salem, route two. . .There has been no regular carrier since the retirement and death of Floyd W. Whitten. The place was filled by Substitute E.C. Lanning since Mr. Whitten was retired about two years ago. . .Mr. Nicholson has served as postmaster at Salem for the past eight years. He is a former school teacher, having taught for twelve years before entering the postal service. . .(Footnote written by Ashton Hester: The story does not state who replaced Mr. Nicholson as postmaster.)
JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Hours: Wed–Sat 9am-9pm & Sunday 2pm-7pm ( winter hours ) Events this week: Wed: BLUE GRASS JAM 7PM Thurs: no event Fri: Food: KODESH BBQ & Bowls 5PM Music: Danielle & Molly 6:30PM Sat: Food: Wheelie Good Food 1PM Music: Steve McGaha 6:30PM Sun: 2pm-7pm
HEALTH TIP: Drinking diet sodas tricks the brain and sets up a craving for the sugar it did not get. Source is from the Family Health Tip each morning at 8:30 on WNEG 96.7 followed by Family Life Today sharing healthy family living.
CONSERVATION CORNER FRIENDS OF LAKE JOCASSEE Mission: Conservation of the Jocassee Gorges for all! THE 12th ANNUAL BELLFEST 2025– Saturday March 15, 10AM-3PM at Devil’s Fork State Park. Interpretive Trail Walks, The Oconee Bell Story, Family and Children activities, Artisans, Authors, Vendors, and Presentations. For more information www.freindsofjocassee.org or info@friendsof jocassee.org.
EAGLES NEST ART CENTER located 4 Eagle Lane, Salem SC 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS www.eaglesnestartcenter.org Email: [email protected] March 15 at 7PM– Oconee Mountain Opry— Our own original variety show of comedy, dance, and local and regional musicians. You will enjoy our lineup: Suzanne Cannon (of Cannon and Cohen) will grace the stage as a solo for the first time in years to share some of her original and popular tunes, the bluegrass sounds of Hall & Brackfield, and toe-tapping tunes of Big Eyes Parker. Tickets $ 10 online or day of the event. Doors open at 6:30PM with general admission. Homemade concessions! April 13th Palm Sunday Singing: ENAC invites all churches to begin the Holy Week of Easter with a Sunday afternoon singing starting at 5PM followed by a soup supper by donation only. We invite everyone, singers and musicians from all churches and community to sing a few songs as we worship together during this Holy Week. Call 864-280-1258 for more details. Let’s start an annual event gathering together to celebrate Holy Week as a community.
Ongoing 2025 Events Treasure Store Open every Saturday 9AM-12PM call for donations 864-557-2562 YOUNG APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS– Sign up for YAMs for an evening class each week. 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
Keowee Krafters is a nonprofit creating a Maker Space for crafts, artisans and skills. Contact them at makekeowee.org.
News from ENAC: On Saturday, March 1 the Eagles Nest had a busy and wonderful day! Jazy Jeff of Sony 107.9 hosted the morning radio show on our grounds as cars circled around our ball field to pick up chicken ordered from the Raeford Chicken fundraiser sale which was very successful. Thank-you to all our volunteers for unloading and reloading multiple boxes of chicken! Thanks to Judy Hines, Susan and Marty Hopkins for hosting the afternoon Alumni Gathering. Classmates and teachers reconnected memories from our treasure days past. Thank you to Mr. Dyar for coming! And thank-you to Mike Queen for donating nice new books 100 years of Tamassee to sell for ENAC fundraising. Find them in our Treasure Store.
CHURCH NEWS: Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church located 240 W Main St , Salem, cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30AM. You are also invited to an Agape Feast and Communion Service (foot washing, bread and grape juice) at the Salem SDA Church fellowship hall Friday April 18, 2025 at 5:00PM. Mark your calendars for this special time of remembrance. RSVP to Janis Young by texting your name and how many are attending to 864.784.5050 by April 4.
Salem Methodist Church located 520 Church Street, Salem invites you for breakfast each Sunday at 9:00AM with Sunday School to follow at 9:15AM and Worship at 10:30AM. Tune in to our live service on Facebook or view it later on our website. You are invited to a Pancake Supper March 4th at 6PM as we feast prior to Lent. And, you are invited to Ash Wednesday Service March 5th at 6PM as we begin the season of Lent to prepare our hearts for Easter. Children’s Time: How many of us neglect or lose focus on something we love? I shared with the children and adults how I left a plant I have loved outside in the cold. The evidence of my carelessness breaks my heart. But, I have hope to restore her. That is what Christ does for us. There is hope when we allow his love in our hearts to restore our relationship with others and with him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Lynne R Martin
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