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TCA announces 2011 - 12 season

Summer Tracks organizer Peter Eisenbrown has announced that the performance of Gigi Dover & The Big Love (Americana music) and the Bob Sinclair trio (new standards), which was canceled on Aug. 12 because of rain, has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 16. The Firecracker Jazz Band will take the stage at Rogers Park on Friday, Sept. 2.

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

The Tryon Concert Association (TCA) has announced the performers who will help the organization celebrate its 57th season. Concerts are given at the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Nicholas Phan American tenor Nicholas Phan will open the season on Friday, Oct. 7. Phan has appeared with leading orchestras across the United States as well as abroad. An avid proponent of vocal chamber music, he has also collaborated with numerous well-known pianists. Phan has performed leading roles with major opera companies in Europe, as well as in the United States. His recordings have received Grammy nominations. Takacs Quartet On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Takacs String Quartet will return

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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 (Continued on page 2)

Tenor Nicholas Phan (above) and the duo of violinist Stefan Jackiw (below, left) and pianist Joyce Yang will be among the performers in Tryon Concert Association’s 2011-12 season. (photos submitted)

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Operation Pill Sweep nets 19 arrests so far Hill: Operation could continue indefinitely by Leah Justice

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19 people so far in its Operation Pill Sweep, an undercover investigation to get

illegal prescriptions off the street. Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill originally had warrants for approximately 20 suspects, but Hill says the operation will likely never be concluded. Hill said the operation began after residents complained about illegal prescription medication

being sold in neighborhoods, so he knew it was time to do something about it. “We just knew there was a problem and the public was concerned about it,” Hill said. “Apparently, there was more going on than we thought.” (Continued on page 6)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

- 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.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. Polk Soil & Water Conservation district board meeting, is held the last Monday of each month, at the Mill Spring Ag & Community Center. The next meeting will be Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 828-894-8550 for more information. Tryon Tourism Development Authority, next meeting will be on Monday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. at Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Landrum Library, Free Yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Landrum High School, Precinct meeting for the District 1 school system, will be held Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. in the school library.

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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.

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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, 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. Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. 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. 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.

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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. VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Polk Memorial 9116, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Womack building in Columbus. VFW Polk County Memorial 9116, Columbus Post will meet Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus Town Hall.

Wednesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire 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. Tryon Youth Center, Learn how to play Bridge. Grades 6 - 12 welcome. Free. From 9 - 11 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Saluda Center, 130th Saluda Birthday Celebration, 1 p.m. Memories of Saluda by Charlene Pace. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 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. 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 Rd. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up. Tryon Historic Preservation Commission, next meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-9566. Saluda Center, Community Potluck Dinner, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Rabon Creek (Continued on page 15)

Monday, August 22, 2011 Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

• TCA season (continued from page 1)

to TFAC. The group’s last TCA appearance in March 2010 consisted of a trio because of the illness of violinist, Karoly Schranz. Now the full group of four, winners of the 2011 award for chamber music and song presented by the Royal Philharmonic Society in London, returns by popular request. Takacs is noted worldwide for its music, which blends drama, warmth and humor into the realm of classical chamber music. The group has earned numerous Grammy nominations and prizes. Stefan Jackiw and Joyce Yang Violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Joyce Yang will perform on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Jackiw, who began playing the violin at age four, garners many superlatives: (Continued on page 4)

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• TCA season (continued from page 3)

• “One of those ridiculously talented prodigies,” (Kansas City Star); • “Talent that’s off the scale,” (Washington Post); • “A 14-year-old violinist took the London music world by storm.” (London Times). Jackiw has performed as a soloist across the globe, worked with renowned chamber groups and in concert with noted pianists and conductors. Yang, born in Seoul, South Korea, began piano lessons at age 4 and earned numerous awards in her country. She came to the United States in 1997 and studied in the Juilliard pre-college division while attending high school. In 2005, as the youngest participant in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Yang won the silver medal as well as awards for best performance of chamber music and best performance of a new work. I Musici de Montreal I Musici de Montreal, founded in 1983 in Montreal, is a chamber orchestra of 15 musicians, which presents a vast repertoire extending from the baroque to the contemporary. The group averages more than 100 concerts per season in some of the greatest music halls in this country and internationally. They have a wide recording history, having released more than 40 CDs on the Chandos and Analekta labels. In 2001 “BBC Music Maga-

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• Pill Sweep (continued from page 1)

The sheriff’s office partnered with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and began purchasing illegal prescription pills undercover last year. The sheriff’s office/SBI early on had purchased more than 2,000 illegal prescriptions. The money to purchase the drugs comes from the state. Hill said normally the arrest is done during the drug transaction, so most of the money used to purchase the drugs has been recovered during the arrest. Drug money is also taxed, so agencies eventually get money back for drug arrests. During a recent Polk County Grand Jury session, held the

week of July 25, three true bills and is hoping for full sentencof indictments were handed ing. One man arrested during down for arrests in the opera- the operation is facing a life tion. Hill said another arrest is sentence for selling illegal preexpected later scription pills. this month for Hill also said trafficking mor- “We just knew there was from the beginphine. a problem and the public ning it doesn’t Arrests matter who the was concerned about it. in the operasuspects are, if tion began in Apparently, there was they are selling May 2011 with more going on than we prescriptions charges involvthey will be aring everything thought.” rested. Arrests from marijua- -- Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill have included na to cocaine, men and wommorphine, opium and heroin. en, young and old from different Suspects who have committed il- races and social statuses. legal drug transactions in front of No cases associated with the children, have also been charged operation have been concluded with child abuse. in court yet. Hill said from the beginning The sheriff’s office sees many he will not negotiate these cases overdoses of its citizens and Hill

said he is sick of the abuse of prescription medication in Polk County. Due to the number of people being arrested, Hill said the operation could continue indefinitely. Arrests have slowed recently due to the sheriff’s office entering another phase of the operation. Hill said the narcotic evidence must be sent to an SBI laboratory to be certified before the sheriff’s office can proceed with indictments. He said his office indicts suspects as lab results come in. The sheriff’s office and SBI have been assisted by other agencies during Operation Pill Sweep, including the U.S. Veteran’s Affairs, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.

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

County commissioners declare equipment, vehicles as surplus The Polk County Board of Commissioners declared a speed radar trailer and three Ford Crown Victorias as surplus property on Monday, Aug. 15. The radar trailer is no longer working, a 2003 Crown Victoria has 142,445 miles, a 2005 Crown Victoria has 116,300 miles and will not start and a 2001 Crown Victoria has 134,832 miles on it, according to a sheriff’s office report.

Polk approves grade increase for detention officers

The Polk County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Aug. 15 increased a detention officer position from a Grade 16 to a Grade 18. The increase was made to allow a sergeant to be on duty for each shift. The change will mean a 10-percent salary increase.

Polk approves volunteer board appointment

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, Aug. 15 and appointed Sandra Bright to the county social services board. The appointment was made unanimously.

Polk to hold next commissioner meeting in Pea Ridge on Sept. 6 The Polk County Board of Commissioners will next meet on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Pea Ridge Community Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Commissioners agreed this year to travel throughout the county every three months. Meetings have been held already this year in Green Creek and Saluda.

Kudzu on power lines in Tryon

During a Tryon Town Council meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 16, town manager Justin Hembree said the town has received a lot of calls regarding kudzu on power lines. The town contacted Duke Energy to alert the company of locations and Duke Energy asked the town to ask residents to call town hall with any areas that need kudzu removal. Anyone who sees kudzu on power lines in Tryon is urged to contact town hall at 828-859-6654 with the location.

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Mark Steinman (left) with his son, Cole Steinman, pose beside the recently installed sign for Auto Marks of Tryon, a new auto detailing and carwash center in Tryon. The company offers automotive cleanup with a pick-up and delivery service. The new company welcomes horse trailers, farm equipment and large trucks. For more information, call Mark Steinman at 828-859-0321. (photo submitted)

Grant funds program for small businesses in WNC Start-up businesses and existing businesses looking to expand have a new possible source of support in Western North Carolina. With a grant from the Citi Foundation, the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council (BREC) and the Tech20/20 Center for Entrepreneurial Growth (CEG) have partnered in the BREC Breakthrough Business Challenge

program to assist WNC small businesses. This two-part program includes a business plan competition and a strategic assistance program that is designed to find and support Western North Carolina’s next breakthrough business ventures. Between now and Sept. 16, 2011, those looking to start a company or grow an existing small business can apply to participate in

the BREC Breakthrough Business neurship & AdvantageGreen at Challenge, which is offered free AdvantageWest.” portS Section eTheverY tHurSdaY ? of charge toS selected companies. first phase of the program “We are excited to partner with focuses on sharpening the business Tech 20/20’s Center for Entrepre- model and helping the company neurial Growth to assist potential develop plans to grow. It is dehigh growth companies in efforts signed to help participants develop to help more entrepreneurs spur viable and sustainable business job and equity creation here in strategies and models, as well as Western North Carolina, said Matt (Continued on page 9) Raker, vice president of Entrepre-

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• Market Place (continued from page 8)

the communications capabilities and materials needed to obtain the funding that any company needs for the future. This will include a series of group and one-on-one mentoring and coaching sessions with seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals. Up to 12 hours of individual mentoring and coaching sessions will be provided to help the management team develop strategies, goals, and plans to prepare for the demands of starting or growing a business. “Since 1995, we have helped client companies create or sustain nearly 2,500 jobs and had a total economic impact of more than $305,000,000 in the region,” said John Morris, vice president of the Center for Entrepreneurial Growth at Tech20/20. “It’s a great opportunity for businesses to explore funding opportunities and create a solid plan to move

forward.” Group sessions will cover such topics as small business strategic planning, building a sustainable business model and plan, identifying your target market, market research, building a credible funding plan, finding funding sources, and presenting your business to investors or loan officers. The second phase of the program is a business plan competition where a panel of experienced judges will select the top businesses to win cash and in-kind prizes. Program director Todd Fisher said that companies that qualify will be able to win a first-place, $5,000 cash prize, and the two runner-ups will also receive $2,500 each. All winners will be eligible for additional services from regional business development resources and may be invited to present at the Carolina Connect (Asheville, N.C.) and Innovation

Imperative Conference (Knoxville, Tenn.) entrepreneurship conferences. The program is open to small businesses with fewer than 500 employees and less than $1 million in revenue that are in an early or growth stage of development and have a product or service business that is ready for growth. Additionally, entrepreneurs with an idea for a product or service that can sustain a rapid growth rate are eligible to apply. Participants in the program must commit to attending the classes and mentoring/coaching sessions, put forth an honest effort to execute the plans and actions to achieve the determined goals, and provide BREC and Tech 20/20 with performance indicators, such as number of employees, payroll, revenue, and capital raised for up to three years after the program. Those interested in applying to participate in the program should

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visit www.brecnc.com and submit an application by Sept. 16. For more information, visit www.brecnc.com or contact Matt Raker at (828) 687-7234 or Todd Fisher at (865) 228.4853. The Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council, or BREC, is a program of AdvantageWest, western North Carolina’s regional economic development commission. Tech 20/20 was chartered as a non-profit public benefit corporation in 1995 and has been engaged in educational and entrepreneurial activities to stimulate economic growth throughout Tennessee and the multi-state Appalachian corridor. The Center for Entrepreneurial Growth has programs for commercialization of technology at Oak Ridge National Labs and the University of Tennessee and has implemented entrepreneurial development programs at A-B Tech Community College in Asheville, N.C., and Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation in London, Ky. – article submitted

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Karl Stadelmann of Landrum with his grandparents, Jeanne and John Irwin of Hendersonville, N.C. Stadelmann recently graduated from Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science with a master of professional accountancy (MPA) degree. (photo submitted)

Stadelmann graduates from Clemson University Roland and Lynnea Stadelmann of Landrum are pleased to announce that their son, Karl Stadelmann, has recently graduated from Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science with a master of professional accountancy (MPA) degree, ending his college career with a 4.0 GPA four of the five years he attended. He graduated magna cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor of arts in accounting. Stadelmann played trombone for three years in the Tiger Marching Band, as well as four years in the basketball pep band and was a member and officer of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for

financial information students and professionals. Stadelmann received the James A. Turner Award in federal taxation. This award is presented annually to a student majoring in accounting or financial management who has demonstrated learning capability through superior performance in the study of federal taxation and who has exhibited outstanding promise for a successful career in the accounting profession.

Stadelmann will be starting his new career in September as a CPA in Atlanta working at Johnson & Garrison, LLC. – article submitted by Lynnea Stadelmann

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O.P. Earle nurse Petty wins $100 gift card for nursing photos Janice Petty, O.P. Earle Elementary’s school nurse, was presented with a $100 School Health gift card from School Health Corporation for participating in the “Day in the Life of a School Nurse” photo contest. According to the judges, Petty’s photos captured the (Continued on page 12)

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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

DE-CLUTTER NOW! Our friendly, efficient, non-smoking team will be glad to haul away your junk. Locally Owned. Great References call.828.817.3793 or 828.859.0241 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. Tommy's Home Improvement Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home Repairs. FREE estimates. Home: (828) 859 5608. Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

Lawn Care LANDSCAPING Lawn maintenance, landscape design & lighting, mulching, retaining walls, paver walkways, drainage work. lindseyslandcape@yahoo.com 828-223-5198

Help Wanted Established local business needs customer service representatives. Good communication is a must. Computer and phone skills req. Must have reliable transportation. Email sales@finearttapestries.com Established local business needs experienced phone sales people. Good communication is a must. Computer and phone skills required. Some travel may be required. Must have reliable transportation. Email sales@finearttapestries.com.

Full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner. Must be certified as family, geriatric, or adult nurse practitioner. Two years experience as nurse practitioner in palliative, geriatrics, or end of life care preferred. The nurse practitioner will provide palliative care services for individualized symptom management and quality of life issues in a variety of settings including our 12-bed inpatient hospice facility. For more information or to apply please visit: www.hocf.org

Homes For Rent Columbus, 5BR, 3.5BA, lots of space, fenced yard, low utilities, close to I26. $1650/mo. Call (864) -316 - 9292 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. For Rent: 2BR house, Central heat & air, large deck, washer & dryer. 204 Grady Ave., Tryon. $600/mo (864) 404 - 7216. Also, studio apt. $400/mo, 188 - B Grady Ave.

Houses for Sale $79,500 Val Halla, Tryon NC 2BR 1BA Home. 1+ acre. Perfect home for a couple starting out, vacation home, or rental opportunity. Approx 1100 sq. ft. Call or text: 828-817-5705. Priced to sell fast. Apt. only! 2BR 1BA HOUSE ON .81 ACRE LOT. Nice, quiet, walk to Columbus. $80,000. Why pay rent? By Appointment Only. Call 828-817-0706.

Farms, Acreage & Timber SOME OF THE LAST UNDEVELOPED LAND IN COLUMBUS: 9+ ACRES, 2 houses, outbuildings, mtn. views, springs. $300,000 or trade for house of equal value. By Appointment Only Call 828-817-0706. 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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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.

Want to Buy - Vehicles 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. WANT TO BUY: Scrap and junk metal, junk cars and trucks. Call 828-223-0277.

Cars 1987 ASC MCLAREN 2 Seat Roadster CONVERTIBLE. 5.0 H.O. automatic, ready for the road. $6,000 OBO. Call 828-817-0706.

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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For many people, an Ital- the smells of savory foods. ian feast conjures up thoughts Adjacent parking lot areas of family fun, music, lots of will have karaoke, music, dancpeople enjoying authentic Ital- ing and children’s entertainian foods like pizza, sausage and ment, including fishing for onions, pasta, bread, wine and, prizes and storytelling, face of course, gelato. These events painting and games, balloons are common in the north. It’s an and more. Superb location in Gillette Woods event for the whole family. The festival mascot is Topo with privacy, spacious rooms, St. John the Baptist Catholic Gigio, an Italian mouse. Mouse hardwood floors, French doors, deck and screened porches. Church will hold an Italian Feast toys will be hidden here and Charming finished attic with in Tryon on Saturday, Sept. there around the grounds for sleeping area/studio space, new 10 from 7-11 anyone to find. eat-in kitchen, large living room, p.m. This year Those who do master suite with sitting area and new bath with soaking tub. Want to go? is the 100th find a Topo Downstairs is an attractive one-bedroom in-law apartment with lots of a n n i v e r s a r y What: Italian Feast Gigio will win storage, full kitchen, bath, living/dining, bedroom and another delightful of this parish When: Sept. 10 prizes for both screened porch. Reduced – now asking only $239,000. in Tryon. The 7-11 p.m. adults and chilRE/MAX Advantage Realty feast is part of dren. Where: St. John the 828-859-5454 • 800-894-0859 the church’s To kick off Baptist Catholic Jean Skelcy 828-859-1369 plans to mark Church, Melrose the feast, the RE/MAX Richard Yurko 828-859-1368 this centennial Ave., Tryon evening before event. at sunset, a traREMAX2A-L - page 90 Admission ditional Cathois free. Parking is blocks away lic procession will take place at the Episcopal and Congrega- on the main streets of Tryon. It tional churches. Trolley service will include altar boys carrying is provided and located at 180 incense and torches, banners and Laurel Ave., Tryon, where the a traditional decorated donkey feast will take place. cart bearing a statue of St. John St. John’s was first built as a the Baptist, the church’s patron retreat for monks from Belmont saint. Several hundred parishioAbbey near Charlotte. The ners and clergy will be holding church has almost completed its candles and chanting reverently. renovation. Tours of the church, The purpose is to bring including a church history, will awareness to the church and be given at the event, complete provide an opportunity for those   with a Schola Choir singing who may have never seen a  ancient Gregorian chants. Catholic procession. Everyone   The agenda for the event is invited to join in at the end and   includes Italian dishes such as then continue on to the church     wood-fired pizza, sausage with for music and refreshments.     peppers and onions, pasta and For more information, call the marinara, eggplant lasagna, church at 828-859-9574 or call Italian sodas, gelato, pizza fritte Janet Sciacca at 864-457-6530. (fried pizza dough, sweetened Also visit the church’s website with cinnamon sugar or pow- at www.stjohntryon.com. dered sugar), other homemade Editor’s note: Watch the Buldessert delicacies, beer and letin in the next couple of weeks  wine. for an article about the history  There will be places to sit of St. John the Baptist Catholic and eat next to the gardens and Church in Tryon. – article submitted new granite paved plazas. Italian by Janet Sciacca music will fill the air, along with

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Students complete Spanish classes at ICC-Polk Pictured are students who have just completed the 64- week sequence in Spanish offered at the Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College. Back row: Robert Kestler, instructor; Doug Morris; Annie Ewing and Ray Henderson. Front row: Pearl Henderson, Gretchen Boyd and Gen Baydarian. The sequence is divided into eight-week sections, with the first course emphasizing the sounds and structure of the language, along with a basic vocabulary. During the final eight weeks students are engaged in advanced listening, writing and conversational practice. The eight-weeks of the Spanish I course are designed for adults with little or no previous contact with the language. The next course starts Friday, Sept. 2 and meets from 10 a.m. to noon. For further information, call the ICC office at 828-8943092 to place your name on the class registration list. (photo and article submitted by Kate Barkschat)

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band. Bring your favorite dish. Friends of Harmon Field - Tour de Leaves, planning meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. Public invited. For information, contact Lorna Dever at 828-894-3370 or Meg Rogers at 828-859-6655. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. 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.

Lodge. He served in and the Woodmen of len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, the U.S. Army as Medic during the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of HousTexas, and Lovell Simmons WWII. husband ofDaily Omie Lee Laughter ton, page T Bulletin / The World ’s Smallest Daily Newspaper M onday, August 22, 2011 (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; In16 addition to his wife, he is Gibbs,ryon who died in 1986. one sister, Frances Fox of Riversurvived by a son, Bill Horne Survivors include one daughDominguez of Green Creek; four daughters, ter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) dale, Ga.; three brothers, John IrJuanita Odel of Sunny View, of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., Tree Service LLC Marilyn Horne and Regina They’re students. They’rePate, re- Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, 828 460 7039 tirees. in and age Laura from N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Calif., and Samuel Waymon of both ofThey Greenrange Creek. Free Estimates • Insured 14 to 92 of andHickory, come from diverse Saenger N.C.; four of Columbus; and a brother , Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilNo Job Too Small • Bucket Truck Avail backgrounds and locations, yetBakthey Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, great-grandchildren, other sisters, Geneva Harrell of have one thing common:Burns They Also surviving are five grandchil- relatives and friends. ersville, N.C.,inImogene She was preceded in death by all volunteer forJanice Hospice of the of Inman, S.C., Fagan of dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), Brenda naumann Carolina Foothills (HoCF). both parents, Mary Kate and John Green Creek and Linda Horne Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora Window Fashions and Design OpportunitiesN.C.; to volunteer of McAdenville, 10 grand- Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Col- D. Waymon; son, Van Waymon; 828-859-9298 abound, much-needed pasisters, Lucile Waddell and Nina children,from Kim Odel, Kelly Bradwww.brendasinteriorfashions.com leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and tient andBradley, family support, retail ley, Lee BrandontoHorne, six great-grandchildren, Mason Simone (Eunice) and brother, fine fabrics • wall coverings • draperies positions at the Hospice Thrift • blinds • upholstery Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony Harold Waymon Sr. Barn, to office Joseph Pate, work, Jacobspecial Pate, events Miles Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs coordination much more. and Saenger andand Will Saenger; 1x1 main criteria are to be and Zane Gibbs. five“The great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Must 7/19/11 dependable and have a heart for m 2/28/11 The family will receive Volunteer Jack 16, Wright works on the new pergola at the Hospice House Sunday, July in the McFarhelping others,” says HoCF CEO Landrum. submitted) friends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 in naum land Funeral(photo Chapel, Tryon. Jean p.m. Eckert. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Burialasked waswhat in Polk MemoTryon Daily Bulletin One individual who keeps findWhen he would say then decide whether or not they’d Church of the Brethren Fellowrial Gardens, Columbus, with like to serve as a volunteer. ing new and creative ways to help to people contemplating volunteership Hall. Funeral services will military rites by the Polk County subscribers out is Jack Wright. One day a week ing for Hospice, Wright said, “I Non-patient volunteers attend follow at 2 p.m. in the church Memorial Burial Squad. for three hours, you’ll find Wright at think they’re going to enjoy help- the first evening of the four-night know! sanctuary, conducted by Rev. be madeand to training. Thrift Barn trainings are the Hospice Thrift Barn testing do- ing Memorials out a great may organization, Steven Abe. Burial in the Hospice of Rutherford County, nated appliances to bewill surebe they are the relationship with all the other held each week. church cemetery. P. O. Box is336, Forest City, N.C. in working condition before putting volunteers wonderful. You get to “One person does make a difMemorials be made in know 28043them. or Hospice Carolina them out on the may sale floor. He was That’s of as the much fun as ference,” said Eckert. “No matter memoryto of Brandon to anything Foothills, 130 Forest Glen inspired volunteer whenHorne he heard else. I don’t think of itDr, as what your gift, interests, or time the Leukemia and Lymphoma Columbus, N.C. 28722. Hospice would be opening a store. work. It’s fun.” availability, we need you to be a Society, 4530 Park Rd,were #240, “My working years in The family will be at the HoCF has scheduled itshome next part of our team.” Charlotte, 28209.store. I felt full retail. I hadN.C. a hardware training session over eveFor information about volunteerof his daughter, Patsyfour Gibbs Condolences left at nings I could contributemay my be expertise Sept.Rd., 27 and Oct. ing at the Thrift Barn, stop by the Toney,between 400 Radar Rutherwww.pettyfuneralhome.com. setting up the barn in start up. I 6. All potential fordton, N.C. patient companion store or contact Tracey Brannon at PettyitFuneral enjoyed so muchHome& I stayedCremaon and volunteers takeguest the mandatory 12- 864-457-7348 or tbrannon@hocf. An online register may tory, Landrum. continued,” Wright said. hour courseatto www.mcfarlandfulearn about hospice org. be signed In addition to sharing his busi- history, philosophy, the concept of For more information about neralchapel.com. ness skills, Wright shares another interdisciplinary team careChapel, and the all other volunteer opportunities McFarland Funeral passion, his talent for carpentry. bereavement support system. The and to register for the next trainTryon. If you stroll along the Path of Re- course also covers the medical, ing session, contact the volunteer membrance at the Hospice House, emotional and spiritual aspects of department at 828-894-7000 or Must care, 7/18/11 and stop for a moment to rest and hospice ethical issues, the 864-457-9122. reflect in the shade of the pergola, process of illness, stress relief and – article submitted you’ll enjoy Wright’s handiwork. communication skills. Attendees Must 7/14/11 by Marsha Van Hecke

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