03-14-11 Daily Bulletin by Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Monday, March 14, 2011

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Tryon Estates sues Columbus over water rates Retirement facility seeks refund by Leah Justice

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

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Town of Columbus, last month, claiming the town has

been charging its retirement facility, Tryon Estates, for water and sewer services unfairly, illegally and in a discriminatory manner. The suit was filed in Polk County Civil Superior Court on Feb. 9, 2011. The lawsuit claims that Columbus treats Tryon Estates as

having 274 individual water meters when it actually has six water meters and should be considered a commercial customer. The retirement center, located off Peniel Road just outside the city limits of Columbus, has 274 units (Continued on page 7)

Today

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 include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. 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 (Continued on page 2)

This carriage from Carolina Horse & Carriage will soon be available to take visitors on horse-drawn tours of the downtown Landrum area. The tours will be offered on a trial basis for three months on the second Friday evening of the month, beginning Friday, April 8. (source: www.chcadventures.com)

Landrum to offer downtown carriage rides by Leah Justice

Area residents and tourists visiting Landrum will soon be able to tour the city by horse and carriage on some evenings. The rides will be offered on a trial basis for three months on the second Friday evening of the month. The first evening will be Friday, April 8. Landrum City Council on

Tuesday, March 8 approved paying Carolina Horse & Carriage of Chesnee, S.C., $500 per month for the rides. Tickets will be sold to recoup the city’s expenses for the rides. City council members said they aren’t comfortable paying for the service long-term and want to review the participation on a month-to-month basis.

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The Landrum Area Business Association (LABA) requested the city use some of its hospitality tax money to pay for the carriage rides. LABA chair Melanie Jennings spoke with council last week and said the association is hoping to increase interest in Landrum’s (Continued on page 6)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

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. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Green Creek Community Center Christian Wisdom Circle, for friends and families of alcoholics/addicts, Monday 7:15 p.m. 828-817-6675. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and

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Corrections/Clarifications “News Briefs,” on p. 4 of the Friday, March 11 Bulletin, should have said officials from Polk County, Columbus, Tryon and Saluda will meet jointly on April 26, not March 22. third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000 or 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9 a.m. Bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, e-mail saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda. com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, is currently seeking individuals who wish to volunteer in the Upstate area. Training opportunities will be held March 15 - 17 (Hospice House) and March 22 - 24 (Columbus office). For more information call Tracey Brannon at 864-457-9125 or email tbrannon@hocf.org. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care, provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy is scheduled every Tuesday. An opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

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OBITUARIES Opal Morelock Doty, p. 6

Teen Character/Skills Building Group, Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. Tryon Board of Commissioners’ next meeting will be Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. For information or special accommodations, contact Town Clerk at 828-859-6655.

Wednesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance Program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Parkinson’s Support Group, third Wednesday each month, 1:30 p.m., large meeting room at Landrum Library, 864-457-2824.

All welcome. Female Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. NCDMV Driver’s License van, three Thursdays this month, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., in front of Columbus Post Office. Check www.ncdot.gov/dmv/office_locations for schedule. This month, March 10, 17 and 24. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-7499245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. 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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Jugglers, magician entertain at Super Saturday March 19 On Super Saturday, March 19, international entertainer Marcus Monroe – comedian/juggler/ daredevil – will perform a show at the Tryon Movie Theatre organizers said is unlike anything ever seen there before. His juggling routines combined with his onstage presence inspired the New York Press to dub Marcus “the rock star of jugglers,” and “Time Out New York” featured him as “one of the best jugglers you will ever see.”

Arthur Trace

Ever see anyone juggle knorches? Probably not. That’s a torch and a knife taped together, set on fire and then juggled in triplicate while riding a unicycle. Monroe’s one-man show ran Off-Broadway at the 47th Street Theater in NYC this past fall. He has appeared on “The Late Show” with David Letterman, HBO and MTV. He is a 2010 Andy Kaufman Award finalist, and Apple features Marcus in the new MacBook and iPad campaigns. Monroe will take the stage at the Tryon Movie Theater at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Arthur Trace, acclaimed by his peers as one of the most unique acts in the world of magic today, will also be part of the 33rd Super Saturday, performing on the Tryon Fine Arts Center

Marcus Monroe

stage at 10:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Imagine an interactive abstract painting where two-dimensional designs become three-dimensional objects… or visualize a playing card effect where the room you are sitting in supposedly turns

upside down. Trace is only the eighth magician in the history of magic to be awarded The International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold (Continued on page 4)

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The Polk County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 7 approved a resolution in support of increasing the county’s flexibility in how it organizes local human services. The resolution was one of 54 proposals sent to state legislatures by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.

Polk approves jail plumbing bid The jail should be receiving plumbing renovations soon as Polk commissioners approved a bid during a meeting held Monday, March 7. The winning bid was submitted by Mike Varner Plumbing, Inc., of Inman, S.C., in the amount of $29,830.

Polk cuts adult librarian position at library Polk County commissioners this week agreed to abolish the adult librarian position at the Polk County Library. The position was cut because interim librarian Cindy Nanny, who previously held the position, continues to handle some of the duties in her new position. The savings to the county will be $45,356. A motion to add a lower grade, unfunded position failed by a 2-3 vote, with commissioners Tom Pack and Ted Owens voting for the creation of the position and commissioners Ray Gasperson, Renée McDermott and Cindy Walker voting against.

Polk appointments to volunteer boards PAYNE - PAGE 1 Polk County commissioners this week appointed Karen Jones to the Economic Development Commission. They also appointed Glenn Burgess, John Dahlgren, Fred Earl Foster, Frances Parker and Herman Walker to the equalization and review board. There is one vacancy on the Polk County Travel & Tourism board, but although there were two applications, no one was appointed.

Polk schedules work session with EDC board Polk County commissioners will meet with the county’s economic development commission on Monday, March 21 at 3 p.m. Commissioners said the EDC is looking for direction for projects. Commissioners said the work session could last up to an hour and a half. The county’s regular meeting will begin following the work session.

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Combining magic and theater, Trace will leave you to wonder how in the world he did that. Super Saturday tickets went on sale March 8. For more information, go to www.TryonSuperSaturday.com.

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Obituaries

Opal Morelock Doty

Opal Morelock Doty, widow of I. L. Doty, of Greeneville,, Tenn., passed away Wednesday evening, March 9, 2011 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center at the age of 86. She was born on March 14, 1924, in Hawkins County, a daughter of the late Rev. Claude R. Morelock and Macie Bernard Morelock. She graduated from Sullivan High School. She was employed by Montgomery Ward in Kingsport,

Tenn., and J. C. Penney in Greeneville for 30 years. She was a faithful member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Pam Doty and Ricky and Junie Doty; grandchildren Mark, Isaac and Micah Doty and Misty Harville; greatgrandchildren Kaylee Harville and Abigail Doty; one brother, Howard Morelock; two sisters, Irene Morelock Bernard and Helen M. Ketron; special friends Betty McAmis, Kerry Fuller, Martha Doty, Kat Armitage and members of the Ladies

5 Sunday School Class of Towering Oaks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Morelock Gardner; two brothers, George and Charles Morelock. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at Towering Oaks Baptist Church. The Rev. James K. Pierce, the Rev. Bob Cardinal and the Rev. Dennis Shumate officiated. Interment followed in Zion Cemetery at Baileyton, Tenn. Active pallbearers were Mark Doty, Brett Harville, Isaac Doty, Micah Doty, Stevie McDonald,

Morgan Morelock, Wade Childress and Jeff Morelock. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of Towering Oaks Baptist Church. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Takoma Regional Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to Towering Oaks Baptist Church, 1985 Buckingham Road, Greeneville, Tenn. 37745, or to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Avenue, P.O. Box 279, Tryon, N.C. 28782.

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Former Polk County Sheriff Chris Abril is scheduled to appear in Henderson County Court today, Monday, March 14, facing two counts of probation violation for not paying monies. Abril was charged last month with probation violations for not paying probation fees, sexual offender treatment program fees and court costs. According to officials, in most cases, a probation officer will recommend to a judge that the probation be continued if the fines are paid prior to court.

The sitting judge will make the decision. In some cases if the monies are paid, the probation violation charge is dismissed. Abril has been on probation since Feb., 2008 when he pled guilty to two counts of solicitation to take indecent liberties with a minor for incidences that occurred in 1988 and 1989. The recent probation violation was Abril’s second violation after pleading guilty to driving while impaired last year. Abril owed just under $1,000 in fines and fees.

• Carriage rides

Hendersonville and Charlotte, among other places, and for special occasions. One of the company’s carriages has also appeared at Harmon Field’s Heritage Day Festival. The company offers rides from February through December. According to Carolina Horse & Carriage’s website, www. chcadventures.com, rides will be offered in Landrum on April 8, May 13 and June 10 from 6 8 p.m. Rides will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, with tickets available at the Coach House on Rutherford Street in Landrum. Council agreed to book the rides for those Fridays and will review the carriage ride sales every month.

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downtown area. “With gas prices, we are trying to get people to eat out here [rather than driving to restaurants farther away],” Jennings said. She said the carriage rides would give residents and visitors something different to do in Landrum. Carriage rides were offered once in downtown Landrum previously, and Jennings said $100 was recouped without any advertising. Advertising is planned for the scheduled events, according to Jennings. Carolina Horse & Carriage also offers carriage rides in

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• Tryon Estates

data for all statewide water and sewer utilities and shows the com(continued from page 1) parison between pricing and other and other living facilities that are measurable for these utilities. This website can be found by visiting the not owned by the residents. “Although the retirement facility following link: http://www.efc.unc. is a commercial facility and ACTS edu/RatesDashboards/nc/NCRatesshould be treated as a commercial Dashboard.html. “The water and sewer rates for customer, since January 2003, the town has wrongfully charged ACTS the Town of Columbus routinely for water and sewer service as if the fall in the medium to lower rate retirement facility draws town water category when compared to other from 274 separate (but fictional) utilities of similar size across the residential water meters,” states the state or when compared to other lawsuit. “The town has apportioned utilities within our region.” ACTS officials said Tryon Esthe retirement facility’s total water and sewer usage across 274 fictional tates feels very strongly that the meters, as if each of the fictional me- rates imposed by Columbus are unfair. ters accounted “Up until for 1/274th of the 2003, the town retirement facil- “The town [in 2003] recognized the ity’s total water and sewer usage unfairly and without any inherent commercial nature (they do not). reasonable basis began and status of In this way, the charging Tryon Estates Tryon Estates, town has manua not-for-profit factured 274 fic- for water and sewer retirement comtional ‘residen- service at residential munity servtial’ water and rates, a practice it ing the elderly sewer customcontinues to this day..” in Polk County ers in order to -- Tryon Estates statement since 1992, and prevent the recharged comtirement facility mercial bulk from realizing the benefits of the commercial rates for the water and sewer serbulk water and sewer rates for the vices,” said Tryon Estate’s statevolume of water actually traveling ment from Michael Smith, corporate director, public relations with ACTS through its six water meters.” The town said Columbus’ rates Retirement-Life Communities. are not high when compared to “The town then unfairly and without other utilities of similar size in the any reasonable basis began charging state and that the town’s rates are Tryon Estates for water and sewer service at residential rates, a pracfair and reasonable. “The Town of Columbus es- tice it continues to this day.” Smith’s statement continues: tablishes water and sewer rates for its customers, whether inside or “Over the past eight years, Tryon outside the town limits, that are fair Estates has in good faith paid these and reasonable,” said a statement charges, in excess of $120,000 issued by Columbus Town Man- per year, while repeatedly seeking ager Jonathan Kanipe. “The town alternative solutions with the Town provides the same level of service of Columbus. Out of fairness to to all customers and responds to our residents who bear the burden all customer concerns in a fair and of these costs, we have found it necessary to initiate legal action equitable manner.” According to the statement, in order to seek correction of the “Anyone interested in comparing practice we feel is unfair. We will seek a resolution of the town’s water and sewer rates continue mOSLEYtocONSTRUcTION, INc and remain hopeful to with those within our region or this matter Commercial • Residential our dispute with the Town statewide may do so by visiting resolve Renovations • Additions of Columbus.” the UNC School of Government’s Replacement Windows • Painting Environmental Finance Center Gate Systems & More website. This website compiles (Continued on page 8)

11-SP-6 11-SP-6 NOTICE OF OF SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE SALE OF FORECLOSURE OF REAL REAL PROPERTY PROPERTY UNDER AND AND BY BY VIRTUE VIRTUE of UNDER of the the power and and authority authority contained contained in power in that certain certain Deed Deed of of Trust Trust executed that executed anddelivered delivered by by Bruce Bruce R. R. Burrell and Burrell and and IreneT.T.Burrell, Burrell,dated dated May May 3, Irene 3, 1991 1991 and and recordedon on May May 3, 3, 1991, 1991, in recorded in Book Book No. No. 209, at at Page Page 1343 1343 in in the the Office 209, Office of of theRegister Register of of Deeds Deeds of of Polk the Polk County, County, NorthCarolina; Carolina;and and because because of North of default default in the the payment payment of of the the indeb indebtedness in tedness secured thereby thereby and and failure failure to secured to carry carry out and and perform perform the the stipulations stipulations and out and agreements contained contained therein agreements therein and, and, pursuant to to demand demand of of the pursuant the holder holder of the the indebted indebtedness ness secured secured by of by said said Deed of of Trust, Trust, the the under undersigned Deed signed SubSubstitute Trustee Trustee will will place place for stitute for sale, sale, at at public auction, auction, to to the the highest highest bidder public bidder for cash cash at at the the usual usual place place of for of sale sale at at Polk County County Courthouse, Courthouse, Columbus, Polk Columbus, North Carolina Carolina on on March March 16, North 16, 2011 2011 at 10:00 10:00 AM AM that that parcel parcel of at of land, land, including improvements improvements thereon, including thereon, situated, lying lying and and being being in situated, in the the City City of Columbus, Columbus, County County of of Polk, of Polk, State State of North North Carolina, Carolina, and and being of being more more particularly described described in in the particularly the above above referenced Deed Deed of of Trust. Trust. referenced Address of of property: property: 611 611 Peniel Address Peniel Road, Columbus, Columbus, NC NC 28722 28722 Road, Tax Parcel Parcel ID: ID:C5-A2 C5-A2 Tax Present Record Record Owners: Owners: Bruce Present Bruce R. Burrell Burrell R. The terms terms of of the the sale sale are The are that that the the real property property hereinbefore hereinbefore described real described will be be sold sold for for cash cash to to the will the highest highest bidder. AA deposit deposit of of five five percent percent (5%) bidder. (5%) of the the amount amount of of the the bid bid or of or Seven Seven Hundred Fifty Fifty Dollars Dollars ($750.00), Hundred ($750.00), whichever is is greater, greater, is is required required and whichever and mustbe be tendered tendered in in the the form must form of of certicertified funds funds at at the the time time of of the fied the sale. sale. In In the event event that that the the Owner Owner and the and Holder Holder or its its intended intended assignee assignee is or is exempt exempt frompaying paying the the same, same, the the successful from successful biddershall shallbe berequired required to to pay bidder pay revenue revenue stamps on on the the Trustee’s Trustee’s Deed, stamps Deed, and and any Land Land Transfer Transfer Tax. Tax. any The real real property property hereinabove hereinabove The described is is being being offered offered for described for sale sale “AS IS, IS, WHERE WHERE IS” IS” and and will “AS will be be sold sold subject to to all all superior superior liens, liens, unpaid subject unpaid taxes, and and special special assessments. assessments. taxes, Other conditions conditions will will be be announced Other announced atthe thesale. sale. The The sale sale will will be be held at held open open for ten ten (10) (10) days days for for upset upset bids for bids as as by by law required. required. law the Trustee Trustee is is unable unable to IfIf the to convey convey title to to this this property property for for any title any reason, reason, the sole sole remedy remedy of of the the purchaser the purchaser is is the return return of of the the deposit. deposit. Reasons the Reasons of such such inability inability to to convey convey include, of include, but are are not not limited limited to, to, the the filing but filing of of aa bankruptcy petition petition prior prior to bankruptcy to the the sale sale andreinstatement reinstatement of of the the loan and loan without without the knowledge knowledge of of the the Trustee. Trustee. IfIf the the the validityof ofthe thesale sale is is challenged challenged by validity by any any

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Notice of Public HeariNg ProPosed ameNdmeNt to 1x1.5 tHe ZoNiNg ordiNaNce 2/25 city of saluda, NortH caroliNa Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the board of commissioners of the city of saluda at the saluda Public library upstairs conference room on monday, march 14th, 2011 at 7:00 Pm, for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance. the proposed amendment concerns regulations regarding the size of accessory buildings in relation to home occupations. a copy of the proposed amendments is on file in the City Clerk’s office for inspection by all interested citizens. doris t. marion, cmc City Clerk adv. 3/1,14

Garden Saviour Rain Barrel returns to Mill Spring ag center flea market March 19 Molly Pace, who has been involved with the Garden Saviour Rain Barrel Youth Entrepreneur group, has been since 2009 the co-owner with Cindy Bosien of Garden Saviour Rain Barrels. Pace said the business will be at the Mill Spring ag center flea market to sell plants and provide information about rain barrels on Saturday, March 19. “I’m proud to say my family has been in this community many generations,” Pace said. “So local concerns are my concerns. This past year I blessed my family with the next generation with the birth of my daughter, Layla Kay, the newest member of our youth entrepreneur group.” Pace said she and Bosien have been cultivating their garden center, making yard art and landscaping sacred spaces for the past several years. Into these landscapes they have incorporated moss, water features, the fairy/ elf gardening styles and their rain barrels. Rain barrels help conserve water by catching rainfall for use in watering gardens, washing cars and other similar uses. According to Pace, one inch of rainfall from a 30-

Cindy Bosien and Molly Pace, business owners of Garden Saviour Rain Barrels, will be selling plants and rain barrels at the Mill Spring ag center flea market Saturday, March 19. (photo submitted)

foot by 50-foot roof can produce 900 gallons of water. “Rain barrels are an idea as ancient as the Egyptians, yet new again in this greening economy,” Pace said. “Sadly enough, our region is already in drought for the year, according

to local newspapers and weather stations. We must ask what difference we as individuals can make to conserve water.” Pace and Bosien are available to speak to individuals or groups, including churches, schools and businesses. For more information, call 828-625-9684 or e-mail bohog3@hotmail.com..

ated Tryon Estates since 1992 as a retirement facility. Tryon Estates includes living units, as well as many common areas, including a dining room that serves 28,000 meals per month, a commercial kitchen with dishwashing facilities, a swimming pool, a spa/fitness center with bathrooms and showers, a laundry facility and assisted and skilled nursing facilities that also use water and sewer services. Tryon Estates’ water and sewer bill runs between $24,000 and $29,000 per month. The lawsuit requests the court to declare that the town’s rates for ACTS violate the town’s charter, the North Carolina Constitution

(Article 1, Section 1), that the rates are unconstitutional discriminatory taxes, that the rates violate equal protection and are “a taking of property without due process of law,” and that the rates constitute unjust enrichment. The final claim for relief is a request for a permanent injunction requiring the town to treat Tryon Estates as a single commercial user. Tryon Estates is being represented by Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP of Charlotte. The town will have some time to file an official answer to the lawsuit in Polk County Civil Superior Court.

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The lawsuit says ACTS believes the town has granted most of its commercial customers the benefit of the town’s lower bulk rates for water and sewer service. Tryon Estates is asking for “a full refund with interest of all water and sewer charges it has already paid to the town that exceed what ACTS would have paid had the town properly treated the retirement facility as a single commercial user.” ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. has owned and opertryontown2010 - page 36

Three Granddaughters’ Closet in Green Creek robbed Owner asks recent consignors, buyers to contact her by Leah Justice

Three Granddaughters’ Closet, a consignment shop in Green Creek, was robbed last Thursday, March 10. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and says a bag of money, checks and credit cards was taken. The exact amount of money was not disclosed, but Det. Sgt. Chuck Hitch said it was a large amount. Three Granddaughters’ owner, Jody Shytle, asks any consignors or customers who have paid with a check or credit card since Feb. 11 to please contact her at 828863-4008 or 828-817-0163.

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Hitch said his office was called to the shop, located at 6431 Hwy. 9 South, around 2 p.m. and received descriptions of the suspects. The money was taken while the shop was open, with one female trying on dresses while another took the bag of money. One suspect is described as a young, white female with red hair and the other as a dark-haired female between the ages of 40 and 50. The vehicle the suspects left in is described as either a Ford or a Mazda mid-sized, green pickup truck that was driven by a white male. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 828-894-3001.

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Terri Dulong visits North Woods Farm March 15 Terri Dulong, author of the acclaimed women’s fiction Cedar Key Series “Spinning Forward” will visit North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn

shop on Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to North Woods, located at 829 Sloan Road in Inman, S.C.,

to meet Dulong and pick up signed copies of her newest novel, “Casting About.” Refreshments will be served and knitting is encouraged.

For more information or directions, call 864 848-9640 or email northwoodsyarn@ gmail.com. – article submitted

AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance, preparation in Columbus Free tax assistance and preparation for low and moderate income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available for taxpayers from AARP Tax-Aide. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer help with personal income tax returns at various locations around the state of North Carolina. Free tax assistance will be available every Wednesday through April 18 at the Polk

County Public Library in Columbus by appointment only. The library is located at 1289 West Mills Street in Columbus. Call 828-894-8721, ext. 221, to make an appointment. “I really enjoy volunteering for AARP Tax-Aide. The taxpayer is so appreciative of having this resource,” said Ron Peters, AARP Tax-Aide coordinator for Columbus. “Tax law can often be confusing. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers can make the process of filling out tax returns a whole lot easier.” Peters added that he has met many new people through vol-

unteering. Last year, around 950 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers in North Carolina helped more than 68,636 people file their federal, state and local tax returns. The program is offered at approximately 118 sites in North Carolina including senior centers, libraries and other convenient locations. Other area locations include: Blue Ridge Mall, located at 1800 Four Seasons Boulevard in Hendersonville, N.C., Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (no appointment necessary); and Rutherford County Senior Center, located

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N. Henderson deals Polk softball first loss of season, 10-2 squads performed well at the The Lady Knights of North plate. The Lady Knights (now Henderson have struggled in 2-2) tallied nine hits on the the early going this year, losing afternoon, while the ladies of two of their first three games, Polk (now 3-1) tapped North’s but Polk Coach Jeff Wilson right-hander Alex Strickland knew his Lady Wolverines for seven hits. Cassie Couch led Polk with a were up for a challenge on the road Thursday. N. Henderson’s 2 for 4 outing, including 2 RBI’s, team went 17-8 last season, while Shayln Brown went 2 for advancing to the third round 4 as well. Jamie Hrobak, Yancy Pace and Cavin of the 2A state Richard each championcontributed a ships, and the “This was a tough one, hit to the Lady Lady Knights but we’re learning and figured to give growing. I’m not worried Wolverine effort. the undefeated Ultimately, Polk squad a about where we’re at the difference run for their today, because I know in the ballgame money. where we’re headed.” C a s s i e -- Coach Jeff Wilson was the manner in which each Couch gave Polk County t e a m ’s h i t s the early advantage, doubling were distributed. to the gap in left-center in the “They did a good job of top of the first inning to drive stringing their hits together,” home Alyssa Montgomery and Coach Wilson noted, adding, put the Lady Wolverines ahead “We could not get the key hit 1-0. Polk’s lead was short lived, when we needed it.” however, as North scored two Indeed, Polk stranded 12 runs in the bottom of the first, base runners on the afternoon, courtesy of an RBI single to left including leaving the bases by catcher Taylor Nicholson loaded in the top of sixth, and a two-RBI double to left while still down by just four center by Ashley Sargent. runs. With the 2-1 lead, the Lady “This was a tough one, but Knights never looked back. we’re learning and growing,” They added two more runs said Wilson. “I’m not worried in both the third and fourth about where we’re at today, frames, and sealed the decisive because I know where we’re victory with a four-run sixth headed.” inning. Clearly, Wilson is bullish In spite of the lopsided ap- on his young Lady Wolverines pearance of the final score, both squad, adding “Our team unity by Daniel Hecht

Polk’s Yancy Pace ropes a line drive single to left at North Henderson Thursday, March 10. (photo by Dan Hecht)

is good, and I really like our chances this year.” Polk travels to North Buncombe today, Monday, March

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tion, and grateful people seek out these safe byways in their travels for walking, jogging and bicycling. Children are seen riding bikes to school and friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; houses; scout troops ride for merit badges; recreational clubs participate in planned events; families are seen together in an activity the whole family enjoys. Infused with vitality generated by tourism, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve rejoiced as dying towns spring back to life with businesses such as shuttle services, outfitters, bike rentals, repair shops, souvenir stores and eateries. Practically a ghost town, Damascus, Va. is now a robust tourist destination where people have migrated in order to live, work, and raise a family. Like Damascus; Landrum, Tryon and Saluda possess a man-made resource in their immediate environs (The fabled Saluda Grade), which is suitable for the creation of a sustainable linear park. Thousands of declining American towns have nothing to attract tourists and no hope for the future. Citizens united in one voice can set in motion a Railsto-Trails corridor, and future generations will thank the good people of Polk County for their intelligence, perseverance and foresight in bringing much-needed jobs and effective â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? growth. One must beware of naysayers: the Chicken Littles who run around and cry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sky is Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Tryon had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a sewer collection line located on East Howard Street manhole no. 2902. The discharge was reported on 3/6/11 at 7:30 a.m. and was corrected at 1:00 p.m., an estimated duration of 6 hours. Approximately 13,800 gallons reached the surface waters of a tributary to Vaughn Creek. This Notice was required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21, Chapter 143.215C. For more information please contact the Public Works Director at 828-859-6654.

falling,â&#x20AC;? or worseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;those who yell: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rape!â&#x20AC;? Violent crimes are rare on recreational trails compared to other environments (abandoned railroad tracks for instance). Kindness, courtesy, a spirit of cooperation and goodwill prevail on rail-trails. I would love to have an immense park out my backdoor where I could walk and ride daily and encourage children to learn a healthy new activity in the great outdoors where their forefathers romped and played instead of an obsessive use of social media. Establishing a rail-trail lies not only in its contribution financially to an area but, just as importantly, what the trail will provide for the health of its citizenry. The American Heart Association believes children born after 2000 have a 30 percent chance of developing diabetes over their lifetime, and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease brought on by a sedentary lifestyle can start to

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affect children as early as age 9. Building a Rails-to-Trails will send a strong message to our youth. It will be a message of hope and health. It is a waste of time to convince backward-thinking people to change their prejudices and unwarranted fears. The Rails-to-Trails will belong to the vital young and the young at heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from babes in arms to centenarians. It will belong to those who wish to commune with nature and maintain their health. It will belong to people who make their living from the economic engine of tourism. The Saluda Grade Rails-toTrails should be dedicated to those who work to cut through the barriers and establish a secure future for Polk County. Now is the time to jump on the bandwagon and create a legacy of financial and physical well being for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;whether they know it or not. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeanette Godfrey Chapman

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Purple martins - our first spring migrants Purple martins are the largest of our swallows and amongst the most familiar of birds for many country people. They have been associated with humans for many hundreds of years and now nest almost exclusively in man-made structures, such as natural and plastic gourds, as well as more elaborate wooden or metal martin houses. Purple martins, and most members of the swallow family, feed exclusively on flying insects, from dragonflies to gnats and midges, so it is no wonder they are considered valuable birds to attract to one’s property. They are about the size of a European starling, but different in proportions with longer wings and a forked tail. They also share, with all other swallows, the typical swallow flight of soaring, interspersed with flapping and long glides.

Males are glossy purplishblue in coloration, while females and young birds are dark above and gray below. Purple martins are amongst the earliest of our spring migrants to arrive back on their breeding grounds, often arriving in early by Simon to mid March Thompson here in the western part of the Carolinas. By early April the majority of the local population should be back at the colonies. After they have finished nesting, often by mid-late July, many will start to move south towards their wintering grounds in Brazil, and by August most of our local birds will have moved out. Here in the Carolinas, purple martins are common through-

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the Landrum area and in more open areas with ponds and small lakes. Purple martins are still common in many parts of the Piedmont, but declines have been noticed in several mountain and piedmont counties, and a concerted effort is being made to continue to keep this attractive insect-eating bird a regular breeding species throughout the Carolinas. Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 16 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. www.birdventures.com He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www.asheville.wbu.com

Friends of Library sponsors talk with Gwen Suesse March 17 On Thursday, March 17, the Friends of the Library will host a presentation featuring local author Gwen Suesse. The discussion will take place in the Polk County Public Library’s community room in Columbus at 6 p.m. A book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Suesse will discuss her book, “Womansong: Balance and Harmony in a Feminine Key.” Winner of two national contests for independently published books (2010): First place in Women’s Issues in the National Indie Excellence Awards and bronze medal winner in Women’s Issues in the Independent Publisher Book Awards, “Womansong” is a series of reflections about modern womanhood, discussing how a woman can find a measure of equilibrium while also filling the multiple roles of being daughter, friend, wife, lover, mother, worker as well as homemaker. Suesse has a B.A. in music from Wagner College, and an M.A.T. from Harvard University.

She is a certified teacher, experienced choral conductor, seasoned speaker, presenter and workshop facilitator, as well as being a human resources consultant. Suesse lives in Tryon, where she is active in the local arts community.

For details on upcoming events, new acquisitions and information about the Friends of the Library organization, visit the library’s website, www. polklibrary.org. – article submitted

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Above are the fifth and sixth grade 2010-2011 Polk County Recreational girls’ basketball tournament champions. The red team is: (front row, from left) Jamie Connelly, Sarah Price, Alyssa Davis, Gracie Allison, (second row, from left) coach Keith Burress, Rebecca Edmondson, Allie Levister, Kaylee Huntley, Caroline Bishop and coach Mike Pearson. (photo submitted)