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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 131
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Columbus Police Department seizes $159k in drug money Could be largest seizure in Polk history by Leah Justice
The Columbus Police Department seized $159,785 over the weekend in what could be the largest money seizure in Polk County’s history. The Columbus Police Department held a N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 5 and discovered the money in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 6. The checkpoint was held along Hwy. 108 near the Polk County Isothermal Community College (Continued on page 4)
Columbus Police Department uncovered almost $160,000 during a checkpoint Aug. 6. (photo submitted)
Amanda Bailey Cone of Landrum is featured in a student-produced video chosen as a top finalist in a statewide anti-violence campaign in Virginia. Cone, who graduated in May from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Va., is in Virginia Intermont’s video. Votes can be cast online at www.gosap.virginia.gov, before Aug. 26. Anyone is eligible to vote. The winning video will become a public service message on television channels across Virginia. Virginia Intermont’s video encourages peace and tolerance on issues ranging from rape and bullying to racism.
USDA ranks North Carolina 10th in country for number of farmers markets Polk County sees growth first-hand
Mill Spring Agriculture Center director Lynn Sprague said he’s encouraged by the increased interest from both farmers and consumers. by Samantha Hurst “We’ve been doing really well in terms North Carolina ranked 10 th for the of our market locally. We had 48 vendors number of farmers markets in the country, last week and we’ve been as high as 54. according to an announcement made Aug. In terms of Western North Carolina that’s 5 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture about the third largest,” Sprague said. (USDA) regarding the growth of markets (Continued on page 3) across the nation.
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-8940001. Tryon Youth Center, Learn how to play Bridge. Grades 6 - 12 welcome. Free. From 9 - 11 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Inter-
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vention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. Polk County Planning Board Meeting, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m., Bryant Womack Justice and Administration Center, 40 Courthouse Street, Columbus. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. Republican General Member Meeting, New location. Womack Building, 40 Courthouse St., Columbus. 7 p.m. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.
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Today: Mostly sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 91, low 66. Tuesday: Partly cloudy, Mostly sunny Partly cloudy with 20 percent chance of rain. High 86, low 65. Monday’s weather was: High 98, low 72, 0.01 inches of rain.
OBITUARIES Arthur “Chip” Jones, p. 5 Juanita Johnson, p. 6 Phillip Leon Champion, p. 6
Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
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Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee, 10 a.m. bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/ EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.
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Landrum Farmer’s Market, meets Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Depot. For more information, call Joe Cunningham at 864457-6585. Columbus Farmer’s Market,
Saturdays, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Womack building parking lot. Visit www. polkcountyfarms.org to register or for more information. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – noon. No fee. All materials will be provided. Classes held at the Congregational Church Annex in Tryon. Call 828899-0673. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600. Community meal, Christ Community Church will serve its Community Meal on Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thermal Belt Friendship Council, will hold a luncheon at Southside Smokehouse and Grille at 726 South Howard Ave, (US 176 South) in Landrum on Aug. 13 at 11:45 a.m. Anyone interested in intercultural understanding, communication and cooperation invited. For more information, visit www. friendshipcouncil.homestead.com or call 864-457-2426. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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•Markets
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“People have really gravitated to the idea of connecting with the people who grow what they are eating and that’s exciting.” North Carolina recorded 217 markets this past year. California came in on top of the list with 729 markets. “The remarkable growth in farmers markets is an excellent indicator of the staying power of local and regional foods,” Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said in a release. “These outlets provide economic benefits for producers to grow their businesses and also to communities by providing increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other foods. In short, they are a critical ingredient in our nation’s food system.” More than 1,000 new farmers markets were recorded across the country this year, indicating a 17 percent growth rate. The USDA’s 2011 National Farmers
Market Directory indicates a total of 7,175 farmers markets operate throughout the United States as more farmers are marketing their products directly to consumers. “It used to be kind of more of a fad and got confused a bit with the organic food movement,” Sprague said. “But more people are saying they at least want to know where their food is coming from and that it’s not from Chile or somewhere else where it has to travel 3,000 miles to get here.” Last year, the USDA reported 6,132 markets. Alaska and Texas ranked at the top for most growth in farmers markets at 46 and 38 percent, respectively. Sprague said in terms of North Carolina, there has been a lot more energy behind the growth of farmers markets in urban areas like Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill. But he said some of the smaller communities have also jumped on board. “What’s kind of unique here is that we’re not an urban core, but we still have a thriving market,”
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Dawn Jordan, owner of Restoration Farm, sells eggs, whole chickens, jams and homemade laundry detergent at the Columbus Farmers Market. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Sprague said. “We have a lot of retirees who have moved here that keep up a solid market. They seek out the markets because many of them don’t necessarily know a farmer to grab squash from when
it comes into season. So it creates an avenue for socialization for them as well.” This week began National Farmers Market Week, which takes place Aug. 7 - Aug. 13.
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Ken Shull, CEO at St. Luke’s Hospital, recently presented a plan for improvements at the hospital to the Tryon Kiwanis Club. The construction plan includes adding a 15,000-square-foot building for orthopedic patient rooms and treatment space for rehabilitation services. Shull, right, was invited to speak by Kiwanian Kathy Woodham, left, and thanked by President Steve Cobb, center. The children’s book, “Let’s Share!,” will be placed in a waiting area at the hospital for children to enjoy. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)
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with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Tryon Police Department also involved in the checkpoint. The vehicle stopped had one male occupant with the money hidden in manufactured compartments in the car. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have taken over the case, according to Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield. Federal agents tested the money, which tested positive for cocaine, making it a drug money seizure. Beddingfield said the money returned is expected to be split in percentages to the Columbus Police Department and other agencies involved. Normally, approximately 80 percent of drug seizure money is sent back to the local agency to be used for equipment and training. “There is no question that the seized funds will dramatically help our department,” said Beddingfield. “This will allow us to replace outdated, worn equipment and purchase new equipment that jbtrees - page 10
will allow us to do more work such as this. The main goal is to provide the highest level of service to citizens and business owners of the town without a tax or budget increase.” Beddingfield said his department replaced weapons and holsters with a small money seizure earlier this year with no tax money being needed. “This is a perfect example of why the Columbus Police Department is so active with the Governors Highway Safety Program,” Beddingfield said. “Traffic enforcement keeps our town safe. At some point, all criminal activities go mobile. Whether it is stolen property from residential burglaries, drug crimes, or any other crime, that activity is eventually moved from place to place in vehicles on our roadways. The chances of catching criminals or illegal activities are much greater from a vehicle stop than actually catching them in the act.” The man carrying the money was from out of state with local officials saying they expect to release more information later on arrests and charges expected to be made through the federal investigation.
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Saluda moves forward with plans for city hall restoration by Leah Justice
Saluda is moving forward with a phased out project to renovate its current city hall and police department after another building the city considered purchasing is no longer for sale. The Saluda Board of Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 8 and heard from city administrator Erny Williams who said he has begun soliciting bids for work on city hall. The city allotted $10,000 in this year’s budget to use to gain financing for the first phase of work. Williams said he is seeking bids on windows, re-mudding the brick and work on the roof. He said he is also waiting on prices for painting the front of the building and replacing metal at the bottom of the building. In June, Saluda commissioners considered purchasing the Ryan Boyle building downtown, which seemed like a cheaper option to move city hall and the police department, but following an appraisal of the building, the building is no longer available. Commissioners discussed possibilities for paying for the first phase of renovations, depending
Obituaries
Arthur “Chip” Jones
Arthur “Chip” Jones, 74, of Huntsville, Ala. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Coconut Grove, Fla., and raised from the age of 4 in Tryon, N.C. He never forgot his Tryon roots. Chip served honorably in the U.S. Army. After graduating from Clemson University, he moved to Huntsville to begin his career in engineering with Thiokol. He retired from civil service with the U.S. Army Missile Command in 1992. He had many pas-
on the bids. Commissioner George Sweet said the first priority is the roof as it is leaking again, but the brick needs to be done prior to the roof. Sweet said the city may have enough money to do the first phase without financing, but it will depend on the estimates and what the budget looks like at the time. The city could borrow money from its fund balance while awaiting loan approval. In order to finance a project, local governments must first seek approval from the N.C. Local Government Commission. Earlier estimates to complete all repairs on the historic city hall, which is about 100 years old, were approximately $2,000,000. An historic preservation expert and architect estimated last year that the first phase of renovations would cost around $282,000. The building was last restored in 1986 and has since suffered from deferred maintenance, according to a preliminary conditions assessment. Continual water infiltration through the roof, masonry and sheet metal has also led to damage on the interior and damage to the structural wood framing.
sions, among which were his love, from an early age, of the North Georgia Mountains, his church, St. Stephen’s Episcopal, and his years of playing tennis. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Peg; daughter, Ann Wallace of Huntsville; sons, Scott Jones of Huntsville, Andrew Jones and wife Talisa of Browns Summit, N.C., and Mark Jones and wife Jennifer of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. A memorial service was held Aug. 6. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Huntsville. Memorials may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s building fund, 8020 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, 35802.
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Juanita G. Johnson Juanita Garcia Johnson, 80, of Pinetree Lane, Columbus, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center, Tryon. Born in Artesia, N.M., she was the daughter of the late Gorge and
Obituaries
Phillip Leon Champion Phillip Leon Champion, 63, of Mill Spring, N.C. passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 7, 1947 in Polk County, he was the son of the late Hugh B. and Daisy T. Champion. A graduate of Polk Central High
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Martina Garcia Hernandez. She was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and moved to Polk County in 2005 coming from Inman, S.C. (Holly Springs community). Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a member of the Forever Young Sunday School Class.
Surviving are: a daughter, Sue Wilder of Greer, S.C.; four sisters, Essie Juarez, Florence Diaz, Cruz Alvarado and Hila Birsemo; and a brother, Bonifacio Hernandez all of Artesia, NM. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Ben, Sam and Anna Coley. Private services will be held
in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
School, Class of 1968, Mr. Champion loved farming, horses and mules, family and friends. He was a member of Pea Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Becky Blanton Champion; two daughters, Melissa Young (Norris) of Forest City, N.C, and Crystal Adair of Forest City. Also surviving are one sister, Brenda Lanford (Mickey) of Green Creek.; five grandchildren, Tyler Bishop, Jes-
sica Owens, Morgan Bishop, Cameron Patrick and Chandler Patrick; and a great-grandchild, Gunnar Owens. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Champion (Martha); and a grandson, Austin Bishop. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Rev. Gene Champion and Rev. Jeff Parker officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 prior to the services in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church at 123 Beulah Church Rd. Tryon, NC 28782-8886. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
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Sharpen those pencils, open those wallets
We’ve all heard the phrase, “the children are our future.” As cliche as it may sound, it is the truth and our youth are facing difficult times right along with their cash-strapped parents. While the pinch of a down economy can be a teaching tool for all of us, it should not be a hindrance to students attempting to expand their minds. That’s why it was so encouraging to see so many come out for the back-to-school breakfast fund raiser held by the Polk County Democrats this Saturday. We imagine the same sight will come through for the Tryon United Methodist Church back-to-school event Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free school supplies will be handed out to the first 100 students. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available free to all who attend, as well as free back-to-school haircuts. Families out there should take advantage of this community spirit and those of us who are financially fortunate enough, with kids and without, should give $5, $20, some pencils or a notebook - anything to help struggling families prepare their students for a successful year. There are many organizations that can help get supplies to kids truly in need. Do your part this summer and support education even in the smallest way. — Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin
Comments found at Tryondailybulletin.com From: C.R. Benson In response to: “Polk County saves $17,000 on furniture bid for DSS building” on Aug. 4. Why are we contracting Charlotte architectural firms for work in Polk County? Indeed, just their travel and expenses would be a budget credit…and the cost of living / wages between the areas? Polk County is experiencing serious unemployment concerns… and we are looking to Charlotte for
architects & furniture acquisition services? Polk County has many licensed NC architects that would love to have been privy to this work, as they have interior architects locally that have worked with Fortune 500 Companies for over 25 years in space planning & furniture Specifications. A bit taken aback that our local employees would forfeit a raise in lieu of selection of a Charlotte firm in Polk County.
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Prosperity not government’s responsibility
than draconian cuts to the societal safety net.” Wow, Mr. Reuter, have you considered the phenomenal burden the cost of the “societal safety net” To the Editor: Mr. Reuter made several state- is to productive, hard-working, taxments in his letter to the editor, paying Americans. This is exacerbated by the Aug. 3 edition of the Bulletin, that growing number of, I feel compelled to non tax-paying Americounter. Letters cans and illegals who He said, “our presi- to the abuse their access to dent (is) essentially let- Editor the “societal safety ting the G.O. Tea Party net;” and, who conshackle the economy and the social services Americans tinue to vote benefits to themselves from the public coffers by electing so depend on.” He also said increasing taxes the likes of Barack Obama. Charity and prosperity are not on the wealthy, “will contribute toward our AAA credit rating as a the responsibility of government. –– Bill Ennis steady stream of revenue - more so
Tryon emergency professionals gave great care
who had been here one other time, was sure to let the EMTs know my fiancee’s important medical history. Some of his conditions are To the Editor: very rare and despite that, this man I was just wondering if you remembered every detail. could include this short note in the One of them even took my Bulletin, regarding blood pressure and our recent experience Letters made sure that I was with Tryon’s EMT’s. to the okay also and was so We’re not sure how Editor kind to me during the we’d go about thankride, since I was very ing them personally shaken up. Even once they got him and figured it would be even to the hospital and into a room, better if it could be in the paper- the professionalism and kindness My fiancee and I recently didn’t stop there. moved to Tryon from JacksonThey made sure to let my fianville, Fla. We both have several cee know that I was in the waiting health conditions and due to them, room and was okay, and came in have unfortunately had more to let me know that he was alright experiences with EMTs and hos- as well. This was, by far, our best pitals than we’d like. experience with EMTs - JacksonHowever, last night, when ville doesn’t even compare. my fiancee’s fainting episode Many of our friends and family required medical attention, I was told us they felt our emergency really impressed and grateful with medical care would be inadequate how the Tryon EMTs handled the when we moved from a big city situation. They were here within to a small town, and I think this minutes. experience proves them wrong.” One of the first responders, –– Kyli Wolfson, Tryon
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Now that I have my rain barrel I couldn’t live without it! Everyone needs at least two, and then purchase one for their To the Editor: neighbor. I use mine for many difAs a life long resident of Polk ferent things; watering my plants, County, I have enjoyed know- filling up my water feature and ing and working with the entire even bathing my dog. Bosien family. It’s a great addiYears after losing Letters tion to my yard. I just touch, I noticed in the to the love it. TDB’s Market Place Editor Rain barrels are an article about Cindy very practical. Since Bosien and her rain I pay for city water it helps save barrel business. It seemed like money each month on my water such a neat little company, help- bill. ing save water and helping our Along with my rain barrel and local youth. yard art, Cindy and Molly Pace I was so excited when I talked are helping make a sanctuary in to Cindy over the phone that I or- memory of my deceased husband. dered a barrel for myself and my I’m so thankful to Cindy and her neighbor, Ted. Cindy and the kids crew of young people. It’s nice came and installed our barrels. to know there are still folks in our At their visit Cindy took some community like Cindy and Molly of my old yard art home to fix and the Bosien family. it and repair it. I thought it was My hope is that everyone in beyond repair, but Cindy made it Polk County takes notice of their more beautiful than I thought pos- kindness and helps support their sible. I get so many compliments cause. So, go buy a barrel and do on it all, and surprise that she did some good for our community! it as a gift. –– Francis Anders, Tryon
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Neighborhood garage Sale. Multiple families. Durham Ridge subdivision in Landrum. Back to school sale. Lots of miscellaneous items. Household, clothes, BBQ grill, books, toys. Follow hwy 14 going south, right on Morning View Dr, look for signs and balloons. Saturday, Aug. 13 7am until 12.
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Help Wanted Full-time night position for a Certified Nursing Assistant at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (7pm - 7am). SC certification required, N.C. Certification preferred. One year experience, with some experience in geriatrics and end-of-life care preferred, minimum of a high school school diploma (or G.E.D) required. Weekend work required. For more information or to apply please visit www.hocf.org Full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner. Must be certified as family, geriatric, or adult nurse practitioner. Two years experience as nurse practitioner in palliative, geriatrics, or end of life care preferred. The nurse practitioner will provide palliative care services for individualized symptom management and quality of life issues in a variety of settings including our 12-bed inpatient hospice facility. For more information or to apply please visit: www.hocf.org Full-time position for a Volunteer Manager at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in health care related field preferred. Management experience required, experience in working with and/or managing volunteers, excellent public speaking skills. Some work outside of normal business hours required. EOE. For more information or to apply please visit: www.hocf.org
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Dance soloist receive high marks This year several soloists and duo clogging performers from Dance Dynamics performed across the southeast. etails , high BaileyD Lowman received remarks on solo performances Dher etails , throughout the year Details.and won overallFind evening gown them inand thesecond runner-up in a statewide clogging Tryon Daily Bulletin. pageant. Jessica Johnson has also rocked the stage with her “Rain is a Good Thing” solo, while Hope Edwards and Shannon Cothran have done very well with their dynamic duo to “I Like it, I Love it.” Brooke Stott, who is also a member D of etails the junior, tap and , jazz teamDatetails Dance Dynamics, competedD a clogging solo etails. in very tough competitions andthe won first Find them in andTryon overallDaily in herBulletin. age division dancing to “Giddy on Up.” Lindy Wicklund, a rising senior at Polk County High School and assistant instructor at Dance Dynamics, competed her solo in Myrtle Beach, S.C., at Converse College and across North Carolina. She D won platinum,and third etails overall at Star Talent Productions.
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At Southern Dance Masters of America she was awarded high gold and fourth overall. She also received a scholarship for dance and an audition with choreographers from Step Up and winners from Americas Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance. Madison Yellen is also a showstopper. She is an elementary member of the competition clogging team who has been awarded numerous performance and showmanship awards, overalls, stars and platinum awards. She was invited by Star Power to dance at Walt Disney World. She just recently returned from performing at Walt Disney World, where she learned choreography from some top instructors, performed her solo for professional judges and danced along with other top dancers from across the country. Missy Fincher is the director of Dance Dynamics. Clogging instruction is provided by Katrina Kaplin. - article submitted by Missy Fincher
TheFind them in the Radio Show presents Tryonbluegrass Daily Bulletin.event Aug. 14 free The KingPup Radio Show’s “Sunday in the Park” Log Cabin Music Series returns to Tryon on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. Acoustic Americana music artists Phil and Gaye Johnson will host performances by three Details , regional bluegrass bands Quarterhouse Details , Flat from Brevard, N.C., Hickory Details . from Gilkey, N.C. and Timberline Find themS.C. in The the music from Greenville, Tryon Daily starts at 4 p.m. andBulletin. will last until 8 p.m. Admission is free and donations will be accepted. The series of folk, bluegrass, blues, old time and Americana music is presented on the second Sunday of the month and will be recorded for future KingPup Radio Shows. The KingPup Radio, Show is Details the only syndicated radio, program Details originating in western North CaroDetails . Ridge lina to showcase the Blue Find them in the area’s many talented traditional Tryon Daily Bulletin. music artists. The KingPup Radio
Show is produced by Phil and Gaye Johnson and is broadcast on more than 50 radio stations around the world. It can be heard locally on WNCW 88.7-FM Spindale, N.C. on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and online at www. radioYUR.com, The monthly “Sunday in the Park” music series is sponsored by the Town of Tryon and Harmon Field. Located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon between NC Hwy 176 and NC Hwy 108, the Log Cabin is an air-conditioned meeting space with full facilities and will accommodate an audience of 75 – 80. Bring a picnic dinner and make plans to join the KingPup Radio Show Sunday, Aug. 14, for a free “Sunday the Park” bluegrass music concert. – article submitted by Phil Johnson
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Tryon Little Theatre announces the cast of ‘Clue,’ the musical The international board game, Clue, is coming to Tryon Little Theatre’s (TLT) stage this September in the form of a musical. The characters in this show will invite the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy. Based on the Parker Brothers board game, the book was written by Peter DePietro, lyrics by Tom Chiodo and music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci. Debbie Craig-Archer is directing the show, and Ben Chumley is musical director. Alex Tapp, a graduate of Polk County High School, is appearing in his first TLT role as Mr. Green; Anna Marie Kuether, the choir director at Polk County High and middle schools, is Miss Scarlet; and Cathy Millwood, a TLT board member and veteran of the TLT stage, is playing Mrs. Peacock. Joshua Moffitt, most recently seen in “Oliver” and “Done to
From left to right: Lori Lee, Cathy Millwood, Brad Peterson, Anna Marie Kuether, Alex Tapp, Marie Schroeder, Joshua Moffitt and Paul Adams. (photo submitted by Lorin Browning)
Death” will be professor Plum; Lori Lee, from Spartanburg will be appearing in her first TLT role as Mrs. White; and Tryonite Paul Adams, seen before in TLT productions, the latest be-
ing “Oliver,” will play Colonel Mustard. The detective, played by Marie Schroeder, has to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, played by Brad Peterson.
Show dates are Sept. 22 - 25 and Sept. 29 – Oct. 2. For more information, call the box office at 828-859-2466. - article submitted by Monica Jones
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Burnsville potter featured at Kathleen’s Gallery for Trot Flat Rock Playhouse Claudia Dunaway lives on 10 acres, on a dirt road, in a dry county. That is what inspires this potter from the Burnsville area of North Carolina at her studio called “Yummy Mud Puddle.” Dunaway has been a potter for more than 30 years, first working in stoneware fired in an electric kiln. She grew up in Reidsville, N.C., earned her degree in art at UNCGreensboro, then studied with Charles Counts in Rising Fawn, Ga. She lived in West Virginia, serving as an artist-in-residence for Greenbrier County, and in Fredericksburg, Va., where she taught for the Stafford County schools and maintained a pottery shop in the downtown historic district. Dunaway’s next milestone would be building and using her gas-fired kiln. The differences between the two firing methods (electric vs. gas) allowed her to achieve the greater color variations she was seeking. Using some of the same
presents ‘Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter’
Porcelain potter y by Claudia Dunaway
techniques, the results were very different. She was able to develop a “style” of glazing, uniquely hers, and was soon juried into Southern Highland Craft Guild. For the past two years Dunaway has discovered the joys of working in porcelain, which present a different set of challenges. She will show her newest pieces at Kathleen’s Gallery for the Tryon Gallery Trot Aug. 20, and will be
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on hand to answer questions. Her work will be on display through September. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Call Kathleen at 828-859-8316 for more information or email: artzycarson@gmail.com. – article submitted by Kathleen Carson
Flat Rock Playhouse’s Music on the Rock presents Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter onstage Aug. 14 – Aug. 16. Cole Porter is one of America’s greatest composers of musical comedies and one of the most prolific contributors to the Great American Songbook. Porter’s most famous works include, “Fifty Million Frenchmen,” “The New Yorkers,” “Anything Goes” and “Kiss Me, Kate.” He contributed songs to many films and Broadway musicals and many loved songs of today were written by Cole Porter, most notably: “Night And Day,” “Anything Goes,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely” and “You’re The Top.” - article submitted by Sharon Stokes
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St. Luke’s provides ways to stay safe during summer heat As summer continues to roll on, this a friendly reminder from St. Luke’s Hospital: please be careful. As many of us kicked off our summer with a trip to the beach or boating on one of the mountain lakes, it also ushers in summertime emergencies. With a 24/7 physician-staffed emergency department, St. Luke’s Hospital is a busy place with summer accidents and injuries ranging from fireworks to boating accidents. “Our ER is here if you need us, but we’d rather you play it safe,” said Dr. Alison Owens, medical director of St. Luke’s Hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr. Owens said it’s particularly important for older residents to remember they can be more susceptible to heat-induced conditions. If you have ever watched the weather forecast in the summer, you already know there is
more to the heat than just the air temperature. What matters is how hot it feels to you when you are in it. Fortunately, most meteorologists report the apparent heat, often called the Heat Index or the Heat Stress Index, as part of their weather reports. What determines the heat index? It is simply the combined effects of the air temperature and the relative humidity. Increases in either temperature or humidity raise the heat index. Let’s say it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside. When the humidity stands at 30 percent, the heat index is also 90. But when the humidity reaches 50 percent, the heat index rises to 96, and at 80 percent relative humidity, this same air temperature feels like 113 degrees. The higher the heat index, the greater your risk of heat-related illnesses. With heat indices between 90 and 100, even limited activity can result in heat cramps or heat exhaustion, and even heat
stroke is possible. Between heat indices of 101 and 129, all three heat-related illnesses become likely for elderly individuals. Above a heat index of 130, heat stroke may be imminent. Don’t even think about going outside. Take the heat seriously. Besides any medical problems you might have that could be worsened by the heat, you also respond more slowly and less effectively to changes in your body temperature. You sweat less, so you cool off slower, and you don’t tend to get thirsty, so you get dehydrated without knowing it. Even before you develop serious health problems, even before your body temperature starts to rise, you may experience such heat-related illnesses as heat cramps, heat fatigue or heat syncope. More serious than those conditions are two conditions that result when the body can no
longer maintain its normal temperature. In the face of exposure to extreme heat, the body simply overheats. Two distinct types of severe heat illnesses are possible – heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For heat cramps, heat fatigue, and heat syncope stopping that activity and moving to a cooler environment are often sufficient. Particularly if you have other medical conditions, you should contact your physician for advice. Do not treat these symptoms lightly. Heat exhaustion, though not as serious as heat stroke, is a significant medical problem that requires immediate medical intervention. Untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. Seek immediate medical attention.In the meantime, take action. Do everything possible to move the victim (or yourself) to a cooler place and help him/ (continued on page 15)
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her lie down. Give him/her water or juice and soak him/her with cool wet cloths. But do not delay getting medical attention, particularly if their symptoms progress. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1. As soon as you have removed the victim to a cooler location, apply cold water compresses or, even better; immerse him/her in cool water while waiting for EMS to arrive. Several sources can tell you what to do if a heat wave is predicted and what to do to protect yourself. Stay out of the heat. Reduce your activities. Drink plenty of cool liquids. And, finally, don’t mix heat and alcohol. St. Luke’s Hospital is committed to keeping our community informed and providing exceptional care, close to home. - article submitted by Jennifer Wilson
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Summer intern at Tryon Fine Arts Center
Jerreth Emory (left), summer intern, and Jimm Brink (right) pause backstage at TFAC. TLT summer youth plays provide a perfect opportunity to learn about the technical aspects of putting on a dramatic production.
Through the generosity of a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation, Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) was fortunate to hire Jerreth Emory,
a rising senior at Landrum High School, as this summer’s theater technical intern. Emory assisted TFAC technical director, Jimm Brink, with
numerous preparations for the Tryon Little Theater’s (TLT) summer youth shows. Though he has been in dramatic productions as an actor, Emory learned about live theater from a different point of view through this internship. Theater rigging, stage lighting and sound production require special knowledge and hours of work to make a play come to life. As these high school students learn about the technical requirements needed to make live theater work, a group of skilled volunteers and workers begins to develop. These students, even when they go off to college and come home to visit, are then available to help out with other TLT productions and with various school productions. TFAC can also later hire them as stage hands when a large musical group comes in with heavy light and sound requirements. – article submitted by Beth Childs
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Art Exhibits
Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St. An exhibit of Polk County and Landrum artists who participated in the 2011 “Art Trek Tyron” open studios tour includes painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, metalwork, fiber art, furniture, woodturning and carving, mixed media. The two-week show is an opportunity to discover the diversity and talent of local visual artists. Through Aug.13. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 859-2828 for more information or visit www.upstairsartspace.org. Skyuka Fine Art, 133 North Trade St., Tryon, “Women of the Western North Carolina,” featuring works by Linda Cheek, Shelia Wood Hancock and Kelly Phipps. Through Sept. 1. For more information: info@skyukafineart.com or 828-817-3783. Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda. The August show at the center features watercolors by Saluda artist Paul Koenen.An opening reception will be held Aug. 4, 5-6:30 p.m. Koenen is donating proceeds from sales of his work during the show to the Saluda Center. Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon, Members’ show, Aug. 14 - Sept. 24. Opening reception Sunday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m.
Kathleen’s Gallery, 98 N. Trade St., Tryon. Doug Dacey’s large porcelain vessels on display through Aug.15. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday. For more information: artzycarson@gmail.com or 828-859-8316.
Presentations
Tryon Fine Art Center. “America in the Global Economy:
Rebalancing and Innovating,” a free presentation and discussion led by Dr. Peter Brews, global economist, Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Presented by Polk County Schools with underwriting from Millard & Associates and Larry Biggers of Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney. Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave. Tryon. For more information, visit www.tryonarts.org.
Music Venues
Celtic Tavern - Hwy 176 (Bird Mtn), Landrum, 864-457-2250. El Chile Rojo - 209 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-5977 Elmo’s - Trade Street, Tryon, 828-859-9615. Lake Lanier Tea House - 351 E. Lakeshore Dr., Landrum, 864-457-5423 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800. Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234. Purple Onion - Saluda 828-749-1179. Saluda Mountain Jamboree - 828-749-3676. Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322. Ultimate Basement – 5965 N.C. 9 North, Mill Springs. 828-989-9374. Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698. Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554.
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Summer Tracks fifth concert Aug. 12 at Rogers Park Gigi Dover and The Big Love, plus Bob Sinclair take the Summer Tracks’ stage for the fifth concert of the season at Rogers Park in Tryon on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The evening begins with Hickory native singer-songwriter Bob Sinclair, whose trio features Joseph Hasty on upright bass and Greg McLaughlin on guitar. With a sound that seems to come from another time, Sinclair’s tunes provoke a feeling that is reminiscent of the old standards – merging jazz, country-swing, blues and ballads with ease. After a recent performance by the trio, Steve Cook, the music director for the On the Square Events in Jonesborough, Tenn., said, “These three guys rock, each carrying their own weight with talent and wonderful arrangements ... there is a Willie Nelson quality about Sinclair’s singing, as well as his songwriting.” Always a crowd pleaser at Rogers Park, Gigi Dover and the Big Love will feature their 2010 CD titled The Avocado Sessions and are bringing along their full five-piece “Big Love” band. A soulful, Southern songstress and a brilliant songwriter, Gigi brings sonic warmth, mystery and even a bit of humor into her music and delivers it with presence of a veteran rock chic. Lindsay Planner of All Music Guide, Music Tap Dot Net, said, “The Great Depression of Rural Rock is finally
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over…The Avocado Sessions (2010) is here to feed the faithful as Gigi Dover & The Big Love have returned with their own blend of Southern sonic spices. Dover and Co. are once again unapologetically funky, serving up a tasty collision of
Americana and soul.” As with all Summer Tracks concerts, the free performance begins at 7 p.m. Voluntary donations at the gate are encouraged. Those donations combined with sponsorships provided by local businesses make these shows possible. Giardinis wood fired pizzas, Cinn-ful Nuts’ desserts, water and soft drinks will be for sale. Summer Tracks series of six concerts offers a mix of musical styles. Scheduled to perform for the final show is The Firecracker Jazz Band on Sept. 2. Summer Tracks is produced by the Town of Tryon in affiliation with Peter Eisenbrown of Blockparty Productions. Last year, the concerts drew an estimated 2,000 people to downtown Tryon.
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For more information about Summer Tracks and the performers, contact Polk County Travel and Tourism at 800-4407848 or 828-894-2324, visit www.firstpeaknc.com or www. tryonevents.org. –article submitted by Peter Eisenbrown
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Dr. Thomas E. Morrow...the Marcus Welby of his day While channel hopping with the remote recently, I happened upon a station rerunning a segment of the very popular series Marcus Welby, MD, starring Robert Young, which ran from late 1969 to mid-1976. For those who have never seen the series, or may have forgotten much of it, Marcus Welby was a somewhat unorthodox medical practitioner. He was intimately involved in the lives of many of his patients. He had a young doctor associate, who was unorthodox in his personal life choices but insisted that medicine should be done “by the book” in a more detached manner. Remembering Dr. Welby’s defense of his way of doctoring brought to mind a Dark Corner physician named Thomas E. Morrow who, too, was somewhat unorthodox in his practice. He practiced medicine from a two-room office located about 50 feet from the eastern side of his stately home on Morrow Drive in Gowensville. From here he examined patients and compounded some of his medications. He served patients there and in the surrounding Motlow Creek, Jordan, Ebenezer-Welcome, Glassy Mountain and Oak Grove communities. He was a trusted, gregarious fellow who was interested in the lives of many individuals and families beyond the doctor-patient relationship. He was particularly fond of fishing, both with friends and neighbors, as well as by himself. In fact, his love of fishing pro-
Dr. Morrow’s two-room office was located on this side of his stately home on Morrow Drive. (photo submitted)
vided an occasional rest period for and received his medical training him after experiencing a prolonged at the University of Tennessee. He stretch of ministering to patients. married Hattie Henson in March Known only 1892, when he to him and his 24 and she, Twice-told was wife, he named 18. They raised Tales of the two children: his upstairs bed, Dark Corner Lavinia, who Jordan (which he pronounced married A.J. by Dean Campbell “Jerdan”). Wi n g o , a n d If new, nonOma Carlton, emergency patients showed up who married Onie Collins. while he was in rest mode on the Onie had a brother, Roy, who bed, his wife would inform them was very familiar to folks in the “he is down on Jerdan. He’ll get Dark Corner. He was a partner in back to you.” They naturally as- Bailes-Collins Department Store sumed he was dropping a hook in in Greer, which was the store where a favorite fishing hole located off Dark Corner families bought many Jordan Road. overalls, a few suits and lots of onceDr. Morrow was born in 1868 a-year shoes.
In 1907, Dr. Morrow made the first of three purchases of land, which comprised a total of 212 acres, between Middle Tyger River and Goodjoin Road. The third tract had a one-year-old stately home that had been built in 1910. This was his home and office until his death, at age 76, in 1940. Oma Carlton and Onie’s three children, Nannie Earle Reese, Thomas Haines Morrow and Oma Carlton Morrow Jr., eventually sold the property to Bob Gordon. He and his wife, Ellie, have restored the home to its original grandeur and held a 100th birthday party last year to honor the memory of the home itself and of the Dark Corner’s own Marcus Welby.
the VFW Post 10349 Lodge. He served in and the Woodmen of len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, the U.S. Army as Medic during the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of Houston, Lovell Simmons WWII. page 20 TryonofDaily Bulletin / The World ’s Texas, Smallestand Daily Newspaper husband Omie Lee Laughter (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; In addition to his wife, he is Gibbs, who died in 1986. survived by a son, Bill Horne Survivors include one daugh- one sister, Frances Fox of Riverof Green Creek; four daughters, ter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) dale, Ga.; three brothers, John IrJuanita Odel of Sunny View, of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., Marilyn Horne and Regina Pate, Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, both of Green Creek. and Laura N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Calif., and Samuel Waymon of Saenger of Hickory, N.C.; four of Columbus; and a brother , Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilsisters, Geneva Harrell of Bak- Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, great-grandchildren, other ersville, N.C., Imogene Burns Also surviving are five grandchil- relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by of Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan of dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), parents, Mary KateHorse and John Green Creek and Linda Horne Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora both Top Quality Waymon; son, Van Waymon; of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grand- Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Col- D.Hay Lucile Waddell and Nina children, Kim Odel, Kelly Brad- leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and sisters, Alfalfa • Orchard Grass (Eunice) and brother, ley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, six great-grandchildren, Mason Simone Orchard/Timothy • Fescue Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony Harold BlendsWaymon Sr. Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs Delivery available Lance Flournoy Saenger and Will Saenger; and and Zane Gibbs. 828-894-5961 five great-grandchildren. Must 7/19/11 Funeral services were held The family will receive Sunday, July 16, in the McFar1x1 friends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 land Funeral Chapel, Tryon. p.m. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Burial was in Polk MemoChurch of the Brethren Fellow- rial Gardens, Columbus, with ship Hall. Funeral services will military rites by the Polk County AccurAte Automotive follow at 2 p.m. in the church Memorial Norm'sBurial Home Repair Squad. Hightech Diagnostic & Repair & Maintenance sanctuary, conducted by Rev. Memorials may be made to Old Fashion Service & Prices Steven Abe. Burial will be in the Hospice $35 per hr. Qualified, Dependable, of Rutherford County, church cemetery. Auto • Gas • Diesel • Truck P. O. BoxReasonable 336, Forest City, N.C. Memorials may be made in 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina 864-472-4662 • 864-621-0699 Call 828-749-1113 Campobello, SC memory of Brandon Horne to Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Columbus, N.C. 28722. Society, 4530 Park Rd, #240, 1x1 located in Fbe at pottery The family will the homeat Hearts of Clay Studio Tryon Brownie Troop 20802 had a night of funW, painting 7/20,27; 8/3,10 Charlotte, N.C. 28209. 1/10-2/5 of Caitlin his daughter, Patsy Gibbs Columbus. Pictured, left to right, are Caudle, Virginia Rostick, Rollins Carter, Emily Prince and Condolences may be left submitted at Toney, Elsie Morrah Padgett. (photo by 400 DougRadar Rostick) Rd., Rutherwww.pettyfuneralhome.com. fordton, N.C. Petty Funeral Home& CremaAn online guest register may tory, Landrum. Tax Credit Available be signed at $500 www.mcfarlandfuwith New Windows & Doors! neralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, *Any size white Tryon. 2009
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