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Leaders in conservation forum 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, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. 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. 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. Western Carolinas Classic Radio Club, Monday, March 21 at 2 p.m., Studio 118 at ICC Polk. “Escape: ‘Blood Bath.’” The Winter Jazz Series follows around 3:10 p.m., featuring Max Roach and Buddy Rich. All are welcome. Free. Al Anon: Green Creek, (Continued on page 2)
Local land owners discuss conser vation issues during the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC)’s Feb. 27th “Saving Our Horse Country” forum. Panel members included PAC Executive Director Sally Walker, Land Protection Specialist Pam Torlina, veterinarian Thann Boyum, attorney Agatha Guy and landowners Sue Mullen and Gerald Pack. For more information about conser vation, contact The Pacolet Area Conservancy at 828-8595060 or by visiting www. pacolet.org.
Wording of charter school bill concerns Polk County school leaders by Samantha Hurst
Polk County Schools Board of Education passed a resolution March 14 requesting members of the North Carolina House of Representatives make significant changes to legislation known as Senate Bill 8 regarding charter schools. Superintendent Bill Miller said his biggest concern lies with funding. “We believe that Senate Bill 8 has wording in it that is in there on purpose so that we would have to share any penny of money that comes into our schools,” Miller
said. “When a booster gives money, when a band parent raises money … we would have to send them some of that money. We believe they have wrote that in there on purpose so they can get some of that money.” Currently under North Carolina law, local funds reserved for education follow the student. This means if a parent in Polk County moves their student from a Polk County traditional public school to a local charter school – Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Lake Lure Classical Academies in Rutherford
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
County and Mountain Community School in Hendersonville – the average per pupil expenditure of $1,867.13 is transferred from Polk County Schools’ annual allotment to the chosen school. For Polk Schools this amounted to a loss of $334,148 this school year, according to Polk BOE Finance Officer Charlotte Sullivan. The families of 83 students living inside Polk County limits chose for their children to attend charter schools instead of local (Continued on page 7)
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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, meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. 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.
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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 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. Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, 4th Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. 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, “Welcome, Spring!” Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Te e n C h a r a c t e r / S k i l l s 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. Columbus Town Council will meet on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. This change of date is for the month of March only. The council regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
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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. 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. Polk County Public Library, hosts children’s author and book critic Fran Hawk in a program based on her book, “Ten Tips for Raising Readers.” 6 p.m. in the library’s community meeting room. Refreshments served.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking
lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Lanier Library spring book sale, Thursday, March 24 – 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24 is for members only. Collection of books and non-print media. The library is located at 72 Chestnut St. NCDMV Driver’s License van, three Thursdays this 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, March 10, 17 and 24. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. 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. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Arts and Crafts, glass and fiber arts exhibit, “Patterns of Perception,” runs through March 31. 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon. 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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Tryon accepts Morris the horse donation from TR&HC “Save Morris” campaign being established by Leah Justice
The Town of Tryon has agreed to accept the statue of “Morris the horse,” as a donation from the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC) and is discussing creating a “Save Morris” campaign to raise money for repairs. Tryon Town Council met Tuesday, March 15 and accepted the donation as well as authorized TR&HC to erect a new Morris statue at its new location. Tryon Town Manager Justin Hembree said estimates have been obtained for immediate repairs to the statue, with the low estimates being $4,000 to $5,000. Other estimates obtained
included $10,000 and $14,000. “We know if we take it over we’re looking at spending a minimum of $5k,” Hembree said. “Then there’s going to be ongoing costs for maintenance.” Council also discussed abolishing allowing advertising on the statue and instead placing a community billboard near Morris for local advertising, including from the TR&HC club, as well as other non-profits and organizations. In agreeing to donate the statue requested that the town give TR&HC first rights to continue advertising on the statue. Hembree said the billboard should cost between $1,500 and $2,000. No funding is currently available for the billboard or repairs to Morris, but Hembree said council could discuss placing funding in next year’s budget, which will
begin July 1. Council also discussed establishing a fund raising campaign for the community to help with Morris repairs. T R & H C agreed this year to donate Morris to the town after Save Morris campaign aims to fix issues like having owned The this chipping paint. (photo by Leah Justice) the statue since design have been built since. 1928. The original Morris was de- Tryon residents named the statue signed by Eleanor Vance as a “Morris.” Morris’ body is fiberglass, giant version of one of the most popular toys made by the Tryon but the head and tail are made Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers, of wood. Repairs are needed to which was owned by Vance and both the statue and the base and wheels. Charlotte Yale. The higher estimates for the The original Morris was destroyed in a fire and four other statue included estimates to statues based on Morris’ original fabricate and weld a new statue.
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Saluda passes home occupation changes by Samantha Hurst
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The Saluda Board of Commissioners passed a resolution adopting a new definition for home occupations and new regulations on those businesses. Saluda Planning Commission Chair Henry Bright said all of the amendments presented related to accessory buildings were accepted. “There was some discussion during the public hearing but I like the relationship we have with the commissioners, they are very supportive of the planning board. I think we’re making real progress,” Bright said. Mayor Fred Baisden said while he still has some concerns, he thinks the new definition and clarified regulations will be good for the city. “I think they addressed most everything, there are a few things that might need tweaking down the road but we’re going to see how they work out for now,” Baisden said. “I think if anything it will give us a little more understanding of what our regulations are.” The new home occupation definition, as approved by commissioners, reads, “An occupation, profession, activity or use that is clearly a customary, secondary, and incidental use of a residential dwelling unit which does not alter the exterior of the property or affect the residential character of the neighborhood.” Other changes include verbiage that reads, “The maximum allotted space for any and all home occupations is limited to no more than twenty-five (25) percent of the finished and heated square footage of the residential dwelling and in addition, any and all space needed in one accessory building.” The regulation also includes a sliding scale for the number of accessory buildings allowed on a
given property. The previous ordinance did not limit the number of such buildings. The new scale allows two accessory buildings totaling no more than 1,000 square feet (maximum of 800 square feet for any one building) for lots up to two acres. Lots more than two acres but no more than four acres would be allowed two accessory buildings up to 1,400 square feet in total (maximum 1,200 square feet for any one building). Finally, for any lot more than four acres, an owner would be allowed to put into place up to three accessory buildings totaling 1,800 square feet (maximum 1,600 square feet for any one building). If anything could be an issue down the road, Baisden thinks it could be the allotted size of storage units. “If you had a 10,000-squarefoot lot, it concerns me a bit that you can put the same size storage building as you could on 2 acres,” he said. It may not become an issue, but Baisden added the city would address those things as they come along. Bright said the next topic on the Saluda Planning Board’s agenda will be whether conditional use ordinances would be beneficial for Saluda. The Saluda Planning Board will host a special called meeting with the town manager of Tryon to discuss Tryon’s zoning ordinances so Saluda leaders might learn from their neighbors, Bright said. He said he believes Tryon has dealt well with a lot of issues similar to ones coming up in Saluda so there is no point in reinventing the wheel. Bright said the board also plans to look at how to approach the use of an overlay district on Ozone Drive.
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Roy Wilson’s home on Smith Dairy Road and a life of memories burned March 13. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
“Life’s memories” burned with man’s home by Samantha Hurst
Roy Wilson said he never imagined ever receiving a call like he did Sunday, March 13. His girlfriend Sherry Lance was on the phone with him as she drove up to their home on Smith Dairy Road in Columbus, where she discovered firefighters from across the county battling a blaze that had consumed the home. ““It was my life ... my life’s memories were in that house,” Wilson said. Wilson hired someone to CreekFarm - page 3 build the home just a few years after returning from active duty in Vietnam. He said he and his ex-wife moved in when their son was just 9 months old. Wilson raised his kids in that home and said it’s hard to imagine the physical traces of those memories lying in what are now ashes. Seeing it, Wilson said, was 0tfn0COnInDD page 50 By the time Wil“just -terrible.” son arrived firefighters had all but extinguished the fire with hot spots left to eliminate. Wilson said the fire report
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traditional public schools. Five of those students attend Mountain Community School, 20 attend Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and 58 attend Lake Lure Classical Academy. Joe Maimone is cofounder and headmaster of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. Maimone said Senate Bill 8 would enrich educational opportunities in the state by offering parents more control over their children’s education. “Anytime parents have more say in the education of their children, the better off everyone is. Choice in education just like choice in going to the doctor or any other service commodity is a good thing,” Maimone said. “And its good for the community too because it always increases the conversation of education within the community. That is a very positive thing that we do when we allow alternative forms of education,” he said. Non-profit boards of directors run charter schools, Maimone said. They must file for a non-profit status under 501(c) (3) and go through a rigorous application process through the state, he added. He said concern about funding for these schools is misguided. The North Carolina School Boards Association thinks its not. This board originally drafted the resolution approved by the Polk County BOE, which several school systems across the state have approved. The resolution requests assembly members at a minimum revise the legislation so traditional public schools: “1) are not required to share in selfsustaining, fee-based programs such as child nutrition; 2) are not required to share preschool and other federal funds (such as free and reduced lunch) with charter schools that do not provide these programs; 3) are not required to share fund balance reserves and 4) are not required to share reimbursements (such as facility
“Anytime parents have more say in the education of their children, the better off everyone is.” -- Joe Maimone, headmaster of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
rental fees and activity bus fees) to which charter schools have no legitimate claim.” The resolution also requests that N.C. Governor Bev Purdue veto any legislation that does not include these changes. Originally North Carolina capped the number of charter schools allowed to exist at 100. Currently 99 charter schools operate in the state of North Carolina with more than 36,000 students attending. Another 20,000 students remain on waiting lists, according to the N.C. Alliance for Charter Schools. Maimone said those working to eliminate the cap have worked for more than a decade with wellrun charter schools. “The good news is we have 14 years of experience under our belt
to know what creates a quality charter school. You are getting folks who have been involved and are interested in the benefit of charter schools.” Miller said he doesn’t agree that there should be no limit on the number of charter schools allowed in the state or no minimum on the number of students required to create a charter school. He said he feels more perplexed by additional language in Senate Bill 8. Miller said he thinks changes that occurred during the process of senate approval drastically altered the bill. The bill originated as a one-page document and steadily grew with amendments to a 23-page document, according to a representative from House Representative David Guice’ office.
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But even within all those pages, Miller and Polk County BOE chairman Geoffrey Tennant said the legislation needs to be made more clear as to what money must be shared between traditional public schools and charter schools and what money will not be shared. “What our board and other boards are saying is, ‘Let’s apply some rudimentary rules of logic,’” Tennant said. “If you are going to make a law at least consider two words – clarity and equity.” Tennant said charter schools should not have access to any portion of funds generated by fund raising of band boosters, for example, or from grants written specifically by public schools for programs not provided by charter schools such as after-school programs for low-income families. Miller said he also does not believe many of the foundations currently supporting Polk County (Continued on page 8)
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“What our board and other boards are saying is, ‘Let’s apply some rudimentary rules of logic. If you are going to make a law at least consider two words – clarity and equity.”
Schools would approve of any portion of their funds being sent to a school in another county. “We’re elected officials in charge of trying to make sure our community has a good school, and siphoning money from us to give to them isn’t going to make that happen,” Miller said. -- Geoffrey Tennant State Senator Tom Apodaca, 48th District, who represents Polk, Hendersonville and Bun- to limit the creation of charter combe counties, cosponsored schools to 50 within a given the No Cap on Number of Char- school year and to require a ter School bill or Senate Bill 8. minimum of about 50 to 65 He said opponents don’t have students to establish a charter. “We think charter schools are the facts straight. “They come up with anything a good option for our people to they can to block a charter have a choice about how they school – transportation, food, educate their children,” Apobuildings – [charter schools] daca said. “Choice is not a bad are not receiving public funds thing – we see it working well to build buildings; they must in a lot of places.” Apodaca made it a campaign do that on their own,” Apodaca promise, along with what he said. Share your good callednews! the “unlikely company The N.C. Alliance for Charter of President Obama,” to encourSchools argues the bill returns news@tryondailybulletin.com the wording of the law to its age access to charter schools. original context when written in He said in North Carolina that 1996. A statement provided by meant pushing for the eliminathe Alliance on Thomas Jeffer- tion of the charter school cap. Parent Kelly Marshall said son Classical Academy’s website states, “traditional school she hadn’t paid much attention email at: news@tryondailybulletin.com systems are us obliged to openly to charter schools until Senshare ‘all local current expense ate Bill 8 came up. Now she’s funds’ with charter schools.” It concerned about what it could further states, “In short, pro- do to the education of her kids’ grams funded in traditional who currently attend traditional schools by tax dollars may be public schools in Polk County. “I feel like we already have different in charter schools, but an the dollars for these programs Share the Tall Taleissue withwhich us!is we have kids must flow through to charter that are going to charter schools schools to allow for these in- which is sending money to annews@tryondailybulletin.com novations. Other accusations other county when these kids of taking away lunch money, are going to charter schools in field trip money, a teacher class- Rutherford County,” she said. Several years ago Marshall room grant, or ROTC money is unfounded. If these funds are lived in Atlanta with her husaccounted for properly in the band and five kids who attended traditional would private school. emailsystem, us at:they news@tryondailybulletin.com When her husband died, be considered ‘donor-restricted’ and would not have to flow to Marshall could no longer afford private school and moved charter schools.” Apodaca said he believes the in search of a quality school bill has been amended in such a system. After one system didn’t way as to eliminate Miller’s and meet her standards, Marshall said she moved to Polk County Tennant’s Tellconcerns. us! news@tryondailybulletin.com He said changes are expected and loves the schools.
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“I moved to Polk County because of the school system because the schools were excellent and the community invests in the schools here,” she said. “I do have empathy for parents who have children in poor schools. I can understand why they would want to do it. On the other hand it doesn’t seem fair to a county that has worked very hard to provide a great education.” Miller said the legislation stirs heated debate. “It is separated around Republican vs. Democrats. It’s separated around rich vs. poor. It’s separated around public schools vs. getting what you want – it’s separated around some really tense issues,” Miller said. A staff member for House Representative David Guice said Rep. Guice has yet to put out an official opinion and likely won’t until its more clear what kind of bill will appear out of committee. She said Guice’ office has received a lot of calls from administrators and parents, as well as letters from students on both sides. Guice is relaying that information to representatives working directly on the bill in committee, the staff member said. The piece of legislation was most recently re-referred to the committee of finance. Marshall believes it’s all about finances. “I think the argument has to
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John Brown Jazz Orchestra performs for Polk students
On March 1, 2011 the John Brown Jazz Orchestra performed for all Polk County School students in third through twelfth grades at the Polk County High School auditorium thanks to a cARTwheel II grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. In addition to performances for students, the grant also provided for a staff development designed to inform and prepare teachers and students for the concerts. Students and staff members learned about the history of jazz music, focusing on well-known jazz artists from North Carolina. (photo submitted)
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Are our teachers really to blame?
To the Editor: In my chosen profession of teaching I spent 30 years. I do not profess to be an expert teacher but I do have a great deal of experience. While being a keen observer of the present state of education, I like many of you am deeply distressed. From the Secretary of Education in Washington, D.C., to local boards of education, I hear calls for better teachers. I hear a call for better–educated teachers and a more careful selection of teachers. Is this new criterion? Didn’t you always look for the best teachers and didn’t you always screen them to the best of your ability? I don’t see teachers being guilty of any wrong doing so far in the selection process. Let me ask a question. How many really bad teachers do you remember? My guess is if asked to remem-
ber teachers you remember people who you really had a great deal of respect for, maybe even loved. Teachers for the most part are dedicated, caring people looking out for the best interest of your children. Think about it. Would a person with a profit motive go into teaching? Are teachers looking to make a fantastic living in education? Most teachers like myself wanted more than anything to leave this planet a better place than they found it, perhaps make some small contribution to humanity. I believe the present scrutiny of teachers needs to be revisited. Who is really most responsible for a child’s education? Should teachers have their feet held to the fire or are they in an unfair partnership? There are some very critical questions to be asked. For one, who spends the most time with your children? Who has the most powerful influence on your children? Who teachers your children values? Where values are concerned we may ask if we teach the value of education. I hope your
answer to those questions is ME. I once read that a home that has 500 books in it will always produce children who love to read. You see there are lots of hints and subliminal suggestions parents give about the importance of a good education. If you ever say I did ok and I never graduated high school you are doing the greatest disservice you can to your children. All of us collectively must impress upon all children the utmost importance of a good solid education. I once had the honor of talking to an Auschwitz survivor who told me, “They took my family, they took my home and they took my clothing. But one thing they could never take away from me was my education.” I think that speaks volumes for children to understand the deep and profound meaning of a good education. So who has the real power here? Who has the real responsibility for providing an education? I don’t believe for one second that the education system in America has failed the children,
I believe the children and parents have failed the educational system. In my opinion the changes in America have taken place in the home, not in the classroom. Take stock, America. Are you demanding excellence from your children? If your children are doing poorly do you go to their school counselors and find out why? Have you gotten them some tutoring? Parents you are in charge. Discipline is really what education is all about, without discipline you can do nothing. Don’t stand for mediocrity; insist that your children get good grades. Don’t blame the teachers! Even if you don’t like a teacher it’s a good lesson. You’re going to work with people you don’t like your entire life, get over it. Parents set the bar high. Talk to your kids, see what they want to be, and get them headed down that path. Parents take charge of their education and make it happen. They will thank you for being hard on them when they are a great success. – Rocco Lionetti
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Joyce Case Ross, 70, of Columbus passed away March 18, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Helen Parton Case and widow of John Nicholas Ross Sr. She was a member of Columbus Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, John Ross (April) of Campobello, Jimmie Ross (Kim) of CampobelThe lo and Joseph Ross of Landrum; facT two daughters, Jackie Palmer (DaThaT vid) of Columbus and Brandi Ross of Mill Spring; three sisters, Doris you Stott, Ross Katherine areFaith reading thisand ad confirms our claim to be a closelyGreene; seven grandchildren, read newspaper – and David Ross (Amanda), Judd, illustrates the old motto Ryder, Savannah, Alex,– Nicholas multum in parvo much little. next time you andinBen; twoThe great grandchildren, have something to sell, Kimber and Gavin; numerous remember the and quickest, special nieces nephews. surest and and most welcome waywas to predeceased reach buyers is She by broththrough their favorite ers newspaper. and sisters, Marion, Charles andThe RoyTryon Case, Daily Ruth Allman Bulletinand Myrtle Hutcherson. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Petty Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Bobby Capps. Burial was in Ridings Cemetery. Memorials may be made to, Spartanburg Regional Follow the line Hospice of least Home, 686 resistance… Jeff Davis Drive, When you want to reach Spartanburg, S.C. 29303 or to people who buy things, go Columbus Church, P.O. places –Baptist use the friendly, daily newspaper Boxlocal 45, Columbus, N.C. 28722. which they invite intohome their of The family is at the homes and offices. JimmieUse Ross, 18950 Asheville The Tryon Daily B uCampobello, l l e t i n f o r S.C. prompt, Hwy, profitable results. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.
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Sonia Rena ‘Cissy’ Leonard
Sonia Rena “Cissy” Leonard, 45, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2011. Cissy attended RLS Workshop. She loved to bowl and “McDonald’s” as well as spending time with her family. Surviving are: her mother, Geraldine Stacey of Tryon; three brothers, Lance Leonard and Carl Harris, both of Tryon, and Wayne Harris of Florida; uncles Joe Stacey, Don Stacey and Johnny Stacey and an aunt, Darleen Stacey; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2011. For time and place of service please visit www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com or call 828-894-3448. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
Carolina Keglers bowling results
The following are the results of the Carolina Keglers games bowled Wednesday, March 16, at Autumn Lanes in Forest City. Women’s High Game: 1. Debi Monahan – 211; 2. Gerri Reitz – 181. Women’s High Series: 1. Debi Monahan – 517; 2. Karen Andersson – 443. Men’s High Game: 1. Jack Knirk – 180; 2. Dave Ritchie – 177. Men’s High Series: 1. Dave Ritchie – 462; 2. Jack Knirk – 461. Most Pins Over Average: Debi Monahan - +68; Tom Ruegg - +35. Best Team (3 points/most wood): Janet Joens; Debi Monahan; Henry Zahn. Anyone wishing to join the Carolina Keglers should contact Gerri Reitz at 828-859-5206. Members are asked to call Gerri when they cannot bowl and to advise when they will return. – article submitted
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BRSEA presents laminitis lecture March 28 at ‘Chateau du Cheval’ Horse owners concerned with laminitis, grasses and nutrition will have an opportunity to attend a lecture presented by the Blue Ridge School of Equestrian Arts (BRSEA) on Monday, March 28 at the lecture hall at “Chateau du Cheval.” A panel, including a vet, will be present to help you recognize, treat and prevent laminitis. Nutritional information on the latest in feeds and grasses will also be provided. The lecture will start at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers and a beverage will be served. The cost of $27, to benefit BRSEA, is due before Thursday, March 24. Checks can be sent to BRSEA, P.O. Box 322, Tryon, N.C. 28782. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lydia E. Juenger at 828-894-5545 or 828-8170732 or visit www.blueridgeequestrian.com or www.fox-
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Choosing a special event location In the last article we discussed the budget for special events. In this article we will talk about the location for a special event. Remember when selecting the location for the special event the following; where an event takes place is as critical to its success as the group’s mission and the nature of the event itself. The location should have the four A’s: attractive, accessible, affordable and ample parking. The location of your choice should be attractive not only on the outside but also on the inside. People love to visit places that offer a great atmosphere. The location should also be accessible. The worst thing that can happen is that guests have to travel a great distance or that the sight is a bear to get in or out of because of traffic. Of course it needs to be affordable for the nonprofit. We all hope that every special event makes money and in order to do so you need to watch every budget line item including the amount you pay for the location. Lastly the location needs
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To the Editor: We all fear it might be a bit premature, but we will enjoy it while it is here. My daffodils are always an early welcome sign of spring’s arrival and right now they are nearly 10 inches tall, growing by leaps and bounds as fast as our Christmas Amaryllis. They are going to be crisp, bright and colorful. As I walk around our yard I also see a lot of “pick up,” which the wintery Mother Nature has left on the ground. She dropped broken branches, dry leaves and maybe she blew a couple papers and plastic
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to have ample parking close by in a well-lit and safe location. If your guests have to walk far or parking is limited they are likely not to come to the event next year. Four additional factors to consider before choosing the location for your next special event are location, cost, size and facilities. To start with have the special events or development committee make lists of suggested places to hold the event. These can include local hotels, banquet rooms, historic sites, exquisite homes, and outdoor venues, e.g., parks, beaches or courtyards. The cost is another large factor in deciding the location. Things to consider: can the organization afford the location and is the set up and tear down time included in the price? Size is another factor for the chosen location. So how do you know how much space you need? bags out of trash cans into the ditches down at the road. With regret I also see some items, like the plastic bags, that are NOT Mother Nature’s responsibility. I hope that we, here in Tryon, are all aware that it is up to US to pick up those uglies. Have we relaxed too much over the winter and neglected some of our neighborhoods? Let’s not ignore, or even worse cover up, something in our yards that we should be recycling or trashing. I understand that Landrum has an ordinance against using the blue plastic in the yard as a permanent installation to be viewed and abhorred by all who pass by. Hooray for Landrum. I remember an article someone
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Before choosing the location make sure and do the following; check the location’s references, have several of the committee members check out the site – remember multiple sets of eyes are always better than one, inquire with the manager if the event staff are employed fulltime or hired on an asneeded basis and finally ask the
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Ikebana International presents a program on flower design and Japanese culture on the fourth Tuesday of every month, February through October. For Here's the secret – send more information, contact Patti that hard-to-please friendat Quinn Hill, chapter president, a subscription to The 828-645-6633, pattiquinnhill@ Tryon Daily Bulletin! We'll gmail.com or www.ikebanaaseven provide a free card heville.org. to announce your gift. – article submitted
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Ikebana International in Western North Carolina will present a demonstration on the use of glass containers in contemporary Japanese flower design on Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center, located at milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The program “Enhancing Your Designs” will use contain-
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