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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Historic Saluda Oral History Committee wrapping up film ‘Home, Hearth & History: Stories of Old Saluda’ premieres July 2 The Historic Saluda Oral History Committee recently announced a release date for the much anticipated DVD titled “Home, Hearth & History: Stories of Old Saluda.” Copies of the DVD will be available at the film’s premiere, scheduled for July 2 at 5 p.m. at the Saluda Mountain Jamboree. The premiere is being held prior to the Saluda 130th Birthday Celebration square dance that will be held that same night at 7 p.m. Eljapa Media Group has worked with the oral history committee to record more than 14 hours of video interviews, copied hundreds of old photographs from private collections (Continued on page 3)

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Cindy Tuttle (center, left) interviews Martha Anderson (center, right) for the Saluda oral history DVD. Called “Home, Hearth & History: Stories of Old Saluda,” the DVD is set for release on July 2. (photo submitted)

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

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. (Continued on page 2)

County to consider raises for some sheriff’s office employees by Leah Justice

Polk County commissioners, after a lengthy discussion Monday with Sheriff Donald Hill, said they will consider implementing raises in next year’s budget for some officers, mainly jail staff. The current budget proposal does not include the recommended increases

from the sheriff for fiscal year 2011-2012, which will begin July 1. Commissioners held their first budget work session Monday, May 9 and discussed recommended budgets for some departments.

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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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.

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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 activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art

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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. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and 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. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up. Serendipity Kids Ranch Outdoor Camp Pancake Supper, Thursday, May 12, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Harmon Field Log Cabin. Public is invited. Suggested donation for entrance. Live entertainment will be provided by Dana Bergman and Steve Whitesides. All proceeds go to the Camp Scholarship Fund. For further information, call Lorna at 828-894-3370. 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. Republican general member meeting, Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m., Polk County Courthouse, second floor. Hear about a new beginning. 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

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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. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/ EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. American Legion Post 250, weekly Bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Literary Open Stage returns this Friday, May 13 at the Upstairs Artspace. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the readings begin at 7 p.m. All are welcome to read their original work for 10 minutes. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

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Columbus Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Womack building parking lot. New vendors, live music, free

pet-sitting. Visit www.polkcountyfarms.org to register or for more information. Mill Spring Fire Department will hold an open house Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 145 Old Rutherfordton Road in Mill Spring. This event is an opportunity to show the changes at MSVFD. The MSVFD has added on to the building and added a few new trucks. Call 828-894-2454 for more information. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600. American Legion Aux. will hold a spaghetti supper on Saturday, May 14 starting at 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 43 Depot Street, Tryon. Proceeds will go to the Veterans Park. .

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Hunter Pace for HOPE, Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. WC Hunter Pace fundraiser for Steps to HOPE. For more information, call 828-894-2340 or visit www. stepstohope.org. 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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and received more than a dozen original cassette tapes of interviews conducted by Charlene Pace and Anne Osborne for their 1981 book “Saluda, N.C. 100 Years 1881-1981.” Martha Anderson, Bill Russell, John Rhodes, Dr. George Jones, Charlene Pace, Henry Twiggs, Martha Ashley, Betty Pace Thompson and Ruth Pace Lawter were the first to be interviewed for this first in a series of oral history interviews. Committee members hope that future interviews will be compiled into additional DVDs and then archived on a Historic Saluda website. The oral history committee, which is a subcommittee of the Historic Saluda Committee (HSC) operating under the jurisdiction of the City of Saluda, also announced that fundraising (Continued on page 4)

Ruth Pace Lawter, Charlene Pace and Betty Pace Thompson share Saluda memories. (photo submitted)

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efforts have been successful. The City of Saluda pledged seed money in the amount of $2,500 to launch the project and more than $4,000 has been raised through private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors will be recognized in the film credits; many have chosen to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one. The HSC voted at its meeting in April to continue fundraising efforts in order to carry on the efforts to collect the rich stories of Saluda’s senior citizens. Kim Clark with Eljapa said, “We’re fitting all these pieces together to tell the story of Saluda – from amusing personal stories to touching family tales to some serious historical scholarship. To make it all flow smoothly, we’ll then write and record some narration and top it all off with a splash of homegrown music.” According to Cindy Stephenson Tuttle, chair of the oral history committee, “The DVD will be riveting through its blending of the past with the present. One minute you’re going to be watching someone recently interviewed and then the next minute their voice and image may meld with another voice captured on the audio recordings from the 1981 project. In most cases, those folks have long since left this earth. As all these folks, past and present, drop the names of people and places, we will throw in pictures and other audio/visual material for added interest. To say the least, this is not your typical oral history project.” Admission to the film premiere is free; however, donations will

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“The DVD will be riveting through its blending of the past with the present. One minute you’re going to be watching someone recently interviewed and then the next minute their voice and image may meld with another voice captured on the audio recordings from the 1981 project.” -- Cindy Tuttle, Historic Saluda Oral History Committee chair

be accepted to help with future oral history interviews. A small donation will be requested to participate in the square dance. Members of the Historic Saluda Oral History Committee include Cindy Stephenson Tuttle, chair; Charlene Pace, co-chair; Lynn Cass, Cathy Jackson, Martha Ashley, Greaton Sellers, Martin Anderson, Anita Moore, Carolyn Ashburn and Kate Barkschat. If you would like to make a donation to the oral history project, you may do so by sending it to the City of Saluda. All donations must be received by June 1 in order to be included in the film credits of the first DVD. Donation forms are available for download and additional information regarding the Historic Saluda Committee may be obtained by going to saludalifestyles.com. For more information, contact Cindy Tuttle at cindystuttle@ gmail.com. – article submitted by Cindy Tuttle

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Polk County growth rate summary, 2005-10 2010

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Overall budget (general fund) $21,910,866 $25,326,051 $23,690,205 $21,847,825 $23,530,461 Revenue (general fund actual) 21,547,462 22,723,394 23,034,670 22,031,977 23,488,220 Fund balance available (gen. fund) 7,058,899 6,107,233 7,679,650 7,335,518 6,244,808 Salaries, wages (all funds)* 5,529,545 5,704,910 5,273,251 5,101,255 4,755,204 Growth rate 27%** 3% 4% 6% 3% * Does not include fringe benefits; in 2010, fringe benefits were approximately 35.25% of salaries ** Revaluation

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It is unclear whether the sheriff’s requests for increases will be granted. Commissioners Tom Pack and Ted Owens have indicated they are in favor of granting the raises, but commissioner Ray Gasperson presented slides on Monday that indicated the county cannot currently afford the increases. Pack recommended the county take leftover jail repair funding from this year, which should amount to approximately $55,000, to fund the increases for the sheriff’s office. Others, however, asked how the increases would be paid for in years to come. “If you roll over the $55k, that’s a one time deal,” Whitson said. “How are we going to pay for that next year?” Hill requested salary and grade increases for some of his officers and administrators during the county’s March meet-

$18,781,112 18,555,813 5,558,675 4,542,987 3%

ing, saying he is losing officers to other departments because of low salaries. Hill requested approximately $26,000 of increases, with approximately $19,000 requested for jail employees. “I still think they are entitled to that increase,” Hill told commissioners. “I’m not going to back down. I’m going to stand up and say I think they deserve what I asked for.” Hill mentioned several items in the recommended budget that could cause a problem for his office, including $19,000 recommended for part-time salaries. Hill asked for $25,000, saying he uses his part-time employees to cover officers taking time off. Another issue, he said, is in the animal control department, which currently operates with one officer. Hill said he either needs a salary increase for that officer or an increase in part(Continued on page 7)

Polk County tax base, fiscal year 2001-12 Fiscal year

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Percent increase -0.57% 0.19% 27% 3% 4% 6% 3% 3% 2% 20% 15% Base year 5.94% -0.09%

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time salaries to give the officer time off. “Used to, you had two animal control officers in the county,” said Hill. “Now you’re expecting one guy to do what two guys did before. Every guy deserves time off.” Whitson said if the officer would gain BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) certification, his pay and grade would automatically increase, which brought up another discussion among commissioners regarding other sheriff’s office employees who do not hold BLET certification. Hill said the county, under a former sheriff, allowed the animal control officer to be hired without the certification, and because he is the only animal control officer, he doesn’t have time to obtain the certification. “Who is going to cover animal control while he’s going to school for months?” Hill asked. Hill said other officers who cover animal control do not have rabies vaccinations, which cost $1,000 apiece. Other officers, such as in the detention center, also do not have BLET certification, which Hill said should be a policy the county changes for future officers. Deputies and other officers are required to have certification in order for Hill to hire them. Commissioners said now may be a good time to change the policy considering Hill said he is about to lose two more officers to better paying jobs. “I’ve argued from day one that I’m losing people,” Hill said. “I’ve got to figure out how to send these people to school. I wish that was the policy a long time ago…. You’ve got to be competitive. Unless you’re competitive they are going to go somewhere else.” Gasperson showed slides

indicating the lack of growth in the county’s recent tax base (see charts, pg. 6). Polk’s property values have decreased, Gasperson showed, saying that some of the decline is in vehicles because people, by trend, are no longer buying new cars. “This is the world we’re in,” Gasperson said. “We’re seeing a reduced tax base, or certainly flat. We have to make sure we’re in a position we can shoulder this budget a year from now. If we do a one-time

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increase in any department, can we carry forward because we have a flat income stream?” Gasperson said if Polk does see a growth in assessed values in the future, things may be different, but even if the economy does start to improve, it tends to take about a year for governments to see a reflection of that improvement in their revenues. “That’s where we’re at and the parameters we have to live within,” said Gasperson. “I can assure you I will only support what will make it possible to

stay with the same tax rate and not pull from our fund balance.” Hill said he is just asking that commissioners consider his requests and if they don’t, he respects commissioners’ decision and will carry on. Polk held another special meeting and work session last night. The county will hold the budget public hearing on June 13 and plans to adopt the new budget on June 20. The current recommended budget calls for no tax increases.

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Opinion

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Ours

Streetscape efforts reach far beyond pretty sidewalks

A total of $3.2 million in public and private funds since 2008 can be considered quite an accomplishment for the Tryon Downtown Development Association and the Town of Tryon. When that kind of money is involved, we’re not simply discussing the addition of potted geraniums lining Trade Street (although that could be attractive) – we’re talking a promotional website, master plans for the depot area and efforts to seek a national historic district designation. Why should the leveraging of this kind of money matter to those of you not directly tied to a business in downtown Tryon? It should matter because it attracts first and foremost additional dollars. When funding organizations see a well-organized effort making quality strides on large-scale projects, they tend to be more willing to pitch in their support. Foundations want to see that groups seeking monetary support know how to garner matching funds because that only bolsters in their minds the quality of a project. This only broadens what the TDDA, Tryon and other local organizations could do moving forward. It should matter because the funds and project, in the near future, could mean tax revenue for the Town of Tryon. An appealing downtown area further attracts new businesses, which attract more tourists looking to shop, eat and be entertained. Tax revenue from those tourists translates into improved infrastructure in the way of better equipment for our public safety departments and better services. It should matter because an improved downtown area bolsters civic pride. This lovely town already gives us much to be proud of in its rich heritage, but adding the official historic district distinction to downtown Tryon heightens awareness far beyond our Polk County borders. It further solidifies what we already know to be an area of interest. Kudos to the TDDA, Tryon officials and local supporters for their efforts. We look forward to seeing what’s to come down Trade Street. — Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Yours planned a new series around 1940s wartime propaganda featuring explicit anti-Nazi themes: “Sherlock Holmes To the Editor: and the Voice of Letters Surprisingly, the to the Terror,” “Sherlock article submitted Editor Holmes and the Seentitled “Sherlock cret Weapon” and Holmes Personified” “Sherlock Holmes in published in the Monday, April Washington.” 18, 2011 issue of the Bulletin During WWII six additional failed to mention the two ubiq- films were made: “Sherlock uitous actors who made Sherlock Holmes Faces Death,” “The Holmes and Doctor Watson a Spider Woman,” “The Scarlet household name on film and in Claw,” “The Pearl of Death” radio for young and old alike – and “The House of Fear.” FolBasil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. lowing the war, three more films Beginning at Twentieth Cen- were made: “Pursuit to Algiers,” tury Fox, the first two films “Terror by Night” and “Dressed produced in 1939 and set in the to Kill.” Victorian era were “The Hound All these films are shown of the Baskervilles” and “The from time to time on TCM Adventures of Sherlock Hol- (Turner Classic Movies) and mes” (based loosely on William FMC (the Fox Movie Channel). Gillette’s 1899 play). Source: Wikipedia. Universal Studios then – Pieter K. Terwilleger

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Comments on stories found online at Tryondailybulletin.com From: Halcyon.Daze halcyon.daze@hotmail. com In response to: “Water customer questions Lake Lanier water quality” on May 4. Doesn’t Mr. Verbonic live in Greenville County? Pretty sure the homes on his street are served by septic and wells. If you don’t like our water in Tryon please don’t drink it-stay home and have a glass. From: rbono r.bono@earthlink.net In response to: “Dog society aims to help Saluda stray ‘Bridge Dog’” on May 9. Please designate one per-

son to feed this poor dog. The best way to get him into a dependable routine is to feed him in the same place every day. I’ve rescued lots of dogs t h i s w a y, b y g i v i n g t h e m a constant location where they know they will find sustenance, clean water, and affection (when no one else will give it to them). Eventually they’ve even let me put them in the car to get them to a shelter. The most dependable meal place is where this dog will show up the most. Tell everyone to stop feeding him but give him one good place to go, one he won’t miss seeing. Don’t let him suffer any more than he already is.

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Fox attacks Green Creek residents Sunday, May 8 Animal being tested for rabies by Leah Justice

A fox suspected of having rabies attacked a Green Creek man and woman Sunday night. Polk County Animal Control officer Michael Herman said the attack occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in the Chesnee Road area. The two residents were walking down a driveway when a fox came out and started attacking them, Herman said.

Letter to the Editor

Concern for Lake Lanier To the Editor: During my appearance before the Tryon Town Council on April 19, 2011, I spoke from a prepared text. I had copies available if anyone wanted one. My stated purpose for being there was that I had prepared a four-page historical accounting of the town’s management history of their water reservoir. My first comment to the council was that I was there to complain about their performance as a neighbor directly across a state highway from my home, i.e., their water reservoir, an account-

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Tax man cometh, yet again, and again To the Editor: A cheering bit of news to

Herman and Deputy Matt Covil were dispatched and when they arrived the man had the fox by the neck. Both victims suffered bites on their hands and arms. Officers put the fox down and Herman said he sent the head of the animal to the state veterinarian’s lab in Raleigh for testing. The sheriff’s office should be notified sometime today (Wednesday, May 11) about whether the animal was rabid. The victims were sent to the hospital Sunday night to begin a

series of rabies shots. If the testing determines the fox was rabid it will be the first case of rabies in Polk County since last February. On Feb. 26, 2010, a fox charged and latched onto the clothes of two adults who were doing clean-up for the Town of Columbus in the Hampton Court area off Houston Road. A rabid fox was also found in December 2009 in the Golden Road area. Fox, coyote, skunks, opossums and raccoons are common

carriers of the rabies disease and people should try to avoid contact with these animals. Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain and is fatal if not treated. Symtoms include malaise, headache and fever that progress into pain, violent movement and uncontrolled excitement, depression and hydrophobia. If the Green Creek fox is found to have been rabid, Herman will conduct a rabies clinic in the Green Creek area for residents.

ing of which is discussed in my paper. I stated that my paper was being conveyed under a cover letter of request to Mayor Peoples in which I requested that the paper be included in the official minutes of the meeting. The paper is neither flattering nor laudatory of the Town of Tryon. If any citizen would like a copy they can send an email to mverbonic@aol.com with their email or USPS address and I will send them a copy. I also stated to the council that the water customers needed to be educated on their water system and that I offered to assist in the effort. There is a very lengthy menu of legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding the town’s ownership of the dam and reservoir

bottom, and the management of the water system. My conclusion after my brief encounter with the council is that the range and magnitude of the problems and threats to public health and safety are beyond their range of vision. You will not find a municipal water management that does not test their reservoir on a frequent or constant basis – especially if the reservoir is in the middle of a community that does not have a waste collection and management system of their own. The town seems to be heavily dependent on “turbidity.” You never hear a single utterance about their collection system or such topics as the “The Clean Water Act” or the “Safe Drinking Water Act.” Tribe “A” easily urinates and disposes all sorts of waste into

Tribe “B”’s water supply. Tribe “B” very quietly demurs and pours another glass. Mr. Darwin, I have fresh evidence that refutes your theory. I did request that the town terminate their habitat development program on the reservoir as the presence of these tinder boxes represented a very clear and present danger to my community and to my home. I also requested that they suspend firework displays as they increase even further the fire potential. The settling of explosive debris and unexploded ordnance on the lake is also contaminative result. There is a huge void between the theme of my remarks and the newspaper accounting. Such is life. – Mike Verbonic

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ative way to extract tax dollars from us, via the Transportation Opportunities (make that Opportunistic) Act. The CBO and the TOA will ensure that mile-for-mile, our GOV will extract more and more of our money at the

gas pumps; because they plan to install trackers on our cars! Yes! Electronic trackers to tick off our VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled). A mon avis, this smells of C.R.A.P. – Debra Halborm

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Asian culture and language could further pervade the halls of Polk County Schools next fall. Superintendent Bill Miller announced Monday, May 9 that The Center for International Understanding and The College Board plan to place two teachers from China in local schools for the 2011-2012 school year. “On one level, any exposure to cultures from another part of the world is good for students because we certainly live in a world where all countries and cultures are more intertwined,” Miller said. “On a second level, I just believe that the world the modern student is going to live in will look not so much at the degrees they hold, but at their toolbox of skills which will allow them to fit into the modern economy.” Miller said he believes students having even a basic knowledge of Mandarin will enhance

that toolbox. And he said he thinks the students recognize the advantage for them as well. When administrators placed Chinese on the potential electives list for PCHS next fall, Miller said 62 students signed on. “We’re excited because at the middle school they’re going to get some introduction to the culture and a little bit of the language and now they can carry on that learning through high school,” he said. The programs’ Chinese counterparts subsidize a significant majority of the teachers’ salaries, Miller said. The local contribution amounts to about $300 a month in salary. Polk County administrators must also work to provide housing and transportation for the teachers during their stay. Another $10,000 per teacher (Continued on page 11)

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Emily Kocher and Marco Trejo, students in Chinese exchange teacher Fang Lei’s class at Polk County Middle School, practice eating with chopsticks. (photo by Emily Marco)

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comes from the program to cover costs of supplies needed to carry out lessons on Chinese language and culture. “In reality, what we’re putting into it is small in comparison to what we get out of it,” Miller said. “In a time when we’re cutting back things, it’s nice to add something that costs us little.” Miller said the additional $10,000 this past year funded a program in which Chinese acrobats visited elementary and middle school students to perform. He said the other projects led by exchange teacher Fang Lei, who currently teaches at PMS, were also paid through those funds. Fang also taught students about Chinese food and tea, among other aspects of the country’s culture and language. Miller said he was impressed by what Fang was able to accomplish with students in such a short time frame. “We’ve got a video of two kids at our middle school having a complete conversation in Chinese,” Miller said. “It is really amazing to see that and think they’re only in eighth grade.” While the middle school exchange program has two more years, Fang has decided to return home to China. Miller said Fang has plans to marry when

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Metcalf and husband, Mark, of Sunny View; two brothers, Earl Coggins of Shelby and Wayne Coggins of Columbus; two sisters, Barbara Coggins of Sunny View and Lynn Coggins of Rutherfordton, N.C., and two grandchildren, Nathan Metcalf and Brandon Metcalf. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dean Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:30 - 6 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glenn Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. The family will be at the home of Mark and Chastity Metcalf, 47 Rocky Lane, Mill Spring, N.C. 28756. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Coggins Family. An online guest register and tribute video is available at www. mckinneylandrethfuneralhome. com.

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Ag center open house Right: Carol Lynn Jackson shows visitors around the newly opened farms store during the open house held at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center May 7. The farms store is now open MondayFriday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Below: Visitors prepare hot dogs during the ag center’s open house. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge results On Monday, May 2 the Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge Club met in the home of Chris Ter Kuile for its weekly session of bridge. The afternoon series of games was won by the host, Chris Ter Kuile and his partner Dave Hart. Placing second was the team of Jack Saunders and Bruce Fritz. The Dick Belthoff and Don Iaffaldano team finished third. The club’s next tournament of games will be played Monday, May 16 and will be hosted by Dick Belthoff. – article submitted by Jack Saunders

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MOVIN' ON...ESTATE SALE Fri., 5/13 and Sat., 5/14, 9-3 @ Durham's Services, 661 West Mills St., (behind Bi-Lo market). Take I-26, Exit #67 to Tryon/Columbus. Patio furniture, garden tools, motor lawn mower, motor cutter, and motor leaf blower. Upscale market-furnishings; chairs, tables, mirrors, china cabinet, wall hangings, prints, paintings and lamps. Two large stately antique reception benches, newly upholstered. A roll of blue leather material, trims, seasonal decorations, many more items to list... Come and enjoy finding a treasure.

HOME INSPECTIONS/BUYERS' ADVOCATE Licensed Inspector AND General Contractor. We evaluate from foundation up, A to Z. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, septic system too. Put our many years of experience to work for you. Campobello office 864-472-3420, cell 864-978-0439. See our web site at www.seayhomes.com.

PERSONABLE, sharp, part-time Secretary/Receptionist needed for local conservation organization. Two 5 hour days per week, occasional special events. QuickBooks literate, website navigation a plus. Team player. Send resume to PAC, 850 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782. No phone calls, please.

FOR RENT: House, 3 BR, 2 BA, approx. 1700 sq.ft., private location, small barn, potential 2-acre pasture. Sec. dep. & references required, Green Creek. $900/month. 828-863-1386.

HOUSE CLEANING and organizing, local references. 828-817-1937.

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YARD SALE: Fri. & Sat. 9am. Lots of horse items. Gilbert Road next to Green Creek Winery.

ODD JOBS, hauling, lawn work, etc. Free estimates. Call 828-817-6319.

YARD SALE: Rain or shine. Small upright freezer, furniture, collectibles. Lots of household items, tools. Saturday, May 14, 8am-1pm. Hwy 9 North (Sunny View). 1st drive on right past McGuinn's Grocery.

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.

MOVING, china cabinet, 32" JVC TV plus TV cabinet, night stand, 828-894-6587.

YARD SALE: Sat., May 14, 8am-2pm. S. Blackstock Rd., Landrum, SC. Homer & Mathel Williams' residence. Furniture, farm equipment, dishes, linens, curtains, pictures, pots & pans, much more. Inside stuff, rain or shine.

Services 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. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR. www.farnsworthent.com. 864-574-1182.

RESPONSIBLE NON-SMOKING lady will clean your house. Have references. Call Lisa, 864-316-4723. SANDMAN FLOOR SANDING & REFINISHING. Custom staining, dustless process. Free estimates. References available. No job too small. Call the Sandman at 704-472-4045.

Education PCHS Cadet Fish Fry June 4 @ Cafeteria from 11-7. $7/Plate $5.50 Snr./Child. Also Talent Competiton at PCHS Auditorium June 4 @ 7p.m. $5/ticket. Sponsored by PCHS Band

SALUDA CABIN RENTAL COMPANY hiring part-time cleaners. Primarily Saturdays and/or Sundays. Absolute musts: dependable reliable transportation, attention to detail, possess high moral character. Starting $9/hour. Experience not necessary; will train the right people. 828-749-2233.

GREEN CREEK: New 3BR, 2BA, hardwood floors. No pets. $800 plus security. References. FIRST REAL ESTATE, 828-859-7653. SALUDA, 3BR, 2.5BA beautiful newer home. Private 20 min. from Tryon & Columbus. Hrdwd flrs, stainless appliances fireplace, garage. Lease, sec. dep., credit ck. $1000/month. 828-859-9320

Apartments WHITE OAK MANOR, TRYON accepting applications for Full-Time Dietary Aide/Relief Cook. Cooking and dietary experience preferred. Work schedule includes rotating weekends and able to work 1st or 2nd shift. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, and paid time off. Apply at White Oak Manor, 70 Oak St., Tryon or fax resume to Dietary Director at 828-859-2073. EOE.

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED APARTMENT in historic house. 2BRs, 2BAs, wood floors, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, central H&A, porch, lighted parking. $590. 864-895-9177 or 864-313-7848.

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FOR RENT STUDIO APARTMENT: downtown Columbus, no smoking, no pets, $550 month, includes utilities and Dish Network. Call Tile Specialties, 828-894-7058.

FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER opening at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Must have current multi-state (NC/SC) RN license, two years of nursing experience preferred, experience in geriatrics and end-of-life care preferred. EOE. Apply online via our website at www.hocf.org.

FOR RENT: 2BR, 2BA Apt., w/balcony overlooking mountains, lots of closets, large great room, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer connections, $775. 864-313-7848 or 864-895-9177

HELP WANTED DRIVERS/DELIVERY CONTRACT DRIVERS AND/OR CDL DRIVERS WANTED. Local sod farm deliveries. Forklift experience a plus. 828-894-5113.

Homes For Rent COLUMBUS: 3BR, 2BA, private, no pets. References. $1200 plus security. FIRST REAL ESTATE, 828-859-7653.

FOR RENT: PREMIUM one bedroom apartment: fully furnished, all utilities included. Located in Harmon Field area of Tryon. Enjoy the spectacular views and serene setting. $750/mo. Inquire at 828-817-9748. FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM LOFT APARTMENT. Includes utilities plus cable/internet, monthly or long term, $675, references, no pets. 828-817-4509.

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! Apartments Gowensville Apt For Rent 1BR available June 1. Spacious, great views, central h&a, freshly painted, tile flooring, appliances and all utilities included. References required. $600/mo. 864 616 0033 LANDRUM/CAMPOBELLO APARTMENT FOR RENT 2BR/2BA, appliances, mountain and country views, convenient to interstate, two levels, $750/mo plus security deposit. Call 864-590-7444.

Houses for Sale DISTRESSED SALE: 3 BR home on 1.8+/- Acres in Green Creek. Hardwood floor, custom cabinets in kitchen and bath, with open kitchen, dining, living room. Must sell ASAP $120,000. 828-859-0326. MUST SELL: 3 BR home with lots of remodeled up grade, with 1+/- acre on Peniel Rd., close to Tryon Estates. $165,000. Or an additional 4+/- acres with nicely renovated 14x70 mobile home and barn. Bring your horse. All for $235,000. 828-859-0326. NORTH CAROLINA. Log cabin nestled on 3+ private mountain acre, $89,900. Offers large loft, covered porch, big deck, view creek, paved access, needs finishing. 828-286-1666.

Houses for Sale UNLIMITED POTENTIAL, 9+ mature acres, mostly open pasture, beautiful mountain views, great building sites, 2 houses, barns, out-building, freshwater spring, city water & sewer available, quiet & peaceful, short walk to downtown Columbus, $300,000, may trade for house and lot of equal value, may divide, by appointment only. 828-817-0706.

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POLK, RUTHERFORD, SPARTANBURG COUNTIES LAND LIQUIDATION SALE One Day Only - May 14! 1+ to 200+ Acres. Mtn views and waterfront. 864-909-1035.

TWO FEMALE PYGMY GOATS, one with kid. $100. Call 828-817-2438.

FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR 2 BA, nice mobile home. $550. No pets. 828-899-4905. FOR RENT: 2 BR, mobile home, in Landrum on S. Shamrock Ave. No pets, no 2 families, 3 people or less. Must have references or means of support. $100/week, $400/month and $250 deposit. Water and trash pickup free. Call 864-415-7421.

Miscellaneous GOT GUNS??? WANT $$$ ? We buy hand guns and rifles, new and old, short and long. Call 828-395-1396 or 828-393-0067.

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. 3pt hitch equipment single bottom plow, $225, heavy duty wood splitter w/pump & $975,Deutz-Fahr tedder/rake KU250DN $400. 828-863-8594.

Sporting Goods FRESH & SALTWATER FLY-FISHING TACKLE. (Listed by) Brand (Graphite) Length, Line Weight, Pieces) 2 Custom Giant Tarpon, 9’, 13, 2; Temple Fork Outfitters (new) 9’, 10, 4; Orvis , 9’, 9, 2; Custom 9’, 8, 2; Orvis, 8’9”, 7, 2; Orvis (tip flex – 2years old) 9', 8, 4; H.L. Leonard, 8’6”, 7, 2; Orvis (Impregnated Bamboo) 9’6”, 8, 2 (2 tips). Reels: 2 Scientific Anglers System 8 with 3 extra spools; 1 Scientific Anglers System 11; 1 Pflueger Medalist 1498 DA. Serious buyers call Mr. Godwin in Campobello, SC at cell no. (781) 929-0002.

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Cars FOR SALE: 1987 Volvo 240 DL station wagon. Good tires, high mileage/ $1,200 OBO. 828-859-3101.

Sport Utility Vehicles FOR SALE: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, hunter green. Runs great, high miles, needs minor repairs. Asking $850 OBO. 828-625-3280 or 828-447-8512. FOR SALE: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, original owner, $10,900. 894-6587.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The public may view the pre-posted FY 2011 budget for the Tryon ABC store between May 11, 2011 and May 17, 2011 at the Tryon ABC store at 354 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Tryon Town Hall. adv. 5/11 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified on the 3rd day of May, 2011, as Executor of the Estate of MARY LOUISE GOYAK, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 11th day of August, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 11th day of May, 2011. John Kenton Goyak, Executor Estate of Mary Louise Goyak 40 Shoolbred Ct. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 R. Anderson Haynes Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Tryon, NC 28782 adv. 5/11,18,25;6/1

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Stewart awarded scholarship Hope Stewart, a senior at Landrum High School, was one of five cheerleaders from the state to be awarded a scholarship from the South Carolina Cheer Coaches Association. Stewart, the daughter of Lynn and Tamera Stewart, was presented a plaque at the recent spring coach’s banquet at Mid-Carolina High School in Prosperity, S.C., to commemorate the accomplishment. Stewart has been a Landrum High School cheerleader for four years. Stewart plans to continue her education this fall as a student at the University of South Carolina, where she plans to prepare for a career in the medical field. – article submitted by Lynn Stewart

Wilson named to DePaul dean’s list DePaul University student Brittany Wilson of Columbus has been named to the dean’s list for the 2011 winter quarter. To receive dean’s list commendation, full-time students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above on a four-point scale. Information about DePaul’s academic programs can be found at www.depaul.edu. – article submitted

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Polk softball’s Jamie Hrobak fires back-to-back no-hitters by Daniel Hecht

The last time Jamie Hrobak squared off against the Lady Mountaineers, Polk’s junior ace made history, becoming the first pitcher in the history of Polk County softball to throw a perfect game, striking out 16 of the 18 batters she faced. While improving on perfection is, of course, impossible, Hrobak came close on Thursday, May 5 as Polk’s junior ace retired 14 of the 15 batters she faced en route to a 12-0 no-hit shutout of Mitchell County at Bakersville. Hrobak’s bid for her second perfect outing of the season fell agonizingly short. With two outs in the bottom of the fifth, Mitchell’s Christina Newberry reached base on a sharply hit ball that was ultimately ruled an error. Alyssa Montgomery came in to record the final out and preserve the shutout, as the game was called by mercy rule after five innings. Hrobak and Yancy Pace led Polk’s offense with two hits apiece, while Brittany Jones, Montgomery, Cassie Couch, Kara Garvin, Shea Wheeler, Cavin Richards and Katie Ruff all notched base hits in the wellrounded Polk attack. Friday night, May 6, the Lady Wolverines continued working through their conference schedule, traveling to Hendersonville to face off against the Lady Bearcats. Picking up where she left off the night before, Hrobak assumed command of the circle, allowing no hits and no walks in 4-1/3 innings of work. Reliever

Polk freshman Brittany Jones went 3 for 3 in Polk’s 12-0 shutout over Hendersonville Friday, May 6. (photo by Daniel Hecht)

Yancy Pace struck out the final two batters of the game, as the Lady Wolverines prevailed again by a score of 12-0 in five innings. The 10-strikeout performance earned Hrobak her 17th victory of the season and the 46th win of her career. Standouts at the plate for Polk County again included Hrobak and Pace with two hits each, as well as a perfect 3-3

performance by red-hot freshman Brittany Jones. Erica Painter, Montgomery and Richards each contributed base hits to a Lady Wolverine offense that remains solid as the postseason draws near. With the back-to-back conference victories, Polk County improves to 17-4 overall and 10-3 in Western Highlands conference competition.

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Polk Middle track competes in Blue Ridge Conference Finals Polk County Middle School’s boys and girls track teams competed in the Blue Ridge Conference Finals on May 3, 2011, hosted by Apple Valley Middle School in Hendersonville. Polk girls finished 10th with 10 points and the boy’s team placed seventh with 33 points. Girls events 100 meter dash – Nakiyah Miller, 4th, 14.62; Alyse Bulleit, 21st, 16.46; Mary Eagle, 22nd, 16.67. 200 meter dash: Miller, 4th, 29.75; Jessa Jackson, 18th, 34.04; Bulleit, 19th, 34.14; 400 meter dash: Jackson, 14th, 1:14; Bulleit, 16th, 1:16. 600 meter: Eargle, 17th, 2:12; Emma Wagoner, 21st, 2:23. 800 meter: Shelby Wells, 13th, 3:01; Lacee Kell: Portia Carson, 19th, 21.78. 4x200 relay: 9th 2:27. 4x400 relay: 9th, 5:44. Long jump: Kaylee Price, 17th, 9’9.75”. Shot put: Carson, 23’4”.

Boys events 100 meter dash: Jordan Smith, 8th, 13.35; Jamal Tanner, 11th, 13.62. 200 meter: Will Spencer, 5th, 26.56. 400 meter: Marcus Twitty, 3rd, 59.93; Larry Dyer, 9th, 1:02. 600 meter: Jacob Wolfe, 9th, 1:53.15; Nate Smart, 10th, 1:53.17; Nathaniel Watkins, 15th, 1:55. 800 meter: Caleb Brown, 5th, 2:31; Vinny Davis, 18th, 2:45. 1600 meter: Brown, 11th, 5:39; Eli Hall, 15th, 5:55; Jake Russell, 26th, 6:23. 110 meter hurdles: Anthony Marino, 3rd, 18.90; Spencer, 10th, 20.52; Tanner Garrett, 15th, 21.14. 4x400 relay: 4th, 4:16. High jump: Dyer, 8th, 4’10”. Long jump: Spencer, 3rd, 17’.75”; Hall, 15th, 14’2”. Triple jump: Garrett, 17th, 29’2.5”; Will Sachse, 18th, 28’5.25”. – article submitted by Jenny Wolfe

Landrum Athletic Booster Club to hold golf tournament Landrum High School’s Athletic Booster Club will hold its ninth annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 21 at Red Fox Country Club. Sponsorships are available to support the tournament: • Corporate sponsorship ($1,500-$3,000 - may be split among multiple companies) • Platinum sponsorships ($750) • Gold sponsorships ($350) • Silver sponsorships ($150) • Hole sponsorships ($100) The format of the tournament will be captain’s choice with fourperson teams. Seniors will be allowed to tee off from senior tees on each hole. Ladies will be allowed to tee off from ladies tees. Registration will be from

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21. Mulligans will be sold at registration. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Lunch and beverages will be served on the course. An awards ceremony will be held after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for first place, second place, closest to pin (par 3s), longest drive and hole in one. Prizes include $5,000 in cash, a set of Callahan Diablo Irons 3-PW, two vacations for two at a Fairmont resort and door prizes to benefit Landrum High School student athletes. Team registrations must be called in by Tuesday, May 21 to John Cann, 864-457-2606 ext. 4900 or john.cann@spart1.org. – article submitted

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Hospice volunteers recognized at appreciation tea

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills volunteers Vera Schadt, Betty Zeek and Rosemary Smith joined 100 volunteers and staff at a Volunteer Appreciation Tea in April as HoCF celebrated the 23,311 volunteer hours equaling $375,000 in savings to the organization in 2010. To join this group of volunteers, call Kim Smith at 864-457-9122 or 828-894-7000. (photo submitted by Marsha Van Hecke, director of outreach at HoCF)

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Sarah Jarosz performs at Tryon Fine Arts Center June 3 On Friday, June 3, singer/ songwriter Sarah Jarosz will be at Tryon Fine Arts Center for an 8 p.m. performance, accompanied by Alex Hargreaves on fiddle and Nathaniel Smith on cello. A 2009 Grammy nominee, the 20-year-old Jarosz has taken the Americana and bluegrass world by storm, with a release this month of her second album, “Follow Me Down.” In her first recording in 2009, “Song Up in Her Head,” she chose a more traditional bluegrass sound. With the new release, Jarosz explores other musical ideas, “changing from a sweet-sounding folksinger

to a sultry and contemporary musician,” hails NPR radio. “The fact that she’s convincing at both is pretty remarkable.” The fiddle and cello players joining Jarosz are 17 and 18 years old. Jarosz is passing through on her way from the Spoleto Festival to Blackberry Farm, Tenn. Tickets are on sale now at the box office, open Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit sarajarosz.com to listen to her music, and tryonarts.org for more information, or call 828-859-8322. – article submitted by Beth Child

Singer/songwriter Sarah Jarosz to appear at Tryon Fine Arts Center Friday, June 3.

Polk County Animal Control needs traps returned to sheriff’s office The Polk County Animal Control is asking residents to return animal traps to the sheriff’s office.

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The Tryon Painters and Sculptors will exhibit a selection of Richard Baker’s oil paintings at Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Gallery One, May 15 – June 18. The studio is located at 34 Melrose Avenue in Tryon. An opening reception will be held Sunday, May 15 for the public. Richard Baker has been painting the world around him for most of his life. A selftaught artist, with no formal training, he paints places, people and wildlife as he sees them. Baker’s brush strokes are light with very little of the paint rising above the canvas. He says he relies on pigments and tonal value to give his paintings realistic depth and texture. Baker makes use of the natural settings and colorful history of Polk County. His recent fascination with the wooden toys created in the early 1900s by the Tryon Toymakers has led to several paintings of some of these local treasures – art begetting art, so to speak – and a renewed interest in this era of Tryon’s history.

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New audio book arrivals at Polk County Public Library Summer months bring leisurely road trips and quiet evenings on the back patio. The Polk County Public Library has a list of new acquisitions and a recently updated audio book collection. The following is a list of new audio book arrivals at the Polk County Public Library: “Clara & Mr. Tiffany,” by Susan Vreeland, read by Kimberly Fark; “Sweetness at the Bottom of the

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this time he painted primarily wildlife and landscapes. In 2006 he moved to western North Carolina. After recovering from a heart attack in 2010,

Pie,” by Alan Bradley, read by Jayne Entwistle; “To Kill a Mockingbird” 50th Anniversary, by Harper Lee, performed by Sissy Spacek; “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” by Larsson Stieg, read by Simon Vance; “The Necromander: The Secrets of the Immortals,” by Michael Scott, read by Paul Boehmer; “Sizzling Sixteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel,” by Janet

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For a full list of recent acquisitions and to read about upcoming events, visit the newly redesigned PCPL website at

www.polklibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page. – article submitted by Tracey Daniels

he decided to use his “second chance” to devote himself to his art, opening a studio and taking advantage of his surroundings for inspiration. “Art is my life and my passion,” he said. “It is who I am.” Baker creates in his studio in

Tryon and welcomes art lovers and onlookers whenever he is painting there. He also, on occasion, produces plein air paintings, setting up his easel amidst the natural beauty of the area and capturing on canvas, for all to admire, his visions of

that beauty. Baker is a member of Tryon Painters and Sculptors. His website is richardbakerstudio. com. His studio is located at 163 N. Trade Street in Tryon’s “art district.” – article submitted

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St. Luke’s Hospital Laboratory employees enjoy their recognition week. (photo submitted)

St. Luke’s Hospital celebrates National Laboratory Week National Medical Laboratory Week (NMLW) is a time to honor the more than 280,000 medical laboratory professionals across the nation who per-

form and interpret laboratory tests that save lives and keep people healthy. Laboratory technologists, pathologists and technicians at

St. Luke’s Hospital are among this without the extraordinary the many unsung heroes of efforts of our laboratory staff.” medical healthcare. Using The St. Luke’s Hospital state-of-the-art technology and Laboratory is a full-service instrumentation, laboratory facility that offers services for professionals help to prevent both inpatient and outpatients disease by detecting unknown including: transfusion services, health problems and by aiding hematology, coagulation, serolin the diagnosis and treatment ogy testing, chemistry, theraof existing conditions by giving peutic drug levels, PSA, blood accurate, timely test results. gasses and carboxy hemogloThe laboratory tests results bin, urinalysis, pregnancy testcomprise an estimated 70 per- ing, thyroid testing and cardiac cent of the patient’s medical testing. records and are vital to the diResults of laboratory tests agnosis and treatment of illness often identify the presence of and disease. disease in its earliest stages, “St. Luke’s Hospital Labora- when the possibilities of a cure tory strives to provide outstand- are greatest and when treatment ing service every day,” said is least costly. are reading this ad confirms Jody Flynn, lab manager. “We our claim to be –a closely-read article submitted newspaper – and illustrates in parvo wouldn’t be able to accomplish the old motto multum by Jennifer Wilson

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Michael McCue presents first lecture at Skyuka Fine Art Noted local art historian Michael McCue recently gave Skyuka Fine Art’s first lecture. His topic was “A History of Selling Art in Tryon - Patrons, Artists and Venues.” McCue not only lived in Tryon for years, but also ran his own commercial art gallery, PhotoGraphia. He is a graduate of Harvard College where he received his MBA and studied art history. McCue’s home in Tryon happened to be the former cottage of author and artist Margaret Morley (1858-1923). McCue has curated numerous shows in Western North Carolina galleries and museums. He has authored exhibition catalogs and articles for publications on the arts, and has also written and published two books centered around Tryon artists. McCue touched on mainly local venues and the artists that showed in them, focusing on how the artists represented themselves and ultimately sold their art. He also discussed what made Tryon the magnet that it was for artists. According to McCue, it started with Emma Payne Erskine (1854-1924), who was an artist, as well as the daughter of a famous artist in Chicago. She sold her art to help benefit the building of the Lanier Library, which soon became a venue for showing artwork as well. Lois Wilcox (1889-1958), another prominent female artist and a Tryon native, was quite talented. Her father ran the Mimosa Inn. She moved to New York and became associated with the Woodstock Colony. She also had a one-person show at the Detroit Institute of Arts when she was a teenager, where over 20 of her paintings were landscapes of Tryon. These paintings piqued the interest of other artists, drawing them to the area.

Michael McCue speaks at Skyuka Fine Arts. (photo submitted)

Other artists of note included, Louis Rowell (18701928), Amelia Watson (18561934), Lawrence Mazzanovich (1871-1959), George C. Aid (1872-1938), Homer Ellertson (1892-1935), Amelia Van Buren (1856-1942), Jean Stansbury Holden (1842-1934) and Charles Quest (1904-1993). Local venues that represented and supported the arts were The Mountain Industries, the Blue Ridge Weavers in the 20s, 30s and 40s and the Rock House Art Gallery. As far as McCue said he could tell, the Rock House Art Gallery was the only commercial gallery dedicated to fine art in the entire state of North Carolina during the Depression. The Episcopal Church Parish House was also a venue for local artists. About halfway through the lecture a guest spoke up and mentioned that she happened to bring in a piece of artwork that had been in her aunt’s closet for (Continued on page 26)

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Carson accepted to seventh annual Plein Air Easton Festival and Competition Saluda artist Jim Carson has been accepted to the Seventh Annual Plein Air Easton Festival and Competition held in Easton, Md., from July 17 - 24. Carson was one of only 50 artists chosen from hundreds of applications from around the world. With Easton’s excellent reputation and more than $22,000 in prize money, it is one of the biggest and most competitive plein air festivals in the United States. At last year ’s festival, more than $263,000 of original artwork was sold in just three days. The artists will paint the vistas in the town of Easton, as well as the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding countryside. The paintings are judged on Friday, after which there

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on Friday night, where the paintings will be for sale. The blank canvasses are stamped prior to the week to ensure that they were painted on site and during that week. The paintings are available to the public in shows held on Saturday and Sunday. The Easton Festival will be featured in the summer edition of “Plein Air Magazine,” and was already featured in the spring edition, in

an article titled, “What Makes a Plein Event Successful.” Carson’s next local workshop will be in Saluda, June 2 - 4, titled “Painting Fast and Loose.” This workshop will focus on seeing values. For more information, contact Carson at jimcarson@tds.net, visit www. jimcarson.net or call 828749-3702. – article submitted by Jim Carson

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of venues with The Upstairs Gallery, which came about in the 70s. It was developed as a non-profit, which was also a first in this region. The Tryon Fine Arts Center was built completely by the community in the 1960s, with no public money at all. Tryon Arts and Crafts and Tryon Painters and Sculptors eventually became umbrellaed under TFAC as well, cementing Tryon’s art impact in the area. Trade Street Gallery was also opened in the 1970s. – article submitted by Kim Nelson

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years. It was a piece called “A Breezy Day,” by Mrs. B. King Couper, sold from the Rock House Art Gallery in 1935 for $300. It even had the descriptive label affixed onto the back. The painting was of a cottage home surrounded by rocks and natural landscaping. McCue was visibly tickled by the surprise entry into the lecture and suggested the participants go home and look in closets for more. McCue continued his subject

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The Polk County Middle School eighth-grade band rehearses for the spring concert, to be held Thursday, May 19 at the middle school. (photo submitted)

PCMS band students present spring concert, fundraiser dinner May 19 N.C. composer wrote song to be performed The band students of Polk County Middle School will perform their spring concert and hold a fundraiser dinner on Thursday, May 19 at the Polk County Middle School auditorium and cafeteria. Performing that night will be the Polk County Middle School jazz band, the sixth-grade concert band and the combined seventh- and eighth-grade bands. Jill Bennett, middle school band director in Polk County since 2003, said, “This concert is an extra special event, because this night is our fundraiser dinner and all the students get to show off their talents at the concert. Also, the seventh and eighth grade band

students have a special piece to perform that was commissioned for these students by a North Carolina composer, Mr. Ed. Kiefer.” Kiefer and Bennett have known each other since 1997, when he worked with her college band at Mars Hill. Since then, Bennett said Kiefer has been a mentor to her. “This will be a world premiere of this piece on May 19, meaning no other band has ever played this piece before,” said Bennett, “This piece was written with my students in mind by a gentleman who knows this band well.” Ed Kiefer graduated from Wake Forest University with honors in 1976, and received his master’s in music education in 1990 from the University of Greensboro. He served (Continued on page 28)

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The Polk County Middle School seventh-grade band rehearses for the spring concert. (photo submitted)

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as the director of bands at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, N.C., for 28

years before retiring and taking the position of director of instrumental music at Pfeiffer University in the spring of 2004. He retired from Pfeiffer in 2009 and is presently

composing, adjudicating and teaching clinics for concert, jazz and marching bands. He lives in Thomasville, N.C. Kiefer said, “The band programs of Polk County at both the middle school and at the high school (under direction of Cindy Gilbert) have become well known state-wide for their quality programs, due in no small part to the great work of their directors. I was really excited when Jill asked me to compose a piece for her students at the middle school. I am looking forward to the premiere at their concert on May 19.” Kiefer will be in attendance

for the world premiere of his piece called, “An Irish Legend.” “An Irish Legend” will be published in the near future by Carl Fischer or C. Alan Publishing for other bands around the country to purchase and perform. Polk County Middle School bands have received numerous superior ratings at Music Performance Adjudication and Festival of Music at Carowinds. over the past several years. Hank Utz, principal at Polk County Middle School, said, “I always look forward to the band’s performance every year. (Continued on page 30)

Sam Murray, seventh-grade tuba player. (photo submitted)

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Steps to HOPE participates in Senior Resource Fair

Steps to HOPE, Polk County’s domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and treatment center, participated in the Senior Resource Fair at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 3. Several area service agencies participated in the fair, which was held in conjunction with the Polk County Council on Aging to coincide with Older Americans Month. The theme this year was “Connecting the Community.” Pictured from left are Barbara Graham, Council on Aging, and Cherie Wright, Steps to HOPE’s case manager. (photo submitted by Debra Backus)

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Their concerts are wonderful and it is nice to hear and watch these talented students perform.” Before the concert, the band will hold a fundraiser dinner. Food and drinks will be provided by Jose Rivera with Wood Fired Pizza and Paul Dale with Foothills Mountain Barbeque. There will be barbeque, hot dogs and pizza. The dinner begins at 5:30 and ends at 7:15 p.m. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the meal must be purchased by Monday, May 16. Tickets can be purchased through a Polk County Middle School band student, at the Polk County Middle School office or by calling Polk County Middle School at 828-8942215. This is a pre-order event and tickets will be held at the door for all who order. Desserts will be available for purchase from the middle school chorus that night as well. – article submitted by Jill Bennett

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Front row: Holly Kelley - Campobello Gramling School; Janice Petty - O.P. Earle Elem.; Jane Coleman - Inman Elem.; Susan Kercher - Landrum Middle; Sharon Downey - New Prospect Elem. Back row: Cynthia Murray Landrum High; Megan Souther - Mabry Middle; Summer Terry - Chapman High; Tracey Bell - Holly Springs - Motlow Elem.; Not available at time of photo: Ann Bryant - Inman Intermediate School. (photo submitted)

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delivery of preventative care, health assessments, and on-site referral services, the presence of nurses in our schools encourages a healthier environment while educating our children about health and wellness issues. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nikki R. Haley, governor of the great state of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 11, 2011, as School Nurses Day throughout the state and encourage all South Carolinians to recognize the role of school health care providers in protecting our children’s physical and emotional well-being. – article submitted by Paula Brooks

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The following is a copy of S.C. Governor Nikki Haley’s proclamation: WHEREAS, our students are better prepared to learn when their bodies are healthy and their minds are clear; and WHEREAS, in their absence, parents entrust their children daily to the care of school nurses, who tend to their health concerns and needs; and WHEREAS, school nurses take on a variety of roles every day, including caregiver, counselor, child advocate, and educator, each demonstrating their commitment to our children’s health and fitness; and WHEREAS, through the

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Wednesday, May 11 is National School Nurse’s Day. School nurses are the ones who monitor the health of students with vision, hearing and dental checks as well as distributing medication, band-aids, calming words and alerting parents when their student is ill. Since 1972, when National School Nurse’s Day was created for the purpose of fostering a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting, parents, teachers and the school community have used this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions that school nurses make every day.

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