Monthly Archives: January 2016
Man facing pair of child sex charges
PICKENS — A 63-year-old Easley man has been arrested by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office as the result of allegations he paid a 16-year-old for sexual favors last June.
Daniel L. Barlet, of Barlet Lane, is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center following his arrest on Jan. 15 for third-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. A $10,000 bond has been set for the third-degree charge, but no bond set for the first-degree charge.
Chief deputy Creed Hashe said that during the initial investigation, which began Dec. 28, activity involving a second child under the age of 11 was also discovered.
Hashe said that additional investigation revealed at least two incidents involving sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 11 took place between 2008 and 2012 — all believed to have occurred at Barlet Lane.
The chief deputy added that the sheriff’s office would not comment further on the relationship between Barlet and the victims, other than to say they were not strangers.
Favorite desserts of the First Ladies
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
The angel food cake featured this week was always served at the White House for Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday. It was also a favorite cake of Rachel Jackson.
Abigail and John Adams were frugal New Englanders who favored simple foods, and the Indian Pudding recipe was an old and treasured favorite of theirs.
Mary Todd Lincoln is reported to have constantly been trying to get Abraham to eat, as he often was so immersed in work he forgot to eat lunch and frequently settled for an apple or piece of cheese. This Courting Cake is said to have been one of his favorites.
Dolley Madison’s Layer Cake was often served at the White House. She was said to be a genial hostess and enjoyed entertaining.
I especially like the Angel Food Cake recipe and think it’s much better than what you can buy. Enjoy.
Dolley Madison’s Layer Cake
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pans
8 large egg whites
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. cornstarch
2 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter four 8-by-2-inch round cake pans, set aside.
Beat egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form; set aside.
In the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. With the mixer running, slowly add milk; mix until well combined. Sift together flour and cornstarch; slowly add to mixer and beat until well combined. Add vanilla and mix well.
Gently fold in reserved egg whites and divide evenly between prepared pans. Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in cake pans on wire racks, about 10 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the first layer on the cake plate. Pour over about 1/2 cup icing, spreading evenly to cover. Repeat process with two more layers. Repeat process with two more layers. Place the remaining layer on top of the third layer and cover cake completely with remaining icing.
Abigail Adams’ Indian Pudding
6 c. milk
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. molasses
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Scald the milk and butter in a large double boiler or heat the milk and butter for about five minutes on high heat in the microwave until it is boiling, then carefully transfer it to a medium saucepan on the stove. Keep hot over medium heat.
Preheat oven to 250°F. In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and salt, then stir in molasses. Thin the mixture with 1/2 cup of scalded milk, a few tablespoons at a time, then gradually add the mixture back to into the scalded milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly add a half cup of the hot milk cornmeal mixture to the three beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Then add the egg mixture back in with the cornmeal mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the sugar and spices until smooth. Pour into a 2 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish. Bake for two hours at 250°F. Let cool for about an hour, then serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Angel Food Cake
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg whites
1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. cake flour
Dash salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Sift flour at least twice. Beat egg whites with hand beater until foamy; add cream of tartar and one cup of sugar carefully, continuing beating until the whites stand up in peaks. Add flavoring. Sift 1/2 cup sugar with salt and flour and very carefully fold into whites. Bake in angel cake pan in 375 degree F oven 30-35 minutes.
Mary Todd Lincoln’s Courting Cake
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg whites
1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. cake flour
Dash salt
1 tsp. vanilla
One begins by “burning” the sugar. Melt 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy iron skillet. Heat slowly, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until the sugar becomes a very dark brown. Then add 1/2 cup hot water and stir until sugar dissolves. This is the caramelized sugar you will use in the cake. Now beat three egg whites until very stiff, adding to them a little at a time 1/2 cup white sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter with 1/2 cup white sugar. Add 2 teaspoons baking powder to 1 1/2 cups cake flour, along with a dash of salt. Sift together then add to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the caramelized sugar syrup — first a little flour, then a little syrup, until all have been used. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Flavor with one teaspoon vanilla and bake in two greased and floured 8-inch cake pans. Bake about 45 minutes in a preheated moderate (350 degree F.) oven.
Frosting
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 1 c. dark brown sugar
- 1/3 c. milk
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. black walnuts (optional)
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a heavy saucepan. Add one cup dark brown sugar and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add 1/3 cup milk and bring to a boil again. Cool to lukewarm and stir in gradually two cups powdered sugar. Beat vigorously until mixture is smooth. This makes enough frosting to cover the top and sides of an 8-inch layer cake
WINTRY WEEKEND
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Pickens County students were able to enjoy a four-day weekend as winter weather 
moved through the area at the end of last week, cancelling classes on Friday and Monday. Although some parts of the county received up to 8 inches of snow and ice, there were no major problems, and Duke Energy and Blue Ridge Electric Co-op were able to restore power to all who lost it by Sunday. Above, Charlene Santos and Emily Holden sled down a hill at the old Liberty High School football stadium in Liberty on Saturday.
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Crowd packs meeting in support of Hagood Elementary, still ‘no decision’ on closing school
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
A large crowd was in attendance at Monday night’s school board meeting in support of Hagood Elementary School.
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — In a loud, clear voice at Monday night’s Pickens County School Board meeting, chair Judy Edwards said “no decision has been made on closing any schools in Pickens County.”
Rumors of the closing of Ben Hagood Elementary have run rampant for months, with PTO members, teachers, students and local businesses all getting on board for a “Save Hagood” campaign.
As the room was filled to capacity, nearly a dozen people spoke out against the school’s closure during Monday night’s board meeting at the Curtis A. Sidden Administrative Office in Easley. All wanted to simply convey the message to board members that Hagood Elementary is important and needs to stay open.
Although emotions were high for saving the school, much respect was given in the meeting by all in attendance. Speakers spoke with passion and started and ended their chances to speak with prayers for the Hagood’s future.
Rocky Nimmons/Courier Hagood Elementary School PTO president Rebecca Newman speaks to the Pickens County School Board on Monday night.
“I come to you as a fellow educator, concerned parent and president of the PTO,” Rebecca Newman told school board members. “The faculty and staff share a common vision, where all decisions big or small are student-driven. That is what makes a good school a great school.”
Newman said as a military spouse, she has worked at six schools in four states, and her last two years at Ben Hagood have been amazing to watch.
“The school runs like a well-oiled machine,” she added.
She said a PTO that was once almost nonexistent raised more than $12,000 just this year for the school that was designated for playground equipment and technology for the school.
Newman said she stood with an army of parents and community members that were united to fight to save Hagood Elementary.
“Hagood is not just a building — it is a family to everyone that has ever graced the halls,” she told the board. “It is a school with a heart. It is a safe haven that provides stability. Do you want to take that away from them?”
She pointed to research that shows when children who suffer from anxiety, trust issues and illnesses such as autism and Asperger syndrome are moved, it can cause a great setback in growth and development.
“Do you want to be held accountable for that?,” Newman asked board members.
She asked that the board not make a hasty decision.
“Hagood should be a permanent fixture in our community,” she said. “I invite each of you to come to our school. I find it hard to believe that you can make the best decision for our school without walking the halls and seeing firsthand the progress made and the difference we make in the lives of our students.”
Later, Hagood student Noah Constance took the podium and said he was there to ask that the board not close his school.
“First of all, I know more people will eventually come to this school,” he said. “If you separate us, we might not be able to see our friends, and other schools will become overcrowded. Teachers help us learn, but this will become difficult because of crowded classes. Students will not have the same opportunity that I have.”
He also asked board members to take their time and make a decision that is best for the students.
Junius Smith took to the podium and starting by listing off the words “preserve, protect and defend.”
“Have you heard of those before? It is not there as an option — it is there as a demand that you do these things,” he told school board members.
He reminded the board there was $30 million available at the state level for charter schools.
“If it comes down to money, you can look down there,” he said.
Hagood parent David Hayes spoke on behalf of his daughter, Natalie, who has Down syndrome. He said that his daughter started at Pickens Elementary, but was told Hagood was a better place for her.
“They have done a great job with her, and I have seen improvement,” Hayes said. “I know she could go to another school, but it took her three months to get adjusted to Hagood. She does not do well with change. I know it all comes down to money.
“As a father, it is my responsibility to take care of my children. It is the board’s responsibility to take care of the children in our schools.”
Following the speakers, school board member Phillip Bowers gave a report on the district’s facilities. Bowers presented a slideshow that showed the efficiency of how the elementary schools in the county are being used. Bowers pointed out that the four Pickens-area elementary schools are all only at around 50 percent of their capacity.
“There are a lot of empty seats in the Pickens district,” he said. “Hagood has the most, and Ambler is the closest to capacity, but it is a long way from full.”
That, along with costs that were projected for repairs such as roofs and HVAC systems and the lack of students, are the reasons the Ben Hagood Elementary closure rumor got started.
“I can understand how that rumor got legs,” Bowers said. “There are 369 seats available at Hagood that aren’t being used, and when you look at what has to be spent at Hagood, $1.7 million, you can see why someone would think Hagood would be a prospect for closing. But that decision has not been made. It is pretty obvious that we (the board) have some work to do.”
Board member Alex Saitta expressed support for the school to remain open, saying in the past the board spent millions of dollars to increase capacity to eliminate portable classrooms.
“Now that you have done that, you don’t just turn around and say, ‘wow, we are just going to wipe that capacity out.’ We spent $15-20 million to get it. We just have to live with it,” he said. “There was a mistake. They put too much extra capacity into the system. What do you do now? Do you close the schools? I don’t think so. I think you use them for the primary purpose you have them for.”
Bowers replied, “Essentially what you are saying is spend $4 million on these buildings that are half empty, just because we spent money in the past. To me, there is no good decision and we can’t undo the past.”
Edwards said the board was not ready to make a decision.
“We still have lots of work to do,” the chair said. “Based on the evidence that Mr. Bowers had given us, we have a lot of tough decisions to make.
“We will start discussion this week, and I promise you as chairman I will do everything possible to have a recommendation by the end of February and no later than mid-March.”
Edwards reminded those in attendance that no decisions have been made.
“There is no school that has been decided to be closed,” she said. “We haven’t decided on anything absolutely yet. So just stay with us like you did tonight and stay kind and understanding, and I promise you we are going to do everything we can to find the right answer.”
Kennel club donates devices for sheriff’s office K-9 units
Pamela Dodson/Courier
From left are Clemson Kennel Club member Lee Bryson, president Brian Jones, Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Underwood, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jonathan Byers and club vice president Barbara Goff.
By Pamela Dodson
Staff Reporter
pdodson@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Across Pickens and Oconee counties, the value of police K-9 units is immeasurable.
Both counties’ sheriff’s offices depend on these service animals to find illegal narcotics and deadly explosives, all of which can potentially bring harm to area residents. These dogs can also save an officer’s life in an unexpected situation. As a result, K-9 units become like family and are treated as fellow officers on each force.
[cointent_lockedcontent]In order for these animals to do what they’ve been trained to do, they have to be protected and cared for properly. The dangers of animals being left in a hot vehicle are very real. Even on a cool spring day, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach dangerous levels in just a few minutes.
The Clemson Kennel Club saw a need to help protect the K-9 officers from this type of danger, so members used their love of animals to help fill this need by donating two “Hot-N-Pop” devices.
Hot-N-Pop devices have become a necessity for K-9 units across the country. The unique device monitors the temperature inside the car and alerts the officer when it becomes too hot by sounding an alert horn. It also activates the siren and the vehicle’s light bar and lowers the car windows. The device has adjustable temperature alert settings and is equipped with a safety feature preventing the doors from accidentally opening while the vehicle is moving. The officer also carries a remote that allows him to open the doors, releasing his K-9 partner to assist him in emergency situations.
On Jan. 13, the Clemson Kennel Club held its regular monthly meeting at the Central branch of the Pickens County Library System. Joining the members were local officers from both the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.
During the meeting, the club presented each department with one of the $1,100 devices. Club vice president Barbara Goff presented a Hot-N-Pop device to deputy Jonathan Byers and his K-9 counterpart “Rex” from the PCSO, and club member Lee Bryson presented a second device to deputy Josh Underwood and his K-9 counterpart “Farrah” from the OCSO.
To demonstrate the vital role a K-9 unit plays in protecting the community, Underwood instructed Farrah to smell several boxes arranged around the room. As the Dutch Shepherd smelled each box, the anticipation grew until finally she found the loaded box. The once-playful dog immediately sat down perfectly still, identifying the box using the passive alert technique. This is a valuable tool when searching for things that require special caution, to keep from contaminating evidence, or in the case of explosives, protecting the people working the scene.
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Police issue scam alert following recent incidents
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — A spate of recent scams in the city of Clemson have led the Clemson Police Department to issue a scam alert in an effort to prevent others, both inside the city and in surrounding areas, from becoming victims.
Police Chief Jimmy Dixon said last Wednesday four incidents occurred between Jan. 13-19 in which an unknown suspect or suspects called elderly victims and scammed them out of large quantities of money.
Of the four incidents, two were completed and reports filed, one was not completed and the victim declined a report, and the other was sent to another local agency.
“This has been occurring within the city limits of Clemson, and I am sure it very well may be occurring elsewhere,” Dixon said.
The chief said that the suspect or suspects are calling elderly victims, claiming to be a family member, and then saying they have been arrested for a serious offense. A second suspect then claims to be a law enforcement officer explaining fraudulent circumstances that led to the arrest and saying if the victim pays an amount of money Dixon said is usually in the thousands of dollars, their loved ones will be released.
Dixon said the victim is then directed to go to the local supermarket and get prepaid gift cards in a specific amount and then instructed to call back.
In cases that were completed, the chief said the victims did as directed but later, after transferring the money to the suspects by phone, discovered that their loved ones were fine and never incarcerated.
As a result, Dixon said there are several things to remember: If receiving a phone call advising that a loved one is in jail, stay calm since the suspects are preying on emotions and know their scam works best when the victim or victims are panicking. Also, please verify the status of a loved one by calling the family member directly or calling other family who would have knowledge of their whereabouts and directly calling the law enforcement agency where the family member is allegedly being held.
Dixon added it is important to remember law enforcement agencies do not handle bond arrangements themselves, but that it occurs through a court process. The chief added that neither the court nor law enforcement would ever direct a person to obtain gift cards to pay a bond.
Should you be targeted for this scam, police say not to send any money and contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
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Clemson names leader in environmental engineering as vice president of research
CLEMSON — Clemson University has appointed Tanju Karanfil to a two-year term as vice president for research, effective Feb. 1. Karanfil replaces Larry Dooley, who is retiring in May after three years as interim vice president for research and a 31-year career at Clemson.
“Dr. Karanfil has exemplary leadership skills and the creative vision to build on Dr. Dooley’s achievements and elevate research and scholarship to new heights,” Clemson President James P. Clements said. “Tanju is committed to innovative research; helping students, faculty and staff succeed; and working with the community to grow an innovation economy, and he does so with integrity and respect.”
Karanfil, currently the associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and Science, is an environmental engineer whose research on improving municipal water quality has been funded with nearly $10 million. He joined the Clemson faculty in 1996 and was chair of the environmental engineering and Earth sciences department prior to assuming his current post in 2014.
As vice president for research, Karanfil will steer the university’s research strategy, which includes working closely with faculty and staff at Clemson and with collaborators in industry and the community. He will oversee the management of a portfolio that spans the gamut of science and innovation: advanced materials, cyber-infrastructure, big data science, energy, transportation, advanced manufacturing, health innovation, human resilience, sustainable environment, architecture, education, humanities and the arts.
Under Dooley’s leadership, Clemson’s annual research revenues grew to more than $100 million, and the school achieved “highest research activity” status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The number of students receiving doctoral degrees from Clemson’s Graduate School, another measure of research activity, increased from 107 in 2001 to 270 in 2015.
“Dr. Dooley has provided stability, improved organizational effectiveness and developed strategies that will help us achieve our research goals as outlined in the Clemson Forward strategic plan,” Clements said. “We will continue to benefit from his leadership for many years.”
“This is an exciting time for research at Clemson and I am extremely grateful for the honor and responsibility of being named vice president,” Karanfil said. “Dr. Dooley set the standard for excellence, and the outstanding work by our students, faculty and the Research Division staff is second to none. I look forward to working closely with everyone, from the sciences to the humanities, to facilitate and encourage our growth in contributions to fundamental and applied research and economic development.”
Dooley joined Clemson in 1985 as professor of bioengineering and as the research director for the Bioengineering Alliance of South Carolina. He served as bioengineering department chair from 1994 to 2003 and as associate dean for research and graduate studies for the College of Engineering and Science until 2012, at which time he was asked to serve as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Science. He was appointed interim vice president for research in 2013. He will stay on at Clemson through May to help with the transition.
“Working with President Clements and Provost Jones, the staff in the Division of Research, faculty and community leaders has been a tremendous honor,” Dooley said. “For many years, Clemson research was a hidden treasure. It’s been exciting to see our contributions grow to national and international prominence, and I look forward to even greater achievements under Dr. Karanfil’s leadership.”
Karanfil earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Istanbul Technical University and completed his graduate work – Master of Science and Ph.D. — at the University of Michigan. He is a fellow of the International Water Association, received anNational Science Foundation Early CAREER Award in 2001 and mentored more than 80 graduate students and post-doctoral research associates at Clemson. He also serves as a consultant to water and wastewater utilities and consulting companies.
County students named to CofC President’s List
CHARLESTON — The following Pickens County students were recently named to the College of Charleston President’s List: Central – Jalen Brooks-Knepfle. Clemson – Julia Marks. Easley – Shelby Bowden, Clancy Crawford, Krista Day, Reagan Hembree and Leanne Lusk. Pickens – William Raines.
To make the President’s List, a student must be enrolled in and completed at least 14 semester hours and earned a GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Reunion seeks families, groups to showcase historical items
2016 Reunion of Upcountry Families set for March 10-12
CENTRAL — The public is invited to the Reunion of Upcountry Families March 10-12.
The free event will include cemetery tours, workshops devoted to family history and a large display of photos and other items from local families of the Old Pendleton District, which became present-day Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties.
The next Reunion of Upcountry Families is scheduled for March 10-12 and will include family history workshops, cemetery tours and more. Families whose heritage goes back to the Old Pendleton District (Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties) are urged to participate in the March 12 reunion display at Southern Wesleyan University by buying a table and displaying family photos, old family Bibles and other historical memorabilia.
Families whose heritage goes back to the Old Pendleton District are urged to participate in the March 12 reunion display at Southern Wesleyan University by buying a table and displaying family photos, old family Bibles and other historical memorabilia. To reserve a table, contact Kenny Blakeney at (864) 898-0840 or email kblakeney@live.com. There is a $20 cost to reserve a table, payable to the Central Heritage Society, 416 Church St., Central, SC 29630.
Group tables are also available to organizations that will enhance or contribute to genealogical research or information in the Upcountry. Examples of groups include Pickens County Library, Pickens County Genealogical Society, SAR, DAR, UDC, SCV, etc. For details or to reserve a group table, contact Brenda Meyer at bbmeyer76@charter.net.
The event will kick off at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, at Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley, with a computer class on genealogy, an open house at 5 p.m. and a 7 p.m. presentation to be announced.
On Friday, March 11, there will be a tour of McKinney Chapel and also the Anderson and Nimmons cemeteries, located in the Eastatoe Valley. Also planned is a tour of Old Pickens Church and cemetery and a tour and dinner at Collins Ole Towne in Central. Cost for the meal is $20.
From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Southern Wesleyan University will host historic displays from area families as well as local genealogical and historical associations in The Founders, located on the lower level of the University Dining Commons building. There will also be a tour of the Faith Clayton Genealogical Collection at Rickman Library, also on Southern Wesleyan’s campus. There will also be presentations about “Procuring Land in South Carolina” with Dr. A.B. Pruitt and “Finding your Revolutionary War Ancestors,” presented by genealogist Sue Dillon of Carmel, Ind.
The Reunion of Upcountry Families is being sponsored by the Birchwood Center for Arts and Folklife, along with Southern Wesleyan University, the Faith Clayton Genealogy Center, the Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society, the Pickens County Historical Society, the Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Anderson Genealogical Society, the Central Heritage Society, the Pendleton District Commission and Pickens County Accommodation Tax Grant.
For details, contact the Birchwood Center at (864) 898-0840 or email claytonroom@swu.edu. Also, more information can be found online at www.100yearreunion.com or on the Reunion’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Reunion-OfUpcountryFamilies.
Culinary Book Club hosts presentation at Sarlin Library
LIBERTY — A wonderful lunch was served at Sarlin Community Library on Thursday, Jan. 21, as members of the Culinary Book Club used recipes from the library book “Soup” to prepare delightful soups that were enjoyed by members and guests.[cointent_lockedcontent]
Kristy Williams demonstrates making lemon-ginger honey.
“We are so lucky to have such a wonderful supply of cookbooks old and new,” culinary member Lynn Baker said. “It is fun to find new dishes to prepare and a joy to rediscover old favorites.”
A book is chosen each month by members of the club with help from the library staff. The cookbook stays in the library, and members are allowed to pick a recipe from the book and have it copied by one of the staff members. The book remains in the library on hold for the month so all members have access to it.
“Everyone seems to enjoy the process,” library manager Kasey Swords said.
There is always a wide selection of different things to try, and it sure makes the library smell good. Several patrons have become interested in the club because of the wonderful aromas and all the fun the members seem to have. Cooks range in age from 9 to 90.
“You don’t have to be a cook,” member Mel Avery said. “Some of the fun is describing what you have cooked, what you goofed up while doing it, and how you saved it. Each member relates something about their dish, if nothing more than how they picked the recipe. Some of our cooks are long-time cooks, some fairly new, and one young man blogs about his recipes. It makes for great fun.”
This month the club enjoyed hands-on learning with members Kristy Williams and her 9-year-old son. They led a demonstration that involved all the club members.
“Lemon-ginger honey is a great addition to your medicine cabinet, using local honey and organic produce,” Williams said.
Each participant went home with a mason jar of a natural health concoction to be used to ward off colds and sore throats.
“The combination of local honey, lemon and fresh ginger looked lovely, smelled wonderful and tasted delicious,” said Lisa Carpenter. “It is wonderful in hot tea.”
The Culinary Club usually meets on the third Thursday of the month at noon in the conference room of the library. Next month it will meet on the third Tuesday due to tax helpers working in the conference with local citizens. All are welcome.
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