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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 84 / No. 129
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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Art lovers brave heat for Art Trek
Polk County retired school personnel will have an ice cream social Monday, Aug. 8 at Scoops Ice Cream Parlor in Columbus at 2 p.m.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
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. 828-7499245. 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
Columbus denies Giardini annexation
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Art enthusiasts visit with one another while enjoying works by area artists at the Upstairs Artspace during Art Trek Tryon, held July 29-30. Participating artists opened their studios for guests to see their work and the environment in which it was created. Artists and gallery owners said many people came out for the tour despite the temperatures, which reached into the upper 90s over the weekend. Saluda artist Jim Shackelford said more than 75 people visited his Miller Mountain Studio during the tour. See page 3 for another photo. (photo by Wyndy Morehead)
by Samantha Hurst
Columbus Town Council denied a voluntary annexation request from Giardini Trattoria Tuesday, Aug. 2 when none of the council members would offer to make a motion for a vote. Councilman Michael Gage said he had to make a decision based on what he believes to be
in the best interest of the town. “I just didn’t see where financially it would be a good move for the town and the second thing would be what do the citizens want,” Gage said. “For me to go against the citizens’ wishes I would have to have a good reason to back that decision up – there would have had to been a signifi-
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cant benefit there. “We all know it’s a good restaurant, there’s no denying that. But if it’s not there, it’s not there and I have to do what the people tell me to do.” Gage said one local citizen did write a letter in support of
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Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit www.polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up. Columbus Lions will meet Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen in Columbus. Information: 828-894-2505. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Landrum Lions Club meets Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at the Depot. Program to be announced. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. Polk County Democratic Party Executive Committee meets Aug. 4 at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate
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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 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
Friday
Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. 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. 828-8940293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Visa/EBT accepted. Visit www. polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center Friday, 8 p.m.
Saturday
Landrum Farmer’s Market meets Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Depot. For more information, call Joe Cunningham at 864-457-6585. Columbus Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Womack building parking lot. Visit www. polkcountyfarms.org to register or for more information. Polk County Democrats, Democratic Breakfast for Teachers’ Classroom Supplies - Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 - 10:30 a.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Local sausage, blueberry pancakes, egg casserole and more for small donation. All proceeds will be given to Polk County Elementary
Local Weather Forecast:
Today
Tomorrow
Moon Phase
Today: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 95, low 72.
Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Friday: Partly cloudy, with 60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 87, low 71. Tuesday’s weather was: High 99, low 75, no rain.
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Schools for teachers’ classroom supplies. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – noon. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes will be held at the Congregational Church Annex, 210 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Lanier Library, Book Lovers will meet Saturday, Aug. 6 at Lanier Library, 9:30 a.m., to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 859-9535. 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. 828-290-6600.
Sunday
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. 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 will meet Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m., Harmon Field Cabin. Public welcome. For more information call 828-859-6655. Steps to HOPE, Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., 828-894-2340. Landrum Library, Free Yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. 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
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Local artists featured at Upstairs during Art Trek
Visitors to the Upstairs Artspace enjoy the Art Trek show, which includes work by local artists who participated in Art Trek Tryon. The free studio tour was held July 29-30 and included painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, metalwork, fiber art, furniture, woodturning and carving and mixed media. The Upstairs exhibit will continue until Aug. 13. (photo by Wyndy Morehead)
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ers approve a bid of just over The final approved bid for $83,000 from MacThrift Office furniture to fill the new Polk Furniture. “We evaluated the packCounty Department of Social 2x1 ages very closely and elimiServices (DSS) building came C, in $17,000 under the $100,000 nated where we thought we jbtr-035353 could do better,” Bostian said. budgeted. TDB Communications effective 3/9/10Policy “That’s where the real savings Christal Bostian, an associ• The Tryon Daily Bulletin welcomes your letters of 600 came in.” ate with ADW Architectural words or less. Please include name, address and daytime phone Firm, recommended the Polk number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be Policy (Continued on page 5) CountyTDB BoardCommunications of Commissionprinted. • The Tryon Daily Bulletin welcomes your letters of 600 words • All letters are subject to editing. We edit letters for length, grammar or less. Please include your name, address and daytime phone and clarity and will reject letters that contain personal attacks or material Kanipe said he saw very little number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be printed. we deem unsuitable for publication. expense for the town related to a (continued from page 1) subject to editing. We • All letters are edit letters for length, grammar • We reserve the right to limit each letter writer to two letters per potential annexation. He said an and clarity and will reject letters that contain personal attacks or material month. thewe annexation but hefor said many increased police presence from deem unsuitable publication. • "Thank you" letters are considered paid advertisements. time to writer time would be theper only other • Wecomments reserve thefrom rightcitizens to limit each letter to two letters • Typewritten letters preferred, neatly handwritten letters are acceptable. change he would see necessary. indicated month. they were concerned email to news@tryondailybulletin.com or brought in digitally in .doc Related to police presence, by • "Thank the prospect of officials you" letters are considered paid advertisements. or .txt format are accepted. Printed copy must accompany digital Chief Chris Beddingfield said further expanding town submissions. • Typewritten letters arelimits. preferred, but neatly handwritten letters are h e s t u d This is the • Letters will appear when space is available, based on the size of the acceptable. Letters may be emailed to news@tryondailybulletin.comi e d second time in in digitally letter, not strictly in the order they are received. or brought in .doc or .txtsee format are best. sight Printeddistance copy “TI just didn’t where measurements digital submissions. as must manyaccompany years financially where it theofhighthe size the that• Letters town will of- appear when space is available, based on on would be a good move for way in front of letter, not strictly in the order they are received. ficials have the restaurant turned down the town and the second to determine a request for thing would be what the safety. voluntary ancitizens want.… I have Beddingnexation made b y G i a r d i n i to do what the citizens tell field said he saw no probo w n e r s J o e me to do.” Laudisio and -- Columbus council member lems with the M a r y Ly t h . Michael Gage intersection or line of sight. Neither LauHe also mendisio nor Lyth would comment after the meet- tioned that with the satellite annexation and a potential alcohol ing. license the restaurant would be Town manager Jonathan 2x3.5 2x2.5 Kanipe during the meeting hit subject to more scrutiny. He said currently a person on highlights from a memo he could technically brown bag a provided to council. TDBPROMO - page 82 said if the Giardini case of beer but said it was up Kanipe property were annexed, the to the establishment to keep an town would see increased rev- eye on any patron who might enue in the amount of $547.53 have had too much. “It would be much more from property taxes, as well as a $50 license fee. He said sales heavily monitored and regutax from beer and wine sales, lated; that would be the difmeanwhile, would not likely ference from what it is now,” change because such taxes are Beddingfield said. Laudisio and Lyth submitcollected at the state level and dispersed statewide to towns ted this most recent applicaallowing alcohol sales based on tion for voluntary annexation each town’s overall population. in May. Brannon Poore, Owner • Landrum, SC • 864-497-8511 • www.JBTreesLLC.com 6/27;7/1,3,7,9,11
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Outreach needs potato pickers will be donated to TBOM’s food pantry and distributed to those in need. During the past year, TBOM said it has seen a dramatic increase in need for services. If you are willing to volunteer, call Wendy Thomas at 828-8942988 or by email at tbompolk1@ windstream.net to confirm attendance. – article submitted by Carol V. Newton
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its employees raises and had “dinged them on benefits.” McDermott said Pack was not even comparing apples and oranges with his statement. “We have a DSS building that was in horrendous disrepair for years and years and years,” McDermott said. “And we have finally come together to build a practical and useful building for it. If you go over to the current office you’ll see, too, that the furniture there is useless…. To say that we shouldn’t buy decent furniture for the new DSS building until employees get raises is unreasonable.” Pack said McDermott had put words in his mouth. “I did not say I wouldn’t vote for new furniture, just not $87,000 of furniture,” Pack said. McDermott motioned to accept the recommendation with commissioner Cindy Walker seconding. The vote ended three to two with Pack and commissioner Ted Owens voting against the furniture purchase. Purchasing the furniture was the last big decision that needed to be made in preparation for what Whitson said should be an October move in date for the new DSS location.
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Bostian said there were a few items where the lowest bid did not serve as the best choice. She said MacThrift did come in higher on desk options but the difference in price came from an increase in privacy and functionality. She said DSS supervisors had asked that the desk components be neither right-handed nor left-handed so they could be moved or rearranged easily. They also asked for integral wire management components and privacy end panels because of the sensitive nature of the work most employees would be doing on a day-to-day basis. County Manager Ryan Whitson said an additional $4,120 in furniture – folding tables and chairs – must still be purchased through Sam’s Club. This would bring the total cost of furniture for the DSS building up to $87,000. But Whitson said the county would recoup $5,000 in sales taxes. Commissioner Tom Pack was not in favor of the amount of the purchase. He said he could not vote to spend $87,000 for furniture when the county had not given
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cling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Seventh-day Adventist Church Morgan Center, free introductory exercise class. Aug. 9 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., 2820 Lynn Road, Tryon. Bring light weights and dress comfortably. Meets Mon. and Wed. of each week. 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 For more TDBPROMO a.m., - page828-749-9245. 73 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. Polk County Public Library, “Tales and Customs from South of the Border,” part of ‘One World, Many Stories’ summer reading program, Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Betsy Smith has visited and lived in Mexico several times. She will share stories, customs and artifacts from South and Central America, as well as authentic snacks and a simple craft project. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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Tryon Youth Center delays raffle drawing until Aug. 27 Tryon Youth Center provides services for youth and other community members. Some of the activities it assists with include: • High school pizza parties and awards dinners • Fundraisers for youth groups and local schools • Scholarships for graduating high school seniors • Summer youth theater productions in cooperation with Tryon Little Theater Tickets may be purchased at Brady Insurance, Caro-Mi Dining Room, The Book Shelf, Foothills Duplicate Bridge (Sally Jo Carter), Frog and Swan, Nature’s
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Tryon Youth Center has delayed its car raffle drawing, previously scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 6. The drawing is now scheduled for Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at Stott’s Ford in Tryon. Franklin McKaig, director of the youth center, said 500 tickets must be sold before the drawing can take place. The car raffle is the youth center’s one annual fundraiser and provides monies for operating expenses, he said, so the center depends on a successful raffle. The winner of the drawing may choose the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid or the cash prize of $20,000.
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litically, socially and educationally. For Christian peo ple all of these areas intersect at the foot of the cross and the open tomb. We have purpose for living and hope because of the love of God the Father in sending his only begotten son into the flesh to be our savior. We are not of this world, but in the hope and by the power of Jesus’ own resurrection we must and do live in it. Indeed, it is the place of our service t o C h r i s t . We s e r v e Him, who died for us and made us his own
Special service Saturday, Aug. 6 special service of repenA tance and prayer for the state of the nation will be held Saturday morning, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 3353 Hwy. 176 N. in Tryon.
by bringing us to faith in his precious name, by loving and serving our neighbor in each area of life. In Houston, Texas, it is referred to as “The Response” and has been called for by the governor of the state. It will involve thousands. Here in western North Carolina it is a simple service of psalms, scriptures, exhortation and
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Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs and cats over the age of 4 months; recommended for horses and cattle. In North Carolina, rabies vaccinations are required to be given by a veterinarian. Rabies clinics are scheduled throughout the year; watch the Bulletin for announcements, or contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for information. Strays are taken to the Foothills Humane Society on Little Mountain Road in Columbus, a volunteer nonprofit organization that shelters homeless animals and tries to find caring owners for them, or to the Rutherford County Animal Shelter in Rutherfordton. People missing a pet should call the Foothills Humane Society at 828-863-4444 or Rutherford Shelter at 828287-6025. Spaying and neutering of pets is highly recommended. If financial assistance is needed, call the spay/neuter assistance allowance number, 828-859-5305. To adopt a pet or find out more information about Foothills Humane Society, check out their Web site at www.foothillshumanesociety.org. Injured or orphaned wildlife or nuisance wildlife questions can be referred to Beth Knapp-Tyner at Wild at Heart Wildlife Rehabilitation in Green Creek, 828-863-0505.
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Betty Ramsey recently spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club about her position as publisher of the Tryon Daily Bulletin. She emphasized the many ways the Bulletin is being published now, with not only the print newspaper, but also the free website, the Appointments supplement and daily emails. She said 75 percent of the revenue for the Bulletin comes from advertising and the website has opened a new opportunity for more advertising. Seth Vining started the paper in 1928. Club president Steve Cobb thanked Ramsey for her program by presenting a children’s book that will be donated to a local school in her honor. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery
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The next Pea Ridge community gathering will be held Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Pea Ridge Community Center at 207 Big Level Road, just off Highway 108. The guest speaker for the evening will be Kim Cole, outreach coordinator of Polk LIFECare, the county adult day care center in Columbus. The community is invited to attend the meeting and ice
cream social. If you are unable to bring homemade ice cream, please bring cake, cookies, fruit or a beverage. Paperware will be provided. A fundraising breakfast will also be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. For more information, call Daryl Hardin at 828-894-8376. – article submitted by Ann Carswell
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! Estate/Tag Sales
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Lost & Found Found female brindle pug in the area of Melrose Avenue Ext. Contact (828) 817-9269
Yard Sales Garage Sale: Friday, Aug. 5 & Saturday Aug. 6 from 8am to 5pm. Toys, stuffed animals, Hot Wheels, dye cast collectibles, tools, tables, chairs, and lots more. 328 Hallelujah Hill Lane, Columbus. (828)243 - 2243. Moving Sale Stones Throw Dr. Landrum, S.C. Furniture, Nick Knacks, Comforters, drapes, dishes/china, 8 am to 2 p.m.
Services CONLON TREE CARE Quality tree work at reasonable prices. Pruning, removals, chipping, log splitting. Free estimates, references. INSURED, EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE. Call Tom at 828-863-4011. PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH. We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Excellent references! For free on-site estimate, call 828-894-3701. Annual Peach Festival Let us make dinner Friday. Aug. 5th 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Adults $7, Kids $3. Hamburger, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, chips, drink and fresh peach desserts. Columbus United Methodist Church across from Stearns Gym.
Lawn Care LANDSCAPING Lawn maintenance, landscape design & lighting, mulching, retaining walls, paver walkways, drainage work. lindseyslandcape@yahoo.com 828-223-5198
Beginners to Advanced Call: Allaja Newman 828-894-8106
Help Wanted Full-time night position for a Certified Nursing Assistant at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (7pm - 7am). SC certification required, N.C. Certification preferred. One year experience, with some experience in geriatrics and end-of-life care preferred, minimum of a high school school diploma (or G.E.D) required. Weekend work required. For more information or to apply please visit www.hocf.org
Home Care Aide Services needed (about 3 hrs/day) in exchange for a lovely small apartment. CNA training & references required. Green Creek near 9 & 14. Call: 828-863-2233. Person needed for horse farm in Gowensville. Cleaning stalls, turning out, grooming. Must h a v e h o r s e e x perience. Non-Smoker. (864)468-4765.
Homes For Rent 3 bed 2 bath, central heat and air, enclosed basement, close to schools, $800 per month + deposit, no pets. Columbus area. Call 828-817-0101. RESIDENTIAL LEASE Wooded one acre lot with 4 BR, 2 BA home & deck - $650. Private area with restriction near Columbus. (828) 894 - 2313 For Rent - House in Columbus N.C. Great location. Close to town, I-26 and Hwy. 74. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, wood floors and carpet. All appliances, central heat, wood burning fireplace and central A/C, 2 car garage, 1 car carport, front porch and patio, easy maintenance yard and quite neighborhood. $1,000 per month, $500 security deposit. call 828-817-0801
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JUNK VEHICLES WANTED - NO TITLE REQUIRED! Must have ID. Paying highest prices around period! Pick up 24-7. Paying minimum $300 cash & up depending on size of vehicle. Will pick up vehicles anytime day or night. All vehicles bought come w/2 free large pizzas included. SCRAP WARS, 828-202-1715 or 828-447-4276.
Houses for Sale Near Asheville NC. Owner says sell 3+acres w/1300+sf log cabin. Lg deck and porch, 3/4 loft, lots of glass, pvt wooded setting w/stream & view. EZ to finish. Now $89,900. Call 828-286-1636
Houses for Sale or Rent Rent to Own Mountain Log Home on White Oak Mountain. Privacy and view, near base of mountain, HVAC, 2 story, 2 BR, 2.5 BA's, all appliances. Large deck, loft, approx. 2200 sq. ft, approx. 2 acres, very quiet.$900. 828-674-1042
Farms, Acreage & Timber WE BUY STANDING TIMBER Nothing too big or too small Call 828.287.3745 or 704.473.6501 Green River Forest Products
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Furniture Oak Finish Entertainment Center, $25. Love Seat (paid $1,300) price $100. Full mattress set $50. Black dresser with mirror $25, water bed $40, Located in Green Creek. Call: (828) 863 - 2514 or (864) 978 6702
Hay, Feed, Seed, Grain NEW 2011 HAY IS HERE! With and without Alfalfa. Sale on 1 load of 2010 first cutting, Timothy Brome 10% Alfalfa, 65 lb bales, $8/bale. Located on Rt. 9So. in Pierce Plaza (near Re-Ride Shop). As always, please call...Hay, Lady! Open M-S 10a.m. 828-289-4230.
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Public Notices EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified on the 7th day of July, 2011, as Executrix of the Estate of Maurine V. Crandall, 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 21st day of October, 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 21st day of July, 2011. Margaret C. McMurry Executrix Estate of Maurine V. Crandall 466 North Highland Avenue, N.E. #1 Atlanta, GA 30307 R. Anderson Haynes Attorney At Law P.O. Box 100 Tryon, NC 28782 adv. 7/21,28; -8/4, 11 2011
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What is your home really worth?
New Realities: Real Estate Join us for a thought-provoking look into the harsh new realities of real estate in Polk County and the Western Carolinas. This panel discussion features three distinguished panelists:
Scott Hamilton President Advantage West
Kathy Toomey President Tryon Polk County Board of Realtors®
Story - Lowe engagement D r. a n d M r s . J a m e s Llewellyn Story, Jr. of Thomasville, Ga.. announce the engagement of their daughter, Shawn Marie Story, of Atlanta, Ga., to Thomas “Trip” Allen Lowe, also of Atlanta, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lowe of Saluda, N.C. Shawn Marie is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mr. James Llewellyn Story Sr. of Pelham, Ga., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gibbons of Winter Haven, Fla. Shawn Marie attended Brookwood School in Thomasville, Ga., before graduating from Emory University in Atlanta, where she founded and served as president of the chapter of the co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. In 1993, she graduated the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University and was named Outstanding Woman Law Graduate. Shawn Marie
is employed as a deputy legislative counsel for the Georgia General Assembly at the state capitol. Thomas is the grandson of the Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hyett of Spartanburg, S.C.; Mrs. and Mrs. James Robinson of Spartanburg, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lowe of Columbus. After graduating from Polk Central High School in Mill Spring, he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he graduated with honors with a degree in landscape design and received the Best Portfolio Award. Thomas is a statecertified plant professional and is employed by the Hastings Landscape Design Group of Atlanta, one of the oldest and most established landscape companies in the southeast. The wedding will take place on the beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica on Oct. 7, 2011 at 4 p.m.
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August fishing requires early rising, thermocline knowledge Summer fishing is not for need to find the thermocline. the faint of heart. But if you A sensitive depth finder is feel you can’t wait till fall to a big plus – they can show a make some casts you can still strong thermocline on your catch fish if you think cool, graph – but you can also find happy thoughts. indicators on a less The water in sensitive graph such most lakes is 85as where the bait Life plus degrees at 6 located, and the Outside isdepth a.m., which is not of most fish something the fish Four Walls you mark on your enjoy. In fact, many graph. by Rob local fish have trouAs a general rule, McComas ble surviving very Lake Lure and Lake long in temps that Adger have a sumhigh. The combination of high mer thermocline about 30 feet. temps and lower dissolved If you do not have a graph, this oxygen levels is very stressful is a good starting point for the on fish. depth you need to be fishing. Although you may see Is the thermocline really schools of fish early in the that big of a deal? The answer morning feeding on top, this is yes. will not last long since the If you have ever gone scuba fish need to find cooler water diving or even swimming you along with enough oxygen to can notice pockets of much spend most of the day. With cooler water. In scuba diving, this in mind, you need to fish you notice what feels like accordingly. drastic temperature changes Fishing shallow very early as you descend - sometimes in or late in the day is a good way 3-5 foot intervals. It is amazto catch fish, and to catch big- ing to me how much cooler ger fish. After they fill them- the water can be just 15 feet selves beyond full, though, down. In turn, as you ascend most fish turn very inactive, the much warmer temps are suspending at the right depth very noticeable. to get the coolest water and Some of the best ways to most oxygen available. This fish thermoclines are to fish is usually found at or near drop shot baits, jigging spoons a thermocline. To catch fish and shakey heads. Trying to between dawn and dusk, you keep your bait in front of the
Jigging spoons and drop shot baits for summer fishing. (photo submitted)
fish for as long as possible. That doesn’t always mean fishing slow though. Fishing baits with a constant movement interrupted by abrupt erratic motions can trigger an inactive fish into biting, and hopefully the entire school of fish, if present, will start to feed. To find some of the most active fish, find where the thermocline intersects the bottom depth. The open range fish in suspended water can be more numerous but harder to trigger a bite from. Strangely enough, a full moon can cause fish to feed in
the middle of the day. If I had to fish in the hot of the day, I would prefer fishing on a full moon. In summary, get out of the bed and catch those early biters, early birds can catch more than worms. Rob McComas is a licensed North Carolina fishing guide on Lake Lure and Lake Jocassee in S.C. He has been a guide for 11 years and fishing for more than 30. McComas lives with his wife, Amanda, in Sunny View and runs Robs Guide Service. He can be reached at robsguideservice@gmail.com.
Sol Driven Train Aug. 14 at Purple Onion Sunday Evening Music Series The Purple Onion Sunday Evening Music (POSEM) series continues with the energetic Sol Driven Train on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. There will also be a free children’s concert that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Organizers said Sol Driv-
en Train is a band in motion. At shows, the band members bounce to the pulse of the music along with the crowd. Since the fall of 2005, the band has been touring the southeast and beyond, averaging 150 shows per year at festivals, bars,
music venues, theatres, summer camps and children’s museums. The group has shared stages and bills with a diverse array of artists, including Michael Franti, Richie Havens, Keller Williams, The Samples, Blueground Undergrass, Billy Jonas, Ryan
Montbleau and Arlo Guthrie. Seating will be limited for the 7 p.m. show. Doors open at 6 p.m. and light fare will be available on the patio prior to the concert. – article submitted by Mike Dennis
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Nature’s diversity is not a mistake One morning this week I had the pleasure of driving to work when mist hung over the Green River Gorge; the mountains actually glistened. I could see four mountain ranges. The one closest to me was bright green and the one farthest away to the west was almost blue, with mist between each row of mountains to accent the color. It occurred to me that it was just about the most beautiful picture a person could look at, and it was mine to enjoy on the way to work. Why was it so gorgeous when it was all green? We make a big deal about the fall colors but rarely have I heard someone mention how beautiful the hills are when they are all green. When it comes to nature, we love to see the different colors and shapes and sizes of the spring and fall. But in the summertime everything is green, in the middle of the seasonal life cycle. Summer’s loveliness is more subtle; sleepier maybe. The beauty is not so “in your face” as in the spring or fall. It takes looking closer to see that the trees are all different - different
The riparian areas would sizes, shapes, textures – interspersed with a few blooms here be zoned for evergreens. Some and there. If the trees had all been varieties, such as polonia and of the same species and age, the tree of heaven, would be zoned mountainside would have been out of existence because they are invasive and hardy enough nice looking but boring. Yet so many of our mountains to grow almost anywhere and are monocultures of loblolly overpower native species. Zoning does good things and pines. A monoculture is easier to helps some situations, but there manage, and far more profitable. is a cost. Zoning is man-made, based When man is in charge of what upon what man grows, we choose thinks would be what is easiest to Conservation Corner best at a certain manage. time and a cerDiversity Betsy Burdett tain place, usuis not on the ally with a pinch spreadsheet. Yet it is diversity that gave me that of self-preservation mixed in beautiful morning, and it is di- with the “for the greater good and stability” rhetoric. versity that sustains our planet. Diversity does not mix with Now I’m going to make a big leap in reasoning that may be zoning. Have you ever seen a crooked, hard to follow. What would the forest look scrawny tree with a certain shape like if the trees had a planning or color that is a work of art? A responsible planner would and zoning board to delegate where certain species would or have culled that tree before it had a chance to grow. would not grow? Thankfully Mother Nature has The board would certainly put her own very complicated sort of certain varieties on the north face slopes where they would thrive zoning that allows for diversity without lots of sunlight, and the beyond our comprehension. The closer we look at what’s sun-loving trees like poplars and dogwoods would be on the south out there, the more there is to see. And it is all beautiful. facing slopes.
TWGA July 26 Captain’s Choice event results The event for the day at the Tryon Country Club for the Tryon Women’s Golf Association on July 26 was Captain’s Choice, followed by the monthly luncheon/meeting. The team in first place, with a net score of 34, was Jane
Templeton, Claire Conrad and Parky Flanagan. The team in second place, with a net score of 35, was Joyce Arledge, Sheila Umlauf and Helen Faber. Hostesses for the day were Claire Conrad (chair), Peggy
Henson, Sheila Umlauf and Joyce Lamb. On Aug. 2, the event for the day was low gross, low net and low putts. Look for results in the Bulletin soon. – article submitted by Betty Murray
TMGA playday results from July 25 The results of the Tryon Men’s Golf Association playday on July 25 are as follows: 1,2,3 Best Ball, 9 hole Flight First place (57) – Gordy Cwik, Gordy Downe, Norm Johnson, Art Brown
Second place (58) – Chuck Huneycutt, Ernie Giannini, Edd White, Warner Zipf Third place –(59) – Frank Ortiz, Dick Johnson, John Gargiulo, Don Iaffaldano
1,2,3 Best Ball, 18 hole Flight First place – (119) Bill Basye, Bill McCall Seth Davis Second place – (128) John Albree, Barry Flood, John Hall Closest to the pin - Bill Basye – article submitted by Marc Brady
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AND SAVE. So look for products made from recycled materials and buy them. It would mean the world to all of us. For a free brochure, write Buy Recycled, Environmental Defense Fund, 257 Park Ave. South, New York, NC 10010, or call 1-800-CALL-EDF.
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6/14, M, Thprogram. thru 07/31/07 Rotary youth exchange participants with Petra Harrelson, co-chair of the youth exchange In 1975 the Rotary Club of Tryon, under the leadership of James R. Black, began a youth exchange program with the Rotary Club of Pirmasens, Germany. Each year the two Rotary Club students spend time together with their host families in both Polk County and in Pirmasens, Germany. This year’s participants are Will Trakas and Ben Stockdale of Polk County High School, along with Niklas Burkhart and David Jenet of 0tfn0COnPirmasens. The exchange is one of several youth programs sponsored by the local Rotary Club. (photo InDD - page 7 submitted by Bill Hillhouse)
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who received BSN degrees at Gardner-Webb University. Jennifer Murray, a St. Luke’s Hospital employee, received scholarship assistance to attain a nursing degree at Blue Ridge Community College. Additionally Patricia Daniel, a Tryon resident, was awarded a scholarship to study nursing at Blue Ridge Community College. If you have questions about available scholarships or would like to become part of the St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary team, call Gayle Cook, St. Luke’s volunteer coordinator, at 828894-0895. – article submitted by Jennifer Wilson
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St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary announces 2011 health career scholarship winners studies at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte • Jordan Taylor, a 2008 Polk County High School graduate who is studying nursing at Gardner-Webb University • Chelsea Burgess, a 2009 graduate of Polk County High School who is attending Wake Forest University, pursuing a degree in physical therapy • Katarina Hernandez, a 2009 graduate of Polk County High School who is currently attending Isothermal Community College to prepare for further studies in nursing. Scholarships were also awarded this year to Jane Leonard and Reba Williams, employees of St. Luke’s Hospital
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