05-20-11 Daily Bulletin by Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 78

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, May 20, 2011

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Tryon proposes budget with increases in water, sewer, garbage and other fees by Samantha Hurst

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

Under a proposal submitted to Tryon Town Council Tuesday, May 17, the town’s budget for fiscal year 2011-12 could exceed $4 million without any change to the tax rate.

The proposal could, however, include employee raises and increases in water, sewer, sanitation and other fees. Mayor Alan Peoples said not all of that would stay in the budget at the amounts proposed.

“Total dollars, I think it’s going to be a pretty accurate budget. You’ll see some things have to be moved from point A to point B,”

Peoples said. “The tax rate will (Continued on page 6)

Today

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. 828894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828894-0293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600. 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., (Continued on page 2)

The Carolina First branch in Columbus, which will close June 17 as part of Carolina First’s merger with Toronto Dominion Bank. The Tryon branch will remain open. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Carolina First to close Columbus bank Tryon location to remain open by Samantha Hurst

The Columbus branch of Carolina First Bank will officially close June 17 as Carolina First merges with Toronto Dominion Bank. The Tryon location will remain

open. Charles Frederick, North Carolina market president for Carolina First Bank, said although a handful of branches will close, the company plans to add several additional ones in new locations. “All in all in Western North Carolina, TD Bank will add 40

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

new positions,” Frederick said. “We’re working with all the employees to find them another location to work out of.” TD Banks officially acquired South Financial Group, the parent company of Carolina First, on (Continued on page 6)

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Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Foothills Astronomy Club meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Columbus Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Womack building parking lot. New vendors, live music and free pet-sitting. Visit www.polkcountyfarms.org to register or 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. NAMI-Four Seasons meeting, Saturday, May 21 at 10:15 a.m. at Pardee Educational Center in Blue Ridge Mall. Presentation from Cooper Riis, a residential healing farm community located in both Mill Spring and Asheville. Foothills Humane Society’s on-the-road crew will bring dogs and cats ready for adoption to The Garden Patch nursery in

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Corrections/Clarifications The headline of the article about Emma Zarriello’s selection as a Morehead-Cain Scholar on page 19 of the Wednesday, May 18 Bulletin should have said, “Emma Zarriello selected as 2011 Morehead-Cain Scholar.” Zarriello will attend UNCChapel Hill in the fall of 2011. downtown Columbus on Saturday, May 21 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 828-894-2200 for more information.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 83, low 60.

Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Saturday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 88, low 61. Sunday: Sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 89, low 65. Monday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 87, low 65. Wednesday’s weather was: High 64, low 48, no rain.

Sunday

‘A Course in Miracles,’ Sundays at 4 p.m., 162 Lynn Court in Tryon. A spiritual course in learning to forgive the world and get rid of anger. Call 828-8599994 for parking information. FENCE Armchair Traveler series, Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. focusing on Libya and offered by Norm Powers, who visited the country just before the outbreak of violent anti-government protests. Free program. Vegetarian community potluck, hosted by Carole Antun every Sunday at 5:30 p.m at 162 Lyncourt Drive, Tryon. This event is open to the community and music will also be included. Info: 828-859-9994.

Monday

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. 828-859-5051. 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

OBITUARIES Mildred Ann Waters, p. 16

at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Polk Soil & Water Conservation district board meeting is held the last Monday of each month, at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. The next meeting will be May 23 at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 828894-8550 for more information. Tryon Tourism Development Authority’s next meeting will be Monday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

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

month. 894-8203. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000 or 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9 a.m. Bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, e-mail saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. 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, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. 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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Farm Bureau’s Healthy Living for a Lifetime program offers free health screenings May 18

A steady stream of people all day took advantage of a free health screening held in the Bi-Lo parking lot on Wednesday, May 18. The North Carolina Farm Bureau’s Healthy Living for a Lifetime initiative provided the health screenings. Saluda Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital and other healthcare organizations are working with the N.C. and the Polk County Farm Bureau on this initiative. Healthy Living for a Lifetime is an approach to addressing the immediate healthcare needs of rural North Carolinians while fostering awareness of healthy lifestyle choices that will result in long-term health improvements among vulnerable populations. (photo by Leah Justice)

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News briefs A glance at some of the latest news in the area.

Tryon accepts World Trade Center artifact

Council members officially accepted a remnant of the World Trade Center from the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. The authority a few years ago began releasing remnants of the building to public entities committed to creating public displays of these artifacts. The Tryon Fire Department requested such an artifact to be displayed in the cabinet in the meeting room. Chief Joey Davis said since the station is used for many public meetings and is located directly across from Rogers Park the department felt the general public could easily stop in and view the artifact.

Polk approves CooperRiis resolution

The Polk County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 16 approved a resolution commending CooperRiis in Mill Spring for its work with mental health.

Polk appoints residents to volunteer boards The Polk County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 16 appointed Kathryn McClain to the Polk County Council on Aging; Sara Bell to the Polk County Economic Development Commission and Roulettei Gildersleeve to the Region C Workforce Development.

Columbus approves loitering ordinance

The Town of Columbus approved a new loitering and temporary living facility ordinance during a meeting held Tuesday, May 17. The new ordinance gives the police authority to stop persons from obstructing public streets and sidewalks and from camping on public property.

Columbus to finance two new police vehicles

The Columbus Police Department will soon be equipped with two new vehicles. Town council approved financing terms with BB&T not to exceed $60,000 at 2.36 percent for two 2011 Dodge Chargers.

Columbus police to use drug seizure money to replace weapons

Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield announced Tuesday, May 17 that his department will use drug seizure money to replace weapons. The new weapons will have less expensive and more accessible ammunition than the town’s current guns and are the same as the sheriff’s office, highway patrol and Saluda Police Department’s weapons (357 magnums). The drug seizure money was approximately $5,000, which will cover the new guns and accessories, Beddingfield said.

Columbus police applying for grants

Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield announced on Tuesday, May 17 that his department has applied for two N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety grants. The total request is for $266,000, which includes a grant to fund two officers and another for equipment needs, including new radar, computers and in-car cameras. The new officer grant funds new officers for the initial year, then phase out funding over the next few years.

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Sept. 30, 2010. “Obviously there’s been a lot of work behind the scenes when it comes to the training and transferring of accounts,” Frederick said. “We’re excited about the change and we’re glad to be able to offer more to our local communities.” Carolina First will officially change over to TD Bank as of June 18, with branding and signage changes coinciding with that date. Frederick said all Carolina First customers should receive the “Green Book,” which will outline all changes expected to occur with the merger. Account numbers will not change, he said. Customers will receive new debit cards but Frederick said they could continue to use Carolina First checks. Frederick said all stores, or branches, will receive cosmetic upgrades before the June 18 date. All ATMs have already been replaced or upgraded, he said. “TD Bank is known as Ameri-

• Tryon budget (continued from page 1)

stay the same and I would love to have some money to put back in the fund balance this year.” Town council plans to host a public hearing for the budget June 21. One item that might be altered during budget workshops is employee raises. Peoples said he’d like to see something done for employees but he’s not sure the town can afford the proposed 3.5 percent cost of living increase. If approved that would be the first increase in 3.5 years, according to Town Manager Justin Hembree, and would amount to an additional $26,991 in expenditures. Hembree’s proposal would also include a $200 Christmas bonus for employees. This addition translates to $15,423. Hembree said this would also drive up FICA and retirement costs per employee. Hembree presented the $4,158,812 budget to council with no change in the current tax rate (47.78-cents per $100 valuation). “The sales tax has sort of outpaced our projected numbers. Other revenues however are expected

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ca’s most convenient bank – what does that mean for our customers? It means enhanced service,” Frederick said. Frederick said once someone opens a checking account with TD Bank, they will automatically receive a debit card, and if they lose their card, the bank can now automatically reissue it. Frederick said the new company will also offer expanded products, including business banking, lending, investments and mobile banking with email alerts. Effective June 18, TD Bank stores will be open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. All stores will now be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and a handful of locations will be open on Sundays for limited hours (this does not include the Tryon location). The company under TD Bank will close its locations on four holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Easter Sunday. Customers who have questions can call or visit the local store, call 1-888-751-9000 or visit online at www.tdbank.com. to hold steady - no major increases or decreases,” Hembree said. “I think that’s a reflection of several factors. The economy is starting to pick up a little bit and I think the town has done a good job of being good stewards…. The general fund is in pretty good shape.” Where the town is not in good shape lies within the water and sanitation departments. Hembree said without rate increases, shortfalls would be imminent. Based on current rates and revenue flow, projections show a $91,456 shortfall for the water cost centers and a $71,080 shortfall for the sewer cost centers. This could, according to Hembree, mean a hike of 9.6 percent for water rates and a 14.1 percent hike in sewer rates. Effective July 1, residential water customers inside the town limits could pay $16.12 per 1,000 gallons compared to $14.71 they currently pay. Outside residential consumers would see their bills increase $3.10 from $32.50 to $35.40 and industrial customers would see their bills raise $118.73 per 300,000 gallons. Sewage customers, meanwhile, (Continued on page 7)

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• Tryon budget (continued from page 6)

would see the following increases: inside residential would move from $22.06 to $25.17 (a $3.11 increase), while outside residential would pay an additional $4.55 increasing their rate from $32.30 to $36.85. Town officials said this would be the first rate increase in four years, driven primarily by the more than $3 million in new water debt and the increased cost of operations due to aging infrastructure. The potential city budget also allocates $50,000 in capital outlay for replacement of the Lennox Road line, $50,000 in sewer collection capital outlay for repairs of the E. Howard line and bypass at sewer plant, $25,000 for new testing equipment and a portion of the bypass and debt service payments for the water plant rehab and interconnect project. The town’s sanitation fund also faces a $12,776 shortfall this year. The budget would increase those rates by 6.6 percent.

Residential sanitation customers could expect their bills to increase by $1.20 from $18.16 to 19.36. Commercial GA would increase $3.22, commercial GB by $6.91 and commercial GC by an additional $11.05. Other expenditures covered in the general fund for 2011/2012 included $15,000 for replacement of server and hardware costs for a computerized performance management system, $22,000 for replacement of in-car camera systems for the police department and replacement upgrade of computer/ software systems, $54,574 for the purchase of a new backhoe, $7,000 for capital repairs at Rogers Park, $5,000 for dead tree removal and $16,000 for demolition costs associated with enforcement of the Minimum Housing Ordinance. The Powell Bill Fund would cover $42,000 for the purchase of a drainage cleaning machine ($30,000) and ($12,000) for the Streetscape project. There were no tax rate increases or capital outlays for the fire depart-

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Sample proposed fee increases

Administrative NSF Check Fee Accident reports Fingerprinting Parking impound Rogers Park Reservation (resident) Reservation (non-resident) Deposit for private event Deposit for public event Licenses Itinerant merchants Peddlers of farm products Peddlers on foot Planning and zoning fees Zoning compliance permit Minor subdivisions Zoning verification letter Rezonings Variances Zoning map (22x34)

$25 $2 $5 $25

$30 $7 $10 $35

$100 $200 $25 $100

$115 $215 $50 $150

$100 $25 $10

$115 $35 $50

$30 $50 $30 $500 $450 $10

$50 $100 $50 $700 $650 $15

Note: This list is just a sample of proposed fee increases.

ment or Harmon Field funds in the proposed budget. Numerous fees in the town

could also increase with the new fiscal year. See the chart above for a sample of those suggested increases.

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St. Luke’s officially asks county for deed to hospital

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When commissioners arrived for their meeting Monday, May 16, they were met with a room full of St. Luke’s Hospital officials and residents wanting the county to support the hospital’s efforts to gain financing for a $6.5 million expansion. Hospital administrators officially requested the county deed to the hospital 14.13 acres of county-owned land and the hospital building. “We’re not asking the county to cover us,” said St. Luke’s CEO Ken Shull. “We’re only asking for the property return.” Shull said the hospital needs to own the property in order to obtain financing for the expansion. Shull also suggested that the county include in the documents that ownership of the land and building must • Storage Barns • Horse Barns • Carports • Gazebos be retained by a Polk County-based non-profit organization. Although it wasn’t a public fREE hearing, 14 residents spoke in favor DooR of the county deeding the property. PRIZES The county has hired an attorney from Raleigh, John Crill with Parker Poe, who specializes in hospital financing. Crill will advise the HigH-Quality county about the options the county Through May 21st Barns Storage Buildings • Horse has regarding the request. Extensive research is expected to be required, Carports • Gazebos • Pavilions 0tfn3tuebecause - page 7governments generally Lawn Furniture • Trailers must bid out property before selling or otherwise disposing of it. Polk County Manager Ryan

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Whitson recommended commissioners hold a closed session video conference meeting with Crill sometime in July, after the adoption of the 2011-2012 budget. The county is paying Crill $395 per hour for his services and will likely interact through satellite most times to avoid paying travel expenses. Shull presented details on the history of the relationship between the county and St. Luke’s and said he wanted to clear up some “misconceptions.” Shull said the hospital is owned by St. Luke’s Healthcare, Inc. under the direction of a board of trustees, “who live in and around Polk County.” St. Luke’s pays a management fee to Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) for assistance with insurance and purchasing contracts, access to resources and numerous other benefits a small community hospital could not afford, Shull said. “CHS has no ownership interest, no financial investment and no governance over our board of trustees,” Shull said. “Our board of trustees has total autonomy and complete control managing St. Luke’s Hospital.” St. Luke’s provided $5 million in uncompensated and charity care and community benefit last year, according to Shull. The hospital is Polk County’s largest private employer, with 230 full-time employees and a $14 million payroll, Shull said. St. Luke’s also maintains the hospital, having spent $970,000 last year in operational (Continued on page 9)

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costs for a building that, including depreciation, is currently valued at $47,000, Shull said. Shull also went through the history of the hospital, which began in 1928 when a private, not-for-profit corporation was formed. In 1929, the 25-bed hospital on Carolina Drive in Tryon opened. County commissioners approved a bond issue to pay for $1.5 million toward a new hospital at its current location in Columbus. The total cost for the new hospital was $3.1 million, with the remaining $1.6 million being raised by federal funds, charitable donations and community supporters. In 1969, with $20,000, Shull said, St. Luke’s Auxiliary purchased 40 acres of land on Hwy. 108. The organization donated 14.13 acres to the county for the purpose of building the new hospital. In exchange, Shull said, the county was given the former hospital building, or what is known today as the Jervey-Palmer building, which housed county offices for almost 40 years. The new, 75-bed hospital opened in 1972. Commissioner chair Ray Gasperson said in 1968 approximately 1,700 Polk County residents voted in favor of the bond and a few more than 1,200 residents voted against the bond. Gasperson said this was at a time when the county’s budget was a little over $500,000. “They were faced with the same dilemma,” Gasperson said, “with replacing a 40-year-old hospital, and now here we are again. I know however this comes out it will be a partnership.” Gasperson also said in today’s terms, comparing the costs of the hospital built in 1972 with the county’s current budget, building a new hospital would cost between $70 million and $75 million.

Deborah Arledge said last year she had a total knee replacement by Dr. Brian Rosenberg and she never had a question that the staff couldn’t answer. She also spoke of how it was hard to maneuver in the small rooms. She had two blood clots in her lungs and the staff decided to do a scan and found a mass in her breast that was missed in an earlier mammogram. “St. Luke’s actually saved my life,” said Arledge. “If they hadn’t done that chest CT scan, I never would have known. I have nothing but good words for the hospital and Dr. Rosenberg.” Jean Shumway said she spent her whole life in healthcare and the building is “fighting the doctors and nurses.” “The Jervey Palmer building is now unfit for occupancy,” said Shumway. “This will happen to the hospital if we turn our backs on what we know we should be doing.” Shumway said she often hears that the county is being asked to “give” the hospital away and that’s a strange way to look at it since it has always been a partnership. The current building was built because of a shared responsibility,

Shumway said. She asked commissioners for their support in building the future of St. Luke’s. Jim Barnett said he has been with the hospital for ¾ of its existence in Columbus and has seen very little physical expansion. He mentioned local doctors over the years who dedicated their lives to this community, including Dr. William Bosien, who performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures at St. Luke’s. The doctors all “truly believed the patient came first,” Barnett said, and he said St. Luke’s has unbelievable nurses. “The ones who are no longer with us would roll over in their proverbial graves if they knew there were roadblocks,” Barnett said.

Hospital expansion plans

The hospital needs to own the property, Shull said, so that it can be used as an asset to finance the expansion. The addition would be 15,000 square feet, including six orthopedic beds and a home for the hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation services, which currently are located off-campus. The addition, which (Continued on page 10)

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St. Luke’s Hospital history 1928

A private, not-for-profit corporation was formed and St. Luke’s Hospital was born.

1929

A 25-bed hospital on Carolina Drive (in Tryon) opened, with 230 patients being treated in the first year.

1935

St. Luke’s Association was formed to seek financial support; businesses pledged $1 per month to St. Luke’s.

1948

St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary was formed with 15 women to can vegetables, sew and cook for patients.

1950-66 Rapid growth with numerous expansion efforts. 1966

N.C. Medical Care Commission declared St. Luke’s Hospital unsafe for any more additions. Plans were discussed for a new hospital.

1968

A bond issue was approved by county commissioners to raise $1.5 million for a new hospital.

1969

With $20,000, St. Luke’s Auxiliary purchased 40 acres of land on Hwy. 108 and of that acreage, donated 14.13 acres of hospital land to Polk County for the distinct purpose of building a hospital.

1970

A groundbreaking ceremony was held and construction began on the $3.1 million, state-of-the-art hospital. Federal funds, charitable donations and community supporters raised the remaining $1.6 million.

1972

A new, 75-bed hospital opened with great fanfare, with dignitaries and the high school band.

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would be constructed on the left side of the current hospital, is being designed so that a second level could be constructed later, with plans for another 19 patient rooms. Part of the $6.5 million expansion is also a geriatric courtyard on the right side of the building. The hospital already has $1 million toward the expansion costs and is planning to raise 1/3 of the total $6.5 million, according to Shull. Shull said the county doesn’t deserve to continue to have a “state-of-the-art” 1972 hospital. He said the hospital does not meet modern codes or ADA standards and there are half baths that he has to enter sideways. The expansion is to expand the orthopedic department, which Shull called the hospital’s “shining star.” “If we don’t move forward, it puts us behind the eight ball,” Shull said. Commissioner Owens said he’s probably the only commissioner

who voted for the $1.5 million bond and he thinks the hospital should always be here and he will do whatever he can to make sure it is. He expressed concern over how the hospital asked the county for the deed and said the issue has gotten bad publicity. Owens said the public has heard many different rumors and a good sales job needs to be done to the community and the county. “We all need to overcome the shortfalls we have against us,” said Owens. “I feel like there’s a lot of work to be done. We got this thing started off wrong.” Pack said he doesn’t think there’s anyone on the board opposed to St. Luke’s. Commissioners just need to figure out how to make it happen, Pack said. Gasperson said that’s why the county has retained attorney Crill. “St. Luke’s is vital to the future of Polk County,” Gasperson said. “Not only because of healthcare, but St. Luke’s is a huge economic engine in this county. I’m sure we will find the means.”

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Gearing up for Coon Dog Day by Samantha Hurst

While residents and artists alike relish the creativity of Saluda’s Arts and Music Festival this Saturday, May 21, organizers will continue planning for the town’s next big event, the 48th Coon Dog Day. Organizers and town officials discussed the festival at the last town council meeting. The event will be held Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. As part of the festivities there will be food, live music, a parade, crafts, a street dance and vendors. Saluda Commissioner Leon Morgan said, “It’s going good, we’ve got the 5k run set up. I think it’s doing very well – we’ve had more donations this year than we have before. The more donations we get the less it costs the city,” Morgan said. Morgan said he believes it’s a good homecoming-type experience for the community and those who have moved away.

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Polk district Gregory recognized for finance reporting court results In Polk County District Court held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 with Judge Peter Knight presiding, 87 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court. The following persons were convicted of a crime (names are as given in court records): Wesley Keith Boyter was convicted of speeding 99 mph in a 65 mph zone. Boyter was fined $99 and court costs. Alexander E. McKnight was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. McKnight was fined $40 and court costs. Tremayne R. Sutton was convicted of speeding 44 mph in a 35 mph zone and two counts of worthless check simple. Sutton was sentenced to pay court costs for speeding and to one year unsupervised probation, $468 in restitution and court costs for worthless checks.

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Editor’s note: Below is a resolution approved on Monday, May 16 by the Polk County Board of Commissioners recognizing May as Mental Health Month. WHEREAS; since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month throughout the United States. With this observation an opportunity has been provided to raise awareness about mental health issues for more than 60 years; and WHEREAS; each May, Americans recognize Mental Health Month with events and activities in communities across the country. This year, the theme, “Do More for 1 in 4,” challenges us to raise awareness about the one in four American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full and productive lives; and WHEREAS; every day Americans are affected by the myriad challenges, stresses and demands of life. Mental health is a major factor in all aspects of our lives. We see it play out in our relationships, in our performance at work or school and in health issues. All of us live with these daily threats, whether it is major tragedies or common life changes; and WHEREAS; mental illness can strike anyone at anytime. Mental illness does not discriminate. In fact, it affects people of all races, religions, creed, color, ethnic origins, sex, age and socio-economic statuses. One out of five families will experience a family member with some type of mental illness. Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person’s thinking, moods, ability to relate to others and daily functioning, resulting in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life; and WHEREAS; recovery is possible with proper diagnosis, professional help and meaningful, supportive relationships.

Individuals and families can take action to protect their mental health, both in the face of ongoing stress and in times of great personal challenge. Resources are available to help people better cope with stress and to enhance their well-being; and WHEREAS; too many people who are living with a mental health condition never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information, cost or lack of health care insurance coverage. It is important that everyone have access to treatment and services because there is a tremendous amount of knowledge about how to identify, treat and even prevent mental health conditions; and WHEREAS; locally, the Polk County Mental Health Advisory Board, the Polk County Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit integrated care facility; and NAMI Four Seasons Polk Chapter, a grass-roots mental health advocacy, education and support network are joined by other for-profit agencies, local non-profit social service agencies, governmental, federal and county agencies promoting and educating our citizens about mental health and encouraging our citizens to improve our community by taking steps to promote health and wellness. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Polk County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of May as Mental Health Month, and encourage all citizens to support advocacy, education and support of all of our citizens; the hopeful and future elimination of stigma toward those living with mental illnesses, their families, friends and co-workers; and to support community organizations and agencies serving individuals and families seeking to respond to the challenges before them by promoting health and wellness.

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surviving are four brothers and two sisters, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Denneth Waters, who died in 1992. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus. Family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Saturday just prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. The family will be at the home, 585 S. Peak Street, Columbus, N.C. 28722. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 135 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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Foothills Gymnasts win honors at N.C. team qualifier Foothills will compete May 21-22 in N.C. State AAU Championships The AAU Southeast Regional Qualifier was held April 30 - May 1 at the Harris YMCA in Charlotte, N.C. Foothills Gymnastics Academy had 19 Level 2 - Level 8 gymnasts compete to represent North Carolina in the Southeast Regional Championship to be held in June. Every Foothills gymnast qualified for either Team 1 (ranking 1 6) or Team 2 (ranking 7 - 12) in her level and age group. In addition to the competition to earn team placement, each gymnast also competed for individual honors. In the Level 2 competition, Foothills Gymnastics was represented by Madison Geddings, Scout Harmon, Amelia Nespeca, Grace Strader and Ella Waldman. In the 5 – 6-year-old age group,

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tary second grader, took second place honors on vault (9.050), fifth place on bars (8.4), ninth on beam (8.7) and fifth place on floor (8.950). Four Foothills Gymnasts competed in Level 4: Lily Nelson, Leah Bulleit, Kate Padgett and Jenna McInerney. Level 4, age 11 and under, had Foothills’ Nelson winning third place all-around honors POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF CURRENT AND UPCOMING VOLUNTEER BOARD VACANCIES Economic Development Commission - 2 Regular and 1 Alternate Vacancies Home and Community Care Block Grant - 2 Regular Vacancies Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees - 1 Regular Vacancy Library Board of Trustees - 3 Regular Vacancies Mental Health Advisory Board - 3 Regular Vacancies Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - 4 Regular Vacancies Recreation Advisory Board - 1 Regular Vacancy Social Services Board - 1 Regular Vacancy Western Carolina Community Action Board - 1 Regular Vacancy Zoning Board of Adjustment - 2 Regular and 3 Alternate Vacancies Requirements: Applicants must be current residents of Polk County, with no taxes in arrears. Pick up applications at the County Manager’s Office, Womack Building, Columbus, NC, or go to www.polknc.org and click Resource Finder to print. For further details: 828-894-3301 ext. 7. Adv. 5/11, 5/18, 5/20

(35.5), Bulleit winning all-around fourth place (35.350) and Padgett winning sixth place all-around honors (34.950). Nelson, fifth-grade student at Tryon Elementary and daughter of Rich and Kim Nelson, also won third on vault (9.250), second on bars (8.7), ninth on beam (8.550) and second on floor (9.0). Bulleit, fifth-grade student at Saluda School and daughter of Steve and Sandy Bulleit, won ninth on vault (9.0), third on bars (8.5), fourth on beam (9.0) and third place on floor (8.850). Fifth-grade Christian school student Kate Padgett, daughter of Edwin and Ashley Padgett, also won second place on vault (9.3), fifth on bars (8.4), placed eighth on beam (8.6) and seventh on floor (8.650). Level 4, ages 13 and up division had Foothills’ own McInerney taking first place in the all-around (35.350). McInerney, daughter of Tara McInerney, is an eighth-grade student at Polk County Middle School. McInerney won fourth on vault (8.850), first on bars (9.0), third on beam (8.7) and first place on floor (8.8). Two gymnasts represented Foothills Gymnastics in the Level 5 division. Sydney Waldman, daughter of Ethan and Renae Waldman, won third place allaround (35.0) in the ages 9 and under division. Waldman, third-grade student at Tryon Elementary, also won third place on the vault (8.7), (Continued on page 21)

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second place on bars (8.850), third place on beam (8.6) and won third place on floor (8.850). Julianna Robbins, daughter of Arthur and Joy Robbins, won second place all-around honors (35.1) (age 10 and up). Robbins, a fourth grader at Tryon Elementary, also won fifth place on vault (8.4), third on bars (8.8), fourth place on beam (8.8) and won first place on floor (9.1). Colleen Burke, seventh-grade Polk County Middle School student, competed in Level 6. Burke won second place in the allaround (34.950). Burke, daughter of Pat and Julie Burke, won eighth place on vault (8.7), third on bars (8.2), fourth on beam (9.0) and won first place on floor (9.050). Modified Optional Division (age 13 and up) had Julia Skellie and Savannah Robbins competing for Foothills. Winning second place all-around was Skellie (35.150), ninth-grade student at Landrum High School. Skellie is the daughter

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of David and Caroline Skellie and won second on vault (9.0), third on bars (8.4), second on beam (8.7) and won first place on floor (9.050). Robbins, Polk County Middle School seventh grader, won fourth place all-around honors (33.9). Robbins earned fourth place on vault (8.7), bars (8.3) and beam (8.2) and tied for fourth place on floor (8.7). Robbins is the daughter of Arthur and Joy Robbins. Mary-Kate Christiansen, Polk County High School junior, competed in Level 8. Daughter of Don and Lynne Christiansen, Christiansen won third place all-around honors (34.20). Christiansen also won first place on vault (8.9), second on bars (9.0), fourth on beam (8.0) and placed seventh on floor (8.3). Foothills Gymnastics Academy is located at 66 Academy Street in Tryon and coached by Jana Williamson. Eighteen Foothills gymnasts will next compete in Charlotte, N.C. May 21 - 22 in the North Carolina State AAU Championships. – article submitted by Renae Waldman

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Let’s talk of the Saluda Grade Bill Marshall

The continuing saga of the beast as it waited with steam up. quest to use the Saluda Grade rail We would chat with the enright of way has been of interest gineer until a train chugged up to me for several reasons. from Tryon, watch the helper get My grandfather, L. C. Good- behind it and then huff and puff win, was an engineer who oper- mightily as both locomotives ated a steam locomotive to haul took the train on up the steep freight trains out of Durham. My incline to Saluda. Then daddy father became a brakeman, did would show me that the switch not like that work, but retained an of the rails was always set for the abiding interest safety track. in trains. Remember The yardman Daddy used would switch When to take me up to it to the main Melrose where a line for a deby Garland Goodwin “helper” engine scending train was always waitonly if the ening to push the next train up the gineer had his train under control. grade. He would take me by the If it were going too fast, it was hand and lead me right up to sent up a very steep inclined track the engine! I was a wee lad and to dissipate its energy. fearful of those big fire-breathing Over the years, several trains dragons. I could see the flames went off the end of the safety licking around in the firebox from track and plunged into a ravine. my low vantage point, and there In one case the fireman jumped were all sorts of weird and won- clear but the engineer died in the derful sounds coming from the wreckage. That engineer was

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“banked” mainly because the “short” route down the mountain actually takes longer because of the extensive precautions necessary for safety. When the rails were first cut and the talk of running an excursion train on the grade began, I mentioned all of this to some of those enthusiasts, but I think they did not want to hear my words. I believe it would be difficult to find people to operate even a single self-powered coach on that mountain, let alone a passenger train! With the change from train to trail, the matter of use of the right-of-way has come into play. Ownership of land is an interesting concept in itself. I understand the Native Americans (Indians? No, this is not India! And since I was born here, I feel that I am a Native American, too. Why not?) felt the Great Spirit owned

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the land and they all shared in its benefits. As a child growing up here, I thought the mountains belonged to everybody. When I asked Uncle Ethan (Rippy) about the big white square visible even in summer on White Oak Mountain, he said that it was the huge Skyuka Hotel. Naturally, I wanted to see it, so my mother packed lunches for my brother Bill and I and we set out with Uncle Ethan to climb the mountain. There were well-marked bridle trails all over the area, including the mountains. Riding and hiking on the mountain was a cherished activity enjoyed by all able-bodied folks back then. We drank water from the streams and waterfalls. No one ever got robbed or killed that I heard of. There were indeed some places that we “knew” not to go because moonshiners were active there and did not welcome “visitors.” Maybe that’s why the bridle trails were well marked.

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We can ‘Stop Hunger Now’ No one should go hungry. For those who attended, the In this country we are blessed experience was so impressive with an abundance of food and that they wanted to have an most of us take for granted that event in Tryon that would alwe will be eating several times low more local individuals and today. groups to participate. For many of our brothers and The group began working sisters around on the local the world the event idea and, Publisher’s t h r o u g h t h e next meal is Notebook generous donanot a given and may not happen tions of many, by Betty Ramsey at all today. raised enough Stop Hunger money to purNow “SNH” is a food packaging chase ingredients to pack 25,000 organization that supplies food meals for shipment to Haiti. to help relieve hunger all over Major sponsors of this year’s the world. They provide meals local event are the Tryon Conthat are complete, nutritious, gregational Church, members and include rice, vegetables, of the Rotary Club of Tryon, protein and vitamins. The meals Holy Cross Episcopal Church are dehydrated and ready to eat and the Rotary Club of Tryon by adding water heated to 150 Foundation. degrees. More than 100 local volunSNH partners with communi- teers have signed up to help pack ties and organizations to donate the meals this Saturday at the 25 cents per meal packaged to open basketball court at Harmon purchase the ingredients and Field. They will be working provide for administrative costs. in two shifts, the first starting They have earned a four-star at 8:15 a.m. and the second at rating for their effective man- 10:30 a.m. agement of finances. I’m told they have plenty If you would like to learn of volunteers, but if you feel more about Stop Hunger Now strongly that you would like to you can visit their website at: be a part of this event, you would www.stophungernow.org. be welcomed with open arms. Last year the Rotary Club of Providing 25,000 nutritious Tryon and the Tryon Congre- meals to those in need is a great gational Church participated way to start a beautiful day. in a packing event with “Stop Betty Ramsey is the publisher Hunger Now” in Hendersonville of the Tryon Daily Bulletin. Her that was part of packing one mil- email address is betty.ramsey@ lion meals for shipment to Haiti. tryondailybulletin.com.

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Right or wrong Last week I spoke of beautiful and how we’d coordinate to help Snowy, the Argentinean Dogo find her a home, I started to leave and brought it to a conclusion and head toward Bonnie Brae. as best I knew how. Since then, As I was leaving, Randy said to circumstances have changed me what he always says to me and I feel I must tell the rest of for all the years I’ve known him, the story. “Behave yourself.” After Dr. Angel Mitchell and At Bonnie Brae’s I immediI spoke of what could be done ately went in to see Snowy and for Snowy’s leg, her X-rays were coaxed her out for a little walk sent to Upstate Veterinary Spe- before seeing Angel. I learned cialists for a furfrom the staff ther diagnosis. that she’d been Humane Society On Thursday, eating fine and Special Cases before headwas doing her Leonard Rizzo ing to Bonnie business on Brae’s to check leash, which on Snowy and learn of the prog- highly pleased me. I also learned nosis, I went to visit my good that each and every staff member friend Randy Grobe to learn what was thoroughly smitten by my he thought of her. girl. When I entered the Frog and After our walk I placed Snowy Swan, Randy took one look at back in her cage and spoke with me and blurted out, “Oh, Lennie, Angel. Snowy’s X-rays were she’s absolutely beautiful.” back up as we spoke. “She’s sweet, too, isn’t she?” “Hi, Lennie,” Angel said, I replied, laughing. smiling. After we discussed her care (Continued on page 30)

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“What’s up, Doc?” I replied. “Upstate believes she is suffering some discomfort and will experience pain a lot sooner than we thought. Dr. Allen believes he can straighten her leg,” Angel went on, “but it will be very expensive.” “How much?” I asked. “$3,000,” Angel replied. “I only have around $2,800 in my fund right now, if I give them most of it would they accept payment?” “If you do this, Lennie, think of all the other animals you won’t be able to help,” Angel said. Angel was right of course, she was looking at the bigger picture. I had been in this position before where thousands of dollars have been spent and there were two that I recall I couldn’t save, but I tried. I ran things through my mind and concluded that one of three things would be Snowy’s fate: She lives her life in pain and

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discomfort, we quietly put her to sleep or I fix it. In my heart the first two were not an option. “Let’s set it up for her,” I said “But I may need some time to pay Bonnie Brae’s.” “No problem,” Angel said smiling, deep down I think she knew what my answer would be. “God bless you, Lennie,” the staff called out when they learned what I was doing. “Cut it out,” I replied, holding back my emotions, “You just take care of our sweet Snowy.” The next two days were a whirlwind. I set up an appointment for Snowy with Dr. Allen in Greenville’s U.V.S. I called the shelter and Paula graciously agreed to handle my shift in the morning. I went back to see Randy to give him the news and he agreed to handle Bonnie Brae’s bills if I’d handle the operation. Upon leaving I beat him to the punch, “I’ll see you later, old friend, I promise I’ll behave (Continued on page 31)

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“You do, too,” he went on, “I’d like to keep her over the weekend and we’ll call you each day and give you her progress.” I’ll conclude by leaving it up to all of you - the decisions I made for Snowy and the cost involved – tell me, was I right or wrong? Thanks for listening.

myself.” I picked up Snowy at 7:30 a.m. the next morning and Angel handed me all her paperwork and wished me luck. I was in a hurry to leave, I had an hour to get there and I was concerned about traffic. Snowy was great in my car On another note: Mark and as I reached back and patted her Drenda (Michelle) Brennan from every chance I could. I arrived Highway #9 in Campobello are with 10 minutes to spare and now the proud owners of the 42” I took Snowy for a little walk Panasonic flat screen TV raffled before entering. By now Snowy off for “Lennie’s Kids.” had completely stopped shaking Many thanks to all the wonand had given up her trust to me. derful people and establishments Inside I filled out some papers, who helped support this cause. weighed Snowy, then waited to There are far too many to list be called. I took Snowy’s face but you all know who you are. in my hands and said, “I hope If I may, I’d like to acknowledge you don’t hold this against me, just a few who went above and girl, I’m just trying to fulfill my beyond. Gibbs Welding, Tryon promise.” Estates, Head to Toe Salon, my With that she licked my face brethren at the Red Cross and and I laughed, “Flattery will get of course the super star, Terry at you everywhere.” TJ’s Cafe. Also to two individuals In a few minutes we were who pushed tirelessly to assist, brought in to see Dr. Allen. Af- Jeanette Larsen and Joe Hill. ter the initial greeting, Dr. Allen Approximately 1,700 tickets was all business as he began were sold and because some gave explaining what would be done even more than the value of the for Snowy. I interrupted him, ticket, nearly $3,000 was raised explaining how much I had in for my fund, after expenses. my fund and where the money I am always overly optimistic comes from. and 3,000 tickets were bought, “If I wrote you a checkInspector for so I still have 1,300 left. I have rIce $2,500 today, could I finish paydecided to sell the remaining Home InspectIon servIces ing the bill as I raise the money?” tickets for $1 each and have a Why have a50-50 Home Inspection? I asked. drawing at TJ’s on Father’s “$2,500 would be justyour fine,realtor, Because and banker Day atappraiser, noon. Mr. Rizzo. I think don't we could do itover and The under winner your will receive crawl house.half for that amount.” theI money Do! raised and the other From that point on I had half will go to help “Uncle LenGarland Rice 828-859-9596 • Licensed in NC/SC trouble following what he was nie’s Kids.” Each Monday at TJ’s telling me because I was too filled I will post how much money is with emotions and gratitude. in the pot and I will personally 2x1.5 Dr. kick things off with $50 of my Around 4 p.m. on Friday, eoF went effective Allen called, “The operation own5/16 personal money. Once again, beautifully, Mr. Rizzo. Her paw is my deepest gratitude for all your turned so it will lay flat and we’ve support. I am deeply humbled straightened her leg bone.” and know that each animal I as“Thank you so much, doctor sist has your stamp on it. Join in you do God’s work,” I replied. and have fun.

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Yard Sales FINAL MOVING SALE, SAT., MAY 21, 8:30AM TO 2:00PM. Oak Ridge Estates, 301 Duck Pond Lane, Columbus, Follow signs. From Columbus take Rt 108 to Houston, bear left at Skyuka, left at signs "Oak Ridge Estates" & "Oak Ridge Cir". (First left after "The Meeting Place", The Polk Co Senior Center). Back-pack leaf blower, scroll saw, tools, 5 cu.ft. freezer, TV stand, Christmas items, kitchenware, gift items, porch rockers, bar stools, freebees and much more!! GARAGE SALE: 18ft car trailer, 22" chrome wheels & tires, Army Duce truck & trailer, air compressors, tools, tires, shotguns & miscellaneous household. Fri. Sat. & Sun., 9-5, 3300 Hwy. 108 E, Columbus. GARAGE SALE: Plants, new items. 25 Phillip St., Columbus, Holly Hill Subdivision, Sat., 8 until. HUGE CARPORT/SHOP SALE. Hand powered tools, gasoline motors, masonry tools, mortar mixers (1 and 2 bagger), crib, several dressers, car seat, lots of misc., baked goods. Fri. & Sat,, 8 to ?, 2836 Landrum Rd., beside the Mennonite Church. HUGE Church-Wide YARDSALE/ CARWASH/ HOTDOG BOOTH, Saturday May 21st from 8 am-2 pm at Columbus Baptist Church! We have a little of everything. Books, little tikes, electronics, home decor, toys, lots of clothes ALL SIZES, and MORE! Come enjoy hot dogs for lunch while the youth wash your car. All proceeds help to send the youth to mission camp! Rain date 5/28!

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! HELP WANTED MEDICAL/DENTAL FULL-TIME POSITION for an RN for weekend on-call at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Must have a current RN license (NC & SC), at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics and end-of-life care. Must possess a current driver’s license, auto insurance and clear driving record. For more information or to apply, go to: www.hofc.org.

Homes For Rent BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME: 7yr old, 2500sq.ft., 3BR, 2.5BA, garage, wood floors, fireplace. Secluded, yet only 15 minutes from towns of Saluda, Tryon & Columbus. References. $1000 plus security. 828-859-9320. COLUMBUS: 3BR, 2BA, private, no pets. References. $1200 plus security. FIRST REAL ESTATE, 828-859-7653. GREEN CREEK: New 3BR, 2BA, hardwood floors. No pets. $800 plus security. References. FIRST REAL ESTATE, 828-859-7653. HOME FOR RENT: Choose from 3 brand new, beautiful homes in quiet neighborhood setting off Fox Mtn. Rd. in Columbus. 2BR, 1-2 baths, deck, gas fireplace. $850-$950/mo. 828-899-5900. HOUSE FOR RENT: Landrum area, 3BR, 2BA, partially furnished. $450/month plus deposit. Call 864-494-8779. HUNTING COUNTRY RD. Bright, charming & updated 3BR/3BA home on 6 acres. Wood floors, built-in bookshelves, new roof, new appliances. Barn for 2 horses. Adjacent to FETA trails. $1500/mo house; $1750 w/horses. 828-894-2029. LAKE LANIER, TRYON: vacation rental, 2 or 3 bedroom. Comes with boat slip and canoe. Private 1 acre estate size lot. Time available for daily/weekly in May and June. Call Paul Pullen, Town and Country Realtors. 828-817-4642.

Homes For Rent PENIEL RD. 1960s brick 4BR/3BA, ranch style in lovely open setting. New Berber carpeting, exceptional storage space. $1275/month. Call 828-894-2029. SMALL HOUSE, walk to Tryon. 2 bedroom/1 bath. $460 plus utilities. June 1. 817-4896

Apartments 1 BR BARN APT. for rent on horse farm. Water, electric included, hunter/jumper barn, bring your horse. $550/month, sec. dep. required. 828-863-2979. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Tryon; private, quiet, great neighborhood. $650/month includes heat, water and garbage pickup. Carport, big kitchen, large rooms and washer/dryer connection. 828-817-1209. Shown by appointment only. COLUMBUS, 2BR, 1BA, laundry room w/washer/dryer, plus appliances. Yard maintenance, city water & garbage pickup, $575/month, plus dep., references. Pets neg. Call 894-3583 between 10am-11pm. FOR RENT LANDRUM: 1BR, beautiful, quiet neighborhood. No pets. $375/month plus deposit. Includes water and trash pickup. Call 571-438-5295 or 864-680-6158. FOR RENT: APARTMENTS IN TRYON, 2BR, 1BA, $450. 1BR $400.00. 864-590-0336. 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. FOR RENT: Tryon, 1/1 lower level apt. Very nice. Includes utilities, use of W/D. Fenced yard. $550/month. 828-817-9897.

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FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM LOFT APARTMENT. Includes utilities plus cable/internet, monthly or long term, $675, references, no pets. 828-817-4509.

LANDRUM TOWNHOME. Immaculate, 2BR/2BA, one level, garage, deck, lovely end unit with lots of light. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, stove, fridge. Convenient to town, behind Radio Shack and Brock’s Cleaners. Pet ok. $123,000. 864-641-0441

HARMON FIELD ROAD. Light, bright & airy 1200 sq.ft. 2BR/ 1BA duplex. Wood floors, walkin closets, W/D, 1 car garage, screened porch (350sq.ft.) overlooking river. $700/month, no pets/smoking. 828-894-2029 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. STUDIO APARTMENT, $450 includes water. In town Tryon. All new kitchen & bath, new deck. 864-404-7216.

Farms/Acreage for Rent FOR RENT IN TRYON: 3 stall barn w/attached studio apartment, 10 acre fenced pasture, adjoining the FETA trails, $750/month. Security deposit required. 828-863-2979.

Commercial for Rent OFFICE SPACE 102 Pacolet St. across from Tryon Post Office. Approx. 350 sq.ft., reception area, two office areas with own restroom. Tiled floor throughout and good paint. 828-817-0951.

Roommates LOOKING FOR SINGLE OR COUPLE to share 2400 sq ft house. Call 864-494-8779.

Houses for Sale BETTER DEAL THAN A FORECLOSURE. Move-in ready, secluded but close to Columbus, 2BRs, office, 2BAs, large open kitchen. Full walk-out basement, plumbed, heated. 3250sq ft on 1 acre. More land available w/creek & access to FETA trail system. Appraisal at today's market value at $193,000, asking $169,000. 828-894-5783

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.

Farms, Acreage & Timber 5-ACRE HORSE PROPERTY IN GREEN CREEK HUNT COUNTRY Mobile home, fenced paddocks, sheds, private & unrestricted, $84,900. Seller will lease 6mos., 3 miles from 74. 828-863-0470 LAKE ADGER, WATERFRONT, spectacular views of mountains and lake. private building site, two lots to choose from, both over an acre in size. $149,900 each. Call Jim Smith & Associates, Inc. REALTORS, 800-785-7542 or 864-415-5119, ask for Chuck.

Mobile Home Rentals FOR RENT MOBILE HOME: 2BR 1BA, central H&A, some utilities furnished. $475/month plus $475 security deposit. Non-negotiable. Serious inquiries only. Also 1 singlewide mobile home lot. 828-863-4453. 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 FOR SALE: Clay free top soil, aged cow manure, pine and hardwood bark mulch, rotted sawdust, gravel, sand, fill dirt. Can be picked up or delivered in pickup or dump truck size loads. Also will haul off brush, limbs, trash, etc. 828-863-4453.

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

BOAT FOR SALE or trade. 1997 Glastron boat, L175 with Mercruiser inboard engine includes trailer, sun cover and full cover. Excellent condition. $6,500 or will trade for pontoon. Boat located on Lake Lanier. 864-597-2364.

Antiques FOR SALE: Lots of 50% off items, hard-backed books $1 each, look for signs; costume jewelry, furniture, Raggedy Ann's, kitchen items, wall prints, NC pottery, BB Craig face jug, African carving, French Limoges, Fenton glass, Carnival, old toys, etc. Also shelf open for rent. FIDDLESTICKS ANTIQUES, Hwy 74 West, Exit 178, turn left toward Rutherfordton. 828-286-0054.

Appliances GE SIDE BY SIDE, water & ice on door, almond, $200 firm. You move. 864-457-5198.

Household Items FOR SALE: Deep freezer, $100; exercise glider, $100; Kimball piano, $80; parakeet bird, very loving, call for more info. 864-316-4723.

Horses & Equipment BARNSBY N-GAGE DRESSAGE SADDLE, 17.5", medium tree, black; bought new 5 months ago and hardly used. Looks like new. It just does not fit my horse! Wonderfully comfortable with narrow twist. Check website (www.barnsby.com) for details. Sells new for just under $3k; asking $2500. (And generally a wait period to order.) 828-863-4240 FOR SALE: Old, small horse or pony cart. Reconditioned. New paint, Sail Blue, new 20-inch tires and tubes, new white oak bench type seat, rubber foot rest to protect the metal. Cart has 2 coil springs under white oak (seat) for rough riding. $300. 828-859-5341.

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Cars FOR SALE: '98 Chevy Astro LT 126,000 miles, one owner from new, regularly maintained with records, factory f/r air, tow package, leather. $4,500 OBO. 828-894-8417

Public Notices EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE Having qualified on the 28th day of April, 2011, as Executrix of the Estate of Edward J. Comolli, 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 Executrix on or before the 6th 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 6th day of May, 2011. Elizabeth H. Comolli, Executrix Estate of Edward J. Comolli 345 Ten Stones Circle Charlotte, VT 05445 R. Anderson Haynes Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Tryon, NC 28782 adv.5/6,13,20,27

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Lady Wolverines eliminated from state 2A playoffs by Daniel Hecht

The first round of the 2A softball championships kicked off Wednesday, May 18, as the top 64 squads from 19 conferences took to diamonds across North Carolina. Among that select group of teams were the 18-5 Lady Wolverines. As the number three seed from the Western Highlands Conference, Polk drew a tough first round opponent, traveling to Canton to square off against powerhouse Pisgah High School. The Black Bears, number one seed in the Western N.C. Athletic Conference and ranked as the sixth best 2A team in the state, took the field as the clear favorite against head coach Jeff Wilson’s ambitious squad. Polk jumped in front early, as freshman standout Brittany Jones tagged a Logan Mathews’ fastball to the gap in left center for a leadoff double. Jones moved to third on an Alyssa Montgomery bunt and scored on a sacrifice fly to deep center by Jamie Hrobak to put the Lady

Wolverines up by a run. Polk’s lead proved shortlived, as with one out in the bottom of the first, Pisgah’s Hali Worley launched a Hrobak screwball over the center field fence for a solo home run. Pisgah made some more noise at the plate in the second, as the first three batters reached on a walk, a single and a hit by pitch. With bases full of Black Bears and no outs, Hrobak dug down for a little extra, striking out Hannah Hudson on a 3-2 pitch. Next up for Pisgah was Sidney Parris, driving a Hrobak pitch to deep center that was snagged by Shalyn Brown, who fired a perfect throw to catcher Alicia Lockhart to nail Kaitlyn Hannah at home for the third out. The Black Bears broke the deadlock for good in the third, as Pisgah’s Worley led off the inning with her second round-tripper of the game, driving a Hrobak offering the opposite way over the fence in right-center. Three hits and a walk later, the

Polk CF Shalyn Brown makes a leaping catch as LF Amber Lynch looks on during Polk’s loss to Pisgah Wednesday, May 18. (photo by Daniel Hecht)

Lady Wolverines headed into the dugout down by two runs. Though the Lady Wolverines were able to put runners aboard in the fifth and sixth, they were unable to cross the plate again as the stingy Pisgah defense ended Polk’s season with a 3-1 loss. “I was really proud of the

girls,” said Wilson following the loss. “We played an excellent game against an excellent opponent, and just came out on the short end today.” The Lady Wolverines finish the season 18-6, while Pisgah moved on to the second round to face number two seed Madison.

Polk Wolverines host track 2A tourney, grabbing two wins Polk County High School hosted the 2011 NCHSAA 2A Western Region outdoor track tournament May 14. PCHS’ women’s 4x400 meter relay team won the region with a time of 4:14.81. The team includes Rebecca Elliot, Autumn Miller, Mary Kate Christiansen, Maggie Phipps and alternate Savannah Deaver. Elliot also placed first in the women’s 800-meter

run with a time of 2:24.99. The following PCHS students also placed in their events: Women shot put (4 KG) finals - Jesi Allison placed 12th with 26-10, while teammate Sarah Angier placed 13th with 24-06; women long jump - Genevieve Miller placed 14th with 11-01; women high jump - Rebecca Mitchell placed ninth; women pole vault - Savanna Mitchell

placed fourth with J8-00; women 4x800 meter relay - PCHS placed seventh with 11:00.40; women 4x200 meter relay - PCHS placed ninth with 1:57.87; women 4x100 meter relay - PCHS placed 10th with 55.95; and in the women 400-meter dash finals - Mary Kate Christiansen captured third place with 1:03.03. Men shot put (12 pound) - Markece Cunningham took

second with 45-11; men discus throw (1.6 KG) - Markece Cunningham grabbed 10th with 114-05; men 4x800 meter relay PCHS placed ninth with 9:11.70; men 4x200 meter relay - PCHS placed eighth with 1:42.47; men 800-meter run - Andy Conner placed seventh with 2:11.59; and in the men 200-meter dash finals Cary Littlejohn placed seventh with 24.15.

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Saying goodbye to dear friend spirit. In it all, I wrangled demon wisteria hells, wild grape vines, weeds, hauled rocks, created a “Pooh” memorial garden and managed to get scratches and Mornings on the front porch poison ivy on top of that! are lonesome lately: my little Chickadee babies hatched sweet Pooh died; I found myself three feet from the porch swing bereft, the house suddenly too the day Pooh left, the green bullquiet, no silly wrinkle face to frog lazed on his mossy rock with greet me at the door. goldfish circling, fragrant roses He’d had health scares be- bloomed, jeweled hummingfore, but somebirds jousted how would pull over nectar. Saluda through time and Life conNews & time again. Sadtinues in my ly, many SharNotations peaceable kingpeis have health dom. Gardenby Bonnie Bardos issues created by ing is symbolic breeding practicof life going on, es when they were nearly extinct in and belief in another day. Pooh’s China and brought to this country loss leaves a hole in my heart, but in the 60s and 70s. So many people I’ve promised him that I will go have given me hugs, flowers, cards, on, make art, give kindness, and fed me: all these kindnesses make find another furry baby to give a me even more grateful to be in such special home someday--keeping a loving community — I have not my heart open to loving again. It’s faced this alone. We carry one an- the least I can do. other through the hardest of times. Community: The Saluda TailWhen I adopted Pooh through gate Market is Friday from 4:30Chinese Shar-pei rescue as a 6:30. Support local folks! puppy, I knew that I’d lose him The Saluda Arts Festival is too early. The name I gave him of May 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. I’ll be Pooh Bear fit; he really was Win- helping sell festival T-shirts in the nie the Pooh in heart and deed. morning, and then stroll among Since he was my third Shar-pei, the art and shops as live music I knew what I was getting into. I plays. Our friendly restaurants did it anyway, and promised while and shops will welcome you! Pooh was with me, he’d always Dr. Jerry Russell will hold a think the world was a good place. May 30, 11 a.m. Memorial Day Along the way, Pooh made me program at the Memorial Monuthink the world was a good place. ment on Greenville Street. We would stand out on the front The Historic Smith Hill tour porch every morning, face the sun- of homes is Saturday, June 4 from shine and give thanks for one more 1 – 5 p.m., as part of Saluda’s day. For six years, he brought joy 130th Anniversary Celebration. and tenderness to my heart; I’m a Tickets available at City Hall and better person for having had him, Heartwood Gallery. and every creature I’ve taken in. Something to look forward Sometimes people come and go in to: a little bird tells me that John life, turn their backs… but not a dog. Waddill will have an art show this Dogs are loyal to the end, always summer, at Saluda Center. glad to see you, and ask for very Thank you, dear readers for little; they know what love is indeed. reading this column! Keep in So, out to the sun-splashed mind if you have something of spring garden I went with heavy note, feel free to contact me at heart, and worked for days: tears, bbardos@gmail.com; or 749sweat, flowers, sunshine and the 1153. You may also visit my webgood earth are healing to the site at bonniebardos.com “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” ~ Winnie the Pooh

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