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Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Is it really April already? Where has the time gone!

The last couple month, my life has flown by. With my wife in school getting her masters degree, my son playing basketball and soccer, my daughter playing volleyball and me, well, just working, its not hard to believe we are a third of the way through 2019.

Enough about my crazy life, lets talk about what you can look forward to in the following pages of the April magazine.

If you are hungry for some good ole country cooking, Calvert’s Kitchen is Columbus should be the first place you go. There are people that drive an hour to eat lunch here, every week. You see, there are no strangers in this place. Randall Calvert makes his living by making everyone his family. So don’t be surprised if you are sitting there eating your flounder platter with green beans and baked apples, the man himself will pull up a chair and sit a spell with you.

Next, we check in on a man who has been teaching for over 30 years. Woody Cowan has brought music into the lives of multiple generations, some in the same family. Mr. Cowan has been at the same school, teaching the same thing for so long he has taught both my kids and my wife 25 years ago. I am amazed to think our many children he has touched the lives over three incredible decades.

Lastly, there’s a shop (actually its more like a warehouse) that has stuff you wanted but didn’t know you wanted it till you stumbled upon it. Architectural Warehouse is the place where this will happen. Jim Strausbaugh, caries on the legacy his wife started over 55 years ago. Are there any antiques you didn’t know you were looking for? If so, stop by and see Jim. But watch out for people riding around on bicycles.

These stories and more can be found in the coming pages. As always, thanks for reading!

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General Manager Kevin Powell Marketing Trish Boyter Magan Etheridge Pagination Jamie Dawkins Distribution Jeff Allison Jamie Lewis Alex Greene Contributors Mark Levin Vincent Verrecchio Steve Wong

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April calendar of events

Hosting a family reunion everyday

Jim Strausbaugh’s specialty is everything

Social Life

Calvert’s Kitchen

Foothills Featured

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Daddy-Daughter Dance

Woody Cowan closing out a 33-year performance

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One Last Song

Bringing Back The Past

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Quick Bites

Easter and Spring time recipes

Mardi Gras Seafood Extravaganza

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Polk Central Glow Dance

ON THE COVER: Ever since Randall and Kim Calvert opened Calvert’s restaurant, they stopped working. Because at Calvert’s they are surrounded by family every day. Story on page 22. Photo by Mark Levin

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5 Questions

John Wilson, The Rural Seed Restaurant

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Why I Love the Foothills

Tracie Hanson, Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Executive Director

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Parting Glance Outta Here!

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SOCIAL LIFE Create your own Family Story Necklace

Guided Walk at Pearson’s Falls

FENCE 35th Anniversary Gala

April 2, 7:00 p.m.

FENCE 35th Anniversary Gala Presented by Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon www.fence.org

April 5, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

“What the Fork” Party Presented by Lucky Clays Farm Come celebrate the Fork at TIEC in the Legends Club www.tryon.com

April 6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Guided Walk at Pearson’s Falls Presented by the Tryon Garden Club Dennis Chastain guides you around Pearson’s Falls viewing spring wildflowers 828-749-3031

Spring Hiking Series: Pilot Cove & Slate Rock Creek Sponsored by Conserving Carolina (PAC) Easy to moderate 6.8 mile trail-type loop www.conservingcarolina.org

Create your own Family Story Necklace Presented by Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon Workshop with Kate Stockman www.tryonartsandcrafts.org

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April 6, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Flying Down to Rio Presented by Tryon Fine Arts Center Film Series Tryon Fine Arts Center The latest installment in the Destinations Film Series www.tryonarts.org

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April 6, 7:00 p.m.

April 9, 10:30 a.m.

April 9, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting Presented by Upstairs Artspace 49 South Trade Street, Tryon Accomplishments will be highlighted and goals for the upcoming year will be presented.

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April 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Recycled Guitar String Jewelry Presented by Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon Wine and craft workshop with Lydia Juenger www.tryonartsandcrafts.org

April 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians Sponsored by Conserving Carolina (PAC) Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve Learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy forest ecosystem from Dr. David Ellum www.conservingcarolina.org

April 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wire Bonsai Tree of Life Presented by Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon Dreamcatcher Workshop with Sarah Jane Oiler www.tryonartsandcrafts.org

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Tryon Horse Heritage Week Presented by Tryon Downtown Development Association www.tryondowntown.org/thhw

April 14, 3:00 p.m.

#Collectiveworks Presented by Ballet Spartanburg Tryon Fine Arts Center New work based on The Johnson Collection of visual art www.tryonarts.org

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SOCIAL LIFE Art of the Horse Auction

Foothills Humane Society Animal Fair

Spring Hiking Series: Trombatore Trail

April 14, 5:00 p.m.

Art of the Horse Auction Presented by Our Carolina Foothills The second batch of beautifully painted horses by local artists will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the picturesque Caitlyn Farm. www.ourcarolinafoothills.org

April 15, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Nights Lights National Anthem Auditions Presented by Tryon Resort Every wanted to sing the National Anthem? Now’s your chance. www.tryon.com

April 19, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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April 20 – April 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Blue Ridge Dog Agility Presented by FENCE 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon Watch gods and their handlers work together to complete a series of obstacles racing the clock. www.fence.org

April 25, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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April 27, 8:00 p.m.

Freddy Cole Presented by Main Stage Series Tryon Fine Arts Center Living legend brings the Great American Songbook to life www.tryonarts.org

April 28, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Foothills Humane Society Animal Fair Sue Spiegel’s Farms 996 E. Frontage Road, Campobello info@foothillshumanesociety.org

Community Chorus Spring Concert

April 28, 3:00 p.m.

April 28, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Community Chorus Spring Concert Presented by Rotary Club of Tryon 1681 NC-108, Columbus Polk County High School

FENCE Family concert with Tom Fisch Presented by FENCE and Polk County Community Foundation 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon www.fence.org

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DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

Photos by Mark Levin What an amazing turnout for the first-ever Daddy-Daughter Dance held Saturday, February 23 at the gym at Stearns School. 150 excited dads and their daughters were dressed up and ready to party. The girls and their dads (or brothers, granddads, uncles) could decorate masks, do some coloring, stop by the photo booth, enjoy some refreshments, or begin to boogie. The wildly popular evening was co-sponsored by Polk County Libraries and Polk County Parks & Recreation.

1. Library staff members Jen Pace Dickerson, Jane Torres, Rita Owens and Amanda Lammers 2. James & Breelyn Morrison 3. Francisco & Lelani Morales 4. Brandon Moore & Jazzelle Martinez 5. Jon & Rebecca Cannon 6. Adam, Zoey, Abigail & Sam Lammers 7. Brian & Marlee Crowder 8. Brooks & Tatum Saucier 9. Dance scene 10. Zac & Evyn Crowder 11. Mask decorating room 14

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Photos by Mark Levin What an amazing turnout for the first-ever Daddy-Daughter Dance held Saturday, February 23 at the gym at Stearns School. 150 excited dads and their daughters were dressed up and ready to party. The girls and their dads (or brothers, granddads, uncles) could decorate masks, do some coloring, stop by the photo booth, enjoy some refreshments, or begin to boogie. The wildly popular evening was co-sponsored by Polk County Libraries and Polk County Parks & Recreation.

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Brian & Bresnee Hipp Joe & Ella Ferthman Hunter & Aevah Allen Christopher & Hannelore Danigel Dance scene Roberto & SoďŹ a Stragiotti Gerald & Juliana Cunningham John & Delaney Cullen Decorations Dance scene — Christopher & Hannelore Danigel

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1. Carl Hansley and Pat Martin 2. Lauren Karaman, Steve Wong, Kathy Woodham, Kim Karaman and Mike Karaman 3. Jeff Foster 4. Sue Campbell 5. Dulcie Juenger and Christina Feagan 6. Three mysterious ladies 7. Barry Pryor 8. Crowd enjoying some great seafood!

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Photos by Magan Etheridge The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held their first Mardi Gras Seafood Extravaganza at Harmon Field on Saturday, March 2nd. Thankfully, the rain was not an issue this time.

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CALVERT’S KITCHEN Hosting a Family Reunion Every Single Day STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK LEVIN

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here are no strangers at Calvert’s Kitchen – even if this is your first visit. Owner Randall Calvert makes sure of that. When you walk into Calvert’s Kitchen in downtown Columbus it’s like coming home. It’s obvious that Randall appreciates his customers and they return the favor. He has regulars who come in every single day and many of those sit in the same seat and order the same meal. They feel comfortable in Calvert’s and Randall and his staff work to make sure that feeling remains. But for Randall, while it is work, it’s the most fun and satisfying job he’s ever held. He feels most at home surrounded by his customers.

Randall Calvert has been successful in several careers. When he was a young man, Randall got his start in the food industry working for Waffle House. Within a few months he was

managing three Waffle Houses in the Spartanburg area. He enjoyed the work, learned volumes about the food business, and the owners treated him well. But having a restaurant that’s open 24/7 was not in his future. Randall had a stint as a truck driver for Budweiser of Spartanburg. He made good money and while he has no problem with folks having a beer every now and then, he also saw the problems that too many drinks could cause. He wanted to make a change and wanted to find a way to work for himself.

He’s been a musician for decades and figured his background in music including as a founding member of the Silver Travis Band could lead him toward a new opportunity. In 1988 he opened Calvert’s Guitars in Columbus. It was a successful business selling and trading guitars and related accessories. But it was his populari-

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ty as a guitar teacher that paid the bills. At one time he had 54 regular students. A year later the building where Calvert’s Kitchen is now located came open for sale. Randall bought the building and relocated his guitar shop to the new spot. But with 4,500 square feet of space and most of it empty, Randall knew he needed something else to fill it up. And in a way, those 54 students were part of the transformation into restaurant owner. Randall had so many students he didn’t have time to sit down for a healthy lunch. He would send someone down the street to a fast-food place and bring back the same meal each day – cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake. And in a couple of years of this routine he found out he had diabetes. This was a wake-up call and he’s glad he heard it.

On July 5, 2001 at 5 PM the doors on the

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guitar shop closed and the renovations on his building to turn it into a restaurant were underway. The decision to start this new construction and start a restaurant was a risk but Randall and his family were determined to make it work. In less than six weeks Calvert’s Kitchen was open for business and Randall and his wife, Kim, have never looked back. Randall’s diabetes is under control and his outlook on life has never been better. He loves the business and it’s obvious.

Randall greets everyone when they enter or soon after they sit down. He might not know all their names but he knows their faces. Some drive up from Spartanburg every week, from Hendersonville, Gastonia, even Columbia.

They are regulars and there are a lot of them. It’s a place where company owners feel comfortable sitting next to their workers. Diners feel at home in a pair of jeans and boots or wearing a tie. It’s a place where you can leave your ball cap on and lean back in your chair. There’s not a lot of formality at Calvert’s Kitchen and that’s one of its charms. The tin ceiling tiles and numerous ceiling fans take you back in time and the promise of country cooking is a promise kept. The menu is extensive and APRIL 2019

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additional specials are listed on the board on the wall. The top favorite dishes include the cheeseburger, fried flounder, and catfish. Plates are piled high, no one goes home hungry, and many take their leftovers for an extra meal at home.

Randall still plays music and it’s something he’s not giving up. He plays lead guitar as a member of the Silver Travis Band. How that band got its name is a good story to ask Randall

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Randall’s day starts early. He’s there at 7 each morning and it takes the full four hours before opening time to get ready. He has a plan each day of what needs to be done but also knows with that comes the unexpected breakdown of a piece of equipment, an employee calling in sick, or the possibility of an unannounced inspection from the health department. He takes all of APRIL 2019

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BUSINESS BASICS Calvert’s Kitchen is located at 306 East Mills Street in Columbus and serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Calvert’s has seating for nearly 100 customers plus a private meeting space for groups of up to 35.

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these in stride and says, “The real fun starts when the doors open and the customers come in.” Kim and Randall and the crew (14 staff members split over two shifts) go the distance to make sure everyone feels at home here. Randall smiles and says, “It’s like going to a family reunion every day and I get to make sure they all get fed. It’s a great feeling and I love coming to work.”

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WOODY COWAN Closing out a 33-year gig

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Tryon Elementary School first graders enjoying their music class with Woody.

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t well over 6 feet tall, teacher Woody Cowan doesn’t appear out of place when the first graders enter his classroom. Within a couple of minutes he has them engaged in his world of music. During this class period the energetic boys and girls will sing, dance, march, keep rhythm, and come to learn and appreciate music. It’s magical. It’s obvious they also enjoy, make that love, their Mr. Cowan. Woody Cowan loves teaching and loves music and

it’s obvious he’s in his element when surrounded by kids. But after 33 years in Polk County (and Tryon City) Schools, he says it’s time to retire. But not to worry, Woody is planning on returning as a regular sub when needed and you will certainly see him continuing to play bass in just about every local band. Music is his life.

Woody grew up in Polk County and says he and wife Jan are here to stay. The Cowan family name is synonymous with Tryon…

Woody Cowan and art teacher Clara Rogers have teamed up for decades to produce amazing school productions.

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Woody Cowan rehearsing Tryon Elementary School third graders for their production of “The Big Chill.”

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Woody Cowan surrounded by secondgeneration students.

These students all had parents who experienced Woody’s music classes.

think Cowan’s Hardware, Cowan’s Grocery (he worked there when he was 11)…and Woody Cowan’s name is just as prominent.

Woody has enjoyed music since childhood.

He started piano lessons at six years old, learned guitar with the help of his granddad, handles trombone with ease, but considers the bass guitar his main instrument. He says back when he was a student, he was practicing guitar instead of doing his algebra homework. Music was his priority.

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Tryon Elementary School first graders enjoying their music class with Woody. BELOW: School Street and Cowan Lane go together. This neighborhood is just up the road from Tryon Elementary and it’s where he grew up. Many family members still live in the old hood.

sity where he majored in music education.

Woody hadn’t planned on teaching but knew music was going to be his life. He spent the first two years out of college as a touring musician in a variety of bands including the Nicky Harris Band, a country group playing two to three shows a week. Woody thought he had reached the big time as the band had their own truck and they had a roadie!

But being on the road can get a bit old and after a couple of years Woody returned to Tryon to help his dad in the grocery store.

It wasn’t that Woody wasn’t interested in following in his dad’s footsteps but in 1986 an

opportunity opened up when the current music teacher left. Woody, equipped with a teacher’s certificate and already a seasoned musician, was spot-on for the job. It was the perfect fit for Woody and the school as can be attested by 33 years of dedication.

During his tenure Woody has taught music mostly at Tryon Elementary and Sunny View Schools. For a few years he also taught at Polk Central and when he first started he served as assistant band director at Tryon High and even taught a bit of PE. No matter the classroom or the school or a band he might be playing with, it’s the kids who make Woody feel at home. Woody welcomes every student with a warm smile and an invitation to join in and be someone special. He’s seen a lot of changes in educational philosophy over his three plus decades in the classroom.

But he says what always works is to put the students first. That’s Woody’s philosophy.

He chats with students in the hall between classes, chats with them at lunch, encourages them to step out of their comfort zones, and he knows them. Woody can call every

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I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Woody Cowan on plays, pageants, and musical productions for all these years. The incredibly talented Woody Cowan has given his love for music and his musical abilities to so many students. He has instilled into countless students a healthy dose of musical talent and understanding. Music has a way of magically touching the heart in a way nothing else can. Thanks to Woody Cowan, our students at Tryon Elementary School have experienced those feelings that touch the heart. How lucky we have all been.

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single student by name and we’re talking hundreds in a given year. He’s now teaching the children of students he taught many years ago.

There’s a lot Woody will miss about teaching. He says mostly the students but also the friendships he’s made with his colleagues.

He’s going to miss the grand pageants he and art teacher Clara Rogers produced a few times a year enabling almost all students at some point to get their chance in the spotlight. “I’m fortunate to have had such great people to support me including the school administrators and the parents. This has been a wonderful place to teach and Polk County is an incredibly beautiful place to live.”

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“Mr. Cowan is a true treasure! His contributions to Tryon Elementary have made a difference in the lives of many of our students. Words cannot sum up the influence Mr. Cowan has made on our school.”

While Mr. Cowan’s name might come off of the classroom door, his legacy will continue. Countless students developed their love of music because of Woody Cowan. Many are still playing today.

Woody plans to teach some guitar, perform in local bands, play in the orchestra pit with Tryon Little Theater productions, and help out with the Tryon Fine Arts Center’s PacJAM (a program Woody helped start).

And of course, Woody plans to continue to walk the hallways of Tryon Elementary as a sub. Students and teachers alike will be thrilled to see Mr. Cowan…and Woody will be delighted to see them. It’s home.

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“The Arab Falconer,” Pierre Jules Meme (1810-1879), French master in lost-wax casting and animal sculpture.

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he petite young woman of marble, with her hand on her hip, invites appreciation.

With bare feet, hoop earrings, and pearl necklace, she could be a 19th century gypsy.

Between us is a granite railing, dappled with lichen, salvaged most likely from a long-gone manor house. It brings to mind Lorna Doone and Bronte romances. The baluster pillars and coping stone also help define the entrance to the expanse of the Architectural Warehouse.

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To my left is a fountain grand enough to fill a courtyard in Ravenna with the soft sound of falling water. A stream spouts from a sculpted fish head into a scalloped basin, overflows to fill a lower, larger bowl, and finally splashes into a pool.

A first time visitor may wonder what will be found when pushing open the double doors of glass and wrought iron.

On most days, owner Jim Strausbaugh, former chemistry and philosophy student and re-

tired chemical company CEO, will be there with a smile and his stories of discovery. For example, there’s the Bolivian statue of St. Roch, the Patron Saint of Dogs, or the London pub divider used as walls for his office. Store manager Kathy Phipps may be there, always happy to show you the Warehouse pride of almost 100 rare doors. Store manager Monique Dale may be pedaling her vintage bicycle toward you from somewhere within the 40,000-square-foot grid of

aisles. She’ll be ready to answer questions about the many illuminated stained glass windows displayed across the front wall.

At other times, Jim, may be traveling, telephoning, emailing, or online searching the world to find and buy antiques. “Here is where the world’s antiques come together,” he says about his Tryon business. “I will go anywhere to fill this space, but not just fill it with anything. I am looking for the different, not the usual object d’art.

“In England I found a pair of Queen Anne chairs, not typically surprising in the antique world, but these were unique.”

The Queen Anne style emphasizes lighter line and form, rather than the ornamentation of William and Mary. The cushioned seats and sleek S-curve legs were popular before, during, and after her reign from 1702-1714. Jim enthuses, “Hand carvings had been added to these chairs during the Victorian era. The workmanship makes each of them one of a kind.”

Another unique find for Jim is a chandelier of translucent stone. He explains, “Back in the twenties, a couple were going to build an art deco mansion in lower South Carolina. They purchased furnishings from around the world; one was a custom built chandelier with a flower motif, each petal hand carved from alabaster. The house was never built and the heirs found the chandelier in the original packing crate. I had no idea who made it, or where it came from, but I had to have it.”

Technically, the chandelier may not quite be an antique, depending on who is doing the defining. Some experts state that an “antique” is any item crafted at least 100 years ago. Anything more recent is a “collectible.” Others argue for antique status at 50 years. “Curio,” of Dickens shop fame, is not necessarily an antique, but a rare, unusual, or intriguing object, that may not be defined within a time period. The word “vintage” has been borrowed from vintners to classify items less than 25 years old.

Translated from 14th century French, “antique” means, “aged, venerable.” The Latin “antiquus,” means “of olden times,” an apt description for the early surge in antique collecting when the Renaissance rich vied for artifacts from Ancient Rome and Greece.

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As a child in Meadville PA, Jim grew up in a home with aged, venerable items of olden times.

In 1959, he began collecting rare books for the pleasure of fine bindings. Later, he came to love the hunt and surprises of antique auctions and dealers. His wife, Bobbi, started their Greenville antique store in 1960 and he helped as time permitted. In 1989, after the sale of his chemical company, he joined her full time as an antique dealer. He continued after she died in 2004.

“Curiosity is a powerful motivation, as well as learning, exposure to experience...the history and styles of a period... always learning insights into past societies through their art, furniture construction, and craftsmanship.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Store manager Monique Dale is can be seen pedaling her vintage bicycle to help a customer somewhere within the 40,000-square-foot grid of aisles. RIGHT: Jim says that his toughest challenge is finding enough of the right items for the Warehouse market. “It helps for us to specialize, complementing statues, for example, with pillars, panels, friezes, rails, corbels and mantels, shutters, and other architectural inventory.”

about her. Her eyes? Expression? My mangers felt the same. We can’t define it but she now watches over a vintage blackjack table. One customer said she reminded him of an episode of Twilight Zone.”

“When I used to travel more frequently...

South America, Europe...I would always wonder what I would find on the trip. I would supervise packing a 40-foot shipping container, item by item, for up to three days...sometimes three containers in unpleasant places. But I enjoyed it and was always excited to unpack and see them again. And if a container came from APRIL 2019

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India, for example, purchased only on trust of the dealer, I was really eager for that first look.”

Jim explains that much of his research and acquisition is online these days, but the heart of his business is a network of contacts from Mid-America to India, Scotand to Argentina.

Over the decades he has made many trusted friends and associates among dealers, auctioneers, and salvage experts who know what he wants.

“I want to feel excited about what I find and bring back to Tryon. I want to be excited to display them...the antiques, collectibles, even local curios, and the occasional new piece, such as this walnut bonnet top walnut secretary, hand made without mechanical fasteners. Feel the finish, note the grain, the dovetailed drawers, the...” Jim’s enthusiasm increases as he explains.

“I enjoy talking with customers who share my curiosity about other times, other places.

That urn, hand painted in Austria, late 19th century, the restored finial...” www.architecturalwarehouse.com Store manager Kathy Phipps will always be happy to show you the Warehouse pride of almost 100 rare doors.

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Crowd-Pleasing Easter Brunch Easter is a time to celebrate with friends and family. You can create a crowd-pleasing brunch with affordable, high-quality ingredients, wine and tablescape decor. Elevate your holiday brunch beyond an egg casserole with a Spiral Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze as the centerpiece for your table. Finish the meal with a Mini Blueberry Chocolate Tart for a dessert that’s perfect for spring. Combining sweet and fruity notes, this treat can leave your guests craving more. Find ingredients for these recipes at ALDI, which offers high-quality, fresh and affordable foods to help you put together a vibrant spread. From brunch essentials and beverages to fruits, veggies, snacks and more, you can make Easter pop. Plus, there are chocolates, candy and owers to add a splash of color to your table or any Easter basket. Find additional recipes at ALDI.us.

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SPIRAL HAM WITH RED WINE AND CITRUS GLAZE

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes per pound of ham

HAM: Ingredients 1 Appleton Farms Spiral Cut Double Glazed Brown Sugar Ham (about 4 pounds), reserving liquid GLAZE: Ingredients 1/2 cup Intermingle Red Blend wine 1/4 cup Nature’s Nectar orange juice 1/4 cup Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Simply Nature Organic Light Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 dash salt 2 tablespoons Burman’s Dijon Mustard Directions 1. To make ham: Heat oven to 325 F. Place ham in roasting pan on rack. Pour reserved liquid over ham and cover tightly with foil.

Bake 10-12 minutes per pound.

2. To make glaze: In small pan, combine wine, orange juice, syrup, brown sugar, rosemary and salt. Heat to boil then lower to rapid simmer until mixture begins to thicken and reduce, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard.

3. When ham is 10 minutes from being done, remove from oven and increase temperature to 400 F. Remove foil and brush ham thoroughly with glaze.

4. Place ham back in oven, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until ham reaches internal

temperature of 140 F. 5. Remove ham from oven and let sit 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca Gallop (@ adailysomething) on behalf of ALDI.

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MINI BLUEBERRY CHOCOLATE TART

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 17 minutes Servings: 12

Directions 1. Heat oven to 400 F. Cut 1-2 sheets of parchment paper into 5-by-5-inch squares. Line each cup of 12-cup muffin pan with one square Ingredients of parchment paper.

1 Bake House Creations Pie Crust 2. Roll out pie crust and cut 12 circles, 2 inches 1 1/2 tablespoons Sweet Additions Stevia No each, with cookie cutter. Press each circle into Calorie Sweetener lined muffin cup.

1 cup fresh blueberries 3. In medium bowl, combine sweetener, 1 Choceur Dark Chocolate Bar (2.64 ounces), blueberries and chocolate. Divide mixture chopped among pie crusts.

4. Bake 17 minutes until chocolate melts.

Allow to cool and serve.

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Need a dessert that is not only delicious but easy to make? Try this recipe for CinnamonApple Crostata. You’ll have a hard time waiting to sink your teeth in to the flaky crust with a burst of cinnamon and apples. Find more delicious dessert recipes at Culinary.net.

CINNAMON-APPLE CROSTATA PIE PASTRY: Ingredients Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts FILLING: Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cinnamon 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (4-5 medium sized) 1 tsp. sugar (for sprinkling) 2 tbs. chopped pecans Directions 1. Heat oven to 450°.

2. In medium bowl mix together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in peeled and sliced apples until well combined.

3. Place flattened pie crust on an ungreased cookie or pizza sheet.

4. Spoon apple mixture onto the center of the crust, spreading the mixture to about 2 inches from the edge of the crust.

5. Fold crust over mixture, pleating along the way.

6. Brush edges of crust with water.

7. Sprinkle sugar over crust and apple mixture.

8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is a golden brown.

9. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture.

10. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.

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John Wilson has been in the kitchen all his life. Serving people, making them happy. Previously working as the head-catering chef at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, John was the first chef at the Legends Grille; it was divine intervention that lead him to opening the Rural Seed Restaurant. Along with his wife Adrienne, their philosophy is “Great food, at the right price.�

John was born and raised in Seffner, FL. before attending Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH. It has always been Johns dream to open a restaurant in a small town. While visiting the area they fell in love with the people. John and Adrienne moved to Tryon, NC where they raised their daughter, who is currently attending Brevard College.

What is the greatest part of my Job?

There are too many to mention. But if I had to narrow it down to one, it would be getting to know our customers and sharing our passion in supporting our local farming community.

Food, for centuries has, brought people together, and we hope to continue that here at The Rural Seed Restaurant.

What makes your restaurant standout from other restaurants?

We try to offer our community the cuisine that is not available anywhere with-in Polk county.

Offering a mix of fresh beef, pork and fish in a casual steak house with a laid back atmosphere, that happens to serve fresh vegetables and meat grown with-in a 200 mile radius. I don’t know of many restaurants where the chef

and manager are also the farmer. inspired you to do this?

I’ve always been a part of the If Mother Nature cooperates, we should be using our own produce hospitality industry, so I’ve always had a desire to make people this spring and summer. happy. Then the expression on customer’s faces when they take What made you choose this that first bite, and they like it, area?

The sense of community, and motivates me. My wife Adrienne is the one that inspires me to be a of course the natural resources. better chef every day, for I always When we first moved here, we tell people that she is a better instantly felt a part of a family chef than I am. friendly community. The fact that we all say hello to each What are your Specialties? other and exchange pleasantries I love grilling! I often have to is something you don’t see just be reminded that there are ovens anywhere. One fond memory and sauté pans in the kitchen. was walking through the grocery store and seeing friends and We like to take the flavors of what the land is giving us and neighbors smiling and talking about their kids. There is a sense put our spin on some of the of respect for each other no mat- familiar favorites. At the same time we try not to get stuck in ter the walks of life, and we try to convey that here at The Rural one style of cooking. We are constantly seeking that new and Seed. innovative way in presenting good food.

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TRACIE HANSON Executive Director of the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)

Tracie Hanson is the Executive Director of the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) in Tryon.

Tracie, who is a Master Naturalist, began her career at FENCE 13 years ago as the Nature Educator and soon moved into the leadership role she holds now. FENCE, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve as a community resource for the preservation of green space and for educational and recreational opportunities linking nature, animals, and people.

What do you enjoy most about working for a nonprofit in the Foothills?

appreciates most is our green space.

We’re a place that people can go for a hike, walk their dogs, bring their children to explore nature or particiI enjoy being part of a team of pate in an equestrian event. We offer people committed to giving back to the community. Like many nonprofits trail riding through our partnership with FETA (Foothills Equestrian Trail in the Foothills, we are so fortunate Association), schooling opportunito have volunteers who are generous ties and the ability to stable over 300 with their time, talent and resources. horses. Our AmeriCorps member is Whether it’s local horse owners trailering their horses to volunteer for our able to provide science and nature Therapeutic Riding Program (TROT) programs to 9,000 students in area or those that help trail blaze or do in- elementary schools. On top of all vasive clean up, we are grateful to our that, we host several free events such FENCE friends who pitch in when we as concerts, guided hikes, and festivals thanks to the Kirby Endowment need help.

Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.

What do you think the community appreciates most about FENCE?

What do you love most about the It’s hard to narrow that down because FENCE offers something for Foothills?

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in 2002, I fell in love with the change of seasons and the amazing mountain views. My husband and I quickly felt welcomed by this community and have enjoyed raising our four children here. We are especially proud of the quality education they received in the Polk County School System.

Other than visiting FENCE, what places do you recommend people visit when they come here?

Visitors have so many wonderful areas to explore in the Foothills. Of course, we love it when new people discover FENCE for the first time, but we also recommend visiting places that offer our a bit of our “Foothills Culture” -- live performances at TFAC, art galleries on Trade Street, wineries throughout the county and restaurants in downtown Landrum.

PARTING GLANCE

Get that outta here!

That is exactly what Brianna Powell (#9) had on her mind at a recent volleyball tournament. Her Xcel 13U Select team was playing in the Gold Medal bracket of the Ethos/K2 2019 Peak Challenge in Gatlinburg, TN. They went on to win this match in three sets to advance to the championship game.

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