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A cold swim for cancer research 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, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy 176, Saluda, 7 a.m. to noon. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, We Care informal social group for women coping with loss. Open to newcomers, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon. Shannon Slater, 828894-7000. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. American Legion Auxiliary, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m., American Legion Post, 43 Depot St., Tryon. Girls State attendees will speak. Saluda Senior Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:15 p.m. 828(Continued on page 2)

Ann, Mattie Yates in Swim Across America

Editor's note: Ann Yates and her daughter, Mattie, of Columbus swam in Lake Michigan recently as part of the Chicago Swim Across America, an event that raises money for cancer research. Below, Ann Yates shares some of the highlights of the swim. by Ann Yates

With the help of donations from friends and family, Mattie and I raised $810 for the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola Uni- Mattie Yates' back is decorated with the names of Rebecca Davis and Joseph Ryan, versity Medical Center the cancer victims in whose honor Ann and Mattie Yates participated in the Chicago in Chicago through our Swim Across America event to benefit cancer research. (photo submitted) swim with the Chicago Swim Across America. to the water to check out the temp. Let's just say Saturday morning dawned early for us – we yikes! It was cold. We heard later that the wind were up at 5 a.m. We headed downtown to Ohio had switched the evening before and the lake St. beach just north of Navy Pier in Chicago. (Continued on page 3) We were early to arrive so we headed down

Teachers give Polk schools good marks Polk Central gets most negatives in teacher survey by Jeff Byrd

Teachers in Polk County got their chance to anonymously share their thoughts recently on how their schools are performing, and most did. From March 15 to April 16, teachers across the state were

asked to fill out the 2010 N.C. Teacher Working Conditions survey. The survey was conducted by Gov. Bev Perdue and the N.C. Board of Education, and administered by the N.C. Teaching Standards Commission. Most teachers in Polk County participated, from 90 to 100 percent, at every school except Polk Central, where just 63 percent took the survey, down from a

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91-percent participation rate two years earlier. If you ask workers about their conditions, you can expect to hear some complaints, and there were some poor marks here and there across the board. But the overwhelming majority of teachers at five of the six county schools, by margins of 86 to 100 percent, said, “Overall, my (Continued on page 4)

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749-9245. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Green Creek Farmer’s Market Tuesdays 5 to 7:30 p.m., Green Creek Community Center. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. to 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. to noon. 828-894-0001. Saluda Senior Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin yoga 12:30 p.m. Movie Matinee, 12:30 p.m. 828-749-

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9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Thermal Belt Outreach, Fresh Produce distribution, Wednesday, August 11, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., at the Food Pantry, 134 White Dr., Columbus. For information: 828-894-2988. Skills Building/Problem Solving Skills for boys ages 1217, Wed., 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Program, Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Parkinson’s Support Group, second Thursday each month, 1:30 p.m., Landrum Library, 864-457-2218.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. to noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828894-0001. Saluda Senior Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin yoga 12:30 p.m., gentle Yin Yoga 5:30 p.m., Saluda Center. 828-7499245. NCDMV Driver’s License van, three Thursdays a month, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in front of Columbus Post Office. Check www.ncdot.gov/dmv/office_locations for schedule. This month, Aug 5, 12 and 19. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies &amp; Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise classes Thursdays, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets

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every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road. Tryon Farmer’s Market, Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Depot Street, downtown Tryon. Friends of the Polk County Library, public educational program about the North CarolinaChina Education Partnership, presented by Bill Miller and David Scherping of Polk County Schools, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 in the community room. All are welcome. BNESCO Young Entrepreneurs, for ages 18 - 25, Thursdays, 6 p.m., Lilac Wine, Tryon. Polk County Republican Party, Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. at Polk County Courthouse. Cheryl Every, 828-894-6457. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, Bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-625-9477. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

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Tryon Youth Center Car Raffle has been delayed until August 14. The minimum number of 500 tickets has not been sold. Saluda Senior Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.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. 828-8940293. Saluda Farmer’s Market, Fridays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., downtown Saluda. American Legion Post 250 weekly Bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

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THOMAS C. PERRAUT, M.D. The Chicago skyline from the Ohio St. Beach at Lake Michigan where the Chicago Swim Across America event took place. (photo submitted)

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temp had plunged 8-10 degrees overnight to a balmy 66 degrees. Oh, boy. Good thing the sun was shining beautifully and hot that day. We wrote the names of the two people we know in the cancer fight at the moment on us – Rebecca Davis and Joseph Ryan – to help us remember why we were swimming and to give us the extra help we needed to swim. The three milers took off at 8 a.m., us waving and cheering and so glad it was not us! These swimmers are amazing and mostly covered in wetsuits. Hmmm… good idea. Next to go were the 1.5 milers‚ also amazing and covered. The enthusiastic send off was fun. Then it was Mattie's turn to swim. She geared up, posed for her group picture and worked her way out in the water with a big smile on her face. At this point I was beginning to wonder what I had signed up for, but I suited up, posed for a picture and headed out. Let me say that when 66 degree water hits your chest something funny happens to your lungs....they don't like to work! It took me almost to the halfway point to get a rhythm of breathing because the cold took

my breath away. I thought maybe I wasn't going to be able to swim this far in this cold. I was afraid I was going to have to stop and get out because my arms felt like lead and my lungs hurt and nothing was moving smoothly. It seemed like I was mostly flailing instead of swimming. I was glad it was so shallow in places because I stood up twice to warm up for a second so I could breathe. Then I remembered why I was there and who I was there for. My mantra became – Rebecca, Joe, Rebecca, Joe with each stroke. I was not going to wimp out. Rebecca and Joe had no choice but to keep going and neither did I. I just was going to keep swimming until I walked out of that lake. So, I did. At the halfway point I was struggling less and finding a rhythm. I was warming up. I finally finished, tired but not over tired. A wetsuit may have made it easier. I'll remember that…. Mattie and I had our caps signed by three former Olympic swimmers who also swam. The stories of the swimmers and families attending were inspiring. Overall, organizers said the day raised $130,000 for the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. It was quite an experience.

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school is a good place to work and learn.” The overall “good place” rating was 76.9 at Polk Central. Polk County Schools Supt. Bill Miller says he’s pleased to see the generally positive responses from Polk teachers, but he said in a small system like Polk's the administration knows teachers and students personally and thus does not need to rely on state surveys. (See page 6 for more from the superintendent.) The following summarizes the Polk Schools results in the eight subject categories of the survey. Use of time The survey asked teachers about the use of their time, whether or not their class sizes are such that they can focus on children, whether the interruptions and paperwork are kept to a minimum, and if they have enough planning time away from the children.history natural Nearly half of the Tryon Elementary teachers responding wished for more time to collaborate with one another, and more planning time. The majority of Polk Central teachers, 56 percent, said there was too much paperwork. Teachers at the other schools generally thought their time was being well spent. Teacher leadership When asked if they were being recognized as educational experts, trusted and relied upon, teachers at five of the county’s six schools generally said yes, though about 36 percent of Polk County Middle teachers wished for a more “appropriate level of influence” on their schools’ decision-making process. Nearly half the teachers who took the survey at Polk Central said they did not feel “trusted to make sound decisions about instruction,” nor did they have “an effective process for group decisions.” School leadership When rating their school leadership, Saluda Elementary received a perfect score, and teachers at all but Polk Central generally gave high marks across the board, with between 80 and 100 percent agreeing with each of eleven positive statements.

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At Polk Central, however, 66 percent of those surveyed said they were not comfortable “raising issues and concerns.” Sixty percent of the teachers filling out the survey at Polk Central disagreed with the statement, “There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.” Just over 40 percent of the teachers filling out the survey at Polk Central disagreed that they and the administration have a “shared vision.” Teachers at Polk County Middle and Sunny View had one exception in their ratings of school leadership as well, stating that they also were not always “comfortable raising issues and concerns” — 32 percent at Polk County Middle and 24 percent at Sunny View. Student conduct Students in Polk County were highly thought of by their teachers. By overwhelming majorities, most over 90 percent, teachers agreed with positive statements about students “understanding and following rules,” teachers and principals consistently enforcing the rules and their schools being safe. Saluda teachers gave perfect scores to all seven questions regarding student conduct. Questions regarding enforcement of student conduct rules recieved a few lower marks at Polk Central and Polk County Middle, where 25 to 30 percent of the teachers surveyed did not agree that rules were always consistently enforced by administrators, At Polk County High about 25 percent of the teachers thought rules were not always consistently enforced by other teachers. Facilities and resources The instructors were also asked to rate their schools’ facilities and resources — items such as technology, professional support, cleanliness of the environment and internet service. School facilities across the county were highly thought of by the overwhelming majority, between 82 percent and 100 percent giving high marks across the board. The only down marks came from Polk Central teachers, 35 percent, and Sunny View teach(Continued on page 6)

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Redefining the beautification of Tryon village To the Editor: Let’s see now, what could it be? A new indoor equestrian rink? A helicopter hanger? Perhaps even a new Area 51? Ouch! Yet another Dollar Store! Bigger than life! Don’t we have enough Dollar Stores already? Landrum….Columbus…..Saluda? Not to mention Family Dollar? I wonder what happened to the planners who wanted to beautify Downtown Tryon? If they have been busy planning for clocks and street lights, this atrocious blight on the Tryon community somehow escaped their scrutiny. Truly a monumental testimony to bad taste. I was driving through Tryon with some friends interested in relocating here. When we passed by the gargantuan aluminum structure shoehorned into a diminutive space carved out of a cliff next to country stores and a log cabin, they were compelled to exclaim that that’s precisely the kind of ill-planned construction that forced them to consider leaving their own home town in the first place. We continued to drive around our area, but my friends couldn’t stop talking about that vision of hideous structural ugliness all afternoon, and when, ashamed, I mustered the courage to ask if they still consider locating to Tryon, I was met with stony silence….. — Pieter K. Terwilleger

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Davis takes over as president of Tryon Little Theater The Tryon Little Theater board of directors has elected its officers for 2010-11. Serving as president is Rebecca Davis, vice-president Harry Grymes, secretary Jody McPherson, and treasurer Carol Browning. Davis has been involved with TLT for a number of years. She actually began as a participant in the summer youth productions. She moved away from Tryon for years and then returned. Since her return she has served in many capacities from prop mistress to stage manager, ticket manager, actress in several shows, Workshop manager, and member of the board of directors. Davis says she is looking forward to a very busy year with TLT and hopes to see it grow in numbers as well as helping to guide TLT’s efforts to find a site for a permanent facility location. Volunteers will be one of her main focuses, Davis says. She wants to expand the volunteer

base and get people other than board members involved in fundraising. Davis also says she is excited about the new season and is glad to see both new and familiar names among the season's directors. Vice-president Harry Grymes has been with the theater about three years, since he had a major role in TLT’s production of "The Foreigner." He joined the board in 2009. Jody McPherson is beginning her second term on the board. she has much theater experience and has been active in many TLT productions as stage manager and producer. Carol Browning will serve a second year as treasurer. She has been involved in the theater since moving to Landrum in 2003. She has served as costume curator for four years and has costumed

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teachers to give them more time in the classroom. Miller adds that some, larger districts have their own internal paperwork and assessment testing, in addition to state and federal requirements. Those districts may test as often as every few weeks to see if students are exactly where they should be in the prescribed curriculum for each subject. That can leave much less time for instruction, says Miller, although he acknowledges larger districts face different challenges to ensure students are getting the instruction they need. Ingle says teachers who come here from other districts often remark about how much more support teachers have here. “Paperwork has increased so much in the last 10 to 15 years,” says Ingle. “Our goal is to take more of the paperwork because the teachers’ job is to help the students and teach.”

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keep in school,” says Miller. Polk Assistant Supt. Dr. Mary Margaret Ingle says when she’s out visiting the schools and talking with staff, she’ll hear students sometimes ask, “Where’s Bill?” They know him by name, she says, and are accustomed to seeing him often. Ingle adds that each school in the district has a school improvement team, which regularly address issues and meets at the end of the school year to review progress on specific goals. Both Ingle and Miller say they are pleased the state survey shows Polk teachers generally feel they have more support, better resources and more instructional time than teachers in many other districts in the state. Ingle says the central office and principals try to handle whatever paperwork they can for

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By including the Carolina MediCal Multi-Care Center Pacolet Area Conservancy Help keep our farms green with green financial and February 18-20, 2011. This "The Teamwork approach To healThcare" • Davis takes in your will, you based can on Dickens' classic musical planning. Gifts to PAC of cash, stock, bequests, (continued from page 8) The County's New Medical Office, in Columbus will be directed by help "Oliver ensureTwist" our area's life insurance, real estate, IRAs and pension plans Chris Tinkler at The Tryon Fine many of the shows over the last wealth of natural can translate into the permanent conservation of Arts Center. six seasons. resources forever. • "Done to Death," April 28- 3x3 our natural resources and beautiful farmland. In addition to these officers

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tary School’s Playground Fund. The funds were raised through the recent Coon Dog Day King and Queen Contest. “We appreciate this important support from our friends at Autumn Care,” said principal Dill.“The kids look forward to the visits.” According to Dill, the contribution means only $500 is still needed to fully fund the playground. – article submitted

WCCR presents Bill Drake Aug. 16 The Western Carolina Radio Club will meet on Monday, August 16, in the auditorium of Isothermal Community College, Polk campus, at 2 p.m. WCCR will present Bill Drake in person. For the last 34 years, Drake has reigned as Spartanburg’s most popular radio personality and currently is “behind the mike” on WOLT at 103.3 FM seven mornings a week. He recently celebrated 50 years in broadcast radio and accepted the club’s invitation to be interviewed by Dick Briggs, a club member with almost 50 years of radio and T.V. experience himself.

Gary Poole will join Drake in presenting two of three skits that will depict the old style of delivery on radio. Professor Hoyt will try to stump the audience with his trivia during intermission. Bob Reynolds will introduce the suspense radio play titled “Blue Eyes” and starring Hume Cronyn. It first aired on CBS on August 29, 1946. Bob Meeske’s Summer Jazz Series will present Red Nichols and the Five Pennies playing Dixieland. Everyone is welcome. The program is free. – article submitted

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Gov. Perdue signs bill to protect N.C. coast from oil spill damages N.C. Gov. Perdue recently signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North Carolina’s coastal communities from potential disasters such as the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. “Our coastline is home to many families, provides jobs for our people, and is a source of pride for all North Carolina,” said Perdue. “It’s critical that we do all we can to protect this

precious resource.” Senate Bill 836 clarifies the law to exempt offshore oil spills from limits on the recovery of damages from a discharge of hazardous substances. The bill also makes clear that liability applies regardless of the location of the spill and that any damages caused by cleanup techniques such as chemical dispersants are also included. “It’s critical to the future of North Carolina that we protect our coastal families and businesses from even the slightest possibility of natural gas, oil, or drilling waste reaching our coastal fishing and offshore waters,” said Sen. Margaret

Dickson. “Our coastal resources are a critical component of the state’s economy: the Outer Banks alone draw 7 million visitors each year, while coastal tourism and fishing spur well over $2.1 billion in spending each year. This bill is a common sense way to protect North Carolina’s coast from the dangers of offshore drilling, at the same time enacting one of the strongest laws in the nation that will protect our shores for future generations,” said Rep. Pricey Harrison. The bill directs the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety to immediately review any potential impact of

oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon on the North Carolina Coast and update the State’s Oil Spill Contingency Plan accordingly to ensure the state’s preparedness in the improbable event that the oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon makes it into North Carolina’s waters. The bill also provides for a review of information pertaining to an offshore fossil fuel facility located in coastal fishing waters to determine consistency with state guidelines. Senate Bill 836 has become a model for other states as they prepare legislation in response to the Gulf oil spill. – article submitted

‘Precept Upon Precept’ course begins August 27 Kay Arthur will be teaching a “Precept Upon Precept” 12-week course with 11 lessons beginning

Friday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. The course will be held at Faith Temple Baptist

Church. For more information call Kathy McGuire at 803-429-0739 or Fred Siegfried at 828-625-9256.

The church invites everyone to “come study God’s word with us.” – article submitted

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the Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Health Department 2x2.5 is searching for an energetic, detail oriented, professional to fill 8/5,10 Technician position in the Human Resources office the Personnel located in Rutherford County. this position will administer the lhar-038060 benefit programs, assists with new employee orientation, processes employee paperwork, provides recruitment and selection support, assists with worker’s compensation program and filing. Graduation from high school and four years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work including one year of experience in administering a personnel program for a work unit or in a personnel office, preferably related to this position; or graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to use judgment and discretion in handling personnelCombination related issues. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Applicants must submit a current resume and state application (PD 107) to the address214850 listed below by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010. Applications can be obtained from the Employment Security Commission, our website at www.rpmhd.org/hr/employment or from the following address:

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Forest City Owls representatives Kiva Fuller (left) and Denise Holland (right) brought the team’s excitement to the Tryon Kiwanis Club recently. Check out the schedule at www.forestcitybaseball.com or call 828-245-000 for more information. David Little (center) thanked them for speaking and explained that a children’s book would be donated to a local school in their honor. (photo submitted)

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Leo Shehan Leo Kennith Shehan, 79, of Thorn Hill, Tenn., died Sunday, August 8, 2010 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum. Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Jessie Jake and Mary Walker Shehan. He had retired from a furniture factory in Tennessee and was a member of the Mill Spring First Baptist Church, Mill Spring. Surviving are: two sons, Joey Shehan of Landrum and Myron Shehan (Berdina) of Morristown, Tenn.; six sisters, Pauline Jackson (John) of Columbus; Judy Ruff (Bill) of Inman, S.C.; Jewell Lynch (Jerry) of Sunny View; June Dill (Alton) of Landrum; Peggy Painter (Coy) and Elizabeth Whal (Lindsey), both of Green Creek, and a brother, Steve Shehan (Lisha) of Columbus. Also

surviving is one grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Shehan, who died in 1978, and two sisters and two brothers, Elma Pace, Ellen Lindsey, Buddy Shehan and Jay Shehan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. David Blane officiating. Burial will be in the Mill Spring First Baptist Church, Mill Spring. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday morning just prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, N.C. 28722. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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The unbelievable basics of bird migration

It is always a surprise to see birds starting to flock and begin to move south during the heat of the summer, but despite the hot temperatures during July, August and September, many of our southbound migrants are already starting to wander around and begin to drift south. To the scientists who study the seasonal movements of birds over the year, bird migration is a fascinating, yet complex by Simon system. To the everyday person, Thompson the long and arduous distances that many species of birds travel twice a year seem unbelievable and difficult to fathom. Overall, the process of migration is best described as a seasonal movement of birds between two geographical areas. For example: birds that winter in the tropics of South and Central America move

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north to breed in the United States and Canada. Here they take advantage of a seasonally abundant and relatively untapped food source, which enables them to raise young while avoiding competition with the many resident birds in the tropics. But the harsh climate of a northern winter forces many birds south each year. It is this factor, plus the disappearance of the food supply that prevents many species remaining far to the north. The distances that some birds travel may be great, as in the Arctic Tern, which travels from its breeding grounds within the Arctic Circle to its wintering grounds at the edge of the Antarctic pack ice. In contrast, migration may be as short as a few hundred meters down a mountain to

escape frozen water and colder temperatures, as in the North American Clark’s Nutcracker which breeds across the higher mountains of the western states and Canadian provinces. Simple studies of these movements show us some very interesting facts. For instance the Ruby-throated Hummingbird makes a non-stop journey of up to 800 miles to cross the Gulf of Mexico. It then spends the winter from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and Belize south to Panama. But just how do these birds find their way across miles of unfamiliar land and water back and forth to their precise breeding and wintering grounds? Navigation is the most mysterious and seemingly complex aspect of bird migration, but we have discovered considerably more about this process in the last 25 years. Birds are now known to find their way by using a variety of cues, including

Sun safety tips for drivers New study links skin cancers on left side with driving A recent study from the St. Louis University Medical School revealed that nearly 53 percent of skin cancers in the U.S. occur on the left, or drivers’ side of the body. Researchers believe the increase in left-sided skin cancers may be from exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation while driving. With approximately 208 million licensed drivers in the U.S., people need to take precautions wherever they can. “People may be surprised to learn that car windows don’t provide complete sun protection,” said Perry Robins, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches us in the form of shortwave UVB and long-wave UVA rays, but glass blocks only UVB effectively.” Road trips make great sum-

mer vacations, and they can be enjoyed safely as long as people take precautions. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends the following ways to protect your skin, particularly when spending extended time in the car. Treat your vehicle to window film The sun’s ultraviolet radiation is associated with most cases of skin cancer, which will affect one in five Americans over a lifetime. Although car windshields are partially treated to filter out UVA, the side windows let in about 63 percent of the sun’s UVA radiation; rear windows are also unprotected, leaving back seat passengers exposed. There is, however, a solution. Transparent window film screens out almost 100 percent of UVB and UVA without reducing visibility, and is available in all 50 states. If you have window film installed, remember that it protects you only when the windows are closed.

When shopping for window film, be sure to check if the product has The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. Keep sunscreen in the car For those without window film, sunscreen should be on hand for quick reapplication during long drives. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends reapplying every two hours. Look for one with an SPF of 15+ and some combination of the following UVA-blocking ingredients: avobenzone, ecamsule, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide. Wear protective sunglasses UV-blocking sunglasses are one of the strongest defenses against eye and eyelid damage. For proper protection, sunglasses should have the ability to absorb and block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB light. Wraparound styles with a comfortable, close fit and UVprotective side shields are ideal. Polarized lenses to eliminate glare are especially good when driving.

topographical features, the sun, moon and stars, wind, and the earth’s magnetic field. Rather than use Barn Swallow a s i n g l e (photo submitted) method, they may use a combination of several to reach their final destination. Here in western North Carolina, fall migration is almost upon us, and every day and each approaching weather system will bring in more birds. Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 16 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. WWW.bird ventures.com. If you have birding questions, please drop Simon an e-mail at the above site.

Also look to see if the glasses meet ANSI and/or ISO standards for traffic signal recognition, which means that the lenses permit good color recognition, especially for tasks such as discriminating red from green traffic signals. Skip the sunroof, skip the convertible Drivers’ heads and necks receive the most UV exposure, so it’s no surprise that the St. Louis University research team found over 82 percent of skin cancers on the patients’ heads or necks. A solid, closed roof is your best bet. If you have a sunroof or a convertible top, wear a hat, preferably a widebrimmed one (3” or greater all around). At the very least, be sure to apply sunscreen to exposed areas of the face, neck and scalp. Keep a hat in the car, along with your sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses and you’ll have a sun protection travel kit to see you safely to your destination. – article submitted

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