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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 28
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Hannah Jordan, Hailey Barnhill, Emily Dingwell and Sheryl Kaur rehearse for Landrum High School’s production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” the first school-wide theatrical production in about 40 years. The show will take the stage in Landrum High’s auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights, March 11 - 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is sponsoring the production, which is directed by Millicent Hunnicutt. Musical direction is by Cecilia England, music teacher at O.P. Earle Elementary. Friends of Landrum Library and the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation are the financial sponsors for this production. Any individual or organization interested in financial sponsorship can contact Landrum High School at 864-457-2606. See page 6 for another photo. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
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, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday (Continued on page 2)
Judge finds probable cause to charge McGraw with murder state presenting evidence from the Saluda Mountain Polk County District Lodge, McGraw’s home Court Judge Athena Brooks and vehicle. found probable cause to Polk County Sheriff’s charge Travis McGraw with Office Sgt. Chuck Hitch first-degree murder of his testified that Mintz was wife, Vanessa Mintz. found in the living quarters McGraw, 44, of Henof the Saluda Mountain dersonville was arrested on Travis McGraw Lodge on Feb. 19 at 9:45 Feb. 23 and charged with a.m. Mintz’ family owns the lodge, first-degree murder. which was undergoing renovations at A probable cause hearing was the time. held Wednesday, March 9 at the Polk County Courthouse, with the (Continued on page 4) by Leah Justice
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activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies and Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Tryon Arts and Crafts, glass and fiber arts exhibit, “Patterns of Perception,” runs through March 31. 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road. Green Blades Garden Club, will meet March 10 at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Carolyn Jones. The featured program speaker will be Bill Jones from Carolina Native Nursery who will speak on “Gathering, Growing and Selling Native Plants.” Inform cohostesses June Current or Shelvie Foust if you cannot attend. Foothills Music Club will present its annual organ concert Thursday, March 10 at 3 p.m.
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in the sanctuary of the Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. Polk County Planning Board will meet Thursday, March 10 at 5 p.m. at the Bryant Womack Justice & Administration Center, 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Parenting Education Program, beginning Thursday, Feb. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. (continuing for 12 weeks), Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, Bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. 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., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
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Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include Movie Matinee, 10 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Upstairs Artspace, exhibits “Brainstorm: Opening Minds, Embracing Change” and “Alex Irvine: Contemporary Face Jugs” run through March 26. More info: 828-859-2828. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-8940293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600. American Legion Post 250, weekly Bingo games, Fridays, 7
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Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600. Astronomy program, at sunset Saturday, March 12, at FENCE. “First quarter moon.” Meet on Hawk Ridge behind the FENCE house to use telescopes to explore the heavens. Free.
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Go Fly A Kite Day, at FENCE Sunday, March 13. Free event for the whole family at FENCE house. The first 200 people get a kite to put together and fly. Free. Tryon Painters and Sculptors, members exhibit will be held through March 26 in Gallery 1 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. TPS galleries are located at TFAC, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. For more info. visit tryonpaintersandsculptors.com, email tps@ tryonpaintersandsculptors.com or call TFAC at 828-859-8322.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Gardening seminar, at FENCE Monday, March 14. The program will be all about pruners. Rhonda Anderson teaches about pruner sharpening and selection in the FENCE Great Room. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities in-
clude line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Polk County Retired School Personnel luncheon, held Monday, March 14 at the Columbus Presbyterian Church at noon. St. Luke’s Administrator Ken Shull will be the guest speaker. New business includes voting on NEA delegates and attending spring conference April 15. Luncheon reservations to Mary O. Cochran or Evangelena Barber by March 10. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center, Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Al Anon: Green Creek, meets at the Green Creek Community Center Mondays, 6 p.m., 828-817-6675. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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Flooding closes Landrum Rd. near Pacolet River Landrum Road was closed Wednesday, March 9 because of flooding at the bridge over the Pacolet River. The area was under a flood watch through Thursday afternoon, as runoff from heavy rains swelled streams and river s. Rain began Tuesday night, continued through Wednesday and was expected to continue into Thursday. The heavy rainfall, in conjunction with wet soils from last weekend’s rain, could contribute to isolated mudslides on unstable slopes, according to the National Weather Service. Officials with Polk County Emergency Management Services said no flooding had been reported in Polk County as of midday Wednesday, March 9. They said they were monitoring the situation closely, checking the levels of area waterways. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
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March 24 at noon at the Polk County Public Library. The coalition also discussed general goals and needs, including the need to explore ways of finding additional financial support for the coalition. The Access to Care Action Team of the wellness coalition reported that it is working to get a Farm Bureau van to help uninsured residents travel to and from the Saluda Medical Center in May. The center has the capacity to see 200 people in one day. The center is now accepting new uninsured patients.
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responded that the SBI checked for fingerprints. Blanchard told Judge Brooks this was probably the weakest probable cause hearing he has ever seen. He said there is no motive, no fingerprints and it is not known if the crime scene was secure. Assistant District Attorney Beth Dierauf, however, said there was direct evidence that tied McGraw to the scene with the comparison of firearms and what was found at the scene. Judge Brooks ruled there was probable cause to charge McGraw with first-degree murder. McGraw’s case will be heard next by a grand jury for indictment in Polk County Superior Court. A court date has not yet been set. McGraw is being held on no bond at the N.C. Department of Corrections in Raleigh. Mintz, who was 53 at the time of her murder, was a realtor in Hendersonville. She and McGraw were married in February 2009. McGraw, a former police officer, resigned from the Fletcher Police Department in 2010.
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Hitch testified that Mintz was lying on her back with injuries to her right arm and a gunshot wound to the head in the facial area. Hitch also said that a shotgun shell was lying at the scene. Hitch said he accompanied McGraw to his home the day Mintz was found and retrieved six firearms from Mintz’ house, including four 12-gauge shotguns. At least one of the shotguns has been sent to the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) for testing. A spent shotgun shell was collected at the scene, as well as two unfired shotgun shells from McGraw’s car and other shotgun shells from McGraw’s car, according to Hitch’s testimony. Defense attorney Ron Blanchard questioned Hitch about how secure the scene was at the lodge. When Blanchard asked Hitch if he remembered anyone saying they were in charge of the scene, Hitch responded, “No.” Blanchard also asked if fingerprints were taken and Hitch
Obituaries
Doris B. Williams
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died on Feb. 2, 2011, will be held Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. in the Tryon United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Refreshments will follow the service.
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Tucker Lawson and Emily Gowan (above) and Mallori Inman, Hailey Barnhill, Holly Horton and Emily Dingwell rehearse for Landrum High School’s production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” which will take the stage in Landrum High’s auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights, March 11 - 12, at 7 p.m. The production is directed by Millicent Hunnicutt, well known locally for her involvement with Tryon Little Theater, with musical direction by Cecilia England, music teacher at O.P. Earle Elementary. Friends of Landrum Library and the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation are the financial sponsors for this production. For ticket information, call the high school at 864-457-2606. Tickets will also be available at the door. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
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Tryon Arts and Crafts offers beginning wire wrap workshop Tryon Arts and Crafts School will host a one-day workshop with instructor Charlotte Caughman designed to teach the basics of wire-wrap jewelry. The beginning wire wrap workshop will be held on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the craft school located on Harmon Field Road. This class is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of wire art. Students will learn the basic techniques utilized in bending, twisting and shaping wire to make jewelry pieces. They will also be introduced to the necessary equipment for wire wrap including basic hand tools, pliers and different wires. Students will learn finishing techniques such as filing, tumbling and cleaning wire, applying textures and will learn to understand and utilize stone hardness as they fabricate at least three jewelry pieces. These basic techniques and designs will be an essential foundation in many aspects of their future jewelry making. All materials are furnished by the instructor and costs to students will vary by projects completed. All tools are supplied, but students may bring their own if desired. “So many stones, so much metal, so many natural elements, so many possibilities - are thoughts that stir my creative juices and drive my inspirations,” says instructor Charlotte Caugh-
Necklace by Charlotte Caughman
man, a native of Brevard, N.C., now residing in Inman, S.C. She has been actively involved in art, in some form, for most of her life. From managing an art supply store to teaching seventh graders and from photography to soapstone carving, her interests and activities are many and varied. She received her degree from UNC – Asheville and has spent the last 12 years plus involved in jewelry making and metalsmithing. Her jewelry can be viewed in the gift shop at Tryon Arts & Crafts, the Mineral Museum in Hendersonville, as well as other sites in Western North Carolina and in Southern Florida. Advance registration for all workshops is required. For more information, contact Tryon Arts & Crafts at 828-859-8323 or by email tryonartsandcrafts@ windstream.net. Visit www. TryonArtsandCrafts.org. There are a limited number of spaces available for this class. – article submitted
Myers makes N.C. State dean’s list Lillie Myers of Landrum made the dean’s list with a 3.75 at N.C. State University for the fall 2010 semester. She is a 2010 graduate of Landrum High School. Myers is double majoring in polymore chemistry and textile engineering and minoring in music for the viola. N.C. State is the only college jbtrees - page 10
remaining in the region to continue to offer a textile engineering program and only accepts 1,200 students in its college of textiles. – article submitted
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Lady Wolverine softball hands Asheville second straight loss, 5-1 by Daniel Hecht
In what turned out to be a virtual repeat performance of last Thursday’s visit to Asheville, the Lady Wolverines defeated the Lady Cougars for the second time in as many games, this time at home by a score of 5-1 Tuesday afternoon, March 8. Polk ace Jamie Hrobak continued her dominance of opposing batters, allowing just one hit in seven innings of work while notching her third victory of the season. Hrobak struck out 12 Asheville batters, bringing her season strikeout total to 40, an average of more than 13 strikeouts per game. The win gave the junior pitcher her 32nd career victory. While Chandler Erin, Asheville’s 14-year-old freshman pitcher, managed to limit the middle of the Wolverine lineup to just one hit, the slack was picked up nicely by the top and bottom of Polk’s batting order. Amber Lynch, batting in the number two spot, used her impres-
sive speed to leg out two bunts and an infield hit, going 3 for 4 with an RBI and one run scored. Shea Wheeler went 2 for 3 from the number seven spot, including a line drive single to center in the fourth inning that scored a run and a booming double that split the gap in left center in the bottom of the fifth, bringing home two more runs for a 3 RBI performance. Yancey Pace went 2 for 3 from the number 9 spot and scored a run as well. Lynch’s performance at the plate (she is now 5 for 7 with three runs scored in the last two games) epitomizes what Coach Jeff Wilson refers to as his “small ball team.” “It’s good to find ways to win,” Wilson added, but noted, “We just need a few more hits.” After this game, it’s doubtful Asheville would agree with Wilson’s assessment. The Lady Wolverines were scheduled to visit North Henderson Wednesday, March 9, but weather probably canceled that game.
Brittany Jones slides safely into third in Polk’s 5-1 victory over Asheville Tuesday, March 8. (photo by Dan Hecht)
Polk baseball takes first loss of season, 6-3, to E. Rutherford by Daniel Hecht
Coming into the match-up Tuesday night, March 8, Polk County baseball coach Ty Stott knew his team would have their hands full. His Wolverine squad was preparing to host East Rutherford High, the defending 2A state champions. The Cavaliers had not lost a game in their last 21 outings, including their final 17 games of the 2010 season, and four wins this year at the Baseball at the Beach tournament. The Cavaliers have won five of the last nine 2A state championships. After the Cavaliers jumped ahead by three runs in the top of the second inning, it looked like the Wolverines were in for a rough ride. But with Tyler Philpott lining up the middle and being
driven home by his brother Alec in the bottom of the second, and Andre Overholt singling and scoring in the bottom of the third, Polk County was right back in the game, down by just one run after three innings. However, Polk’s chances for a comeback evaporated in the fifth as the Cavaliers came storming back to put three more runs on the scoreboard and the game out of reach for good. Overholt wound up the night as Polk’s standout, with a 3 for 4 outing that included a double to the gap in left center to lead off the fifth inning, and some excellent defensive play as well. Although the Wolverine pitching trio of Dakota Turner, Alec Philpott and Roberto Taft combined to hold the Cavaliers to just
four hits on the night, Polk’s chances for a win were undone by four errors. “I’m proud to say we don’t miss the cutoff man very often,” Stott said, referring to the source of several of Polk’s errors. “But we weren’t hitting the cutoff man tonight.” “We love tough nonconference games,” commented Stott. “It’s a great way to evalu- Polk’s Alec Philpott (#9) holds an East ate and see what you Rutherford base runner at second during need to work on the Polk’s 6-3 loss on Tuesday, March 8. (photo most. After tonight, what we need to work on most is day, March 10. Coach Lance our intensity.” Bristol’s team, 23-1 last year, The Wolverines host a tough blanked Hayesville by a score of Murphy Bulldogs squad on Thurs- 6-0 Tuesday evening.
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors!
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Upscale Yard Sale at Sellout Prices! Fri. March 11 & Sun. March 12, 8 am to 2 pm each day or until everything sold on Saturday! Some really good bargain stuff!— Antiques—china, framed art, pottery, much more. Furniture-antique dressing table, dresser, game table w/chairs, queen canopy bed, outdoor wood furniture, mini frig, side tables, occasional wood chairs, etc. Wood chipper, Equestrian items-Dehner boots, brand new kids’ chaps, half chaps, horse books, tack items. Jewelry, books, gift items, a few select clothing articles, good housewares galore! Bargains from $1 on up! Large portion of proceeds to benefit Pacolet Area Conservancy. Take Howard Gap Rd off Rt. 108/Harmon Field Road intersection. Go .3 mi on Howard Gap Rd., take 1 st left onto Canebrake, go to1 st house on left, 371 Canebrake. Please be thoughtful when parking. YARD SALE: March 11 & 12, 9-4, rain or shine. Old spinning wheel, bicycles, furniture, appliances, books, office furniture, much much more! 210-B East Rutherford St., Landrum.
Services CALL BILL to come do that "Honey Do" list for you. General maintenance, handy man, electrical and plumbing repairs, pressure washing and more. 864-381-7603.
CONLON TREE CARE Quality tree work at reasonable prices. Pruning, removals, chipping, log splitting. Free estimates, references. INSURED, EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE. Call Tom at 828-863-4011. LAWN-PRO RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST: Mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilization, mulch, seeding, spring clean-up, planting, greenhouses, chainsaw, pressure washing, deck restoration, ...and more. Free estimates. Fully insured. 828-817-2651. LOVE LOCATION, HATE HOUSE? We can help. Custom General Contractor. Remodel, renovate, upfit, addition, decking unlimited, steps on steep terrain, more ceiling height, handicap conversions and more. Visit our w e b s i t e a t www.seayhomes.com, click 'Services' tab. Office 864-472-3420. Serving Landrum, Polk, Rutherford and 75 mile radius. LOVING, compassionate, experienced woman with wonderful references seeks employment in assisting you with your daily needs of cooking, light cleaning, appts, errands, exercise and companionship. Please call 828-817-3238. PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Excellent references! For free on-site estimate, call 828-894-3701.
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COOPERIIS in Mill Spring, NC is seeking volunteer gardeners. Volunteers will work under the direct supervision of our production farmer and have the opportunity to learn how to grow a wide variety of produce to feed a community, practice proper soil management, use hand tools efficiently, develop physical strength and stamina and increase organic and sustainable agriculture thinking skills. Applicants need to be available at least two days a week for 5-10 hours/day.Nutritious meals provided. Applicants must be be comfortable with working in a moderately physically strenuous outdoor environment. Please apply via email to hr@cooperriis.org or by calling 828-894-7122.
Apartments STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT: on Landrum horse farm. $400 month includes utilities. $300 deposit. 864-612-9382.
Houses for Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER: Prestigious Hunting Country Trails Condo. 2BR/2BA/Gas FP upper level, unfinished lower level. Incredible offer @$144,500! 423-625-4020 or 828-859-5514.
Condominiums for Sale Customer Focused? Ready to Succeed? Premier Locations/U.S. Cellular, one of the country’s leading wireless providers, is growing in North Carolina—a great opportunity for self-motivated individuals to advance in a dynamic company. Full-time Sales Associates needed—experience in communication sales and/or bi-lingual a plus. Great hourly wage plus commissions and benefits. Send resume to tnjobs@uscpremier.com or fax 828-287-9959.
FOR SALE: 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. 161 Melrose #2. $18k cash or owner financing available for qualified buyer. Sold as is. Call 803-556-8193.
Mobile Home Rentals FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide. Great location, mtn. view, $650/month plus security deposit, non-smoking, no pets. Call 828-817-0080.
Good Things to Eat Homes For Rent LOG CABIN near Columbus. One room with a loft. Washer and dryer, fireplace with new wood stove, includes trash pickup. $425/mo. 828-817-1262. HOUSE FOR RENT IN TRYON: 2 BR, kitchen, dining room, large living room, 1BA. City water, gas, cable. $450 month. Completely redone. 828-859-6017, 828-817-3293.
POOR MAN'S SUPPER. Tryon Second Baptist Church. Sat., March 12, 4:30-6:30. $6/plate, dessert & drinks included.
Domestic Pets BEAUTIFUL, funny (F) young, gold tabby cat awaits her new loving home. Already spayed, vet checked, all vacs. Strictly indoor best friend. 828-817-4719.
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Let TDB Classified Ads work for you! Horses & Equipment FOR SALE: Horse trailer, slant, 3-horse gooseneck trailer, sleeping quarters, AC, excellent running condition. $7,500. 864-457-3193.
Hay, Feed, Seed, Grain FESCUE, horse hay for sale, $3/bale. 828-817-0780.
Boats & Supplies POND PROWLER, 10' fishing boat, $300; Minn Kota electric trolling motor, $100; Honda 2HP 4-stroke outboard motor, $700; Package price, $1,000. Sold separately or as a package. Call Gerry, Campobello, 781-929-0002.
Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD 3/4 ton Suburban, 203,000 miles. Diesel. White interior. Gray leather. Rear AC. New fuel system (new fuel pump, lift pump, etc.) New brakes. New Struts. New ball joints. New rotors. Tow package. 18 mpg hwy. $5986 firm. 864-457-5204.
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As a volunteer advocate in court, you can serve an abused or neglected child's best interests.. Your voice can prevent further pain and provide hope for the future. Make a difference in a child's life. Volunteer today.
For more information contact: Guardian Ad Litem Program (828) 694-4215 galdistrict29ab.org
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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Protect tourism interests for better future of county
Increased security as commission
To the Editor: I am a Polk County property owner, and interact with Polk County Travel & Tourism, as the landlord of a seasonal rental house. I encourage their efforts to remain as an independent group, separate from the chamber of commerce. In Aiken, S.C., the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce operated a tourism initiative for a time, but realizing inevitable conflict of interests, the chamber stepped away from Tourism. Now, Aiken County as well as the cities of Aiken and N. Augusta, each has their own tourism department. Perhaps even more importantly, it is possible, and not unlikely, for a local chamber of commerce, in response to national business trends and U.S. Chamber of Commerce directives, to lose sight of delicate local issues, which should guide in the protection of an area such as Polk County. Polk County’s unique, unspoiled countryside, and quaint villages continue to draw property owners such as my own family, who continues in the fifth generation to invest and spend time in the Saluda area, as well as repeat “visitors” who appreciate the charm of the area. Depending on “tourism” dollars leaves any area vulnerable to over development, and without stakeholder representation, it is too easy to lose the goose that laid golden egg. As a Polk County property owner, who would not be inclined to join the chamber of commerce, I appreciate having Polk County Travel & Tourism at the helm. I believe their effort toward “eco-tourism,” is the safest way to draw the right visitors to Polk County. –– Jenne Stoker
To the Editor: Questions concerning the Polk Country commissioner’s security detail. Just a metal detector and TWO officers? No police dog? Is that enough to allow you to feel secure? If my pocket knife sets off the metal detector will they take
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me into custody? How about a nail clipper? If I’m carrying a bottle of water with more than 3-ounce of liquid will I have pour it out? Must I remove my shoes? Should I be prepared for a friendly TSA-type pat down? Who decides when a citizen’s comment or voice level is threatening and requires police action? If you are afraid of the people you were elected to serve why did you run for office in the first place? –– Fred Class
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WE NEED YOU ! ThrifT Barn VolunTeer: (n) a special adult or teen who works at the hospice resale store to help make money that helps provide care and services for hospice patients and their families. • In the Donation Area: Greeting donors, receiving donated goods, filling out receipts • Sorting: Sorting goods for cleaning and pricing • Cleaning/Pricing: Cleaning and pricing goods for sale • Retail Floor: Stocking and tidying shelves, helping customers • Cashier: Operating the Point of Sale computer (cash register!) • Greeter: Greeting customers as they come and go
Volunteer Orientation Mondays at 10 a.m. Call for more info!
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Free CPR training offered March 12 to Polk County residents
Carolina Camera Club meets Jan. 11
Registration is now open for “CPR Saturday,” a special oneday event scheduled for Saturday, March 12 on which the Red Cross will offer free CPR training to Western North Carolina residents. Mission Hospitals is this year’s regional sponsor of the event. Courses bewinter offeredvolunat 17 Hospice will offers locations throughout and teer training classes inWNC January. the The Red Lake CrossLure anticipates trainclass will be ing than heldmore Jan. 10 - 12600 fromindividuals 10 a.m. - 3 in life-saving skills Hickory on that day. p.m. at the Hospice Nut Pre-registration is required. Gorge Office, Suite 203 of the In Polk County,intheLake freeLure, class Arcade Building will N.C.be held at 231 Ward Street in Columbus. Adult CPR The Forest City class willwill be be taught. Call 828-894-2700 to held Jan. 17 - 20 from 6 - 9 p.m. register. at the Carolina Event and ConferIn addition to traditional CPR, which involves both chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing techniques, this year the Red Cross will teach “Citi-
zens CPR” (compression only) at some locations. Recent studies have reported that in many cases compression only CPR can be as effective as traditional CPR in saving a life. “CPR Saturday is a valuable service to the community,” said Patrick Fitzsimmons, Red Cross regional CEO. “On at this one day ence Center, located 374 HudeachRoad year,inWNC low Forest residents City, N.C.can become certified CPRcanskills The cost of theinclass be at no cost. refunded if you become an active “This year is the 100th annivolunteer. versary of the Red Cross in WNC To register for the Lake Lure and thecall group to make this class, the hopes Lake Lure office our828-625-0365. biggest CPR Saturday ever.” at To register for classescallwill be the Adult Forest CPR City class, 828held from 9 a.m. – noon and the 245-0095. citizens CPR classes will be held – article submitted from 1 – 2 p.m. To register you can send an email to arcpolk@ windstream.net or call 828-8942700. – article submitted
Lake Lure, Forest City Hospices hold winter volunteer training
The next meeting of the Caro- tography. Now we can literally lina Camera Club will be on shoot for the stars. Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at For those who associate night the Isothermal Community Col- photography only with subjects lege in Columbus. likenewspaper fireworks, to cityscapes, and Students in a past workshop tear up make worm Join the club for a presentation street scenes, you’re in for a bins. (photo submitted) titled “Digital After Dark” pre- surprise. In this eye-opening sented by Kevin Adams. Adams presentation, Kevin will share his has been teaching and leading techniques for photographing a photo tours in North Carolina variety of nighttime subjects, from since the early 1990s and has the ordinary to the “Wow, I never produced several books that have would have thought of that!” become valuable tools to many Attendees are advised to use Vermiculture is a fancy word Seatingbefore is limited, so register local photographers and outdoor caution attending this for composting with worms. early by sending a $20 check or enthusiasts. presentation, however. Once you Brian Rosa, composting special- money order made out to Polk Today’s cameras give County see all the exciting things youBox can ist with the digital N.C. Department Solid Waste, P.O. us the ability to make images that do with your camera at night, of Environment and Natural 308, Columbus, N.C. 28722. To we could isnotreturning have dreamed you might losing a lotyour of sleep Resources, to Polkof reserve yourbe seat, be sure fee back in the film days. Nowhere from then on. County by popular demand to is received no later than Friday, c123010mf - MUST by Fri., Jan. 7 is thisparticipants truer than with night pho- March 11. – article submitted teach everything The fee includes all materithey need to know to put worms Clothes and bread products Christ Community als, including a vented worm to work at their homes. will be available for those who Church will serve its community Rosa will lead a hands-on bin, bedding material and a halfmeal on Saturday, March 12 from need them. workshop Sunday, March 20, pound of worms. – article submitted The workshop is sponsored 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Polk County Agriculture Center at by the Polk County Recycling Mill Spring School. At the end, Advisory Board at the request Area movie theater locations participants will go home with composting forum attendees. - MUST by Fri., Jan. 7 submitted Local Independent Cinemas – article theirc123010mf very own active worm bin. • Flat Rock Cinema 2700-D Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock. 828-697-2463. • Tryon Theater Trade Street, Tryon. 828-859-6811. The following are upcoming mation about how an education at events at Blue Ridge Christian Blue Ridge Christian Academy Regional Cinemas Academy (BRCA). can impact your student. Appli • Epic Theaters Hendersonville • BRCA’s Middle School Sci- cations for the 2011-2012 school 200 Thompson Street. 828-693-1146. ence Fair will be held Monday, year are now being accepted. InMarch 14 in the school cafeteria. formation and applications can be • Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande • The Warriors will open the found at www.brca.us. I-26 & Long Shoals Rd., Asheville. 828-684-4726. spring soccer season with a girls’ • The Heritage Festival Com • Westgate Mall Cinema 8 (call to confirm times) home game on Tuesday, March mittee is seeking antique farm 205 W. Blackstock Rd #6, Spartanburg. 15 at 4 p.m. against Legacy Char- equipment and cars for the Heri 864-574-0299. www.regalcinemas.com ter School and boys’ and girls’ tage Festival on April 16. home games on March 17 at 4:30 If you would like to register • Spartan Stadium 16 and 6 p.m. against Greer Middle to be in the Antique Car & Farm 855 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg. 864-574-3022 Equipment Show email HeritageCharter High School. • For complete listing of movie show times and • Open house is Tuesday, FestivalBRCA@gmail.com or theaters in your zip code area, visit March 15 from 8 a.m. - 8 call 895-9008. www.fandango.com and enter your zip code. – article submitted p.m. Drop-in for a tour and infor-
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Outdoor destination: The Narrows
The “Narrows” are something you have probably heard of if you have lived in this area very long, but you might be hard pressed to find it on a map. A section of the Green River that’s located in about as remote of a location as you can get in Polk County, the Narrows is a unique natural feature that funnels the entire river into a narrow cut about 5-6 ft. wide, and that’s no fishing tale. To me there is much more to the area than the actual Narrows, the remote location has several Columnist Rob McComas at The Narrows waterall. small waterfalls, seclusion, and To get there, from Columbus rocks that rival or surpass any- a unique section of river. This section of the river is des- take interstate 26 West to Upward thing that’s in the Rocky Broad ignated as Wild Trout Waters. Its Rd. in Hendersonville, exit to the River near Chimney Rock. The walk in itself is interest- known for a few big Brown Trout right onto Upward Rd. and travel ing, Pulloms Creek runs near the that work their way up from the to Big Hungry Rd. and turn right. trail for most of the hike, and the stocked waters below and make Stay on Big Hungry Rd, it forks twice, and when you come back the area home. sound of several falls There is some bad to the Polk County line travel and runs on the creek Life news though and that’s 8/10 of a mile past the line and has a tendency to draw you away from your Outside the trail in. Although there will be a small pull off on the trail is a moder- the right. destination to invesFour Walls ate walk for the first When you stop at the pull off tigate. 30 minutes, it takes you can see a small foot bridge If you choose to by Rob a drastic turn from crossing a small creek. Just on the slow down your pace McComas there. Once you get other side of the bridge is a sign enough where you to where you can see that says Pulloms Creek Trail. can look up instead of down at the trail, you can see the river, a trail cuts off sharply to The best G.P.S. coordinates for some of God’s handiwork. You the right and is extremely steep. the parking lot I could get were can still see a few Eastern Hem- There are ropes that you will need N 35 Deg 17.465’ W82 deg lock trees in the shady “hollers” to use to make your way down 19.725’. along the way. And when you find and back up. Rob McComas a licensed This section of the trail is very shade and Hemlocks, RhododenEXECUTRIX'SisNOTICE fishing guide difficult and not for anyone who is North drons are sure to be close. Having Carolina qualified on the 18th dayon of Lure andasLake Jocassee in February, 2011, Executrix of the EsWell known to kayakers as a not in very good shape. Trust me, Lake tate ofHe JONATHAN ARNOLD WILLIAMS, has been a guide for 11 must or must not section to pad- the rescuers who would have to S.C. deceased, of Polk andlate fishing forCounty, more North than dle, its hard for me, a fisherman, carry you back up will appreciate years Carolina, this is lives to notify allhis persons, McComas with wife, to think people go thru that area you not trying to go down this part 30. firms and corporations having claims in Sunny View and runs in a kayak. With names like Rapid of the trail if you are not capable. Amanda, against the decedent to exhibit the Guide Service. He can be That being said, if you are up Robs Transit, Gorilla, Speed Trap and same to the undersigned Executrix on at robsguideservice@ Prayer Zone, it doesn’t take much for it, the Narrows are a good reached or before the 23rd day of May, 2011, gmail.com. of an imagination to realize this is destination to spend a day at. or this notice will be pleaed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of February, 2011. finishing in first position was Ken Estate of Jonathan Arnold Williams Judith W. Morton, Yeager. SecondExecutrix place went to 195 Skyuka Mtn.in Rd. David Hart and third place was P.O. Box 250aka George Cashau. Don Eifert Lynn, NC 28750 The club’s spring series tournaadv. 2/23;3/2,9,16
Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge results for March 7 On Monday, March 7, the Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge Club met in the home of Ken Yeager. The duplicate bridge games played there were won by the partnership of Dick Belthoff and Ben Woodward.
Placing second was the team David Hart and Bob Palmer. The partnership of George Cashau and Bruce Fritz finished third place. This match concluded the club’s winter series of games. Accumulating the most points over the 11-week tournament and
ments commence Monday, March 14, in the home of Bruce Fritz. – article submitted
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Letter to the Editor
Bad opinion of chamber lingers To the Editor: Neither my wife nor I are members of the Polk Co. Chamber of commerce. My initial contact with the Polk Chamber: After acquiring The Oaks Bed and Breakfast five years ago I went out on a quest to deliver our brochures. Of course I stopped by the Chamber of Commerce offices, after all, this is an organization established to promote local commerce. Or so I thought. The volunteer accepted my materials and I was on my way... only to return home to a telephone message from the Chamber office told me because I was not a member, they would not display my materials and that I could come and pick them up, or they would throw them away. This experience has without a doubt left me with a lingering bad opinion of our local Chamber. I can’t believe they’re intent to promote local commerce, particularly area inns, has changed -- only thing is now Ryan Whitson is dangling a $66,000 carrot in front of their greedy little faces. Should we think they would say no? I’m just not convinced that they – the County Commissioners and the Chamber – have our best interest at hand. –– Dale Potruski NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified on the 18th day of February, 2011, as Personal Representative of the Estate of ELEANOR N. PETERSEN, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all firms, persons, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate should make immediate payment. This the 18th day of February, 2011. Richard N. Petersen 175 Windifred Drive Columbus, NC 28722 Phillip R. Feagan Attorney Feagan Law Firm, PLLC P.O. Box 309 Columbus, NC 2872 adv. 2/24;3/3,10,17
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finished first on vault (8.250), first on bars (8.550), second on beam (8.450) and second on floor (8.80). Robbins, daughter of Arthur and Joy Robbins, took third place in the All-Around. Robbins finished fifth on the vault (7.55), second on bars (8.150), fourth on beam (7.9) and first on floor (8.90). 0tfn0COn- InDD - page 16 Colleen Burke, daughter of Julie Burke, competed in the Level 6 division. Burke placed second in the All-Around (34.350), also placing first on vault (9.150), third on bars (7.9), third on beam (8.6) and tied for second on floor (8.7). This was the first competition for the gymnasts from Foothills at their new levels. Every gymnast scored well enough to advance to the State Competition, held May 21 in Charlotte, N.C. Foothills Gymnastics Academy is coached by Jana Williamson. – article submitted
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All-Around (35.300), finishing third on vault (9.1), first on bars (8.8), first on beam (9.1) and fourth on floor (8.3). In the Level 4 Novice 2 division, two Foothills gymnasts competed, Leah Bulleit and Lily Nelson. Bulleit, daughter of Steve and Sandy Bulleit, took first place All-Around honors (34.850). Bulleit also placed third on vault (9.1), second on bars (8.7), first on beam (7.85) and first on floor (9.2). Nelson, daughter of Rich and Kim Nelson, finished second in the AllAround (34.450). Nelson placed second on the vault (9.2), first on bars (8.75), third on beam (7.7) and second on floor (8.8). Two Foothills gymnasts competed at Level 5, Julianna Robbins and Sydney Waldman. Waldman, daughter of Ethan and Renae Waldman, took first place All-Around honors (34.050). Waldman also
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