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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 85 / No. 191

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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Polk Teacher Strolling Halloween excitement of the Year by Samantha Hurst

When judges pour over nominations for Western North Carolina’s teacher of the year they are sure to be impressed by Polk County’s nominee. Kim Mirasola teaches biology, honors biology and now biofuels at Polk County High School. Polk County Schools Superintendent Bill Miller said Mirasola’s passion for pushing student curiosity is what makes her such a great educator. “Miss Mirasola is a very student-centered teacher – she’s popular with students and very concerned with students and their learning,” Miller said. “By evidence of the biodiesel program, newly formed at the high school, (Continued on page 6)

Two kids, one dressed as a ninja and the other as Scooby Doo, make their way along N. Trade Street to grab goodies from local businesses during last year’s Tryon Halloween Stroll. Like last year, Tryon will host a costume contest at the Tryon Theater. See story, page 10. (photo by Leah Justice)

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead” family celebration, Thursday, Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. in the library’s children’s area. Music, stories, crafts for children, special food and a chance to share memories of family and friends. For more information, contact Betsy Smith at 828-749-3032.

Asbestos, lead paint found in Jervey Palmer Tryon to ask county for Phase II study by Leah Justice

The Town of Tryon plans to ask Polk County commissioners to do a phase II study of the Jervey Palmer building after a phase I study flagged lead paint and asbestos as issues. Tryon Town Council met on Oct.

16 and agreed to ask the county to pay for the phase II study in order for the town to take ownership of the building. The county has asked Tryon to take the building that is now abandoned after formerly housing county offices. The building, located on Carolina Drive in Tryon, originally housed St. Luke’s Hospital and was constructed in the 1920s. (Continued on page 4)

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

Today

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.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. Saluda Community Library, no preschool storytime Wednesday, Oct. 31. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse In-

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tervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Saluda Halloween Stroll, downtown Saluda from 3 - 6 p.m. Columbus Halloween Stroll, Columbus Downtown Merchants Association will hand out candy between 4 - 6 p.m. in downtown Columbus. Tryon Halloween Stroll, Tryon Halloween Stroll Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. Trade Street merchants will decorate their shops to welcome all the creepies and cuties with sweet treats. Grace Church will turn their space into a Halloween maze and a decorated “Spookmobile” (aka Polk County Bookmobile) will be on hand. Costume contest will take place at 6 p.m. in the Tryon Movie Theater. Landrum Holloween walk Oct 31, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Landrum Business Asssociation in downtown Landrum. Bring out your cutest - we mean scariest - ghouls and goblins. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Commission (ETDC), meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E. Mills St., Columbus. For information, call 828-894-2895. Trunk or Treat, Faith Temple Baptist Church located on Mt. Range Rd. in Mill Spring will host a free hotdog supper and “Trunk or Treat” on Halloween night, Oct. 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. The comunity is invited to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

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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. For more activities, email salu-

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Today: Partly cloudy, with no chance of rain. High 58, low 35. Thursday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 59, low 36.

Friday: Partly cloudy, with a 10 percent chance of rain. High 64, low 39. Saturday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 68, low 45. Tuesday’s weather was: High 53, low 40, no rain.

OBITUARIES Carol Walker, p. 9 Josephine V. “Jo” Black, p. 10

dacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. 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 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. AA open discussion meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon

Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Tryon farmers market, Thursdays, 4 - 6:30 p.m., McCown Street in Tryon. East Side Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at Roseland Community Center. Contact: Roy Miller, 828-859-2804. Polk County Public Library, “Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead” family celebration, Thursday, Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. in the library’s children’s area. Music, stories, crafts for children, food and a chance to share memories of family and friends. For more information, contact Betsy Smith at 828-749-3032. The Columbus Lions Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen in Columbus. For more info, call Fran Goodwin 828-894-2505. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, 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 (Continued on page 39)

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Tree down along Grady Avenue Caution tape blocked off a portion of the shoulder along Grady Avenue Wednesday, OCt. 31. Strong winds blew throught the area throughout the night Tuesday as temperatures also dramtically dropped into the mid-30s overnight. Other trees were seen down along N. Trade Street as you left Tryon. Temperatures are expected to rise toward the end of the week with highs near 70 on Saturday and lows in the 40s. (photo submitted)

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St. Luke’s Hospital presents...

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Saluda to repair sidewalk hazards by Leah justice

Parkinson’s Disease and the Role of Physical Therapy

difference,” Williams said. The City of Saluda is con- “We’re saving about $29,000 to tracting with Precision Safe do (repairs) instead of replacing Sidewalk, a company who sidewalks.” repairs sidewalk hazards and The Town of Columbus did helps towns and the same recities avoid re- “It was quite a bit in pairs this year placing sidewith Precision price difference. We’re walks. Safe. Saluda City saving about $29,000 Columbus C o u n c i l m e t to do (repairs) instead of spent $11,132 Oct. 8 and apand repaired proved a con- replacing sidewalks.” 193 hazards, as -- Erny Williams well as repairs tract for $6,300 for the repairs. to curbs in the City administrator Erny Wil- downtown area. liams said the company cited 54 Replacing the sidewalks in hazards that could be repaired. Columbus was estimated to cost Williams said the difference in $41,718. repairing the sidewalk hazards Saluda plans to take the moncompared to replacing the side- ey out of its fund balance until walks was substantial. the city sees how much money “It was quite a bit in price is spent on winter cleanup costs.

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Join Jamie Cehlar, DPT, Physical Therapist with St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, to learn more about Parkinson’s Disease and the role of physical therapy. Tuesday, Nov. 6 3 - 4 p.m. St. Luke’s Hospital Library

Call 828-894-2408 to reserve your spot! Light refreshments will be served.

101 Hospital Drive • Columbus, NC (828) 894-2408 www.saintlukeshospital.com

Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples said the phase I concluded there is lead paint and asbestos in the building. It was also discovered that there are oil and/or gas tanks but it is not yet known where they are located. Peoples said there is an interested person who wants to trade the town for the building. Council agreed the town does not want to pay for the phase II study. “If the county will pay for a phase II it would be a win-win,” said Tryon commissioner Doug Arbogast. Peoples agreed saying the town and the county could get the building back on the tax rolls and the town could get a building for its maintenance facility out of the trade. The county abandoned the Jervey Palmer building last year after its department of social services (DSS) relocated to a new building in Mill Spring. The county had used the Jervey Palmer building since the early

1970s after the new St. Luke’s Hospital was constructed in Columbus. The Jervey Palmer building at one time housed DSS and mental health services, veteran’s services and the Meeting Place Senior Center. The senior center and veteran’s services are now located off Skyuka Road in Columbus after the county purchased the former Carolina Classical School. Mental health services are located in a house the county purchased on White Drive in Columbus adjacent to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. The county decided this year that the best use of the Jervey Palmer building would be to donate it to Tryon, since its located and zoned within town limits. The county hired Altamont Engineering for $2,400 to conduct the phase I study. Altamont has not given an estimate yet on what a phase II study would cost, but told the county in August phase II costs are generally between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on what issues are found.

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she’s always right there on the cutting edge of what students are learning in science. She pushes her students to want to know more.” Mirasola began teaching with Polk County Schools five years ago. “I think it’s [being named Teacher of the Year] very humbling – I’m very honored. There are many excellent teachers so to be on top is just overwhelming,” she said. This year she and fellow teachers convinced school officials to add a biofuels course to the curriculum. Through grants and cooperation from the community, students will begin learning about the process of creating biofuels using cooking oil next semester. Mirasola just recently completed a workshop with biofuels expert David Thornton of Clemson University to prepare for teaching the Biofuels I course in January. Mirasola said while the chance to teach students about this emerging science is exciting, she’s more enthused about what other lessons the course will offer her students. “We really want to expose these kids to problem solving skills,” Mirasola said. “Research shows 60 percent of all fifth-graders are going to have jobs that aren’t invented yet. We want to show these kids, ‘look at what you can do.’ “Biofuels is really just the medium that we’re using to spark some interest in our students to be entrepreneurs. We also think its going to get kids to be in school – if you have a project in which your data matters you aren’t likely to be absent,” she said. Mirasola has been in education for 10 years. She has a degree from UNC – Wilmington with a concentration in marine science and additional course work at UNC – Asheville. The Polk County Board of

Polk County High School science teacher Kim Mirasola was named Teacher of the Year for the system earlier this month. Mirasola is currently one of several teachers leading the effort to create a biofuels program at the school. Winning the county’s Teacher of the Year award places Mirasola in the running for Teacher of the Year for Western North Carolina. (photo submitted)

Education announced its selection of Mirasola as Teacher of the Year during its October meeting. Educators were also selected as teachers of the year at their individual schools. Miller said every school submitted top-quality candidates. “We’re proud of all of the teachers and think we have as good a teaching staff as anyone in the state,” he said. Teachers nominated this year include:

Polk Central Elementary School Sandra Smith was named Polk Central’s teacher of the year. Smith teaches fifth grade and has been employed by the school system for five years. Smith has a total of 36 years teaching experience. She graduated from Limestone College with a bachelors of art in elementary and special education and from the University of South Carolina with a master’s of elementary education.

Polk County Middle School Jeanne Byrgin was selected as this year’s teacher of the year for Polk County Middle School. Byrgin teaches Academic and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) classes, as well as English and language arts. She has been employed by Polk County Schools for five years and has a total of eight years teaching experience. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor in English and also Western Carolina University with a master’s degree in English.

Saluda Elementary School Saluda Elementary School chose third- and fifth-grade teacher Cari Maneen as its teacher of the year. Maneen teaches third and fifth grade math and language arts. She has been employed by Polk County Schools for eight years and has a total of 13 years teaching experience. She graduated from State University College of Arts and Science at Cortland, N.Y. with a bachelors of science degree in nursery, elementary and early secondary English education. She also graduated from Western Carolina University with a

master’s degree in education for supervision in curriculum and instruction. Sunny View Elementary School Debra Chapman was named teacher of the year for Sunny View Elementary School. Chapman has been employed with the school system for 17 years but has taught for 21 years total. Chapman currently teaches fourth and fifth-grade language arts. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and also from Converse College with a master’s degree in elementary education. Tryon Elementary School Stephanie White, who teaches second grade, was selected as Tryon Elementary’s teacher of the year. White graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor of science degree in health information management and from Converse College with a master’s in arts of teaching. She has been employed with Polk County Schools for nine years.

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Commission candidates respond to Bulletin questions The county has in the past worked with its towns on joint ventures such as water. Do you propose continuing work on a countywide water system and what would be your suggestions on how to accomplish a joint system? What other services would you like to see combined, if any? EMILY BARTLETT: (D) The three townships of Columbus, Tryon and Saluda took the bull by the horns this past summer, signing an agreement that would allow water to flow back and forth from town to town as the need arises. The townships continue to discuss future water improvements and the potential of a water authority. All three townships are to be applauded for preparing for a future that might include the possibility of giving up control of their water resources. While one township sees benefit in maintaining control of it’s water sources and recognizes the loss of that revenue would have a detrimental effect, the math countywide seems to point to a countywide system being a more affordable option: an increase in users makes the price go down for all participants by spreading the burden over a larger field. This will be an expensive, complicated and lengthy endeavor as some townships carry larger debt burdens with their water/sewer systems, which will need to be addressed. An additional concern is to make sure that the water that flows through Polk County remains in the control of Polk County and not those counties north, west and south of us that are seeing an increase in growth and whose water demands continue to rise. Focus on water in our county needs to be viewed in terms of need and it’s impact on economic growth and going forward every project in

the county needs to include water as a consideration. I would encourage the talks to continue and perhaps become an ad hoc committee of either the planning board or the Economic Development and Tourism Commission. Polk County needs to have a plan in place before the State potentially requires action at some point in the future. MICHAEL GAGE: (R) The county and towns do have joint water ventures at this time. The three municipalities have a joint water line agreement that allows water to flow between Columbus to Saluda via Tryon. This was achieved through loans and grant monies. The Town of Columbus and the county have a water agreement that allows water to flow between Columbus to Mill Spring, or to Saluda using the new water line that the county installed. This relationship is working well, and should grow in time. In the future the state will require the counties to form water authorities, but until that time, I will not force any municipalities to join. As the county expands its water system it should also evaluate how the expansion will affect the three municipalities, never infringing on the water customer of those municipalities. While in my second term on the Columbus Town Council, I pushed for joint meetings between the municipalities and county, leading to a better understanding of the overall needs of our community. This is a relationship I would strive for as a commissioner. The projects that we could work on don’t have to be large scale, they can be as simple as a street clean up. It is my hope that this will build a trust and respect between all parties. KEITH HOLBERT: (R) Polk County now owns the water from Lake Adger and the Green River reclassification is pending.Also water was run across Polk County from Rutherford County to Inman – Campobello water district, which allowed Polk County access to water. Lines were run up Chesnee Highway to Green Creek and on Highway 9

toward Mill Spring, which currently stops at the intersection of highway 9 and Peniel road. The original plan from Odom Engineers suggested the line be completed to Mill Spring at some point. A water line from Columbus is in place to Mill Spring, which connects to the Polk County wells that supply the middle school. This will allow water flow from Hendersonville to Kings Mountain once the lines have been completed. I feel the lines to connect to Mill Spring should be completed as affordable. This would insure our schools on highway 9 and 108 as well as the citizens would have adequate water if and when Polk County experiences another drought. Any further joint services would have to be considered on an as needed basis, and would have to benefit all of Polk County. Town citizens are also Polk County citizens. RENEÉ MCDERMOTT: (D) Polk County’s water system is already connected with all the towns’ systems. Some towns and commissioners have expressed interest in a countywide water authority. We’ve discussed that with the towns at joint meetings, but haven’t reached a consensus yet. At least one of the towns has said it is not interested. That town, and possibly other towns, shares its employees between town duties and water/sewer system duties, sharing the costs between the two. If the revenues of the water/sewer system were taken away from that town, as they would be if there were a countywide water authority, the town might not be able to survive, certainly not in its current form. The water systems vary greatly in age. Most of Polk County’s system is brand new. The towns’water systems range from aging to aged. That could make it difficult to value the systems for apportioning shares of the water authority. The systems also have very diverse levels of debt. Tryon’s water system has a great deal of debt. Columbus has debt. And Saluda? Polk County’s water system has no debt at all. Would the new water au-

thority take on the debt of the towns? Would that be fair to Polk County taxpayers who live outside the towns? Would the towns keep their debt? That could take away much of the towns’ interest in a countywide water authority. These questions must be answered, and the answers agreedupon, before we can have a successful countywide water authority. Other services that could be combined are integrating the recreation systems of the towns and Polk County. Joint purchasing of supplies or equipment could bring savings. Co-operative economic development efforts, as those that brought the additional textile jobs to CYP, should be pursued. The joint meetings among the towns and County should be continued. RUSSELL MIEROP: (D) I am very supportive of Polk County and the towns moving forward on main trunk water line projects. It’s critical that we all are in a position to be of aid, if necessary, to one another in case of a water crisis. It may take years for a water authority to be established, but I feel it would be a goal worth accomplishing when the time is right. TOM PACK: (R) I agree that the county and towns need to continue to work together on water. I understand that their water systems are important to the towns and that whatever we do needs to be fair to all. The county has a sewer treatment plant that serves the middle school, Department of Social Services and the old Woodland Mills building. The county contracts to have someone from outside the county monitor and service the treatment plant. I think that we should try and work with the towns to provide personnel to monitor and service the treatment plant if it works for them to keep the money in the county and help the towns cover their costs associated with running their systems. There are more areas but the main objective is to save the citizens money and be fair with all involved.

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Columbus seeks use for recycling bins Bby Leah Justice

The Town of Columbus is seeking an organization to take its recycling bins that have not been in use for the past two years. Columbus Town Council met Oct. 18 and was informed that Tryon was not interested in leasing the bins because they have no means of emptying the bins. Columbus officials also said they had been in contact with the City of Saluda and the county agricultural center, who expressed the same problem as Tryon. Columbus received the bins partly through a state grant and is looking for an organization, approved by the state, to take them. The town saw little participation with curbside recycling several years ago and began its own recycling center in 2008, with the center located just past the school bus garage. Then the town contracted with All Bright Sanitation in July 2010 and rejuvenated its curbside recycling and closed the center. Councilwoman Ernie Kan suggested if the town has exhausted everyone in Polk County

Obituaries

Carol Walker

Carol West Walker, 68, of 1057 Capps Road died October 28, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Grady Samuel and Nellie Callahan West and widow of Richard “Jiggs” Walker. She was first married to the late Larry Robert Stribling. She was a member of Morgan Chapel Baptist Church where she had played the piano. She enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

the town should put the bins out for bid. Town manager Jonathan Kanipe said he doesn’t think the state will sign off on a private sale due to the grant funding. “I think (the state will) want a public recycling program,” Kanipe said. Kanipe said he has not yet talked with the schools to see if they could use them. Councilwoman Margaret Metcalf said the town could place the bins back in Columbus, closer to town hall so they could be watched more closely. Maybe open it on Saturdays, she said and have All Bright empty them on Mondays. Kan said it cost a lot less to empty if paper is the only item collected. Kan suggested checking with the schools to give the bins to them. Councilman Ricky McCallister said the problem is obviously the costs of getting the bins emptied. “Whatever we do is better than what we’re doing right now,” McCallister said. “We may could help another county.”

She is survived by three sons, Robby Stribling of Boiling Springs, S.C., Lamar Stribling of Saluda, and Russell Stribling (Kelley) of Columbus; a brother, William Eugene “Gene” West (Tammy) of Union; and three grandchildren, Austin Tyler Stribling, Nolan Russell Stribling and Nicholas Todd Stribling. She was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Dean West. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at the church at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Bob Philbeck and Rev. Albert Teague. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family is at the home. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

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Foxes lined Trade Street in Tryon at last year’s Halloween Stroll. (photo by Leah Justice)

Today’s Halloween happenings by Samantha Hurst

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Kids and kids at heart look forward to Halloween each year for two reasons - dressing up in sometimes ghoulish, sometimes silly, but always creative costumes and collecting gobs of candy. This year families can enjoy the festive holiday in any town as Columbus has added itself back to the list of Halloween strolls. Below is information about where you can take your kids trick-or-treating this year: Columbus The Columbus Downtown Merchants Association will hand out candy from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Columbus, while Councilwoman Ernie Kan will distribute candy during those same hours. The Columbus Fire Department is also handing out apples to all kids that stop by the department. Landrum Landrum Holloween walk will be held Oct 31, 5-7 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Landrum Business Association in downtown Landrum. Saluda Saluda Halloween Stroll, downtown Saluda from 3- 6 p.m.

Obituaries

Josephine V. “Jo” Black There will be a memorial ser-

Tryon Tryon Halloween stroll on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in downtown Tryon from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Tryon Downtown Association, this admission-free, familyfriendly event offers a safe trick-ortreating with the merchants along Trade Street. Kids and adults can enter the costume contest at the Tryon Movie Theater at 6 p.m. to win prizes for the spookiest, funniest and cutest in four age categories. Also prizes for best themed group and new this year is the best witches kackle prize. Churches Columbus Baptist Church will host a trunk-or-treat event from 5 p.m. until all candy and goodies are given away. Midway Baptist Church will host a “Trunk or Treat- Drive Thru” Oct. 31 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Midway Baptist Church, Columbus. Faith Temple Baptist Church located on Mt. Range Rd. in Mill Spring will host a free hotdog supper and “Trunk or Treat” on Halloween night, Oct. 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. The comunity is invited to attend.

vice for Josephine V. (“Jo”) Black who died on September 30, 2012, at the Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1.

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I have copies of invoices totaling more than $25,230 from Mike Egan county attorney, - that Polk County Government paid in 2009. A portion of those payments were for time Mr. Egan spent dealing with James McDermott - husband of County Commissioner Renee McDermott.

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Emily Brock reads a book to her little pumpkin, 8-month-old daughter Claire. (photos by Anne Regan)

Family Boo Fest at Landrum Library Landrum Library held a special Family Boo Fest event, Tuesday, Oct. 23. Coordinator Nancy Caldwell offered challenging games like tossing the bean bag into the pumpkin, roll the mini

pumpkin and spit the seed. Parents and children alike participated in the crafts to make Halloween decorations for their home. – article submitted by Anne Regan

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Above: Kris Conner and her son, Eli, came out to make skeletons out of Q-tips and other decorations for Halloween. Below: Kady Scherffius brought her son, Max, dressed as a giraffe from the zoo, to the Family Boo Fest.

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Administrator of McCune Center speaks to Columbus Lions “Everything good begins with someone’s dream,” Frances Coates told the Columbus Lions at a recent meeting. For the Lion’s-owned McCune Center in Black Mountain, the dream belonged to Marjorie McCune, the first blind caseworker with the NC Division of Services for the Blind in Buncombe County. She dreamed of a “happy home” with a compassionate and caring staff that could assist the blind in their daily chores and activities, while restoring their pride and dignity. She approached the Lions Club with her idea and in 1979, after years of planning and fundraising, the Marjorie McCune Memorial Center became a reality. Today, it continues as a licensed adult care assisted and independent living facility owned and operated by the Lions of Western North Carolina. Beginning with 40 beds, it now is home to 64 residents who need assistance due to age, blind-

Lion Pat Doggett, McCune Center administrator Frances Coates, and Lions Garland and Fran Goodwin. (photo submitted)

ness or disabilities. Independent living cottages are also available on the campus.

The McCune Center is somewhat unusual in that there are no geographical limits from which the residents must come and there is no limit on the number of Medicaid supported residents (usually 80 percent). Approximately 25 percent of the residents are blind and more than10 percent are veterans. The Columbus Club is proud to support the McCune Center through visits and gifts as well as a yearly donation through Western NC Lions. Most recently they purchased a TV for the facility.

Helping people with vision and hearing impairments is a primary mission of the Columbus Lions. In addition, Lions Clubs International is engaged in a campaign to eliminate all avoidable blindness worldwide. If you would like to learn more about being a Lion and what Lions do in our community, call Helen Trevathan, 828-8947062. The Columbus Lions meet on the first and third Thursdays at Calvert’s Kitchen in Columbus. Visitors are welcome. - article submitted

Edney holds candy buy-back event Orthodontist Dr. Steve Edney will host his 17th-annual candy buy-back program Thursday, Nov. 1 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For every pound turned in, kids will get $1. Every kid that brings in even one piece of candy gets their name entered into a drawing for a new mountain bike. The programs aims to keep gobs of candy from sitting around the house for weeks after Halloween, which entices the kids to eat loads of sugar much more often than

Want to go? What: Dr. Edney’s candy buy-back program When: Thursday, Nov. 1 Where: 69 Shuford Rd., Columbus needed causing tooth decay. Dr. Edney’s office is located at 69 Shuford Rd. Columbus. For more information, call 828696-1662. – article submitted

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Senior citizens from the Meeting Place in Tryon and Polk County school students were “bussed in” for the dedication. The dedication ceremony was held on October 29, 1976 on Interstate 26 (at the most scenic point). (photo submitted by Opal Sauve)

Estimated 2,000 people attended the opening of I-26 Every year, on Oct. 29, I remember an event that changed life in Polk County forever. Remember when going “up the mountain” to Saluda or Hendersonville was not only slow and tiresome, but actually dangerous? Back then, Hwy. 176 North was a lot different than it is now. It was a narrow, steep and winding road, and was filled with transfer trailer trucks. Some of you remember how, on your way back down the mountain, those huge trucks followed your car so closely that you were sure those hot, smelly brakes on a truck would give ‘way and you and your family would be dead! It was so dangerous that many accidents did occur on that stretch of highway from Tryon to Saluda. Our family only made that trip up the mountain once a year, in October, when

leaves were so beautiful and taries from across the state of apples were plentiful. My father North Carolina made speeches, would always buy a few bushels and Columbus Mayor Robert of apples to put in our cellar, Ormond welcomed everyone where the biggest and the best to Polk County. Because the apples were kept until Christ- Polk County section of Intermas morning. state 26 was the Years later, last section of The View on Oct. 29, the highway to From 1976, my son Sandy Plains be completed, and I traveled our beautiful Opal Sauve partway up Polk County 828-863-2437 that mountain received favorto witness the able publicity dedication of a new interstate from media in both of the Carohighway, I-26. linas. Our car and hundreds of After the ceremony was over, other vehicles were parked on the new highway opened to the the highway, and we had to walk public and we drove to Saluda a long way to get to the platform exit. I doubt anyone was happier area. We were surprised to see than I was that day! Prior to that so many people! An estimated time, I had lived thousands of 2,000 people attended this miles away from Polk County event. (for almost 20 years) and the North Carolina Governor longest part of each trip ”back Holshouser and other digni- home” was traveling through

the North Carolina mountains, so this was a really special dedication ceremony for me. I will always remember that crisp, cool October day, and the ceremony that opened up a gateway through the mountains for all of us. Community news: Dr. Michael Keel from Hickory Grove Baptist Church announces their “Light Up the Night” event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. This is a special family fun event that will begin at 6 p.m. and will end at 8 p.m. The family of Mickey Jackson requests your prayers for Mickey, as he has been deployed to Kuwait for six months. He is the son of Barry and Elyse Jackson and the husband of Brandy Jackson. (Continued on page 17)

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Healthy eating demo Nov. 3

His children are Kalob, Macii and Raegan. Having been a military wife myself, I realize just how much prayers mean to the person on the other side of the world and the family back home. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Happy birthday to Jerry Waddell, Louise Edwards, Sheila Ford, Deborah Arledge, Benjamin Hines, Tami Frazier, Terri Gee Ford, James Pack, John Maddox, Alice Reynolds, Teresa Sauve, and Chuck, Paula and Calab Brown. Among those celebrating wedding anniversaries this month are Jane and Jerry Horne, Billy and Debbie Price, Janice and David Blackwell, and Corrine and Arthur Scoggins. Congratulations to all of you. If you have news of this area, please call me at 828-863-2437.

The Thermal Belt Friendship Council, in conjunction with Full Proof Ministries and Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly, will sponsor a healthy eating demonstration this Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. The demonstration is free to the public and will be conducted by Jimmi Buell, extension agent, FCS Polk County. It will be held at Full Proof Ministries located at 199 Jackson Street, Tryon. Buell will focus on healthier ways to prepare food items as we head into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Tina Durbin will also participate in the demonstration by discussing exercises that individuals can do as they reach their golden years. Anyone interested in registering for this free event can do so by calling Lynnea Stadelmann at 864-457-2426. – article submitted by Lynnea Stadelmann

A close-up picture of some of the dignitaries who spoke at the I-26 opening dedication on Oct. 29, 1976. North Carolina Governor Holshouser, at the podium, (speaking), at microphone. Mayor Robert Ormond (with sunglasses). Mayor Ormond is the second person from Governor Holshouser. (photo submitted by Opal Sauve)

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2012 Foothills CROP Walk against local and world hunger, Nov. 4 The 2012 Foothills CROP Walk against local and worldwide hunger will be held at Harmon Field, Sunday, Nov. 4 beginning at 2 p.m. The 2012 Foothills CROP Walk Committee is asking civic groups, volunteer organizations, churches and businesses to put the time, date and place on their calendars. CROP Walk is an event in which anyone and everyone can and should participate, in a way of their choosing. CROP stands for Citizens Responding to Overcome Poverty. Not many people realize what CROP stands for, not even those who have helped over the years to build in the success of this event. CROP is about the distribution of food to persons here at home and around the world. CROP is about feeding people who are hungry almost every day of their lives. CROP is about providing good, safe drinking water. CROP is about sustainable systems that improve the quality of life for people all over the earth. The incredible thing about The CROP Walk is that it doesn’t take that much time for volunteers. “Good Neighbor” recruiters help walkers understand the CROP Walk, the promotional materials and help effectively gather donations from walkers

CROP stands for Citizens Responding to Overcome Poverty. The CROP Walk will be held at Harmon Field, Sunday, Nov. 4 will begin at 2 p.m. (photo submitted)

on walk day. You can be a “Good Neighbor for your church, club or organization for a commitment of about three hours. Walkers are the backbone of the CROP Walk; each walker tells friends, relatives and neighbors how important it is to help our neighbors and invites them to sponsor a walker in the event. Walkers come in all ages and sizes from babies to great, great grandparents. The walk has no specific end. Walkers can walk

for five miles or just a ¼ mile. Since each walker will spend a different amount of time gathering sponsors and walking the day of the walk, it is hard to estimate a time commitment. But you could be a walker for a minimum of two-hour commitment. Walker/donations are needed to actually provide the funds that will help change the face of our world. The funds you give to the 2012 Foothills CROP Walk

walkers will change the face of poverty and suffering worldwide. This commitment level only takes a few minutes. Come join the Foothills CROP Walk and receive the gift of knowing you have changed the world! To learn more about CROP, call Lance Smith weekday mornings at 828-859-9414 or 828-863-4688 evenings. – article submitted by Lance Smith

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Ella Cece and Mackenzie Hicks win second place in the best costume with their “bunny dog,” Yetti.

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Frances McCain with Hassie takes the blue ribbon in the best senior dog category.

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club’s Any & All Dog Show results All proceeds benefitted Foothills Humane Society This year’s Tryon Riding & Hunt Club’s Any & All Dog Show held on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Harmon Field proved once again to be an astonishing tail-wagging gala. Sponsors TR&HC events and the Foothills Humane Society, watched as dogs of all shapes and sizes attended with their owners and handlers in tow for the 79th year of this worthy Tryon tradition. The event continues to be a delight for all families watching or showing. Father Michael Doty of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church presided over the Blessing of the Animals, which was followed by a 79-white dove release from Homeward Angels and L.J. Myers. Nancy Z. Wilson, president TR&HC Events, and Jordan Event results on page 21.

Hicks, huntsman for the Tryon Hounds, were kept very busy judging and trying to ignore canine comments about who had the most interesting tail. “Hey Buster, look this way, my tail is curlier and cuter than his!” or in (the dog that looks most like his master) “Can you believe my owner really thinks she looks as good as me?” One of the last comments they heard was, “This is really humiliating – I know my ancestry!” Announcer Susan Kocher kept the crowd amused as she called the entrants into the ring for a wide variety of classic dog show classes. After announcing the winner of each class, first place winners were awarded prizes generously donated by Purrrfect Bark and Little Mountain Farm Supply. All of the proceeds from this event benefit the Foothills Humane Society. - article submitted Scout Harmon with Jordan and Fisher win the best costume in the children’s division.

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Sadie Mae and Cooper, owned and shown by Carol TenBroek, win second in the Best Family category.

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The following are results with the dog’s name first, then the handler’s name: Dog with the best trick: First: Jasper, Kasey Minnick Second: Happy, Lee Reynolds Heelan Third: Nash, Lavin Cuddihee Fourth: Navajo, Andrew Hein Dog with best costume (adult): F i r s t : H o l l y, A n g e l a Sqwaclowski Second: Shaggy Dog, Susan Beer Third: Princess Roxie, Susannah Francis F o u r t h : D i g b y, P a m Minnick Dog with best costumer (child): First: Fisher and Jordan, Scout Harmon Second: Yetty, Mackenzie Hicks and Ella Cece So ugly, it’s cute: First: Mona, Jake Second: Reddie, Mackenzie Hicks Second: Nash, Lavin Cuddihee Dog with the most interesting tail: First: Pip, Stephanie Smith Second: Cossack, Judith Third: Hassie, Frances

McCain Fourth: Blue, Andrew Hein Best tail wager: First: Jasper, Kasey Minnick Second: Sadie Mae, Carol Ten Broek Third: Rosy, Livvy French Fourth: Little Bit, Linda Lee Reynolds Dog who would rather be at home: First: Rudy, Christine Second: Navajo, Andrew Hein Third: Pip, Stephanie Smith Fourth: Biscuit, Lydia Coe Biggest/smallest: First: Elle, Betsy Miner (biggest) First: Pixie, Cindy Hamilton (smallest) Best senior dog: First: Hassie, Frances McCain Second: Tucker, Susannah Francis Third: Mia, Cindy Hamiltion Fourth: Pip, Stephanie Smith Best family class: First: Dillon and Dugar, Trip Hoffman Second: Cooper and Sadie Mae, Carol TenBroek Third: Mona, Jake Fourth: Blue and Navajo, Andrew Hein Best in show: First: Elle, Betsy Miner

Betsy Miner and Elle take Best in Show. (photos submitted by Laura Weicker)

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Sunny View students participate in Alexander’s Ford contest Sunny View Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade students participated in Alexander’s Ford Art and Writing Contest earlier this month. Jared Searcy who was chosen third place overall, while Kole Eubanks, Tristan Raines, Olivia Searcy, Stella Tallon, Kaylin Jenkins, Trey Ferguson, Riley Lawter, Gracie Carson, Madi Pruette, Isaiah Bradley, Nathan Nodine, Hunter Lynch and Timbo Bradley were all selected as semi-finalist. The students were asked to draw a picture and write a short descriptive paragraph or poem about the Revolutionary War or land preservation. With collaboration between art and social studies, students made timelines of the Revolutionary War and chose a topic of interest to research, wrote a descriptive paragraph and drew a picture relating to their topic of interest. The drawings and paragraphs were picked up on Oct. 2 and taken to Stearns Education Center, where a team of community members and central office staff judged the art and writings. The first, second and third winners and semi-finalists where displayed at Gray’s Chapel Church on Oct. 5, the day of the field trip to Alexander’s Ford. These drawings are currently still on display at the central office (Stearns). – article submitted by Monica Barber

Students Jared Searcy, Kole Eubanks, Tristan Raines, Olivia Searcy, Stella Tallon, Kaylin Jenkins, Trey Ferguson, Riley Lawter, Gracie Carson, Madi Pruette, Isaiah Bradley, Nathan Nodine, Hunter Lynch and Timbo Bradley were all honored for their artwork. Front row, left to right: Riley Lawter, Madi Pruette, Kaylin Jenkins and Gracie Carson. Middle row, left to right: Timbo Bradley, Isaiah Bradley, Hunter Lynch, Kole Eubanks and Nathan Nodine. Back row, left to right: Trey Ferguson, Jared Searcy and Tristan Raines. (photo submitted)

Saluda Elementary School’s honor lists for the first six weeks Saluda Elementary School recently announced it’s A and AB honor rolls for the first six weeks. Students making these lists included: Third grade A honor roll Anna Grace Gordon, Dennis Mowers and Ashlyn Ramsey. Third grade AB honor roll Katelyn Berg, Abigail Garland, Julia Gillespie, Cayden Herr, Sydney Housinger, Lilly Ledford, Ava Martinez, Tori Strickland and Avery Thorsland.

Fourth grade A honor roll Aubrey Baumberger, Wylie Rauschenbach and Cecelia Thompson. Fourth grade AB honor roll Brandon Cantrell, Sabrina Craig, Jake Cram, Maylin Fletcher, Kaleb Johnson, Katie Mundy and Drake Waggoner. Fifth grade A honor roll Tana Harris, Grace Lauer, Anna McFadden and Holly Obermiller. Fifth grade AB honor roll

Amberly Arkell, Hunter Justus, Isaac Kellar, Kye Morgan, Sarah Nonamaker, Sadie Rogers, Trey Stanley, Allie Thompson, Ryan Thorsland, Jerry Tyner and Madalyn Williams. Students with perfect attendance include prekindergartener Katelyn Marion; kindergarteners Grey Bateman, Jay Villafranca, Tucker Waggoner and Patience Wood; first-graders Maggie McCammon, Maddie Rogers, Adyn Scarborough and Claire

Thompson; second-graders Taylor Cowlishaw, Sam Rogers and Sydney Uhrich; third-graders Jade Scarborough and Tori Strickland; fourth-graders Grayson Bradley, Maylin Fletcher, Wylie Rauschenbach, Brittany Strickland, Drake Waggoner, Javon West and Samantha Wilcox; and fifth-graders Jayden Culver, Kye Morgan, Sadie Rogers, Joshua Sester and Trey Stanley. – article submitted by Ronette Dill

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Laurel Lake Music Society now accepting scholarship applications Auditions for Cannon Music Camp scholarships The Laurel Lake Music Society at Tryon Estates is now accepting applications for auditions for the Cannon Music Camp scholarships. The scholarships cover a comprehensive course of musical instruction, including room and board, with a distinguished faculty at the Cannon Music Camp from June 29 to July 20, 2013 at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. During the past 11 years the Laurel Lake Music Society has funded 86 scholarships at a cost of more than $115,000. All funds used for these scholarships are the result of generous donations by Tryon Estates residents. Applicants must have completed grades 8, 9, 10, or 11 and have at least two years public or private musical training. Students living in Polk County or in the Landrum High School area, or who will attend either of these high schools, are eligible to apply. Home- schooled students living in these areas are also eligible and should phone Al Hart at 828-894-8044 for an application. Students may compete in the following categories: piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion and voice. Since 1969 Cannon Music Camp has offered intensive musical studies, with college preparatory work in performance and music theory. The scholarships provide a three-week music retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Audition applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 12, 2012 and consist of both the Laurel Lake Music Society form and the Cannon Music form. An early application is strongly encouraged to give the

student adequate time to prepare two music selections for the scholarship competition to be held at Tryon Estates on Jan. 12, 2013. An application form and

camp information may be requested by calling or writing Al or Stella Hart, Laurel Lake Music Society, 621 Laurel Lake Dr. Apt B-225, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

Additional details regarding attendance are available at the Cannon Music website, www. cannon.appstate.edu. – article submitted by Al Hart

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Special Christmas party raffle to benefit TFAC, Nov. 30 ‘Holidays Around the World’ themed fundraiser Tryon Fine Arts Center is raffling off a fully decorated and catered cocktail party – complete with music – for up to 30 people as a fundraising event in connection with the annual Christmas fundraiser held at the center. TFAC’s holiday fundraiser will take place Nov. 30 with the “Holidays Around the World” theme focusing on Old England. Under the leadership of Dianne Joyce, owner of Dianne Joyce Interior Design, and with cooperation from Jim Strausbaugh of Architectural Warehouse, the holiday party committee is planning to decorate the lobby like an English Pub, and leave it decorated for holiday events to be held at TFAC. Special Events Committee Chair Lisa Stokes said, “Where else could you buy a chance to win a wonderful holiday party decorated as an English pub for 30 of your friends with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music! How easy is that?” The raffle is intended to sup-

Tryon Fine Arts Center’s volunteers decorated the lobby in the theme of an Italian Christmas for the 2011 Holiday Season. This year’s décor will reflect an English Christmas theme embellished with furnishings loaned by Architectural Warehouse. Raffle tickets are currently on sale to win a catered cocktail party in the festive setting during the holiday season. For information, call Tryon Fine Arts Center at 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted)

port programming at Tryon Fine Arts Center. The drawing will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, two weeks before the Christ-

mas fundraiser, allowing time for the winner to plan their soiree. Tickets are available at TFAC and only 100 will be sold. They

can also be purchased by visiting, www.tryonarts.org. Call 828859-8322 for more information. - article submitted

2012 collectible Morris horse ornament on sale at TFAC The 2012 collectible Morris the Horse Christmas ornament is currently on sale. These ornaments, individually designed by local artists and produced by the Charleston Mint in 24 karat gold on jewelers’ brass, are sold to benefit Tryon Fine Arts Center operations and programs. These ornaments are shipped around the world and many people own every one made since Tommy Thorne-Thomsen produced the first one in 1991. Thorne-Thomsen designed the ornaments through 2002 and since then local artists Paul Koenen and Kathleen Carson have provided designs for the annual decoration. This year’s design by Carson offers a whimsical Morris decorating a tree of Christmas presents. To purchase the 2012 ornament, call 828-859-8322 or visit Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon House, Tryon Mountain Hardware or Kathleen’s in Saluda. Many designs from previous years are also available for purchase. The fine arts center is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – article submitted by Marianne Carruth Right: 2012 Morris ornament now on sale at TFAC. (photo submitted)

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Foothills Association of Master Gardeners to meet Nov. 5 Discussion covers ‘A to Z’ essentials of ground cover The Foothills Association of Master Gardeners would like to invite you to a special gardening program “Ground Covers for the Foothills” on Monday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Isothermal Community College in Columbus. It will be presented by Jeanine Gauen, who is a Master Gardener in both North Carolina and Illinois, as well as owner of The Garden Patch Nursery in Columbus. Ground covers are used to provide protection from erosion, drought and to help prevent weeds from growing. They also improve the aesthetics of an area by covering bare dirt and can be quite beautiful. The

Jeanine Gauen, owner of the Garden Patch Nursery in Columbus, will speak Nov. 3. (photo submitted)

discussion will cover the “A to Z” essentials of ground cover plants that perform well in our area as you learn which plants

work best for your sunny, shady, wet or dry areas. A brief business meeting for members of the Foothills As-

sociation of Master Gardeners will follow the program. – article submitted by Barbara Clegg

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this is to notify all persons Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, having claims against the Starnes and Davis, P.A. Estate of said deceased 422 South Main Street to exhibit them to the un- Hendersonville, NC dersigned Executor, c/o 28792 Caroline T. Knox, 422 South Main Street, Tryon Daily Bulletin Hendersonville, NC Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 28792, on or before 21, 2012 January 31, 2013, or this Notice will be pleaded in EST/PACE bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make LEGAL NOTICE immediate payment.

EXECUTRIX NOTICE Michael C. Pace Executor of the Estate of Having qualified as Ex- Calvin Coolidge Pace, Having qualified on the 18th day of October, ecutor of the Estate of Deceased 2012 as EXECUTRIX of Calvin Coolidge Pace, deceased, late of Polk Caroline T. Knox, Attor- the Estate of Charles Guynell Smith, deceased, County, North Carolina, ney CREDITOR’S NOTICE

LEGALS late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 24th day of January, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make immediate. This is the 17th day of October, 2012. Emily Reneau Smith 264 Meadowlark Dr. Tryon, NC 28782 Executrix of the

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Work from Ferullo Fine Art Studio. (photo submitted)

Ferullo studio participates in Trot Ferullo Fine Art Studio at the top of Pacolet Street will welcome Trotters during the Final Tryon Gallery Trot Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-8 p.m. They invite all Trotters to drive or hike to the top of Pacolet Street for light refreshments and a tour of the intimate studio/gallery. Artists Patricia Cole-Ferullo and Dom Ferullo will exhibit new work in watercolor, wood, acrylic

Want to go? What: Tryon Gallery Trot When: Nov. 3, 5 - 8 p.m. Where: Downtown Tryon and mixed media, in the abstract expressionist tradition. – article submitted by Pat and Don Ferullo

Basketball registration opens Nov. 3 First Baptist Church of Gowensville is again sponsoring LifeSprings Basketball for girls and boys. Signup takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the church, 5650 N. Highway 14 near the crossroads in Gowensville. The late signup date is Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The program is open to boys, ages 5 through 13, and girls, ages

5 through 15. A fee is charged. Regular basketball rules are followed, which prepares players for school basketball teams. Practice starts in late November. The season begins in January and concludes in early March. Games will take place at First Baptist Church of Gowensville, Highland Baptist Church and First Church of Campobello. For more information, contact Randy Atkins, 864-612-0165 – article submitted by Ellen Henderson

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Party politics or people? We vote to put support behind people The Tryon Daily Bulletin offers to make no endorsements this political season or place opinions on who our readers should vote for except in one arena - electing local people to state offices. Polk County is lucky enough to have two candidates from our midst willing to put in the tough work it takes to run a state level campaign from a small rural county like Polk. George Alley and Phil Feagan, running for NC House District 1134 and the NC Senate respectively, if elected, would be positioned to uniquely serve Polk County. Why should you care whether or not your state representative is from your own county? We believe this answer is simple - proximity. State level representatives still maintain homes in their area so if either Feagan or Alley are elected they’d still have family and friends working here in Polk County, going to school and church here in Polk County and most importantly - paying taxes here in Polk County. Unlike someone from Transylvania County or Madison County, Alley or Feagan would live down the road from you and experience the affects of state politics from a similar vantage point. They will always remember Polk County when they consider a piece of legislation up for vote. We’re not the only ones who see the value in electing local people to state offices. Several Polk County residents have already written in - residents on both sides of the party aisle - to encourage voters to select Feagan and Alley for election. This decision isn’t about party affiliation but about knowing the people representing you and believing they will have your best interests at heart because they know what their decisions will mean for you and your neighbors. They are after all your neighbors. – Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Tryon water too expensive to have To the editor: I read with interest the news article recently about the $99,000 owed to the Town of Tryon from residents that have not Letters paid their water bill. Does the Town to the of Tryon ever con- Editor sider that maybe the water rates are too high for its citizens to afford usage? The Town of Tryon water rates have risen 500 percent in the last two decades. Tryon has the highest water rates in the state, yet the town manager and board keep raising the rates for customers both inside and outside Tryon.

Disrespect of property can backfire To the editor: My dear midnight skulker, On October 15, at 2:44, I dispatched a missive to the Bulletin, decrying the theft of an Letters Obama sign from my to the property. At 3:26, I asked Editor the Bulletin not to publish that letter because the sign (hopefully) had just fallen down.Then, you struck again on the night of October 26, not only tearing down all the signs, but trampling on them – thus vandalizing, as well as trespassing. By the morning of the 29th, you had removed the tattered signs, for which I thank you. It is not the province of this letter to speculate on the bright

We are a two-person household yet our water bill is more than $80 per month and we are careful with our usage and are not wasteful. My neighbor who gets her water from Landrum pays about $8 per month. A lady I work with lives in Hendersonville and her water bill is about $7 for two months. Does this strike anyone else as excessive? Perhaps the town leaders would consider lowering rates rather than cutting people’s water off. It has now gotten to the point where your residents cannot afford water. Shame on you. – Cathy Calure, Landrum

color – or texture – of your backbone, nor the emotional complexities of your character, but you may wish to consider some of the implications of your act(s). 1. This illegal vandalism simply energizes and makes your political opponents more determined to work for their candidates. 2. It can make “undecided” voters wonder if vandals and disrespectors of private property are worthy of their vote. 3. At least one – and probably more – of your circle of friends, relatives and acquaintances either knows – or strongly suspects – who you are. You are now in that person’s power because you can be exposed; do not offend that person! – Bill Holcomb, Tryon

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Democrat candidates best for Polk To the editor: We in North Carolina have had the rare distinction of seeing both presidential campaigns pay extraordinary attention to and pour resources into our state; however, I worry that our state and local elections have gotten less scrutiny and debate than they Letters deserve. Having been a to the Polk County proper- Editor ty owner for 30-plus years, I have seen the county grow considerably in population. In my humble opinion, the present Democratic majority of Polk County Commissioners has been instrumental in both financial stewardship and visionary in managing responsible growth in the county. For our children’s’ tomorrow and our property values today, this good governance must continue. I welcome the opportunity to vote for Renee McDermott’s re-election on Nov 6. I have been to commissioner’s meetings and witnessed the fragile balance between public

McHenry to get us back on track To the editor: Congressman Patrick McHenry has been very focused on his plan to fix the country’s broken tax code. He has maintained that it is an antiquated tax code that is failing small businesses and families across the country. He has fought for pro-growth tax reform that will lower rates and help turn our economy around. Mr. McHenry has stated that the last thing hard-working people across western North Carolina need now are the kinds of tax

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Why re-elect Pack? good and private agenda setting. As such, I am heartened to support “Public service for the public good.” It is paramount to the future of Polk County to support Ms. McDermott’s leadership and experience by also electing candidates Russell Mierop and Emily Hyder Bartlett. I feel so strongly about this that the idea of returning to a Republican majority that is hotheaded and heedless frightens me. I want what is best for our schools, and for this very special unique place - Polk County - that many have chosen to call home. Polk County is my main concern in this coming election. As such, I encourage all my fellow citizens to carefully consider the alternatives and the respective consequences that a change in the majority would mean for our future. My vote will be cast for the local Democratic slate of candidates for county commissioner and most enthusiastically for the re-election of Renee McDermott. – John Catalano, Columbus

by each line item has enabled the county to have a more realistic and To the editor: workable budgets. He has presented Citizens of Polk County I have his own county budgets that called served on the county board of for a tax reduction and preserve the commissioners with Tom Pack for county employee’s benefits. (Unalmost six years. When you have fortunately, the majority members served that long with a person you of the boards would not agree to the get to know them well. tax cut, or preserving the employees’ Reason No. 1 – Integrity: Tom benefits.) never sugar coats or exaggerates Reason No. 4 - Bring jobs to the truth in order to please someone Polk County: Being in business himor to harm someone. self, Tom knows what (With him the truth and it takes to get good his convictions comes Letters companies with good to the before politics.) paying jobs to come Reason No. 2 - Con- Editor to Polk County. He servative Christian valwas on the board that ues: Tom is willing to stand up for brought James Tool to the county. his values. He placed on the comReason No. 5 - Good listener: missioners’ agenda a resolution to Tom will listen and talk with each support the Marriage Amendment. and every citizen of Polk County. No The three Democrat commissioners matter if you live in town or outside voted to take it off the agenda. in the county or what section of the Reason No. 3 - Fiscal conserva- county you live in he feels everyone tive: Tom makes his decisions based is a part of Polk County and should on facts and figures. His experience be treated and respected as such. as a former owner of a company and These are the reasons why my now president of a growing specialty wife and I are voting to re-elect Tom textile carpet plant, he understands Pack for county commissioner. We and knows how to analyze budgets. encourage you to do likewise. He does not have to rely comRemember a vote for Tom Pack pletely on a county employee to is a vote for you. God Bless Polk explain a $25- to $30-million dollar County and God bless the USA. budget. His willingness to take the – Ted B. Owens, Tryon time to study the county budget

increases that are advocated by nal Progressive Caucus, who put his opponent, Rep. Patsy Keever. forth a budget that includes $2.8 Keever’s plan is to actually trillion dollars in tax increases. The budget, which increases raise taxes. She has voted to raise tax revenue over twenty times taxes $5 trillion more than Presiduring her time in government dent Obama’s own proposal, and has said that she would work would roll back all of the Bush tax cuts, essentially on lowering the defiraising taxes on every cits by implementing Letters single American. the so-called Buffet to the Senior citizens, Rule and other tax Editor small business ownincreases. ers and farmers Nonpartisan fact checkers have estimated that the would be hit especially hard Buffet Rule would only raise under the Keever-Progressive enough revenue to cover one Caucus Budget. Seniors and those living on week of interest payments on the fixed retirement income would national debt. Keever has also touted an en- see their taxes nearly doubled as dorsement from the Congressio- the capital gains tax is increased

to income tax levels. Small business owners and farmers would struggle to pass on the family business to future generations under the plan, as it raises the Estate Tax to 45 percent. Rep. Keever’s tax hikes are wrong for western North Carolina and wrong for our country. Congressman McHenry believes that we need a fairer, flatter tax code that helps turn our economy around and lets hard working Americans keep more of their pay checks, not less. If you care about getting our economy back on track, vote for Congressman Patrick McHenry. – Cheryl Every, Columbus

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Would-be commissioners need to get facts straight In his answers to Tryon Daily Bulletin questions, Michael Gage talked about teamwork, working together for the public good. But seriously misstating the voting record of the current majority of the county commissioners, as he did, demonstrates the opposite: a head start on divisiveness. Michael stated the current majority, “have shown little or no support to the sheriff’s situation, while the two Republican commissioners have tried to work with the sheriff, but have been out-voted.” That is absolutely false. What are the facts? Minutes from the commissioners meetings since 2008 show the Democratic majority has supported the sheriff in every matter that has come before the board. The votes were

Open letter to Mitt Romney To the editor: Let me tell you something, Mr. Romney. I am not on the government dole. I am not dependent on my government. My government is dependent on me – and millions like me who worked and paid payroll taxes for 50 years and continue to pay taxes on income from earnings, savings, even on Social Security payback from

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unanimous. The Republican then? When the majority of commissioners were never out- the board of commissioners voted on sheriff ’s department proposed its plan to revitalize Polk requests. County’s economic development Michael suggested that the department, Tom and Ted Owens current board has not supplied ridiculed them and criticized their enough cars to the sheriff ’s suggestions. department. Over the past The majority’s plan worked. four years, the In the first year of commissioners have Letters the revitalized approved 17 cars for to the department, with the the sheriff. The sheriff Editor help of a newly hired, has 35 cars in his fleet. professional economic Michael boasted development that he persuaded the Town of director (something Tom’s prior Columbus to live within its means. Republican board had not attended Really? State law requires that to), Polk County brought in new towns and counties balance their textile manufacturing jobs and budgets every year. State law documented 180 additional requires that Columbus must live businesses opening in Polk County. within its means. Michael can’t Tom admits that this is his take credit for that. second term as a commissioner. If And Tom Pack; Mr. Pack says he has had the recipe for economic Polk County has not done enough development success all along, for economic development. Well, why didn’t he cook up that good Tom has been on the board of pot of stew in his first term, or commissioners for the last two disclose it in his second term? years. Why didn’t he do something Tom has offered no specifics,

what we paid into all those years. In my old age the government is not giving me Social Security and Medicare. I bought it! Mr. Romney, you on the other hand through loopholes for the wealthy, pay very little income taxes or taxes on investment earnings. Who is really on the dole? Your chameleon mien and glib lies on national television do not conceal the truth, not from me anyway. – Maryneal Jones, Columbus

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other than repealing Polk County’s ordinances, including those that protect Polk County’s beauty and rural atmosphere. Those things kill economic development; they don’t encourage it. It wasn’t necessary to repeal ordinances to bring in those new textile jobs or the 180 new businesses. To m n e g l e c t e d t o s a y that those other counties he names as examples long ago hired professional economic development officers, just what Tom and Ted ridiculed when Polk’s majority proposed it. He failed to disclose that other counties have spent millions of dollars to attract businesses, for incentives and for buying and preparing building sites for new businesses. That’s something Polk County can do, but it has to be balanced against the likelihood of raising taxes to enable it. – Mary Parker, Tryon

for working together. This is the quality that must underlie all progress in moving forward on each To the editor: The dedication of the members of and every issue facing our country and “Polk for Obama” team is a beautiful the world.Without working together, we are doomed to ever example of working more divisive decisions together for a common Letters and actions that will cause. to the eventually tear our world Their combined Editor apart. With it, there can efforts have resulted in concrete results that will help in re- be not only the promise of, but the electing a president whose constant realization of, genuine peace in our theme throughout these past four years world. – Carol Frantz, Columbus has been the absolutely essential need

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distinctive voices of his instrument. He always got a big round of applause. The 15th Tuba Christmas will occur on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Polk County High School audiTo the editor: torium. Put it on your calendar I am saddened by now for one of the the passing of Arthur best possible ChristLetters Kramer. mas treats. You will No, I did not have to the get to sing along and the pleasure of know- Editor also get to hear all of ing him personally, your favorite carols but for many years he provided played by the bass and tenor for me one of the highlights of brass instruments . . . something the fabulous Tuba Christmas seldom heard when a full band performances at Polk County plays. High School. The Drs. Howell make it hapMr. Kramer brought his dou- pen every year — Stan gathers ble-bell euphonium, donned the the players from all over and requisite Santa Clause hat, and handles MC duties and Jean played a part in the ensemble. leads us when we sing. A favorite interlude for me is As former Mayor of Columwhen each kind of instrument bus Kathleen McMillian said is demonstrated by a short solo: one year, “If this doesn’t get you Mr. Kramer always played in the Christmas spirit, nothing “Little Sir Echo,” with the little will!” tune passed back and forth ap- Garland O. Goodwin, propriately between the two Columbus

‘Oh this won’t ever affect me’ To the editor: I am a college student caught up in a political climate where more emphasis is placed on personal needs and desires, rather than working for the greater good. You’re either with ‘em or against ‘em.

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people of differing perspectives. He happens to be a Democrat, but, if the label is not as important to you as the person who will represent your interests, who will be able to engage To the editor: and encourage dialogue across Just when I had grown really the aisle at the state level, please tired of partisan, bickering ideo- research George Alley’s posilogues from both political par- tions through GeorgeAlley.org ties on the national or on Facebook and level, George Alley give him your vote. announced his candi- Letters Republicans and dacy to represent NC to the independents have House District 113. Editor voted for him in Suddenly, I was early voting, saying interested in politics again. they see in him a person who I worked with George when can reach across differences he was the executive director of with an energetic attitude, and the American Red Cross in Polk workable, sensible plans. County, and my first thought While thae national political was that he would be perfect for scene may be hyperpartisan, at the representative’s job. least we have the opportunity in He’s smart as a whip, knowl- our little corner of NC to choose edgeable about the people and a representative who appeals to concerns in this area, and he many and who will advocate is a reasonable, thoughtful and for us all. respectful person who enjoys - Claire Sachse, engaging in conversations with Green Creek

This ubiquitous notion just the consequences because I’m polarizes every single issue and led to believe, “Oh, this won’t nothing productive can be ob- ever affect me.” tained. It’s a sad day It doesn’t really in time when I have matter who ends up Letters to come to the realizawinning in the gention that politics can to the eral election. The only lead to cynicism Editor system is broken in today’s youthful and one person’s generation. No matter how beliefs on how the government aware I am of the day’s current should be used won’t fix that. goings-on, I am still numb to We need to start from the

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ground up. The three branches of government are at-odds; each bent on becoming more influential than the other. And that’s not the way it is supposed to be. Checks and balances are there for a reason, but I don’t think anything is checked or balanced anymore. And that just hurts everyone. – Christopher Skipper, Columbus

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Pancakes, Christmas bazaar at Tryon Methodist Church Nov. 3 The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are soon upon us, and nowhere is it more evident than at Tryon United Methodist Church, where the United Methodist Women are preparing for the church’s annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3. Many of the decorations, gifts and crafts are already in place. Later in the week, the baked goods will appear, prepared either for immediate enjoyment or to be frozen for use during the holidays. Nearby, a miniature nursery is being set by a church member who has spent the past few months propagating a beloved houseplant that will add beauty during the dull winter months after Christmas. By the time the doors open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, the smell of pancakes and sausage will start wafting up from the church’s fellowship hall. Less fragrant (but still tasty) will be the alternative menu of oatmeal and fruit. Breakfast will

Organizers get an early start on this Saturday’s Christmas Shoppe at Tryon United Methodist Church. The holiday bazaar will offer visitors an array of decorations for autumn and Christmas, crafts, gifts and baked goods. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 8-11 a.m. with oatmeal and fruit as an alternative. The bazaar will remain open until 2 p.m. (photo submitted)

be served until 11 a.m., although the bazaar will continue until 2 p.m. Tryon United Methodist Church

is located at 195 New Market Road, near the Pine Crest Inn. For more information, call the church office

at 828-859-9218. – article submitted by Nancy Hiley

Tryon Country Club recent event results The Tryon Country Club was Walt Flaschar (65) busy mid-October. The Tryon Second – David Murphy and Women’s Golf Association Norm Johnson (72) held a match Tuesday, Oct. 23. Third – Jerry Pospisil and Winners were as Ben Woodward follows: (73) Want to go? 18 hole The DogFlight – Best What: Dogfight fight Champi Championship Ball of Two onship is set for First - Peggy When: Nov. 3 and 4 Nov. 3 and 4. Henson and Lee Where: Tryon Country Club Details to folHeelan (66) low but put this Second – on your schedJoyce Arledge and Helen Faber ule. Dogfight Association mem(67) bers who have played at least 9 hole Flight – Best Two 10 rounds are in the Dogfight Balls of Four this year. First – Georganne Murphy, The Scratch Scramble is set Heidi Shull, Lynn Chalmers for Thursday, Nov. 8. This event and Nancy Hiley (66) playoff will include four-player teams winner with an oyster roast to follow. Second – Wyndy Morehead, Please note there will be a senior Bonnie Sakos, Parky Flanagan division (55 and over for all and Sarah Potter (66) four players) if we get at least Results from Men’s Day, three teams. Call Marc Brady held Monday, Oct. 22, included: for registration and information. Two Player combined net – article submitted First – Rody Dayvault and by Marc Brady

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Blitzen Benz team with 3rd place trophy at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Left to right: Mark Thomas, Greg Pressley, Drew Calhoun, Ned Gallaher and Warren Board. (photo submitted)

Blitzen Benz Racing places third in Eastern Region Championship Tryon/Landrum’s Blitzen Benz Racing stood on the podium again at the conclusion of a 14-hour endurance road race Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The ChumpCar World Series held its Eastern Region championship race on the road racing course at NASCAR’S fastest track. By invitation only, 26 race cars coming from as far away as Mississippi north to Indiana and east to New York, competed on the 2.5-mile road course that included the 1.5 mile NASCAR banked oval and the twisting turns of the infield track. Eighteen of the 26 fastest cars in the series survived 14 hours of the grueling event, which took place on a very fast, abrasive track that was unusually hard on tires, brakes and structural components. The racing was very close for the entire event: At the 100-lap mark, the top five cars had fastest lap times within .600 seconds of each other. Blitzen Benz finished more than 300 laps during the race. At the nine-hour mark, one

commentator said, “Blitzen Benz has made a solid, continuous run through the field during the entire race.” According to ChumpCar president, John Condren, “The last three hours of the race were a nail biter, highlighted by penalties issued to the eventual first- and second-place finishers and what appeared to be a fuel starvation issue for Blitzen Benz 45 minutes before the checker, when (in second place) they were within 28 seconds of taking over first place. The Benz lost two laps in the pits that set the stage for the finish.” First place went to an Acura team from the Raleigh/Durham, N.C. area and second went to an Infiniti team from Florida. The Blitzen Benz Racing team included drivers Ned Gallaher of Asheville, Mark Thomas of Waynesboro, Va., Drew Calhoun of Simpsonville, S.C. and Warren Board of Tryon. The crew chief and mechanic were Rusty Tredinnick of Mills River and Greg Pressley of Hendersonville. Blitzen Benz will race again at Road Atlanta on Dec. 8, 2012. - article submitted

Baby Blitzen leading through infield turns at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (photos submitted)

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Dine Out for Hospice event in local restaurants Nov. 4-9 Twenty-nine area restaurants are stepping up to the plate to partner with Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (HoCF) during the first week of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Nov. 4-9. The purpose is two-fold: to raise awareness of hospice services in a two-state, three county service areas (Polk, N.C., and Spartanburg and Greenville, S.C.); and to raise funds to support patient and family care. Supporting restaurants have picked a day between Sunday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 9, and pledged a percentage of their sales to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. One restaurant owner voiced the attitude of all when she said, “This is a great opportunity to show good will to an organization who has faithfully served our area

for more than 30 years.” So pick a day…pick a restaurant…pick up your fork!

Nov. 4

Drake House, Landrum Wildflour Bake Shop, Saluda

Nov. 5

Ayer’s Market, Landrum Nana’s Kitchen, Tryon Larkin’s Carolina Grill, Columbus Palmetto, Inman, S.C. Southside Smokehouse, Landrum Openroad Coffee, Tryon

Nov. 6

Giardini Trattoria, Columbus The Hare & Hound, Landrum Kent’s, Landrum Mountainview BBQ, Columbus Stone Soup, Landrum SC

Nov. 7

Copper Mill, Columbus Great Bay Oyster Bar, Greer

Dining out for Hospice will take place Nov. 4-9. (logo submitted)

Stomping Grounds, Greer The Mason Jar, Greer Wild Ace Pizza & Pub, Greer Zenzerra’s Café & Wine Bar, Landrum BIN112, Greer Delightful Dishes, Inman The Strip Club 104 Steak House, Greer

Nov. 8

Bojangles, Landrum Buck’s Pizza, Tryon Purple Onion, Saluda Waffle House, Columbus

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Green River BBQ, Saluda – article submitted by Marsha Van Hecke

Join the ‘Trotter’s Derby’ during the final Tryon Gallery Trot Nov. 3 The Tryon Gallery Trot has added a new twist to their upcoming and final ‘Trot’ of the season on Saturday, Nov. 3 - the ‘Trotter’s Derby.” Join the race to visit each of the 14 participating galleries, shops, organizations and restaurants. Simply stop by any one of the participating locations to pick up your official punch card, visit at least 10 of the Trot participants

(listed on card), and get your card “punched’ at each location. Then make a dash for finish line by 8:15 p.m. to St. Luke’s Plaza to be entered to win door prizes; all donated by the Trot participants. It’s sure to be a funfilled evening viewing many of the new art exhibits and enjoying the toe-tapping live bluegrass band playing. And what could be better than topping it all off

by winning prizes? Join the ‘trotting’ (and potentially running!) art-lovers from 5-8 p.m. for what’s sure to be a yearly tradition for the final Trot of the season in this fun ‘Trotter’s Derby’ event. Email info@skyukafineart. com for more information or find Tryon Gallery Trot on Facebook. – article submitted by Kim Nelson

Trotter’s Derby logo. (photo submitted)

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Members of The Well congregation ready for work. (photo submitted)

The Well, new church in Landrum looking to help you out The Well, a new church in Landrum, is looking for people to help. As a church family that loves its community, congregation members and leaders of The Well set out to shower their town with love and assistance, and found that there just aren’t enough people willing to accept or admit that they need help. Or perhaps people do not realize that this well of help is available. Members of The Well are currently in need of elderly or

disabled community members that could use an extra hand with yard work, housework or are just in need of company. Though they are certainly more then willing to go where they are needed, members would prefer to stay around the Landrum area. If you or someone you know could use assistance, contact The Well at Brannon@ thewell-landrum.com, or call 864-497-8511. – article submitted

Participant of The Well family helps keep a fellow community member’s yard looking nice. (photo submitted)

Celebrate Liberty for Polk Middle School held at House of Flags The Columbus Lions Club brings the Lions International Celebrate Liberty program to all Polk County schools each year, usually in March because that is when the “Father of the Constitution,” James Madison, was born. However, The middle school prefers early fall because that is when they discuss our government in classes. Celebrate Liberty Chair Gar-

land Goodwin, Lions Club President Jim Kearney and Lion Jim Diggs distributed booklets containing the full texts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution with all amendments to several classes of the eighth grade as they came to tour the House of Flags in Columbus. Booklets were also provided to the House of Flags staff and members of the public who attended

during the time the students were there. Lion Goodwin was pleased to meet Chuck and Donna Douglas, who own part of the Eisenhower flags on display. Her father served in the Army Quartermaster Corps and was responsible for making and caring for these flags originally; they were given to him at the end of the Eisenhower presidency. This is the only time the Doug-

las’s flags have been displayed publicly. They include two U.S. flags and Presidential flags with 48 and 49 stars. The 50-star flags were on loan from the Eisenhower Library & Museum in Abilene, Kan. Alaska (1958) and Hawaii (1959) became states during the Eisenhower administration (1953-61). – article submitted by Garland Goodwin

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Nostalgic musical rehearsing

When rehearsing the Tryon Little Theater’s production of “The 1940s Radio Hour,” the biggest problem is deciding which songs to rehearse first – “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy From Company B,” “Blue Moon,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “That Old Black Magic,” Our Love Is Here To Stay,” “Blues in the Night,” “I Got A Gal In Kalamazoo,” among many others. Practicing at a recent rehearsal, left to right, were Jamie Riedy, Mason Manna, Susie Kocher, Carol Cox and Steve Porter. This wonderful music-filled production will run Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 8-18 at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 S Trade St. Box office is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Come by or call 828-859-2466 to order tickets (ask about group discount prices). Visit www.TLTinfo.org for more information. (photo submitted by Elvin Clark)

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