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Vol. 84 / No. 150

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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‘Grand old time’ for Lennie’s Kids Tryon’s 10th anniversary commemoration of 9/11 will include a two-day music event in Rogers Park. Five groups will be featured with music ranging from popular tunes and light rock and roll to jazz covers and original takes. Several guest speakers are planned as well, including actress Patti D’Arbanville (“Sopranos,” “Rescue Me,” etc.). Picnics and beverages are allowed. Check the Bulletin next week for more on area 9/11 observances.

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

Today

A fundraiser for Lennie’s Kids, an organization that works with the Foothills Humane Society to help local animals, was held Sunday, Aug. 28 at Harmon Field. The photo above shows some of the art in the silent auction. Organizer Leonard Rizzo said, “Once again, we had a grand old time. This year we raised only half of what we did in previous years, but that’s okay, times are tough – at least that’s what I tell my kids.” Rizzo also said he appreciates the many volunteers who help him host these events, and the many establishments and individuals that donate gifts. “The best part of these events is that many of my special cases attend,” Rizzo said. “I’m sure I’ll miss some but I’ll name a few that attended: Rockie, who had a plastic soda ring embedded around his shoulder and neck as a pup; Keena, the sweet little albino Dachshund; Cagney who was shot in the foot and the show-stopper was Hannah Belle, the onceemaciated coon hound who has now topped 40 pounds.” (photo submitted)

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.;

Polk cannot deed land to St. Luke’s hospital

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Hospital seeks loan, moves forward with expansion plans by Leah Justice

Polk County and St. Luke’s Hospital officials have discovered the county cannot deed the land to the hospital, at least not

without complications. The hospital asked the county earlier this year to deed over to St. Luke’s 14.13 acres of countyowned hospital land and the building. The hospital said the transaction was needed to help St. Luke’s secure a loan to construct a $5.6 million expansion. The county hired attorney

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John Crill of Parker Poe out of Raleigh, who specializes in hospital financing, to give advice on what options the county has in the request. Polk commissioners and hospital officials learned that in order to dispose of any county-owned

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medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001. Tryon Youth Center, bridge lessons for grades 6 - 12, Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m. Free. 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. 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.

Thursday

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.; 828749-9245. 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, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and caregivers

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includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Community Library will have preschool story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Polk County Republican Women’s Club, Thursday, Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m. Michael Gage, Columbus town councilman, will be the guest speaker. Located at Tryon Estates. Everyone is invited to attend. Call 828-863-2437 for reservations or information. 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. East Side Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Roseland Community Center. Contact: Roy Miller, 828-859-2804. Columbus Lions meets Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen. Zone Chair Leon Pryor will speak. Information call 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. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. Polk County Democratic Party Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond,

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Local Weather Forecast:

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Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 87, low 65. T h u r s d a y : P a r t l y Partly cloudy Partly cloudy cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 88, low 67. Monday’s weather was: High 83, low 67, no rain.

OBITUARIES Raymond C. Cantrell, p. 7

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 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Friday

Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo at 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 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. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays, 9:30 – noon. There is no fee for the class and almaterials will be provided. Classes will be held at the Congregational Church Annex, 210 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Book Lovers will meet Sat. Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Lanier Library to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. More information: call 828-859-9535. 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. 828290-6600. 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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property, the county would have to put the property out to bid for qualified healthcare providers, meaning another hospital could win the bid. “There’s no interest from anyone to [put the hospital out to bid],” said Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson. “We are very happy with St. Luke’s.” Instead, the county plans to extend its lease with St. Luke’s to help facilitate the loan. St. Luke’s CEO Ken Shull said the hospital is very appreciative of Polk County, which has been very cooperative in the process. Shull said the hospital is now awaiting approval of the certificate of need from the state, which could be approved on Nov. 29. In the meantime, the hospital is working on the design of the expansion with architects Design Strategies out of Greenville and Charlotte. Design Strategies are nationwide healthcare architects.

The hospital is also currently talking with lenders to seek an approximate $3.5 million loan. The total project is estimated at $5.6 million with $2 million planned to come from fundraising, according to Shull. The hospital foundation has already raised $1 million. The project will include a 15,000-square-foot addition with six patient rooms and combining the hospital’s inpatient and outpatient services. (See page 4 for an article about the expansion.) Shull said the schedule for the expansion is currently on track, with the project going out for bid in either December 2011 or January 2012. “We hope to have a groundbreaking in February or March of next year,” Shull said. The construction is expected to take less than a year, with plans to occupy the new facility in the December 2012/January 2013 timeframe, according to Shull. St. Luke’s Hospital began in 1928 when the nonprofit corporation was formed. In 1929,

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The front of St. Luke’s Hospital as it is today. The new wing is proposed to extend from the left of the front of the hospital. (photo submitted)

a 25-bed hospital opened on Carolina Drive in Tryon, with 230 patients being treated in the first year. The Carolina Drive hospital, now known as the Jervey-Palmer building, was expanded in the 1950s-1960s. The hospital was declared unsafe for any more additions in 1966. In 1968, a bond was approved by Polk residents to raise $1.5 million for a new hospital. In 1969, with $20,000, the St. Luke’s Auxiliary purchased 40 acres of land off Hwy. 108 in Columbus and donated 14.13 acres to

Polk County for the construction of a new hospital. The hospital donated the old hospital land and building to the county, which used it to house county offices for approximately 40 years. The county plans to completely vacate the now aged Jervey-Palmer building this year. The new 75-bed hospital, which cost $3.1 million, opened in 1972. Other phases of expansions are planned for the hospital, including a second story for the orthopedic addition.

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St. Luke’s announces $5.6M construction project With an increasing number of advanced orthopaedic procedures taking place in a busy operating suite, St. Luke’s Hospital is planning a new patient care wing. Hospital officials plan to build a six-bed replacement facility on the hospital campus, featuring enlarged patient rooms, a state-of the-art gym for physical rehabilitation, a new nurses’ station and a large, comfortable room for family time. This will be the first major facility upgrade for St. Luke’s since 1991, when a six-bed intensive care unit was added. The hospital was originally built in 1972, “We’re delivering state-ofthe-art care in a 40-year-old building,” said Ken Shull, chief executive officer for St. Luke’s Hospital. “Right now, we are not as efficient as we should be,Proposed Enlarged First Floor Plan Replacement Phase I and we’re not as attractive as we The proposed plan for St. Luke’s Hospital’s new patient care wing, which shows the addition on the left of the (Continued on page 6)

to include enlarged patient rooms, a state-of-the-art Columbus, NC April 18, 2011 St.hospital’s Luke’s front entry. The new six-bed wing is proposed gym for physical rehabilitation, a new nurses’ station and a large room for family time. H O S P I TA L

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could be. But these plans will allow St. Luke’s Hospital to provide improved aesthetics, efficiency and recovery for our orthopedic patients. “Even with a dedicated staff who inspire confidence and excellence in patient care, we are faced with an aging facility, cramped patient rooms and small baths with narrow doorways that make it difficult for patients to maneuver,” Shull said. “And that’s just a few of the challenges confronting our staff and patients.” The N.C. Department of Health Service Regulation is reviewing the hospital’s certificate of need application. Hospital officials look forward to breaking ground by February 2012, and construction should be completed by January 2013. St. Luke’s Hospital has seen a steady increase in orthopaedic procedures since Brian Rosen-

berg, MD, opened his solo prac- in an area of active retirees and tice, Rosenberg Bone and Joint, Baby Boomers. Dr. Rosenberg’s in 2004. Dr. Rosenberg performs progressive techniques and inadvanced procedures for hip and dividualized patient care have knee replacements, including the helped attract patients from across direct anterior hip replacement the region and across the ocean. surgery and the Hospital “ShapeMatch” officials call knee implant. “We’re delivering state-of- this orthopaeHe is the second the-art care in a 40-yeardic patient surgeon in the wing Phase I United States to old building. Right now, with intentions be trained and we are not as efficient as to eventually approved to perreplace the form this custom we should be, and we’re 40-year-old fit knee replace- not as attractive as we facility. Phase ment, and he could be.” I connects the performed the -- Ken Shull, chief executive new wing to the seventh “Shapeadministrative officer for St. Luke’s Hospital Match” knee rehallway. placement in the T h e country at St. Luke’s. 15,000-square-foot addition is St. Luke’s officials said the projected to cost $5.6 million. hospital is fast becoming a leader The St. Luke’s Hospital Foundain the region for orthopaedic tion has already raised $1 million services. According to Shull, or- towards the project. Additional thopaedics now accounts for 50 funds will be raised by the St. percent of the surgeries performed Luke’s Hospital Foundation and at St. Luke’s, which is located through bank financing. No coun-

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ty taxes will be raised or used to support the building project, hospital officials said. Susan McHugh, chair of the St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Trustees, said that the board has spent a great deal of time considering this project. “We’ve checked into renovations, but that is cost prohibitive,” McHugh said. “We’ve checked into building a new facility, but that is even more exorbitant. So we’ve determined that a small addition on the current property is the best way for us to take the next step to meet the needs and desires of our community without asking taxpayers to support our efforts. “Our board, administration, staff and physicians are excited about the plans,” McHugh said. “We believe this project will energize the community for continued support and trust in St. Luke’s Hospital for their healthcare needs. – article submitted by Kathy Woodham of St. Luke’s Hospital

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Obituaries

Raymond C. Cantrell

Raymond Calvin Cantrell, 91, husband of Sarah Jackson Cantrell of Radar Road, Rutherfordton, N.C., died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda. Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late James Howell and Jesse Hardin Cantrell. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a retired truck driver. Mr. Cantrell was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Sarah Jackson Cantrell; a daughter, Marie Humphries

(Jerry) of Spartanburg, S.C.; two sons, Jim Cantrell (Cheryl) of Spartanburg and Tom Cantrell (Amy) of Green Creek. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Edward Cantrell, who died in l996. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 in the Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Green Creek, with Rev. Earl Byers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus, N.C. 28722. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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Opinion

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Expanding on quality care

For Polk County commissioners and St. Luke’s Hospital officials much of this summer has been peppered with discussions about the legalities of the county possibly deeding a chunk of property back to St. Luke’s for the organization’s pending expansion. It appears, however, that the situation might be too complicated for the county to move forward. Polk County administrators in May even went as far as to hire an outside attorney specializing in hospital finance to help them navigate their options. Through several satellite conferences the county has discussed the complexities of such a move with this lawyer and hospital officials but it looks as if St. Luke’s will have to move forward without the boost of this property transfer. It’s important in this case and at this phase of the hospital’s plan to have all the support it can from the community. If you have never required care at St. Luke’s to the extent of staying overnight, trust us when we say you would feel more than cozy with the limited square footage each patient room affords. After a tour of these rooms, our editor saw first-hand the cramped space allowed in the lavatory, which prohibits a patient from even taking a walker into the restroom with them. Getting numerous nurses and doctors into one of the rooms becomes trying and in some emergency cases even requires the patient’s bed to be pushed up against one wall to allow personnel to perform their duties. (Continued on page 9)

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ministration. And where do they get their To the editor: I would like to comment on money? From you and me. So we your story, “Columbus accepts pay our federal tax and send our grant for new police officer, ve- money to Washington. They “adhicle. Governor’s Highway Safety minister it” and send it to our state, grant pays almost $80K first year. who administers it and sends it to The Columbus Police Department our local government to use for us. One study on this system shows soon will be at full staff thanks that you get back about to N.C. Governor’s 10 cents on the the dolHighway safety Pro- Letters lar, however, in these gram.” to the times, we do help the The Columbus proEditor employment in Ragram sounds good. leigh and Washington. And it will be, particularly with the cooperation of the Where is Tea Party when we need county and the surrounding cities them? The state and federal governas has been recently shown with ment have a roll here, but it should their drug program. So I am all for our local pro- concentrate on research of need, gram. But wait a minute, why is it best practice and equalization. Let’s tell our elected officials called the governor’s program? Is this her program? Or is she trying that we would prefer to spend our whole dollar here, and not try to to buy my vote. I checked with my friend buy our votes with our money, with Google. Sure enough the state their claim of “look what I did to does have an extensive program get your share of ‘free money.’” An interesting Google find is of passing out this kind of money, but where does the money come “GOFREEGOVERNMENTMOfrom? It turns out to come from NEY.” — Jack Black, Tryon the National Highway Safety Ad-

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Rep. Guice supports the Voter ID law. My question to him, Sen. Apodaca, and others is: Why? To the editor: It’s clear there is no widespread In the 2008 and 2010 elections violation of our election laws here combined, North Carolina had in North Carolina. Therefore there a total of 10,059,778 is no real need for this people who voted in the legislation that will primaries and general Letters cost taxpayers more to the elections. and limit citizen particOf that number, 487 Editor ipation in our governpeople were suspected ment. North Carolina of voter fraud and were referred to has excellent election laws now. local district attorneys for further in- With only 487 people alleged to vestigation and possible prosecution. have committed any election fraud, I received these facts on March there’s obviously no serious threat 24, 2011 from Ms. Kara McCraw, to our elections processes. staff attorney and legislative analyst Perhaps where we need to focus to the N.C. General Assembly. our attention is in other processes Since the actual prosecutions of our elections, such as the actual and convictions are local, Ms. Mc- counting of the votes. — Neb Conner, Tryon Craw doesn’t have that number.

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Farewell to the Fox

ness especially Darrell’s recipes To the editor: such as his “crispy” crab cakes, Last night (Tuesday, Aug. 16) “robust” roast beef, “magnifimany of us gathered at The Hun- cent” mousse pie and “creative” gry Fox restaurant on Highway cookies. 176 for its final night of serving. Jana will be taking up a It was a cheerful previous occupaevening despite the Letters tion working with sadness of losing one animals as a vet tech to the of our favorite lunch and Darrell will be and Monday night Editor continuing his culidinner spots. nary skills in another Jana and Darrell Hinely have environment. done us proud with excellent Champagne corks popped as food and friendly service over we all wished them well in their the past years and will be much future endeavors. missed in the food service busi— Annette Murphy At night you can make out headlights of cars coming up River Road but during the day To the editor: you have enough visWe are about to Letters ibility to get from have a dangerous to the the end of the bridge situation at the new Editor to the scene of the bridge where Morcrash. gan Chapel Road crosses over Then you have two drivers Pacolet River, where it meets end up in the driver’s seat of a River Road. Fordrolet. That’s when a Ford A lot of time and money has broadsides a Chevrolet in a neat gone into the beautification, little fireball. safety and driving convenience The state, or whoever the rein this area but now so many sponsible party, is can eliminate weeds have grown up at the this problem with an inexpensive end of the bridge until it’s hard weed eater. to see. — Wayne Bilbrey, Tryon

Weeds about to cover Morgan Chapel bridge

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Don’t forget that many of us in times of illness or injury often have family wishing to be on hand to ensure proper care and give emotional support. Doing so in any hospital isn’t often a cushy experience for family but in the allotted space in many of St. Luke’s current patient rooms it becomes even less comfortable. Now, all of this is not to say that St. Luke’s staff doesn’t go to every length to provide the best of care they can, but the expansion would only further allow them to provide better service, especially to those patients receiving orthopedic care, which the new wing will be dedicated to provide. The 15,000-square-foot addi-

tion is projected to cost $5.6 million, of which St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation has already raised $1 million. Additional funds will be raised by the foundation and through bank financing. Officials say no county taxes will be used for the project. But what is needed is community support. Having access to a community hospital in an area with a population the size of Polk County is a blessing. Let the state certificate of need board know how much you value St. Luke’s and that you stand by the expansion of services and comfort. St. Luke’s provides much-needed care and economic dividends to the community in the way of jobs for our citizens. It’s our turn to care for it. — Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Used, abused and discarded I know that I promised to minded people just shake their keep you updated on cases I’m heads and wonder, how could working with but every now this be? We wonder because to and then a situation arises that discard a pet just like so much trash never enters our mind. takes precedence. The tale I’m about to tell To be fair, I’ll give a few is not for the squeamish, so quick updates first. please forgive My schedme, but it is uled visit to Humane Society the only way to Durango in his Special Cases prove a point. new home was Leonard Rizzo T.C. (“tough postponed for cookie”) was now, because he went fishing with his new brought into the Landrum Veterinary Hospital a few weeks owner. How great is that? Jewel is holding her own ago. T.C. is a beautiful orange and still has my heart in her tabby – I call them Morris cats. Dr. Donna Raines brought paws. I’m expecting new Xrays to see if she’s improving him to my attention the very and decisions will be made next day. T.C.’s neck was bloody and raw with gaping then. I’ve often explained that I wounds that seemed an inch don’t have answers for some deep. The wound was infested of the situations many animals (Continued on page 11) find themselves in. Many like-

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Through it all, T.C. hasn’t shown anger, fear, pain or hate. (continued from page 10) On the contrary, he is perhaps with hundreds of maggots and the most loving cat I have ever it was a miracle he survived known. His favorite thing is to wrap his paws around your this long. The sight of him filled me neck, rub his head against you, with anger, pity and compas- and purr up a storm. I know, for sion. My first thought was an I have tearfully held him many times. embedded colAs of this lar, but Donna Humane Society writing, T.C. feels it was Special Cases is still at the something far Leonard Rizzo Landrum vet, more intrusive where his like a plastic tie wounds are healing nicely, or a thick rubber band. I know what you’re think- and thanks to the staff (espeing, readers, for I thought the cially Elaine) he has found a same thing. new home. “What sort of diabolical I know that love is the greatmind could do such a thing?” est and strongest emotion of I’ll never have the funds to all – even T.C. has shown me handle all the cases such as that – but when I run across these that are brought about, so cases such as his, I have to pray please be aware that Landrum to the good Lord to give me the and all the other vets take on strength to keep it in my heart. many of them pro-bono. Thanks for listening.

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1st time Garage Sale, Sept. 2nd and 3rd, 8am - 1pm. 45 Henderson Rd. (Corner of Peniel & Henderson. No GPS.) Horse tack & supplies, English & Western clothes, women's clothes, shoes, boots, coats, exorcize equipment, electronics, dressage letters & holiday items. Everything including the bathroom sink.

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.

First Baptist Church of Tryon is seeking an experienced Organist. This is a permanent/ part time position. Please send resume and references to tryonfbc@windstream.net.

monitoring and evaluating quality of service delivery. The Director will supervise budget activities and will act as spokesperson for the agency relative to program issues. The Director will represent the agency with government officials, other Human Services providers and with community planning efforts. Qualified candidates must possess: • A thorough knowledge of the legal and philosophical basis for public welfare programs; • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of social work; • A thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices; • Knowledge of the agency’s organization, operation and objectives, and applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations; • The ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; • The ability to direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility; and • The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and with federal, state and local officials. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: A Master’s degree in social work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or a bachelor’s degree in social work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary is dependent upon experience and State personnel guidelines. Submit a completed official State application form (PD107), letter of interest, resume, a list of professional references and salary history, no later than September 30, 2011, to: Ryan Whitson County Manager Polk County Government P.O. Box 308 Columbus, NC 28722

Community Yard Sale sponsored by Family Dollar of Tryon. Saturday, Sept. 3, 6am to 1pm. Free table space. Snow cones and hot dogs will be sold. Family Dollar will be having their SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE. Everyone is welcome.

Services BAS LANDSCAPING, over 15 yrs experience. Grading, clearing, bushhogging & all types Lawncare. Best Price Guarantee! 864-303-4051 BUSHHOG FALL SPECIAL MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. WE CUT TWICE THE AREA IN HALF THE TIME - SAVING YOU $$$. CALL DAVE TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, 864-457-6227. 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. Former caregivers of Margaret Dick looking for work 24/7. References available. 828- 8170457 or 828- 817- 1331. MARANATHA PAINTING AND PRESSURE WASHING. Over 22 years experience with local references. $15.00 an hr or by price. 828 - 817 - 9207. Mother, daughter with a truck team. Let us clean out your garage or attic. If you're overburdened, too busy, don't know how, then let us organize a yard sale/ garage sale for you. Honest, dependable, and hard working. Reasonable fee. Call Sherry at (828) 748 - 0630 or Johnnie at (828) 748 - 7314.

House Cleaning House Cleaning: weekly, bi weekly, monthly, or one time cleaning. Experienced with references. 817 - 3507.

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 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

MARKETING CONSULTANT The Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks two talented professionals to join our team. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well-organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential. We provide an aggressive commission and bonus plan, fun working atmosphere and the opportunity for growth within the company. Possible full-time position for the right person. To apply please EMAIL a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations using MARKETING CONSULTANT in the subject line to: betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.com. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews.

Short Order Cook. Small kitchen, limited menu. Breakfast biscuits, hamburgers, hot dogs, other sandwiches. Other duties include: take orders, keep kitchen clean and organized, order food and supplies, create other menu items. Morning shift at first, will change to afternoon. Experience a must. Submit application or resume. Interviews by appointment. Tryon Food & Fuel. 3950 Lynn Rd, Tryon.

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Help Wanted Arts organization seeking three persons for parttime employment: one co-office administrator, two directors. The applicant must have skills in one or more of the following areas: events coordination, course/workshop development, office administration, website design, marketing, grant writing, fund-raising, computer skills, good, mature interpersonal skills. Applications will be accepted until Monday, September 12th. Please send a resume to: Arts at Tryon Daily Bulletin, 16 Trade St., Tryon, NC. Director of Social Services Polk County

The Polk County Board of Social Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Social Services Director. The Director serves as the Executive Officer of the County Department of Social Services, executing the authority of the Department as defined inG.S.108A-14. The Director will appoint and supervise all Department of Social Services staff in the delivery of agency services to the residents of the County and will provide leadership and direction for program development, establishing program standards, and

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BARN HELP wanted at small dressage facility in Green Creek. Horse exp. necessary. Duties include turn out stalls/grooming. 828.863.4666

LANDRUM/CAMPOBELLO APARTMENT FOR RENT 2BR/2BA, appliances, mountain and country views, convenient to interstate, two levels, cathedral ceiling, deck. $695/mo plus security deposit. Call 864-590-7444.

WE BUY FIRE ARMS! We buy hand guns and rifles, new and old, short and long. Call 828-395-1396 or 828-393-0067.

City of Saluda Notice of Public Hearing City Board of Commissioners

Experienced Sewers/ Customer Service/ Sales Rep/ Data Entry/ Weavers/ Rapier - Loom Fixer. 8am - 4pm, M-F. Clean criminal background check and drug test required. Please apply in person: 556 Oak St. (Across from Sisk Family Ford.) Forest City, NC. Ph: (828) 247 - 1103. Weaver or Fixer needed for a Jacquard weaving operation. Must be flexible and have good attitude. At least 3 years weaving or fixing experience recommended. Please apply in person at 81 Skylar Road, Lynn NC or email resume to lauriew@purecountry.com. No phone calls, please.

Homes For Rent 3BR 2BA fully renovated home, hardwood floors, large fenced in yard on 4 acres. 3 miles to Landrum. $875/mo. Alpha Property Management. (864)243-6453. 3BR 2BA on horse farm in Green Creek. Fenced in yard, pets welcome. Horses possible. Available pasture for horses. $700/mo 817 - 4970. 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.

Roommates Female looking for female house mate to share expenses. Call (864)266 - 4578. Female roommate wanted to share house and utilities. Please call evenings. 859-0215.

Houses for Sale BEAUTIFUL COLUMBUS HOME for sale...like living in the country but 2 minutes from I-26. Four bedrooms (two master suites), three full baths, over 2,200 sq ft and 2+ acres. Cathedral Ceilings, Fireplace, Sunroom and deck. Visit http://www.forsalebyowner.com/ # 22741587. Drastically reduced! $209,900. Call Janice at 864-680-6211 and make us an offer! 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 Landrum/ Campobello 3BR 1BA house on 1acre lot. $525/mo. 864-590-7444.

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HOME FOR RENT 2 bedroom/ 2 bath with full basement, carport, private. Hunting Country $1,000 per month, references. First Real Estate 828-859-7653

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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2BR, 1BA newer mobile home in Columbus area, 8x10 storage building, washer and dryer, water and garbage included. First, last, and deposit. $450/mo. No pets. Call Gail (828)749-9819.

For rent: Beautiful fully furnished studio apartment on private residence at Lake Adger. $575 includes all utilities plus satellite tv. 828-817-4939, Joe for more information.

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

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Miscellaneous Want to buy small, used car, good condition, good gas mileage. Also, for sale 1960s sofa, 6.5ft. long. Pinkish red, velour, beautiful. Perfect condition. $150. (864) 457-2579.

Horses & Equipment FLASHY PASO FINO CHESTNUT MARE with tack. Great confirmation. Plenty of spunk and endurance. Well gated. $600. Sacrifice. Must sale. 828-606-2555

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.

Boats & Supplies Tracker Jon boat 14 feet with trailer. Like new 2007 model. Mercury 3.3 motor with less than 20 hours. Asking $1,700 OBO. Call (828)289-4248 or (828) 713-7752.

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

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Tryon Fire Department, 56 West Howard Street, Tryon, NC 28782 for the purpose of approving a one time/special event alcohol permit at the Harmon Field Open Air Gym. All interested individuals are invited to attend and present their comments to the Board. Please call Town Clerk, at 828-859-6655 if you need special accommodations for the meeting.

Saluda Public Library Commissioners’ Meeting Room Monday, September 12th, 2011 The Saluda Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 12th, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., to consider proposed changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding: 1. Section 3:10 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2. Section 3:11 Excavation and Removal of Earth Material 3. Subsection (3) of Section 9:3 Applications Where Grading or Off-Site Removal of Earth Material Involved Pro p o sed a me nd ments to the Zoning Ordinance will be on file at the office of the City Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and are also available by email upon request. All interested individuals are invited to attend the public hearing and present their comments to the Board of Commissioners. Please call Doris Marion at 828-749-2581 if you have questions or need special accommodations for the meeting. Doris T. Marion, CMC City Clerk

Business Directory TRYON ABC Is Extending Store Hours For All Of September!!! September Hours Will Be From 9 am - 8:30pm!! TRYON ABC Is Located At 354 S Trade St Ste C, Tryon NC Between DG & IGA. 828-859-9447.

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Live Music

Wed. August 31

Celtic Tavern Live music 4 - 8 p.m.

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VolunTeers made the Blue Ridge barbecue. So many, in so many ways. The Bulletin is gathering stories of volunteers and their contributions. Send your stories of outstanding barbecue volunteers to: Favorite Volunteers, The Tryon Daily Bulletin, 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782. 2x3 6/27;7/1,3,7,9,11

Thu. Sept. 1 Purple Onion Swayback Sisters Zenzera JPQ Celtic Tavern Karaoke

Fri. Sept. 2

Celtic Tavern Karaoke with Ken 12 - 2 a.m. Elmo’s Project X Zenzera Michael Reno Harrol Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Summer Tracks/Rogers Park Firecracker Jazz band

Fri. Sept. 2 (cont.)

Saluda Inn Open Mic w/ Elen Trinka, Mela, Jack and Buzz Deilharz

Sat. Sept. 3

Purple Onion Jonathan Byrd Elmo’s Inhibit Zenzera Speedwell Saluda Mtn. Jamboree Sound Factory Saluda Inn PJ Bond

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Larkin’s Carolina Grill Fred Whiskin 11:30 a.m. Elmo’s Corey & Stacey

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Senior report from Raleigh programs as indicated by this year’s General Assembly effort to not decrease funding for the care of our aging population. The director of the N.C. Division of Aging addressed the Senior Tar Heel assembly on problems facing our seniors. He mentioned the ever-growing abuse and exploitation of seniors and cited a recent release study showing that one in nine seniors were in this category within the last 12 months. He encourages more reporting of “scams” and physical abuse to local law enforcement agencies. The Alamance County Department of Social Services (DSS) reported some 263 cases of this type of abuse during 2010, compared to 164 during the same period the year before. This trend is being mirrored across the state. There were some 115 delegates and alternates representing 91 counties in attendance at the second senior assembly of 2011. One purpose of the assembly is to bring to the attention of the state’s General Assembly needs of our aging population. Several state officials addressed the audience and pledged their continuing efforts to see that our state government planned for the aging of North Carolina’s population now, rather than entering a waiting game. - article submitted by John L. Johnson

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Takacs String Quartet performs for Tryon Concert Association’s 57th season For the second concert of the Tryon Concert Association’s (TCS) 57th season, the Takacs String Quartet will be returning to the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) stage on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. This group comes back by popular demand, having performed here in March 2010. Takacs, headquartered at the University of Colorado in Boulder (U.C. Boulder), originated at the Music Academy in Budapest in 1975 when four music students realized the joy of performing together. They won many prizes in their country as well as in international competitions. In 1983 the group decided to bring their families to the U.S., where they accepted a position as quartet-in-residence at U. C. Boulder. Here they conduct a graduate string quartet residency program enabling other quartets to work with Takacs members and other string facul-

ty. Takacs members also work in summer residencies at the Aspen Festival, the Music Academy of the West at Santa Barbara and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. As well as teaching, the group has an active touring schedule. In the past season they have performed in major cities across the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In this busy 2011-12 season they will be collaborating with the noted pianists, Garrick Ohlsson and Joyce Yang and with cellist, Ralph Kirschbaum. This group has received numerous awards, for both its performances and its recordings. These include, in part, Disc of the Year and Chamber Award from “BBC Music Magazine,” a Gramophone Award, a Grammy Nomination and Chamber Music of America Award. This year the group was honored in its native land with the Commander’s

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Corporations: how rich are they? If the economy is so bad, nomic “fiasco” related to increasthen why are so many American ing the debt ceiling is the “case corporations flush with cash? in point.” We should show no According to Moody’s, 1,600 of mercy to the “my way or the the companies it rates hold cash highway” crowd come election time. in the amount of $1.2 trillion. American corporations have We cannot stand the damage not had this much cash in their they cause. They should save coffers since, hmm, well, never. their breath trying to justify it (From 1980 to 2004, cash-to- and just apologize to the Ameriasset ratios went from10.5 – 24 can people. What we need are percent, and have risen another problem solvers, not boisterous 33 percent since per Dow Jones blow hards. Business leadership: What data.) Many pundits think that the we have is a situation where economy is not growing because true business leadership and just consumers are cautious with a bit of patriotism are needed. It seems that their spending. Rhyme or all we get are The other side excuses for 30 of the argument Reason years of leadis the reason by Rodney Gibson ership failures. the economy is Wall Street is also weak is that American businesses are hoard- ways whining about how it’s the ing their cash, not hiring or government’s fault. Yeah, right. The lack of government reguinvesting. S u r e l y, y o u k n o w t h e lation caused this economic age-old philosophical ques- meltdown and then we had to t i o n a b o u t “ W h i c h c a m e bail their behinds out. The only first, the chicken or the egg?” companies that appear to invest If you’re like me, I now under- in America are foreign compastand why America no longer nies. Thyssein Krupp’s major leads. It’s the same reason that steel making facility outside a “star quarterback” in college Mobile, Ala., and the BMW auto becomes the worst ball player plant in Greer, S.C. are just two on the team in his senior year. examples. Why is it that these No guts. He has risen to the level companies can make such huge where a mistake or injury can end investments on American turf his professional career before it while American-owned companies just sit on their piles of cash? begins. Similarly, the “back room This is not a “government” issue; boys” on Wall Street will it is a business leadership issue. American people: Personally, punish and try to end the career of any CEO that takes a I’ve grown a bit tired of hearing risk on America just as they some “quack” complain about have for the last 30 years. American workers. American workers are the most productive So, what is really wrong? I think that there are at least in the world: Period. And labor four things that are contributing costs represent only about 15 percent (various sources includto our “economic quagmire.” Politics: We definitely have ing the BLS) of the cost of manua problem on the political side facturing in the United States. of the equation. There are too I’m even more tired of hearing many people with polarized ide- quacks complain about teachers ologies or “idiotologies” in this and government workers. I have extensive experience case. Pragmatic statesmanship is extinct because it looks like in industry and government and liberalism to one side and wing what I know is that the proportion of good-to-poor performers nuts to the other. The recent political and eco- is about the same whether it’s

industry or government. We just hide it better in the private sector. Consumerism: To create value, you have to make something that people will buy. It can be your local pottery, restaurant, textile mill, chemical company or your local farm. Value is not created by your financial advisor, your lawyer, insurance agent, government agency, banker or consultant. These types of activities are parasitic to the valuecreating side of economy. The value-creating part of our economy went from approximately 50 percent of our economy in 1980 to less than 7 percent in 2008 (BLS statistics). With it went good paying jobs for the average worker. So, why would anybody think that consumers could lead us out of this mess? Bottom line: The only way out of this “chicken and egg” dilemma is for American businesses to start investing their cash in America. The hoarding of cash by wealthy individuals and corporations is the primary reason for our economic quagmire. First, you have corporations with more cash un-invested than in any time in modern history. Second, in the last 30 years we have the top one percent of Americans with income growth of 176 percent versus 19 percent for middle class households (The Great Divergence 2010 – Noah). This has resulted in a huge shift in wealth to upper incomes and a correspondingly huge decline in the strength of the United States economy. If ever there was solid proof that “trickle-down economics” is “Voo Doo economics,” this is it (thank you, President George Bush Sr., for your wisdom). Good governance and good business leadership would not have let this shift become so dramatic. But we haven’t had good leadership since Eisenhower and I have no faith at all in the new crop of business or political leaders. No guts.

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