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Vol. 83 / No. 135

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'Dad and JFK: The Early Years' Editor's note: Below is the first of a three-part series in which local attorney Lee Stockdale shares stories of his father's friendship and professional association with President John F. Kennedy. Look for the second and third parts of the series on Thursday and Friday. by Lee Stockdale

It was the Depression. Like many, Dad’s family was so poor they didn’t have enough to eat. Dad's father had died a few years earlier. Dad – Grant Stockdale – was 16 when his mother and two younger sisters got into a relative’s car and left Dad in Mississippi. His mother and sisters went to live with family in Alabama. The Alabama relatives could Grant Stockdale (right), Lee Stockdale's father, with John F. Kennedy early in their friendship. (photo submitted) feed her and the two girls, but sity of Georgia. He arrived in Athens early play for the Hurricanes?” not a big, growing boy. Dad was left in and decided to hitchhike down to Miami. Dad tried out, got a scholarship, and Mississippi to fend for himself. He never Someone picked him up and they talked played halfback for four years for the talked about it. football and the man asked Dad, “Why don’t Dad played high school football and in (Continued on page 5) you come to the University of Miami and 1935 received a scholarship to the Univer-

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

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednes-

days, 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. (Continued on page 2)

Polk Schools to offer core diploma despite legal risks by John Clayton

The Polk County Board of Education decided at its Monday night meeting to offer a 'core diploma' option that would allow some students with extenuating circumstances to graduate under the state’s graduation requirements even if the students have not fulfilled Polk County Schools’ more stringent requirements.

That decision could open the local school system up to litigation, said Polk County Schools attorney Phillip R. Feagan. “The question is, do you want to open the door and take a chance on getting challenged (in court)?” said Feagan. “My feeling is that if you are challenged in a lawsuit, you will lose.”

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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. 828-7499245. 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.

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Parkinson’s Support Group, second Thursday each month, 1:30 p.m., Landrum Library, 864-457-2218. 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. NCDMV Driver’s License

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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. 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. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies & Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise classes Thursdays, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets 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. BNESCO Young Entrepreneurs, for ages 18 - 25, Thursdays, 6 p.m., Lilac Wine, 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. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, Bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-625-9477. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Polk County Republican Party, Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., at the Polk County Courthouse. Cheryl Every, 828-894-6457. 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,

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Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. to noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon to 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Western Carolina Classic Radio, Wonderful Olde Tyme Jazz, Monday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m., ICC, Polk Campus, auditorium. Bill Drake, Hume Cronyn, Red Nichols and the Five Pennies. All invited. Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Program, Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by

Tryon Youth Center Car Raffle has been delayed until August 28. 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. 828-8940001. 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.

Saturday

Landrum Farmer’s Market Saturdays 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Depot. Columbus Tailgate Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Courthouse Street, Columbus.

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First Transition Polk event draws 100+ The ICC auditorium was filled to capacity at the "Peak Oil Experience" on Tuesday, July 20 for the first local event presented by Earth Care/Transition Polk County. From 6:30 p.m. until the start of the program at 7, everyone enjoyed a buffet of treats from local produce, using plates and cups made from 100 percent compostable material, making this a zero waste event. Beth Thomas welcomed the group of nearly 100 and introduced "The Transition Handbook," which outlines the model that will be followed by the group. Mary Parker followed with an explanation of Transition US and how Transition Polk County began. She encouraged everyone to become active in Transition's efforts to help Polk County move from oil dependency to help make the community self-sustaining and resilient is the goal. There are currently 68 Certified Sustainable Communities in the United States. The challenge is to have Polk County added to this distinguished list . Next, the group watched "The End of Suburbia," a film about the end of cheap oil and the difficulty of obtaining oil in the future. After the film ended, Beth Thomas talked about how people in Samso, Denmark have already addressed the problems of oil depletion and climate change (see PBS.org/ ANeedtoKnow/AnIslandWithoutOil for more information). Three speakers from the community, Lynn Sprague, Greg McCarren, and Cindy Walker, gave short talks on how Polk County was already doing some things to work toward sustainability. Sprague, Polk's agricultural ecconomic development director, talked about the growth of the Columbus Farmers Market, the diverse agricultural system in Polk County, and turning Mill Spring School into an agricultural center. McCarren, an environmental sociologist, owner of Skyuka Sun, and a local solar resource, talked about alternative energy and learning to do with less, but with a higher quality of life. Walker, chair of the Polk County Board of Commissioners, reviewed what commissioners had done already to work toward sustainability:

Recycling and how it was started, diverting waste away from the landfill. She also said the new Polk Dept. of Social Services building will meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements for certification. Finally, Betty Garniss moderated a discussion around three topics: • Things I am doing. Responses included unplugging everything not Some of the more than 100 people who in use, using only part of attended the first local Transition Polk County the home to save energy, event in July. (photo submitted) cooking less and eating more raw vegetables, line-drying initiating a tour of shops, businesses laundry, reusing water from the and farmers markets to bring back shower, dishwashing, etc., to water trade to the community, building the garden and buying community more walking and biking trails, supported agriculture (CSA). including energy officers in each in• Things I/we could be doing. stitution to reduce energy waste, ofResponses included getting a rain fering a public train between Saluda, barrel, increasing the number of Tryon, and Columbus, eliminating community gardens, getting manu- all plastic bags at grocery stores and facturers to take off lights on small drug stores, using drought-tolerant appliances, putting a brick in the plants, getting young people intoilet tank to save water and finding volved and many more. a way to compost garbage to create For more information on Tranfertilizer and mulch. sition Polk County or to purchase • Things I would really like to see "The Transition Handbook," call in Polk County. Responses included Mary Parker at 828-859-9507.

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Saluda salary study begins this week

The City of Saluda will begin a salary study of its employees this week. The cost to the city is $4,500 and will include reevaluating grades for all positions.

Saluda’s historic Spring Park will be getting new signs soon that require children to be accompanied by an adult. Saluda officials heard on Monday that children left alone in the park have caused unintentional vandalism to plants and other features of the downtown park. City council approved two signs for the park that will say, “Children must be accompanied by an adult.” The signs will also indicate that violators could be subject to a civil citation.

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Saluda police to get Ford Explorer

Saluda City Council on Monday approved purchasing a second Ford Explorer 4wd for its police department. The vehicle was included in this year’s budget. Officials said the police department needs another four-wheel-drive vehicle for inclement weather. Commissioners agreed to purchase the Explorer from Stott’s Ford in Tryon.

Business flat in July, but improvement expected

While businesses in the Carolinas saw business activity remain flat in July, they still expect to see modest improvements in the coming months, according to a survey of business activity released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The report’s indexes of expectations declined in July along with reports of business activity, but they all remained above zero, indicating that respondents expect activity to increase modestly in the coming months. Businesses in the Carolinas say they do not expect to see labor shortages in the months ahead and reported a surprising increase in labor demand, which further shows that more survey participants are expecting business to pick up than those who are expecting it to slow.

Area economy slowly recovering, experts say

The area economy is slowly recovering, with housing sales up, unemployment down and other key indicators showing improvement, two experts said recently, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. James F. Smith, chief economist at the local investment firm Parsec Financial Management and a national authority on the economy, and Tom Tveidt, a local research economist with Syneva Economics, drew a picture of an economy on the rebound from the worst recession since the Great Depression. While the economy remains down compared with where it stood at the start of the recession in December 2007, things are getting better, they said. The two spoke as part of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook forum.

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Grant Stockdale (right) whispers to President-elect Kennedy at a party Stockdale gave at the Waldorf-Astoria for Kennedy in November or December of 1962. (photo submitted)

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mittee to Elect John F. Kennedy. Dad was also a member of the (continued from page 5) Democratic National Finance ComThe bill initially failed, but became mittee and actively campaigned for law at the next session. Jack around the country. Jack, now a U.S. Senator, marDad was calling JFK the presiried Jackie, and Mom and Dad went dent long before the election. His to the wedding with George, one of letters were addressed to “Mr. Jack’s ushers. Over the next few President.” years, JFK underwent a series of back For example, in 1959, he wrote: operations and he spent months at the “Mr. President: My friends and Kennedy home in I caught your Palm Beach. Dad ‘Face the Na'Dad and JFK' drove up from tion’ show SunMiami to see him day afternoon on a regular basis. and want to tell you once again you Jack was writing a book, which ‘knocked the ball over the fence.’ RichaRd EdnEy EyE associatEs page 12 during I don’t think there was even one was a subject of- discussion Dad’s visits. Finally, it was finished question that didn’t show you up and Jack was trying to decide on a in good favor with the American title. He told Dad he’d narrowed it people. They can’t stop us! Keep down to either “Profiles in Cour- up the good work. Florida #1 age” or “Courage in the Senate” ‘Agent’ for Kennedy, Grant.” and asked Dad what he thought. Again, before JFK was presiDad said, “Well, Chief, it’s dent, Dad gave him a watch and about courage in the Senate, so I’d on the back, Dad had inscribed: call it – Courage in the Senate.” “President of the United States Whereupon Jack instantly wrote John F. Kennedy, from his friend across the manuscript, “Profiles in Grant.” Dad also gave Jackie a Courage.” (You can imagine them jeweled American flag pin. both laughing.) Jackie sent Dad a letter that said, After Jack announced his bid among other things: “I only hope for the presidency, he named Dad (Continued on page 7) director of the Florida State Com-

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President-elect Kennedy (center) arrives at a party Stockdale gave at the Waldorf-Astoria for him in November or December of 1962. (photo submitted)

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that after all your touching generosity and hard work for Jack – we won’t fail you – and will wear them where they should be worn – 1600 you know where.” The Chief wore that watch at his inauguration and throughout his presidency. (In 2005, Omega, the company that made it, purchased the watch back from a collector for $350,000.) When the Chief was elected president, there was tremendous happiness at the Stockdale house. Jack asked Dad what he wanted to be, by way of a political appointment. Dad told the president-elect he didn’t want anything more than “a handshake.” Then one afternoon a long line of cars pulled up in front of our home in Coral Gables. The president-elect came to spend the night with us. Dad and the Chief and a number of men went out on the screened porch and talked. I followed them out, sat 2x5 on the floor, listened, cross-legged and7/21 ate an orange. Early that evening all the adults grwi-037787 started congregating in the front hall, getting ready to go out. At some point I asked John F. Kennedy, “What can a little guy like me do to be president?” He said, “Learn your history and mind your mother.” That was a conversation my mother enjoyed reminding me about. Editor's note: Part 2 of this series, which tells of Stockdale's time as the American Ambassador

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This application may be inspected at the Transportation Office located at 3 Court House Square, Columbus, NC from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Written comments should be directed to Jewell Carswell P.O. Box 308 Columbus, NC 28722 before August 9, 2010. Note: The public hearing notices must be published at least once, not less than seven (7) days and not more than fourteen (14) days before the scheduled public hearing. This notice must be published in English and some other language based on the Limited English Proficiency population of the county. An original copy of the published Public Hearing Notice must be attached to a signed Affidavit of Publication. Both the Public Hearing Notice and the Affidavit of Publication must be submitted with the Rural Operating Assistance Program application.

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Editor’s note: Following is the full response from David Moore, candidate for the Polk County Board of Commissioners, to questions sent by the Bulletin regarding the county’s $285,000 gift to St. Luke’s Hospital last year. An article summarizing the responses from commissioners, candidates and St. Luke's Hospital ran in the Friday, July 23 Bulletin. Look for full responses from other commissioners and candidates in upcoming 2c xeditions. 2.5in I would like to begin by sayF we have a ing that I7/7 am W, thankful CAHP-037506 local hospital such as St. Luke’s. It’s imperative that we keep and maintain a quality staff. I would not have voted for the transfer of the $285,000. If you go back a couple of years and look at the minutes the entire board voted to reinvest this as seed money to

bring in another small industry such as James Tool to create jobs for the citizens of Polk County. If you look at the new budget that was just passed they did not fund the EDC director’s position. This money could have been used to fund this position for several years. This tells me that the majority of this board doesn’t want to see small businesses locate here and provide jobs for our citizens. One of the current commissioners found enough cuts in the current budget that could have even funded the EDC director’s position or used to give the county employees a raise without out a tax increase. Again this is an example of how the majority of this board is not spending our money wisely. — David Moore

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“The objections raised from the School Boards Association attorneys are that there could be a violation of a students’ due process, and that it is in equal parts arbitrary and capricious.” The dilemma facing the policy makers is that objective and concrete wording will not suffice when subjective decisions must be made to help different students faced with different circumstances. Polk County Schools Superintendent Bill Miller said the policy was written after staff members looked into other similar policies around the state, including Catawba County. “We’ve talked to other districts and Catawba County has a policy very similar to ours and they’ve said that they have had no challenges,” Miller said. “But we’re willing to do whatever will make the board feel comfortable.” A motion by board member Judy Jackson to put the policy on hold and revisit it prior to the 201112 school year to allow administrators to perform more due diligence did not receive a second and was not brought to a vote.

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Currently, Polk County Schools requires 28 credits to graduate, while the state of North Carolina requires 21 credits. The approval of the policy, which passed its first reading in June and passed a second reading into policy unanimously Monday night, gives students a chance to earn what local administrators have deemed a “core diploma.” The higher standards when weighed against the needs of a few students offered a conundrum for board members, including retired educator and board chairman Geoff Tennant. “I’ve always been an advocate of high standards,” said Tennant. “But I’m torn on this one. On the one hand, I want to keep our high standards. On the other hand, I want to take care of the kids who fall short due to egregious and extreme circumstances.” Feagan said it is the policy’s inability to describe concretely those “egregious and extreme circumstances” that leaves it open to challenge.

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argue that we are working to reduce the number of fires so three bays is all we will ever need. We all know that it is much cheaper and more efficient to include extra space when we build than by adding it later. Our county is both growing and aging so anticipating growth in DSS is just proper planning. We should be thinking about what is the right thing to do and not partaking in political posturing. Commissioner Melton complained that we are already over budget. It was clearly explained at the meeting that a preliminary grading budget had not been set so they are not over budget. There had only been a preliminary estimate for grading. The low bidder along with the engineer representing the county had reworked the bid down to the lowest amount that was thought possible. Everyone was happy with the reworked bid except Commissioners Melton and Watson who wanted to delay and rebid. The other commissioners had already done their analysis and felt there was nothing to be gained from rebidding. Delaying the bid acceptance would have pushed the grading from a fall project, when the weather is the best for this type of work, to sometime later when conditions for getting ground cover going quickly would be worse. This would add additional expense. As our local construction industry continues to recover, prices are more likely to go up than down. Moving ahead now should save money. I think there can be little debate that the DSS building should have been replaced long ago. It is falling apart, needs expensive repairs and is unsafe. The three commissioners who voted to proceed should be thanked for working so hard and doing what is best for our county. – Jerry Hardvall

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‘Art of Islam’ program at ICC Isothermal Community College Polk Campus will host a presentation by art historian and ICC art history instructor Dr. Ben Pfingstag on “The Art of Islam” Thursday, August 12 at 10 a.m. The presentation is an introductory overview of some of the art riches of Islamic culture from elaborate palaces to devout mosques, from the art of the manuscript to extravagant tile work and intricate sculptural embellishment, all revealing aspects of Islam’s cultural and religious achievements and aspirations. The presentation will include commentary by Dr. Pfingstag on the works. The event is free and open to the public. Call 828-894-3092 for more details. – article submitted

Cheese making class August 12 Lee Barker, owner and cheese maker from Emerald Springs Farm and Polk County Extension Service is offering a home cheese making class on Thursday, August 12 at 2 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Service Center. For more information or to register for the class call the Polk County Extension Service Office at 828-894-8218. Fees from the class will go to the Polk High School Band. — article submitted

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2x3 cHangeD for 2/3, then W tfn Aviso de Audiencia Pública csts-034687 Este aviso es para informar al público sobre la oportunidad de asistir a la audiencia pública acerca de la propuesta del “Programa de asistencia para Operaciones Rurales (ROAP)” que será solicitada al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte, a mas tardar en Agosto 31, 2010 de parte del condado de Polk. La audiencia se llevará a cabo el día 16 de Agosto del 2010, ante el Consejo de Comisionados del Condado de Polk en el edificio R.Jay Foster Hall of Justice localizado en 40 Court House St. Columbus NC. Polk County proveerá servicios auditivos para personas discapacitadas bajo las normas de ADA. Aquellos que necesiten especial asistencia, deberán contactar a Jewell Carswell tan pronto como sea posible para hacer lo arreglos correspondientes. Los programas incluidos en el “Programa de asistencia para Operaciones Rurales (ROAP)” son: 1. “Programa de Asistencia de Transporte para Ancianos y Discapacitados (EDTAP)”. Este programa ofrece asistencia para ancianos y ciudadanos discapacitados. 2. “Programa de Asistencia de Transporte a Empleados (EMPL)” intenta aportar servicios de transporte a empleados con necesidades de transporte. 3. “Programa al Publico Rural General (RPG), estos fondos son para ofrecer asistencia de transporte a individuos que no tienen asistencia de alguna agencia de servicios humanos para pagar por el transporte y viven en zonas sin urbanización. El periodo de funcionamiento del “Programa de asistencia para Operaciones Rurales (ROAP)” es de Julio 1, 2010 hasta Junio 30 del 2011. Los totales individuales del programa “FY2011 ROAP” son: PROGRAMA TOTAL EDTAP $40,757 EMPL $4,418 RGP $33,435 Suplemental EDTAP $23,495 Suplemental EMPL $5,541 Suplemental RGP $29,624 TOTAL $137,270 Esta solicitud podrá ser revisada en la Oficina de Transporte del Condado de Polk, de las 8:00 A.M. a las 4:00 P.M. de Lunes a Viernes. Si tienen comentarios por favor mandarlos por escrito a Jewell Carswell, P.O. Box 308 Columbus NC 28722, antes de Agosto 9 del 2010. Nota: Los avisos para las audiencias públicas, deberán ser publicadas por lo menos una vez, no menos de siete (7) días y no mas de catorce (14) días antes de la fecha programada para dicha audiencia. Este aviso deberá ser publicado en Inglés y en otro idioma basado en los límites del conocimiento del Inglés en el condado. Una copia del aviso original, deberá ser adjuntada a la garantía de la publicación. Ambas partes, el aviso de audiencia pública y la garantía de la publicación, deberán ser entregados junto con la solicitud del Programa de asistencia para Operaciones Rurales.

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FOR RENT: PREMIUM one bedroom apartment: Fully furnished, all utilities included. Located in Harmon Field area of Tryon. Enjoy the spectacular views and serene setting. $750/mo. Inquire at 828-817-9748.

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N.C. Division of Public Health says backto-school immunizations are essential Local health departments offer immunizations The N.C. Division of Public Health urges parents to plan ahead to see that children are properly immunized for the new school year. “We want parents to know that by law, their children must be up-to-date on their required immunizations to start school,” Beth Rowe-West, head of the Immunization Branch of the N.C. Division of Public Health, said. “Vaccines are a safe and effective way to help individuals protect themselves, their families, and loved ones from disease.” Children entering kindergarten or 6th grade in N.C. schools must have their immunization records up-to-date. Rutherford, Polk and McDowell county health departments offer required school entry immunizations Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. An estimated 67 percent of North Carolina’s children qualify for the federally-funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which provides vaccinations for eligible children through age 18. To qualify a child must be: • Medicaid eligible, • American Indian or Alaskan Native, • Uninsured, or • Underinsured. Underinsured means a child has health insurance, but it won’t cover the vaccine(s) because it doesn’t cover any vaccines, it doesn’t cover certain vaccines, or it covers vaccines, but it has a fixed dollar limit or cap for vaccines. Once that fixed dollar amount has been reached, a child is eligible. There is no fee for the cost of VFC vaccine for eligible children; however, a provider may charge a fee to administer the vaccine. Parents who want to participate should contact their health care provider or their local health department or visit www.immuni-

zenc.com/vfcinfo.htm. There is no need to enroll in the program. Recent changes to the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) mean that free, statefunded vaccines are no longer provided to insured children. Insured families may be able to take advantage of $3 million in one-time funding approved by the N.C. General Assembly to provide a limited amount of free vaccine during the transition away from the state-funded program. The vaccine will be distributed to children entering kindergarten through 8th grade. “We know that state funding for the immunization program helped us boost our immunization rates for insured and uninsured children,” Rowe-West said. “However, we are optimistic that with the help of our local health departments, doctors and insurers, we can ensure that every child is ready for school.” Parents are encouraged to check with their health care provider or insurance provider to find out which vaccines and vaccine services are covered by their plans. For details on school immunization requirements in North Carolina, visit http://www. immunizenc.com/SchoolReqs. htm#requirements. – article submitted

Obituaries

Lonnes services Memorial services for Wolfgang Lonnes, husband of Joan Zimmerman Lonnes of River Road, Tryon, who died on July 2, 2010 will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, Tryon, with Father Michael Doty officiating. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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To the Editor: I was thrilled to see Meghann Johnson’s letter concerning wholesale disregard of Tryon’s historical and cultural character in general, and the abomination being built on the Sunnydale property on our main thoroughfare in particular. I actually had meant to write long ago, but didn’t (no excuses). What we have here is an affliction that is rampant throughout our country — greed. Greed on the part of the DG folks who feel they need a store every four miles (what other business model supports this?), and on the part of the administration of the Town of Tryon who are so hungry for the ever-loving dollar. So hungry, in fact, that they repeatedly tried involuntary annexation, spending more money on their failed attempts

than they would have netted for a long time from the additional taxes. Then there was the increase in water rates to discourage water usage during a time of drought, followed soon by a panic when people actually used less water and revenues decreased (duh), then an attempt to raise rates again. In any case, the sellout to DG for money, money, money would, if this were applied to a female, be called prostitution. This is simply wrong-headed. Perhaps we should think of creative ways to decrease the cost of doing “town” instead of selling it to the highest bidder. And aren’t there architectural and historical preservation ordinances (Sunnydale, as Ms. Johnson pointed out, is more than 50 years old)? While ranting about the DG abomination, I’ll respond to Pieter Terwilleger’s letter, also. I was amused at first with his equating the behemoth to an airplane hangar, ice skating rink, etc. And I agree with him wholeheartedly. However, fur-

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ther into his letter he criticizes the planners who let this happen while promoting street lights, sidewalks, etc. Well, Mr. Pieter, you should have done your homework. The design and planning you allude to was/is a project of Tryon Downtown Development Association, an organization composed solely of volunteers. These folks (hundreds of them over the past ten years) have donated their time, effort and money to try to recapture and maintain the character of Tryon. At a TDDA meeting early this year, a TDDA committee chair attempted to ask a question about the impending DG, only to be interrupted by a town official present at the meeting, and told something to the effect that, “Forget it, this is going to happen.” Perhaps we could keep November 2011 in mind. I am very upset about what is happening here and am willing to get involved where I can be of help. I live in the township of Tryon, not the town, but I feel that I have the right to “stick my nose in town business.” I do as much of my shopping as possible in Tryon, going to IGA, Owens Pharmacy, Cowan’s Hardware, etc., first for whatever I need. And I pay exorbitant rates for the privilege of using Tryon water. So, town business is my business. By the time this is printed in the TDB, it will be too late to do anything about DG, it’s disgraceful appearance and the light pollution it will create, except to avoid shopping there. I sincerely hope that others will do the same, and that the store will fail. After all, one need only to drive four miles or so to shop at another one, if one absolutely must. And maybe we need a skating rink more than yet another discounter. – Linda Pressley Campbell

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N.C. Secretary of State Marshall identifies top investor traps of 2010 The North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office recently released its annual list of traps that cautious investors should avoid when seeking to jump-start their investment portfolios as the impact of the financial crisis and increased stock market volatility continues. N.C. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall said that investors rebuilding nest eggs damaged by stock market drops and those frustrated with low interest rates are particularly at risk of succumbing to speculative investments that most often turn a promise of profit into thin air. “Ramping up your knowledge, paying attention to detail and keeping a healthy sense of skepticism are the proactive ways to fight investment fraud,” Secretary Marshall said. “State securities regulators provide detailed background information about those who sell securities or give investment advice, as

well as about the products being offered. The more you prepare before you invest, the better your chance of sidestepping a trap that can leave you in a financial hole for many years.” Top 10 investor traps of 2010: The following products and practices deserve special scrutiny: Products • Green schemes. Investment opportunities tied to the development of new energy-efficient “green” technologies are increasingly popular with investors and scammers alike. Scammers also exploit headlines to cash in on unsuspecting investors, whether from investments related to the clean-up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill or the rising national interest in environmental innovations tied to “clean” energy, such as wind energy, wave energy, carbon credits and other alternative energy financing. • Oil and gas schemes. Re-

(ETFs). While ETFs resemble mutual funds in many respects, some, such as leveraged and inverse ETFs, may contain hidden traps and complexities, and may consist of highly leveraged bundles of exotic financial instruments, including options and other derivatives. Given their potential for volatility, leveraged ETFs may not be suitable for most retail investors. These types of ETFs are primarily designed for short-term trading (such as day-trading), and not for buy-and-hold strategies. Also be aware that some ETFs are thinly traded and may not always be liquid. • Foreign exchange trading schemes. Currency trading and foreign exchange (forex) trading schemes can be particularly harmful to unsuspecting investors. Trading in foreign currencies requires resources

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far beyond the capacity of most individual investors. Promoters profit by charging high commissions or selling investment strategies assuming that trades are actually made. In some instances, salesmen and promoters who claim to have complex algorithms or propriety software programs which allow them to beat the market are actually just running • Ponzi schemes. Too often, state regulators have encountered situations where there are no trades; the money is simply stolen. • Gold and precious metals. High gold prices have trapped some investors in gold bullion scams in which a seller offers to retain “purchased ” gold in a “secure vault” and promises to sell the gold for the investor when it gains in value. Usually the gold does not exist. Investors should also stay alert for the following bad practices: • Affinity fraud. Scam artists have found it lucrative to abuse membership or association with an identifiable group to convince a potential investor to trust the

legitimacy of the investment. Typical affinity groups include religious, ethnic, professional, educational, language, age and any other group with shared characteristics that allow investors to trust members of the group. Rather than trusting a person or company due to a common affiliation, investors should seek further information about the investment from an unbiased, independent source and review both the promises and risks. • Undisclosed conflicts of interest. When obtaining investment advice about securities, investors need to know that not all advice is given with their best interest at heart. Some salespeople can receive lucrative commissions when they sell a product that is risky or inappropriate for an investor, but don’t have to disclose that financial incentive. Investors should demand that anyone giving advice or recommendations disclose how they are compensated. • Private or special deals. Some investors encounter investment opportunities or deals couched as “private” or only for “special” clients. While securities laws do offer businesses the opportunity to raise capital by selling securities to a relatively

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small number of investors in a unsuspecting investors. Some non-public offering, these secu- may use these sites to spread misrities are not subject to the same information to artificially inflate review as others. Many state the value of stock before selling securities regulators have seen in a “pump and dump” scheme. continued or increased abuse of Others may promise high-yield, fraudulent private offerings made tax-free returns from investments under federal exemptions or not in offshore markets. Once the money is sent to another country regulated at all. Although properly used by and is in someone else’s control, many legitimate issuers, private investors may not be able to get offerings have become an attrac- it back. In many cases, these oftive option for con artists looking fers turn out to be Ponzi schemes. to steal money from investors by Investors should approach any unpromoting the special or private solicited investment opportunity nature of these schemes and by with suspicion. Secretary Marshall cautioned making false and misleading investors to familiarize themselves representations. • “Off the books” deals. “Off with the warning signs of investthe books” sales are an increas- ment fraud and independently ingly common threat to inves- verify any investment opportunity tors. Be cautious if your broker as well as the background of the offers an investment on the side person and company offering the instead of one sold through his investment. “Investors should do or her employer. These “off business with licensed brokers and books” investments may not advisers and should report any only be illegal, but they can also suspicion of investment fraud to be especially risky without the us,” Marshall said. “One call can oversight and supervision of the protect your financial security and might prevent others from becombroker’s employer. • Unsolicited online pitches. ing victims of a scam.” Promoters of fraudulent inFor more information, convestment schemes are moving tact the N.C. Secretary of State beyond e-mail and turning to Securities Division at 1-800social media and online commu- 688-4507, or visit the agency’s nities, such as Facebook, Twitter, website at www.sosnc.com. 1605 toAsheville Hwy. Hendersonville Craigslist and YouTube solicit – article submitted

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Ghostly encounters usually defied reason A sure-fire way to get the attention of children, grandchildren and many adult friends and neighbors was to tell tales of ghostly encounters or unexplainable circumstances that occurred in the mountains of Dark Corner. This was not an interest that developed in the New World. For centuries, Scot-Irish and English ancestors, in particular, relished telling stories of ghosts or “haints” that had been seen, heard or felt around old houses, deserted castles, farm structures, churches and graveyards. Most defied logical explanation. A few could be attributed to idiosyncrasies of a natural world. Tales of eerie, spine-chilling sounds were most popular, especially when they were accompanied by the storyteller’s replication of the sounds. Not all ghostly encounters took place at dusk or during night time. Many occurred in broad open daylight. Such was the instance of hearing a phantom baby crying about 10 o’clock in the morning. A fellow named Lindsey, from the area now known as Travelers Rest, was on his way to visit relatives who lived on the back side of Glassy Mountain above the North Saluda River valley. (This is part of

the Poinsett Reservoir and Greenville Watershed area today.) As he approached a turn off to a one-room log cabin that stood about 50 yards from the roadway, he heard the wailing of a small child at the cabin. The crying was so loud and disturbing, he decided he had best turn in and see what was wrong. Perhaps he could do something to help. He rode up to the cabin and tied his horse to a locust post in the yard. He then walked to the porch, knocked on the door and called out, “Is something wrong? Do you need any help?” No one answered. The baby’s crying stopped. He slowly pushed open the unlocked door and was amazed to find there was no one in the cabin. Suddenly the baby started crying again, but this time it was outside at a log barn in back of the cabin. He went around the cabin and found a path that led through a corn field to the barn. When he got about half-way to the barn, he stopped to listen. Suddenly, the baby’s crying moved from the barn back to the cabin! Though he considered himself a fairly brave soul, a sense of fear

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ICC Polk campus offers Spanish III, Conversational Chinese classes Spanish III and Conversational Chinese are being offered at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Campus in Columbus. Spanish III is designed as a review for those who have some Spanish language experience or background. Emphasis will be placed on increasing word and phrase vocabulary. Some

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Remember the Green River Cove Beauford Arledge has made a fine contribution to the historical record of Polk County with his book, “The Stories of the Green River Cove.” It is quite an accomplishment, when you think about it, starting a nine-year project at age 75, learning to use a computer. Arledge hand drew a map of the Cove as he remembers it from the 1930s. He drove back and forth clocking landmarks with his odometer to get it all to scale. Arledge is the patriarch of a large Polk County family today, a respected veteran and leader. Though he regrets leaving school after the ninth grade himself, he valued education all his life, reading newspapers and encyclopedias. He instilled that in his children, and grandchildren, all of whom have gotten degrees and professions. To think that it all started out in a place, for Arledge, where there were no paved roads, no telephones, no power lines. Water was retrieved with a dipper down at the spring. Children, with two thumbs constantly texting, could hardly imagine that someone they passed on the street just today once lived such a different life. With Arledge’s book, they will be able not only to imagine, but to see and feel what it was like for their great-grandparents who settled in these mountains a mere seven or eight decades ago. We look at the modern pace of life, and think a time before computers and cell phones would be nice. Maybe. “Some people say they would like to go back to the old days,” Arledge said in an interview recently. “I wouldn’t care for that. When you are born in it, it is all you know. But people think as if those times were better than they were. I enjoy the time we live in.” If you read the book, you will see that Arledge enjoyed his childhood as well. Perhaps that is the secret to a good life. The Bulletin will be sharing stories from Arledge’s book in upcoming editions. Judge for yourself. . — JB

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Ruff, officer on duty, became my hero that day. He did not hesitate when I asked him for his help. He used his experience as a tree trimmer to climb up a 150To the editor: foot oak tree and brought down During the extreme tempera- my cat who was about 2/3rds up tures of late July, my cat found the tree. himself up a tree, My cat, Boots and unable to get himself Letters I are most grateful to down. to the animal Control and He was there for Editor the quick, courteous almost two days and and professional acI was extremely concerned tions of Officer Ruff. about dehydration during those It is wonderful to know that 100 degree days and 80 degree when we needed help, it was nights. there. after several attempts from Kudo’s to polk County anivarious agencies to find someone mal Control. who could help, I called polk — Cynthia Terwilliger County animal Control. Chris and Boots

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Landrum committees working together To the editor: If you have had the opportunity to travel east on Hwy. 14 from downtown Landrum to I-26, you have probably noticed the activity around the Landrum Cemetery. The Landrum Cemetery perpetual Care Committee is having the work done by Thompson’s Landscaping, who also provides the ongoing maintenance for the cemetery grounds. The chainlink fence that previously faced Hwy. 14 had fallen into disrepair and the arch that designated the LaNDRUM CeMeTeRY had rusted and fallen down this past winter. The Cemetery Committee had discussed getting the work done and had priced the improvements and was looking for ways to pay for them when the Landrum Community Development Committee came to the rescue. after completing page 1

the renovations to Downtown Landrum with new streetlights and the park improvements on North Trade avenue, there was a fund surplus of approximately $19,000.00 left in their 501c3 account at the Spartanburg County Foundation. Members of the Landrum Community Development Committee agreed to donate the remaining money from their account to the Cemetery Committee so that the necessary repairs and improvements to the Cemetery entrance could be completed. It was another example of concerned citizens (committees are made up of several people) coming together and helping to improve our community. Thanks to the Landrum Cemetery perpetual Care Committee for the great job of maintaining the Landrum Cemetery and thanks to the Landrum Community Development Committee for helping to fund the improvements to this important historical part of our community. — Mayor Robert B. Briggs

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                                                                      GLOB-038061             3x4         8/5, 6, 9, 11, 13

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