Times-News | Sunday, June 5, 2016 E1 BLUE RIDGE LIVING

RIDGE LINES Memories ‘COME HELL OR HIGH WATER’ gloss over others’ pain

TOM ORR

here was much excitement when T “the rides” were in town. The opening was an annual spring occurrence. The Wurlitzer organ of the merry-go-round always played flawlessly. It was a part of local his- tory, not easily forgotten. This 1916 photo shows the Smith Bridge in Asheville following the historic flood. The bridge, named for James McConnell Smith, spanned I often engage in the the French Broad. PHOTO COURTESY OF PACK MEMORIAL LIBRARY, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS activity of going through old newspapers and clippings. That is why I was so shocked when I came upon a Times- News advertisement (April RISING CONCERN 18, 1930) that read “Opening Night — Up-to-date Riding Devices — Clean Out-Door Local fi lmmaker’s documentary on the Flood of 1916 off ers 21st century lessons Amusements — at 4th Avenue and King Street.” By Stephen Kindland The part that caused me Times-News Correspondent to stop and take note was “For White People Only.” It seemed so abrasive. It ocal filmmaker disturbed me. David Wein- We turn back time and traub believes climb wooden stairs to L the balcony once used as that too often we segregated cinema seat- ignore lessons taught ing for black patrons. The seats are gone now. Petri- to us by history — and fied chewing gum remains nature. His latest doc- stuck to the floor. The door, umentary, scheduled which allowed entrance from the outside, has been for a world premiere sealed over, but the door’s later this month, illus- shape remains etched on the trates graphically the patched wall. From clues provided dangers of mountain by old newspapers, pho- slope development. tographs and recorded A new documentary detailing the major flooding in 1916 will premiere at Blue Ridge Community College on June 23. Here is a view of Asheville during what became known as the Great Flood. PHOTO COURTESY histories, I create a mental In “Come Hell or High OF THE STATE ARCHIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA. picture. Against this back- Water: Remembering the drop, I delineate character. Flood of 1916,” Weintraub In short, I attempt to create gets his message across by Want to go? a time in history. weaving a poignant tapes- What: Premiere of the fi lm “Come Hell or High Water: I truthfully do not know try of Appalachian music, Remembering the Flood of 1916,” including a performance where I was when schools archived photos and com- by The Rocky Fork Bluegrass Band and a panel discussion were segregated. I went to pelling interviews with Where: Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College, school — but rarely thought descendants of Western Flat Rock about it. I suppose I was North Carolina family When: 7 p.m. June 23 too occupied with my own members who survived Admission: $5 suggested donation world to take time to see the massive flood’s raging Information, reservations: saveculture.org or 828-692-8062 into someone else’s. waters and devastating To understand a period mudslides that claimed of history, I must enter that lives, devoured homes and A derailed world as I might a drama. I swept away entire fac- train is pho- need to suspend my knowl- tories 100 years ago this tographed edge of the ending in order July. after what to create the sensibility of Though people weren’t became that time. I must develop a David Weintraub, director of the living on mountain slopes known as the sense of empathy that will Center for Cultural Preservation, in 1916, when 22 inches of Great Flood. allow me to see through the is presenting a premiere of his rain in a 24-hour period PHOTO eyes of the people who were new film “Come Hell or Hight caused the French Broad COURTESY there. I seek to reconstruct Water: Remembering the Flood of River to rise 17 feet above OF NORFOLK mentalities, not impose my 1916” at Blue Ridge Community SOUTHERN own views of today on them. College on June 23. PHOTO BY SEE FLOOD, E5 RAILWAY Sometimes we are critical RENATO ROTOLO/PROVIDED of those who came before us. “How could they have allowed all that to happen?” we ask. MASTER GARDENERS Too often in looking back at times gone by, I view the past through rose-colored glasses. Many people do. Follow these 3 tips before planting But there was pain. “When ‘bravo’ was first used,” according to Eric By Tom Keating some staff members at large June garden chores Booth, “it was not used as it Extension Master Gardener and national chain stores is today to recognize incred- are trained in gardening tips ■ Weed beds on a regular ible, perfect performance. s gardeners, we’ve all and know-how. Also, garden basis before weed seeds It called out in recognition been there: We feel products arriving by mail will mature. of great courage.” We must A that irresistible urge to often have planting instruc- ■ Add mulch to help con- recognize fundamental acts get our new, prized plant pos- tions included with the plants. trol weeds and conserve of courage. sessions in the ground right Henderson County’s Exten- moisture. I think of Odel Rouse and now. But wait, first things sion Service Master Gardener ■ Control minor Japanese smile. I see that courageous first! Volunteers are just a phone beetle infestations by tap- lady with so many children Your new arrival will call away with ready advice ping foliage to dislodge in her classroom on Sixth thank you forever with faster based upon the most reli- beetles into a container of Avenue. She tries against all growth, higher survival rates able research sources. The soapy water. odds to warm feet and dry and long-term success if you infoline is now open Monday ■ Continue to plant warm- the socks by a pot-bellied consider these guidelines: through Thursday from 9 a.m. season vegetables. stove. I recall her efforts to to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., at ■ To prevent early and late care for the migrant laborers Get some good 828-697-4891. blight diseases, spray toma- and their children. planting advice Lastly, a myriad of general toes weekly with a fungicide. The child rarely saw a new Fortunately, planting guid- gardening Internet sites are ■ Continue fungicide spray book for study — only those ance is plentiful and comes out there with helpful tips to Carolyn Keating, wife of columnist on roses for black spot already filled with names from a variety of sources. get your plants or young seed- Tom Keating, carries a flat of Japanese control. ■ from years of use and abuse; Your local nursery can provide lings off to a great start. maple seedlings from her backyard After blooming, bulbs can great planting tips tailored greenhouse to prepare them for plant- be moved or thinned. Remove foliage after it has died back. SEE ORR, E5 to your location. In addition, SEE TIPS, E5 ing. PHOTO PROVIDED E2 Sunday, June 5, 2016 | Times-News BOOKS

REVIEW | ‘THE VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS’ BOOKCASE “Constellation” power against by Adrien Bosc. the integrity of On Oct. 27, 1949, his music. Air France’s Neil Gaiman has a new plane, the “Gluten Exposed” Constellation, by Peter H.R. launched by Green, M.D., the extravagant and Rory Jones, Howard Hughes, M.S. In recent lot to say about a lot welcomed 38 years, gluten has passengers become a villain, aboard. On Oct. getting blamed 28, no longer responding for anything and every- By Rob Merrill “Most of the things I’ve got The Associated Press to air traffi c controllers, thing from heart disease right over the years, I’d got the plane disappeared and dementia to neuralgia while trying to land on the and fatigue. Droves of Warning: This book may make right because I got them island of Santa Maria, in people are adopting a glu- you want to read a bunch of other wrong fi rst.” the Azores. No one sur- ten-free lifestyle, believing books. Maybe even buy a comic. —advice from Neil Gaiman at the 2004 vived. The question Adrien it’s healthier or that it will On my list, recommended by Harvey Awards Bosc’s novel asks is not so help them lose weight Mr. Gaiman: anything by Harlan much how, but why? What and increase their energy. Ellison, “Jonathan Strange & were the series of tiny inci- The diet, a regimen once Mr. Norrell,” the “Discworld” because it’s so personal. Gaiman dents that, in sequence, followed only by those series by Terry Pratchett, “Lud- has a direct writing style that’s propelled the plane toward diagnosed with celiac in-the-Mist” and Gaiman’s own easy to read. Redondo Mountain? And disease (a serious autoim- “Sandman” series of graphic For writers or wanna-be writers, who were the passengers? mune disorder caused novels. there’s plenty of advice in these by gluten), has become a “The View from the Cheap pages. Here’s Gaiman at the 2004 by cure-all, “prescribed” not Seats” is a collection of lectures, “The Noise of Time” Harvey Awards, the Oscars of the Julian Barnes. In 1936, only by gastroenterolo- acceptance speeches, essays, book comic book world: “Most of the Shostakovich, just 30, gists but also by dietitians, introductions, obits and tributes things I’ve got right over the years, fears for his livelihood and nutritionists, naturopaths, written by Gaiman over the decades. I’d got right because I got them his life. Stalin, hitherto a trainers, psychiatrists and He’s upfront in his forward, telling wrong first.” And: “I’ve learned distant fi gure, has taken neurologists, as well as readers they’re under “no obliga- over the years that everything is a sudden interest in his by celebrities and media tion to read them all.” That’s good “The View From the Cheap Seats,” by Neil more or less the same amount of work and denounced his personalities. Yet as this guidance, as some are about books Gaiman. WILLIAM MORROW VIA AP work, so you may as well set your latest opera. Now, certain book reveals, there is not all readers will have read and exploded? Make good art.” sights high and try and do some- he will be exiled to Siberia little scientifi c evidence to therefore won’t make much sense. The book is crammed with his thing really cool.” (or, more likely, executed justify this trend. But there’s plenty here to spend a thoughts about the comic, sci-fi If all you’ve ever heard or seen on the spot), Shostakovich few hours with, including his com- and fantasy art forms, friends he’s of Gaiman is the film adaptation refl ects on his predica- “The Last Royal Rebel: The mencement speech at the University loved and lost, and even the vital of “Coraline,” the book is a nice ment, his personal history, Life and Death of James, of the Arts in that went role of libraries. Each dispatch is no jumping-off point into his world his parents, various Duke of Monmouth” by Anna viral in 2012 — “Husband runs off more than a dozen pages — some that will have you visiting your women and wives, his Keay. At fi rst light on July with a politician? Make good art. Leg just a dozen paragraphs — so it’s favorite library, bookshop, or children — and all who 6, 1685, the last battle crushed and then eaten by a mutated perfect for a quick read before online retailer to either pick up one are still alive themselves ever fought on English soil boa constrictor? Make good art. IRS turning off your bedside lamp. of his or dozens of others that made hang in the balance of was almost over. On one on your trail? Make good art. Cat There’s little here to quibble about him the artist he is today. his fate. 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ART NOTES WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT & ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Inaugural Brevard Choral Institute starting June 26 Brevard College, in asso- Mr. And Mrs. Robert Driscoll ciation with the Brevard Music Center, invites high of Mills River, North Carolina, school choral singers to announce the engagement of their attend its inaugural one- week intensive workshop daughter, at the Brevard Choral Insti- tute June 26 through July 2. Dr. Barclay Lynn Driscoll, to The institute is a unique opportunity for a small Mr. Scott Brandon Sharpe, group of musicians to perform great music in an unforgettable setting. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore Participants will attend of Mills River, North Carolina, and professional concerts, sit in Mr. Ronald Sharpe of Candler, North on rehearsals and perform as a chorus with a select Carolina. student orchestra from the Brevard Music Center. Dr. Driscoll was graduated from In addition to performing Western Carolina University and outstanding choral reper- toire, students will take Wingate University School of classes in musicianship, Pharmacy. She is a pharmacist movement, diction, audi- tion techniques and have with CVS Health. Mr. Sharpe was the opportunity to par- Ernestine Bucking recently won the May contest held by the Art League of Henderson County with graduated from Western Carolina her painting, “Exploring.” NANCY SMELTZER PHOTO ticipate in several master University and is an engineer with classes. Chamber Orchestra. For questions about Pot- before the French arrived The cost to attend is Tillotson grew up next tery Camp, contact Ali Lien on the Mississippi River Norfolk Southern. $550, which includes lodg- door to her grandpar- by email at Ali@Mountain- and English settled the ing, meals, Brevard Music Roots.org. ents’ boarding house, The Atlantic coast,” Clark said. A September wedding is planned. T021-1923748 Center concert tickets, Cottage Hotel in Hender- His interest in this earli- master classes and area sonville, played clarinet in Local author earns est period of North Carolina outings. For more infor- the band while attending and MUSIC REVIEW mation and to apply, visit school in Hendersonville eLIT Gold Award history has produced other brevard.edu/bci. and spent many summers Western North Carolina works, including “Span- at Transylvania Music historian and author Larry ish Attempts to Colonize Shelton’s Monthly art show Camp (now Brevard Music R. Clark has received an Southeast North America winners named Center). Memories from eLIT Gold Award for his 1513-1587” and “The Last several of her Hender- book “La Florida: Imperial Conquistadors of South- is a mix of show- The Art League of sonville classmates are Spain Invades Indian - east North America: Pedro Henderson County has included in the book. doms of North America,” Menendez and the Collapse announced its monthly art Among her many accom- a tale of Spanish conquis- of La Florida’s Frontier.” stoppers, gimmicks show winners. plishments, she was chair tadors’ failed attempts to Copies of his paperback The fi rst place winner of fi ne arts at Brevard conquer Native American books are available from By Scott Stroud was the watercolor College when the Porter tribes of the Southeast. , Barnes & Noble The Associated Press “Exploring” by Ernestine Center for the Perform- “This forgotten period and other retailers. Bucking. ing Arts was built. She is in our history,” Clark Blake Shelton, “If I’m Charlotte Brass’ big and now retired and living in said, “is a result of Indian Art trip to London Honest” (Warner Music bold acrylic “Blue Ridge Brevard. resistance to Spain’s 16th Nashville) Divided” took the honor- century invasions by Juan planned Nov. 6-13 able mention. TC Arts Council, Ponce de Leon, Panfi lo de The Asheville Art If his time on “The The Art League is Mountain Roots Narvaez, Hernando de Soto Museum will host an “Art Voice” has done any- composed of members of and others — events which Travels” trip to London thing for Blake Shelton, many media and skill sets. offering camps changed history for the from Nov. 6-13. it has sent him further The organization meets The Transylvania Com- yet to be United States of Travelers will enjoy down the road toward on the second Sunday of munity Arts Council and America.” seven days and nights of crowd-pleasing, show- “straight outta that each month at Opportunity Mountain Roots Inc. will The seventh annual eLIT art and architecture, plus stopping songs that dirty South” self-con- House, 1411 Asheville High- host a summer art camp Awards are a global awards time to explore on their build toward a moment sciousness that’s a little way, Hendersonville. Social and two pottery camps this program committed to own. Included in the trip when the audience can heavy on the John Deere time begins at 1:30 p.m., summer for youth inter- recognizing the very best are fi rst-class accommoda- no longer contain itself. tractor references. with a short business meet- ested in exploring their of English language digital tions at the Stafford Hotel, There’s plenty of that Some Shelton fans ing beginning at 2 p.m. An creativity. eBooks, downloadable and deluxe motorcoach touring on “If I’m Honest,” his will love that, of course, art-related presentation The TC Arts Council will read on Kindle, Nook and for all group activities, latest album. And make but it feels like the Okla- then follows until 4 p.m. host its Summer Art Camp similar tablets. The contest entrance/guide fees at all no mistake, it’s a coun- homa native has been Guests are welcome. June 27-July 1 for youth is conducted by Jenkins destinations, plus a daily try road he’s traveling spending a lot of time 5-12 years old at 349 S. Group Inc., a Michigan- full English breakfast, four on — with hard-to- explaining the South TC Arts Council Caldwell St., Brevard. Stu- based publishing and lunches, three dinners and miss overtones from his at Hollywood cocktail hosting soft pastel dents in the Summer Art marketing company. one English tea. high-profile personal parties. Camp will rotate to three Entries were accepted Highlights of the trip life. It’s when he settles class Saturday classes a day, exploring from large and small include a welcome dinner The least subtle of down and just sings publishing houses as well The Transylvania Com- the visual arts and dance/ and sightseeing cruise these is a duet, “Go that Shelton delivers as independent and self- munity Arts Council has movement. Teachers for along the River Thames on Ahead and Break My music that could last. A published books. More than teamed with local artist the art camp include Billy Bateaux London’s Har- Heart,” which he love song called “One 6,000 writers competed in Jen Starwalt to offer a Smith, Kristin Pangle and mony, a guided day trip co-wrote with Gwen Night Girl” swells with this year’s contests. The soft pastel class from 10 Lori Park. to Brighton, a garden and Stefani, his current love emotional sincerity, top three eLIT winners in a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Morning and afternoon archives tour of the Cass interest. It seems rea- and “Savior’s Shadow,” each category are featured TC Arts Council at 349 S. sessions are available. Sculptural Foundation and sonable to interpret it as a gospel song about on the web and an eLIT Caldwell St., Brevard. Morning session goes from more. a move-on song for both faith, also feels like he Newsletter distributed The class is aimed to 9 a.m. to noon and the Led by Pamela Myers, as they put their respec- means it. to over 20,000 librar- introduce students to the afternoon session goes executive director of the tive divorces behind Shelton, at his best, ians, retailers and agents soft pastel medium, com- from 1–4 p.m. Asheville Art Museum, the them. is a country boy who worldwide. pare and contrast various Cost for the weeklong art trip promises to be full of Whether any of Shel- tells you just what “I hope the eLIT rec- methods for application, camp is $125 per child. art, culture and culinary ton’s new music stands he’s thinking and has a ognition promotes this types of soft pastels and Mountain Roots Inc. will experiences. the test of time will knack for bringing the fantastic, centuries old application surfaces. offer two weeks of Pottery For full details, costs take, well, a little time. house down. And if he’s story of how North America This is an inside look into Camp at the TC Arts Coun- and registration, visit The album alternates honest, some of what was almost added to Starwalt’s approach to soft cil. Campers may choose ashevilleart.org or call 828- between the swelling he’s thinking just might Spain’s empire — decades pastel color layering and to attend July 11–15 or July 253-3227, ext. 122. show-stoppers and have staying power. mixing to achieve the richly 25–29. colored look of her works. Morning sessions will Required materials run from 9 a.m.-noon for RESERVATIONS NOW ACCEPTED include soft pastels and youth 6-10 years old. The –CALLCARILLON sanded pastel paper. afternoon session will go Come Home to TODAY! Recommended brand of from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for soft pastels is Sennelier, youth 11-15 years old. Uart make 12x18 sheets The cost for the week- of sanded paper. All items long pottery camp is $225 Carillon Assisted Living! can be purchased at Cheap per camper. Joes in Asheville or ordered During this week of North Carolina’s premier assisted living and Alzheimer’s pottery camp, students online from Cheap Joes or care community for seniors is accepting reservations Amazon.com. will have the opportunity Cost for this class is $65. to learn and practice in Hendersonville! To register, call TC Arts basic hand-building skills at 828-884-2787. including the pinch, coil At Carillon, our seniors hold and slab techniques. This the keys to the good life. Our Local woman experiential camp provides half-day hands-on opportu- care keeps their best life within publishes nities to be creative, meet reach. And Carillon is home autobiography other campers, and create some really cool and useful tothehighlyregarded Hendersonville native art. Students will have the Alzheimer’s care program, Virginia Tillotson has pub- opportunity to paint on lished her autobiography The Garden Place. several of their own glazes “Conducting Matters, a (underglazes in various Sonata of Life.” colors), and choose from a Call Carillon Known to many as Tillie, variety of colors for their she conducted the Hen- Today! other projects. dersonville Symphony, To register for any of the was principal clarinet in To RSVP, please call 828-475-7276

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Today’s Birthday (06/05/16): Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Home and family keep you Today is a 7 — Friends are a Internet takes hassle out of car buying grounded this year. Seeds big help today and tomor- planted now bring long-term row. You see a way to divide f you haven’t gone car you will. Not the kind like But no. benefi t. Begin a two-year up the necessary tasks I shopping lately, let you see with the amazing “But this is the fun passionate phase in Sep- more equitably. Waste noth- me just tell you that deaf hunk on “Dancing part,” I pouted. “We tember, as you navigate ing. Schedule time together. things have changed. With the Stars” but more don’t get to do the hag- new situations at home and Make future plans, and Last week, I did the the kind of dance you gling part? You aren’t work. Unexpected commu- discuss wishes and goals. grueling prep work remember from middle going to sigh and pace and nications in February lead to Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) normally required before school where you just sort go get your manager and professional breakthroughs. — Today is a 7 — You’re going out on a serious CELIA RIVENBARK of stood across from each then his manager?” Partnerships fl ower with attracting the attention of mission to buy a car. other, palms sweating, “Nope. The Internet love and attention. an important person. Focus You know. A few hours swaying in place. means that everyone To get the advantage, check the on career advancement of kickboxing, a lot of of dead cats.” Turns out, that kind knows what everyone day’s rating: 10 is the easiest over the next two days, flexing and screaming As I said, the death was of car buying scenario is else is charging and so day, 0 the most challenging. and expand your territory. “RAAAAARRRR” in front unexpected. Apparently so 2002. After a mara- the consumer is more Aries (March 21-April 19) — Private time confl icts with of the mirror and perfect- cars require “oil” and thon shopping day that educated when they come Today is a 7 — Household public duties. Harmony is a ing my annoyed smirk “regular maintenance” included driving eight in.” issues require attention necessity. response to the inevi- and “an owner who has cars at six dealerships, “I’m not educated!” today and tomorrow. Devote Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — table question: “What’s the minimal ability to pay I realized that the hag- “Are you telling me you time, money and energy to Today is a 7 — The next two it gonna take for you to attention to such things.” gling factor doesn’t exist never looked on the Inter- home and family. A lesson days are good for expand- drive this car off the lot Yes, well. The cause anymore. net to see the best price learned the hard way wakes ing your territory. Enjoy a to-DAY, lil lady?” That of death isn’t important. When I cagily asked for the same model before you up. Review and revise two-day adventurous phase. sort of thing. Suffice to say the car was about “wiggle room” you even came in here?” your procedures. Love Travel and explore, through In my experience, 14 years old and these in the sticker price, I “Maybe just a little?” I triumphs. your own experience or it’s best to go into a car things happen, even if was told by each sales- said. Taurus (April 20-May 20) that of another. Get out and dealership with a lot of you, as I did, made sure man: “The Internet has The deal was quick and — Today is a 7 — Express investigate. confidence. You want to rotate the tires every changed everything. The painless but I sorta miss your message and get it out Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) them to know you’re no 50,000 miles. I’m not an price you see doesn’t the kind of car shopping there. Networking, publish- — Today is a 6 — Manage ing, writing and art fl ourish family fi nances today tire kicker, but you’re also idiot. have much, if any, wiggle that left you both sweaty over the next two days. Get and tomorrow. A lack of not a pushover. The last time I bought a room.” and craving a cigarette. creative. Learn new tricks funds could threaten your car, it was a fairly rou- I needed the sale to be While I accept that Good times. while practicing skills you plans. Check expenses swift and merciful. The tine matter that involved Kim Kardashian’s butt already have. and income, and balance other car had died rather the salesman asking me had the power to break —Celia Rivenbark is the Gemini (May 21-June 20) — your budget to suit the suddenly and aggressively to bend over and … no, the Internet, I would’ve best-selling author of Today is an 8 — Financial circumstances. Consider with a lurching stop and a wait, what I meant to say thought car salesmen seven humor collections. awareness is a priority. insurance, legal matters and smell the tow truck driver was: We did consider- would’ve been a little Visit her website at www. More income is possible investments. compared to “a truckload able haggling, a dance, if more tech-resistant. celiarivenbark.com. today and tomorrow. Here’s Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) where you start making — Today is an 8 — Accept LIFE HAPPENS profi ts. Stick to your budget, a challenge. The next two and use creativity. Changes days are good for negotia- lead to more changes. Set tions and compromise with Broken wrist can lead to bad hair day long-range goals. a partner. Refi ne the plan. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Share confi dences, and keep — Today is a 9 — Keep it them. Support and inspire o last Friday after- support team consist- two pincher fingers respectful as you step into each other. noon, I broke my ing of Paul, who drove while I turn the bottle the spotlight. You’re more Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — S confi dent over the next few Today is a 9 — Prepare for a wrist — of course, me hastily to ER and with my palm, blow- horse related, it’s always sat quietly as I came to ing through the entire days, with the Moon in your busy few days. Your work is in horse related. The from surgery, announc- “childproof” (and sign. Manage personal mat- demand. Juggle existing com- conversation, approxi- ing, among other things, elderly, arthritic knuck- ters. Take charge, and keep mitments with new orders by mately one minute the drugs must be les proof) safety feature everyone on track. writing everything down. Your before I mounted up, PAM STONE great because I dreamt in 3 seconds. I can also Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — schedule is your friend. Note went like this: “OK, I (Donald) Trump had the feed the dogs and fill an Today is a 5 — It’s easier changes in real time. can’t afford to get hurt nomination. Paul also eye dropper with the to fi nish old projects today Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — so before I get on, is and pelvis — a common has blearily headed out herbal supplements and tomorrow. Get into a Today is a 7 — There’s more philosophical frame of mind. time for love over the next there anything I need to and sometimes fatal, to the barn at 7 a.m., Bonnie takes for her Private self-examination few days. Rest and have know about this guy? scenario. sharp, to feed and muck heart and liver. reveals hidden blind spots. fun. Hang around someone Any buck or rear?” It’s sort of like if a big stalls, while assorted I can even, I thought Slow down and con- who shares an enthusiasm. “No, nothing like that, rig cut you off and you horse friends and my triumphantly, wash my template. Meditate on a Indulge your obsessions and he’s too lazy.” rolled your SUV and sister have taken turns own hair! conundrum. geek out together. We walked sedately found yourself ejected hand-walking my horse, Drying was a different half way around the somewhere on the side Forrest, as he continues story. And once again, PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE E8 arena. He stopped, I of the road with just his own rehab. Paul came to the rescue. clucked for him to walk as a broken bone. Your The biggest surprise My thin, fine hair needs THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME I squeezed with my calves first thought would be, of all is learning what to be blown dry with a by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek and his response was to “Seriously? I’m still I can do with just one section of hair wound Unscramble these six Jumbles, one letter to each square, rear up ... and fall over, alive? Well, thank you! hand! I’ve always had big around a round brush, to form six ordinary words. scrambling to the right Thank you very much, ol’ man hands. Which is hair dryer trained upon NUMEMI until he landed on his indeed!” why I never wore deli- it. For a man who can bum, outside the arena, So that’s how my cate, feminine women’s disassemble a bush hog ©2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC beneath an oak tree. Memorial Day weekend wrist watches. They and repair the thing, or All Rights Reserved. I’m a church goin’ began. There was no look ridiculous around erect a garden gate or DULHED gal and even though I operating room avail- my big, bony wrist — I rebuild a transmission of caught sight of my left able when I got to the always wore a vintage, a 1970 Triumph TR-6, I wrist crumpling gro- emergency room and round-faced men’s kinda thought hovering GHRIFT tesquely upon impact, was sent home in a watch with a thick, the dryer back and forth as far as I’m concerned, splint with a hefty dose leather band. Don’t ask upon a few inches of the good Lord grabbed of oxycodon. I returned me why, but it always hair at a time would be a TOYPER me under the arm- Saturday for surgery made me feel like Amelia cake walk. Nope. He got pits and flung me far with plates and screws, Earhart. I’m pretty sure that same queasy look as free JUSTCheck out the new, JUMBLE app out of danger (I mean only to return Sunday at she’d never have worn a do men who have to go BIRBEF really far, I mean, like, 4 a.m., whimpering and dinky, girlie one. shopping in a Victoria’s Chesnee, S.C.) to the cussing because I got I have found that in Secret at Christmas. left. And I am eternally behind the pain by not my crustacean-like “Just hold the thing RROLPA Now arrange the circled letters grateful not to have been taking enough meds. work-hardened claw, near the hair!” I said, to form the surprise answer, as eyeballing that horse’s In six weeks, this will I can open a bottle of exasperated, as we suggested by the above cartoon.

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- me, crushing my chest ever so grateful for my squeeze the cap with SEE STONE, E5 “”” “ - Times-News | Sunday, June 5, 2016 E5 HERBICIDES Gardening without leaning on Roundup

By Barbara Damrosch Special to The Washington Post

It’s the moment of truth. In the 1980s, I was a casual user of Roundup, a popular herbicide that I applied mostly to poison ivy. By spraying or paint- ing the foliage, I could kill the whole plant, roots and all. Mats of creeping Sedum In those days, acre fill the spaces between Roundup, though toxic, cobbles in the author’s ter- BARBARA DAMROSCH was considered safe if race. handled carefully. In the infertility in cattle, as 1990s, when an 80-foot- well as the development The Center for Cultural Preservation is hosting a film screening on June 23 of a new documentary about the flooding in Western long bank of poison ivy of glyphosate-resistant North Carolina in 1916. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE STATE ARCHIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA. appeared next to my superweeds. It turns up mailbox, I considered in human breast milk. It Roundup, but by then is suspected as the cause FLOOD more concerns had been of gluten intolerance, due From Page E1 voiced about its harm to to its use as a desiccant frogs and fish. To be on for earlier grain harvests. flood level, the number the safe side, I decided And it’s not approved of houses being built not to spray the poison for certified organic on slopes continues to Hubert Barnwell, pictured ivy with Roundup. I produce. increase in Western with a family wash pot that subscribe to something Dealing with simple North Carolina, which was discovered high in a tree called the precautionary annual weeds is easy. has experienced five after being swept away in principle, which means If they’re small, you major floods since the the 1916 flood in Horse Shoe. I prefer to avoid using can disturb them with a century-old disaster, A new film timed with the 100th anniversary of the major flood- PHOTO BY DAVID WEINTRAUB/ a substance if I am not skimming hoe on a dry Weintraub asserts. ing in Western North Carolina includes testimony from Don PROVIDED reasonably sure that it is day, and they’ll shrivel. “In some ways, this Freeman of Gerton about his farming family’s experience. An poses no hazards. Let them go, and you tribute song written and centennial needs to mark aunt, then a baby, was washed downstream but miraculously At present, the active must pull them, dig them performed by the Rocky — for our own safety survived. PHOTO BY DAVID WEINTRAUB/PROVIDED chemical in Roundup, or attack them with a — the history of this Fork Band, a local blue- glyphosate, is more hotly chopping hoe. You can (area) and how we apply grass group, as well as a debated, thanks to the use your favorite mulch that history,” Wein- panel discussion featur- creation of “Roundup- to prevent emergence. traub said as he worked ing several “mountain ready” crops, which are For weeds that build on the final edits of the elders,” local historians engineered to survive underground empires, 50-minute film that has and experts in landslides glyphosate applications the answer is persistence. taken 10 months to com- and flood mitigation. so farmers can weed No plant will survive if plete. “Few people know Since the premiere is their fields. A lot of this you repeatedly remove about the (1916) flood expected to sell out at pesticide is used, and the its leaves, because it will and what the lessons the 430-seat Thomas ill effects ascribed to it not be able to photosyn- have to offer.” Auditorium, advance include cancer and birth thesize and thereby feed Had the recent flood- registration is recom- defects in people and its roots. Ollie Huntley, born two weeks after the 1916 flood, is featured mended, Weintraub ing in Columbia, S.C. in the new film “Come Hell or High Water.” Huntley says flood — which caused an said. Reservations can be stories played an important part in her young life. PHOTO BY made through the Center estimated $114 million DAVID WEINTRAUB/PROVIDED street with my cast, in damage — happened for Cultural Preservation STONE now you don’t have to in Western North Caro- assistant professor of situated on South Grove website at saveculture. From Page E4 ask, “What happened?” lina, where developers environmental stud- Street in Henderson- org or by calling the CCP And I won’t have to continue building homes ies at Davidson College, ville, wants his film to at 828-692-8062. crammed in next to the make up a new tale on mountain slopes for also states that in 1940, serve as a catalyst for DVDs of the film also mirror in the upstairs out of boredom, and families who many say are hurricane-related rain- people to consider the will be on sale. bath, “Closer! It’s reply, “I was attacked unaware of the dangers, fall caused more than risks of mountain slope Other project sponsors never going to dry if by a (Bernie) Sanders the results would have 2,000 landslides in the development. include the North Caro- you hold the damned supporter!” rivaled those of the 1916 Watauga area northeast “We often neglect the lina Humanities Council, thing in Virginia!” Also, please don’t flood, Weintraub said. of Asheville, killing 14 most important part of the Henderson County “Won’t it burn it?” say, “Will you keep Historical facts back people, many of whom history, and the key ques- History and Genealogy He said nervously, riding?” because that’s his claim. had been living in houses tion is always, ‘How do we Center, Carolina Moun- moving the nozzle level just stupid. I’ve got two In 2004, heavy rainfall built on landslide debris. pass the lessons of the past tain Land Conservancy with my scalp. more horses arriving for associated with the “Few of these people onto future generations?’ and Mountain True. “It is, NOW!” I bel- training as soon as this remnants of hurricanes knew their situation as to keep it from happen- Weintraub is a New lowed, above the din, cast is off and I can’t Frances and Ivan caused dangerous,” Johnson ing again,” he said. “It’s York City-born film- “You’re burning my ear wait — and yes, I know at least 400 landslides in wrote. “This trend con- not a question of if — it’s a maker and director of off!” these particular horses Western North Carolina, tinues, with at least 136 question of when.” Weintraub Films, a bou- Suffice it to say, very well! resulting in five deaths structures built so far The film’s premiere is tique documentary film he was relieved to be But please do say, “I and destruction of 15 on the locations of 1940 set for 7 p.m. Thursday, production company. relieved of his duty. LOVE your hair! Who’s homes, according to an landslides.” June 23, at Blue Ridge He produced an earlier This past week, I’ve your stylist?” article published in the Weintraub, founder Community College’s film titled “Changing looked something like You can even wink. Charlotte Observer on and executive director Thomas Auditorium. Landscapes: The Chang- Buster Brown (on a April 15, 2014. of the Center for Cul- Donations of $5 are ing Face of Southern good day) or Bill the —Pam Stone can be The article, written tural Preservation, a suggested for an eve- Appalachian Culture and Cat (on not a good day). reached at pammstone by Brad Johnson, an nonprofit organization ning that will include a Tradition.” So if you see me on the @gmail.com.

first frost date, but the area of moderate shade planting area. the essence. Getting Remember, getting your TIPS nature of your plant and and preferably near its You are just about your new purchases in newly purchased plants From Page E1 your specific location intended permanent home. ready to pick up that the ground as soon as or young seedlings off to can also affect this date. shovel and put your new possible is key to their a good start is critical to Late-season plantings Select that all- plant or young seed- long-term health and their survival. Your Hen- Remember, the clock should be in the ground important site ling in the ground. For survival. Factors such as derson County Extension is ticking several weeks before the This is a multi-faceted seedlings, in particular, root structure and cli- Service can help. Time marches on, and first frost date in the fall part of getting your seed- remember my advice mate acclimation simply nowhere is this adage as to allow time for good lings or new plants off to about the frost dates and go better when they are —This information is important as in the activ- plant root development. a good start. In situating determining optimum planted sooner rather provided as a service of ity of getting young plants It is generally a good your new purchase, you soil conditions in the than later. Finally, get the Henderson County off to a healthy start. The idea to get your seed- must consider the plant’s proposed location. the site just right. Your Extension Master Gar- key is determining the lings and plants in the physical needs such as plants’ long-term health dener Volunteer program. number of days between ground as quickly after sunlight, drainage, soil The shovel is really depends upon good soil, Got gardening questions? first and last frost. their purchase as pos- conditions, competi- the last tool to use adequate sunlight and Call 828-697-4891 or Fortunately, much of sible. This will allow for a tion from surrounding Other tools and drainage, so pick its final email hendersonmgv@ Western North Carolina less stressful transfer of plants and ultimate size resources are just as home carefully. gmail.com for answers. resides within Hardiness the plant and minimizes at maturity. important in getting Zone 7A, which provides the risk of root dry-out In addition, aesthetic your young plant off to a a lengthy period of time which translates into a factors come into play, healthy and prosperous PUZZLE ANSWERS to get your plants or healthier plant condition. such as whether the start. The shovel really HER CAB I N EDNA QUADS young seedlings safely If you are unable to new plant will be part comes last. ORA ALEROS BEERHUNTER in the ground before the immediately get your new of a larger grouping, Successful plants begin L I V S I LENCEOFTHE I AMBS onset of frost conditions. purchase into the ground, its ultimate height and with good advice from CORNY A I T In our area, Oct. 15 is make sure it is watered color, texture and your a variety of sources. REBA POOL TR I PPY generally considered the frequently and put in an long-term vision for the Secondly, time is of THEVASTEMPEROR STARER REVISION ABUT LIMO UN I DUNCESWI THWOLVES SCEPTER HAP R I P ENE The teams defied the Luther King Jr. to shake name was Clarence. SEWER EASY COOK I ET I N ORR odds and triumphed. me up. It was years later that GONGWI THTHEWI ND From Page E1 I realize now that these School attendance can I read that in Elizabe- FLAGPOLES OREO EARLS images came years after. be fulfilling, but it can be than England, it was as IAM ISA LAS GASMAIN schools had inadequate At the time, I did not see. painful. cockney to say “it” for FRENCHCONFECT I ON NEE supplies and heating. TINE EVIE MONGOLIA Poet Gwendolyn When I was in the third “hit” as “am” for “ham.” HARASS ABEAUT I FULM I NK Hannah Edwards tells Brooks states, “Sweet it grade, I participated They would also call a bag TATTER CR I T L I NK of attempts at keeping is , sweet is it / To sleep in an act of cruelty. I a poke, and if you asked ANI EERIE SIEVE warm while waiting on in the coolness / Of snug had a classmate who, where anything is , they’d GERMSOFENDEARMENT M I X a school bus to take her unawareness. when he read aloud, said say, “hits up yon way.” MYHAIRLADY HEINIE ANA and others from Etowah “The dark lies heavily / “hit” instead of “it.” On I recall my childhood AEONS EROS DCTEN DOM all the way to East Flat Over the eyes.” the playground, we all days with happiness. Rock to school. I suppose I knew what chased after him saying, I too often ignore the I think of John was happening back “Hit, hit, hit.” He cried. painful and share only Marable’s athletic teams, then, but I failed to Suddenly I separated the joy of growing up Answer : who rarely knew the understand the depth from all my chanting on Third Avenue West. IMMUNE FRIGHT FIBBER feeling of wearing new of it. It was just the way classmates. I knew the Still ... HUDDLE POETRY PARLOR uniforms and playing things were. To my wrongness in my action. “... the door’s shape He liked driving cars with his sister with up-to-date equip- at the amusement park where traf- shame, I accepted it. I became aware. remains etched on the fic was — ment. Mrs. Mary Mims I did not challenge or I stopped to see the patched wall.” would spend time sewing question. It took some- boy who said “hit” as I must never forget the “BUMP-HER” TO up holes in old uniforms. one like a Dr. Martin if for the first time. His boy who said “hit.” “BUMP-HER” INDYSTAR E 1 FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 5A Five years later, Spierer family keeps searching

Vic Ryckaert investigat- appearance has never [email protected] ed more been considered or la- than 3,500 beled a ‘cold case’ by the Lauren Spierer had tips and department.” spent a late night with paid more Spierer’s parents, Rob friends — a college stu- than 2,500 and Charlene, continue dent doing what so many hours of to ask the public for help. college students do — but Lauren overtime Every year, on June 1, she never came home. Spierer in the de- they issue a plea for wit- Friday marks the fifth partment’s nesses to come forward. anniversary of her disap- ongoing effort to figure “Too many years, too pearance. out what happened to few answers,” Charlene The 20-year-old had her. Spierer posted Tuesday just completed her soph- “The case continues to on Twitter. “Don’t let omore year when she be a priority for the in- them forget.” went missing in the vestigators assigned and ✭ IndyStar reporter early-morning hours of there is work being done Madeline Buckley June 3, 2011, after party- on the case literally ev- contributed to this story. ing with friends. ery day,” Bloomington Call IndyStar reporter Vic Bloomington Police police said in a May 17 Ryckaert at (317) 444-2701. Follow him on Twitter: Capt. Steven Kellams statement. “The investi- @vicryc. said the department has gation into Lauren’s dis-

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