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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 84 / No. 112
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, July 11, 2011
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Tryon resident wins gold at National Senior Olympics by Samantha Hurst
The Polk County Community Foundation recently awarded the City of Landrum, in cooperation with the Landrum Farmers’ Market, a $1,172 grant for 12 new umbrellas for vendors.
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. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food,fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, (Continued on page 2)
Carol Jean Vosburgh swam, biked and ran her way to two gold medals at the National Senior Olympics held in Houston in late June. “The competition was quite brutal. You think you’re the best of the best, but t h e n y o u “I set a personal s e e h o w record so it didn’t good everyone else matter to me what is,” she said. color the medal was “Plus, it was – it was still gold to more than 100 degrees me.” -- Carol Jean Vosburgh and windy in Houston that week.” Vosburgh, a Tryon resident, (Continued on page 4)
Carol Jean Vosburgh
Columbus installs CodeRED call system Residents urged to register information by Leah Justice
Columbus residents and water and sewer customers can now be notified by phone in case of an emergency. The Town of Columbus has
contracted with Emergency Communications Network (ECN) to license its CodeRED high-speed notification system. The cost to the town is $2,520. The system will allow town manager Jonathan Kanipe to issue messages either to residents throughout the town or to those
in a specified area, depending on the situation. For example, if there is a water main break in an area of Columbus and the town needs to notify residents that the water service will be cut off for a certain (Continued on page 6)
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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. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 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.
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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. American Legion Aux., Will meet Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m at the American Legion Hall in Tryon. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. ‘One World, Many Stories’ at PCPL, Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program at the Polk County Public Library. “Balloon Fairy Magic.” Marcie the Balloon Fairy brings fun, creativity and imagination to the library with her balloon creations. Kids will also make a balloon creature to take home. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care, provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy is scheduled every Tuesday. An opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. 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. Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. Thermal Belt Friendship Council meeting, second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Roseland Community Center.
Wednesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire
Local Weather Forecast:
Today
Tomorrow
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Today: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 90, low 70. Tuesday: Partly cloudy, Partly cloudy Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 91, low 71. Thursday’s weather was: High 89, low 70, 0.01 inches of rain.
Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. ‘One World, Many Stories’ at Saluda Library, Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program at the Saluda Community Public Library. “Balloon Fairy Magic.” Marcie the Balloon Fairy brings fun, creativity and imagination to the library with her balloon creations. Kids will also make aballoon creature to take home. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.
Thursday
Polk County Planning Board meeting originally scsheduled for Thursday, July 14 has been canceled. Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus.
Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies and Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up. Landrum Library, “Teen Iron Chef,” teen summer reading event, Thursday, July 14, 4:306:30 p.m. Teens can compete to win the tile of Teen Iron Chef or just come to watch the fun. Use the given ingredients to create a dish, which will be judged on taste, creativity and presentation. Attendance limited to 16 teens. Advance sign-up required. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community (Continued on page 11)
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Two remaining suspects in moonshine still case surrender Both released on $5k bond by Leah Justice
Two suspects accused of being involved in producing illegal moonshine in Landrum turned themselves into Spartanburg County authorities last Thursday, July 7. Larry Edward Hyder, 53, of 321 Plantation Drive in Landrum was charged with three counts of selling/manufacturing/storing unlawful liquor, according to sheriff’s office reports. Carroll Dean Campbell, 72, of 316 S. Howard Ave., was charged with two counts of selling/manufacturing/storing unlawful liquor, sheriff’s reports said. Also charged in connection with the moonshine still bust was Michael Eston Blackwell, 44, of 6085 New Cut Road, Inman, S.C.
Blackwell was arrested on June 30 and charged with 13 counts of selling/manufacturing/storing unlawful liquor and sale of a distillery following an undercover investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office and the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Investigators had said on June 30 following Blackwell’s arrest that Hyder and Campbell had agreed to turn themselves in the following week. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright announced on June 30 that investigators had seized $150,000 in cash, four vehicles and 1,500 to 2,000 gallons of white liquor made from corn. The distillery was found on Hyder’s Plantation Drive property near Landrum. Master Deputy Tony Ivey said last week that the illegal moonshine was taken to a local waste disposal facility for disposal. Hyder and Campbell were
Larry Edward Hyder
Carroll Dean Campbell
booked into the Spartanburg County Detention facility last Thursday, July 7 and were released on $5,000 bond later that day. Blackwell was arrested on June 30 and released the same day on a $14,000 bond. If convicted, the men face
fines of not less than $600 or six months in prison for each count of sale/manufacture/sale of unlawful liquor. Wright said on June 30 it was one of the largest moonshine busts in Spartanburg County history.
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captured a gold medal in the 20K cycling road race and the triathlon events for the 65-69 age group. She also nabbed silver medals in the 5K and 10K time trials, setting personal records in each event. “I set a personal record so it didn’t matter to me what color the medal was – it was still gold to me,” she said. The National Senior Olympic games are the world’s largest multi-sport event for athletes 50-plus and older, attracting more than 11,000 competitors in 18 venues from all 50 states. Vosburgh said even to make it to the competition took effort. To qualify, an athlete must place first or second in area events and then place first, second or third at
the state level. need them,” she said. “It’s my This was Vosburgh’s second peace and my quiet time.” trip; she also competed at the Vosburgh also doesn’t wear a national level four years ago. watch or train with a coach. Though she admits to loving As part of her regular routine, the thrill of competition, Vos- Vosburgh runs 4-8 miles and burgh said pursuing this active swims about a half mile, three lifestyle is something she does times a week. She and husfor personal enband, Kip, can richment, not be found run“The competition was for medals. ning in quite a At a g e quite brutal. You think few local races, 38, Vosburgh you’re the best of the best, such as the refound herself a but then you see how good cent Firecracksingle mother er and Coon with three kids everyone else is.” Dog Day 5Ks. -- Carol Jean Vosburgh The pair also and in need of something positakes a regular tive in her life. She quickly took bike ride up the Saluda Grade to up running and discovered the Saluda, where they have breakenrichment she had been seeking. fast before heading back down. “I find that, for me, it’s my A bike accident last fall almost time to think, it’s a type of spiri- put Vosburgh out of commission. tual meditation. I never even She and her husband were on wear headphones because I don’t their way back from Saluda one
morning when a car turned in front of her a mile or two from her house. The collision sent Vosburgh flying over the vehicle. Her injuries required surgery to place a plate and six screws in her left knee. She remained on crutches for two months. “[Being able to compete in the Senior Olympics] was very, very special – It’s a miracle actually that I was able to get back, at this age, and bike, run and swim again,” she said. Vosburgh said the accident couldn’t stop her. She pushed for a quick surgery so that she could begin rehab and make her way back to her active life. “We’re so blessed to live in a place like this where we can enjoy so many of these activities in such a beautiful setting,” she said. “I didn’t want to miss out on all of that.”
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Firefighters extinguish burning car in garage
Local firefighters, including the Tryon, Columbus and Mill Spring Fire Departments and the Polk County Emergency Services responded to a fire on Laurel Ridge Drive off Skyuka Road last Friday, July 8. A vehicle located in a garage caught fire and caused smoke through the home around 12:30 p.m. Local firefighters left that scene to respond to a structure fire around 1:30 p.m. on Owl Hollow Lane in the Sunny View Community. (photos by Leah Justice)
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amount of time, the system will leave a message for only those homes in the affected area. Kanipe cautions that the system is only as good as the telephone number database and urges Columbus residents and customers to register their information. “We can only call those customers for whom we have current, working phone numbers,” said Kanipe. One of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected, Kanipe said, is it gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their phone numbers directly into the system’s database, which ensures that the most accurate data is in the system. ECN provides some information to the town from public records, such as phone book listings, but it does not identify cell phones or email addresses or ensure that the phone book listing
is correct. information. “No one should automatically One of the best features of the assume his or her phone number CodeRED system is that it allows is included,” Kanipe said, urging users to receive notifications via all individuals and businesses text or email as well, but this is to log onto the town’s website available only if the appropriate a t w w w. c o information is lumbusnc.com supplied by the and follow the “CodeRED uses street user. link to the “Co- addresses to ensure Required deRED Comi n f ormation emergency notification munity Notifiincludes first cation Enroll- calls are received by the and last name, ment” page. street address proper individuals in Those with(physical ado u t I n t e r n e t a given situation. The dress, no P.O. a c c e s s m a y town is excited to provide boxes), city, call town hall this new service to citizens state, zip code, at 828-894and primary 8236 Monday and utility customers.” phone number. -- Columbus Town Manager Residents have through Friday Jonathan Kanipe the ability to between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to enter additional supply their information over phone numbers, such as mobile the phone. There are also forms phones, as well. The information available at the Columbus Town provided will be used only for the Hall, located at 95 Walker Street, emergency notification system for residents to fill out and leave and will not be sold, distributed, with staff who will then input the or used for any other purpose,
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town officials said. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, those who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. “CodeRED uses street addresses to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation,” Kanipe said. “The town is excited to provide this new service to citizens and utility customers. CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for inputting information, and allows the town the ability to contact Columbus citizens or utility customers quickly, efficiently, and effectively.” For more information or for assistance submitting your contact information, please contact the Columbus Town Hall at 828- 894-8236 or in person at 95 Walker Street in Columbus.
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WHERE WE WORK An in-depth look at an area business
PERSON FEATURED: Chris Carroll BUSINESS: Carroll Woodcrafts Unlimited ADDRESS: Located in the Mill Spring Agriculture and Development Center at the corner of Hwy. 9 and 108 in Mill Spring PHONE NUMBER: 828-899-7272 OPERATING HOURS: M-F 8-5 EMAIL: info@carrollunlimited.com NATURE OF BUSINESS: I specialize in high-quality, expertly crafted wood creations. I make everything from bird houses to custom countertops. PRINCIPAL OWNER: Chris Carrol, owner and artist YEAR FOUNDED: 2010 is when I officially started the business, but I have been working with wood for more than 20 years. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 HOW’S BUSINESS? Growing every day. ONE THING YOU WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: The hard work, talent and attention to detail involved in every single item. SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: Weeping woodworks. What’s
that? Let’s say you have an oak tree on your property that needs to be cut down but it has sentimental value – your kids and grandkids climbed that tree, or maybe your grandfather planted that tree. You don’t want to use it for firewood because it means so much to you. I have the equipment to come to your property, harvest that tree and use the wood to make bowls, furniture or any other heirloom items that you can pass down to your children and their children.
ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Take the N.C. Real classes and join the G.A.T.E. program. They will give you the tools and training you need to make a living at what you love. MY FIRST JOB: Arby’s YOUR ROLE MODEL (IN BUSINESS OR IN LIFE GENERALLY): My grandpa, Albert Carroll THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IS: Doing what you love to do and becoming the best at it.
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Law infringes on legal weapon carriers To the Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Liggett’s letter on the legislation that Rep. Guice supported protecting his company’s rights. Mr. Liggett, I don’t think you understand what this new law actually changed.
All businesses and companies in the state of North Carolina already had the right to post signs prohibiting persons from entering their buildings with a weapon or firearm. The new law added their “parking lots.” Before a law abiding, legal concealed weapons permit holder upon doing business with or visiting a business could leave their legally permitted weapon in their car in the parking lot if the business had a no weapons permitted
sign posted on the building. With the new law that same law-abiding citizen will not be able to leave their legally permitted weapon in their car in the parking lot. Therefore, unless they leave their legally permitted weapon at home, they will not be able to visit or do business with yours or any company that posts a no weapons permitted sign on their property. And rest assured that all law-abiding legally permitted concealed weapons holders
will know what business they will not visit or do business with from now on. Also have you considered that if your company does a surprise inspection of the employees’ autos parked in their parking lot how many of your fellow employees might just lose their job if a weapon is found? Yes, your company has that right to inspect any auto entering their property at any time. –– Charles Weinhagen, Saluda
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Upstairs Artspace debates definition of art Tuesday The Upstairs Artspace will host a panel discussion, “Who Sez It’s Art?,” on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. The debate will focus on how a work of art gets defined, categorized and accepted as art by art historians, educators and critics – and ultimately, by the general public. The panel moderator will be Jolene Mechanic, curator of the current exhibit at the Upstairs, “Flood and the Pump: Galleries with Attitude.” She will be joined by several of the exhibit’s participating artists, including Cory Bradley, New York City; Bridget Conn, Severn Eaton, Larkin Ford and Sean “Jinx” Pace, Asheville; and Patrick Glover, Charlotte. People who work at art galleries and museums are familiar with visitors’ questions about why a painting or piece of sculpture is considered art. Often the reference is to a work that’s experimental and “outside the box” of traditional art. The artists in “Flood and The Pump” are mostly young, want to express a position on social and political causes through their art and are willing to take risks. At the same time, many are rapidly gaining professional recognition and success. So they are credible commentators on the panel’s general subject, event organizers said. Mechanic promises an exciting discourse with plenty of audience participation. “I hope the evening will broaden everyone’s definition of what constitutes art,” Mechanic said. “Art is exploding. There’s the
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Diane McLees studies work by Cory Bradley, left, and Allen Leper Hampton in the Upstairs Artspace’s current exhibit, “Flood and the Pump: Galleries with Attitude.” (photo submitted)
whole digital thing like computers and cell phones. But is it art?” The Upstairs doors will open at
6:15 p.m. The program is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. For more
information call 828-859-2828. – article submitted by Nancy Holmes
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The Book Shelf to move to N. Trade Street in Tryon signings and receptions and said The Book Shelf, an indepen- she has also considered hosting dent bookseller and a staple of writing workshops and story Tryon since 1952, is relocat- times for children. Book Shelf manager Alivia ing to 94 N. Trade Street in Rochester said she looks fordowntown Tryon. The shop ward to a brighter space and will be located in the building one that will that formerly allow for housed Goodmore walk-in year Florist. traffic. P e n n y “The space Padgett, who is really beaupurchased the tiful and feels more open,” shop exactly a year ago, an- Rochester said. “I think it will ticipates opening as early as this be a lot easier to arrange the weekend. books in a way that people can “We wanted to be more of a look through easily.” presence in downtown Tryon,” Padgett said the move is bitPadgett said. “Also, we need tersweet since the bookstore has to increase foot traffic into the been in its current location for store and to have a space that is about 40 years. But she said the more flexible for events.” new store affords more square Padgett plans to host book footage and a closer connection to the main thoroughfare. Padgett said there are a few things loyal customers can expect to continue to enjoy. “The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, which has always been a hallmark of the store, will not change,” she said. “We hope to keep serving our customers for a long time. We truly believe the words of Rufus Choate when he wrote, Book Shelf manager Alivia Rochester ‘Happy is he who has rearranges books on the shelves at the store’s laid up in his youth, current location on Pacolet Street. (photo by and held fast in all Samantha Hurst) fortune, a genuine and by Samantha Hurst
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The front of The Book Shelf’s current location on Pacolet Street. The business will soon open at 94 N. Trade Street, beside Kathleen’s Gallery, in the building that formerly housed Goodyear Florist. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
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Local Allstate agent, Blue Ridge Laser Eye Assoc. win recognition Allstate exclusive agency owner Justin T. McDaniel of the Justin T. McDaniel Agency has been designated an Allstate Premier Service Agent for 2011. This designation is bestowed to less than onethird of Allstate’s nearly 12,000 agency owners across the country (27.9 percent), and to 25 percent of agencies in the southeast region. Allstate officials said McDaniel has earned this designation through his commitment to putting the customer at the center of his agency’s work. The Premier Service Agency designation is awarded to Allstate agency owners who have consistently demonstrated excellence in delivering an ac-
cessible, knowledgeable and personal customer experience and in achieving outstanding business results. The Justin T. McDaniel Agency is located at 155 W. Mills Street, Suite 106 in Columbus and can be reached at 828-8943269 or www.allstateagencies. com/justinmcdaniel. – submitted by John Heid of Allstate Insurance *** Blue Ridge Laser Eye Associates of Columbus recently announced that it scored in the top 10 percent in patient satisfaction for all enrolled in Spartanburg Regional Healthplus for the first quarter of 2011. – submitted by Wanda Wofford
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Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Creation of Dance, presents excerpts from a 3-week choreography residency, featuring NY dancer and choreographer Nick Kepley and dancers from professional ballet companies. Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 pm at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue. Call 828-8598322 for ticket information. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Mel-
Saluda Center , Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee, 10 a.m. bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/ EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. 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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Homes For Rent FOR LEASE LANDRUM: 3BRs, 2BAs, corner lot in quiet neighborhood near schools, parks & downtown. Central heat & air, carport, deck, all appliances. $850/month plus deposit. 828-894-8492.
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Condominiums For Rent WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN CONDO: 2BRs, 2.5BAs, unfurnished. $800, references, no pets, security deposit. FIRST REAL ESTATE, 828-859-7653.
Houses for Sale 2BR 1BA HOUSE ON .81 ACRE LOT. Nice, quiet, close to Columbus. $80,000. Why pay rent? By Appointment Only. Call 828-817-0706. LIKE NEW, CLEAN, FRESH, MOVE-IN READY 3BRs/2BAs, open floor plan w/big kitchen. 3200 heated sq.ft. on 1 acre. Secluded yet close to Columbus. More land available w/creek. Recently appraised at $193,000, asking $169,000. Call 828-894-5783.
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Horses & Equipment 2 Nelson Pasture Waterers. Model NHW730-24SH. New still in box price new + insulation & anchor bolts $406. Will sell for $325 each. Tryon 828.817.5412
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Motorcycles/ATVs For sale. Can Am Spyder motorcycle. Approx 8500 mi. You've seen them on TV. 2008 model with extras including highway pegs, 2" Cam Am handlebar risers, Kewl metal dash with web design, 5" pull back handlebars, Kuryakin grips, spider design foot rests for rider and passenger, Corbin seat with 2 back rests, Kewl metal mirror extensions, Baker air wings, Kewl metal luggage rack with spider design cover plate, Cee Bailey 25" windshield, J&M CB radio/intercom, Mp3 holder with input cable, Can AM fog lights,spider design shock covers, hood bra, all original stock parts boxed to go with deal. $14,500. Call 828-863-2247
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July - August classes at Isothermal Community College
The following classes are Aug. 3. offered in July and August at • From Water Media to the Polk Campus of Isothermal Multimedia. Instructor, June Community College, located on Ellen Bradley. Learn everything Hwy. 108 in Columbus. paint can do when combined with • Dog Training. Instructor glazes, salt and other media. All Kayla Parris uses multi-purpose levels welcome. Mon., 3:30–5:30 training techniques to help you p.m., July 11 – Aug. 8. make your dog an integral, well• PC Maintenance and Sebehaved part of your family curity. Instructor Mike Kleiner Adult dog (6 months+) Sat., guides you through straightfor3 – 4 p.m. July 9 – Aug. 27 ward, nontechnical solutions to Puppy (under 6 months) Sat, improve performance and keep 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. July 9 – Aug. 13 your computer safe. Mon./Wed, • Herbal Medicines 102. 6 – 8:30 p.m., July 11 – Aug. 3. Instructor, June Ellen Bradley. • American Sign Language. From simple salves, tea, oils and Instructor, Dr. Darla Kleiner. vinegars to herbal elixirs, this This course is designed to work class teaches you to create heal- with the beginning signer to ing herbal remedies from your give a basic understanding of kitchen. Mon., 1:30–3:30 p.m., American Sign Language (ASL). July 11 – Aug. 15. Tues./ Thurs., 2 – 4 p.m., July • Computing for the Work- 12 – Aug. 11. place 2. Instructor, Mike Kleiner. • Interior Design. Learn to Further the skills you need to use decorate your own space with your computer at work. Mon./ the help of noted interior designer R FINAL BINZEREach student Wed.,APPROVAL...COPY 2:30 - 5 p.m., July 11 – DONNA Gillian Drummond.
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corporates an episode of Spanish language TV soap opera “Destinos” into each class. Thurs., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July l4 – Sept. 1. • Fiberarts. Explore paperarts, bookmaking, papermaking, feltmaking, textile printing on fabric and unusual surfaces using a variety of media with nationally and locally known textile artist Christine Mariotti. Mon., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., July 18 – Sept. 12. • Beginning Yoga. Instructor, Jennifer Woods. Basic aspects of Iyengar Yoga, including breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and postures that build strength and flexibility. Wed., 9-10 a.m., July 27 – Aug. 31. • Stretch & Breathe. Instructor, Jo Rytter. Stretch your body while focusing on your breath, all done to beautiful music. Wed., 4 – 5 p.m., July 27 – Aug. 31. • A Year in Paris: Living and (Continued on page 14)
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To the Editor: I can’t believe I’m writing another letter about the pay differential between some members of our sheriff’s department and Womack building cleaning personnel. But based on the solution of the three ruling commissioners, that in order for the officers to get an increase in pay they must obtain a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate, here I am. Based on the hardship associated with obtaining said certificate while working, this seems to me to be an unreasonable solution, a solution fabricated to deny these officers a fair wage for work than is much more dangerous that sweeping floors. Shame on you three commissioners. And by the way, could you please justify why maintenance personnel are paid more than the police?
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Learning the City of Lights. Instructor: Mary Jo Padgett. Hear from a recent Paris resident about “real life” behind the sidewalk cafes and tourist destinations. Tues., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Aug. 2- 23. • American History in Paris: Our Founding Fathers. Instructor, Mary Jo Padgett. A Powerpoint walking guide for the American patriot and tourist taking students throughout Paris to places that are connected to the American Revolution and French involvement in that struggle. Tues., 1 - 3 p.m., Aug. 2- 16. • Multimedia Drawing. Instructor, Don Blackwell. Explore the various media available for artists today. Previous basic drawing skills and knowledge required. Thurs., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Aug. 18 – Oct 6 or Fri. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.. Aug. 19 – Oct 7. • Beginning Drawing. Instructor, Don Blackwell. This jbtrees - page 10
I shudder to think what your next cost saving decision might be. Could it be that you extend your wage control thinking to requiring that all county business related personnel have at least a two-year college degree or they will no longer be eligible for pay increases? Public safety is a dangerous career and requires working long and irregular hours as well as being on call 24/7. Maintaining a stable police workforce is difficult in an environment where job changes are often dictated by pay and working conditions. It’s obvious that people who make concocted decisions that affect the career path of safety personnel either have little regard for the safety of their constituents or are just plain uninformed. So how about it, you three, reconsider your decision and do the right thing for everyone involved, the underpaid police and your constituents. –– Karl Kachadorian, Tryon course will teach you not only the basic skills needed to draw well – but to also tap into your natural artistic abilities and creativity. Class size is limited. Wed., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Aug. 24 – Oct. 12. • N.C. Handgun ConcealedCarry Certification. Instructor, Darrell Bailey, Det.Sergeant, Polk County Sheriff’s Department. This eight-hour class provides the training and certification needed to apply for a concealed-carry handgun permit at any Sheriff’s Department in North Carolina. You must be at least 21 years old and a North Carolina resident to take this class. Thurs., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aug. 25. Summer class brochures are available at ICC Polk Center in Columbus, area post offices and select locations throughout Polk County. Call 828-894-3092 for more details or to register for classes. - article submitted by Kate Barkschat
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Nelson named to dean’s list at Providence College Bradley Nelson, a resident of Tryon and a member of the class of 2014, has been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2011 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, students must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credits. Since 1997, Providence College has been ranked as
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These 4-H’ers from Polk County helped bring home honors from 4-H District Activity Day in Jackson County. (photo submitted)
County 4-H Program Assistant. “Our 4-H’ers worked hard on their presentations and now we hope they will excel on the state level.” North Carolina 4-H sponsors six district competitions across the state. Children who attend participate in public speaking competitions otherwise known as 4-H presentations. 4-H youth from Polk County participate against other 4-H’ers from the western 17 counties. 4-H participants who received
either gold or silver medals can continue their competition on the state level at NC State University in July. The Polk County winners included the following: • Gold - Rick Burney, Phil Burney, Abbie Jennings, Kaylie Jennings, Bradley Kay, Carson Kay and Alina Kolberg • Silver: Gabrielle Clark, Larry Dyer and Katie Spurling • Bronze: Jessica Spurling. – article submitted by Polk County 4-H
Registration for Polk County Recreation volleyball, soccer, after-school program under way Registration is under way now for Polk Recreation activities. Registration continues until July 15 for girl’s volleyball for ages 7-14.
Soccer registration for boys and girls for rising first - 12th graders continues through July 30. Afterschool/school’s out registration continues until school starts.
All registration forms are online at www.polknc.org or Stearns Gym. For more information, call 828-894-8199. – article submitted by Patty Aldred
Pea Ridge Community Club to hold ice cream social The Pea Ridge community will gather on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the community center on Big Level Road, off Hwy.108, for an ice cream social.
Area residents are invited to come to the gathering. If you cannot bring homemade ice cream, please bring cake, cookies or fruit. Paper ware will be
provided. For more information, please call Daryl Hardin at 828-894-8376. - article submitted by Ann Carswell
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Polk County 4-H made a great showing at 4-H District Activity Day in Cullowhee, N.C. Eleven local children participated in the West District Activity Day. Every 4-H’er who participated received a medal for their accomplishments. Polk had seven gold medal winners, three silver medal winners and one bronze medal winner. “We are excited about how well our kids performed at District Day,” said Helen Clark, Polk
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