Win Wedding
(USC photo by Allen Wallace)
Saluda Native, Fiance
Win Free USC Wedding
Saluda native CJ Lake and her finance Jon Tamasco found out Thur., Sept. 6, they had one a free wedding given away by the USC College of Hospitality.
Accoridng to the press release, Lake and Tamasco were one of many couples who submitted their story to be considered for USC’s Love Story wedding.
Twice a year, professor Annette Hoover’s wedding planning class gives students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in planning a real wedding. The project covers all costs of the chosen couple’s wedding, at the sacrifice of allowing every decision – from the venue to the dress – to be chosen by the students.
The University of South Carolina is a big part of Lake and Tamasco’s story, according to the couple. The two met at Cool Beans, a coffee shop across from USC’s campus.
Lake wrote in her submission letter about the night they met: “He stalled by asking me if I wanted to take a walk around campus. He swears my eyes lit up as I accepted his offer because he didn’t know it yet, but during my time at Carolina, I was a university ambassasdor – and he had just signed up for my signature campus tour. I hate how cliché it sounds, but after that night, the rest was truly history between us.”
Tamasco later brought Lake back to the horseshoe for his proposal. “He often joked that he knew I wouldn’t accept his proposal unless it was on the Horseshoe,” wrote Lake. Tamasco said, at Thursday’s announcement, that it caught Lake a little off guard when he proposed to her on a week day, but he knew it had to be there, at that spot.
Lake said the decision to have the committee choose them means just as much to her family as it does to them. “We’re just so thankful for this gift. USC has been a huge part of my life, so having it be part of my biggest day of my life makes so much sense.”
The announcement was made at Spirit Communications Park, where the wedding itself will soon be held, October 29.
Lake is a daughter of Mike and Marcy Lake and a graduate of Saluda High School.
Council Approves Millage
Saluda County Council approved the proposed county and School District One millage for FY 2018.
The actual millage, which is set by the auditor and treasurer, is as follows:
Saluda County - County Operating, 142.97 ; Piedmont Tech Bond, 2.10; Law Enforcement, 1.00; Public Bldg. Maint., .50; Economic Development, 1.00; Piedmont Tech. College, 3.00; Fire Board Service, 1.00. Total County Millage, 151.57.
Saluda School District One - Operating, 145.87; GB #1, 27.30; GB #2, 5.30; GB #3, 4.80; GB #4, 9.60. Total School District One 192.87,
‘The total county millage for FY 17-18 was 147.60, and the total Saluda School District One millage was 182.50.
Council held a public hearing on two ordinance amendments at the beginning of the meeting. One added permit fees to the building ordinance, and another added permit fees to the manufactured home ordinance. No one spoke on either ordinance.
Before passing the building permit ordinance, Council approved the following fees:
Building Permit fee schedule applies to - A. Residential - new construction or renovations, including modular homes; B. Commercial - new construction or renovations; C. Pools - Residential or Commercial; D. Signs; E. Accessory Structures
Total Valuation, Building Permit Fee
$5,000.00 and less, $50.00
$5,001.00 to $50,000 for the first $5,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100.000, $365.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500, 000.00, $665.00 for the first $100, 000, 00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof up to and including $500,000.00
500,001.00 and up, $2,665.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Demolition - $100; Moving permit- $150; Re-inspection fee - $50, must be paid prior to any rescheduling; Failure to cancel a scheduled inspection or give notice of cancellation - $50; Plan review fee, when required - 1/2 of the permit fee. This fee is paid when plans are submitted.
The mobile home ordinance amendment adds an administrative issuance fee of $25,00.
Both readings passed unanimously.
Second reading was given to an ordinance granting an easement on property owned by the county to the Water and Sewer Authority.
Council awarded the contract for demolition of the old Road and Bridges Building, and three other small structures was awarded to F.D. Riley and Son who submitted the low bid of $28,500.
A request by EMS Director Jacob Starnes to apply for a $53,705.30 grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield foundation, which would buy five automated chest compression devices. This is a non-matching grant.
Council approved upping the salary of the Chief Deputy Coroner from $10,900 to $15,000 at the request of Coroner Keith Turner. Turner said he currently does not have any paid assistants, but has a qualified person in mind who would take the job.
MEMORIAL FLAGS PRESENTED - An impressive American flag dedication ceremony was held during the September meeting of the Saluda American Legion Post 65. Sisters presented flags. Ann Hancock Coker presented a flag in memory of their father, a veteran of World War II. Mr. Charlie Ernest Hancock served as Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army in European Theater. He saw combat action in several campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Central Europe, and Germany. His personal decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was wounded in France in July 1944, and was captured by Nazi forces in December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge. Her sister, Charlyn Hancock Staubes, presented a flag in memory of their brother, Marine Colonel (Retired) Don Hancock. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Colonel Hancock deployed to Iraq in January 2005, the Iraq War which was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. These flags memorialize the sacrifice and service of these two heroes to our great nation and will take their place to be flown on the Saluda County Courthouse Square during appropriate times. The American Flag is a symbol of our freedom, and our liberty. Pictured left to right: Past Post Commander Al Butler, Ann Hancock Coker, Charlyn Hancock Staubes and Post Commander John Hood.
Officers Remembered
SHS Remembers Fallen Officers
Saluda High School and SaludaNOW remembered two fallen law enforcement officers, Eric Chapman and Dale Hallman, at the halftime of Friday’s Saluda-Mid-Carolina game.
James Eric Chapman, 30, died on Friday, December 8, 2017, when his vehicle wrecked while he was responding to a call with the Johnston Police Department.
A native of Saluda, and the son of the late, James “Poogie” and Brenda Diane Burnett Chapman, he was the husband of Tonya Lynn Powell Chapman. Eric was a 2006 graduate of Saluda High School and was a Corporal in the US Marine Corps and was deployed in Afghanistan.
He was Corporal with the Johnston Police Department and attended Saluda Church of God
Representing Eric are the game were: Tonya Chapman, Claire Bartley, Autumn Chapman, Evelyn Powell, Brenda Chapman, Ann Miller, Ashley Miller, Jamie Perry, John Perry, Chris Perry, Calvin Perry, Heather Padgett
Dale Shannon Hallman, 29, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood after being involved in a vehicle accident responding to a call with the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office.
Born in Columbia, Dale was the son of Winfred and Naomi Strickland Hallman. He was the husband of Brandi Perry Hallman. Dale was a Saluda County Deputy Sheriff for over five years and served as a K-9 handler. Dale was a dedicated husband and father and he loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Circle Fire Department and Saluda Fire Department..
Representing Dale were: Brandi Perry Hallman, Jase, Jonathan, & Laney-Grace, Pam & John Oscar Perry, Naomi & Winfred Hallman.
Saluda County 4-H Livestock Show
The 2018 Saluda County 4-H Livestock Show will be September 11, 12 & 13 at the Central Milk Producers Show and Sale Arena (125 Webb Road, Saluda, SC). The entry forms can be found at our Saluda County Livestock website at https://dschuel.wixsite.com/saludalivestockshow. The show schedule is as follows:
Dog Show – Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 5:00pm
Dairy Heifer Show – Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 5:30pm
Beef Heifer and Steer Show – Wednesday, September, 12, 2018, 5:00pm
Poultry Show – Thursday, September 13, 2018, 4:00pm
Rabbit Show – Thursday, September 13, 2018, 4:00pm
Pullet Sale – Thursday, September 13, 2018, 5:00pm
Goat Show – Thursday, September 13, 2018, 5:30pm
Our annual Pullet Sale will be Thursday, September 13th at 4pm. Twenty-week-old pullets will be sold in lots of 3 to 5. All pullets have been properly raised and cared for by our Saluda County 4-H members, vaccinated for Marek’s Disease, and have started to lay beautiful brown eggs. You will need to bring your own box to take your new chickens home. All proceeds will go towards buying new chicks for the 2018-19 4-H Pullet Project. The pullet sale allows our county 4-H Pullet Project members to receive their flocks for free each year. Please bring your own box to take home your own backyard flock.
For more information please contact the Saluda County Extension Office at (864) 445-8117.
Rainfall Down
In August
After good rainfall in July, the August total fell by over an inch, totalling 3.16 inches.
So far in 2018, 28.5 inches of rain has fallen. This compares to 29.99 inches during the same time in 2017.
Like July, the month featured 10 days with highs in the 80. The highest daily temperature, 96, was recorded on Aug. 28 & 29. The lowest daytime high, 82, was on Aug. 25. The lowest morning temp Aug. 24.
This information was reported by NWS observer Edwin Riley at the Saluda CPW.
SAFEbuilt
OPEN HOUSE
Saluda County Building Codes Department and SAFEbuilt would cordially like to invite all contractors, homeowners and any other interested parties to an open house to answer any questions related to the adopted codes & ordinances enforced by the Saluda County Building Codes Department. The open house will be held on September 12, 2018 from 5-6 pm. The meeting location will be held at 400 W. Highland St. in the Saluda County Council Chambers.
Inspiring Tiger
Saluda’s ‘Rudy’
Notre Dame football had Rudy. Saluda High football has Fully! Fri. night the the Tigers’ popular, long-time waterboy, ball boy, manager turned football player Fulton Winn caught a touchdown pass in the Saluda’s 55-12 win at Ridge Spring-Monetta. His teammates got a 15-yard penalty when they all rushed to the end zone to celebrate with Fulton, He was hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates when they gathered to sing the Alma Mater after the game ended. (Photo by Trey Fingerlin)
Parents Help Children Hurdle Transition Back to School
As the summer winds down, parents begin to prepare for the new school year by buying school supplies, arranging after school care, and meeting with school staff. One more item that should be on the “to do” list is talking with their children about transition.
They say that “the only thing permanent in life is change.” That may be true, but even though change is a regular part of life, it doesn’t come easily – especially for teens and tweens.
Studies show that even adolescents who haven’t tried drugs or alcohol are more likely to start during times of transition in order to cope with stress. But don’t worry – while change is a part of life, risky behavior like drug and alcohol use doesn’t have to be. Here are a few thoughts you might put into practice to help keep your child healthy – and even happy! – during transition periods.
Even when life events or transitions are typical and expected – starting puberty or moving up a grade — those times may feel like a big deal to your tween or teen (and to parents, as well). It’s the newness, the anticipation and the fear of the unknown that causes anxiety and stress. And, certainly, some transitions can be particularly tough.
Parenting is all about clearing these hurdles of transition. Each step along the way — first tooth, first day of kindergarten, first time behind the wheel — we celebrate our child’s new milestone, but deep down, a part of us is heartbroken as a chapter of our child’s life comes to an end.
“Periods of transition can be hard for anyone — children and adults alike,” explains Jill Longshore, Director of Treatment Services at Westview. “And what often happens during periods of transition is anxiety and stress levels go up, which may make a person more at-risk for alcohol and substance misuse.”
Going back to school, in itself, can be a transition. An even greater transition a child goes through is the advance from elementary school to middle school or from middle school to high school. Your child has just gone from being a big fish in a little pond to a little fish in a big pond. “Cool” older kids can be intimidating and may even purposely try to make younger students feel unwelcome. Freshmen boys tend to have a particularly hard time with this transition because the girls in their grade want to date juniors and seniors – and they ignore all the boys their own age.
Here are the top 5 reasons teens use drugs during transitions:
· To combat loneliness, low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression
· To mentally “check out” of family issues or school trouble
· To ease discomfort in an unfamiliar situation
· To look cool or change their image/reputation
· To fit in with a desired group of friends
So what can parents do to help our kids successfully handle big life changes like going back to school, moving to a new town and puberty? In a nutshell, the answer is maintain a dialogue.
“When your children are in a transition time, talk to them about it,” says Longshore. “Try saying: ‘You’ve started a new school or school year. I know when I was your age, it was a little scary. How are you feeling?’”
“Let them know that their anxieties are normal. Let them know that you understand it, and afterward ask, ‘How was it for you? What are some of the good things you experienced? Oftentimes, I suggest parents ask their children, ‘What was the best part of your day?’ to open dialogue and increase their focus on positive aspects of their lives.’”
Remember that the conversation must be a two-way street. Listen to your child. Try not to interrupt with your running commentary. If you’re thrown off guard by something your child says, say you’ll get back to him/her. Then, talk it through with a spouse or friend, and readdress the topic with your child when the time is right.
Also, don’t expect kids to open up without some encouragement or to always show what they are feeling. Some children never seem stressed about academics – it appears to come easy to them. If you investigate, though, you may be surprised to hear that it is not the case. These children may be stressed but don’t show it like other kids do. This means it’s important to check in with kids and probe a bit. Things are not always what they seem.
Parents must be actively involved in helping their children clear the hurdles of transition, and communication is the key to the process.
Westview Behavioral Health Services
Contact: Hugh Gray, (803) 276-5690
First Day of School
First Day Of School Made Special
For Children Of Fallen Officers
Some Saluda County law enforcement officers combined to make the first day of school, Mon., Aug. 20, memorable to two special Saluda Primary School students, Jase, the stepson of fallen Deputy Sheriff Dale Hallman, and Autumn, the daughter of fallen Johnston Policeman Eric Chapman. “I would like to say a big thank you to the Saluda County Sheriff’s Department, Town of Saluda Police and Highway Patrol for coming and taking the time to be there for my daughter,” said Eric’s widow Tonya Powell Chapman, “Thank you, Uncle John Perry, for walking Autumn to her class. This is something she will always remember. We love our blue line family.” Dale’s widow Brandi said, “I wish with everything in me that Dale could have been there with us, but having these men stand in for him helped dull the sting a little. And in the words of Jase, ‘they came to see me this morning because they love us"’. (Photos by Evelyn Powell)
New Ridge Spring-Monetta
High School to Become Reality
Friday, August 17th was a momentous day for the Ridge Spring and Monetta communities.
Representatives, Board of Education members and local leaders came together to turn the first shovels of dirt as the new school begins it construction. Teachers and students applauded as they were promised a new school that would be equal to any other school in Aiken County.
Yes, there will be lockers which the school has never had, and yes, the baseball field will get its long awaited lights. In addition, the school will feature enhanced technology and security.
The new facility will be completed by the end of 2019 and will cost an estimated $40.6 million. As the high school is finished, there are plans to add a new elementary school, creating a campus that houses all three schools: elementary, middle and high schools.
Benefit Scheduled For Henry
A benefit has been scheduled to help with the medical expenses of infant Henry Wilson
Henry the Heart Warrier
5K Run and One Mile Walk
Saturday, August 25, 8:00 AM, Saluda Town Park, S Jefferson Street, Saluda.
$25 per participant, run and walk. Awards for the top three male and top three female runners
Contact Debbie Kirkland to register: Debkirkland67@gmail. com, (864) 993 - 1966.
All proceeds will go to Colton and Jennifer Wilson for Henry’s medical expenses.
Race route. (Motorist can expect some delays):
5k Run • Start at park entrance on S Jefferson Street
• Turn (L) onto – Pencreek Roadt
• (R) onto – The Heights 1st Ave
• (L) onto – Bonham Street
• (R) onto – S Wise Street
• Cross Hwy 378 (Mc Cormick Hwy) • (R) onto – Matthews Drive
• (R) onto – N Calhoun Street
• Cross W Butler Street • Cross Hwy 378 (Mc Cormick Hwy)
• (R) onto - W Eutaw Street
• (L) onto - S Wise Street
• (L) onto - Bonham Road
• (R) onto - S Banks Street
• (L) onto - Pencreek Road
• Enter Saluda Town Park On Pencreek Road
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