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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 88

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, June 6, 2011

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Singing for the Soldiers draws about 400

Kate Vining, daughter of Pam and John Vining and granddaughter of Boss Vining, is in Myrtle Beach for six weeks. Kate is there as part of the “Summer Beach Project,” a religious-based organization. She had to pay her way there ($500) and then $100 per week, plus money to purchase her own food. The Summer Beach Project provides participants with summer jobs at local businesses. They also participate in religious study.

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

Today Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon

Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 (Continued on page 2)

Approximately 400 people attended the fourth annual Singing for the Soldiers, filling up Veterans Park in Columbus. The 90-degree-plus weather did not keep the crowds away, but kept them under every available shade tree.

The event, held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, featured gospel music by J.J. Wadell, the Green River Boys, the Southern Sounds Quartet and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Archie Watkins. (Continued on page 3)

Crowds attend Singing for the Soldiers on Memorial Day at Veterans Park in Columbus. (photo submitted)

PCHS land judging team 17th in country by Samantha Hurst

Placing 17th in a competition might not immediately evoke applause, but when you’re up against more than 100 teams from across the nation, with no divisions based on school size, placing that high means you’ve achieved something notable.

Polk County High School’s Land Judging team recently accomplished this feat at the National High School Land Judging competition held at Oklahoma State University. “It’s a very competitive event. Anytime you go to a national contest with a new team, with just

one to two years experience, and place 17th in the nation is very impressive,” said PCHS teacher and coach Chauncey Barber. This year’s team members included Shalyn Brown, Amber Lynch, Natalie Hilbig and Sam (Continued on page 6)

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or Annie at 864-457-7278. 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. 828-894-0001. 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 at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Harmon Field Board of Supervisors meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. The next meeting will be on June 6. Public welcome. Information: 828-8596655. 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.

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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, email 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. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy is scheduled every Tuesday. This is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills daytime grief support group, first Tuesday each month, noon, Hospice Center behind St. Luke’s Hospital. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. No charge to attend; newcomers welcome. Drinks and dessert are provided. 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132, sslater@hocf.org. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

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OBITUARIES Christina Swan, p. 9

Poll results Should Polk County Commissioners lower taxes for residents as Commissioner Tom Pack has suggested? Percentages taken from 197 total votes

Some readers who did not have access to our online poll felt so strongly about this issue they personally called or dropped by our office to voice their opinion. Out of those voters, three said yes, the county should reduce taxes, while two said no, they should not.

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PCHA meeting, Tuesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the museum in Columbus. Darlene and F.K. McFarland will give the history of McFarland’s Funeral Chapel’s 100 years in Polk County. All are welcome. Teen Character/Skills Building Group, Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Tuesdays, in the Re-Ride parking

lot, crossroads of Landrum and Hwy. 9, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Visa/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up. 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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Singing for the Soldiers collects items for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, 25 boxes of items for care packages were collected. The event also raised $2,300 through donations and food sales. This money will be used to purchase additional items for the troops after shipping costs are paid. Nearly 30 volunteers from several surrounding counties helped serve food, set up tents and equipment axi and pack up boxes for troops. Above: James Metcalf (right) irporT ervice Roasted corn, hot dogs, potato present an azalea to Rev. Albert Radio EquippEd, aiR ConditionEd in memory of salad, desserts and cold drinks and Arnell Teague their nephew, Lance CorporalStation Doug WagonS were available. who was recently killed ConfiRmEd BookingS A portion of the program was Freeman, in Afghanistan. dedicated to two special men with Verlee Payne • Owners/Operators Gospel musicJames legend&Archie Polk County ties. The Singing Right: Watkins performs. Watkins’ Uncle Road • Tryon, NC 509 Lockhart Since 1942 for Soldiers committee donated Claude Watkins, a WWII veteran, a tree to the family of Lt. Terry was a longtime resident of Varnodore, who lost his life in Columbus. His name is engraved Afghanistan recently. The tree will in one of the many bricks at the Veterans Park. (photos be planted in his parents’ yard. Columbus submitted) Varnadore’s mother is a native of Saluda, where much of her family still lives, including her mother, the first event. Carney is suffering with cancer, but was still able Elizabeth Bradley. Charlotte, Atlanta, Serving Charlotte, Atlanta, help organize and attend this An azalea was presented to Rev. to Serving Greenville-Spartanburg, Asheville Greenville-Spartanburg, Asheville event. Albert and Arnell Teague in memo- month’s and all other regional airports. and all other regional airports. Airport Service Airport Service Numerous businesses between ry of their nephew, Lance Corporal Doug Freeman of Florida, who was Campobello and Hendersonville dial: dial: 859-5706 donated food,859-5706 supplies and money recently killed in Afghanistan. The Polk County honor guard so that all collected Monday night Equipped, Radio Equipped, Air Conditioned went straight toAir theConditioned soldiers. fired a salute and played taps in Radio Wagons Station Wagons SinceStation 2008 more than $20,000 honor of the Polk County people Confirmed Bookings Confirmed Bookings Family OwnedSince1942 Family OwnedSince1942 who have sacrificed their lives for dollars of items have been sent to through this effort freedom. James & Verlee Payne •troops Owners/Operators James & Verlee Payne • Owners/Operators If youNC were unable to attend but The Singing for the SoldiersRoad • Tryon, 34 Lockhart 34 Lockhart Road • Tryon, NC events began in 2008. Sherry would like to donate, items may Carney began collecting items for be dropped off at WJFJ Radio on 2M,4M 2M,4M Court Street in Columbus. You soldiers a few years before that, and her brother-in-law, Chaplain can also call co-organizer James Mike McCawley, helped organize Metcalf at 828-894-5858.

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True meaning of Memorial Day

To the Editor: Local resident and veteran Otis W. Livingston Jr. wrote a letter about Memorial Day in 2008 whose message is still valid today. Portions of that letter are printed below: “Another Memorial Day has come and gone. And I am saddened. My sadness is not prompted by the remembrance of those of the Armed Forces who have given their lives for us. I am continuously saddened by their loss. Rather, a new feeling of melancholy has swept over me because of my realization that most Americans no longer seem to understand or care about the true meaning of this special national holiday. “I recently read where a group of schoolchildren, when asked what they thought was the meaning of Memorial Day, replied, “It’s the day the pools open.” Many others see it as only another day off and a chance to find sales at the local mall. Still others use the three-day weekend for a quick getaway vacation. To me this is a sad commentary on our nation. “Since 1868 Americans have gathered in their cities, towns and villages to decorate the graves of the military men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. At first it was actually called Decoration Day. Its purpose was to honor those who had served and died during the Civil War. Later, after World War I, it became Memorial Day and its purpose became that of honoring Americans killed in all our wars. “For many years, Memorial Day was a solemn and sacred day. But times change and tradition slips away. Memorial Day slipped rapidly away when Congress moved the traditional date of its observance to accommodate the desire to establish another three-day weekend. “But the change in date did not impede our local VFW Post 9116 from conducting their annual ceremony. This year on the Saturday before Memorial Day, members of the group and other volunteers worked their way through the com-

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munity’s cemetery and placed an American flag on the gravesite of each veteran they could locate and identify. Sure, not all of the veterans who were thus honored gave their lives in battle. But they all served. And that was good enough for the VFW and for me. “Then on Monday morning people gathered for a ceremony. There was a bugle call and then a speech or two. “But what came next rekindled my soul and reminded me that there are still many patriotic people in our land who love this country and who would fight and die for it if called upon to do so. Five or six members of the post were called upon, one at a time, to come forward and place a small flower, wreath or flag at the base of the cemetery’s flagpole. Most who participated were veterans of World War II. They marched forward as best as they could. Some were stooped by age, arthritis or other maladies and some had trouble standing erect. But they gave it their best shot, recited or read a short statement honoring those who had given their lives, then smartly rendered a hand salute. The ceremony lasted only minutes. But its impact on me will last forever. These men and women know the meaning of Memorial Day. “We need to bring Memorial Day back to where it was. Back to a day set aside to honor our fallen heroes. Back to a day of solemn remembrance and reflection. “But I’m afraid it will never happen. Why? Because the nation has changed. People just aren’t interested anymore. “There are, of course, many folks who support our troops. The VFW, the American Legion and other veteran groups care a great deal about our armed forces. There are people who wait at the airports to greet our returning heroes. There are schoolchildren and others who assemble tons of sundries, package them and then ship them off to our troops overseas. Thank God for these caring patriots. But where is the rest of the nation? “Most Americans are busy with other things. Most want that long, Memorial Day weekend. All want (Continued on page 5)

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Area residents gather at Saluda Veterans’ Park for a Memorial Day program on May 30. Dr. Jerry Russell made a presentation during the program. The memorial park was established to honor and commemorate Saluda area armed forces members who served in the United States armed forces. (photos by Bonnie J. Bardos)

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lower gasoline prices. Many want their homes back. “Maybe by this time next year there will be a new America, one that will inspire people to be more patriotic, take more pride in their country and help return this nation to the fundamental principles and beliefs upon which it was founded. “And maybe we will have a nation more grateful for the sacrifices the men and women of our armed forces have made on our behalf. And maybe, just maybe, more folks will show up for next year’s Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. –– Otis W. Livington Jr., submitted by Scott Camp

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Vining. Coaches were Barber, Polk County Cooperative Extension director John Vining and Richard Smith, a retired agricultural instructor for PCHS. Barber said he’s proud of how well PCHS has done at state and nationals over the past decade. “This is two years in a row that we’ve gotten to go [to nationals], and since I’ve been teaching we’ve gone four times since 2003,” Barber said. Barber said to make it to the national competition, a team must place in the top five at the state level. PCHS placed second in state this year. Placing so high means months of hard work, in class and out of class, studying written material for weeks before putting that knowledge to the test in the field. Students must learn to use their senses, Barber said. They must judge soil based on its texture, learn techniques to de-

cipher the slope of the land (percent change in elevation over 100 feet) without any special tool to do so and then they must determine how viable the land would be to build homes on, to use as farmland or to set up a landfill. They must also be able to determine how various uses of the land will impact the environment over decades. Will farming in the area negatively affect a nearby creek or could another use cause erosion? These are all elements of the competition, Barber said. He said it also requires a good knowledge of basic engineering. Barber said all of these skill sets could lead students to bright futures. “Land judging, it can lead kids to great careers,” Barber said. This is why Barber said he and teaching partner Kevin Bailey, who leads animal science and agriculture mechanics, want to eventually provide honors level courses in agriculture for students at PCHS. Barber said he believes FFA programs such as the Land Judging team allow students to be diverse in

The Polk County High School Land Judging team. Back row: Coach John Vining, Sam Vining, coaches Chauncey Barber and Richard Smith; front row, Shalyn Brown, Amber Lynch and Natalie. (photo submitted)

their academic knowledge. He said it sets Polk County kids apart when they go on scholarship interviews. “I think the biggest thing is we try to have strong expectations for our kids,” Barber said. “Plus, the parents are really great about supporting their students because they know how valuable their kids being involved in these programs can be to their future.”

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PEOPLE FEATURED: Kimberly Nelson, director-owner, and Richard Christian Nelson, artist-owner BUSINESS: Skyuka Fine Art Gallery ADDRESS: 133 N. Trade Street, Tryon PHONE NUMBER: 828-817-3783 EMAIL: info@skyukafineart.com NATURE OF BUSINESS: Fine art gallery YEAR FOUNDED: 2010 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Just the two of us. But we do have a wonderful friend, Harry Sparshott, who helps us out from time to time. HOW’S BUSINESS? Business is better than we expected in this economy; people still love art enough to make a purchase when the right piece speaks to them. I love it when a client makes a connection to a painting and wants to take it home. The joy they show when that happens makes everything I do here worthwhile. THINGS YOU WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: That it is not just Rich’s artwork. When we conceptualized the gallery we decided early on to represent as many other professional artists as we could. Rich has numerous friendships and connections to fantastic and famous artists in his field, many of whom we currently show, and many more that we are just itching to invite in. We also host lectures, workshops, concerts and opening receptions for new exhibits. SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: We only show original art by professional artists who have reached a certain level of recognition in their careers. We also represent historically accredited artists through Tryon’s noted art collector Nowell Guffey. Kim is also available for in-home art consultations by appointment.

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Rabid raccoon attacks three dogs in Green Creek Rabies clinic scheduled June 18 by Leah Justice

Polk County’s second case of rabies this year has been confirmed after a raccoon attacked three dogs in Green Creek Saturday, May 28. Polk County Animal Control Officer Michael Herman said he received confirmation from the state

veterinarian lab on Friday, June 3 that the raccoon was rabid. The dogs were all sent to a veterinarian for rabies treatment. The attack occurred in the McDowell Road area, within a mile of the Chesnee Rd. site where a rabid fox attacked two people on May 8. A rabies clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at the Green Creek Fire Department from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Herman said all Green Creek residents with dogs and cats are encouraged to get their animals rabies shots during the clinic. The two recently confirmed rabies cases in Polk County are the first since Feb. 26, 2010, when a fox attacked two adults in the Hampton Court area of Columbus. Foxes, coyotes, skunks, opos-

sums 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.

Tryon Arts and Crafts offers Summer Sizzler program for kids This summer Tryon Arts and Crafts School has again expanded its Summer Sizzler program for ages 10 and up. Parents can choose from five one-week sessions: July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-12. The hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate working parents. Each week will include many of the following: pottery, woodworking, lapidary, basketry, pre-

Obituaries

Christina Swan

Christina Swan, 60, of Tryon, formerly of Oak Park, Ill., and Traverse City, Mich. Born April 15, 1950, in Michigan; died February 17, 2011, at home from diabetic complications. Pre-deceased by father, James Swan, mother, Margaret McIvor Swan (whom she lovingly cared for in her twilight years) and brother Scott Swan. An exceptional information technologist for Advance America, Spartanburg, S.C., she was, at heart, an artist, i.e. painter, photographer, architectural historian, and collector of antique/vintage pieces. Miraculously brought back to life in 1999 after a heart attack, God granted her 12 glorious years in these Foothills, her dream home. She dearly loved and is loved by the many friends she made here and old friends around the world. Memorial information: Contact Michael Delmonico 847-3386210, delmonicomichael@yahoo. com.

cious metal clay, music, mosaic painting, chain mail or wire wrap, leatherwork, drawing, fiber arts and/or tie dye. Tryon Arts and Crafts received a grant from the Polk County

Community Foundation to hire a student intern to assist the instructors and monitor the lunch hour. Students should bring a lunch and wear suitable clothing. Tryon Arts and Crafts is lo-

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Nationally-known beekeeper to speak at meeting June 7 The Carolina Foothills Beekeepers will welcome Sam Comfort as a guest speaker at its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Comfort will speak about natural, treatment-free ways to keep bees, organic and sustainable beekeeping methods and the use of top bar hives. The meeting will be held at the Pine Crest Inn Conference Center. Sam Comfort is well known nationally as one of the thought leaders surrounding treatmentfree beekeeping - the practice of keeping bees without the use of chemicals or other substances in the hive. Comfort is the largest commercial top bar hive beekeeper on the east coast as the owner of Anarchy Apiaries in the Hudson Valley of New York and southeastern Florida. As a crusader for sustainable beekeeping methods, Comfort fittingly shares a birthday with Johnny Appleseed and has written songs about bees, which he sings while playing

the ukulele. The Carolina Foothills Beekeepers, the Polk County Chapter of the N.C. State Beekeepers Association, is a non-profit group open to first-time, novice and experienced beekeepers, as well as non-beekeepers who are interested in honeybees or beekeeping. The group is focused on fostering information and equipment sharing among area beekeepers, improving beekeeping methods and best practices, educating the general public regarding honeybees including schools and community groups, encouraging and assisting people who may wish to enter into the field of beekeeping and, most importantly, the healthy proliferation of honeybees in our area. For more information or to attend Comfort’s presentation, contact Carl Caudle a 864-457-6288 or via email at polkbeekeepers@ gmail.com. – article submitted by Carl Caudle

Sam Comfort at a previous presentation. (photo submitted)

Foothills Duplicate Bridge results from Thursday, May 19 The following are the results of the Foothills Duplicate Bridge games played May 19. Morning Restricted Pairs Section A, North-South 1. George Cashau, Earl Virts; 2. Daniel Dworkin, Sue Brown; 3. Ken Yeager, Ivalee Rymer; 4. Deborah Bundy, Jack Williams. East-West 1. H. Ingram Willis Jr., Mi-

chael Verbonic; 2. Robert Palmer, David Hart; 3. Jim Rezac, Marily Williams; 4. Don Iaffaldano, Rosemary Iaffaldano. Section B, North-South 1. Donald Cobb, Cree Dawson; 2. Donald Eifert, Edwina Burger; 3. Norma Evola, Elizabeth Easley; 4. Ann Morgan, Vayda French. East-West

1. Ronald Wingo, Charlie Stratford; 2. Janice Matthisen, Katherine Moore; 3. Pat Fiol, Elaine Riley; 4. Jane Templeton, Lee Cudlip. Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1. Linda Sherer, Donald Eifert; 2. George Cashau, Earl Virts; 3. Leslie Tucker, Al Howard; 4. Richard Long, Ken Yeager; 5.

Jackie Caldwell, Mel Rogers. East-West 1 . R i c h a r d C a s e r, K a r l Kachadoorian; 2. William Saunders, Doris Saunders; 3. Esther Taylor, Judith Depriester; 4/5. Caroline Kelly, H. Ingram Willis Jr.; 4/5. Sally Jo Carter, Virginia Ambrose. – article submitted by Marily Williams

Free produce available at Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry June 8 The Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (TBOM), supported by Manna FoodBank of Asheville, will distribute perishable vegetables Wednesday, June 8 from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. for those who can use this produce. The food is free of charge and must not be resold.

If you need to pick up produce for someone who cannot come to TBOM on this day, TBOM will need a note from that person stating who is picking up the produce for them. It must be signed and a telephone number given for verification of this request. Outreach never knows until

the day before distribution how many or which vegetables will be available. Distribution will be in the Food Pantry located at 134 White Drive in Columbus (pass the Columbus Baptist Church on Houston Road, turn left on White Drive before going under the Hwy. 74 bridge).

For more information, call Outreach at 828-894-2988. Clients may also call this number on the day of distribution to learn which vegetables will be available. Participants are asked to bring their own bags or boxes. - article submitted by Ann Carswell

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‘How To Create Curb Appeal’ class now offered at ICC Polk Jeff L. Nelson Lodge No. 605 A.F. and A.M. will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Duncan Ely, Master, Kirtland Flynn, Sec.

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“How To Create Curb Appeal” starts Thursday, June 9 at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center in Columbus. Presented on three consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., the course from landscape architect Ed Lastein, horticulture expert Mickey Lively and designer Sandy LeRoy covers the essential elements of curb appeal for people who are building, updating or selling. The first session, led by Lastein, is about site considerations, the design process and landscape design principles. In the second session, LeRoy will discuss choosing exterior paint colors and finishing touches, with a special appearance by Tom Williamson of Williamson’s Paint Center in Landrum. Lively will cover plant selection and culture in the third session, along with soil, lighting and irrigation. Ed Lastein is an award-win-

ning architect whose projects include Rogers Park in Tryon, Highland Lake Village in Flat Rock, N.C., the Flat Rock Village Center, numerous residential and equestrian properties and the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum. Noted horticulture expert Mickey Lively from Garden Gate Nursery in Hendersonville has more than 1,600 landscaping projects to his credit and is a trusted resource for beginning and expert gardeners who listen to him daily on Hendersonville’s WTZQ 1600AM. Designer Sandy LeRoy is a color consultant and painting contractor, as well as a professional home stager and redesign expert, with more than 25 years of experience here and in the San Francisco Bay Area. Registration is free, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, call Isothermal at 828-894-3092. – article submitted by Kate Barkschat

St. Luke CME Church hosts Fruits of the Spirit speaking event June 12 The missionaries of St. Luke CME Church, located on Markham Road in Tryon, will sponsor the “Fruits of the Spirit” on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. Nine area speakers will speak briefly on the Fruits

of the Spirit, what they mean, how they should apply to our lives as Christians and how we can pass their “spirits” on to others. A “fruity” repast will follow. – article submitted by Kimberly Porter

Melrose Inn hosts open mike night The first open mike night will be held at the Melrose Inn, located at 55 Melrose Avenue in Tryon, Tuesday, June 7 on the front porch. Open mike nights will be held the first and third Tuesdays from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The open mike nights are a night of “spoken word and jeffnel - page 16

music” featuring Jim “Brown” Anderson. Bring any music, poem or story you care to share. It’s BYOB for now; glasses and ice will be provided. For more information, call 828-859-0234 or visit . – article submitted by Jim Kirk

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St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary holds BBQ quilt auction It’s almost time for music, crafts and barbecue! Want that memory to last? Take your shot at winning a Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival handmade quilt. This full-size quilt is like new and made from 1998, 2001 and 2002 Blue Ridge BBQ T-shirts. Silent auction bids will be accepted until Monday, June 13. The winner does not need to be present to win. Place your bid at St. Luke’s Hospital Thrift Shop at 148 N. Trade St., Tryon. If there are any questions, call 828-859-6850. – article submitted by Jennifer Wilson Right: Jean Howell, St. Luke’s Hospital volunteer who donated the quilt, shows the Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival handmade quilt hanging in the St. Luke’s Hospital Thrift Shop. (photo submitted)

New Green Creek market location In an effort to increase customer traffic, the Green Creek Farmer’s Market has moved to its new location in the Re-Ride parking lot at the crossroads of Landrum Road/Hwy. 14 and Highway 9. The market will still be held on Tuesdays from 5 – 7 p.m. and run through the last Tuesday in September offering fresh seasonal produce, eggs, landscaping plants and handmade products. – article submitted by Vaughn Loeffler

Letter to the Editor

Funds to education To the Editor: Excess Polk County funds need to be used to provide adequate Polk County public school funding. This is our responsibility. –– Marian Bosien

James R. Baker, D.C.

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Tour foothills with Southern Appalachian Adventures by Samantha Hurst

Mandy Blake has yearned for years to carve out a plan to combine her passion for the beauty of Western North Carolina and desire for her own small business. She knew this would take some doing but believes it’s all come together with her new venture, Southern Appalachian Adventures. “I feel kind of amazed at how things are working out. I keep running into people who want to help,” she said. “It’s like if you really put the intention out there, maybe you really can have the job that you want for yourself.” Through Southern Appalachian Adventures, Blake strives to intimately connect individuals with their surroundings through day trips across Western NC. Having just kicked off the trips last month, she’s taken a group for a scenic tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway, stopping at three different hiking spots – Devil’s Courthouse, Black Balsam and Graveyard Fields – and then for lunch at Pisgah Inn. Along the way, well-known Asheville musician Amanda Platt of The Honeycutters entertained the group. Blake said she delights in mixing and matching her trips based on the season and interesting themes. For example, a Blueberry and Banjo Pickin’ trip is planned for later this summer and she also plans to lead a Waterfalls and Wines tour with a picnic lunch at Pearson’s Falls and discussion with a local wine expert.

Blake wants to make sure people know her trips are created for everyone from young to old, regardless of your physical ability. While some trips may require some light to moderate hiking, she also offers numerous scenic tours with limited walking required. Polk County tours, which will include an equestrian tour, viticulture tour, arts and crafts tours, as well as additional farm tours, will be good examples of those scenic tours planned. For those who are looking for a full day of more moderate exploring there are also the 12 Waterfalls in a Day or Six Waterfalls in a Day tours, in which one could break more of a sweat but see amazing sights, Blake said. Blake said the heart of what she wants to do is rooted in her love for the outdoors. But she said while this region provides tremendous beauty, it also provides great avenues for business. Blake said she wants to support other small businesses and artisans in her efforts as well in order to give people an authentic experience. Working through MountainBizWorks, a program focused on assisting small business owners, Blake said she was able to develop a business plan, get assistance drawing up legal paperwork and even marketing tips. “I think Western North Carolina is the ideal place to start a business because everyone here are so supportive of small businesses,” Blake said. “And I just love playing in the mountains,

A little girl named Stella looks into the pool at the bottom of a waterfall on one of Southern Appalachian Adventures’ recent group hikes to the waterfall at Graveyard Fields.

so I came up with an idea doing what I’m good at and what I love.” In-county tours can accommodate 16 people comfortably, while out-of-county tours take about eight people reasonably.

Tours typically last from 9 a.m.5 p.m.. Vi s i t s o u t h e r n a p p a l a chianadventures.webs.com for more information about tours and pricing or call Blake at 828775-2992.

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Bartol joins Turner HD Media Turner HD Media in Mill Spring announces that veteran photographer Chris Bartol has joined the company as director of photography. Bartol brings a lifetime of experience in photography to Turner HD Media. He had a camera in his hands at a very young age and learned to print in a dark room by age 12. Bartol attended college at the Citadel, as well as the Brooks Institute for photography in California. His photographic journey then took him to New Mexico, Illinois, Philadelphia, then back to North Carolina to work at a large studio in High Point. At the end of 1985, Bartol returned to Tryon and opened his own studio. Bartol Photography has become a household name in western North Carolina, and Bartol has kept up with the latest digital technology and software.

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A skilled artist with Photoshop, Bartol is well known for his restorations of old photographs. He’s also in demand for product shoots and on-location shooting. Turner HD Media is a North Carolina-based production company focused on producing highcaliber creative work. Studios and offices are in the Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center, Mill Spring. For more information, visit www.turnerhdmedia.com, call 828-395-1107 or email info@ turnerhdmedia.com.

Blue Ridge Laser Eye Associates staff members recently celebrated office anniversaries. Those staff members included (left to right) Dawn McCullough (24 years), Geneva Nelon (23 years), Hilda Pleasants (26 years) and Jennifer Ryan (3 years). (photo submitted)

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The Interact Club of Landrum High School sent a check for $1,050 to purchase seven wheelchairs through the Wheelchair/Rotary International Foundation. The students held a Mr. LHS contest in February. The money raised will buy seven wheelchairs for victims of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. Landrum High School Interact students said they want to help the people in Japan and feel that wheelchairs will be a very useful aid to survivors of this past year’s disasters in Japan. (photo submitted by Ann Crandall)