District One Welcomes AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Campobello, S.C. — District One is pleased to announce its newest AmeriCorps VISTA member, Samantha Sloan, who will serve as the Coordinator of Health Fitness and Wellness for the 2016-2017 school year.

In this role, Sloan will work collaboratively with all District One schools to facilitate and promote overall good health habits and wellness, as well as assist in the implementation of health initiative grants awarded by the Boeing Children’s Wellness Center.

“I applaud the efforts of District One and fully support their cause to strive for wellness, because school health is ultimately where the process begins. Children spend so much of their time and receive many of their life-shaping experiences in their school years. I believe a healthy lifestyle should be part of that experience,” says Sloan.

Sloan is a graduate of Adrian College in Southeast Michigan and received her Masters in Public Health from West Virginia University in May of 2016. As a VISTA member, Sloan has made a year-long, full-time commitment to serve at a nonprofit organization or public agency for a modest living allowance and limited health benefit options. Sloan says that AmeriCorps encourages their members to live on the this stipend in order to fully appreciate a lifestyle led on a near-poverty level income and have the ability to offer first-hand advice to the community members in which they serve. VISTA members focus their efforts on building the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities.

— Submitted By:

 

Sandra Williams, Director of Public Information

Spartanburg School District One

864-472-2846 ext.5244

P.O. Box 218

Campobello, SC 29322

Respecting the Stars and Stripes: American Flag Etiquette

Here’s a great article we found from the American Legion Auxiliary’s webpage about how to handle your American Flag this Summer!

https://www.alaforveterans.org/Respecting-the-Stars-and-Stripes–American-Flag-Etiquette/

Among some of the guidance you’ll find in the above link, there’s this great information you may not have known about flag care!

Hoisting and Lowering of the Flag:

• The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
• The flag of the United States of America is saluted, or acknowledged by placing a hand over your heart, as it is hoisted and lowered.
• When lowered, the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.

Manner of Displaying the Flag:

• The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.
• When a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
• The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.
• The flag should be displayed vertically, whether indoors or out, and suspended so that its folds fall free as though the flag were staffed.
• When displayed in a window of a home or a place of business, the flag should be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.

 

Storing and Disposing of the Flag:

• The Flag Code does not require any specific method of storage, however, over time it has become tradition to fold the flag into a triangular shape like that of a three-corner hat, with only the blue union showing.
• When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. 
• Flag etiquette was established to honor and pay tribute to our nation and its history. As such, certain uses of the American flag are considered disrespectful. The flag should never be:
• Displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
• Used as a drapery or for any other decoration.
• Carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
• Used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
• The flag should never be used as apparel, bedding or drapery.
• Festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

Visit the ALA Facebook Page here:  https://www.facebook.com/alaforveterans

Arts Initiatives Expanding In District One

Campobello, S.C. — Three elementary schools in Spartanburg School District One will be expanding their arts initiatives throughout the next year as recipients of the Distinguished Arts Program grant funded by the South Carolina Department of Education.

District One was recently informed by State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman and the SCDE that New Prospect Elementary School, Inman Intermediate School and Holly-Springs Motlow have been awarded Distinguished Arts Program grants. The arts teachers at these sites put significant time and energy into supporting quality arts education programs that significantly improve student achievement, as well as student growth in the arts.  Each school will receive $12, 600, for a district total of $37,800.

In addition to their school allocations, $5,400 has been allocated to each school for professional development opportunities at the SCDE Summer Arts Institute being held throughout the summer months.

Funding from these grants will enable the receiving schools to write a comprehensive strategic arts plan that includes dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Each school will use this additional funding in unique ways including bringing in Artists in Residence, creating performance venues, and supplying additional arts materials and supplies. Through these grants, students will have expanded opportunities within the arts discipline that they would not ordinarily receive in the standard Arts curriculum.

Cindy Riddle, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts for District One explains, “The Distinguished Arts Program awards will assist HSM, IIS, and NPE in further developing and implementing innovative arts initiatives at each school site. One goal of our student-centered arts programming in District One is to continuously support an exemplary, sequential arts education to meet the individual needs of our students.”

The purpose of developing a strategic arts plan is to significantly improve student achievement in the visual and performing arts based on the implementation of the 2010 South Carolina Academic Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts (SCASVPA).

Seawright Funeral Home: Celebrating Special Loved ones since 1925

Article and Photos by Wendy McCarty

When embracing your own mortality, it is natural to react with fear and a wave of uncomfortable emotions.  As humans, we each understand the fact that one day, we will no longer be alive.  There is, however, no certainty as to when our lives will come to an end.  There are a select few individuals in our society who are equipped to be surrounded by death on a regular basis.  They are our morticians and funeral home operators.  These fellow humans help us to process, accept and grieve the losses of those around us.

I recently spoke with the staff at Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 26 East Main Street in Inman, South Carolina.  Founded in 1925, “Seawright’s”, as it is locally known, first began as a furniture store and funeral home.  Furniture was sold downstairs and caskets were sold upstairs.  In 1929, Seawright’s moved into their current building, which was once a residence built in the late 1800’s.

Inman Fresh Farmers Market: July 2016 Newsletter

SUBMITTED BY MONICA GREENE, MARKET DIRECTOR 
 
MID-SEASON MARKET UPDATE 

Know Where Your Food Comes From 

If you haven’t made it to the Inman Fresh 
Farmers Market this season, you are 
missing out! The quality of products is 
available right in your backyard directly from 
the people who grow it.
 
Every Friday from 4-7 PM you will find local 
farmers set up selling the freshest meats and 
produce with no chemicals, preservatives or other 
mystery ingredients. 

Come out and stock up on staples like 
potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and squash while 
finding some new things to try. Think about trying  
beets, purple field peas, Swiss 
chard, or sweet cherries. Peaches, 
nectarines, and melons are abundant this 
time of year and you won’t find any fresher 
products. Fresh Market literally means picked by producers 
the same day of the market. 

Local crafters will be on-site selling their 
wares.  Crafters pour their heart into 
their products and are here to share their passion and talent.
You will find wooden & crocheted crafts 
as well as a professional knife sharpener on-site 
to make sure your kitchen knives are up to 
the challenge of slicing the fresh produce without 
bruising it. 

Stop by the locally famous Those Pickle 
Ladies with their varieties of delicious pickles 
from sweet to ghost pepper and find 
a pickle that fits your taste buds. Stock up on high quality 
olive oil and vinegars with Olive and Then Some. 
Sample the large inventory of oils and 
vinegars while the ladies divulge the many uses - some you 
never imagined. Be sure to sample their 
brownies made with blood orange olive oil 
and then you’ll know what I’m talking about. 


If you haven’t bathed with a bar of 
Inglenook Soap, you don’t know what 
clean and refreshed feels like! You will smell 
these fabulous soaps and candles at the market, but I 
warn you- they are addictive. 


The market is in its second season, and 
steadily growing at the new location at 
10 North Howard Street in the Inman First 
Baptist Church parking lot. We are open 
4-7 PM every Friday afternoon through 
October. 


We are always looking for new vendors 
to "grow" our selection of the best local 
offerings. If you are a farmer, producer, 
crafter, or other interested vendor, 
please contact Monica Greene, Market 
Director, via email at 
inmanfreshfarmersmkt@gmail.com or 
via phone at 828-674-0854 (please leave 
a message & your call will be returned).
 
Market Rules and Vendor Applications 
can be downloaded from the City of 
Inman’s website 
www.cityofinman.org/freshmarket 


Tarrant’s Knife Sharpening 

John Tarrant brings his sharpening skills 
straight to you. Each week, he is on-site to 
sharpen while you shop, so don’t miss this 
great opportunity. You can’t slice the fresh 
produce properly without a sharp knife. 
http://tarrants.com/ 

 
Olive & Then Some 

Broaden your cooking horizons with a
delicious variety of olive oils and vinegars as 
well as specialty seasonings. Sample their 
inventory & hear the endless possibilities for 
incorporating these high quality ingredients 
into your cooking. 
http://www.oliveandthensome.com/ 


Inglenook Soaps 

Don’t miss these fragrant bars of soap, bath 
bombs, and candles. A large variety is always 
available, so you’re sure to find your perfect 
match! You will never again bathe without 
Inglenook Soaps again…. 
http://www.inglenooksoaps.com/ 

 
Old Paths Farm 

This family owned and operated farm produces 
fantastic hormone-free beef, pork, and eggs. Their 
Bratwursts are a must-try for grilling season! They also 
have a variety of delectable produce they pick straight 
from their farm in Gaffney. 
http://www.oldpathsfarm.com/ 
 

Easler Farm 

The Easlers provide us with baskets of squash, potatoes, 
cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, & lots of surprise 
veggies each week. Those Cherokee Purple tomatoes 
are a game changer, so don’t miss them. 

 
Rollins Farm 

You don’t want to miss the chance to stop and chat with 
Mr. Rollins- he’ll even let you sample his delicious 
peaches before you buy a basket. And you will 
absolutely want to buy a basket..or two! Don’t miss his 
okra either, it sells out fast. 
 

Those Pickle Ladies 

 With their ever-growing varieties of pickles, these 
ladies are in high demand. Regardless of your taste 
buds, you can find the right pickle to accompany your 
burgers, sandwiches, appetizer plates, or just plain eat 
out of the jar. http://thosepickleladies.com/ 

 
Hughey Farms 

Hughey Farms never disappoints with their 
selection of goods. From green beans to squash 
and corn to fresh blueberries, strawberries and 
sweet cherries. Don’t miss my personal favorite- 
the heirloom cherry tomatoes when they’re 
available. You won’t regret the purchase. 
https://hugheyfarms.com/

 

“Who is running this site?”– Our Mission Statement: Getting to know Community Promotions LLC

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

                                                        By Bessie Fisher

I was born, educated, and have lived in the small town of Inman, SC my entire life. I love it and want to see it revitalized.  Small towns and communities fail for a number of reasons, not all unique to one area.  In the case of Inman, it was:

• Downsizing of the local textile mill
• Loss of train service through the area
• Reduction of peach growers and shipping of the fresh produce
• No local, weekly paper
• Larger city, daily paper cover small towns and communities only when there is a huge event or bad news.

I have learned since retiring and becoming more involved in the community that:

• A city is focused on infrastructure and its judicial system
• A chamber is to promote their membership and the area
• A county is more interested in the overall county and not necessarily the smaller communities as a whole
• A state – well we all know that track record and it isn’t always small towns

With that said, the question I am asking, “Is there a community effort to assist in the growth or is everyone expecting someone else to lead the revitalization? That question can be asked of nonprofits and small business owners wanting to grow their organization or personal business.

Reports of Animals Loose July 21

Press Release From: Hollywild Animal Park

Re:  Reports of animals loose last night

Brief Summary: Last night, 7/21/2016, a few storm frightened animals pushed outside two park gates, one being an exterior gate from a private residence on park grounds that opens onto Little Mountain Road. The Hoofstock were discovered there by people driving on Little Mountain Road. The Good Samaritans moved the animals back inside a gated area and closed the gate. By the time staff arrived at the area, after being alerted to a report of loose animals, all they observed and reported was that all animals were accounted for inside park grounds.

We are certainly most thankful for the effort of the Good Samaritans and appreciate their care for our animals.

District One Students Participate in Summer Reading Institute

Campobello, S.C. — Over the last six weeks, the classrooms of Campobello-Gramling School were buzzing with rising 3rd and 4th grade students from across Spartanburg School District One for the Read to Succeed Summer Reading Institute.

All Hollywild Animals Accounted For

Hollywild Animal Park has just received a call from News Channel 4 stating that they have had reports from people suggesting that Hollywild animals are loose on Little Mountain Road. I can confirm that all animals in the Hollywild collection are accounted for and are on Park property. 

At 10:04 PM, staff received videos and a photo showing black and brown cows that appear to be on Little Mountain Road. None of our staff has seen any of our animals outside Hollywild property. All animals have been accounted for.

1:  Hollywild’s founder (David Meeks) was contacted by a sheriff’s deputy who had  received calls about animals loose on Little Mountain Road. Mr. Meeks was not on park property and immediately contacted those who were.

2: Our assistant director, Mary Lee Rollins, went immediately to the park boundary at Little Mountain Road. She did not see any animals on the roadway or outside the park grounds. She did observe several of the large cattle in an area that is visible from the road, but that is still within park property.

3: Additional staff responded to the call verifying that animals from all areas of the park are accounted for.

 

Submitted By:

Kim Atchley

Executive Director

Hollywild Animal Park

2325 Hampton Road 

Wellford, SC 29385

O: 864-472-2038 x 1102

C: 864-415-9881

Email

Hollywild… providing home and care for nearly 500 non-releasable animals native to five world continents… inviting visitors to experience them and build conservation awareness.

Holly Springs-Motlow Teacher Receives Competitive STEM Scholarship

Campobello, S.C. — Julia Sullivan, a teacher at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School, was recently awarded an Engineering is Elementary scholarship and will be traveling to Boston, MA this fall to attend a hands-on professional development (PD) workshop at the Museum of Science.